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These Instant Pot Tacos Al Pastor are a convenient spin on a traditional dish native to Central Mexico! With a fresh pineapple-centered marinade, crispy finish, and fresh cilantro relish, these tacos are a great meal for a family night in or your next hosted party.
Tacos Al Pastor …do they need an introduction? Once upon a time, I needed an introduction to their (magical) secrets. Before they were in regular rotation in my life, I glazed over their presence on menus for YEARS. Then, one day, I saw a waiter walk out of the kitchen carrying a plate with 4 tiny tacos that were stuffed with (what looked like) crispy pork, cilantro, and a bit of pineapple. "THAT! I WANT THAT!"
I'm one of those people who will shamelessly STARE DOWN plates as they walk by. I will lean way, way back to get a glance at what everyone ordered at your table. We all avoid eye contact, but we know what's happening. If you're proud of your order, maybe you lean back a bit so others can really take it in. BUT, as soon as someone picks up a fork, I avert my eyes. Watching you eat would be weird …but drooling over your untouched choices is a little less weird.
Snooping what plates hit neighboring tables is how I've discovered so many of my favorite meals! Tacos Al Pastor included.
SO, what's up with these tiny tacos? Here's the scoop: they're usually (always? I should've done more research) made with pork. The pork is marinated in a fresh mix to include fresh pineapple and some special chilis for at least a day (but not much longer). Traditionally, the pork is roasted on a spit and then thinly sliced (think: gyro meat, but Central Mexico-style). Between the cabinet over-stuffed with baby plates (that we aren't even using yet) and the appliances crowding my countertop, I didn't quite have enough room for a spit in our kitchen. SO, we turned to the old miracle worker: the Instant Pot. The Instant Pot is a pressure cooker, slow cooker, you-name-it cooker all in one. It makes flaky meat (in no time) possible!
Our marinated Al Pastor meat heads into the Instant Pot and comes out juicy, flavorful goodness. To help seal the deal on a traditional texture, I like to spread this shredded meat out on a sheet tray with some of the extra pineapple. That tray goes into the oven for a little crisping, then, it's taco time!
These Instant Pot Tacos Al Pastor are served on mini corn tortillas (you could use jicama tortillas, if you like) that I toasted on the flame on my stove. They're topped with a fresh cilantro + onion relish and sit next to some lime wedges just begging to be squeezed over the top. If you love a good beef inspired taco, you'll also love these Slow Cooker Barbacoa Tacos too!
They're fresh, delicious, and will feed a crowd (depending on how much pork you make).
I hope you enjoy these Instant Pot Tacos Al Pastor!Print
Tacos Al Pastor
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 6
For the Pork:
- 1, 4-5 pound pork shoulder
- 1/2 white onion
- 1/2 pineapple, cut into chunks (about 2 cups or 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 4 guajillo peppers in adobo (may also substitute chipotle peppers in adobo)
For the Tacos al Pastor:
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 2 tablespoons ghee, butter, or avocado oil
- 12 tortillas of your choice
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 jalapeno, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
- Cut the pork shoulder into 4 pieces, then place in a large bowl.
- Blend the onion, pineapple, oregano, garlic, orange juice, chili powder, sea salt, and guajillo peppers until smooth.
- Pour the marinade over the pork shoulder and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours up to overnight.
- After marinating, add the pork to the Instant Pot with one cup of the marinade. Place the lid on the pot, cover, and make sure the valve is set to sealed. Press the "manual" button and set to cook for 90 minutes.
- After 90 minutes is up, let the pressure release naturally (about 20 minutes) and remove the lid from the pot.
- Preheat the oven to broil.
- Shred the pork with two forks, then toss with additional cooking liquid, butter, and pineapple, then spread out on a rimmed baking sheet. Place the pan in the oven and broil for 5-7 minutes, keeping a close eye on the pork until it is crisp.
- In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, diced onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.
- Warm the tortillas, fill with the pork and pineapple, and top with the onion relish and serve!
For slow cooker: Marinade the pork, then add to a slow cooker with 1 cup reserved marinade and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours until it shreds easily with a fork.
The directions mention chili powder but the ingredient list does not say how much. What amount do you suggest?
Is the recipe for a bone-in or boneless pork shoulder? Thank you!
Is the IP supposed to be set at 90 minutes on high or low pressure?
1/2 jar guajillo peppers – never seen these. Substitute? Or where to get these?
I've seen dried guajillo peppers….
How can the meat be cooked if we do not have an Instant Pot or Slow Cooker (broke college kid here!)?


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The property market in Australia is in its mature stage now owing to the steady growth in the economy, dramatic increase in the population along with a recent urban sprawl that has greatly contributed to making better homes. As a result, a rising share of the population is attracted towards investing in the new houses built by the reputed home builders Sydney has in spite of the existing apartments and homes representing ample opportunities. But the maximum share of benefits is for those who are willing to buy new homes as they're having an impact on the market shift in favour of well-designed homes and land packages.
There are many advantages of opting for the house and land packages, including:
· Savings on stamp duty – Stamp duty comprises of a major share of the price of property. It is considered a stressful charge of purchasing any property and it is expected to rise with the passage of time. Stamp duty is something that is calculated separately on the land as well as house for all existing properties and it is also dependent on the location of the property. But the biggest benefit of going for a package is the discount in taxes that you are likely to receive because you are liable to pay the revenue only on the land as the house has not been built yet. Check Eden Brae Homes for more details.
· Select your own block of land – One of the biggest advantages of opting for any of the house and land packages is that you will not be confined to the structure or design of the house. You are free to select the most preferable block and may customize the design of the home according to what suits your style and budget, and also attract the prospective tenants when you want. You will not have to settle for what has been offered by the home builders Sydney has; instead you can direct them to create a house according to your plans.
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· Claim for tax benefits and depreciation – One can't beat the packages offered by home builders Sydney has in terms of the depreciation in tax and investment tax breaks. As the homes are new, you are free to claim all kinds of deductions for the depreciable assets right from the costs of construction to the amount you have spent on fittings and fixtures.
So, as you can see the home and land packages are the most viable options for you when you are willing to invest on real estate properties. You may visit http://www.edenbraehomes.com.au/ for more information on this.

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Friday, February 28, 2014
Another Teaser to end the month.
Woke up to lots of bird songs just before sunrise. First time this year, a harbinger of spring? It was raining gently. Then, a half hour later, I looked out the window of a downtown coffee shop and it was snowing. When I got home, which is only around 100' higher in elevation, there was quite an accumulation. I wonder if those birds are just hovering in various sheltered places or if they took one more trip down to the Central Valley. Looks like March might roar out like a lion, as the song says.
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Saturday, February 22, 2014
If Jackson Pollock had been a nature photographer
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The closest we've gotten to snow
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Where's Waldo?
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Monday, February 17, 2014
Time to do more mocking?
Regarding the reference to mocking in today's headline, I am thinking about a report that our Secretary of State, John Kerry, in a recent appearance in Jakarta, mocked "climate change deniers." It's about time! The hyper-capitalist right wingers have been mocking science for a long time, and not only on the subject of global warming, so it's about time we started mocking back.
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Saturday, February 15, 2014
Not Your Typical Winter Scenery
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Friday, February 14, 2014
House Guest
1 1/2" long from toe to toe, and less an inch in body length.
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Wednesday, February 12, 2014
It Must Be Spring!
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Happy Darwin Day!
Today is the 205th birthday of Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin. Since they've mostly stopped recognizing Lincoln on the 12th and instead have Presidents' Day on the 17th (or 3rd Monday in February), and in many places have included the 14th (or 2nd Friday) in order to make it a four-day commercial success, why not recognize Charles Darwin for giving some of us a greater understanding of our origins by having the holiday on the 10th (or, 2nd Monday)? To continue the evolution of holidays, we could then celebrate Easter on the first Monday after Lent. I'll bet sales of chocolate eggs and bunnies would soar.
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Tuesday, February 11, 2014
A Much-Needed Distraction
So, this much-needed distraction has been an enjoyable reflection, and I think I'm ready to get back to correcting papers before I go back to the woods in search of mammalians and other kinds of aliens.
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Friday, February 7, 2014
It seemed like there would be no winter!
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Thursday, February 6, 2014
The West Wasn't Won; It's Being Destroyed
Saw a bumper sticker today on an old pickup truck with aggressive tires. It said "Eat More Beef; the West Wasn't Won on Salad." I a nutshell, it expresses the attitude that has contributed to the destruction of the West. How do large herbivores like antelope, hippopotami, and elephants get so strong eating their versions of salad? Maybe we'll learn some day.
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Sunday, February 2, 2014
Did the Crocus see its shadow?
In Quincy, I don't see how we can have six more weeks since we aren't really having winter in the first place. We don't have any Groundhogs in Quincy. The closest we come to having them would be the Groundhogs' cousin, the Yellow-bellied Marmot, high up on the mountains surrounding Quincy. I'm sure they didn't see their shadows this morning, for two reasons. The main reason is that it's cloudy. Another reason is that there was probably no one up there to drag a marmot out of its den. Thankfully. If our imaginary local groundhog couldn't see its shadow this morning, that means an early spring. That figures. As you can see from the above photo of Crocuses about to bloom, it appears that spring is already here. There's a possibility we're yet to receive a big snowstorm which would cover the Crocuses and force them to start over after the melt. They're used to that. If they couldn't tolerate the occasional snowstorm after blooming, there would be no Crocuses here now.
I'm excited about returning to regular blogging after a meager month of January with only 9 posts.
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Saturday, February 1, 2014
Around this time in years past
January was a busy month for me, so I didn't keep up my desired pace for blogging. I plan to fix that from February onward. Some new images will arrive tomorrorw.
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Sprouts Child Development Center's Mission is sprouting the seeds of faith and educating the whole child, while celebrating individuality.
- Sprouts Child Development Center is a ministry of Harvest United Methodist Church
- License number C12MA0136
- Gold Seal Accredited by the United Methodist Association of Preschools
- Highly Qualified Teacher: All lead teachers have a minimum of a CDAE/FCCPC
- Low Teacher to Student Ratios: 2's (1:5), 3's (1:6), Pre-K (1:8)
- Serves Children 2 years old-Pre-K
- School Hours: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Optional Hours: Early Care: 8:15–9 a.m.
Lunch Extension: 12-1:30 p.m.
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- M/W/F, T/Th and M-F classes offered
Sprouts' curriculum allows for a dynamic and creative program. It is child-driven, age appropriate, and multi-sensory. Our curriculum has Christian components including daily prayer, Bible stories, and weekly chapel. Our program promotes literacy, mathematics, science, art, music, and movement through daily classroom activities. The end result is kindergarten readiness.
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Time to catch up on today's news – here's your City Summary:
City face Celtic tomorrow in the Champions League and Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers doesn't appear too confident that his side will get a result:
Brendan Rodgers on City: "If we bring our A game and they bring theirs then they will win, but we want to make it as difficult as possible."
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 27, 2016
He's also been singing the praises of City's in-form winger Raheem Sterling:
Brendan Rodgers: "Raheem is already one of the world's top young players, but [can be] one of the world's leading players."
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 27, 2016
And City confirmed the squad that have travelled up to Scotland, Kevin De Bruyne, Vincent Kompany and Fabian Delph are the noticeable absences, and of course Yaya Touré who is ineligible:
The City squad travelling to Glasgow for tomorrow's @ChampionsLeague game against Celtic. [@ManCity] pic.twitter.com/wvhoAWwIY2
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 27, 2016
Kevin De Bruyne and Vincent Kompany were once again spotted in Barcelona today as they headed of to receive expert treatment:
Photos: De Bruyne and Kompany heading for treatment in Barcelona. pic.twitter.com/vscKrDqtUZ
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 27, 2016
If the treatment goes to plan, both players could be back within 3 weeks:
Club captain Vincent Kompany could also return in 2-3 weeks, Pep says.
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 27, 2016
Is the City Football Group set to expand? According to SPORT, the CFG are keen to take over a club in China as they strive towards global football domination:
City have already been in touch with a club in Beijing and another in Shanghai to try to close an acquisition for a new franchise. [SPORT]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 27, 2016
City fans everywhere will be thrilled at the next bit of news, Andre Marriner will be the man in the middle for the game against Spurs, the man who "didn't see" Aguero's elbow on Reid, despite looking directly at the incident:
Andre Marriner has been appointed referee for Tottenham vs. City this weekend. pic.twitter.com/Xz3CexqK3z
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 27, 2016
And finally, reports suggest that City are set to offer David Silva a new contract which would last for the rest of his career – not bad news!
City are ready to hand a new contract to midfielder David Silva (30), which could see him end his career with the club. [HITC]
— City Watch (@City_Watch) September 27, 2016
That's it for today. Keep your eyes peeled on @City_Watch and the site, day and night, as we work to deliver the latest City news, views, and other high-quality content.


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Thursday, 9 July 2009
Studying at Royal Holloway, University of London from September
Last week I attended an interview at the National Film and Television School for a place on a Masters studying Producing. It had always been the plan to apply for two fantastic courses and if both were offered, to make a decision based on career prospects, student experience and financial implications.
It was also likely a possibility that one or niether of the courses would offer me a place. A couple of months go, Royal Holloway offered me a place and last week I received a letter from NFTS inviting me to an interview.
The interview was with a panel, made up of 3 people, including the Head of the course, an experienced producer and the current Head of Film London. I felt it went OK, a little nervouse to start perhaps but it soon relaxed and a good conversation was had. In all honesty, when you walk into an interview situation, it seems to go well during but little can be remembered specifically from the time spent in the room.
Yesterday I received my answer and it is a no. Well, more accurately, it is a no to a place in the final 16, but a yes to be a reserve incase one of those people drops out.
Of course, being told no for anything is disappointing, but in a large way, I am also happy. It has made removed the difficult decision about where to go extremely easy, it has meant that I can plan to start September (NFTS runs academic years Jan to Dec) and it also means I can budget for costs incurred by attending Royal Holloway.
When I visited the campus back in November last year, I was impressed with its location to Soho, its syllabus for teaching and the Head of Course who took the time to speak to me.
So the plans can begin, starting with a move to East London on the 24th July.
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Garden Vegetable and Plant Embroideries by Veselka Bulkan
Embroidery artist Veselka Bulkan (previously) continues to produce carefully embroidered works of root-bound plants found in gardens. The pieces all interact with hoops in various ways, from potted plants and potatoes that dangle from the edge to dandelions that stretch between two hoops. Bulkan has also been taking commissions for a series of ultrasound embroideries, and many of her original pieces are available in her shop.


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In this paper, we address the problem of calculating Fresnel diffraction integrals using a finite number of uniformly spaced samples. General and simple sampling rules of thumb are derived that allow the user to calculate the distribution for any propagation distance. It is shown how these rules can be extended to fast-Fourier-transform-based algorithms to increase calculation efficiency. A comparison with other theoretical approaches is made.
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A couple of things to consider with this Forsberg fella
OK, hear me out on a couple things that were talked about around the water cooler today with some of my people:
They concern Peter Forsberg of course. Duh.
– What about this scenario: The Avs sign Foppa, he plays, and plays well. But the Avs don't win enough games. They fall out of playoff contention.
DEAL FOPPA AT THE DEADLINE! … We know he's not going to want to play here if the Avs are out of the playoff picture in another month (the NHL trade deadline is Feb. 28). The Avs aren't going to care who's in their lineup if they're 10 points out of a spot by then (it could happen, the way they're playing).
So why not deal Foppa to a contender (it won't be Detroit, don't worry. Forsberg has told close friends and relatives he'd never play for the Red Wings. The rivalry still lives, people).
You get a first-round pick and/or maybe more for him. You don't think a team like Pittsburgh or Boston would want a guy like him for the playoffs? They could squeeze him in under the cap (Savard is going to go on long-term IR with the B's because of the concussion he suffered here Saturday). He could be a perfect guy for a lot of teams with a realistic team at a Stanley Cup.
This assumes, of course, that Forsberg is able to play well.
Again, go back to a blog I wrote a couple days ago. Anything and everything with Peter Forsberg comes with a Mount Everest-sized asterisk. Which is: nobody knows what's going to happen with this guy.
No one.
Things seem to have gone well with his comeback attempt so far here in our fair city. He has not looked out of place in practice. People are speaking well of what they have seen out there.
Yet, there have been a couple of niggling things. He lost a footrace to David Koci in a bag skate, suicide drill in Sunday's tough practice. He really did finish behind Koci in the down-and-backs (blue line-red line, blue-line-blue-line). That isn't a total indictment at all. Forsberg has never been a great skater from a flat-footed start. He was always a better skater after he'd had a few strides and could glide and cut around guys. He rarely just purely beat a guy in a footrace, but he beat them with positioning and a cutting, driving force).
He also was really huffing and puffing in the dressing room today after practice. Again, this is not a big indictment. It was his second full practice at mile-high altitude as a 37-year-old. But a couple of times, minutes after he left the ice today, he had to pause to catch his breath in talking with us media wretches. His face was red and sweat was pouring off him.
Again, the more the guy practices here, the less he'll probably huff and puff. But it's something that was noticeable, and I think it was on Forsberg's mind when he talked about his progress so far and his prospects going forward.
Something else to think about:
There is nothing stopping another NHL team from doing so right now. What if, say, the L.A. Kings do some intel, figure out he'll be good enough to play, and offer him a guaranteed two-year, $13 million deal? What if they say "Not only will we give you $6.5 this year, but we'll guarantee it for you next year too? If the Avalanche is still hemming and hawing on whether to offer you a contract, please, take ours."
There is nothing preventing this from happening.
As far as I have gathered, no such offer has come his way yet from another team. And I believe that Forsberg values things such as loyalty, which is why I don't think he's secretly hoping to play his comeback off on the Avs' home ice against them, with another team.
But you never know. This is a strange business.
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A couple other things before I go:
*It remains unclear whether Forsberg will practice with the Avs Monday in St. Louis – slated for 3 p.m. there. If he does not sign a contract with the Avs by then, he will have to travel there on his own dime. By the way, he had to sign a waiver to practice with the Avs, absolving them of any medical liability should he be injured in any of their practices. If he broke a leg today, in other words, his personal insurance would have to pay – not the Avalanche.
*Craig Anderson clearly has fallen out of favor with Joe Sacco somewhat. Peter Budaj is in net again tomorrow against Phoenix, despite having allowed three goals or more in his last 14 starts. It's starting to look less likely by the day that the Avs are going to make a long-term, big financial offer to Anderson. The goaltending situation is clear as mud right now.
*A mock draft I did with outstanding Minneapolis Star-Tribune hockey writer Michael Russo, for this weekend's NHL All-Star Game. Feel free to mock away.
* A great analysis of the whole NHL headshot issue. You really should read this.


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I'm redoing the tiniest of tiny bathrooms. One entire wall is occupied by the tub. The other wall is taken up by the vanity and one of those gigantic mirrors. In between those small walls is the throne. If you are seated at the throne, there is just enough room to open the door.
Yep… Tiny!
I started on the countertop simply because I already knew exactly how I wanted it.
Here are a few work in progress shots.
I have already received some outstanding advice from my good friend Grandpa Len. Honestly it's probably all the advice I need. His advice runs from surface preparation to the application of WaterLox. I feel pretty danged comfortable with my plans to water proof all of my surface areas.
But you know, we talk about things here. All the tidbits of advice and opinions are worthy of consideration. By all means, please chime in. I'd love to know what your think about waterproofing and durable finishes.
Do you have any advice on plumbing installation?
What kind of bead should I surround the drop in sink with?
How about finish maintenance?
This countertop features a bunch of short pieces I picked up from Rockler when they were selling. I had bought a warped scrap of zebra wood from them that shaved down nicely. I love the touch it added to the surface. Of course, I had my own scraps I just added to the mix.
The substrate is a piece of furniture grade plywood. I'm going to focus a lot of time on waterproofing that puppy as well.
Thus far, I have used Titebond III glue exclusively. I feel pretty confident that it will hold up very well.
I have a silly little story for you. A few years back I was gluing up something or other with Titebond III. I wiped some excess glue off my finger and on to my blue jeans. I totally forgot about it and kept working. I just took this picture a moment ago.
Yep – years of washing and lame attempts to scratch it off have been fruitless. The spot is still stiff and the demim is still the same color as the day I wiped the glue onto my jeans. I have faith in Titebond III. ;)
Have a great day. I look forward to your input!
-- Thanks for all the lessons!


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"Every time you lose, you get better." – Ian Somerhalder
Monthly Archives: September 2012
Acknowledgment and Inspiration
I have both my girls to thank for today's renewed sense of purpose.
Talking with Dee regularly about AOWT has gotten me revved up to write after a bit of a dead spell, in which I have been focusing only on the blogs and house and home stuff.
And yesterday Emily asked, "Mama, tell me a story." As we drove to a friend's I began to recount Book 1 (what I have written thus far) of the Chronicles of Liv Rowan. I stopped at one point to make sure she was getting it, and she definitely was, better than I had hoped, "I LOVE your story, Mama, it's AWESOME!"
There's nothing like a young child's encouragement to make me feel good about things and raring to write some more.
So a big thanks to both. Now it's time to get to work.
I'm So Excited
And I just can't hide it. I'm about to lose…
Stop right there! You are NOT going to start quoting song lyrics from the 70s!
Oh yeah, sorry about that. I'm not sure what came over me.
So anyway, after a long silence, I have news. The War on Drugs: An Old Wives Tale may be far bigger than I thought.
At least three people have read it, and all have had very positive things to say – one of them was rather vehement that I at least attempt to get this published through a traditional agent and publisher.
I had become sure that no one, no one, would want to read my book. I had dismissed it as self-indulgent memoir, but after getting feedback from others I am looking at the manuscript in a new light.
The vehement reader was my eldest, Danielle. She was quite insistent that I make some corrections, tighten up the research, and immediately begin searching for an agent. She was so insistent, that I offered her a co-authorship on the project. She accepted and we began the first emails/calls back and forth discussing our plan of attack.
- Settle on any additional add-ons to the book. Are there any additional chapters needed, any major shifting of discussion or emphasis?
- Research and quotes done correctly – yeah, I'll admit it, I was lazy and used Wikipedia a "couple" of times!
- Get together a query letter and an outline of the book – NOW – and start shopping for an agent.
In the non-fiction world you can actually shop out a book before having even written a word. However, that is difficult if you are not an established author, so we need to have as much of the manuscript done, and a clear and concise outline in place, and one hell of a query letter – to be truly effective.
This is time sensitive after all. More and more states are moving towards legalization, the controversy and disparity between what the public demands and the lawmakers decree are growing larger by the moment.
I want this book to reach people who are on the fence. Who see nothing but the path to hellish addiction in any drug use and change their minds.
Today I mentioned my manuscript to an elderly patron of the library I know. She brings her granddaughter to story time each Tuesday. I told her, "The book is about our experiences in the drug war – when my husband was caught growing marijuana."
"Good," she said, "I'm glad they caught him."
She's a kind woman, and I was rather surprised by her statement, "Why do you think it is good?" I asked.
"Well, using marijuana leads to other more dangerous drugs." She replied.
"My husband smoked pot for more than 20 years and he's never once turned to other drugs." I pointed out.
"Well, maybe not him, but most do." She protested, "At least that's what they say."
Every wonder about that mysterious they? I've got a couple of books that reveal who they are, and they are inevitably lying.
"There are research studies, most of them done in other countries since it is an illegal substance here, that discuss that very fallacy." I said.
My calm self-assured demeanor seemed to encourage her to ask more questions. She asked why people smoked it and what did it do? She also asked about how my husband had handled withdrawal when he stopped smoking.
I explained the feelings of relaxation, euphoria and increase of appetite. "That's why it is recommended for cancer patients – it usually helps with pain control and the nausea from chemo."
This struck a nerve with her. She had apparently gone through being treated for cancer and had chemo treatments which had robbed of her of her appetite. "The only thing I could bear to eat were Blizzards from Dairy Queen," she said ruefully, "my husband would go and get six or seven of them and line them up in the freezer for me. For weeks that is all I could eat."
We laughed and I told her that Dave had never experienced withdrawal symptoms when he stopped smoking.
I doubt I completely changed her mind, but I did bring up the ridiculous example of how we are no longer able to grow hemp in this country, although our Constitution was written on hemp. Hemp was a "must grow" crop that American colonists and later the citizens of the Early Republic era were required to grow.
In the end, I left the discussion feeling as if I may have changed her mind on several things. Or at the very least, I have given her something to think about. After hearing feedback from the rough draft readers, I have become convinced that this book has merit in a bigger audience than I might reach via self-publishing.
So here we go, on the roller coaster, and I'm excited at the idea that I'm not alone in this, but have a capable and talented young woman working beside me.
With all of that said, I'm off to work on some research – I'm reading a book by Judge Andrew Napolitano, Lies the Government Told You: Myth, Power, and Deception in American History.
Meanwhile, Dee is reading Smoke and Mirrors: The War on Drugs and the Politics of Failure.
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The Science of Yoga: The Risks and the Rewards Paperback – 9 May 2013 by William J Broad.
This is a great book and a must for any yoga teacher.
Journalist, William J Broad who wrote this book has done a great job of debunking some of the myths of yoga. As the title suggests, he really pinpoints the risks and the rewards of yoga. I feel it's a very balanced book in that it's not trying to prove yoga to be good or bad. What I really like about it is that it goes into detail about how some of the things the centuries old yogis were spot on with what they were claiming in terms of the benefits of yoga. Having practiced yoga for some years I have always believed in the many benefits put forward by yoga advocates and have experienced those benefits first hand. It's a shame that so many people won't believe something until it is backed up by science.
I read a lot of books but don't get time to read as much as I'd like to, so I supplement my reading by downloading audiobooks as I can listen to them and work at the same time – great use of time, I feel like I'm being double productive! I'm also a good listener so I tend to retain the information better than when I read it.
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Almost all marriages have the ability to become boring at some time or another. It can even happen quite often. However, a boring marriage is one of the easiest problems to fix. People can get so involved in everyday life that they tend to forget when to relax and just have some fun. If you want to save a boring a marriage, you have to take some time out of your busy life and relax a little. Being creative is great, but not necessary. As long as you are changing everyday routines up a little, than you are doing what is necessary to get your boring marriage out of a rut.
Make a designated date night. This is a specific day every week that you have a babysitter for the kids and your only plans are to spend alone time with one another. You can go to a restaurant, have a picnic, go on a walk or whatever else that interests you both.
Go to different restaurants. Most couples tend to have favorite restaurants where they always go and order the exact same thing. Switch it up a bit. Go someplace neither of you have gone, even if you have to drive a little farther.
Take a family vacation. There is no quicker way to get out of boring rut than to just escape on a vacation. Go camping or on a cruise. Maybe even get a hotel at a beach somewhere for a couple nights if its warm.
Take a class together. Local colleges offer all kinds of one-day classes like pottery, painting or something like that. Take a class with your partner and you will be sure to bond while learning something new.
Go on a drive together. Take a cruise out to the country where you both can just look around at the scenery and talk with each other. Good communication is key, and many times its only possible when you are able to escape normal life.
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Mumbai, Dec 28: Actress Gauhar Khan, who won the seventh season of reality show Big Boss tonight, said she was not sure of victory when she was pitted against co-contestant Tanishaa Mukherjee after other finalists Sangram Singh and Ajaz Khan had bowed out of the contest.
"When the four (Sangram Singh, Ajaz Khan, Tanishaa Mukherjee) of us were there in the house, I was confident that I would win. I wanted to win the show, but I did not expect it," Gauhar told PTI.
"But when Tanishaa and I were left, I did not expect to win. When I saw her mother Tanujaji, I felt the game is over for me... she (Tanishaa) has won. Considering a legend like Tanujaji came on the show, I felt its her (Tanissha) trophy," she said.
"But I was shocked when I was announced as winner...couldnt believe. The feeling is sunk in now and I am jumping with joy looking at the line-up of contestants this season like Kamya Punjabi, Shilpa Saklani, Andy, Kushal Tandon were strong contenders," she said.
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Rahimullah Yusufzai reports on a pressure group that is speaking out for one of Pakistan's persecuted minorities, and angering the country's powerful military
A rights-based movement started by members of the ethnic Pashtun group in northwestern Pakistan is attracting attention and support from political and human rights groups in the country.
The Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), or Pashtun Protection Movement, is also getting unprecedented coverage in the international media, which is compensating for the blackout of its activities on Pakistan's numeroustelevision channels. The PTM and its supporters have also made extensive use ofsocial media to spread its message and defend its policies.
Led by 26-year-old veterinary medicine graduateManzoor Ahmad Pashteen, the PTM has been highlighting the issue of missing persons and the humiliation faced by many tribal people at roadside security checkpoints,not only in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata)where it first emerged, but also in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province. The group is also demanding respect for the Pashtun people, who have long borne the brunt of militancy and military operations in their conflict-hit areas. Other PTM demands include the removal of landmines, which have taken a heavy toll in Fata, and the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the cases of those who have gone missing or been killed in fake police encounters.
One issue that put life into the PTM's campaign was the assassination of a young tribesman, Naqeebullah Mehsud, in January this year in a fake police encounter in Karachi. Mehsud, an aspiring model from South Waziristan – one of the seven tribal regions in Fata – was kidnapped by the police from his shop on the orders of senior police officer Rao Anwaar Ahmad Khan. He was subsequently killed, along with three others, after being accused of involvement in terrorism. A police investigation later found that Mehsud was innocent. Following the intervention of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Anwaar was eventually forced to surrender, after avoiding arrest for weeks. The PTM's foremost demand was that Anwaar be arrested and punished. The case is now in the court, but the PTM has kept up the pressure and has vowed to win justice for Mehsud's young wife and children.
However, the PTM has angered Pakistan's powerful military by directly criticising it and blaming it for the suffering of the people of Fata. At its protest meetings, provocative slogans were raised against the army. It is the first time that the military has faced such severe criticism. Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa reacted by calling the protests engineered and saying that soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the fight against terrorism and for the defence of the country were the real heroes. Army officials have pointed out that the PTM is supported by elements hostile to Pakistan, citing as evidencea statement by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and other Afghan officials in support of the PTM and the media coverage given to it by the Western media, particularly the US. Denying the charges, the PTM leaders maintained thatthey were using their constitutional right to highlight the suffering of their people in a peaceful political way. They claimed the media blackout of their protest meetings was done at the behest of the army.
Despite the harsh rhetoric, the PTM and the government, including the army, have remained engaged through meetings and negotiations. The army arranged meetings of PTM leaders with generals commanding troops in North Waziristan and South Waziristan, two of the most affected areas in Pakistan due to the conflict, and also with Major General Asif Ghafoor, the director general of the army's media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Formal talks have also been held between the PTM and a jirga (council) of tribal elders and parliamentarians formed by the government. However, no headway has yet been achieved in the few rounds of talks that were held. The PTM has reservations about the representative status and authority of the jirga, but it hasn't yet withdrawn from the talks.
The army has already taken steps to remove the grievances of the tribal population of Fata and also of the people in Swat and the rest of Malakand division, which is part of KP. With around 200,000 troops deployed in Malakand division, Fata and on the border with Afghanistan, the Pakistan Army has the most critical role in the region for maintaining security and preventing the return of local and foreign militants who fled across the Durand Line border to Afghanistan after suffering defeat in successive military operations. The army has drastically reduced the number of security checkpoints, tried to improve dealings with people passing through the checkposts by deploying Pashto-speaking soldiers and instructing them to be polite, expediting de-mining operations in Fata, and undertaking massive development work in the education, healthcare, agriculture and other sectors to create better conditions for the more than two million tribespeople who were displaced by the conflict and have now been repatriated to their homes and villages.
However, the PTM is still not fully satisfied. After each public meeting that draws crowd, the group becomes more demanding. It has become emboldened due to support from human rights activists, progressive political workers, and those belonging to other ethnic groups seeking their rights. Still the PTM has its roots in Fata, located on the border with Afghanistan and poised to undergo changes following the passage of the bill in the Pakistan's parliament for its merger with neighbouring KP province.
The decision by the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to end the special status of Fata and make it part of KP was taken just a week before the end of the five-year term of the government. Though it will take time to fully integrate Fata into KP and extend the country's judicial and administrative system to the hitherto neglected tribal areas, the first steps have already been taken for the merger to be accomplished by 2019.
The mainstreaming of Fata has been an old wish of many tribespeople and the demand of almost all political parties and human rights groups. The process was in the works, more so since 2016, when the PML-N-led federal government under Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif constituted the Fata Reforms Committee to make recommendations for bringing the tribal areas into the national mainstream through political, constitutional and economic reforms.
The government was made to realise the urgency of the situation after spending two years trying to create a political consensus on the reforms recommended by the Fata Reforms Committee. Unrest among the tribal people, particularly the youth, could no longer be ignored. The youth-dominatedPTMhad started attracting support not only in Fata, where it first emerged, but also among the ethnic Pashtuns of KP, Balochistan and even Pakistan's most populous city, Karachi. While the PML-N understood the importance of the landmark Fata reforms that it had undertaken and the credit it could claim if these are implemented, its government was handicapped due to opposition to Fata's merger with KP by two of its political allies, the JUI-F led by Maulana Fazlur Rahman and the PMAP headed by Mahmood Khan Achakzai.
The merger of Fata with KP will take time, though it has been announced and the bill passed. Replacing the tough Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR)by a proper judicial system and installing a new administrative and policing structure in Fata will need sustained political commitment and resources.
Issues raised by PTM will remain relevant even if Fata eventually becomes part of KP. The army would remain deployed in Fata for the foreseeable future. Also, Fata will not become fully stable until neighbouring Afghanistan is made peaceful and stable.
The PTM has not taken a public stand on Fata reforms, the merger and other relevant issues. It could face differences in its ranks if it supports or opposes Fata's merger with KP. This is the reason it is not making public its stance on the merger and reforms issues. One issue that will keep the PTM going is that of missing persons, which provides it emotional support. However, the group will find it increasinglychallenging to sustain its appeal in view of the changing situation in Fata and the renewed vigour with which the government, in particular the military, is trying to solve the problems facing the tribespeople and make life easier for them.


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24 Nov
It has been 4 years since I last went around Punggol where I am staying for photography. It was sunrise then so I decided I would do a dusk shoot.
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21 Nov
This poster was taken at the Tampines 1 mall. I wonder if the management is offering free parking or not? I cannot even begin to fathom the conditions.
19 Nov
Facebook has been used to accomplish a lot of things including organizing global protests, running political campaigns, and even hunt down criminals. On Friday, the first "crowd-sourced" movie to be developed, "Live Music", will be released. The movie, was developed by connecting artists from around the world on Facebook via the Mass Animation Facebook page.
The movie was developed by a whopping 58,000+ participants from 101 countries who provided input and 51 animators who collaborated to develop the film. While not all of the 58,000 fans of the project provided input, it illustrates how Facebook can be used to connect individuals from around the world to accomplish just about anything. For those that aren't aware of the story line for "Live Music", it's a love story about a guitar and a violin.
If you are interested in learning more about the movie, check out the Mass Animation Facebook page and watch the videos below. Also, for those of you interested in participating in future Mass Animation projects, yesterday a new contest application launched which will give DC Comics fans, gamers and animators a chance to animate heroes and villains from the DC Universe Online game and to collaborate in creating a CGI tailer an in-game character animations. Learn more via the Mass Animation Facebook Page and the Mass Animation application.
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This morning I woke up craving blueberry muffins. This usually would not be a daunting task, but I quit eating wheat (and all flour, malt, barley products) about 4 months ago, due to some problems I was having and the fact that my mom and grandma have Celiac Disease... and I probably do too, but can't be tested until after Hudson is here... So getting rid of the wheat products has helped me tremendously, but I can't help but crave my favorites. So this morning I, with the help of my new iphone 4 that my husband surprised me with at work on Monday, embarked on the process of making gluten-free blueberry muffins that were not only edible but similar to the real thing (harder than you might think)... I downloaded an app called Cook It allergy free, which has all gluten free recipes and it substitutes out other allergens as needed, and make the most INCREDIBLE blueberry muffins. So lets just say I am now a very happy pregnant girl.
Fourth of July with the Buettemeyers was not very eventful. I worked Saturday, Sunday and Monday, while Bryan got to enjoy the long weekend at home with Sadie. We did shoot off some fireworks with my family Saturday night, and got a couple of good meals. :)
Tomorrow morning we have another ultrasound, excited to see how big Hudson is now... I'm sure I will be posting the pictures.
Oh on another note, my sister-in-law, Jordan, is in Niamey, Niger (Africa) right now doing mission work until September 1st. We got to talk to her last night on Skype and the one thing that she needs a lot of prayer for right now is learning their language, Zarma. So for those of you prayer warriors out there, please be praying for Jordan and this incredible adventure she is on right now. We are so excited for her, but also miss her and can't wait for her to be home with us in two months. God is going to do great things through her. You can visit her blog here: Jordan's Blog
July 7, 2010
Blueberry Muffins... and 29 weeks.
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I. Match the vocabulary and its definition:
1. Footage
2. Inquest
3. be swarmed
4. Tip off
5. Onlookers
( ) an official process to discover the cause of someone's death
( ) a secret warning or piece of secret information
( ) large numbers of people moving around someone
( ) people who watch something that is happening in a public place but is not involved in it
( ) (a piece of) film especially one showing an event
Answer Key: 2, 4, 3, 5, 1
II. Now read the latest developments about Lady Diana's death and complete the paragraph with the words from exercise I.
Jurors at a London court have been shown previously unreleased video ___________ of the last moments of Diana, Princess of Wales, and her partner Dodi Al Fayed. The couple were seen rushing into the hotel on the evening they both died in a tragic car crash in a Paris tunnel. They _____________ by paparazzi and __________and dived into the hotel to avoid the photographers' flashes. The new pictures reveal Diana and Dodi sharing intimate moments in the hotel's elevator on the way to their fateful car journey. The focus of the ___________ is now on the actions of Henri Paul, the head of security at the Paris Ritz. There is speculation that he _____________ the paparazzi to exactly when and from where Diana would leave the hotel the evening she died.
Answer key: footage, were swarmed, onlookers, inquest, tipped off
III. Watch the movie segment from them movie The Queen and discuss the questions that follow:
III. Watch the movie segment from them movie The Queen and discuss the questions that follow:
1. Describe the scene.
2. What were some of the moments that Lady Diana was caught by the paparazzi's cameras, according to the segment?
3. How did her death happen?
4. Was it an accident or murder? Explain it?
5. How responsible were the paparazzi?
6. Were the paparazzi important in Lady Di's life? Or were they only harmful to her? Why?
7. How could the accident be prevented from happening?
8. What are the celebrities that are mostly chased by paparazzi nowadays?
9. What would you do if you were a celebrity chased by restless paparazzi?
10. What are the limits for paparazzi?
11. Can paparazzi film famous people children and publish their photos/videos without the celebrities' permission? Why (not)?
12. Do celebrities depend on paparazzi? What are some celebrities you believe profit from the paparazzi's news?
13. What are the recent news you have seen that were published by paparazzi?
IV. Watch the segment from the movie Paparazzi and discuss the questions.
1. Describe the scene.
2. How would you describe the fans and their idol's (Bo's) contact?
3. What do you think about the picture in the newspaper? Do you think it is a worth-reading piece of news?
4. How would you describe the paparazzi?
5. What do you think about Bo's reaction?
6. Who's right? 7
. What would you do if you were in Bo's shoes?
8. What would you do if you were in the photographer's shoes?
V. Now watch the second scene from the movie Paparazzi and discuss these questions.
1. Describe the scene.
2. How do you compare this scene with the first one from the movie The Queen.
3. Was it an accident or murder?
4. How would you describe the actions of the paparazzi before, during and after the accident?
5. What should happen to the paparazzi?
6. What do you think will happen next?


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Do these deductions and credits apply to you?
Tax deductions and credits can save you money at tax time, but many taxpayers miss them because they don't realize things they do in their everyday life can lower their taxable income. Here are seven of the most-missed tax deductions and credits you don't want to overlook.
1. Charitable contributions
Taxpayers may forget that donations they gave last year may get them a bigger refund. If you cleaned out your bulging closet and dropped off clothing or household goods at your favorite charity, this may be deductible on your tax return.
2. Tuition and fees deduction
Taxpayers taking a full course load and working toward a degree can receive education benefits through the American Opportunity Tax Credit for college expenses. But even those who just took one class to further their career may be able to take the tuition and fees deduction. With this credit, you can deduct up to $4,000 for tuition and fees, books and educational supplies for you, your spouse or your dependents.
3. State and local sales tax deduction
Taxpayers can deduct state income taxes, but what about residents of states that don't have a state income tax? In this case, the state and local sales tax deduction is especially useful because these taxpayers can deduct sales tax paid on purchases. Even people who live in states that pay state income tax can benefit if they paid more sales tax due to large purchases.
4. Earned income tax credit
The earned income tax credit is a refundable tax credit given to filers who earn low to moderate income from their jobs. The credit can be worth up to $6,044, depending on your income and how many dependents you have, but one in five tax filers overlook this opportunity, according to the Internal Revenue Service. You must file your taxes to get it, so even if you make less than $10,000 (the minimum income filing requirement), you should still file your taxes.
5. Job searching
If you were looking for a job last year, you may be able to deduct costs related to your job search -- even if you didn't secure a job. Job search expenses such as preparing and sending résumés, fees to placement agencies and even travel related to the job search can be included.
6. Retirement saver's credit
This credit is often overlooked and seldom talked about. If you have an income up to $29,500 ($59,000 for married filing jointly), you can save for retirement and get a tax credit worth up to $1,000 for individuals and $2,000 for couples if you contributed to a qualifying retirement plan such as an individual retirement account or 401(k). The retirement saver's tax credit is a win-win situation since contributions to your IRA may also be a deduction from income.
7. Gambling losses
Taxpayers who weren't so lucky gambling last year should know that losses can be deducted if they itemize their deductions. However, your amount of losses cannot surpass your winnings, which must be reported as taxable income. For example, if you have $2,000 in winnings and $4,000 in losses, your deduction is limited to $2,000. Make sure to collect documentation such as receipts, tickets and other records to support your losses.


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How would you rate episode 209?
Lady Lilac replied to Ran's topic in E09: BlackwaterThere were some issues especially during the fighting scenes, but over all it was by far the best of the season, so 10/10.
[No Spoilers] EP 204 Discussion
Lady Lilac replied to Ran's topic in E04: Garden of BonesOne thing I found interesting: Harrenhall is the first location on the map to not move at all. Is it because they wanted to keep the idea of "this place is old and creepy and might fall apart at any second?"
[Book Spoilers] EP 204 Discussion
Lady Lilac replied to Ran's topic in E04: Garden of BonesI liked the episode overall. Well, except for my big main disappointment: no peach I mean come on, why skip that of all things? Aside from that, the scene with Tiryon and Lancel was brilliant, Harrenhal is even creepier than I expected and the Tickler really was great. Plain looking, nothing special, yet still very creepy. Oh and Roose Bolton too. They pretty much nailed the mellow/creepy voice he's supposed to have.
[Book Spoilers] Ep 203 Discussion
Lady Lilac replied to Ran's topic in E03: What Is Dead May Never DieThe scene with Tyrion and Pycelle/Varys/Littlefinger was awesome. I'm not so sure about Asha Yara at this point though. She seems more mellow than the books, but who knows. And is it just me, or does Renly seem closer to the book version this season? Oh and just saw the preview for ep 4. Yay for Renly holding a peach :cheers:
Favorite POV Character
Lady Lilac replied to TyrionFan82's topic in A Game of ThronesThat awkward moment when you're not sure anymore who is a POV character in the first volume and who isn't. That's what I get for reading the first four books in one go :blushing: *wikies it* Arya's chapters were interesting. I liked them most when they were put close to Sansa's chapters because you really got a good feeling of how different the sisters are. But my overall favorite POV's are probably Jon's and Tyrion. Jon for having an interesting story and whatnot and Tyrion is just a really fun character.


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TEMECULAN TIDBITS: If you're not feeling very patient, and you can't quite make it to the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival, which is happening in 2011 from June 3-5, you will get the opportunity to visit Temecula and do some tasting/strolling. A Taste of Temecula Valley is not related to the balloon fest, and it is located in Temecula proper, but lots of fine eating and wine tasting is scheduled to go down. The date is Saturday, April 30.
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS: Gourmet Italia, Pete's Firehouse BBQ, and Nitza's Pizza are just three of the eateries; several area wineries will make a showing, naturally, as will a couple of microbreweries. Admission is $10, and funds will help out after-school programs and summer classes in the Temecula region. And if this event rings a bell, that's no surprise; the organizers say it was around a couple of decades back, making 2011 a bit of an inaugural and a bit of a revival, too.


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HYATTSVILLE – New faces could be sitting at the Hyattsville City Council dais come May, and the election cycle is just starting to heat up. On Monday, the Hyattsville elections committee held a candidate information meeting – the first of its kind in Hyattsville – to help potential candidates navigate through the city's rules and […]
HYATTSVILLE – New faces could be sitting at the Hyattsville City Council dais come May, and the election cycle is just starting to heat up.
On Monday, the Hyattsville elections committee held a candidate information meeting – the first of its kind in Hyattsville – to help potential candidates navigate through the city's rules and regulations for running in an election. The meeting also helped candidates wade through the new campaign finance reforms passed by the council in 2016.
"We wanted to have a few nights dedicated to facilitating going through these forms and the financial requirement changes, just so that everyone had all the information they could possibly need available to them," said Nicola Konigkramer, the city's election coordinator.
As of Tuesday, the city already has one contested race in Ward 1, as well as at least one candidate registered in Wards 2, 3 and 5. Councilmen Bart Lawrence (Ward 1) and Robert Croslin (Ward 2) have both put their names in to seek reelection.
The Monday meeting brought together the election committee, the ethics committee and four current council members to act as resources for the possible candidates. During the meeting, Councilmembers Shani Warner, Thomas Wright and Joseph Solomon, as well as Mayor Candace Hollingsworth, offered their perspectives and advice to the future leaders of Hyattsville. None of their seats are up for election during this cycle.
"I only wish there was a thing like this when I ran," Wright said, noting that he wished he could have entered the process with more information. "I probably wouldn't have come into it so cold the way I was. I'm still learning. Two year later I'm still trying to figure it out."
Each of the current members of the council offered advice about the consideration process, noting that being on the council requires a large time commitment that includes more than just meetings.
Koningkramer also walked the four interested residents who attended the meeting through the different responsibilities of a candidate of the city, noting important dates. Candidate registration opened on Feb. 27 and will close at 5 p.m. on March 31.
To run, candidates must fill out a qualification form (to verify their residency in their ward), submit a financial disclosure statement, open and have proof of a campaign bank account and appoint a treasurer.
"We do have a provision that if you want to act your own campaign treasurer, you cannot anticipate more than $1,500 worth of contributions. So if you do anticipate more contributions than that then please go ahead and appoint a treasurer for your campaign," Koningkramer said.
Warner noted that, although in past citywide elections some candidates raised five figures to run in the race, Hyattsville does not typically have expensive races. She said Hyattsville campaigns are more about outreach and getting to know your neighbors.
"This is not a big money enterprise," Warner said. "This is fundamentally about you going out and talking to people who are likely voters. Money doesn't translate into votes."
Solomon echoed those sentiments and said candidates should really invest time in canvassing their neighborhoods and really getting to know their community and neighbors.
"One of the things that encouraged me to get out and run was really the opportunity to get to know neighbors. So I would say as you're out there knocking on doors and getting to know people, make sure you really take the opportunity to absorb your community," he said. "It's also an opportunity to share your vision. I view it as a dialogue."
However, Hollingsworth cautioned entering the race thinking there would be no financial strains. She said a campaign does cost money and candidates will have to set their own budgets.
"I do believe that money is not the end-all, be-all in the elections, but it costs money to run an election and it costs money to communicate to voters," she said. "So I caution against putting a taboo on raising money."
Still, Hollingsworth and the current council members said the most important thing to keep in mind when running for council is your purpose for running.
"Ask yourself why you are running and have a really good answer to that question," Warner said. "If you have a concrete reason and something that you're trying to accomplish, that's key."
In addition, Solomon advised the future candidates to remember that their opponent in the race also has a personal vision and is also running to create a better Hyattsville.
"It is going to be a campaign of ideas where you are competing your perception and perspective on how things go against another candidate," he said. "Don't take the race to heart in that sense of making it personal with the individual that you're running against. The reason that people decide to run is because they want to do something good."
A second candidate orientation meeting will be held on March 26 at 10 a.m.
The citywide election will be held on May 2, though Hyattsville will have two early voting days on April 22, from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., and April 29, from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. The latter will be held during the city's annual anniversary carnival and the same day as the celebratory parade, so parking and road access near the polls will be limited.
Polls on May 2 will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.