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The Prophets do not have a material form. Within the wormhole they inhabit, they appear as swirling blue clouds; outside, they must inhabit the body of a third party to interact with their environment[1]. While inhabiting physical bodies, they are capable of firing destructive energy blasts. No matter their form, the Prophets are extremely vulnerable to chronitons[2].
The Prophets claim to have no concept of linear time. While this claim would seem dubious at best, they have been known to unwittingly create ontological paradoxes such as the conception of their Emissary[3].
When communicating with visitors within the wormhole, the Prophets use elaborate visions based on critical events in their guest's past. While these visions feature many speaking "characters" taking the role of the Prophets, it is unknown if they in fact depict different Prophets, or if they are all controlled by a single entity.
For thousands of years, the Prophets have interacted with the people of Bajor through various emissaries and artefacts. The purpose of this interaction is something of a mystery; at times the Prophets show little regard for the Bajorans' well-being[4], while at others they go through great lengths to safeguard them[5].
Prophets that have been banished from the Celestial Temple are known as Pah-wraith. The reason for their banishment is never explicitly stated; statements by their Emissary, Gul Dukat, suggest they plot to dominate the Alpha Quadrant[6]. Some Pah-wraith are imprisoned in the Bajoran Fire Caves, others in various artefacts. Battles between escaped Pah-wraith and Prophets are known as Reckonings[7].
The Prophets remained neutral during the opening stages of the Dominion War, allowing Dominion ships free passage through the wormhole[8]. They eventually sided with the Federation to protect their Emissary, destroying or displacing a Dominion fleet attempting to reach the Alpha Quadrant[9].
The Prophets created and distributed ten "Orbs", devices that induce the visions through which the Prophets communicate. One of the Orbs allows for controlled time travel, though the mechanism by which it operates is unknown[10].
Threat Assessment
While they have vast power over anything passing through the Bajoran Wormhole, the Prophets have little interest in events occurring outside the wormhole. They have some interest in the well-being of the Bajorans, but they rarely take any significant action on the Bajorans' behalf (possibly because of their odd perception of time). Prophets encountered outside the wormhole have superhuman abilities, but are far less powerful and more vulnerable than inside the wormhole.
The Prophets can be regarded as a minimal threat to any force that does not directly threaten Bajor or pass through the Bajoran Wormhole.


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Elder care (adult care) can provide an opportunity for your loved one with Alzheimer's to receive assistance and therapeutic activities in a group setting.
Being a full-time caregiver can be tiring and time-consuming. Elder care can provide you with a temporary break to relax, to get errands done or to complete housework. Also, elder care may be an option for your loved one if you work full time during the day.
In the U.S. you can locate elder care services available in your area by using the Department of Health and Human Services' Eldercare Locator website. This website provides contact information for your state or local area agency on aging (AAA). The AAA will connect you with someone who will help guide you to specific elder care service providers.
When considering elder care providers, evaluate the services your loved one may need, including:
If you're choosing among more than one provider, some additional considerations are:
Entrusting your loved one to someone else's care can be difficult. When you're choosing a center, here are some suggestions to consider to ensure that your loved one will get quality care:
Jonathan Graff-Radford, M.D.
Original article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/expert-answers/elder-care/FAQ-20058377
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This is a cop training video, showing future pepper spray wielders the pain and reality of getting sprayed. But a more sinister interpretation could be that future criminals are growing tolerant to pepper spray so no one can stop them.
What a miserable part of the job description, either way. [BuzzFeed]


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In this series, I am providing pictures of tombstones from Latvian cemeteries, all with death dates prior to 1945. I do not have any further information on the people mentioned.
Photo taken by me, September 2012. Click to enlarge.
Name: Katrine Richerts, maiden name Zaķis. Born July 19, 1874, died May 3, 1936.
Bottom Inscription: "Kas mīļš un dārgs nav miris, kaut arī kapā grimis" ("That which is dear and precious has not died, even if it has sunk into the grave")
Location: Biķeri cemetery, Rīga
Tombstone Tuesday – Katrine Richerts, 1874-1936


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April 2, 2013
WILMETTE, Ill. – Junior attackman John Scioscia tallied six goals and one assist as the No. 4 Notre Dame men's lacrosse team defeated Marquette, 17-5, in non-conference action Tuesday afternoon at Loyola Academy. The game was the first-ever meeting between the two programs.
The six goals from Scioscia, who entered Tuesday's contest with two career tallies, were the most for a Notre Dame player since Ryan Hoff had six against Ohio State during the 2009 campaign. Notre Dame's 17 goals were the most for the Irish since a 19-7 win over Dartmouth in 2009.
After Marquette tied the game 1-1 with 40 seconds left in the first quarter, Notre Dame (7-2) scored nine straight goals to take command of the contest. The Irish had 11 different goal scorers in the game.
The Fighting Irish surge began with one second left in the opening quarter when Scioscia netted his first goal of the afternoon. Senior attackman Sean Rogers assisted on the tally. Rogers had an assist on three of Scioscia's goals in addition to scoring one himself.
Scioscia notched three second-quarter goals, while Tyler Kimball, Matt Kavanagh and Ryan Mix also scored in the period to give Notre Dame an 8-1 lead at halftime. Kavanagh, a freshman attackman, was the only other Irish player with multiple goals on the day as he scored twice in addition to dishing out two assists.
Goals from Rogers and Steve Murphy pushed the Irish lead to nine (10-1) early in the second half. Marquette's Kyle Whitlow snapped the Irish uprising at the 8:55 mark of the third period. Scioscia's fifth goal gave Notre Dame an 11-2 advantage after three quarters of play.
Marquette (2-5) returned to the scoring column early in the fourth quarter on a Connor Bernal goal. Kavanagh put the Irish back up by nine and a man-up deposit from Scioscia upped the lead to 10 (13-3) at the 9:57 mark of the final quarter.
Following another goal from Bernal, Notre Dame's Kyle Runyon, Westy Hopkins, Tyler Brenneman and Andy Will scored consecutively to give Notre Dame a 13-goal advantage (17-4). Marquette's Phil McFarland had the final tally of the day.
Notre Dame scored first in the contest on a Ryan Foley goal at the 8:10 mark of the first quarter. Ben Dvorak answered back for the Golden Eagles with under a minute remaining in the opening period.
The Fighting Irish had a 38-20 advantage in shots. Senior goalie John Kemp made five saves and allowed three goals in 47:25 of play for the Irish. He was replaced by sophomore Conor Kelly, who made one stop and surrendered two goals in 12:35 between the pipes in his collegiate debut. JJ Sagle had seven saves and allowed 14 goals in 55:20 of play for the Golden Eagles.
"We loved the opportunity to play here (at Loyola Academy)," Notre Dame head coach Kevin Corrigan said. "This was an opportunity against a team we didn't have a history with and we hadn't started a home-and-home series with them yet and we decided to play the first one in Chicago. It was good for both of us coming from the Midwest and it was good to be able to play it at a Catholic school, which is a pretty neat thing."
Notre Dame returns to BIG EAST play Sunday at Providence. Faceoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. (ET) at Lennon Family Field.
April 2, 2013 – Loyola Academy – Wilmette, Ill.
Marquette (2-5) – 1 0 1 3 – 5
#4 Notre Dame (7-2) – 2 6 3 6 – 17
Marquette Scoring (goals-assists):
Connor Bernal 2-0, Ben Dvorak 1-0, Kyle Whitlow 1-0, Phil McFarland 1-0, Tyler Melnyk 0-1, Blaine Fleming 0-1
Goalies: JJ Sagle (L, 55:20, 7 saves, 14 GA), Matt Barone (4:40, 0 saves, 3 GA)
Notre Dame Scoring (goals-assists):
John Scioscia 6-1, Matt Kavanagh 2-2, Sean Rogers 1-3, Ryan Foley 1-1, Steve Murphy 1-1, Tyler Kimball 1-1, Westy Hopkins 1-0, Tyler Brenneman 1-0, Kyle Runyon 1-0, Andy Will 1-0, Ryan Mix 1-0
Goalies: John Kemp (W, 47:25, 5 saves, 3 GA), Conor Kelly (12:35, 1 save, 2 GA)


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There are many different forms of the disease known as diabetes.
TYPE 1 diabetes requires INJECTIONS (or an Insulin pump) to try and help maintain ones ~sugar balance~ & health, via the insulin and some other factors. Without insulin injections/a pump, bad, bad things happen... some fast, most slowly.
My question, what do members, their cohorts, instructors, their diabetic friends do with their insulin pump DURING their practice?
I realize there is a very, very small population which might fit this question, but hey, it is worth asking... this is after all a very popular group!


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(Salade Tiede aux Oeufs en Meurette)
Two grand bistro classics meet here: the frisée aux lardons salad with a poached egg, and oeufs en meurette (poached eggs in a red-wine sauce). Frisée, with its slightly bitter flavor and sturdy but delicate texture, stands up beautifully to the rich, concentrated sauce and the warm poached egg.
- Yield
- Makes 4 servings
- Active Time
- 45 min
- Total Time
- 1 1/4 hr
- For sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped shallots
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 (750-ml) bottle dry red wine
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 4 thyme sprigs
- 1 large parsley sprig
- 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
- 1 (1/4-pound) piece slab bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch sticks (lardons)
- 2/3 cup veal demi-glace or 2 tablespoons demi-glace concentrate plus 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- For eggs and toasts
- 8 (1/2-inch-thick) baguette slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 8 large eggs
- For salad
- 1/2 pound frisée, trimmed and torn into pieces (4 cups)
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Make sauce:
- Cook shallots in 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add wine, garlic, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and boil until reduced to about 1 cup, 25 to 40 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F with racks in upper and lower thirds.
- Meanwhile, cook lardons in a small heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned but not crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- Strain wine mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on and then discarding solids. Return to saucepan, then stir in veal demi-glace and bring to a simmer.
- Stir together flour and remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter to make a beurre manié, then whisk into sauce and simmer, whisking occasionally, 3 minutes. Add half of lardons to sauce and keep warm off heat, covered. Wrap remaining lardons in foil and keep warm on rack in lower third of oven.
- Cook eggs and toasts:
- Brush baguette slices with oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Toast in upper third of oven until pale golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Rub garlic on toasts.
- Meanwhile, fill a deep large skillet with 1 1/4 inches water, then add vinegar and bring to a simmer. Break 1 egg into a cup and slide egg into water. Repeat with remaining eggs, spacing them apart, and poach at a bare simmer until whites are firm but yolks are still runny, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Make salad while eggs poach:
- Toss frisée with vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then with oil, and divide among 4 plates.
- To serve:
- Lift each egg out of poaching liquid with a slotted spatula and gently pat dry (still on spatula), then transfer to a toast. Season eggs lightly with salt and pepper and divide among salads. Pour sauce over eggs and sprinkle salads with remaining lardons.
Cooks' note:
Sauce can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered (once cool).


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Dear Arabidopsis Community The Arabidopsis thaliana Genome Center (ATGC) at the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce the release of new data from our physical mapping and genome sequencing projects. The new information is being made available through our WWW site at http://cbil/humgen.upenn.edu/~atgc/ATGCUP.html 1. SPP Genome Sequencing Consortium a. The SPP Consortium (Stanford University, Plant Gene Expression Center at the University of California at Berkeley, and the University of Pennsylvania) is contributing to the Arabidopsis Genome Initiative (AGI) and has begun sequencing portions of chromosome 1. The list of the first 20 BAC clones selected for sequencing is now available. Updates will be made available on the progress of sequencing, and of new clones selected for sequencing. b. Access to the sites of other SPP members, and access to sequence data will be made possible through this site. 2. Chromosome 1 Physical Mapping using IGF and TAMU BAC Clones New information on chromosome 1 associated BAC clones is also being made available. These lists will be updated regularly. a. Lists of BACs identified by hybridization with genetically positioned chromosome 1 markers. b. Lists of BACs identified by hybridization with YAC clones mapped to chromosome 1. c. End sequences of chromosome 1 associated BAC clones (the first release will be in early November 1996). d. Lists of BAC clones containing ribosomal DNA, chloroplast DNA, or 180 bp repeat DNA. 3. Other Access to SPP and ATGC Data The SPP Consortium and ATGC are working with AtDB (http://genome-www.stanford.edu/Arabidopsis/) to permit access of our data through the Illustra-based system. ATGC October 28, 1996


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Welcome to the very best Apple deals for 2020 – collated from all over the web and brought together on a single webpage by the experts at T3.
Whatever type of Apple hardware you're after – from laptops to tablets – we've got the pick of the best deals and discounts right here for you. You don't need to go anywhere else to do your shopping.
We're constantly reassessing the best prices from trustworthy online retailers all across the web, so read on and see if you can bag yourself a bargain – you might not have to pay as much as you think.
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Apple might be pushing out into services and streaming television these days, but hardware still represents an absolutely core part of its business – and these devices aren't going to drop in popularity any time soon.
Check back often on this page too, because prices are shifting all the time as new products appear. We had the iPhone 11 handsets, Apple Watch Series 5 and new cheaper iPad unveiled only recently, which of course had a knock-on effect on the pricing of older iPhones, watches and iPads.
Best iPhone deals
Apple's iconic smartphone continues to go from strength to strength, with the newest iPhone 11 handsets – as you would expect – the best ones yet. They've got more camera lenses, more power, a stylish new look, and even a new colour choice or two. For something a little cheaper, the old models are still well worth a look.
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The Apple Watch has proven to be a bigger hit than anyone imagined, dominating sales not only of smartwatches, but watches of all kinds. It's the best smartwatch on the market, mixing great fitness features with really useful app and notification support, plus some health feature that could genuinely save your life. Check out the best deals on Apple Watch below.
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Although Apple no longer makes the mega-useful or the not-so-useful the iPod touch lives on with broadly the same internals as the iPhone 6.
The iPod touch has been improved recently though - it has to 32GB and 128GB. There's an 8-megapixel camera, A8 processor plus the M8 motion coprocessor and a 4-inch retina display.
The iPod touch is available in space grey, silver, gold, pink and blue.
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The MacBook Air has just been given an update with the option of quad-core power, plus more base storage than before, and is back down to a starting price of £999/$999 as standard.
It also has Apple's new magic keyboard, which is more comfortable and reliable than the butterfly keyboards on previous models. That said, we didn't dislike the feel of the previous keyboards, and they certainly didn't have problems for everyone, so if you want to pick up an older version of the Air – especially last year's model – for a great price, it could be a great buy.
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The MacBook Pro 13-inch brings strong quad-core power as standard, plus a brighter screen than the MacBook Air with wider colour range. It's actually still waiting on the new 2020 butterfly keyboard though – we'd recommend only buying this laptop right now if you find it on a great deal, because it's due for an upgrade. But then, that's probably why you'll find it on a great deal, so have at it!
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If you want a big beefy MacBook Pro, but don't want to spend quite as much as the 16-inch costs, it's worth looking at deals on the 15-inch models that it replaced. In terms of power, they're very similar – you're talking many cores and great graphics, but with the older butterfly-style keyboard and, of course, a slightly smaller screen.
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Ever since the famous Bondi Blue iMac debuted way back in 1998, Apple's all-in-one desktop computer has been setting standards in gorgeous design and powerful performance.
These days Apple is again pushing boundaries with the iMac, blessing all of its 27-inch models with the world's best display, which has a massive 5K (5120x2880) resolution and a wider colour gamut than previous models.
Earlier this year there were several updates to the 'standard' iMac range. We're talking better screens, more memory, the latest Intel Kaby Lake 7th gen processors, more storage and two USB Type-C ports with Thunderbolt 3.
There's also a retina 4K display and discrete graphics added to the £1,249 21.5-inch iMac.
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After Mac OS for the cheapest price possible? Already got a monitor (and keyboard and mouse) you can use?
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At 7.7 inches square and just 1.4 inches deep, the Mac Mini won't strike many as a computer at all. The minimalist design with all sockets hidden at the back mean it's one of the most stylish gadgets Apple make. As a trendy metallic square for your home office, it looks the part and is rugged.
Small and powerful, there's little the Mac Mini can't do for general users and a lot it can do for pro users with a few upgrades. You can actually spec out a Mac mini to a pretty high level (for an extra price of course), and it's actually a perfect option for some.
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Welcome to Zomerlust Gastehuis, a heritage site in the historic centre of Paarl at 193 Main Road. Zomerlust lies in the heart of Boland wine country surrounded by majestic mountains, rolling vineyards and wine estates, making it the ideal base from which to explore the neighboring towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Wellington as well as the rest of the Boland and the Western Cape.
Please note: Our restaurant is open Mondays to Saturdays (closed on Sundays) / Breakfast 7am to 11am / Light meals 11am to 9pm / Dinner 6pm to 9pm
The guesthouse is within comfortable walking distance of numerous interesting buildings, shops and financial services in the centre of Paarl and is about 45 minutes' drive from Cape Town and its international airport. Zomerlust property is a sustainable destination for the Kontrei traveler – the traveler looking for authentic sense of place experiences.
The ambience of Zomerlust Gastehuis is finely attuned to French Huguenot and Cape Dutch roots with the easy comfort of English country estate living. Zomerlust has been witness to a lavish lifestyle of people living and entertaining in the very best and most elegant manner. Today this unique guesthouse, beautifully restored to its former splendor, still reflects all these proud traditions.
- 14 Double rooms – all en suite, furnished with selected period pieces, 10 rooms in the manor house and 4 rooms in the old stable (Die Stal)
- The Restaurant at Zomerlust offers a A la carte menu and traditional dishes. Also popular for group functions and weddings.
- Kontrei Traveller is our Tour Operator specializing in the wine country of the Western Cape.They operate in the Paarl and Wellington Wine Routes but include the districts of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek in their wine tasting tours. They can also assist with the following: Private Tours, Day Tours & Half day Tours, Car Hire, Transfers, Reservations – www.kontrei.co.za
- The endemic and organic Garden with historical features from the De Villiers family is a place of tranquility for guests to interact with the seasonal dynamics of flora and fauna
- Free Wireless Internet
- Private swimming pool
- Safe parking
- On the property is the school and boarding house of the Paarl First Class Public School. It later became Paarl Boy's High. This will become the Eugene Marais Kampus Please see www.eugene-marais.org.za
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Zomerlust Gastehuis
193 Main Road
Phone : 021 87 22 117
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The Lagos State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has said that the administration of Babatunde Fashola is committed to the development of infrastructural facilities in the state.
Hamzet, who was fielding questions from reporters on why the state is seemingly struggling to get the infrastructural development of the metropolis right, said: "We are not struggling. We have the master-plan that we are implementing, which, of course, can't be exhausted magically in a calendar year, given the enormous challenges inherited by this administration. The state believes that improved infrastructure is a major pivot on which poverty eradication can rest," he said.
Citing the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Isheri-Oshun-Jakande Road, now fully awarded to Hitech Construction Company to complement the bridge works that started some time ago, and the Blue Rail Line project as examples, Hamzat said "the ultimate target of the administration is to develop sufficient infrastructure portfolio across the state for a competitive business environment."
On residents' fears about the deplorable state of most inner roads, especially in the suburbs, the commissioner stated: "Across the state, some roads are federal while some belong to the state. It is important that the major roads are made fully motorable before we fix a good number of the inner roads. But the state government has fixed a lot of the federal roads, thus reducing its financial ability to fix most state roads."
He, however, hinted that the state had constructed a lot of major roads, adding, "others are currently under construction across the state. Last year, we started the construction of 156 roads, mostly, inner ones. And importantly, we are being careful with the number of roads being constructed at a time to prevent gridlock." Continuing, he said: "We use the same approach in the rural areas-to rehabilitate as much as we can, bearing in mind that we can do all in a short while. However, many are resurfaced to bring relief to users. Such include the Isuti and Powerline roads in Ifako Ijaiye, Oke Agbo Street in Ojo Council Area and many others.
"It is to allow for motorable roads because it will be a traffic nightmare if we shut down all the roads at a time for rehabilitation or construction."
On the crippling effects of vehicles that ply the roads daily, especially, oil tankers, heavy-duty and articulated ones, he said: "The load on our roads is very heavy; thus causing faster deterioration. Ninety-three per cent of containers coming into Apapa Port travel through Lagos roads. They are important to the economy of the state, since as a nation, we don't have a standard rail infrastructure. The state traffic law regulates the movement of these vehicles to certain time of the day for the safety of road users.
The commissioner further said that it was good to develop satellite towns and it comes with standard and auxiliary roads. But, it is important that we take care of the existing roads. Now, the state is renewing the blighted areas such as Badia, Ajegunle and Sari Iganmu. A typical example is the housing construction at Badia with the accompanying auxiliary infrastructure."
When reminded that most of the roads deteriorate easily, he said: "Some of the biggest threats to the roads are willful damage, conversion of roads to mechanic shops and car wash. Hence, the advocacy that we must as a community, take ownership of our roads. Also, we see concrete is an option; hence, we constructed the road leading to Gbagada hospital in Kosefe Local Government Area with concrete."
Hamzat revealed that the state's plan was to build infrastructure that can cater for 40 million people. He further said: "The state has also expanded its capacity for water transportation. Also, the Lagos State Waste Management Agency (LAWMA) is on top of our waste disposal. Lagos State is making good progress on all fronts. As a mega city, there are unique challenges such as transportation, refuse disposal and others. Our approach is to tackle these challenges one after the other."
Calling on the Federal Government to carry out its responsibilities in Lagos, he said: "Our prayer is for the Federal Government to take care of its responsibilities by fixing the Airport Road, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Apapa-Oshodi Road and other such infrastructure. Importantly, the Federal Government should allow the states to control these roads, but that must come with the resources that will allow them to carry out this responsibility. In essence, the Federal Government must shed weight and focus on security, immigration , and general aviation policies.
Drawing a comparison between Lagos and some states in the United States, the commissioner said: "The infrastructural availability in New York is far higher and the federating states in the US are truly independent and can control their destinies. That is not the case in Nigeria. We must practise true federalism. Lagos will continue to build infrastructure that will give us a competitive advantage to be a knowledge-based economy. We are already on the rise; we just need to keep the momentum going. We continue to focus on our developmental strategy of Power, Agriculture, Transportation and Housing.
"It is important that the two components in the budget, the revenue and expenditure, perform optimally. As a state government, we have focused on the capital expenditure which is why we have been able to achieve the type of infrastructural upliftment we have seen in the state. The revenue and the expenditure components must perform for the state to deliver people's infrastructural needs. The revenue must be fully enhanced and reliable for us as a state to continue to uplift our society. So, we as people, must pay our taxes to build roads, sustain our hospitals, schools and so many other social amenities for people to enjoy better life.


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A Sandwich a Day: Roasted Eggplant on Focaccia from Tazza in Brooklyn Heights
A new sandwich every day.
In this great city of ours, one could eat a different sandwich every day of the year—so that's what we'll do. Here's A Sandwich a Day, our daily look at sandwiches around New York. Got a sandwich we should check out? Let us know. —The Mgmt.
Walk into Tazza just north of Atlantic Avenue (that barely Brooklyn Heights zone), and you'll find a chalkboard wall menu covered in sandwich options. This one with roasted eggplant and tomatoes is on a soft square of focaccia, which thankfully doesn't suffer from that depressingly dry, dense chew that so many focaccias do. It's baked at the nearby Cafe Buon Gusto, an Italian restaurant on Montague Street.
Tazza roasts the eggplant and tomatoes in plenty of oil until all of those veggie sugars are released, giving it an almost jammy texture and sweetness. Between that and the creamy, slightly tart goat cheese, it's a fine vegetarian sandwich option from a laidback neighborhood coffee shop, wine bar, sandwicherie-in-one. They also have many tempting baked goodies behind the glass, including a seasonal pumpkin whoopie pie and selections from Brooklyn-based Liddabit Sweets.
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James A. Zozzaro
Is the use of birth control a legitimate option for Christian couples, or should it be rejected? In this brief essay, I will give three reasons why the use of birth control should be rejected by Christians.
Who is ultimately in charge of conception and making babiesGod or man? This is a question that should be a no-brainer to Reformed Christians, but sadly it is not. Just think about it for a moment. The only one who can "control birth" is the One who alone has the power to cause conception and make a baby. If you can cause conception or make babies, then any attempt to control birth is an attempt to control God (which in itself is sinful) and a denial of God's sovereignty in this area.
The Bible answers this question for us in no uncertain terms. The Bible makes it abundantly clear that God alone is sovereign over conception. As early as Genesis 4:1 we see this. Here Adam is said to have "known" Eve, and Eve is said to have conceived, but it is God who is given the credit for giving a child to the couple.
Later on in Genesis, God is recognized as being sovereign in this matter by causing both barrenness and fertility in both those who were previously barren and those who were previously fertile (see Gen. 16:2; 20:17-18; 21:1-2; 25:21; 29:31-30:24). If God is not sovereign over conception, how can he promise that people will either never experience barrenness (Ex. 23:25-27; Deut. 7:14) or never experience childbirth (Num. 5:11-31)?
Ruth 4:13 further supports this by stating explicitly that the Lord gave Ruth conception. This passage is important because nowhere are we told that Ruth was infertile before this. Thus, instead of being a "miracle," it appears to be the normal state of affairs.
Numerous other examples like this could be presented (such as 1 Sam. 1:5-6, 19-20; Hos. 9:11), but hopefully you get the point. John Calvin himself makes the point in commenting on Gen. 1:28: "For we are fruitful or barren in respect of offspring, as God imparts his power to some and withholds it from others."
The Bible also makes it abundantly clear that God and not man is the one who forms babies in the womb (see Job 10:8-12; 31:15; Ps. 139:13-16; Jer. 1:5). Calvin has perhaps said it best when he writes in his commentary on Psalm 127:3:
Nothing seems more natural than for men to be produced of men. The majority of mankind dream, that after God had once ordained this at the beginning, children were thenceforth begotten solely by a secret instinct of nature, God ceasing to interfere in the matter; and even those who are endued with some sense of piety, although they may not deny that He is the Father and Creator of the human race, yet do not acknowledge that his providential care descends to this particular case, but rather think that men are created by a certain universal motion. With the view of correcting this preposterous error, Solomon [in this verse] calls children the heritage of God, and the fruit of the womb his gift.... The meaning then is, that children are not the fruit of chance, but that God, as it seems good to him, distributes to every man his share of them.
As has been clearly shown, God alone is sovereign over childbirth. Therefore, only God has a legitimate right and ability to control birth. The use of birth control is a denial of this truth and thus is illegitimate for use by Christians.
Is man responsible before God to seek to have children, or is having a family merely an option? The Scriptures state clearly that married couples are responsible for seeking to have children. Christian couples are commanded to be fruitful and multiply (Gen. 1:28; 9:1, 7), since God declares that his desire is for a holy seed (Mal. 2:15). While God is sovereign over conception, the Bible teaches that man's responsibility before God is to be fruitful and multiply because God desires a holy seed to be raised up among his people.
The use of birth control is a denial of this responsibility. It is an attempt to shirk a God-given responsibility and thus is illegitimate for use by the Christian couple.
Are children a blessing or a burden/curse? Psalm 127:3-5 and Psalm 128:1-6 both make it clear that a multitude of children is to be regarded as a gift from God. Why then do Christian couples want to limit how many children they have? Because they have failed to truly grasp this fact that children are a blessing from God.
No Christian in his right mind would purposely try to keep God from blessing him, and yet that is exactly what using birth control amounts to. To disparage God's good gifts by considering them a curse or burden is sinful, and the use of birth control in ordinary cases does just that. The use of birth control, when seen in this light, is then a denial that children are a blessing from God. Thus, birth control is illegitimate for use by the Christian couple.
Birth control denies God's sovereignty, man's responsibility, and the fact that children are a blessing from God. Why would any Christian wish to deny these biblical truths? Let God plan your family. Fulfill your responsibility. And pray that God would bless you with a multitude of children. Embrace the teaching of the Scriptures and reject birth control.
Mr. Zozzaro is the pastor of Calvary OPC in Wildwood, N.J. Reprinted from New Horizons, December 1996.
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Everybody knows that thiazides are clearly the best anti-hypertensive. On the other hand..
"Thiazide-type diuretics should be used for most patients with uncomplicated hypertension either alone or in combination with other drugs."
The ALLHAT trial has been used in support of that recommendation although that trial has generated hundreds if not thousands of pages of rebuttal and re-rebuttal. See here for an ALLHAT summary.We reassured later that the diabetes that sometimes might be precipitated by thiazides is a different and really benign type of diabetes, so not to worry about that.
The European approach is arguably less dogmatic that JNC's emphasis on diuretics.Here is the ESH/ESC 2007 update on hypertension treatment.
Now we have this meta-analysis ( yes, I am very skeptical of MAs in general but when they suit my biases, I shamelessly quote them).See here.
The authors included 14 studies that used 24-hour blood pressure monitoring and concluded"
Conclusions: The antihypertensive efficacy of HCTZ in its daily dose of 12.5 to 25 mg as measured in head-to-head studies by ambulatory BP measurement is consistently inferior to that of all other drug classes. Because outcome data at this dose are lacking, HCTZ is an inappropriate first-line drug for the treatment of hypertension.
Their last sentence could not be more in opposition to JNC. Let the games begin again.
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- Doug Perednia, MD said...
Ah, Dr. Gaulte! But thiazides ARE the first-line drug to use in EVERY case of hypertension. Why? Because they're dirt cheap. Just like sulfonylureas should ALWAYS be used as the first line drug in Type II diabetes. It doesn't matter that they're not islet sparing and more physiologically sophisticated alternatives may be available. Cheapness trumps all. Guidelines and formularies say it does.
- rcentor said...
The hypertension experts I know specifically praise chlorthalidone over hctz. We have probably all made the mistake of equating the chlorthalidone data with hctz substitution.
Perhaps a thiazide (chlorthalidone) is a great first line drug. Our anecdotal experience supports this reasoning.
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Well, I would not want to argue with expert opinion and anecdotal experience.


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The Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd
A 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II service is offered at the Camp Good News Christian Center, 71 Route 131 in Forestdale. The Rev. Michael Rennier is pastor. Coffee and refreshments are served after the service. Communion is celebrated each Sunday. Call 508-420-0800.
Barnstable Friends Meeting (Quakers of the Light)
Unprogrammed worship (meditations, contemplation and silent prayer) is shared Sundays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Burgess House, 559 Route 149, Marstons Mills. Contact Rachel at email@example.com
Cape Cod Synagogue
The synagogue is located at 145 Winter St., Hyannis.
Shabbat services are held every Friday and Saturday. All are invited to attend. Family Shabbat and Shabbat Dinner are at 6:30 p.m. on the second Friday of every month. For more information, call 508-775-2988.
Christ Chapel
Contemporary worship is at 8:30 a.m., traditional worship at 10:30 a.m. Child care is provided. First Sunday of July and August, combined worship and communion at 10 a.m. Sunday school and monthly potluck suspended for the summer. Infant nursery, toddler worship and children's church are provided during adult services.
Christ Chapel is at 1200 Old Stage Road in Centerville. The Rev. Dr. John Paul Lotz is the senior pastor. Call 508-420-1200 or go to www.christchapelcapecod.org.
Corpus Christi
Mass is celebrated at Corpus Christi, 324 Quaker Meetinghouse Road in East Sandwich, Monday through Friday at 9 a.m., Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 7, 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Call 508-888-0209.
Cotuit Federated Church
The church holds worship and Sunday school at 10 a.m. Nursery is provided. Cotuit Federated is a combined United Church of Christ/United Methodist Church at School and High streets. Call 508-428-6163.
Faith Assembly of God Church
The morning message is delivered at 9:30 a.m. Evening Bible study is each Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the church on 154 Bearses Way in Hyannis. All are welcome.
The Christian Recovery Fellowship meets from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday, while renovations continue at the Salvation Army in Hyannis. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Faith Baptist Church
Faith Baptist Church at 245 Osterville-West Barnstable Road in Osterville holds services at 10 a.m. every Sunday, with adult and children's Sunday school at 9 a.m. Childcare and classes are available for children of all ages. A mid-week prayer is held each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., and youth group for grades 7-12 meets Saturdays from 5 to 7 p.m. The Rev. John L. Kerns is pastor. For information, call 508-420-2252 or visit www.faithbaptistofcapecod.com.
Federated Church of Hyannis
The Federated Church of Hyannis, 320 Main St., Hyannis, holds services Sunday at 10 a.m. The Rev. Dr. John A. Terry is minister. A taped broadcast of the previous week's service can be heard Sundays at 7:05 a.m. on WOCN-FM (104.7). Call 508-775-0298 or visit www.federatedchurch.org.
First Baptist Church, Hyannis
First Baptist Church is at 486 Main St., Hyannis. Sunday worship service and Sunday School begin at 10 a.m. Adult Bible study is 9 a.m. Sundays, 2 p.m. Tuesdays. Men's Bible study is twice a month on Thursdays, 6 p.m.; ladies' Bible study is weekly on Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Prayer hour at noon each Monday. Pot luck supper followed by intergenerational program is monthly on Saturday evening. The Rev. Carl Heick is pastor. Call 508-775-1846.
First Church of Christ, Scientist – Hyannis
The church is located at 94 Stevens St. Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday service in Portuguese, noon on first Sunday of the month; Sunday school for students up to age 20, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday testimony meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Reading Room, 357 Main St., Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., with additional hours Friday, 4-7 p.m. Stop by for quiet study of the Bible; Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, the Christian Science Monitor and the writings of Mary Baker Eddy. A church member is available to answer questions or aid in your study. Call 508-775-0874 or www.christiansciencehyannis.org.
First Lutheran Church
Sunday worship services are 8:30 and 11 a.m., with Sunday school and adult education at 9:45 a.m.
The church holds a Taize service the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Taize is an ecumenical, peaceful way to pray that uses musical chants, silent meditation and scripture readings.
The church at 1663 Main St. (Route 6A) in West Barnstable is handicap accessible. Call 508-362-3161 or visit www.flccapecod.org.
Kollel of Cape Cod
Erev Shabbat Family Worship services are held at 7 p.m. each month by Kollel of Cape Cod at 150 Flint St. in Marstons Mills. A community Shabbat dinner is at 6 p.m. Reservations for the dinner are required; call 508-428-5576. For more information, go to www.kollelcapecod.org.
Marstons Mills Community Church
Worship service is at 10 a.m. every Sunday. We are a Bible-based, Christ-centered church, with a local fellowship. Sunday school is at 9 a.m., with worship at 10 a.m. The church is at 2135 Main St. Call 508-428-7974 or go to www.marstonsmillscommunitychurch.org.
Mashpee Congregational Church (UCC)
Weekly Sunday worship is held at 10 a.m. at 259 Shore Drive, behind the Popponesset Marketplace in Mashpee. Coffee and refreshments follow the service. The Rev. Jim Scovil is minister. Call 508-477-9211 or visit www.mashpeeucc.org.
Midcape Church
Midcape Church is a new church meeting at 540 Main St., Hyannis, with Sunday services at 10 a.m. For more information, call Mike Alford at 508-367-2426 or visit www.midcapechurch.com.
New Road Nondenominational Church
New Road is an informal, nondenominational church that meets Sundays at 10 a.m. at 1480 Route 28 in Centerville. All are welcome. For information on other meetings, call 508-775-7723 or contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
One Light
The Center for Spiritual Transformation is an interdenominational new thought church, created specifically for those who do not want to align with any single spiritual tradition. Gatherings are held the second and fourth Sunday of each month at the Cape Cod & Islands Realtors Association Conference Center in West Yarmouth. Call 508-428-6248 or go to www.peaceoncapecod.org.
Osterville Baptist Church
Services are at 8:30 and 10 a.m.; children in grades 1-6 dismissed halfway through service for Children's Church. Beach night, including baptism, 5 p.m. June 26 at Dowses Beach, Osterville. Prayer, Weds. 7 p.m.; Youth Groups, Weds. 7 p.m.; Men's Bible study Sat. 7 a.m. For adult small group studies schedule, check website. The church is located at 842 Main St. For info on other programs, call 508-428-2787 or go to www.ostervillebaptist.org.
Our Savior Lutheran Church
Worship services and Sunday School are held at 10 a.m. with Bible studies at 9 a.m., both led by Rev. Randell Bessette. A nursery is also provided. Sunday school for children is at 10 a.m. The church is located at 14 Cape Drive, Mashpee. Call 508-477-4966.
Presbyterian Church of Cape Cod
Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. with Christian education classes at 9 a.m. There are study times at 6 p.m. on Sundays and 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. The church is across from Cape Cod Community College on Route 132 in West Barnstable and can be found on-line at www.capecodopc.com.
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
The church is located at 347 South St., Hyannis. Masses include: Saturday at 4 p.m. (English); Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m. (English); Sundays at 1 p.m. (Latin); Sundays at 3 p.m. (Spanish); Sundays at 7 p.m. (Brazilian/Portuguese). 508-775-5361.
St. George Greek Orthodox
Orthos is at 8:30, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 and Sunday School at 10 a.m. The church is at 1130 Falmouth Road (Route 28) in Centerville.
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
St. Mary's Episcopal Church is located at 3055 Main St. (Rte. 6A) in Barnstable Village. Weekend services include a Saturday 5 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II; Sunday 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I and Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10 a.m. During the school year, Church School with Godly Play for pre-K through grade 5 at 9:30 a.m., with organ and full choir at 10 a.m. Sunday. Year round: Children's Joy Mass, 10:30 a.m. the 4th Sunday of the month; nursery care from 9:30-11:15 a.m. for the 10 a.m. service. Holy Eucharist with Healing service Wednesday at 10 a.m. Rev. Stephen Smith, rector, presides. Call 508-362-3977 or go to www.stmarys-church.org.
St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Christian Church
Divine Liturgy and Sunday school are held Sundays at 10 a.m. All services are in English. The church is at 62 Main St. in Cotuit. Call 508-420-1113.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Throughout the year, Holy Eucharist Rite I services at 8 a.m., Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II with music at 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m. Wednesdays; Bible Study at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; The Rev. Denzil Luckritz is the pastor. Call 508-428-3561 or visit www.stpeters-capecod.org. The church is located at 421 Wianno Ave., Osterville.
Seventh Day Adventist Church
The SDA Church runs the Bayberry Christian School for elementary grades. Separate Sabbath School Bible studies are held for children and adults at 9:30 a.m. every Saturday followed by Worship Service at 10:50 a.m. On the first and third Sabbaths of each month, a potluck dinner is offered following the service. Wednesday night Prayer Meetings are held at 7. The SDA church is pastored by Pastor Mark Gagnon, 2736 Falmouth Road, Route 28 in Osterville. Call 508-428-8921.
South Congregational Church
Worship is held at 10 a.m. at 565 Main St. in Centerville. Church school for children in preschool through eighth grade is available. A coffee hour follows the service. The church also offers adult, family, children's and bell choirs. Call 508-775-8332.
Unitarian Church of Barnstable
The church is at the corner of Route 6A and Phinney's Lane, Barnstable Village. The Rev. Kristen L. Harper will lead the morning worship service at 10:30 a.m. June 19. The sermon topic will be "The Interdependent Web of Existence." All are welcome to the hollow for a carnival of food, fun and games following the service. Child care is available during service. 508-362-6381.
United Methodist Church
Sunday worship services are at 9 and 10:45 a.m. in the church sanctuary, with Communion and nursery care at both services. Coffee hour follows. Nursery care offered at both services. Sunday school at 9 and 10:45 a.m. The Rev. John E. Holt is pastor.
The church is located at 57 Pond St. in Osterville. Church phone: 508-428-2811.
Unity on Cape Cod
All are welcome at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at 147 Walton Ave., Hyannis. Meditation circles and Oneness blessings offered throughout the year. Sunday School is offered during the regular school year. Coffee and refreshments served Sundays in the church's Friendship Hall. Call 508-775-8400 or visit www.yeahgod.org.
West Parish of Barnstable
Services of this United Church of Christ congregation are every Sunday at 10 a.m. at the 1717 Meetinghouse on Route 149 in West Barnstable, led by the Rev. Reed Baer. Church school, youth groups and nursery care are offered.
Call 508-362-4445 or visit www.westparish.org.
West Yarmouth Congregational Church
Services at the West Yarmouth Congregational Church, 383 Route 28, West Yarmouth, are held every Sunday at 10 a.m. with Junior High Youth Group 5 p.m.
The Rev. Charles K. Soule is the pastor. Call 508-775-0891, or visit www.wyccucc.org.
Zion Union Church
Zion Union Church is a multicultural, multiethnic and multigenerational ministry located at 805 Attucks Lane, Hyannis. Sunday worship at 10:45 a.m. Adult and youth (ages 5-17) classes Sundays at 9:30 a.m. - join us for interactive teaching of biblical principles. Noon Day Prayer, Tuesdays at noon; Bible Study and Prayer Service, Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Rev. Bernard Harris, Sr., is senior pastor. 508-771-4311 or www.zionunionchurch.org.
…and real whipped cream
First Congregational Church of Yarmouth, 239 Main St., Route 6A, dishes out an Old Fashioned Strawberry Social from 12:30-3:30 p.m. June 18, outside in the garden (rain location: inside). Plus homemade lemonade and barber shop harmony entertainment. $5, $3 under 12.
Summer Catholic Reflections
This is a three-speaker series, with the first talk given by Fr. Robin Ryan, vice provincial of the Passionist Congregation in the Eastern United States, 7 p.m. June 21 at Christ the King Parish Hall, Mashpee. The topic is "Prayer in Times of Suffering." All are welcome.
Seeking vendors
South Congregational Church, 565 Main St., Centerville, has vendor space available for its summer vendor fairs on July 16 and Aug. 27. Space rental $40 or $45 if you have a tent. More information at 508-775-8332.
Support Group meeting and cookout
The Catholic Cancer Support Group at Our Lady of Victory Church, 230 South Main St., meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, at times to be announced. The evening starts with Mass and Anointing of the Sick. The support group is faith-based, but all are welcome. For more information call Mary Lees at 508-771-1106 or the Parish office at 508-775-5744.
Catholic Charities appeal under way
The 70th annual Catholic Charities Appeal, which runs through June 21, helps fund programs of the Fall River Diocese to provide food, shelter, clothing, counseling, education and pastoral support to those in need. Donations may be dropped at any parish in the diocese, or visit www.frdioc-catholiccharities.org. Checks may also be mailed to the Catholic Charities Appeal Office, P.O. Box 1470, Fall River MA 02722. 508-675-1311.
Food pantry can help
Cape Cod Synagogue's Food Pantry can help if you are in need of food. The synagogue is open Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call ahead if possible: 508-775-2988.
And - donations of non-perishable food items, cash or supermarket gift cards are always welcome.
Help for tough times
A free booklet, "Help in Tough Times: Community Resource Directory," is online at www.ostervillebaptist.org. The directory contains a list of various services available to those in need of community, health, substance abuse and employment services. For more info call 508-428-2878.
Recover in fellowship
The Christian Recovery Fellowship, a group with the mission of providing a "spiritually consistent platform for the restoration of broken lives," meets Monday through Saturday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Faith Assembly of God Church, 154 Bearses Way, Hyannis. Contact Charlie Markarian at 508-775-5733 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Group offers Buddhist meditation
The Cape Cod Dharma Collective meets the first and third Sunday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at CIGSYA, 56 Barnstable Road, Hyannis. The group offers peer-led, alternative Buddhist meditation and a dharma discussion group. All are welcome regardless of background, tradition or level of practice. E-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Discussion and meditation
Spirit Journey philosophical/metaphysical discussion and meditation group meets on Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Winslow House of First Parish Brewster Church on Route 6A. Call 508-349-0805. Meetings are free.
Buddhist meditation
The Cape Sangha, a Zen Buddhist meditation group, meets Sundays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Unity on Cape Cod, 147 Walton Ave. in Hyannis. All are welcome, and basic instruction in meditation is offered to beginners. The group is affiliated with the Community of Mindful Living and the Unified Buddhist Church. Go to www.capesangha.org or www.yeahgod.org for more information.
Zen Center presents weekly meditation
The Cape Cod Zen Center has weekly meditation practice at the Unitarian Church of Barnstable, Route 6A, Barnstable Village. The Tuesday morning group meets at 8 a.m. in the RE area downstairs. The Center also has five meditation sessions per week at the Zen Center, 169 North Main St., South Yarmouth. Call for times or visit www.capecodzen.com. There are also retreats, field trips to the Providence Zen Center and monthly talks. Info: 508-362-2410.
Send us your news
The Religious Services section welcomes listings for houses of worship in Barnstable and surrounding towns as well as news of programs, achievements and events. Send your news to The Barnstable Patriot, ATT: Religious Services, PO Box 1208, Hyannis, MA 02601; or by fax to 508-790-3997, marked RELIGIOUS SERVICES; or to email@example.com


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Continually thwarted in battle, Bane devised a plan to rid himself of Storm for good. He cannot kill the spirit but he can torment him in an endless nightmare that Storm cannot be awoken from.
Bane sets a trap, lying in wait in a secluded rose garden that Storm is arrogantly known to admire. Caught in Bane's Nightmare, Storm is trapped for all eternity of unspeakable horrors (watching 'Teletubbie' reruns and 'Niki Manaj, Anaconda' on repeat). For centuries within this nightmare Storm loses his mind, loses himself, he becomes so dark and twisted, and totally unrecognizable that it breaks the spell of Bane's nightmare.
Disfigured, Gaunt and griped by a newfound resolve, the new Storm Spirit sets out for revenge against his nemesis. With nothing more than a memory of what he once was. The fun loving Aladdin Genie he was is gone, the new Storm is tormented and driven only for revenge.


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involving food
I've been forcing myself to photograph my food, as a way to get motivated to eat more clean foods. It's much more work to prep the food & go shopping but I feel much better. I ate so much crappy food during the three weeks in December I was working like crazy, so I'm just happy I have a little bit of time to do this.
Oh, and I made this lentil spread and everyone LOVES this stuff! It doesn't look super great but I've made it four times in the last week if that says anything.
Here's how I made it
1 cp cooked lentils (cooked in chicken stock)
2 garlic cloves
1 tlb stone ground mustard
2 diced green onions
2 tlb raw almonds
2 tlb olive oil
Puree everything in a food processor, adding more oil towards the end if you want it more "spreadable". I like it with these black bean chips but it would be good with anything. I actually scrambled it with my eggs earlier in the week.
Some containers I ordered from Fab came in today. I love this bread bowl from Erik Bagger and the vacuum pitcher was much less than the coveted Stelton pitcher.
Any moms/dads (or aunts or godmothers etc.) read the Pigeon books? Israel loves them, we've read them over and over and over, he's reading some of it to us now. I bought him the Pigeon plush and he sleeps with him. It's pretty cute how much he loves this bird.
Often times Israel leaves the house looking better than us but I'd rather it be that way than the other way, you know?
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Everything looks so yummy! I will definitely give the lentil spread a try.ReplyDelete
Also, my little one always seems to be better dressed than me too. I don't get it!ReplyDelete
Delicious! And you are rocking that new camera! Great shots :) Also, sorry for not replying about the blanket. I'm just going to order it and we'll sort it out later. I'll be in touch xReplyDelete
Wow all these dishes look amazing!ReplyDelete
He does look very dapper! I can't wait to try the lentil spread. I love cooking lentils and i'm always looking for new ways to prepare them.ReplyDelete
As I was scrolling down this post, I was thinking, mmm yum! And then, !!! I realized I dress like little Israel on most days (when I'm not needed to look like a proper lady :>). Haha, neat!ReplyDelete
Looks delicious! I tried to take a pic of my food every day for once or twice, but always failed. I may give it another try to change my eating habits, too (very, veeery bad right now, shame on me!).ReplyDelete
mmmm, def going to try that. Love you things from Fab and your wee ones clothes are super cute!ReplyDelete
These food photos are so gorgeous! Makes me want to eat better, too.ReplyDelete
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Your little boy is always wearing the radest/cutest clothes ! I love his style :)ReplyDelete
looks delicious! nice pics toots!ReplyDelete
I've never seen healthy foods look so delicious. YUM!ReplyDelete
I am gonna make that lentil spread. Always tired of food after christmas, but this looks perfect.ReplyDelete
mmm-bookmarked.love lentils-an although it dosn't look so great-bet it tastes amazing!ReplyDelete
I haven't visited your site in a while...it looks GREAT!ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing--this looks yum. And I can't believe Israel is so big...when did that happen!?ReplyDelete
I'm totally making this right now, waiting for the lentils to cook. I'm pretty excited I have to say!ReplyDelete
oh my GOD this is INCREDIBLE.ReplyDelete
My hubs would think he died and went to heaven if I made this for him. I am so not a great cook and need to up the ante for sure. Thanks for the recipe :)ReplyDelete
Makes me wanna come to your place and eat eat eat. Looks so good and healthy:)ReplyDelete
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Hasbro announced today that it will introduce a gender-neutral version of its Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven. The decision was spurred by a convincing online campaign started by a Garfield, N.J., eighth grader who demanded that the toy maker start selling an oven that appeals to both boys and girls.
When 13-year-old McKenna Pope walked in on her 4-year-old brother cooking tortillas over a light bulb in his bedroom, she got a bright idea. She decided that her family would buy her brother who loves to cook an Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven.
Pope was quickly discouraged when she started shopping. The oven that was first introduced by Hasbro in 1963 has been made in a wide range of colors over the years, but today it only comes in the gender-specific colors pink and purple and all the promotional materials feature girls.
McKenna felt the oven marketing wrongly enforced gender stereotpyes and she decided to do something. She posted a YouTube video (above) and created a petition on Change.org asking Hasbro to feature boys in its Easy-Bake ads and to make a version of its oven that promotes cooking for both boys and girls.
In her petition she writes:
I have always been adamantly against anything that promotes specific roles in society for men and women, and having grown up with toys produced by the Hasbro corporation, it truly saddens me that such a successful business would resort to conforming to society's views on what boys do and what girls do.
I want my brother to know that it's not "wrong" for him to want to be a chef, that it's okay to go against what society believes to be appropriate.
The petition, which now has nearly 45,000 signatures, caught the attention of Hasbro execs, and, according to the Associated Press, McKenna and her family were invited to the Hasbro headquarters in Pawtucket, R.I., where they were shown "a prototype of their newest Easy-Bake: one that's black, silver and blue."
Today the toy maker announced that the new oven will be available this summer.
Today's toy ads often enforce gender stereotypes showing girls playing with pink dolls and boys building with blue blocks. It wasn't always this way. Vintage toy ads depicted boys and girls playing together. Toys came in gender-neutral colors and girls could be scientists. Take a look.


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Say you're a massive pop star who's also well into her 50s and not very tech-savvy. When do you start tweeting?
The day your new album comes out, of course.
Madonna's MDNA hit stores Monday, and the aging Material Girl has rebooted her approach to publicity by focusing on social media.
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She's treating her fans to a live chat on Twitter Monday at 10 p.m. ET, for a campaign based entirely on social media.
The chat comes on the heels of an interview with Jimmy Fallon on Saturday that broadcast exclusively on her Facebook page.
"The idea was to do things differently," her manager told The Wall Street Journal.
He said a big part of Madonna's plan for a social media reboot was how pressed she was for time — and how much less of it a Twitter chat takes than a photo shoot.
Of course, Madonna's twelth studio album did get one big publicity boost that probably took a lot longer — in the form of a Super Bowl halftime show last month.