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What? Lisa, are you crazy? What on earth are you talking about?
I know, I know - I can tell that's what you're thinking. Just hear me out. I'm missing my little munchkins a lot lately - when my kids were shrimps, that is. They are all three teenagers and the boys are taller than I, with these uber deep 'man' voices. It is so weird.
Well, the other day I was in the dollar store with my daughter. We were just browsing around, not looking for anything in particular. I had purposely left my debit card in the car, as I've been known to cause some *shiver* damage in a dollar store. Something about everything being just ONE DOLLAR makes me go a little on the crazy, loony bird side!
The store had put out all of the Easter goodies. And there was one section that really caught my eye and almost made me tear up. Window clings. That's right, window clings. For Easter.
You see, I used to have window clings for every. single. holiday. imaginable. I had them all organized in their own envelopes and set up neatly on a shelf in my office closet. I knew right where they were, I could get them out at a moment's notice. I was so much more organized when the kids were little.
Anyway, back to the window clings. We had this uber huge sliding door in our kitchen that was glass. It was awesome. I'd never seen one so big in a house before. It was "Window Cling Heaven"! So every holiday that popped up, I'd run back in my office and pull out the appropriate clings and the kids and I would sit on the floor and divide them up evenly and let them go to town on that big door!
It was so much fun! And more often than not, that door was covered with clings! I'm telling you what - kids love those things! (And so do I!)
But then, the unthinkable happened. Mark started remodeling that house. Eeks! Yep - that door was outta there! He put a regular door in there and installed a very nice window beside it. The window was cool - some fancy new thing that was very expensive. (You won't believe the things people THROW AWAY off of job sites - nuts!!)
Not getting to do window clings anymore was not our only problem with that door, either. The door handles were so completely awful, that the children absolutely could not do them. They would get stuck outside all the time. It was really awful, would totally freak them out.
We moved out of that house to our next not long after that, though. And besides, I think the kids were getting sick of window clings.
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Hi crafty Friends! It's Katie Skiff here today to share a fun card with you!!
When I first saw the Wonderful Wreath set, I really wanted to make this card, but didn't get a chance too.
For mine, I went with some heavy brown cardstock and I ran it through my Big Shot with my wood grain embossing folder. A wood grain stamp would be great for this effect as well. I decided I wanted more of an inlay look, so I used my rectangle dies to cut out the middle portions, and matted that on another piece of cardstock.
I hung the wreath with some twine and an enamel dot. Then I created the door knob with some glitter paper (it was on my desk) and another dot. Super cute!!
Be sure you grab this super cute set - Wonderful Wreath - and use the fun wreath image!!
While I didn't get all of the colors, I did use this image from our October Challenge to get inspiration from. How perfect is this set for this challenge! Check out our challenge details HERE.
Thanks for letting me share today! Enjoy your Monday!
Monday, November 14, 2016
MHK Designer Inspiration | Katie Skiff
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The team behind Dirty Bones are delighted to announce the opening of their third site in East London this summer. With hugely popular restaurants and bars already open in West London and Carnaby's Kingly Court, the new Dirty Bones will be housed in an iconic, Grade II listed heritage building in the heart of Shoreditch.
The new Dirty Bones will serve a selection of creative New York inspired comfort food dishes and cocktails, and will be the first Dirty Bones to house an all-day dining menu. Further to the lunch, dinner, late night cocktails and weekend brunch menus already available at the Dirty Bones restaurants, Shoreditch will introduce an all-new breakfast menu, specially developed for East.
The design of Dirty Bones Shoreditch will embrace the building's eclectic history, with a range of bespoke retro features filling the large and striking space. There will also be a lively bar area, where they will host the live band and DJ nights of old school funk, soul and hip hop music they are known for.
Meanwhile, the Dirty Bones restaurants in Kensington and Kingly Court have recently launched a series of new summer dishes on both the main and brunch menus, and recently revealed a new cocktail collection, including The Grown Ups Jaffa; The Brooklyn Spritz; and the Spiced Iced Coffee for the warmer days ahead.
Further details on the opening, new dishes and cocktails are coming soon (*and behind-the-scenes updates can be found on the Dirty Bones Instagram: @dirtyboneslondon and at www.dirty-bones.com/Shoreditch).


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Welcome to the TOP FLOOR PENTHOUSE SUITE! Luxury lives here and so can you! This STUNNING 2 storey suite is loaded with style, space, and everything you could want in a downtown condo! The location, the views, to the chic industrial feel of this unit! You'll have beautiful vinyl plank floors that flow throughout the unit, ASTOUNDING scenic views of DT from every room, and just wait until you can soak up the sun on your spacious roof top patio! Your lifestyle starts here! Walk to Rogers Place on game night, jump on the LRT to get wherever you need to be, hike/bike/walk what National Geographic says is the BEST URBAN TRAIL system in the world (YEG's River Valley), or just relax at home! Awaken your culinary senses and get your gourmet on in the stylish chef-inspired kitchen with its stainless appliances, eclectic back-splash, and granite counters and then relax in your HUGE living room where a stone-faced fireplace makes a great focal point! Plus, u/g parking, in-suite laundry, and more! Don't miss this!
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She said she would never forgive herself for the youngster's death.
The letter read: "I accept I failed my son Peter. By not being fully open with social services I stopped being able to do a full job.
"I am never going to see my lovely son growing into the man he would have been. I have lost all I had dear to me and every day of my life is full of guilt and trying to come to terms with my failure as a mother.
"There is not a day that goes by that I don't cry at some point (aw bless, I expect Baby P cried every day too, especially when his back was broken and his finger tips were cut off with a stanley knife).
I have let down my family, my ex-husband, myself and most importantly my son. (didn't you also allow your baby daughter to be raped too?)
"I would like to say I am sorry for all the pain and suffering my failures have caused. However I know I can never forgive myself. I am truly sorry."
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Tracy Connolly is 'sorry' for allowing this to happen to her baby
Is she also sorry for allowing her baby daughter to be raped?
Justice for Baby P - Sun petition
THE Sun today calls on its loyal army of millions of readers to demand the Attorney General and Justice Secretary Jack Straw act NOW to get justice for tragic Baby P.
We want increased sentences handed to the child's mum, his sick stepfather and their paedophile lodger Jason Owen.
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Casual restaurant and bar, part of a national chain, serving an American menu for lunch and dinner. Great for groups and watching sports.
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Quaint breakfast and brunch restaurant with plenty of patio seating and a large menu full of variety. Enjoy large portions and excellent bloody Marys.
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Progress Lighting, a Division of Hubbell Lighting, Inc., is committed to providing a diverse selection of high-quality lighting fixtures. This has earned us the reputation as the #1 decorative lighting line among Builders and Remodelers. We're continually responding to the ever-changing needs of the lighting industry with extensive research and development programs that ensure our high standards of quality and innovation for home and commercial applications.
As an Account Manager, you will market our lighting products to new and existing accounts such as builders, contractors, lighting showrooms, electrical wholesalers and specifiers. You'll be supported by a success-driven team as you sell our products in the GA and SC markets.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsibility for coordinating sales activities for Progress Lighting's residential product segment as established by the Company and the Regional Sales Manager
- Serves as coordinator for the Regional Sales Manager, builders, contractors, lighting showrooms, electrical wholesalers, developers and specifiers in traditionally residential applications, as well as, some commercial applications
- Responsibility for sales and coordination within the assigned region for the specific application development / sales / and installation for Progress Lighting's products or services in the designated application
- Responsibility for providing, as needed, technical services / sales or presentation during the sales process
- Project management during the applicable project
- Product services or post-delivery application as needed
- Achieving or exceeding sales budgets assigned individually by the brands, and/or collectively by the company for both sales within the Region or other measures as needed to complete the project
- Implementing all marketing or other programs and new product introductions as required within the time frame allowed
- Completing weekly/ monthly reports and special assignments on or before due dates
- Maintain satisfactory call frequencies with all major customer responsibilities within the region
- Work in conjunction with other HLI personnel as necessary to secure orders
- Regional resource for training on the appropriate products or services with personnel as necessary
- Other duties as assigned by the Regional Sales Manager
Skills and Experience
- A Minimum 5(+) years of lighting, builder/contractor or electrical sales is required.
- A BA/BS degree.
- Computer literacy is a must including Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are needed.
- Experience writing and implementing business plans.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.


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Electroactive Polymer "Artificial Muscle"
SRI has patented a thin, flexible, smart material dubbed "artificial muscle" because it behaves much like a human muscle. Artificial muscle, available for license from SRI for a variety of application areas, uses a breakthrough technology called electroactive polymers. The material expands when exposed to an electric current and contracts when the electricity is removed, converting electrical potential energy into mechanical motion.
Artificial muscle has the potential to fundamentally shift the way many types of industrial, medical, consumer, automotive, and aerospace products are powered and operated. It offers significant advantages over typical electromagnetic-based technologies because it is much lighter, smaller, quieter and cheaper. It also offers more controllable and flexible configurations.
Artificial muscle enables a wide variety of applications, including haptic displays to improve human computer interaction, adaptive optics, flat conformal loudspeakers, and, potentially, implantable active medical prosthetics. The technology has also demonstrated promise for a variety of actuator and electric power generation applications.
Because of its inherent muscle-like characteristics, SRI's artificial muscle can enable robots to mimic the dexterity and mobility of humans. It offers performance characteristics similar to those of natural muscle such as high strain, high peak power, and high compliance. In addition to acting as a muscle-like actuator, artificial muscle can operate in reverse and generate power from being stretched and contracted.
Compared to many other smart material technologies, the polymer materials used in artificial muscle are relatively inexpensive. Their high compliance allows artificial muscle to easily interface with human or other environmental sources of motion. Combined with its high energy output, these features make it attractive for a variety of energy harvesting applications, such as capturing the energy of ocean waves. In 2008, SRI first demonstrated a wave-powered generator that converts energy from ocean waves to electrical energy.
In 2005, SRI spun off Artificial Muscle Inc. (AMI), to further develop the technology and introduce products based on EPAM. In 2010, AMI became a subsidiary of Bayer MaterialScience LLC. AMI's next-generation technology brings a new dimension to mobile gaming by allowing users to feel the difference between sensations when holding their mobile gaming device in their hand. Artificial muscle is available for license from SRI for some fields of use.


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The weekend will start on a mild note, with highs reaching the 50s for many across New England on Saturday.
Sunshine will be most widespread near the coastline, while clouds creep in from the west ahead of a cold front. That front will trigger a few Northern New England showers Saturday, but that's really about it.
The bigger impacts from that front won't be felt until Sunday, when highs only top out in the 30s and 40s. A gusty northwest wind will make it feel even colder than that.
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Snow showers will be found over the mountains of northern and western new England, but for most we'll see chilly sunshine.
The early part of the new workweek also starts cool and quiet, with highs in the 30s and 40s.
Another brief mild stretch of weather arrives mid-week, with a few 50s back, before our next chance of wet weather holding off until late week.


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The weather forecast for the week is looking to be perfect for cycling. The heavy rain earlier in week passed through D.C. on Thursday night and early Friday morning. It appeared that we had dodged the bullet.
I was feeling pretty good yesterday. The logistics of getting the bikes, people and supplies to D.C. was moving along smoothly. The SAG truck was loaded with bikes. The transition from my SUV to a rental SUV in Pittsburgh was effortless and fast. We were well on our way when we stopped for lunch just east of Pittsburgh.
It was at that point that our plans would change. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Conservancy left an urgent voice-mail on my phone. The National Park Service had ordered all lockhouses on the first 60 miles of the canal evacuated for the weekend due to the threat of flooding. This was very bad news for our group. Our first three nights accommodations were in two of these lockhouses.
After a panicked lunch, the group went into planning mode to overcome this setback. Three years ago on my last tour I had stayed at the Doubletree Bethesda. Checking the hotel website, it was available for our two Washington D.C. nights at a decent rate. Problem solved for Friday and Saturday. It is convenient, just off the Capitol Crescent Trail. The eight miles into Georgetown is an easy cycle.
Right now I am pondering our options for our Sunday ride on the C&O. I am monitoring trail closures and flooding. Sunday is our first day of cycling west. I suspect we will encounter some mud and storm damage. I am hoping that the trail is passable and there are no closures. It's a game of wait and see.
There are several lodging alternatives to consider. Since the towns along the trail are very small, we will need to venture a few miles off to find lodging. Right now I am considering Frederick where there are many hotels. I am also tempted to cycle another 10 miles on to Harper's Ferry. Logistically, this is the best for the group. The downside would be more miles on a muddy storm damaged trail.
Right now, it looks to be a beautiful day of cycling the Mall and touring our nation's Capitol by bike. Some time today I need to settle on a safe and doable option to get us out of D.C. and 50-60 miles west on Sunday night.


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If you are passionate environmentalist, then maybe a good idea would be to take a great vacation in the wilderness, visit the natural wonders of the world like the Grand Canyon or just have a comforting picnic in a park near you. You are not alone in this, because more and more people like the idea of spending time in an environment free from cars, traffic, and tall buildings. Eco tourism is dedicated to help keep the environment clean but there are some reasons why many think it is wrong.
See also: 22 Days in the Grand Canyon
1. The Reason Eco tourism is Bad
The main reason Eco tourism is bad in the rural locations is that, although it truly is a better place to be in, with fresher air, healthier environment and stunning sights, it's best to keep it that way. And if people from the city barge in, the nearby rural environment their sure to produce havoc, by lettering all over the green space, polluting the air with their cars and so on. Not to mention the harm they do to the nearby wild animals, as most people venture into the woods and feed the animals there, especially bears. This is both dangerous for both the animal and human, as a wild critter is always unpredictable.
Anyone that has even been to a recognized part has no doubt see a few pieces of trash in different areas of the location. It makes no difference how smart the park rangers are, the forest is a very large place and can sometimes be too big to find every piece of trash. Trash in the forest is going to make the environment look degraded but it is also very harmful to any living thing that takes up residence in the environment. You should know that any type of plastic is very hard to destroy and it is not going to break down.
This all does have to do with how smart the tourists are when it comes to making the choice to now litter.
See also: 4 Eco Friendly Sky Destinations
2. Why Eco tourism is Wrong in the first place
The most known reason why eco-tourism is wrong is due to the structures that are made for different eco-tourism tours. Besides the fact that their disturbing the whole natural space, they're ruining it too. Take the tourist paths in example, that need to be made, for visitor movement. In some of the parks, there are lookout towers that are built in among the tress. These items are going to have a meaning but they are going to unintentionally damage the precious environment. And so on, so on.
Protect the environment
There are a variety of different ways in which eco-tourism can be bad for the environment, and if you want more information there are a variety of different options. First if you have environmental groups in your location that do not want eco-tourism you need to talk to them and see if you can give them any type of information that will help them feel more confident in it. You can also search the Internet for more information, just be aware that opinions differ on this subject. You are sure to find interesting information with the proper research.


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How to Draw an Owl. Owls make for relatively easy drawing subjects that allow you to play with texture, light and shading as you advance. Drawing an owl is relatively simple but a few steps will help you get it right the first time.
Draw a circle just above the center line of your blank page. Keep the circle round and smooth by tracing it around a cup or any other round object.
Extend a line from the bottom sides of your circle in order to form the body. The body should have the shape of a round jar and should be just under twice the length of the diameter of your initial circle.
Add two long slivers on either side of the body to represent the owl's wings. Finish off the body of the owl by drawing five downward pointing triangle to represent the ruffled edges of the owl's feathers.
Extend a long "U" shape from the bottom of the body in order to form the tail. Then add a pair of upside down tear drop shapes near the bottom of the body (but well above the tail) on the left and right side of the body to form the bird's talons.
Make the owl's eyes by drawing two small circles within the first circle you drew. Leave a smaller white circle within the two eye circles and then color the rest of the eye circles in. Add a beak by making a "V" between and slightly lower than the owl's eyes.


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There is no doubt as to the game of the week on Matchday 3 in the UEFA Champions League; the return of Pep Guardiola to the Nou Camp, this time as the coach of Manchester City. If anyone knows the Barca style, it is their old coach and player, but stopping the mighty Blaugrana is another matter entirely.
It has not been vintage stuff from Luis Enrique's men to date this campaign, but that is not to say Barca have been disappointing; they currently sit third in La Liga, two points behind leaders Atletico Madrid, and have won both their opening Group C fixtures in the Champions League, including knocking seven past a hapless Celtic. Yet two La Liga defeats already, 1-2 at home against Alaves, and 4-3 away at Celta Vigo, points to a susceptibility that has perhaps not been apparent in recent seasons – a symptom of the number of new faces in this season's squad, an ageing defence, and an injury-plagued campaign for Lionel Messi perhaps? There are, of course, many positives to consider. Barca's heralded front three of Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar already have 15 La Liga goals between them, and a further six in the Champions League, and other players such as Rafinha and Arda Turan have also chipped in with a few goals to share the burden. And though the season is still young, the Catalan giants already have one trophy to their name (the Spanish Super Copa).
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Pep Guardiola's perfect start at City couldn't last forever, and so it has proven with his side now in the midst of a three-game winless run which included a draw in the Champions League at Celtic, and a first defeat of the season at the hands of Tottenham in the Premier League. Hardly a disaster following eight consecutive wins in all competitions, but a reality check nonetheless for a side and a boss who have only been in each other's company for a matter of weeks. In fact, it was a surprise to many how quickly the City players, most notably the likes of Raheem Sterling and Fernandinho, had adapted to Guardiola's style, and so a dip in form was inevitable in what will be a steep learning curve under the Barca legend's stewardship. Losing Kevin De Bruyne for a few weeks with a hamstring injury was a big loss as the Belgian has been this campaign's stand-out performer, but if City had been able to put away all their penalties (they missed two against Everton at the weekend), an already positive season could look just that bit better. However, top of the Premier League and settling in well to life under a new boss constitutes success so far for last season's Champions League semi-finalists.
Head-to-head and team news
Head-to-head Barcelona have a been the scourge of City in recent Champions League seasons, knocking the English side out in the Round of 16 in both 2013/14 and 2014/15. Barcelona won all four of their matches against City in those pair of two-legged encounters, scoring seven times to Manchester City's two. Both Messi and Suarez have scored twice against the Citizens, while Ivan Rakitic got the winner at the Nou Camp the last time the two sides met in March 2015.
For the home side, fullbacks Jordi Alba and Sergi Roberto could return after both missing the last two matches with ankle and abductor injuries. For City, Sergio Aguero will be fit to start after coming on off the bench against Everton due to the miles he had clocked up playing for Argentina, but Bacary Sagna and Fabian Delph miss out with hamstring and muscle injuries respectively.
Match odds
Barcelona 1.53, Draw 4.75, Manchester City 6.00
All odds courtesy of bet365 and correct as of 14:00 GMT on 17/10/16
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What exactly is Arepazo? Because it isn't tapas. It can bill itself as such but anyone who has spent time in Spain right well knows the menu only bears a passing resemblance to tapas and the food even less so. This is no Quimet i Quimet. Also billed as a Latin Grill, The Monster has another name for it…
Hodge-podge. Is that a bad thing?
At first glance this restaurant/bar in Gahanna (the original is on Pearl Street) isn't all that attractive. It's a hodge-podge of style (or lack thereof).
As for the menu, you'll find Cuban wraps, Caribbean crab cakes and Peruvian lomo saltado. Definition of hodge-podge.
The Monster takes a wide swath at the menu and prays to the hodge-podge gods.
What he finds is a confused restaurant that occasionally gets things right.
The Venezuelan empanaditas (beef, chicken and black beans/cheese) prove decent as do the over-cooked camarones al ajillo while the Peruvian ceviche should be skipped by anyone who knows what it should taste like. The tapas portion of he menu does not inspire much confidence.
The fish tacos however, while huge and unwieldy, what with breaded cod, lettuce, corn salad, chipotle sauce, avocado and mojito, taste pretty damn good. It's cooking by theory of throw enough together (hodge-podge) and it just might work. And in this case it does.
Really, Arepazo is exactly what one should expect to find in Gahanna. A restaurant that works well enough as long as you're not looking for authenticity.
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Nutella Scones
Nutella has become a staple in my pantry. I mostly spread it on English muffins and graham crackers. But recently I took it to the next level and merged Nutella into the baking world. Sort of. Making frosting isn't technically baking. I made a banana cake and topped it with Nutella frosting. Banana + Nutella = heaven, by the way. And now I can say I have officially baked with my favorite chocolate hazelnut spread with these chocolatey scones.
This week our Club: Baked hostess, Lorraine of PhDcupcaker, selected Nutella Scones for the group to bake. I have been looking forward to this recipe because a.) I have never made scones before and b.) a new way to incorporate Nutella into breakfast is a good thing.
The recipe reads pretty simply. It doesn't require a mixer or any fancy tools. But apparently it requires a little finesse. It definitely wasn't easy as I thought it would be. The authors of Baked Explorations caution you to not over mix the dough to ensure you have nice tender scone. They also recommend using your hands to knead the dough. I don't know about anyone else, but my dough was beyond sticky and I spent quite a bit of time trying to keep the dough from forming a giant chocolate mitten on my hand. Next time I would keep a little flour on hand to help with the sticky fingers. Now that I have one scone run under my belt, I'm looking forward to trying other flavor combinations.
I did make a couple of small alterations to the recipe. The original recipe calls for toasted chopped hazelnuts to be added to the dough. I omitted the nuts and to dress it up a bit, I sprinkled coarse raw sugar on top for a little sparkle and crunch. I made half the recipe (yielding 6 small scones) but still added the full amount of sugar (only 1/4 cup in total) because some other bakers had noted that the scone wasn't very sweet. Even with the extra sugar, I still thought it wasn't very sweet. But that's okay, the Nutella drizzled on top brings up the sweetness to just the right level. The scone is tender and almost cakey inside with a little crunch on the outside. Good stuff. This is my kind of breakfast.
To get the recipe head over to Lorraine's site. To see how other Club: Bakers' scones turned out click here.
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your scone (and those yummy strawberries) looks great! I didn't even think of halving the recipe, that would've been a good idea for me as well - half of my scones are currently in the freezer ;)ReplyDelete
I love that you sprinkled sugar on top of these, so pretty. Beautiful contrast with the strawberries.ReplyDelete
Your scone looks amazing Gloria! I omitted the hazelnuts as well and I should have done what you did and had a larger concentration of sugar because I definitely wanted mine to be sweeter. My dough wasn't too sticky. I had the problem of it being a bit crumbly though. For the first time baking scones it wasn't too bad though. I'm glad you were able to bake along!ReplyDelete
I saw your banana nutella cake the other day! I am SO making that!ReplyDelete
Your scones look great.
Your photo is so pretty. My dough was pretty crumbly and not very sticky. I even added a bit more liquid because I couldn't get it to stay together.ReplyDelete
Adding sugar to the top is a great idea! And so pretty too :)ReplyDelete
Scones are a favorite at our house. Once you have them down there are many tasty variations. This Nutella looks great. I always make a full batch of scones. I bake off a few and then flash freeze the others. Put the frozen scones in a freezer bag and date. They should keep for 6 weeks. Bake them from their frozen state just add a few minutes to the baking time. Great for company or if you just need to be spoiled! Enjoy.ReplyDelete
Scones aren't my favorite breakfast treat, but a good one is a really delicious thing! I'm glad you finally got a chance to make them :) I've heard mixed reviews of this recipe so I'm eager to read the posts this week. Nutella + breakfast is usually a very good thing!ReplyDelete


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Faculty Council debates non-tenure track faculty designation
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A proposal that would change MU's definition of faculty to include non-tenure track staff was kept alive at Thursday's Faculty Council meeting.
The proposal, which was presented by mathematics professor Stephen Montgomery-Smith, would bring about two changes. The characterization of faculty would become "all persons with full-time ranked academic appointments with professorial designation," the proposal stated.
Additionally, the four non-tenure track representatives on Faculty Council will be granted full voting rights, except on matters involving tenure. Montgomery-Smith emphasized that while a lot will change, much will also stay the same.
"Every other aspect of how tenure track and tenured faculty are selected will remain exactly the same," Montgomery-Smith said. "The number of tenure track and tenured representatives from each division on Faculty Council will be based upon the total number of tenure track and tenured members in each division, and the formula will remain unchanged."
Nicole Monnier, associate professor of Russian studies, brought up some facts on the issue. Monnier -- who represents teaching, non-tenure track faculty -- expressed that in 2009, the average regular faculty member had been at MU for 13 years and that ranked non-tenure track staff are at MU for extended periods of time.
Non-tenure track staff are also very involved, Monnier said. She made it clear that non-tenure staff are "integrated into virtually all the structures of MU," with a strong presence in committees and academic affairs.
"I like to call the NTT's (non-tenure track) the Canadians," Monnier said. "We walk among you but you don't notice that we're different than you."
In fact, certain schools already grant faculty rights, Monnier said. This includes the School of Journalism, College of Veterinary Medicine, Truman School of Public Affairs and many others.
"We already have these rights on the divisional levels on all these colleges on campus," Monnier said.
But that's not enough, said Katherine Reed, associate professor of journalism.
"There are a lot of people who are absolutely outraged by this," Reed said. "And my students are outraged by it. Think about the example that sets on our campus, that there are faculty members who don't have voting rights."
Reed, who is non-tenure track staff herself, pointed out that non-tenure track members work just as hard as tenure track professors. She said that she sits in on meetings every other week, teaches all day and serves on committees.
Faculty Council members need to think about the "justice aspect" of this, Reed said.
"We really need to decide how we feel (that NTT's don't get to vote), because the feedback that we got was outraged," Reed said.
Tim Evans, associate professor of veterinary pathobiology, had a differing opinion.
"If we put it forward as it is right now, my impression, based on people that I've talked to, is that it's not going to pass," Evans said.
Faculty Council Chairman Harry Tyrer said if a motion to put the proposal forward were to pass, they should institute a frequently asked questions website, emphasizing the importance of people being informed. He said the Faculty Council could hear concerns at a future Board of Curators meeting.
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A Hidden Life
It's one of the year's best and most distinctive movies, though sure to be divisive, even alienating for some viewers, in the manner of nearly…
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Named after the David Cronenberg film, this is the blog of former RogerEbert.com editor Jim Emerson, where he has chronicled his enthusiasms and indulged his whims since 2005. Favorite subjects include evidence-based movie criticism, cinematic form and style, comedy, logical reasoning, language, journalism, technology, epistemology and fun. No topic is off-limits, but critical thinking is required.
So far (four episodes in) I am enjoying AMC's Sunday night "Mad Men" companion, "Rubicon," the "seductive conspiracy thriller," as the ads say. What I like most about it is its "Twin Peaks"-like snail's pace (a two-chord repetition in the score echoes Angelo Badalamenti's) when it comes to unraveling the central mystery, which has something to do with crossword puzzles and four-leaf clovers and suicide and murder/accidents and sets of characters who haven't even met each other yet. I'm in no hurry. The worst parts of any mystery come when they start explaining things.
But this speech, in which a CIA intelligence analyst analyst tries to explain to officials at a National Security Council meeting something about the reliability of subjectivity, taste and evidence, struck me as an interesting parable for the practice, and uses, of criticism. Check it out and see what you think...
OK, now that you've watched the clip, let me tell you how I think the parable works (with, I hope, no need to point out that no analogy can apply in every respect).
I will start by saying that the idea of film criticism as a consumer guide is utterly phony and the worst thing that ever happened to movies, to criticism, and to reader/audience expectations. Nobody can predict whether you will "like" or "dislike" a movie, and no responsible film critic would pretend to try. If that's what you want from a professional source, you should consult market-research services that can compile ratings for demographic groups similar to yours. That's what the studios do. Film criticism, on the other hand, is maybe 10 percent somebody's opinion and 90 percent observation, interpretation and analysis. Only the 90 percent can justify the 10 percent; otherwise the 10 percent is worthless.
So, about that necktie. As we have established, I am virulently opposed to the preposterous notion that any critic should claim to be your wife, unless she actually is, in which case you and only you know the many possible ways to interpret her judgments. Film criticism, on the other hand, isn't about pretending to be your wife, or your friend. You may have wives, husbands or friends who can fill those roles in your life. They may be quite familiar with your tastes. But, on the other hand, so are you. If a review is doing what it should, it will tell you what the critic thinks and provide you with reliable information and observations to consider before or after you see the movie (if you decide, for whatever reasons, to do so).
I don't care if you like the whole tie or not, but tell me exactly what you see in it that you like or don't like, and why. Even on "American Bandstand" they had to give reasons related to specific elements in a song ("It's got a good beat. You can dance to it."). The majority of so-called "movie reviewers" today can't even delve that deeply into a feature film. That's getting "too technical."
The reviewer (David Manning aside) is not part of the studio's promotional campaign, and has no stake in selling you a ticket or a DVD. But most valuable of all, the thing that separates the critic from your friends and family, is that the critic doesn't know you. If he/she is any good, the critic knows how to explain what the movie looks like.
P.S. I cut the very last line of the speech here, which is, "You can trust him." I hate it when people say they "trust" a critic -- when what they really mean is they think writer and reader share similar tastes. (Conversely, it's assumed to be a terrible insult when somebody says of a critic, "If so-and-so hates something I know I'll like it!" But if all you're looking for is a consumer guide, isn't that just as valuable?) I have critics I trust, too, but by that I mean that I trust them to provide me with interesting angles on what they see, and to write about them engagingly.
I am reminded of one of Roger Ebert's favorite stories, about the man who called to ask whether he and his wife should see, I believe, Bergman's "Cries and Whispers." Roger said, well, he thought it was probably the best movie of the year, to which the man replied: "Oh, that doesn't sound like anything we would want to see."
By the way, notice how nicely directed (by Jeremy Podeswa) the scene above is. I appreciate the little touches -- like the irritating, enigmatic OCD pause that inevitably comes before Truxton Spangler (Michael Cristofer) says "that tie"; the way the light plays across the chest of the tie-wearer the second time you hear the phrase; the subtle shifts in focus between the men's faces toward the end of the scene...
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For all cutlery returns (knife sets, single knives, cutting boards, knife sharpeners and knife storage), please contact us at 888.922.4108 to initiate the return.
We cannot accept returns on monogrammed, personalized, special-order items, custom upholstery, food, items shipped direct from the vendor or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. Final sale items ending in .97 or .99 cannot be returned.
Made to Order and Final Sale Furniture items are non-returnable and cannot be cancelled once the order is placed.
For returns of items purchased from your Williams Sonoma Gift Registry, we will gladly provide a refund or exchange for the merchandise within 90 days of your event or within 90 days of purchase, whichever date is later. View Full Returns Policy.
- More about Le Creuset
The first Le Creuset foundry opened in 1925 in Fresnoy-le-Grand, France, and specialized in cast-iron cookware. The cast-iron pieces are still made at the original factory, using the traditional techniques of hand forging and casting in individual sand molds. The brightly pigmented porcelain-enamel glaze that first set Le Creuset cookware apart from other cast-iron cookware now comes in a wide range of traditional and contemporary colors. In 2013, Le Creuset began producing innovative stainless-steel cookware in Portugal with lids that incorporate the same signature three-ring design as the company's classic cast-iron pieces. This stainless-steel collection was awarded the prestigious 2014 Red Dot Award for product design.
In 2019, Le Creuset has increased the Stoneware warranty from 5 years to 10 years.
This is a reflection of the confidence we have in our product performance and the company's commitment to producing quality stoneware.
The warranty covers faulty workmanship and/or materials when the product is used in normal domestic conditions in accordance with the care and use instructions provided. It does not cover normal wear and tear, commercial use or misuse of the product.
Defective stoneware will be replaced free of charge, or replaced by a similar product or one of equivalent value if the original product is no longer in production. Replacement with the same color cannot be guaranteed.
Damage caused by normal wear and tear, accident, misuse, abuse or commercial use.
Scratches, stains, discoloration, corrosion or damage from overheating to the interior or exterior of the pan.
Consequential damage is expressly excluded from this warranty.
The warranty begins on the date of purchase by the original owner, whether a self-purchase or received as a gift.
To make a warranty claim, consumers should call the Le Creuset helpline at 1-877-CREUSET (273-8738) to obtain a Returns Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number prior to mailing their cookware to us.
Once an authorization number is received, the product should be mailed to the address below. We recommend using a traceable means to return the product as Le Creuset of America, Inc., is not responsible for damages or lost or stolen merchandise. A return address and a brief note explaining the defect should also be included. Turnaround time on returns is typically two to four weeks after receipt of an item.
Returns Department
Le Creuset of America
114 Bob Gifford Blvd.
Early Branch, SC 29916
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Rated 1 out of 5 by Aily123 from CRACKED! I put this on my wedding registry. After about 9 uses, I found a huge horizontal crack. I took such great care of this product, so this is extremely disappointing. This was my first Le Creuset product and I'm afraid to purchase from this brand again. Definitely not worth the money.Date published: 2019-12-04Rated 1 out of 5 by Fritz from Wish l read reviews before purchasing! l was baking enchiladas after owning this dish for a couple of months. When l took the dish from the oven, it had broken in half! I contacted WS and they replaced it. While washing the new dish a few month later I noticed a crack (that didn't go through) on the inside. Again I contacted WS. This time l was told it was normal wear and tear and they couldn't replace it. WS is obviously continuing to sell a defective product.Date published: 2019-08-14Rated 1 out of 5 by Illinoisshopper from Loved it until it cracked Purchased this for my husband as a gift. We used it all the time until we noticed it had a small crack. The crack continued to grow and now we have to throw it away. I was very careful washing and handling. I was going to purchase another one until I read the reviews. Not sure why it cracks. We have a lot of other Le Creuset items and no problem!!! Sad because we love the size!Date published: 2019-01-21Rated 1 out of 5 by Clinkurt from Poor Quality We used this dish to bake some food, and it cracked on the first use. We contacted Le Creuset and they immediately replaced the dish. Their customer service was good. The new dish came in and we were very careful to be delicate with it, and we followed all Le Creuset's cooking instructions. It also cracked the first time we used it. Not a good product.Date published: 2018-03-06Rated 2 out of 5 by WESTVILLAGE from INCORRECT SIZE The size is not correct on WS website. They didn't measure actual size including handles. It will not fit in toaster oven!Date published: 2018-01-27Rated 1 out of 5 by KimP from Expected more from Le Creuset I've had this dish for not even a full year and used it probably 10 times. Tonight I had it in the oven at 400' roasting a few chicken breasts and when my timer went off the dish had completely cracked and separated right down the middle! It honestly was shocking, I'm so disappointed.Date published: 2017-12-20Rated 5 out of 5 by ShannonLeeT from LOVE LeCREUSET BAKER FOR MANY REASONS I purchased this LeCreuset Heritage Stoneware Rectangular Dish and it surpassed my expectations! I own numerous pieces of LeCreuset and this is now my favorite piece. The deep dish bakes evenly through out. It is perfect for casseroles that normally bubble over. As with all LeCreuset it is a breeze to clean. I highly recommend this piece to anyone who cooks for their family on a daily basis :-)Date published: 2016-04-24Rated 5 out of 5 by NATIVEGIRL from Another great Le Creuset product This is one of several Le Creuset pieces I have in my kitchen. They are the most useful and functional things I have in my kitchen. I wanted a roaster for smaller cuts of meat and many other uses. This dish is absolutely the ticket for baking, roasting and general warming of food that only needs to be warmed and served. The ease of cleaning is a dream and the beauty it brings to my kitchen is so enjoyable. We have a large family, so I do not hesitate to put this dish right on the table. It adds beauty to the table.Date published: 2016-03-02


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The City of Huntsville Main Street Program invites you to the 14th annual Scare on the Square on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. in downtown Huntsville. Entry fee is $1. The community and Sam Houston State University organizations sponsor booths with activities such as face painting, games, arts and crafts, a mechanical bull, and a dunking booth.
Kids, don't forget to dress up! There will be a costume contest and prizes for the best costumes. Parents, there will be a raffle for a Huntsville Fall Fun Pack (tickets are $1 or 6 for $5). Come to downtown and enjoy a family-friendly Halloween experience. For more information, contact the City of Huntsville Main Street Program at (936) 291-5920.


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"I am the Bread of Life. The person who aligns with me hungers no more and thirsts no more, ever. And once that person is with me, I hold on and don't let go. I came down from heaven not to follow my own whim but to accomplish the will of the One who sent me.
'Waiting does not diminish us, any more than waiting diminishes a pregnant mother. We are enlarged in the waiting. We, of course, don't see what is enlarging us. But the longer we wait, the larger we become, (the more hopeful we become) and the more joyful our expectancy (becomes).' Romans 8:24-25, Msg.
What we have already experienced of salvation confirms our hope and continues to fuel our expectation for what we still cannot see. In the meantime, (through the eyes of faith) our expectation takes us beyond visual confirmation into a place of patient contentment.
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33, LB Ron Ross
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