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It was more than disconcerting to return from lunch at Draeger's, our upscale suburban food emporium, to find some of my finest kitchen pieces scattered about a drought-stricken patch of apartment lawn. Not that it was surprising. This is what's happening at the 11th hour, pre-move. We are jettisoning possessions, Jane and I. At times this is an orderly process. But as the departure hour nears, there is less order and no process.
On the apartment grass were two glass canisters with cork stoppers, the sort of kitchen container commonly used to store and display pasta, flour and so on…in another era. I bought these in grad school, in Colma, which in the early 1970s boasted an Akron store. No one has ever heard of this retailer today. But I knew of them from my roots in Southern California. Akron had a bit of soul about it, as retail stores go. They produced a flyer full of chatty observations about their goods. Trader Joe's does much the same today. But Akron had a very moderne look about their graphical layout. The retail shtick was all about being sensibly thrifty, appreciating the then exotic imports on their shelves. Billy Barnes, a Los Angeles impresario, put it this way in one of his revues: 'At the fabulous Akron…middle-class mortals can pass through its portals…and go on a spree for a buck 93.'
So there I was, on the way home from classes at nearby San Francisco State University, buying cheap kitchen gear. I would guess that the glass containers on the apartment lawn cost less than one dollar each in 1973. It's only now, time and adulthood and shifting perspectives being what they are, that the rather gross defects in these glass canisters show themselves off. The glass tops are badly tilted. This would make sense if they were handblown. But at $.95 each, they probably weren't. No, they were probably seconds…defective goods that some store buyer understood to have an askew charm. Oddly, they still have that charm. I hope they find a good home. After 42 years in mine, it's time.
But why is it time? After all, they are somewhat classic and timeless, these glass cork-stoppered canisters. What is not timeless is me. If I face facts, they don't work very well anymore. My balance is just bad enough to require something else. They are too tall to hold heavy things that get poured, like rice. And, no, this wasn't always true. And when it became true I can't quite say. In fact, I could blame the whole thing on Jane who is redoing the kitchen. Which is slightly true. It's our kitchen, but predominantly hers. I cook less and less. I have my own office. Much of the kitchen is hers. It's sensible and fair and necessary.
San Francisco. What sort of life are we approaching…very soon, for we move in two days?
Fate has been telling us not to romanticize the prospect. Let's take Thursday's San Francisco Symphony matinee. It was a Rhoda Goldman performance, sponsored by a foundation active in elder issues. Being an elder myself, I shouldn't be surprised to see an audience full of canes and walkers, not to mention clandestine oxygen, abdominal bags and so on. We were there in force. And although the audience had a few years on me, I have quite a bit of experience on them…in the musculoskeletal limitation department.
Which was why I found it a little jarring to have a man pushing a walking frame explain how I should steer my wheelchair, as together we exited the elevator. I smiled indulgently. With the interval's end approaching, I waited just as indulgently as the same man somehow jammed his walker's brake cable into the door of the lift. The house chimes were going off, warning patrons to take their seats, while the man's wife struggled to get the elevator going again. Concert over, the very same man managed to get his walking frame's wheel stuck in the very same door of the very same lift.
Which explains why Jane and I were hustling down Van Ness Avenue to get another elevator, this one leading to the city's tram system. We arrived at Van Ness station to find yellow tape crisscrossing the lift door. Out of service, read the sign, use Civic Center station.
Let me explain parenthetically, and rather critically, that this afternoon was designed as a break from moving. Moving breaks the strongest, let it be said. And my stalwart and robust wife was flagging by the time we got to the Civic Center station. Where, the elevator was also out of action. These mass transit wild goose chases were taking their toll, I could tell. I decided it was time for a bus. It was a short ride to the Caltrain station. Followed by a long wait…but at least we had the option of cappuccino in a fairly quiet spot. At first Jane refused the latter, but by the end she had a few sips. We took an express train home. Which may be, more or less, our last. We may not be doing this at all…or at least not so often, once we have a city address.
My disability debars me from much of the moving activity. Still, I am fairly good at winnowing, the separation of husk from kernel…at the heart of which lies an essential question. The dead, what are we to do with them?
Only this morning, my last Sunday in Menlo Park, I finally hurled an entire photo album into the bin. The pictures recorded the first wedding of Marlou, my late wife. Sadly, no one would miss this, principally Marlou herself. If she had had the time, I don't doubt that this fact would have gone into her will. As it was, the thing went into the landfill…but with regrets. After all, just look at it. All the effort Marlou went to make this wedding happen. The outfits, the cake, the guests. As for the ex-husband, she barely mentioned him. No one else has, either. While only yesterday morning, I did much the same thing, this time with an entire carton of photos from Tom, my former landlord and benefactor, who died about three years ago. I had waited these years in the hopes that time would provide an answer. Surely someone wanted these photos…. Of course, the answer was, and is, no. They too went into the Palo Alto landfill. We are all headed there…which is the most valuable lesson in moving. As one moves, one has to let go. And, with any luck, one arrives. Stay tuned.


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Departing AEG chief Tim Leiweke seen as political force in L.A.
Los Angeles developer Steve Soboroff had only fond memories Thursday of working with downtown business figure Tim Leiweke, as officials announced he would be leaving his post as chief executive of Anschutz Entertainment Group by mutual agreement with its owner.
Soboroff, an early backer of AEG's Staples Center in downtown, said Leiweke brought a spark when he arrived in Los Angeles in the late 1990s to push the project forward for Denver billionaire Philip Anschutz.
"The minute Tim came out here the whole dynamic changed," Soboroff said. "It went from a stadium deal to the first step in a larger vision of reshaping the sports and hospitality business in downtown and the rest of Los Angeles. And he implemented it."
Leiweke's impact stretched far beyond the business world, Soboroff said. "He created the company. He grew the company. He operated the company. And in order to do that he became a political and philanthropic force."
"Tim was early to the table in recognizing the importance of Endeavor to Los Angeles," Soboroff said. "Tim's a big player in the world of philanthropy in Los Angeles."
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He said Leiweke and Anschutz were "a great team." "There was a great synergy between the two of them, and it created a lot of jobs and raised a lot of money and made L.A. a better place."
Soboroff described Leiweke as "warm, funny and honest," and said he hopes he stays in L.A.
"There aren't enough people like Tim here," he said.
City Councilman Mitchell Englander said Leiweke is a coalition-builder who has a unique ability to bring diverse groups together.
During negotiations to build the proposed Farmers Field downtown football stadium, Leiweke included not only city officials but also labor leaders and neighbors who would be affected by the development, Englander said. He also worked to address concerns by some that the deal could leave taxpayers in the lurch.
"He was really very unique to bring folks together in large controversial projects," Englander said. "Tim's leaving will leave a void. Those are big shoes to fill."
AEG sale halted; Anschutz to retain control
Portland becomes fourth city to mandate sick leave
Push for minimum wage hike intensifies as worker ranks
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Black Butte Ranch Vacation Rentals are a popular choice for family vacations and golfing vacations. The dry weather of Central Oregon allows many outdoor activities everyone can enjoy including: hiking, swimming, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, skiing, fishing, biking, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing.
Black Butte Ranch Resort has two 18-hole golf courses, five swimming pools, a lake, and miles of paved bike trails. You can go on a horseback ride for half an hour, an all day trip, or something in between. Rent fishing poles and fish in the lake or fish for native trout just a few miles away in the Metolius River. The Hoodoo Ski area is just a few miles up the road and Mt. Bachelor is also nearby. If it is Nordic skiing you prefer, there are plenty of places on the ranch itself for you to ski when there is snow on the ground.
The Lodge Restaurant serves Northwest cuisine featuring farm to table dishes. Robert's Pub serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a more casual atmosphere. It has a wide selection of Oregon microbrews. The Lodge Espresso Shop is the place for an excellent cup of coffee and a pastry. The Lakeside Bistro serves hot pizza as well as take and bake pizza that you can bake in your vacation rental. The Bistro also has ice cream, sub sandwiches, salads, draft beer, and wine.
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This vacation home is situated right on the golf course and has beautiful views from both the house and the deck. The deck is 1,300 sq. ft. and has a stainless steel grill and over-size spa tub. Four bicycles are provided for your use. Dogs are welcome.
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Aspen Home 004 has recently had a major remodeling and updating. It now has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and sleeps six people. There is a view of Aspen Lake from the living room and upstairs bedroom.
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Black Butte 011 sits among Ponderosa Pines close to the Glaze Meadow pools and bike paths. Two of the bedrooms are on the main floor. The home has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and sleeps six people.
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Enjoy visits by deer in Rock Ridge 083. The rental has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and sleeps six. The kitchen has new appliances and there is a propane BBQ on the deck.
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This condo has two decks. One with a BBQ that overlooks the meadows and has a view of the mountains. It has one bedroom, one bath, and sleeps two people. There is a wood stove in the bedroom. I think this unit could probably sleep four because of a trundle bed on the stairs landing but you need to ask to make sure.
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You can watch the geese on the lake from this unit. It has two bedrooms, two baths, and sleeps four people. This is an adults only rental.
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Teague St on east side of Longview, south of Hwy 80 and north of Whaley St.
Acreage: 10.500
Price: $375,000.00
Longview School District
Gregg County
MLS Number: 20164651
REDUCED! Classic 4380 sf showplace home from the 1930s Oil Boom era plus a separate apartment. Modern updates with much of the original flair preserved and restored. Rural, wooded land nestled in East Longview, only blocks from downtown. Shown by appointment.
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This tract of land is rolling to level, well-drained. The home sits on high ground with a panoramic view of the property.
There is a seasonal creek on the west side of the property.
The north half is mostly native woods; the south half is partly cleared with a mix of scattered mature pines and hardwoods.
It's amazing to find an intact 10+ acre, mostly undeveloped tract in Longview city limits. This property could remain as an urban hide-away for the present classic, historic single-family home; it could be converted into an events or party center; or other uses.
The northern half of the property is zoned residential and the south half is zoned commercial It can all be maintained under the current residential layout, or there is potential for further development of the south part.
Property is under no surface leases at this time.
The tract is not being subdivided and must sell in one piece.
Home Description:
The brick 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage house was built in 1937 and is 4380 sf (per Gregg County Appraisal District, buyer is encouraged to confirm square footage for themselves).
It is pier-and-beam foundation with brick veneer siding. A 2013 home inspection found the foundation and house structure to be in very stable condition.
The main house is connected by a portico to an apartment over the garage.
Much recent upgrading and restoration has been done including replacing all damaged exterior wood and repainting exterior with top-of-line primer and paint.
Main House
Beautiful 2 story classic architecture of the 1930's period, built as a showplace home during the oil boom in East Texas.
The house is located in the Woodland Hills addition next to the upscale historic Nugget Hill neighborhood, only 4 blocks from Good Shepherd hospital, and adjoins Teague Park.
Situated on a hilltop, views to the south from the front porches and windows provide a "long view" across the property (famously eponymous to the City of Longview).
Although brought up to modern standards in many aspects, the home retains much of its original elegance and style, such as the original metal entry gates and historic exterior house architecture. Inside, original items include 3 fireplaces with gas logs (living room, dining room, master bedroom), wood doors, door and window hardware, lighting fixtures (check out the vanity lights in the bathrooms), wallpaper, curtains, a secret-compartment safe, wood molding, quaint fold-out mini-ironing board in a compartment in the pantry door, and more. Some of the original hardwood floors had been covered with carpet, but the previous owner restored the floors to their original beauty.
The home has formal living and dining rooms.
The kitchen is updated with new flooring and molded countertops, stainless steel sink, dishwasher, disposal, and stove. Off the kitchen is a sunny breakfast room, with original chandelier, unique ceiling woodwork and glass display shelves in the bay window.
There are three roomy bedrooms in the main house, with multiple closets (several are cedar-lined) in each room. One bedroom and full bath are downstairs. Upstairs are the master bedroom, another bedroom, and a full bath. Off one upstairs bedroom, there is a door into 4-ft tall finished attic space: great for storage or kids' secret playroom. From the master bedroom, you enter into a large room perfect for a nursery, sitting room, study or exercise room.
There is another bonus room downstairs that could function as an office, craft room or other use.
All rooms in the house have multiple windows to enjoy the hilltop and backyard views.
On the back of the house is a heated-and-cooled sunroom looking onto the back plaza and fireplace area.
House has central electric air conditioning and gas heating systems, alarm system, asphalt shingle roof, 2 gas water heaters.
Utility room (outfitted for gas or electric dryer) is located in the garage.
Behind the house is a large outdoor party plaza with patio, koi pond, woodburning fireplace, stucco retaining walls and plenty of room to relax or entertain.
Above-garage, one-room, 588 sf, full bath, varnished wood walls and ceiling. Would also make an excellent game room or media room. Does not have central heat or air; uses floor and window heat and cool units.
Early history of the house (as the stories have been handed down):
The house was built by James Hudson (nicknamed Slim) and his wife in 1937 during the East Texas oil boom days. The family children rode their horses and pony on the grounds, and made many memories. These were colorful days during an explosive time in Longview's growth, and the house was host to many of the area's movers-and-shakers. James (according to family info) was instrumental in bringing early businesses to Longview such as Johnny Cace's restaurant (to its original downtown location), Texas Eastman and others. To the south of the main house, there are ruins of the foundation and partial walls of a stable and (some say) servants' quarters. There was an old road that ran across the southern part of the property, formerly bounded by homes in the late 1800s and early 1900s, so that area is ripe for someone interested in looking for old artifacts. In about 1950, the house was sold to the Henderson family, who maintained ownership for over 50 years. The structure of the house, the room arrangement and many interior features remain original from the 1930s.
Chain link fencing covers the majority of the perimeter boundary. A few feet inside of this fence, woven-wire fencing has been built on most of the perimeter.
Metal entry gates open onto a 750 ft long paved driveway (with a bridge over a seasonal creek) that leads to the house on the hilltop.
Large, mature trees provide a park-like setting.
Approximately 2 acres has been cleared to serve as pasture (previous owner grazed horses here) or extended front lawn area, large mature trees have been left to provide a park-like setting.
Gregg County Appraisal District reported the 2018 real estate taxes were approximately $6,496 based on no exemptions. Taxing entities are: City of Longview, Longview ISD, Gregg County, County Road and Bridge.
Water: City of Longview
Electric: AEP-SWEPCO
Sewer: City of Longview
Gas: Atmos Energy
Telephone: AT&T
TV: Longview Cable or satellite
Internet: Longview Cable, satellite, DSL, mobile hotspot
Waste Disposal: City of Longview
Post Office: Longview
Fire Dept: City of Longview
Law Enforcement: City of Longview Police
Approximately 703 ft on Teague St
No oil or gas minerals to be conveyed. Owner will convey his surface minerals.
From east Hwy 80 in Longview, go South on Teague St. 0.6 mile to property on Left. Signs posted on corners and at entry gate. Shown by appointment.
216 N. Teague St, Longview TX 75601
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The broker has assembled this information from materials furnished by the owner and from other sources considered reliable. Any sketches and maps have been prepared for viewing convenience only. Distances and characteristics are approximate and may not have been verified. Additionally, the sketch or map may not show all of the characteristics that affect the property, such as easements, fence lines, roads, etc. Interested parties are advised to investigate to their satisfaction whether the land is suitable for their intended use. We cannot be responsible for errors, omissions, prior sale, withdrawal or change in price.


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Is your closet cluttered, unorganized and overflowing? Follow these tips to take back control:
❏ Take inventory. Donate/throw away anything you no longer use. Starting with:
❏ Throw away metal hangers. They can leave rust stains and leave clothes sagging.
❏ Keep all items visible for easy coordination and selection. Consider grouping clothes by item (shirts, skirts, pants, etc) and then by color.
❏ Fold, never hang, sweaters and knits.
❏ Everyday shoes go on lower racks. Shoes worn only on occasion should be stored on higher shelves (preferably in boxes).
❏ Purses should be stuffed with tissue to retain their shape and stored on higher shelves.
❏ Constantly do inventory as new items are added and older unused items.


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A five-minute recipe for creamy limoncello coconut popsicles that are lemony and sweet-but-not-too-sweet. With limoncello…because adults need popsicles, too!
This one's going to be a fast post! It's Thursday, it's summer, and let's face it: you're here for the limoncello coconut popsicles!
Apparently there's a bunch of food bloggers participating in something called popsicle week. Well my invitation must have been lost in the mail, but guess what? I'm cool too, because I accidentally made my one and only batch of popsicles this year during popsicle week. #win #toocoolforschool
OK. So my limoncello coconut popsicles. Creamy coconut milk, fresh lemon juice, and a bunch of limoncello. And a bit of sugar. That's right, there are only 4 ingredients in these babies! And they only take 5 minutes to whip up. #awesome
Also, there's booze in these guys. Because I figure that adults need some popsicles, too. And I only have a little while until Kai figures out that mommy has a secret stash of popsicles and I have to stop putting alcohol in them, so I'm living it up for now! #woohoo!
Um yes, it's been a long week and I'm now officially talking in hashtags #youknowyouloveit
Have a wonderful Thursday!
Creamy Limoncello Coconut Popsicles
- 1 can coconut milk lite works, but I recommend full-fat for the amazingly creamy texture it gives
- 1/2 cup limoncello
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- juice of 2 lemons
- Blend everything together using a hand held mixer or a blender. Make sure there are not clumps of coconut milk left and that the sugar has dissolved.
- Pour into your popsicle molds, I have large popsicle molds and got 5 popsicles from this batch, but you may get more from smaller molds.
- Freeze for 12 hours or until completely frozen.
- Run molds under hot water for 30 seconds to remove the popsicles.


text: Last weekend while scoping out the Fashion District in New York, we came across a window display of crystal rings. 'Tis was a moment of pause and admiration. We have to admit, they have never been our style and sort of reminded us of that mystic aunt who has crystals laying around her home because of its known calming and healing effects. We guess when you have a big family where you don't need actual friends--well, you do to get away from the family drama, you would need something calming. We don't know much about the effects of crystals and metals--although we have had facials made out of 24k gold, but we do love the look! So, we set out to find a couple of choices.


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In our comic strip Frisbee F.D., we follow the escapades of a weed-loving firedog who works in a town that hasn't seen smoke rise from anything but a blunt in over 300 years. Regardless, our protagonist has dedicated his life to getting high and protecting his community (in that order!).
In this week's edition, readers are invited to join Frisbee as he celebrates New Year's Eve with some buds, some bud, and some psychoactive misletoe. Legalization is just around the corner in Maine, where Frisbee is from, and there's plenty of reasons to party!
Read the comic below, created by the inimitable illustrator Brian Blomerth and otherworldly artist Kate Levitt, and peep the previous installment in the comic series here.
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The students of Grade 4C conducted their assembly on the 16th of October, with enthusiastic participation from every child. We worked meticulously, putting in countless hours of effort to present our assembly.
The MC did a great job guiding the children through every item performed. The introduction speeches were given regarding the dazzling festival of lights. The 4C choir sang a celebratory song, boosting the spirit of the audience and creating a festive mood. Wishing everyone a safe and green Deepavali.
The much awaited dance performance was performed with excitement to a festive song. It brought about a lot of smiles and laughter. The boys rocked the floor with their effervescent dance as well. We explored the mélange of traditions that different regions of India celebrate with fervor. The regional, international, sports and weather forecast news reading gave us a glimpse into the state of political and non-political affairs around us. The Quiz Masters quizzed the students on their knowledge on 'Deepavali'. Children were excited answering the questions. A quote reminding the students about the importance of celebrating a green Deepavali was read as a 'Thought for the Day'. Last but not the least, a 'Vote of Thanks' was seen as befitting, to bring this successful assembly to a close. Much appreciation was felt towards our Principal, as she is always the driving force behind the institution, encouraging every child to discover their talents and to give their very best in everything they do.


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Texas Mountaineers is hosting the Fall 2010 Reel Rock Film Festival, a compilation of the best rock climbing films debuting 2010. The Reel Rock will be showing at the Dallas Movie Grill on Wednesday, Feb 9. Doors open at 6:15 and movie starts at 7 pm. Seating is limited. Pre-show tickets are $9 with tickets at the door going for $12. Giveaways at intermission.
Go to www.texasmountaineers.org for more information on the Feb 9 showing.
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Secret of Beethoven's Fifth SymphonyAir date: Sat., Dec. 6, 8:00 pm
Ian Hislop and John Eliot Gardiner reveal the story behind Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Described as the 'greatest 'great' piece ever written,' its opening notes are among the most recognisable in history. But no one really knows what Beethoven was trying to express with this piece. The traditional wisdom is that he is railing against fate and his deafness. But John Eliot believes the music expresses Beethoven's belief in the French Revolution. This is turbulent music from a turbulent man living in a turbulent age. John Eliot and Ian Hislop bring to life the exciting and dangerous times that shaped Beethoven personally and creatively.
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IVI & Coach
Me and my husband has been hooked on a new product that according to ads and promos ''will make you look younger & have healthier skin." That product is called IVI Premium Collagen. We were skeptical at first about using it but after reading a few reviews and seeing some local celebrities using/endorsing it, i had to give it a try. So off goes my husband in search for a store that has it in stock, after a few days of searching, finally got a hold of a box. What is it made off? Honestly, i don't have a clue.. What matters the most to me is how effective it really is. AND EFFECTIVE IT IS. After 4 or 5 days of drinking it (you simply just mix it up with your fav drink, once or twice a day, found out later on that you can also mix it up with food), my husband noticed that it really was taking effect. I started to look fresher, he told me. Little did i know that he was secretly drinking some of my ivi, he thought i wouldn't notice but i did! But that's okay, atleast we can both benefit from this magic little powder called IVI. We are almost out of stock again but stores near our area are finally carrying it. For 115 for a sachet or 1610 for a box of 14, pretty good deal for healthy, younger looking skin. You can buy it at leading drugstores and if you're out of the country, you can hit them up at email@example.com to place an order and they'll ship it to your for a minimal fee.
Now the cool part. With the help of my husband for being so helpful, he won a Coach Bag from them. He was so happy! Well i couldnt tell who was happier, me or him :) So i have to thank him for knowing facts about IVI and helping others with their questions. I love my husband! I would like to also thank IVI for the bag and the lifetime benefit of a younger, fresher look. Thanks!
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Johannes Gutenberg, who was born in Mainz in around 1400, was celebrated as the 'man of the millennium' and deservedly so: he invented the printing press with moveable type, which made the mass production of books possible and gave rise to a media revolution in Europe. Today, two original copies of the Gutenberg Bible from 1452/54 are on display at the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz. Visitors can look round a reconstruction of Gutenberg's workshop and even try their hand at using the printing press.
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Modding has always been one of the greatest parts of gaming but mostly it is only done for the games that are available for PC. It is the same UFO that could be seen on the top of Mount Chiliad upon completing the game 100%, but it was there just for the scenery and couldn't be flown, until now.
Big deal, release it on Pc and the possibilities are endless.
Just look at SAMP, I still play that today and was once a scripted/mapper for an RP server. GTA can be so much more if it was on PC.
what's next? release it on pc and we'll show you what's next..


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Auburn Gresham in the News, Business, Housing, Economic Development, Community Highlights—INVEST South/West aligns public, private, and philanthropic funding to create a network of communities for planned growth
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Mairi Murphy
My last full glance of Georgian Inverary:
austere, whitewashed, imposed.
Given notice to go, but not quite ready
on the single track bridge, I can wait
Where the tide flows into Loch Shira
I stand, uprooted, after four generations,
my cottage workshop demolished
no more production of fine sons
Uniformed garrison town,
I want no part of you
you want no part of me, spoiling
the view from your castle
I bury my cooking pot in your Fyne Bridge wall
use my craftsmanship to give
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to place me here, my ancestral home.
Mairi is currently in the process of completing an MLitt in Creative Writing from Glasgow University. Her poems have been published in New Writing Scotland, From Glasgow to Saturn and by Red Raw Press. She was recently awarded the Alastair Buchan Prize for poetry, for which three of her poems were shortlisted. She has worked as a Radiographer in various local hospitals. Initially involved in Creative Writing with Larry Butler in the Glasgow Maggie Centre, she is a passionate advocate of the power of the written word to aid healing and recovery. Full time writer, mother of four.
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I hope you try this recipe that have honed over the years to kick it up a notch: make it and freeze some to enjoy later.
Here is almost everything I used, the only thing missing is the frozen shrimp and bacon. I know it looks like a lot of ingredients, but it can take less time if you do prep work in bulk. For example:
When I buy onions and peppers, I buy a bunch at Costco and take the time that day to slice and chop then freeze. It saves me a lot of time throughout the week. You can do the same with the chicken and sausage, cut a lot in cubes and freeze. So next time you want to make Jambalaya it'll take half the prep time!
I added everything Except for the shrimp and bacon. The frozen shrimp is added in the last 30 minutes. I used one piece of crisp bacon per serving as a garnish.
The final dish, it was very flavorful and ensured I drank my daily allowance of water! :)
For another personal family favorite crockpot recipe, be sure to check out my Hearty Crockpot Chili.
Spicy Crockpot Jambalaya
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I've modified a base Jambalaya over the years to remove what I don't like and add more of what I do - the result a spicy, meaty, rich dish.
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast cut into cubes
- 1 pound Polska Kielbasa
- 1 can of diced tomatoes 14.5 oz (I usually grab whatever kind is in the pantry, in this case Italian stewed tomatoes)
- 1 can Rotelle Original (if you want to make it extra spicy get the "hot" kind, but try this Original first)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper (or orange or yellow)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 2 tsp Tony Chachere's
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 pound frozen shrimp
- Add all the ingredients in the crockpot EXCEPT the shrimp and bacon.
- Cover and cook 7 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high.
- Stir in the frozen shrimp the last 30 minutes of cook time.
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For some time, I have been occasionally using a variety of PowerPoint games in the classroom for review. Classroom games can inject some energy into a class and change things up. Used in moderation, review games can add a fun dimension to a course. Starting today, my new "Accounting Review Games" blog is now live. […]Continue reading
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The Rappahannock River, which extends westward into Virginia from the southern part of the Chesapeake Bay, was an important trade artery and boundary since the early colonial period. Shortly after this map was produced the Rappahannock would become a major point of contention in the American Civil War, with the Union controlling its northern shores and the Confederacy, it's southern.
The triangulation for this chart was accomplished by E. Blunt, J. Farley, and Captain W.R. Palmer. The Topography is the work of John Seib and I. Hull Adams. The Hydrography was completed by a party under the command of S. P. Lee, J. J. Almay and R. Wainwright. The whole was compiled under the supervision of A. D. Bache, one of the most influential American cartographers of the 19th century. This chart represents plate no. 20 in B. Peirce's 1857 Report of the Superintendent of the United States Coast Survey.
The Office of the Coast Survey (1807 - present) founded in 1807 by President Thomas Jefferson and Secretary of Commerce Albert Gallatin, is the oldest scientific organization in the U.S. Federal Government. Jefferson created the "Survey of the Coast," as it was then called, in response to a need for accurate navigational charts of the new nation's coasts and harbors. The spirit of the Coast Survey was defined by its first two superintendents. The first superintendent of the Coast Survey was Swiss immigrant and West Point mathematics professor Ferdinand Hassler. Under the direction of Hassler, from 1816 to 1843, the ideological and scientific foundations for the Coast Survey were established. These included using the most advanced techniques and most sophisticated equipment as well as an unstinting attention to detail. Hassler devised a labor intensive triangulation system whereby the entire coast was divided into a series of enormous triangles. These were in turn subdivided into smaller triangulation units that were then individually surveyed. Employing this exacting technique on such a massive scale had never before been attempted. Consequently, Hassler and the Coast Survey under him developed a reputation for uncompromising dedication to the principles of accuracy and excellence. Unfortunately, despite being a masterful surveyor, Hassler was abrasive and politically unpopular, twice losing congressional funding for the Coast Survey. Nonetheless, Hassler led the Coast Survey until his death in 1843, at which time Alexander Dallas Bache, a great-grandson of Benjamin Franklin, took the helm. Bache was fully dedicated to the principles established by Hassler, but proved more politically astute and successfully lobbied Congress to liberally fund the endeavor. Under the leadership of A. D. Bache, the Coast Survey completed its most important work. Moreover, during his long tenure with the Coast Survey, from 1843 to 1865, Bache was a steadfast advocate of American science and navigation and in fact founded the American Academy of Sciences. Bache was succeeded by Benjamin Pierce who ran the Survey from 1867 to 1874. Pierce was in turn succeeded by Carlile Pollock Patterson who was Superintendent from 1874 to 1881. In 1878, under Patterson's superintendence, the U.S. Coast Survey was reorganized as the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (C & GS) to accommodate topographic as well as nautical surveys. Today the Coast Survey is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or NOAA as the National Geodetic Survey.


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About 2 hours from Joburg, on a farm along the R70 between Henneman and Riebeeckstad in the Free State, I joined the guys at Whistler Rum Distillery for their end-of-the-month jol. With a local singer strumming away, a Free State Sand Storm cocktail in hand and a big red sun setting in front of us, I took a sip and realised I didn't know much about rum at all.
A week later I went to the Pan-African Rum Festival and tasted as many South African rums and cocktails as possible. Now I'm plotting my own cocktail mixes! But before I get ahead of myself, let's go back to the basics of rum 101.
What is rum made of?
In short, rum is made of sugar. It can be made from the fermentation and distillation of sugarcane juice or from products of sugar refining such as molasses or syrup, then aged in oak barrels. Dark rum is usually enjoyed neat or on the rocks with a cigar, white rum is great as a mixer for all those tropical cocktails with lots of fruit and tiny umbrellas. Here's a great article about how rum is made from The Ministry of Rum.
So, what is cane?
Cane (43% ABV) is a uniquely South African white cane spirit made from molasses, add some Crème Soda and you've got a classic Green Mamba. One could call it a white rum, or (yes, this true) a vodka! In fact, Mainstay Original Premium actually won Best Vodka at the International Wine & Spirit Competition in 2007.
What does Mainstay have to say about its unique cane vodka? Absolutely nothing except "Hello World". Cape to Rio has a short blurb on their page at Edward Snell & Co, so nothing sexy here, just a clean white spirit focussed on getting you smashed.
Okay, so what is cachaça?
Cachaça (38 – 40% ABV) is a spirit distilled from fermented fresh sugarcane juice and aged in indigenous Brazilian wood and is also known as Brazilian Rum depending on where you are in the world. Cachaça is to Brazil what cane is (apparently) to South Africa – a national spirit. It's the main ingredient in the famous caipirinha cocktail and comes in light and dark/gold varieties.
Interestingly, I discovered a South African Cachaça called Agua Zulu being made at 031 Distillery in Durban.
Cachaça can also be referred to as a type of rum.
Rhum Agricole?
This is an interesting one. Rhum Agricole (70% ABV) is also made from distilled, fermented fresh sugar cane juice, but it can only be called Rhum Agricole if it is made on the island of Martinique in the West Indies according to extremely high standards of the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) of Martinique. The sugar cane juice in Rhum Agricole is only taken from a certain number of designated regions on the island.
South African Rum
When you think of rum, you might think of the Puerto Rican super brands like Bacardi or Captain Morgan. But did you know that there's a growing South African rum movement? As a country producing so much sugar you'd think we would have more rum distilleries earlier. But with sugar being so valuable, fresh cane juice and molasses is harder to come by.
There are now over 10 South African rums when I last counted. Including Whistler Rum who are focussing their energy on getting us to #ReThinkRum with 2 unique African rums full of personality. I'm looking forward to enjoying their lighter, spice-infused rum which is going to go down nicely on my deck overlooking the Braamfontein Spruit.
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
Spring sprucing
There are flowers on the front porch and the welcome mat was swapped out to something more seasonally appropriate. Hell, there are even wreaths on the door. It's spring, baby!
And how about that new door hardware (installation progress/management shots here)? Not too shabby, right? And definitely a far cry from its spray paint-covered brass predecessor. Last but not least, of course, is the equally snazzy doorbell cover Chip installed yesterday. Ring-a-ling-a-ding-dong, indeed.
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Purrttyyy! Since you seem to be a bit more in-the-know when it comes to flowers and plants, I will take this as my cue that it is safe to purchase some potted plants for our front door as well. I never know when and end up deciding mid-August that it's about time to add some color to the front porch. If they die, I will blame you.ReplyDelete
I am probably a little early on the spring flowers, but they were an impulse purchase the night that Mary Clare did her business at Home Depot and we had to clear out of the store out of respect to the other shoppers' sense of smell.ReplyDelete
They are, however, geraniums, so they should be pretty hearty. I haven't planted anything else besides some herbs yet, though. I'm waiting until after Mother's Day to do everything else.


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Due to the weather that is supposed to consist of ice and snow tomorrow, we will leave the church at 8:00 am on Friday morning (Tomorrow morning), and return at 8:00 pm to the church tomorrow evening. If you cannot attend, please let me know asap, and you will receive a refund! As far as the Union Grove Christian school kids, Mr. Steinhaus has approved this absence.
What to bring: Jacket, several layers of clothes, change of clothes for travel weather, quarters for lockers at resort to put your stuff in, spending money for fast food for lunch and dinner
Weather: Cold. The weather will be high teens or low 20s, and windy. It is important to dress in layers, and plan for very cold. Snow is in the forecast tomorrow at Winterplace. We hopefully as we return, will miss the majority of the snow coming into West Virginia tomorrow evening. Plus the snow here is supposed to stop by 4-5 pm which means hopefully everything will be clear by the time we travel back.
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Lunch: We will stop for fast food on the way up to Winterplace, and on the way back! Bring enough money for both meals.
Thank you for your cooperation. I have sought wise counsel and prayed hard over this decision. It has been such an agonizing decision. I feel that this is best for the students and adult volunteers. It is important that you let me know what your plans are of going or not going so that I can inform Winterplace of our exact numbers before we arrive. I can assure you that all safety precautions will be taken on our trip, and that we will make what we believe are the best decisions for traveling as well. If you have any further questions, please contact me on my cell phone at anytime or through email.


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August 4th, 2014 at 10:10 am
Organizing Your Finances
By Kim Ross
Wouldn't you like to stop worrying about your finances? Making a plan and getting organized will help you understand your financial situation and lower your stress. I am constantly amazed at how many people find a budget so difficult to manage. Even people with an endless income can use a budget to manage their money and keep track of their spending and saving.
Here are some ways to get organized in the money department:
Create a budget. List all the different categories that you may spend money on. I like to get more specific but others do well with general categories. Take control of your money and assign realistic amounts to each category. Pay attention to categories that you have some control over and can use coupons or specials savings on ~ Eating out, groceries, utilities, and clothing.
Set goals for your finances. Think about what you want to accomplish over the next year, 5 years, or even more. Set up ways to save for those goals. It is great to get the kids involved in these ideas too. Also think about retirement and what you want to accomplish savings wise.
Set up a way to keep track of your finances. This may be done online, through spreadsheets or apps, or with pen and paper in a finance journal. Find what way works best for you.
Search online for ways to save and organize. There are tons of coupons and saving strategies available on the Internet. Most companies have some sort of loyalty program, app, or newsletter signup where you can be alerted when there are savings available. When making a big purchase, do research online to find the best price possible. Buying pre-owned or used items such as furniture, cars, etc. can cut prices significantly. Create a "savings strategy" and stick to it. I.e. Every week you clip the newspaper coupons, do an online search and print, and organize your coupons in a booklet or folder so it's readily available when you shop. Set up an email account just for savings, and have all your newsletters and coupon emails in one place.
Make sure your family is on board. Make sure everyone is part of this process. If you are the only one trying to save money, the other family members will still make trips out to eat, keep the lights on in unused rooms, and plan extravagant vacations. If you are all on task, more money will appear in your savings and all your financial dreams will come true!
How do you manage your money?
March 14th, 2014 at 9:55 am
The Best Times to Buy Things
By Kim Ross
As I've said before, saving money is all about planning. To buy big items, a lot of the planning is when to buy. The following list shares when to buy what to get the best deal.
- Clothing
- Carpeting
- Furniture
- Office supplies
- Fitness equipment
- White sales of linens, towels, etc.
- HDTV's
- Cell phones
- Furniture
- Fragrances
- Electronics
- Furniture
- Chocolate
- Luggage
- Golf clubs
- Gardening Tools
- Winter gear
- Televisions
- Sneakers
- Digital cameras
- Warm weather clothes
- Laptops
- Party Supplies
- Refrigerators
- Mattresses
- Cookware
- Sneakers & athletic apparel
- Mattresses
- Outdoor furniture
- Swimsuits
- Lingerie
- Dishware & cookware
- Tools
- Power tools
- Furniture
- Home decor
- Paint
- Kids clothing
- School supplies
- Computeres
- Fall fashions
- Swimwear
- Yard equipment
- Camping supplies
- Lawnmowers
- Cars
- Bikes
- Shrubs & trees
- Jeans
- Grills
- Appliances
- Vacuums
- Winter gear
- Auto supplies
- Candy
- Televisions
- Wedding dresses
- Everything (Black Friday)
- Champagne
- Pools
- Toys & electronics
- New model cars
- Outerwear
Sometimes, waiting a little while until an item goes on sale can yield big results! What do you like to wait for to get the best price?
Kim Ross also writes at A Little Bit of This and That ~ The Adventures of a Stay at Home Mom.
June 26th, 2013 at 3:09 pm
Princess Party on a Budget
By Liz
Most little girls dream of being a Princess. Nothing is more glamorous than beautiful ball gowns, jeweled tiaras and everything else that comes with being "royalty." Disney is famous for it's variety of princess films and products…there's a princess for every personality!
While it seems like all the trimmings can add up to a lot, a princess party can be done on a budget! Follow these tips and tricks for an unforgettable fairy tale she'll remember forever.
We used two backdrops, one of the Disney princesses and one of Cinderella's castle. We also took pink and purple tissue paper and made pomanders that we hung from the ceiling…here's a great tutorial for making them. Crepe paper streamers, flowers and additional ceiling decorations put on the finishing touches!
We went simple and ordered pizza, but there are tons of foods you can make yourself for the kids…chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, hot dogs and finger sandwiches are all quick and easy. For dessert, we used tiered cupcake stand and filled it with pink and purple frosted cupcakes with crown decorations.
We had all the little girls come dressed up as their favorite princess, and the first thing we did was give princess makeovers with face paint! Other games we played were freeze dance and pin the lips on the frog prince.
When it comes to the princess party, it's all about the extras! The kids' favorite part was the candy buffet, where we gave out empty goodie bags they could fill! Each child received their own personalized teacup drink container and pink chair to take home! Tiara rings were used as napkin holders and acted as favors as well. They also went home with a goody bag full of stickers and novelty items. We kept everything within the pink and purple color scheme so that it all came together. We even had a friend dress up as Belle and take pictures and play games with the kids!
When in doubt, use your imagination!


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This Month's ThemeMarch's theme is Beware the ides of March. The tense battle in the excerpt below is from:
A Flare of the Heart
by Jacquie Rogers
This story is set near Silver City, Idaho, and is a novella associated with the Hearts of Owyhee series. A Flare of the Heart was first published in the Prairie Rose Publications anthology Hearts and Spurs.
Celia Valentine Yancey has no illusions she'll ever enjoy wedded bliss, so chooses marriage over spinsterhood even if she has to marry a man her father picked. On the way to meet her groom, she endures armed robbery, a stagecoach wreck, a dozen hungry baby pigs—and an incorrigible farmer.
Ross Flaherty retired from bounty hunting to become a farmer but now Celia has brought his worst fear to his door—in more ways than one. A ferocious wolf-dog and a dozen piglets are no match for this determined lady.
Which is more dangerous—the Sully Gang or Miss Celia Yancey?
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Bob Scully, bent on revenge, and his gang have Ross Flaherty's house under siege, but Flare and Celia aren't in the house--the local sheriff is.
"Come out of the house, Flare," Bob Scully hollered. "And fight like a man!"
The sheriff answered his request by firing twice.
Celia stayed close by Ross's side, trying her best not to snap any twigs, sneeze, or do anything that might call attention to him. She followed him down the creek, then up the hill to a pile of boulders about twenty feet behind the barn.
"He's reloading," Ross whispered. "We'll stay right here until he cuts loose with another round."
"How do you know?" Celia asked. She could see most of the Scully gang and part of the house.
"Sixth round. Always keep count—then you know what you're up against."
"But you said to only load five," she whispered.
"Load six when you need them. Like right now."
Celia loaded a sixth bullet. "Where do you want me to go?"
"Stay right here. When the sheriff fires another shot, or in two minutes, whichever comes first, start firing. Count to twenty between each shot. Aim low in front of the horses—kick up as much dirt as you can."
"And where will you be?"
"I'll be making my way around the pasture to the field next to the house. There's some alfalfa growing and it's pretty tall. I can belly-crawl through it without them noticing so long as you keep 'em busy."
"Then what?"
"Then you keep pulling the trigger until you're down to the last five rounds and leave the rest to me. If things don't go my way, head back to the creek and follow it to town."
He turned to leave, but she grasped his shoulder to give him a peck on the cheek for luck. Instead, he faced her and she kissed him right square on the lips. She was stunned.
He must have been stunned, too, because he stared at her for the longest moment.
"For luck," she whispered.
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After graduating from University of Bangalore and earning his chartered accountancy in 1983, Mr. Seshadri spent two years working in finance within India before shifting his career abroad. In the following eight years, Mr. Seshadri worked with Peat Marwick Mitchell (later KPMG) as an audit and tax consultant in Muscat, and then in the financial services and property sectors in London.
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A Beautiful Mess photo app for iOS has launched this week and this if you are a iPhone photo lover like myself, this is a must download app!
Read: 5 Photo Apps to Use with Instagram
The creatives over at ABM, Elsie and Emma are all about taking fun photos (if you aren't, make sure to follow them on Instagram). They've taken that love and made an app that is perfectly branded to their funness. And yes, I don't care if funness isn't a real word, it is to me.
A Beautiful Mess Photo App Review
A Beautiful Mess photo app review… what we love and what we loathe…
The photo app from A Beautiful Mess is the easiest way to make pretty photos and to share them with friends.
Add new life to your favorite photos with custom filters, fun fonts, and hand-drawn doodles by Elsie and Emma, creators of the award-winning lifestyle blog, "A Beautiful Mess". Then share your creations with friends through email, or by publishing them directly to popular social networks Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
App Price:
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What Does It Do?
It cutifies your photos, oh another word I created. It makes your photos fun with all kinds of fun widgets, fonts and words.
You can choose a photo from your library or you can start with a fun background. Then just choose the add-on items you would like to add and BAM, hello cute photo.
Is A Beautiful Mess Available on Android?
Not at this time!
What We Love…
Great fonts! Finding a photo app that can put words on photos with great fonts is hard to come by!
What We Loathe…
While overall the app is super fun and hey an app that puts fun fonts of photos is always good – but the editing kind of sucks. I am sure that this will be fixed in future updates and it's not necessarily with every features, I can't pinpoint which functions you can edit and which ones you can't so it's not a total issue.
The other thing is on the in-app purchases, it isn't clear how much the add-ons actually are. Other than that – I am loving this app.
Examples of App Edited Photos
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NWOH Antique Machinery Association Show
August 1, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 8:00 am, repeating until August 4, 2019
Expect a lot to seen, many activities, and great food! Machinery of all types will be in the show.
Contact David Gregg with any questions (419)209-2059