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Connector September 4, 2013
September 4, 2013
Minister's Column by Rev. Dr. Marjorie Matty
As a congregation of seekers we have a commitment to one another to face what may come; we are on this journey as individuals together. It is my pleasure to guide, remind, minister to you, and inspire you to endeavor towards a future of our own design. I have been thinking about the members, friends and visitors of First Parish since you called me to be your 44th minister on April 28th. I have to admit that it was hard to build all of the energy that we did during candidating week to then go into hibernation until my start date, August 19th. What waiting has helped me to realize over these months is that slow and steady will help us to achieve our goals. Since officially beginning my ministry with you I have met with many members and the leadership of FPS to discuss our direction and goals. The one consistent message that I have shared in every meeting is that in the beginning was the word. What I am referring to is not necessarily biblical but practical. Words contain power to help or hurt, and in our first month together we will endeavor to understand and practice "Speaking Our Truth in Love." It is a well known fact that communication and miscommunication can make or break a community, thus, it will be our first skill and spiritual/religious practice to investigate. "Speaking Our Truth in Love" entails making a commitment to suspend judgement and to be acutely aware of our innate vulnerability and endeavor to bring our higher selves to bear in relation to one another. We will begin September by sharing in our Unitarian Universalist water ritual on the 8th, officially welcome the new minister, that would be me, with a picnic on the green (aka a fancy name for the FPS lawn) on the 15th and actively engage our minds and hearts throughout the month. I will be speaking about such topics as the nature of language and expression and how we can be a truly genuine and intentional congregation. I ask for your patience in the coming months as we enter a time of experimentation in worship and leadership. Please feel free to share feedback with me, but refer to the aforementioned "speaking your truth IN LOVE" when doing so. 🙂
It is absolutely my pleasure to be starting this September as your minister and to know with full confidence that together we will realize our hopes and dreams for the First Parish of Sudbury. We have so much to look forward too, even though at times we may feel challenged to the core. Rev. William Ellery Channing, one of our Unitarian forefathers, once shared, "Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict." May we move bravely and boldly into our future, inspired by the challenges that we face and willing to be changed by them for the better.
In Love,
Rev. Marjorie
Content Highlights & LINKS
- 1 Minister's Column by Rev. Dr. Marjorie Matty
- 2 Content Highlights & LINKS
- 3 Please wear your name tag and help everyone get to know who you are.
- 4 R.E.flections by a chaliceD.R.E.amer
- 5 Religious Exploration NEWS
- 6 Living Our Faith
- 6.1 This new section now encompasses all Social Justice News at First Parish
- 6.2 From Your Faith In Action Team
- 6.3 Bring in Your Backpack Donations
- 6.4 Share the Plate September 8 with Barakat
- 6.5 From your Welcoming Congregation Committee
- 6.6 Victories and Hope for Transgender Equality
- 6.7 Historic Supreme Court Decision Impels States to Enact More Discriminatory Laws
- 6.8 UU Animal Ministry
- 7 Picnic on the Green September 15!
- 8 Women's Alliance Invites All Women Sept. 15
- 9 Community & Hospitality Committee
- 10 From Our Landscape Committee
- 11 Thank You
- 12 Save the Date and Make Those Preserves!
- 13 People We Care About
- 14 Stewardship
- 15 District, Denominational and local UU News
- 16 Events Calendar
Please wear your name tag and help everyone get to know who you are.
R.E.flections by a chaliceD.R.E.amer
by Roberta Altamari, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Welcome back to another year together at First Parish! I look forward to seeing everyone and hearing about your summer adventures. From several weeks at Ferry Beach to volunteering at Camp Erin (a camp for children who have lost a loved one), I have enjoyed a variety of professional growth experiences that I look forward to sharing with you. Most significantly, I have felt a reaffirmation of the importance of keeping your loved ones and your beloved communities close. In the busyness of life, may we always find time to appreciate one another!
In that spirit, I have decided to dedicate the rest of my column to sharing several quotes that inspired me this summer. How might they inspire you? How might they inspire your feelings and commitment to our community here at First Parish?
"The secret to a good life is to never stop … Smiling . Dreaming . Loving . Hugging . Holding . Searching . Thanking . Feeling . Learning . Playing . Laughing . Thinking . Wishing . Forgiving . Healing . Expressing . Appreciating . Believing . Cherishing . Creating . Hoping . Living" by Heather McCloskey Beck.
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." by Maya Angelou
When asked how they managed to stay together for 65 years, the woman replied, "We were born in a time where if something was broke, you fix it … Not throw it away." unknown origin
"Sometimes the most ordinary things could be made extraordinary simply by doing them with the right people." by Elizabeth Green
Before you speak, THINK! T – is it true? H – is it helpful? I – is it inspiring? N – is it nice? K – is it kind? Unknown origin
Blessed be.
Religious Exploration NEWS
Here's what is coming up in our Religious Education program this September. Stay tuned to the next newsletter and the website for news about some exciting programs new for this year!
Sunday, September 8th
Join together for a multigenerational ingathering service. Folks of all ages are invited to join us for this special worship service to begin a wonderful new year together.
Sunday, September 15th
Don't miss this festive all kids together "welcome back" celebration. All kids are invited to bring an item/object that symbolizes a joy or a sorrow that happened this summer for our sharing circle. Our Hop Brook Morris Dancers will also be doing a demonstration dance during our celebration and later at Social Hour. All youth in grades 5 and up are invited to join (and to invite a friend to join as you do not need to be a First Parish member to dance).
Sunday, September 22nd
The first day of regular Religious Education groups. We are very excited to start another year together! Please save the date of Sunday, October 6th for our annual R.E. meet and greet (after social hour while the kids are entertained in the petting zoo).
Join Rev. Marjorie and Roberta for a Book Discussion Group on 9/25 and 10/2!
Rev. Marjorie and Roberta are pleased to invite you to join them for one (or both) of our book discussion groups about "The Language of Flowers" by Vanessa Diffenbaugh on Wednesday, September 25th at 7 pm or Wednesday, October 2nd at noon. When Marjorie and Roberta first met, they both remarked how compelling and emotional this book was and thought it would be a thought provoking first adult spiritual exploration event to kick off our new ministry together. Highlighting a year of reaching beyond our congregational walls, we will also post the most engaging discussion questions/points online. Please join us in person or on Facebook!
The Language of Flowers" by Vanessa Diffenbaugh is a New York Times bestseller and this is its description on Amazon: "The Victorian language of flowers was used to convey romantic expressions: honeysuckle for devotion, asters for patience, and red roses for love. But for Victoria Jones, it's been more useful in communicating mistrust and solitude. After a childhood spent in the foster-care system, she is unable to get close to anybody, and her only connection to the world is through flowers and their meanings. Now eighteen and emancipated from the system with nowhere to go, Victoria realizes she has a gift for helping others through the flowers she chooses for them. But an unexpected encounter with a mysterious stranger has her questioning what's been missing in her life. And when she's forced to confront a painful secret from her past, she must decide whether it's worth risking everything for a second chance at happiness."
Both Morris Dancing Groups Are Welcoming New Members!
Our Hop Brook Morris Dancers (kids in grades 5 through 8) and our Great Meadows Morris Dancers (kids in high school) are seeking new members. First Parish youth are encouraged to invite friends as you do not need to be a FPS member to dance. Hop Brook starts on September 29th at 11:45am and Great Meadows starts on September 15th at 4:45pm. For those of you not familiar with it, Morris dancing comes from the Cotswold region of England and is a springtime ritual dance done in the small agricultural villages around Cambridge and Oxford. The bells, sticks, and colorful costumes combine with the vigorous dancing to wake the earth and drive away the evil spirits of winter and guarantee a good crop that summer. These dances are hundreds of years old and were passed down through the generations to us today. Our Sword dance comes from Northern England from a village called Ampleforth. This dance is part of a mummer's play, which acts out the ancient theme of death and resurrection. St. George is killed by swords which circle round his neck and then is brought back to life by the mystical magic of the "fool." Hop Brook Morris was started in 1990 at First Parish of Sudbury by Tom Kruskal and a group of 5th – 8th graders. We perform ritual dances from England at festivals and events around the Boston area. There are many adult groups performing these dances, but we are one of the few kid's teams. For more information contact Tom Kruskal, 978-443-8940,
Awesome Interfaith Service Project to Benefit Our Local Neighbors!
Middlesex County is the hungriest county in Massachusetts with over 130,000 people living in households that struggle to put food on the table. On September 29 the congregations of Sudbury have a unique opportunity to help. Beginning at 11am, the Sudbury Clergy Association will be sponsoring an event to package 37,500 meals in honor of Sudbury's upcoming 375th anniversary. These nutritious meals are comprised of rice, fortified soy protein, vegetables, and essential vitamins & minerals. The nutritionally beneficial dry food packages contain six servings, have a long shelf life, and are easy to prepare at a cost of only 25 cents each.
You can help out in 1, 2, or 3 ways.
- Donate funds – our goal is $9375. Each meal costs only 25 cents. Consider a donation of $37.50. That will allow one person to package meals for an hour, and you will feed 150 kids in the hungriest county in New England. Online at EndHungerNE.org/donate and mention "Sept. 29-Sudbury" in the special instructions section. By Check – payable to "Outreach Inc. – Kids Care" with "Sept. 29-Sudbury" in the memo section. Funds are needed as soon as possible to pay for the supplies.
- Volunteer time – Sign up for a 1 hour shift (or more!). Four assembly lines of 12 people each will be set up in Ames Hall at Memorial Congregational Church. Join with volunteers from all over Sudbury to put the meal packages together. In 1 hour, 50 volunteers can package 8,000 meals! We anticipate completing our goal of 37,500 in 5 hours. Sign up at MCCsudbury.org/event/food.
- Connect with area food pantries – If you are aware of a need in the area, please let one of the clergy know so we can contact them to arrange for delivery of meals.
This is a great opportunity to work side-by-side with your neighbors to make a real difference in our area. And it's not just for church goers – invite your friends, everyone is welcome!
Living Our Faith
This new section now encompasses all Social Justice News at First Parish
With this faith we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony …..we will be able to work together ……knowing that we will be free one day. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. August 28, 1963
Fifty years after the March on Washington much has changed, yet much remains to be done. And Unitarian Universalists have an important role to play in fulfilling the dream of freedom, equality, and justice that drew some 250,000 people to Washington in 1963. In fact, our Seven Principles lead us – through acts large and small, local and global – to create the Beloved Community of which Dr. King so often spoke.
Here at First Parish we are embarking on an exciting journey of Living Our Faith. It's a journey we will take together as a community and a journey that honors the work already being done by so many members and friends. It's a continuation of our work to feed the hungry, to support domestic violence programs, to encourage literacy around the globe, to make life a little better for children living in shelters, to ensure true equality for GLBT people. But we are also embarking on a new phase of the journey this year, with a renewed commitment to work with each other in community, to engage in moral discourse, and together address the pressing social issues of our time. Reverend Marjorie has invited us to come together and share our own dreams of what a more just world would look like. She's invited us to think about how we might support each other in the work already being done and to join together, as a congregation, to carry our UU values out into the world.
- What might church as a community of moral discourse and action look like at First Parish?
- How might we create a shared vision of living our faith?
- What dreams do you have for the world?
- What would a world of Beloved Community look like for you?
- What ideas do you have for projects that we can do together?
We invite you to give some thought to these questions and then join Reverend Marjorie immediately following the service on September 22nd for a congregational conversation about our first steps on this part of the journey of Living Our Faith. Snacks and child care will be provided; there's no need to RSVP, just bring your dreams and ideas!
From Your Faith In Action Team
Our next meeting is scheduled for 8:30 am, Sunday, September 14, in our First Parish Library. You are very welcome to attend and, also, to join our Team.
We expect to continue our practice of two Share-the-Plates (STPs) each month during the coming church year. The first three that have been scheduled are for Barakat, a local Interfaith Service Project and Concord Prison Outreach. We invite you to tell us for what organizations you'd like us to have STPs. The application blanks are on the Faith in Action bulletin board in Parish Hall. Please fill them out and give them to me or put them in the Faith In Action folder in the office. For those of you who are new to First Parish, or who have forgotten, STPs denote our sharing the contents of our offering plates between First Parish and the designated organizations. — Judy D, Coordinator, Faith in Action Team
Bring in Your Backpack Donations
As the summer draws to a close, please remember to include shopping for backpacks and school supplies on your "to do" list for the fall. This is such an easy way for all of us to "live our faith" by helping others while we go about our daily lives.
For ten years, First Parish and HOPEsudbury have partnered to help children living in homeless shelters and transitional housing to feel a bit more special as they go back to school by providing new backpacks, pencils, pens, crayons, notebooks, etc. The students range in age from elementary through high school.
There is a bin in the First Parish lobby to collect the backpacks and supplies. Questions, please contact the office or Ginny D for Living our Faith.
On September 8, we will Share the Plate (divide the offering/collection from our worship service 50/50) with Barakat, a Cambridge and South Asia based organization that provides elementary education in Afghanistan and Pakistan for girls and boys and literacy programs for their mothers. Educating the women means that students continue to learn at home and the mothers can become more independent as well. Learning to read and do simple math is a big deal for women living in rural Afghanistan and Pakistan and in the Afghan refugee camps just inside Pakistan.
Barakat was operating in Afghanistan during the prior Taliban regime and expects to continue after the US withdraws. Barakat has no affiliations with US government agencies, so it is not specifically impacted by the political climate. Its services are even more needed when the rights of women are in jeopardy, as they have been throughout most of Barakat's history, including now.
Barakat works with the village elders, who provide the buildings for the schools. Barakat employs the teachers, who are credentialed from local universities, as well as providing supplies. The families pay the tuition for boys, but Barakat must fund the girls' education, or it doesn't happen. In addition Barakat is able to provide some scholarships for secondary education to girls completing their program. An early graduate of the program has returned to her village as a teacher.
Many students in Barakat's schools are the first of their families to attend school. Students are provided with transport, uniforms and textbooks, at no cost to their families. Female participation is increased by creating female-only sections for each grade.
All education is secular in nature. Students at schools are instructed in Dari, the national language of Afghanistan. Subjects taught also include English, mathematics, science, social sciences and Islamic studies (required by law of all schools).
Teachers at both schools are regularly trained by the government of Afghanistan, at the Dar Mualimin, or Education Center, in Andkhoy to increase their knowledge for different subjects and higher grade levels. Training sessions are five days a week, for two hours a day, for a two-year period.
This Share the Plate to support Barakat's education programs is the kick-off for Team First Parish, a group of adults participating in Barakat's 6th Annual Walk for Literacy, which takes place on Saturday, September 28. You may also sponsor team First Parish of Sudbury directly on the website. More information is available from Carolyn L and at barakatworld.org/Walk.html
From your Welcoming Congregation Committee
Victories and Hope for Transgender Equality
We are delighted to announce two victories impacting the transgender community. On June 17 the Social Security Administration announced it had revised its policy concerning changing gender markers on social security cards, making it easier for transgender people to have a social security card that accurately reflects who they are. Also, on June 18 the Delaware House of Representatives voted in favor of nondiscrimination protections for the transgender community. When the final bill is signed, Delaware will become the 17th state with protections for this population. The Delaware law includes protections in the area of public accommodations which we are still advocating for here in Massachusetts.
To learn more about the Massachusetts Equal Access Bill, please contact Carly Burton.
Historic Supreme Court Decision Impels States to Enact More Discriminatory Laws
Extremist right-wingers are riled up and lashing out over the Supreme Court DOMA (Defense of Marriage) rulings and the historic return of marriage to California. The clock is ticking while the far right wing grows louder. Anti-gay leaders have had some choice words: Rick Santorum called these victories a "death knell" for marriage, and Gary Bauer warned that the "militant homosexual movement" is leading America toward a "criminalization of Christianity." And if you thought our Supreme Court victories marked the end of the fight for equality, you are wrong. Rep. Tim Huelskamp is already renewing efforts to pass a constitutional amendment in Congress that would reinstate DOMA and ban marriage equality – even in states where it already exists. Some states are rushing to pass bans on same-sex marriage before voters force new amendments. The fight for equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals continues. Please let your US and State legislators know how you stand as a UU and a person of faith.
UU Animal Ministry
In the latest issue of the UU World magazine, author Kimberly French's cover piece, "Our Animal Contradictions," has brought about a lively discussion about her views, pro and con, on the UU Animal Ministry list-serve/chat line. Wherever you fall on the spectrum, I urge you to educate yourself thoroughly, keeping in mind our UU Princliples. Says member Chris Holbein, " By living our Seventh Principle and choosing exclusively plant-based foods, UUs will help lead humanity towards a more sustainable, kinder world." For more information go to www.uuam.org.
Picnic on the Green September 15!
What better way to welcome Rev. Marjorie than a community gathering visible to everyone passing First Parish of Sudbury. On Sunday, September 15, bring your blanket and picnic basket for lunch on the front lawn following the morning service. The Community & Hospitality Committee is working on having music, dancing or other festivity for all ages. Beverages will be provided.
If it rains … we'll move the "lawn" inside and have a picnic anyway! If you have suggestions or would like to add something to the festivities, please contact Ginny S, Nina P or Sheila D.
Women's Alliance Invites All Women Sept. 15
All women of the Parish – members, friends, visitors, are warmly encouraged to attend the meeting of the Women's Alliance on Sunday, September 15 in the Commons 5:30-7:30 PM.
We'll share pot luck supper of store-bought or home-made food and beverages. Rev. Marjorie Matty will be there. On the agenda is how to spend the money made at the Rummage Sale and planning for the one day Retreat on November 2.
Community & Hospitality Committee
COFFEE, TEA, AND …. The Community and Hospitality Committee (CHC) would like people to have choices about how to support Coffee Hour. After considerable discussion, the CHC has decided to try a Coffee Hour experiment. The sign-up sheet will be divided into three sections: coffee, sweets (pastries, etc.), healthy stuff (juice, fruits, veggies, cheese, etc.) Individuals – singly or in pairs, as committees or interest groups – may sign up for all or one of these opportunities for Sunday mornings. While we hope there always will be coffee & tea available, some Sundays might not include snacks.
This division obviously makes it easier for everyone to contribute to the hospitality we offer to each other on Sunday mornings. It offers you the opportunity to participate to your best ability. The CHC will welcome feedback in early October after we have tried this for a while.
In addition to Coffee Hour, there are many ways to contribute to hospitality at First Parish without being on a committee!
- Sign up to provide flowers for the sanctuary one Sunday.
- Pair with an experienced usher. Please contact Nancy Moore or the office.
- Pair with an experienced greeter to welcome people as they enter. Please contact Ginny Steel or the office.
CHC: Sheila D, Carolyn L, Nina P, Cilla R, Ginny S
FYI-There is a paper sign up sheet in the Parish Hall on the bulletin board to the right of the kitchen or contact the office.
From Our Landscape Committee
Please note: There will not be a Mum Sale this Fall.
The Committee thanks those who supported the sale in the past but has decided not to hold a sale this year.
Thank You
Thanks to Cate D our Wayside Pulpit sign on the corner of Concord Road and Hudson Road looks great. Cate scraped the old paint off, sanded, primed and painted the sign and puttied in a new clear plastic sheet. Thanks for the completion of this project also go to Steve G who repaired much of the Waysde Pulpit's structure and rebuilt its back door, and to Bruce L who coordinated this re-do behind the scenes and took the lead on updating the main lawn sign as well. The team's next project is our lawn sign on Concord Road.
Thank you to Steve Gabeler for fixing the broken cabinet door and installing new screws on the folding chairs in the Commons…and to Bruce L for working with the Town to plan a patch for the big pothole in our parking lot, tiding us over until the entire lot is redone…and to Terry L for quite a number of "little fix its" that were done over the summer around the meetinghouse.
Save the Date and Make Those Preserves!
The 112th Annual First Parish Harvest Craft Fair is October 19 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Please save the date for lots of fun – and, of course, volunteer opportunities!
We sell homemade jams, jellies, and preserves at our Fair so please make a couple or 20 extra jars for us! All flavors are welcome. If you have any questions regarding size, number or flavor of preserves, please speak with one of the Co-Chairs, Sherri C, Elaine J, Mary Ellen F, Carolyn L, or Sue C.
Speaking of Co-Chairs, we need one more. This would be the Co-Chair of Facilities. The job runs from now until the night of the Fair and includes working with the volunteers and setting up the church for the Fair, and then returning it to normalcy again. There is no experience necessary and lots of help and support given – as this is a group effort. Please contact one of the afore-mentioned co-chairs with any questions or to volunteer. Thank you very much.
People We Care About
Kelly and Dan S. report: Our youngest son Patrick has craniosynostosis which basically means that the cranial suture in his forehead fused together before he was born. On September 9 he will be having surgery at Mass General where they will remove his forehead, reshape the bone, and then reattach it. He will be in the hospital for 3-5 days. While Patrick and Kelly are in the hospital, Kelly's dad and stepmom will be taking care of the boys. Thoughts and prayers are welcome, and please feel free to contact Kelly with any questions or to see if there is anything they need. Kelly can be reached by phone or email (see your copy of the FP Members & Friends Directory) or contact the office a 978-443-2043 /
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. — Winston Churchill
Thank you to all the members and friends of First Parish who pledged their financial support during the spring pledge drive. Because of you we raised just over $228,000 to support the 2013-2014 budget. Thanks to your generosity, we are able to maintain our historic meeting house, continue to support the ongoing programs of First Parish, and award salary increases to our hard working staff. Your support is vital to the life of First Parish and is deeply appreciated.
District, Denominational and local UU News
Please check the bulletin boards in the Parish Hall for events at other churches, the Clara Barton and Mass Bay Districts of UU Congregations, the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations (UUA) and others who share our values.
Position Opening posted August 25, 2013. The UUA currently has a career opportunity for a Professional Development Assistant to join our team in Boston. See www.uua.org/documents/hr/jobdescriptions/mfd_prof_dev_asst.pdf
327 Concord Rd., Sudbury, MA 01776
www.fpsudbury.org 978-443-2043
Newsletter submission deadline is 5 pm Wed., Sept. 10 for the issue of Wed., Sept. 17
Send to administrator or phone 978-443-2043
We are a diverse and welcoming community of spiritual seekers; we strive to learn together and support one another as we celebrate life's important moments and serve the larger community. At First Parish of Sudbury we welcome all who wish to explore their own spiritual journeys in the company of others and any who are seeking a religiously liberal community of faith. Our ministry is for people of all ages: we are a religious community that combines spiritual exploration, religious education, music, caring and compassion, service, advocacy, public witness and action. Our community is not confined to Sunday worship, rather we live our faith in service and action both inside and beyond our historic meetinghouse. Please visit or call or check out our website.
Minister: Rev. Dr. Marjorie Matty —
Director of Lifespan Religious Education: Roberta Altamari —
Director of Music: Debra Morris-Bennett —
Congregational Administrator: Donna Scalcione —
Events Calendar
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How to Clean Stains After the Party
After the party is over and everyone has gone home, that's when you look around and assess the damage. Is that stain in the tablecloth going to come out? And even worse, is the one on the brand new carpet going to come clean? We have compiled several common party stains and their remedies to help you clean up from the "party of the year".
Keep in mind, there are two elements to take into account when cleaning a stain. First, what caused the stain, coffee, red wine, chocolate, etc.? And, what is the stain on, the carpet, your new dress, the countertop, etc. For any remedy, test a small, inconspicuous area first before trying to remove the stain itself. Unfortunately, there are some stains that will never come out but, they will certainly be a reminder of the epic party you threw.
For any stain, try not to let it set in. The best time to clean up a spill is when it is still wet. For small spills like wine, you can use salt or baking soda to soak up the liquid before treating the stain. Pre-treat the stain as quickly as possible so it doesn't dry and set. For laundry, try using a detergent with enzymes. Enzymes are proteins that break down other proteins and bacteria and can be found in many different common laundry detergents. For fabrics, work from the underside of the material first so as not to push the stain any farther into the weave of the fabric. If the stain is in your carpet, continue to use a blotting method instead of a scrubbing method so the stain isn't pushed deeper into the carpet. Countertop stains usually come clean with countertop cleaners and a little elbow grease. You can also try a Baking Powder and water paste.Here are some additional home remedies that may help.
Coffee – 1 Tbsp. Dish Detergent, 1 Tbsp. White Vinegar, and 2 cups cool water and blot with cloth.
Wine – If still wet, try blotting with cloth and use club soda on it. If dried, use equal parts of Dish Detergent and White Vinegar with warm water and blot with cloth.
Chocolate – Scrape dried chocolate off the fabric with the edge of a butter knife being careful not to damage the weave. Blot with a mixture of one part dish detergent and two parts 3% hydrogen peroxide. Let it stand for 15 minutes and then rinse well. Caution: Hydrogen peroxide could cause discoloration so, test this method first. You can also substitute the peroxide for white vinegar.
Greasy Foods – Begin by soaking up some of the grease with baby powder overnight then treat with dish Detergent.
While these are methods for addressing the most common party spills, these methods can be used with any number of stains. The key is to catch the stain early and determine the type of stain it is before attempting to treat it. Dish Detergent is designed to pull grease away from a surface so, remember this when dealing with greasy or high in fat food stains. With the right type of clean up, your party memories can be kept to looking at photographs instead of the stain on the floor.
We hope you found this information helpful! If there's something that YOU want to hear about, please Contact Us!
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*This story originally appeared in the October 2016 issue of Connections Magazine, as part of a monthly contribution made by Disaster Blaster, Inc. Please check out the current issue of Connections Magazine for this month's story!
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I am always looking for new recipes and ways to cook Chicken, and my boys have had a recent fascination with Broccoli that I certainly won't complain about, so I thought it was an ideal time to try out a recipe for Chicken Divine!
First, I gather the Primary Ingredients for the recipe. I had purchased a Rotisserie Chicken from the Grocery (still can't believe they sell these for $4 and they are DELICIOUS!), placed the cut Broccoli in my baking pan, and gathered the other items to measure and mix.
Pour the Cream of Chicken Soup and Cream of Mushroom Soup into a bowl, add 1 cup Mayonnaise, and 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice. Mix together well.
Add the cut-up chicken on top of the Broccoli in your baking dish.
Now, get ready to crush some Corn Flakes. There should be about 1/2 cup of crushed flakes, but there probably won't be any complaints if you're a little on the heavier side of your measuring 🙂 Mix with your melted butter and pour on top of the casserole. Bake uncovered at 350 for 35-40 minutes.
Chicken Divine
- 2 10 oz. pkg. broccoli (I used Frozen)
- 4-6 chicken breasts cooked (remove skins and bones), cut into 1 inch pieces (I used all of it, just pulled it off the bone and chopped it up
- 1 can Cream of Chicken soup
- 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1 c. mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 c. corn flakes or bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp. butter melted
- 1 c. cheddar cheese grated
- Gather ingredients.
- Mix together soup, mayonnaise, and lemon juice.
- Spray Baking dish with non-stick cooking spray, then Layer broccoli on bottom of baking dish.
- Place cut up chicken on top.
- Pour over the 3 ingredients previously mixed together
- Add the cheese and top with buttered, crushed cereal crumbs.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
- Do not cover.
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The Morton Seventh-day Adventist Church is part of a world-wide organization with more than 19 million members in countries around the world.
We are a small country church - always ready to meet new friends.
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I've been smitten with metal washer crafts since the first pendant I made last summer. Flat metal washers have become a veritable crafting staple at my house!
This little wreath ornament takes only minutes and uses very few supplies. Not even glue!
What You Need for Each Wreath:
Green Baker's Twine (about 2 yards)
Narrow Red Ribbon (about 12 inches)
Flat Metal Washer (my washer was about1 1/4" across
Wire Ornament Hanger
You will also need scissors, a blunt metal yarn needle, and a small piece of tape.
Start by threading your needle with Baker's Twine. Use a small piece of tape to anchor the end of the twine to the back of the washer (this isn't necessary but does make starting the wrapping process easier). Draw the needle up through the center of the washer, wrap around to the back and draw up thought the center again. Continue wrapping tightly, sliding the loops of the twine close together as you go. When you get all the way around, hold the twine in place while sliding the needle under several twine loops on the back side. Clip. (If you have wrapped the twine tightly, it will hold the end in place nicely.)
To finish, wrap red ribbon around the wreath and tie in a bow (I wrapped mine 3 times before tying the bow). Slip a wire ornament hanger though the red ribbon on the back side. Hang on the tree!
These little wreaths would also make super cute holiday magnets! Glue some magnets to the back and display your holiday photos and cards in style. Buy or make a small metal photo board and you've got an adorable gift for a friend.


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Located in the heart of the city in Market Square, The Square Room is a landmark concert venue and overall gathering space.
A pioneer for the city, Cafe 4 was a core player in Knoxville's urban revitalization. Their top chefs cater choice events.
The Press Room is a fantastic space in the heart of north Knoxville with a space large enough for 600 people and smaller spaces for intimate gatherings.
Kefi is a meditarrean themed restaurant in the old city available for private gatherings. Full bar, full service catering, and a great location in Knoxville's arts district.


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This charming Old Town Hotel has a central location to all there is to enjoy in San Diego. Walk to dozens of restaurants, shops, museums and attractions as well as the transit station with transportation to downtown San Diego. Located only 10 minutes from the airport, downtown, beaches, Mission Bay, San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park and SeaWorld, there couldn't be a better location to choose. Our lobby offers inviting, flexible spaces to work or relax in, free Wi-Fi throughout and easy access to the latest news, weather and airport conditions via our GoBoard . Experience The Bistro - Eat. Drink. Connect. which provides guests with healthy food and beverage offerings in the morning, evening dinner service with cocktails and Starbucks all day. We offer a well equipped fitness center, outdoor pool and whirlpool. A 24-hour business center and boarding pass printing service is also available. Your stay at Courtyard San Diego Old Town is sure to be more comfortable, more productive and more enjoyable.
Amenities· 24-hour front desk
· ATM/Cash machine
· Accessible facilities
· Accessible parking
· Barber shop - (In Area)
· Beauty shop/salon - (In Area)
· Boarding pass print-out available
· Bookstore - (In Area)
· Business center
· Business services
· Car rental desk - (In Area)
· Cocktail lounge - (In Area)
· Cocktail lounge with entertainment
· Coffee shop
· Coin operated laundry
· Complimentary in-room coffee or tea
· Complimentary newspaper in lobby
· Concierge desk
· Dinner delivery service from local restaurant - (In Area)
· Direct dial telephone
· Drugstore/pharmacy - (In Area)
· Dry cleaning
· Efolio available to company
· Elevators
· Exercise gym
· Express check-in
· Express check-out
· Florist - (In Area)
· Food and beverage outlets
· Free airport shuttle
· Free high speed internet connection
· Front desk
· Full service housekeeping
· Full service housekeeping
· Hair dryer
· Health club
· High speed internet access
· High speed wireless
· Housekeeping - daily
· Ice machine
· Individual Efolio available
· Interior corridors
· Ironing board
· Laundry/Valet service
· Lounges/bars
· Meeting rooms
· Motorcycle parking
· Non-smoking rooms (generic)
· On-Site parking
· Onsite laundry
· Outdoor pool
· Parking
· Pool
· Public area air conditioned
· Restaurant
· Safe deposit box
· Security
· Spa - (In Area)
· Tennis court - (In Area)
· Valet cleaning
· Valet same day dry cleaning
· Vending machines
· Wakeup service
· Wedding services
· Whirlpool
· Wireless internet connection in public areas
Room InformationThe amenities listed in this description represent a sample of amenities available in some or all guest rooms in this hotel
High speed internet connection, Internet access, Wireless internet connection, High speed wireless, Non-smoking, Free local calls, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, Coffee/Tea maker, Instant hot water, Alarm clock, Air conditioning, Air conditioning individually controlled in room, Outdoor space, Bathtub/shower combination, Marble bathroom, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Upgraded bathroom amenities, Separate closet, Closets in room, Iron, Bathroom amenities, Down/feather pillows, Foam pillows, Duvet, Sofa bed, Cribs, Rollaway bed, Storage space, Converters/ Voltage adaptors, Local calls, Free toll free calls, Refrigerator, Microwave, Color television, Cable television, Premium movie channels, List of movie channels available, CNN availaible, HBO available, ESPN available, All news channel, Pay per view movies on TV, iPod docking station, AM/FM radio, Remote control television, Large desk, Chair provided with desk, Desk with electrical outlet, Spare electrical outlet available at desk, Electrical current voltage, Dual voltage outlet, Separate modem line available, Telephone, Voice mail, Two-line phone, Multi-line phone, Direct dial phone number, Speaker phone, Connecting rooms
deluxe guestroom with ne king bed
2 queen
Miscellaneous Information
· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 4:00 PM
· Check out time is 12:00 PM
· Opened in 2003
· Renovated in 01/01/2012
· 176 rooms.
· 16 suites.
· 4 floors.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel policy may be more restrictive based on rate / room booked, season, special events
Restaurant InformationThe Bistro Eat. Drink. Connect.
Your food and beverage destination for refreshing breakfast choices in the morning, and a variety of dinner, beer and wine options in the evening. The Bistro also offers specialty beverages made with Starbucks coffee to help you get a jump on the day.
Meeting FacilitySanta Rosa Cabrillo Presidio Santa Barbara Patio Santa Barbara Ballroom Ballroom & Patio Boardroom
Recreation Information
Fitness center on-site
Health club
Tennis court
Bowling alley
Hiking trail
Mountain biking trail
Putt putt golf
Scuba diving
Children's program
Outdoor pool
Area Attractions- Convention Center/ GasLamp District
- San Diego
- Old Globe Theatre
- La Jolla Playhouse
- San Diego Civic Theatre
- Balboa Theatre
- Mystery Cafe at the Imperial House Restaurant
- Fashion Valley Mall
- Viejas Arena (formerly Cox Arena)
- Copley Symphony Hall
- Karl Strauss
- Birch Aquarium
- Petco Park
- Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala
- Balboa Park
- San Diego Sports Arena
- The Del Mar Fairgrounds
- Qualcomm Stadium
- Point Loma Nazarene University Mission Valley
- Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- UCSD - Univeristy of California, San Diego
- University of Phoenix
- San Diego State University - SDSU
- San Diego City College
- The Art Institute of California - San Diego
- San Diego Mesa College
- San Diego Community College
- Platt College
- Mueller College of Holistic Studies
- Fashion Careers College
- Kaplan College
- Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
- San Diego Miramar College
- On Broadway
- Cafe Sevilla
- Red Circle
- Cafe Coyote
- Waterfront - City's Oldest Liquor License
- Croce's
- Stingaree Nightclub
- The Whiskey Girl
- Altitude Sky Lounge
- The Bitter End
- Bazaar Del Mundo
- Mission Valley Mall
- Horton Plaza
- San Diego Seaport Village
- Plaza Bonita
- Chula Vista Center
- Coronado Ferry Landing
- UTC Shopping Center
- Carlsbad Premium Outlets
- Las Americas Premium Outlets
- Padres - Baseball @ Petco Park
- San Diego Chargers - Football
- San Diego Indoor Soccer
- San Diego Volleyball Club
- San Diego State Aztecs Ice Hockey
- Old Town / Mission Valley/ Down Town
- Space and Naval Warfare System -SPAWAR
- Lockheed Martin
- Solar Turbine Inc.
- Northrop Grumman
- Marine Corps Recruiting Depot - MCRD
- University of San Diego- USD
- Raytheon
- Caltrans
- Department of Justice
- Amtrak Train Station
- Old Town Transit Station
- Old Town Trolley Tours - We sell discount tickets!
- San Diego Zoo
- Sea World Adventure Park
- USS Midway Museum- We sell discount tickets!
- Harbor Excursion
- San Diego Old Town Heritage Park
- Old Town State Park
- Disneyland
- Legoland
- Gaslamp Quarter
- Beaches
- Coronado Island and Beach
- Tijuana, Mexico
- Children's Museum
- Chula Vista Nature Center
- Gila House
- Whaley House
- Serra Musuem
- Cabrillo National Monument
- Sheriff's Museum
- Mormon Battalion Memorial
- Mount Soledad
- Midway - Aircraft Carrier
- San Diego Natural History
- San Diego Model Railroad
- Museum Of Contemporary Art
- San Diego Air & Space Museum
- Reuben H Fleet Science Center
- Museum of Photographic Arts
- Museum of Man
- Maritime Museum
- Old Town Trolley-Historic Tours
- Scenic Tours
- San Diego Seal Tours
- Gray Line Tours
- San Diego Bike and Kayak Tours
- San Diego Beer & Wine Tours
- San Diego International Airport
- McClellan-Palomar Airport
- Los Angeles International Airport


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Fighting the far right
Like many thousands of others I attended the National Unity demonstration in London on Saturday 17th of November.
Viewing the devastating victory of the far-right last summer on my smartphone against anti-fascist demonstrators made me realise that we all have an obligation to join the fight against far-right extremism.
What happens in London can feel miles apart from what happens in the Yorkshire town of Bingley, but the threat of the far-right was brought to home for me after I did a public service by removing a #FreeTommy placard attached to the railing of a traffic island, just outside the ward I represent as a Labour Town Council. Quite clearly I was watched as they immediately reappeared, took it out of the bin and reattached it (for less than 5 minutes after I finished the job).
Later I was contacted on facebook by a 'fake account' with poor grammar claiming they were wanting to set up a local demo against the far-right (but amazingly only wanted to invite me and refused to allow me to tell anyone else). All fingers pointed towards this fake account belonging to far-right supporters with further examination. This was proven further when I called the number provided by the person on the other end, it turned out to be a man (they were masquerading as a young woman of course). I had only just taken up the small (but public) position and I was terrified, but I know we cannot allow ourselves to live in fear because of them.
I've attended minor demos before, but nothing on this scale for the cause of fighting fascism. Me and my fellow comrades from my CLP took the 5 hour trip from Bradford to London, we were late arriving and it was rumoured that we missed the warm up speeches. Both Kirklees and Bradford Stand Up To Racism brought their own banners from our coach and were behind each other throughout the whole march. Kirklees is fortunate enough to have a professional looking printed banner, but us lot in Bradford know how to make do and have a DIY banner which is made out of clothe and took 10-15 minutes to set up when we got there. Luckily we weren't going anywhere for another half an hour so they had time to set every time up as we were waiting on Portland Pl.
It took awhile for things to get started, we were all standing in the cold with our big coats hoping to get moving. The people lucky enough to have megaphones with them tried start some chanting which unfortunately wasn't taking off as planned. My guess would be that the weather was a factor in this.
Eventually the crowd started moving, only to slow down again for a few minutes due to the amount of people trying to get through at once. Then things cleared up a little and we proceeded on to Regent St.
There was only a small amount of chanting but spirits were still high as we walked through the street with our Stop The War Coalition, SUTR and placards by other organisations. The megaphones were not easy to hear from where we were due to either the distance or the megaphones not being up to scratch. We chanted along but throughout the whole march the chanting didn't take off much at all. Things were at their best just before we got to Piccadilly Square when you could hear the chants spreading across. One of those being "Oh, Jeremy Corbyn" which I sang to the top of my voice which didn't impress everyone there, but nevertheless we must to remind people that our leader not anti-Semitic as people who appear confused as a result of the MSM may believe.
I found myself behind the police after going to the toilet in one of the pubs on Parliament St. As I quickly walked up the speeches had already started with Len McCluskey sending an open message to Stephen Yaxley-Lennon saying: "You do not represent the working people of this country. You do not stand for my working class, which has always rejected and fought this sort of racist filth that you spout." and then said that he can "f^%* off" uncensored which was highly popular with the crowd.
The following speaker was the National Education Union joint general secretary Kevin Courtney who asked us to support the demonstration against spending cuts which was taking place on the following Tuesday, highlighting that teachers were at the forefront of the battle against racism. Then Claudia Webb who is always a strong speaker took to the stage, only speaking for 30 seconds before a very small number of far-right activists "marched" past us, we all immediately started chanting "fascist scum off our streets". After they had passed Claudia got us all chanting "there are many more of us than you".
Next up was Labour MEP Wajid Khan, followed by a Green MEP and then Labour PPC Holly Kal-Weiss who did a powerful speech about this month being the anniversary of Kristallnacht, reminding us all that we cannot allow such acts to happen again in our lifetime with the words "Racism never starts with marching in the streets, it begins in our homes, schools, shops and community centres. Racism begins with uttering, it begins with prejudice, it begins with labelling and singling out" and then went on to celebrate the diversity of London and asked us to work together against far-right extremism.
The demonstration ended with a few music acts, overall it was a fantastic spectacle with an estimated 40k people attending on our side compared to almost nobody attending Tommy's demo. What I will say is that anti-fascist movements do need our support, financially and in person. When the summer comes and far more demonstrations start taking place, we must be ready to tackle the far-right. Any repeat of last summer cannot be allowed to happen again, what we do now could define future generations.
John Brazendale
Labour Town Councillor for Crow Nest ward, Bingley
Labour Town Councillor for Crow Nest ward, Bingley


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Shortly after Tim Hortons merged with Burger King to form Restaurant Brands International, The Rosseau Group was granted the Port Carling Tim Hortons license. An entrepreneurial management team was assembled, and Rosseau Restaurants was established to grow a food-and-beverage division, starting with Muskoka Lakes' only Tim Hortons.
Tim Hortons Inc. (known internationally as Tim Hortons Cafe and Bake Shop) is a multinational fast food restaurant based in Canada, known for its coffee and doughnuts. It is also Canada's largest quick service restaurant chain; as of September 30, 2016, it had a total of 4,492 restaurants in nine countries.
It was founded in 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario, by Canadian hockey player Tim Horton and Jim Charade, after an initial venture in hamburger restaurants. In 1967, Horton partnered with investor Ron Joyce, who assumed control over operations after Horton died in 1974. Joyce expanded the chain into a multimillion-dollar franchise. Charade left the organization in 1966 and briefly returned in 1970 and 1993 through 1996.
On August 26, 2014, Burger King agreed to purchase Tim Hortons for US$11.4 billion; the chain became a subsidiary of the Oakville-based holding company Restaurant Brands International on December 15, 2014, which is majority-owned by Brazilian investment firm 3G Capital.


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I-35W weekend closure in Minneapolis scheduled March 2-5
38th Street bridge over I-35W to close March 2
ROSEVILLE, Minn. — Interstate 35W will close in both directions between I-94 and Highway 62 in Minneapolis, beginning at 10 p.m., Friday, March 2, as crews demolish the 38th Street bridge. Southbound I-35W will be open to traffic south of 46th Street.
Crews will begin closing the on-and-off ramps for I-35W about one hour before closing the interstate.
Motorists will be detoured using I-394, Highway 100 and Highway 62. I-35W will reopen to traffic by 5 a.m. Monday, March 5.
In addition, the 38th Street bridge spanning I-35W will close beginning at 6 a.m., Friday, March 2. Motorists should follow the posted detours. Westbound traffic will use Third Avenue S, 35th Street and Nicollet Avenue. Eastbound traffic will use Nicollet Avenue, 36th Street and Third Avenue S.
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These closures are part of the four-year 35W@94: Downtown to Crosstown reconstruction project on I-35W between 43rd Street and downtown Minneapolis. The work includes reconstructing pavement, bridges and ramps on I-35W, adding new access ramps to the Lake Street Business District, building a transit station on the interstate and constructing new MnPASS lanes. Once complete, motorists and residents will have better accessibility, safety and mobility in the area. Work is expected to be completed in fall 2021. To learn more about the project, visit: mndot.gov/35w94
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Philip Press is the worst mass murderer in the history of America's hardest city. But no one he works with at the police department knows it.
That simple hook is at the heart of "Bedlam," the new Image Comics series from writer Nick Spencer and artist Riley Rossmo (joined by cover artist Walter O'Neal). But as Spencer dug deeper into the concept for the Halloween-launching ongoing - teased this week before its official announcement today at Image Expo -Â the comics concept went much deeper as its protagonists insanity and his broken city were put under the microscope.
"Madder Red is a homicidal maniac and criminal overlord in the city of Bedlam until he is finally brought to justice after his worst attack on the city ever," Spencer explained of the series. "After his trial, he is found insane and sent to an institution wherein he undergoes experimental treatments that cure him of his mania. After a few years of close supervision and testing, he is released. He's undeniably cured -Â no longer ill and no longer a thread to society. So he's a free man, and he finds himself living in transitional housing for former mental patients, undergoes extensive plastic surgery to get a new identity and finds himself slowly but surely being drawn back into the world he was once a part of.
"He finds himself compulsively studying serial killings and crime in the city of Bedlam, and he's eventually recruited by the police department to become a consultant for them. The story is about his new life with a secret past. He's the worst murderer the city has ever seen, and now he's around all these people day-to-day who have no idea who he is."
The writer went on to say of the reformed villain "He's probably the most in-depth character study I've done. You're never going to be sure where he's coming from, what's in his head. Imagine suddenly waking up from a dream in which you killed hundreds of people and did all these horrible, brutal things - and then you find out it wasn't a dream. And then there are all these questions about responsibility, and accountability. Regardless of the state of his mind, how culpable is he at the end of the day? We live in an age where most of us can at least acknowledge that many of the bad things people do can be traced back to either mental illness or some past trauma in their lives-- root causes and all that. But how far does that go? And this compulsion to solve crimes-- to be near them and a part of them, where does that come from? Is it a need to atone for past sins, or is it something more dangerous?
"And it'll be very tough on you, as the reader - because this guy is your connection point in the story, our protagonist. But every time we start getting close to him, we're reminded of all the pain he's caused, all the awful stuff he's done - and make no mistake, it is awful. This guy wasn't just a rogue-ish anti-hero. He was a vicious, cruel psychopath. So, yeah, He's my favorite kind of lead - the type that's impossible to take your eyes off of, but you're not sure if it's because he's (hopefully) so compelling or because you can't trust him."
Spencer tapped Rossmo for the book's interiors after following his work through a few Image series. "I've been a fan of his since 'Proof,' and we've been talking about working together for a long time," he said. "When you work on these creator-owned ongoings, I've got to be really tough on the artists I work with. You look at Joe [Eisma] on 'Morning Glories,' and the dude is such a machine. He pushes out pages and gets passionate about the story. Riley is the same way. He's passionate about telling good stories and loves drawing comics.
"He's got an insane work ethic, but it also helps that his stuff is fucking beautiful," the writer added. "Nobody looks like Riley. He's got a style that's completely his own. In that sense, working with him is a lot like working with Christian [Ward]. Clearly the way he approaches the page, does his layouts and develops a certain aesthetic, the way that he captures mood and movement...all that makes him a special talent. And when you've got a guy who's fired up about telling good stories, loves what he's going and then has an identity and style all his own? That's a very rare combination. He's been turning heads since 'Proof' and "Cowboy Ninja Viking,' and then I loved 'Green Wake' which was one of the most incredible books of last year. So I've got real high hopes for this book, and I think he's the guy who over the next few years is going to be a really, really big name in this industry."
As for the origins of "Bedlam," Spencer admitted that he didn't expect to create this kind of book, but as the character and idea grew, he became interested in doing something different with the concept of supervillainy than a simple serial killer procedural. "I never thought that I'd do a creator-owned superhero thing," he said. "I love writing superheroes and love doing my work for Marvel, but I always thought I could scratch that itch over there. But when I had this idea, one of the first decisions I made was that there's no supernatural in this and no superpowers. If you want a good barometer for the rules of the world, I think the Nolan Batman films are a pretty fair place to put it. What I was drawn to was this idea of these guys employing masks and identities to make statements.
"There's a big story here about cities and about the state of things," the writer added. "I grew up in Cincinnati, in the rust belt, and if you look around at that part of the country right now, a lot of it is dying. It's withering on the vine. Driving through street after street of abandoned and boarded up buildings will send a chill down your spine. There's shuttered factories and poverty everywhere. This is very much a story about those cities of industry and what the future holds for them - whether or not they can be saved or should be saved. There are going to be very strong arguments on both sides embodied by these men who put on masks to represent groups of people. That's what I got drawn to. This isn't a story about superheroes and supervillains as much as it's about tribes and classes. That's what's lurking underneath the surface.
"This is my view of if you shoved Detroit and Cleveland and Pittsburgh and Cincinnati and Flint all into one place together to make a big megacity. That's what Bedlam is, and I know those places, so this will be fun to come back to."
On a professional level, Spencer is pleased to have an idea and a creative team that can help him launch a second ongoing series -Â something he's been looking for for a long while. "I was finally starting to see some daylight in my schedule once 'Infinite Vacation' wrapped, and I was desperate to get another creator-owned ongoing up and running," he said. "I think so much of my career has been about 'Morning Glories' up to this point, and I've always wanted to follow the example of someone like Robert Kirkman or Brian K. Vaughan. Robert had 'Walking Dead' and 'Invincible.' Brian had 'Y' and 'Ex Machina.' And it always feels right to me when you have that sister book. When you have those two, creator-owned ongoing books, I think there's no stronger statement you can send that the work you own is a high priority for you.
"These books become your roommates or your family. They become parts of your life every day, so you have to be comfortable spending so much time in your life with them for the next five to eight years. So obviously I psyched myself out and said, 'Maybe I'll just do some minis.' But then one day I was walking along the Themes, and the same thing that happened with 'Morning Glories' happened with this. It was just a cascade of inspiration, and this character came to me fully formed. His life started playing out in my head like dominos falling, and I said, 'This is it. I've found my baby.'"
Readers can discover the ins and outs of Madder Red, Philip Press and all the rest of "Bedlam" when the first issue ships on Halloween. "It's a thoroughly different kind of book than people would expect from me," Spencer said. "If you just tried this book, I would not be the writer you'd guess would do it, and that's something I'm passionate about. I get worried when I feel like I'm getting too comfortable in one room."
Stay tuned all weekend on CBR for more news out of Image Expo.


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Purple woke up that day with a great sense of foreboding, she knew this was the day they were going to do it. They had been building up to it for weeks. She looked over her contract again, knowing that she would find nothing new. She had been through the contract with her lawyer countless of times and they had explored every possible angle to fight back. There wasn't anything she could do. Of course there wasn't. Spectrum was nothing if not diligent about their documentation.
It was called a follow-on offering (or secondary offering) and she knew they were doing it do dilute her position in the company.
It had been a good year for her, a great year! She had brought in an unprecedented amount of business and as a result, her position in the company had grown. Spectrum was intense that year, they were constantly expanding in the field of visual technology and they were trying to position themselves as leaders in the industry. They aligned themselves with the top rainmakers and boy did the sun shine down on them! It was a very exciting time and Purple was getting accolades left and right. That's when they offered her the Agreement.
It was a 30-page document that included the issuance of preferred convertible stock along with a number of great perks including her own office with a name plate beside her door (the site of "Purple" written in big black letters was something she could hardly resist!), her own secretary, a parking space near the elevator, comped meals if she worked past 7:00 p.m., and a paid gym membership.
Clause 32 of the Agreement stipulated that the Company had the right to issue additional shares if they so deemed it necessary in their sole discretion and that, notwithstanding her equity position, she relinquished all voting rights on the matter. Nobody liked Clause 32 but it was a non-negotiable provision and "as a matter of course, all parties to the Agreement were required to consent to this Clause," they said. It was a sort of "take it all or leave it all" proposition. Clauses 1-31 were so flush with generosity that it was hard to refuse the arrangement.
Unfortunately, Clause 32 was the reason for her foreboding.
Soon after Purple had received her preferred equity, Spectrum was upgraded to AAA on the S&P and the company stock shot up. Purple couldn't resist and she converted her preferred stock into common shares and anticipating her new wealth, she went out and bought a new car, put down a down-payment on a fully furnished gorgeous apartment on the east side and finally planned that vacation to Fiji she had been dreaming of for years.
Three days later, Spectrum approached her and told her they were concerned that she held too much interest in the company relative to the other employees and that they didn't think it was good for employee morale. In addition, they had started to hear some negative feedback about her performance and it didn't seem right that she should be more highly compensated than other people who worked harder than she did.
Purple was shocked to hear this for she knew that she worked harder than anyone at the company. It was all slander and it was being instigated by the new guy, Red.
Red had recently transferred from The Opposite End and was flush with success. He had been their shining star and was vying for the same position at Spectrum. It didn't help that he was bright, exuded confidence and glamour, and had the ability to literally light up any room. He had been after her since the first day he arrived and when she turned him down, he went after her job. He was behind this!
Purple tried to explain this to her boss but the heads of Spectrum refused to listen. Like everybody else, they were smitten by Red. They told her they were going to put Clause 32 into effect and that was it.
Purple slowly got ready for work that day and made a mental note to call the travel agent before lunch, Fiji would have to wait. She grabbed her car keys, relishing the feel of them for what was probably the last time. As she closed her apartment door behind her she felt the door to her future closing along with it. It was a beautiful day and Purple forced herself to enjoy the first signs of spring. She smiled as she watched children running in the park, the joy in their voices impossible to resist. She thought that perhaps it wouldn't be so bad. She would recover from this minor set-back, she was the real star and she knew it. By the time she got up to her floor she had determined to make the most of this beautiful day and not let Clause 32 interfere with her plans.
But then, she saw it and realized that she would never recover from this dilution. Purple politely greeted her secretary and quietly walked into her office. The name plate by her door – a sad reminder of this unfortunate turn of events – now read, "Violet."
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College of Business - How You'll Learn
For JMU's College of Business, "engaged learning" is more than a catchy phrase. It's how we do business education. Our students learn by doing--in the classroom and beyond. Our rigorous academic programs are complemented by a variety of active learning opportunities that help our students develop strong analytical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong work ethic.
Our students leave JMU Prepared to Make the Difference for employers and their communities.
CONNECT with your peers, faculty, the community and the world around you
Study Abroad
You'll have many opportunities to explore the world through study abroad. We are proud that 11 percent of JMU College of Business majors participate in international programs. That's almost three times the national average. With our wide variety of international programs for undergraduate students—from summer and short-term abroad programs to semester-long programs—you're bound to find something that matches your interests.
Student Organizations
Getting involved with one or more student organizations will reinforce theories you've studied in the classroom while providing opportunities to practice real-world business skills. You'll meet other students with similar interests and have a chance to explore your field by making connections with alumni and potential employers, becoming involved in the community and developing strong relationships with your professors.
Research Experience for Undergraduates
Research in the business world is vital for making decisions, solving problems, targeting customers, analyzing market trends and making financial projections. At JMU's College of Business, you can get hands-on experience conducting research, working on research projects alongside faculty advisers, learning valuable skills such as how to research a topic using published literature and interviews and how to collect and analyze data.
Participate in experiences that make you STAND OUT among other job applicants.
For 15 years, CoB alumni Wayne Jackson and Don Rainey have sponsored the Jackson-Rainey Business Plan Competition, a student experience resembling a venture capital fair with aspiring entrepreneurs pitching ideas to potential investors. The competition is the final rite of passage for six student teams from COB 300, a required, 12-credit hour course that integrates finance, management, marketing, and operations. The final teams are selected out of over 100 teams through several rounds of judging by business executives and entrepreneurs. The competition offers more than $25,000 in scholarships.
Competitions offer more than just the end prize and we had over 30 competitions with over 500 students competing last year. Competitions make academic material come to life as you work in teams to analyze and evaluate outcomes, develop innovative solutions to real-world business problems and present your ideas to industry professionals. You'll gain substantial experience, accept loss and overcome challenges, and uncover personal aptitude. The result is a confident professional you.
School of Accounting Summer Boot Camp
The CPA exam is rigorous, but we'll help you prepare. Since starting this tradition over a decade ago, we've designed an effective system that has helped many students succeed. In-class sessions will improve your skills and knowledge, but we'll also help you identify areas where you should focus more intensely outside the classroom. Our strategy produced the highest 2015 pass rates in the nation (95.2 percent) for large graduate program exam candidates, compared to the national average of about 20 percent.
Center for Entrepreneurship
Transform your ideas into reality through activities focused on entrepreneurship, innovation and venture creation. We encourage exploration and interdisciplinary collaboration as you seek to create new opportunities and viable organizations.
Center for Professional Sales
Hone your sales skills through internal and national sales competitions and career networking events with alumni and employers. Choose to compliment your marketing degree with either a Sales Educators Foundation (SEF) Career Development Certification or University Sales Center Alliance (USCA) Professional Sales Certification.
ACCELERATE quickly in your career with your hands-on experience and professionalism.
Professional Development and Engagement
You'll have many opportunities to apply the concepts you're learning in the classroom to real-world scenarios. We offer a wide range of activities that promote interdisciplinary learning, career exploration, leadership, cultural awareness, professional etiquette and networking skills. You'll build your business acumen through collaboration with employers, alumni and community partners outside of the traditional academic setting.
Internships & Externships
Get a taste of what it's like working in your dream job. Whether you spend just a day or a full semester with a potential employer, you'll gain practical experience while broadening your understanding of your chosen field. That insight will be vital in helping you make career decisions. You'll gain confidence, possibly academic credit and a new perspective.
Career KickStart
Jump start your career success by participating in the Sophomore Professional Development Conference hosted by the Office of Professional Development and Engagement and the Department of Management. Work with faculty, alumni and upper class students to build your resume and elevator pitch, as well as to develop your professional image and hone your networking skills.
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Vaccuum Deodorizer (Easy)
Supplies: Cotton ball, 8 drops of essential oil
Enjoy vaccumming again by adding a favorite scent from your collection of essential oils. The musty smell from dust and soot can be replaced with a clean, fresh aroma that is personalized to your preference. Use the suggestions below and I guaratee your attitude about vaccuuming will become brighter:
Lavendar – Antiviral – Floral Scent- Emits calmness………………….. Lemon – Antiviral – Citrus – Emits a feeling of energy…………… Orange – Antibacterial – Citrus Eucalyptus – Antibacterial/Antiviral – Clean – Tea Tree – Antibacterial/Antiviral – Clean
Directions: Place 8 drops of the chosen essential oil on the cotton ball and place in the vaccuum chamber or bag. Vaccuum your rugs or floors as directed.
Tip: Try to blend the essential oils. I use Lemon Eucalyptus for all my cleaning needs.
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Humble Arts Foundation and Women in Photography are delighted to announce Brea Souders as the 2011 WIP–LTI/Lightside Materials Grant recipient. The $1,000 grant will support a new series of photographs that examine her European ancestry.
As an American with typically mixed bloodlines, I started this project to explore the many places in Europe where I have ancestry and their influence on me as an artist and a person. I created the very first photograph in this series in Italy in May, 2010, titled Sunburn in Naples. This image encapsulated my feelings – a desire to own my Italian ancestral roots, to be wholly a part of something, but an inability to do so. The Neapolitan sun burned the Irish skin that I inherited from my father's father. Upon my return home I continued my work, creating images that reflect my research of Christianity, art history, European history, family traditions and my desire to connect all of the pieces together into one unified whole.
I recently completed a long residency in France, where I continued this project with a focus on the experience of living as a foreigner in a place where I have ancestry. The images created in France have taken a looser and more personal turn, with special attention to my own interaction with the French landscape and with objects that I found along the way. The images speak to sudden feelings of freedom, curiosity and transformation, and to a world that became larger, less static and more confounding. The resulting photographs reflect a shift that took place within me as a result of spending time in my ancestral country, France.
Brea Souders was born in Frederick, Maryland, and studied photography at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Her work has been exhibited and screened at institutions such as Abrons Arts Center, Jack the Pelican Presents, and Affirmation Arts in New York City; the Corcoran Gallery of Art and the American University Museum, Washington, D.C; and at festivals including the New York Photo Festival; PhotoIreland in Dublin; the Singapore International Photography Festival, and Head On in Sydney, Australia. Her work has been supported by the Camac Art Centre and Fondation Ténot, Marnay-sur-Seine, France; The Millay Colony of the Arts, Austerlitz, NY and the Camera Club of New York.
Selected publications and clients include: New York Magazine, Gar-de, Vogue Paris, Real Simple, Dear Dave, Canteen, Warner Brothers Records, and Feltrinelli Publishing House. Brea lives and works in New York City. See more here.


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Rewarded at WPS photo contest
I just won a new award at a photo contest: THE WPS round n° 27. Then i am very happy again with this image from a same sex proposal and engagement photoshoot. You can have a look into the full post : same sex proposal in Paris.
The rewarded photo:
WPS is a wedding photographer organization, gathering guys over the world and every quarter a contest is organized, without category, the reason why i don't like this one very much and i enter the contest only from time to time only.
If you would like to see my awards, you can go to this page of my wedding dedicated website wedding awards, i am quite sure i have forgot some of them, even to build the list i feel it "super boring". If you pay attentiuon you gonna see some photos coming from photoshoot in Paris.


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Bomb squads are typically employed to defuse explosive situations – not necessarily to ignite excitement.
25 different military workers and specialists from the Albuquerque Police Department organized a beeping Easter egg hunt for the city's blind children on Saturday.
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By using special circuitry within the eggs, visually-impaired children can hear the sounds emanating from the contraptions and find where the goodies are located.
After hundreds of people attended the event – which was held at USS Bullhead Memorial Park – the community plans on making the hunt an annual celebration.
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Dr. Patty Garcia: Peru's minister of health urges new approach to fighting disease
For today's Humanosphere podcast, we are talking with Peru's Minister of Health Patty Garcia and the need for systemic change in how we seek to improve health around the world. Garcia says health care and the global health community have been successful at targeting specific diseases and, in rich countries, advancing treatments. But what we need now, she says, is a comprehensive system that emphasizes prevention and access for all to basic services.


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Cresta Shopping Centre
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Published March 9, 2018
Sega started promoting their new game Fist of The North Star Game, Hokuto ga Gotoku. The game released yesterday in Japan and has no release date for a western launch yet. Just from looking at some gameplay I'm slightly interested in this game. Let's hope it gets good reception in Japan so it can have that western launch. If doesn't then it probably doesn't need to be released for us anyway. Bandai Namco gives us enough average at best anime games.