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A Universal Joint (U-joint) connects the drive shaft with the yokes that will go on either end. A U-joint moves on three planes, allowing the drive shaft to smoothly absorb any changes in angles that may occur when the vehicle is moving.
We carry over a hundred different styles and sizes of Universal Joints, from U-joints for semi-trucks to U-joints for agricultural equipment and power take-off systems. However, for our custom built drive shafts and front drive shafts, we stick to five different styles because they are by far the most common on consumer vehicles. If you are looking for a specialty U-joint or something less common, please stop by or contact us: firstname.lastname@example.com. Likely, we'll be able to help.
When finding the U-joints you need for a front drive shaft or a custom built drive shaft, there are three things you need to determine.
Step 1: Does your U-Joint take inside or outside snap rings?
Step 2: What is the cap diameter of the U-joint?
Step 3: What is the breadth of the U-joint?
U-Joint #
Snap Rings
Cap Diameter
1.063 in
1.063 in
1.188 in
1.188 in
1.125 in
3.219 in
3.622 in
3.622 in
4.187 in
2.556 in**
* If measuring on the yoke, for yokes that have outside snap ring grooves, measure from the inside of the snap ring groove on one ear to the inside of the snap ring groove on the other ear.
** Breadth/Lock Up Yoke measurement for the 3R joint is based on where the snap rings clip onto the joint. If measuring on yoke, measure from the machined (flat) inside face of one ear to the machined inside face of the other ear. This is where the snap rings will sit. Note: If there are no snap ring grooves on the yoke, that means it takes inside snap rings.
Inside or Outside Snap Rings?
Snap rings are a small piece of metal that keeps the U-joint from sliding around within the yoke. Inside Snap rings fit flush against the inside of each ear on the yoke. A yoke which takes a joint that needs inside snap rings will have a machined (flat) surface on the inside of the ear. Outside snap rings sit in a groove cut towards the outside of the hole in each ear of the yoke. See the pictures below.
Inside Snap Rings
Outside Snap Rings
Determining Inside or Outside Snap Rings on a Pinion Yoke
The pinion yoke, the yoke from the rear differential where your rear U-joint will sit if not using a flange, will either have tabs in the ears or not. If it has tabs, it takes a U-joint with outside snap rings. The tabs take the place of the snap rings to prevent the U-joint from sliding because the ears are halved and can't take a full snap ring. If the pinion yoke doesn't have tabs, the inside of the ears will be machined (flat) and will take a U-joint with inside snap rings.
Cap Diameter
The cap diameter is simply the measurement across the outside (the circular part) of the cap. When measuring on a yoke to determine what U-joint it takes, just measure the hole in the ear of the yoke which will hold the cap.
Breadth/Lock Up Yoke
The breadth measurement is based on where the snap rings sit. It is the measurement from where one snap ring sits across the U-joint to where the opposite snap ring sits. If measuring on the yoke for a U-joint that takes inside snap rings, measure from the inside, flat surface of one ear to the inside flat surface of the other ear. If measuring on the yoke for a U-joint that takes outside snap rings, measure from the snap ring groove in one ear to the snap ring groove in the other ear. If measuring a U-joint that takes outside snap rings, simply measure from the outside of one cap to the outside of the opposite cap.
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auditory ossicles(redirected from ossicular chain)
au·di·to·ry os·si·cles[TA]
the small bones of the middle ear; they are articulated to form a chain for the transmission of sound from the tympanic membrane to the oval window.
Synonym(s): ossicula auditus [TA], ear bones, ossicular chain
auditory ossicles
Etymology: L, audire + ossiculum, little bone
the malleus, the incus, and the stapes, three small bones in the middle ear that articulate with each other. As the tympanic membrane vibrates, it transmits sound waves through the ossicles to the cochlea.
auditory ossiclesThe 3 diminutive bones of the middle ear. The malleus is attached to the inner face of the tympanic membrane at the manubrium and articulates at its head with the body of the incus; the incus in turn articulates at its lenticular process with the head of the stapes; the stapes is attached at its base by a ligamentous ring to the oval window of the vestibule. Sound waves channelled though the external acoustic canal (auditory duct) to the tympanic membrane are amplified by the auditory ossicles.
The vibrations received at the oval window are passed down the cochlea; the relative movement of the basilar and tectorial membranes leads to deflection of the stereocilia of the hair cells in the organ of Corti, which generates an influx of K+ ions and production of electrical signals that travel via the cochlear nerve to the auditory complex.
au·di·to·ry os·si·cles(aw'di-tōr-ē os'i-kĕlz) [TA]
The small bones of the middle ear; they are articulated to form a chain for the transmission of sound from the tympanic membrane to the oval window.
Synonym(s): ossicula auditus [TA] , ear bones.
Synonym(s): ossicula auditus [TA] , ear bones.
auditory ossiclesThe chain of three tiny bone in the middle ear which acts as an impedance transformer, efficiently coupling the relatively large low-impedance movement of the ear drum to the smaller, high-impedance movement of the fluid in the cochlea of the inner ear.
au·di·to·ry os·si·cles(aw'di-tōr-ē os'i-kĕlz) [TA]
Small bones of middle ear articulated to form a chain for the transmission of sound from the tympanic membrane to the oval window.
Synonym(s): ear bones.
Synonym(s): ear bones.
pertaining to the ear or the sense of hearing.
auditory apparatus
comprises the tympanic membrane, the auditory ossicles that connect the membrane to the oval window to the internal ear, the membranous labyrinth and its contained endolymph, the labyrinth's cochlear duct, the organ of Corti, a specialized sensory epithelium lining the duct, the sensory hair cells of the organ of Corti and the sensory receptors of the auditory nerve that terminate at the base of the hair cells.
auditory bulb
the membranous labyrinth and cochlea.
auditory conditioning signals
sounds used to condition animals to certain procedures or events, such as gathering at the sound of a bell or trumpet, milking to the sound of a radio, whistle signals to a sheep dog.
external auditory meatus
air-filled tubular extension of the auricle leading to the eardrum.
internal auditory meatus
a canal in the petrous temporal bone that accommodates the VIIth and VIIIth cranial nerves.
auditory nerve
the eighth cranial nerve; called also vestibulocochlear nerve and acoustic nerve. See Table 14.
auditory ossicles
the malleus, incus and stapes, the three small bones of the tympanic cavity of the ear. They form a connecting bony system from the tympanic membrane to the oval window that is the opening to the internal ear.
auditory tube
the narrow channel connecting the nasopharynx to the middle ear. See also pharyngotympanic tube.

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We are the house builders Christchurch residents can trust to build their dream home. We cover all aspects of construction and renovation, striving to give you a smooth and hassle-free experience throughout your home-building journey. From conception and design to project management and construction, our team of experienced Canterbury builders work tirelessly to build you a beautiful home that matches your lifestyle.
Cloud 9 Homes are committed to delivering quality to match your vision, so let us take you to new heights of home design and innovation.


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Artists' Affordable Housing and Creation Space Survey/
Your contribution and insight are welcomed and valued, and will contribute immensely to shaping a sustainable city for broad and diverse incomes and needs. Your feedback will also help us identify affordable housing and work space opportunities and to plan for future demand.
You do not need to be a Richmond-based artist to participate and the results of this Community Needs Assessment may be shared with other municipalities in Metro Vancouver.
Here's the survey: http://surveymonkey.com/s/creationspace
If you are so inclined, please help us spread the word and forward this link to other artists you know within the Metro Vancouver area. Those that complete it will be entered into a draw to win a $150 gift certificate to Tapenade Bistro in Steveston.
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Thank you!
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'You are the Anchor that keeps me steady through stormy seas.'
The sentiment behind our Anchor Bracelet is clear, and would make a thoughtful gift for that friend you consider to be your anchor; who is always there to keep you steady and adjusts your sails to brave the storms.
The price includes one oval story bead, which can be personalised with up to 10 letters (including spaces).
You can also add additional Story beads, just make your selection in the drop down boxes.
Characters can include a mixture of upper or lowercase letters (A-Z), numbers (0-9) and the symbols: & ♥★, and umlauts ü ö ä Ä Ü Ö ß. Spaces are counted as letters.
We also have special design stamps which are shown in the images. We have 16 design stamps, including Musical Notes, Joined Hearts, Footprints and Pawprints.
If you would like to include a design in your personalisation, please type the two-letter code in the personalisation box. For example, for the butterfly, type #B. (Note: All design stamps take the space of 2 letters)
The bracelet is available in one size only, 8.5" and is not adjustable.
Fine leather strap.
Sterling silver beads.
Stainless Steel clasp.
Silver and other metals are prone to tarnish, this oxidising process is a natural occurrence but some substances in our daily lives will speed the process up. Soap, hairspray, perfume, food, latex, perspiration and even the natural oils on our hands can tarnish metals more quickly.
We recommend that you use a good quality jeweller's cloth regularly as part of your jewellery cleaning routine. You should always remove jewellery before showering or swimming as metals can react with shampoo, chemicals and chlorine.
Never allow leather to get wet. Wet leather will stay damp inside and deteriorate from within, this will loosen the bond within the clasp and affect the strength and look of the leather.
As with all jewellery, straps, links and clasps can be opened, damaged or broken if not treated with care. Please check your jewellery carefully when you receive it and contact us within 7 days if it is delivered faulty or damaged. Your jewellery is fully guaranteed for 6 months against faulty workmanship or materials - although this does not cover accidental damage, misuse or wear and tear.
This does not affect your statutory rights.
The personalisation on your Anchor Bracelet will be hand stamped, letter by letter, using individual hand held steel stamps and a very heavy hammer. Hand stamping takes time to complete and the end result is very different to machine aligned & engraved lettering (hurrah!) and that's why we do it; we want to achieve a look that is unique, quirky & clearly created by a human hand.
So, if you if you like perfect imperfection, hand stamped is for you!
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Golden Time anime green-lit
The "Game no Dengeki Kanshasai 2013 & Dengeki Bunko: Haru no Saiten 2013" event announced on Sunday that an anime adaptation of Yuyuko Takemiya's Golden Time light novel series has been green-lit. The event also announced that the Strike the Blood light novel series was also getting an anime adaptation.
The school romantic comedy of Golden Time revolves around Banri Tada, a college student who lost all of his memories before his high school graduation. The story follows Banri, Kōko Kaga (a girl whose seemingly perfect looks belies her hidden regrets), Kōko's significant other Mitsuo Yanagisawa, and other students at the college.
Takemiya launched the novel series in 2010, and ASCII Media Works released the fifth main volume last September. Eeiji Komatsu illustrates the novel volumes, while Umechazuke has been serializing a manga adaptation in ASCII Media Works' Monthly Comic Dengeki Daioh magazine since 2011. Takemiya's Toradora! light novel series also inspired anime.


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Google tossed this old post up to one of my referrals. I am reposting it although it is a year and a half old and some of the links are no longer active. Reading over it again, I recall how badly I was affected by watching a stoning video. I guess if the reader wants to see one it's out there to be had, but verbal descriptions are enough for me. Last week a family member rented the movie Blood Diamond and I had to find something else to do after seeing the savagery of how child soldiers are captured and trained.
So why repost this piece?
Because I want to remind myself and all who read it how close we are to our ugliest impulses. All are complicit. Stoning is not very different from other forms of capital punishment. Even if we as citizens don't personally participate, thanks to a modern, sanitized system, the final responsibility remains with us. This is especially true in representative forms of government. In totalitarian systems we might be able to blame a tyrant.
There is an online video of stoning linked at Pebble Pie. [Link no longer active] I started to watch it but stopped as soon as bloodstains appeared, so I can't report what is on the entire link. What I watched was all I needed. The person being stoned to death is bound in sheets, very much like a cocoon, then stood in a hole up to about the waist. The hole is filled in so there can be no escape and the arms remain bound. The stoning is performed by a crowd of people, presumably ordinary people who want to participate, using rocks, the size of which is also governed by Sharia law. Stones cannot be as small as "pebbles" which would have little effect (no play on words, I'm sure, for the blog host) nor large enough to kill the person with one or two blows, which would bring the punishment to an end too quickly.
This video is not just a documentary. It begins with warnings and other information that lean toward editorial comments, such as "Islam, the religion of peace." These ironic reminders appeared several times in the narrative lest the viewer forget what he is watching.
The images I saw were so haunting that I have been thinking about them for a day. I wish I had not watched as much as I did, but I have been thinking about the editorial screens as much as the content of the video. The comment screens are intended to underscore the savagery of what is being done, associate that level of cruelty with Muslims, and make peace-loving people cringe in horror that they are not even close to that level of barbarity.
After thinking about it, I have not come to that conclusion. As an opponent of capital punishment I find that video to be nothing more than another reason to remain strong in my opposition. As I have stated elsewhere, my objection to capital punishment is not what it does to the subject, but what it does to society, us - you and I, as executioners. In the same way that a very different value system practiced in countries guided by Sharia law seems barbaric to us, our own methods of executing criminals have isolated us from capital punishment in a way that most people cannot imagine they have anything to do with it personally.
A crowd of ordinary people casting stones is not very different from more clinical methods of execution. That execution is more easily understood as what it really is: society turning on one of its own for the protection of some greater purpose, whatever they imagine that purpose to be. We are a generation of meat-lovers but most people, except for hunters and fishermen, recoil at the idea of slaughtering even a chicken for dinner. As a recent link shows there are plenty among us who seem to have little problem with killing other people and celebrating what they have done, but those people are acting in the line of duty, don't you know. [Additional link May 11, 2007: This art "installation" by an Iraqi in America allows web visitors to fire paintballs at him day and night for a month. And they do.] [Followup LINK to the paintball story. Very revealing.] We have improved civilized behavior to the point that we have trained executioners instead of doing the job personally. Likewise, we develop trained warriors to kill designated enemies.
Spare me the indignation about stoning. The practice predates the New Testament. That does not mean I approve. Forms differ in the level of cruelty, but result is the same: society kills one of its own. We who are peaceful and loving have more civilized ways of expressing that love, don't we?


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Chrome Can Protect You From Star Wars Spoilers
If you're feeling a little nervous as we enter the home stretch leading up to the release of The Force Awakens, you're not alone. Up until this point, the risk of spoilers was minimal, as only the non-disclosure-signing inner circle was privy to the film's carefully guarded secrets. But in the weeks to come, advance screenings will start to take place, and you'll need to do everything in your power to avoid accidental (or even malicious) leakage.
Fortunately, you have a few options. You could simply boycott the internet for the next month, steering clear of those surprise spoilers that seem to sneak up out of nowhere. Of course, that's not a very practical solution for those with jobs, schoolwork, friends, etc. If you fit into at least one of those categories—most people do—there's a new way to surf the net spoiler-free: the Star Wars Spoiler Blocker extension for Chrome.
Created by Max Al Farakh and Alex Jumasev—co-founders of the Jitbit Helpdesk ticketing system—this no frills extension simply checks any page you visit for Star Wars references, warning you before you go any further. Admittedly, this is likely to become maddening as we get closer to December 18th and The Force Awakens is mentioned everywhere, but that's the price you have to pay for an unsullied Star Wars experience. Just know this: when you visit Space.ca, you can always "Proceed Anyway" because we're even more afraid of spoilers than you are!


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Ep82 - Father's Treat
My favorite show yet. Eddie and I talk about the good things that come when your wife is pregnant (including 'Father's Treat') and Eddie's looming baby, why it's impossible to give a massage and not expect sex, embarrassing boners, I get 'closer' to my barber and call the 'water police' on my neighbor, plus I prank a poor eTrade guy, a woman thought I was going to rape her, I harass a homeless person and we discuss measuring dicks. What more do you want???


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In chemistry, a physical change occurs when matter is altered without modifying its basic molecular composition. Some examples of physical changes include boiling or freezing of water, chopping up wood, melting of gold or dissolving salt in water.
Matter is defined in science as anything that occupies space and has mass. It is usually observed and identified through its inherent characteristics, which fall under two categories: physical and chemical properties. Physical changes in matter are closely associated with its physical properties, such as texture, size, shape, odor, density, solubility, boiling point, freezing point and polarity. Matter that has undergone a physical change does not form a new substance. It is only altered through one or several of its physical properties.


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'Sex and the city 2' is coming to town next week, girlfriends. How cool is that? We get to see their life after the success and kids and marriages and..everything. I watched E! and got sneak peaks into their wardrobe that you know is too die for..all the Louboutins and jeweleries and dresses. Oh God! How I'd die to wear those things for real.
picture googledI hope the movie wouldn't be a letdown, tho all those clothes and accessories are enough to satisfy me.
p/s: I can't wait to watch Jake Gyllenhaal in his tresses too..and of course his I-can't-take-my-eyes-off body. yum ;)


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Paul V. Luersen, FAICP
Paul Luersen has devoted his long planning career to improving infrastructure to make better communities, believing that planning is for people and that a community's culture and values will inform you on the right course of action to take when based on a sound, rational analysis. Recently, he was the stakeholder task leader for Hawaii's statewide pedestrian master plan, which received the APA National Planning Excellence Award for Transportation Planning. And he has brought Hawaii closer to its sustainability goal of 100 percent renewable energy through his planning work on constructed wind farms and soon-to-be constructed solar farms. Inducted in 2016.


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From April 23 through May 31, 2015, The New Orleans Photo Alliance is pleased to present Honky Tonk: Portraits of Country Music, an exhibition by acclaimed photographer Henry Horenstein.
Honky Tonk is a collection of photographs taken between 1968 and 2010 that document the changing world of country music and its fans. Shot in bars, music ranches and famous venues like Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, Horenstein not only shows us the performers on stage, but also the dedication and love the fans have for the performers and the music. Of the Project Horenstein says, "all along, in my historian's mind, I always saw this as a disappearing world that I wanted to preserve on film." As such, Horenstein began this project at a time when he saw the world of country music changing, and wanted to capture it as it was before it turned into the big-business that it is today. "I expect that everyone will remember mega stars like Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, but I wonder: Will they remember Kitty Wells, Ernest Tubb, or, for that matter, Hillbilly Tex? These pictures were made in hopes that they will," says Horenstein
more info @ http://neworleansphotoalliance.org/event.php?id=194


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Please join us on the first day of school in the cafeteria. Have a cup of coffee, enjoy a tasty treat and catch up with other Asawa SOTA families. Spirit wear will be available for purchase and PTSA board members will be on hand to answer questions.
Enjoy the last bit of summer!


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In every agency there are basic accounting functions and tabulations, from purchase orders to invoices to the basic P&L statements.
Beyond the accounting "science" is the "art" of estimating – and as any successful agency owner will tell you, they consider the entire client/agency financial arrangement as an attempt at a balanced relationship where one is really in a constant state of monitoring and tracking. (And it is an "art" to show how you provide "value" beyond what's on paper as a deliverable.)
Early on in my career I was taught the basics of billing. You see he had a pretty clear idea of what his costs were and how much of a percentage in profit he was willing to make (or not make) on a project, he would often charge less for a client that gave him more business, or less for a client that had an interesting project that could potentially enhance the agency portfolio, but the negotiated rates that he would charge a client was always based in fairness to the agency and the client.
I give him a lot of credit for teaching me that you have to be attunted to the client's business and understand the each client has their own ideas and values that they put to their work and projects. You have to listen between the lines and learn to make wise choices of when you can charge for something, and when you can't. True "value-added" billing is meant to maintain the overall billing relationship, not to undermind it.
When times are good, you can charge more, when times are bad you charge less or work out alternate compensation. Many a night is spent worried about if we made the necessary judgement call to make sure both sides are in a comfortable, beneficial relationship.
The science in estimating is rather clear, cover your costs, salaries and overhead, the true art is in negotiating how much of a profit you will be able to charge, keeping in mind the worth of the account (and the creative) to the agency's bottom line.
I wish everyone a happy estimating experience. Just remember, although you can always calculate the true costs of the project vs. your rates, it doesn't mean all of your clients will want to pay them.


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Another TGIS! My stitches (ew) from my foot surgery come out tomorrow, so have no fear, I'll be back on my feet and back to you this week, my loves. I've had a great weekend, strolling ( enthusiastically limping) around Brooklyn with girlfriends, reading, cracking open the Rose at lunchtime. All the good things. As I write to you, I'm sitting on my bed with a cat on my lap. The trees are whispering in the breeze, shards of afternoon light are flitting across the walls and there's a chicken roasting in the oven ready for family and friends. A good Sunday. Wishing you a fabulous week ahead. My best of the net below.
Amazing travel advice from Anthony Bourdain
I'm currently on an Alice Neel kick. She's famous for her portraits, but I'm rather partial to her windows.
This song came on at a bar I was in the other day, reminding me of its awesomeness. It also happens to be the best song ever written about a one-night stand, in my humble opinion.
If you happen to be one of the like, four people who haven't yet listened to Tom Hank's Desert Island Discs, you must. It was predictably amazing
(More) Paris minibreak dreams
I intend to treat myself to this gorgeous hairpin next payday
Excited to start this new book
I need to eat one of these right now
I'm in love with this incredible statement necklace
Rug dreams


text: For many of my contractor and subcontractor clients, the thought of not receiving payment for satisfactory work performed on a construction project is frightening. These businesses have bills to pay, payroll to run, and might even need to purchase additional materials for the job they are not getting paid on. Fortunately, N.C.G.S 44A, provides a bit of relief. In case you want to take a peak yourself, HERE is a link to the North Carolina's lien statutes.


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On Tuesday nights, the Abduls had French fry soup with the Jeffersons. They've done this for over a year. Their first Tuesday night there in the subdivision's newly-built monster mansions, the Abduls only had leftover fried chicken and the Jeffersons only had leftover French fries and frozen vegetables. Together, they decided to make soup.
Amir Abdul didn't know how to feel about the Jeffersons. Each Tuesday, they wore matching t-shirts with some witty saying. Tony Jefferson would point at his own chest when they arrived and say what was written on his shirt. "'It's five o'clock somewhere,' huh?" He'd repeat huh after saying something he considered funny. Amir didn't think Tony knew what wit was.
Amir didn't think so much of himself and his wife, either. He hated that his own first name began with the same letter as his last name. He felt like a children's book character when introducing himself. He always wanted to add, "and I love apples" whenever he told someone his name. "My name is Amir Abdul. And I love apples." Amir's wife, Susan, hated apples and all fruit. She kind of liked bananas and would tolerate pears, but only pears baked with bacon bits. She was disappointed to learn that Amir didn't eat bacon when they started dating, even though she knew he was Muslim. He used to think her ignorance endearing, but now he hated it. He wondered if his wife feigned stupidity to remain, what? cute? He wasn't sure.
Tony Jefferson's wife was a big, black woman with doe eyes. "I had the name," he said, "so I had to find my Weezy." Amir couldn't help it: when Tony would point out the saying on his shirt, Amir would let his eyes wander to Weezy's shirt and look at the words stretched across her chest. "My other shirt is a Gucci" the shirt of that Tuesday read. The top of the G was lost on the underside of her right breast. He was determined to one day—hopefully soon—touch Weezy's breasts. He imagined her waiting there, in the kitchen, turned slightly away from the French fry soup bubbling away on the burner, turned towards him, and his two hands reaching like dependency toward her breasts.
French fry soup was a ridiculous thing and French fry soup night was a sad occasion. If any one of them, anyone besides Amir, considered the pitifulness of collecting hard and uneaten fries throughout the week only to be thrown in a pot with various vegetables and a broth reminiscent of chicken pot pie, they wouldn't do it anymore. Maybe instead, they'd go to that nice Ethiopian restaurant nearby or to some place Greek. He could enjoy a nice moussaka.
Amir could smell the potato flavor melding with all of the other veggies. He anticipated the soup being done. He watched Weezy as she got up to check it, watched her meaty hand ball itself into a fist and push against the arm of the chair as she rose, watched her flesh shift beneath the too-tight novelty tee. He stood up and followed her. His own wife, Susan, hated vegetables. She seemed a carnivore wholly, and she also liked her carbs: cake and cookies, rich breads, pie crusts. She remained thin, though, as if the beef, chicken, and fatty sweets she consumed could not satiate nor sustain her figure.
Weezy, on the other hand, seemed to love all food. Amir sometimes would study Weezy eating and admire her careful little bites, her plump lips blowing the soup cool in her spoon. He simply wanted Weezy. And now, he couldn't contain the wait for her. He followed her into the kitchen, thinking of her ripping pieces of bread apart so that she could seamlessly gulp it up with hardly any notice. He would watch her plop a square of toasty rye into the potato soup. So now he followed her. "I will help you," he said, meaning to grab her breasts when they were alone.
But he did not touch her. Instead, as he watched her check the soup, he felt sadness for her, too. He felt awful that she had to make this soup base every Tuesday. He knew that years ago, she had a miscarriage. He knew that the daughter she did give birth to, the one who survived the pregnancy, didn't call home often enough and that her son could only call collect from jail. Touching her breasts would make her less important than what she was, and she wasn't important at all.
"I never like the tee shirts," he said.
Something in her was nervous. She moved as if among strangers. But she said, "They make Tony happy." She looked at Amir. "I don't like them, either."
Amir felt conspiratorial yet comfortable. He grinned at Weezy, whose name was actually Allison. Were they now best friends? Allison, Amir, Abdul, apples. How do you like those apples, Allison? Amir thought.
About the Author: DeMisty D. Bellinger's writing has appeared in Necessary Fiction; The Rumpus; Forklift, Ohio; and many other places. She teaches creative writing in Massachusetts, where she lives with her husband and twin daughters. Her poetry chapbook, Rubbing Elbows, is available at Finishing Line Press. You can find out more about DeMisty at demistybellinger.com.
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Last week, we had a dedicated class on natural and organic wines. There has been a huge growth in interest in recent times in this category of wines and more become available every day. So what are these and what makes the different?
Organic wines, similar to organic foods, are all about what is happening in the fields. No pesticides are used, no sprays or insecticides of any type. However, organic wines are permitted to have additives once they reach the production stage in the winery. Additives can range from yeasts to encourage fermentation and additional sulphur to stabilisers and other chemicals.
Biodynamic wines, in many ways are so similar to organic in that they are grown without the use of chemicals or pesticides. But the difference here is that everything that is done in the vineyard is done by natural phases of the moon, as would have been practiced by early farmers. Similar to organic wines though, additives can be made to wine once they enter the winery and go into production stages.
Finally, natural wines are the most unmanaged of them all. They follow all of the principles above but the makers attitude is to allow the grapes and nature to do all of the work. Even when the wine is being produced, no interference is made with it, no additives and nothing artificial. What results very often is beautiful, clean tasting wine.One of the advantages to having no added sulfites is that for the most part, it is often allergies to high levels of sulfites that results in a hangover! So for people who think they can't drink wine, natural wines may be the answer!
We had a live Skype wine tasting all the way from Rueda in Spain with a wine producer who is moving exclusively towards natural wines.
I have become increasing interested in wines and the terroir from which they come. This weekend, I watched the movie "A Year in Burgundy" on Netflix and it was fascinating to hear wine producers from ancient families speak about wine in the same day Ballymaloe speaks about food. One producer proclaimed that the winemaker and the soil at the soul of the wine. She was so passionate about her wines and how little one should interfere in their life cycle.
She said "we should cut out all herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, pesticides, all icides! They are just like homicide! We need to stop killing things and instead bring life force back to wine" Proving how small scale, ancient wine families often already live by biodynamic and natural methods. It all makes a lot of sense really, maybe natural wines are the next big thing!


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By now every mom has come across Aden and Anais products. I love the swaddles, burp bibs, blankets, sheets, and just about everything they make- and where I live you can hardly go anywhere without seeing a stroller covered in one of their swaddle blankets.
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I just ordered from diapers.com two summer weight sleep sacks. There were two different options that I saw for summer, so I ordered one of each.
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I am not very pleased that I spent the extra money for a second one that is the same product. I will say that the packaging for the more expensive one was fancier- it came in the Aden and Anais box. But who cares about that?!
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Collaborating with an artist - Daniel Mahlman
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I am excited to finally share this new shirt with you because it has been a very cool collaboration. I wanted to have an artist create the artwork for a new nautical shirt and after a few cocktails with one of my dear old friends from Philadelphia, Emily, we determined her brother would be the perfect match! And as any big sister would, Emily convinced Dan he MUST partake in this even though his dance card was quite full.
So I am excited to introduce you to Daniel Mahlman, a Philadelphia-based artist who created this boat artwork in pen & ink, but he also works in traditional oil portraiture. Beyond creating his own wonderful pieces, Dan also teaches art. He teaches to private students but what we truly love is he teaches art at Project HOME, a non-profit that strives to empower adults, children, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. He is an artist with a heart of gold trying to help others use art to better their lives.
His sister Emily wrote a blog post about his first solo exhibit a few years back and how much she admired how Dan was following his passion, his dream. And it is admirable, it is not always easy but it is a good reminder to find the path in life that makes you happy.
I hope you love our new shirt, which is unisex, and I also hope you will support Dan and his work. If you would also like to do a collaboration with this amazing artist, buy a piece of his work, or commission him to do a piece for you, please visit his site.
Emily – thank you for helping to make this happen!


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Before Federation, the Australian colonies had separate legislation that controlled the immigration of Chinese people. This proclamation was issued under the Queensland Chinese Immigration Restriction Act 1888. The Queensland governor had the power to grant exemptions to the Act for particular individuals. Storeman Chun Chi Non was granted an exemption when he left Queensland in 1900, returning in 1901.
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Trayendo Shamballa a la Tierra
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Acute CVA with Dr. Jignesh Shah
Dr. Shah presents Acute CVA by first explaining how to evaluate a stroke patient, define a stroke and TIA as well as stroke epidemiology. He then discusses the concept of penumbra along with vascular anatomy and pathogenesis. After talking through the risk factors and classifying Ischemic stroke, Dr. Shah finishes with the signs and symptoms of a stroke.
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"The decisive moment, it is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event as well as the precise organization of forms which gives that event its proper expression." Henri Cartier-Bresson
When people ask me what my style of photography is, it's difficult for me to describe it in only a few words, because doing so would also mean simplifying my entire photography experience into those few words. In late 2009 I started a personal photo project where I took a picture every day for an entire year. I experimented with shooting still-lifes, landscapes, self-portraits, conceptual images, and snapshots of everyday moments. A year later, after completing another personal project where I shot a self-portrait once a week for a year, I could confidently say that I most enjoyed taking images of people. To me, a photo became much more memorable by having a human element in it. I hadn't yet figured out what my style was, however.
With people as my main area of interest, I explored the different branches of people photography, including shooting models, senior portraits, concerts, behind the scenes of film sets, and corporate events. I believe that only recently I have discovered what I truly love to photograph, but that discovery has launched my passion and jettisoned me in a direction that both frightens and excites me.
My images have become a reflection of myself as they are about the subject. I love the documentary aspect of photography and the bits of everyday life that people take for granted. I love combining these aspects of photojournalism and art with the telling of a story that also reflect who I am as a person – I immerse myself in an environment in a way that makes me present, observant, and anticipatory, yet nearly invisible and unobtrusive simply from the way I naturally behave. This allows me to shoot images that have honesty, emotion, and personality with an artistic touch.
I am very much inspired by the work and approach of street photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson and his notion of the "decisive moment."
I document with earnest intent. When light, composition, subject, and movement all come together in a split second to create an image that does justice to the moment that just unfolded before me, I press the shutter.


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Tips for a Beautiful Living Room
For me, the most important room in the house is the living room. It's the place where guests congregate, and normally the biggest room in your house. So, it's important you have great decor in a space that reflects your style. These are three areas to look at adding some personality when decorating your living room.
Coffee Table
I find that a few subtle changes can brighten up any room. Regarding your living room, there's one piece of furniture everyone needs; a coffee table. This can be the centrepiece of the room, something to grab people's attention and display a few personal touches such as flowers, decor objects or books. When it comes to coffee tables I'm personally a fan of modern coffee table design such as the classic Noguchi table pictured below. For a more rustic look a wooden table topped with candles and flowers looks gorgeous while a very contemporary table might be a metal and glass table. For a softer look opt for a tufted ottoman with a tray. To up the functionality, get one with storage inside to store extra cushions or blankets.
Fireplace Feature
One thing that can add some serious style to your living room decor is a fireplace. Whether you have a fireplace with gas heaters or a traditional wood burning one, play to your style and accessorize or revamp accordingly. A traditional red brick fireplace might look fresh and fabulous with a coat of white paint. For a minimalist look, a chunky wooden shelf above a gas or electric fireplace adds a display mantle but stays minimalist and modern. If you have a corner fireplace with basic builder tile, maybe re-tiling with a tile with some pizzaz is all you need to add some personality. Whatever you do, enjoy the warm atmosphere in the room that makes things even better.
Ceiling Design
My final tip is to turn your attention to something that is often neglected; the ceiling! An exciting or different ceiling design can add an unexpected design twist to your room. Basic or boring ceilings go unnoticed but a cool ceiling will draw attention and complete your living room. If you have a little pattern on the walls, include it on the ceiling too. Or, give it a new lick of paint that brings out the other colours in the room. Add some beams or maybe even wallpaper for a unique feature that really stands out.
Take everything in this post on board if you want the living room of your dreams. Why settle for an average interior design when you can have the best around?


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Yes, you are.
You are enough.
You are more than enough.
Your words, your memories, your hands and all your feelings.
You are made to be enough for yourself.
Not to fill sentences, fill gaps, fill hearts and to fill the air.
You are not a spare part.
You are yourself.
Living, breathing, dreaming and wide awake.
You are enough.


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Indiana Governor Mitch "Darth Vader" Daniels and the right to (not) work/
Governor Mitch Daniels, channeling Darth Vader during his GOP response to the President's State of the Union speech on Tuesday night and the Republican dominated legislature have passed the last hurdle before Indiana becomes a so-called "right-to-work state. Daniels, mumbling his way through a sour-faced speech filled with apocalyptic images of doom and gloom unless President Obama was defeated, led his tea party clones in attempting to destroy the rights of working men and women of Indiana to unionize or collectively bargain. Sadly for many workers this means the right to not work for decent wages, benefits with dignity, or have any access to rights guaranteed them under federal legislation - the National Labor Relations Act - of some 75 years duration. It is now up to workers, unions and all progressive forces in Indiana to organize to repeal this horrible precedent and to retire Darth Vader Daniels from the Governor's desk - where he apparently now feels stifled. Daniels -an earlier critic of Scott Walker - for being unnecessarily harsh and divisive to state workers - has recently - while dreaming of the VP spot on a Gingromney Presidential ticket, drunk the Koch brothers kool-aid tea and decided to make the lives of working folks even more difficult than they have become after so many years of high unemployment and no manufacturing jobs. Another general recall election effort seems in order here as well as in Wisconsin. The success in Ohio against Kasich's power grab has shown the way organized progressive forces can slam these anti-worker slime back into the sewers from whence they came. We wish Indiana workers strength and courage in their noble fight.
See what the Huffington Post has to say:
Daniels efforts in Indiana today recalled the events in Wisconsin earlier this year, when Scott Walker, an unknown hack who lied his way into the Governors mansion, ignored any semblance of democracy, fair play or even the will of the people - while ramming through the first set of anti-union laws in the country. Years of spending by 1% types like the Koch brothers, in their efforts to buy off and control politicians just like Walker - who was caught on tape in a radio sting sucking up to who he imagined was one of his corporate benefactors - finally paid off in a Republican led power play to dump the troubles of the state's hard economy onthe backs of public employees earning roughly $47,000 a year - instead of on the billions of $ in tax breaks handed out to right wing corporations the moment Walker took office.
"Despite massive protests outside the Capitol, Wisconsin's GOP-dominated Assembly passed a law backed by Gov. Scott Walker in March that strips nearly all collective bargaining rights from organized labor. Walker is now preparing for a recall election after opponents turned in a million signatures aimed at forcing a vote and ousting him from office. In November, Ohio voters repealed a law limiting collective bargaining rights that was championed by Gov. John Kasich and fellow Republican lawmakers."
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You may need to get a free subscription for the NY Times on-line to access this article. But it's worth it. If the people of Ohio can repeal a law that is unfair to workers and their rights, so too can the people of Wisconsin. Collective bargaining is a right, not a privilege.


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Curators of Chic Collection by Tilton Fenwick
There's no better way to discover amazing interior designers than in The New York Times Home Section. When we stumbled upon UGallery art in a DUMBO residence designed by Tilton Fenwick in the paper, we fell instantly in love. As a thank you to Tilton Fenwick for using Autumn Rose in their project, we invited the Curators of Chic to curate their very own UGallery art collection. Below are three of my favorites from the collection. You can view the rest of their collection here.
Rock and Roll by Valerie Chiang
Molten by Alaina Sullivan
If you like what Anne Maxwell Foster and Suysel dePedro Cunningham of Tilton Fenwick selected, you are not alone. The art in this collection is creating quite the buzz in the twittersphere. Don't let another design-savvy collector snatch the art before you!


text: Life is anything but sweet when roaming gunfighter Tom Early (Stewart Granger) returns home. His wife has died, and his son (Steve Rowland) now barely speaks to him. Things aren't much different in town, where Early tangles with the posse of a cattle baron (James Gregory) who vows to run a herd of 20,000 roughshod through the settlers' land. Early must somewhat reluctantly play the role of defender, especially after a foolhardy plan by the local preacher (Chill Wills) goes awry.


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Sonoma Photo Diary
Two trips to Sonoma in the past month – sounds outlandish but it's truly not, given my recent discovery that wine country is home to the best damn food and drinks ever. Sonoma feels like the best of both worlds: offering a taste of the countryside, but without sacrificing the quality and comforts of city life. Below are a few of my favorite finds:
FAVORITE WINERY: Kunde Family Estate was by far the loveliest vineyard we visited, spanning over 1800 acres with lush foliage, water fountains and – get this – wine caves! Wine caves take advantage of the natural landscape to provide ideal conditions for storing and aging wine, and Kunde offers free tours of their tunnels by the hour. They also have a gorgeous main room which apparently can be rented out for special occasions.
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: The Kenwood's Yelp reviews are super mixed, but don't let that stop you. Either the staff got their act together or the reviewers were unreasonably nostalgic for the former occupant (sounds like a combination of both). All the ingredients are locally sourced and organic, and the food is nothing short of magical – especially the kale caesar salad, the foie gras and the crispy trout. I'd recommend sitting on the outdoor patio so that you can enjoy the view of rolling hills surrounding you on all sides as you eat.
FAVORITE CAFÉ: Basque Boulangerie Café is located in the heart of the adorable historic downtown area, and the baked goods are to die for. Literally wanted to try everything here but it's their famous beehive cake with real honey that earns Basque a notable mention.
OTHER NOTABLE MENTIONS: Girl & The Fig is probably the most famous Sonoma stalwart. Yeah, the food was phenomenal but the restaurant itself felt overhyped, especially since we had to wait until 10:30pm to snag a dinner reservation. I also found its picnic-style fare better suited for lunch. El Dorado Kitchen across the street, on the other hand, is far more spacious, with equally-looking delicious food (unfortunately didn't have the chance to sample it). I can speak for their cocktails though, which were top-notch.


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Rina Linen Top
Product info
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- 54cm
- Color
- Dk Sapphire
- Fabric composition
- 100% Linen
- Washing instructions
- Machine wash
- Style code
- 6298
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Made with summer days in mind. Rina is an effortless top you'll wear at home or away this season. Crafted from superior, European-grown linen that's light and breathable, it comes in an easy, breezy sleeveless design with a tie detail to the front for a flattering touch. Buttons up through the back. Model is 175cm/5'9'' and is wearing a size UK 8.


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Now just in case you're a little bit curious about me....I'm 41 yrs. old (born under the sign of Aquarius!), 5 ft. 5 inches tall, with hazel eyes, and natural dark brown hair that I've changed to a reddish-brown color. I am married to a sometimes wonderful husband named Mike and we have been married for over 15 years now! *warm smile* We have 2 daughters and 1 son along with 2 dogs (Alex, our Australian Cattle Dog, and Congo, our son's Pekingese) and one spoiled and sometimes crazy cat named Prince who belongs to our youngest daughter. We live in the lower penisula of Michigan in the United States.
Heather (a.k.a. "Tazin'") is our oldest daughter, age 20. Michael (a.k.a. "Squire Wolfbane" or "RavenWolf") is our 13 year old son. Melissa (a.k.a. "Cinn's Missy" or "Two-Bits") is our 11 year old daughter. All of our kids like to chat on the Internet. Our two youngest kids like to chat with some of my online friends in/from Fantassia's Palace and we have even met some of them in real life.
Besides chatting on the Internet and doing things on my computer (like making web pages! *L*), I like to do all sorts of crafts (crocheting, knitting, plastic canvas, cross-stitch, etc.) and love to read all kinds of books....especially mystery books! *smile* Some of my favorite authors are: V.C. Andrews, Robin Cook, Michael Crichton, John Grisham, Robert A. Heinlein, Dean Koontz, Anne Rice, Danielle Steele, Laura Van Wormer, and Phyllis A. Whitney. I am also doing genealogical research on our family tree, hoping to find out more information about our ancestors. I've taught myself how to read and write web pages in HTML from different sources and I hope my web pages will help you find useful information that you can use or some fun places to visit on the Internet and/or WWW.
Oh, and just in case you are wondering about my chat handle of Cinnaminn, I created it when I first went online and tried chatting. I originally wanted the handle of "Cinnamon" due to the cinnamon candies that I usually have with me but since that handle was already in use, I played with the spelling of it until I came up with my own unique version of the spelling for it..... *L* .....I have yet to meet someone with the same exact spelling of it! My chat handle does take some getting used to for the correct spelling of it but I like it just the way it is!!!!
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Ground Hog Day
Tomorrow is Ground Hog Day, but this meditation is not about Punxsutawney Phil or the town in Pennsylvania that gives Phil his long, hard-to-spell first name. Rather, I am writing about the 1993 Bill Murray movie that takes place in that hard-to-spell- name town.
(Spoiler alert) In the movie, each day is the same, exactly the same for everyone except the Bill Murray character, who is the only one noticing that the day repeats itself. He learns from each experience of Ground Hog Day, but no one else around him does. If he tries to explain what is happening to others, the next day none of them remember what he has said.
The concept is rather depressing, much like Murray's character's own life. Talk about being in rut!
For me every day is unique and filled with new possibilities. Yes, I repeat some of the same types of activities, but each seems to be totally new. My prayer is that everyone will discover variety and possibility with each new day, beginning today. Why wait for Ground Hog Day?
'A new day will dawn on us from above because our God is loving and merciful.'
Luke 1:78


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Fig.1. Located in the Hell's Kitchen section of Manhattan, my son waits for his croissant.
It didn't seem likely to me that ancient Roman bakers did any
kneading at all. I figured they just shaped the risen fermented
dough and baked it. Inspired by this realization, I began to reduce
the amount of kneading in my recipes, and I started to see an
interesting relationship between kneading and fermentation. When
I worked the dough less, but let it rise longer, it seemed to
develop a structure as strong as, if not stronger than, what I had
been getting from a longer kneading and shorter rising time.
And to replicate a cloche, an ancient ceramic baking vessel, I
simply preheated a Dutch oven, then dropped in a round of dough.
Harold McGee, scientist and author of On Food and Cooking, explained the science behind Lahey's no-knead bread in one of Mark Bittman's New York Times article.
The long, slow rise brings the gluten molecules into side-by-side
alignment to maximize their opportunity to bind to each other
and produce a strong, elastic network. The wetness of the dough
is an important piece of this because the gluten molecules are more
mobile when there is a sufficient quantity of water, and so can move
into alignment easier and faster than if the dough were stiff.
McGee is basically stating what all bakers now know: the more you knead dough the tougher the bread will be because more gluten develops the longer you work it. Lahey's method requires very little work, just time and patience; two traits that we need to be applying toward everything we eat and drink.
Lahey's book delves into the science of bread: the role of yeast, how heat and the Maillard reaction transform his bread, and the importance of cooling bread properly. Also in his book are all of the favourites found at his bakery:
Lahey's method makes bread accessible to all. If his ingenuity tells us anything it's that good bread should once again begin at home.
As found in Jim Lahey's book, My Bread
Yield: One 10 inch round pagnotta loaf
Equipment: a 4 ½ to 5 ½ quart heavy pot (a Dutch oven such as Le Creuset)
3 cups bread flour (400 grams)
1 ¼ tsp table salt (8 grams)
¼ tsp instant or other active dry yeast (1 gram)
1 1/3 cups cool (55 to 65 degrees) water (300 grams)
wheat bran, cornmeal, or additional flour for dusting
In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, table salt, and yeast. Add the water and, using a wooden spoon or your hand, mix until you have wet, sticky dough, about 30 seconds. Make sure it's really sticky to the touch; if it's not, mix in another tablespoon or two of water. Cover the bowl with a plate, tea towel, or plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature (about 72 degrees F) out of direct sunlight, until the surface is dotted with bubbles and the dough is more than doubled in size. This will take a minimum of 12 hours and (my preference) up to18 hours. This slow rise-fermentation-is the key to flavour.
When the first fermentation is complete, generously dust a work surface (a wooden or plastic cutting board is fine) with flour. Use a bowl scraper or rubber spatula to scrape the dough out of the bowl in one piece. When you begin to pull the dough away from the bowl, it will cling in long, thin strands (this is the developed gluten) and it will be quite loose and sticky-do not add more flour. Use lightly floured hands or a bowl scraper or spatula to lift the edges of the dough in toward the center. Nudge and tuck in the edges of the dough to make it round.
Place a cotton or linen tea towel (not terry cloth, which tends to stick and may leave lint in the dough) or a large cloth napkin on your work surface and generously dust the cloth with wheat bran, cornmeal or flour. Use your hands or a bowl scraper or a wooden spatula to gently lift the dough onto the towel, so it is seam side down. If the dough is tacky, dust the top lightly with wheat bran, cornmeal or flour. Fold the ends of the towel loosely over the dough to cover it and place in a warm, draft-free spot to rise for 1 to 2 hours. The dough is ready when it is almost doubled. If you gently poke it with your finger, making an indentation about ¼ inch deep, it should hold the impression. If it doesn't, let it rise for another 15 minutes.
Half an hour before the end of the second rise, preheat the oven to 475 degrees F, with a rack in the lower third position, and place a covered 4 ½ to 5 ½ quart heavy pot in the center of the rack.
Using pot holders, carefully remove the preheated pot from the oven and uncover it. Unfold the tea towel, lightly dust the dough with flour or bran, lift up the dough, either on the towel or in your hand, and quickly but gently invert it into the pot, seam side up. Cover the pot and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the lid and continue baking until the bread is a deep chestnut color but not burnt, 15 to 30 minutes more. Use a heatproof spatula or pot holders to carefully lift the bread out of the pot and place it on a rack to cool thoroughly. Don't slice or tear into it until it has cooled, which usually takes at least an hour.
Fig.6. Chiocciola bread, toasted pecans with a homemade orange glaze.


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Homemade herb and citrus seasoning salts
This seasoning salt is not only a great use of garden herbs, but also makes lovely gifts. Right now in my pantry, I have rosemary and garlic, mixed herbs, Meyer lemon and garlic, and plain Meyer lemon (great to rim margaritas!). The ingredients are simple - mince herbs and toss with kosher salt. I use roughly 1/2 cup of kosher salt to 1 cup of packed herbs. If using a food processor to mince the garlic and/or herbs, add a little salt to help them process, before tossing with kosher salt. With our arid desert weather here in Arizona, leaving the mixture out overnight on a sheet pan is usually enough time for it to dry. If I'm using garlic or citrus zest, it takes a little longer and I'll sometimes leave the pan in the oven with the light on overnight to speed things up .


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I thought this mixture up while lying in bed wondering what to make my daughters for school lunch, taking into consideration that it was going to be hot today. They'd already had rice salad this week, and anything that involved using the food processor was out, because everyone else was still asleep. What I ended up with was a robust salad (man enough to stand up to the 3 or 4 hours of back pack storage), with an interesting balance of piquancy (from the olives and roasted red peppers) and mild heartiness from the potatoes and garbanzo beans / chickpeas.
If you want to make this vegan, try substituting agave nectar or maple syrup for the honey, and use a different mild flavored mustard (check for wheat at the same time as checking for honey).
1 – 1 1/2 lb fingerling potatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp salad vinegar
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 – 3 tsp honey mustard
1 tbsp honey (optional)
1 green (spring) onion or equivalent red onion, finely sliced
1/2 – 1 tin garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1/2 cup black olives, sliced in half
1/4 cup minced sun-dried tomatoes (drained).
1 large roasted red pepper, seeds removed, and diced (OR equivalent of baby tomatoes OR 1/4 cup more sun-dried tomatoes)
Wash the potatoes, then cut into halves or thirds to get even sized pieces (~1/2″ – 3/4″ across). Boil in lightly salted water until just cooked (but not so soft that they're falling apart).
Beat together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, honey mustard, and honey in a salad bowl.
Stir in the garbanzo beans.
As soon as the potatoes are cooked, drain them, and add to the salad dressing. Allow to cool.
Stir in the remaining ingredients; chill and serve.


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Movie: My Life In Ruins
MY LIFE IN RUINS - CelebrateGreece.com's Video Coverage of the movie's Premiere & Interviews from CelebrateGreece.com. See our review.
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Movie Review from CelebrateGreece.com
With this movie you will laugh. This is the feel good movie of the year.
Some of the "critics" have panned it, but when we went to the theater everyone laughed throughout and applauded at the end. Remember, some of the 'critics' also didn't like "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". If I recall, at least a few million people saw that one and continue to watch it and talk about it.
"My Life In Ruins" is simply fun and lighthearted. Sometimes silly, this movie is not a deep, dark film that many 'critics' thirst for, I assure you it will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone. When was the last time you heard a critic use those words? The movie showcases the romance, travel and wonder that is Greece.
"My Big Fat Greek Wedding" was an independent film that could stay in theaters longer to gain support. This is how "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" became wildly successful. Back then, theatergoers had the chance to spread word-of-mouth and cause the silent majority, who rarely go to movie theaters, to also support it.
"My Life In Ruins" is a studio film (FOX Searchlight, kudos by the way!), so it needed to do well the very first weekend to avoid leaving theaters early. Unfortunately, those same moviegoers who made "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" a runaway success may not have had the time to mobilize the troops again.
So if you wish more lighthearted, family fun in your future, this is your movie. What's better than a fun, $10-vacation to Greece with your family?
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Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor dark of night keeps them from completing their appointed course.Herodotus (5th Century BCE)
The Histories (8.98.2), Translated by Robert Strassler in his The Landmark Herodotus


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Allegations about the security of data and employees' access to software started an avalanche of controversy for the fantasy sports industry. Before that, it had been largely smooth sailing for daily fantasy operators, which which began to grow in the wake of its exemption in the 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, or the UIGEA.
According to Tim Dahlberg of the Associated Press, Former Rep. Jim Leach, the U.S. congressman who drafted the 2006 legislation making daily fantasy sites to pretend to be legal, and was signed into law by President George W. Bush. Mr. Leach also said, "lawmakers had no idea daily fantasy sports would "morph into today's cauldron of daily betting…. (the) anti-gambling act was supposed to stop gambling on the Internet, not promote it."
So what happened, and how did it all get to this point? More importantly, what is its future?
First, let's get one thing straight – is it betting? FanDuel and DraftKings, the two most prominent daily sports fantasy companies, both promote themselves as offering games of skill, shying away from the label of gambling. But, I contest that in is the same as Video Poker, Blackjack, and Poker which are games that also use skill for optimum strategy. And both have another thing in common – the element of chance. For example, a fumble ruling in the Lions/Seahawks game changed the winner of DraftKings Millionaire Maker contest from one player to another, in a matter of seconds. Both fantasy players had no control, no skill, on this play and ruling just like a poker player's odds changing completely due to one card on the "river."
So, a brief look into its history, thanks to Rotogrinders.com, considered one of the leading Daily Sports Fantasy websites :
- 2006 – The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA) passed through Senate on September 30, 2006
- 2007 – Fantasy Sports Live hosts its first public contests on June 22, 2007, changing the opinion and rules for fantasy sports as a daily, "non-gambling" activity.
- 2007 – Instant Fantasy Sports is founded by Chris Fargis, a former poker pro
- 2008 – After acquiring Instant Fantasy Sports in August, NBC quickly spun its assets into SnapDraft, positioned as "fast, easy and involving more strategy than a traditional fantasy league."
- 2009 – Now known as the most popular daily fantasy sports gaming site, FanDuel was initially started as a web-based prediction; switched gears in July 2009 to become a daily fantasy sports gaming site, launching its NFL product in the Fall of 2009.
- 2010 – RotoGrinders becomes one of the first community and strategy sites to focus exclusively on DFS games, and becomes known for "Grinders Rankings," a system that ranks and recognizes the best daily fantasy players.
- 2011 – The 2011 FanDuel Fantasy Football Championship (FFFC) offered a $150,000 prize pool, which was an impressive jump from the $40,000 prize pool in the previous year's event.
- 2012 – DraftKings is founded in early 2012 and in 2013, DraftKings upped the ante for the 2013 NFL season by putting a guaranteed $1 million up for grabs across a number of Week 1 contests during their 2013 Kickoff Bash. While the $1 million in prizes was spread out across contests, the industry had finally grown to a point where seven-figure payouts were now possible to start a season and not just finish them.
From this point, the payout curve gets steeper and steeper. Sports giants like ESPN begin programming fantasy sports programming, as well as radio and sports talk shows, fanning the flames (no pun intended) to the unbelievable following it now has.
Getting so big so quickly has started another fire under the political machine whose interest is to keep online gambling out of the U.S., as the intention was with the UIGEA. But is it legal?
Anti-trust laws and the policing of the DFS sites employees (concerning "Insider Trading") could be cited as a problem, as well as the Federal Trade Commission looking at anti-competitive practices by FanDuel & DraftKINGS, consumer protection laws and the banning DFS betting by states as an unregulated industry.
If you are a player in DFS, enjoy it now. Either it will go the way of internet casinos (gone), or become extremely regulated with sports betting, as in Nevada.


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Choosing my branding wasn't one of those "soul-searching" moments for me. Right from the start when I primarily started shooting weddings I knew exactly what I wanted as an artist.
When choosing a logo that will last (or really represent you well for the life of YOUR brand) you want to choose something that reflects who you are + have it seamlessly represent your brand as a whole. My logo is a simple silhouette with floral sprig accent. I chose these elements because: A. I love silhouettes...to the point of obsession almost. I create my own in old frames alllll the time! B. It not only reflects me but also reflects what my brand is: vintage, classic, elegant and southern. C. It's a logo that it seamless to my brand. The simple gray silhouette can be paired with anything! So when you are choosing the look and feel of your logo/name you want it to reflect YOU.
Another thing with my branding was a name change. I was previously working under the name Faeth Photography (my daughter's middle name) for FOUR years! Let me just say it was not an easy choice....but it needed to be done! Now having MY name on MY business really resonates well with my brides! I am no longer being called "Faeth"! Not everyone will choose to work under their name and that's ok!! For me it was definitely a great choice.
Why the Southern theme? Y'all....do I really need to elaborate on this?! hahahaha ok.ok. for those who don't know me-I'll explain. I. am. 100 % southern belle. Full of "Hey y'all's" , Yes Ma'am's + No Sir's and a lot of southern sayings (&twang!) So of course Southern Traditions are a HUGE part of my life which greatly influenced my brand...ok not influenced but more like took the front seat and drove away. So when you are choosing your brand, think about what represents you the best. Also for me true southern weddings-I'm talkin' burying the bourbon, getting married at a gorgeous plantation and keepin' it classic southern-is the bride I want. Mason Jars and Burlap are OK don't get me wrong....but I want the more romantic, classic, elegance of a southern plantation wedding! So my brand reflects that ;)
Another thing that I've chosen for my branding is only posting and shooting weddings that FIT my brand. What that means is...I won't shoot a gothic ceremony in a cemetery on Halloween because it doesn't fit who I am + what my brand represents. I do however love a wedding with classic, elegance in the underlying theme. I don't mind a good urban setting either! If it looks like a Southern Bride Magazine Wedding...then that's my kind of wedding y'all.
It can be overwhelming trying to figure out a brand that represents you + that will last/grow with you for awhile. Re-branding can be EXPENSIVE! for me I've found something timeless that will grow with me + my business. I always ask photographer's when they ask me how to choose their brand: Choose THREE words that describe your style. If you need help, ask someone else to describe it for you! Also if you'd like branding help I'm only an email away;)


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Interested in learning more about Catholicism or becoming a parishioner? Please call the Parish House at (314) 721-6340.
"Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word."
Baptisms are conducted after the 11:00 A.M. Mass on Sunday. Please make arrangements through the Parish House by calling (314) 721-6340.
"Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion."
Reconciliation, (commonly called Penance or Confession) is offered on Saturdays at 3:30-4:00 PM.
holy communion
"The holy Eucharist completes Christian initiation. Those who have been raised to the dignity of the royal priesthood by Baptism and configured more deeply to Christ by Confirmation participate with the whole community in the Lord's own sacrifice by means of the Eucharist.
'At the Last Supper, on the night he was betrayed, our Savior instituted the Eucharistic sacrifice of his Body and Blood. This he did in order to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross throughout the ages until he should come again, and so to entrust to his beloved Spouse, the Church, a memorial of his death and resurrection: a sacrament of love, a sign of unity, a bond of charity, a Paschal banquet 'in which Christ is consumed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us.'"
Communion is offered at every mass.
Baptized children attending St. Roch School begin preparing for their First Holy Communion when they are in second grade or older. First Communions are held every year for these children on Thanksgiving Day at 10:00 AM.
For children attending other schools and/or adults interested in becoming Catholic, please make arrangements by calling the Parish House at (314) 721-6340.
PSR takes place at St. Joseph's in Clayton. Interested families can call (314)727-9059.
"Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments of Christian initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace.
For "by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed."
Children who have been baptized, received the sacraments of reconciliation and communion and who are in seventh grade or older and eligible to be confirmed. Confirmations are held every other year (odd-numbered years) for these students attending St. Roch School. The date and time are set by the Archbishop.
For children attending other schools and/or adults interested in becoming Catholic, please make arrangements by calling the Parish House at (314) 721-6340.
"The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament."
For those interested in the sacrament of marriage at St. Roch, please make arrangements by calling the Parish House at (314) 721-6340 at least six months before marriage date is set.
holy orders
"Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate."
anointing of the sick
"By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. and indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ."
For anointing of the sick, please make arrangements by calling the Parish House at (314) 721-6340.
Sacrament descriptions are taken from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
"All the sacraments, and principally those of Christian initiation, have as their goal the last Passover of the child of God which, through death, leads him into the life of the Kingdom. Then what he confessed in faith and hope will be fulfilled: "I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come."
For funerals, please make arrangements by calling the Parish House at (314) 721-6340.