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Thu, 8 May 2014
It was pain in the rain again, as after taking a surprise lead the Union back four were once again all at sea as Wheeler continues his torturous metamorphosis from one norse God, Thor, into another in the form of Loki.
Now according to Wikipedia Loki "sometimes assists the gods and sometimes causes problems for them" - sounds about right, mind you the same source also claims that John Hackworth is a professional soccer coach.... and that one I am not too sure of.
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Fri, 2 May 2014
Change stuff up and yet... Same old same old. Maybe the players aren't the one who need to change.
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Thu, 24 April 2014
Rest in peace, Eric. We miss you.
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Thu, 10 April 2014
Let Down in Chi-Town
With The Union making like Cesar Milan and dropping another lead we now have more ties than Men's Warehouse, and despite what that frankly creepy-looking guy says in their ads, I do NOT like the way we look.
Against the Fire the midfield's performance was more disjointed than Justin Bieber's private plane right before a police raid, but on the bright side we did score two goals in one game, and from two different midfielders no less, as just like SEPTA the Union are apparently determined to make do without any strikers.
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Thu, 3 April 2014
Perhaps it was fitting that on the same weekend that 'Noah' hit the silver screen a man who is almost as old as that guy rained on our parade as Amobi looked as frozen and still as his bobble head defending that shot from old man DiVaio. Union killer, Justin Mapp once again dampened the spirits of the hardy souls in attendance and with Maidana turning in another damp squib of a performance and the coaching staff unable to adjust, the question I have to ask is this... Is it possible for Hack to look like a fish out of water and be out of his depth at the same time?
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Thu, 27 March 2014
Time to hit the panic button, folks.
With Jack Mac fluffing his lines worse than Stuttering John the boys in blue gave up two goals that were softer than the Bimbo bear the fans were left moaning and groaning more than that 'special' soundtrack we heard. And in a performance more eye-opening than that Beethoven scene from A Clockwork Orange, Leo Fernandes is asking tougher questions than Marty & Rust in a Louisiana interrogation room, it's the DoopCast brought to you in association with brotherlygame.com
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Thu, 20 March 2014
In a game of many surprises, perhaps the greatest surprise of all was that we only scored one goal. Either way it was great to be back home and even better to leave with three points. The lads break it all down and answer your questions and comments.
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Thu, 13 March 2014
Hipper than Nicki Minaj and Beyonce's thighs stapled together, it's The DoopCast, brought to you in association with brotherlygame.com
What is old is new, as the U got off to a great start and we all dared to dream of a famous win on the west coast only to have a draw snatched from the bearded jaws of victory. How did the new boys look in midfield? Could the rejigged back four cope? Find out what Richie, Pat, and Dan have to say and even Keano is back for a good old fashioned rant.
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Tue, 18 February 2014
Back in January we used to dream about it every day,
Could the Edu deal really happen,
Or would the Don make that dream fade away?
At the draft we started singing,
All that Garber heard was boos,
The FO drafted and traded a group and here they are,
Kickin it just for you.
Now Mo's in Philly will we win?
Is the power in MLS on an east coast swing?
Sons of Ben goin off,
If we're too hard you're too soft.
The lads are back to run the rule over the trades / signings / draft and any other FO moves worth talking about. Here's hoping The DoopCast is in better preseason form than some - we don't want to get cut!
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Thu, 26 December 2013
Just a quick song to wish all our listeners a Merry Cruzmas. The adapted lyrics won the Doopie award for 'Best Post' and as they were so good we just had to record a musical number to celebrate. Here's to a healthy and prosperous New Year for all our isteners.
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Paul Edward Lewis, 79, was born on Jan. 16, 1938 in Vian, Okla., to Ed and Elsie Lewis. He passed away on Feb. 1, 2017, at his home in Hot Springs Village, Ark. He graduated from Warner High School in 1956, Connor Jr. College in 1958, Northeastern State College with his Bachelor of Science in mathematics in 1962. He later earned his Masters of Education degree from Northeastern State College in 1970, and completed his public school superintendent requirements from the University of Tulsa in 1973. Paul had a 30-year career in public school education in Oklahoma as a math teacher, coach, elementary principal and superintendent. This 30-year career impacted thousands of young people, with many of his former students and players keeping up with him until his passing. Paul married Dolly Delores Roberts on May 2, 1957. During their more than 50 years of marriage they had three children, Pamela Rene', Paul David (deceased), and Martin Edward. When he and Dolly retired in 1991, they moved to Hot Springs Village, where Paul became very active and competitive in golf, in and around the state of Arkansas, qualifying twice for the United States Senior Amateur Championship. They made countless, wonderful friends, both on the golf course and off and in the Village Bible Church where he became an active member. After Dolly's passing in 2007, Paul felt a tremendous void which was filled when he married Mle' Tipton on April 19, 2009. They had seven wonderful years together traveling, especially to Augusta, Ga., each year in April where Paul continued his tradition of volunteering at the Master's Gold Tournament. Paul and Mle' enjoyed visiting their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but most of all they loved each other's company and serving the LORD together. Memorials in Paul's memory may be made to Village Bible Church.
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K and Company's 12 X 12" "Visions of Christmas" paper pad (marked down NOW!)was used, along with the shiny gold "Mirror Cardstock" that Sharon stocks for the store. Spellbinder "Stars Five," decorated with Webster's Pages "Trim Card Traditional Tinsel" and jingle bell, become the bling for this design.
Here are a couple of other Kaisercraft ornaments that I made last year using the "Bauble Album."
ALL supplies used today are from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.
AND...This is a Mystery Blog Candy (pictured above), meaning the winner will be drawn from comments on one of today's participating blogs, so leaving a comment on each blog will greatly increase your chances of winning, but only one comment per blog, please. The winner will be selected at 6 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, December 13 and will be posted on Sharon's blog on Wednesday. You must check back to claim your prize if you are the lucky winner! Good luck!
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Hope we inspired you in YOUR holiday decorating! See you back next week!
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You know, I'm sorry to say that I just realized I could and should have mentioned how to actually cover the JOY...one gal commented that it must have taken some fussy cutting getting it covered, but that was not really the case.
I traced the JOY onto the decorator paper, then cut it out carefully. Then I ModgePodged it onto the JOY word with a small brush, rubbing it with my fingers to be certain that it adhered nicely.
I used a emery board fingernail file to file the edges of the paper smooth to the letters. Then I sponged some Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink to all of the edges of the letters. Voila! That's it!
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A Hard Book to Read
Sold by Patricia McCormick is one of those books that stays with you long after you finish it. It's the story, based on fact, of a 13 year old girl who lives with her family in a hut in Nepal. The family lives in grinding poverty, and Lakshmi's family sends her to a what they think is a job as a maid in the city. In reality, Lakshmi has been sold into slavery and is drugged, beaten, and eventually forced into prostitution. Although it seems impossible, there are actually millions of people in the world today who are enslaved. This book brings home the truth, told in the spare, poetic voice of one young girl. A must read.


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It is so much fun being a grandmother - who knew??? Baby girl turned one last week and we had a fun celebration. I tried out two new recipes (my daughter-in-law asked me to help with the food and I was thrilled to help). I will have to share the recipes in tomorrow's post.
I made a turkey and pepper jack roll up and I made artichoke dip in "bread boats" - both were delicious. I also made fruit kebobs. My son made pork tenderloin sliders with Asian slaw. I didn't have one but heard they were yummy. My daughter-in-law was going with a gold and white theme and that gave me a reason to purchase a couple of new pieces. I found the raised, scalloped edge square piece and the oblong piece at the Christmas Tree Shop and I also bought the gold metal two tiered stand there. I had white dinner plates so those worked perfectly!
Our "big" gift to Emma was a pink cozy coupe. Oh my goodness . . .Mark was pushing her around in it and she was so cute! Glenn said that she goes and sits in it and seems to enjoy that as much or more than being pushed in it!
One of my favorite things that Lauren used for decorations was the banner on her mantle. She printed out the "monthly" pictures of Emma and had them in order. It is truly amazing how much a baby changes from birth to one year.
The cute family . . .I love the birthday tutu!
After sweet baby girl's baptism, I realized that there was not a single picture of me with her on that special day. I made sure to get a picture on her first birthday. It would be cute for us to get a picture every year with her (wonder if I will remember that!!)
Those who attended the party were mostly immediate family and a few very close friends. I love this picture of April playing with Emma and the balloons.
I stuck my phone up in the air and snapped an overview picture.
In the years since I was a mommy of young children, they have invented the smash cake. Riley (dog) was hoping for some cake!
Emma loved it! She started off slowly but progressed to handfuls! Glenn had to put on an old sweatshirt over his clothes to get her out of the high chair and she went straight to the bathtub from the high chair. It was her party and she could bathe if she wanted to!
Laura's friend, Scott, was able to join us for the party. Emma loves her aunt LaLa!!
In addition to the smash cake, there were cupcakes for the adults . . .shhh - don't tell but I ate ONLY the icing and threw away the cake. I'm sure it was tasty but I've been trying to eat healthier and I really love icing so decided to splurge ONLY on icing! Aren't those "one" toppers cute??
Of course, we had to celebrate on Sunday with a family party at Grandmother's house. We always celebrate birthdays on Sunday at Great Grandmother's house.
She made a pound cake (one of Glenn's favorites!) with icing for Emma. She dipped animal crackers in chocolate to decorate the cake. Y'all -- my mother-in-law is truly amazing.
Grandmother also made mashed potatoes and Emma loved those, too!!
Emma loved opening her presents at Grandmother's house, too! Her great grandmother and great aunts and uncles were generous!!
Emma's first birthday weekend was filled with celebration! She is so special to all of us and brightens our days!!


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Okay, so after getting so much inspiration from other blogs and websites, I finally sat down and did some creating. Here are a couple of the items I have finished. I hope it inspires you also.
I saw a picture of some trees like this on the cover of the December 2010 Scrapbooks Etc magazine and fell in love with them. They had a link to the directions and it was fairly simple to make. I was able to use up some of my leftover paper to complete it. My only complaint was that I kept burning my fingers because I couldn't find my low temp glue sticks....
Now, aren't these the cutest little fellows?
They are called "Snowman Kisses". I first saw this project at Kerry's Papercrafting blog. She has a lot of craft fair items which is what I was looking for since I am debating about entering our local Dogwood Festival next Spring.
I found written instructions here. They were very easy to follow. Again, I was able to use some leftover Christmas paper.
The picture quality on this is lousy! Sorry about that. I also saw these Hot Cocoa Sliders on Kerry's Paper crafting Blog. I used up some retired Christmas paper I had and used the new "A Sip" stamp set on the front. This is a great stamp set because you can use it for coffee, tea or cocoa and it is only $7.95!
This card is one that were being shown on the CTMH Bulletin Board last year. I made a couple last year using this stamp set but not this particular design. I love this stamp set , it is such a fun design. It is called Ms Holiday Cheer. The gift bag she is carrying was blank and so I wrote "Belk" on it. LOL!
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Part 2 of 3 of Gundam 00 Post Special. (Might contain spoilers. You've been warned. =p )
- There's just not enough reason to really root for anybody
This is a broader and related take on why the Gundam Meisters didn't arouse any kind of sympathy from me at first. The whole shebang started because Aeolia Schenberg on a 'whim' wanted to eradicate war (or at least that was what his objective looked like at the start; it might not be true). So he embarks on preparations that take centuries and enlist individuals of various nationalities to his cause. This was the novelty of Gundam 00, as well as its weakness. From a cynical point of view, Aeolia Schenberg is just a rich and intelligent guy embarking on a quixotic endeavor. The Gundam Meisters, on the other hand, mostly joined up either to get revenge or just being plain naive about how to stop war. What I'm trying to drive at is that these people actually had nothing to lose except their precious Gundams and their lives. They weren't protecting anything. On the other hand, I feel not enough has been done to make us sympathize with the HRL, AEU, and Union soldiers. It didn't help that the soldiers' dialogue mostly were scripted to be supposedly funny (except for the HRL's). The supposedly serious moments don't have much impact on me.
In SEED the objective was clearer: fight for your country/colony/beliefs; fight for your life and your friends. It made for more compelling dramatics. In Code Geass, we all know Britannians are the conquerors. We find ourselves easily rooting for the underdogs–Lelouch and his Black Knights. To further my point–both Gundam SEED Stargazer and 08th MS Team has achieved far more when it comes to making us care for characters despite having fewer episodes.
- The super-soldier who is a product of experimentation is overused and out of place
This has been used in Gundam SEED/Destiny, with a much greater success (Stellar is the best why did she have to die T_T). I suppose they had to use it to give some sort of background for the HRL's ace pilot and Halellujah. But it smacks of lack of imagination.
- Needs more memorable music
One of the things I liked about Gundam SEED/Destiny was the music. The tunes were catchy, and I liked watching and listening to the ending songs. The series changed OPs and EDs like snake shedding skin. Anyway, I still listen from time to time to those songs. With G00, there's not much to remember in song unless you really dig those Meisters' barbershop in a beach setting.
- The ending was just plain, nothing more
At first everything was good until Alejandro Corner came along with his golden monstrosity. It was silly as Corner was supposed to be master, why did he not send Libbons instead? It makes more sense to have Graham Aker as the backup. And I also would have preferred a longer match between Setsuna and Aker. Although yes the ending is still decent enough (unlike Gundam SEED Destiny's), it was not as good as the 1st season enders of Gundam SEED and Code Geass. Sure you have characters dying but other than Lockon Stratos I couldn't care that much about the others.
I guess that's it for what I don't like about Gundam 00. This post series so far has been a good exercise in putting into words what aspects of Gundam 00 didn't appeal to me. I just didn't want to say 'I don't like Gundam 00!' and then fail to explain why. In the 3rd and last post, I will continue my ramblings with focus now on what aspects of the series I like.
To be continued
Related posts:
Gundam 00 Post Special (Part 1)
Gundam 00 Post Special (Part 3)


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1. Madonna: Givenchy
This is Punk: Chaos to Couture. She went balls to the wall and looks fucking amazing, and the best part is you know she doesn't give a shit if I think she looks amazing, and she wouldn't give a shit if I thought she looked awful, and that attitude is punk and fashion. I'm not saying you had to go so literal with the theme of the gala, but all those girls wearing just one earring last night and calling it "punk" need to step aside or step it up.
2. Sarah Jessica Parker: Giles
3. Anja Rubik: Anthony Vaccarello
4. Diane Kruger: Chanel
5. Hilary Rhoda: Wes Gordon
6. Cara Delevinge: Burberry
7. Anne Hathaway: Valentino
10. Gisele Bundchen: Anthony Vaccarello
This is definitely "punk" inspired, it's how a fun, energetic girl does "punk". I like that she's not forcing it or trying playing "punk" for the night. Gisele will always dress like Gisele, which in a strange way, is just a little bit punk.


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Well, at least it looks complicated to me! Genie is a weaver and she has this huge loom with pedals that remind me of those on a pipe organ. The bright soft yarn is "woven" through the parts of the loom in a way that only Genie understands. She uses gorgeous colors that blend well together. And her designs are stunning! Genie has been weaving beautiful pieces – from scarves to jackets to vests to tents…yes tents – for 30 years. She also has a dog named Bella. When Bella is not exploring, she joins Genie while she works. Her studio is nestled in farm land in the Willamette Valley and she's surrounded by nature that is beyond inspiring. Genie explained to me how the loom works and how the threads have to be set up in a certain way for different patterns, but I must admit I wasn't paying too much attention because I was mesmerized by all the yarn lining one wall of her studio. Genie told me her loom is just a tool for creating her pieces – a way for her to translate the beauty she sees and dreams about into wearable, useable touchable art. Enjoy your studio tour!
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OK…I thought Cameron reached the limit of goofiness with his golf outfit…but nope. THIS tops it!
The story…
They were bored. It was Tuesday. Cameron and Anthony went to the golf course for a while, but their friend Sam, who was bartending at the time, said "really, guys…it's men's night tonight and you really shouldn't be here…you aren't old enough".
Well…they didn't like hearing THAT, so they went to Tony's house…got their hats…sunglasses….and took the ARMS OFF OF A STUFFED MONKEY!!!! and stuck those arms to their faces and went BACK to the golf course…thinking "Now we look old enough"
Cameron came home and said "Yeah…it didn't work. And all we wanted was a Shirley Temple!"
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Where stately oaks and broad magnolias
shade inspiring halls,
There stands our dear Old Alma Mater
who to us recalls
Fond memories that waken in our hearts
a tender glow,
And make us happy for the love
that we have learned to know.
All hail to thee our Alma Mater,
molder of mankind,
May greater glory, love unending
be forever thine.
Our worth in life will be thy worth
we pray to keep it true,
And may thy spirit live in us, forever Regent U
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Oregon Night at Yield
One of the pioneers of the growing Dogpatch food and wine scene is Yield Wine Bar. On Thursday, August 26th, Yield will feature a flight of wines from Cowhorn, a new biodynamic producer of Rhône varieties like grenache and roussanne in the Applegate Valley of southern Oregon. To learn more about the farming and cellar practices at Cowhorn, check out their website here.
This will be one of the few opportunities to taste Oregon wines during Natural Wine Week, so be sure to check it out.
Yield Wine Bar
2490 3rd Street
San Francisco
tel: 415-401-8984
Hours: 4pm – Midnight
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Friday, September 19, 2008
Oh yeah, and today is 'Talk Like a Pirate Day'
Not talk pilates day, it's Talk Like a Pirate Day...
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The hits just keep on rolling when it comes to His Highness Viceroy Lord Mundell of Smugcoupon, Tigger, the loneliest Tory in the country.
Following on from the Conservative Central Office leak to the media the other day detailing some of what he was going to say in his evidence yesterday before a Holyrood committee on Brexit (basically that we're all DOOMED Captain Mainwaring if we think there is even the slightest possibility, in any circumstances, that Scotland could be part of the European Union once the bunch of xenophobic right-wing millionaires and billionaires who run his party, and the UK, blunder their way out of the long established trading bloc) we hear further that he as much as told the assembled MSP's, during questions, that the Scottish government shouldn't hold their breath waiting for Theresa May to provide a response to the alternative proposals put forth in the paper "Scotland's Place in Europe". Who would have though it eh? All of us.
The suggestion by the Scottish Secretary is that Ms May, who's awful busy making handmade stars n stripes napkin holders and giving the Queen tips on how to avoid getting drawn in to a ten minute handshake and a cuddle, is likely to hang off from making a formal response to the Scottish government until after she has triggered Article 50 setting the stopwatch in motion to herald in the self-inflicted chaos of isolating the UK from 500 million potential customers for British goods and services.
So much for her early statement as Prime Minister about not approaching the EU to commence exit negotiations without a whole of the UK approach being agreed with all parties of the Union first. Who would have thought she'd deceive us all like that? All of us.
The time of reckoning on that is coming soon Theresa, just as soon as we can figure out what we're going to call the second and decisive campaign for self-government for Scotland. The stalling time is over.
On to the subject of news of the clear, fair, factual, well researched and unbiased variety. We'll give it a fair crack of the whip, the benefit of the doubt, the entitlement to be considered innocent until proven guilty. Yes we will. Won't we?
News on the news that the news will apparently soon be news from a Scottish perspective (admittedly it'll be news during reruns on its mother channel of "The Real Marigold Hotel" and "Britain on the Fiddle" instead of news at tea time) is on the surface and taken at face value, good news. A dedicated British Broadcasting Corporation TV channel specifically for Scots running for five hours, yes, that's right, a whole five hours, a night from 7pm until midnight, is a start, but not an enterprise likely to enlighten too many inhabitants of the land north of the Tweed about what's going on around them. The long established tea time news on BBC 1 will still be the news watched by most, and will still lead with stories of the English NHS, banking skulduggery in the 'City' and fly fishing by JR Hartley.
Lord Tony Hall, the Director General of the BBC has set his cards out on the table saying that the new channel will be " bold, creative and ambitious, with a brand-new Scotland –edited international news programme (at 9pm) at its heart". Many a cup of tea will be spluttered at his assertion that " we know that viewers in Scotland love BBC television, but we also know that they want us to better reflect their lives and better reflect modern Scotland. It is vital that we get this right."
Indeed Lord Tony, it is. I can think of several hundred thousand people who will be tuning in to see whether you do. Like the Scottish government though, waiting for a formal response from London, we won't be holding our breath.


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Los Dug Dug's – Smog (1972)
Los Dug Dug's are a mexican rock group which started off in the early sixties as a high school band called Xippos Rock, with members Armando Nava and Jorge De La Torre. In 1966 Xippos Rock began a road trip from Durango to Tijuana and half way through the trip, the name was changed to Los Dug Dug's, an abbreviation of the band's native city and state. Once the band had arrived at Tijuana they commenced there ascent of Mexican Rock, soon landing a regular gig at Mike's Bar, where they firmly established their reputation. At this time they also did some gigs across the border in the USA where they picked up the latest sounds to take back to Mexico with them. In this way they brought The Beatles' music to Mexico, being the first band to play their songs in Mexico. At the same time they became the first band in Mexico to sing their own songs, as well as the songs of other bands in English, thus breaking what had been a rule in Mexican rock up till then.
Track List1. Smog 2. Buscalo 3. Hagámoslo Ahora a. Sigueme b. Dime Que Eres Tu c. Cortalo d. Ven, Ven, Ven e. Hagámoslo Ahora
4. Yo No Se 5. Cual Es Tu Nombre 6. Meditacion 7. No Somos Malos Ruido


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Grace was both normal and imbalanced. She was present in her chair but simultaneously absent from reasonable conversation. She could express preference, lapse into vacancy, and strike out in anger, all within minutes of each other.
Years ago we inherited an outside, calico cat who occasionally ventured into the garage. She perched on the stair rail where we would pet her. We quickly learned to lean in, reach for a soft stroking of her back and then raise the arm out of reach of her claws. I would give her two strokes and quit. I accepted the ambiguity of a cat who could tolerate only so much attention.
Dementia from alcoholism will force us to recognize ambiguity as the person ages. We never know if his reactions will be jovial or violent. It is a precarious way to live.
No one enjoys ambiguity. But the people we care for may force us to accept contradiction and paradox. They are both here and gone, a loved one and a stranger, affectionate and dangerous.


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Sunday, April 4, 2010
Easter Parade
4 comments:
- Laughing Orca Ranch said...
I love that you had the joy of riding and owning horses at such a young age. I had to wait until I was in my 40's, even though I rode a few friend's horses and rental horses throughout my life. It's just not the same.
I think I would have been a better rider and a lot more fearless, too, if I had had the long history of horses like so many others have had.
I've never been to an Easter Parade. I don't think they had any where I grew up. Well, I grew up in suburbia, so that would explain that. lol!
- April 4, 2010 at 9:54 AM
- Rising Rainbow said...
You were one lucky kid, your own pony and it even did tricks. Can totally get your mom's concerns but what the heck, you survived and loved every minute of it. What a cool Easter memory!
- April 4, 2010 at 4:54 PM
- Mikey said...
Lol, I can imagine your mama being upset!! But it paints such a great picture, your rearing black pony. Great times!!!
I used to carry the flag in our parade as a kid for our saddle club. Good times, good times :)
- April 6, 2010 at 11:19 AM
- Pony Girl said...
What a great memory! I love stories like this. My first pony was a jet black Shetland named Black Jack. He was darling- like a miniature black stallion.
I've never been to an Easter parade, either. My biggest memory was dressing up in fancy dresses with my sister and my cousins and then expectantly waiting for our Easter baskets that morning!
- April 8, 2010 at 9:02 PM


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It does not really matter where you are right now. Whether it is the break room or your desk, be tidy and clean. Keep your surroundings perfectly in order. Arrange the items on your desk. Keep papers and important documents in special folders. Do not store things that are not relevant to your profession. Mature people know that cleanness and order help to concentrate on important issues.


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practical experience requirements (per)
As part of your practical experience requirement (PER) you are required to achieve nine Essentials and at least four Options performance objectives (making a total of 13 or more) to the satisfaction of your workplace mentor. Performance objectives are ACCA's indicators of effective performance, and set the minimum standard of work that you are expected to achieve and demonstrate in the workplace as a trainee accountant.
Performance objectives essentials Performance objectives – comPlete all nine Professionalism, ethics and governance 1 2 3 Demonstrate the application of professional ethics, values and judgement Contribute to the effective governance of an organisation Raise awareness of non-financial risk oPtions Performance objectives – choose any four financial accounting and reporting 10 Prepare financial statements for external purposes 11 Interpret financial transactions and financial statements Performance measurement and management accounting 12 Prepare financial information for management 13 Contribute to budget planning and production 14 Monitor and control budgets finance and financial management 15 Evaluate potential business/investment opportunities and the required finance options 16 Manage cash using active cash management and treasury systems audit and assurance 17 Prepare for and collect evidence for audit 18 Evaluate and report on audit taxation The online trainee development matrix (TDM) includes detailed information on each performance objective. 19 Evaluate and compute taxes payable 20 Assist with tax planning
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Thursday, June 6, 2013
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Such a cute picture of Phoebe!ReplyDelete
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|Original transcription of George Veal's poem to Frank Lewis Lee
October 19, 1905 Bachelor Party
As promised in last Friday's post, here are the poems that were read at the conclusion of Granddad Lee's 1905 bachelor party. First, the verse read by Mr. George Veal to Frank L. Lee, registered pharmacist.
Here's to our friend, Frank Lee,
Who mixes up prescriptions, and likewise
Mixes drinks,
And knows just how to fix'em, when a
Guy says "dope," and winks.
May he live long to mix up things that'll cure
Most any cuss,
And may he and his ne'er have to take
Stuff like he's mixed for us.
May he sell gallons of paragoric, which will
Make him money right,
But may he ne'er have to chase that dose
For his kid in the dead of night.
May his nights be filled with peace and rest,
And filled with joy his day
May pleasures surround him in hurrying
Throngs, and may troubles steal away.
And may the One Great Pharmacist, who
Prescribed for us all above,
Prepare for him these great draughts of life--
Health, Happiness, and Love.
--So say we all. (Applause)
|Original transcription of Frank L. Lee's speech
October 19, 1905 Bachelor Party
After Mr. Veal's recitation, it's Granddad's turn to respond. With a few words of thanks to all those present at the party, he reads the following poem to Mr. Veal, bachelor.
May his "form" be well locked up
In the arms of a charming wife,
And may he never know what it is
To want a "quoin"
In business, such an incident will aid him
As well as he thinks it will aid me,
But alas! Gentlemen, on him
You will have to wait and see.
Then here's to our host, of whose cleverness
And good qualities we all can boast.
Although, in business, he professes to
Be honest,
He will sell iron, and (steel)
For a living.
Then here's to the jolly bachelor's life,
And may he live till he taken a wife,
For he who not women, wine and song
Will be a fool his whole life long.
Lastly, here's to the about-to-be-Benedicts,
Who, the toasts have been dreading,
May we all live to be present
At their golden wedding.
May their joys be so deep as the ocean,
And their misfortunes as slight as its foam.
(Applause and three cheers for the grooms)


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Here is a perfect example, from her own lips, and the bafflegab of her government.
This is a perfect example of why people have so much disdain for Premier Clark and her evil henchmen. They must be quite clear they will not form a majority government on May 15th by now. Yet, they saddle taxpayers with a new five-year Maximus contract, to which the outgoing AG found did not fulfill promised benefits. Why no big press releases on this? Why no photo ops?
BC governments extends outsourced health information management despite issues raised by Auditor General
Keith Reynolds, CCPA, Policy Note, March 11th, 2013.
British Columbia's government today announced it had extended its agreement with Maximus BC, a US subsidiary corporation, to manage BC's health information for another five years. The $264 million contract will run from 2015 until 2020. The original contract began in 2005. That ten year deal cost $324 million.
On a comparable basis the new five year agrrement has an increase in price of roughly 40 per cent.
The agreement was apparently signed two months before a provincial election and 11 days after a report from BC's Auditor General that found the benefits promised from the contract in 2004 had not been realized.
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Thursday, May 24, 2007
Australia's Next Top Westie Scrag Series Three #9
Questionable acting skills.
Snide remarks.
Scantily-clad, starving women.
Is it the Academy Awards? Or is it just the There's No Business Like Ho Business episode of Australia's Next Top Model?
· I thought I might miss Paloma. So I got the sights on my rifle re-aligned. Boom-TISH!
· Joydhi meets our modules at the Actors Centre in Surry Hills to outline this week's theme – Acting And Emoytions. She introduces acting coach Paul Goddard, who is quite obviously a master of the thespian arts, evinced by the fact that he has ironic spectacles, expressive hands and a thoughtful diagonal nod. Paul leads the girls through a number of acting exercises, detailed below:
Exercise One: Angry
Instructions: Punch one of your hands with the other, frown and stamp your foot.
Will teach you: How to become angry by exhibiting the behaviour of an angry person.
Useful for: Acting in movies about social injustice or one-man bands.
Results: Alice feels herself getting angry.
Exercise Two: Imagining Stuff
Instructions: Imagine some stuff
Will teach you: How to imagine stuff
Useful for: Times you need to imagine stuff
Results: Alice, with all her powers of creative fancy, imagines herself sitting on a couch with a dog, a biscuit and a cup of tea. Nuts.
Exercise Three: Chronological Regression
Instructions: Pretend you're six years old, then pretend you're a teenager
Will teach you: Why baby-voices are annoying, and why paedophiles are sick bastards
Useful for: Hosting Playschool or Quizmania
Results: A brisk game of ring-a-ring-a-rosy and some exaggerated vowels.
Exercise Four: Emotional Statues
Instructions: Run around the room until an emotion is called out, then 'freeze' in a pose epitomising that emotion.
Will teach you: How to be emotional and motionless at the same time, like people in The Young And The Restless just before an ad break.
Useful for: Not being found during a game of Hide And Seek
Results: All modules interpret "terror" as "constipated", and Steph interprets "embarrassed" as "being dakked in front of the entire school".
· Back at Scrag Central, JP is waiting with another acting challenge. Each girl takes it in turn to say, with as much conviction as they can muster, "I am Australia's Next Top Model", and be as believable as possible. If the other girls don't think the performance is convincing, they're to say "No, you're not". If this rubbish made it to screen, imagine the intestinally-challenging bumf left on the cutting-room floor. JP then pretends to be Marc Jacobs at a fashionable social function, which is a bit like pretending to be a haemorrhoid at an arsehole convention, and the modules have to try to make an impressive impression. Whilst watching the interactions of a group of people with the collective IQ of sandstone should be interesting, I'm momentarily distracted by a comparative analysis of two different kinds of envelope adhesive.
· Our modules try to act surprised when another Joydhi-Mail appears, and they're soon off to CherriJam for a challenge in which each girl has to speak to four "leading Australian fashion experts" for sixty seconds each, and again leave an impressive impression. The experts are two chicks from the Telegraph's Sunday magazine, a guy from Vogue, and a fashion designer, and they settle into their swanky chairs for some one-on-one speed-intimidating. Alice tells the Sunday Life people how much she enjoys their magazine, before realising that she's actually referring to their competitor's Sunday rag, and then dispenses with the traditional interview format and decides to ask all the questions herself. Steph, using classic Australian rising intonation, makes all her statements sound as if they're questions? And says that like, um, modelling, like, um, is really really so much fun? Anika, too, comes across all ummy, and when asked to describe her personal style uses words like "professional", "classy" and "neat", instead of the more obvious "frumpy", "discount", and "roomy in the front". Jordan, afraid that all she has to offer is "piss and dribble", decides that her safest option is to tell the interviewers that she's a "ghetto chick" and then just be quiet for the remaining fifty-two seconds.
· Anika and Steph win the challenge, and share the prize of a photo-shoot for Sunday Magazine. Amazing once again how, in the context of a competition, you don't have to pay people to work for you as long as you use the word "prize" instead of "volunteer".
· Now that Paloma's gone, there is a desperate dearth of bitchiness in the air, so the producers are trying to wring droplets of drama from even the most benign situations. Anika says to camera, within accidental earshot of Jordan, that she thinks she works harder than Jordan and has better photos. Jordan confronts Anika about this unspeakable travesty. Anika stammers and apologises. They hug. I slap my hand to my forehead and look for some gin. If this had happened pre-Paloma-arsing, someone would've stormed out of a room, moved some furniture, and used a split infinitive. As it is, we're given the dramatic equivalent of flour.
· With only four scrags left, the editors are at a bit of a loose end, so they string out the next two scenes in a Tarantino-esque, choppy montage. Scenes from Anika and Steph's Sunday mag photo-shoot are cut between scenes from Alice and Jordan's visit to the pool with Andreas. Hi, Andreas. You left your toothbrush at my place.
· Sunday mag photo shoot: Sixties-style long fringed wigs, smocks, smoky eyes and hats at jaunty angles. Both Anika and Steph look stunning, and they're photographed by Simon Upton, who I kissed once when I was eighteen, at FJ's in Narabeen. I'm experiencing an odd mixture of pride and shame right now, that anyone who ever went to FJ's would completely understand. Simon keeps telling Steph to suck her tummy in, which is a bit like asking Rachmaninoff to use more notes, or, for the lowbrow amongst you, like asking a sales assistant at Target to slow down.
· Obviously as a response to my disappointment at the distinct lack of Andreas-nudity last week, the personal trainer of questionable nationality wakes the losers, Alice and Jordan, early for a workout down the pool. For some reason this week, Andreas sounds Austrian, particularly when he says "We're on owah way to tha pool. It's nod a toomah". Alice moans that her swimming costume is mouldy and that she doesn't want ringworm, prompting a bout of eye-rolling from both Jordan and myself. Down at the pool, the girls are forced to do laps (read: "lap"), followed by push-ups (read: "lying face-down on the pebble-crete"). "This is really hard for me", says Jordan. "People should honestly feel sorry for me – it's not easy to swim after a tub of gelato". It strikes me that, for the entire series, more than half the scenes involving Jordan depict her spooning something into her gob. She's like a garbage disposal unit and the powerpoint it's plugged into.
· Andreas makes Jordan and Alice tread water whilst holding ping-pong balls above the surface of the water. Jordan says "When I'm holding balls, I sink". I can't improve on that.
· A Joydhi-Mail arrives announcing the imminent phoy-toy-shoot, which, in a surprise comparable to finding a curved banana, will be all about acting and emoytions. Joydhi, JP and the omnipresent Ian Thorpe meet the modules at The Dome, where, as Thorpey announces, they'll be modelling in his underwear. It seems that, along with his other innumerable macho pursuits, Thorpey also designs men's smalls. The girls are to lounge on a bed with a male module, expressing a particular emotion as dictated by JP. Because modelling's hard.
· Anika is asked to summon 'contentment' in a pair of daks and a barely-nork-containing black singlet. She's absolutely rubbish at looking content, but if she doesn't look like the living epitome of Sex On Toast, I'll eat my hat. And I'm straight. I can only imagine the level of tissue consumption going on in a male household. Y'know – because all the blokes I know rush home on a Tuesday night to watch this shit. Steph is asked to look upset, as if she's just been abandoned by her boyfriend. She manages quite well, despite admitting that she's never been broken up with before. This would explain her choice during the shoot of a vague look of disappointment, rather than the reality – sitting on the couch tears, chocolate, and vodka. Jordan, impressing the photographer and JP no end, manages 'suspicion' extremely well. I'm less impressed – after all, what do you do when you're suspicious? You squint. She was born for the role. She knows it, too, saying cockily yet endearingly "If they eliminate me, they've gotta be fucking kidding". Alice is not built to be photographed in her underwear, and looks like someone draped a camisole over a drawer full of forks. Her job is to be 'angry', and she hesitates before biffing the male module with a pillow, admitting that she's afraid of hurting him. You should be fine, sweetie – just keep him away from those hipbones.
· My favourite part of this week's episode is the hardest to describe in print – both Jordan and Steph are sick to the back teeth with Alice's constant complaining, and Jordan pulls out a brilliant Alice-impersonation. She makes her voice go all high-pitched, whiny and croaky, like an upset, hoarse mouse, or Paris Hilton first thing in the morning, and whines "Oh my Gooood. I'm getting sunbuuuurnt. Turn the radio dooooown. It's hurting my eeeeaaars". I know. Shut up. You had to be there.
· After the inevitable Joydhi-Mail, our final four scrags stomp into the Elimination Factory to face the judges, who are all dressed in black except for guest judge Grant from Voygue. Jez and Joydhi battle it out to show the largest expanse of chest, and Shiny Alex Perry looks like he's been written down in shorthand. Joydhi lists the prizes, which I think include a subscription to That's Life! and a Butter Menthol, and then tells the girls about today's elimination challenge. Surprise! They have to act out a scenario, displaying a range of emotions! A couple of emotions surge suddenly in my own throat - most notably bile and carrot. This is a farce and a waste of everybody's time, even though Alice keeps mentioning her dog, James the supporting actor is reasonably easy on the eye, and Jordan thinks that "bashful" means "like, up myself?" Anika, despite being dressed as one, will not be winning a Gold Logie any time soon.
· The admittedly stunning photos are looked through, and Charlotte re-emerges as my favourite quote-monkey of the series. She remarks that Alice might be angry in her photo because "that guy was such a dud bash", and that Jordan may look suspicious because "the bloke looks a bit gay". The judges deliberate, and Shiny Alex Perry, obviously upset about his face, launches in about Jordan's lack of height. Jez and Charlotte gang up against him, and we're witness to a brief but glorious spat worthy of parliament or third grade.
· Joydhi starts handing out photos, until only Powerpoint Jordan and Norky Anika are left. Jordan is told that she's a great performer, but lacks technique, and Anika is told she's beautiful, but that beauty may not be enough. By now everyone's crying, and with some pregnant, dramatic pauses, Joydhi gives Anika the elbow. Bye, Anika! Don't knock any ornaments off the mantelpiece on your way out! Anika remarks that "I feel like I've been wearing a corset for nine weeks, and I've just been released". No, honey. That was episode six.
Next week, the scrags pretend to be store mannequins, Alice waxes lyrical with the phrase "fuck you too", and everyone goes to LA! Pose. Prose. Melrose.
2 comments:
- shellity said...
Oh yes lovely. Top notch piece. I'm especially pleased that I learned a new word: "bumf". You could even add it to a word that means a flapping sail, implying that the bumf is so lame it's lifeless; hence: bumf-luff.
Please remind me who Simon Upton is? There were so many Simons around in those days.
Isn't it interesting how Thorpie rears his head when there are male models around?
And a final word on your final words: surely they are spelt, 'Poise, Proise and Melroise'?
- 3:08 pm
- DelightfulJen said...
"Alice is not built to be photographed in her underwear, and looks like someone draped a camisole over a drawer full of forks."
Love it!! Her hipbones looked as though they might actually be able to slice things. I find the similarity between Alice's limbs and udon noddles quite striking this ep, all long, pale and bendy.
She's still my pick though, udon girl for the win!
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San people of Africa draft code of ethics for researchers
"Earlier this month the group unveiled a code of ethics for researchers wishing to study their culture, genes, or heritage.
The code, published here on 3 March, asks researchers to treat the San respectfully and refrain from publishing information that could be viewed as insulting. Because such sensitivities may not be clear to researchers, the code asks that scientists let communities read and comment on findings before they are published. It also asks that researchers keep their promises and give something back to the community in return for its cooperation...
The code does not place unrealistic demands on scientists, says Himla Soodyall, director of the Human Genomic Diversity and Disease Research Unit at South Africa's University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. But others point out that the code focuses on past transgressions, and doesn't refer to recent efforts to respect and involve communities, such as guidelines for genomics work on vulnerable populations prepared in 2014 by the Human Heredity and Health in Africa program. As a result, the code may present an overly negative view of researchers and discourage communities from participating in studies, says Charles Rotimi, founding director of the National Institutes of Health Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health in Bethesda, Maryland."


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Some preppers talk about the versatility of Glock 17 magazines being able to fit with the Glock 19. This feature is highly desirable for most prepper with survival and limited resources in mind.
The standardization Glock put into place is what makes it a perfect prepper handgun. When it comes to handguns, very few companies have adopted magazine standardization. Glock on the other hand has embraced standardization. This makes Glock ideal for groups.
Take Beretta for example. Beretta is a great handgun, I can not say they follow the same level of standardization as Glock. For example, the Beretta APX will not use 92F magazines. This creates an issue of stockpiling magazines for the same brand name, but different models.
A while back some of my prepper buddies and I were trying to agree on a standardized riffle. We talked about the Ruger mini-14 and mini-30, AR-15, AK-47… and a few other rifles. We agreed to purchase an SKS as a handout and "if all else fails" rifle.
Some of us tried out the Ruger mini-30 and put a folding stock on it. It was a great rifle but after market magazines were unreliable. Keep in mind this was more than 20 years ago.
Today, AR-15 and Glocks lead the way for preppers with their standardized firearms.
What do you think?, What's your prepper handgun and why?, tell us below in the comment section.
Sources: Glocks, Berettas, Kevin Felts
In the event of a societal breakdown this is a simple DIY gun you can build yourself from pieces found or purchased at a hardware store.
If you can imagine a national emergency, societal breakdown, military law, national confiscation or natural disaster when firearm access has been prevented or denied, you can also imagine having to build guns on your own. Well, here's a SHTF weapon that you can make from hardware store items.
And if nothing else, it's a practical and fun hack in upping your McGyver skill, and improving your SHTF know-how. By the way, please, ignore the political statements at the end of the video. We chose this video strictly because of its gun-building content.
There are many homemade firearm instructional videos on the internet. This is just one example, and it's a pretty good one because it requires a minimal amount skills in welding and a little machining. It's not too labor-intensive but it does require some basic hand and machine work, have a look.
Video Transription
This story begins the way a lot of guy stories begin: At a hardware store. But I would bet nobody here is looking for the kind of stuff that we're here looking for.
Now when we say "Apocalypse Gun" we're not talking a total apocalypse. You know, where you're basically running around in a loincloth, hungry and crapping in the woods, we're talking about some sort of societal breakdown. Maybe Martial law, and at the very least, a situation where guns and ammo have been banned and confiscated. There has to be the assumption that there will still be normal commerce, electricity available, et-cetera. And under those conditions, a hardware store will become a very valuable resource. All parts of the apocalypse gun can be bought at hardware stores, or be ordered from hardware suppliers online. And while the gun can be made with only hand tools, we sure didn't do it that way.
This is called a top-level assembley drawing, and it lists all the parts in the entire gun. Every item on the parts list references a drawing or instruction on how to buy a part.
Ok what we're looking at here is an animated exploded view of the CAD model of the gun. Everything I designed is done completely in CAD before I even think about cutting metal. Yeah I used to do it the Royal Nonesuch way, where I'd just run out there into the shop and start cutting and grinding, and I won't say it isn't still a temptation, but I've learned over the years that this is the best way to do things. And he'll learn that eventually, too.
In this section view, which is basically a slice right down the middle, you can see the breach which is inserted into the barrel. We made it from a scrap piece of 22 barrel, which was turned down in diameter, chambered, and welded in place. What's interesting, is we originally only planned for this gun to fire ball-bearings using stud gun blanks. And that's why you see this different type of breach here, this short little piece, and in fact that's what the original barrel had in it; but then we figured out that the ideal material to use for this little breach was a little segment of 22 barrel that we had lying around, we figured 'hey, why not leave it a little long, leave some of the rifle barrel in there, and leave the ability to fire the .22 as well?' In fact, that's where the name comes from, the 2238, it .22 and basically a 38, three-eighths diameter ball-bearing.
Taking one last look at the breach made from the 22 barrel scrap, we welded this part in, but you could easily thread these two together. What we're looking at in detail here is what you call a slide cap. This is another part that could either be welded on, like we did, or threaded on. All slamfire guns have to have a firing pin in this area. Royal Nonesuch likes to make his out of a blob of weld, but I like to CNC Machine mine. And of course you could always just drill a hole and put a pin through there, or a screw through there, all sorts of ways to solve that.
Just in case you were wondering what the three holes were for, on the frame of the gun, this answers the question. It was just in order to screw it down to some other plate so we could clamp it down to the CNC machine and do all our work on it. And you can also see that the frame is made up of two pieces of two and a half-inch wide of really crappy hot-rolled steel called ASTME36. So you don't even need a big 'ol piece of steel to do this, you could make two little ones, weld it, sand it down, whatever. But you can get this stuff at Home Depot or some kind of hardware store.
Alright, so, here's how you unload it. I'm gonna go ahead and– it's easier to figure it out if you take the springs off. This little shuttle here, first you've got to pull the trigger to be able to pull the slide back, this little shuttle goes down this notch, you can slide the whole receiver tube or whatever you wanna call it, and there's the round. Stick another one in there, engage the little shuttle, pull the trigger, make sure you use all four or five of our hands… Yeah I guess the smart thing to do would be if you have an easy, dis-engageable set of springs. But anyway, for now, we've got this![Fires twice]
Huh, keeps giving me an error on the chronograph. Don't know why.[More firing]
Well I hope you appreciated the Apocalypse hardware store gun build. Note that yeah, we used some pretty expensive equipment in this build, but we definitely didn't have to. It's all about thinking outside of the box, and using the resources you have available to you. Most of all, be safe out there, folks.
Sources: David Smith, Royal Nonesuch Youtube, Serbu Firearms
Posted in Just Plinking Tagged with: Serbu Firearms, SHTF, Survivalists
As I unpacked the bag, I was immediately impressed and wished I had found it years ago. It is stored in a nice nylon sack, which should work great to keep it out of sight. No one needs to know that you have something hidden away for an emergency. The pack is midsized, but has plenty of room to add personal items and additional supplies if you wish. Pockets and compartments abound on this bag, all with heavy-duty zippers or elastic tops to help keep things organized.
Another great thing about this bag is that it comes loaded and ready to go. All the items – and they are plentiful– are neatly stowed and organized. No bulky packaging here.
1 compact backpack
1 2.5-liter hydration system by Condor Outdoor
1 Echo-Sigma 1-3 Day Provision Pack (arid, with a five-year storage life in a warmer environment)
1 Echo-Sigma Compact Survival Kit that includes:
1 compass
1 emergency whistle
1 emergency blanket by Coghlan's
1 BIC-brand butane disposable lighter
1 magnesium fire starter with flint striker
40 waterproof matches by Coghlan's
1 Live Fire Sport Emergency Fire Starter
50 inches of duct tape
1 bottle of water purification tablets by Coghlan's
2 chemical light sticks by Coghlan's
2 BIC-brand ballpoint pens
1 pad of paper
1 set of earplugs
1 Echo-Sigma Compact First Aid Kit with:
1 4-inch scissor
1 3-inch tweezer
1 first aid card
20 plastic bandages
12 alcohol swabs
10 wet wipes
10 antiseptic swabs
3 sting relief swabs
4 pain relief tablets
2 3-inch by 3-inch sterile gauze pads
1 2-inch by 5-yard gauze roll
1 5-inch by 9-inch sterile abdominal dressing
1 0.5-inch by 2.5-yard roll of tape
Access to 14 exclusive online training videos
1 SOG Reactor multitool
1 waterproof LED flashlight by Fenix (187 lumen)
50 feet of military-grade 550 paracord
10 extra large zip ties
1 Coghlan's Emergency Tube Tent
1 emergency poncho
1 plexiglass mirror for signaling help
1 Cocoon thermal sleeping bag by Survival Industries
6 premium AA alkaline batteries (guaranteed fresh for seven years)
1 pair leather work gloves
2 N95-rated respirator masks
1 pair of protective goggles
2 hand warmers by Coghlan's
But this bag is not simply a "one size fits all" solution. You'll find a wealth of customizable options based on your personal needs and preferences on the company website.
First among these are three bag color choices: red, black and coyote brown. Want a more powerful flashlight? No problem, as even a headlamp is an option. Would you like more food? Add an MRE to boost calorie count and time in flight.
How about a different multi-tool? Four are offered at different price points.
Further website research reveals the availability of knives, axes, a folding shovel (entrenching tool) and more goodies, including a multi-powered radio.
LifeStraw and other water-purification items are available as well, and did I mention the Geigerrig Pressurized Hydration System with inline filter? There, I did. The instructions for each item in the bag are also included in a small waterproof pouch. After all, depending on the scenario, you might just need something to read.
But wait, there is still more! Want to step it up another notch? Echo-Sigma offers a SOG special edition Get Home Bag loaded with lots of gear.
Feel as if you don't need all the items listed above? Opt for the Runner bag, a slimmed-down bag geared for lighter weight and faster travel, although it is also available with plenty of options and upgrades.
Desire something even larger? They have many fullsized bug-out bags with plenty of options and upgrades, plus a monstrous Emergency Roll Away for Two (ER2) kit that is packed with two bug-out bags and more gear. (Quick pause to drool – I do want one of these.)
What if you are already working on your own bag and just need a few more elements? No sweat. EchoSigma can provide a wide variety of pieces and parts to top off your kit, including food and water, trauma kits, compact survival kit, knives, tools – you name it. I ordered an Echo-Sigma Provision Pack to supplement my own ever-changing pack, an addition that will provide three to 10 days of food and water, depending on my activity.
This great company offers several other products, and among those are three I would consider "special" bags. First, a Range bag that includes magazine pouches, a first aid kit and a trauma kit (which I review elsewhere in this issue), and two Active Shooter Response System bags of different sizes. These are designed in conjunction with federal law enforcement officers to help keep them supplied in that type of situation.
All Echo-Sigma offerings are very well thought out, packed in heavy-duty packs and bags, correctly stowed and ready to use, so kudos to this fine company for doing much of the hard work for us.
To start your research, or to continue planning and building a personalized kit for yourself or a loved one, visit echo-sigma.com. ASJ
Posted in Gear Tagged with: Bug Out, Echo Sigma, Emergency, Kit, prep, prepper, Rick Ross, SHTF, survival
We've all been part of these discussions, and we've all read a ton of them on forums and blogs over the years: "If you could have only one gun for TEOTWAWKI, what would it be?" A more enlightened-seeming variant on this same theme are discussions that start with, "If you could pick only three guns for WTSHTF…"
Here's what's wrong with so many of these discussions: no matter what flavor of civilization-ending apocalypse you contemplate–meteor strike, super volcano, global pandemic , EMP blast, etc.–a SHTF scenario is likely to play out in phases, and for each phase you're going to need a different skill set and a different load-out. You'll not just need a gun, but a complement of tools and skills.
Below is my brief attempt to sketch out the three phases that society would go through in a total collapse, and to think about some load-out options for each. Sure, you could read this and then pick three guns–one gun per phase–but by the end you'll see that this attitude is putting the cart before the horse. The smarter thing to do is to put together a set of load-outs that will give you multiple options for dealing with each phase. You may still end up with three guns, but the point is that "which three guns… " is not the question that you start with. Instead, the right question is "What mix of weapons and accessories are the best fit for each of the scenarios I'm envisioning?"
Phase 1: Martial Law and Trigger-Happy Authorities
In the initial phase of a catastrophe, a phase that admittedly may last only a day or two depending on the swiftness and severity of the cataclysm, there will be some attempt by authorities to maintain law and order. During this phase, if you're walking around with an AR or AK strapped to your back, you're likely to be taken for a looter and shot on sight.
This is the red dot or reflex sight + polymer frame pistol phase. Mobile, concealable, accurate, quiet, and 100% reliable are what you're looking for. Don't worry about how long the batteries will last in your Aimpoint right now. You just have to get through this phase without getting arrested or shot.
If you think you're going to get through this phase with a bow or a crossbow, then all I can say is that I'll be glad to use your bow in phase 3 when I stumble across your corpse clutching it.
My personal fantasy load-out for this phase would be a suppressed Glock 17 paired with something like the Daniel Defense ISR-300 (a short-barreled rifle chambered in .300 Blackout with an integrally attached suppressor).
Why the focus on stealth? Because if you do have to shoot someone or something during this phase, there's a good chance that you may not want the whole neighborhood to know that shots were fired at your house. The authorities will be dealing with mass chaos and won't have time to sort out who shot first, so if they show up at your house and you're armed to the teeth and standing over a pile of corpses, then it may not go well for you. So a suppressed short-barreled rifle is your best bet for home defense here, because at least you have the option of not involving an organized gang of heavily armed, yet frightened and confused people (i.e. the police or whoever is trying to maintain order) who may decide that you're a threat.
Note that now is the time for you to either start your NFA paperwork or obtain the theoretical know-how to build a homemade can. I'm not saying go out and build a silencer, because that's illegal. But maybe download the info, print it out, and store it as part of your bug-out gear. Do not under any circumstances attempt to actually make a homemade silencer, though, because that's a felony. You do it, you get caught, you go to jail. End of story. I'm not winking or smiling here. Do not do it, and in fact don't even gather the materials for it because you don't want to be guilty of constructive possession of such a thing.
Experienced pistol shooters (which does not describe me) will no doubt be fine skipping the CQB personal defense weapon (PDW) and using a suppressed semi-auto pistol for this phase. This is great, because as I mentioned above, you'll need a pistol anyway.
So get your phase 1 load-out together, and learn to shoot and move with it. And for God's sake just pick the best tools for the immediate job at hand without worrying about whether or not the batteries will last another 20 years. You'll need every technological advantage, no matter how fragile and/or short-lived that technology may seem, to fight your way through this temporary phase. If you can afford some good night-vision equipment, then by all means add it to your Phase 1 load-out and quit worrying about whether your grandchildren will still be able to use it to defend the homestead.
Phase 2: Lawlessness and Die-off
This is the open-carry assault rifle phase. Very few people are going to make it past this phase, but if you do, it's because you have reliable long gun, plenty of ammo, a good optic, some training, and a few capable allies at your side.
The people who have survived Phase 1 are not going to be happy campers. They'll be hungry, justifiably terrified, and aggressive. They'll also be gathered together in groups and gangs, which is exactly how you should plan to roll during this phase. More allies with guns means a better chance for you and yours to survive, which is why the training that you do for this phase should involve learning to shoot and move as part of a group.
You'll want carbine and shotgun options. The pistol that got you through Phase 1 will probably become a rarely used backup weapon, and your long guns will become your primary weapons. My personal pick for Phase 2 is an AR-15 with a Trijicon ACOG, but that's because I know the AR platform pretty well. Others will choose the AK. There's also the Tavor, SCAR, and numerous other options. I won't wade into this debate because this is what most people are thinking of when they post, "What gun and optic should I get for SHTF?" in various forums.
Phase 3: Long-Term Survival
At some point your optics will run out of batteries, and depending on your stockpiles, you may run out of ammo even before then. When this happens, it's all about trapping and snares, fishing, farming, and finding ways to harvest a few thousand calories per day per family member.
Note that taking wild game of any kind is difficult, and it involves a lifetime of practice. Depending on the terrain you're in and your skill set, hunting for food will range from very difficult to downright impossible. Farming is far easier and more predictable, so if you really want to be prepared then you should learn to grow your own food.
Of course, you will still do some shooting. This is the phase where you get to bust out that double-barreled shotgun with the multi-caliber barrel inserts and go scavenging for ammo. If that shotgun was your Phase 1 weapon, then you probably didn't make it this far, but it will make a fine Phase 3 hunting and home/farm defense gun.
This is the phase where a lot of people plan to rely on archery to take game. Please. Bow hunting is hard. Trapping isn't a cakewalk, but it's a vastly easier and more reliable way to get protein that stalking around in the woods with a bow. It also relies far less on expensive consumables (i.e arrowheads and strings) that you'd need to stockpile.
I personally think that once-again-cheap 22LR ammo is the best thing to stock up on for this phase, and judging by the recent shortage, plenty of people agree with me.
Many of you will disagree with some, or even all, of my recommendations. But I hope if you take away anything from this article, it's the idea that any catastrophe will unfold in series of distinct phases or stages, and you'll need to prepare for each one. The tools and skills that will get you through the initial phase won't necessarily be the best suited for the next phase, and so on. So the answer is to have specialized load-outs for different types of situations. You want to have options so that you can improvise, adapt, and overcome. Don't think in terms of "one gun" or "three guns." Think in terms of scenarios and loadouts.
This is actually how US Special Forces operate. They have different load-outs that fit different mission profiles. Sometimes this involves selecting different weapons and tools, and sometimes it involves reconfiguring the same weapon or tool. But the main thing is that they have options, and they adapt their load-out to fit their situation.
What types of scenarios do you imagine that you'll face in a catastrophe, and what type of load-out (gun, optic, ammo, clothing, tools) would be the best fit for each scenario? Don't get sucked into the game of trying to put together one single loadout that will fit every scenario, because I promise you, when you're watching the chaos unfold and you're wetting your pants, you're going to wish dearly that you hadn't tied yourself to a one-size-fits-all, jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none solution. You're going to want to reach for the very best tool for the job that is immediately staring you in the face, and you won't be happy if you're stuck with the second- or third-best tool for wide a range of jobs that you may or may not encounter.
Story & Photos by BilJ
Posted in Just Plinking Tagged with: 3 guns, SHTF
The AK family of weapons is reliable and rugged. It was designed to be operated by illiterate teenage conscripts with little to no training. It was never intended to protect a family after a natural disaster and is ill suited to that purpose. If the answer comes down to supportability and simplicity, you need a shotgun.
Everybody has their own ideas about guns, that is part of their charm. There are near-infinite combinations of precision, wounding potential, and magazine capacity. There is much opinion on this. I will give you mine. You are welcome to violently disagree; it is your God-given right.
I have been to some bad places around the world and have seen bad things happen. When I lived on the Gulf Coast, I went through the aftermath of several major hurricanes. I now live in a rural area and maintain a wide selection of weapons. When I hear a noise in the night, I grab the shotgun.
The AK was designed for wartime production. The elimination of a bolt hold-open feature saved three parts. In Soviet Russia, magazines are scarce and valuable, so you are driven to hold the magazine to work the flapper magazine release. This is meant to make you hold on to magazines rather than let them drop free, since it'll be in your hand before you insert the next magazine. The sights require a tool to adjust. This keeps recruits from messing up the fine zero the factory armorers put on it.
Semiautomatic rifles have their place. In the proper hands, with quality ammo and parts, they can shoot a lot of rounds a long way. There is also a place for bolt guns, but the relatively slow rate of fire demands that they be employed with some stand-off. At distance, even a Lee-Enfield or Mosin-Nagant could be effective.
My vote for home protection? The all-American choice is the Remington 870. The pump shotgun is incredibly simple. The controls? A safety button and a pump. Work the pump and shoot. Got a jam? Work the pump and shoot. Repeat as necessary and reload.
It is funny the way people take to a certain gun. My God-father used the Remington 870 in Vietnam. He told me to buy one. The 870 always felt right to me. I am not knocking the Mossberg or other pumps, but I like the 870. If my God-father had been issued a Mossberg, I would probably have one.
The 870 has great ergonomics and a Magpul stock makes them even better. The shotgun itself has a modern, modular design with many aftermarket upgrades available. I recommend a flashlight and Tritium sights for home-defense use.
Without a magazine or available ammo, the AK is a pretty ineffective club. If you are planning on serious use, you'd better have extra magazines and more ammo than you think you need.
Pump shotguns are dead-simple and rugged. There is no magazine to lose, and with minimal care, your grand-kids will still be able to use it. They should be cleaned and lubricated every 10,000 rounds or so, but even that is not necessary.
The AK doesn't fail often, but it can fail. I have broken trigger springs and had ruptured cartridges that required a special tool to clear. The parts are not designed to be replaced or interchangeable. Ever changed the barrel in an AK? The Russians would laugh at you. They never figured any Russian soldier would survive long enough to shoot out a barrel.
In spite of loose tolerances, every country that made an AK added a little flair. I have seen guns where parts were hand-fitted with files to go together. Better to have a spare gun than spare parts.
The AK has a rough trigger and poor sights. If it ever gets dark where you live, you might consider how hard it is to see those sights at night.
The AK comes in two main calibers: 7.62×39mm and 5.45×39mm. If you are serious about using an AK for SHTF in America, there are some variants around that shoot .223; this would be very handy.
Shotguns can use an astounding variety of readily available ammo. Even during the great ammo famine I could still find 12 gauge.
Because of its caliber, the 12 gauge shotgun is considered a Destructive Device by federal law. There is a specific exemption for "sporting purposes" which permits this powerful weapon to be sold without a tax stamp. The famous 12 gauge "Street Sweeper" was removed from the exemption and declared a Destructive Device after the fact by ATF.
A typical OO Buckshot 12-gauge buckshot round has nine 30-caliber pellets and will keep a man-sized pattern out to 25 yards. The creation of multiple wound channels is devastating. Even birdshot hits like a slug at room distances. A 1-ounce slug will reach out accurately at 100 yards if you know what you are doing. Think about how far you can see from your yard. Science demands the insertion of a ballistic gelatin video here.
Not surprisingly, Buckshot was so named for killing deer. My favorite is the Remington Reduced Recoil 8-pellet. They eliminated one of the pellets and did some kind of vodoo with seemingly defies Newtonian Physics by maintaining good penetration and patterns good while producing much less recoil.
A shotgun with an 18-inch Cylinder Bore or Improved Cylinder barrels will fire buck shot in a cone shaped pattern which spreads from the barrel of the gun at a rate of about one inch for each yard traveled. Knowing your pattern and using loads with tight shot patterns keep all the rounds in the target and out of your neighbors and family.
Shotgun buckshot and slugs will go through eight or ten layers of sheet rock in walls, so you can't just spray it around. If shot up in the air it will fall out of the sky in a few hundred yards.
FUN HISTORY FACT: The Imperial German Army in WW1 knew a few things about effective weapons. They had deployed flame throwers, poison gas, machine guns and high explosives. In 1918, the German's ran into Americans carrying the Model 97 Trench Guns (a 12 gauge pump shotgun) shooting 00 buckshot. They filed a diplomatic complaint that the shotgun was cruel and illegal because the 1907 Hague Convention said "it is especially forbidden to employ arms, projections, or materials calculated to cause unnecessary suffering". When the Americans laughed at this, the German Army threatened to execute soldiers caught with shotguns. Challenge accepted! American General Pershing replied that Germans caught with flamethrowers or saw-bladed bayonets would be shot.
Pump shotguns are reliable and fast, but hold relatively few rounds and are slow to reload once empty. My 870 holds nine rounds. If there are more than nine people I need to kill all at once, I will call a friend with a shotgun and/or transition to a handgun as I run away.
United States Vice President Joe Biden is a big shotgun fan. He has recommended shotguns as the best choice for home defense. As he famously said "You don't need an AR, you don't need thirty rounds to protect yourself. Buy a shotgun. Buy a shotgun. If you want to protect yourself, get a double barreled shotgun."
I would give almost the same advice, "Jill, if there's ever a man who is trying to rape and kill you and the kids, just walk out on the balcony here…and fire two blasts into his chest. Then reload and call the neighbors for help."
Whether you are trained on the AK or you just have a lot in common with an illiterate teenage conscript, you may want to consider a shotgun for around the house. They are legal in all 50 states, will run under filthy conditions, and tolerate inexcusable abuse. High-quality shotguns and 12-gauge ammo are cheap and plentiful; after a disaster, availability may vary. Buy a couple of them and make some friends.
(Featured image courtesy of gandermountain.com)
by Mark Miller loudoutroom.com
Mark Miller is a Green Beret who served in Afghanistan and a number of other live fire locations. He's a poet-warrior in the classic sense, a casual hero and a student of science.


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Norwegian Jewel Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage
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What is " Cuneiform"?
"Cuneiform" is the Earliest Form of Writing in early civilization.I am sure you have not seen such writing before.
The predominate writing material used in the ancient Near East was clay, formed into small tablets and impressed with wedge-shaped symbols called cuneiform writing, and then baked in an oven or dried in the sun.
Note: Near East is refer to the the location of Middle-East today
Thousands of clay writing-boards have been uncovered by archaeologists. Cuneiform is the earliest -known system of writing. It was invented in Sumer around 3000 B.C. The name cuneiform comes from the Latin word "cuneus", meaning wedge.
The ancient Sumerians introduced their word system throughout the Near East. Cuneiform was so diverse and adaptable to various languages that it spread quickly and survived up until the first century B.C.
According to Babylonian beliefs Nabu, the god of scribal arts gave cuneiform to them.
It was the writing used during the time of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob before the Hebrew Language was established at Mt Sinai.
These cuneiform writing is known as " AKKADIAN" Cuneiform.
It is written throughout the lands of Mesopotamia( Between Iran/Turkey and Iraq.) This kind of Cuneiform writing no longer active anymore in the middle-east.
I acquired 1 piece of this clay tablet Cuneiform through an auction-house.
It was dated about 4,000 BC.
It was a writing about a contract/agreement which was made between two parties.


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This recipe makes approx. 50 cookies; double amt. of ingredients you'd like a larger batch.
Have 1 can of Solo filling (any flavor; apricot, raspberry, prune, apple, poppy seed....) on hand. You should use the entire can for this recipe.
Cream together:
1/2 cup softened butter
2 oz. softened cream cheese (that's 1/4 of a standard 8 oz. brick)
1/4 c. powdered sugar
1-1/4 cups flour
Dough will be too sticky to roll out. Wrap in plastic wrap & refrigerate at least an hour or 2 for easier handling.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a floured surface, roll out dough into a rectangle or square, to about 1/8" thickness. Carefully, score the dough evenly & cut into approx. 1-1/2" squares. One at a time, using a floured spatula, lift each square of dough and put a scant 1/4 tsp. of filling into the center. Gather up 2 opposite corners of square and bring up, pinching together to form a little 'bow'. Place on ungreased baking sheets, leaving an inch between each cookie.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the bottoms are just golden. Cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar when cool


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Smile Galaxy Pediatric Dentistry
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9801 S Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73159
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Our Oklahoma City practice is dedicated to providing the highest quality of dental care to children ages birth to eighteen years, while maintaining a fun and exciting environment. Our entire staff is specifically trained in the treatment of children and patients with special needs. Using proven state-of-the-art technology to enhance your experience, we offer the most advanced pediatric procedures and equipment available (including digital radiography) to ensure that every child achieves a healthy and beautiful smile.
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While the service was excellent and everyone there made my children comfortable I am a bit disappointed in the office. My youngest had an excellent exam no issues. We were told my oldest had 11 cavities, needed a crown and a root canal. She would be in an outpatient facility and under anesthesia for 1 1/2 to 2 hours and cost us almost $2,500 plus whatever the facility and anesthesia would charge us. I called and left a message 3 weeks ago for someone to explain to me where they got those numbers and still haven't heard back. I went for a 2nd opinion and she only has 2 cavities. That dentist informed me he sees a lot of kids from Smile Galaxy just for that very reason. I see in A LOT of these reviews that the dentists were great during the procedure so it really makes me wonder how quick they are to put a child under?
Cory (hope l'm spelling her name properly) was so warm and easy going with an anxious child. She's friendly. Explains as she's working, gentle. Our Aurora has sensory issues. And Cory was a blessing!!
Smile Galaxy was recommended to me for my kids by my dentist! I have 4 boys, and we all love to go. They are so friendly and get us in and out so quickly. Everything they have done to accommodate kids is brilliant.
Smile Zone is great for kids that are traumatized to go to the dentist. The employees are always friendly and informative. I have taken two kids there for the past two years and have never had a bad experience. I have recommended a co-worker taker her daughter to Smile Zone after they had a bad experience somewhere else. She took my recommendation and also had a great experience.


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The Light Environment Suit is the most common type of environment suit used in the Inner Sphere. Designed for use in standard and low-pressure atmospheres, these suits are are airtight against any chemical or biological agent, flexible enough to allow for a full range of motion thanks to the use of resilient polymers, and allow an unobstructed field of view from their polarized faceplates. An external air supply, either a portable tank or connection to a ship's life-support system, is necessary for the suit to function. The suit also operates on the positive pressure system, whereby if the suit is compromised air will flow out rather than in, preventing the ingress of contaminants.[1]
Light environment suits can be worn over standard clothing, though commonly only light garments are worn to prevent overheating. They are also destroyed following operations in areas hit with biological weapons in order to prevent accidental contamination.[1]


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What's that old saying? "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again?" I'll keep that in mind as I return the 4th rug I've purchased to use in the sunroom. My initial thought to have a leafy green rug in there has now gone right out the window...so have grey, dark brown, and gold. Dare I even think to get a white one? All I can imagine are popsicle stains and dirty footprints...Perhaps something navy then. Since I don't have a nice picture of a rug for you today I'll instead share a little spray paint project I did a couple of days ago. I took an old iron christmas tree (which was originally red and green) out of my dingy basement and a bunch of sand dollars I had laying around in a box leftover from our wedding and made a fun, beachy decoration for the sunroom. Here is the after picture (my apologies, the before picture somehow got deleted).
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
The Rug Hunt Continues
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Bamboo mats are also very trendy and they are available in a wide variety of sleek, modern and enchanting finishes. Such type of outdoor rug can also add another dimension to you house.ReplyDelete
Rugs are also a functional element of any room in your home. In fact, rugs can have a tremendous amount of tasks. Among their varied tasks, rugs can be used to build your decorative foundation, as they create a certain look to a room. Rugs also warm up any floor, as well as being used to protect or hide flaws that the existing floor may have. The reasons for choosing a particular rug are virtually endless as one works to select the "right" one. You can decorate your bedroom with memory foam pillow to make it look more beautiful.ReplyDelete
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