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Food, Parks, and Theater
It's so weird to think that the first week and a half of June has already gone by! There's been a lot going on though, so I don't mind too much. I've been taking lots of mini screen time hiatuses and it makes the days go by so much longer and helps me to appreciate each one more fully!
We've had a ton of fruit in the house lately. It makes for a really refreshing breakfast.
I have also started summer work which contributes to making the days go by! I have kind of miscellaneous do-whatever-needs-to-be-done position which usually means I get to do something new every day! On my first day there I got to build a little do-bopper out of marshmallows and toothpicks, and a person I work with shared their chocolate covered espresso beans with me! :)
On June second, I made a power breakfast of avocado topped toast and fruit before heading off to the tennis courts with Ryan. Tennis is becoming one of my favorite outdoor activities!
After playing, we decided to head downtown for some lunch. We tried out a fairly new place that I've been interested in trying and ended up not caring for it at all. The interior was super cute and they used mason jar glasses for water, however, they seemed very understaffed and it took us 40 minutes to get our food even though we were the only two customers in there.
The meal layout was attractive but it was obvious that the black bean burger I ordered was just a heated up frozen patty and Ryan found a clump of hair in his fries shortly after starting on them (icky icky icky). They gave us new fries, but by then neither of us wanted them. Needless to say we won't be going back!
I was able to secure an all day job shadow at our local hospital. I followed a PT in the morning and an OT in the afternoon. I found the experience extremely enlightening and have decided that physical therapy seems like a better fit for me! So, after an entire year of college, I'm changing my major to Kinesiology. Thankfully I'm not too far behind, and I feel like there's a lot more to learn about the body and movement with this major track.
During my lunch break I met up with my family in the hospital cafe and had an awesome salad with a side of hummus and pretzels. I have been to the hospital cafe several occasions and they always have the best ingredients in their salad bar!
A couple Saturdays ago, Ryan and I had a major cooking day! We wanted to make enchiladas, but homemade tortillas has also been on my to-make list for quite some time so we did that as well! We got the tortilla recipe from here and the enchilada recipe from here.
Tortillas are super simple to make! You just mix 3 cups of flour, 1-1/2 tsp of baking powder, and 1 tsp of salt together, add 1/2 cup of vegetable oil until it becomes crumbly, then add 1 cup of warm milk to form a dough ball!
Then divide the dough ball into 16 smaller dough balls,
roll out with a rolling pin,
and cook in a pan on the stove on medium-high heat until golden on both sides!
For the enchiladas you need 8 small flour tortillas, 2 cups of spicy cheese, 2-1/2 cups of cooked chicken strips (we used vegetarian chicken), 3 TBS of butter, 3 TBS of flour, 1/3 cup of Italian dressing, 2 cups of chicken stock, 1 cup of sour cream, 1-4 oz can of diced green chilies, and cilantro.
Fill the tortillas with a mix of the chicken, 1 cup of cheese, and 1 TBS of dressing and place seam down in a greased pan.
In a large pan on medium heat, melt the butter and then add the flour and chicken stock. Stir until smooth and then boil to thicken. Stir in the sour cream, remaining dressing, and chilies until incorporated.
Pour sauce over the enchiladas then top with remaining pepper jack cheese.
Bake at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is golden/bubbly. Top with cilantro and eat!
We ate outside because the weather was nice. I love our porch!
After lunch we went for a walk through a nearby park. Everything is finally green!
For dinner that night (so much food!) my dad made hamburger sliders. We were so excited when we found the little buns at the store! I topped mine of with pepper jack cheese and a spoonful of guacamole.
The following Sunday morning was mostly spent preparing for a going away party for one of my mom's friends. We cleaned the house and did an insane amount of food prep! My dad made everyone breakfast to help keep the mood cheerful! French toast, eggs, and sausage.
I was given the task of cleaning the back porch. It was so gross. It's carpeted, but due to a weird texture cannot be vacuumed with any success, so I had to brush/sweep it with a metal brush. I was gross and sweaty after the two hours the task required. I also tried cleaning the walls with very little success- the nasty is stained in there for good. My mom gave me permission to paint it when I have some free time.
I liked preparing the food much better than cleaning. I picked a huge bunch of green onion from the garden to go in different salads. For the first time ever I also got to make melon balls!
The party was outdoors and partway through it rained for a brief interlude. There was a rainbow afterwards, and then a double rainbow! I tried to photograph it but the second one was pretty faint.
My dad started a campfire so everyone could roast s'mores. My favorite s'more is made with Reese chocolate instead of Hershey's!
Ways to wear green pants. I only have two pairs of pants for work and one was all smokey from the campfire, so I had to mix and match with my green pair throughout the week.
I also had rehearsals for a show at our local theater. I'm running the light board again for the first time in ages! It's fun to be back for a show.
Last Tuesday Ryan and I played tennis very early in the morning before I went to work, then got together again afterwards to make scones!
The next day during my lunch break I made an awesome vegetable stir fry in record speed (15 minutes). It's so simple and straight forward- whack up the veggies, cook for 7-8 minutes, add stir fry sauce, and cook for a couple more minutes!
Since everyone else was gone, Ryan came over for dinner later that night and made grilled cheese sandwiches with me. We used Colby Jack and thick Texas toast.
Our cheese-loving cat made an instant appearance.
Cook until golden on each side. Since our cheese slices were to honking huge, we also microwaved them for 20 seconds after removing them from the stove so that the cheese was melted enough!
Where did we eat? The porch of course! The soup on the side ended up being a disaster. We thought it would be interesting to mix two cans of soup together and it was not good at all. It was so icky that we didn't even feed it to the dogs!
Cuddles with Buzz!
Thursday I basically ate stir fry! I had leftovers for breakfast with two veggie patties, some new stuff for lunch, and leftover lunch for dinner- it was crazy. I added chick peas and it turned out well!
Thursday afternoon we had some thunderstorms and I had to bundle of the cat and hold him tight because he is scared out of his mind during storms! He runs and hides in the smallest space he can find! In the evening the rain calmed down and I ran lights for The Fabric of Love. Then my family and I sat on the porch and watched the storms around us. It seemed to be raining and flashing lightening around everywhere except our town! It was very cool to watch.
That pretty much sums up the last week! I stayed busy which made the time fly by, but that's alright. This next week I have several "Happy Home" projects, recipes, and outdoor activities planned. I can't wait to share! Happy Monday!
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According to Ron Eagle of Eagle and Raymond Automotive, Quattro's in Australia tend not to go especially wrong.
For instance, he has never had to deal with any Turbo issues or even replaced one of his customers clutches. That may say more about the owners than the car, but it does go to show that even though these cars are now 20 to 30 years old, Audi built them to last.
I am indebted to Bob Jones, probably my only reader and therefore a hugely important person, for sending me the link to Octane Magazine, for some excellent information on what to look out for.
Externally we are rather lucky in Australia that rot, either on the panels or beneath the car, is unlikely, unless of course your Quattro was shipped in from Europe, probably the UK due to right hand drive, after a few years of its life. If it had to endure a number of wintry, salt laden roads corrosion could have set in.
In the current absence of personally collated local data, more of which will be added soon, Richard Dredge's article for Octane Magazine sums it all up nicely.
The quattro's in-line five-cylinder engine was built in three forms. First came the 10-valve 2144cc WR unit, followed by the MB in 1987 (2226cc, 10 valves) and the RR (2226cc, 20 valves) from 1989. Most troublesome is the WR, while most reliable is the RR – although the latter unit is also the priciest to buy parts for. That leaves the MB, which gives the best balance of affordability and reliability.
Engine rebuilds are costly but, if looked after, a WR unit will despatch 150,000 miles before it needs attention; expect at least another 50,000 miles from an MB or RR. Hopefully the owner will have changed the oil every 5000 miles, using a synthetic lubricant.They will also have used only Audi oil filters (WR engines have two), which have non-return valves to prevent oil starvation of the top end at start-up.
To allow a low bonnet line the powerplant is canted over, leading to pistons and their rings eroding the cylinder wall and causing it to become oval. It takes a long time for significant wear to occur but, once it has, things get expensive. It's simplest to find a decent used unit; they're not plentiful but can be sourced through the owners' clubs for around £750.
Key WR weak spots include a failed turbocharger, given away by poor performance and blue exhaust smoke – the problem is largely solved on later cars by the use of a watercooled unit. Also listen for ticking from the exhaust manifold as the engine warms up: this indicates a cracked manifold, and new replacements are unobtainable. To check for this you must start the car from cold; if it's already warm, the manifold will already have expanded.
If you're testing a 10-valve car that's unable to run cleanly, it's probably because of perished or split rubber intercooler hoses. If the rubber is damaged, it's straightforward to replace them; they cost £30-170 each and there are three of them.
There aren't any problems specific to just the MB or the RR engine, but there are some which might crop up in any of the three types of unit (and particularly the WR). The first is worn valve guides and hardened valve seals, given away by blue exhaust smoke on the over-run. If the engine has been thrashed, a top-end rebuild could be needed in just 60,000 miles, costing up to £1300.
Look behind the offside corner of the front air dam, at the oil cooler and the unions on its pipes. These corrode, allowing the engine to lose its oil and potentially to seize. Get to it in time and the bill is £200 plus four hours' labour; leave it and the bill could be £4000 for a full rebuild.
If the engine runs badly or won't start at all, take a look at the turbo boost gauge. If this gives a permanently high reading it's because the inlet manifold pressure sensor has packed up; replacements are £150, available only from The Quattro Workshop.
The Bosch fuel-injection system is reliable but the fuel pump can give trouble if the car hasn't been used much. It's easy to spot because the engine won't start but will turn over. A new pump at £150 is the only solution.
Whichever model you're looking at, ask when the cambelt was last changed. This should be done every 45,000 miles or five years, but it's not straightforward. The crankshaft securing nut needs a 27mm socket and a torque wrench that goes up to a massive 450Nm (331lb ft).
Despite the quattro transmission's complexity, it's incredibly durable. Synchromesh may have taken a beating if the gearbox has been abused, but this is easy to spot by trying to change ratio quickly when the box is still cold; crunching means the synchromesh is weak. As a rebuild is nearly £1000, most owners live with it or fit a used gearbox for around £200 – plus 10-12 hours' labour to fit.
Clutches typically last 150,000 miles unless they have been abused. Accelerate smartly in each gear and see if the clutch slips; if it does, all is not lost as specialists can supply an original equipment Sachs unit for £170. It's possible to buy even cheaper clutch kits, but don't be tempted – the Sachs one has proved the most reliable
of the lot.
Finish by checking the diff locks haven't seized up. They're vacuum operated and you should ensure that the lights on the centre console go on when the locks are engaged and, just as importantly, that they go out when disengaged. Usually, reluctance to do either means the control units just need freeing off and lubricating.
Suspension, steering and brakes
Quattros tend to be thrown about, wearing out the suspension bushes, which also have a hard time because of the quattro's torque and tyre grip. The front and rear sub-frame bushes bear the brunt, along with the wishbone bushes, so checking these is essential. Look for split wishbone bushes – a new set is £50 and it's an easy swap.
If a 20v quattro has been really chucked around, it could be suffering from cracks down the nearside of the rear subframe; a replacement is £800. That's why most owners use the same from a lesser quattro (such as an Audi 80), sourced from a scrapyard for £35 or so.
The steering should be sharp, with plenty of feel. If not, it's probably because the wheels are out of alignment, leading to uneven tyre wear. Each corner can be adjusted for camber and toe in/toe out, and it should be checked annually by a quattro specialist.
Moaning from the front wheels as the steering wheel is turned on the move means fresh bearings are required; it's not possible to detect play by feeling for it while the car is jacked up. New bearings cost £30 per corner and they usually last around 80,000 miles. Replacing them is a DIY job if you've got access to a press to get the old units out.
The wheels can get damaged on the inside of the rim, because of their width. With the car on axle stands, get underneath and spin the wheel, looking to see if it runs true. If it's badly damaged it will need renewing – at over £300 apiece from Audi. It's more cost-effective to buy secondhand ones and have them refurbished.
On MB and RR models, pull the connectors off the low servo pressure warning switch mounted on the brake servo. With the engine switched off, but the ignition on, attach a continuity tester. Press the brake pedal repeatedly on a two- to three-second cycle – if the switch closes after five or fewer depressions the system's hydraulic accumulator needs changing, at £250.
The rear brakes can give problems, especially if the car isn't used much, as the handbrake's self-adjuster piston rod seizes. The best cure is to fit reconditioned brake calipers at £120 per side (double this on the RR).
Bodywork, electrics and trim
Thanks to plenty of zinc plating on most cars, exterior panels are fairly durable. Pre-1985 quattros, with no galvanised panels, can show signs of localised rust even if they've never been pranged. From 1985, various panels such as the wings and bonnet were galvanised – but it's not possible to say with certainty which panels were galvanised and when, as Audi mixed and matched. Until 1987 the bootlid was made of steel, but after this date it was plastic.
Any post-1984 quattro that hasn't been scraped should be largely rust-free as at least some of its panels will be galvanised; post-1988 examples are the most durable of all. Original factory stickers on the underside of the bonnet are a clue to an untouched car, as these decals haven't been available for years.
Sills can rot on the earliest quattros, along with the underside of each door and the wheelarches. All quattros need their wings analysed – especially their seams, which often harbour rust as a result of poor accident repairs. These models were handbuilt at the factory so panel fit should be good on an original car.
Make sure all the instrumentation is working, especially if it's the digital system fitted from 1983. Then switch the ignition on and check that all the warning lights illuminate – bulbs may have been removed to disguise major problems.
Pre-1983 examples have a simple wiring loom, while later ones don't. But the latter models are also more reliable because the components were of a higher quality. The most common problem with the earliest cars is corroded connections. Before starting the difficult task of tracing dodgy circuits, however, take a look at the fusebox: the board in it can crack and break the connections. A new one is £50.
On WR models, the synthesised voice should spring into action if the 'Check' button is held depressed while the ignition is switched on. Then make sure that all the equipment is working – although it's rare to find functional heated seats and air-con, as replacement parts are obsolete. Also, replacement wing-mounted electric aerials are no longer available and neither are substitutes.
New interior trim is extinct, so it's worth paying a premium for a car with a really good cabin. Most parts are available on a used basis, though.
Bridging the gap between classic and modern, the quattro can theoretically be used every day or just for the occasional Sunday run. However, the spares situation is currently poor, with many parts available only secondhand, so clocking up a high mileage could prove very expensive.
Things are less of an issue if you're buying a mint example, but make sure that's what you really are getting. Despite the quattro offering huge levels of handling, grip and roadholding, there are plenty of examples that have been crashed heavily. As a result, you must ensure the bodyshell isn't twisted and that the rustproofing hasn't been compromised. Uneven panel gaps and strange tyre wear patterns will normally give away the former.
Buying the best you can afford is a good mantra for any motor, but especially so for the quattro. A sorted example is one of the most complete cars ever built – but purchase a dog and you'll have a serious money pit on your hands.


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This is completely a joke, of course, but was my immediate thought when reading this somewhat old 'news' story.
So, Rocky reflected on coding standards, and ended up here:
This was the point where I had my first professional developer epiphany. Yes, it is truly painful to adapt to the idea of living within strict coding and style guidelines. But the alternative is so much worse!
Ever since that experience I insist on consistency of coding standards and styles within each project (or enterprise) where I work. And even if I think some choices (like 2 spaces after each tab) are really, really, really stupid, I'll use and vehemently support that choice.
Um, no.
There will always be exceptions, since such is life, but otherwise, on any codebase of any significance, with any number of contributors over any number of years, the need to enforce coding standards or styles is wasted effort, and counter productive.
I would actually extend this point even more radically. In various projects I've worked on, there have been (to use what should be a recognizable example) many different data access 'methods': stored procedures, inline SQL, ADO.NET, LINQ to SQL, Entity Framework, etc.
On one level, this is insane, of course. However, it is also perfectly manageable. If you know anything about .NET and have been programming for even more than a few years, you can program using all of these, and can move back and forth between them with little effort.
That is to say, on any code base that has existed over any period of time, different ways of programming have been used by different developers over time. To the extent that you do actually follow a pattern, that's great (so, for instance, even though I prefer something like Entity Framework, if the module I'm working on uses stored procedures, I'll default to that), but thinking that enforcing a style (like 2 spaces after each tab) is a good idea is just stupid.
You might as well enforce the types of socks your development team wears.


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How To Have A Successful Online Business
Owning a work from home business is not only profitable, it is also satisfying. You'll need to work hard to make it profitable, and that's where many people often fail. What does it really take to build a successful, enduring work from home business? This article is filled with useful tips you need to know about.
It is essential to know the cost of production for any products that you sell. Generally, companies charge wholesale buyers double what the item cost to make. Retail mark-up is twice that of the wholesale price. The price should be acceptable to you, as well as to your customers.
When you launch your home-based business, email your family members, friends and colleagues to let them know about your new venture. Offer discounts or freebies to your business get going. Make sure you are asking them to help spread the word concerning your business. It is no secret that word of mouth advertising is very helpful.
A supportive group of your peers can be invaluable when you run a business from home. Search out other business owners and think about starting your own group. Your peers may not be in the same business but they all have a common desire and drive to run a profitable home business enterprise.
When you are working from home, you need an office. It does not necessarily have to be a large office, but it should be neat and organized well. An office needs to be where you're able to be inspired, efficient and productive all at once. Size doesn't matter as much as what you do with it.
Keep an accurate accounting of all financial records of your business. If the IRS wants to audit your business, things will be a lot easier if you have detailed records available. This will also become a guide for you to see how your business is keeping up.
When starting a home based business you need to factor in how much available money you have for start up costs. Home businesses are cheaper to run than ones run at an office, but you do have to still have capital. Learning exactly how much money it will take to keep your business running will keep you from losing money later on.
Taking advantage of the power and the reach of the Internet is one of the better ways you can market your business, ensuring you are getting as much income as possible. You can write articles, start a blog, join a forum or start out by sending emails. All of these methods are great ways to increase awareness of your business, leading to increased customers and profits.
Make sure your work environment is a safe one. You should have a fire extinguisher, as well as a carbon monoxide and smoke detector. If you're on the computer a lot, it is important the setup is sufficient for you. You're less likely to develop a repetitive stress injury if you have an ergonomic work station, and your insurance rates will likely drop if you have good fire protection in place.
Have a space in your home for work and only work. Make sure that your designated space is large enough to accommodate everything you need for your business, without creating clutter. This will assure that everything you do has some organization, which is important to the success of business.
Deposit Checks
Get incoming payments deposited into your account immediately upon receipt. Make daily or weekly deposits as opposed to depositing weekly or monthly. Deposit checks right away, so you do not lose them. To be on the safe site, deposit checks with a human teller as opposed to using an ATM machine, just to be sure that your money gets safely deposited into your account.
Creating a business you can do from home is a good choice if you would like to arrange your own hours, control your career and find a balance between work and life. Making that business profitable is key though, if you want to become and remain successful. It doesn't need to be hard to make money from your business. Your online business is a very valuable investment and asset.
a home business can be a especially rewarding choice
, you just want to comply with a proven process to ensure your success
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Tuesday, November 03, 2009
New Laptop and Finished Socks
Yes, after all the angst and indecision, I am happy to announce that I am typing this on my NEW laptop! I will brag because I think I got an awesome deal!!
--Acer which gets pretty good customer ratings, Aspire 5517
--15.6" HD LCD screen
--250 GB hard drive
--3 GB memory
--AMD Athlon duo core processor
--Windows 7 (which I can attest is soooo much better than icky Vista)
--runs smooth and FAST!
And the best part???? It was on sale at Staples for $350. Yes, that is not a typo. At that price, I could not resist giving it a try. Maybe someday I will have a Mac of my very own, but I could not justify paying 3 times as much to get a Mac...I'm not on the computer enough.
And I recently finished my "Schroon Lake Socks."
Cast on, back in June during a road trip to upstate New York, they languished in a basket much of this summer. And even when I picked them back up, I was not very project monogamous. There were prayer shawls to knit and other things to do! But I did finish them. The cooler autumn weather motivated me. One can never have enough hand-knit socks when things start to get chilly. Especially someone like me who gets cold feet!
3 comments:
- knittinbrit_in_wi said...
Thanks for stopping by the blog and joining the giveaway drawing. Good luck!
Congrats on the nice new computer. Seeing as you got such a good deal on it, does it mean you are going to spoil yourself some more and get your new spinning wheel?
- MicheleStitches said...
I am currently in the research and shop around mode. I am trying to learn as much as I possibly can about wheels so I can make an informed purchase. In the mean time, I hope and pray that no major appliance failure, car repair, or medical bill comes along and gobbles up the $$$ I hope to spend on a wheel!
- kimodified said...
I'm glad you got a nice computer for a GREAT deal. I think it sounds like a wise choice. The socks are great! They look warm and toasty and beautiful!!
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The new Schweiss portable horse manure conveyor/elevator is a perfect way to speed up and take the tedious/backbreaking work out of transferring manure to larger holding units.
This portable conveyor is built to speed up this tiresome chore by eliminating the need of handling manure multiple times to get it into your dumpster/spreader outside the horsebarn. Not only does it speed up the operation but the conveyor reassures that your dumpster will be filled to the brim!
Otherwise you start out by cleaning the horse stalls; first by filling up the wheelbarrow and rolling it to the end of the horsebarn out to a dumpster up a small ramp into the dumpster and dumping the load. After a few loads you have to reshovel the manure within the dumpster making the pile higher to make more room until the dumpster doors have to be closed.
Once the dumpster's back doors are closed there's still more space available in the dumpster to make sure you are filling the dumpster to the top; now there's more reshoveling to do! You then begin by dumping the full load of manure on the ground near the dumpster and reshovel the manure up over the sides into the dumpster; its a good workout!
When the dumpster is nearly full, you then crawl on top of the dumpster and shovel the manure higher up by hand to make even more room. Imagine standing on a load of shit reorganizing the load just to make sure the dumpster is plumb full so you get your monies worth!
When shoveling by hand you can't possibly load it as efficiently as you can with the manure conveyor/ elevator. You actually get more material into the dumpster without having to crawl in the dumpster to re-level the load to make more room to stretch more days of storage use out of your container.
Whether you are inclining up a steep bank or moving material across level ground, down a slope, or below-grade excavating with your wheelbarrow, you can get the manure into a dumpster of some sort with the portable conveyor system that offers a unique safe solution for a difficult job.
"Moving horse manure can be very labor intensive and a waste of time and energy where better constructive time can be spent grooming, riding or training a horse," said Mike Schweiss. "Anybody who uses the elevator for the first time will be sold on it immediately."
Four swiveling hard rubber tires allow anyone to easily position the conveyor forward, sideways or backward. Hand winch lowers or raises conveyor up to 10.25 ft.
By popular demand, Schweiss has engineered an electric manure hauler that makes mucking your horse stalls and transporting it the pile with ease. The hauler was designed to dump the load directly on to the Schweiss manure conveyor with the push of a button.


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Posted: Sep 11, 2018
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. - The Saint Michael's College men's soccer team opened Northeast-10 Conference play by falling to No. 6 Merrimack College, 3-0, on Tuesday evening at Martone-Mejail Field. The Warriors, who won the 2017 NE10 Championship before qualifying for their fourth straight NCAA Tournament, are not only sixth in this week's United Soccer Coaches national poll but first in the East Region.
- Saint Michael's (1-3, 0-1 NE10), Merrimack (4-0, 1-0 NE10)
- Redshirt sophomore Leland Gazo (Colchester, Vt./Rice Memorial/Bradley), 3 saves
- Senior Paul Magazzu, 1 goal
- Junior Sebastian Toro, 1 goal
- First-year Francesco Dondini, 1 goal
- Senior Tyler Packett, 1 save
- The Purple Knights were only outshot 5-3 in the second half, and 14-7 for the game.
- Merrimack is sixth in the United Soccer Coaches national poll and first in the East Region.
- Merrimack won the 2017 NE10 Championship and qualified for its fourth straight NCAA Tournament.
- Toro got Merrimack on the board 8:49 into the game on one of only two shots the Warriors put on frame in the half. Gazo denied the other in the 20th minute.
- First-year Cam Goodrich (Milton, Vt./Milton) headed a bid wide in the 27th minute before senior Bradley Anair's (Bennington, Vt./Mount Anthony Union) ensuing corner kick yielded no tying chances.
- Magazzu doubled the hosts' lead just 38 seconds into the second half, and Dondini made it 3-0 at 61:14.
- Saturday vs. Adelphi University, 12 p.m.
- The Panthers are 10th in this week's United Soccer Coaches East Region poll.
- Adelphi qualified for the past three NCAA Tournaments.


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Alan Cooper, Paul Godfread Call Prenda Law's Bluff On Defamation Lawsuit
from the this-won't-go-well-for-prenda deptWe were somewhat surprised by Prenda Law, John Steele and Paul Duffy choosing to sue various critics for defamation, and specifically charging Alan Cooper and Paul Godfread with defamation. Cooper, of course, was the home caretaker for some John Steele Properties who discovered that his name was somehow involved in Prenda Law's shell games with (at least) AF Holdings and Ingenuity 13. He eventually sued Prenda claiming that his identity was used without his permission. Following this, as we heard at the big Prenda hearing, Steele started leaving a bunch of voicemails for Cooper, potentially violating ethics rules about directly contacting parties on the other side in a lawsuit. Also, from the voicemails, it seemed clear that the intention was to intimidate Cooper.
As we noted at the time, it would seem that filing these lawsuits would open them all up for significant discovery, which they probably would not like very much. The Prenda and Duffy lawsuits were filed in Illinois, and as we noted, Illinois has a relatively broad anti-SLAPP law. The Steele lawsuit was filed in Florida, though it was quickly dismissed. The two Illinois cases are ongoing, and the two named people sued -- Alan Cooper and his lawyer Paul Godfread -- have now filed their answers to the lawsuit. As is required in such cases, they go through each statement in the original suit, and confirm or deny (mostly deny) the various allegations made. Specifically, they deny making the vast majority of the random comments made on various blog comment systems that the lawsuits accuse them of being a part of.
Following this, they present their defenses, which again all appear to be fairly standard. They don't believe they've done anything illegal, any statements made were true, and thus not defamatory, information about their own lawsuit against Prenda are protected by legal privilege and they argue that it is a SLAPP suit.
They also bring up a whole bunch of counterclaims, and as part of that reveal that the "intimidation" campaign wasn't just limited to Steele calling Cooper, but included Peter Hansmeier's emails with Godfread as well, with the following email revealed to the court, which really highlights Hansmeier's pure hubris.
Dear Mr. Godfread:That sign off line is quite a piece of work, and I'm sure it will go over well in federal court, where it's likely that the judge will have a chance to learn about the case in front of Judge Otis Wright in California. Furthermore, as Ken White points out, that email is most telling for what's not in there:
My firm has been retained by Livewire Holdings LLC to pursue claims in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota against you and your coconspirators arising from defamation, civil conspiracy and related acts. The alleged acts occurred in e-mail communications and blog posts describing my client as a criminal enterprise. As you know, such statements constitute defamation per se and are, quite frankly, wildly inappropriate. Less-egregious claims have resulted in multi-million dollar judgments, as I trust this one will. The facts of the underlying case are essentially a law school exam hypothetical of every possible variation of libel. Perhaps you can forward my client's complaint to your former professors at William Mitchell. My client is well-aware that you are a major contributor to these blog sites.
The purpose of this e-mail is to inform you of impending litigation so that you preserve all relevant evidence in your possession including, but not limited to, communications between yourself and David Camaratto, Morgan Pietz, Nicholas Ranallo and any other individuals associated directly or indirectly with the sites fightcopyrighttrolls and dietrolldie. Further, any and all other evidence that might be relevant to this matter must, of course, be preserved.
I suspect that you aligned yourself with these defamatory efforts as a marketing strategy. I don't know if these efforts paid off, but I can assure you that making baseless accusations of criminal conduct is not a wise move for a licensed attorney. All of that being said, my client knows that you didn't work alone in these wrongful efforts. If you think we are missing out on more serious actors in your enterprise my client would be willing to consider decreasing your liability in exchange for information about these individuals. Of course, that interest will disappear if someone else comes forward first. Think it over and let me know. If you're willing to take the fall for whole group then you are decidedly a "true believer."
Welcome to the big leagues.
...please take note of the dog that did not bark in the night. That is, note what the letter does not say. Consider the context. Godfread, on behalf of Cooper, is telling courts that Prenda Law has stolen Cooper's identity, and has filed a lawsuit on that basis. What would you expect in response, if Prenda Law had an answer for that? If I were representing Prenda Law, and had an answer, there is no doubt in my mind I would articulate it. I would say, "As you and Mr. Cooper know, and witnesses will attest, Mr. Cooper was a willing participant in AF Holdings LLC and fully consented to being an officer." Or I might say "You have recklessly and without adequate basis suggested that your client is the Alan Cooper who is an officer of AF Holdings, when even the briefest inquiry would show that AF Holdings is led by the distinguished Alan Cooper of Nevis and St. Kitts." I would say something articulating why Cooper's and Godfread's assertions are false. As I so often say, vagueness in legal threats is the hallmark of thuggery. But Hansmeier says nothing of the sort. He has only adolescent puffed-up threats and insults. What do you think that signifies?There is one seeming oddity in the response. As we noted Illinois has a decent, though not wonderful, anti-SLAPP law. But rather than rely on that, Cooper and Godfread, instead claim Minnesota's anti-SLAPP law protect them. They're both based in Minnesota, but it's still a little odd. Minnesota's anti-SLAPP law is definitely stronger than Illinois and as White notes, provides "immunity" from such lawsuits.
More importantly, by filing a bunch of counterclaims, Duffy and Prenda cannot easily walk away from this lawsuit, which is probably not the situation that Duffy, Hansmeier, Steele and others really want to be in right now. They've been playing a bullying bluster game all along, and suddenly their bluff is getting called, repeatedly, and they seem to think that if they just keep bullying and bluffing maybe it'll work out in the end. Of course, by the time Judge Wright is done with these guys, these cases in Illinois might not even matter very much...
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Cayman's LLC law seen in force by July
New legislation to provide for the creation of limited liability companies in the Cayman Islands, similar to those in such other jurisdictions as Delaware, is expected to come into force by the end of this month, following its official publication by the government.
According to an update of the law on the website of Cayman's Maples & Calder law firm, the Limited Liability Companies Law 2016 "has a delayed implementation date, and will be brought into force by way of a separate commencement order, which is anticipated to be published and take effect in late-June 2016".
Once the LLC Law takes effect, businesses will be able to "form and register a new Cayman Islands limited liability company, or LLC; migrate an entity organised in another jurisdiction into the Cayman Islands as an LLC – including from Delaware – whether for regulatory or other reasons; convert an existing Cayman Islands exempted company into an LLC; and merge an existing Cayman Islands exempted company into an LLC", Maples & Calder noted.
It added that the flexibility of the new structure "will lend itself to a broad range of structuring applications", making it likely to become "a useful addition to the Cayman Islands' product offering".
'Eagerly anticipated'
The introduction of the LLC has been "eagerly anticipated, particularly by the investment funds and venture capital industr[ies]", according to an analysis on the website of Campbells, another Cayman law firm.
The analysis notes that the legislation had been developed as a joint effort between the Cayman Islands Government and the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority in consultation with representatives from industry bodies, including Campbells.
However, it adds, "while the Cayman Islands has sought to broadly follow the Delaware LLC Law, it has adapted [it] for consistency with Cayman Islands legal principles", for example, by preserving certain broad legal principles applicable to companies and the rules of equity and common law.
"[The LLC] will be of interest to fund managers, by offering a level of commonality in Cayman Islands structures to those which they see in the US investment funds market (such as Delaware LLCs)," the Campbells' analysis adds.
"The LLC Law and LLC concept have been well received by our clients, most notably those in the hedge, private equity and venture capital funds sectors in North America.
"It is also of interest to those wishing to use Cayman Islands vehicles in corporate transactions, special purpose vehicles and joint-venture arrangements, due to the differences in duties owed by managers – the LLC equivalent of company directors – and the ability for a written operating agreement, to allow for provisions such as weighted voting rights of managers."
In addition, "Fiduciary risk for those managing an LLC can be curtailed when compared to the risks of acting as a director of a Cayman Islands company".
To see the law on the Cayman Islands' government website, click here.


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After Alcoa, the next Dow component to report will be Intel. What should you expect and how should you trade?
The Expectations
Intel is expected to post earnings of 38 cents a share on revenue of $9.8 billion versus 11 cents a share and revenue of $7.1 billion last year, according to Thomson Reuters.
Investors will be particularly keen to hear what Intel has to say about demand for its chips used in personal computers -- in an attempt to gauge the health of the consumer.
"We are anticipating another strong quarterly performance as various industry sources are pointing to increased demand," writes the website iStockAnalyst.
However if Intel show some inventory builds, investors may interpret the results as a bearish signal that the consumer is weak and that the recovery will be sluggish.


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About FAMILY GAME NIGHT AND OTHER CATASTROPHES:
Annabelle Balog's life is a mess. Literally. Her mom refuses to throw anything away, and Annabelle's room is the only clean space in the house. But after a tower of newspapers collapses on her sister, Annabelle realizes that something has to change. Can Annabelle help her family—or is catastrophe inevitable?
And here's the cover of FAMILY GAME NIGHT AND OTHER CATASTROPHES!
Mary's thoughts on the cover:
I love the detail on this cover. It stays so true to the descriptions in the book: everything from the gravel driveway to the scratches on the truck. The more you study the cover, the more you learn about the story. The Colorado license plate and the Life game are my two favorite clues. I also really love the way the cover captures the novel's lighthearted voice while still hinting at some of the book's more serious subject matter. As a funny side note: when I first showed the cover to my sister, she pointed out that I was—unintentionally—wearing almost the exact same outfit as Annabelle!
About Mary:
Mary E. Lambert has an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. FAMILY GAME NIGHT AND OTHER CATASTROPHES is her debut novel. Mary lives in Tempe, Arizona where she teaches middle school English. When she's not grading papers or writing novels, she enjoys travel and reading good books.
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It's official: Bethenny Frankel has quit The Real Housewives of New York City. Unlike her Jersey counterpart, this housewife exit makes me very, very sad. With a heavy, yet resigned, heart (listen, I know she needs to move on) I submit this, an open letter to Bethenny begging her to return to the drama.
Dear Bethenny,
You don't know me, but I know you. Oh, do I know you and your troubled relationship with your parents, Jill Zarin, that wacky Kelly, and your dating woes in NYC. I felt your pain as you flew to say goodbye to your dying father, almost as acutely as the outrage I felt during your first nutty verbal beat-down courtesy of Kelly at the Brass Monkey.
And that, my dear, is why you HAVE to remain a cast member of The Real Housewives of New York. No one inspires the crazy in Kelly like you. She grabbed on to you "like a dog with a bone" and has never been able to let go. It's a very special kind of insanity, bordering on stalking, I would even say. Hell, the woman couldn't even give you a break when you were pregnant and had just buried your father. She's not going to soften just because you have a baby in your arms. That's the kind of TV we want! Heck, that we need!
Whatever will Kelly do without you to push her schizo button? Do you think Ramona can do it? No way. She's just not as threatening, nor as sharp with the tongue. Alex won't be able to come up with a coo-coo-ka-choo descriptive as quickly or accurately as you do. Kelly will be positively boring next season without her favorite target.
And don't even get me started on Jill.
Somehow you get under everyone's skin, and in the process good television is made. Without you, they are nothing. I know Bethenny Getting Married did really well for you, and kudos on your success. But I can't sit through one more episode of you and Jason and Bryn without the balance of your former cast mates. No offense, but you and Jason just do not have the chemistry as you and Jill, Kelly, or even that dumba**, LuAnn.
Come back home, Bethenny. RHONY fans need you.


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Pan Roasted Sea Bass with Tomato & Capers
Sea Bass with Tomato and Capers
I adapted this pan roasted sea bass recipe from one of my favorite cooking magazines, Fine Cooking. The original recipe calls for Halibut but I found some nice looking Chilean sea bass at the market but you can substitute any mild white fish like cod or grouper.
Great tasting local tomatoes are not available yet but you can find cherry or grape tomatoes that have lots of flavor at most supermarkets. I pick up a big container of them at Costco each week and my daughters eat them like candy.
This technique for cooking this dish is what I call "Pan Roasting". Fine cooking calls it "Sear-Roasting" which may be more accurate, but I like the sound of pan roasting.
You start by browning (searing) the fish in an ovenproof skillet and finishing in the oven. This is how they do it in many restaurants and a great technique for lots of your favorite recipes.
1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes, washed and halved
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped
1½ tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
1½ teaspoons of good quality balsamic vinegar (aged balsamic is nice if you can find it especially since you are using so little of it.)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1½ pounds of thick skinless Chilean sea bass filets or substitute some other thick white fish cut up into 4 pieces
1/3 cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium cloves garlic, sliced thin
How To Prepare At Home
Preheat your over to 450F.
Combine the tomatoes, capers, oregano, balsamic vinegar, ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper in a mixing bowl.
I like to season the flour with salt and pepper and then dredge the filets in it. Be sure to knock off any excess flour from the filets. If you don't, the fish will stick and the flour will burn and make a mess in the pan.
Heat an ovenproof pan, large enough to hold all the filets without touching, over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat until shimmering hot. Add the fish filets being sure they are not touching or crowded.
Cook until the fish browns and no longer sticks to the pan, about 3 minutes. Don't play with the fish while it is browning or you will pull it apart. When the fish sears, it should release easily from the pan.
Flip the fish over using a wide fish spatula if you have one. Add the garlic to the pan and continue cooking until the garlic starts to brown but don't let it burn. This should take all of 30 seconds.
Add the tomato mixture to the pan but not on top of the fish. Stick the pan into the oven and roast until the fish is perfectly cooked. How will you know when it is perfectly cooked?
When it is firm to the touch and opaque in the center. This may take anywhere from 3 to 6 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish.
As with just about everything you cook, let the fish rest a few minutes before serving with the tomato, garlic mixture spooned over it.
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Thank you so much for this delicious recipe. I halved it and it was delicious. I've never made Chilean Sea Bass and had it for the first time at a restaurant in NY. I absolutely loved it and wanted to enjoy it at less than the $30 the restaurant charged for it. I made it for dinner tonight and couldn't help but eat it as soon as I put it on the plate.
Hi Kim, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for letting me know. – RG
I made this with Barramundi (Asian sea bass). It was a HIT. Will definitely make this again. I too keep a good supply of grape tomatoes on hand — because they've got so much flavor !!


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Azurea restaurant is located inside the One Ocean Resort & Spa at 1 Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233. The restaurant is one of the few in Florida that has the AAA Four Diamond designation. This restaurant is truly special and it has been featured in many of our articles including Jax's Best Dishes, Culinary Competition, and Top 20 best restaurants in Jacksonville for 2014.
Azurea often changes its menu based on seasonal availability of ingredients and offers frequent special occasion menus. Some of our readers may not be aware that August 30 is National Bacon Day. In celebration, Executive Chef Ted Peters has created a six-course "Adventurous Palate" menu for all of the month of August. The Adventurous Palate is basically a prix fixe menu with optional wine pairings for each course for an added cost. Azurea encourages the entire party to go with the Adventurous Palate option in order to have the full experience. As far as the National Bacon Day Adventurous Palate, the idea is to put an upscale spin on the recent bacon trend that seems to be sweeping the nation. Executive Chef Ted Peters, who was honored by the James Beard Foundation, has produced the following menu for National Bacon Day:
- First Course: Double Smoked Bacon Flan Infused with Thyme: This dish features a locally sourced Saint John's Farm poached quail egg along with Vidalia onion jam. The wine pairing for for the first course is a dry sparkling wine from Penedes Spain called Llopart Cava Brut Rose.
- Second Course: Hydroponic Arugula Salad: Here the bacon in the dish takes the form of candied Boars bacon, shaved smoked Manchego cheese, Vidalia Onion-Tiny Lady apple marmalade, with an aged sherry vinaigrette dressing. The pairing is a white wine made from Chenin Blanc grapes called Champalou Vouvray from Loire France.
- Third Course: Pork comes into play again with the Georgia Oak Smoked Pork Belly and Scallop Napoleon. This dish features potato mousseline, which is harvest locally and summer corn succotash with thyme jus. Another white wine made with Chardonnay accompanies this dish: Domaine Vocoret & Fils from the Chablis region in northern Burgundy France.
- Fourth Course: Wild Black Berry Moonshine Glazed Niman Ranch Pork Tenderloin. The fourth item item on the menu could likely be considered the "main course." The tenderloin is served with Antebellum grits, Summer Stone fruit chutney, and accompanied by natural jus. Wine for this dish is the Seghesio Zinfandel from Sonoma County, California.
- Fifth Course: Brown Sugar Bacon Brownie. Served with Valrhona Chocolate Truffle and burnt caramel ice cream, this dessert is likely to make some reconsider the unusual combination of bacon and dessert. The wine pairing is a Tawny Port from Portugal called Cockburns 20yr Tawny.
- Sixth Course: Mignardise. This finish to the meal includes various house made miniature sweets.
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FC: live well, laugh often, love much | 2011
2: "Don't count the years...count the memories."
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6: Summer 2011
7: Life is not a journey to the grave With the intention of Arriving safely in a pretty And well preserved body, But rather to skid in broadside, Thoroughly used up, Totally worn out, And loudly proclaiming ... | ... Wow! What a ride!
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27: You are the cheese to my macaroni, You are the horizon to my sky, You are the bacon to my eggs, You are the laces to my sneakers, You are the jelly to my peanut butter, You are the smile to my face, You are the gravy to my mashed potatoes, You are the bubbles to my bath, You are the milk to my cookie, You are the ink to my pen, You are the ketchup to my french fries, You are the water to my ocean, You are the icing on my cupcake


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When you hear the word "Thanksgiving," no doubt the first image that comes to mind is a big fat glistening roast bird. But if you think about it, most of the stuff that usually surrounds that slab of turkey on your Thanksgiving plate is plant-based. Traditional mashed potato, green bean, cranberry, and stuffing dishes are all just a few ingredients away from being vegan, so it doesn't take much effort to make your holiday table totally animal product-free.
But the world of vegan cuisine offers a lot more interesting stuff than bland white potatoes whipped up with soy milk. You can make some delicious soups, scrumptious healthy desserts, and some grain, lentil, or nut loaves that make great turkey replacements. Here are a few "out of the box" holiday-ready recipes from Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, author, chef, and creator of the new 30-Day Vegan Challenge program.
Spicy Red Bell Pepper Soup
This creamy, zesty, and colorful soup will make a great precursor to the rest of your Thanksgiving feast, and its flavor zing will provide a nice contrast to the safer, more traditional flavors of the holiday. It's a great idea to make it the night before your gathering so the flavors have a chance to mingle and meld.
4 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
6 cups vegetable broth
1-1/2 cup raw cashews
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Sautee the bell peppers, carrots, onion, and garlic in a few tablespoons of water or vegetable broth in a large soup pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the vegetables for about 10 minutes, or until they're soft. Add the 6 cups of vegetable broth, cayenne, red pepper flakes, and salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the veggies are tender (about 20 minutes). Remove from heat.
Put cashews in a high powered blender and blend on high power. Add about 1/2 cup of the broth from the soup and continue to blend until the mixture becomes a thick cashew cream. Then add the rest of the soup contents to the blender and blend until smooth. Season to taste, blend again, and then return to the soup pot to heat. Serve hot.
Creamy Leek Polenta "Loaf"
Prepare this the night before your feast so you can give the polenta time to refrigerate and "set up" in a bread pan overnight. Or prepare it the day of Thanksgiving and serve it as a fluffy side instead.
3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced and diced
2 cups water
2-1/4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup polenta (coarse corn meal)
3/4 cup almond, soy, or rice milk
1 teaspoon sea salt
freshly ground pepper
Sautee leeks in a 4-quart saucepan with a few tablespoons of water. (Use olive oil or Earth Balance spread instead of water if you're not opposed to extracted fats, as I am.) Cover and cook for about ten minutes until leeks soften, stirring occasionally.
Add the water and broth, cover, and bring to a boil. Slowly pour in the polenta, whisking simultaneously. If you don't whisk, the polenta will clump.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until thick and creamy. Stir frequently with a wooden spoon. As the mixture thickens, add the non-dairy milk and continue cooking. Add a pinch of the salt. Continue stirring, cooking, and slowly adding more milk and salt until the mixture is creamy.
Remove from heat. (Optional: Stir in a tablespoon of nondairy butter or olive oil for added creaminess.) Season with salt and pepper.
If you're serving the polenta as a side dish, it's now ready to eat. If you're making a "polenta loaf," pat the cooked polenta into a loaf pan or a baking dish and refrigerate overnight. Pop your "loaf" in the oven for a while before serving.
No-Bake Apple Crumble
This quick and easy dessert relies on whole foods fats (walnuts) and sweeteners (dates) --- not shortening and refined sugar --- for its delicious flavor pop.
Crumble Topping:
1/2 cup walnuts
2 pitted dates, chopped
4 apples, peeled sliced and diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 apples, peeled, sliced and diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
5 pitted Medjool dates, chopped
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Blend the dates and walnuts in a food processor until the mixture resembles Grape Nuts. Set aside. Toss the 4 peeled, sliced and diced apples with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and set aside in a bowl. Next, blend the remaining 2 apples, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 5 dates, raisins, cinnamon, and nutmeg in the food processor. Toss this mixture with the diced apples. Spoon the mixture into dessert dishes and top with the crumble topping. (Credit: Cathy Fisher of straightupfood.com)
For more recipes and information on the vegan lifestyle, or to try her 30-Day Vegan Challenge, check out Patrick-Goudreau's website.
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War on Terror: The Iraq elections go much better than expected. By June both Zarqawi and bin Laden are captured or killed, and Iraq is being called an even bigger success story than Afghanistan. The Democrats move on. By August they are making their dire predictions about Iran, which is now getting squeezed by a U.S.-led naval blockade. With President Bush making good on his promise to stop the Mullahs from getting the bomb, regime change is in the air.
Politics: By the end of 2005 it will be clear that Indiana Senator Evan Bayh will run in 2008, to the delight of Democratic moderates who hope someone will deny Hillary Rodham Clinton the nomination. Jeb Bush signals that if HRC runs, he will too.
Pop culture: Both "The Passion of the Christ" and "Farenheit 9/11" fail to win Oscars. Best Picture goes to a movie nobody will remember in 10 years. Martha Stewart is bigger than ever. Tapped by NBC to star in and executive produce a second edition of "The Apprentice," she crushes Trump in the Nielsens.
Law: Michael Jackson is convicted under an avalanche of evidence and Clarence Thomas is elevated to Chief Justice.
Sports: Curse-busting mania continues as the Chicago Cubs jump out to a big lead before the All-Star break, fade in July, manage to hang on to a wild card spot, but fall to the Mets in the playoffs.


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Posted 07 December 2012 - 01:55 AM
Though i feel as though people are taking pieces of the text out of context, just as has been done to every other text out there, i feel as though i have let things get the best of me. Im going through hard times right now and may have took it out on some individuals here. Im not apologizing for my views, opinions, or anything to do with my ministry. My beliefs are just that, mine. Not everyones. Same goes for the ministry. The ministry is a fellow-ship of like-minded people and i will not expect any but them to join my ministry. I dont expect anyone to join a fellowship they do not agree with. Neither am i taking full responsibility for what im about to say either. Both parties involved are at fault.
I didnt come here to make problems or proselytize. My beliefs, viewpoints are ever evolving the more i study. I cannot say exactly what ill believe 10yrs from now for i am not yet there. I came here to make friends, meet UB readers, discuss my opinions and how they vary from others. It is only in this manner, with new ideas on the table, may everyone involved learn something. This is possible because someone may say something in an entirely new way that makes you say "hmmm".
I feel i have given a bad taste of myself. For that i apologize. I allowed others words to dig in deep and took them personally, and i really shouldnt have. With all i have studied, i knew these type of discussions get very heated at times. Rather than remain calm, i took it as a personal attack. For that i apologize. I did not mean to bring war and problems. It is this i am trying to conquer. But at the same time, i feel people should not instigate such either. On that note, i suggest the individual (you know who you are) carefully think what you are going to type. I do not need an apology in response to mine. I would like to believe we will all be more careful in the future.
Bradly, JR, and Rick thankyou for showing such kindness. I may still post here, but i also may just read the posts. As of now im undecided. What is certain is I will continue my study of the UB. It is helping answer many questions.
I refuse to let man come between me and God, so im going to be selective to which posts and threads i reply, if any. This bickering is an unneccessary distraction noone needs. For that i apologize.
I look forward to completion of the UB, i look forward to becoming friends with as many of you as possible given our differences, i look forward to peace, and i look forward to a world where everyone truly understands each other without any bias, stereotypes, etc.
That being said, i apologize for my end of trouble brought to this forum.
God Bless
Posted 07 December 2012 - 04:59 AM
But there appears to be as many takes on the UB as there are believers. It seems we everyone interpret it slightly different, but the indwelling God Fragment and the Spirit of Truth are the same---it's their Spirits working in us that unite and unify our great cosmic family of truth lovers and livers, not our opinions or politics. Read on!
Posted 07 December 2012 - 08:25 AM
Posted 07 December 2012 - 09:43 AM
I grew up in the Catholic Church, i experienced wicca, satanism, and atheism. I started studying prophecy at 15-16yrs old. At some point in my life Christ "found" me. . . .
Dear Red,
I could have clicked the "like" button, but my response to your post is more on the order of "appreciate" your story. Each of us has a history, a story, about how each of us got to where we are at this moment. We have many differences of points of view on every subject under the sun. We have many similarities of points of view too. I appreciate your frankness and humility and I thank you for your post. Your story kinda reminded me of the story of the Syrian woman with her ill daughter who waited for Jesus to return to camp, even though the apostles remonstrated with her to leave because the Master needed to rest. But she would not leave. [See " The Syrian Woman" http://www.urantia.o...h-jump-result-0 ] It's a faith story.
All the best,
Edited by Meredith Van Woert, 07 December 2012 - 09:44 AM.
Posted 07 December 2012 - 02:34 PM
I have a similar personal story, and it has been posted a couple of times on various threads at this forum; so I won't repeat it here. I say read on, and ponder about what you have read, and ask God, our Heavenly Father, if the things you read are true. You may know the truth of all things through the Holy Gost, if you are sincere and faithful.
Among the friends associated here, I am one who sometimes lets his emotions and opinions color my reactions to the conversations and discussions. I have let myself become hurt, offended, mad, and overbearing, on more occasions than I care to count; but I have also experienced surprise, joy, wonder, and satisfaction. I have gone relatively long periods when all I did was read various threads. My opinions have not remained static; quite the opposite, I have grown and changed as I have participated in this Forum.
Please, don't go. You may find satisfaction, inspiration, education, infuriation, and consolation among the friends on this little corner of the World-Wide Web. What you won't find are solitude or capitulation. We, yourself included, can be strong in our faith and loving in our attitudes; but we will be heard... All glory to God!
Posted 07 December 2012 - 05:27 PM
Posted 07 December 2012 - 05:38 PM
I joined this forum after i finished TUB for the first time. Yes there was times when i didnt liked the answers to my posts but as JR said there was times of joy.
I stayed and learned a lot.
Now i cant be ofended by anyones thinking because everyone has right on opinion.
Sometimes i activly participet in forum and sometimes i just read.
It dependes.
After you finish the book much things will be clearer.
If you are not certain about something just pray and ask God, jesus or mother spirit. Answer will come
Posted 07 December 2012 - 06:41 PM
The VA and TUB help learn to co-exist. Peace is possible brother.
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Lynch's `Straight Story' Told With Heart, Lyricism
RATING: Polite Applause THE STRAIGHT STORY: Drama. Starring Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek and Harry Dean Stanton. Directed by David Lynch. Written by John Roach and Mary Sweeney. (G. 111 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.)
David Lynch is so closely associated with bizarre images and sexual excess that his new film, "The Straight Story," almost feels like a class assignment -- like something he'd been obliged to complete after vexing us with his buggy imagination.
That isn't to say that "The Straight Story," which opens today, lacks conviction or artistry or what we think of as the Lynch style. A beautiful and surprisingly gentle film, it's the true story of Alvin Straight, an Iowa widower who in 1994 rode his lawn mower to Mount Zion, Wis., to visit his ailing brother.
As cars, bicyclists and belching 18-wheelers sped by, the 73-year-old Straight chugged along, hugging the shoulder of the road, towing a small trailer behind his '66 John Deere mower. He knew that this seemed odd, but he refused, despite failing health, to go any other way.
Richard Farnsworth, who hasn't had a role this rewarding since he played a Canadian bank robber in "The Grey Fox," is letter-perfect as Straight, both physically and temperamentally. With his weathered face and scrawny neck, he doesn't look like a movie actor but a man who's worked hard and spent his life outdoors. (Farnsworth was a movie stuntman before he became an actor.)
There's a stoicism and innate honesty in Farnsworth, a warmth that puts us at ease. In scenes where he encounters a variety of strangers (a pregnant hitchhiker, a team of cyclists, a priest and a fellow war veteran), it makes perfect sense that these people would be taken in by his gentle voice and simple wisdom, and treat him like an adored uncle. Who wouldn't?
This is one of those cases, like Henry Fonda in "Grapes of Wrath" or Gregory Peck in "To Kill a Mockingbird," when an actor is so perfectly matched to his part that his humanity can't help but shine through.
Through Farnsworth, we see that Straight's journey was more than a quirky gesture of cussed independence. Going to Wisconsin was a spiritual pilgrimage for him: a chance to heal a 10-year-old rift with his brother and a way to reconnect, maybe for the last time, with the world outside of Laurens, Iowa.
For Lynch, as well, "The Straight Story" feels like a break from routine, a wish to tap into something deeper, heartfelt. He gives the film the spirit of a contemporary fable -- it's far more lyrical than any of his seven previous films -- but reverts on two occasions into the cartoon goofiness of "Twin Peaks."
It happens when a motorist hits a deer and launches into an insane rant -- she could be the log lady or drapery fetishist in "Twin Peaks" -- and again when Farnsworth meets twin hick brothers who overcharge him for lawn-mower repairs.
One of the twins, God knows why, has something stuck in his chin that resembles a piece of shrapnel. And when the twins, played by real-life brothers John and Kevin Farley, start bickering like a vaudeville duo, one has to wonder why Lynch didn't tighten their leash.
Those episodes compromise the integrity and earnestness of "The Straight Story" and make it seem, for the moment, like a knuckleheaded goof. Otherwise, Lynch's instincts are superb: He looks at America's small-town eccentrics without mocking them, celebrates family ties without schmaltz and delivers a film that's respectful, elegiac and humane. Cinematographer Freddie Francis captures Iowa at harvest season with remarkable images, and Sissy Spacek and Harry Dean Stanton are strong as Straight's stuttering daughter and recluse brother.
All the actors are good, but it's Farnsworth's brilliantly simple performance that brings "The Straight Story" so close to greatness.


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With the team's decision to release Roberto Garza, the Chicago Bears were in need of a center on their offensive line, and they got one in the third round of the NFL Draft as they drafted University of Oregon center Hroniss Grasu.
Grasu, who was teammates with Bears right guard Kyle Long during their collegiate days with the Ducks, started 52 games at Oregon in his career.
According to the NFL's scouting evaluation of Grasu, he is really good at pulling on running plays, which is something the Bears need. He was highly touted by several scouts and draft experts because of his strength off the snap, and when you add his footwork into the mix, he could be a solidifying presence in the middle of the line.
Grasu will have to work on a couple of other elements of his game, with his hand placement highlighting that list.


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Ordinary meaningSnake dreams are benign, in general, whereas python dreams have deeper meanings. Snake represents an issue along with a hope of the presence of a way to tackle that issue. On the contrary, a python represents a severe warning. Pythons have a deeper reaction and thus they represent increased stress or problems in life.For a man – dreaming of a python indicates masculine problems in life. It can be related to sexual dysfunction or a direct threat to masculinity. If the snake is taken good care of in the dream, traditionally it indicates dominance and strength and immense good luck. Dreaming of killing a python states that there are several masculine threats to the deepest cores of your psyche that are required to be paid attention to.For a woman – dreaming of a python can be a threat and these are commonly seen by women who are threatened or assaulted by a man. Abusive relationship is indicated by a dream wherein the woman is grasped by a python. Usually, such dreams are not very good for women and represent a warning signal or are parts of psyche wherein they are trying to cope up with their previous traumas in life.Dreaming of killing a python (or having a fight with the python) is an indication of your willpower. These are your life's features presently that need attention and you must practice control on self. Python wrestling dream states fighting with your demons. This may represent addictions that lead to a negative effect in your life. If the battle between you and the python is won by you, it is a happy sign of getting the life back in order.
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The heavily redone version of my previous dragon phylogenetic trees.
- Drepanosauromorpha: A group of bizarre, mostly arboreal reptiles that had clawed, prehensile tails. Fossils of drepanosaurs are limited to the Late Triassic of North America and Europe.
- Protodracomorpha: Very primitive, six-limbed, drepanosaur-like dragons. Instead of wings, they have simple patagium (skin flaps) stretching across their limbs.
- Nycholuria: A group of odd, primitive dragons. Most nycholurians are capable of flight, however they are very poor at it. Some (Basilisks) are capable of spewing corrosive chemicals.
- Vivernia (Wyverns): A highly derived group of dragons. Most wyverns have lost the use of their front legs, which are now either vestigial (small and useless) or gone entirely. Some wyverns have lost the use of their wings as well (whiteworms and some theropod wyverns). All are capable of spitting a corrosive acid (draconic acid).
- Eudraconia (True dragons): Powerful, six-limbed dragons. Most True Dragons are restricted to the Old World (however, some extinct varieties have been found in the americas). Most can spit acid.
-Larger taxa (classes, subclasses, orders) are marked in blue.
-Smaller taxa (infraorders, superfamilies, families, genera) are marked in black
-Extinct smaller taxa are listed as their scientific names, instead of their common names.
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Marriott is hosting an event tied to music's biggest weekend on February 8. Marriott Bonvoy Members will have the opportunity to experience a DJ master class Moment with Grammy Award winning music producer (and three-time Grammy 2019 nominee for his hit, "The Middle"), Zedd at Interscope Records. He'll share interesting anecdotes and let the attendees hear components that give them a better understanding of the process and enormous detail needed to create his songs.
Additionally, these Marriott Bonvoy Members will be given access to some of the industry's most exclusive events this award season – Universal Music Group's Artist Showcase on February 9th and the UMG After Party on top of a three-night stay at the JW Marriot Los Angeles L.A. LIVE.
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After gun bill, Cuomo approval rating drops 15 points
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo's popularity has slipped, a poll released Wednesday by Quinnipiac University shows, likely due to Cuomo's aggressive advocacy for a gun control bill that he signed into law earlier this month.
The poll found Cuomo's job Wapproval rating dropped from 74 percent to 59 percent, and his approval standing among Republican voters dropped from 68-18 in January to 44-43.
Quinnipiac Poll director Maurice Carroll noted that Cuomo's numbers were in the stratosphere, and that he "had the political capital to spend."
"It is possible that the gun law cost him some of that political capital, but a 2-1 job approval rating still makes him the envy of most governors," Carroll said.
This survey, which covered 1,127 voters and has a 2.9-percent margin of error, did not ask directly about the most controversial elements of the gun control: an expanded definition of banned assault weapons. A poll earlier this month by the Siena Research Institute found support for that measure by a majority of voters surveyed.
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Narrated by: Starla Huchton
Published by Self published on Jun 10, 2011
Genres: Adult, Humour, Steampunk
Format: Audiobook from Free Download
Find the book: Amazon, Smashwords, Goodreads
It's been three months since former enforcer Amaranthe Lokdon and the notorious assassin Sicarius thwarted kidnappers and saved the emperor's life. The problem? Nobody knows they were responsible for this good deed. Worse, they're being blamed for the entire scheme. With enforcers and bounty hunters stalking them, and the emperor nursing a personal hatred for Sicarius, it's going to be hard to earn exoneration.
When Amaranthe's team discovers mutilated bodies in the city aqueducts and a mysterious illness incapacitates thousands of citizens, she and Sicarius see an opportunity to solve the mystery and prove their loyalty. But they'll have to defeat vengeful shamans, man-eating predators, and deadly mechanical constructs, all while dodging imperial soldiers who would rather kill them than accept their help.
Nobody said exoneration would be easy.
This was a fun and humourous adventure story that feature a lovable cast of misfits. Picking up not long after the first book ends, the crew is out to try to generate some good will in their effort to clear their names. Amaranth is sure it won`t be too hard to start the good word flowing, but the crew seems to be a magnet for trouble.
The highlight of the story is the characters. They each have fully formed personalities, and are quite distinct from each other. Together, they form an amusing, highly disfunctional, yet very tight family. Their bickering and snipping at each other is the main source of entertaining in the story, along with every time Amarnath tries to talk them into or out of a situation. Her way with words is astounding.
I listened to the audiobook version of this story, and there were a few issues. The production of the audiobook was quite rocky in the beginning. The narrator's breathing was audible, and the spacings were a little odd. It made for a slightly awkward listen, but it got better as the story progressed. The narration itself was quite well done, with a good variation in tone and excitement to match the story.
Overall, this was a fun story that while taking place in a steampunk world, was much more about adventure and camaraderie. This was a good addition to the series, and I'm loving the romance that is slowly developing. I can't wait to see where it goes next.
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So I've been hearing good things about this author for ages, but haven't gotten around to reading her yet. And I have no excuse since the first book is a freebie. I'm going to take it out of the archive. Like right now 😉


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Have you ever heard of product stewardship and why it matters? If you haven't, this is an opportunity to learn more about it as it impacts us all.
Product stewardship is the process of identifying, managing and minimizing a product's environmental, health and safety impact. The entire value chain is part of the effort as it brings together all actors involved in the production, use and End of Life stage.
It should come as no surprise that product stewardship is of crucial and incremental importance for the chemical industry at large, and for ISOPA in particular.
Product stewardship is vitally important for ISOPA
Product stewardship is part of ISOPA's DNA. The association and its members develop promote programmes in order to guarantee the safe handling of diisocyanates and polyols, the chemistry behind polyurethanes. In addition to ensure businesses and products comply with the highest safety standards, ISOPA encourages all relevant private and public partners work with them in understanding and adopting these best practices.
Concretely, the first step to minimise environmental and health impact is to provide robust data and expert advice to all relevant parties throughout the polyurethanes' value chain – from production to waste management.
The "Walk the Talk", "Logistics" and "One Step Ahead" education and information programmes are platforms created by ISOPA to ensure safety information is disseminated. These programmes enable for both workers, transporters and customers of polyurethanes to understand the importance of sharing responsibilities to guarantee the safe handling of chemical compounds. All in all, they demonstrate ISOPA's commitment to promote industrial responsibility going forward, both in Europe and beyond.
"Walk the Talk": Improving safety across Europe
"Walk the Talk" is a programme developed by the ISOPA's members with the aim to improve safety, health and environmental standards across the European polyurethanes industry. It focuses on the behavioural safety in the industry through an ongoing process of information exchange and dialogue. The programme consists of detailed sets of training covering all the phases of the industrial process: processing, maintenance, warehousing and waste of polyurethanes.
"Walk the Talk" programmes are available in 26 languages and a large number of employees have received special modular training tailored to the specific situation on their work sites.
Logistics: High standards for loading and unloading safety across Europe
ISOPA is committed to the continuous increase of standards in the loading, transport, unloading and storage of diisocyanates and polyols. Our aim is to assure maximum protection of health and safety and a consistent industry wide approach.
Putting this into practice and to ensure the highest levels of safety in the transportation of chemicals, ISOPA developed programs like: Guidelines for bulk and packed MDI/TDI and Driver Training for carriers.
"One Step Ahead": ISOPA's programme in the Middle East and Africa
"One Step Ahead" (OSA) is ISOPA's seminar programme that aims to increase awareness and standards in the loading, unloading, storage and use of diisocyanates and polyols in Africa and the Middle East since 1998. For over 15 years it has received extremely positive feedback from participants across countries. That's promising for the future!
In 2014, ISOPA held "One Step Ahead" in:
- April 2014 in Tanzania
- November 2014 in Dubai
In May 2015, "One Step Ahead" activities will be held in Morocco.
The programme's guidelines, posters and self-assessment forms ensure the optimal protection of health and safety for the users of these chemical products. The seminars are held locally by representatives of ISOPA member companies using suitably adapted materials for the specific markets' needs.
For more information on ISOPA's product stewardship programmes visit our website or email us.