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Every other month the Bake and Take team comes together to fellowship and bake goodies to distribute to members of our community. One member suggested that during the month of February we bake for our Seniors . . . everyone agreed this was a great way to bring some sweetness to KOH2RVA.
After finding out how many Senior classes there were at FBC (11) and the number of Seniors in each class (total of 235), the group went to work, baking and bagging cookies so that each member would receive their very own bag of treats. These were distributed to each class on February 16 by an amazing group of Bakers.
Here are some of their comments:
"I always think of the Seniors of our church as the founders or backbone because of their years of service and dedication to the church. When asked to bake for the seniors, it was a very humbling moment for me because I felt I could show them how much they are appreciated and loved even if only with a small bag of valentine cookies. The looks on their faces when I presented my "bit of sweetness coming from the Kingdom" was priceless and made my day as well as theirs. They all confessed to "not minding being a senior if it meant getting sweet treats like these" (Susan Bethel).
"I made heart-shaped sugar cookies with red sprinkles and chocolate chip cookies and wrapped them in treat bags decorated with hearts. The seniors were so surprised that everyone in their class received an individual Valentine treat bag of cookies. I got a lot of questions and many were amazed that the "Bake and Take" team made treats just for the seniors. Some did not realize we had a "Bake and Take" ministry. I told them that we have made cookies and cupcakes for others groups, including: fire departments, local businesses, church neighbors, and homeless shelters" (Jeanne Hechler).
The Sunday School classes that I took cookies to were so happy that someone brought them cookies. I attached a heartfelt valentine card to each box. It was a wonderful experience to give a box of "God love" to folks that have given so much of God's love to us in so many ways. It was a heart warming blessing.
P.S. While I was baking on Saturday morning, my husband sat in the kitchen and did not move. He watched as I baked each batch of cookies, took them out of the oven, counted them one by one. When I realized he was watching my every move I poured him a cup of fresh coffee and served him some fresh baked cookies. He was happy as a kid in the candy store. (Debbie Hott).
–Story by Vicki Nicholau, head baker and taker


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Living Color Atlanta -- Ultimate Paint & Sip Party in Sandy Springs serving Buckhead, Alpharetta, Smyrna, Vinings, Dunwoody, & Roswell, Georgia. BYOB painting.
aug 12, 2017, Sat, 6-8pm, - "Paris Spring" Public Wine & Paint Class in Atlanta / Sandy Springs
Aug 12, 2017, Sat, 5:00-7:00 pm, "Paris Spring" - Wine & Paint Class in Atlanta / Sandy Springs
"Paris Spring"
Painting: will be posted when selected by the organizer!
Complimentary bottled water, BYOB your favorite drinks and food, there will be great music with a lot of breaks to socialize in between the painting sessions!
This amateur wine, painting, and canvas class in Atlanta / Sandy Springs features simple step-by-step instruction to help you create a stunning acrylic painting on 16x20 stretched canvas. Paint outside the lines, no two paintings will be the same, we will help you create your vision! Bring your favorite wine or beer and snacks and enjoy our relaxed yet structured atmosphere with music where you become the artist!
Time: 6:00-8:00pm, doors open 4:45pm! Please arrive on time. Latecomers will forfeit the right to paint: NO REFUNDS.
Tickets: advance, online sign-up only through our secure server.
Ages: 21 and up only, please.
Supplied: all art materials and tools, excellent art instruction, ice, cups, paper plates, napkins, plastic utensils, wine openers. We use disposable materials but you are welcome to bring your own wine glass, etc! Complimentary, cold bottled water in every class!
Bring: your own wine, beer, food and snacks.
Location: 7878 Roswell Rd, Studio A, Sandy Springs, GA, 30350
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'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' react: T.A.H.I.T.I.
"Oh, dear. I'm a mess." Those words, said with all the English delicacy that Jemma Simmons can muster, pretty much sums up what I believe should be fans' emotional state after this episode. Returning after a month-long break, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. came back in a big way. From the beginning (poor Skye!) to the end (Lorelei!) to all the action in between, the hour was an intense ride that really showed the ways in which the series is finally starting to find its feet and take advantage of its storytelling.
We pick up almost exactly where we left off in the previous episode, with Skye pretty much close to death after getting shot by Quinn and being brought into the S.H.I.E.L.D. trauma center in Switzerland. The show isn't holding anything back, and we're not taking any easy roads out of this, either…because from the looks of it, Skye's pretty much screwed unless someone can perform a miracle. (Or find a miracle serum.) The entire team camps out in the waiting room, while Ward and Fitz continue to blame themselves for the situation. May tries to talk them out of their guilt — it's on Quinn, not them — and Coulson is just upset, leaving angry phone calls as he tries to get in touch with Director Fury.
We basically find out that the bullet perforated Skye's stomach and penetrated her small and large intestines, and the only options are keeping her on life support or taking her off of it. This is where May finally loses it and, like any good bad-ass, she takes out her anger by marching right into the room where they're holding Quinn hostage, proceeding to beat the ever-living crap out of him. I admit it — I cheered. Go Melinda May!
It's Coulson and Ward who get her to stop, telling her she needs to fly the plane to Bethesda, because they're going to try to save Skye another way. Coulson wants to bring Skye to the doctors that brought him back from the dead, because if they could resurrect him from being impaled by an Asgardian, they could certainly repair a simple bullet hole, right? Right. The drastic measure forces Coulson to come clean to FitzSimmons about everything that happened after the Battle of New York, which eventually gets around to everyone, so by the end of the episode, no one's really in the dark anymore about Tahiti.
Both Fitz and Simmons are basically in shock about the truth concerning Coulson's resurrection, with Simmons claiming that it's "medically impossible." Coulson hands over his medical records, clearance level be damned, and instructs them to find out about what was used to save him so they can use that information to fix Skye. I'm pretty sure at this point, Simmons would jump out of a plane for Skye, so it doesn't really take much convincing. (I also really want the Skye/Simmons slumber party now. Someone make this happen.)
Ward finds May piloting The Bus and asks about Coulson, seeming surprised that she already knew what he was just finding out. He's a little skeptical of the whole thing — flying halfway around the world to try to find a magical miracle cure that may not even work and really, how does that make any sense? May shuts up him pretty quickly, telling him "people like us need people like him. So yeah, it makes sense." (To her credit, May does show the smallest hint of emotion when Ward tells her he enjoyed watching her go after Quinn, but that may have been more satisfaction than anything else.)
Their talk is interrupted by three S.H.I.E.L.D.-issued planes who are attempting to descend on The Bus, because apparently, not handing over Quinn for interrogation meant that the team disobeyed a direct order. So what's S.H.I.E.L.D. going to do? Make them hand him over, of course. Coulson's not happy about this, and not just because it means that he now has to deal with more authority. "They scratch my plane, I'm gonna be pissed," he tells Ward. (Well, now you understand why Fury was so upset that you pretty much destroyed his plane AND the bar…)
Turns out that the S.H.I.E.L.D. guys that come aboard to find Quinn are Agent Garrett (Bill Paxton) and Agent Triplett (B.J. Britt), with Garrett being Ward's old handler and Trip being the guy that replaced Ward when he joined up with Coulson. It's a slightly awkward reunion all around, through less intense than I expected. I actually enjoy that the show didn't go the cliché route of making Paxton's character the bad guy, and I thought his chemistry with Clark Gregg really added to the episode.
Garrett tries to get Coulson to give up Quinn, which leads Coulson to question his motives. Turns out Garrett wants Quinn because of personal reasons as well — he lost three of his own men to him — and he's been on the hunt ever since. Trip just wants to know how Coulson got such a nice plane ("He died," Ward deadpans) before he tries to get Ward to give up Quinn's location. The two erupt in a fight, before Coulson and Garrett break them up to explain they have come to a compromise: Garrett gets to interrogate Quinn, as long as Coulson can keep him on the plane.
And oh, what an interrogation. Quinn's still smarting from May's attack, and Garrett seems to have done his training at The Jack Bauer School of Intense Torture given the way he almost rips Quinn's tongue out of his mouth. "I shot Skye because the Clairvoyant told me to" is all Quinn gives up when he's pressed. He then tells Garrett it wasn't just luck that led him to find and kill his men, that the Clairvoyant spoke to him on that, too. "You think it was just a roll of the dice? It was the Clairvoyant. The Clairvoyant sees everything. Except what happened to him." After telling Garrett the truth about his death, Coulson finally realizes that this means what the Clairvoyant really wants is to figure out how Coulson survived, and that he'll do anything to find out.
Meanwhile, Fitz and Simmons, baffled by medical records, are trying to figure out how Coulson is technically alive. They call in May, alerting her to the fact that despite what Coulson thinks, he was never treated in Bethesda. In fact, not only is the facility, including the doctors and the operating room, not a part of S.H.I.E.L.D., none of it exists at all. They tell Coulson about their findings, and he's quick to shoot them down. "This is S.H.I.E.L.D., there are always secrets," he argues, still not believing they can't find a way to save Skye based on how he was saved himself. He expects May to talk him out of it, but she's in agreement with doing whatever needs to be done, as long as they remember one thing: acknowledging that "if we do everything to save Skye, we'll give the Clairvoyant exactly what he wants." But guess what, Clairvoyant? Family trumps fear. Game on.
Fitz and Simmons figure out that Coulson was injected with some sort of element that acted as a miracle drug, called GH325. The only problem? Simmons has no idea where to find it. But surprise! Fitz does, and this is why these two are awesome, because they're getting each other's back in the smallest of ways and it's such a joy to watch them work. Fitz has a lead from a contact at the Triskelion, which allows them to gain access into a bunch of S.H.I.E.L.D. files. (Spoiler alert: FitzSimmons knows how to use holograms. Coulson and Ward, take note.)
They find a file detailing a World War II bunker called "Guest House," which Simmons determines is the "GH" in the drug. It's not a S.H.I.E.L.D. facility, but they figure out that given the Level 10 operative information, Fury has been there. Gaining further access looks to be impossible thanks to an encrypted file, but before the science bros can lament the fact that they don't have Skye here to help them crack it, they discover that the encryption is actually a map.
Coulson, Ward, Fitz and Garrett take on the mission to go into the bunker, while May, Trip and Simmons stay with Skye on the plane. The place seems deserted, but upon attempting to gain access, Coulson is asked for a passcode. He tries (a little too nicely) to reason with the security men before Garrett gets antsy and just take the easy way out by shooting the security camera, which allows them to force their way inside.
Thanks to Fitz's lock picking skills and gadgets, they manage to find their way through the facility, where they realize communication with The Bus has been cut. Soon after, they're met by an attack from the guards of the Guest House. Coulson (again!) tries to reason with them, but to no avail, and the team takes down one guard and injures another. Coulson attempts to get the injured guard to talk, asking him about the drug, and the guard seems to recognize Coulson, which immediately throws him off. "Do I know you?" He asks the guard. "Do you know about the timer?" the guard asks in return, and the team soon realizes that the place is rigged to blow. Fortunately, Ward and Garrett have this covered. They attempt to disarm the explosives while Coulson keeps searching for the drug, finding instead the operating room that he was treated on. His flashback triggers memories that lead him to search a storage room, and with the help of Fitz, he finds the elusive GH325 in a locked cabinet. Coulson instructs Fitz to take it back to Skye, but he stays behind to search, his interest piqued by a large, metal door simply marked "T.A.H.I.T.I."
So, apparently there's a difference between "Tahiti" and "T.A.H.I.T.I." Tahiti, as we know, is a slew of false memories designed to make Coulson think that he went on a relaxing vacation instead of, you know, dying. T.A.H.I.T.I. is the name of the secret facility where he was actually revived. Clever, right? (And no, I have no idea what it means, if it means anything at all. I've actually spent far too long trying to be smart and figure this out, but I'm at a loss. Then again, I would have never figured out S.H.I.E.L.D. on the first try, either.)
Unable to disarm the timer, Garrett goes to rescue Coulson, finding him wandering through the facility as if in a daze and freaking out about how they can't give Skye the serum. He doesn't explain his sudden change of heart, though, and the team manages to escape right before the Guest House collapses, leaving Garrett to note that at least the Clairvoyant won't be able to track them there.
Back on The Bus, Trip and Simmons are having a bonding moment over Simmons' loyalty to Skye. Their sweet exchange is interrupted, however, when Skye starts to take a turn for the worse, which results in the three desperately trying to keep her alive until Coulson and the team return. Once Fitz returns with the magical serum, they inject it despite Coulson's warnings, and after a few scary moments (seriously, I was actually starting to think they might go for it), Skye stabilizes and seems to improve. Instead of being relieved, Coulson looks upset, which doesn't go unnoticed by May and Ward.
Garrett and Coulson return to Quinn, telling him that because Skye lived, they won't be killing him — instead, Skye will testify against Quinn. Garrett also calls out the Clairvoyant for being a "no-show," claiming that maybe Quinn was the one that was being played all this time, instead of thinking he was playing everyone else. Garrett removes Quinn from The Bus and hints to Coulson that he may be seeing him soon (we know that Bill Paxton has at least a four episode arc, so let's all hear it for more Agent Garrett!) Personally, I never would have thought Paxton's guest appearance would be so fun, but I really enjoyed what he brought to the team.
While Skye recuperates, May comes to talk to Coulson to find out why he's not happy about saving Skye's life, and why he was so against trying to save her with the thing that saved him. Coulson doesn't really respond, but through a flashback, we see what happened after Coulson entered the T.A.H.I.T.I. door, and how he found a bunch of GH serums hooked up to a series of tubes, which were hooked up to a chamber also called "GH." Inside the chamber? A seemingly half grown man with guts and organs lying in disgusting blue goo, whose identity – and origins – remain a mystery. It's understandable that this kind of thing would freak anyone out, but let's just think for a moment about how Coulson is remembering how he was just dead himself, and the fact that he knows Skye could be a part of that, now…well…let's just say that I can see why he was a little spooked. But what's done is done, and Skye is alive, and it also means that near death experiences aside, Coulson and Skye are linked in a way that no one else will really understand. This should prove interesting for their already close relationship, and maybe having shared PTSD-like reactions will help them to grow even closer.
Initially, I was surprised when the episode seemed to end at least five minutes ahead of time, but that was before we were treated to what could be considered an extended tag. In Death Valley, a woman is seen crossing the desert, coming across a motel with two newlyweds. While the wife is inside checking out, the girl approaches the husband, at first seemingly flirting (because obviously, all versions of flirting involve asking, "is all of Midgard this desolate?" Unless you're Thor. Then it involves smashing your coffee cup on the floor and demanding "another!") She compromises the poor man, persuading him to give her a ride down the highway, where he also mentions he'll protect her at whatever the cost. Ah, Lorelei. Ever the whore. (Nice introduction, right?)
Next week, the Asgardians descend on Earth as we see more of Lorelei, and also Jaimie Alexander's Lady Sif (check out that fight scene preview!) But what did you think of this week's episode? What are your theories on the half-grown man? And did you really think Skye would die? (I kind of wanted them to go there for shock value. But it was still a good scare.)


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Chris Kalman's Climber Questionnaire
Nov 13, 2014
Chris Kalman, 2014 recipient of American Alpine Club's Copp-Dash Inspire Award is headed to Brooklyn Boulders this Friday, November 14th at 7pm to give a badass slideshow presentation on his time climbing in Cochamo, Chilie.
Here's his climber questionnaire:
What is the quality every climber needs?
I don't know if there is one and only one. But I think every climber probably needs to love a challenge – otherwise they'd just walk up the backside.
What is your greatest regret?
What is your greatest fear?
What is your favorite mundane task?
Walking my girlfriend's dog.
What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
I don't know that any virtue can be overrated – isn't that the definition of virtuosity? That said, I think humility is an overwrought virtue in the climbing community. It's such a played out angle for a pro climber to take that it's almost knee-jerk these days, and I think often lacks authenticity.
On what occasion do you lie?
I try not to – but I may bend on occasion when I think a lie is more altruistic than the truth.
What kind of car do you drive?
I'm kind of a baller, so I have two cars. When I'm on the west coast, I drive an 87 VW Golf with an 82 Diesel Vanagon engine – it gets 45 mpg. When I'm East, I drive a 92 Geo Metro (it only gets 35 mpg). Combined value of the cars is still under $4000, so I guess I'm not super-baller.
Your greatest vice?
Loose chalk, or chalk ball?
Do people still use those things? The last thing I want to do when I'm pumped out way above my gear is SQUEEZE something.
Which living person do you most despise?
I try not to do despise people. I think despising stems from ignorance, and a lack of compassion.
Which living person do you most admire?
Maybe my buddy Grant Simmons, my dad, my mom, I don't know – pass.
What or who is the greatest love of your life?
I'll go with what – mountains.
What is the trait you like least about yourself?
I find it hard to sacrifice my happiness for the benefit of others.
Which talent would you most like to have?
Videography. I want to tell great stories, but nobody reads any more. I think I got it right by deciding to be an artist, but writing is a shitty medium for the modern world.
What is your current state of mind?
Boulder, Top-Rope, Trad, Sport or other?
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I'd make myself less averse to training.
Where would you like to live?
Index, WA in the summer; Bishop, CA in the fall; Cochamo, Chile in the Winter; out of my car on the East Coast in the Spring.
What do you most value in your friends?
Honesty, compassion, intelligence.
Who are your favorite writers?
In no particular order: Herman Hesse, Ernest Hemingway, JD Salinger, Albert Camus, Graham Greene, Robinson Jeffers, Gary Snyder, Han Shan, Li Po, Buson, Cid Corman, Faulkner, Bukowski, Steinbeck, … you know, everyone who's dead already. Cormac McCarthy is pretty good for modern-day authors.
How would you like to die?
Old, grizzled and gray – and with the support of my loved ones telling me it's okay to go now.
See more about Chris on his website – and don't miss him at BKB this Friday!
Afterwards, there will be a Q&A session and $1 raffle tickets for a chance to win Cilo Gear! Raffle will be supported by CiloGearr, Madrock, and NW Alpine.
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Trade News
Munich, 25 November 2013 – Linde Gases, a division of The Linde Group, today announced it is running the first fleet of six eco-friendly FROSTCRUISE® vehicles in Europe, via its subsidiary supply chain company, Gist, for daily delivery routes to Marks & Spencer and Starbucks retail stores.
FROSTCRUISE® is a highly innovative in-transit refrigeration system developed by Linde that provides a significantly more environmentally friendly, efficient and reliable cryogenic alternative to diesel-powered mechanical refrigeration.
Environmental benefits of FROSTCRUISE® include a significantly lower carbon footprint, and zero emissions (particulates, NOx and CO2) at the point of delivery. The overall carbon footprint reduction is 19 percent compared with current systems.
Carbon emissions from the transportation refrigeration unit are zero compared with 63.4kg per day for an equivalent diesel-mechanical unit.
With near silent operation, a FROSTCRUISE® enabled truck can be used for deliveries 24/7, even in urban areas where laws often limit noise to 60–65 dB between the hours of 10pm and 6am – a level which diesel-operated refrigeration systems are unable to reach without extensive acoustic insulation packages. The new technology has been awarded the UK Noise Abatement Society's quiet delivery certificate.
FROSTCRUISE® is effectively an on-demand refrigeration system, using liquid nitrogen (LIN) at -196°C to indirectly chill the truck compartment, delivering exceptionally fast temperature cool-down and ensuring accurate temperature control for the highest levels of food quality and safety.
Trials conducted by Linde within an ambient temperature of 16°C demonstrated that FROSTCRUISE® could reduce compartment temperature to 2°C within eight minutes, less than half the time of a mechanical refrigeration system. FROSTCRUISE® also has the ability to maintain accurate product temperature despite multiple delivery stops.
Existing diesel operated refrigeration systems often require drivers to leave their vehicles running while dropping off goods or after off-loading. In some operations drivers restock stores during the evening and leaving the engine running can result in greater fuel consumption, noise and emissions in urban environments.
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Anthony Whitehouse, Logistics Manager, at Marks & Spencer, said: "Trialling new, innovative technologies like FROSTCRUISE® is an important part of Plan A, our eco and ethical programme. We've achieved a great deal in reducing emissions and road miles but we can and will do more. Projects like this will help us not only in finding ways to do so, but also partners to enable us to achieve this goal and tackle some of the biggest challenges we face."
Lorna McCallum, EMEA Logistics Director, Starbucks, said: "Starbucks is committed to minimising our environmental footprint and this new quiet, greener technology is an excellent way of reducing the impact of our store deliveries in our local communities."
Martin Gwynn, Chief Executive Gist said: "Gist is committed to delivering supply chain excellence for its customers, and this trial is a great example of how we are working together to explore innovative new ways in which we can reduce noise and emissions in London and beyond."
About The Linde Group
Linde Group is a world-leading gases and engineering company with around 63,000 employees in more than 100 countries worldwide. In the 2012 financial year, Linde generated revenue of EUR 15.280 bn. The strategy of the Group is geared towards long-term profitable growth and focuses on the expansion of its international business with forward-looking products and services. Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment – in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
For more information, see The Linde Group online at www.linde.com.
About Gist
Gist Limited is a division of The Linde Group. Gist is a leading UK supply chain company with a history that spans over 100 years. Gist has a turnover of EUR 600m, and is a leading player in the perishable and chilled sector, although Gist's 3000+ customers cover a wide range of commercial and industrial sectors. The creation of bespoke solutions that meet all the requirements for time and temperature control, alongside optimising transportation and warehousing, means food producers, manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers can gain significant competitive advantage through their supply chain. Gist's 5,000 employees operate from 40+ locations in the UK and continental Europe. Through our extensive network of sites and close partnerships we manage UK, European and global end-to-end supply chains from Europe, Asia, South America and South Africa.
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Susan Brownlow
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Clare Daly or Suzy Greenwood
Hill + Knowlton Strategies
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The inspiration for this week's Sepia Saturday post is "Library". I'm not a big borrower of books for casual reading, but I AM a huge fan of reference libraries – the ones where you can go and look up all sorts of weird and wonderful facts. I know, it all sounds horribly dull, but really it isn't. Honestly 🙂
Near to where I live, we have lots of exciting places to look up interesting stuff, the Loanhead Archives Centre is a mine of information on Midlothian ancestors, although housed in a rather uninspiring 1960's building and now bursting to overflowing.
East Lothian Archives Centre moved at the end of March to a fabulous new building in Haddington, the John Gray Centre – very "old building meets steel and glass" and bears absolutely no comparison the their previous billet. It was requiring modernisation and updating, shall we say 🙂 Now they are state of the art!
There is also the rather posh National Library of Scotland, which has an amazing amount of original manuscripts and obscure records…
My most-used "library" is a series of rather ordinary book cases containing very valuable, and often one-off unpublished books relating to Scottish genealogy. Unfortunately, I don't have a photo of the book cases because they are so ordinary that it never occurred to me to take one, however they are housed in the Dundas Search Room of New Register House in Edinburgh. When you visit Register House, you are led through a series of search rooms, where members of the public can research their family histories and professional Scottish genealogists work. The first room that you come to is known as the "Adam Room" on account of the fabulous Adam design.
I asked permission to lie on the newly-laid plush carpet and take a photo with my phone (and it was laughingly granted) so I did. If you don't ask, you don't get, as my Granny used to say. Yes, they all laughed at me 🙂
You can read more about the historical Adam Dome if you wish, but I warn you, if you are ever in Edinburgh and fancy tracing your family history, the ceiling will be a major distraction. Here are a few more photos I took on my phone (the poor quality is due to me holding a cup of coffee and a slice of cake as well as the phone) during the launch of the 1911 Census – the reception was held in the Adam Dome and the staff dressed up in period costume. Not in the least bit stuffy!
Sheila – our Blue Lady – check out all the Registers in the bookshelves, they go around the entire circular room.
Linda, Blair and Susan all out of uniform and togged up in period gear 🙂
And finally, the statue of King George III set in an alcove, which creeps me out because if you are the last to leave and the emergency lighting is on (or it is winter and there is a full moon coming through the dome) he glows in the dark. He was found during renovations in a rather sorry state, blackened and covered in a green lichen growth. He was sculpted in alabaster by the niece of the first Registrar General for Scotland and first placed in position in 1791.
I always say goodnight to him to keep on his good side. Check out other Saturday Sepians' interpretations of "Library", and come and join in if you feel inspired, there is a new theme every week, and your photos don't have to be sepia.
PS: For a Scottish Library blog with a HUGE sense of humour, check out Orkney Library and Archives Blog. I defy you not to subscribe – so funny!


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Doug Grant who is the editor of Loyalist Trails, the weekly newsletter of the United Empire Loyalist Association of Canada, and this week he had an interesting article that showcased the use of gardening to promote Canadian history.
When the Branch was asked by District 9 of the Ontario Horticultural Association to set up a display for the 2012 Ontario Horticultural Association Convention in Niagara on the Lake, the proposed theme was "Gardening Then & Now 1812-2012" .
Doug says 'It was the effort of Ann Huffman, Membership Chair of the Branch, that lead to a more successful promotion of the observation of 200 years of peace between Canada and the United States. Through her initiative, the City of Welland created a War o f 1812 garden at one of the prominent sites in town. Ann's description of the process as well as a picture of the final work of horticultural design is visible here. Perhaps she will be equally lucky with her plans to observe the centennial of UELAC in 2014"
Go to www.uelac.org/PDF/Floral-Design-Welland-1812.pdf to see the wonderful display "Gardening Then and Now 1812 – 2012".
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A week after showing MLS they can score in bunches, the Houston Dynamo reminded that they are still a blue collar group first and foremost.
With just a single goal lead to play with thanks to another strike from Will Bruin, the Dynamo's ability to close out a game was put to the test for the first time in 2014 against Montreal Impact team intent on pushing the pressure. Houston's defense held up with a team effort to clinch their second shutout in as many games for a 1-0 win and add more confidence to their stockpile.
"It's important to close a game out," said Dynamo goalkeeper Tally Hall after the match. "1-0 wins are special because there's never a time you can let off anything. To kind of pass that test early in the season I think is going to help with momentum, help with confidence and help all over.
"Winning is a habit and we're creating good habits right now."
Montreal pushed the pace against the Dynamo and tried to catch them both with the counter early and by holding the ball late. As the Impact, led by Andrew Wenger who was a good defensive play away from scoring on three separate occasions, the Dynamo were on the back foot for long stretches.
"I think they're a little better than New England," said left back Corey Ashe. "They were good at finding the holes, finding the pockets and breaking us down from there. It's something we need to evaluate."
Couple Montreal's fervor with a Dynamo attack that was not clicking as well as it was a week ago and Houston was shown a stiff challenge in week two.
"You obviously want to go out and entertain and play some great stuff every week, but you know that's not going to be the case," said head coach Dominic Kinnear. "We still created some good chances…At times maybe the movement off the ball wasn't as sharp as it was last week but we still created enough chances to get a goal or possibly more tonight."
In place of that free-flowing attack was a cohesive effort on the defensive side. Houston shifted as a team and several times players covered long patches of grass to kill Montreal attacks.
If that was not enough, Kofi Sarkodie continued his goal saving antics, saving a ball of the line to support Hall, who had four saves on the night.
The team effort to keep a feisty Impact off the board was enough to make Bruin's 40th minute goal stand up.
"Last week we won 4-0, scored some great goals and had a great game," said Dynamo captain Brad Davis. "This week we turn around and have to grind one out. It's a testament to the team knowing we can play pretty and knowing we can get results."
Darrell Lovell covers the Houston Dynamo for MLSsoccer.com.


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Museum of Modern Art
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York City, established and incorporated in 1929. It is privately supported. Alfred H. Barr, Jr., was its first director. Operating at first in rented galleries, the museum specialized in loan shows of contemporary European and American art. A start toward its permanent collection was made with the Lillie P. Bliss bequest, which included nine Cézannes and the Daumier Washerwoman. Its present collection, which includes more than 150,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, graphics, photographs, videos, architectural drawings and models, and design objects, represents one of the finest groups of modern and contemporary art in the world. MoMA's merger (2000) with P.S. 1, a contemporary art space in Long Island City, Queens, gave the museum a greater connection to avant-garde art. MoMA also has outstanding departments of photography and architecture, an extensive reference library and archives, and a large film library.
A permanent building, boxy and in the International Style, designed by Philip L. Goodwin and Edward Durell Stone was erected in midtown Manhattan in 1939. A new wing designed by Philip Johnson was added in 1964, and the building was renovated and expanded again in 1984 by Cesar Pelli and Associates, principally with the addition of a 52-story residential tower. MoMA Manhattan quarters were subsequently enlarged and redesigned (2002–4) by the Japanese architect Yoshio Taniguchi in a highly refined modernist style. Among the museum's new features are a central atrium, skylit and soaring to 110 ft (33.5 m), expanded galleries and office space, an enlarged sculpture garden, and an eight-story education and research building completed in 2006. In preparation for this work the collection was moved to Long Island City in 2002 and housed in a former factory building, dubbed MoMA QNS, that had been reconfigured by the architect Michael Maltzan. The Queens space is now used as a storage and study facility.
See catalog of paintings in the permanent collection by H. Frank (1973); R. Lynes, Good Old Modern: An Intimate Portrait of the Museum of Modern Art (1973); S. Hunter, The Museum of Modern Art, New York (1984, repr. 1997); G. D. Lowry, MOMA Highlights: 325 Works from The Museum of Modern Art (2002); J. Elderfield, ed., Modern Painting and Sculpture: 1880 to the Present from The Museum of Modern Art (2004).


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It's with Time-Warner, and terms won't be announced till Thursday.
The Dodgers have agreed with Time Warner Cable on a new television contract that will provide the team with a channel of its own, according to two people familiar with the deal but not authorized to discuss it.
Time Warner Cable now has secured the television rights to the two most popular teams in Los Angeles — the Dodgers and the Lakers — within two years.
The Dodgers' deal is expected to be finalized and announced Thursday. The team has not yet submitted the deal to Major League Baseball for approval, but the control of the channel is expected to rest with the Dodgers' owners rather than with Time Warner.
Presumably it pays the team enough to cover its payroll.
In other equally welcome news, Sandy Koufax will return to Spring Training to work with the Dodgers' pitchers.
Update: The TV deal has now been confirmed. There may be some differences with MLB as to how much of the money the Dodgers receive is subject to revenue sharing:
The new ownership group, which bought the team out of bankruptcy court in April 2012 for a record $2.1 billion, said it has created a company called American Media Productions that will start broadcasting Dodgers games in 2014 on a channel called SportsNet LA. Time Warner Cable, the largest carrier in the area, will be the network's first distributor.
Although terms were not disclosed, the SportsBusiness Journal calls it a 25-year deal worth $7 billion.
"We concluded last year that the best way to give our fans what they want — more content and more Dodger baseball — was to launch our own network," Dodgers chairman Mark Walter said in a statement. "The creation of AMP will provide substantial financial resources over the coming years for the Dodgers to build on their storied legacy and bring a world championship home to Los Angeles."
The deal is subject to approval by Major League Baseball, and one baseball source privy to the negotiations told ESPN.com the team and the league could very well butt heads regarding exactly how much of the deal will be shared with other teams.
The other question yet to be answered is "how big a carriage fee will Time Warner pay to AMP for the rights to show the Dodgers' games and other content and how much will Time Warner turn around and charge its mostly-captive subscribers?"


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Al-Jazari's 800 year old automatic Elephant clock
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Al-Jazari's 800 year old automatic Elephant clock using water technology. An example of the Muslim origins of modern automation and robotics.
Muslim Scholars brought many new inventions and also they improved or re-introduced old inventions like the Elephant clock which embraced many cultures as a scientific dedication of respect and understanding.
The seven meters high clock uses Greek water raising technology, an Indian elephant, an Egyptian phoenix, Arabian figures, Persian carpet, and Chinese dragons, to celebrate the diversity of the world.


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My cousin, Deanne Driscoll, shared this article with me about my Great Uncle and Aunt Otto and Elizabeth Andra.
Adventuring in Alaska – for less than $120 a person
By Phyllis J Park Tribune correspondent
A three-and-a-half week tour through the rugged Canadian country … spotting moose, lynx, mountain goats, there are and caribou along the highway … Fishing, swimming and leisurely sightseeing their way to Alaska for less than $120 per person, proved to two Utah couples that vacation time can be "Adventure Time."
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Andra, 4406 S. 3200 West street Granger, and Mr. and Mrs. Dan D. Lehman, 4425 Albright Dr., Holladay, were a bit apprehensive about tackling the Alaskan route and had been warned to be prepared for any emergency but, at the conclusion of their 7000 mile round trip with no flat tires, no car trouble, and good driving conditions, "We're ready to go again next year, it was great!" they commented.
With a suitcase each, a grub-box with a small supply of food including dehydrated goods, a five gallon can a fresh water, and one spare tire, they started out.
They made camp by the roadside each night or at handy camp-grounds in the Yukon Territory, replenishing their food supply along the way and getting fresh water from nearby waterfalls and streams. Meals were cooked over two one-burner gas stoves and they took the collapsible table and chairs for added comfort.
The Lehmans slept in sleeping bags on air-mattresses in a tent while the Andras "bedded down" in the back of their 1954 station wagon.
They took ten days to travel from Salt Lake City, to Alaska, going via Glacier National Park in Montana.
There were a few rough spots along the famed 1527 my all Alaska highway, built in 1942, connecting Dawson Creek, B.C. With Fairbanks, but they found road repair crews constantly on the job and their only trouble came from dust and flying rocks from passing cars.
"Cautious driving was our secret to no car trouble!" Mr. Andra stated "and we took our time, never going over 50 miles an hour, with frequent stops and lay-overs to enjoy the sights." At a service station half-way up to Alaska we heard a fellow in an expensive make car, bemoaning the fact he had already experienced 14 blowouts and when he "dug" away from us leaving a shower of gravel, we thought we knew the reason why.
"The milepost were what we liked," they said. It's a simple yet thorough method of guiding travelers along the way by means of numbered milepost and a mileposts guide-book, describing conditions, accommodations, and services at each post. There are also handy telephone boxes on poles along the roadside for emergency calls.
Six fun-packed days were spent in various cities in Alaska where they visit the huge gold dredges that strained out thousands of dollars worth of gold each day, splurged $25.00 for a fling at boating and fishing in the Valdez Harbor with the net result of 64 various, tasty fish, and they watched it become dark at 12:45 a.m. and begin to lighten up an hour later.
And what did the women wear on the trip? "We packed lightly with pedal-pushers and blouses as the main items in our wardrobe," said Mrs. Andra. "We didn't need our coats, it was hot in the daytime and sweaters were enough that night. We found we needed our two pairs of flat-heeled shoes and advise others to take plastic or rubber overshoes to use in the wet, muddy spots they may encounter."
They said at the border it was necessary to show identification such as driver's license or birth certificate and since Mr. Andra was born in Germany he had to show a passport. And they had to assure customs officers that they have sufficient funds with them to cover their trip and possible emergencies. Checking with your car insurance company concerning foreign coverage was suggested by these travelers, too.
The Salt Lake Tribune HOME Magazine, September 15, 1957, p 30.
Otto Carl Andra was born 15 May 1902 in Meissen, Germany.
Otto married 25 November 1925 in the Salt Lake Temple to Rebecca Amelia Christensen born 6 March 1904 in Mink Creek, Franklin, Idaho. She died 16 December 1931 in Salt Lake City.
Otto and Rebecca had two children, Rebecca Ila Andra (1926-2006) and Otto Carl Andra (1929-1929).
Otto remarried 17 February 1932 in the Salt Lake Temple to Elizabeth Mauermann born 27 October 1911 in Salt Lake City.
Otto and Elizabeth had six children, Elizabeth, Iona, Carl Otto, Albert (1938-2009), Carol, and Virginia.
Otto died 20 June 1982 in West Valley City, Utah.
Elizabeth died 14 June 1998 in Salt Lake City.
Otto and both wives were buried in Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, Salt Lake City.


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Congress has approved legislation outlining a federal bill of rights for survivors of sexual assault.
The bill would ensure that survivors in federal criminal cases have the right to a sexual assault evidence collection kit, to be told of the results and to be notified in writing before the kit is destroyed.
Lawmakers say they are troubled by the number of untested rape kits that remain in the country, despite efforts to reduce a national backlog.
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The bill was prompted by a woman, Amanda Nguyen (NEW-wynn), who was sexually assaulted as a college student. She told lawmakers the trauma was worsened by her experience with the criminal justice system. Nguyen has repeatedly been required to take action to prevent destruction of her rape kit.
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Baruch Student Alyssa Alicino Earns Internship at the White House
NEW YORK, NY-February 21, 2013 � Baruch College student Alyssa Alicino is spending the 2013 Spring Semester in Washington, D.C., interning at the White House.
Originally from Queens, Alyssa, a junior in the School of Public Affairs, is one of the select group of young men and women from across the country who are participating in the White House Internship Program. As an intern, Alyssa will be conducting research, managing incoming inquiries, attending meetings, writing memos, and staffing events.
While the interns' responsibilities and tasks vary by department, all interns participate in weekly events including a weekly speaker series with senior staff members and small group meetings exploring different policy aspects of the Executive Office of the President through speakers, discussion and off-site field trips. The internship experience also places an emphasis on community service and interns participate in regularly scheduled service projects at schools and non-profit organizations in Washington, D.C.
"I first found out about the White House Internship Program because of a weekly email of opportunities from the Macaulay Honors College," said Alyssa, who plans to graduate in Spring 2014. "Its title: "The White House Internship: A Public Service Leadership Program" instantly captured my attention.� I am proud to be a leader dedicated to bettering society; for this reason, the title of the program assured me that it was a good fit for me."
Alyssa is not the only Baruch student interning at the nation's capital. Graduate students enrolled in Baruch's Master of Public Administration Program are also interning in Washington, D.C., including:
- Leslie Grant, from Brooklyn, NY and Deepak Shenoy, from Queens, are interning at the U.S. Department of Commerce, the government body that helps make American businesses more innovative at home and more competitive abroad.
- Angelica Martinez, from Bogota, Columbia, is interning at Food & Water Watch, a nonprofit organization that works to ensure that food, water and fish are safe to consume, accessible and sustainably produced.
- Michelle Pinto, from Mumbai, India, is interning at Microfinance Opportunities, a nonprofit group that develops ideas and solutions that help the financial community better serve the low-income consumer.
- Marolyn Gentles, from Kingston, Jamaica, is interning at Trees for the Future, a nonprofit agroforestry resource center that works with local farmers and community groups to help them better support themselves, and to restore degraded lands to sustainable productivity by planting trees.
- Bethany Nelson, from Seoul, Korea, is interning at the Institute for Women's Policy Research, a nonprofit group that conducts research and disseminates its findings to address the needs of women, promote public dialog, and strengthen families.
Alyssa is a member of AIESEC, a not-for-profit that promotes student leadership by facilitating international exchanges.� In 2012, she was the Vice President of Outgoing Exchange where she sent more than 55 students abroad; she now serves as a member of the National Support Team, as the Supply and Demand manager.� Alyssa has worked for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for three years, and has interned at the Brooklyn Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.� In the past two years, she has studied abroad in Spain and Guatemala and volunteered in Chile.� This summer, Alyssa will be interning with the U.S. State Department in Buenos Aires, Argentina.�
With her extensive experience and interest in exploring international cultures, Alyssa plans to pursue a career in the Foreign Service and feels her experience as a White House intern will help her prepare for her future.
"It is vital to thoroughly understand domestic policy before I can have a successful career as a Foreign Service Officer," said Alyssa , who also enjoys dancing and trying international cuisine. "I believe that the White House Internship Program can provide me with a foundation like no other for my future career. I hope to improve my understanding of domestic and international policy formation and learn more about how the functions of certain councils directly impact the outcomes seen by the public. I hope to meet new people and in the process discover more about myself."
About Baruch College:
Baruch College is a senior college in the City University of New York (CUNY) with a total enrollment of more than 17,000 students, who represent 160 countries and speak more than 100 languages. Ranked among the top 15% of U.S. colleges and the No. 5 public regional university, Baruch College is regularly recognized as among the most ethnically diverse colleges in the country. As a public institution with a tradition of academic excellence, Baruch College offers accessibility and opportunity for students from every corner of New York City and from around the world.� For more about Baruch College, go to http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/.
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A DNS Changing virus affecting Windows XP, Windows Vista, Window 7 and Mac users can lead to losing internet service this July when authorities shut down temporary servers put in place to bypass the damage this malware was doing. Even though you may no longer experience the harm, you computer may still be infected. When the bypass is removed your DNS lookups would no longer work, effectively cutting you off from the net.
What to do now? If you're like me you'll want to cross check that this story itself is real and not a phishing expedition: Check out my links below and do your own research into the subject to assure yourself (a) that a real danger exists and (b) that the DCWG or DNS Changer Working Group is an authoritative and helpful resource. Read More »


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Cochise Stronghold Bed and Breakfast
Wilderness Destination! Spectacular location, hiking, star-gazing, bird & wildlife watching, 90 min. from Tucson. A peaceful nature retreat in a historic canyon of the old west.
White Stallion Ranch B&B
An authentic western guest ranch with 41 rooms, American Plan Rates which include lodging, meals and horseback riding.
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Internationally acclaimed, elegantly decorated adobe hacienda. Five acres near Desert Museum. Courtyards, fountains, private baths and patios. Gourmet vegetarian breakfasts.
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A Place to Merge His Passions
At UAlbany, Steve Severin '08 found his chosen path to success and career preparation, as well as opportunities to give back.
At UAlbany, Steve Severin '08 found his chosen path to success and career preparation, as well as opportunities to give back.
ALBANY, N.Y. (November 6, 2013) -- Steve Severin '08 began developing modern business skills long before entering the workforce. "I had a keen interest in both finance and technology even in high school," said Severin, now a senior technology auditor with American Express in its New York City headquarters.
"I wanted to find a career that would allow me to merge these fields and my strengths. When I was doing research on different universities I found that UAlbany had a great business program in different concentrations. I could see that a dual degree of finance and information technology management at UAlbany was the route to go."
As he worked toward his dual degree, Severin discovered the advantages of a diverse campus and supportive mentors. "One of the best things about UAlbany is how easy it is to connect with other students and faculty," he said. "I have a core group of friends who I call to this day, and I'm still in touch with faculty.
"In addition, the extracurricular activities at UAlbany really helped me to unwind. I had a great time following the basketball team—all the way to the NCAA Tournament."
Out of class activities not only provided relaxation, they furnished Severin with a means of giving back to the Albany community. He joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region in 2006, and became its president a year later. In 2007, he also took part in the Mentoring Children of Prisoners program.
As graduation neared, UAlbany's Career Services arranged introductions and interviews for him with Deloitte and other major firms. He was hired by Deloitte after graduation and rose to the position of senior consultant. He remembers how Career Services did a superb job of positioning and preparing him for that Deloitte interview.
Severin also credits the lessons learned inside and outside the classroom at UAlbany with easing his transition in 2012 from Deloitte to American Express, where he tests and evaluates such IT application controls as application security, business managed changes, and interface controls.
"I look at where I am today and I know that I owe so much of my success to UAlbany," said Severin. "I graduated with a great job offer largely because of my University experiences and connections. And I'm still benefiting from those connections.
"UAlbany combined a competitive tuition with an excellent success rate of graduate job placement. For that, I'll always be grateful."
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Adobe is upgrading the Acrobat platform to include cloud collaborative editing of PDFs and PowerPoint decks, as well as the touch and mobile friendly features and automatic form generation it says customers have been demanding.
Acrobat XI is an attempt by Adobe to move its online document dominance into the cloud realm and not get stuck in a rut, so it's building in collaborative working tools so that enterprise users can create multi-editor PDFs on the fly.
Adobe's also tying itself more closely to Microsoft, since these PDFs can also be integrated into formats usable by PowerPoint, Word or Excel. PowerPoint junkies will be moist to know that they can then save all these files into slide decks, and the systems has been tweaked to work with Office 365 and SharePoint.
This linkage may make sense, but Adobe may be inviting the beast into feast. Office 2013 will bundle pretty much the same capabilities for PDF editing and Adobe is going to have to offer something extra to avoid being subsumed into Redmond's maw.
On that note, last year's purchase of electronic-signature firm EchoSign is getting monetized, with a $14.95 per month option to use the service, and mobile support if document signing is also built in. Mark Grilli, senior director of product marketing at Adobe, predicted a huge rise in the number of electronically signed contracts.
"We think that roughly 1 per cent of contracts are getting signed on the web right now across, all the formats, and we think it's going to go to 50 in the next couple of years," he said. "It is revolutionary in terms of what it's doing for customers."
FormsCentral is also included for $14.99 a month – those four cents over EchoSign must really be worth it. FormsCentral is an automated bureaucracy generator system that will be beloved by HR and purchasing departments worldwide, with all the aforementioned integration systems.
Adobe has also added UI options for touch and mobile users. An adjustable UI system will increase button sizes for tablets and use a slimmed-down interface for mobile users. Adobe's betting on Android and Apple initially, but other mobile OSes may get support as needed.
Acrobat XI will be released before the end of the month in the following flavours:
- The basic free Reader option to view PDFs;
- a Standard Edition costing $299 (or $139 for an upgrade) that gives PDF cloud creation and electronic signing; and
- the Pro build for $449 (or $199 upgrade) that covers all the options.


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Wooded hillside building site, with a view of Rider Lake. This is an up north feeling property, without the long drive. 222 feet of water frontage on a great fishing and swimming lake. Also connects to the Yellow River. Huge Oak trees will shade your new home. Be the first to check out what I'm talking about.
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Because the progressive machine – elected officials, activists and sympathetic media – is afraid of the political force wielded by the Tea Party movement, they are trying to degrade its image by ramping up their race card demagoguery as we move closer to the 2014 mid-term elections.
MSNBC host Chris Matthews recently slammed the Tea Party by asking "Do they still count blacks as three-fifths? Three-fifths of a vote?" and Representative Alan Grayson (D-FL) used a burning cross image in a fundraising email letter to spell "Tea Party."
Clearly, it's up to freedom-loving Americans to hold race baiters such as Matthews and Grayson accountable and not allow such appalling behavior to go unchallenged.
Empower.org member and Tea Party activist Jennifer Burke is playing her role to hold progressives accountable for their actions.
Jennifer is the Online Editor and Outreach Director with Tea Party News Network (TPPN.com).
Please listen to her radio interview in response to Matthews' absurd comments on "The Capitol Hill Show with Tim Constantine" and read Jennifer's post about Grayson's rhetoric at TPNN.com.
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Fawn Shoppe Celebrates Valentine'S Day In Style
Fawn Shoppe, the New York City based online luxury children's boutique, is known for their quality kid clothes. The brand offers a range of styles that are on trend, yet still unique. We especially love the modern graphics they use. Check out their recommendations for a kid's outfit inspired by Valentine's Day.
1. Sweet suit
This adorable one-piece swimsuit ($52) is great for a Valentine's weekend getaway in a warmer climate or trip to the indoor water park. The colorful blue and red heart-shaped graphics would also make a fun summer swimsuit and would look super cute at a Fourth of July pool party.
2. Pretty pouf
Every little princess needs a ballerina petticoat ($93) and this one is so adorable you won't put up a fight when she refuses to take it off. The petticoat is multifunctional too! It can be worn alone with a pretty t-shirt or underneath a full-skirt dress for extra oomph. Dress your little sweetheart in this skirt and a simple heart t-shirt for a Valentine's Day picture that will make your heart melt.
3. Charmingly chic
This lightweight heart dress ($59) is super versatile. Pair it with tights and a cardigan for cold-weather style and wear alone for warmer spring days. The black background lets the little hearts stand out without being too girly-girl and allows you to still bring in more color with accessories (like that hot pink purse your daughter can't seem to put down these days).
4. Queen of hearts
Seriously, how cute is this red hearts dress ($165)? The perfect option for a Valentine's Day class party, the heart graphics give this dress just the right dose of festive flair without being over the top. The combination of light and dark gray hearts ups the sophistication factor in this look so it's easy to keep wearing long past when all the chocolates have been eaten.
5. Cute as a button
It's never too early to teach your daughter the joys of shoe shopping and these patent button strap slippers ($149) give an outfit just the right pop of color. Go all out on Valentine's Day by pairing them with a hearts dress or use them throughout the rest of winter for a little instant cheer on gloomy days. Plus, these little puppies are so cute you might want to hang on to the shoes after she outgrows them and put them on display as Valentine's Day décor next year.
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Judge Judy Sheindlin won't be swinging the long arm of justice today – she's in the hospital.
A rep for the 68-year-old reality court show star confirmed to Access Hollywood the spitfire judge will be spending the night in a medical facility after feeling unwell today on set.
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NEW YORK (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Kelly Clarkson says she's extremely happy she's nominated for three Grammy Awards, but there's something else the pop singer is more thrilled about: her recent engagement.
"I couldn't even find someone to go on a date with that I enjoyed their company. Like, it was just rough," the Fort Worth-native said in a recent interview.
"You don't see it coming. And it sounds cheesy and it sounds like a movie, but it is that though. One day you'll meet them and everything will change."
Clarkson, who calls Nashville, Tennessee, her home, is celebrating her one-year anniversary with fiance Brandon Blackstock. (The couple, who have been dating for a year, became engaged in December.) The 30-year-old says she's still surprised she's become that "cheesy" girl and that she wasn't sure she would find true love.
"I always made fun of those people that were like, 'Oh, I met the one. He's amazing,' and I'm like, 'Oh my god, go write a song,'" said Clarkson, the first "American Idol," laughing. "He's like my best friend, and he's someone I want to hang out with all the time."
Blackstock, who manages country star Blake Shelton, will be by Clarkson's side when she attends the Grammys, to be presented February 10 in Los Angeles. Her No. 1 hit, "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)," is nominated for record of the year and best pop solo performance.
"I knew from the moment I heard it that it was going to be huge," she said of her feel-good anthem, which is also up for song of the year (awarded to the writers of the song, which doesn't include Clarkson). "I've heard everything from 'I got out of an abusive relationship' to 'I'm surviving cancer' … and I think everyone in the world needs that type of song — something that makes you feel empowered."
Her fifth album, "Stronger," is nominated for best pop vocal album. She said she's starting to record her next album and the sound could be a reflection of her relationship with Blackstock.
"I am totally writing cheesy songs," she said. "Maybe he'll piss me off and I'll write a record about that."
She's also busy planning her wedding.
"I don't understand why we aren't eloping," she said. "It's a lot of details and I'm not that girl. I've never been that girl that's like, 'Oh my god, my wedding dress. Blah, blah, blah.'"
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Wheatfield 2-23-1987 by L.L. No. 1-1987. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The purpose of this chapter is to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the Town of Wheatfield from all adverse impacts caused by excavations and other soil disturbances. The Town Board also recognizes earth with its minerals as a valuable and recoverable resource having commercial value and affirms the right of the Town to control the proper excavation upon assurance of adequate restoration.
These regulations shall be interpreted to foster:
The orderly operation of all excavations and soil disturbances, including development of domestic mineral resources, according to sound environmental practices.
The restoration of affected lands.
The retention of the taxable value of property.
The retention of natural beauty and aesthetic values in the affected areas.
The preservation of the quality of life for Wheatfield residents.
The retention of topsoil within the Town of Wheatfield.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
- That person making application for a permit and who is responsible for fulfilling the requirements for the restoration plan and all rules and regulations promulgated hereunder. If the applicant is other than the property owner, written proof must be presented showing authorization from the property owner to the applicant.
- All on-site operations involved in the treatment, processing or further fabrication of soil, sand, gravel or natural deposits, including washing, sedimentation ponds, grading, sorting, grinding, concrete batching plants, asphalt mixing plants and aggregate dryers.
- An excavated area designed to hold surface water.
- Trees, hills, fences, berms or other natural or artificial features which are located so as to conceal or separate the excavation site and related activities from other land uses and to reduce the negative effects on these land uses of noise, glare, dust, visual ugliness and other factors associated with the excavation site and related activities.
- A cavity, hole, mine, pit or quarry on land formed by digging, for the purpose of extracting clay, stone, gravel, sand, shale or other natural minerals or the topsoil therefrom.
- The usual farming methods of growing crops or dairy farming and shall not include any other form of farming.
- Any pit or underground workings from which any mineral is produced.
- Aggregate, clay, gravel, sand, shale, stone or any other solid material of commercial value found in or on the earth.
- Any owner, lessee or other person who operates, controls or supervises the operation.
- That person having title to the tract of land.
- Any individual, public or private corporation, political subdivision, government agency, partnership, association, trust, estate or any other legal entity.
- The Planning Board of the Town of Wheatfield.[1]
- The reparation to an environmentally acceptable natural state of an area which has undergone physical change due to excavation and related activities.
- Surface earth, including the organic layer in which most plants have their roots.
- The Town Board of the Town of Wheatfield.
- The Clerk of the Town of Wheatfield.
No person shall excavate, remove topsoil or alter topography for any purpose, other than the exceptions described below under § 92-5, without an excavation permit authorized by the Town Board issued by the Town Clerk.
No such permit shall be issued except upon submission of evidence satisfactory to the issuing authority and upon its finding and determination based upon such evidence that the proposed operation will not cause erosion or otherwise disturb or adversely effect natural drainage, creeks or other bodies, sources or supplies of water, both surface and ground, adjacent or nearby flora, fauna or other vegetation. In determining the sufficiency of evidence, proof of compliance with standards promulgated by the United States Department of Agriculture Soils Conservation Services and by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation may be considered as evidence for such permit but shall not be the exclusive determining factors.
All excavation, topsoil removal and topography alteration operations (requiring permit) shall be conducted according to standards set forth below, including restoration of the affected area;
The applicant shall pay for all costs to the Town, including but not limited to laboratory testing fees at a laboratory approved by the Town, if tests are ordered by the Town, and the cost for inspections and inspectors. As part of the permit, the Town Board may require permanent on-site inspection, which cost shall be paid for by the applicant.
The following operations and uses are hereby excepted from the application of this chapter:
Excavation incident to construction of a driveway, walk, a wall or building or part thereof or accessory thereto or as permitted in Town of Wheatfield Chapter 200, Zoning.
Removal of topsoil, gravel or fill from one part of a premises to another part of the same premises incident to the construction of a building or other improvement of land or incident to farming or landscaping. However, not excepted from the operation of this chapter shall be any removal of topsoil gravel or fill resulting from the excavation for a pond in excess of 1/2 acre in size.
[Amended 7-18-1988 by L.L. No. 2-1988]
Removal of excess stones, gravel, sand or topsoil from the area of an approved subdivision, provided that such removal is in accordance with plans and a permit approved by the Town Board after review by the Town Planning Board, subject to site plan review procedures in the Town of Wheatfield Chapter 200, Zoning.[1]
Construction of privately owned water and sewerage systems.
Typical excavations for public safety purposes.
The applicant shall furnish evidence of a valid permit from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation pursuant to Title 27 of Article 23 of the Environmental Conservation Law when applicable.
Compliance with the above-mentioned Environmental Conservation Law shall not exempt the applicant from the provisions of this chapter and the requirement for a permit from the Town of Wheatfield.
Upon securing a certificate of zoning compliance from the Town Building Inspector, the applicant shall file with the Town Clerk an application for an excavation permit.
In addition to site plan review requirements of Chapter 200, Zoning, the following information shall be supplied in conjunction with the site plan review procedures to the Town Planning Board when applicable:
A duly acknowledged consent, in writing, by the owner or lessee of the premises and mortgagee, if any, including all addresses.
A statement as to the period of time required to complete the total operation, including restoration.
The following information on the site plan:
Average thickness of overburden, that which is above the material to be excavated.
Surface drainage pattern, including off-site drainage where appropriate.
The location of all underground utilities and facilities.
The scale, an engineer's stamp, the North arrow, the names of surrounding landowners and existing contour lines per United States Geological Survey standards and such other information as the Town Board or its agents or departments may require.
An operations map and plan showing the following features, including the area devoted to each:
Existing and proposed excavation areas.
Existing and proposed appurtenant activities, identified by type.
Existing and proposed access roads, identified by width and type of material used for construction, including origin of material brought onto the site.
Existing and proposed parking facilities, identified by type of surface material, including origin of material brought onto the site.
Existing and proposed fencing and buffers, identified by height and type of material.
The area where soil will be temporarily stored for use in restoration.
Existing and proposed structures to be used in said operations.
The general method of operation, including a plan to reduce noise, dust and other nuisances.
Route to be used to and from the excavation site, including Town, county or state roads.
A restoration plan consisting of all appropriate descriptive materials and including the following:
Boundaries of the area proposed for restoration.
Final topography of the area proposed for restoration at maximum contour intervals of five feet.
Final surface drainage pattern and location and characteristics of artificial drainage facilities in the area proposed for restoration and in contiguous areas.
Depth and composition of topsoil proposed to be used in restoration.
The type and density of trees and shrubs, grasses and other vegetation proposed to be used in restoration.
A copy of all plans and permits required by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Public hearing. No permit shall be issued without a prior public hearing held by the Town Board. Notwithstanding the immediate foregoing requirement, a renewal of a permit may be issued without a public hearing when the area covered by the renewal or transfer does not extend beyond the area of operations originally authorized; however, the Town Board may, in its discretion, direct a public hearing if it determines said hearing is necessary. Not more than 40 days nor less than 20 days before the public hearing, notice of the time and place of said hearing shall be published in the official Town newspaper(s) and posted on the official Town notice board, paid for by the applicant. All requirements shall be completed and filed with the Town Clerk at least 10 days prior to a public hearing.
Issuance of permits.
Permits may be issued by the Town Clerk pursuant to all the provisions of this chapter and subject to any additional conditions and/or restrictions imposed by the Town Board.
Approval or denial of the application by the Town Board shall be rendered within 62 days after the conclusion of the public hearing on said application, unless both the Town Board and the applicant mutually consent to a time extension. The applicant will be notified of the decision, in writing, mailed to the address shown on the application.[2]
Excavation permits shall be issued for a period of one year or less and shall be subject to site inspection and review by the Town Building Inspector or any other agent(s) designated by the Town Board.
The Town Clerk shall perform the function of executing any permit on behalf of the Town Board but shall do so only upon resolution or order of the Town Board setting forth any conditions and/or restrictions with respect thereto.
Permit renewal. Renewal of an excavation permit upon its termination shall follow the same procedures as those required in this chapter for the original permit, except that if an application for renewal was properly filed prior to the expiration of an existing permit, the term of the existing permit shall be deemed to be extended to the time that the Town Board files its decision in regard to the application for renewal.
In approving or denying an excavation permit, the standards and considerations taken into account include, but are not be limited to, the following:
Whether the excavations and proposed restoration plan are in accord with the intent of the Town Comprehensive Plan.
Whether they will result in the creation of pits or holes which may be hazardous or dangerous and eventually permanent in nature.
Whether they will cause soil erosion or the depletion of vegetation.
Whether they will render the land unproductive or unsuitable for agricultural or developmental purposes.
Whether they will impair the aesthetic or natural environment of the excavation area or surrounding area.
Whether they will affect the character of surrounding land use.
Whether they will create excessive traffic or impair the quality of the existing and proposed thoroughfare facilities, community facilities and drainage.
Whether they will affect the control of nuisances.
Whether the areas excavated can be effectively restored and revegetated.
Whether the resultant drainage will be adversely affected.
Whether the best interests of the Town are being served.
Permit fee. Upon filing an application for a permit, the applicant shall pay to the Town yearly fees established by resolution of the Town Board. Said total sum shall be deemed a reasonable sum to cover costs of administration, no part of which shall be returnable to the applicant.
Excavation fee.
To assure the Town that restoration takes place, Town streets are adequately maintained and rebuilt and improvements required are satisfactorily completed, the Town shall require a fee payment, as set forth from time to time by resolution of the Town Board, of all excavated material removed from the site. This sum shall be billed by the Town and paid by the permittee every six months. The first payment shall be made in advance upon issuance of a permit by payment based on the phasing schedule and computed by the Town Engineer. The Town shall divide this excavation fee in two equal parts. 1/2 shall be used as the Town Board may determine. The other half of the excavation fee shall be placed in an interest-bearing escrow account on behalf of the operator.[2]
The amount of the excavation fee, including the advance payment, shall be determined by the Town or the Town Engineer or a licensed land surveyor retained by the Town. Calculations will be based on original baselines established by the Town Engineer and approved by the surveyor and resurveyed at the semiannual inspection to determine the exact volume removed. The inspection and survey costs shall be paid out of the operator's share of the escrow account as shall the emergency repairs of any Town roads or other reasonable Town costs incurred.
The excavation fee shall be paid within 30 days of receipt of the Town bill. Failure to pay within this time limit shall constitute cancellation of the permit and shall result in forfeiture of the performance bond and escrow fund. At the satisfactory conclusion of the excavation project, including the acceptance by the Town of all utilities and other amenities, all unused escrow funds shall be returned to the developer along with a financial statement accounting for all transactions.
After the approval of the application and before the issuance of any permit, the Town Board shall require that a performance bond be jointly and severally executed and filed with the Town Clerk by the applicant and all owners of record of the premises. Said bond shall be secured by a letter of credit or surety bond to the Town in the amount of a minimum of $5,000 per acre. The above party or parties guarantee with said bond that upon termination of either the permit or the operation, whichever may come first, the land shall be restored in conformity with both the permit requirements and standards set forth by this chapter. In the event of default of compliance, such letter of credit or surety bond shall be forfeited to the Town. In this case, the Town shall return to the applicant any amount that is not needed to cover the expenses of restoration, administration and any other expenses reasonably incurred by the Town as a result of the applicant's default.
Said bond shall continue in full force and effect until a certificate of compliance shall have been issued by the Town Building Inspector, subject to approval of the Town Engineer. Prior to the issuance of said certificate, the Town Board may require a statement showing the manner of compliance with the plan of restoration.
There shall be no transfer of a permit without permission of the Town Board. In the event of a transfer of the permit or the property, the Town Board shall require the filing of a certificate from the surety company issuing the bond then in effect, continuing the same as to the new permit holder or certifying that a new bond has been issued. A change in the ownership of a corporation which effects the majority control thereof shall be considered a transfer of the permit.
Quarrying and mining operations, including clay mining. For quarrying and mining operations, including clay mining, the following shall apply:
Excavations, structures and appurtenant activities shall stay a minimum distance of 100 feet from any public right-of-way or adjoining property line and 250 feet from any building, including that of the applicant.
[Amended 9-15-2008 by L.L. No. 8-2008]
Conservation measures.
All topsoil stripped from the active excavation area shall be stockpiled for use in accordance with the restoration plan, but no closer than the immediate 10 feet to any property line. Such stockpiles shall be seeded, covered or otherwise treated to minimize the effects of erosion by wind or water.
Excavations shall be buffered by appropriate landscaping sufficient to shield the operation from public view. These buffer areas shall be seeded and maintained by the operator.
An adequate drainage system shall be provided to convey stormwater runoff originating on or crossing the premises such that the runoff follows, as much as feasible, the natural pattern of runoff prior to excavation and such that it does not adversely affect neighboring property owners. Soil erosion, sedimentation and groundwater seepage shall be controlled so as to prevent any negative effects on bodies of water, public roads and neighboring properties.
Other safeguards.
All operations shall be conducted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., with no Sunday or holiday operations, subject to such modification as the Town Board deems advisable.
All equipment used for excavations and processing shall be constructed, maintained and operated in such a manner as to eliminate, as far as is practical, noises and vibrations and dust conditions which are injurious or a nuisance to persons living in the vicinity.
Trucks shall be loaded to prevent spillage or windblown matter during transport on public roads.
All applicable provisions of the Mined Land Reclamation rules and regulations under Title 27 of Article 23 of the Environmental Conservation Law shall be followed.
Topsoil removal; turf farming.
Setback. Topsoil removal, including turf farming operations, shall stay a minimum distance of 100 feet from any public right-of-way or adjoining property line.
Access roads. Access roads shall be sufficiently free of dust and mud to prevent such material from being spread or blown from the premises.
Conservation measures.
A minimum of five inches of topsoil shall remain on the surface of the land and be on the surface upon the transfer of title to the homeowner or owner.
[Amended 6-21-2000 by L.L. No. 3-2006]
No permit to strip or remove topsoil shall be granted for any land which is subject to flooding or which will adversely affect the drainage of adjacent lands.
All stumps, boulders and other debris resulting from the excavations, appurtenant activities or related operations shall be disposed of by approved methods. If disposed of on site, such debris shall be covered with a minimum of two feet of soil or paving.
[Added 6-21-2000 by L.L. No. 3-2006]
Pond, lake and basin excavations.
Setback. Pond, lake and basin excavations shall not be closer than 100 feet to any public right-of-way or adjoining property line.
Access roads. Access roads shall be sufficiently free of dust and mud to prevent such material from being spread or blown from the premises.
Conservation measures. Excavated material from construction of a pond, lake or basin which is not removed from the premises shall be handled in a manner which will minimize erosion as provided under Subsection A(3)(a) above.
The Town Board may place such other and further standards as it deems necessary to protect the Town in furtherance of this section.
No topsoil shall be removed from a subdivision or building site until the subdivision or building has received final site plan approval.
[Added 6-21-2000 by L.L. No. 3-2006]
In the event that topsoil is not included in the purchase price for real property in the Town of Wheatfield, such fact, as well as any cost for the purchase of topsoil, must be disclosed in the contract for sale.
[Added 6-21-2000 by L.L. No. 3-2006]
No slope shall be left with a grade steeper that one foot of vertical rise to three feet of horizontal distance, and the normal angle or repose shall not be exceeded in any case.
All stumps, boulders and other debris resulting from the excavations, appurtenant activities or related operations shall be disposed of by approved methods. If disposed of on the site, such debris shall be covered with a minimum of two feet of soil, or if to be considered a part of the structure of a lake, it is to be covered by at least six feet of water.
Topsoil shall be spread over the excavated area to a minimum depth of six inches.
The restoration area shall be planted with trees, shrubs, grass or other vegetation so as to provide for screening, natural beauty and soil stability. The planting shall follow acceptable conservation practices.
Restoration shall be undertaken in such a way that natural and storm drainage, where it enters and leaves the premises, shall be altered only to the minimal degree necessary to carry out excavations and appurtenant activities. Any alterations of natural and storm drainage shall not adversely affect public roads or neighboring property owners.
Restoration shall be a continuous operation, subject to review and approval at each inspection and at the termination of the permit period. Topsoil grading and planting of the area designated for restoration during the permit period shall have been completed before a permit renewal is granted.
Within six months after termination of the excavation operation, all equipment, buildings, structures and other unsightly evidence of the operation shall have been removed from the premises or disposed of by approved methods and all restoration shall have been completed.
Where there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in the way of carrying out the strict letter of these regulations, the Town Board shall have the power to vary or modify the application of any of the requirements herein so that the spirit of the regulations shall be observed, public safety and welfare secured and substantial justice done, except that there shall be no variance or waiver of the permit fee or excavation fee required by § 92-9 above.
Application for modifications and variances shall be submitted, in writing, by the owner at the time the permit application is filed with the Town Board. The application shall state fully what variances are requested and give the justification for each request.
No waiver or variance shall be granted by the Town Board without first holding a public hearing upon 10 days' prior publication notice in the official newspaper(s) of the Town and posting notice on the official bulletin board of the Town.
[Amended 6-21-2000 by L.L. No. 3-2006]
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any regulation adopted hereunder is guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 for the first violation, plus $5,000 per acre, or any portion thereof, of land from which topsoil is removed in violation of this chapter; a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $1,000 for a second violation within five years plus an additional fine of $6,000 per acre or any portion thereof; and a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $2,000 plus an additional fine of $7,500 per acre or portion thereof for a third or subsequent violation within five years; or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both. Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate violation. Also, the Town Board after five days' notice to the applicant may modify, suspend or revoke the permit.
The Building Inspector shall be empowered to enforce this chapter and the regulations set forth herein and any other person(s) designated by the Town Board.


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After decorating, tailgating, it's time for a little pre-game practice.
Someone had to change to a Colts jersey......no names mentioned here.
We ran for touchdowns.
A little touchdown spike and dance.
They can shake it! :)
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