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What really got me started with this blog was my introduction to Mayan Families earlier this year. Michael and I had just sponsored our two students, Juana and Candelaria, and I was inspired by the blogs of other Mayan Families sponsors. Over the past months, my blog has expanded to cover various topics, but Guatemala is still at its heart.
Patti, who sponsors Juana and Candelaria's brother, Rafael, also traveled to Guatemala this spring. I asked Patti if she could write about some of her food-related experiences during her trip. What's particularly interesting is that this was her first time outside the US. Here are some of her recollections:
"Sounds of laughter carried through the Guatemala City Zoo. Brilliant colored flowers danced as the breeze tickled their stems. My son, Hunter, and I were very excited to visit Guatemala. It was the first time either of us visited outside of the great United States of America. Our trip to Guatemala was no ordinary trip. It was a humanitarian trip, one to see a wonderful organization, Mayan Families, in person to see how they really operated.
Before going to Panajachel, where Mayan Families is located, we went to the zoo in Guatemala City. Here, we watched beautiful animals such as lions and monkeys parade around in natural-looking environments. We watched small children and adults alike enjoy the zoo.
After walking around for quite some time, we decided it would be nice to sit down, have a cold drink and a snack. This was the first time we would encounter fried plantain. At first, the two of us were unsure of the plantain; however, with every bite, it grew on us. My son drank a Coke that came in a glass bottle as he enjoyed the plantain. I gulped down a refreshing bottle of water, perfect for the hot day.
This would be the beginning of wonderful experiences for our taste buds. Throughout the next week, we tried different types of rice, beans, seasoned chicken, and the list goes on.
One of our favorite drinks from Guatemala was the homemade hibiscus tea. In fact, we enjoyed it so much that just last week I ordered two pounds of hibiscus tea off of the internet. It's very delicious, and tastes like punch!
After visiting Guatemala City, we were on our way to Panajachel. What a difference three hours of driving can make. We encountered very poor families. Children lay on the sidewalk, too weak to move. During our stay in Panajachel, we were very busy running here and there, helping when we could at Mayan Families. We met wonderful children and families who appreciated every little bit of food they had.
So many times, our family has taken food for granted. We have over eaten, and we are also guilty of throwing away our leftovers. After visiting Panajachel, our lives have changed. We are trying to be a bit more frugal. We are saving up our money, so the rest of our family can go visit and help others.
In America, we could spend about five dollars on a value meal at McDonalds. Did you know that most families in Panajachel do not make five dollars for an entire week of work? Just imagine what we could do if we all worked together."
You can read Patti's blog here: http://www.operationobligation.blogspot.com/
During this week's Celebration of Food, I respectfully ask my readers to consider making a donation of any size to the hunger-related charity of their choice.
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Not really really first one, but first one she was out of the stroller (she took one before but she was sleeping) She did good ! She wanted to see everything inside and outside. I mastered the bus riding with the stroller already, you must wave the driver as a sign you want to board and then ring the bell twice when leaving. And although most buses are accessible, there is always someone who wants to help you.
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While I suffer with dissatisfaction over my photography, I need to prepare for tomorrow's shoot. The parents of a good friend will celebrate their 50th anniversary tomorrow, and have asked me to photograph the event. Well, actually I think I asked them. Either way, we have agreed that I will show up tomorrow with my gear and take some photographs.
I'm looking forward to it. I feel confident I can come away with some photos that capture how special the day was, and how special this couple is. It means a lot to me to get this shoot right. I have been reading books and studying photographs at every chance I get. I have asked my friend to look for any iconic photos from his parents' wedding that we might want to recreate tomorrow. I have also found some period-correct examples of couples poses that I want to try. To wrap it up, I hope to get a photo of the entire clan.
Time to get the gear set up and practice. Maybe after this shoot I'll find a glimmer of satisfaction.
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Sorry if you missed it. We were in the chat room. Here is a nice looking treasury of those of us who were there. This is in my poster sketch right now. I will let you know on the Yahoo Group, when I can turn it into a treasury. Of course I'll be taking myself out. Enjoy!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
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I think there is a tiny typo - route 34 should be route 43 which terminates at Colney Hatch. The 34 runs rather further north at this point.ReplyDelete
Mill Hill East tube is a local shuttle except in the peaks now. And you didn't mention the viaduct??ReplyDelete
Thank you locals -- I was thinking about the Number 34 in relation to the next Route upcoming and looked back to see that my travelling companion had been travelling solo on the Route 43, hence the error.ReplyDelete
Do you know where we might have seen the rather handsome gas holder?
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The holiday is over. Tomorrow Adam and I leave at five thirty to catch a ferry. I'll be driving him back to Vermont. Brian needs to catch a six o'clock train from Speonk to meet his schoolmates in NYC. They are driving from Manhattan to Potsdam. I just hate the thought of someone else driving.
My in-laws were here for diner tonight and to say good-bye to their grandsons. It's a tradition now for the family to gather here the night before they leave. At least tonight was early and I'll get a good night sleep before my trip to Vermont and back. It was fun having them home and having the whole family together.
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text: I didn't sleep that well, so when my phone alarm went off at 6am, I was startled. It's ok, I would rather still wake to an alarm than miss the sunrise and the beach! First thing I did was step out onto our balcony, Blake came right after. He volunteered to go start our "beach camp" set up, to save our front row spot..lol! He's been so grown up lately...I just love him. I could see him walk down, setting up the chairs...he would look up and I would motion, "move a bit this way", he would move, set them down, look up and motion with a thumbs up! He got the perfect spot for us! You just can't beat coffee and a biscotti, over looking the gulf on the first morning of vacation. We prayed over a wonderful week together, we expect nothing less :)


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I am very pleased to announce that Barton received a long awaited letter today, assigning him to a date and time for his FINAL exam taking place in Ottawa. He is doing the exam on Wednesday, May 27th at 2pm Ottawa time (11am BC and 3:30pm here in NL) for two hours. Yes, he has to study for a year, pay $3000 and fly to Ottawa for a 2 hour oral exam... oh, and "parking is not available for residents so please find alternate modes of transportation to attend the examination..." Don't get me started! Barton said he'll camp on their front lawn ;)
He is very happy with this date assignment as it is the first possible day of examinations. Most residents received the same letter today so he was quickly in contact with friends away and those here to find out who 'writes' when and who he might bump into there. He does overlap with both local friends and those from UBC so he's pretty excited about catching up, commiserating and celebrating. He will fly out that Tuesday morning and return the Thursday.
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This is how out of touch with the people the elitist's are.
They probably have a 6k cellphone bill and thus think relative to that.
There was a similar example in the past although I don't remember the details where a politician remarked about an 'normal person' why don't they just get their secretary to do it or something along those lines. They were so out of touch with reality they assumed the average person has a secretary to go around and run errands for them. Sadly I don't recall the details or I'd have linked to an account. Maybe someone else remembers.


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Monday, November 14, 2011
Spectacular Ritual
In Puerto Villarta this ritual was performed by members of a tribe that originated in Vera Cruz. They were attired in a red and black pant with a balloon leg and fitted cuff, a white shirt, and wore a beaded red cummerbund. The brimless red and black hat they wore had long streamers of ribbon for the effect.
The first man was perched atop the pole wrapping four ropes around the top of the pole above a wooden platform. Next, four men scaled to the top and took a seat on the platform. Each man attached a rope to their ankle. The person who wrapped the ropes remained on the top of the pole. He began beating on a drum to a rythmn and the four men rolled backward from the wooden platform and began circling the post hanging by their feet whirling as the ropes began to unwind. In a period of approximately three minutes they were standing on the ground.
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The Internet is awash with comments crying foul at this. Don't they understand that Richard is a criminal - he is a convicted Misdemeanorian for Christ's sake! We can't allow people convicted of misdemeanors to handle our money! Imagine if you let any Tom, Dick, or Harry who had received a parking ticket to be responsible for giving you correct change at the Teller Counter - it could result in absolute chaos! Sure Eggers is an old man who probably will only get $150 a month in Social Security to pay all of his bills, but that isn't Wells Fargo's problem. If Eggers hadn't stolen from this laundry mat when he was a child, he would still be gainfully employed in a minimum wage job. We all know that misdemeanors stick with you for your entire life, he should have known that his crime would come back to haunt him over and over.
Don't you realize that those executives aren't criminals? It was Freddie Mac that ripped off millions of American taxpayers, not then CEO Richard Syron! Syron and the rest of Freddie Mac's Board of Directors chastised the company loudly for the decisions it made before they collected the millions in bonuses that they were entitled to. We have to remember that corporations are now legally individuals and therefore the people running them cannot be held responsible for the corporations actions. It's like when a parent has to take their shoplifting child back to apologize - the parent isn't liable to pay for anything!
That's why instead of firing the high-level executives, we should just fire the corporations! Because they are individuals - who by law committed crimes involving monetary transactions and thereby cannot work in the banking industry anymore!


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This is one of the portraits that I worked on in December, that I couldn't show you because it was a gift. I'm always so excited to work on portraits when the subject matter is great to begin with. These two ladies are beautiful and I was thrilled with the composition too.
I'm back in the studio full-time now. I took a bit of an un-planned mini break, for reasons I'm not even sure of. But I have big plans for the 2011 body of work and I'm ready to get to it. Thank you to all my supporters that are still checking in even though I temporarily abandoned you . You know I love you all and I can't wait to start posting new pictures for you again!
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"I refuse to have a battle of wits with an unarmed person."
I absolutely refuse to muttle my Chi with this B.S.
(afterall, there's really no doubting whose side I'm on)
So if you want the 4-1-1 on the S.N.A.F.U. you'll have to trot your happy ass over to Amy's place!
(she's going to earn those ruby-covered stilettos faster than anyone ever expected!)
As far as I'm concerned, it's all a bunch of intellectual masturbation.
Have a great weekend!!
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Before I knew how to get girls I would believe anything they said. If a girl likes you and if she wants to be with you then she will. If you want to find out the trick to getting any girl you desire, then click here. It's very simple. If a girl wants to have a break or if she doesn't want to see you anymore, than it's over. No matter what her excuses are, her actions are the truth. Girls cannot and will not say no to a guy. If you understand that then you are beginning to learn something.
Back in high school, before i had a clue on how to get girls, I would ask a girl to a dance and she would either say she already has a date, or maybe. I have never been told no by a girl before. Maybe is just another word for no. If you understand this and don't ask her about it again, you are considered honorable. If you actually ask her later if she made up her mind, then you are just going to make her feel really uncomfortable.
Remember that her actions trump anything else that she or her friends say, no matter what.
Another hard thing for guys to accept is that how much you like somebody has nothing to do with how much a girl likes you. Some people think that telling her how much you love her all the time will make her love you too. Actually, the opposite is true. Girls want to have a chase, they don't like to get guys easily. Time and time again girls will focus on what they can't have. If you make it too easy for them, then you won't be able to get the girls you want.
As far as saying "I love you", that is hard one. It can be very tempting to tell a woman that you love her. I have been in this position before when I was seeing this girl that really liked me for a few weeks. I thought that telling her that I loved her would help her understand how I felt. When I said it, she suddenly became busy whenever we were going to hang out.
You need to hang out as long as you can to say "I love you". It will mean so much more if you wait until a very special day. Don't say anything until she says it. If she says i first, you can say it if you want to, but I would still late for a little while. When she says she loves you, say thank you. Wait until the perfect time to tell her, and she will melt for you.
Remember, always keep getting numbers until you have been dating for 3 months. It takes 3 months for you to find out if you should keep a girl. Getting numbers is a great way to build confidence and to practice breaking the ice. After 3 months you want to have a serious relationship, don't ask her to be your girlfriend or anything like that. I think that is stupid and that if you are seeing a girl once a week for three months then she is your girlfriend and that you don't have to ask someone to be it. By now she is crazy about you anyways. An added benefit of not asking her to be your girlfriend is that she will always wonder how you stand, which means she will be thinking about you, which means she will like you more.


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One mirror superstition which has been around for ages is the belief that when breaking a mirror, it will bring seven years of bad luck. This probably stemmed from the times when mirror was an expensive item. Breaking it would, therefore, be considered a great loss, especially in the case of a servant who broke a mirror belonging to her employer. The cost of replacement would probably be taken from the girl's wages. If you are unlucky enough to smash a mirror, however don't despair coz you can lessen the 'curse' by carefully wrapping the broken pieces in fabric (preferably red) and burying them in the ground. According to legend, this will reduce the seven years to seven days.
Other mirror superstitions say that a bride should never look at herself in a mirror once she's fully dressed, as to do so will bring bad luck. Before taking a final look at herself, she should lay down her bouquet or remove a glove or something. If she does look, however, the bad luck can be cancelled by adding something simple, like a hair pin or a piece of jewellery.
Another old wives' tale states that it is unlucky for a girl to look at her reflection for too long, especially after midnight. This was probably invented to stop young girls from becoming too vain. Likewise, telling girls that they would never marry if they looked at themselves in a mirror by candlelight, would definitely discourage vanity.
There are some romantic superstitions associated with mirrors too! It is said that a girl can tell how many years it will be until she marries by standing on a stone with her back to the full moon and a mirror in her hand. If she holds up the mirror she should see the reflection of the moon surrounded by lots of 'mini-moons'. Each 'mini-moon' counts as a year until she marries (although it sounds more like a damaged mirror to me…)! Also, if you really fancy a boy you should be careful not to look into the mirror at the same time as him, coz that means you'll never go out together. Well, some people believe it.
Whether or not you believe all these old mirror stories, there can be no denying that mirrors are very useful. Not only do they show us how we look, but they can also be used as decorations. A large mirror hung on a wall can make a small room look bigger or, if a light is placed in front of a mirror, it can make a darker room seem brighter.
Mirrors come in all shapes and sizes and it can be interesting to look around junk shops and jumble sales for old mirrors. Broken or damaged frames can be repainted or decorated with beads or shells. It's fun to do, and the end result will be original and cool! Just be careful not to break the glass, because you never know…..


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Council Wrap-up from January 24
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 - 1:40pm
Shea Homes Update on the Canyons
Shea Homes Colorado updated City Council on the progress and plans for development in The Canyons. In December of 2015, Shea purchased 1270 acres of property on the east side of I-25. Since that time, they have been working to put details behind the type of community they want to develop. Shea representatives talked about the importance of creating a community and building continuity with the existing Castle Pines community.
With the vision statement "a city-close nature retreat that will restore your spirit," the development plans to be respectful of the natural environment, preserve open space and recreation, and include community amenities and gathering spaces. Initial plans for Phase 1 include 1,100 homes, 60% of which will have adjacency to open space, of various types and price ranges. Phase 1 plans also include 15 miles of trails, an amenity center, and three main parks. The details of the development are still to be determined and will be discussed throughout the process which includes public hearings and community outreach.
Don't Leave Cars Unattended
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office reminded us all to avoid leaving our cars running while unattended. This time of year it can be tempting to warm up your car while you finish up tasks inside, but leaving your car running while unattended is both dangerous and illegal.
Regional Collaboration
The City Manager presented a summary of the various regional organizations, partnerships, and commissions with which the City collaborates. Participating in regional groups ensures that Castle Pines' interests are considered when pertinent issues, such as growth, transportation, open space, etc. arise. Among the many collaborations, Castle Pines representatives serve on the Centennial Airport Noise Roundtable, the Partnership of Douglas County Governments, Rueter-Hess Reservoir Recreation Authority, and others. Council will consider joining the Denver Region Council of Governments (DRCOG) at an upcoming meeting.


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It sounds like another successful experimental comics event went down in Portland, OR. This was the second anniversary of The Projects. We were able to make it there and film last year, 2012, but couldn't get down there this time. I highly recommend a visit if they have it again in 2014.
To quote their tumblr site: THE PROJECTS is a festival of experimental comics and narrative arts..." "4 days of workshops, exhibitions, panels, performances, projections and collaborative projects."


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You can find this post here on my new site for the full post and to leave comments.
And with theft out of the way here's tomorrow's post, today.
We had both of these at work a while back (I think they both sold on Boxing Day actually) that I was tempted to get but at the end of the day couldn't justify.
Cattleya alliance intergenic NOID - Resembles Bc. Maikai
This one was really tempting but it didn't have a name (which I'd recently decided was a problem for me) and was a member of the Cattleya alliance, which I hadn't had a ton of luck with. Very attractive and uncommon were there under the plus column but not so much that I'd go for it.
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This was only sort of interesting - I've seen many Oncidium intergenics that are both more attractive and interesting. Floriferous and fairly attractive but at the end of the day wasn't too hard to walk away from.


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Netanyahu's Speech to Congress Dashes Palestinian Hopes of a Just Mideast Peace Agreement
The future of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations remains in doubt after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address Tuesday before a joint session of the U.S. Congress. Netanyahu insisted Jerusalem will not be divided and that Israel's internationally recognized 1967 borders are "indefensible." He also said Israel must "maintain a long-term military presence along the Jordan River" and condemned the recent Fatah-Hamas reconciliation deal. Netanyahu's speech came five days after President Obama called for the creation of a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with mutually agreed land swaps. We speak with Dr. Mustafa Barghouti, secretary general of the Palestinian National Initiative. "Netanyahu yesterday blocked every possibility for negotiations for a two-state solution," Barghouti says. "Practically, he took away any possibility for peaceful resolution, because he wanted to impose unilaterally the outcome on every issue... He wants us to live as slaves in a system of apartheid and segregation." [includes rush transcript]
"Netanyahu is the Main Obstacle to Peace": CodePink Activist Disrupts Israeli PM Speech to Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech was warmly received by Democrats and Republicans in Congress on Tuesday. According to ABC News, he received 29 standing ovations during his address—four more than President Obama received during his State of the Union address earlier in the year. However, there was at least one dissenting voice inside the halls of Congress on Tuesday. Rae Abileah, a Jewish-American activist of Israeli descent with the peace group CodePink, disrupted Netanyahu's speech. Standing in the congressional gallery, she yelled, "No more occupation! Stop Israel war crimes! Equal rights for Palestinians! Occupation is indefensible!" As she screamed, members in the audience tackled her to the ground, and undercover security forces later dragged her outside. She was taken to George Washington University Hospital where she was treated for neck and shoulder injuries. At the hospital, police arrested Abileah and charged her with disorderly conduct for disrupting Congress. Her protest came as part a week-long series of actions organized by CodePink called Move Over AIPAC. We speak to Abileah about why she used nonviolent civil disobedience to disrupt Netanayahu's speech. [includes rush transcript]
Obama to Make First Presidential Visit to Puerto Rico Since 1961
President Barack Obama has announced he will visit Puerto Rico next month, fulfilling his 2008 campaign promise and making him the first U.S. president to visit to the island since John Kennedy's trip almost 50 years ago. A task force recently called on the United States to resolve the issue of Puerto Rico's statehood by 2012. "All the four million people living on the island, as well as those Puerto Ricans who are here in the U.S., are U.S. citizens, but they inhabit a territory that is separate and distinct from the rest of the United States that has its own language, culture and history," notes Juan Gonzalez, who writes about the country in his newly revised book, Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America. "It's this identity problem that really is a reflection of the continuing colonial—Puerto Rico is the last major colony of the United States. It's one of the last remaining colonies in the world." [includes rush transcript]
"Harvest of Empire": New Book Exposes Latino History in America as Obama Campaigns for Latino Vote
President Obama's trip to Puerto Rico was announced at a time when he is making a concerted push to win the Latino vote in 2012. Earlier this month, Obama gave a major address to a mostly Latino audience in El Paso, Texas, calling for immigration reform. Juan Gonzalez joins us to discuss the history of Latinos in the United States and how it relates to U.S. political and military intervention in Latin America. Gonzalez, a Democracy Now! co-host and New York Daily News columnist, has just published an updated edition of his book, Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America. Originally released in 2000, the book explores the stories of Latinos from Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and around the region. We air a few clips from a new documentary in production based on Harvest of Empire. [includes rush transcript]
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•NATO Continues Strikes on Tripoli; U.S. Bolsters Rebel Ties
•Congress Applauds Netanyahu for Rejecting 1967 Borders
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•Muhammad Ali Calls for Hikers' Release in Iran
•U.S. Sanctions Oil Firms for Iran Dealings
•Japan Urged to Widen Evacuation Zone
•Reporter Subpoenaed for Whistleblower Trial of CIA Officer
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Dear Self: You have worked out every day this week and I'm so proud of you! You're really serious about getting in better shape for Christmas beach vacation the in-laws are taking us on. But, guess what? We're having mexican food tonight and margaritas and there's nothing you can do about it. At least you did 10 minutes on the elliptical before work. That's good.
Dear Honeybear: Yes, I just used your pet name and now 50+ people know about it. In the grand scheme of things, that's really not that bad. Thank you for being lazy with me this week and watching tv. I really didn't want to do laundry in the cold. And thank you for cleaning the toilet. And stop poking me on facebook!!! Because I can't help but poke back!
Dear Debt: That's right, you're going down!!! Maybe not this month, but sometime in the future, when you least expect it. I'm coming for you. So, you'd better watch it.
Dear Work Nemesis: Thank you so much for not being at work today. It's sooo nice without you. You're kinda mean. Oh, and filing your nails at your desk at work is really gross. It's like nails on a chalkboard. On a side note: I can't wait to have almost a whole week off from work, I need it!
Dear Hawaii: I wish we could visit you again soon! You're just so expensive. It was the best time I've had in a long time. Your food was excellent, scenery breathtaking and luau's entertaining. Thank you for your pretty horses and giving us this excellent picture of honeybear above.
Dear Washington D.C.: I'm so excited to visit you next week! I love you so much. Your museums are awesome and you're just so cute sometimes! I'm looking forward to your hopefully warmer weather. Please don't freak blizzard!


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This is not a place to for typical Mexican food such as, enchiladas, taco, or burritos, While they are very good, I strongly recommend getting the meals. There Mole sauce is excellent and my favorite is the Chipotle chicken.. Simply outstanding.
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This is not a place to for typical Mexican food such as, enchiladas, taco, or burritos, While they are very good, I strongly recommend getting the meals. There Mole sauce is excellent and my favorite is the Chipotle chicken.. Simply outstanding.
This is a hole in the wall kinda place...but arnt they the best?! Ma/pop kinda place that has amazing Mexican. I am super picky (from Texas) and this lives up! We've had tacos enchaladas and the chalupa. All great. Great place for take out...ready fast
This is a family owned, staffed and managed small, ver casual Mexican eatery. The atmosphere is very simple, one open room. The food is made by Maria, is authentic, fresh and good. The service is informal but good. I have dined there four times, each...More
my husband pestered me to eat here. Atmosphere is barebones, the prices moderate and the food pretty average. Service was pleasant. Not sure if we will be going back.
Stopped in for dinner in August and was a little nervous upon entry, as its in need of some updating, new carpet, etc. But the lady working, I'm assuming the owner, was very friendly and helped us decide what to order. I wanted a seafood...More
This restaurant has really improved. The food was a bit bland at first but now has a good amount of zing. The tortas are huge and excellent; the tacos are full of meat and delicious. We like the shredded chicken and pork (carnitas) the best....More
The food is simply hands down the best. It is not "americanized" like most mexican restaurants in the area. The magic of this place is in its simplicity. It's a family run restaurant. The family that owns it is very friendly and welcoming. We have...More
New Berlin is in need of really good restaurants, unfortunately this is not one. We dined at 6:30pm during a week night, walked through the door and found no one sitting at any of the tables, the restaurant can only seat 36. In fact, no...More
The family that owns and operates the restaurant is very kind and makes sure that you have a great experience. I've tried many things on the menu, and everything is fantastic (my favorite is the steak tacos). Very inexpensive, high quality Mexican food. Hard to...More
It may take a while, because nothing is prepared ahead of time, but it is well worth the wait. Great food presented by a family owned/run business.


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No picture of bread this time, but it's usually toasted, warm, and buttered - in a good way.
Greek salad that comes with my meal.
I think it's the delicious feta cheese that fills me up.
Gyro dinner
Meat is good. Potatoes are good. Rice is okay.
Would I return? Probably. The prices are pretty good for the amount of food you get. It's a chain you can find in some food courts, but they do it up pretty nice at this location. Also, it's easy to get seats there because it's not as crowded as the some of the neighbouring restaurants. Double also, Andrea really likes Greek salad.


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Excursions on the Middle East, politics, the Levant, Islam in politics, civil society, and courage in the face of unbridled, otherwise unchecked power.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Israeli war crimes in Gaza discussed among Israeli soldiers--Defense Ministry conducting inquiry.
Le Figaro - International : Gaza : des soldats israéliens témoins de crimes de guerre: "L'information fait jeudi la une des sites Internet israéliens. Des soldats de Tsahal se seraient rendus coupables durant l'opération «Plomb durci», menée contre le Hamas dans la bande de Gaza, d'exactions à l'encontre de populations palestiniennes. Déjà au moment du conflit, des témoignages émanant de populations palestiniennes faisaient état d'actes contraires aux conventions sur la guerre. C'est en revanche la première fois que ces témoignages proviennent directement de soldats israéliens."
BBC coverage.
One of my earlier posts on the war crimes issue, in this case from January 2009.
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- C U Vaird said...
The virtual global silence that has followed the wanton killing of more than 400 defenceless children, plus hundreds of women and civilian men in Gaza, is deafening! I have tried to come up with a logical explanation of why democratic nations such as Britain, France, Germany, Spain, the EU,Canada and Australia can possibly ignore this atrocity and continue to supply Israel with yet more arms and munitions with which to kill yet more innocent men, women and children - but I have failed. For there is no answer other than an extraordinary facility of nation states to become voluntarily unseeing.
That is how history has documented the previous dehumanizing of a whole people prior to the atrocities that in the case of Gaza, and Lebanon, were carried out in the clear view of a world that strangely became blind to the blood and the cries of the dying. There is no explanation and no words to describe how this can happen in the 21st century - no words.
The Israeli ministers responsible are still at large and should be arrested on charges of war crimes.
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I have to admit I struggled with this challenge. You would think being 1/4 Irish I'd have this one on the bag but NO! I was raised in Chicago where St. Patrick's Day equates to drinking green beer and eating corned beef and cabbage. Oh yeah, and dying a river green and a big unionized parade. Not much there to build a card upon!
So I took a little liberty and created this card. Its so-so in my book. I'm going to blame it on CHA exhaustion but really its more a lack of inspiration. I am sure by the end of this month I'll be into the full swing of things inspired by my awesome Dream Team members.
So...for what its worth, here's my first attempt at a St. Patrick's Day card.
I'll be back tomorrow with another post, hopefully one that I REALLY like!
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Despite defeat to Burnley, Sam Allardyce has ensured Crystal Palace remain a club in the ascendancy
Sam Allardyce was in a magnanimous mood after he watched his Crystal Palace side slip to an unexpected, if not undeserved, 2-0 defeat to relegation rivals Burnley on Saturday evening.
"I think our nerves got shattered when they scored that goal so early," Allardyce commented. "The Premier League can turn in a second and I don't think that we recovered until half-time. After that we tried our best but we weren't good enough."
Few Premier League managers would have been quite so philosophical after a defeat that left their team placed just six points above the relegation zone, but key to Allardyce's sense of inner-calm was Palace's hard-fought 2-1 win over Liverpool just a week earlier.
"I'd still take where we are," he added. "What we've done this week, we've still accumulated three points in a difficult week and that will help us recover from this defeat." Some would have considered a home defeat to Burnley as cancelling out that earlier achievement: for Allardyce, the week still constituted a success.
His sense of perspective after such an underwhelming defeat offered an interesting glimpse into Crystal Palace's psyche, and revealed how the club's ambitions have significantly altered after Alan Pardew's disastrous start to the new season.
Back in September, flush from a spending spree that had seen him blow over £50m on just three players, Pardew had been eulogising Palace's newly adopted possession-based style of play and dreaming openly of a place in Europe. The 'sweeper-keeper' Steve Mandanda was signed amid much fanfare – "this guy will force us to play," Pardew observed at the time – and a comprehensive overhaul of the club's playing style was set in motion.
Palace started the campaign reasonably well, with three wins from the opening six matches to leave them seventh in the table. That was to be the highest they would climb all season. Six straight defeats followed, with the club winning just four points in three months. Pardew was sacked.
Steve Parish elaborated on this troubled period when he accused the club of being "mentally fragile" under Pardew's management, on BT Sport ahead of the loss to Burnley.
"I think that we tried to change the way that we wanted to play and it got us into trouble. I don't think we were quite ready to do it. I felt we had become mentally fragile," he said.
Allardyce has certainly toughened Palace up since joining in December – the club have beaten Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool under his tutelage – even if his admission that Palace's "nerves got shattered when Burnley scored so early" would appear to indicate some mental brittleness remains. Allardyce's pragmatic approach and marked attempt to temper the club's expectations also hint at a more stable future than the one Pardew was promising.
And for all the excitement at Selhurst Park at the beginning of the campaign, following the season prior in which they had sat 5th on Boxing Day and reached the final of the FA Cup, it still cannot be ignored that Palace are still a team effectively maximising their resources.
While Pardew began the season casting envious glances at White Hart Lane and Goodison Park, calling on his team to trouble the top-half of the Premier League, the south London club actually have more in common with this weekend's unheralded opponents than they do the league's elite.
Palace have the sixth-lowest wage bill in the league, for example, while the club's estimated worth of just under £200m comfortably places them in the lower half of the table, when it comes to the top-flight's richest clubs. And for a club that only just escaped administration in 2010, that's no small achievement.
Despite defeat on Saturday, with goals from Ashley Barnes and Andre Gray enough to secure Burnley's Premier League status for another season, Palace are well-positioned to avoid relegation and, under Allardyce, well-equipped to escape it next year, too.
The 2017/18 campaign may not begin with wide-eyed talk of European nights and an aesthetically pleasing possession based style of football, but Crystal Palace are likely to continue over-achieving in relative terms. All things considered, they remain a club in the ascendency.


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Sometimes what seems like a simple task can turn out to be near impossible. When I took on the project of getting the52 Merc running I had only faint hope that it would actually happen. But surprisingly it was easier than expected.
So today I take on the relatively simple task of tightening the fan belts which is so simple that monkeys from the zoo with a monkey wrench could do it and I failed.
I can get one belt tight but not two. Spent the whole morning just to get back to square one. Maybe I will consult the knowledgeable folks at the Ford Barn forum for some free advice. I'm sure I am missing something obvious. It is not supposed to be this difficult.
Now I need to clean the blood stains off the fan and pulleys.
The title pretty much says it all. There will be a lot of farming related posts here as well as some ancient family history and photos. Another family history blog I have is at.... http://nevardblog.blogspot.com/
Thursday, March 19, 2015
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Monthly Archives: November 2009
30/11/09 DILETTANTE Menswear Store Now Open in Perth
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When it comes to avant garde mens+womens fashion, Perth boutique DILETTANTE are IT! Their menswear store has finally opened its doors and features new season collections from Boris Bidjan Saberi, Blaak, Claude Maus, Friedrich Gray, The Viridi-anne, + Vivienne Westwood man.
Also, very exciting Italian + incredible additions for men: beautiful, hand made shoes from Marsell and hand painted, leather handbags from Numero 10, but you've been warned, they are selling f-a-s-t !
Shop 1, 90 King st (cnr Wellington) Perth 6000.
08 9322 9678
mon-thur 10am-5pm
sat 10am – 5pm
sun 1pm – 5pm
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29/11/09 Empire Of The Sun Shines @ the Australian ARIAS!
I couldn't believe that The Empire of the Sun beat AC/DC @ this year's ARIA's the other night! Congratulations guys, this is just the beginning …
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29/11/09 The Vine Celebrates the life of Daul Kim in retro …
The Vine pays a tribute by way of a video retrospective on the short life of young Korean model, Daul Kim …
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22/11/09 Lisa Carletta takes a bite
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22/11/09 Andrea Crews ::: SS010 THE JOGGING Collection
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20/11/09 Alice Euphemia 3 day sale!
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20/11/09 Daul Kim Apparent Suicide @ 20
If all the news are true, then the apparent suicide of Daul Kim is something which is quite devastating. She was only 20 years old. We can only wonder about her thoughts in those last moments before her life slipped away …
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I went to work this evening and discovered that someone has been screwing with me. I do occasional work for a real estate office in the evenings and on weekends. I am in charge of putting together their listing packets.
In this packet there are many different forms that are required to be completed when a client lists their house through our office. We have mail slots like you see in a schools for the teachers' mail. We have a slot for each individual form that the agents need. I usually make sure that all of the slots are stocked. Even those that are not part of the listing packet.
I guess I should explain something about myself before I go any further with what happened tonight. I am somewhat of a perfectionist. I like things to be just so. If you looked at my house you would never believe this about me, but it's true when I'm at work. I keep the forms going all the same way, I punch the appropriate holes, and I make sure that the forms are professional looking. I have also voiced to some of the agents that it irritates me when people throw pieces away that are not needed for the listing that they are currently working with. I have also said how their messes and unprofessional manners irritate me.
When I started working on the packets tonight, I did things a little different than normal. Lately I have just been copying all of the forms that I need. The copier said it needed toner replaced, so I didn't make very many copies. I used the forms that were in the slots. When I got to one particular form the stack was a mess!!!! There were 2 pages on way and 10 the other, then 4 the opposite way. Some had holes some didn't. Most of the ones that were mixed every which way were ones that were copied at the same time (There was a lighter portion on all of them that was from a poor master copy being used.) and punched at the same time. All of the holes lined up perfectly at the same off set slant.
This really pissed me off!!! I hate it when these people do things like that. I'm sure someone heard me complaining about behaviors that are exhibited in the office and decided to screw with me. Some of those people can be so juvenile.


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Oye Saa.....bji Salaam!!
The ascent of a gorkha nepali ( pardon the discrimination) doing the rounds of your colony at night , or the coco cola add of aamir khan or for that matter, even the sound of it now ringing in your minds---what picture does it draw in all-- MY WATCHMAN!!!
Have you ever questioned in your inquistiveness--why do watchmen whistle at night.Why do they have to say "Jaagte raho" . Well if you have heard it at mid night, and you have just woke from your deep sleep, then am sure thats not the time to think but to think aloud "what the _____ is this watchmen doing? He just woke me from my sleep. Am i not paying him that i may sleep sound, then why is he waking me up with his whisting sound and "jaagte raho" tune. Well i know there are many things that does'nt allow me to sleep sound--my neighbours dog whistling "oooooooo" or the mohalla dogs/witches barking and fighting over their "territory breach" or closer to bed my wife snoring....But no , i got the right to shout at my watchmen....why??...for moneys sake i am paying him so that i can sleep tight.
Well there are some Paradoxes of life, we may not think much about, its just a Paradox.
Well i did think for once and i found a little more than i looked for...anything but the answer for my question "WHY DO WATCHMEN make the sound at night....Here it is " TU WATCHMAN HAI" from this Ezeikel 33:7-9extract...
You, son of man, are the watchman. I've made you a watchman for Israel. The minute you hear a message from me, warn them. If I say to the wicked, 'Wicked man, wicked woman, you're on the fast track to death!' and you don't speak up and warn the wicked to change their ways, the wicked will die unwarned in their sins and I'll hold you responsible for their bloodshed. But if you warn the wicked to change their ways and they don't do it, they'll die in their sins well-warned and at least you will have saved your own life.
Comment me your answers, what do you think of it?tab tak "JAAGTE Raho"


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The ORIGINAL daytime party returns for a special SUMMER OPENER...
Come and join us Bank Holiday Monday May 29th as we throw another one of our legendary outdoor events.. Think old skool all-dayer with a modern up-market twist. We start at 1pm so arrive as early as possible to get the best seats.
On the day we've got a delicious selection of barbecue favourites. Spinning the tunes will be Nicky Frontliner plus us a host of special guests.
AnyGivenMonday Garden Party
Bank Holiday Monday 29th May 2017
The Magic Roundabout
Old Street Roundabout, London EC1Y 1BE
From 1pm - 11pm (Arrive early to avoid disappointment)
£10 Before 3pm & £20 thereafter (Non-Ticket Holders)
The Magic Roundabout is an all-weather venue, so rain or shine we're guaranteed a good time!
Dress Code - Casual Outdoor Attire (No Sportswear, Tracksuits or Hoodies)
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Marquette Avoids Stritch Marks
Pun City was able to take in the Marquette-Cardinal Stritch game last night, and fellow Grafton alum Nick Longley was playing for Cardinal Stritch. This is cool because this blog played against him in a rec league last year. (This may or may not have been an NCAA violation).
Also note Lazar Hayward's presence after getting cleared by the NCAA, and his headband.
Walk-ons Craig Kuphall (#45) and Tommy Brice (#42) don't have names on the backs of their jerseys. This is in opposition to the scholarship players such as Hayward in the first shot.
Marquette won 99-70 and led through most of the contest.
The Bucks have banners around the scoreboard instead of in a corner as they previously had hung them. This logo banner is new.
Extreme zoom from this blog's actual seats in the upper deck.
Not much zoom from the seats this blog moved down to on the first level. Attendance was low for the exhibition.


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Monday night traffic in Gurgaon is a battle on its own. Hungover from Sunday's lag, drivers are constantly dreaming of their pillows and mummy ki haath ki chai.
Cars halt at a red light and impatient commuters count every second like a class room rhyme.
A vendor passes by with a bunch of red heart balloons, he barely manages to bother even a fly and simply walks away with a sly smile.
As the light turns green you see a blue Vagnar and a tierd father smiling at his chirpy daughter who is too busy playing with a red heart balloon. In a white Honda civic there are two lovers, the girl too shy but still holding with great love and care a red heart balloon. Between these two a grey i10 and a girl, sad and heart broken for the hundredth time was half smiling, half crying but hitting her best friend with a red heart balloon, coz he knew that all she needed was a reason to smile.


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It's now time for the results of last month's poll and the launch of our newest poll for this second post of the day, but be sure to check out the first of this weekend concert previews in the post below this one! As you may remember, last month's poll posed this question to you guys: What was your favourite local metal, hard rock, or punk album of 2015? We sadly only got 10 votes in the poll, but the results are interesting, so here's the final tally!
The Pixo Control - Probably Not (3 votes, 30%)
Other (3 votes, 30%)
Mike Haggith - The Warinside and/or it's promotional EPs (2 votes, 20%)
Destroilet, Jack Spades, and The Ripcordz - Fed Up! (1 vote, 10%)
Rotopsy's newest CD (1 vote, 10%)
Bad Back - ALbums (0 votes)
Blood Shed Productions' Rock And/Or Roll 11-Way Split (0 votes)
Crucify The Whore & Scrotox's split CD (0 votes)
Haggith - Apocalypse II and/or XIV (0 votes)
Malignant Neoplasm's first album (0 votes)
RedD Monkey - Opus 2: Untitled (0 votes)
Any of SweetKenny's 2015 albums (0 votes)
Telephone & Address - Rust Orchid (0 votes)
What do you guys think? In ascending order, the albums with 0 votes I can generally see not finishing higher (all things considered, given the low voter turnout), but I would have most expected Haggith's final CDs to get at least one vote, as they were a prominent & accomplished band in their day! I would have predicted that the "Fed Up!" split CD would have made at least the top 2 in the poll, but at least it got some attention, while Rotopsy's 2015 album did get some support from a Blood Shed fan, and hopefully we hear more from the label next year! Mike Haggith's 2015 solo output came in third place, a solid showing for The Din frontman, and here's to much more from his projects as well! A tie for the lead came between "Other" (though I can't confirm who those 3 voters had in mind and The Pixo Control's debut CD "Probably Not", which won the poll despite being the latest new release in the field of choices. Michael and Keeghan crafted an entertaining alternative hard rock CD for their debut with great production, and I'm definitely curious to see what The Pixo Control does for an encore!
Thanks to everyone for voting! As for this month's poll, let's touch on another big topic from last year as our 2015 retrospective polls continue, so we're posing this question this month: What was the biggest local metal, hard rock, or punk news story of 2015? As you may have seen in our retrospective post on the past year at large, last year was certainly an eventful year in the local music scene, and it's always interesting to see what SMS readers found to be the biggest and most notable news events of any kind in the past year, so we have 25 choices (plus "Other") to choose from! Just as a reminder, note that this poll constitutes the "biggest" news stories of the past year, not necessarily the "best" or "happiest", which you may want to remember when you note that musician deaths and band breakups are included as options. I hope I chose a wide ranging list of news stories of different kinds from 2015, but again, you have "Other" as a choice if we missed your top story. Now, here is some extra info on your choices!
Anvil headlines at The Rockstar Bar on April Fools Day: It's always a good time when Toronto metal legends Anvil hit the Soo, which they did on April 1st for a more intimate headlining concert at The Rockstar Bar, with locals Jack Spades & Project 421 joining them for this night of "metal on metal"! Also featuring Anvil's first local show with new bassist Chris Robinson, was this the peak of 2015?
Beaumont Avenue/The Suicide Kings disband in July: After a successful three year run that saw them win the Rockstar Bar Battle of the Bands and open for Randy Bachman & Airbourne, local hard rock quartet Beaumont Avenue (better known as The Suicide Kings) surprisingly announced that they were breaking up after their Rotaryfest set in July. Was this the biggest news event from last year?
The Danger Cats disband: This all-female hard rock/punk quartet sadly announced that they were parting ways in June in advance of frontwoman Kate Drew's move out of town, but they accomplished a solid amount in their year & a half together, attracting many positive notices and recording some original material! Did The Danger Cats' end top last year for big stories?
The Emergency Festival returns at Rocky DiPietro Field: The new summer concert festival from LopLops Lounge returned for it's sophomore installment in August, with local bands like Northwest opening for out of town bands like The Sunparlour Players, but the Sault Downtown Association fight forced it to be moved to Rocky DiPietro Field. Was this your #1 news story of 2015?
Garden of Bedlam return for Go Skateboarding Day: Well over a year after their last public concert, local metal quartet Garden of Bedlam played their most recent concert, and last to date, when they headlined Tidal Records' Go Skateboarding Day party at Queen Elizabeth Park. Their future is up in the air with Buzz moving, but was Garden of Bedlam's latest show the top moment of the year?
Gnaeus wins the VM Radio & Speak Easy Battles: March 2015 brought us two battles of the bands after a year+ hiatus for that type of event, but local post-punk quartet Gnaeus stole the show at each, winning the fan-voted, one night Speak Easy Battle and the four-night, judged VM Radio Battle to claim $1,400 and lots of acclaim as they continue their rise! Were the battles your #1 moments?
Gongshow summer concert series at The Rockstar Bar: From May-September, local concert promoter J.D. Pearce gave us the Gonqshow summer concert series at The Algonquin Pub, with 10 concerts going down with locals opening for out of town bands ranging from Caym to Evilheart, including a one night move upstairs for SNFU's return! Did the Gonqshow outrank other major 2015 events?
Haggith release their final albums & part ways: A tumultuous second run for Haggith culiminated last summer with their ultimate breakup after a guitarist switch and increased focus on outside bands, but they did leave fans with their final CDs "Apocalypse II" & "XIV" last spring, and most members remain active in the local scene. Was Haggith's disbandment your #1 news story last year?
Mike Case passes away after a long cancer battle: The local music scene lost a highly influential performer and instructor when Case's Music founder and veteran country musician Mike Case lost his fight with cancer in April. His memory lives on via his long musical legacy, including via all of the students he tought along the way, but was this the biggest news item of 2015 to you?
Mike Haggith releases "The Warinside": Shortly after his band Haggith ended their run, drummer Mike Haggith launched his biggest solo album yet, entitled "The Warinside" (or "The Warrenside") with a big release concert at The Rednecks Saloon in July. Mike received some big praise for the album, and he's followed it's success with his band The Din, but would you vote for it here in this poll?
Music Depot closes it's doors: A few years ago, the Twin Saults had a combined seven music stores, but the closure of Music Depot on Gore Street last year brought our total down to four. Fans of Music Depot lamented it's closure, especially after the lengthy rumours about it's status and ownership, but was it's ultimate end your #1 news story of 2015?
The Northern Vibe Festival debuts in Ophir: Two years after Hempfest headed north to Moonbeam, Planetary Pride brought a summer concert festival back to nearby Ophir, Ontario in August with The Northern Vibe Festival, trading the marijuana culture theme for an end-of summer music party. Notably featuring The Billy Bastards' return, was The Northern Vibe Festival tops for last year?
The Pixo Control release their debut CD "Probably Not": The aforementioned winners of last month's poll, local alternative hard rock trio The Pixo Control released their long-anticipated first album "Probably Not" with two CD release concerts in December, with the album rightfully getting a positive response since. Was this Tidal Records release your top news event of 2016?
P.O.D., Hoobastank, and Fuel rock Kewadin Casino: Superior Entertainment brought this massive concert to The Dreammaker's Theater in Sault Michigan on July 3rd, with platinum selling hard rockers P.O.D., Hoobastank, and Fuel joined by Lights Out Paris, Redburn, and the reunion of local metal veterans I.S.O.M.. It was a huge and successful show, but would you vote for it?
Punk rock bingo debuts at The New American Pub: In September, local concert promoters Six, Two, Oh. launched their punk rock bingo series at The New A with a night full of bingo fun and irreverent, often-punk themed prizes, with a December return featuring Shit Liver and AlgomA in concert! Though other scheduled installments were cancelled, did punk rock bingo lead last year for you?
The Ripcordz & local bands release "Fed Up!" split CD: After lengthy recording sessions and many teases, local punk/metal quintets Destroilet & Jack Spades joined forces with Montreal hardcore punk legends The Ripcordz to release their joint split CD "Fed Up!" in November featuring four originals and a cover from each band! Was this ambitious album the top news story last year from the SMS?
Rotaryfest's Second Stage returns at Clergue Park: With financial concerns wiping our Rotaryfest's all-original Stage 2 in 2014, and the Sault Downtown Association battle holding up it's Queen Street home, a revamped one-day Stage 2 returned at Clergue Park in July with an all-local lineup, including plenty of alternative & punk action. It was great to have it back, but was it last year's #1 story?
Sabrina Pelchat passes away: The local metal scene was shaken last fall when former Chronic Demonic singer and multi-talented artist Sabrina Pelchat (a.k.a. Sabrina Strange) suddenly passed away in October, with a tribute concert following for her the following month at The Rednecks Saloon. Her loss remains very sad, but would you consider this the biggest story among choices in the poll?
The Sault Downtown Association fights for survival: The summer's outdoor concert season on Queen Street was completely cancelled when some local business owners attempted to disband the Sault Downtown Association, forcing the relocation of Rotaryfest's Second Stage and The Emergency Festival. The S.D.A. survived under a new name, but did this saga top this year's other stories?
Saving Abel headline first annual Superior Festival: Despite a late relocation and date change, Superior Entertainment's first annual Superior Festival was a hit at The Savoy Bar & Nightclub in August, with Saving Abel and Lights Out Paris back from earlier Kewadin gigs along with a lineup that even included Sault Ontario bands! Was this show the top news item of the past year?
Shit Liver return home during their Canadian tour: They don't get to play here as much now that they're based out of St. Catharine's, but Shit Liver brought their goregrind sound back here in April for two gigs (including a Rednecks Saloon headliner) during their Northern Debauchery Tour of Canada, with fans enjoying the brutality! Was this the biggest news story of 2015?
SNFU headlines at The Rockstar Bar in July: The only Gonqshow event during that series' run to take place upstairs at The Algonquin Hotel, this show certainly deserved it, as Vancouver hardcore punk legends SNFU returned to the Soo for the first time in six years last July, with a strong local support lineup in tow! Did your open up your mouth and say "SNFU!" when voting in this poll?
Stereo North debuts: The winner of our poll on your favourite new local metal, hard rock, and punk bands of last year, local pop punk quartet Stereo North debuted to a big audience at Bon Soo's Marquee in February, and have continued to play notable concerts as headliners and openers since, including a run in the VM Radio Battle! Was Stereo North's debut tops for last year?
Treble Charger rocks The Machine Shop in February: Over a year after their last local concert appearance, local/Toronto punk/indie veterans Treble Charger returned home for a huge headlining show at The Machine Shop at Mill Square on Bon Soo's opening night last year, with Tidal Records support acts in tow for the occasion! It was a huge show, but were you there to vouch for it?
The Who's Tommy premieres with That's Chester: November 2015 saw Shot In The Dark Promotions host a live stage production of The Who's Tommy, with classic/hard rock veterans That's Chester as the house band for their last concerts to date, as guitarist Eugene Orlando suddenly passed away two weeks later. This was sure a high note to go out on(?), but was it your #1 story of the year?
Other: Did we miss the choice you think was the biggest metal or punk story of 2015? Maybe we missed a major concert that was a bigger deal? Perhaps you had a debuting or dissolving band in mind that's not listed above, or a lineup change in a band? Or maybe we didn't include a major news story that impacted the local scene, or perhaps you went outside our genre rrange? If your preferred choice isn't here, "Other" is for you!
VOTE TODAY!! You guys have until March 18th to cast your ballots in this poll, and hopefully there's a solid turnout of votes this month, so cast your votes A.S.A.P., and stay tuned for more weekend concert previews tomorrow! Thanks everyone!


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Ol Time Stories
Ancient art of storytelling alive and well
Traditions of storytelling date back thousands of years. It is as old as language itself. By this social medium, traditions and history have been preserved, handed down from generation to generation across centuries, long before Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press radically changed the volume, flow and dissemination of information.
The storyteller kept history alive. And, whether the tales were spun in jest by thespians to amuse the royal court or, otherwise, presented as lyrics by traveling troubadours, they held audiences engaged and entertained.
Stories – fact, fiction or myth – define a people. Submerged or interwoven in comedy or tragedy, stories describe the hopes and fears; the standards and mores of a people. Each story, like a beam of light, illuminates and reveals that which a thousand words could hardly describe – the culture and ways of civil society.
Palaver acknowledges the important historical role of storytelling and each year seeks to gather and present storytellers and their stories as a cultural experience.
Storytelling takes the audience to a different place, to live the moment and to sense the emotions of characters, real or fiction; to place of empathy.
Storytelling is itself a process of sharing. And the storyteller, in the moment, brings the audience into the process, to share recollections and emotions with the group. The participants, individually and collectively, share a common experience of empathy with characters. They laugh at the trickery of Bre'r Anancy and anger over that which forced lovers to dash themselves to suicide over the Jamaican cliffs at Lovers' Leap.
Palaver accepts that storytelling is an experience where that which is invaluable is carefully passed from generation to generation. It is an experience to be shared, even in reverence.
Palaver 2017 presents some great stories on Saturday August 12, 10.am – 5.00 pm, at Wasaga Beach Area 4.


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I cannot believe we are here already! To those of you who have Facebook.....this newsy letter will be old news! So bear with me while I recap 2014!
This year can only be marked with the word....CHANGE! There were so many changes in our family....happy, sad, s t r e s s f u l, and the list goes on!
Now....where should I begin?!
We were very excited and happy to welcome our 10th grandchild, little Miss Lydia Claire. She was a whopping
9.2 lbs 21 and 1/2"
long born on July 31st. Due to being a
gestational diabetes baby, she had a bit of a rough start, but doing very well
now - and just precious! Beautiful pools of glistening eyes and dark
hair....with blonde highlights. She lost a lot of weight during her first month
- but has since been on a growth spurt. I
cannot believe she is nearly 5 months old already! She has lots of excited siblings to keep her
I had mixed emotions as our youngest son Chris moved out, quit his job at a country club here locally, and moved to where he is now attending school at a popular university. His several trips beforehand proved fruitful as he landed a good job working at an even nicer country club. He loves his new job and just finished his last paper for this semester.
On May 10th our son Josh married a lovely girl named Mary, (a long prayed-for union), and shortly after moved out of town. Josh continues to work for a painting company, which is located close to where they moved, and Mary started a new job. Both their boys, Micah, now 5 and Matthew 7 are growing like little weeds!
Our son Matthew and daughter-in-law Jessie moved (for work purposes) to
in July. Matthew entered into a Management program where he will finish out the
remaining required four six-month internships. Their precious Jovi just turned
2 December 1st! Along with Felicity - as they were both born on the same day! I
love God's humor! It is delightful watching them grow up! Georgia
Our daughter Michelle and family have recently left
and moved
several hours away. Our son-in-law Jay landed
a prayed-hard for job where he can now preach at leisure as a Corporate
Chaplain. How perfectly suited for him.
He loves the job and they found a very nice 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom house which
is perfect for their ever-so-growing family. Our oldest granddaughter Rebekah,
(soon to be 14), long awaited the
day.... that after 2 long years - she had her braces removed this month. She
could barely wait to have popcorn and chew a piece of gum! Ha! Most stories and
happenings in their lives can be found on Facebook...so I don't want to fill
the pages with funny stories you've already read. It's how I can keep up with
them all....especially now that they've moved away. In the summertime Chloe proved to be quite
the soccer champ! Best one on her team
and the one with the most scores! Jay was the soccer coach for her team! She is one good soccer player. Hannah,
Rebekah and Benjamin have been busy with piano lessons this past year. It was awesome to have a mobile piano
instructor who came to their house to do the lessons! This year Michelle enrolled the kids in
Classical Conversations, which has been wonderful for everyone. Homeschooling has taken on a new way of
learning and the kids love it. They're
also learning sign language and Latin in the process....even Felicity, who came
in the room to announce, "I sing Latin!" Yep....she sure does! Ha!Ha! Nashville
For other things....Steve continues to work in various states. It's pretty hard at times with him being gone so much. Our poor dog Libby is weary and in depression from all his travels. But if Steve could tell you - he'd say he's pretty weary too. Unfortunately, his plane sustained wind damage to the tune of $28,000.00+, (so very thankful for insurance), while down in
and it has been out of commission for months.
It's been difficult with all the necessary travels we have had this past
year, but I do love to see the countryside by car!!! Texas
We had a bit of a scare one day while I was driving Steve to the airport to catch a plane back to
one morning - and instead I landed in the hospital. Nothing like stirring up a
ruckus! Steve called 9-1-1 and an
ambulance ride picked me up from a highway off-ramp! I had not been feeling
well for a long while - and even went to the doctor, and ran tests, but she did not figure
out what was wrong. Once in the ER it didn't take long to learn that I had
pancreatitis and gallstones blocking my bile duct. So glad they found something and it wasn't just
in my head! The next day I had surgery to remove my gallbladder, and very
thankful that I feel soo much better now! Texas
So many things were life-changing events this past year and very heart-wrenching sad ones too. We lost my niece Candace from a brain aneurism this past spring, and then my sister-in-law Ann lost her long, hard-fought battle with cancer on October 7th. The same day - my grandson Benjamin was taken to the hospital with pain in his side and abdomen, and later that evening had an emergency appendectomy. A month later Steve's niece, Kristin lost her long battle and she too passed away. A few weeks after that my sister-in-law Stephanie, who recently had 7 strokes, but it was the heart attack that took her life. At the same time it seemed that nearly everyone we knew had lost someone and were in the process of preparing funerals for their loved ones. There were countless, including a long-prayed for pastor at a church we used to attend, who lost his battle with a rare cancer. Oh how I hate cancer! His funeral was the same day as my sister-in-law Stephanie's! My heart...oh my heart! God is close to the broken hearted! I believe and trust that. It made me realize more than ever how very short life is, and how much we need to make the most of every opportunity. More than ever this year my mind has been focused and reflected on Heaven, our home to those of us in Christ Jesus. And how long eternity will be without Him - forever separated to those who reject Him! Are we ready?! I see so many people today without Him, and the evils of our day becoming more evil by the day, immorality on the rise as I have never seen in my lifetime.....Woe to those who call evil good and good evil....and we are witnesses to just that! Evil and immorality becoming law of the land, but goodness and morality being scrutinized and attacked as if for evil. But God said that there would be lawlessness in the last days. 2 Timothy 3:2 Men will be lovers of pleasure, rude, arrogant, disobedient, ...etc. I pray that God will open eyes and hearts and draw all men to Himself... so they will come to know Jesus as Savior before it's too late!
Ann Graham Lotz, (Billy Graham's daughter) said it well.
I do love her devotions!. (http://www.annegrahamlotz.org)
Is there some brokenness in your life? Maybe it's your heart that's been broken. And because it's been broken you are devastated and you think, "This year, I can't have a meaningful Christmas." But you can, because the meaning of Christmas is not necessarily in our relationships, in our family,
in the invitations or cards we get or give, in the people that we see or don't see.
It's in the worship of Christ.
Christmas means Christ Mass....worship of Christ.
is not necessarily in our relationships, in our family, in the invitations we get or give, in the people that we see or don't see. It's in the worship of Christ. Christmas means Christ Mass; worship of Christ.
I love Christmas! It is my favorite time of year. I love the lights and decorations, the smells of cinnamon and clove, pine and hot apple cider, hot chocolate with marshmallows, family gatherings, the Christmas music playing, children laughing - thrilled with excitement, the singing and music, from churches to school plays and television specials. It would thrill me to no end to have Christmas every day of the year!
We hope for you and your family a joyous Merry Christmas! God bless you always!
Merry Christmas