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How you grind your coffee is the first step influencing the final brew. Some machines will brew better if you make sure to grind your beans to the optimal size in the first place.
Cheaper grinders don't always have coarseness settings, so you will have to experiment a little to establish how long to let your machine grind to achieve the right coarseness (or fineness, depending on your point of view).
The terms can be open to interpretation (just how fine is extra fine?) These comparisons might help you gauge your grind a little better:
- Coarse - Very distinct particles of coffee. Like heavy-grained kosher salt. Downright chunky.
- Medium - Gritty, like coarse sand.
- Fine - Smoother to the touch, a little finer than granular sugar or table salt.
- Extra fine - Finer than sugar, but not quite powdered. Grains should still be discernable to the touch.
- Turkish - Powdered, like flour. Most inexpensive (blade) grinders will be unable to grind this finely.
The table below will tell you which grind to choose to suit your particular coffee-brewing method.
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Before you can answer the question is mediation right for me, you need to understand exactly what mediation is and what it can do for you.
Divorce mediation is an alternative to traditional divorce. It can save you money, stress, and the time of a complicated legal process. Instead of months of arguing, a skilled mediator can help you resolve your case in weeks.
Mediation is a private, voluntary process that allows you and your spouse to sit down with a neutral third party to discuss the issues of your divorce. Until an agreeable settlement is accepted by both parties, the mediation is non-binding.
Some of the issues discussed during mediation include:
⦁ Alimony
⦁ Asset division
⦁ Child support
⦁ Custody
⦁ Parenting plans
⦁ Visitation and holidays
One aspect of divorce mediation that many people like is that the discussions are not a matter of public record, unlike litigation which is not private.
What Can Mediation Do for Me?
Divorce mediation can help you reach an amicable agreement that benefits all parties involved, including any children.
Here are some of the benefits of mediation:
⦁ Provides a higher degree of confidentiality
⦁ Quicker resolution than traditional litigation
⦁ Reduces conflict during the proceedings
⦁ Promotes cooperation and communication
⦁ Less costly than divorce litigation
⦁ Less conflict is beneficial for children
⦁ Allows you to work together with a neutral third party for the good of all concerned
When determining is mediation right for me, the guidance of an impartial mediator can help you come to a smooth resolution.
Are There Different Types of Mediation?
Yes, there are different options in divorce mediation, including:
⦁ Formal Mediation – this process begins with both parties, their individual attorneys, and the mediator together in a conference room to discuss the guidelines for the day. Each attorney will have time to outline any issues awaiting resolution before each party separates to a private room. The mediator then engages in "shuttle diplomacy," going back and forth between the rooms until a completed settlement is reached.
⦁ Direct Mediation – in this process, individual attorneys are not present and the parties directly negotiate their divorce or family law issues with the mediator. Multiple sessions are typical, and each party has an opportunity to discuss what is important to them. The final agreement can be reviewed by outside attorneys for each individual before being ratified by a Family Division Circuit Court Judge.
Before you determine if mediation is right for you, speak with an attorney to know your options and discuss your personal situation.
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In 1964, the Frito-Lay Company introduced a new line of corn tortilla chips called Doritos. Their first flavor was called Toasted Corn, which is a fancy way of saying Plain. I'm telling you this because I suspect that you, like most people, believe that Nacho Cheese was the first flavor, which is wrong, and is quite frankly stupid. (That's right. I called you stupid. No one's actually reading this, so I intend to let 'er rip.)
Don't believe me? Wikipedia totally backs me up. Don't believe Wikipedia? (Well, I suppose that's fair.) Maybe you'll prefer the in-depth company history found at Funding Universe. Still not satisfied? Well, tough. I'm right about this. I mean, honestly, how could the first chip be the flavored one? It makes no sense at all. It's like saying that Mountain Dew Code Red came first. I mean, come on.
And while we're at it, do not go saying that plain Doritos are called Tostitos. First off, you're an idiot. Second, Tostitos came out in 1979, 15 years after their superior big brother. Third, Tostitos are made with white corn and are flaky and flimsy. They can't compare to the bold taste and stronger structural integrity of the yellow-corn Dorito. And finally, shut up. They're totally different chips and you're wrong, Mr. Wrong Guy.
(Incidentally, whatever you do, do NOT go to the Doritos website in search of any kind of information. It's a cacophonous mess, trying desperately to be hip in a way that recalls the character of Poochie being added to "The Itchy and Scratchy Show" on The Simpsons. Believe it or not, you're actually better off with the amusing entry for Doritos at Conservapedia, which even notes popular criticisms of other Doritos flavors. I'm scared to read their entry on Sarah Palin, but a site that lavishes so much attention on snack food deserves at least one tip of the cap.)
To be fair -- which I really don't have to do, this being MY rarely-updated blog and all -- Frito-Lay brought this confusion upon itself. There is no dispute that Nacho Cheese is by far the most popular flavor, with Cool Ranch a very strong second. Toasted Corn, by comparison, doesn't even rank. Of course, it might do better if Frito-Lay would SELL THE DAMN CHIPS EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI. That's right, the flagship of the line, and you can't get it in half the country. Brilliant.
I love these beautiful chips, and I'm not alone. The blogosphere has several acolytes of the original flavor, and even the prissy experts at America's Test Kitchen rated them best in show. (The results are locked away in this subscriber-only article, but maybe I'll bust out the scanner and copy the page right out of the cookbook, just to prove it.) So the fact that I haven't lived somewhere where you can buy the damn things for almost two decades has really raised my ire on the subject. So much so that I occasionally call up the toll-free number to tell them what I think of their brilliant sales plan.
ME: Why won't you sell me these delicious chips that you make?
FRITO-LAY PERSON: There's not enough demand for it in your area.
Surprisingly, this approach does not work. And so I have been reduced to the occasional shipment of good ol' Plain Doritos from my father, but otherwise forced to relegate them to the Shelf of Beloved Foodstuffs I Can Get No More, alongside Hydrox cookies, Carnation breakfast bars, and the original five flavors of Life Savers.
Or so I thought.
The stunning happy ending to this story began last Tuesday, when I received a late-night text message from a former co-worker who had endured too many of my rants on this ridiculous subject. The message was a photograph of a pair of Toasted Corn Doritos bags sitting on a grocery store shelf.
I assumed he was in Texas.
To my astonishment, he was in a store right here in Chicago, only a few blocks from my home. After persuading him to sample them for himself (his verdict: "...that's a solid motherf****n corn chip"), I made a beeline to the store the very next day to see things for myself.
There they were. I bought two.
I have been gluttonously enjoying my chips ever since, and my confidence got another boost when I found myself in another supermarket here in Chicago and found them again. I'm a little nervous, because they could always go away again. But I'm starting to let down my guard. I think the Snack Lords have finally granted my wish. Toasted Corn Doritos are back, baby. Go buy some and celebrate.
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Today I thought I would try something new – firstly, wearing a play suit and secondly wearing it in orange. Normally when I'm shopping and deciding what to buy most of my choices are clothes that jump out at me and make the decision easy. However, this particular item had me umming and ahing as its so not what I would usually go for. However, I am so glad that I eventually went with it and in wearing it have loved the flattering style and shape as well as it's bright summer colour. It is a perfect item for a summer wardrobe and it's only a pity it doesn't come in other colours. As for the bag, you guys should know by now I love all things personalised but this is a first time using my Blog name! It's a great little bag for something casual like a day out at the beach and when you don't want to risk damaging an expensive leather bag. I've matched the outfit with a cream hat and some wedges to create a perfect playful outfit for the happy days of summer.
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Mud weight is a quantitative term used to express the density of drilling fluids used in the sinking of wells, particularly in the crude oil exploration and extraction industry. The mud weight of a drilling fluid is generally expressed in pounds per gallon (ppg), although several other units of measure are used, including kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m3). Drilling fluids are used to cool drill bits, to remove drill cuttings from the wellbore, and to prevent casing collapse. A mud scale, which consists of a leveled slide scale, is generally used to determine mud weight.
Considering the rugged environment that generally surrounds well drilling, the process is an intricate and delicate one. Drill bits work at great depths and are subjected to extreme conditions, as are the other components involved in the process. One of the elements employed to reduce the strain placed on these components is the drilling fluid within which the drill bit works. These muds, as they are commonly known, cool the bit, and aid in the removal of drill cuttings. They also suspend the cuttings during pauses in the drilling process and control hydrostatic pressure within the well.
Various mediums are used as drill muds, including water, oil, and gas-based fluids. The type of drilling mud used on any particular drill site is carefully formulated to suit the specific ambient conditions with different wells, seldom utilizing the same mud mix. One of the most important variables when formulating drilling fluid mixes is mud weight or the density of the fluid. Incorrect mud weight values may cause several serious problems, such as circulation losses. The density of these fluids is controlled by the addition of barite or, less commonly, halite and calcium carbonate.
A specially-designed slide scale known as a mud balance is used to calculate the mud weight of drilling fluids. This instrument consists of a slider balance beam equipped with a bubble-type leveling system. A sealed container is attached to the one end of the beam into which the drilling fluid sample is placed. The slider is then moved along the bar to establish the fluid density.
Mud weight values are usually expressed in pounds per gallon or ppg. Other units are used though, which include kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m3) and grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm3). The weighing and test procedures used to measure mud weight values are laid out in a set of globally-recognized standards published by the American Petroleum Institute.
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He promised to do this and, as there was nothing more I could do, I finished my breakfast at leisure.
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CTYS's Youth Justice Programs support young people who are serving a youth order and/or have matters before the Youth Court. YJ programs connect with youth who are facing a range of complex challenges in their homes, neighbourhoods, schools and communities.
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This event has already happened. To be sure you don't miss anymore events in South Walton, visit the SoWal Events Calendar.
Enjoy family movie night under the stars at The Village of Baytowne Wharf this Spring Break on Sundays from 8-10 pm. Take in a kid-friendly movie on the big-screen, and bring your lawn chairs and blankets to get cozy on the Events Plaza Lawn, located in the heart of Baytowne. Admission is free and open to the public with four showtimes in March and April.
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March 13 | Planet 51 | 8-10pm
March 20 | The Lorax | 8-10pm
March 27 | Cinderella | 8-10pm
April 3 | Toy Story | 8-10pm
The Village of Baytowne Wharf is the heart and soul of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort and the gathering place for everyone visiting, living or working along the Emerald Coast.
Baytowne Wharf features restaurants, bars, shops, and family-friendly activities throughout the village. Sitting on the shore of the Choctawhatchee Bay, the area pieces together elements of an old fishing village and a New Orleans marketplace, making the atmosphere fun and relaxing. Find more info at BaytowneWharf.com. Stay up to date on the latest events at Facebook.com/BaytowneWharf.
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Sleep Bedphones Review
I was given a pair of Bedphones in exchange for a review. Regardless, all opinions are 100% my own.
These arrived and my daughter couldn't wait to try them out. She loves to go to sleep at night with music and others in the house may be watching tv and are always hearing her music. All the other headphones she has tried at night have been so uncomfortable on her ears. She would wake up with red sore spots and it would be sore all day. Since using the bedphones, she loves them and says that they do not hurt her ears at all and you can't even tell that they are on her at all, other than that fact there is music in her ears. 😉 She wants to get a few more pair as well. She wants to be able to leave a pair at home and have another pair for traveling or spending the night with friends. Another thing she likes is that they have a free sleep app out that can go with these bedphones. She says the sound of the music coming from the bedphones are of great quality too! I definitely recommend Bedphones to anyone that likes to listen to music at night and for anyone not wanting to interrupt others while they are sleeping or watching tv, so that you can still listen to your music. 🙂 It's a win, win! If you would like your very own pair of Bedphones you can purchase them HERE. or HERE
Here is a little about the company and how they got started:
Bedphones are sleep headphones that were created by Eric Dubs, a location-independent product developer. With a background in mechanical engineering, a passion for music and a desire for a great night's sleep, Eric set out to solve an issue plaguing music-lovers and poor sleepers everywhere: no headphones were comfortable enough to wear to bed.
Creating sleep headphones up to this task wasn't easy. Along with computer-aided designs, Eric created nearly one-hundred hand-made prototypes to get the sound quality, thickness and adjustability as perfect as possible. The recently released Bedphones (Gen. 2) took over a year of research and development to bring to fruition, painstakingly re-designed to address feedback obtained from tens of thousands of customers.
Bedphones (Gen. 2) are 15% thinner than our original sleeping headphones, have a shorter and more ergonomic ear hook design to keep Bedphones snug against your ears, and include a higher-quality blue TPE cable. Furthermore, Bedphones are now available in either black or white with an optional inline microphone with remote to take calls on the go and control your music without touching your phone.
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At Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy, our curriculum aims to give children the knowledge, skills and understanding to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. This takes place in the context of a safe and nurturing school environment where each individual child is known and each individual child's learning journey is unique to them.
We aim to give the children the necessary skills to prepare them for life in modern British society. As a truly inclusive primary school our curriculum reflects both the context of the school and the experiences of the children. This enables the children to be aspirational, to fulfil their potential and reach the highest of expectations that we have of them. We want all our pupils to truly reach their potential in everything they do.
Our priority is to enable the children to succeed in the 21st century by providing a rich, relevant and exciting curriculum. In doing so the children will develop a lifelong love of learning. Reading for information and pleasure, writing for different purposes, being able to applying their maths skills to real life situations, being able to explain, analyse and persuade is at the heart of what we do.
Our approach to delivering a creative curriculum ensures that we fully implement the National Curriculum. We follow a topic based approach to learning in the belief that children learn best when logical connections are made between different aspects of their work. We encourage topic work and research based learning to encourage the children to have enquiring minds, to take ownership of their own learning, fostering independence and developing resilience.
At Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy we believe that learning is an active collaboration between home and school. In addition to regular home learning such as reading, spelling, handwriting and learning number facts we encourage parents to become involved in project work and topics.
The children are taught in 2 key stages – the Early Years Foundation stage and Key Stage 1. In the Foundation Stage the children follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and in Key Stage 1 the children follow the National Curriculum.
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Since being given the unanimous go-ahead in October last year Apple's construction team have made great progress in clearing the site to be ready for construction.
Today Ron Cervi, a flying traffic and news reporter for KCBS, released a picture on his Twitter page of the campus site which was taken from the air. The picture shows an almost blank canvas read to take the giant circular structure, which isn't too far from Apple's existing campus ('Campus 1'). Read more


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Update: Water affected in EV Building
Advisory – do not consume tap water
December 3, 2018
A mechanical repair issue continues to affect water in the EV Building. Facilities Management staff are working to repair this issue as soon as possible. Please do not consume tap water in the EV Building until Tuesday December 11, 2018. Updates will follow.
Users of Le Gym in the EV Building are advised that showers will not be available until Tuesday December 11 2018 – updates will follow.
Please note that bottled water will be available to occupants of the EV Building in the interim.
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As a researcher for The Green Net project in 2016, Chea Kesorphearom has been inspired greatly by the dedication of women who work on construction sites. Given her background from a middle-class family in Cambodia, it is hard for her to imagine herself being able to do the work these women do in such an environment.
"I think they have the mindset to accept whatever work conditions and pay they are offered. They don't understand that when they do the same amount of labour as men they should get paid the same," she said, adding that these women should be empowered to stand up and demand basic equal rights.
Based on her experience doing field work for both The Green Net project and previously at CARE, she felt uneasy. These women can only earn a daily wage for the number of days they work. She reflected back on her own life, where many people around her have so many more opportunities but do not value them.
For the older women, their dreams still persist but their realization is not close. For younger female workers, many came to work in the industry to seek a flexible work schedule and do construction work as a temporary job.
"Some women have worked almost 10 years on construction sites, but they still hold the same mindset and are just grateful as long as they get paid for their labour," she said. In some cases, the sub-contractors do not even pay them on time.
She said, in order to help these workers it is necessary, to begin with educating them to understand they have the rights to work and get equal pay, as well as to have a safer working environment.
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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global automotive gear shift systems market 2018-2022 is expected to register a CAGR of around 3% during the forecast period, according to the latest market research report by Technavio. However, the growth momentum of the market is expected to decelerate due to a decline in the year-over-year growth.
A key factor driving the market's growth is the rising penetration of shift-by-wire systems. Vehicle makers are increasingly replacing mechanical components with electronics to increase the efficiency of transmission systems. Automotive gear shift systems are also undergoing similar changes. A lot of mechanical parts are being replaced by electronic components to achieve faster and more efficient gear shifts.
This market research report by Technavio on the global automotive gear shift systems market provides an analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook during the forecast period. Technavio predicts an emerging trend as a major factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to its growth or decline.
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In this report, Technavio highlights the development of shift-by-wire gear shift systems for electric vehicles systems as one of the key emerging trends in the global automotive gear shift systems market:
Global automotive gear shift systems market: Development of shift-by-wire gear shift systems for electric vehicles systems
The increasing penetration of electric vehicles has prompted vehicle makers to develop advanced technologies such as shift-by-wire gear shift systems for electric and hybrid electric vehicles. A major vendor in the global market has developed a shift-by-wire technology, which uses electronic signal transmission for its operations.
"The market has been witnessing an increasing use of electronic methods of shifting gears in conventional vehicles. The penetration of the same in electric vehicles is an emerging trend that is expected to increase the futuristic value of electric vehicles and their associated advanced electronic gearshift systems," says a senior analyst at Technavio for research on powertrain.
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This market research report segments the global automotive gear shift systems market based on transmission type (automatic transmission and manual transmission) and key regions (the Americas, APAC, and EMEA).
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Netanyahu Lawyer and Confidant Isaac Molho Questioned for Fifth Time in Submarine Corruption Case
He is suspected of breach of trust in promoting a German submarine deal while on official diplomatic business
Isaac Molho, a lawyer, long-time confidant and special diplomatic envoy for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was questioned by police investigators for a fifth time on Wednesday. Molho is suspected of breach of trust in connection with alleged corruption in Israel's procurement of submarines and missile boats from Germany, a probe that Israeli police have dubbed Case 3000.
Molho is suspected of promoting Israel's purchase of the naval vessels from German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems while on official diplomatic missions for the prime minister. Because Molho was officially representing Netanyahu on these missions, the police are treating him as a public official who they claim wass subject to all of the legal restrictions applying to public servants.
As part of a conflict-of-interest agreement that he signed, Molho committed to avoid dealing with any matter connected to his law firm's clients on his diplomatic missions or in his talks with Israeli officials. David Shimron, Molho's law partner and brother-in-law, who is also Netanyahu's personal lawyer, was representing ThyssenKrupp in Israel. The Shimron, Molho, Persky law firm also provided legal services to the prime minister's Likud party and to Netanyahu's wife, Sara.
Two months ago, the police arranged a confrontation between Molho and Michael Ganor, the former ThyssenKrupp representative in Israel, who turned state's evidence in the case. The short session, held at the offices of the Lahav 443 national anti-corruption unit of the police in Lod, lasted about 10 minutes and was part of a larger eight-hour interrogation.
Ganor said Molho acted to help solve some of the problems involved in completing the submarine purchase. Molho did not deny meeting with Ganor, but did deny acting on behalf of Ganor and ThyssenKrupp. Isaac Molho is suspected not only of working on Shimron's and Ganor's behalf, but also of not informing the appropriate authorities of the possible conflict of interest.
Ganor was among the first of those arrested in Case 3000 for allegedly bribing Israeli officials and associates of the prime minister finalize Israel's purchase of three submarines and four missile boats from ThyssenKrupp for nearly 2 billion euros ($2.3 billion). He signed an agreement to turn state's evidence following his arrest last year.
Molho served as special envoy twice, from 1996 to 1999 and then again beginning in 2009. He conducted negotiations on Netanyahu's behalf with the Palestinian Authority, was involved in cease-fire negotiations with Hamas in Gaza and has also been a central figure in contacts with the Egyptians. He attended meetings of the security cabinet and was involved in government coalition negotiations. He performed these services without compensation, although the government did cover considerable expenses that he incurred. He continued working at his law firm during these periods.
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Golspie Swamp Trail is a 6.1 kilometer lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Zorra, Ontario, Canada that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
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It's a dirt road. Enough said.
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This for the most part is an on road trail . There is no winter maintenance so skiing and snowshoeing are possible . Hiking is allowed in the swamp but the signs have been destroyed . I think local resistance to public use could be a problem . There are no trespassing signs from one end of the trail to the other and I know this is not the case as it is owned by the conservation authority . Nice linear 6 km hike in a forested setting . You might even see a train if you are there at the right time !!


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RARE PERSIAN GARDEN CARPET FROM THE BURRELL COLLECTION, GLASGOW, goes on display for the first time outside Great Britain at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
The Wagner Garden Carpet – a late 17th-century Persian carpet never before seen in the United States – will be on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art now through October 7, 2018.Staff from Glasgow Museums with the Wagner Garden Carpet. The Burrell Collection. © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection.
Titled Eternal Springtime: A Persian Garden Carpet from the Burrell Collection, the collaboration between the Burrell Collection, Glasgow, and The Metropolitan Museum, New York, will provide a rare opportunity for members of the public to see the earliest example of a garden carpet outside of Asia.
Detail of the Wagner Garden Carpet. The Burrell Collection. © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection.
The Wagner Garden Carpet is considered to be one of only three early surviving Persian garden carpets in the world. The design of this particular carpet is unique and no other examples resembling it or using part of its base-pattern have yet been identified. Measuring 5309 mm (17.5 ft) in height and 4318 mm (14.2 ft) in width, Wagner Garden has rarely been seen on display and has spent most of its time in storage at the Burrell Collection, Glasgow.
Named after an early 20th century owner, the carpet is a 17th century Persian Kirman pile carpet with a formal garden layout. Unusual for this type of garden carpet, it almost invokes a heavenly walled menagerie that immerses the person sitting on it in its natural but well-ordered world. The design was inspired by both the pre-Islamic Persian Paradise and the descriptions of the Garden of Heaven in the Qur'an.
Eternal Springtime will be displayed in the Metropolitans suite of 15 galleries and takes place whilst the Burrell Collection, Glasgow, undergoes an estimated £66 million refurbishment of its building and redisplay of its extensive Collection.
When the Burrell Collection reopens in late 2020, The Wagner Garden Carpet will be focal object of a three-carpet display that explores heavenly gardens in Islamic art as depicted on Persian carpets.
Director of Burrell Renaissance, James Robinson, says, "Expanding our international reach, reputation and impact is core to the Burrell Collection's vision that will enable the Collection to engage with the world in new and more meaningful ways. Our collaboration with the Metropolitan Museum demonstrates the Burrell's reach, in geography and material culture, which will see the collection regarded rightly as a global resource."


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Clarke County 4-H Fairgrounds and Event Center
The Clarke County Fair is a rich tradition that dates back to the early 1900's. It has always been a place for families to connect and bond. Its Board places a special emphasis on providing quality education and enrichment opportunities for area youth.
The Clarke County Fairgrounds and Event Center has been an exciting, growing venture in South Central Iowa. The facility is poised to develop into a premier year-round entertainment venue for local, state and regional organizations, including livestock and machinery shows, judging contest, flea markets, craft shows, camper rallies, races, and jamborees.
The fairgrounds continue to evolve into a complete facility consisting of:
- Event Center
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- Grandstand area with 300' track
- Horse Barn
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- 60 unit Campground
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The Event Center is ideal for wedding receptions, family reunions, meeting, craft shows, trade shows etc. The building has 9500 square feet of space and is estimated to seat 400 in the main meeting room.
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Hi guys, we had dinner from the garden again tonight and don't the potatoes look tasty!
They are red King Edwards and with some lovely butter, grated cheese and a fresh picked honey mustard salad they were sweet and tasted really great!
Come to think of it, with those rosey skins, they look a bit like apples don't they!
I never really thought about it before but I guess that's probably why the French call them apples from the ground! lol
At the minute there's the King Edwards and an assortment of salad potatoes on the go. The carrots and peas are still going strong too and there's loads of mixed salad leaves as well so at least we won't starve, well not this week anyway! lol
I can't wait! Next it'll be fruit! yeah bramble jam!
and... both Coo and I looooove beetroot so there's plenty for pickling!
A happy, contented and kinda stuffed to burst with potaotes and peas!
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It was a special day for dozens of children who've suffered severe burn injuries.
The San Diego Burn Institute's annual "Camp Beyond The Scars" moved to the beach where 80 children learned how to surf at La Jolla Shores.
Off-duty firefighters were the teachers. They say the event helps young burn victims overcome the devastating effects of their injuries. The kids just had whole lot of fun.
"I like it," said Madilyn who is a burn survivor. "It's really fun and I just feel safe being here cause I know that everybody else has scars and I don't get teased and stuff."
"Camp Beyond the Scars" runs through Friday with most activities at Camp Cuyamaca. The kids participate in archery, horseback riding, mountain biking and rock climbing.


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Fasanerie Palace, one of the finest baroque residences in Hessen is in a slightly elevated position around seven kilometres from Fulda and surrounded by magnificent forests. This modest summer residence built for Prince Abbot von Dalberg at the beginning of the 18th century still forms the heart of the palace between the two towers. The complex we see today was designed by the architect Andreas Gallasini for the first Prince Bishop of Fulda, Amand von Buseck, in around 1740. Its north wing has a dazzling, original, rococo stucco ceiling, while the south wing houses a treasure trove of 19th century craftsmanship with an array of exquisite artisan works and Empire-style furniture. A priceless porcelain collection, which includes pieces from all the early European factories, can be admired in separate showrooms. The antiquities collection at Fasanerie Palace is one of the most important private collections in Germany. Its holdings, which include a wide range of ceramics, myriad small works of art, large sculptures and busts, span more than a millennium. The palace is surrounded by an enchanting park of around 100 hectares. Originally a simple hunting park prior to 1738, the grounds were converted into a baroque garden for the Prince Abbot (later Prince Bishop) of Fulda, Amand von Buseck. Baroque features, such as pavilions and other focal points, can still be seen in the palace park today. Fulda itself is well worth a trip, and boasts attractions such as St. Saviour's Cathedral, Stadtschloss Fulda – an early Renaissance palace from 1706-1721 – and a series of impressive altars and funerary monuments including the tomb of St. Boniface.
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Evan Davis has come a long way since he began working as an economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies back in the late 1980s. After covering economics for the BBC in the 1990s (including on Newsnight), he went on to host the hugely popular Dragon's Den from 2005, and served six years on BBC Radio 4's Today programme. But by rising to the top job in BBC current affairs, Evan is arguably the most important gay man on British TV, and for this, we are proud to name him our Man of the Year.
When I first interviewed Evan last December, he was just settling into the routine of a twelve hour day, culminating in a fast paced, jam packed live show each night. "I was just beginning to think 'my god, this is quite difficult to do well!'" he laughs, "and now I'm feeling a little bit more competent doing it my way, and not trying to please other people." Sitting down with him for a second time as he approaches his first anniversary in the job, Evan has indeed brought his own style to proceedings. "There's a presumption that the show is about aggressive interviewing, and I'm trying to undermine that assumption. I'm not trying to get rid of adversarial interviews – I think we should do quite a few of them – but I don't want it to be the default or the presumption, I think we should be willing to hold power to account, but we should also be willing to let power explain what its thinking is."


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Building permit applications in the province must now comply with the 2012 edition of the B.C. Building Code, after a deadline of Dec. 19, 2012 has come and gone. In Sidney, town staff have identified two changes with the potential to impact new construction in the community.
According to a staff report from Marlaina Elliott, director of development services, seismic design of new homes and how quickly a fire department can reach them in an emergency are the specific changes that could affect Sidney home builders.
The 2012 seismic code now requires the use of braced wall panels and bands "intended to increase the building's structural integrity," states the report.
Potential impacts here include design changes, added costs (expected to be minimal, according to the report), education of the new Code requirement and providing information on those requirements.
The second significant impact in Sidney will be the Code's addressing of fire protection and department response time. This has to do with the proximity of a house front to a property line (known as a setback).
The town report states, in general, that the closer the front of a building is to a property line, the more fire-resistant it has to be.
The 2012 Code also makes a distinction as to when to apply these requirements, "relative to fire department response time". Essentially, if a local fire department can arrive at the building within 10 minutes, 90 per cent of the time, more restrictive requirements under the Code might not apply.
According to the report, Sidney fire Chief Jim Tweedhope evaluated historical data to see if the department has been able to meet the 2012 Code requirement and can continue to do so.
"Based on the call-out data, fire Chief Tweedhope has determined that the SVFD meets the 2012 Code requirement for 'fire department response time' of '10 minutes, 90 per cent of the the time,'" stated Elliott's report.
Tweedhope found, it continued, that the SVFD was able to respond to an emergency, on average, within 10 minutes, 92.5 per cent of the time.
"The effect of these changes in the Code, does this mean it will impact future plans of putting the ambulance service with the fire service," asked Coun. Mervyn Lougher-Goodey at council's Dec. 10 meeting.
Town chief administrative officer Randy Humble said it doesn't represent a big impact on the "future potential" to combine those emergency services in one location.
Coun. Tim Chad expressed concern on the Code impact on affordable housing on the Peninsula.
"Will this be a large cost added to housing contraction," he asked.
Coun. Steve Price, who has a background in construction, said a lot of what the Code is asking for is quite simple.
"It's basically a lot of nails in the right spots," he said. "I don't think (the seismic requirements) are a big expense, just more materials."
Chad said that didn't help soothe his concern over added costs.
Jim Marshall, the town's senior building official, said the most challenges with this change will come at the design phase.
"Actual costs are hard to say in the report right now," he explained. "But yes, it will require more (building materials), but the largest impact is on the design of buildings."
As the staff report was for information on the B.C. Building Code changes and compliance, council received it and put into motion the town's plan to develop an article for the Town Talk newsletter and a notice on the website. Staff will also develop other public information for residents and builders.
Challenges for the fire department
While the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) meets B.C. Building Code response time requirements when it comes to fire protection issues, the local department faces challenges in fighting fires once they arrive during the day.
In staff's building code update report to Sidney town council on Dec. 10, it is noted the SVFD is challenged to meet the National Fire Protection Association 1710 criteria that identifies adequate personnel and apparatus needed to fight fires. The basic outline is four firefighters per apparatus (truck).
The challenge, states the report, is that Sidney is a volunteer department and is without the minimum required number of firefighters during the day to respond to a call.
"The majority of Sidney's volunteer firefighters do not work in Sidney and therefore, are not available to respond to calls during the day," stated the report.
The report also mentions the possibility of creating a composite fire department, with some full-time firefighters and a volunteer component to help daytime response.
In recent months, the SVFD has advertised for new recruits to help shore up their numbers.


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Noe v. Superior Court, 237 Cal. App. 4th 316 (2015)
Noe v. Superior Court, a California Court of Appeal case decided in June, holds that co-employers who are aware that employees are being misclassified as independent contractors, and fail to remedy it, can be held liable themselves. This case confirms that employers cannot get away with treating employees as independent contractors simply by hiring another company to officially employ and pay them.
Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), which owns several entertainment venues in Southern California, contracted with Levy Premium Foodservice (Levy) to provide food and beverage services at AEG's venues. Levy, in turn, entered into a labor agreement with a group of affiliated companies (Canvas) to provide vendors to sell food and beverages at events. Canvas then hired the vendors and treated and paid them as independent contractors. Levy was aware of this, as its Human Resources representative had acknowledged in an email that Canvas only paid the vendors on a commission basis and questioned whether this practice violated wage and hour requirements. Levy also directly hired some of the vendors and classified them as employees.
In 2013, several of Canvas's former vendors filed a wage and hour class action lawsuit against Canvas, Levy, and AEG for failure to pay minimum wages and willful misclassification as independent contractors in violation of Labor Code section 226.8. Plaintiffs contended that each of the defendants was liable as a "joint employer."
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The Supreme Court in O'Connor v. Consolidated Coin Caterers Corp., 517 U.S. 308 (1996), confirmed that age discrimination can occur even if the person favored is also over 40. In O'Connor, a 56-year-old who was fired and replaced by a 40-year-old sued under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ("ADEA"). The district court granted the defendant's summary judgment motion and the Court of Appeals affirmed, holding that the plaintiff failed to make out a prima facie case of age discrimination under because he failed to show that he was replaced by someone under the age of 40. The Supreme Court, in an opinion written by Justice Scalia, held that an employee asserting age discrimination need not demonstrate that his replacement was under 40; rather, he must demonstrate that his replacement was "substantially younger." O'Connor, 517 U.S. at 312. The Court explained:
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News from Hannover truck show Several global truck component suppliers released important new products for various markets at Septembers annual international commercial-vehicle trade show in Hannover, Germany.
Dana adds to Spicer Life Series Toledo-based Spicer Driveshaft Div. of Dana Corp. launched the latest enhancements to its Spicer Life Series driveshaft offerings. Starting with the last quarter of this year, announced Ron Scheff, commercial vehicle sales & marketing manager, Life Series assemblies will be available with Spicer Life XL (extended lubrication) universal-joint kits. He said the U-joint kits will provide up to 350,000 miles of on-highway service without needing re-lubrication. Thats up from the previous recommended lube interval of 100,000 miles on Life Series U-joint kits. Scheff pointed out that once the new kits reach 350,000 miles, U-joints should be lubricated. Beyond that point, on-highway users should revert to the standard 100,000-mile interval. He also said lubricating the kits every 100,000 miles remains a workable, Spicer-approved option for those fleets that prefer sticking to the traditional interval. Major design improvements credited with allowing the extended intervals include new double-lip, garter-spring seals; seal guards with new Neoprene compounds; new needle roller spacers that protect the seal andreduce needle roller skewing, and the use of a premium lithium-based grease.
Eaton expands synchro line U.K-based Eaton Limited introduced its new RTS(O)-15316 transmission. An addition to its European S-Series range, the gearbox was developed to meet specific requirements of truck maker MAN. Also new is the FS(O)-10209, a medium-heavy 9-speed synchromesh. Eaton said it fills a gap between its existing medium-heavy 9-speeds and its heavy-duty S-Series units. At the same time, Eaton said it has approved use of synthetic lubes in S-Series transmissions to allow extended oil drains. The manufacturer also announced that its 6- and 9-speed synchromesh transmissions for the European market now feature pyrolitic carbon-faced synchronizers. Eaton said this change extends synchronizer life with more consistent shifting performance to improve durability and reliability, especially under severe conditions.
ZF debuts car-like shifting Germanys ZF Friedrichshafen AG announced that its 16-speed Ecosplit transmission boasts a newly designed system engineered to make shifting a truck more like shifting a car. According to ZF, this system supports actual gear change operation instead of the selection process in the shifting gates. A traditional turning shaft was combined with an integrated pneumatic servo-cylinder. This provides specific and variable support for the drivers shifting efforts, thus creating car-like shifting comfort, said ZF. And since servo-power support is only limited, the company stated, shifting mistakes through extreme yanking of gears arent possible. If a pneumatic leak occurs, the driver can resort to normal mechanical shifting with the truck remaining fully functioning and driveable.
Meritor rolls out truck axle Troy, Mich.-based Meritor Automotive Inc. unveiled its new Model H127E Hypoid single-reduction truck axle. Slotted at the lower end of the manufacturers Series Seven axle range, the H127E shares such common features with its stablemates as low weight, unitized pinion pack bearings and seals, unitized hub bearings, and standard driver-selectable air-actuated differential lock. According to Meritor, the axle incorporates development work applied to its previous axles produced in Cameri, Italy. The H127E offers stiffer but lighter carrier castings and a lighter banjo housing, the manufacturer stated, making it both lighter and more durable than its predecessor in the Series Seven lineup.


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Story by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Bates, Airman Magazine
Moving a small brush lightly, Mable Justice applies a coat of makeup to the face of a young soldier. She pauses, studying her work, and then touches up several spots on his cheeks and brow with a flick of her wrist.
The room she's in is large, cold and sterile – all white walls, stainless steel and cluttered with various types of medical equipment. The only sounds are the constant hum of a machine circulating air through several vents in the ceiling and the occasional swoosh and ting as Mable applies cosmetics and swaps tools.
She smiles as she works, her hands expertly applying cosmetics and bringing the young man's features to life.
She wants him to look perfect, like he did when he was still alive. Like he did before duty called him to the Middle East, and war and weapons sent him home in a transfer case.
As a mortician at the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Office, Justice has seen many of these transfer cases. Some contain soldiers, some airmen or Marines or sailors. Others contain only body parts.
No matter the state of the remains, Justice's job is to take them, clean them, dress them and prepare them for delivery to their families. This preparation includes using cosmetics and other beauty products to enhance the appearance of these mens' and womens' remains.
It's a job most wouldn't want to do, let alone could. But Justice doesn't look at it as a job. She looks at it as a calling.
"These service members gave their lives for our country," she said. "So doing this, making them look nice and putting them in their uniforms one last time, I look at it as a way to honor them … to show them the respect they deserve."
She may be at peace with her job now, but there was a time it was the last thing in the world she would ever think of doing.
There was a time, after finding out she was being sent to AFMAO, all she could do was say one, small prayer over and over.
"God, give me strength."
Answering the Call
Justice, who is also an Air Force Reservist, said this prayer over a decade ago. She was driving from her home in Maryland to Dover Air Force Base to report for an assignment at AFMAO and she was nervous, anxious and scared.
"Being in services (Air Force Services career field), I knew the possibility existed for me to get assigned here," she said. "But then I actually got orders, and was told I would be handling remains and I just couldn't imagine myself doing that."
Justice called her sister while driving and asked her sister to pray for her. Then, she started praying herself.
"I prayed a lot during that drive," she said.
When she finally arrived, it wasn't long before she realized her prayers had been answered.
"God sent me an angel, and it was the person I worked with," Justice said. "She was a staff sergeant and she basically walked me through the whole process and she was there to talk to me and guide me through what I needed to do."
What she needed to do was not easy, either. Whenever a service member is killed, dies overseas or in a training accident in the U.S., the remains are sent to AFMAO. Once there, a team of medical examiners, embalmers and service members inspect and prep the remains for burial and deliver them to their family.
Justice's job was to help dress the remains in the uniform the family chose for burial.
"It's not something I wanted to do, not at all," she said. "But the longer I was here, the more I realized how important and special this mission is and I was at peace."
This peace soon turned into desire. Several years later, on her second tour at AFMAO, Justice watched one of the embalming morticians applying makeup to a fallen service member and she felt drawn.
"It was just like something happened inside of me and I knew that this was my calling," she said. "I knew this is what I was created to do."
Returning home, Justice applied to study mortuary affairs at the closest university, which was two and a half hours away.
"For two years I drove about five hours a day, just to go to school," she said.
The miles paid off, though, and Justice earned her degree and was one step closer to answering her calling.
The next hurdle was finding somewhere to complete her apprenticeship. This also wasn't easy and distance was once again her enemy.
"The closest funeral home I found that would take me was located several hours away in Virginia," she said.
So, Justice once again logged a lot of miles and hours in her car as she worked at the funeral home and learned the ins and outs of mortuary affairs.
"The funeral home director told me he couldn't pay very much, but I told him I would do it for free … I just wanted to learn everything I could about being a mortician," she said.
He showed her everything he knew and she soaked it up, and before she knew it, Justice had fulfilled her internship and was considered a full-fledged mortician.
Taking her new title with her, Justice applied for a mortician position at AFMAO, was accepted and once again found herself in her car, headed to Dover. This time, though, she was saying a different prayer over and over.
"Thank you, Jesus."
Blessings and Honor
It's been almost five years since that day, but Justice still says the same prayer every day she leaves her house and heads to work.
"I feel blessed to do this job," she said. "I feel like I've truly answered my calling."
Justice doesn't do this job for herself, though. She does it for the families, friends and loved ones of the service members she sees come through her building.
"I just think how I would want to be treated if I came through here someday, or if someone I knew or loved did," she said. "So I just treat these fallen service members the same way I would a member of my family."
This care doesn't go unnoticed, either.
"I get letters from family members who say thank you a lot," Justice said. "And that means a lot, because that's why I do it – for the families."
And as a last act of honor and respect for the fallen.
Justice looks over the soldier she's been working on and nods approvingly. Two airmen take the gurney he's lying on and wheel it out of the room and toward the next stage of his journey.
As the gurney leaves, Justice stares after it and says a quiet prayer. But this one is not for herself or for strength or for peace. This prayer is one of gratitude.
"Thank you and God Bless."
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Other times, I take a photo and no matter what I do, it just doesn't do the food justice and I consider scrapping the post altogether. (Face palm).
Turns out, empanadas aren't the most photogenic of foods. Especially when it's winter. And I"m losing light. And I'm hungry. And all I want to do is devour said empanada.
So I present to you... spinach, goat cheese and mushroom empanadas. They are delicious. And easy.
You just might have to take my word for it.
You can pretty much do whatever you want for the filling. I happened to have some baby bella mushrooms and spinach leftover from a turkey barley soup I made earlier in the week, so I decided to use them as my base for these little treats. I wanted a cheesy component, and I'm currently obsessed with this Cypress Grove Humbolt Fog goat cheese, so I used that. For the pastry portion, I took a shortcut and used pre-made pie crusts. This is where the "easy" part of the title comes in. I love these ones from Immaculate Baking Company, I got them at Whole Foods.
I also wanted a fresh herb component so I used a little rosemary that I had in the fridge. Maybe a couple teaspoons? (I'm really bad at measuring). Toss them in with the spinach and mushrooms when they're almost done sauteeing, and then stir in the cheese.
Allow the pie crusts to come to room temperature and gently unroll them onto a clean work space. I have a round cookie cutter specifically for jobs like this, but you can also use and empty can. Ball up the scraps and re-roll the dough with a rolling pin to get the most you possibly can out of each pie crust. (I got about 10 from each 9" crust).
Once you have your rounds, you can start filling them. YAY! Spoon a little filling in the middle. Resist the urge to pack them too tightly with filling or they will be oozing out everywhere in the oven. One or two looks "rustic"... the whole pan just looks like a big fat mess. Dip your (clean) fingers in a little egg white and coat the very edges. This will help seal the empanadas.
Fold into a little half-moon and press the edges together, sealing completely.
If you want to get all fancy-schmancy with the crusts, you can make a rope edge. (I'm fancy, as you know). I contemplated trying to explain this in text, but really you should just watch this video and it will be easier.
You could also leave them unfinished, or just press the tip of a fork around the edges like I did with my "hot pockets" during the early days of the blog.
If you want your empanadas shiny and golden brown, brush with an egg wash of yolk (from the egg you used for the egg white) and about a teaspoon of water. Brush mixture all over the dough.
Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet, poke with a couple slits to vent, and bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown. These would be great served alongside cranberry salsa. Picture perfect? Maybe not... but they are perfectly tasty. :)
*Freezer note: If you are making these ahead of time and don't plan on baking them right away, skip the egg wash and simply place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet (make sure they're not touching) and flash freeze them for a couple hours. Once frozen, you can transfer to a freezer bag. You don't need to defrost. Just brush with egg wash and add a few minutes to the cooking time.
Easy Empanadas with Spinach, Mushrooms & Goat Cheese
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Keywords: bake appetizer snack vegetarian pie crust goat cheese mushroom spinach Cinco de Mayo Super Bowl Mexican
Ingredients (20 empanadas)
- 2 pre-made 9" pie crusts (usually 2 to a box)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6-8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 handfuls fresh spinach
- 2 teaspoons fresh, minced rosemary
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 6 ounces chevre goat cheese
- 1 egg
- Take pie crusts out of fridge and allow to come to room temperature while you prep everything else. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Heat olive oil in saute pan and add mushrooms. Cook until they release their moisture, and become tender. Add garlic and cook about 30-60 seconds longer. Add spinach and cook until it wilts (about a minute). Stir in rosemary and season with salt and pepper.Stir in goat cheese until it starts to melt. Turn off heat.
- Using a round cookie cutter or round object such as an empty can, cut dough into small rounds (about 4-5" thick). Ball up the scraps and roll out with a rolling pin to use as much of the dough as possible.
- Separate egg yolk and white into separate dishes. Place a small spoonful of filling into the middle of each round. Using the egg white to help seal the edges, fold in half and press the edges to seal. Using a rope technique, or simply a fork, finish off the edges.
- Whisk egg yolk with 1-2 teaspoons of water and brush the tops of the empanadas all over. Using a paring knife, cut small slits in the top to help vent in the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm.
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The last time I wrote about happy heart day was in 2011 and I found myself wondering if it was something we would continue to celebrate. Well, I'm here to report that while the affair is not quite so grand, we do indeed still commemorate the day. Now that Lucy is old enough to ask questions about her scar and remember her experiences of yearly cardiology checkups, this day is a way for us to make it something special instead of scary or sad. Among her friends her scar is unique, but it makes her a survivor and is something to be proud of and celebrate. We've decided to make a little tradition of celebrating with heart shaped cookies or cupcakes, a heart pizza, and other heart shaped foods (this year it was watermelon cut out with heart cookie cutters). Yay for Happy Heart Day!
These next photos are from last years celebration...I just love traditions :)
Also from last year: we celebrated a wonderful cardiology checkup with a day off of school and jump time at Sky High trampolines!
This year both kids participated in Jump Rope for Heart at school and are raising money for the American Heart Association. You can still donate until tomorrow (February 15th) by following either of the links below. Thank you to all the friends and family who have donated so far! And Happy Valentines Day!!!
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Matters of the Heart
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5 comments:
- Carol said...
Yeah! Happy Heart Day!
- February 14, 2013 at 2:41 PM
- Karen said...
I love this tradition!
- February 14, 2013 at 4:36 PM
- Anonymous said...
Fun Pictures!!! Happy Heart Day!!
- February 16, 2013 at 8:21 AM
- Bonnie Galindo said...
I love your traditions too - can you and Chris adopt me? Happy belated heart day Lucy :)
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So nice Blogger
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Taiwan/China, Past & Present
Beep Beep! Beep Beep! I fumbled around in the dark trying to find the off button on my alarm clock. Stumbling out of bed, I glanced outside the window. Yep, another cold day. Similar to the 50 degree weather we encountered upon arrival in Taipei, much contrast to the summer-like weather in Kaohsiung. But still, for us northerners, the weather is more like autumn weather. Anyways, enough about the weather, the team all met downstairs in the lobby a short time later. Not the nicest hotel, but with a Starbucks right across the street (literally!) I can't complain!
Then we all walked to "Friendship Presbyterian Church." The whole service was in Chinese, which was very....interesting. :) During the singing, they sang hymns that I knew, only in a different language. It was interesting for me to think though, about how one day in the Heaven, all nations will worship God together. And what a glorious sight THAT will be! After service, we walked to a Sababas, a Mediterranean place, really cute, small, and amazing food.
Then back to the hotel, where we all changed before going to the National Palace Museum, a museum about the history and culture of Taiwan. And with my homeschooled mind...mom, be proud of me. I got brochures for my portfolio! We then took the MRT back to the hotel, which me & Caroline had much fun on. A very fun, almost subway like thing...only a LOT cleaner!
Then everyone just hung out for a while, before journeying to the Taipei IBLP office. Then we had the traditional "hotpot" dinner, watched some fireworks...Oh, did I mention today is Chinese New Year's Eve? Haha. So we pretty much just chilled... played some games, sang some songs...and of course wished many people a happy new years. I'm looking forward to tomorrow when everyone will say to me "gong shi", which basically means "Congratulations. You made it through the night! The monster didn't eat you!" LOL.
Oh yeah, and my end of the dinner table had a pepper eating contest. I was in the lead, after eating 7 peppers, making myself cry for quite a while (because of the peppers, not the victory!) But then some people just can't take defeat. So...I'm not really sure who won, maybe a tie between Caroline & Skyler? All I know is that David definitely lost!
Anyways, in conclusion, please continue to pray for us. Pray for health, pray for safety, and praise God for amazing work He has already done in not only the kids' lives, but also my own. It never ceases to amaze me how I come here to teach children, but in turn always end up learning more myself than I could ever teach. Thank you for your prayers.
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Hi, Thanks for coming to my blog.
Well, I joined a wonderful tour in Kumamoto last month.
By the way, do you know Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems(GIAHS)?
Have you ever been to Aso in Kumamoto?
Aso has a grassland of vast extent, many kinds of plants and animals and traditional agriculture.
So, Aso got GIAHS in 2013.
If you have never been to Aso, I really want you to visit there.
You can see the great view.
And you can taste beautiful water and good food.
Yeah, I'd like to go there again.
Thank you very much for reading my blog! See you soon