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Finding the right type of business to start on your land depends on many factors. Some of these considerations are:
Read A Checklist of Considerations for Landowners and Business Considerations for Private Landowners for more information.
Inventorying the resources available on your property include acreage, ponds and lakes, wildlife habitat, wildlife, and more. You must have ample resources to run and manage your business and ensure their sustainability for business longevity. Read the page, "Inventory your land" for more information.
Your selected business must not be in conflict with your current land use such as farming, forestry, or livestock. Considerations include
Anyone who allows public use of their lands for recreational use, whether or not a fee is charged for access and/or use of the property, should consider acquiring sufficient liability insurance coverage. Liability insurance companies generally limit the total liability of the insurance company to a specific sum per occurrence, which may be much less than the liability incurred by the insured, but it does reduce the risk of loss. The additional cost of this insurance must be a factor when deciding to start a new enterprise.
When choosing a type of business to start, you need to consider whether or not the resource you are basing the business on is sustainable. A high quality of the experience for the customer must be maintained for years to come in order to have a successful business. If your business negatively impacts the resources on your land, your business may suffer.
When choosing a business, you and your family's personalities, experience, interests, and abilities all come in to play.
Read A Checklist of Considerations for Landowners and Business Considerations for Private Landowners for more information.
Business Considerations for Private Landowners (PDF)
Mississippi State University Extension Service
Mississippi State University Extension Service. The first step to planning a natural resource enterprise is writing up a business plan to determine if the business is realistic. Next, determine what physical, financial and labor recourses are available. Marketing, organizational and financial plans are necessary to determine if the business will succeed.
A Checklist of Considerations for Landowners (PDF)
Mississippi State University Extension Service
This is a list of things to consider before starting a natural resource enterprise. It includes the determining what resources are available, such as land and buildings and wildlife populations, determining if the land's natural resources can be used for more than one purpose and if a sufficient labor force is available, liability insurance, how long the enterprise will last, the willingness of the family to participate in the enterprise, finding customers, the location of the business and how easy it is to access, and creating a business plan. A worksheet is provided to help evaluate the success of a potential natural resource enterprise.
Checklist for Starting a Value-Added Agriculture Enterprise (PDF)
NC State University
This checklist covers the areas to consider when researching the possibility of undertaking a value-added agricultural enterprise.
Starting or Diversifying an Agricultural Business (PDF)
Pennsylvania State University
When considering starting a new business, you should consider what you enjoy doing, researching all of the aspects of the business, how to obtain the funding, the time requirements involved, and researching available markets. This publications takes you through the steps you should take when starting or diversifying your business.
Decision Making and Business Planning Resources (PDF)
Natural Resources Conservation Service
A lengthy listing of available resources for decision making and business planning.
Alternative Enterprises and Agritourism Resources (PDF)
Natural Resources Conservation Service
A lengthy listing of available resources discussing alternative enterprises and agritourism businesses and how to start, manage, and operate them. Includes articles entitled "Alternative Enterprises: For Higher Profits, Healthier Lands," "Agritourism Alternative Enterprises, Conservation, Sustainability, and Partnerships for Farms, Ranches and Rural Communities," "Choosing Your Enterprise: A Checklist," "Tips for Staying On Track and Getting Started," and a Small Farm Resource Guide..
Evaluating a Rural Enterprise (PDF)
Evaluating an enterprise boils down to asking a series of good questions. Among these questions are: Do I
have the resources to do this? Do I really want to do this? Do I have the experience and information to do this? How much profit can I make? How will I market the products? This publication seeks to provide enough information to help you judge whether a new enterprise is right for your operation. Additionally, we provide a resource section of additional information on relevant topics.
Nature-Based Tourism and Agritourism Trends: Unlimited Opportunities (PDF)
This publication discusses what alternative enterprises and agritourism are, tourism trends and projections, income-producing ideas, available resource materials, and tourism ideas for Oklahoma.


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Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) Buy on Dips
Overall, the bias in prices is: Upwards.
Short term: Prices are stalling.
Intermediate term: Prices are ranging.
Note: this chart shows extraordinary price action to the upside.
By the way, prices are vulnerable to a correction towards 23.70.
The projected upper bound is: 24.97.
The projected lower bound is: 23.41.
The projected closing price is: 24.19.
During the past 10 bars, there have been 4 white candles and 5 black candles for a net of 1 black candles. During the past 50 bars, there have been 24 white candles and 24 black candles.
A doji star occurred (where a doji gaps above or below the previous candle). This often signals a reversal with confirmation occurring on the next bar.
A long upper shadow occurred. This is typically a bearish signal (particularly when it occurs near a high price level, at resistance level, or when the security is overbought).
Momentum Indicators
Momentum is a general term used to describe the speed at which prices move over a given time period. Generally, changes in momentum tend to lead to changes in prices. This expert shows the current values of four popular momentum indicators.
Stochastic Oscillator
One method of interpreting the Stochastic Oscillator is looking for overbought areas (above 80) and oversold areas (below 20). The Stochastic Oscillator is 47.1429. This is not an overbought or oversold reading. The last signal was a sell 4 period(s) ago.
Relative Strength Index (RSI)
The RSI shows overbought (above 70) and oversold (below 30) areas. The current value of the RSI is 60.12. This is not a topping or bottoming area. A buy or sell signal is generated when the RSI moves out of an overbought/oversold area. The last signal was a sell 48 period(s) ago.
Commodity Channel Index (CCI)
The CCI shows overbought (above 100) and oversold (below -100) areas. The current value of the CCI is 58. This is not a topping or bottoming area. The last signal was a sell 4 period(s) ago.
The Moving Average Convergence/Divergence indicator (MACD) gives signals when it crosses its 9 period signal line. The last signal was a buy 16 period(s) ago.
Rex Takasugi – TD Profile
WOOLWORTHS FPO closed down -0.070 at 24.210. Volume was 78% below average (consolidating) and Bollinger Bands were 8% wider than normal.
Open High Low Close Volume___
24.210 24.390 24.200 24.210 710,871
Technical Outlook
Short Term: Overbought
Intermediate Term: Bullish
Long Term: Bullish
Moving Averages: 10-period 50-period 200-period
Close: 24.16 23.42 22.74
Volatility: 19 21 28
Volume: 2,027,756 2,960,614 3,308,014
Short-term traders should pay closer attention to buy/sell arrows while intermediate/long-term traders should place greater emphasis on the Bullish or Bearish trend reflected in the lower ribbon.
WOOLWORTHS FPO is currently 6.5% above its 200-period moving average and is in an upward trend. Volatility is low as compared to the average volatility over the last 10 periods. Our volume indicators reflect moderate flows of volume into WOW.AX (mildly bullish). Our trend forecasting oscillators are currently bullish on WOW.AX and have had this outlook for the last 13 periods.
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Being one not to let anything go to waste, I got up at 5:25 on a Monday morning to go to the first exercise class of the week. The class only had one description, it's name, PUMP. Not knowing exactly what to expect I showed up and got my butt kicked. This is why I like exercise classes. They push me to do what I would never willingly force myself to do exercising on me own. I would never do that many squats and lunges with extra weight. I wouldn't do that many bicep curls or tricep extensions. I would give up at the first sign of my muscles working and figure that's enough.
Now I can barely hold my arms up enough to type this post and you know what, I feel better for it. Although I might be a little tired today and a little sore tomorrow, I'll feel better about myself and more productive knowing that I did something good for me and knowing now that I've started I can keep on doing it.
I posted the above 3 paragraphs on my private weight-loss group blog today. I feel compelled to offer an invitation to any of my blog reading friends and family to join up with us. Basically it's a website that helps us cheapskates do the Weight Watchers program without paying the dues and going to the meetings. There are a lot of web resources out there to help so I point you to those and offer some downloads. My weekly to bi-weekly posts are there to motivate and keep on track as well. Let me know in the comments if you're interested in gaining access.


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Eagle lands at No. 18 for Highlands Ranch golf's Patricia Lee
Most hackers are looking for that one shot per round that they'll talk about — and recall — repeatedly. But even good players go through the same thing.
On Monday, Patricia Lee had one of those moments. On her final swing of the day, Lee jarred one from the fairway for an eagle-2 as the junior carded a 3-under-par 69 and led the Falcons to the team championship of a Class 5A regional at Colorado Springs Country Club.
Lee held off Rock Canyon's Alli Johnston, who bogeyed the final two holes for a 2-under 70. Highlands Ranch won with a 234 total tgo Rock Canyon's 237.
"I was just looking to do anything to help the team," Lee told The Gazette in Colorado Springs. "It was a pretty solid round … it was a good day, and I have a lot of confidence going into state."
She was second a year ago and hopes to challenge again, this time on May 23-24 at Petty Jewett Golf Course, also in Colorado Springs.
Said Johnston, also a junior: "That is my (career) best score and the first time I've even broken par in a tournament. Patricia and I have played a lot together, so it was fun. I'd like to play better (at state), but this is 5A and it's against new people. I'm excited, though."
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Hey guys, today I decided to write about one of my favorite methods of making WoW gold. It requires minimal work, no grinding professions, and maybe about 1,000-2,000 gold to start. The method is flipping twink gear, and I'm going to tell you about how I do it and the addons/methods I use.
For those of you who haven't leveled an alt in the 75-79 PvP bracket recently probably don't know that in Cataclysm a whole new level of twink was invented. At level 77 Cataclysm greens become available to players. Cata Greens allow players to have roughly 2-3 times the stats they would otherwise have with items from Wrath. This is the gear that I specifically target. This gear is random world drops so you're not going to go out and farm it, you're going to Auction House farm it, and that's the beauty of this method. Most people get a hold of this gear, and throw it on the auction house for a few gold thinking it's worthless, but a good goblin will see the value in it!
My Method
To do this I personally use Auctionator to search for the gear, and TSM to post it. This makes it effortless, and requires minimal thinking. I set up a shopping list on auctionator, and have two basic searches (for reference the gear we're targeting is item level 272), you can type the following into your Auctionator search bar:
***NOTE: There are 272 plate pieces with Agility on them. DO NOT BUY THESE!!***
All this effectively does is search for armor then weapons usable by level 77's, of item level 272. There is other Cata twink gear, but this is by far the most valuable, as it's the first pieces levelers can get their hands on!
How to Buy
I price my Cata Twink gear at 324g 99s 99c. This is a number I picked after selling at 300g for a while and thinking people would buy it for more. I may up it again in the future but for now I'm liking the results. Based on this price I will buy any piece at 200g or below, the exception being plate with Agility on it. In general you should be able to find pieces around 50g if you do this search regularly enough, the lowest I've found is 6 gold! Below is a snapshot of TSM_Accounting's resale feature, just some of the 272 items I've sold in the past.
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At the February Sheridan County School District 2 Board of Directors meeting Monday night, Trustees honored Meadowlark Elementary School Principal Jason Hillman, who was recently named Wyoming's National Elementary Distinguished Principal of the Year.
Director of the District's Elementary Curriculum, Scott Stults, discussed Hillman's humble spirit, and his sharing of ideas not just with the Meadowlark community, but with schools district-wide.
The board also heard from Highland Park Principal Brent Leibach, who enthusiastically presented the positive attributes of the Pole Vault Projection system and the Safari Montage Network Video program. The system is also set up in Woodland Park, Story and Coffeen Elementary Schools, and will be installed in the new Meadowlark Elementary School.
The Board discussed the topic list for their upcoming retreat – some of the issues they'll cover include Chapter 29 implementation and other implications of new legislation; Board goals; and the graduation rate situation.
Action Items: the board approved several policies on first and second reading; and they officially authorized Business Manager Roxie Taft as the Chief Payroll Contact for the District.


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Rep. Fisher invites legislative student page applications
October 1, 2015 (DES MOINES)—Rep. Dean Fisher (R-Garwin) is encouraging area students to apply for the Iowa Legislative Page program. more »»
Widespread support for water quality improvements
September 23, 2015 The Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award was presented during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair. more »»
Ensuring good health care for vulnerable Iowans
August 6, 2015 We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, which were established on July 30, 196. more »»
Veto of Mental Health Institute funding hurts vulnerable Iowans
July 17, 2015 As part of ongoing efforts to improve mental health services, we voted this year to make it easier for Iowans to receive mental health and substance abuse treatment closer to home. more »»
Fisher highlights Veterans Home funding
July 16, 2015 (DES MOINES) – With the governor recently completing his action on bills passed by the legislature this year, Rep. more »»
Enhancing Iowa's economy
July 2, 2015 I was asked to lead a trade delegation to Taiwan in July. Taiwan is one of Iowa's biggest markets for ag exports. more »»
School funding compromise breaks gridlock, ends session
June 19, 2015 The Legislature closed out the 2015 session with Senate Democrats opting to end five months of gridlock on school funding. more »»
Student achievement, quality schools remain key sticking points
June 5, 2015 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, QUALITY SCHOOLS REMAIN KEY STICKING POINTS Adam has made it through another year at Iowa State with great grades. He is now studying journalism and media. more »»
Boosting quality in every Iowa classroom
May 20, 2015 Iowa is among the first states to create a teacher leadership system designed to boost student achievement, increase teaching expertise and raise the status of the teaching professio. more »»
Fisher-sponsored bill signed into law
May 14, 2015 On Thursday, May 7, Rep. Dean Fisher (R-Garwin) joined Governor Terry Branstad as he signed House File 585 into law. Commonly referred to as the Safe at Home Act, Rep. more »»
Court's budget must ensure justice for all Iowans
May 13, 2015 Iowa's court system works for all Iowans. Our Judicial Branch: • Enforces criminal laws. • Resolves civil legal disputes, thus maintaining a stable and robust business environment. more »»
Distrcit 72 Update
May 1, 2015 Week 14 This Tuesday was marked by another tradition, the induction of new members to the Pioneer Lawmakers. more »»
Juvenile Home / Girls Training School gas tax, gun concerns aired at Sodders' Listening Post
February 25, 2015 An earful about the Iowa Juvenile Home in Toledo topped local residents comments heard by State Senator Steve Sodders (D-State Center) on Friday in Tama. more »»
Senator Sodders Listening Post is in Tama Friday
February 19, 2015 State Senator Steve Sodders (D- State Center) invites Tama area residents to share concerns and suggestions with him during a town hall listening post at the Tama Public Library, 401 Siegel Street,... more »»
State Rep. Fisher donates to Vining Fire Department
February 17, 2015 State Rep. Dean Fisher (R-Garwin) recently donated $500 of his unused legislative expenses to the Vining Fire Department. more »»
Senator Sodders to host Listening Post in Tama
February 16, 2015 State Senator Steve Sodders (D- State Center) invites Tama area residents to share concerns and suggestions with him during a town hall listening post at the Tama Public Library, 401 Siegel Street,... more »»
Iowa Legislature- District 72 update
February 13, 2015 On Thursday the legislature heard the Condition of the Guard speech delivered by Major General Timothy Orr. more »»
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February 11, 2015 Rep. more »»
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Ripples: A Blake Harte Mystery
When Detective Sergeant Blake Harte is given the opportunity of a relaxing week away at a spa manor, he jumps at the opportunity. He can take one person with him — and who more than Harrison Baxter deserves time away from Harmschapel after everything he has been through?
But once at the Manor of the Lakes, the rest and relaxation they both crave is quickly brought to an end, when Blake and Harrison witness a man being murdered, by a mysterious hooded figure who appears to have the ability to walk on water.
How is it possible for someone to defy the laws of physics? And Blake's problems are only just beginning. The visit to the manor finds him coming face to face with figures from his past — and one in particular who could ruin any chance of Blake and Harrison ever being happy together.
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A true love is a love forever, Happy Anniversary. Mehul wished me planting a kiss on my face. I smiled in pleasure wanting to hug him tight. Happy Anniversary my hubby. Life has been magical with your love all these 20 years. I opened my arms to hold him tight and look deep into his brown eyes same as he did on our first night and I had blushed. We had an arranged marriage that started with a beautiful friendship. He understands my unspoken words and read heart through my eyes. I leaned towards his face to kiss him back and I stopped. Mehul! I shouted and stepped back. Your face looks smelly. My cheek got a touch with yours. It's so rough. I won't kiss you until you get shaved. He laughed hard. Reetu, c'mon don't behave like a kid. It's our anniversary. Does my face matters more to you than my heart that loves you so much?
Who said that, Mehul? I love you inside outside, you see. I want everyone to like you outside because inside I won't allow. I wink and get off the bed to get fresh and prepare breakfast. While I was making sandwiches in the kitchen he came from back and hugged me tight. He came closer to my ears and murmerd 'I love you'. I had butterflies flying inside my stomach . This time his touch was soft. I tilted my face to collide our cheeks. I did it again to feel the magic of his touch that has kept me young even after 20 years of our marriage. You got shaved, Mehul? Yes Reetu, though I wanted to keep it and be your man but that desire is not as strong as my desire to love you. And, we kissed again. This time with full passion.
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This one is particularly delicious if you add a few sprigs of mint or basil!
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Chrissy just had a similar post just the other day. Perhaps this a sign that I really need to start infusing my water more? I prefer to keep a class decanter in the fridge with infused water so I can pour from it all day. p.s. CUTE glass! I have plastic ones like it.ReplyDelete
I just started drinking more water this week. I am ADDICTED to diet coke and diet dr.pepper so I decided to try drinking more water and cutting down on soda. I'll have to try adding fruit when I get bored with plain waterReplyDelete
I love that you drink our of a jar, too! Did you make that or buy it somewhere? It's very cute. This a good idea. I need to be better at drinking water, too! Pinning this!ReplyDelete
My favorite color is purple, so every day I fill up my 36 oz. (BPA free!) water bottle with filtered water and keep it at my desk... then my goal is to drink it all by the end of the day. When I feel hungry I drink instead of eating snacks and that usually solves the problem. I got some vanilla flavored stevia drops that make the lemon water better too! I've never been a water drinker either, but it's so important to help our bodies detox that I'm making the effort. I've only got one me and I need to do a good job of taking care of my body! I think JP+ is good for helping me to drink more water too!ReplyDelete
I have heard this is great for you - thank you for sharing the recipe I really must try it :)ReplyDelete
I have recently been making a lot of infused water. The benefits are truly good for you.
I am so glad I found you. I truly love your blog and you are a Christian blogger.
Blessings Always,
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I love trying a variety of fruits in my water. Lemon water is really good for you (great infographic you shared there)!
Thanks for sharing.
I love lemons so this post is right up my alley!ReplyDelete
Call me crazy (I am crazy so it's really okay) but I haaaaaate lemon water :( HATE IT! But I had no idea the benefits that come from it! Guess I better learn to like it because I especially need help with my blemishes these days!ReplyDelete


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Army training exercises cut by a third to save money
(15 Mar 2010) Daily Telegraph Defence Correspondent Thomas Harding reports that training exercises for military operations have been cut by a third to save money at a time when the Army is engaged in heavy fighting in Afghanistan.
A record 80 training exercises were cancelled last year while the number of British troops in Helmand reached 10,000.
Last week a coroner castigated the Ministry of Defence over "inadequate" mine detection training following the death of Cpl Sarah Bryant, the first British woman killed in Afghanistan, and three SAS soldiers.
The Daily Telegraph has also learnt that units training to deploy to Afghanistan within the next two years have had their training cut.
One battalion commander said: "We are attempting to train essentially with one hand tied behind our back."
Figures show that the number of exercises conducted in the past three years fell by almost 30 per cent, dropping from 646 in 2008 to 462 last year. Meanwhile, the number of cancellations rose from 58 in 2006 to a high of 80 last year. ...
- Full article at Telegraph.co.uk: Army training exercises cut by a third to save money
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UPDATE: In grand Houston Restaurant Weeks tradition (which used to be just "Houston Restaurant Week," no plural at the end), HRW has been extended once again this year. The month-long dining-for-charity eatstravaganza will run through Labor Day weekend. The last day to get your $20 lunches and $35 dinners will be Monday, September 3. Make your reservations now...
With so many restaurants participating in the month-long Houston Restaurant Weeks this year (more than 150 at last count), it can be difficult to choose which ones to tackle. And since you want to make reservations at nearly all of the participating HRW spots, you'll want to start planning now.
That's why we've put together a handy guide to handicapping Houston Restaurant Weeks. Which restaurants offer four-course dinners for the cost of a $35 three-course dinner? Which ones offer brunch specials? Which ones will take care of your vegetarian friends? Which ones will dazzle your date with an amazing view or extraordinary wine list?
All of those categories are covered in our guide and more, so read on and start making your reservations now. And remember how it works:
- Two-course lunch menus are $20; $3 of that goes to your area food bank
- Three-course dinner menus are $35; $5 of that goes to your area food bank
- You can also donate an additional $10 by texting "HRW" to 20222
Important reminder: These servers are making far less money per tab for an entire month (a month in which they have to pay rent, car notes, phone bills and more) while we all enjoy cheap meals for a good, charitable cause. So consider your servers while dining out for HRW, too; treat them kindly and leave a generous tip.
All links below take you to the menus for the individual restaurants listed.
Bang for Your Buck: These five restaurants are offering four courses at dinner instead of the typical three-course menus. Come hungry.
RDG + Bar Annie Ciao Bello The Fish Giacomo's Cibo e Vino Max's Wine Dive
Room with a View: All five of these restaurants offer stunning views -- some from up high and some from down on the banks of the bayou.
Brenner's on the Bayou Rainbow Lodge Spindletop The Tasting Room - King's Harbor Trevisio
Wine & Dine These five restaurants are notable for their excellent wine lists. Salud!
Ibiza Sorrel Urban Bistro Tango & Malbec The Tasting Room Triniti
Dinner & Drinks: These five restaurants have excellent cocktail programs. And although the cocktails aren't included in the cost of the meal, you can treat yourself to a tipple with all the money you saved.
Branch Water Tavern Hearsay Gastro Lounge Line & Lariat Soma Sushi TQLA
The Brunch Bunch: Gather up the gang and start out your weekend right at one of these five restaurants offering special HRW brunch menus.
Branch Water Tavern Haven The Grove RDG + Bar Annie Tony Mandola's
Meat & Potatoes: Five of Houston's best steakhouses and meat emporiums are participating in HRW this year. Knives at the ready...
Del Frisco's Mo's a Place for Steaks Pappas Bros. Steakhouse Sullivan's Steakhouse Vic & Anthony's
Vegetarian Vibes: At these five restaurants, the vegetarian offerings aren't just an afterthought -- they're both thoughtful and artful.
Backstreet Cafe Haven Hugo's Indika Kiran's
Stellar Seafood: No matter your seafood preference, there's a restaurant for every persuasion this year -- from Japanese to Cajun and everything in between.
Eddie V's Kata Robata The Oceanaire Truluck's Willie G's
Italian Stallions: From cozy, family-style Italian to the ritziest restaurant in town.
Arcodoro Coppa Ristorante Italiano Prego Quattro Tony's
France's Finest: Nothing's better than affordable foie gras.
Artisans Au Petit Paris Brasserie 19 Le Mistral Philippe
Leisurely Lunch: You'll want to linger over your lunch at these five hotspots, so plan to take a little extra time.
Arturo Boada Cuisine The Bird & the Bear Canopy Cadillac Bar Ouisie's Table
New Kids on the Block: These five restaurants are still fairly new to town. Give them a try during HRW, but be kind while they're still getting their sea legs.
BLU Restaurant & Lounge Concepcion Hawthorn Katsuya by Starck L'Olivier
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As it turns out, consistently posting on a site is a really difficult thing to do. And with working 2 jobs and a severe lack of shredding, I just haven't had time to run this site – or the desire. This is my second or third failed attempt at getting a blog going for the long haul, and every time it seems that after a couple good weeks, life happens. And the time just isn't there – or what little time that is there just gets allotted to other things. I didn't, however, want to just leave this site in limbo. That has been nagging at me, and I want to finish on a positive. With that, some finishing updates:
We were able to raise $271 for prostate cancer awareness during Movember! Thank you to everyone who donated, I really appreciate it. I'll be doing Movember again next year, so find me on the interwebz if you would like to donate again. I'm not hard to get ahold of.
I have also kegged my first batch of beer! Starting small with Mr. Beer basic recipes, but from here on out will be altering them to be my own. Who knows where this will lead, but for apartment brewing, you can't beat the convenience of Mr. Beer. It's been sitting for a couple days now, and has a nice foam on top and the sediment is starting to settle at the bottom. January 11th will be bottling day, and January 26th it will be going into the fridge. By February, I'll have my first home brew ready to drink. I'm excited.
Whiteface is in two weeks, and our rescheduled Mount Snow trip is in four. I may also be riding Friday, so the season can finally get going. It's about time.
So, where can you find me now? Well, as a lot of you know, you can follow my personal account on Twitter, @AndrewEnzy. If Google+ is your thing, you can find me there. I may also occasionally post something up on my original blog, so take a look at that if you feel so inclined. I won't stop you.
Thank you for reading, it was fun while it lasted. May nothing but pow days and great brews be in your future!


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Assassin's Creed® III
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The American Colonies, 1775. It's a time of civil unrest and political upheaval in the Americas. As a Native American Assassin fights to protect his land and his people, he will ignite the flames of a young nation's revolution. In Assassin's Creed® III, eliminate your enemies with an array of new weapons including guns, bows, tomahawks, and trusty hidden blades. The game has been in development for over 3 years and features the new Ubisoft-AnvilNext engine, a stunning technology that will revolutionize gaming with powerful graphics, lifelike animations, immersive combat, and advanced physics. With an all new setting, assassin and engine, Assassin's Creed® III takes you back to the American Revolutionary War, but not the one you've read about in history books.
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Ukraine PM resigns 2 months after narrowly dodging no-confidence vote
Yatsenyuk made his decision public on Sunday in a televised address, saying he would formally submit his resignation to parliament on Tuesday.
The prime minister has been a highly unpopular figure in Ukraine with his approval ratings languishing in the single-digit range. The public blames him for a ruined economy and the failure to implement reforms he had promised when taking office following the February 2014 coup.
The final stages of his tenure were marred by an ugly political scandal when his economy minister, Aivaras Abromavicius, announced his resignation over alleged corruption in the Ukrainian government.
As the crisis unfolded, the ruling coalition in the Ukrainian parliament collapsed. Under Ukrainian law, President Petro Poroshenko can call an early election if a new coalition isn't formed, but opinion polls say his own party would lose seats in that case as well.
Poroshenko tried to resolve the debacle in the cabinet by calling on Yatsenyuk to resign, but he refused to do so. An attempt to fire him through a parliament vote failed in what was a major embarrassment for the president.
Yatsenyuk said the ongoing political crisis in Ukraine "was created artificially" and has become personal for politicians.
He added that his government was "the best in the history of Ukraine" and a "manifestation of the new Ukraine."
The outgoing PM said that he now has goals that are broader than the authority a mere head of government.
"New electoral law. Constitutional reform. Judicial reform. Coalition control over the direction of the new government. International support of Ukraine. Ukraine's membership in the European Union and NATO. This is only a part of my program," he said.
According to Yatsenyuk, parliament speaker Vladimir Groysman will be Ukraine's next PM.
Despite his resignation, Yatsenyuk said that his party, the People's Front, will stay in the ruling coalition. "The People's Front will remain a coalition member as today it is the only possible way to defend the country," he said after announcing his decision to step down, as quoted by TASS.
Yatsenyuk added that he was optimistic about his party's political prospects, despite the lack of popular support. "We love our country and ratings are things that come and go," he said.
Poroshenko told Ukrainian TV on Sunday that he will not dissolve the current parliament. "I respect the Ukrainian parliament. I want no confrontation with either the parliament or the government. I have no other parliament for you and will have none whatsoever," he was quoted as saying by TASS.
Gilbert Doctorow of Russia Insider pointed out that Yatsenyuk's resignation occurred shortly after Ukraine's association agreement with the EU had been rejected in a Dutch referendum.
"This raised the feeling of crisis within the Ukrainian political elites and made [Yatsenyuk's] departure something essential so they would have a sacrificial lamb and they would appear before Europeans in particular, and IMF as well, to be making some progress in putting their house in order," he told RT.
Doctorow said that Kiev is keenly aware of what its European partners are saying about Ukraine's EU aspirations. "The Ukraine is not going to join the EU any time soon, in fact, not in the next 20-30 years, which in political terms [means] never," he said, adding that this was very damaging to the Ukrainian leadership's image at home.


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Rootstime Belgium- Freddy Celis
March 05, 2009
With his excellent band The Chain Smokin 'Altar Boys brings Reverend Raven from Milwaukee, Wisconsin traditional blues, mainly consisting of covers. On this live recording, recorded in the famous "Blues On Grand" club in Des Moines, he had the help of harmonica-ace Madison Slim, including a member of Sam Lay's Blues Band, Legendary Bluesband and Jimmy Rodgers' Band. This here is the focus on his game sharp blue and The Reverend calls it Madison's CD, but of course to his West Side Chicago guitar style strongly present. Andre Maritato played bass that night in March 2002 and was the drummer Kid Panosh. Madison Slim brings plenty of homage to the masters of the harmonica are examples Slim Harpo and Rice Miller aka Sonny Boy Williamson. Five and half hours drive by a heavy snow storm leaves the gentlemen do not prevent a beauty of a set down to, and with Bernard Allison and the Lamont Cranston Band, they sell that night the Blues on Grand on stilts. They are a pure bluesband and what you can expect is that and nothing else. "We do not play Mustang Sally" says the Reverend. No, what they bring is the blues with a mix of Texas and Chicago blues that makes us think of Little Charlie & The Night Cats, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Paul Butterfield and especially Big Walter Horton, through Madison. Reverend Raven is an impressive man, his stature and voice "is" on a stage, and immediately trekk attention. His voice seems made for the blues. Songs including Freddy King, Magic Sam and Albert Collins brings with it an incredible convenience and flexibility. That he gets the help of Madison Slim is the live CD only impressive, because it occasionally takes the microphone and provides for a "double treat". His live performance where he during his harmonica solos double plooit and all curves lie to the full power behind his harp place is pure "blues body language" so to speak. If you set multiple Slim Harpo and Howlin Wolf covers heard you can not admit more than that, despite the snow storm to toeging very hot there in Des Moines. The blues and nothin 'but the blues, 100%. If the Reverend Raven preaches the blues' s always a high!
Wisconsin Blues Society - Ken Stone - The Blues Detective
August 17, 2005
The blues resource-rich Alligator belt that extends between Chicago, Milwaukee and Minneapolis is alive with working blues units that are keeping the flame stoked. Perhaps foremost is the blues shouter, Reverend Raven. His latest release features harp legend Madison Slim and a tight band of roadhouse veterans.
From the opening bouncer 'I'm Your Honeyboy', a loping shuffle and Raven original that propels the listener into this collection of blues gems, the interplay between the Rev and Slim is nothing short of breathtaking. With a stash of a thousand stage hours to draw from, the band creates a synergy of dynamics and outstanding ensemble playing that are the hallmarks of all great blues bands.
Reverend Raven has completed the transition from sideman to commanding bandleader by being a student of the art form. His prodigious guitar vocabulary quotes the greats while retaining the excitement of spontaneous combustion. Clean tone dripping with reverb inside impeccable phrasing, combined with the fruits of years as a sideman - tasty rhythm comps and fills - give the Rev a perfect foil for Madison Slim's muscular tone and soulful licks.
Madison Slim is the treasured connection to the Chicago blues masters having literally slept on the couches of Jimmy Rogers, Lowell Fulson and Carrie and Lurrie Bell. He was often the only white face in the south-side blues clubs during the 60's and the 70's. Slim's ability to step on the gas pedal is a testament to years on the road with the best blues performers in the world.
Of course, it's all about the groove. With sparkplug Spencer Panosh driving and swinging the shuffles and Westside beats with a clock-like precision, tunes like 'Bye Bye Baby' and 'In the Open' really jump.
Whether breathing life into Howlin' Wolfs 'Who's Been Talkin' or playing greasy harp on Slim Harpo's 'Got Love if You Want It', Madison Slim is in top form. For a true reading of the original electrified delta-style guitar, listen to Raven's take on Muddy Water's 'Sweet Man' in which Slim's blues whistle calls the hellhounds in for supper. Well-placed and tasteful vibrato guitar fill 'The Backscratcher' and the Westside vibe of the Rev's 'Bee Hive Baby' are as authentic as any white boys can get. The live CD is musically seamless and showcases the essence of why the blues is still alive.
With clarity of mission and a deep emotion born of a great respect for the form, the Reverend Raven's sermon should bring new converts to the church we call Chicago Blues and, the circle shall be unbroken. Amen.
Suncoast Blues Society - John Mazello
May 30, 2005
Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin¹ Altar Boys captured a smoking club set of uptempo blues numbers and put it on his own label. Most are well executed covers by names associated with the heyday of Chicago blues...Muddy Waters, Slim Harpo, Willie Dixon and other names from a little farther south, Howlin¹ Wolf and Frank Frost. The CD begins with a pair of Reverend Raven originals, I¹m your Honeyboy and Loving You. For the discriminating listener most of the covers are B sides and not the usual roadhouse fodder. Like the Raven says, ³we don¹t play Mustang Sally.² There¹s also another Reverend original, a fine tribute to Slim Harpo called Bee Hive Baby The Reverend handles guitar and vocals and Spencer Panosh and Andre Maritato, well traveled musicians themselves, are on drums and bass. The harmonica chores and a few vocals are taken by Madison Slim, a well known player with plenty of frequent flyer miles himself. They play like they¹ve spent plenty of time honing their craft in smoky dens of iniquity and next time you see them on their way to a local den you should check them out.
Blues On Stage- Bill Halaszynski
May 18, 2005
Two things drew me to this CD. I always dug the Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin' Altar Boys handle, catholic grade school refugee that I am, and, I liked the work Madison Slim did back in the day with the Legendary Blues Band. To me, this screamed short cover, big buckets o' beer Blues night at the local bar and, that's a good thing. The music may be elemental and raw, but it's in no way perfunctory played, there's passion and wit to spare and therein lies its charm. The right Rev. unleashes rippin' and a ringin' guitar licks right out of the gate and keeps the energy level high throughout. This set called to mind the passion and fire of The Red Devils' King King with a tad bit more polish as well as hard earned experience thrown in. This music requires commitment, it has to be played full out to work and these guys are more than up to the task. Good live Blues brings a smile to my lips when I'm there and this certainly does that, which is saying something hearing it on CD so far removed from the performance.
Reverend Raven is Chicago born and has that Windy City feel embedded in his DNA, Madison Slim sounds as though he couldn't play a false note with a cocked pistol at his head and the rhythm section of bassist Andre Maritato and skin pounder Kid Panosh shake the foundation, rattle the rafters and roll it easy when called for. These four pieces make a heckuva racket and it's a divine madness that they deliver. The song selection is fine and features solid Raven originals going toe to toe with covers of some of the best that the Electric Blues' heyday had to offer from Muddy to the Wolf with some Freddie King and Slim Harpo thrown in for good measure. Things get started with the original "I'm Your Honeyboy," sung by composer Raven with swagger and conviction. The opener sets a swinging pace before the band settles into a more traditional sounding Chi-Town groove that carries the proceedings from there on out.
Madison Slim joins the fray with Harpo's "Got Love If You Want It". His husky voice and overblown harp give the proceedings a feeling of authenticity, the inescapable knowledge that this is someone who's been there and done that. The interplay between Raven's guitar and Slim's harp is what makes this CD work. Freddie King's "In The Open," comes about half way through the set and the duo wails full out making a joyous noise and claiming this night all their own. Wolf's "Louise," is next with a mesmerizing rhythm that sucks the listener in for good. Everything that follows is gravy and worth the time to track down and make your own. Great stuff if you're a fan of no holds barred barroom blues and, a good place to start if you wanna try some on for size.
La Hora del Blues/Argentina- Vincente Zumel
April 01, 2005
A superb album of real Chicago blues style done by two of the best white performers of this kind of blues. We have The Reverend on vocals and guitar playing and Madison Slim blowing harp. Both sound really bright and give a faultless performing, perfectly backed by powerful drummer Spencer Panosh who has a hard convincing straight beat and Andre Maritato on bass who provides the rest of the band soundness and enough confidence, which gives as a result a highly recommended record. If you like and enjoy listenning to traditional fifties Chicago blues, do not hesitate and get a copy of this amazing 'Live at Blues on Grand'. GREAT.
Bluzharp Magazine- Steve Harvell
January 21, 2005
"This cd is by far the best one that I have listened to so far this year.
I give this cd , Reverend Raven Featuring Madison Slim "Live At The Blues On Grand" Reverend Raven Website,my highest rating of (7) harps and is my favorite cd so far this year.I give The Reverend Raven my "Muddy Waters Torch Carrier Award" and to Madison Slim my coveted "Nasty harp Award " for being so NASTY SOUNDING,oh yeah!!"


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Chapter 4 – Male Model and LA waifs
We'd nearly finished our recordings, so on my next trip to LA I stayed for a few weeks as Jud had arranged for us to film a music video. So to get me looking 'the part' Jud said I needed to 'trim up.' I was slim before I started, so after three weeks of NO carbs and a gym session with a personal strainer EVERY morning I was LA slim! While I'm naturally slim (thanks mum) I hate going to the gym with a passion. It bores me stupid and I'd much rather walk through countryside than run on the spot whilst staring at some fat bloke's arse. Perhaps I've never made it to the stage where all the endorphins start flying around, but regardless, I hate it.
Every morning my personal trainer Billy would have to bang on the door until I got out of bed, put me in the car and shove a no-carb smoothie in my hand. Since it was Hollywood I did see a few familiar faces including James Spader (actor) who I'll admit to having a crush on. I sauntered over and did some lunges in his vicinity but sadly nothing came of it. Now I don't know if this is normal but men were shouting abuse at themselves in the mirror whilst lifting weights … do they do that here? For three weeks I was starving, and I dreamed of potatoes and cake most nights. In fact just the memory of this has made me hungry so I need to stop writing to go and make a sandwich … OK I'm back. I admit I did enjoy being thin for that short while, but it didn't last. When I got home my parents and friends were quite shocked. Out there in LA it's the norm so I didn't look any different from the belles of LA, but next to my lovely porcelain white curvy brit girls I looked like I needed a good meal. I missed my curves, and I thoroughly enjoyed getting them back. As for the gym I haven't set foot in one since.
At the time I didn't realise just how much money and time Jud had put into me as a project. Recording costs, personal trainer costs, make up artists, video costs, flights etc etc even down to the small things. I had a sore throat one morning and asked to see a doctor. He took me straight away.The doctor said I had a throat infection and gave me some pills. That visit cost Jed $100!! I didn't know they had to PAY to see a doctor?! I though it was just like here, you rock up and get stung a measly £7.50. We complain about the NHS but how lucky we are. So before filming commenced Jud said we needed to find a guy to be in the video with me, then gave me some catalogues FULL of male models to look through and choose ……… ? : ) I of course was more than happy to oblige! in fact we had a lot of fun choosing which one (while trying to figure out which ones were in fact gay as i'm not sure I could do a convincing performance if that was the case). The guy I wanted couldn't make it so we got our second choice, Benny. He wasn't gay that was for sure. But you'll have to wait until chapter 5 to find out how that went.


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Since the Vagabond has been circumcised of its manhood I've decided to only fly it during the week in celebration of its awesomeness. It is still awesome yes, even without its manhood.
This means some lopsided battles in my quest for solo kills, but what can you do? A Catalyst is still a Catalyst. And his pod still counts. Although, even for a noob, that is a horrible fit.
As soon as I kilt him I noticed an Imicus on scan at the station. Normally I wouldn't go running after an Imicus, especially with GCC, but then he threw up a Cyno and jumped in an Archon. Sigh, now I have to go kill that! Which I did. Now with GCC already on me the station starts shooting me and hitting pretty hard. Normally that wouldn't be a worry, I'd just warp off somewhere safe. Except the dangly bits on the station have other ideas. By the time I untangled myself and warp off, I only have about 10% shields left.
The irony of the Vaga's missing Frill and getting caught in a station's dangly bits didn't escape me. All for a stupid Imicus cyno kill. But all ends well and I warp away to heal.
I return to Hevrice and dock up just as I notice a new pilot in local. A Goon pilot. My fellow Tusker Easy tells me he is in a Drake that just jumped in from Empire and he is in one of the belts. Easy being in a SB at the moment. I check my ammo situation and I'm out of EM, so by the time I load it up he is gone back to the safety of Empire.
So I undock anyway. Start warping around, thinking he may return. And sure enough he does. A few belt hops later and thanks to Easy's scouting, I tackle him and start killing him. I've been wanting to try my Vaga out against a Drake for a long time and finally have my chance.
But just then local spikes and two more Goons jump into local. A quick check of the scan reveals yet another Drake and a Vaga. Even I don't stand a chance against that, not in my own Vaga, even with Easy willing to provide more DPS if needed. So I have no choice but to align out and unleash the pack of ecm drones I've been holding in the drone bay. Sure enough, just as the other two idiots land I break point and warp away.
So fail. So typical of Goons everywhere.
It is an interesting coincidence given all the behind-the-scenes shenanigans that are going on right now (sorry I can't really tell you more than that yet) that the Goons would suddenly show up in my system with only the two of us around.
Thing is, I don't believe in coincidences.


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[Games of the Year™ that I played last year, 2017 Edition!]
2017 has come and gone and I managed to play a whole lot of games, a lot of them alongside my son/trusty sidekick Dean! In June I did a progress report documenting all of the games I'd played up to that point in the year and ultimately I ended up completing about 30 games. As per tradition I'm (for some reason) ranking all of these based on the amount of fun I had playing them. But remember, just because your favorite game is low on my list, it doesn't make it a bad game — I just had more fun playing the games ahead of it!
First up, there's a few games that aren't ranked because I play them all the time and they've been ranked in previous years. These, are the GAMES OF THE FOREVER!
[Games of the Forever]
∞ Fortune Street (Wii)
Fortune Street is a game we've played a ton since it's initial release in 2011. If you're unfamiliar to the Itadaki/Fortune Street series, think of a Monopoly/Mario Party style game but with a full blown stock market and tons of licensed characters — in this case from Dragon Quest and the Mario games. It's an incredible 4 player game that gets fairly competitive, although for us it's kind of like video game comfort food. But, with last year's release of Itadaki Street for PS4 (the first non-mobile entry in the series in quite some time), Fortune Street may finally be ready to retire. It's been a wild ride, Birdo! Take the night off ~ you've earned it.
∞ Final Fantasy XV DLC Episodes + Comrades & NG+ (PS4)
I'm fairly certain that I've gotten more mileage than most people out of FFXV. The original launch game has it's issues but throughout the year it's been consistently updated with new content, quality of life improvements, weird crossovers, and full blown DLC Episodes focusing on your bros, all of which I'VE LOVED. With the announcement of the upcoming FFXV: Royal Edition and another season's worth of DLC, don't be surprised to see this on here again in 2018!
∞ Super Mario Maker (Wii U)
Growing up, my family never owned a Nintendo Entertainment System, so all of my Mario action was limited to friends and neighbor's houses. I was OBSESSED with Super Mario Bros. in part because I didn't have it, and took to drawing up my own intricate levels in my spare time. Eventually — 30 years later — Nintendo thought, "Hey, we should hook that Aaron guy up and develop a game where he can make all of his own Mario levels and share them with the world" and so Super Mario Maker was created. This game's been out for quite a while, and even though I'm not making any crazy levels these days, I always love checking out everyone's latest creations. In addition I've been using it as a tool to teach my son Dean the basics of platformers. I can't wait for him to start making his own levels! I'm sure we'll be playing this game for years to come.
∞ Animal Crossing: New Leaf Amiibo Edition (3DS)
Animal Crossing: New Leaf is installed on my 3DS and I don't know that I'll ever delete it. With the addition to the Amiibo content a year or so ago, I ended up rediscovering my little town and all of the hard work I had put into it. It's my perfect drop in for 5-10 minutes and get some random stuff done gaming experience.
[Games of the Year™ (that I played this year) 2017 Edition!]
Alrighty, here's the big list. These are all the games I completed 2017 that may or may not have come out that year. And when I say completed I'm referring to either a credits screen or in the case of a never ending game, that a significant amount of hours have been logged in. So let's get things going or else we'll be here forever!
28. Fortune Street (iOS)
It's Fortune Street on iOS but without any licensed characters. It's fine. I don't really have a reason to play it often since we have the console versions. That is all.
27. LEGO City Undercover (Wii U)
Dean and I played through this one and while I enjoy the LEGO games overall, I felt like things got a little too repetitive. It was fairly charming but most of the comedy fell flat for me. This is problematic because I'm pretty sure the pop culture references/jokes exist in these games for the parents as most 6 year olds aren't really going to get callbacks to Shawshank Redemption or Dirty Harry. Anyways, we had fun with it for the most part, but I prefer my LEGO games like the earlier ones where characters don't really talk.
26. Minecraft Story Mode (Wii U)
I was pretty shocked how much I enjoyed this! I feel like a lot of Telltale's games can be a bit janky and this game is no exception. And like LEGO City Undercover a lot of the humor didn't do it for me… but I tell you what, I kept coming back for that story! I wanted to know what was going to happen, and the actual dramatic story and characters they created were great. Solid voice acting, and fun stuff overall.
25. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Wii U)
Alright, I'm going to try (and probably fail) to keep this short. Unlike Super Mario Maker, Breath of the Wild was not made with me in mind. I'm typically not into open worlds, and the lack of traditional dungeons, an interesting story, and meaningful rewards really took away from this experience for me. I am in the minority with this, and that's fine. Instead of listing ALL of the things I disliked though, let's talk about things I loved, starting with the music — BOTW's minimalist approach to the music was fantastic and surprisingly one of the most memorable aspects of the game for me. The shrine music, Hateno village, Tarrey Town, and everything involving Kass are especially fantastic. And speaking of Tarrey Town, another aspect of this game I loved was Hudson's story. Helping him build a town and complete his quest was more interesting and fun to me than any of the actual main storyline. Overall BOTW is a good game, but don't take my word for it — it's won like 150+ Game of the Year Awards, so if you're one of the few people who hasn't played it, check it out and decide for yourself.
24. Super Mario 3D Land (3DS)
Being a huge fan of Mario 3D World, I finally got around to checking out it's predecessor Super Mario 3D Land. As I mentioned earlier I've been playing more games with Deano this past year, and basically every Mario game or platformer I played was played with him watching. His reactions to all of these games, Mario 3D Land included, really elevated the experience. There was some super clever level design in 3DL and I could really see how they expanded upon a lot of these ideas in 3DW. We played through this game in like 2 or 3 marathon sittings — it's one of the best games on the 3DS and quite memorable!
23. Wario Land Shake It! (Wii)
2017 was the year I rediscovered original Wii games. Since the Wii U is backwards compatible I decided to dig into the original Wii library looking for more games that Dean and I could experience together. I came across quite a few games that I may not have otherwise played, Wario Land Shake It! included. I'm a mark for 2D platformers, and the art coupled with the end of level RUN FOR YOUR LIFE gimmick really made this game for me. Highly recommended.
22. Dragon Quest Heroes (PS4)
DQ Heroes is another Dynasty Warriors-esque all star adventure from Omega Force and while I dabbled with this game when I initially purchased my PS4 a couple years ago, it didn't really click with me until now. Again, playing this game with my son cheering me on was super fun. This was definitely the year of Dragon Quest for us, and Dean's enthusiasm for learning about every monster and hero really enhanced my time with this game. It's story is about what you'd expect from one of these games, and if you've played Hyrule Warriors or any of the others you probably understand the fan service fiesta that you're getting into. My friend Sean said it best — your enjoyment of the Heroes/Warriors style games is really dependent on your love of the source material as most of these games are really about hacking and slashing and defending/capturing points on a map.
21. Dragon Quest Heroes II (PS4)
See the above ranking but add free roaming areas, sharper graphics, a better user interface, and subtract the charming original protagonists from the first game. I enjoyed this game and it's story more than the first, but depending on the day you could probably interchange them.
20. Yoshi's Woolly World (Wii U)
This is the most relaxing platformer I've ever played. While I enjoy Yoshi's Island on the SNES, Baby Mario kind of stresses me out. This is the opposite of that. It's a little too easy, but it makes up for it with tons of collectibles, fun to find secrets, and a violently cute aesthetic. I had never played Kirby's Epic Yarn, but now that I've played through this and I'm ripe for more original Wii experiences you can expect to see that one on the list in 2018.
19. Splatoon (Wii U) [Campaign]
I played a bunch of Splatoon multiplayer in 2015/2016, but had never completed the campaign. I'm super happy I finally got around to it. Splatoon feels like a game that was secretly developed by SEGA in 1999 or 2000, but then buried in a time capsule outside of Nintendo's headquarters. It has the quirky appeal that radiates from games like Space Channel 5 and Jet Grind Radio, and the campaign did nothing but drive this feeling home. While I didn't love navigating the hub world, the actual level designs are great, and boss encounters are even better! If you only ever played Splatoon's multiplayer, be sure to take the time to blast through the campaign mode when you have the chance. Looking forward to playing the 2nd game whenever I eventually get a Switch!
18. Little Big Planet 2 (PS3)
17. Little Big Planet (PS3)
I'm bundling these up because there's too many games to write about! I played a bunch of Little Big Planet when it originally released, but like Splatoon I don't think I ever fully completed the campaign. Going through it again after all of these years I remembered bits and pieces of it, but a lot of it felt pretty fresh. It was also great revisiting my old levels that I'd uploaded nearly 10 years ago, and sharing those with Dean. All of them involved our old cat that passed away shortly after Deano was born, so it was a neat way to show him what a crazy awesome cat Rinoa was. While I loved some of the new mechanics/creation tools introduced in LBP2, the first game's presentation, music, and campaign just really take the cake for me. I think these games have aged very well, and encourage you to check them out if you never have!
16. Itadaki Street (PS4)
While I'm definitely missing Mario and his friends (BIRDO RIP) it's great to have a new full blown iteration of Itadaki Street. Final Fantasy characters are a welcome addition and the voice acting/dialogue they've included for the computer controlled opponents is fantastic. Currently this game hasn't been announced for release in North America, but if you're familiar with and enjoy Fortune Street, I highly recommend you import it.
15. Rocket Slime (DS)
I originally beat Rocket Slime ages ago, but that was before I was ranking games! So having played through it again in 2017 it finally gets it's moment in the sun. Rocket Slime is one of my favorite games for the DS and one of the best games that the system has to offer. If you've never played/heard of it before, you play as Rocket, a determined little slime from the Dragon Quest universe who's town is destroyed by the vicious platypunk gangster organization known as THE PLOB. It's a top down Zelda-esque action game that's crossed over with these amazing tank battles and if that all sounds crazy to you, you're not wrong. But it's adorable, and perfect, and I insist you check it out!
14. Katamari Damacy (PS2)
Speaking of crazy, Katamari Damacy! Another game that I'm happy to see has aged well and still exudes all of the weird charm that was there when it originally came out in 2004. I don't have much to say about Katamari except it takes me to this place of comfort that no other game does. It's rolling/collecting gameplay, presentation, localization, and especially it's music are wonderful to this day.
13. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (3DS)
I played this game right before Breath of the Wild came out, and that might have been unfair to Breath of the Wild. A Link Between Worlds is everything I want in a Zelda game. While I'm all for change and innovation, sometimes you just want what you expect. This was the case with A Link Between Worlds, though it does have it's own smaller tweaks to the Legend of Zelda formula. Being able to rent tools/items to tackle the dungeons in almost any order is a good change, and the entire living painting mechanic was very well executed. The climax of the game had a fun twist I didn't expect, and in the end this game over delivered for me. Really fun stuff!
12. Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
I'm not sure how I didn't get sucked into Mario Galaxy the first time around but man, I was missing out. Aside from the swimming controls, and the spring power up, I think this might be like, my 2nd favorite 3D Mario game? The presentation and music are really on another level here, and while I'm not the biggest fan of motion controls they thankfully didn't go overboard. I don't think a Mario game has ever been this creative before and am looking forward to tackling Galaxy 2 soon.
11. Yakuza Kiwami (PS4)
In 2017 many of you finally got to see what all of us crazy people have been screaming about for 10+ years — that the Yakuza games are amazing. Or at the very least you got an insight into our weird personal tastes! Kiwami is a remake of the first game in the series that came out for PS2 in 2005 in Japan. If you're unfamiliar with Yakuza it's sort of a action adventure/beat'em'up hybrid with an intricate long running story.
The Yakuza/Ryu Ga Gotoku games are my favorite game series and if you've come into the store before chances are I've recommended them to you. The only tricky thing is there's never been an easy place to jump in. That finally changed this year with the release of Yakuza 0 in February and then continued with this release, Yakuza Kiwami, in August. Kiwami, in addition to retelling the original story of protagonist Kazuma Kiryu, really plays off the release of Yakuza 0, expanding on characters and sub stories that are prominently featured in that game. That, coupled with the addition of the Majima Everywhere system (which is basically Majima fan service for Yakuza devotees), and new cutscenes better explaining Nishiki's motives make this an excellent remake of the series' initial entry for newbies and long time fans as well.
10. Yakuza 3 (PS3)
I originally completed this game in 2010 but NO JOKE I barely remember any of it. I had played during a time where my work situation was super stressful, and I think I may have blocked out large portions of that year. Either way, going back to it almost 8 years later was a real treat! Yakuza 3 is infamous for it's localization which saw the removal of several key features for budgetary reasons, and I unfairly judged it for this initially. I remember really liking it, but this time around I truly loved it. It has some of the best side characters in the series (I'm looking at you Rikiya) and a simple and concise plot that doesn't get overly confusing with the addition multiple protagonists like some of the later games. It took my eyes about an hour to adjust to it's more antiquated graphics after having played Kiwami and dabbling in Yakuza 6, but it's story and gameplay still hold up.
09. Super Mario 3D World (Wii U)
I love this game, and technically by my own rules I don't know if I should even rank it again, but playing through with Deano was a whole new experience for me. "Daddy let's play kitty Mario!" "You don't have to twist my arm, son." Instead of an elaborate write up for this one, I'm just going to let you enjoy it's soundtrack while you finish reading the rest of this list!
08. The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess HD (Wii U)
Holy cow, another game where I think to myself, "How did I not get into this originally?". I understand that tastes evolve and change over time, and maybe 10 years from now I'll have a new list where the Breath of the Wild HD 4K Remaster is ranked higher, but yeah — to beat a dead horse: Twilight Princess, like A Link Between Worlds, is what I want in a Zelda game. There was an interesting story, with new/weird/entertaining characters, huge dungeons with complex puzzles, bosses and set pieces that made everything feel like a big spectacle… I just really loved it. The visual aesthetic has not aged as well as Wind Waker, but the weird Twilight stuff holds up. I anticipate that this will see a re-release on the Switch, so if you didn't get the chance to play the HD remaster on the Wii U, definitely snag it down the road.
07. Ryu Ga Gotoku Kiwami 2 (PS4)
Yakuza 2 is my favorite game in the Yakuza/Ryu Ga Gotoku series and a remake ala Kiwami is something a lot of us have been praying for since Kiwami's initial release in Japan in January of 2016. Kiwami 2 sees the 2nd game in the series get a makeover via the updated "Dragon Engine" that Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio developed for Yakuza 6 on the PS4. While there are a couple minor nit picks regarding creative changes to a few cut scenes, I was happy to see that the base storyline of Yakuza 2 holds up so well. Ryuji Goda is my favorite antagonist in the Yakuza series, and they really did his character justice in this remake. Also, continuing upon the trend set by 0 and Kiwami, storylines central to those games were again continued in this iteration of Yakuza 2 including a fantastic epilogue to Majima and Makoto's story from Yakuza 0. Anyways, it hasn't been announced for North America yet but I'm optimistic we'll be hearing about "Yakuza Kiwami 2" sometime this year.
06. Dragon Quest Builders (PS4)
I thought there was a good chance I'd love this game given my affinity for both Dragon Quest and Minecraft, but something prevented me from picking it up on day 1 in October of 2016. Regardless, I made the time for it this past summer and quickly realized that I was going to need to make A LOT of time for it. It's easy to look at this game and dismiss it as Minecraft clone, but those who have played it know better. The game starts with a fun twist regarding the ending of Dragon Quest 1, and quickly introduces a more objective based take on building. The world in Story Mode is hand crafted so everything feels a lot more deliberate than Minecraft. However if all you want to do is build stuff, you do unlock a procedurally generated Free Build mode after completing the first chapter. The story itself isn't groundbreaking but the interaction with the various NPC's in your village is pretty top notch. I really loved the room mechanic, where depending on the items/decorations placed in a room, you get various bonuses/XP for your town. I found myself experimenting a ton to try and discover new types of buildings and rooms. I can't wait for the second game to come out later this year as it has multiplayer which is honestly the only thing lacking from Dragon Quest Builders 1.
05. The Witness (PS4)
The Witness is a game that demanded my full attention once I got into it. It completely consumed me to the point where I was losing sleep playing it and even getting a bit frustrated and snippy with those around me… Multiple times I was jotting down notes, and attempting to solve the puzzles on paper before I tried them in game. I can't remember the last time a game had this sort of effect on me. In a way, it's kind of an evolution of all of the point and click adventure games I used to play — except instead of combining items to solve a puzzle, you're solving literal puzzles right in front of you, over and over. Very few games make you feel smart, but this game was incredibly rewarding in that department. There's also tons of secrets and puzzles that I didn't even know existed until after I'd completed the game and did some research. Anyways, if you even remotely like adventure/puzzle games, you should probably check this out.
04. Dragon Quest VI (DS)
Dragon Quest VI is a very good SNES era DQ game that was probably going to be ranked a little bit lower on the list if it wasn't for the EPIC final battle that I had. Like most Dragon Quest final bosses, there are multiple forms, and it's usually pretty difficult depending on your level and what not. I ended up playing through the last boss of this game at my favorite brewery and it took somewhere around 45 minutes to complete. Now, part of this was because I didn't realize one of my characters had an very useful ability that would've made things a smidge easier (I blame the beer) but the other part was because I was just at the sweet spot level wise where it was a monumental challenge. With each attack round I anticipated swift, unmerciful death. But some how, some way, I persevered. It was an amazing experience that I won't soon forget.
03. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice (3DS)
Spirit of Justice lands right behind Trials and Tribulations as my 2nd favorite Ace Attorney game. The overarching story and reintroduction of characters we haven't seen in the series in nearly a decade was incredibly well executed. The idea of this nation, Khura'in, where defense lawyers are effectively banished and all that remains is a prosecutor and basically magic to decide whether or not somebody is guilty makes for a really great place for Phoenix and his friends to leave their mark. The interactions that come out of this a super entertaining. The Ace Attorney games, I fear, have become something akin to the Yakuza games in that there isn't really an easy spot to jump in. But fortunately they've re-released the games on a bevy of platforms including cell phones, so if you're curious about getting into the series but don't have a DS, definitely check 'em out there!
02. Yakuza 0 (PS4)
Like Spirit of Justice, Yakuza 0 lands right at #2 in it's respective series for me. This game is a prequel to the entire Yakuza series and as I mentioned stands as the best place to jump in for new players. It takes place during the 1980's in Japan and feels like nothing else on the PS4. The line that Yakuza walks between serious drama, and complete absurdity is something few other games manage to nail, and the sheer amount of content and side activities in this particular entry is overwhelming. It usually takes me about 80-100 hours to feel fully satisfied with a Yakuza game before moving on, though the base story can be completed in around 30-ish hours. This game released on the same day as Resident Evil 7 in North America and I was really worried that a lot of people may have skipped it as a result. But I was overjoyed to learn that it's become one of the most successful games in the franchise and one of the most revered games of 2017. It totally deserves it, so huzzah! Take us away, Kiryu!
01. Dragon Quest XI (PS4)
As I stated earlier — 2017 really was the year of Dragon Quest for us. XI is the first mainline game in the series that we've been able to play since Dragon Quest IX on the DS in 2010 and while the wait sucked, it was absolutely worth it. Dragon Quest XI is a traditional JRPG, the kind that the Dragon Quest series pretty much invented, and a sort of a culmination of the whole series up to this point. It's loaded with nostalgia but there's still plenty of new things to experience and fall in love with.
The game was released in Japan for both PS4 and 3DS and both versions of the game are very different in presentation. They feature the same characters and storyline, but have entirely distinct visual flairs. As I do not have a Japanese 3DS I opted for the PS4 version of the game, but will absolutely be replaying the game on 3DS if/when it's localized for the west hopefully later this year.
Gameplay footage via our stream!
Dragon Quest XI has what I consider to be one of the best casts of characters in any RPG I've ever played. All of the characters have purpose, full story arcs, and are heavily effected by the events that happen as the game progresses. I worried for and cared about all of these characters in a way I haven't in a game since Dragon Quest V, or maybe even Final Fantasy VI. If you're a fan of old fashioned JRPG goodness you have a lot to look forward to here.
Not only was Dragon Quest XI the best game I played last year, but it was the most fun I had playing a game with both Sarah and Deano, and it's an experience that's been ingrained in my son's being. We battled through and experienced it together and I'll never forget it!
Before I go though, here's a few other fun bonus categories!
[Multiplayer Good Times]
Super Smash Bros. Wii U (Wii U)
Icewind Dale (PC)
Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)
Die Hard Arcade (Arcade)
Streets of Rage II (SEGA Genesis)
Virtua Tennis 2K2 (DC)
Super Mario 3D World (Wii U)
[Games I gave up on for various reasons!]
The Wonderful 101 (Wii U)
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (GBC)
Final Fantasy III (DS)
Project X Zone (3DS)
Def Jam Vendetta (PS2)
Rhythm Heaven Fever (Wii)
[Games I started and intend to continue in 2018]
Dragon Quest IV (DS)
Icewind Dale (PC)
Kentucky Route Zero Part IV (PC)
Ryu Ga Gotoku Kurohyou (PSP)
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Wii U)
Doom (PC)
Xenosaga (PS2)
Indigo Prophecy (XBOX)
Tekken 7 (PS4)
Boku no Natsuyasumi (PS1)
And lastly…
[Games I'm looking forward to playing through (in some cases AGAIN) in 2018]
Yakuza 6 (PS4) [March!]
Hokuto Ga Gotoku (PS4) [March!]
Uncharted 3 (PS3)
Uncharted 4 (PS4)
Folklore (PS3)
Nier (PS3)
Yakuza 4 (PS3)
Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii)
The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time (3DS)
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (3DS)
Super Mario Odyssey (NSW)
Binary Domain (PS3)
Dragon Quest XI (PS4/3DS) [In English!]
Shenmue (DC)
Shenmue II (XBOX)
Final Fantasy XV: New DLC Episodes (PS4)
Dragon Warrior VII (PS1)
Anyways, if you made it this far congrats! Thanks for checking out my big crazy list, and I'll be seeing you again in June for a 2018 progress report. Until then, see you at the shop!


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In this timely study, Batra examines contemporary drama from India, Jamaica, and Nigeria in conjunction with feminist and incipient queer movements in these countries. Postcolonial drama, Batra contends, furthers the struggle for gender justice in both these movements by contesting the idea of the heterosexual, middle class, wage-earning male as the model citizen and by suggesting alternative conceptions of citizenship premised on working-class sexual identities. Further, Batra considers the possibility of Indian, Jamaican, and Nigerian drama generating a discourse on a rights-bearing conception of citizenship that derives from representations of non-biological, non-generational forms of kinship. Her study is one of the first to examine the ways in which postcolonial dramatists are creating the possibility of a dialogue between cultural activism, women's movements, and an emerging discourse on queer sexualities.
List of Illustrations Permissions Acknowledgments Introduction: Feminist Visions and Queer Futures Part 1: Jamaica 1: Making Citizens: Community, Kinship, and the National Imaginary in Dennis Scott's Echo in the Bone (1974) and Dog (1978) 2: "We shouldn't shame to talk": Postcolonial Sexual Citizenship in Sistren Theatre Collective's Bellywoman Banagarang and QPH Part 2: India 3: A People's Theatre from Delhi in Alliance with the Women's Movement 4: Queering the Subaltern: Postcolonial Performativity in Mahesh Dattani's Seven Steps Around the Fire and Mahasweta Devi and Usha Ganguli's Rudali Part 3: Nigeria 5: Resistant Citizenship: Reading Feminist Praxis and Democratic Renewal in Nigeria through Femi Osofisan's Morountodun 6: "Daughters who know the languages of power:" Community, Sexuality, and Postcolonial Development in Tess Onwueme's Tell it to Women Epilogue Notes Bibliography Index
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With the return of the sunny weather: matte or shiny lips?
With the return of the sunny weather: matte or shiny lips?
German Moyano has an instant reply to this question: "Both!" Here the challenge is knowing how and at what time of day to accentuate them. The Lancôme makeup artist has his own idea for this…
– Shiny lips –
The beauty trend: A shiny mouth that is super fresh and radiating... In a word, colored yet transparent for an effortlessly chic result," explains German Moyano. "I call it SMOKY LIPS!"
And how do you create the effect?Good news: You don't need to be a professional makeup artist to do it. "You simply dab a little of the shade onto the center of the lips before spreading it towards the outer corners of the lips... With its cushion, which is really gentle on the lips and enables you to regulate the intensity of the application, the Juicy Shaker is simply perfect," ensures German Moyano.
Juicy Shaker, #283 Berry In Love, Lancôme. matte
– Matte lips –
The beauty trend: "Intense matte red has been a winner for several seasons now, as it is covers the lips entirely," says German Moyano. "It's understandable as it refines the look through one single gesture... If you can master the technique!"
And how do you create the effect? "First of all you need to exfoliate the lips. Then you apply a balm and allow it to soak in for refreshed-looking lips. Afterwards you define the contour of the lips using a lip liner, for example. Note: If you take the time to finely draw the contours, the next step will only take a couple of seconds. All that remains is to apply color to the lips using the Matte Shaker, which has twice the pigment concentration of a classic red lipstick, and is twice as light for a second-skin effect that lasts all night long," says German Moyano.
Le Lip Liner #132 Caprice, Lancôme. Matte Shaker #374 Kiss me Chérie, Lancôme.


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Patterned Bunting Necklace$149.00 AUD
Our bunting necklace is hand made from sterling silver and features 3 individual lobes, each measuring W14mm x H15mm (approx.).
Each raised surface features an intricate pattern that has been oxidised to highlight the detail, whilst the recessed area is left with a matte finish. Floating on a 50cm sterling silver fine chain and completed with our signature chain tag.
Designed and made in Australia.


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President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, supposedly as a response to a campaign organized by magazine editor Sara Joseph Hale. In 1939, President Franklin Roosevelt moved Thanksgiving Day forward one week, as it is presently celebrated. Plymouth Plantation recounts the history of the First Thanksgiving, as Governor Bradford's description of the Pilgrims' first autumn in Plymouth makes it clear, "there was great store of wild turkeys, of which they took many, besides venison, etc."
In 2016, more than 219 million turkeys were served for meals in the United States. For 2017, we estimate that 44 million of those turkeys were enjoyed at Thanksgiving, 22 million at Christmas and 19 million at Easter. Year-round, turkey is enjoyed in deli breast meat, turkey sausage, turkey tenderloin, turkey drumsticks, as well as ground turkey for hamburger, meatballs and turkey tacos.
Nearly 88 percent of Americans surveyed by the National Turkey Federation eat turkey at Thanksgiving. The average weight of turkeys purchased for Thanksgiving is 16 pounds, meaning that approximately 736 million pounds of turkey were consumed in the United States during Thanksgiving in 2016.
Benjamin Franklin, who proposed the turkey as the official United States' bird, was dismayed when the bald eagle was chosen over the turkey. Franklin wrote to his daughter, referring to the eagle's "bad moral character," saying, "I wish the bald eagle had not been chosen as the representative of our country! The turkey is a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America."
Since 1947, the National Turkey Federation (NTF) has presented the President of the United States with a live turkey and two dressed turkeys in celebration of Thanksgiving. The annual presentation of the National Thanksgiving Turkey to the President has become a traditional holiday ritual in the nation's capital, signaling the unofficial beginning of the holiday season and providing the president an opportunity to reflect publicly on the meaning of the Thanksgiving season.
Deep fried turkey originated in the southern United States but is popular today throughout North America. Quickly cooked, deep-fried turkey is rich in flavor with a golden brown crispy exterior while moist and fork-tender on the interior. It's a perfect twist for barbecues, block parties, tailgate parties, holiday feasts and informal wedding receptions. In fact, some charitable organizations have replaced traditional holiday dinners with deep-fried turkey extravaganzas. Commercial catering operations offer deep-fried turkey and restaurants feature the golden crisp bird during the holidays. But throughout the year, more and more folks are setting up 30-40 quart pots on concrete, filling kettles with high smoke point oils, patting the turkeys dry, putting on long heavy-duty gloves and frying juicy turkeys. A Deep Fried Delicacy: The How-To on Deep Frying Turkey
Many people report drowsiness after eating Thanksgiving dinner. While turkey often receives the blame, recent studies suggest that carbohydrate-rich meals may cause sleepiness by increasing the number of tryptophans in the brain. Yet, the unusually large, multi-coursed, carbohydrate-rich meal most people eat on Thanksgiving is more likely the cause.
When Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin sat down to eat their first meal on the moon, their foil food packets contained roasted turkey and all of the trimmings.
One of the dinner options for Commander Christopher Ferguson aboard Atlantis, the last NASA shuttle to fly into space, was smoked turkey and turkey tetrazzini.
Turkey is listed among the top 10 foods for your eyes because it's rich in zinc (plus the B-vitamin niacin protects against cataracts).
It's estimated that turkeys have 3,500 feathers at maturity. The bulk of turkey feathers are composted or otherwise disposed of, although some feathers may be used for special purposes. For instance, dyed feathers are used to make Native American costumes or as quills for pens. The costume that "Big Bird" wears on "Sesame Street" is rumored to be made of turkey feathers. Turkey feather down has been used to make pillows. For commercial use, turkey skins are tanned and used to make items like cowboy boots, belts or other accessories.
Turkey consumption has nearly doubled over the past 25 years. In 2016, per capita turkey consumption was 16.6 pounds compared to 8.3 pounds in 1975. It's easy to see why when you consider the many benefits of turkey.
The naturally mild taste of turkey combines readily with different seasonings, making it an ideal choice in spicy ethnic dishes, as a substitute for higher-fat meats in favorite recipes and as a complement to other foods on the plate. New recipes, prepping, cooking and enjoying the extras with healthy eating through the holidays.
Turkey is a tasty, nutrient-rich protein that is lower in fat and calories than many other foods within this group.
Turkey can be used in so many cooking methods, including stovetop, oven, microwave and grill. The wide range of cuts and products available such as ground turkey, turkey ham, turkey franks, turkey pastrami, turkey sausage, turkey bacon and deli turkey make this protein easy to incorporate into any meal. Turkey is increasingly packaged in smaller portion sizes that are perfect for singles or small families.
The variety of turkey products available makes it easy to prepare meals quickly. Pre-cooked turkey products, such as turkey breast and turkey ham, can be sliced and heated for dinner, used in sandwiches, or cubed and added to pasta dishes, chili and soups. Turkey cutlets, tenderloins and ground turkey are quickly browned, grilled, sauteed or stir-fried.
Only tom turkeys gobble.
Hen turkeys make a clicking noise.
Domesticated turkeys cannot fly.
Wild turkeys can fly for short distances up to 55 miles per hour and can run 20 miles per hour.
June is National Turkey Lovers' Month!
President Andrew Jackson ranked turkey hash #1 among his favorite foods.
The following celebrities claim turkey as their favorite:


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We are going to list 10 wheatgrass benefits you need to know about in this article; right after we tell you what this plant is. One super food that is all the rage in the 21st century is wheatgrass. You'll find wheatgrass mixed into all sorts of juice recipes and smoothies. Spas, fitness gurus and new age dietitians put a high price on wheatgrass. What makes it such a rage is its rich nutrient content, which has a significant number of health benefits.
What Is Wheatgrass?
Wheatgrass is the young grass of the common wheat plant before the grass matures and creates the head from which we get the wheat grain. Though the grain contains gluten, the grass does not, so it is the much more beneficial way to consume the nutrients produced in the plant. Wheatgrass can come in powder, capsules or tablets. You can also consume it as a whole food in a juicer or as an addition to salad.
Natural versus Supplement
There is some debate over whether natural or supplement wheatgrass is more beneficial. Where the supplements are concerned, they are typically in a higher concentration and offer more of the rich nutrients. Powders and supplements are convenient to use as well. However, fresh wheatgrass, which is typically juiced, has the added benefit of several live enzymes that are more beneficial as immunity boosters. In addition, if you grow and harvest your own wheatgrass, you know exactly where it came from.
How to Grow Your Own Wheatgrass
Growing your own wheatgrass is extremely easy to do and is one reason why many people opt to use fresh wheatgrass over wheatgrass supplements. Learn how to grow your own wheatgrass if that is your preference.
No matter how you choose to add wheatgrass into your daily health routine, be ready to reap those wheatgrass benefits, but understand that these aren't all inclusive cures. For more serious health issues and conditions be sure to consult with a professional health care provider.
10 Wheatgrass Benefits You Need to Know About
Nutrient Density
Providing a wide variety of powerful nutrients is a wheatgrass benefit that ought to make you enthusiastic about it. Nutritional data shows that wheatgrass contains significal amount of nearly all of the most beneficial vitamins and minerals necessary for your body to function at its best on all levels.
Bowel Health
Maintaining healthy bowel function is one of the many wheatgrass benefits that you need to know about. Dr. Chris Reynolds cites an instance in which wheatgrass is being used successfully as a treatment for Crohn's disease and IBS in lieu of any other form of medical treatment available for certain related conditions.
Balance pH in Your Body
A major item on the list of wheatgrass benefits is its use as a means of balancing your body's pH. Livestrong points out that diets rich in alkalizing foods, like wheatgrass, tend to support the body's natural state which leans toward alkalinity. Blood alkalinity provides the best possible environment for cell growth and function.
Healing Wounds
Another of the many wheatgrass benefits comes in its tendency to help heal wounds. Again, Dr. Chris Reynolds points out that wheatgrass had been, for a very long time, a successful treatment for wounds. After World War II, synthetic pharmaceutical treatments more or less pushed wheatgrass onto a back burner in this function.
Anti-inflammatory Aid
A major addition among wheatgrass benefits is its work as an anti-inflammatory aid. Wheatgrass contains 7000% of the daily value our body's need. As such, it can play a major role in ridding your body of inflammation, muscle and joint pain and bone loss, which typically appear due to manganese deficiency, according to Dr. Joshua Axe.
Clears Sinus Congestion
Clearing up sinus congestion and chronic sinusitis is an extremely powerful example of wheatgrass benefits. A study conducted by a Korean university asserts that wheatgrass is found to be useful for treating sinonasal disease because it inhibits mucus hypersecretion of the tissues lining the sinuses.
Improved Liver Function
Whether liver fatigue is caused by alcoholic or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a study has found that wheatgrass benefits improved liver function. The study published in Phytotherapy Research showed that wheatgrass was effective in the reduction of the lipids responsible for producing fatty liver disease.
One of the long recognized wheatgrass benefits is its antimicrobial function. Wheatgrass is antimicrobial because of its high chlorophyll content. One of its greatest contributions is in its ability to eliminate candida from the GI tract, according to a university study in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
Improve Oral Health
Two functions found major wheatgrass benefits can help to improve your oral health. Besides killing candida, as mentioned above, the pH balancing benefits of wheatgrass also help to create a less than ideal environment for the growth of the bacteria responsible for gingivitis and periodontitis, according to an Eastman Dental Institute, University of London publication.
Acne, Eczema, and Psoriasis Cure
Beside its historical use in the healing and treatment of wounds, curing skin conditions like acne, eczema and psoriasis are another group of wheatgrass benefits you need to know about. Though most of the benefits come from ingesting wheatgrass, when used topically, it also delivers. In fact, studies on wheatgrass as a topical cure go back to the 1940s and beyond.
A Note of Caution
As a supplement, wheatgrass is possibly safe for most adults as a medicinal or therapeutic treatment for up to 18 months, when consumed by mouth. You can also use it for up to 6 weeks as a skin cream. Wheatgrass supplement is not recommended for pregnant or nursing mothers as a precaution. There is no specific evidence, though, to support this precaution.
Fresh wheatgrass, in contrast to wheatgrass supplements, is rated as likely safe, because it is consumed as a whole food. A major concern where growing your own wheatgrass is concerned is the potential for mold in the lower part of the grass whenever it does not receive adequate airflow in and around it. If you cultivate your glass indoors, allow for airflow and ventilation by opening a window or providing a fan as the sprouts begin to grow into grass.
A Final Word
Wheatgrass is a nutrient rich super food that has the potential to greatly improve your overall wellness. Its antimicrobial properties were famous in medicine before World War II. Back then, it was often in use for wound healing, clearing up skin conditions and fighting tooth and gum disease. The return of wheatgrass as a major contributor to health in the 21st century is not surprising given its stellar medicinal history.
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Bucks guard Brandon Knight says Jason Kidd's experience can get win against Knicks
The Oakland Raiders look set to name Jack del Rio their new head coach, while the New York Jets have named Todd Bowles their new boss. To college basketball, where Miami broke Duke's 41 home game unbeaten streak last night. Angel Rodriguez top scored for The U with 24 points, while Jahlil Okafor managed 15 for the Blue Devils. And finally, Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Knight has told GiveMeSport that his side will use coach Jason Kidd's experience when they take on the Knicks on Thursday night at the O2 in London.


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welcome. this site is my diary. nothing else. stuff I do through the passing of time, sorted chronologically. different kinds of stuff sorted also by genre and material. different ways I do things with stuff demanding yet other sorting aides. still, it all remains chronological, attempting to create an image that may tell something about my life. tell who? me, first and for all. diaries are written with the writer being the very first reader. an outside reader is just that: an outsider. go away. this is my text, don't look. yes, thank you, thanks for your distance ... on the other hand, well, but I'm very shy, please understand. I don't take rejection very well, I'm even in a group of such people, you may know them, it's, well, everybody. although, I do like criticism, it means somebody cares to try to think or feel about it. so maybe come closer then, again, but please, how should I address you? please, dear reader, watcher, understand that if you want to know an old persona of mine, look in the past, for a present persona, search the present, and for the real person, look between the lines, though you probably will find only memes again. good luck.
November 2nd, 2005
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Next week my kiddos head back to school. Yikes! There's still so much to do!
Created by Damaris Colon, London Rock Kids is an online children's boutique named after her children, London James & Rocklyn Starr (aren't those the greatest names, love it!) London Rock Kids has tees, outfits, shoes and accessories that are contemporary, unique and trendy. Something I can definitely appreciate. You see, living in the middle of nowhere, we aren't afforded a lot of selection, so I primarily shop online and I look for items that stand out. London Rock Kids has exactly what I want!
*Sky received the above mentioned items to facilitate this review. All thoughts and opinions are her own.*


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I'm posting a new pattern today. I've been on a roll lately! This one is titled "Acorn". As usual, I created several colour ways to see which ones are the best with the design.
Last Thursday we delivered some rugs to Jane Hall's beautiful store. I'm going to update you on that soon. I'm curious how she's going to use them. I can just imagine her lush colours and fabrics arranged in an eye-catching fashion!