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Finally! [page 217] The audience joins in the fun of the play. (Is it supposed to be a comedy or a drama?!) When an actor asks a question, members of the audience yell out funny answers. Mr Wopsle himself gets many laughs. He wipes his hands on a white napkin from his pocket after handling a skull. At this, the audience yells, "WAITER!" When one actor is about to play a little black flute, someone yells out "…don't you do it neither; you're a deal more worse than him" pointing at the orchestra! At least everyone is having a grand old time.
I hope that 2014 brings many belly-laughs for us all! I plan to do about FOUR posts a week in 2014. If I do, that would put me at about the end of the book by this time next year. HAHAHAHAHA! We'll see if I can do it!

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Re-send confirmation emails
AUG 2013A small change, but it's now easy to re-send entry confirmation emails - either the event admin team, or the entrant themselves can do it.
Email 'deliverability' is a messy business - we go to many lengths to ensure that emails sent via RiderHQ reach their destination (from rate-managing sends, to email headers, to working directly with email service providers to ensure deliverability).
However sometimes a mail can be lost or missed or even accidentally deleted. Particularly, the 'thanks for entering' email can contain important information (ticket details, where to go, entry details, links to edit entries etc.), so if the entrant doesn't have it they might need it re-sent. They can now accomplish this easily themselves:


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8N Tractor
Tired of the same playground equipment, or just need an attractive lawn ornament? Mike's Plans has designed a life-sized wooden tractor reminiscent of the Ford 8N- North America's most popular tractor ever! Roughly 4.5 feet tall and over 10 feet long, the children will enjoy farming right in the back yard. You may decide to simply plant flowers around it or place it on the edge of your garden. 62 pages of step by step details, diagrams and an exact cut list will give you the most popular place to play in the neighborhood. Check back often as we will be adding more of your favorite tractors. We are not affiliated with Ford/New Holland, nor is this product design licensed by Ford/New Holland. Builder assumes all risk in construction and use of this product. Mike's Plans will not be held responsible for any injuries related to the construction or use of this playground equipment and assumes adult supervision will be used at all times.
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Personal trainers provide us with a wealth of knowledge surrounding exercise and all it entails. But if you don't have the means to employ your own, there's no need to worry… Today we share some of the best insider tips and tricks of the trade that every person with a fitness goal needs to know!
A strong vision of what you want to achieve fitness-wise can be one of the most effective driving forces behind your success. Stick an inspirational image on the fridge, imagine the ultimate version of yourself before you fall asleep at night or envisage fitting into those old tight jeans to spur you on as you battle through a tough round of exercise.
Restrictive diets will leave you hungry, fatigued and more likely to binge eat. Fill your diet with a rainbow of whole foods and fresh produce, eating more fruits and vegetables than you ever have before! And don't feel you have to stick to three large meals a day—consistent snacking will keep your metabolism firing and belly full, vital for energy during exercise.
Don't hit a new exercise routine with all guns blazing—it's been proven that going too hard, too fast will lead to burn out. Instead, create a new set of lifestyle habits by gently easing in… Introduce some healthier food one week, a walk every second day the next week, then weekly bootcamps in the third. Building up bit by bit is key to sticking at it.
Eating well and fitting in an exercise routine will likely fail if you don't prepare adequately. For example, grocery shopping and meal prepping at the beginning of the week is a great way to stay on track food-wise, as is ensuring you work out in the morning if you have any night time commitments coming up.
See each and every meal as an opportunity to fuel your body with vital nutrients, rather than simply a craving fix or hunger buster. Once you change your way of thinking about food, healthier meals, and ultimately exercise achievements, will follow.
Yes, cardio is a great form of exercise! But should it be all you do? No! To ensure you are building your strength, relieving joints of cardio-induced tension and performing a balanced, all-over workout, then strength/weights training is also a necessity.
No matter how many laps of the park you run, you can't undo days worth of unhealthy eating. Not only can unhealthy foods contain worryingly high amounts of sugar, fat, artificial additives and salt (all contributing to a range of nasty health concerns) but they are more difficult to digest and lack nutritional value, placing a whole lot of strain on our insides which exercise cannot reverse.
Weight loss should not be the sole driving force behind your fitness journey—it's far easier to fall off the bandwagon when you can internally argue your way around a single benefit to do with appearance. There are so many reasons to continue exercising, including better mental health, increased energy, fewer physical ailments and reduced risk of a host of diseases. So remind yourself of all these benefits if you're looking to skip exercise.
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There are plenty of waste removal companies in Sudbury to choose from, but Handy Rubbish was recommended by a dear friend. They have fantastically low rates and were done before we knew it. I would hire them again.
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Sudbury rubbish disposal can be a hassle in HA0, if you have to do it on your own on a regular basis. Rubbish removal companies come in handy in this respect but they are not always dependable and can also be a costly alternative to your problems. Handy Rubbish, however, is one company that is as reliable as it is affordable and you will never have to worry about disposing of rubbish on your own again. We are always on time and do our best to take care of your convenience and privacy. If this is what you are looking for, get in touch with us on 020 3540 8282 for a free quote or to discuss your rubbish clearance in Sudbury requirements with us. We will be happy to offer any assistance that might help you make an informed decision.
When we collect rubbish from your place, we do not simply put it all into a dump somewhere, rather, we recycle almost 85% of all the junk we collect. We are committed to being environmentally responsible and so should you, especially when it is so easy. We certainly have a reputation for being the most eco-friendly and reliable Sudbury waste collection company and for good reason. We are respectful to our customers and always punctual when it comes to rubbish collection. The customer reviews on our website are just a glimpse into how satisfied our customers have been with us in the past. We look forward to keeping up our impeccable reputation and continue to strive to be the very best.
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There are plenty of waste removal companies in Sudbury to choose from, but Handy Rubbish was recommended by a dear friend. They have fantastically low rates and were done before we knew it. I would hire them again.
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Situated in the London Boroughs of Harrow and Brent, Sudbury is a historic town that used to once extend from Harrow Hill to Wembley Central. Barham Park is probably the most notable landmark in the area. Other notable landmarks are Hundred Elms Farm of Elms Lane, Sudbury Methodist Church, St Andrew's Church on England, St George's Catholic and the Church of St John the Evangelist. For transport, the residents mainly depend on London Underground connections from the Sudbury Town and Sudbury Hill stations, both of which are on the Piccadilly Line route. The train stations - Sudbury & Harrow Road Station and Sudbury Hill Harrow Station, both on Chiltern Railways, provide suitable alternatives.
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Equitrails offers a fantastic opportunity to appreciate the stunning scenery and wildlife of Namibia from horseback.
We offer full and half day horse activities, overnight trails and horse riding instruction.
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Papalic Palace
The most striking building of the secular baroque architecture in Split is surely the Palace Cindro. Placed in a westwards part of the ancient Decumanus street with its spacious entrance hall in ground floor and grouped balconies gaps it is typical example of patrician Venetian palaces. Next to the eastern (silver) door is Classicistic Palace. It was actually classical gymnasium in 19th century.
Large complex of the Papalić's Palace is housing the Split City Museum since 1951. This one of the most exquisite late gothic buildings was constructed by the greatest local builder and sculptor George the Dalmatian. Large and fine four-light windows (quadriforas) that are facing the courtyard along with the ground floor loggia have Renaissance elements. Outer staircase lead to a spacious large room which still holds original and well preserved wooden sealing construction.
At the People's square west from the Palace, out of communal edifices build in flower gothic style in 15th century today resides only City loggia where the Ethnographic Museum is. This complex used to constitute out of Princes Palace, City hall, City jail and the old theatre bit in 1821 they are demolished.
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Individual Counseling
Through individual and couple counseling sessions, our licensed counselors come alongside adolescents to adults in the midst of struggles. Witnessing God use brokenness and heartache to move people toward redemption and healing is one of our greatest privileges.
Click beside a counselor's name to download their disclosure statement (sign and bring with you to your first appointment):
Ben Jones
Todd Jones
Hannah Van Patter
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Group Counseling
Bringing struggles to light through the safety of confidential, counselor-facilitated groups is often an integral step toward transformation. Groups that have been offered include:
- Sexual betrayal
- Childhood abuse
- Sexual addiction
The Barnabas Center is not a preferred provider for any particular insurance company nor are we equipped to file insurance claims for you. It is the client's responsibility to check with their individual insurance company to see what their policy covers. If you receive insurance benefits, you will still be expected to pay for each session at the time of your appointment.
Your counselor can provide a form at your request that supplies the information your insurance company will need for you to file a claim on your own. Please refer to your individual counselor's disclosure statement for complete details regarding our insurance procedures.
Payment for counseling services is expected at the beginning of each session. We accept cash, check or credit/debit cards. We are unable to make insurance claims for you, but will be happy to provide (at your request) a form that supplies the information your insurance company will need when you file a claim. If you receive insurance benefits, you will still be expected to pay for each session as it occurs.
Scholarships are available upon request and will be granted, as available, by considering your household's annual gross income and any extenuating circumstances. A Scholarship Request Form may be obtained at the first appointment and full payment will be expected at the time of the first visit.
Church Assistance
Clients sometimes approach their church for assistance with their counseling or group fees. If your church is helping you pay for your counseling session or group fees, we need a written agreement signed by your church with their financial commitment prior to your first counseling session.
Click here to download the Church Scholarship Agreement Form.
Schedule an Appointment
Step 1 – Fill out and submit your intake form. Within 24 hours of receipt of your completed form (excluding weekends and holidays), someone from The Barnabas Center will contact you to regarding next steps and schedule an appointment.
Step 2 – After being contacted by The Barnabas Center, you will be emailed consent forms that you can complete and bring to your first appointment.
"My childhood story's crippling effects can be seen in the confusing, painful memories of sexual abuse as a child. Not until I sat with a counselor and group of ladies at Healing Hearts did I see the truth and my innocence. The teaching and community of Healing Hearts helped me see myself in a new way. It looks like a girl who is no longer believing lies regarding the abuse. It looks like freedom …like hope."
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It's all about message impact and brand recall.
Advertising is called the idea industry with good reason. The creators of successful corporate brands begin with an idea, a clear cut vision as to the identity and image they want their brand to have, and then methodically and purposefully work towards its fulfillment. The idea may have different expressions, but only one interpretation.
The idea has got to be sufficiently powerful and portable to carry across all the various media in vogue today, especially the digital media and mobile apps. Your advertising agency is your most reliable partner in the strategic development of your brand. That's because it brings the much-needed outside perspective, and specialised skills.
It's all about message impact and brand recall. Hence we call ourselves Minds In Action. It takes a mind factory where the production line is constantly churning out new ideas as soon as others get rejected, or delivered. Even though our response times are quick, we are thorough in the investigation of your needs, and finding the right solutions.
MIA takes your brand and takes a closer look at the marketplace. Then sit back and formulate strategies based on current trends. We either create new ideas around existing brand identities or reposition the brand image to appeal to the target demographics for wider audience reach. MIA can be your tactical partner, media ambassador and your creative fountainhead.
Some clients are quite apt to think of their ad. agency as a supplier of artworks and evaluate the billing accordingly. But creativity begins much before the actual graphics. Creativity and branding are subjective phenomena. For serious brands comparing physical artworks cannot be without taking into account the individual forcefulness of the message, and the sophistication of its expression is self-defeating. In an industry in which there are virtually no trade secrets, we still pride ourselves on our transparency and open mindedness.
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The Prickly Pear Illuminating Tourmaline Infused Beauty Nectar by LILFOX is a potent nutrient dense serum that lends a toned and lifted appearance for a more youthful and radiant looking complexion. Concentrated first-pressed prickly pear seed oil is infused with resveratrol rich anti-aging French grape seed oil, curative jasmine, sandalwood and red raspberry. You only need to apply a few drops for a softer feel. Blend with your moisturizer or foundation for a sense of all day antioxidant protection and layer on at night to offer a look of repair and rejunvenation.
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Apply 1-3 drops (as needed) to face and neck or desired areas after cleansing.
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I was pleasantly surprised with this oil! I've been using it for a couple months now and it's been great for my sensitive/rosacea/dry skin. Totally non-irritating and it feels so light, it just sinks in leaving a dewy finish. Since my skin has been extremely dry this winter I follow with an additional balm to lock moisture in, but on warmer days this oil makes my face feel quite comfortable by itself. Beyond the lovely texture the scent is heavenly - it's a light jasmine fragrance, (it fades after a couple minutes) I look forward to putting it on every day.
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One of the last things we do before the frost arrives is get up the sweet potatoes. This year we had a fine crop. And a fine day for harvesting them.
Love Wins
A couple of weeks ago the Corn Refiners Association filed a petition with the FDA seeking permission to rename "high fructose corn syrup" (HFCS). The CRA wants to use the term "corn sugar" on food labels rather than "high fructose corn syrup."
HFCS, or whatever the industrial food complex decides to call it, is a by-product of processed corn. It is derived from the heavily taxpayer-subsidized corn that is grown mainly in the Midwest and is inedible by humans in unprocessed form. Because of the taxpayer subsidies the stuff is really cheap compared to cane or beet sugar. Because it is so cheap, beginning in the 1970s industrial food processors began substituting it for sugar in their products. Now it is ubiquitous in processed foods. It is difficult to find anything on the supermarket shelves that doesn't include HFCS.
Many researchers attribute the epidemic of obesity in America to the consumption of HFCS, which interferes with normal metabolic functioning. And of course it keeps the cost of crappy food low, so Americans can pig out on it cheaply.
Some advocates of healthy food are actually in favor of the proposed name change. Their reasoning is that the term "corn sugar" may better alert consumers to the fact that what they're getting is a sugar-like sweetener.
Of course that has nothing to do with why the CRA wants to make the change. Rather, it is just hoping to escape the growing public awareness of the dangers of HFCS. Thanks to advocates of healthy food and a growing national concern over the obesity epidemic, HFCS consumption is now at a 20 year low. Many industrial food processors are beginning to switch from HFCS to natural sugar in their junk food products. In a recent poll 58% of Americans polled said they believe HFCS is unhealthy.
It doesn't seem likely to me that the CRA's head-fake will accomplish much. In the short term it may bump sales until public awareness grows. But in the end, whether they call it HFCS or corn sugar, it is still the same nasty stuff that is helping destroy the health of America. And hopefully Americans will figure that out.
Love Wins
Below is a piece from John Robbins with some mindboggling facts about how we are destroying our health and our health care system with bad food choices. There are many reasons why this is happening, including a national lack of self control, pervese governmental incentives to processed food manufacturers and just plain ignorance. But in my mind the most significant reason for this disaster is that as a society we don't attach any moral significance to overeating or the consumption of junk food. Imagine how horrified we would be if a parent gave a child cigarettes. We would rightfully conclude that the parent is morally deficient and unfit to raise children. We know that one of the long-term consequences of smoking cigarettes is lung cancer. Any parent who would deliberately subject their child to that risk would be a social pariah. So why no similar outrage when parents feed their children too much junk food and processed fast food? We know that the long-term consequences of eating too much of that kind of food include obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Yet as a society we don't consider parents who fatten and posion their children in this way to be immoral.
Likewise, we would consider any adult who ruins his or her health from the abuse of drugs or alcohol to be morally deficient. Yet as a society we don't consider an adult who ruins his or her health from the overconsumption of so-called "fast food" to be immoral. In fact, we desperately try to fashion a social "safety net" to make sure the millions of overweight and sick Americans who ruined their health on processed food can receive publicly funded medical care.
Maybe one way to change our way of eating, is to first change our way of thinking.
Here is the Robbins piece, which may be viewed in its original form by clicking HERE.
By John Robbins
Morgan Spurlock sought to find out in his 2004 documentary Super Size Me. In his film, I was interviewed and spoke about the role McDonald's food is playing in our epidemic of obesity and diabetes.
For 30 days, Spurlock ate only McDonald's food. All of us involved in the film, including Spurlock's doctors, were shocked at the amount that his health deteriorated in such a short time. Before the 30 days started, we each predicted what changes we expected to see in his weight, cholesterol levels, liver enzymes and other biomarkers, but every one of us substantially underestimated how severely his health would be jeopardized. It turned out that in the 30 days, the then 32-year-old man gained 25 pounds, his cholesterol levels rose dangerously as did fatty accumulations in his liver, and he experienced mood swings, depression, heart palpitations and sexual dysfunction.
Some have said Spurlock was an idiot for eating that way, and it's true that he did himself some major damage in those 30 days. But I've always felt the suffering he took upon himself by eating all his meals for that month at McDonald's was admirable, because it served to warn millions of the all too real health dangers of eating too much fast food.
Super Size Me struck a chord for a lot of people, as it became one of the highest-grossing documentaries of all time, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. And more importantly, it changed the eating habits of millions.
Now a group of physicians and other health professionals have produced a short (39 second) ad that may be one of the more controversial in advertising history. The Washington, DC-based group Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM)'s new "Consequences" ad takes dead aim at McDonald's high-fat menu. The provocative ad has become a story unto itself, because it has in only a few days generated nearly one million views on YouTube, and has been covered by newspapers and broadcast media around the world, including the Wall Street Journal, U.K.'s The Guardian, CNN, the New York Times and hundreds of other media outlets.
What do you think? Is the ad a contribution to public health, or does it go too far? Even if the underlying critique of the dangers of hamburgers and other fast food is valid, does the ad accomplish its purpose, or is it too emotionally manipulative?
The ad ends by telling us to "make it vegetarian," making it obvious that PCRM has a pro-vegetarian orientation. But with good reason. The evidence is consistent and compelling that vegetarians suffer less from the diseases associated with the typical Western diet. Vegetarians have repeatedly been shown to have lower rates of obesity, coronary heart disease, hypertension, type II diabetes, diverticular disease, constipation and gall stones. They also have lower rates of many kinds of cancer, including colon cancer and the hormone dependent cancers such as prostate cancer, breast cancer, uterine cancer and ovarian cancer.
Do you have to be a strict vegetarian to enjoy the considerable health benefits of a vegetarian diet? No, you do not. What's important is to eat a plant-strong diet, with a high percentage of your calories coming from whole foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and a low percentage coming from processed foods, sugars, unhealthy fats and animal products.
The standard American diet — in which 62 percent of calories come from processed foods, 25 percent from animal products and only 5 percent from fruits and vegetables — is nothing less than a health travesty. Our fast-food culture has produced a population with widespread chronic illness and is a primary reason that health care costs are taking a devastating toll on just about everyone.
The annual health insurance premiums paid by the average American family now exceed the gross yearly income of a full-time minimum wage worker. Every 30 seconds, someone in the U.S. files for bankruptcy due to the costs of treating a health problem. Starbucks spends more on the health insurance of its workers than it does on coffee.
Medical care costs in the U.S. have not always been this excessive. This year, we will spend more than $2.5 trillion on medical care. But in 1950, five years before Ray Kroc opened the first franchised McDonald's restaurant, Americans only spent $8.4 billion ($70 billion in today's dollars). Even after adjusting for inflation, we now spend as much on health care every 10 days as we did in the entire year of 1950.
Has this enormous increase in spending made us healthier? Earlier this year, when the World Health Organization assessed the overall health outcomes of different nations, it placed 36 other nations ahead of the United States.
Today, we have an epidemic of largely preventable diseases. To these illnesses, Americans are losing not only their health but also their life savings. Meanwhile, the evidence keeps growing that the path to improved health lies in eating more vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes, and eating far less processed foods, sugars and animal products.
It's striking to me that in all the heated debates we have had about health care reform, one basic fact has rarely been discussed, and that is the one thing that could dramatically bring down the costs of health care while improving the health of our people. Studies have shown that 50 to 70 percent of the nation's health care costs are preventable, and the single most effective step most people can take to improve their health is to eat a healthier diet. If Americans were to stop overeating, to stop eating unhealthy foods and to instead eat more foods with higher nutrient densities and cancer protective properties, we could have a more affordable, sustainable and effective health care system.
Is it McDonald's fault that more than 63 percent of Americans are overweight or obese, making us the fattest nation in the history of the world? I don't think so, because each of us is responsible for what we put in our mouths and in the mouths of our children. Plus many other fast food chains serve food that is just as harmful. But the company is playing a significant role in generating our national appetite for unhealthy foods. McDonald's is by far the largest food advertiser in the country, spending more than one billion dollars a year on direct media advertising.
Much of McDonald's advertising is aimed at children, and it's been effective. Every month, approximately nine out of 10 American children eat at a McDonald's restaurant. Most U.S. children can recognize McDonald's before they can speak. Tragically, one in every three children born this year in the U.S. will develop diabetes in their lifetime.
Of course, fast food is not the only cause of the tragic rise of obesity and diabetes in our society. Our culture has become pathologically sedentary. Watching television and sitting in front of computer monitors for hour upon hour doesn't help. But the high sugar and high fat foods sold by McDonald's and the other fast food restaurants is certainly a major part of the problem. You would have to walk for seven hours without stopping to burn off the calories from a Big Mac, a Coke and an order of fries.
Love Wins
Falsehood has an infinity of combinations, but truth has only one mode of being.
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Love Wins
A paraphrase of Kierkegaard (from Philosophical Fragments) that I'm borrowing from J.K.A. Smith's Who's Afraid of Postmodernism?:
In order to come to know the truth, the learner (disciple) must receive from the Teacher (God) not only the content of the truth but also the very condition for receiving it. The dispensation of the condition is an act of grace by the work of the Holy Spirit.
Love Wins
Not long after the Port-au-Prince earthquake, the world was stirred to outrage when some missionaries tried to take some Haitian kids across the Dominican border without the proper paperwork. They were charged with child smuggling and kept locked up in a Haitian jail for weeks, while the world's media spewed invective at them.
Granted they screwed up, and in so doing created a lot of problems for the advocates of Haitian children. But I was furious at the time, and still am, that the media ignores the very real and sickening problem with the exploitation of Haitian children in the Dominican Republic, while sensationalizing this.
Please take a moment and read the blog posts that Cherie and I put up then (here and here). Cherie was invited to speak on BBC radio about the issue, but after being given a few seconds was then completely ignored as the program turned into an extended spiel about exploitation of children by religious extremists.
So why come back to this subject? This morning I read this piece (please read it), discussing the continuing problem of Haitian children being smuggled into the D.R. to be used as slaves, prostitutes and panhandlers. Since the earthquake it is estimated that over 7,300 Haitian children have been smuggled across the border and forced into prostitution or panhandling. Where is the outrage now? Why isn't this on the news every day?
Haitian children need our help. Don't expect the media to inform you of the horrors so many of them endure.
Love Wins
Where do you think all these appalling wars and quarrels come from? Do you think they just happen? Think again. They come about because you want your own way, and fight for it deep inside yourselves. You lust for what you don't have and are willing to kill to get it. You want what isn't yours and will risk violence to get your hands on it.
James 4:1-2 The Message
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Touched by 'Three Generations of Women Beggars'
Touched by Three Generations of Women Beggars
Charles Makakala Jr.
"We need to look at beggars with different eyes, not as a scourge on society, scum by some peoples' definition, but as human beings who got transplanted from their natal homes by poverty; drought and lack of food security; patriarchy; insufficient infrastructure to accommodate their needs" - Leila Sheikh on 'Three Generations of Women Beggars'.
Indeed. When you are born to a mother that is 14, living on the streets from a family of beggars - unless something miraculous happens - your lot in life is already cast in iron. That is not right.
When I was living near the city centre I used to take night walks around the places where [they] sleep. Once I saw an old woman with her back completely bent - she could hardly carry herself. The sight was heartrending, I wanted to cry out loud. The world can be a terribly cruel place to the best of us, but at least we have some hope for tomorrow. For others, it is completely hopeless. And that is just inhuman.
We can look at the government for the solution - and surely it can do more - but probably we the people have something that we can do. I once worked part-time for Compassion International, an organisation which helps linking children from poor communities with sponsors abroad to provide for their education. There were thousands of sponsors from the West, and these were normal individuals pledging USD 25 or more per month to care for these children. I saw no record that there was a Tanzanian contributing to the sponsorship program even though the amounts were pretty small and the beneficiaries were children in their own nation.
We have talked about this in this forum I guess. We need to institutionalise philanthropy. Unlike Westerners, many Africans are probably contributing to the welfare of many people in their extended families. I have a colleague who has had the burden of taking to school and college four or five of his siblings. I have seen firsthand how this can hold a person back. But the question is: what about people like Tumaini who come from families where there is no one to fall back to? If we only divert half of the funds we contribute to have the senseless extravagant parties and ceremonies (oh, the madness!), this could be achieved.
Poverty is not a laughing matter and for many supposedly well to do Tanzanians, including myself, it is just a life shock or two from being a reality again. That is why we take national development quite personally. That may be our only hope in the future.


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Friday, February 7, 2014
Welcome Back
I just found out that our church streams all of their worship services (Saturday night, and 3 on Sunday) so they can be watched online. It occurred to me that since some can't attend a worship service because of the weather, or for some other reason, that I would recommend you tune in to one of these services. Here is the link if you are interested.
The times of the services are: Saturday, 5:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00, 9:30, and 11:15 AM Mountain Standard Time. The Saturday night service is more contemporary. The 8:00 one is more Traditional, the 9:30 one is blended (Contemporary/Traditional) and I think the 11:15 one is either blended or contemporary - not sure. Same sermon at all of the services. Anyway, I wanted to share this with you. If you tune in at 9:30 you can be worshipping at the same time I am there. If you live in a different time zone, remember to make the adjustment.
Now it is linking time again. If you need information about how to do it, you will find instructions by clicking Linking Info under the header picture. Everyone is welcome to share with us each week.
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I've watched streaming worship services before...they're great! On Christmas Eve this year, we couldn't go out (Roy just knee surgery) so we "went" to my nieces church in Oregon! It was great hearing the message and being part of the celebration!ReplyDelete
Blessings of Shalom to you today, Charlotte, beginning a new week and all it holds for you...ReplyDelete
Thank you for sharing your church service times. That is neat that your church takes their service live! Again, thank you for your lovely blog partyReplyDelete
Hi Charlotte, you know that old saying, "Great minds run along the same track." WE HAVE GREAT MINDS TODAY :) I wrote and shared TWO posts along the same tracks :) :) :) Have a blessed and beautiful week!ReplyDelete
Thank you for the links, Charlotte. I will try to pick one up next weekend.ReplyDelete


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New EU Cybersecurity Rules have been approved. The European Parliament and the Council of Ministers have agreed on the Network and Information Security Directive (NIS) that will tackle cybersecurity in the European Union. It has an impact on critical service companies (like a bank) and ISPs. The NIS will create certain structures. It is important because it creates the first common EU policy on this topic. Any multi-jurisdictional organisation should take note of it and consider its impact. It also has some provisions similar to the Cybercrimes Bill.
Critical Service Companies
These EU Cybersecurity Rules place some obligations on certain companies. Companies that provide critical services in the energy, transport, banking, financial markets, health, and water supply industries, will have to ensure that their IT infrastructure is secure enough to resist attacks. They will have to report serious security breaches to the public authorities. Member states will have to identify concrete 'operators of essential services' from these industries using specified criteria. This aspect of the Network and Information Security Directive is very similar to the National Critical Information Infrastructure in the Cybercrimes Bill.
Internet Service Providers
Internet Service providers such as online marketplaces (e.g. eBay, Amazon), search engines (e.g. Google) and clouds, will also have to ensure the safety and security of their infrastructure. They will also have to report major incidents. This is similar to the general obligations placed on ECSPs in the Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill. According to the deal, smaller digital companies will get an exemption.
The EU Cybersecurity Rules creates structures and fosters cooperation similar to the CAC Bill. The rules set up a way for member states to exchange information and best practices, draw up guidelines and assist each other in cybersecurity matters. Additionally, a network of Computer Security Incidents Response Teams (CSIRTs) must be created by each member state to handle incidents. This response teams will discuss cross-border security incidents and identify coordinated responses.
This is the first common EU policy on Cybersecurity
Next steps
The Network and Information Security Directive has only been provisionally agreed upon. It still needs to be formally approved by the EU Parliament's Internal Market Committee and the Council Committee of Permanent Representatives. Once approved, it will be published and official.


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SOCKTOBER 21st Was A Huge Success
Little things can make a difference…Thank you to all of our patients!"
Dr. Gary Grossman
Kirkman Chiropractic held a special SOCK HOP event collecting 1,306 pairs of SOCKS for the Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida. Socks are an essential item especially in the winter months. They also are one of the least donated but most needed necessities. We want to thank our wonderful patients for helping us exceed our goal.
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Do you know Bellwether Farms? If you've ever had a private tasting with us before, you've probably tasted their Carmody; it's been one of our favorite cheeses for quite some time. But I've recently discovered a new offering from the fine folks at Bellwether that has just about blown my mind. San Andreas.
I tasted it on its own first, and immediately thought, mature wine. Aged wine. Aged Monte Bello.
Cue the 1978 Monte Bello, one of the finest Monte Bellos ever, and showing so very perfectly right now. I tasted it on its own first as well. Perfect.
And then the pairing.
Complete palate freak out. Total perfection. Decadence. Nirvana. Revelation. Deliciousness. The deep mojo. The Ju-Ju. The HooDoo. The Guru.
I know it's not everyday one goes opening a bottle like this, but the holiday season is upon us, and that calls for something special.
And this, is something special.
Library Monte Bello, and Bellwether Farms San Andreas.
Bert and Ernie. Yin and Yang. Martini and Olive. Buson and Issa. Peanut Butter and Jelly. Love and Happiness.
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Crackdown On Fake News Sites
FTC Accelerates Crackdown On Fake News Sites
By Chip Cooper, Esq.
We've all seen headlines in search results like this one – "XYZ Exposed: Miracle Diet or Scam". And perhaps we actually believed there was objective reporting or unbiased commentary behind the headline. But after reading the web page, it was clear that the headline was just a clever way to catch your attention and lure you to a sales page with an aggressive sales pitch.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has seen these headlines too, and the FTC doesn't think they're clever at all. In fact, the FTC believes they constitute deceptive and unfair trade practices, as indicated by the FTC's accelerated crackdown on affiliates of a popular diet drink with aggressive weight loss claims.
Modus Operandi
The modus operandi of these sites was to start with attention grabbing headlines such as the one listed above and these additional ones – "News 6 News Alerts," "Health News Health Alerts," or "Health 5 Beat Health News."
The sites presented what appeared to be a skeptical commentator who raises the question of whether the diet drink is really effective. The commentator appeared to be objective; however, after a few paragraphs the commentator would conclude that use of the diet drink would result in a 25-pound weight loss in 4 weeks – all this without changing diet or exercise according to the FTC. The prices for the supplement ranged between $70 and $100.
The FTC's Claims
When the FTC originally initiated law suits against these sites, Charles Harwood, Deputy Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection stated: "We are alleging that nearly everything about these Web sites is false and deceptive". In addition, the FTC pointed out that the defendants aggressively promoted the deceptive ads by spending millions of dollars for placement on high volume websites resulting in millions of views by consumers and substantial sales.
Specifically, the FTC contended that the offending sites:
- failed to disclose their material relationships involving the payment of affiliate commissions with the merchants of the products;
- failed to produce independent tests to support the claims made prior to public dissemination;
- included a section of "consumer comments" that were completely fabricated;
- used infringing logos of reputable media outlets such as ABC, Fox News, CNN and Consumer Reports to give the false impression of credibility; and
- misappropriated the image of a French reporter for use on the sites.
The Settlements
The cases brought by the FTC were against six affiliates of the merchant that manufactured and supplied the weight loss supplement.
In the settlements, the defendants agreed that they will permanently cease their allegedly deceptive practice of using fake news websites. In addition, the settlements require that the defendants cease making deceptive claims about their other products, including work-at-home schemes and penny auctions which most of them promoted.
The big hammer in the settlements included fines in an aggregate amount which represented the affiliate commissions the defendants received through their fake news sites.
These settlement results clearly indicate that the FTC aggressively pursued every dollar they could under the circumstances (the final amounts left most of them with few real assets, if any):
- one defendant's $2.5 million judgment was suspended when he pays $280,000 and records a $39,500 lien on his home;
- another defendant's fine of $204,000 was suspended pending the payment of $13,000 plus the proceeds from the sale of a BMW automobile, and
- still another defendant was suspended pending the payment of almost $80,000 over a 3 year period.
The take-aways from these cases include:
- fake news sites are virtually guaranteed to get you sued by the FTC,
- ditto for fake testimonials or user comments,
- diet supplements of any kind are high on the FTC's radar screen for regulatory scrutiny,
- the FTC is serious about enforcing its guidelines that affiliates are required to conspicuously disclose the fact that they are paid commissions for endorsements,
- consistent with the FTC's long-standing policy, advertising claims should be substantiated prior to public dissemination.
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Have your kids ever asked to play in the rain? Mine have...and I have always said no. I don't like to be wet, I don't want them to get wet...seems just too messy. Probably not a good reason to not let them play in the rain. ( I am not talking lightning here)
Growing up my dad's rule of thumb in parenting was to always say yes when you can because there are so many things that you will and must say no to.
So often as parents we have already decided the answer before our child has even finished asking the question. Maybe it is because we are too tired to even think about what it is they are asking or we are in the middle of something else. Sometimes it's because it is easier to pull the "because I said so" card and say no. Maybe it is because saying yes will require something of us, like our time.
Sadly to say I have been guilty of all the reasons above. I often say no because it is the easiest thing to say at that moment, and just as often I am met with eyes full of disappointment.
So I am working on saying yes more often.
Like when this one asks to eat marshmallows in her chair while watching an episode of Full
House...in her messy room. My logic tells me to say NO! But then I ask myself "why not?"
I think my dad was right. There are so many things that we, as parents, as Christian parents, will have to say no to, so why not say yes as often as we can.
I heard a preacher say one time "If it doesn't affect eternity...then let it go."
So next time it rains..... this girl and her four kids are dancing in the rain...because I WILL say YES!
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Dance in the Rain: Learning to Say YES!
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Schnucks...Triple Coupons...Yes, Please
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
There is nothing that gets me more excited to go grocery shopping than when Schnucks, or any store for that matter, has a triple coupon week.
Guess who is excited to go grocery shopping this week?
When I am excited I like to share..so I figured I would share with you some deals that I have seen just by scanning their ad.
General Mills Cereal as low as FREE
Selected Varieties of GM Cereals are on sale this week for 4 for $6 or $1.50 when you buy 4
Use the following printable coupons to score them for free:
$0.50 off ONE BOX Original Cheerios cereal
$0.50 off ONE BOX Cocoa Puffs cereal
Purchase two of each cereal, remember you can print each coupon off twice, and they will each triple to $1.50 making it all FREE!
If you want a variety of cereals you can print off the following coupon and still score a great deal!
$1.00 off TWO BOXES any General Mills kid cereals
Totinos Pizza Rolls - $0.50
Use the $0.75 off THREE PACKAGES Totino's Rolls Snacks coupon, which will triple, making them only $0.50 each. My kids like these for an after school snack sometimes.
Pillsbury Toaster Strudels - $1.25
Use the $0.75 off THREE Pillsbury Toaster Strudel coupon which will triple making them only $1.25 each. If you like these, this is really a great price.
Hormel REV Wraps - $1
Use the $1.00 off 2 HORMEL REV Wraps coupon. This will not triple, but they are on sale for $1.50 each, so after coupon $1 each. I haven't tried these, but my oldest daughter and one of her friends have and they both really liked them. They make a nice little snack.
These were the deals that I immediately saw for the available printable coupons. I am sure there are more that I have missed. I am planning my trip for either tomorrow or Friday. If I find amazing, too good not to share deals...well, I will share them with you! Happy grocery shopping this week!
Friday, August 16, 2013
They Call Me Mama
Friday, August 16, 2013
And can I just say that I totally love it!
Not sure how my two oldest girls came to call me "mama" as opposed to "mom, mommy, etc." like the others (I don't get called "etc" by the others, promise ;))
When they call me that my mind wanders to the memories of hearing my mom call my grandma "mama". My grandma, who has gone on to be with Jesus, was a kind soul, who loved her family something fierce. She was an incredible hard worker, who rarely, if ever, sat idle, for even when she was sitting she was crocheting an afghan for someone. Whenever I read Proverbs 31:27 that says "She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness." I think of my grandma, that verse fits her perfectly.
I strive be the "Proverbs 31" woman and fall short greatly in spite of the wonderful examples that have been set before me in both of my grandmothers and my own mom. So for a moment when my daughters call me "mama", not only do I feel all nostalgic but in a way I feel like maybe, just maybe a little bit of my grandma is coming out in me and maybe I am a step closer to being the "Proverbs 31" woman that I long to be.
Linking up to Casey..check it out!
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
High School...We Got This!
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Our oldest starts high school this year.
In less than 24 hours.
We attended her open house the other night. As I was following her from room to room, wading through a sea of teens and their parents, I started looking around and thinking about how some of these kids, maybe most of these kids here tonight, could play a role, whether it be big or small, in how the next four years of her life will go.
Then I got scared.
For her.
For me.
We are new. We do not know very many people at all. We do not know their backgrounds. Do we share the same faith? Do they even have a faith? Are they nice? Are they mean? Will they introduce temptations to her that I have protected her from so far?
The reality is that there will be other Christians there and there will be those who do not have a belief system. There will be nice people and there will be mean people. Unfortunately, she will more than likely face temptation there over the next four years...that is what Satan does.
So what as a parent, will I do, to help the next four years to be successful?
First of all, we will continue our before school prayer time. Every morning before school we pray together that we will have a good day, make wise choices, learn what is being taught to us and to be a light for Christ to others.
Second, I will trust that the foundation my husband and I have laid for her will remain firm. That she will remember the times she has heard "it is easier to bring someone down than to pull someone up..choose your friends wisely" and "you are known by the friends you keep..again choose your friends wisely" from us.
Finally...I will pray fervently for her and her friends. They will spend more awake time with her than I will on most days, I need them to be just as strong as I know our daughter is, so I will cover them in prayer too.
Our oldest has a very strong faith. She has seen the Lord work in her own life even at her young age. Her heart's desire is to be used by Him in a mighty way. While I am nervous about the "junk" that her and every teenager has to face today, I am thankful that she serves a God who is bigger and mightier than anything that Satan could ever throw at her!
On a lighter note....please pray for me and her dad...we are parents to a high school(er)...who is not shy about her interest in boys....yikes...lots of prayers folks, lots of prayer ;)
Thursday, August 1, 2013
School Registration + Tax-Free Weekend
Thursday, August 1, 2013
I registered three of our four kids yesterday, registration for the oldest is not until Monday. They are so excited to go back to school. They are eager to make friends. Over the summer our oldest made the high school cheerleading team, so she has already had the opportunity to make new friends and I assume has proven herself friendly since she has already had friends over to hang out and stay the night.
As I had posted on Facebook, the registration went great! While there it was mentioned a time or two or three about how organized I was ;) Apparently not all students come prepared with all of the paperwork that is needed. I, put on a good show, and came completely prepared...BOOYAH!
We met with the Assistant Principal. She shared with us how they are a tight-knit group there at the school. She and the Principal give out birthday presents to all the students...a perk of going to a small school I guess..it certainly caught my kids' attention!
I also learned that I will not have breakfast duty once school resumes...yes, be jealous! All students are given a FREE breakfast every morning that is served in their classroom. Of course, I am trying not to be too excited, with my luck they will serve one of the kajillion things that my kids do not even like for breakfast..here's to hoping though!!
And as if that was not enough good "going back to school" news...this weekend is tax-free weekend in Missouri!
Happy Back to School Everyone!!
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Singapore is, in many respects, the crossroads of Asia. In fact it is the second largest port in the world. I met the Governor of its Central Bank and the leaders of its two big Sovereign Wealth Funds. Singapore is a place from which investors can observe, and take part in, developments in the most dynamic part of the world. Asia is not unaffected by the debt crisis in the west. If European banks were to dramatically curtail lending in Asia that would slow development here.
Our visit to Malaysia focussed on the rapidly developing sector of Islamic finance. Because Islamic rules forbid the charging of interest, other ways are found to ensure that those providing the finance share in the fruits of the endeavours they support.
Ireland has put in place a legal and regulatory system that has allowed the country to become the venue for the creation, registration and administration of Islamic funds, alongside the conventional funds in which we already are a world leader. There are many further opportunities for Ireland in Islamic finance. We need to realise that the Islamic market is much bigger than the Middle East and includes huge populations in Indonesia, India, Pakistan and Malaysia, as well as 50 million Muslims in Europe
Korea is a country the size of Ireland, but it supports almost 50 million people, as against Ireland's 5 million. Its recovery after the devastation of occupation and war in the first half of the twentieth century is one of the true miracles of human development.
Unemployment is only 3%, and 80% of young Koreans obtain third level education, at enormous financial cost to themselves and their families. Korea and Singapore consistently top world rankings for educational attainment among second level students. But many well educated young people find themselves unable to find high status jobs which they feel are appropriate to their qualification level, and to the debts that have been incurred to attain it.
Japan has had the experience that western countries are now having, a real estate bubble leading to a crash, a big increase in Government debt and a very slow recovery. Real estate prices peaked in 1991. After that there was a crash which brought down the stock market as well. Government debt has now reached 225% of GDP, higher than almost anywhere in the world. But most of the money is owed to the Japanese people themselves.
There is scope to close the gap between revenue and spending. Japan is a low tax country. VAT rates are only 5% and many workers are outside the income tax net. The Japanese birth rate is so low that the population is falling.
I spent a considerable portion of my time explaining the reasons for the crisis in the euro zone and possible remedies. Many of the countries here had similarly severe financial crises ten years ago, but have recovered very well.
As in Europe, the ageing of the population is a concern in some East Asian countries. Birth rates in some of the countries are very low, so the size of the elderly population, that will have to be supported by a diminishing working population, is set to grow rapidly here, as in Europe. That is why saving is so important for many Asian families.
Some interesting views were expressed to me about neighbouring countries.
China is expected to have short term economic problems arising from its mistaken policies of subsidizing the consumption of energy. On the other hand, it plans to build a huge number of new cities, The number of big cities in China is to grow from 90 to 280, which could open up big opportunities for Irish firms with construction, engineering and infrastructure financing expertise.
India's economic growth has stepped up considerably, but is still constrained by too much regulation. Unlike China, it still has a literacy problem. It too will see major new urban development.
Indonesia has a lot of growth potential, but the Philippines suffers from an oligarchic and paralysed system of government,
There was much criticism of global banking rules which are pro cyclical, in the sense that the add to the contraction of the economy when it is in a downturn anyway, and exaggerate expansion when things are going well anyway. This topic is being ignored in the European Union at the moment.


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The menu at Booty's Street Food is as international as they come, with tacos, ramen, and fish and chips reflecting the globetrotting adventures of travel writer and owner Nick Vivion. The lively scene is unmistakably New Orleans—with a friendly crowd of Bywater residents gathered around the tables and the bar every night of the week. (As are the bathrooms, which are redecorated on a regular basis as temporary installations by local artists.)
We sat down with Nick to learn about what brought him to Bywater and learn about his NOLA.
Addresses and contact information for all of Nick's recommendations can be found at the end of this article. You can also find all of Nick's NOLA favorites with this interactive map and guide.
How long have you lived in Bywater and what first brought you there?
I'm in my third year as a Bywater resident, although I first visited Bywater about six years ago on assignment for a travel publication. I stayed at the wonderful Maison de Macarty bed and breakfast, and was here covering the Halloween celebrations that take over the city. At first, we were wandering around and just enjoying the architecture, atmosphere, and hospitality. But as the visit went on, my partner Kevin and I began talking about moving here—New Orleans was once his home, and after losing his house and belongings in Katrina, he was aching to get back.
Once we discovered the building for rent at 800 Louisa—with an apartment above—we knew that this was the one. We were thrilled to be able to experience the age-old "live above the shop" life. Especially in a building that was built in the middle of the 1800s, where the original tenants had raised their entire family in that very same space above what was then the neighborhood pharmacy. New Orleans is a town with history, and the paramount beauty here is being able to live in the present amidst the past.
What gives Bywater's cultural scene its unique energy?
The people, without a doubt, make the place. This neighborhood vibrates at its own resonance, and is full of colorful, opinionated people who are never afraid to stand up for their beliefs. It's a very engaged place, and as neighbors, we are all in this together. That doesn't mean everyone gets along—it's more that people express themselves relentlessly in a variety of ways, which leads to a vibrant collection of experiences throughout our neighborhood. We have bright homes, historical architecture, emerging businesses, and neighborhood favorites.
The Schwegmann brothers opened their first grocery store here in 1869, so we have a long history of local merchants providing goods and services to their neighbors. We also have a cadre of creatives representing different generations of music, film, art, and design that call the area home. So combine all this together with a centuries-old neighborhood, and you have a recipe for a multi-faceted community with diverse experiences.
Where would you send a visitor to Bywater to see art?
In New Orleans, our homes are works of art in themselves! So my favorite art viewing is anytime I'm biking around town. I'm a bike nerd and I love to explore the city to take in all the various types of architecture. New Orleans is flat, so this is a great way to experience some of the most beautiful visual assets we have.
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Bywater has seen a number of new galleries and collectives open, especially along the St. Claude Ave. corridor. St. Claude has been targeted as an area for new cultural businesses, so many are flocking to open theaters, galleries, and other cultural venues there.
Second Saturday is our monthly art crawl night, so that's a favorite time of mine to go see new works. Good Children and The Front are two mainstays, and there are many galleries peppered around the neighborhood. And there's our own bathroom art installation here at Booty's called Bywaterloo, where we feature two new artists in our bathrooms each month. It's a lot of fun and a surprising way to experience art.
Where should people go to hear live music in Bywater?
While Frenchmen Street has the most legit music venues, Bywater's Bacchanal Wine is my go-to for more casual live music. Its laid-back vibe and backyard party atmosphere has made it incredibly popular, so it can be quite difficult to get a table these days. Live music happens every night, wine can be purchased up front, and the cash-only food is ordered from a window out back. They recently added an upstairs with a full bar so the scene has been expanded significantly. It's the place to come with a group to be able to make merry while listening to music.
Another can't miss is Vaughan's on a Thursday night, especially if dancing is in the cards. While the bar's turn on HBO series "Treme" has brought a wave of attention from visitors, a solid group of locals still drops in to let loose. Prepare to get close and sweaty, as it's impossible not to get into the music. It's a fantastically intimate place, and even though Kermit Ruffins has retired from his legendary gig, the music packs in a crowd every Thursday.
Another option is the Marigny Opera House, just across the tracks in Marigny. The venue has a steady complement of live music and theater, so that's also a wonderful spot close to home for live performances of a more sit-down nature in a stunning setting.
Besides Booty's, what are your favorite neighborhood restaurants and bars?
Bywater has experienced a dining surge, with many former corner stores being put back into service. A recent addition, Oxalis, is a favorite, as is Suis Generis and Maurepas Foods. I spend most of my money at Pizza Delicious, as I'm a complete pizza hound!
Another popular place to while away the afternoon is out back at the Country Club, where the clothing-optional pool has attracted a gaggle for over 30 years. A recent renovation has given the place a new shine, but the party still happens pretty much every day by the poolside Tiki bar.
Like most neighborhoods in New Orleans, Bywater also has a full complement of neighborhood bars. Bud Rip's recently changed owners, and has a steady regular crowd. Markey's is popular with service industry folks, as is J&Js and BJs. There's plenty to make up a weekend of bar crawls and food explorations!
Who are some of the artists and musicians working in Bywater who you find most interesting?
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Bywater has an ensemble cast of creative characters; some have called the neighborhood home for generations, others are more recent arrivals. Bywater has been proud to see the success of Benh Zeitlin and the Court 13 crew with Beasts of the Southern Wild, and has also been wonderfully supportive of folk musicians Hurray for the Riff Raff. The band is a favorite of Ani DiFranco, who moved to the area some years back.
My neighbor Jane Talton is a perennial favorite, with her whimsical approach to portraiture. Her intellectualism is mirrored only by a wicked sense of place that pulls you in and makes you want to meet the characters in her paintings. She recently started a series of paintings that places favorite pets in familiar portrait poses from historical works—two of them sit in another neighbor's house, with the household menagerie regally lording over the living room in Victorian style. It's perfect.
Dr. Bob has been selling his signature style for decades from his warehouse on Chartres—you can't miss it—and has really defined a specific aesthetic with his "Be Nice or Leave" signs. His art is everywhere, and Dr. Bob is prolific in representing Bywater.
Quintron and Miss Pussycat are longtime musicians working in the community, with their famed Spellcaster Lodge. The couple has deployed their immense collective creativity to invent fascinating instruments and musical styles. Currently, they are on a summer tour in Europe.
It's also rumored that Alex Ebert (of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros) recently purchased the Piety Street Recording Studio. So the neighborhood continues to breathe and evolve as it has since it was sliced off into its own discrete 'hood in the mid-1900s.
Are there any celebrations or festivals in Bywater that travelers to New Orleans should know about?
In addition to the Second Saturday art walk, we have a maker fair and market on that same day each month. The Piety Street Market is in the Old Ironworks at 612 Piety. They host other events periodically, such as the Thredhead annual fundraiser during Jazz Fest, among many others.
Fringe Fest is one of the most dynamic and creative times in the area, as the festival takes over Bywater/Marigny with a myriad events by troupes from all over. The event has grown exponentially in recent years, and has become quite the draw. The creativity is palatable, and, as the festival has expanded, the theater scene overall seems to have flourished. From dance to comedy to drama, there's something for everyone — and this scene has expanded to reach nearly every day of the year, city-wide.
Another neighborhood staple is the annual Mirliton Festival, held each November. The venue has been moving around the past couple of years, as the festival has grown immensely in popularity. In addition to music, crafts and vendors, the festival features local food producers selling delicious items made with mirliton, a local vegetable. This one shouldn't be missed!
Nick's Picks
Bacchanal Wine 600 Poland Ave; 504-948-9111; bacchanalwine.com.
BJ's Lounge 4301 Burgundy St.; no telephone; no website.
Booty's Street Food 800 Louisa St; 504-266-2887; bootysnola.com.
Bud Rip's 900 Piety St; 504-945-5762; no website.
The Country Club 634 Louisa St; 504-945-0742; thecountryclubneworleans.com.
The Front 4100 St. Claude Ave; nolafront.org.
Good Children Gallery 4037 St. Claude Ave; goodchildrengallery.com.
J&J's Sports Lounge 800 France St; 504-942-8877; jjssportslounge.com.
Maison de Macarty 3820 Burgundy St; doubles from $139; 504-267-1564; maisonmacarty.com.
Marigny Opera House 725 Ferdinand St; 504-948-9998; marignyoperahouse.org.
Markey's Bar 640 Louisa St; 504-943-0785; no website.
Maurepas Foods 3200 Burgundy St; 504-267-0072; maurepasfoods.com.
Oxalis 3162 Dauphine St; 504-267-4776; oxalisbywater.com.
Piety Street Market Second Saturday of each month; 612 Piety St.; 612piety.com/piety-street-market.
Pizza Delicious 617 Piety St; 504-676-8482; pizzadelicious.com.
Suis Generis 3219 Burgundy St; 504-309-7850; suisgeneris.com.
Vaughan's Lounge 800 Lesseps St, 504-947-5562; no website.
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The National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) announced that Joan Unrein, registered dietician on staff at Colorado Plains Medical Center, has renewed the Certified Diabetes Educator® (CDE®) status by successfully completing the continuing education renewal option process. Candidates must meet rigorous eligibility requirements to be eligible for certification.
Achieving the CDE® credential demonstrates to people with diabetes and employers that the health care professional possesses distinct and specialized knowledge, thereby promoting quality of care for people with diabetes. Currently, there are over 17,800 diabetes educators who hold NCBDE certification.
NCBDE was established in 1986 to develop and administer a certification program for health professionals who teach individuals with diabetes how to manage their disease. NCBDE's mission is to define, develop, maintain, and protect the certification and credentialing process to promote quality diabetes education.
With the CDE® program, NCBDE recognizes and advances the specialty practice of diabetes education. NCBDE supports the concept of voluntary, periodic certification for all diabetes educators who meet credential and experience eligibility requirements.
Unrein, who is from Fleming, has served as Colorado Plains Medical Center's dietician for 14 years. Five years ago, she obtained her certified diabetic educator status in order to assist the area's patient populations who have diabetes.
In addition to her hospital counseling duties, Unrein also provides outpatient diet and nutrition consultations for patients with other conditions or health concerns. To make an appointment, call 970-542-3221.