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This is a super rich brownie recipe that my mother had. What makes it so good besides the Hershey syrup, is the fudge like frosting. This one is a big hit everywhere, I have even been asked to make this, and give as a Christmas present. Hope you like it too!
- Yield
- cut into 16 pieces
- 1 stick of margarine (butter not as good)
- 1 Cup sugar
- 4 eggs- one at a time
- 1 Can of Hershey's syrup (16oz)
- 1 Cup flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla flavoring
- 1/2 Cup of Milk Chocolate Chips (optional)
- 1/2 Cup of nuts (optional)
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- 1 Cup sugar
- 1/4 Cup Margarine
- 1/4 Cup Milk
- Bring above to a brisk boil and then add-
- 1 Cup of semi-sweet chips or milk chocolate
- 3/4 Cup of mini-marshmallows
- 1/2 tsp of vanilla or vanilla nut flavoring
- Remove from heat and stir until smooth and spread over brownies. Let cool, then cut and eat!
- Cream first 2 ingredients. Add all remaining ingredients, mix all together real good. Bake in greased and floured 13X9 cake pan. Bake at 350 for 25-30 mins. Frost while brownies are still warm. Then eat, and enjoy, enjoy!


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FGGAM received this letter from Apostle Barbara Gould of Emmanuel Ministries International.
"Behold, there is a man of God in this city and he is a man who is held in honor; …" (1 Samuel 9:6)
I met Dewey about six years ago when he was the manager of KKIM radio station. From the inception of our meeting Dewey demonstrated a love for the Lord Jesus Christ and for his radio listeners. He carried a desire to impart the Word of God and prayer.
Dewey Moede has been called, appointed and anointed to preach the Word of God and minister the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ to hurting humanity. The call of God could not be denied and Dewey heeded the call to enter full-time ministry almost five years ago. With much prayer and counsel from trusted associates, For God's Glory Alone Ministries (FGGAM) was launched.
During these years of building FGGAM, I have seen much growth in Dewey and in the ministry. By the Spirit of God our brother has developed into a strong man of God — faithful and diligent to the call. His modus operandi to his life and ministry is one of the love and compassion of Jesus Christ. The Word of God he preaches/teaches is always uncompromising and pure, with a discerning heart and an apostolic anointing.
I have always observed Dewey to be one of God's males with the mother-heart of God – that's the love, compassion, empathy and tenderness of the Savior manifesting through him in response to human hurt and pain. On the other hand, Dewey is strong and uncompromising and challenges sin and corruption around him. With sin, Dewey is very confrontational. He loves what God loves and hates what God hates!!! In other words, Pastor Dewey laughs when others laugh, cries when others cry and he will use the "whip" whenever necessary to drive out sin.
Pastor Dewey, your love and obedience to God is commendable and your Master is pleased.
Continue on … follow Him wholly. Walk in His wisdom, counsel, knowledge, understanding, might and in His awe.
From our hearts to yours — from our ministry to yours, thank you for your love and kindness. Thank you for your genuineness and sincerity. We stand in agreement with you and Sharon for a year of explosive, abundant fruitfulness, increase, growth, spirit, soul, body, financial/material, and ministerially.
Love and shalom,
Apostle Barbara Gould,
EMMANUEL Ministries International in Albuquerque/Rio Rancho, NM
Pastor Dewey had this comment after reading this letter from Barbara….."Sharon and I are very touched, very humbled by Apostle Barbara's letter. Barbara has been with us before God started FGGAM. She has always been there for me and Sharon over the years, to laugh and cry…to pray with us as we go on in the mission God has given us. We are all sold out for God! FGGAM is all about God and what He wants us to do for Him. We thank the Lord for friends like Barbara, a very strong women of God. Barbara has been on the Board of FGGAM since we started in five years ago this August." Sharon and I thank our Lord for all the friends that He has sent us! Amen! I will close with this..My prayer is that people will no longer see me, no longer see Dewey, that they see Jesus Christ, that is what I pray that people say when they see us all…..that we are all like Jesus, in everything we say and do."
When he was on his deathbed, Minister Matthew Henry said to a friend, "You have been asked to take notice of the sayings of dying men—this is mine: that a life spent in the service of God and communion with Him is the most pleasant life that anyone can live in this world."
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Re: [Authentic_SCA] Help! Please? re: Alcega cordedfarthingale
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>This may have to do with the weight of the fabric and/or the >materials that you are using for the cording.A big part of the problem might be the way the rope is made and stored before you use it.
Sisal and manilla rope is usually sold in small reels or hanks of a foot or less in diameter, and the long storage tends to "set" the curve into the rope.
If you are using rope, try to get it from a ship's chandlery off the BIG reels they use. That might be difficult, since most chandleries now specialize in poly rope instead of natural fiber, and if you live inland, you are out of luck anyway.
The most recommended method that is given by experienced riggers to remove the set of the rope is to re-wind it in the opposite direction before you use it. This is tough to describe without visuals, but if it naturally turns right when you lay it down you wind it up to the left.
The other thing that I recommend is to lay out the rope, and as you let it out twist it "open", and let it fall back into place it and then let it relax a few days. I find that rolling the rope like making a clay snake is the most convenient method.
You might also want to try making a large circle of rope out of three lengths of smaller ones for your hoop.
That I'd have to to show you, I don't think I can describe it here adequately but, basically you take a lentgh of small rope about 3.25 time the circumference you are going to need, and make a loop slightly larger than you need at one end, and then snake smoothly the remaining length arounf the rope in the loop, and then again when you get to the start, tucking in the third run bewtween the others to make what looks like a thisck but endless circle of rope. This is a grommet.
If you go to http://www.hmsrichmond.org/knots.htm and look for
"making a fiber grommet" near the bottom of the page you can get the idea (in a much smaller scale, of course).
Instead of trying to knot off the loose ends, it will be easier to just cut off whatever excess there is, and bind the loose ends up under a tight wrapping of twine.
With a little practice, you can get the tension on the twists just right as to hold it shape without getting all funky.
Capt Elias
-Renaissance Geek of the Cyber Seas
- Help! I am being pecked to death by the Ducks of Dilletanteism!
There are SO damn many more things I want to try in the SCA
than I can possibly have time for. It's killing me!!!
Upon the hempen tackle ship-boys climbing;
Hear the shrill whistle which doth order give
To sounds confused; behold the threaden sails,
Borne with the invisible and creeping wind,
Draw the huge bottoms through the furrow'd sea,
Breasting the lofty surge: O, do but think
You stand upon the ravage and behold
A city on the inconstant billows dancing;
For so appears this fleet majestical,
Holding due course to Harfleur.
- Shakespeare - Henry V, Act III, Prologue
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Thank you! Now I just need a finished room to put it all in!
How far along are you?? You are on the ball with that stuff! I am such a procrastinator when it comes to buying/organizer/arranging bedrooms. Bennett's wasn't even done until about a week before he was born. And this 2nd baby? Ha ha. This poor child won't have a room ready for him for quite some time. I'm too cheap to buy another crib so I'm going to wait until Bennett is out of his crib, and then move it to baby #2's room. Not that you needed all of this information. I am just here to say good for you for getting things rolling early - it will be a nice breather for you to have it all already before baby comes!
Hey i couldnt pass this up. I am 12 weeks now. The room wont be done for months...and when i say done im talking drywalled and carpeted! So for now,i get to buy furniture!
The really is a great deal! A friend of mine always finds BAGS of baby clothes, gently used. She's picky when looking for clothes, like she only buys baby clothes from peeps in Bellevue, lol. But I agree, craigslist can definitely be a win-win!
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So I have just signed up to Instagram
But not really sure what it can do for me is it just sharing photos and can you tag your folksy shop into it aswell. I'm sure these are dim questions but have no idea about it but it seems a big platform.
I have been a member for a while but not really used it much yet - waiting on getting a phone with a camera that works! Think its all about photo sharing but you can annotate your photos with a short description. Don't think you can tag your shop/website in comments but you can add it to your profile - I have seen comments on there with " link to shop in profile" on. I will be following this thread with interest as I want to know what its all about too!
BTW there are a couple of other threads on this subject which might help
Ahh wonderful I shall have a read of these later as I have no clue but lots of people talk about it.
Thank you for replying 😊
Very timely - I was asking my 18 year old daughter about this yesterday. She said not to bother, but it is high profile at the moment.
Ive heard of it but Im not sure if its just for pics taken by your mobile phone or can you add camera photos?I wouldnt mind joining, I just dont know much about it.
I use it and I get sales from it. But for me it's not all about my shop at all. I think people get pretty bored if all you do is essentially use it as an advertising tool. I have had Instagram for years longer than I've been selling so for me it's just another social network. Much like my private facebook page but with a bit more focus on what I make & sell. (Don't want to bore my Facebook friends with all that)
Hashtags are used just like on Twitter as well. They're really helpful.
I use it and have gained proper followers, that I interact with, I have had a few sales from it too.I tend to follow back but I have found the large follwers just dump you, a bit like Facebook. So I select who I follow back. I never used to use hash tags when I first started out, but have recently found out their importance.
Thank you all for your replys I'm going to have a look over the weekend. (this is my mission)
If you have instgram can we follow each other?
Yes, I'm @amberlillyhandmade
I think I am following you 😊
This is me and i will follow you all - https://instagram.com/biskettblue55/I am still learning how to use it, but i do find it lots of fun
I've just signed up https://instagram.com/stephanieguyart/
Mine is Rozcraftz - think Ive followed you all
Anyone else want to join in??
I have been on it for about a year and a half and have found it very useful to sell on and to direct people to my Folksy shop. I post photos of ceramic items I am making but also things I like etc. I now have 3500 followers!This is me https://instagram.com/handcraftedlove/
I signed up some time ago and couldn't make much sense of it - having another look now.
First thing was I got the "Insecure Connection" message when trying to click through to Stephanie's Folksy shop, so that's not too encouraging.
Think I've followed you all. Personally not thrilled about having to do everything via phone, so this might not be for me, but I'll give it a go.
I joined recently - https://instagram.com/pipdesignsdotnet/
Please feel free to follow/like/comment!
Following everyone I think. This is me but there's no photo's on there yet.
Good post @curiousseagull I find it hard to figure out what to instagram vs Facebook vs Blog. Don't want to bore everyone with constant posting and products..... https://instagram.com/elliepressuk
Hi. I started using instagram about 3 weeks ago. It reminds me slightly of pinterest but there isn't a link attached to the photo. Firstly I looked for people to follow based on handmade items crafts crochet etc and liked lots of photos just to get noticed. Then I began posting photos of my items you can add a link to your shop in the description and tag the photo so it gets seen. Some days are slow but some days you can really get noticed. I also like to put up photos of work in progress and a few about my life in general it lets people know you're a human being! But also gives you and your items a personality. Check mine out if you like http://instagram.com/woollypop


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Question: What's the difference between a strategic plan and a strategy?
Comfort Trap 1: Strategic Planning
Comfort Trap 3: Self-Referential Strategy Frameworks
Comfort Trap
1: Strategic Planning
Comfort Trap
2: Cost-Based Thinking
Comfort Trap
3: Self-Referential Strategy Frameworks
1: Keep the strategy statement simple
2: Recognize that strategy is not about perfection
3: Make the logic explicit
Response to new opportunities and challenges:
Emergent Strategy
"Strategy shouldn't be established merely around what the company will be able to control"
Strategic Planning is the outcome of a process
(part deliberate, part emerging)
Roger L. Martin
January–February 2014 Harvard Business Review
Don't fall into the trap!
There's a big lie about strategic planning!
Rule 3: Make the logic explicit
Lies and traps, and how to
avoid them:
The comfort trap:
1: Strategic planning
2: Cost-based thinking
3: Self-referential strategy framework
Three Rules to Avoid Them:
1: Keep it simple
2: Don't look for perfection
3: Make the logic explicit
Sure way to improve strategic choice hit rate:
test your logic
Write down what you believe about:
the evolution of your industry
your capabilities
Compare recorded logic with real events; otherwise, human mind will rewrite history…
This method allows checking your betting results.
The Big Lie of Strategic Planning
Strategy is often paired with strategic planning. The
shift from "strategy" to "planning" occurs because
planning is "doable and (is) comfortable"
Some underlying drivers of control and comfort:
Wall Street interests
Safe and comfortable for board members
Comfort Trap 2: Cost-Based Thinking
Planning should not be considered as strategy!
"Planning can't (and won't) make revenue magically appear"
Cost based approach is complacent,
because can be planned,
but revenue is unpredictable relative to cost.
Rule 1: Keep the strategy statement simple
Focus on revenue decision makers, i.e. customers
Where-to-play (customers to target)
How-to-win (creating compelling value proposition)
* Strategy choices can be summarized in one page
* Keeps discussion grounded, so
* Managers can engage strategic challenges instead of
* Retreating to planning comfort zone
Rule 2: Recognize that strategy is not about perfection
* Strategy isn't about finding answers
* It's about placing bets and shortening odds
* Boards and regulators need to reinforce rather than
* Undermine the notion that strategy involves a bet
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Linda Seger argues in Creating the Myth about concept of heroism and why millions of people see a film over again & again. She states in her theory that heroism has been traced all the back to many centuries ago. This all started through Greek Mythogly as she states on page 335, in a way you can say it is the father of heriosm.The reason movies involving heroes are so popular is because they are based something we all can identify with whether it's descriptive or prescriptive and it contains archetypes. Seger's states out many different points on how and why we the fans get so attached to the hero's. There are many different myths that create another story. The obstacles and enemies may differ, but the stories are all based on previously told myths. There are main keys to which many writers use as a guide line to make good movie knowing they will have a large fan base to due to fact that we the people can relate with the hero. Whether it's the "Hero Myth" where we see our chacther lonely, misunderstood, innocent, living in a mundane world or relating to "Healing myth" John Book for the Witness seeing how one has emotional or psychological problems. This is an interesting theory because even if an author claims to have created a story all by him or herself, they are unaware that they have subconsciously taken a known myth into their story line or cast. On the other hand some authors are well aware that they were encouraged by a myth and take advantage of this because once again it draws a large numbers of fans or movie critics.
To me the difference between myth & fact is time. Mythology is a "truth" that has been revised and changed to form something else, you can relate it to a fable in which was created by humans such as Greek Mythology. Truth is also created by humans. Truths are based on logic, and data, and labels. In some ways they can relate because there is always a bit of truth in mythology. The people decide what is true or false as well as mythology. This concept has continued to expand and progress through stories, and films over the years. Humans have always been intrigued with the idea of heroism which is why many movies, books, and stories are written after this idea.


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Celebrating 67 years of Land Rover, Land Rover has built a unique 2,000,000th Land Rover to commemorate the production.
It will be auctioned off on December 16, 2015 during a special charity event at the Bonhams auction house. All of the proceeds of the auction will then be donated to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and to the Born Free Foundation, an international wildlife charity organisation.
Commenting while on the production line, Grylls said:
The Land Rover Defender has been there for me more times than I care to remember. They are so often the unsung heroes of our TV shows, working hard in the toughest conditions to get crew in and out of exceptionally challenging terrains. Known and respected by me and many other adventurers for their rugged reliability it was an honour to be asked to take part in the build of this very special car.
Completing the 2,000,000 Defender is a set of license plates that registers the car as S90 HUE which honors the first ever pre-production Land Rover, HUE 166.
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Sometimes you just don't have the words to sum it up, so I'm stealing them from someone else. In his days we would have called it referencing. Today I guess we'd call it reblogging.
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."
Thanks Dickens.
The year that was for me included dizzying highs, including an overseas trip to New Zealand with Josh and a long, long awaited trip to Dublin to see one of my best friends, Amelia, and over to London to see the Chelsea Flower Show. A family trip to Paronella Park, my favourite place in Queensland and ordinary, but so very special times with family and friends. Proud and very special moments with my son as he grows up to be a young man who is already towering over me and the birth of friend's and family's babies, some very, very precious.
There were also crushing lows. The death of my beloved Grandmother and a number personal matters. There's always a silver lining though and it was here though that my real friends shone through and I am so very, very grateful they are in my life. You know who you are...thank you from the bottom of my heart.
The events of 2012 have changed me greatly. Made me more empathetic, more grateful, less judgemental and more emotional. For the future it has made me more determined, I don't sweat the small stuff as much and I make more time in my life for the people that matter.
Almost 2 years to the day the floods came and destroyed our little home, we are well on our way to being back home. It's been a long and at times, incredibly arduous journey, but a journey nonetheless with a final destination that we will arrive at shortly. It's been an amazing learning experience which has fortunately for us had a good outcome. I'm soooo looking forward to being back home in the new year!!
It's pouring here at the moment, a symbolic cleansing I feel for the evils and misfortunes of the year and creating a clean slate for 2013 (hmmm...someone is philosophical today). So if you had a horrible 2012 look forward to fresh and clean new year.
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Published: Friday 10th October 2014 by The News Editor
Business interests for police chiefs across England and Wales can be accessed by the public from a single source for the first time.
The register of chief officers' business interests pulls together links to forces' information on a single page, hosted by police professional body the College of Policing.
Business interests, such as rental properties, relating to chief constables, deputy chief constables and assistant chief constables, is available.
Police forces across England and Wales provide this information on their own websites, but the College register is aimed at making it more publicly accessible.
It follows publication of the first national register of chief officer gifts and hospitality in June, and a register of chief officer pay and reward packages released in May.
Assistant chief constable Richard Bennett, College of Policing integrity programme lead, said: "The College committed itself to publishing the three registers to benefit the public, and that work is now complete.
"It will allow the public to view the business interests, pay, rewards and gifts and hospitality provided to chief officers across England and Wales.
"The information has been collated in one place for the first time and shows forces are committed to being more open and transparent."
The information will be updated annually.
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TOWN OF NIAGARA, N.Y. - One person was arrested following an underage enforcement detail Saturday night.
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office worked in conjunction with the New York State Police, Town of Niagara Police Department, New York State Liquor Authority, and the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
The sheriff's office said they received complaints about underage patrons being served alcohol at Cruisers Bar on Porter Road. There were also complaints of loud music and property damage.
Malik R. Waite, 20, of the Bronx, was charged with unlawful possession of alcohol while under 21 years of age. Waite is due to appear in Town of Niagara Court at a later date.
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DOT Art presents, "Our Treasures are Within," a mural painted within a 100-foot pedestrian tunnel at 88th Road and Cross Island Parkway in Bellerose Manor, Queens. Joel Bergner's brightly colored narrative mural was the finishing touch of the transformation, creating an inviting corridor for pedestrians of all ages. "Our Treasures are Within" celebrates the empowerment of youth. Prior to installation, the artist hosted workshops with students from the neighboring school, St. Gregory the Great School, to develop concepts and designs for the mural. Through sketching and discussions, the students and the artist collaboratively created a mural that illustrates youth overcoming life struggles with positive influences such as education, community and creativity. In addition to working directly with the artist, students were able to paint their own details throughout the mural within the large forms.
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Last spring, at the quilt market in Pittsburgh, I found myself face to face with one of my quilting heros at a book-launch party.
I first learned about Kathy Doughty when I skimmed one of her books in a quilt store and ended up taking it home. Her books are among my absolute go-to sources when I want to feel inspired. Though American, Kathy has settled in Australia where she runs a successful quilt shop called Material Obsession.
So what makes Kathy's quilts so special? I suggest you open one of her books up and take a look. Kathy has such a cool and irreverent sense of style. Not a modernist and not a traditionalist Kathy defines her own style by blending patterns and fabric families like few others dare to do. She thinks nothing of mixing large scale chintzy fabrics with civil war reproductions and polka dots or graphic modern fabrics. She seems to have no fear that the quilting police will come to her door. Pattern on pattern, colors that many of us have learned don't go together… her quilts maintain a vibrant structure that just makes me sigh.
It was maybe fortunate that I was on my third glass of prosecco when I bumped into Kathy that night. Had I been introduced to her on the trade floor in a stage of sobriety I would have probably mumbled something about loving her books and then stood around feeling stupid and inadequate until she excused herself. As things turned out I had a rather lovely conversation with both Kathy and her photographer-husband John and the upshot of this is that Kathy is coming to Phoenix to teach this fall…at the Bernina Connection which is my FAVORITE quilt store in town. Score!
Gracious as she is, Kathy took time out of her busy schedule to do a little interview for me. All the pictures included in this post are courtesy of John Doughty who takes all the photos for Kathy's books as well.
Why did you start quilting? What was your early quilting journey like?
I started quilting 21 years ago after receiving a gift of a quilt from a friend when my son Noah was born. I still remember standing with the quilt in my hands, looking at it and getting lost in the pattern. It was an emotional moment as the concept of the quilt being made by hand by my friend and her daughter dawned on me. I looked at her and said, "Teach me how to do this right now!" From that moment on I have had piles of fabric in my house and quilts on the go in various stages of design. In those days finding fabric was not easy in Australia. I had to scavenge around and make choices from limited collections in a few small shops but I did it and relished it. Trips home found me in Amish country in Ohio where fabric was abundant and my suitcases filled quickly. My quilts were impulsive collections of scraps, clothing and screen printed squares. Very scary to look at now as I was not a natural needle woman and had no experience at all.You have a unique sense of color and pattern combination in your quilts.
Have you always had this sense, or is it something that you have developed over time?
We are but the sum of our parts and I have had a life full of opportunities to work with design and color. Material Obsession has always been a place where fabric choices were diverse and contemporary so working in the shop means I am surrounded by fabric combinations all the time. I work with customers to help them make decisions regardless of what I like so combinations become somewhat objective. I don't want to force my choices on people. Like bicep curls, this exercise gives me confidence to make more daring choices. I just believe that if I like it, it is ok. I can't say that I have always made the right choices but I can say I have always made the choices myself!
When you are picking fabrics for a quilt, what are your guidelines? How do you start the process?
Picking fabrics is like breathing. I just do it. So some quilts start from one joyful selection full of color combinations that interest me in that moment. Some quilts start with a pattern and a drive to find "just the right" replacement fabric. I'd say one of my best skills is finding a fabric that does the same thing as the one I am looking at so I can recreate what I see in a different way.
What led you to want to open your own quilt shop?
Spots and stripes. I can remember being frustrated by limited options for my quilts. I was sure there were fabrics out there that I could use but I couldn't find them. The "retro" look was in at the time and a serious need to find graphic prints to get the right look made me conscious of what was missing in the market. I met Sarah Fielke at my quilt group and we started teaching together at a small local shop. Eventually the owner asked if we wanted to buy the shop and the rest is history.
How do you think the Australian quilting world is different from the American? It seems to me that there is more handwork and appliqué (Lynnette Anderson, Kim McLean, etc) is that true?
The Australian quilters are equally inspired by English and American quilters which creates a hybrid situation. "We" (I am American!) blend the paper and hand piecing skills brought to Australia by the early settlers with the modern influences of American quilters into something uniquely Australian. There are some very talented quilters that have been generously teaching for many years in major cities. This is a small country so the effect has been great.
Does the Australian light and landscapes inspire your quilts?
There is a theory that the light affects us and how could it not. The world here is full of contrast and color…the warm climate means everything flowers. Step outside of the city and the earth takes on a beautiful red glow that is different to the earth in other places. The earthy tones let the glorious colors stand out. There is certainly a lot to take the imagination on a wander…
Is there a quilting related skill that you wish you were better at, or knew how to do?
Ah, good question. One of the reasons I love quilting is that I can keep learning how to do new things forever. I started not knowing what a 1/4″ seam is so I have already learned an enormous amount. I would like to be better at machine quilting and have started taking classes in that area. Fine tuning my skills is always motivating. I get so excited by the color and the promise of the finished quilt that sometimes I just work too fast. However, I have learned that a quilt finished in haste is often not as pleasing as one I have taken my time with making. I am no longer in a rush to finish but am concentrating on savoring the process, whatever it is at the time from hand to machine.
For those of us who want to start becoming more daring in our use of color and pattern, what are some tips you can give us?
Hmmm. Step outside the lines. Pretend you are in kindergarten. Don't concern yourself with what anyone else thinks. If you like it, go with it. Make your own choices and in the words of Brandon Mably, don't ask the person next to you as they may have very bad taste! More practically speaking…don't try to match colors. Work the color scheme you choose with lots of different values and saturation levels. Mix it up!!!
If you are in the vincinity of the Bernina Connection in Phoenix, Arizona. Kathy will have a trunk-show and talk there on Friday evening November 7th, and she is teaching all day on Saturday November 8th. Call the Bernina Connection (602.553.8350) to inquire about class openings and reserve your spot.
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Jashan Ceremony for Zoroastrian Studies Graduate and PhD Students
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On Thursday Dec. 11th 2008, Jashan ceremony was performed for Dr. Rose and her Claremont Zoroastrian studies graduate and PhD students and guests.
Jashan ceremony was performed by Mobed Rostam Vahidi and Mobed Bahram Deboo in the spirit of solemnity and spirituality and to bring students in touch with Zoroastrian rituals and community.
Before the ceremony Mobed Deboo talked about meaning of Ahura Mazda and His attributes, Amesha Spentas, and significance of Jashan. After Afrigane Dahman and Afrine ArdaFravash were performed, everyone stood up and held each other's hand and prayed one Ashem Vohu. Mobed Vahidi prayed Tandorosti for all. Everyone was impressed when Professor Jennifer Rose and her students covered their heads as a respect to the Jashan ceremony and prayers.
Below is content of Mobed Deboo's talk and summary of the prayer:
Jashan Ceremony – Afringans:
The word Jashan means Worship, Praise and Thanksgiving to Ahura Mazda for His bountiful blessings. In this ceremony, God and His attributes, all His powers and forces in Nature are invoked and thanked for providing the blessings of life.
The ceremony is divided into 3 parts: preface, blessings and benediction. The ceremony is of two types. One is performed for seasonal festivals, happy occasions, birthdays and historical events, and the other for memorializing the death anniversaries of the departed souls.
The six attributes came to be known as Amesha Spentas after they were given concrete forms, which are not found in Gathas. On the human level, we are guided by Zarathushtra to emulate these attributes. The articles that are used, symbolize the various aspects between man, nature and God.
1. Glass of milk represents God's Divine Mind (Vohu Manah) and animal kingdom.
2. Fire represents Asha, the fire of God, truth, righteousness, universal law governing the Cosmos, mental-spiritual purifier and giver of light to a devout soul.
3. The metallic fire urn represents Vohu Khshathra, the Sovereignty, power and domain of God.
4. The earth on which we are standing or sitting represents Aramaiti, the Mother Earth, harmony, peace and right-mindedness.
5. Glass of water represents Haurvatat, perfection, integrity, and wholeness. What an ideal society ought to be for the welfare of the world. Water removes impurity but always remains pure on evaporation. Thus, there is a deep spiritual meaning.
6. Flowers represents Ameretat, the vegetable kingdom and, on the spiritual level, immortality, or continuity of life.
Jashan ceremony uses 24 flowers for three main prayers, each requiring 8 flowers. The first two flowers represent dual aspects of creation, material and spiritual. The priest picking up 3 flowers downwards on the right side represent descending of the soul with good thoughts, words and deeds from the spiritual world to the material world. While picking up the left hand side flowers upwards signifies ascension of the soul to the spiritual world with good thoughts, words and deeds. Holding of the flowers denotes merging of the soul with the Creator after attaining perfection on this earth.
The act of touching the four directions E, W, S, N and the coordinates NE, SE, SW and NW of the urn or glass of water with a ladle represents the movement of the earth and the crossing of the matter. Also may goodness spread in all the directions and corners of the earth.
The summary of the prayer:
May the glory of light and wisdom of this good religion spread seven regions of the world. May there be success, joy and happiness among the people and may their souls be rejoiced. Whatever goodness is performed, may it reach to the Treasure of the House of God and be distributed among all good people. In this house, may noncompliance to the Divine rule be removed. May peace, not discord, enter here.
May charity and generosity come instead of malevolence.
May humility overcome arrogance and may the truth triumph over falsehood.
May we unite in oneness with truth and uprightness.
Following pictures are taken by Ardeshir Baghkhanian.
The ceremony was attended by Dr. J. Rose , Dr. A. Jafarey, Zoroastrian Studies students among other guests.
Jashan ceremony was performed by Mobed Rostam Vahidi and Mobed Bahram Deboo.
Everyone stood up and held each other's hand and prayed Ashem Vohu.


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Developer Lizardcube and publisher DotEmu released a launch trailer for Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap. In it, you'll get a run-down of the new features arriving for the HD remake, and get a look at its slick new art style.
Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure. Play as Lizard-Man, Mouse-Man, Piranha-Man, Lion-Man, and Hawk-Man, and use their unique abilities to uncover the land's deepest secrets. Switch in real-time between the original retro graphics and the visually stunning modern remake, and input your old Sega Master System passcode to unlock all of your old saves and progression – just how you left them in 1989.
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's trap launches this week for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch. A PC version is slated to hit Steam in the coming weeks.
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Commercially zoned real estate located in the town of Crested Butte is attracting investors and owner-operators once again as our local economy improves and consumer confidence grows.
What is creating the investor confidence? In its December 3rd issue, the Crested Butte News reported that town of Crested Butte sales tax collections were up 27 percent in October. September was up 19 percent. For the year, sales tax revenue is 15 percent ahead of last year and retail marijuana sales tax has contributed more than $70,000. And, according to Erica Mueller of Crested Butte Mountain Resort the winter season forecast looks promising. Compared to last year, the resort is up 41 percent in room nights for December, and overall the winter season is looking strong. Room nights are up 27 percent in January, 47 percent in February and 1 percent in March. "Overall for winter, November through April, we're up 29 percent, so that's significant," Mueller said. She attributes the increases to a variety of factors, including the early season snow, a general buzz about Crested Butte, and resort promotions designed to get skiers to town during the slower times of year.
In the last two weeks, I've had the privilege of brokering two commercial real estate transactions in town. The property located at 719 Fourth Street, a 1,750 sf. showroom/office/storage /garage space sold for $350,000. The property is now home to a company that relocated it's operations to Crested Butte from Boulder, creating jobs and local tax revenue opportunities for the town of Crested Butte.
And, my exclusive listing located at 212 Elk Avenue, the Montanyas Distillery building, sold in an all cash deal valued at $790,000, to a private investor. Montanyas, the tenant, will remain under a long term lease arrangement and work with the new landlord on maintaining and improving the building and the company's presence in this valuable commercial core location of downtown Crested Butte.
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Take some time off the computer, off mind-boggling work, and just sit in a quiet, relaxing spot, free from immediate distractions.
And think. Don't over-complicate, just think. Try to detach yourself from the present, from social norms, from the emotions attached to any recollections or memories.
Let your mind roam free. What do you want to do? What should you be doing? How can I improve?
That's right. How can you better yourself at this very specific moment?
Relax, step back, think outside the box.
We spend too much time caught up in our daily lives. Piles and stacks of things to do, errands to run, deadlines to meet, tests to study for, etc, etc, etc…
How often do you get to really let go and think without disturbances anyways?
Let your life be in the present, forget about becoming something unrealistic, forget about comparing to others… you are you, and right now, this moment, is the life you are living. You can better yourself, but you cannot become better than others. Because you aren't an "other".


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- 68 years old
- Date of birth: Nov 17, 1946
- Place of birth:
Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Date of passing: May 31, 2015
- Place of passing:
Port Charlotte, Florida, United States
|When she smiled the sparkle in her eyes was so bright you couldn't help but smile back!
Kay was born on November 17, 1946 to Magdaline and John Hegedus in Detroit, MI.
Kay and her Husband Howard (Bud) moved to FL in 2013 where she passed away in her son's home on May 31, 2015 in Port Charlotte, FL. Kay was able to be surrounded by her family thanks to Hospice. Kay had suffered from Congestive Heart Failure and COPD for several years and never stopped fighting. She fought as long as she could and anyone that truly knew Kay knew what a feisty Hungarian she was, which was one of the things we all loved about her.
Kay loved her Husband Bud dearly and they spent over 49 wonderful years together. Kay was a doer, she was in constant motion. If she wasn't working , she was spending time with and cooking for her family and friends. She also loved going on cruises and swinging outside in the sun enjoying her posies. She doted on her grandchildren and absolutely adored her great granddaughter. Kay was a great lady with a big heart. She respected any and everyone no matter who they were and never judged them. Kay had a great sense of humor and her hugs made you feel so loved that you never wanted to let go. The sparkle in her eyes was so bright you couldn't help but smile back. Kay was a beautiful person inside and out. She will be greatly missed.
Kay was preceded in death by her Father John, Mother Magdalene and brother Bill.
Kay is survived by her husband Bud, son Howard, daughter in law Julie, their two children Brent and Cody, daughter Kristina, her two children Amanda and Anthony, and Great Granddaughter Zoey, Siblings John Hegedus, Christine McCormick and Gary Hegedus.
Kay requested that no services be held. Her wishes were to be cremated and added to her family's ashes and be released into the ocean. In lieu of tribute, we ask that donations be made to Hospice or your favorite charity. If you wish to send a card please send to 329 Lambert St, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Please feel free share your memories/comments. Kay may be kindly remembered at icscremationandfunerals.org and can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/icscremationandfunerals
"R.I.P. Kay"
"I cannot help but smile - I do believe that the frist words that Kay said to me were - "Get off the boat!" It was the beginning of years of friendship, amazing laughs and love. Thanks for the memories that will live on in our lives and everyone who had the honor to know you! Cheers to you Kay, you were an amazing woman!
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all. Wish we were closer Bud so you coudl feel the hugs that surround you from a far.
Ruth, Rich and Bryce Blick
Traverse City"
"I can't explain how this women made you feel. She had the biggest heart and the best laugh. I remember her from the time I wads small. She was always such a sweetheart and like a grandma. Also making sure u were poor fed or something to drink. As I got older watching her and Bud together u seen a huge amount of love between them. Before they left for Florida I got to visit a little bit for the first time in a while And she was still a little firecracker, I was dying laughing it was such a good visit. She's a women you could never forget and a women that you had the amazing pleasure of knowing."
"Kay had been in my life since 1987. Therefore she has had a big impact on my life and I am thankful for her love and wisdom in which helped me become the woman I am today. She treated me not like a daughter in law, but as her true daughter. You always hear people complain about their mother in laws, but you would never hear that from my mouth. I can only hope to be a great mother in law when the day may come and treat them as well as she has treated me these past 28 years. I told her on several occasions that if my two son's Brent and Cody turn out to be only half the man their father (Howard Jr) is they will be great. I was so blessed to be able to take care of her these last few weeks and finally give back to her what she has always given me, love without expecting anything in return. I will honor Kay everyday as I will take her wisdom with me in my everyday life and continue where she left off by loving without judgement and forgiving those that have wronged me. Thank you God for giving the pleasure to me such a wonderful person. I love and will always love you Kay. <3"
"Kay sounds like a wonderful woman, and I'm sad I was not able to meet her. I've enjoyed hearing the stories of her that have been told by Anthony, her grandson. My condolences to the family - you are all in my thoughts and prayers. She is a beautiful angel in Heaven now."
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Charlaine Harris's Midnight, Texas Coming to TV
Another fictional Southern town created by Charlaine Harris might be coming to television. EW.com reports that NBC is developing a drama based on Charlaine's latest novels, the Midnight, Texas mystery series.
From our review of Midnight Crossing:
Midnight is a speck on the map of Texas, a crossroads, with a handful of businesses, a smattering of houses, and a collection of residents who look out for each other and don't ask too many questions.
When pawn shop owner Bobo Winthrop's girlfriend turns up dead, suspicion points a finger at a few possible murderers, and secrets are revealed as the townsfolk attempt to unmask the killer. (I want to make a vague reference to whodunit and/or why they did it, but instead I'll just say that Charlaine kept me guessing.)
Per EW, if the series is picked up, it would debut in Fall 2016 and be titled Midnight, Texas. What do you think? Are you ready to follow the adventures of the Midnight crew on TV?
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yes I'd love to see this series picked up. I've read the first book, awaiting the chance to get the second. It would be great to see some of the TB characters cross over too 🙂


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My Latest Loves at Forever Foxed
Forever Foxed is simply the best site for any terrier owner. No word of a lie, it's up there in my top five favourite sites, ever. It's been a little while since I had a browse on Forever Foxed, so my eyes lit up when I last went on and saw some new goodies to tempt me.
My first thought was 'oh my god, I'm in love, I need to have a spending spree'. My second thought was 'I have to tell everyone at Paws and Prada!', so here we are.
First up is this heart warming print – 'My Little Dog, a Heartbeat at My Feet' – based on the much-loved quote from Edith Wharton. It's delicate, heartwarming and I'm sure would never fail to put a smile on my face if it was hanging in my home.
The Ruff Notes notebook is a must have for me. Not just because the adorable pooch illustration looks just like Bruce, but because it's just the perfect notebook for someone who need to jot down ideas about dog blogging, and my new top-secret doggy business (more details on that soon!).
When I saw the Enamel Terrier Lapel Pin on Forever Foxed's Instagram feed, I knew that it had to be mine. It's just too cute not to have it on my coat, and I know the other dog walkers in the park would appreciate it too.
If you're a fan of terriers and haven't browsed the wonders of Forever Foxed, then get to it. It's a treasure trove for the terrier owner.
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Arsenal beat Udinese in Champions League playoff
Arsenal began life without Cesc Fabregas with a 1-0 win over Udinese on Tuesday, although a lively performance from the visitors ensured the Champions League playoff remains in the balance heading into the second leg.
Arsenal began life without Cesc Fabregas with a 1-0 win over Udinese on Tuesday, although a lively performance from the visitors ensured the Champions League playoff remains in the balance heading into the second leg.
Theo Walcott scored just four minutes into the first leg to raise spirits among demoralized Arsenal fans following Fabregas' departure, but the injury-hit Gunners could not build on its early advantage.
Only Wojciech Szczesny's saves ensured Arsenal goes to Italy next week with its slender advantage intact as it looks to play in the lucrative Champions League for the 14th consecutive season and guarantee at least $30 million from UEFA.
"We tended to drop off a bit and there were gaps appearing but we dug in and gave absolutely everything tonight," Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey said. "We believe we're capable of going over there to win. The most important thing is a clean sheet. Our defense was solid."
Ramsey is one of the players expected to fill the boots left by Fabregas' drawn-out move back to boyhood club Barcelona on Monday.
"It's time to move on - he was a great player for the club but now he's gone," Ramsey said. "We just have to concentrate on what we've got here. We believe the squad we've got is very talented."
It was the Wales international who helped to give fans a glimmer of hope for the future by charging down the right flank and floating in the low cross that Walcott turned in past goalkeeper Samir Handanovic at the near post.
"I want to get more goals," Walcott said. "It's a great ball Aaron's played for me. Hopefully the boss will play me up front."
But for all their speedy moves, the Gunners were regularly caught out on the counterattack by an Udinese side playing its first competitive match of the season and chasing a spot in the group stage for the first time in six years
Udinese captain Antonio di Natale came close to leveling early on when he curled in the free-kick from 30 yards which looped off the crossbar.
There was another scare for Arsenal after 25 minutes when Alex Song conceded possession deep in Udinese territory, allowing Pablo Armero to storm forward and easily go through the brittle barrier of defenders Bacary Sagna and Kieran Gibbs.
But with only Wojciech Szczesny to beat, Armero was thwarted by the goalkeeper's strong save and the follow-up by Mauricio Isla was blocked by Song, who had raced back into his own half.
At the start of the second half it required a last-ditch intervention by Johan Djourou to block a shot from Di Natale, who was Udinese's most dangerous threat.
A free kick from Serie A's top scorer for the last two seasons was also pushed wide by Szczesny with 15 minutes remaining.
"We deserved more than the actual result on the pitch," Udinese coach Francesco Guidoli said through a translator. "We didn't take all the chances we had and lost the game, but it's still an open match ... and we built confidence."
Arsenal carved out a late opening when Gervinho weaved his way through the Udinese defense and fed Walcott but the winger's shot was pushed wide by a diving Handanovic.
"I'm still coming back from my ankle injury," Walcott said. "The goalkeeper's made an absolutely fantastic save. It's early days, it's my first 90 minutes, and I'm very happy with the result. That's the important thing."
The victory also came at a cost for Arsenal with Gibbs coming off at half time with a hamstring injury and his replacement Djourou forced off with the same problem after less than 10 minutes on the pitch.
Arsenal was not helped by manager Arsene Wenger being unable to directly issue orders as he was banished to the stands by UEFA, his punishment for a tirade against a referee last season after the Champions League loss to Barcelona.
And UEFA told Wenger at half time that he could be contravening its rules by passing instructions to assistant manager Pat Rice on the touchline via first team coach Boro Primorac, who was sitting alongside him in the directors' box.
New captain Robin van Persie and midfielder Samir Nasri were suspended, although the latter is set to follow Fabregas out of Arsenal and would have been cup-tied had he featured on Tuesday.
Also Tuesday, Lyon beat Rubin Kazan 3-1, Czech champion Viktoria Plzen won by the same score at Copenhagen. There were two draws, with Benfica held 2-2 in the Netherlands at FC Twente and Austrian side Sturm Graz drawing 1-1 in Bulgaria at BATE Borisov.


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Science thriller author Steve Alten, famed for his prehistoric monster shark series MEG, is writing a sequel to The Loch, "the first true Loch Ness monster thriller praised by biologists and cryptozoologists alike." Here I'm happy to share Steve's newest promotion around The Loch and The Loch 2 in Steve's own words. Read on to learn how YOU can become a character in the next Steve Alten book!
The Loch by Steve Alten
"At last a novel about Loch Ness you can actually believe! Using commendable research and excellent writing skills Steve Alten has written a book that comes startlingly close to the truth. Reading The Loch I was shocked that his work of fiction tallied almost exactly with my research into the Loch Ness Monster and what it really is. Forget prehistoric monsters, here is a horror novel rooted firmly in biological possibility."
–Richard Freeman, Cryptozoologist, The Centre for Fortean Zoology.
"The Loch is at once spellbinding and enchanting, zoologically engaging and mysteriously alluring. Steve Alten has woven pieces of breaking new cryptozoology discoveries into the best work of fiction since King Kong and The Lost World!"
–Loren Coleman, world's leading cryptozoologist, and author of The Field Guide to Lake Monsters, Sea Serpents and Other Mystery Denizens of the Deep; Cryptozoology A to Z.
"Steve Alten has again entered the genre of Man vs. Nature as personified by a large animal and has excelled at it. The story is an excellent read, with plot and characterization exceeding all expectations. As to the biology behind the story, although sensational, it is more credible then many so-called non-fiction books about the loch."
–Robert McCord Ph.D., Chief Curator of Natural History, Curator of Paleontology, Mesa Southwest Museum
To promote the release of The LOCH 2 – that's right, a sequel – there will be a contest devoted to this cryptozoological science thriller. Head over to www.SteveAlten.com, click the link for The LOCH Contest, download the book trailer and upload it to your YouTube account being creative with your title so it draws in viewers to begin promoting this long-awaited title! Send the Youtube link that goes directly to your video to stevealtencontests (at) gmail.com. The 30 contestants with the most views will be The LOCH 2 characters. For less confusion and to make sure everyone is on the same page make sure to read all the rules though, if you have any questions feel free to email us at gmail.
Thanks, and good luck!
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$100 Swiss Diamond Cookware #Giveaway!
My friends at Swiss Diamond cookware contacted me and they want to do a FLASH giveaway … It's almost the end of June and they have an important goal they're looking to reach on facebook … sooo they asked me to help with their giveaway.
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text: We've already provided you with a look at the Creative Recreation "Back to School Shoe Guide" that highlights some of the brand's upcoming heat. You can now judge for yourself yet another design from said brand. Also joining the party this fall season is the Creative Recreation Solano- a high-top leather silhouette that stands out partially due to subtle zippers that can be seen near the forefoot and ankle area. This particular colorway was inspired by a recent trip to the always cold Russia- resulting in a tan leather upper being combined with quilted mesh panels, while some green is seen on the ankle area and red on the shoe laces. You can scoop up a pair of this Creative Recreation Solano for $100 retail.


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Democracy International (DI) is seeking a qualified team leader for a short term evaluation project in Ghana. USAID/Ghana seeks to conduct a performance evaluation of its Accountable Democratic Institutions and Systems Strengthening (ADISS) Program. The program aims to support the ongoing efforts of and increase the capacity of anti-corruption Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Ghana. The program supports the CSOs in motivating citizens to apply pressure to policy makers and institutions in an effort to reduce corruption in Ghana. This evaluation will identify the successes of the program, evaluate achieved results compared to program indicators, and distill lessons for future programming in the region.
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Here is the LIME TART September Gallery, featuring the work of
How funny I still have not worked out to put my photo's up in some sort of order but I am sure you get the idea :0)!!!!
Alison Shearer has also done some amazing work so be sure to check it out!!!
Thanks so much to Philippa from Lime Tart for including me in this months kits they are beautiful!!!
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SYRACUSE--St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center celebrated Nurses' Day May 7 at the hospital. Highlights included a luncheon featuring the annual Nurses Day Awards ceremony. The awards recognize nurses who are nominated by their peers for their outstanding performance of nursing practice, nursing leadership and nursing education.
The nursing practice award recognizes a nurse involved in direct patient care who is seen by peers as one who contributes to the advancement of nursing practice and demonstrates strength of character, commitment and competence. Liverpool resident Ann Yankay, RN, BSN, was honored with this award.
Heather St. Amour, RN, BSN, a resident of Clay, received the nursing leadership award, which recognizes a nurse leader who demonstrates exceptional leadership, guidance and service to St. Joseph's and the profession of nursing.
The nursing education award was presented to N. Syracuse resident Beth Williams, RN, BSN, who was recognized as a nurse who mentors and teaches nursing practice excellence and collaboration.
St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center is a non-profit, 431-bed hospital and health care system in Syracuse, NY, providing services to patients in 16 counties in Central New York. Through prevention programs and the latest diagnostic treatment procedures, St. Joseph's works with patients to achieve optimum long-term health. A 14-time winner of the National Research Corporation Consumer Choice award, St. Joseph's is affiliated with Franciscan Companies and is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis.
St. Joseph's is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis. Franciscan Companies is a member of the St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center system.
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Title: Oresama Teacher
Author: Izumi Tsubaki
Publisher: Viz Media (Shojo Beat)
Volume: Volumes 11-12 (ongoing), $9.99
Vintage: 2011 by Hakusensha, November 2012 and January 2013 by Viz Media
Genre: Comedy
It's Christmas Eve at the beginning of volume 11, and Mafuyu has found herself in a rather strange situation. She is out on the town, in her Super Bun mask, with Hayasaka. Her fellow Morals Club member has been upset that Super Bun has been appearing without him around. The date-that-is-not-a-date is a rather awkward and confusing affair, with Mafuyu trying to figure out what exactly is the purpose of their outing, and Hayasaka being…Hayasaka. Next, Mafuyu heads home for the new year, only to find her house empty. Fortunately her former underlings are all too happy to see her, especially Kangawa. They turn a lonely New Year's Eve into a very strange hot pot party. Kangawa's turn at the pot is relatively normal, but Maizono fills it with ingredients that would churn even the strongest stomach. After that friendly interlude, the story shifts back to the Student Council attacks, and the unsociable Reito Ayabe is up next. Ayabe decides that the best way to destroy the Public Morals Club is to go after its leader, who should be the strongest of the bunch. He quickly pinpoints Mafuyu as his target and calls her out to the old school building. Though Ayabe seems weak and sickly, Mafuyu is surprised at how brutally and quickly he puts her down. Not only that, it's the first time in her life she's lost a fight, and she's immediately disheartened by this. After a pep talk (well, by his standards) from Takaomi, and an examination of the area she was beaten in, Mafuyu gets over her slump and sets about researching what's so special about Ayabe that allowed him to beat her. Her method of research is to essentially stalk Ayabe all over campus, prompting his two friends to think she has a crush on him and wants to date him. She finally confronts him and calls for a rematch in the same building as before. Things go a bit differently this time. Mafuyu watches Ayabe build up his strength and it becomes harder to dodge his attacks, but just when things start to look bad, they take a surprising turn. Ayabe's rather unique secret is revealed – when he sees something dirty, he gets worked into a frenzy until he can no longer control himself and just absolutely has to clean away every speck of dust.
And thus, a very strange friendship is born. Sort of. As volume 12 opens, Mafuyu and Ayabe are caught eating lunch together. In order to keep Mafuyu from revealing his secret, Ayabe agrees to make her lunch every day. Mafuyu, of course, has no desire to reveal his weakness, but happily accepts free food and the chance to get to know Ayabe better. Noting that Ayabe tends to act very brotherly, she questions him about his family. Ayabe is the oldest of six; his father is a truck driver and his mother a nurse, so it was up to Ayabe to care for his younger siblings. He began to take pride in keeping a clean house, so they would never be embarrassed of their home when people came to visit. Caring for five younger siblings was rough, however, and put a lot of stress on Ayabe. The one time his siblings encouraged him to take a night off, disaster struck, prompting an exhausted Ayabe to apply for a high school with scholarships and a dorm so he could get out of that house immediately. He left his siblings without any explanation, and hasn't been back for a year. Feeling sorry for Ayabe, Mafuyu insists they go visit his family, and literally drags him kicking and screaming back home. Watching his siblings, Ayabe realizes there are people who really care for him and want him to be happy. From the slightly serious to the outrageously hilarious, the story shifts to Okegawa. Okegawa is at risk of being held back a year instead of graduating. Fortunately, he only has to show up for and pass a makeup exam and he's home free. Unfortunately, there are some who don't want him to pass. One of his underlings, the extremely lucky Daikichi Goto, is helping him study. Okegawa's number two, Kawauchi, approaches Hayasaka for help with his plan to keep the Bancho from making the test. Mafuyu and Goto overhear, and immediately protest. Even Shinobu gets involved, leaving Mafuyu and Goto as the only two who want to help Okegawa. Trap after incredibly bizarre trap is launched at the trio, but Goto's luck is on their side. Until he suddenly switches allegiances near the end, unleashing a vortex of mayhem. The chaos continues as a new transfer student arrives and immediately begins causing trouble. This playboy has been causing all the girls to ditch their boyfriends and tail after him, but every time he's confronted by a spurned young man, he refers them to Mafuyu. As a result, Mafuyu is plagued by angry students for an unknown reason. When she finally manages to catch up to Aki Shibuya, he insists on becoming one of her henchmen. Thinking Aki is doing this because he believes Mafuyu is strong and will protect him, she decides to let herself be defeated to prove him wrong, but her plan backfires when Hayasaka and Shinobu comes to her rescue.
Have I mentioned how hilarious this series is? Well, I'll say it again. In fact, I'll say it every single time. Oresama Teacher has me falling off the furniture with laughter. And not just the first time through, either. Even rereads crack me up. From Mafuyu's reactions to the events around her, to Hayasaka's mood swings, to the odd way Mafuyu wins over each Student Council member she's supposed to be fighting against, to Takaomi's subtle jealousy, to Maizono's rope fetish, and on and on, Tsubaki knows how to build the perfect gag. A single reaction panel can be enough to elicit a hearty laugh. The story is a bit everywhere at times, but things still link together smoothly. There's a rather large focus on Ayabe in these volumes, and he's certainly one of the most interesting Student Council members so far. It's getting really hard to see them as the antagonists of the story. Especially as the Student Council President's goal is becoming harder to grasp. He keeps sending his minions after Mafuyu, but they all sort of end up being helped by her and becoming friends. Which seems counterproductive, so I'm no longer sure what his angle is, or if he even has one anymore. That's probably the biggest (and really only) fault in this series so far. He didn't really seem like the sort to genuinely care about people, and yet he gives Mafuyu information to help Ayabe overcome his past. He also seems to be behind the plot to make Okegawa fail his test and get held back a year. Which, again, feels counterproductive, since Okegawa staying means the delinquents are more likely to stay in line, which means less trouble on campus, which means a better school. And wasn't Miyabi supposed to be helping the school director do exactly the opposite of that? It's a bit confusing. Other than that, the series is still strong and still filled with laughs. It's one of my favorites; it's rare to find a manga that I enjoy so very thoroughly.
Review copies (of at least one of these, though I can't remember which) provided by Viz Media.


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The New Yorker blog reports on the Literary Death Match at the Bowery Poetry Club from a few weeks back. Another write-up from LDM's own site here.
Why did I stay in New York? Well, because I got married, for one. That, and the friends. At least for awhile.
For all you J.D. Salinger fans, here's a blast from the past, from La Petite Zine: "My Ass Life in The West: The Catcher Transcripts," which appear in extended form in How to Be Inappropriate. And that was the inspiration for one book cover mock-up, right.
As part of its short takes review section, Chronogram calls How to Be Inappropriate "dryly hilarious."
A monkey poetry blog sorta likes my poetry book.
A photo of me hugging the book in Quimby's in Chicago turned up on their blog. J'adore Quimby's.
Here's a tweet: "One participant created his own two-boner box, and checked it himself." I can't stop chuckling at How to be Inappropriate."
Jeg vil på det varmeste anbefale boken "how to be inappropriate" av Daniel Nester. Do you know what that means? It's Norwegian for "I would most warmly recommend the book "How to be inappropriate" by Daniel Nester." Yeah.
And for all you people in England, English people, residents of the U.K., you will be able to buy How to Be Inappropriate in March.


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New York (1933)
by Gessner, Robert
New York (1933): Farrar & Rinehart, Inc. First Edition. Hard Cover with Dust Jacket. Fine/Very Good. A fine copy in a very good dust jacket, with orange on spine slightly fading and tape residue at foot of spine. (Inventory #: 7276)


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Fresh Homemade Bratwurst sausage
Jim McGuire5
I like brats grilled, so I guess you know how I do them. Have fun making them. I usually make around 500 lbs a year. Not just Brats... I make many sausages.
- 3 lb
- pork butt
- 1 Tbsp
- kosher salt
- 2 tsp
- ground white pepper
- 1 tsp
- marjoram, dried (heaping)
- 1/2 tsp
- caraway seeds
- 1/2 tsp
- nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp
- allspice
- 1 tsp
- ginger
- 1 Tbsp
- minced garlic (optioal)
- 2 tsp
- red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 small
- 5 foot piece of natural hog casing
How to Make Fresh Homemade Bratwurst sausage
- 1Mix all the spices together in a bowl.
- 2cut all the pork butt into pieces big enough for your grinder to handle. Spread the spices from the bowl on the pork chunks and mix well by hand.
- 3Grind meat chunks with medium plate.
(IMPORTANT) take a little piece of sausage and fry it to see if spices are enough, if not add and mix again.
- 4My wife like brat patties. I like brat links. So i stuff half into hog casings, and the other half into bulk. I suck the air out of the packages, and freeze them.
About Fresh Homemade Bratwurst sausage
Course/Dish: Other Main Dishes, Pork
Main Ingredient: Pork
Regional Style: German
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This blogging experience has taught me something very important: to organize myself and to be more disciplined cause let's face it, a year ago if you were to be looking in my closet it would have been at your own risk :).
So, I know a lot of you get super excited during the sales and pick up items that are "awesome" just for the simple fact that they are like 70% OFF and never get to use them. That's why I wanted to do this blog post especially for you, to share a bit of my experience when it comes to smart shopping.
Let's establish some ground rules:
1. Before you go shopping, open your closet. Make a tour. For me it helps to get all my stuff on the floor and then rearranging it. That way you can see what do you have and see what you are missing.
2. Make a list of all the things that you are missing. Count your tops, pants, jeans, dresses,etc and you can start on making matches, see in a supposed outfit what could be missing, and then put it on the list!
3.When going shopping, take the list with you, so you won't get caught in the vortex (as I like to name it). Cause in stores you will just see a lot of crazy people trying to get their hands on everything, and you will be tempted to buy what others are buying, without thinking if you really need it or not.
5.You probably know my story with the Zara vest from the last post. So, when shopping for that perfect thing, try to stay calm. I know for a fact that it is so stressing when you don't find your size or that top you love so much has sold everywhere, but I try to say to myself " if it's meant to be yours, it will be!".
6. Have fun! Don't get irritated by the big crowd in the shops that many times steps on your fingers or the sales lady that is way stressed out and not patient to respond your questions. Be calm and make the most of it. We have only two months a year of this kinda "party" :).


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Alternate forms of medicine are becoming increasingly popular in western countries, because of the realization that most of them are free of the after effects, which users of modern day allopathic medicine have to constantly guard against.
Many of these theories of alternate medicine are sourced from the East and the fact that they have been practiced for thousands of years give them some authenticity. The Shiatsu method of massage is one that has become quite popular in recent times and this system has its roots in the Chinese theory of medicine that goes back many centuries.
Shiatsu massage is a form of massage that has its basis on pressure points. This is a theory that is akin to that of acupuncture, a medicinal system that is already widely accepted in the West. The difference here is that the pressure is not applied with needles, as in acupuncture, but with the fingers.
Modern day practitioners do use mechanical devises to produce the same pressures, but these are modern day inventions that find no place in ancient literature. This massage, or acupressure, has lot of similarity to reflexology, where hands and feet are stimulated through pressure points.
The theory in reflexology, acupuncture and Shiatsu is that every living body has energy centers which are connected to each other by meridians or channel. This energy that is flowing through these meridians is referred to as Qi, Chi or Ki.
This Qi is considered a universal life force, and according to the theory in Chinese medicine, an imbalance or lack of Qi can cause illnesses. As per theories in this form of medicine a person is healthy if the masculine and feminine energy, referred to as Yin and Yang, are perfectly balanced.
In Shiatsu massage the energy centers of the body are stimulated, which leads to the stimulation of Qi and this can help restore the balance of energies in the body. Practitioners of this form of massage need to know the meaning of each of the energy centers, so that they are able to treat any specific conditions. The therapist giving this massage uses a number of techniques from circular motions, kneading or rubbing. The amount of pressure applied during these massage sessions can be different depending on the requirements of the ailment that is being treated and condition of the patient.
Massage is very popular even for people who have no specific problems and who just want to use it to relax and get rejuvenated. Shiatsu massage is also used by many people for this purpose. It is quite often used for people suffering from constipation, digestive problems, high blood pressure, migraine headaches and arthritis besides a number of other chronic ailments.
There are people who use this form of massage to look young, as massage has always been useful in making the skin look better, because it does improve the circulation of blood throughout the body. You will find therapists who practice Shiatsu in most cities, and it is quite common to find them in spas. Holistic healing centers are good places to look for these massage therapists, and you need to ensure that they are people who are certified.
There is a lot of common ground between Western and the Shiatsu form of massage. Both systems are very efficient in relieving stress and they promote better health, because the treatment is focused on the body of the person.
In most cases, no use is made of any mechanical or electronic devices, though recent developments of massage chairs for both forms of massage may give lie to this statement. But these are conveniences for the use of people and rarely used by masseurs.
Actually, even the western form of massage is not considered to be part of Western medicine and is looked on more as an alternative medicine. You will hear of massage being mentioned along with Crystal healing, Hypnosis and Reiki, all of which have devotees.
Practitioners of Shiatsu however will point to their extensive knowledge of anatomy, pathology and physiology all of which are also pillars of Western medicine. This has led to Shiatsu being more acceptable in the West.
Body massage which is the mainstay of Shiatsu is one of the oldest forms of medical care that is known to mankind, and you will find Egyptian tomb paintings that depict people being massaged. A book from China that goes back almost 5000 years, also recommends that massage be used on skin and flesh to treat a number of ailments.
Ayurveda, which also is the Indian medicine system that goes back over 5000 years, advocates the use of spices and aromatic oils for massage, and that it has many therapeutic benefits. The Greeks in 8th century B.C. used massage for their Olympic athletes in ways similar to what is practiced today.
Modern reference to Shiatsu is more of Japanese origin and is slightly different from the Qi based therapies of Chinese medicine. This is mainly the use of the thumbs and palms to create the required pressure.
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Shiatsu is recognized as a separate therapy in Japan and practitioners in this country are required to obtain licenses and certificates from the Ministry of Health, which is given only after an educational program of 2500 hours and requires up to three years being spent in colleges and universities that teach this therapy.
Shiatsu mainly relies on the pressure from the palm and the fingers, unlike other forms of massage that mainly involve rubbing motions. It helps to regulate the nervous system and stimulates chemical responses in the body that help to promote natural healing. Shiatsu massage has 838 pressure points that are located on the endocrine glands, bones, lymph vessels, blood vessels, nerves and muscles, and pressure that is applied will depend on the condition of the patient's body.
Pressure is increased as muscles get relaxed and is always maintained steadily so that body chemicals and hormones get released and add to any healing process. Shiatsu actually pays more attention to the anatomy than the energy channels that are commonly used in Chinese medicine.


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Social Democrats Say '¡No Pasarán!' on Five Issues ({{commentsTotal}})
The board of Tallinn's Social Democrats has said there are five issues they will not compromise on in potential coalition talks, further clarifying the party's position on possibly working with the Center Party.
The five issues are nursery school slots for all, coupled with kindergarten teacher pay raises; higher pensions and keeping subsidized medicines for the elderly; ingraining anti-corruption measures and abolishing Tallinn's "propaganda empire;" keeping free public transport in Tallinn and expanding it to non-Tallinners; and making administrative bodies responsible for confirmation of city district elders.
"We are prepared for cooperation with all political forces interested in Tallinn's future. But talks on government coalition will begin late on the evening of October 20 at the earliest," Tallinn mayoral candidate Andres Anvelt said in a statement.
The party emphasized that they would not accept turning back the clock on decisions that it said benefited Tallinners - a reference to Reform Party's opposition to free public transport - or to accept a governance system that enabled corruption in the capital.


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1. What are you reading right now? Just finished Under the Dome by King. Next Dedication by McLaughlin and Kraus
2. How many books have you read so far? Finished 2 that I had already started.
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon? Either Dedication or Hold Tight by Harlan Coben or The Confession by Grisham. Too many to choose.
4. Did you have to make any special arrangements to free up your whole day? Nope, I was already off.
5. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those? Only a couple of phone calls, used them as breaks for reading.
6. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far? That I am having fun. It's so much more than I thought it was
7. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year? Nope
8. What would you do differently, as a Reader or a Cheerleader, if you were to do this again next year? Well, I will not pick any large books. Finishing the last half of Under the Dome was a lot of effort and I think I would rather have short or at least regular sized books that I can finish in a couple hours. I would get better snacks, I didn't shop for this at all.
9. Are you getting tired yet? yes, but not a lot
10. Do you have any tips for other Readers or Cheerleaders, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered? nope, not yet anyway.
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