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Homes for Sale Harveston Temecula CA
Don't Try To Buy A Home in Harveston Temecula CA Without Reading This Advice
Buying a piece of real estate in Harveston Lake Temecula a significant financial investment, so it's important that you go into the transaction with your eyes open. Make sure that you have given yourself a solid education in the basics of the real estate market. This article can help give you the information that you need.
Have a professional appraisal and home inspection done before even considering purchasing a piece of real estate. If their is a home on the land, you will want to know about any problems or defects in the house ahead of time. This can save you lots of money and headaches down the road.
When you are interested in buying a home in Harveston you should always know your credit score. Keep on eye on your credit report so that you will know if anything unusual pops up. If something on your report wasn't paid or there is a error, it can affect your credit score. Even the littlest thing can cost you points and you don't want to be turned down for a loan because your Fico score is too low.
Lot of home buyers are discouraged from buying a property because they don't like its decor, the furniture or the wall color representing the seller's taste. Buyers should disregard these factors as they are easy to change. They can always repaint the wall, install new carpet and add their own furniture. They should consider features hard to or impossible to change, such as property size, floor plan or location. When you are searching for your potential future home, try to concentrate on the things you can not change. This is because something like the color of the walls or the type of carpeting is easy to deal with and change. However, you can not change the layout of the house or the neighborhood you live in. All this is what you will have to live with for the time you are there.
If you want to have a good experience buying a home you should find a local real estate expert who communicates on the same level as you. Some people will need more contact with their agent during the process, and can find it frustrating, if they are dealing with a very busy agent. Your debt-to-income ratio, pattern of savings, job stability are all going to play a big role in your lender's decision as to whether to provide you with the loan that you need for your new home. Add up all of your monthly bills and costs and subtract it from the income that you have and that will tell you how much you have to left to pay for your new home. To find out more about home loans in Temecula contact one of the mortgage professionals located on the website
When you want to buy real estate but do not have a large down payment saved up you should talk to a mortgage broker about other programs that do not require a lot of upfront money. There are a number of programs that allow you to put down as little as three percent. When buying your first real estate property, you should be aware that there are many programs that are designed to help you as a first time buyer. Check with your real estate agent to see what state or federal programs that you might qualify for. Some programs help with the down payment, while other programs reduce your interest rate, to help make it more affordable.
While the internet has made it easier than ever to buy and sell real estate across town or across the country, it also makes it easier to make expensive mistakes. Never buy a property without actually visiting it yourself or hiring a professional home inspector who can conduct a thorough on-site evaluation of the property and report findings objectively. Remember, photos can be very deceiving.
If you need to purchase a home in a short amount of time, use the internet to jump-start your search. Going to open houses or driving around to find properties is one way to look for a home, but you will lose a lot of time seeing residences that don't meet the criteria that you have. Searching online lets you look for properties based on the characteristics that you want in a home. This will help you find what you need in a shorter amount of time. But when you are ready to view homes available have a Realtor in Temecula who is an expert with the Harveston community.
By educating yourself on the basic principles of real estate, you will improve your chances of having your transaction go smoothly. If you apply the advice you've learned from this post, you can avoid many of the most common mistakes that many real estate buyers commit when they purchase a piece of property. To view homes for sale in Harveston Temecula California, contact the agent listed.


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Individually silk screen printed with our signature brush-stroke, on hand-woven silk from West Bengal, this scarf looks chic rolled up and knotted loosely around the neck, or worn as a head scarf like an Italian movie star.
This silk is not fluid like a satin, but holds the shape of a knot or bow rather like a cotton would. All the edges are hand rolled and the scarf measures 86 cm x 86cm.

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A couple of weeks ago, a tourist desecrated a Buddhist statue at Bayon Temple, in Cambodia, claiming the Temple belonged to Innana and she was cleaning up rubbish.
A lot of people have remarked that Innana would have no place in Cambodian culture as it was the wrong place, wrong time.
I beg to disagree. If the Sumerian records are true, then Innana waged a war over a vast area against other Annunaki, winning the initial battles with the aid of Sargon, the King she'd appointed. Her Empire would have encompassed most of Asia and the Middle East. We already know that there are a lot of similarities between Sumerian and Indian mythology, and the Temples at Siem Reap were originally Hindu. Indeed, Sanskrit has influenced Khmer language and culture. Hence the connection between Innana and Cambodia
Another point is Innana began the ritual of choosing Kingly lovers. Her favourite would have to visit her nightly or risk the desolation of his Kingdom (presumably by her waging war on the unfortunate people). This practice was continued in Cambodia in a temple dedicated to the 'Serpent Goddess, as recorded by the Chinese traveler Zhou Daguan, who told the story of the Khmer king's nightly visit to Golden Temple Mountain (Baphoun Temple) to make love to a serpent woman in order to keep peace in his land.
Innana was a member of the Serpent Cult, so it stands to reason this 'serpent woman' would have been her spiritual descendant, one of her priestesses.
And finally: Innana was renowned for her style of dress: bare-chest, flowing skirts, lots of jewellery. A look at the bas-reliefs of the dancing Apsara's suggests they may have originated as her dancing girls, or the Priests liked her choice of adornment so much they had the dancing girls dress the same .
(this is by no means a validation of the tourist's actions)
Thursday, 23 October 2014
Innana and the Apsaras
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Tuesday, 14 October 2014
Annunaki: human or reptilian?
Still confused on that score, even though I'm well into the third book in my series. I can't find any explanation as to why they are depicted like this:
and this:
whether they were both Annunaki or if the reptilian beings came from elsewhere. As far as I can see, the theory I postulate in Serpent Priestess hinting at genetic manipulation (which they were proficient in, it is how they created the lulu amel) is as plausible as any other, and I'm writing a work of fiction.
I am looking further into the connection, studying everything I can regarding Shaman accounts of the reptilians, David Icke (yes, even him), Graham Hancock and the Knight Templars--in particular their seal. More to come when I have cemented my own theory
Thursday, 9 October 2014
Things to be grateful for
Flu season has finally hit after a blissfully warm September, and, being the sort of idiot that I am, I missed my flu shot (being an asthmatic, I do know better). Let me just say: I HATE flu shots with a passion borne of endless days suffering after each one. I'm not a wimp when it comes to medical procedures, I can't be as the list of 'reasons I've ended up in hospital' is quite long. Yet flu shots are my Achilles heel. Can't explain why, they just are.
So, little miss smarty pants has gone and gotten her first flu of the year :
So, little miss smarty pants has gone and gotten her first flu of the year :
Yet, I'm not miserable, not really. As I lie here in my bed with some hot peppermint tea at my side, I find myself feeling ludicrously happy that for the first time in my adult life, being sick does not mean a cessation of work. I love my work and I think if I had chosen something more physical as a career choice, then every time I got sick I would be so depressed that I was unable to do it. But being an author and freelance editor means that I work from home and from my bed, if need be. As someone who gets sick very easily, I'm grateful to the higher powers that I discovered a passion for a career that requires more brains than brawn (except when it comes to getting flu shots)
Monday, 6 October 2014
What is the connection to the Sea?
I may not be the most clever bear, but when looking through the myths and religions, I like to find logical explanations for seeming miracles. Sometimes, as in the case of the Reptilian Gods, the theory isn't warm and welcoming and in others there may indeed by a scientific explanation that has been either lost or suppressed.
One such question is regarding the mermaids Atargatis and Melusine. Plus we have the legend of Venus rising out of the sea, or Jonah and the whale. I'm leaning towards the advanced civilizations having submarines and wet suits, but I could be wrong. It may not be as romantic, but perhaps I will be able to put it in my books without ruining the sense of mythical legend that these figures are currently endowed with. :-)
Thursday, 2 October 2014
Glossary of Characters in Serpent Priestess
Dramatis Personae in Serpent Priestess
Lord Anu: in Sumerian mythology Anu was known as the 'king of gods', head of a triad with Enlil, god of the air, and Enki, god of water who were his sons. There was a disagreement over who should take his place due to birth order and their mothers' (who were in fact sisters) ages.
In Saxon lore he was known as Wotan, or Saturn, the midnight sun who was said to have ruled the Nine Worlds of the Rings – having the ninth Ring (the One Ring) to govern eight others. Kronos, and the God-kings who followed him, were known by the title "Lord of the Four Corners of the World."
Lady Barat An-na: wife of Lord Anu. Mother of Enki, Her lore was brought to the British Islands and she was portrayed seated by the seashore with a flaming torch and at her side is placed a round shield bearing the Rosi-crucis. In this book Ninkha is credited with venerating her mother-in-law by propagating this image of her so that she'd never be forgotten.
Lady Tiamat: one of the most important deities in Sumerian times. Chosen here as the second wife of Lord Anu and mother of Enlil. Symbolised often by a water-dragon or serpent.
Enlil: in Sumerian mythology he was the God of wind and air and also the God of warfare. His disdain for his female counterparts and humans is shown time and time again. He was responsible for the flood documented in Genesis and reportedly went on to be known as 'the One True God' or Jehovah (though that is contested as a lesser God, by the name Kurambi, had many of the negative characteristics and committed the deeds attributed to Jehovah)
Insignia: Two Eagles looking forward and backwards, claimed by Enlil as his birthright from House Samael
Enki: in Sumerian mythology he was the younger of Lord Anu sons, but had precedence due to his mother being the elder of Lord Anu's wives.
He was not only the God of water, but also the God of wisdom and all magic. He along with his wife (Nin-kharsag--called Ninkha in this book) is accredited with creating humans and then giving them knowledge, against the wishes of the other Annunaki. He or his wife is the serpent in the Garden of Eden. His youngest son was known as Thoth in Egypt and found the mystery school dedicated to keeping alive the true story of creation.
Insignia: two serpents entwined, found in the heliotrope or symbol of medicine the world over (also said to represent a strand of DNA)
Ninkha (Nin-Khursag) : The wife of Enki who helped manufacture humans was called Nin-kharsag also known as Ninti or Mam-mu (progenitor of MAMA) or Nin-ana.
Known as the snake goddess since Palaeolithic times, her cult has been found worldwide: from Crete to Mesopotamia, Greece and Egypt to ancient Semite and Hindu mythology. She was represented by a serpent shedding its own skin and was often pictured wearing a sacral knot: a looped cord between her breasts which, combined with the double edged axe can be compared with the Ankh symbolising eternal life and resurrection. She is linked to the planet Venus and can also be symbolised as the eight-point star or rosette.
Insignia: the serpent eating its own tail
Eris (known as Ereshkigal, but shortened for ease): Goddess of the Underworld, Death, Seasonal Rites and Magic, also can be termed Witchcraft. Chosen here as a counterpart to Ninkha's role as 'Creator'. In Greek mythology she is known as Hekate, In Celtic lore she is Cailleach Bear, in India she is Kali where there is a temple at Madayi Kavu. In Roman times she was known by Lara and in Egypt she was Nephthys
Insignia: the black handled sword known as 'Athame'
Belial: The head of mages and sorcerers, in Jewish tradition he was one of the heads of the rebellion against God (Jehovah) along with Lucifer. Not much else is known about him.
Insignia: the wand of destiny forged for him by Eris, also can be used as a spear
Dagon: found in Assyria, Babylon, Phoenicia and in the Bible as the god of the Philistines. He was a powerful and warlike protector in Sumerian traditions.
Insignia: the Shuhadaku or flaming sword
Dantalion: a mage who taught all arts and sciences, also declared the secret counsel of anyone, given that he could read the thoughts of all people
Insignia: the All- Seeing Eye
Attar (Canaanite mythological version of Lucifer): accused of trying to supplant the one true God and aiding the serpent in the Garden. He was a cherub or commander of seraphim, charged with protecting the throne. He was also known for his wisdom and beauty and was considered 'the brightest star in the heavens' who fell to Earth and intermarried with the wives of men. In the Judeo-Christian tradition, "The Lord of the Earth" is a term applied to Satan, or Lucifer, who was the brightest star in Heaven, but was cast down by God.
In this book he is credited with being the military commander and forerunner of the Knights Templars, his men protecting the Priests, Priestesses and Royal Families
Insignia: the wolf
Astorath: depicted with feathered wings, holding a serpent in one hand, and riding a beast with dragon-like wings and a serpent-like tail (a dragon?) He teaches mathematical sciences (perhaps star fire) and handicrafts, can make men invisible and lead them to hidden treasure. He can answer any question formulated to him.
Insignia: the chalice, afterwards combined with the serpent by Belial to signify medicine and science
Ningizzida (known as Ningi in the book): youngest son of Enki, in Egypt he was known as Thoth, charged by his father to become the 'Lord of Truth'. He formed the Mystery School of Thoth in Egypt to pass down the secret knowledge to his initiates. Of the thousands of scrolls of ancient knowledge that were burned in the Great Library of Alexandria, forty books were said to be written by the greatest philosopher, teacher, and ancient monk of all time, Thoth or Ningizzida.
To the Greeks he became Hermes Trismegistus. The Romans called him Mercury. Some believe he became Enoch to the Jews, the "Second Messenger of God." The Scandinavians worshipped Thoth as Odin, the Teutons as Wotan, the Peruvians as Quetzacoatl, and the Mayans knew him as Kukulkán.
Insignia: a cone of white powder (Anbar, aka the Highward or Philospher's stone)
Innana: progenitor of the Ring Lord female line, associated with fountains, springs and water, her descendant Queens were commonly represented as Mermaids and were called Ladies of the Lake, retaining their Dragon Queen status. One of the most famous of her descendants was Melusine. Inheriting the role of M'hor from her mother, Ninkha, she developed the rituals of the Temple of Youth, becoming the goddess of sexuality and fertility with her worship connected with orgiastic rituals and frenzied dancing.
Insignia: a half woman/half dragon encircled by a serpent
Lillieth: the M'hor or high priestess of the Temple of Youth of the Annunaki. There is none lovelier than her
Insignia: the crescent moon
Marduk: also known as Posiedon. King of all Babylonian Gods, founder of Undal (Atlantis) after he fell in love with a human called Cleito. They had five sets of twins who were given Atlantis to rule, which had been divided into ten sections, one for each to rule.
Insignia: a dragon with a serpent's tail
Saran: second daughter of Enki and Ninkha, becoming a Kispu, or Priestess of Astrology, running the Temples of Magan with her brother Ningi.
Insignia: the serpent eating its own tail, after her mother, with a rose in its centre
Kain: The first of the super humans created by Enki and Ninkha born to another super human. Foremost of the human kings, trained to rule. He sided with them against Enlil and had to be protected from the irate Enlil with an emblem to signify his status.
Insigna: the 'fiery cross' a red cross with forked tongues in a circle, also known as the dragon and serpent or Rosi-crucis, to symbolise his protection under Enki and Ninkha
Ninagal: Master Craftsman, forerunner of Tubal Cain and other craftsmen. Credited with helping to develop Orme—or the highward stone.
Insignia: the 'paten' a plate with the pentagram engraved on it, used to serve the highward stone during the rituals
Wednesday, 1 October 2014
Was there really a God or Goddess who could be called 'Loving'?
Doing my research on the Sumerian Pantheon (and yes, I firmly believe they were the prototypes for the Egyptian, Greek and Indian Gods), I have found myself experiencing a panoply of emotions and theories. Some authors have presented them in a more noble light and when I wrote Serpent Priestess, it was with that mindset "Yes they may have created us to be their workers, but surely some were kind. Let's imagine that they truly had the best of intentions once they began their experiments."
However, the more I read, the less sure I am that there were any who could be called the 'God' or 'Goddess' of love. Enki may have been the one to create humans, or lulu amel, and then give them more intelligence and always strove to better the living conditions as well as shield them from the other Annunaki's wrath, but he also was an incestuous paedophile (though he would not have agreed with our abhorrence to his mis-deeds, as in his mind he was solidifying his line). Enlil was also a rapist and spent time in exile for his crime. He has been presented as Jehovah by some authors and my book was based on that premise, but I do believe the being we know as Jehovah had more of the characteristics of Kurambi than Enlil. Yet as Genesis distilled an entire family and pantheon into one being, the writers seemed to have taken the qualities and deeds that suited them from many different beings.
There is also Innana, the Goddess of love and sexuality. Known for the orgiastic rituals conducted at her temples and her edicts. She wore nothing on top with flowing skirts, reminiscent of the ancient Apsara dancers of Cambodia.
The only two who, no matter whose account you read, always are noble and kind, are Ninkhursag and Ningizzida. They are the only ones who can fit the description of a God and Goddess of Love and who never harmed anyone. Ninkhursag created us along with Enki, and by all accounts treated us as her children, intervening time and again to protect the humans from the Annunaki, crying when there was war or natural disasters. Ningizzida (or Thoth) did his best to help mankind achieve their full potential, regarding their souls as equal rather than inferior.
But the question must be asked: why was humankind so eager to place these beings into categories, and why were we so eager to believe that there were beings of tremendous power who loved us? Would we have been better off not believing they meant us well? Perhaps then humanity would not have spent its existence praying to these beings, slaving for them, obeying their commandments, accepting their punishments and fighting their wars.
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Foresight 2016
Precognition as to what the future holds is critical
This is the essence of FORESIGHT. In 2016 Foresight focused on the crucial juncture that the healthcare in South Africa found itself…
With the Health Market Inquiry underway as well as National Health Insurance emerging on the horizon, many are wondering what the future holds. The dialogues, offer a unique perspective of the glimpse of the ever changing nature of the future within the South African healthcare landscape, based on the sound expertise of a panel of industry leaders. The sessions shared some invaluable insight on how you can align your perspective with the myriad of eventualities on hand.
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Two years ago, Colorado lawmakers passed legislation that restricted the circumstances in which prosecutors could charge juveniles as adults — a legal proceeding known as "direct file."
The results were immediate and profound: The number of cases in which prosecutors direct filed in adult court plummeted. In 2011, just 61 juveniles were charged as adults in this manner — that's statewide. In 2009, the number had been 152.
The legislation, pushed by those who believed prosecutors were abusing the ability to direct file in adult court, would seem to be working, right?
That's not what we're hearing from advocates who have filed a bill that would take radically more discretion from district attorneys in deciding how to prosecute offenders under 18 years old.
We think the bill goes too far, would insert procedural problems into the system, and fails to acknowledge the positive trends Colorado has seen thus far.
Before we detail why we think the measure would be bad for Colorado, we want to recognize the efforts of advocates who over the years have changed the situation for juvenile offenders for the better.
Their scrutiny has led to limits on the sorts of crimes that district attorneys can direct file on 14- and 15-year-olds, and it has led to more front-end collaboration between prosecutors and defense lawyers about a juvenile's background and the circumstances that led to the alleged crime.
The precipitous drop in direct file cases underscores that their efforts are working. To place the direct file issue in perspective, keep in mind that the 61 direct file cases from last year came out of some 9,700 juvenile cases in the state last year.
For further perspective, we talked to Mitch Morrissey, district attorney for Denver. He told us that last year Denver direct filed on 17 juveniles even though statutory parameters would have allowed him to take that route on approximately 200 cases. That doesn't sound like abuse to us. That sounds like discretion.
The legislation that advocates are proposing would, in essence, shift to judges the decision as to which system a juvenile goes through.
The system makes a difference. The juvenile system is run by the state's human services agency and carries shorter sentences. In contrast, juveniles charged as adults frequently go to the state's youthful offender system, which is a middle ground between juvenile and adult prison.
It is often a good option for the most violent juveniles, who can get a high school equivalency degree and job training while in that system. Its recidivism rates are admirably low.
The changes proposed by House Bill 1271 are sweeping, and add hearings and unwieldy quirks to the system. We think state lawmakers would be well-advised to let the 2010 revisions play out for a few more years before deciding another overhaul is in order.


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Making jewelry out of antlers has been on my
want to try list for a long time.
Here are the 7 pieces that I managed to finish.
I have some more on my work table,
but need to get a new drill bit after breaking the one I was using.
These ones are made from moose or caribou antler.
I really like that they are uneven and chunky.
I cut and shaped some reclaimed metal to make the bails,
and connected them with a piece of brass wire that I hammered.
I decided on using simple black cords to hang them on
And then tried them on.
I think they fit perfectly!
(or just as I had imagined anyway)
(or just as I had imagined anyway)


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While I was growing up, I played quite a few good movie tie-in games. In recent years, tie-in games get less and less, and the number of good ones outside the Lego series are very thin on the ground. So great movie tie-in's like Toy Story 2 get better as time goes on. Let's explore why it's great.
Let's start by asking one question, who is the best character: Woody or Buzz? People have being debating that since the original movie. I'll ask another question, who is the coolest character? Being a space ranger, for most people Buzz would win that round.
In Toy Story 2, you play as Buzz Lightyear, which fans of will tell you – is one cool toy. Having Buzz as the sole playable character was a smart move on the developers part as they have done a fantastic job of bringing the toy into the video game world, as he translates well. Buzz has lots of different moves and abilities, some from the film, whereas others are new unseen abilities to keep things fresh.
His arm laser is his main weapon. Fire it at an enemy in a quick burst, or to make it more powerful, hold the trigger button for a few seconds to unleash his yellow blast. The spin attack is his secondary attack. It can be used for a few seconds without charging, or hold the spin button to unleash a spin attack that lasts for a lot longer. He also has a disc launcher, which can used at certain points.
But it's not just weapons, Buzz has great agility and also has gadgets to help progress through his journey – remembering he is exploring the big world when he is just a toy. He can double jump using his wings, swing around poles, climb up objects and move objects.
Buzz also has new moves to learn in certain parts of his adventure, including a grappling hook and hover boots. Once learned, Buzz can use these moves in any level, unlock areas of levels which were previously inaccessible. Controls make or break a game, and the game is vastly improved because Buzz controls flawlessly (a problem tie-ins sometimes have).
If Michael Knight can do it, so can Buzz...
Most movie tie-ins I've played in the past (Tarzan, Lego Star Wars, The Emperor's New Groove) usually follow the 'get from A to B' approach to level design, similar to Crash Bandicoot. Toy Story 2 for the most part doesn't – it has free roaming levels. For the most part, you choose what order you complete the level. The environments are all pretty big, and like TY the Tasmanian Tiger, it is a joy to take your time and explore everything the level has to offer.
What if I told you that the game has ten levels and five bosses? Sounds a bit short on first glance doesn't it? What if I then told you that each level has five objectives to complete? Yea, that sounds better now. While your exploring, you have objectives to win pizza planet tokens which unlock later levels. So it's definitely worth tracking down as many tokens as possible.
These objectives are quite varied. Each level has 50 coins to collect, which is difficult if you haven't explored all the level. Each level also has a time challenge, a mini-boss (which can be just as tricky as the big bosses, so you stay on your toes!) and five lost characters to track down. Lots to do then! So just having ten levels to explore isn't a problem – the game will take you a while to complete, so no worries!
I quite like it in movie-tie in games when some levels are based off the movie, whereas others are new locations which are not directly in the movie, but inspired by it. Some of the more memorable locations from Toy Story 2 are here, including Al's Toy Barn, the Airport and the excellent Al's Penthouse, still one of my favourite video game levels of all time. It was one of the first levels that I ever played that I thought: "Wow, I can actually fully explore a location from the movie." There are some pretty cool moments to be had as you progress through your journey.
It isn't just locations, to make it even more authentic, all your favourite characters from the film are in the game too. Rex tells the player hints and tips, Hamm gives you a token for collecting 50 coins, Mr Potato Head unlocks special powers when you find his missing body parts and Slinky has time challenges. Other characters like Bo Beep, the Soldiers, the aliens, RC, Jessie and Zurg also make appearances, along with some new characters for the game. It really is a great tribute to Toy Story, especially since almost the entire cast from the first two films make an appearance!
Closing Thoughts
Toy Story 2 had a lot of competition when it was released, as there were dozens of movie tie-ins and platformers about the same time. Despite this, and unlike some other games, it still feels great today. Toy Story 2 showed that movie tie-in's can be fun, playable, easy to control and glitch free. It's just a shame that movie tie-ins are almost non existent these days. Welcome to the world of Toy Story and enjoy your stay – to infinity and beyond!
My One Big Highlight
There's so many great moments I could pick, like walking along a moving plane. One of my first memories was in Andy's Neighbourhood. Using precise moves, gadgets and a little luck, you climb up a giant tree. It's massive in size and scale and it's something I had not experienced in a video game up to that point. The feeling of climbing so high, and then running the risk of falling down to the ground if you make a mistake was terrifying! But in a good way.
Elephant In the Room
So all good so far. You will be glad to know there aren't any major problems. It's a little on the short side if you complete just the bare minimum, and I was disappointed by the final boss in terms of who you fight. Other than that, it's as perfect as movie tie-ins get.
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In Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue, you play as Buzz Lightyear, on his quest to find and save Woody from the baddies. Explore familiar locations like Al's Toy Barn and Andy's house as you get one step closer to achieving your goal. By using all of Buzz's abilities and powerups at his disposal, you have many characters to help, villains to defeat and new places to explore. There is plenty of ground to explore and lots of collecting to be done, so let's find out just how cool Buzz Lightyear is.
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Each year, after the spring thaw, the Trent-Severn Waterway's historic locks and canals open, linking a 386-kilometrepassageway so magnificent it has been named "one of the finest interconnected systems of navigation in the world".
Those who visit can't help but remember the impressive locks and lofty legends that make up one of Canada's most spectacular waterways.
For more information on the Trent-Severn Waterway, please visit the Parks Canada website.
Big Chute
One of the most incredible stops on the Trent-Severn Waterway is Lock 44 or, as it is known locally, the Big Chute Marine Railway. It is the only marine railway of its kind in North America and includes ample space for picnicking and boater camping.


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Older homes and rentals I come across still have these 2 Prong Outlets, but there is a money saving fix!
Category Archives: Kitchen
Four Plex Interior Flip
This is the second posting for this project. I wanted to show some of the interior pictures of what needed to be fix/changed out. The units on this four plex are 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom units, so there was quit a bit of tile work that was done.
The squatters damaged areas of drywall, ripped out appliances, broke tile, and Read the rest of this entry »
Kitchen Sink
This sink was a mess when I opened up the cupboard door. The owner of the house complained it leaked.
I could understand why, the garbage disposal was Read the rest of this entry »
House Flip
This is a house I helped to flip.
The Living Room, Dining Room, and Hallway had carpeting covering the original hardwood flooring. Carpeting was Read the rest of this entry »
Apartment Flip
This is a really small apartment out in Roseville that Sal and I just finished. The walls had cracks in them that needed repair.
All door knobs, hinges, handles and latches had Read the rest of this entry »
Dreamland Home
This is a 8,500sq ft home I built from April 2005-June 2007 while employed with Dreamland Development. The walls were made of a product called Rastra Blocks. This is a Green Building Material and a Read the rest of this entry »


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Immigration has been a topic on many peoples' minds over the last year, and it is hitting the headlines again but for slightly different reasons.
Scientists have been recording a record number of rare migrant dragonflies. The Migrant Dragonfly Project has been recording and analyzing sightings of these rare animals turning up on British soil. The study recorded the first sighting in the UK of the Scarlet Darter (Crocothemis erythraea) in 13 years, the animal was seen in Longham Lakes in Dorset. This is still only the 8th time this animal has been spotted in Britain.
Volunteers for the The Migrant Dragonfly Project have also recorded the second largest immigration of Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii) to the UK. This new influx of Red-veined Darters is being matched by both the vagrant Emperor (Anax imperator) and Lesser Emperor (Anax parthenope) dragonflies.
Conservationists are now debating the reason for the mass migration of these rare dragonflies, with shifts in range being seen on a global scale.
It is thought that this change in the animals' ranges is due to climate change. Dragonflies are unable to control their own body temperatures, and rely on the environment to both warm and cool them. As the world experiences increasing droughts and heat waves throughout these animals' natural ranges, we are finding them steadily moving northwards to escape these extreme changes.
According to the project, Britain has been colonized by four new species of dragonflies in the past 20 years - like the Willow Emerald Damselfly (Chalcolestes viridis) and Small Red-eyed Damselfly (Erythromma viridulum). The Dainty Damselfly (Coenagrion scitulum), which had last been seen in 1953 has also returned.
It is the small but sustained changes in these animals' ranges that are some of the first examples of climate change impacting animals - unless changes are made to manage climate change it is believed that many animals will follow the dragonflies' example and shift their ranges. Fortunately, these animals are able to migrate. However, not all animals will be so lucky with some possibly facing extinction when their natural habitats become unsuitable for them.


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Medieval Studies (MA)
The MA in Medieval Studies allows study in medieval history, literature and manuscript studies.
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This interdisciplinary programme enables students to study the Medieval period from a range of different subject disciplines that embraces History, English, Theology, Celtic studies and Archaeology.
There are two compulsory modules that can be taken in the first or second semester, Research Methodology and Studying the Medieval. Research methods introduces students to the nuts and bolts of research, bibliographical and archival sources. '
'Studying the medieval' builds on this foundation to look more closely at record sources for Medieval Studies and at aspects of the study of medieval manuscripts, such as iconography and typology. This module is based in large part on the University's special collections in the Roderick Bowen Library and Archives; unique in Wales this offers our students close and unrivalled access to our medieval manuscripts and early printed books
Students may then choose 4 further modules in medieval history (such as 'Thomas Becket: archbishop, martyr, saint') or medieval literature (such as 'Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxon Heroic').
For MA students the second part of the course comprises a 60 credit dissertation.
- 'Research Methodology' (bibliographical and archival content)
- 'Studying the Medieval' (medieval primary sources; manuscript study)
- 'The Cistercian World' (medieval monasticism)
- 'Thomas Becket: archbishop, martyr, saint' (medieval church history and hagiography)
- 'Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxon Heroic' (medieval literature)
The programmes are delivered on the University's campus in Lampeter or via VLE and online learning technologies. They are taught through seminars, small workshops and individual tutorials and supervision that enable detailed and personalised feedback.
Access to a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) enables additional learning, especially work-shopping, to take place outside the sessions and supports the development of a mutually supportive cohort of committed researchers.
Moreover this programme will offer:
- Expert tuition from research active specialist staff
- Exceptional resources in the specialist holdings of the Roderic Bown Library
- Small seminar based classes
- Residential programme based on our beautiful and inpiring campus in Lampeter
- The option to complete the full programme remotely through online and distance learning
- Prof Janet Burton
- Dr Harriett Webster
- Dr William Marx
The individual modules (all 20 credit) are assessed by written assignments: essays, commentaries, short exercises. Those registering for or progressing to the MA complete a dissertation of 60 credits.
In line with the Admission Policy of the Faculty of Humanities, applicants will normally be expected to have achieved at least a 2:1 degree in English Literature or a cognate discipline (those with a 2:2 may be considered for entry to a Postgraduate Diploma in the first instance). Non-standard applicants will also be considered.
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Scott Pruitt unapologetically defends EPA tenure amid blistering criticism
CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire | 5/16/2018, 11:58 a.m.
By Gregory Wallace and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN
In his opening remarks, Pruitt said there were some decisions during his tenure he would not have made again with the benefit of hindsight, but he also denied some of the allegations against him and said some were exaggeration.
"So I share your concerns about some of these decisions. I want to rectify those going forward," Pruitt said. "I also want to highlight for you that some of the criticism is unfounded and I think is exaggerated and I think it feeds this division that we've seen around very important issues affecting the environment."
While the hearing was billed to be about the agency's budget, lawmakers were primarily focused on the fact that Pruitt's decisions at the head of EPA are the subject of a dozen investigations, reviews and audits from a variety of oversight bodies, including the inspector general, Government Accountability Office and Congress.
Pruitt contradicts EPA security chief email
Among the new development's at Wednesday's hearing is Pruitt contradicting an internal email from his security chief that showed he encouraged the use of lights and sirens for non-emergency situations while traveling in a motorcade. The subcommittee's top Democrat, Sen. Tom Udall of New Mexico, raised the issue of a former special agent who worked on Pruitt's protection team who claimed he was demoted when he refused to drive with lights and sirens blaring through the streets of Washington.
Pruitt replied that the "policies were followed to the best of my knowledge by each of the agents that serve me."
When Udall pressed him again, Pruitt said he does not recall and that policies were followed by his agents "in all instances."
The Democrat senator followed up for a third time: "You personally requested that on a number of trips?" he asked Pruitt.
"No, I don't recall that happening," Pruitt said.
Udall then pointed to an internal email from Pruitt's former security chief that contradicts Pruitt's testimony.
In a February 2017 email released Wednesday by Democratic Sens. Tom Carper and Sheldon Whitehouse, EPA security chief Pasquale "Nino" Perro told others at the agency that Pruitt "encourages the use" of lights and sirens. Perrotta has since resigned.
When grilled about specific incidents -- including an official agency tweet in April mocking Democrats voting against the confirmation of an EPA official -- Pruitt repeatedly refused to apologize.
"The agency should not have done that," he said repeatedly, when asked if he should apologize by Udall.
At the beginning of the hearing, Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who chairs the Senate subcommittee, told Pruitt she was concerned that "many of the important policy efforts that you are engaged in are being overshadowed because of a series of issues related to you and your management of the agency."
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Friday Free for All: George Will on Charlie Rose, 4 June '08
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"A loosely organized reform movement originating during the English Reformation of the sixteenth century. The name came from efforts to 'purify' the Church of England by those who felt that the Reformation had not yet been completed. Eventually the Puritans went on to attempt purification of the self and of society as well."(Mark Noll, "Puritanism", Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, 1984)
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Friday Free for All: George Will on Charlie Rose, 4 June '08
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Last Night with the Earl by Kelly Bowen
Narrator: Ashford McNab
Date Read: September 25, 2018
Genre: Historical, Romance
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After Waterloo, Eli Dawes, Earl of Rivers, was presumed dead—and would have happily stayed that way. He's no longer the reckless young man he once was, and only half as pretty. All he wants is to hide his scars away in his country home. But when he returns home and tries to sneak into his old bedroom in the middle of the night, he's shocked to find someone already there.
Rose Hayward remembers Eli as an arrogant rake who helped her late fiancé betray her. Finding him stealing into the house currently rented by Haverhall School for Young Ladies doesn't correct her impression. Her only thought is to get him to leave immediately. Yet the tension between them is electric, and her painter's eye can't help but admire him, scars and all. He might be back from the dead, but now Rose will do anything to make him feel truly alive.
Publisher: Forever
Series: The Devils of Dover #2
Also by this author: I've Got My Duke to Keep Me Warm, A Good Rogue is Hard to Find, You're the Earl That I Want, A Lady's Guide to Skirting Scandal, Between the Devil and the Duke br> br>
Also in this series: A Duke in the Night , A Duke in the Night
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Overall Rating: 5.00
Story Rating: 5.00
Character Rating: 5.00
Audio Rating: 4.50 (not part of the overall rating)
Quick Thoughts: Oh Eli and Rose! What a great save each other story! I had all the feelings during this one: laughter, cheering, OMGoshing, fist pumping, crying, and swooning. This is definitely one of my favorite listens of the year! Plus I want a novella for the sort of side couple. Just saying 🙂
Audio Narrated by Ashford McNab whom I love dearly. She brought all the characters to life with all the spunk and brooding necessary 🙂 I highly recommend this series on audio!
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Transit Windsor Bus Delayed As Man Injured Downtown
A Transit Windsor bus was delayed Wednesday afternoon after an elderly man struck his head on Ouellette Avenue.
Windsor fire, police and paramedics responded around 12:45 p.m. to Ouellette Avenue just south of Park Street, where the man was sitting on the curb next to the Ottawa 4 route bus.
Preliminary reports suggest the man may have fallen into the bus and fell back onto the sidewalk, said Windsor Police.
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Robotics Awards
Robotics awards are scientific and technical challenges that offer young-participant teams (from 7 to 18 years old) the opportunity to create a wire-guided robot and to discover robotics in a playful and educational way: mecanics, electricity, IT and electronics.
For 6 months, teams have had to design and manufacture a robot fully respecting the original regulation and thus achieving their objectives.
Teams can then value and analyze their work during regional and national meetings (for those who qualify) as they take part in matches.
The Robotics awards are organized by 4 associations – Planète Sciences Midi-Pyrénées, LinuxEdu, the Friends of the Cité de l'espace and Science Animation, in partnership with the Greater South-West. They have now become a yearly event not-to-be-missed, in March at the Cité de l'espace of Toulouse.
In 2017, the Greater South-West qualification will take place on March 18th at the Cité de l'espace.
Robots will evolve on the playground and take part in individual and collective actions in connection with the main theme of this year awards.
This 24th edition of the Robotics awards is organized by Planète Sciences Midi-Pyrénées, in partnership with Science Animation MP and the Friends of the Cité de l'espace.


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This Celebrity Trainer Never Lets Her Clients Eat This One Food
With 35,000 hours of personal training under her belt, there's no question that Ashley Borden knows a thing or two about helping people get stronger—especially considering her client roster. Borden trains people like Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Gosling, and is a key player in Khloe Kardashian's new show "Revenge Body."
While there's no one-size-fits-all approach to getting stronger, according to Borden, making a few lifestyle tweaks can do wonders for your mood and overall fitness level. Here are the ones you need to know about.
Eat more of the right foods and less of the wrong ones.
Showing up to each workout feeling energized is key to reaching your fitness goals, and if you're loading up on sugar, you won't exactly have a lot of stamina—and you probably won't see much progress on the outside, either. "Avoid sugar. That includes alcohol sugar," says Borden. "Sugars are inflammatory and trigger more sugar cravings, along with increasing inflammatory cortisol levels, which cause belly fat."
On the opposite end of the spectrum, what does she recommend her clients load up on? "Choose vegetables that are all the colors of the rainbow and focus on dark-green veggies, too," she says. "These give us phytonutrients, which have many antioxidant assets that can put a stop to cell damage, which helps strengthen our immune system, prevents cancer, has a positive effect on our hormones, and improves our overall health and vitality."
Make sleep a priority.
Next time you set your alarm to go off at 5 a.m. despite going to bed after 1 a.m., consider this: Borden says that when you're looking to reach a fitness goal, sleep is more important than exercise. "I always tell my clients that I would rather them get sleep instead of working out on four hours of sleep," she says. "Studies have shown that between seven-and-a-half and eight hours of sleep every night helps the body repair itself and regulate inflammation in the body."
Another thing lack of sleep has a negative impact on? Our metabolic process. "This produces a higher amount of the inflammatory stress hormone, cortisol," she says. "Cortisol has its time and place in our bodies, but not at night. Cortisol heightens our alertness, the last thing we need when we crave sleep."
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1702 De Fer Map of Northern South America (Brazil, Peru, Columbia, Venezuela)TerreFermePerou-defer-1702
1702 De Fer Map of Northern South America (Brazil, Peru, Columbia, Venezuela)TerreFermePerou-defer-1702
1702 (dated) 9.5 x 13.5 in (24.13 x 34.29 cm) 1 : 23000000
This map, like most early maps of the area, contrasts a detailed mapping of the coast with a speculative discussion of the interior, particularly the Amazon Basin. It offers a fairly accurate mapping of both the east and west coasts with exceptional detail in the populated Andean regions of Columbia, Ecuador (Labeled Quito), and Peru. Lima, Quito, Valladolid (Valadolid), Arequipa, Trujillo (Truxilla) and other important trading centers of the region are noted. In Portuguese controlled Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, San Salvador and San Sebastian are noted. Lake Maracaibo, in modern day Venezuela, is slightly malformed and elongated.
The interior is where this map gets interesting. De Fer's mapping of South America's interior is full of inaccuracy, curiosities, and ample fodder for the gold hunting European. Our survey of this map begins with De Fer's fairly accurate mapping of the of the Amazon and Orinoco River systems - though he does erroneously connect the two, an understandable error common to maps of the period. He also drops the popular myth of Lake Parima and Eldorado in Guyana, but maintains the apocryphal Lake of Xarayes as the northern terminus of the Paraguay River.
The Xarayes, a corruption of 'Xaraies' meaning 'Masters of the River,' were an indigenous people occupying what are today parts of Brazil's Matte Grosso and the Pantanal. When Spanish and Portuguese explorers first navigated up the Paraguay River, as always in search of El Dorado, they encountered the vast Pantanal flood plain at the height of its annual inundation. Understandably misinterpreting the flood plain as a gigantic inland sea, they named it after the local inhabitants, the Xaraies. The Laguna de Xarayes almost immediately began to appear on early maps of the region and, at the same time, almost immediately took on a legendary aspect as the gateway to El Dorado. To the east and north of this lake, De Fer speculates connections to the Amazon and the St. Francois rivers. He includes two notes, one stating that 'It is believed that the Lake communicates with the Amazon' and the other reads 'The inhabitants of Brazil believe that the Lake discharges in the North Sea.'
Altogether this is a spectacular map of the region. This map was engraved by Charles Inselin and created by Nicholas De Fer for his 1701 Atlas.
Nicholas de Fer (1646 - October 25, 1720) was a French cartographer and publisher, the son of cartographer Antoine de Fer. He apprenticed with the Paris engraver Louis Spirinx, producing his first map, of the Canal du Midi, at 23. When is father died in June of 1673 he took over the family engraving business and established himself on Quai de L'Horloge, Paris, as an engraver, cartographer, and map publisher. De Fer was a prolific cartographer with over 600 maps and atlases to his credit. De Fer's work, though replete with geographical errors, earned a large following because of its considerable decorative appeal. In the late 17th century, De Fer's fame culminated in his appointment as Geographe de le Dauphin, a position that offered him unprecedented access to the most up to date cartographic information. This was a partner position to another simultaneously held by the more scientific geographer Guillaume De L'Isle, Premier Geograph de Roi. Despite very different cartographic approaches, De L'Isle and De Fer seem to have stepped carefully around one another and were rarely publicly at odds. Upon his death of old age in 1720, Nicolas was succeeded by two of his sons-in-law, who also happened to be brothers, Guillaume Danet (who had married his daughter Marguerite-Geneviève De Fer), and Jacques-François Bénard (Besnard) Danet (husband of Marie-Anne De Fer), and their heirs, who continued to publisher under the De Fer imprint until about 1760. It is of note that part of the De Fer legacy also passed to the engraver Remi Rircher, who married De Fer's third daughter, but Richer had little interest in the business and sold his share to the Danet brothers in 1621.
Charles Inselin (fl. c. 1700 - 1730) was a prominent French engraver active in Paris during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Inselin engraved for prominent cartographers ranging from Nicholas Sanson to Eusebio Kino and Nicholas De Fer. He was also a minor publisher of maps and engravings on his own account. Little else is known of his life.


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He appeared out of nowhere, tall, slender, ebony dark and dressed in an orange t-shirt and pressed jeans. She'd been watering the caladiums and impatiens, new bursts of color to brighten the side yard, the garden hose firm in her right hand, when she sensed rather than heard a presence behind her. She turned. And there he was: a figure of surprise beneath the flowering pear tree. It was 6:30 a.m. and she was still wearing her pajamas, light cotton and faded, with a pomegranate design bursting in color at the knees.
"Good morning," he said, nodding as if they were old acquaintances.
She simply stared, the hose dripping near her feet.
He seemed not the least bit embarrassed by her silence. "Do you, by chance, know of any apartments to rent nearby?" His voice was soft and melodious, but he didn't smile. Nor did he come closer. His hand nearly touched the lowest branch of the pear tree.


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Captain Jimmy by JalkowMarch 18, 2013 posted by Capt. Redblade
Jalkow has created this scurvy-looking scoundrel for a contest at Forbiddencove, but was kind enough to share it with us nonetheless! The red crowbars make for a very shaggy beard and the minifig torsos create a nice raised-eyebrow effect. Looks like he's already planning his next looting!
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B Bakery's boats are available for private hire, with both daytime and evening time tours possible. The standard London sightseeing tour lasts approximately two and a half hours, departing from and returning to Butler's Wharf Pier (near Tower Bridge) and sailing to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament – with all the glorious sights in between. Our Thames boat party tours can be tailored specifically to your requirements – should you wish to depart from Westminster Pier and sail to Hampton Court, or extend the boat tour to five hours – it is all possible. Please contact us with your requirements and we would be happy to advise.
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Grandpa's Wheelchair Game
"…As those caissons go rolling along."
I was sitting on Grandpa's lap and turned my head to ask, "Grandpa, what's a caisson?"
We had rolled down the hall from the living room and across the tiny kitchen. Grandpa stopped his wheelchair precisely at the back door. He was in the middle of his grand flourish, swiveling to face Grandma as the song ended. Grandma glanced at us, her mouth crunched up like she'd just bitten into a lemon. Ut-oh. I leaned back against Grandpa's chest and stared down at my knees, dangling between the stumps of Grandpa's legs. He chuckled and we took off again, but he did sing a different song.
"Roll me over in the clover! Roll me over and do it again!"
"Harry!" The shout from the kitchen made him laugh. I had no idea why.
I don't remember how old I was, had to be between the ages of six and nine because we moved to the house in Schenectady, NY when I was five and lived six houses down from my father's parents. Our house was in the middle of the block, theirs was at the end of the block – a red brick one-story two bedroom with a tiny bath and kitchen but a huge attic and basement. At some point before my eleventh birthday, both of them had died and we moved to Clifton Park.
They were both really old by the time we moved to the house on Myron Street in Schenectady. Mom and Dad married after college, a few years after WWII, and didn't have my brother until 1951. I missed out on getting to visit my grandpa's high class Italian restaurant in the city, when they lived in a huge Victorian home off of Route 7. (That house is still there, hidden behind massive trees. Last I heard, it was an Assisted Living Home for the elderly.) I do have a very nebulous memory of sitting at the counter of Grandpa's diner. That was located on Erie Boulevard, near the train station. There's a faded photograph of me with a soda fountain coca-cola glass that's so tall it's as high as the top of my head, but, sorry, the printer's dead so I can't scan in pictures.
Grandma and Grandpa were excellent cooks. They were from the Old Country. No one's alive now who remembers exactly when they came over from Italy (someday, I'll look it up, but the urge to write their stories down has hit, so I'll do it later), but they embraced the American Dream at full throttle. They learned English, struggling to remove as much "wop" accent as they could. They worked hard and fulfilled the dream of owning their own businesses. Yes, plural. They had the fancy restaurant, the diner, and, later, when I was little, Grandma's secondhand store, Treasures & Trash. That was on Erie Boulevard, too, not far from the big General Electric plant where my daddy worked as an ad writer.
Grandma's store was crammed full of tables covered in glassware. Display cases full of jewelry formed an aisle to the back wall where huge pieces of furniture gathered dust. The best jewelry, the antiques, the real stuff, sat in a display case in my grandparents' house. You'd walk in the front door and the first thing you'd see (and make sure you didn't bump into) was that glass case full of sparkling diamond rings and thick fancy bracelets and necklaces. We weren't allowed to open that case or touch anything, but we could look, and we did. My sisters and I would drool over those pretty baubles, picking out our favorites. Shortly after Grandpa died, Grandma did open the display case and told us to pick out our favorite piece of jewelry.
My sisters chose big, bold pieces. I had my eyes on a ring no one else wanted. "That's so plain and small, and it's not real gold," my older sister sneered.
Grandma smiled and explained, "Yes, it is. It's white gold and those two rectangular gems are black sapphires. The diamond is a half carat, pure and clean. You have a good eye, Eileen." She handed my choice to me and I slipped it onto my ring finger. It was too loose for my ten year old finger, but it was beautiful. The diamond sat clutched in six prongs above a delicate filigree cage of tiny vines. On either side of it, sat the two black sapphires, so dark a blue they did look black until the light hit them and a blue glow woke within. Grandma wrote down our choices on a piece of paper, put the jewelry back and tucked the paper in a corner of the case. "When I die, make sure your father gives you these. This is your inheritance. Don't let her steal them from you."
Yeah, Grandma A and my mom hated each other. Dad was Gram's late-in-life baby and her only son. He was a mama's boy, a rotund little kid, spoiled by his mother and two older sisters. He did rebel, finally, and at eighteen, joined the Marines and was sent into the Pacific Arena to fight during World War II. When he returned, he was a lean and handsome man who immediately dashed off to college to avoid being dumped into the family business. He had absolutely no interest in working in or owning a restaurant. He wanted to be a writer and an actor. Then, he got married.
Married to a woman his mother didn't approve of, a flighty, vain, wanna-be actress, a woman three years older than him who was also the daughter of the black sheep in her family. The only thing Grandma could like about Mom was that she was full-blooded Italian and could cook. Of course, Mom wasn't as good a cook as a Grandma – no way was she going to leave a pot of spaghetti sauce on the back burner at a low simmer for days, tossing in the dinner leftovers from the week. Nope, my mom was a modern woman, with a job, and she enjoyed the convenience of canned tomatoes and sauce. I never had the heart to tell my mother that Grandma's Sunday sauce was heavenly compared to hers, thick, rich, full of bits of mystery meats and veggies.
Grandpa was retired by then, probably because of the ice skating accident that took his second leg. It got infected, developed gangrene, and was amputated at the knee. No one ever revealed how he lost his first leg. From Grandma's reaction to any talk, or songs, from the war, we kids suspected he lost it back then. Damn, how I wish someone had told us more about them – I don't even know if Grandpa was in WWI! The contradiction here was their extreme reaction to their son joining the Marines. They were completely against it. If Grandpa was in the first world war, wouldn't he be proud of his son enlisting in the second one? Ah, there's a small mystery we'll never solve.
The tidbits of stories have been in my family for years. Helen B. was a young Polish girl who wanted to escape to America (ironic how Grandma was Polish, but wanted her children to marry full-blooded Italians. Maybe that was to please Grandpa.). She was in love with Captain Francisco and after one more trip, he would have enough money to take her with him across the ocean. Her beau never returned from the sea. As she approached the age of spinsterhood, another man limped into her life.
Harry A. was from a successful Italian family. Their restaurant was the star of the town. But Harry wanted more – he dreamed of owning his own business in America. Was it a marriage of convenience? Did he marry Helen to help her or to appease his family by being wed before he left them? I don't know. They were cordial to each other, and Grandma took excellent care of him, but they didn't act like they loved each other.
I remember seeing pictures of Grandpa standing on one leg in the dining room of his restaurant, balanced on two canes, but my memories begin with him in the wheelchair. Did my older brother and sister ever play the wheelchair game with him? I know my little sister did. We'd fight over who would get to ride first. I was eighteen months older, so I always won. Christine was lighter and it was better for her to be second – Grandpa would be getting tired by then.
It was wonderful to sit straight down in the middle of Grandpa's lap and hang on for dear life to the armrests. I'd wrap my legs around the leg supports he didn't need, not the least bit squeamish about being tucked between his stumps. It never occurred to us to think of him as handicapped; he was just Grandpa. He had strong thighs and they would help keep me from sliding off his lap.
That was important. He'd dip his head down to whisper, "Ready, ma bella?" All I could do was nod, for we'd be off! He'd push away from the front door, his strong arms and hands propelling us down the hallway at top speed. His chest would thrum as he bellowed out a song. To the back door, pivot, and race away again. Three turns each, and then he would have to rest quietly in the living room with Grandma fussing over him. She would shoo Christine and me up to the attic, where we could play dress up in all her vintage gowns and jump around on a huge old bed…but that's a story for another day.
Oh, and he never answered my question. I had to ask it again one day when I heard my father singing the same song. "Daddy, what's a caisson?"
It was an ammunition wagon used in World War I. Maybe Grandpa really was in that war…


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Living land-locked almost all my life, I'm sorry to say I have never enjoyed the pleasure of diving, snorkeling, or even surfing. But if I did, I would certainly be proud to sport one of these Star Trek wetsuits from Roddenbery.com to let the Trek geek show while out in the ocean.
These custom made, one piece wetsuits are fashioned to look like uniforms from Star Trek: The Original Series and according to the Roddenberry website:
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This recipe is inspired from Rachel Ray; I first seen this recipe on her show and had to try it using eggs from my hens. I made this pizza for dinner, while it was good on its own, it was actually better the next day on bread for a breakfast sandwich. I actually will make this next time for breakfast at the beginning of the week for sandwiches. Let me know what you think!
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 3 Cloves of Garlic
- Red pepper flakes, optional
- 3 pounds zucchini
- 12 large eggs
- 1 large heirloom tomato
- 1 ball fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
- Basil
- Shred the zucchini using the wide-tooth side of a box grater. You should yield about 6 cups. Place grated zucchini in a strainer over the sink and salt it liberally. Let drain for 30 minutes then press out all excess liquid. You should yield about 2 1/2 to 3 cups of zucchini after draining.
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Crush and chop 3 large cloves of garlic. Whisk up eggs and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat 10- to 12-inch nonstick, oven-safe skillet over medium to medium-high heat with 4 tablespoons EVOO, 4 turns of the pan. Add zucchini and season with black and/or red pepper. Toss to lightly brown, 2-3 minutes then add garlic and toss 1-2 minutes more. Pour eggs over the top and, using a rubber spatula, combine eggs with zucchini and let settle at the sides of the pan. Transfer pan to oven and bake 15 minutes to just settled and lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, slice tomato and drain on paper towels or kitchen towel.
- Remove set and lightly browned frittata, top with tomatoes and mozzarella and return to oven. Bake 8-10 minutes to brown and bubble cheese and puff frittata. Let stand 10 minutes and top frittata pizza with basil and crushed red pepper, if desired.
{The day after for breakfast topped with some mayo and toasted bread}


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It's Tuesday, 5 days before Mother's Day, you have a super busy week of work, and you still haven't found a gift for your mother…I am in the same situation, except that my mother lives on another continent and I won't see her before next month, which gives me more time 😜. Anyway, when you must shop fast and efficient, keep in mind that all women love the following gifts: fragrances (when well chosen), makeup, accessories. Fashion is great too, but hey, we just said that we were in a rush and buying fashion items require a little research and anticipation.
I've listed for you 5 gifts that you can shop (or e-shop) easily to spoil your mother right on time.
A feminine and iconic fragrance from Cartier
I recently discovered two fragrances of the French maison Cartier: Baiser Volé and Baiser Fou.Two creations by Mathilde Laurent, Cartier in-house Perfumer, exploring the authentic scents of single flowers. The Baiser Vole fragrance is an ultra-feminine lily accord, fresh, floral and powdery, while the Baiser Fou fragrance is a sensual purple orchid.
Cat Eye Sunglasses from Velvet Eyewear
Velvet Eyewear designs trendy, sophisticated and relatively affordable and high quality sunglasses, manufactured in Italy and in other fine factories offering outstanding quality, craftsmanship, and materials. I love their cat eyes models, especially these two that I am going to wear all summer! For Mother's Day, I would recommend the model Joie, a slightly edgy cat eye style.
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Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Lipstick
Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy is an extensive lip color range with 130 shades and 6 different finishes…don't tell me that there's not one for your mother! In doubt, choose a nude/sheer, discreet shade.
Flowers from The Bouquet Bar
Last week, The Bouquet Bar sent me a beautiful box for Mother's Day, including gorgeous flowers, chocolates and a candle. And yes, it might sound cliché, but I was super happy to receive flowers (and I would like to add that it's been almost a week now, and the roses still looks fresh and amazing). Check out their Mother's Day collection and create your own
Aerin Rose Eau de Cologne Collection
If your mother prefers light, fresh, summery fragrances, make her discover the Rose Eau de Cologne from Aerin, a new collection of fragrances based off of their signature flower – a rose. The collection includes three different rose scents for every day, every mood and any reason – featuring bamboo-rose, garden-rose and linen-rose scents. My favorite is Linen rose, it smells like the day at the beach with a twist of coconut!


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Comments from around the world on North Korea's announcement that it conducted its fourth nuclear test, and its first of a hydrogen bomb, on Wednesday:
PARK GEUN-HYE, South Korean president:
"It's not only grave provocation of our national security, but also an act that threatens our lives and future. It's also a direct challenge to world peace and stability."
A North Korean television anchor:
"The Republic (referring to North Korea), as a responsible nuclear weapon holder, will neither use nuclear weapons first nor transfer (nuclear) related means and technology under any circumstances as already declared unless aggressive, hostile forces infringe upon our autonomy. There can neither be suspension of nuclear development nor nuclear dismantlement unless the U.S. rolls back its vicious hostile policy toward North Korea."
MELISSA HANHAM, senior researcher at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Middlebury Institute for International Studies in Monterrey, California.
"I'm pretty skeptical. ... The seismic data indicates it would be very small for a hydrogen test.
"It would be very, very remarkable if they had achieved it already. ... It seems just too soon to have this big technical achievement. But North Korea has always defied expectations."
PHILIP HAMMOND, British foreign secretary:
"If a nuclear device has been detonated by North Korea, this is a grave breach of U.N. Security Council resolutions and a provocation which I condemn without reservation.
"I have discussed this matter today in Beijing with my Chinese counterpart, State Councillor Yang Jiechi, and we have agreed to work with other members of the U.N. Security Council towards a robust international response."
SONG CHOL, a resident of Pyongyang, North Korea's capital:
"The United States is the aggressor with all kinds of nuclear weapons, waiting to invade our country, so having a hydrogen bomb is the right thing, the legitimate right of a sovereign state, which nobody can complain about. It would be stupid to put down your gun as you are faced by fierce wolves rushing at you."
SHINZO ABE, Japanese prime minister:
"North Korea's nuclear test this time is a major threat to our nation's safety. This absolutely cannot be tolerated and we strongly condemn this act. ... Going forward, our country, as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, will coordinate with the United States, South Korea, China and Russia to take resolute measures."
JOEL WIT, former U.S. State Department official and founder of 38 North, a North Korea-oriented website at the U.S.-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies:
"Every nuclear power essentially moves down the same track as they develop nuclear weapons. And that track is miniaturization, but also increasing the yield of nuclear weapons. That's what the Americans did, that's what the Russians did."
Wit said that if North Korea detonated a hydrogen bomb, it would likely be the least advanced form, a "boosted" hybrid weapon rather than a single-stage or two-stage H-bomb.
"If the North Koreans could build a single stage or a two-stage, which is unlikely, they'd be much more advanced in terms of their nuclear weapons program they we thought they were."
HAZEL SMITH, director of the International Institute of Korean Studies at Britain's University of Central Lancashire.
"The North Koreans are not led by diplomatic strategy anymore. They are led by a view that the military is what allows the regime to survive ... You have a group of (ruling) families who don't want to see their power go, who don't want to end up in (the International Criminal Court in) The Hague.
"Every nuclear test that they've had has caused massive consternation in China. But the North Koreans have never been susceptible to letting China tell them what to do."
JULIE BISHOP, Australian foreign minister:
"Today's nuclear test confirms North Korea's status as a rogue state and a continuing threat to international peace and security."
HUA CHUNYING, spokeswoman for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
"The Chinese government firmly opposes this nuclear test by North Korea. We surely will summon North Korean senior officials and the ambassador to lodge our solemn protest."
LASSINA ZERBO, executive secretary of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization:
"If confirmed as a nuclear test, this act constitutes a breach of the universally accepted norm against nuclear testing; a norm that has been respected by 183 countries since 1996. It is also a grave threat to international peace and security. ... I sincerely hope that this will serve as the final wake-up call to the international community to outlaw all nuclear testing."
JOHN DELURY, a professor at Seoul's Yonsei University:
North Korea's powerful military and nuclear weapons bureaucracies "are continuously looking for ways to improve their programs," Delury said. "I figure they are constantly asking to test."
He said that since "there's not much in play" with North Korea diplomatically with the U.S., South Korea or even China, leader Kim Jong Un "takes a little bit of a blow" with the test while gaining international attention and placating powerful officials in his regime.


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The problems with HealthCare.gov and the Obamacare rollout go beyond the technical glitches, says Michael Gerson. He draws on economist Friedrich Hayek, who showed why highly complex systems simply cannot be managed by centralized technocratic planners.
From: Michael Gerson: Ailing Obamacare could become a crisis for liberalism – The Washington Post.
The failed rollout has already raised ideological issues of broader significance. It has reinforced a widely held, preexisting belief that government-run health systems are bureaucratic nightmares. And it has added credence to the libertarian argument that some human systems are too complex to be effectively managed. Perhaps the problem with Obamacare is not failed leadership but rather the whole project of putting a federal agency, 55 contractors and 500 million lines of software code in charge of a health system intended to cover millions of Americans.I am not a libertarian who argues against the need for programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. But Friedrich Hayek has this much going for him: He understood that the challenge of technocratic planning is always limited information: "The peculiar character of the problem of a rational economic order is determined precisely by the fact that the knowledge of the circumstances of which we must make use never exists in concentrated or integrated form but solely as the dispersed bits of incomplete and frequently contradictory knowledge which all the separate individuals possess."
Which is why planning tends to fail, particularly in highly complex systems. "This is not a dispute about whether planning is to be done or not," Hayek said. "It is a dispute as to whether planning is to be done centrally, by one authority for the whole economic system, or is to be divided among many individuals."
So maybe the problem is not Obama or Sebelius but rather a government program that requires superhuman technocratic mastery.


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Weimaraner Gift Sign
The Weimaraner Beware of The Dog Sign is the perfect gift for any Weimaraner owner, show off your furry friend with this funny metal sign.
Pictured is a quirky caricature of a Weimaraner, "Beware of the Dog" statement at the top is followed by the phrase " A loyal, protective, adventurous, athletic... Weimaraner is assertive and on patrol here"
Made from high quality metal with small screw holes in each corner.
Size 135mm x 220mm
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