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Stereotype Buster
Liberal Cristina Arguedas fights for those downtrodden, underdog corporate honchos
Published in 2007 Northern California Super Lawyers magazine
By Rose Nisker on July 16, 2007
Criminal defense attorney Cristina Arguedas has a unique way of sensing victory during a cross-examination. "I know I've succeeded when the witness starts to say, 'Yes, sir,' 'No, sir,'" she says with a smile. Arguedas has heard that submissive response with impressive frequency over the course of her career. She finds it satisfying not just because it signals a win but because the 5-foot-2-inch blonde loves busting stereotypes.
As she reclines in a chair at her Berkeley office, feet up on the coffee table, it's difficult to imagine this mellow attorney causing witnesses to crumble. But Arguedas' cross-examination skills are so legendary that O.J. Simpson's "Dream Team" called on her to give their client a test run before determining whether he should take the stand. Citing attorney-client privilege, Arguedas doesn't give details of the practice session, but the facts speak for themselves: O.J. never took the stand.
For more than two decades, Arguedas has successfully defended all manner of unpopular people—from Hell's Angels to Enron executives. When other lawyers are asked whom they would want as representation if they ever get in legal trouble, her name frequently arises. Sometimes that hypothetical question becomes a reality. Hewlett-Packard's former general counsel, Ann Baskins, recently caught in the storm of the company's leak investigation scandal, called on Arguedas, who successfully defended her. And Nancy Heinen, the former general counsel of Apple Computer Inc., sought out Arguedas to advise her on the back-dating controversy surrounding her past employer. As of this writing, the Apple case was pending.
Even through her relaxed, off-duty demeanor, Arguedas' intensity comes through, especially her concern for her clients. "It's an awesome responsibility because a person's future depends on the outcome of the case," she says. "I take that extremely seriously." Arguedas says she has always loved standing up for the underdog and relishes the rebellious aspect of her job. "I don't mind going up against power. In fact, I like it."
In Berkeley, Arguedas' home, fighting for the underdog is a local pastime. But Arguedas' clients aren't always the type of underdog to qualify for her city's short list of powerless parties. In recent years, Arguedas has spent most of her time defending top executives caught up in corporate scandal. But Arguedas loves going against the grain. For her, handling high-profile white-collar cases from an office located in the heart of an anti-corporate, counter-cultural haven is the perfect mix of incongruities.
Arguedas' interest in law started at a young age. "As soon as I realized girls could be lawyers, I wanted to be a lawyer," she recalls. The New Jersey native traces the realization to 1970, her junior year of high school, when she attended a Betty Friedan-led women's rights rally in Central Park. Until then, Arguedas says, "I would watch The Defenders on television and think, 'I want to do that,' but I didn't see any depictions of female attorneys."
On her way to graduating summa cum laude from Rutgers Law School, Arguedas worked part time at the Center for Constitutional Rights in Manhattan. "It was a real lefty, liberal place," she says. Intending to focus on gender discrimination issues, she was first assigned a class action suit concerning battered women and their challenges with the police department's response to domestic abuse. "The case had been going on for five years, there were seven rooms full of documents, and there wasn't really contact with the clients," she explains. "But there was another case, a battered woman's self-defense murder case that had three little boxes of documents and a whole lot of investigation to be done, witnesses to interview and work with the client." Arguedas chose to go with what was behind door number two—"trial work and people."
Arguedas spent most of her second year of law school building the self-defense case for trial, and her team was "very successful." In 1979, she became one of the few lawyers to get hired out of school by the highly regarded San Francisco federal public defender's office. Undaunted by the prospect of going up against prosecutors twice her age, Arguedas says, "Nobody outworks me, so I was always extremely prepared." She continues, letting a bit of Berkeley-speak slip in, "From the beginning I just felt 'at one' with being in the courtroom."
Arguedas' courtroom skills proved highly effective. In her very first trial at the public defender's office—a case involving mail theft—the jury came back with an acquittal for her client in record time for federal court, a mere 20 minutes. Soon after, Arguedas convinced a conservative judge to acquit a deli owner accused of laundering food stamps; she used the unlikely defense that he had fallen under the spell of a beguiling undercover policewoman. Barry Portman, longtime head of the public defender's office, describes Arguedas as "one of the most marvelous cross-examiners you'll ever see."
Arguedas used her time there to continue polishing her skills. "There were a lot of great lawyers coming through that courthouse—John Keker, Jim Brosnahan, Tony Serra—whenever they would be doing anything in the courtroom, I would go and watch them," she explains.
In 1983, shortly after she left the public defender's office, and just before she reached her 30th birthday, Time magazine named Arguedas as one of the country's five most promising women attorneys under the age of 40. It cited her outstanding 13-2 record in injury verdicts at the public defender's office. "The Time thing was a very big deal for me," she says. "I was only 29, and even though I had started to build a reputation around San Francisco, this was national." Then she adds playfully, "But what I really learned was that Time magazine hangs around in dentists' offices for a long time. People I went to high school with were calling me about that thing more than a year later."
Shortly before the article was published, Arguedas had started her own practice with seasoned criminal defense attorney Penny Cooper. The two took on many drug-related cases in the beginning, and as Arguedas explains, "No case was too small." Even today, the now seven-lawyer firm of Arguedas, Cassman & Headley prides itself on dealing with criminal justice matters of all sizes. But more often than not, Arguedas' cases are likely to make the front page. They also tend toward the corporate, a trend Arguedas traces to 1987, the year of the Wedtech Corp. defense contracting scandal and her first major foray into the world of white-collar crime. During the corporate calamity that embroiled the Reagan administration, Arguedas helped defend a San Francisco businessman, W. Franklyn Chinn, indicted on multiple counts of racketeering and fraud in connection with the defunct Bronx defense contractor. Chinn won half of the counts at trial and got the remaining counts reversed on appeal. Arguedas, who cites his initial conviction as a low point in her career, breathed a sigh of relief.
Arguedas remains very involved in the white-collar world—she represented Enron's Timothy Belden, accused of gaming the California energy market, and former McKesson Corp. executive Jay Gilbertson, who became entangled in one of the largest securities fraud suits ever.
Considering that she describes herself as "your basic liberal Democrat," Arguedas' representation of high-powered corporate executives is seen by some as strange. But Arguedas emphasizes that she represents "people, not corporations." Even so, she says, "I wind up giving certain explanations about corporate cases over and over again. In particular, my belief is that the government is criminalizing behavior that should not be criminalized." She cites both the HP case and the back-dating controversy at Apple as examples. "When you have practices that cut across 200 companies, and within each company are hard-working executives and 20-person boards, you can't just pick a few people out and overkill them." Arguedas feels that the government should focus on corrective action, not "scapegoating individuals and trying to turn them into criminals."
Arguedas' professional life has often put her at the center of a media storm. On the personal front, her longtime partnership with California State Sen. Carole Migden has also made the news. Like Arguedas, Migden is known for her no-nonsense, determined approach to her job. She's also known for her "power-player" status with close ties to people like Barbara Boxer. Prior to being elected to the Senate in 2004, Migden spent years in the Assembly, served as chairwoman of the state Board of Equalization, and was a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
The couple, together for over 20 years, married in February 2004. The ceremony was officiated by San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom soon after his controversial decision to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. In fact, Migden herself crafted California's original domestic partnership laws during her time as state assemblywoman. Six months after Newsom's decision, the California State Supreme Court declared all same-sex marriages performed in San Francisco to be void. Migden and Arguedas' partnership, however, remains solid.
Besides corporate honchos, Arguedas' help has been sought out by another class of non-underdogs—celebrity athletes. She helped sprinter Tim Montgomery avoid criminal charges for his alleged use of steroids, and successfully defended former Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden on drunken-driving charges. Similar to her role in the Simpson case, she was also called in to conduct a mock cross-examination of basketball player Kobe Bryant in 2003, when he was accused of rape. The charges against him were later dropped. She made headlines when she represented Oakland Raider Darrell Russell in a rape case that never made it past Arguedas' pretrial grueling cross-examination of the accuser. The prosecutors decided to dismiss all charges before the case went to trial.
Arguedas acknowledges that representing a celebrity athlete accused of rape is challenging. "With all the media blitz, nobody seems concerned as to whether the guy gets a fair trial." In the Russell case, she says, "I just wanted him to be treated like a normal person," adding confidently, "and, of course, to show that he was wrongfully accused."
Regardless of the case, Arguedas is committed to preserving the sanctity of the Sixth Amendment. "The Sixth Amendment is a constitutional imperative, and almost everyone, including Northern California liberals, can get behind that," she says. "When it comes down to it," Arguedas adds, "everyone I've represented has been unpopular in some way or another, so I've been giving a version of explanation my entire life."
And clearly, Arguedas wouldn't have it any other way.
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So, in order to pay a registration fee, I must have $25 on my card, but I can earn them only by selling something in Google Play, but I can sell nothing because I haven't money to pay a registration fee...
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Every year on January 27, Canadians celebrate Family Literacy Day, an initiative to affirm the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. And while the benefits to children of exposure to books and literacy are well-documented, less sung is just how much wisdom an adult reader can garner from children's literature. These books are not just for the kids, and they've affirm to me some of the most important lessons I've learned in my life. We all get a lot out of returning to these stories again and again.
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On the illusion of scarcity:
There is plenty enough for us all.
From Julia, Child, by Kyo Maclear and Julie Morstad: Julia and Simca are two young friends who agree that you can never use too much butter—and that it is best to be a child forever. Sharing a love of cooking and having no wish to turn into big, busy people who worry too much and dawdle too little, they decide to create a feast for growing and staying young. A playful, scrumptious celebration of the joy of eating, the importance of never completely growing up and mastering the art of having a good time, Julia, Child is a fictional tale loosely inspired by the life and spirit of the very real Julia Child—a story that should be taken with a grain of salt and a generous pat of butter.
On agency:
Remember, you don't have to stay where you are.
From Doors in the Air, by David Weale and Pierre Pratt: Doors in the Air is the story of a boy who is fascinated by doors. He marvels at how stepping through a doorway can take him from one world to another. He is especially enthralled by the doors of his imagination, which he refers to as "doors in the air." He delights in discovering that when he passes through these doors, he leaves behind all feelings of boredom, fear and unpleasantness. Doors in the Air is a lilting journey through house doors, dream doors and, best of all, doors in the air.
On being open to possibility:
Always leave a space at the bottom of your list. Just in case something unexpected comes up.
From The Liszts, by Kyo Maclear and Júlia Sardà,: The Liszts make lists. They make lists most usual and lists most unusual. They make lists in winter, spring, summer and fall. They make lists every day except Sundays, which are listless. Mama Liszt, Papa Liszt, Winifred, Edward, Frederick and Grandpa make lists all day long. So does their cat. Then one day a visitor arrives. He's not on anyone's list. Will the Liszts be able to make room on their lists for this new visitor? How will they handle something unexpected arising? Kyo Maclear's quirky, whimsical story, perfectly brought to life with the witty, stylish illustrations of Júlia Sardà, is a humorous and poignant celebration of spontaneity.
On what makes a family:
A family is a family is a family.
From Sara O'Leary and Qin Leng's A Family is a Family is a Family: When a teacher asks the children in her class to think about what makes their families special, the answers are all different in many ways—but the same in the one way that matters most of all. One child is worried that her family is just too different to explain, but listens as her classmates talk about what makes their families special. One is raised by a grandmother, and another has two dads. One has many stepsiblings, and another has a new baby in the family. As her classmates describe who they live with and who loves them—family of every shape, size and every kind of relation—the child realizes that as long as her family is full of caring people, it is special.
On body image:
Some bodies are round. Some bodies are straight. Some bodies are wavy. All bodies are great.
From The Body Book, by Roz MacLean: Bodies are diverse! Let's celebrate them all! A fun rhyming book about body positivity ideal for toddlers to kids in kindergarten or Grade one.
On resilience:
With some imagination, a broken piece can become something great.
From The Branch, by Mireille Messier and Pierre Pratt: When an ice storm snaps a small girl's favorite branch from the tree in her yard, she's crestfallen. The girl's mom says it's just a branch. But not to her! "That was the branch I sat on, jumped from, played under. It was my castle, my spy base, my ship . . ." Luckily, her neighbor Mr. Frank understands. He says the branch has "potential." "What's potential?" she asks. "It means it's worth keeping." And so, with imagination and spirit, and Mr. Frank's guidance and tools, the girl transforms the broken branch into something whole and new, giving it another purpose, and her another place to treasure.
On girl power:
Little girls can be superheroes.
From Super Red Riding Hood, by Claudia Davila: Here's a picture book with a humorous new twist on what happens when Red Riding Hood meets the hungry wolf in the woods. In this telling, our heroine Ruby loves red berries, her red boots and especially the red cloak her grandma made for her. "When Ruby puts on her red cloak, she becomes ... SUPER RED RIDING HOOD!" Sent by her mother to collect some raspberries from the clearing in the woods, Ruby reminds herself that she isn't frightened by the chill from the darkness, the loud tapping of the woodpecker or the snapping of a twig underfoot, because "SUPER RED RIDING HOOD is never scared!" But the final test comes when she encounters a towering wolf with a growling tummy. It will take all of Ruby's superhero skills to get him to leave her alone!
On inquiry:
If you don't ask any questions, how on earth will you get any answers?
From Any Questions?, by Marie Louise Gay: Many children want to know where stories come from and how a book is made. Marie-Louise Gay's new picture book provides them with some delightfully inspiring answers in a fictional encounter between an author and some very curious children, who collaborate on writing and illustrating a story. Marie-Louise has scribbled, sketched, scrawled, doodled, penciled, collaged and painted the words and pictures of a story-within-a-story that show how brilliant ideas creep up on you when you least expect it and how words sometimes float out of nowhere asking to be written.
On the art of war:
Warriors don't often get to show their cuddly sides.
From The Princess and the Pony, by Kate Beaton: Princess Pinecone knows exactly what she wants for her birthday this year: a horse! A big horse, a strong horse, a horse fit for a warrior princess! But when the day arrives, she doesn't quite get the horse of her dreams . . . For anyone who's ever been saddled with a truly terrible present, The Princess and the Pony is a laugh-out-loud story of overcoming first impressions and falling in love with one unforgettable roly-poly pony.
On what really matters:
People are more important than things.
From Buddy and Earl and the Great Big Baby, by Maureen Fergus and Carey Sookocheff: Mom's friend Mrs. Cunningham is coming for a visit, and she's bringing her baby! While Buddy tries to explain the ins and outs of babydom to Earl, neither of them is prepared for the chaos the small and adorable creature brings with him. When the baby manages to escape from his cage—which Buddy gently suggests is really just a playpen—it's up to our favorite odd couple to save the day. This third title in the critically acclaimed Buddy and Earl series follows a dog who likes to play by the rules and a hedgehog who knows no limits on another fun adventure in deductive reasoning and imaginative play.
On going along with the will of the universe:
You can't tell birds when to sing.
From The Stone Hatchlings, by Sarah Tsiang and Qin Leng: When Abby finds two warm, round stones in the backyard, she "adopts" them, pretending they're unhatched birds. She lovingly builds them a cozy nest and watches over them constantly until one day she imagines that with a crick and a crack, the stones hatch to reveal two gray chicks. With a flourish of her paintbrush, Abby colors the birds yellow, blue, and green, and proceeds to take excellent care of them.
Then the make-believe birds stop singing. Soon they also stop eating, and when they start to lose their feathers Abby realizes it is time to let them go. She waves goodbye as they fly off. But every morning, two new birds appear at the window and sing to Abby.
On poetry:
Poetry hides in books, yes, but also in the stars, on the moon, in tree-branch tangles.
From All the World a Poem, by Gilles Tibo and Manon Gauthier: In Gilles Tibo's wonder-filled tribute to poetry, poems bloom in fields, fly on the wings of birds, and float on the foam of the sea. They are written in the dark of night, in the light of happiness, and in the warmth of the writer's heart. Each poem is illustrated with Manon Gauthier's whimsical paper collage art, which is both child-like and sophisticated. Rhymed or unrhymed, regular or irregular, the verses bring not just poems but the very concept of poetry to the level of a child, making them accessible to all. If all the world is a poem, then anyone can be a poet!
On housekeeping:
Dance in the kitchen, don't do the dishes.
From Sleeping Dragons All Around, by Sheree Fitch and Michele Nidenoff: Sheree Fitch has read this book to audiences from sea to sea to sea in Canada, in the Himalayas, and along the eastern coast of Africa. Her first two books, Toes in My Nose and Sleeping Dragons All Around, launched her career as a poet, rhymster, and a "kind of Canadian female Dr. Seuss." Fitch has won almost every major award for Canadian children's literature since then, including the 2000 Vicky Metcalf Award for a Body of Work Inspirational to Canadian Children. She has over twenty-five books to her credit. Her adult novel, Kiss The Joy As It Flies (2008), was met with critical praise and became a Canadian bestseller within eight weeks. Fitch's home base is the east coast of Canada. She dances with dragons daily.
On owning your life:
It's your story. You're the BOSS.
From A Squiggly Story, by Andrew Larsen and Mike Lowery: A young boy wants to write a story, just like his big sister. But there's a problem, he tells her. Though he knows his letters, he doesn't know many words. "Every story starts with a single word and every word starts with a single letter," his sister explains patiently. "Why don't you start there, with a letter?" So the boy tries. He writes a letter. An easy letter. The letter I. And from that one skinny letter, the story grows, and the little boy discovers that all of us, including him, have what we need to write our own perfect story.
On how a person should be:
Far more than any fame, enjoy the peaceful pursuit of knowledge. Treasure the wealth to be found in your books.
From The White Cat and the Monk, by Jo Ellen Bogart and Sydney Smith: A monk leads a simple life. He studies his books late into the evening and searches for truth in their pages. His cat, Pangur, leads a simple life, too, chasing prey in the darkness. As night turns to dawn, Pangur leads his companion to the truth he has been seeking. The White Cat and the Monk is a retelling of the classic Old Irish poem "Pangur Bán." With Jo Ellen Bogart's simple and elegant narration and Sydney Smith's classically inspired images, this contemplative story pays tribute to the wisdom of animals and the wonders of the natural world.
On the necessity of wildness:
Gardens have to grow somewhere, after all.
From Tokyo Digs a Garden, by Jon-Erik Lappano and Kellen Hatanaka: Tokyo lives in a small house between giant buildings with his family and his cat, Kevin. For years, highways and skyscrapers have been built up around the family's house where once there were hills and trees. Will they ever experience the natural world again?
One day, an old woman offers Tokyo seeds, telling him they will grow into whatever he wishes. Tokyo and his grandfather are astonished when the seeds grow into a forest so lush that it takes over the entire city overnight. Soon the whole city has gone wild, with animals roaming where cars once drove. But is this a problem to be surmounted, or a new way of living to be embraced?
On getting your priorities right:
I would much rather be stinky and play stick than be squeaky clean and play itchy games.
From Ooko, by Esme Shapiro: Ooko has everything a fox could want: a stick, a leaf and a rock. Well, almost everything . . . Ooko wants someone to play with too! The foxes in town always seem to be playing with their two-legged friends, the Debbies. Maybe if he tries to look like the other foxes, one of the Debbies will play with him too. But when Ooko finally finds his very own Debbie, things don't turn out quite as he had expected!
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Thursday, March 19, 2015
24 Hours of Movies: I Heart NY
For the next in my month-long series of hypothetical 24-hour movie marathons, I'm focusing on New York movies. I have never been to New York, but I have very specific ideas about what a New York movie should feel like. I suspect I get these ideas from other New York movies.
This marathon theme was suggested by my beautiful wife Erika, who probably didn't know I was serious when I asked her to throw out an idea and who has attended nearly every marathon I've ever programmed. If I was really going to do this one, I wouldn't ask her to stay for all of it. She would never forgive me for Fulci.
Walter Hill) Holy shit this is a good one so far. We've spent three hours watching old black and white classics; now it's time to watch a CLASSIC. Walter Hill's epic, in which a pseudo-futuristic street gang must survive the night in New York and make it back to their home turf, seems to only get better with age. I love is more every time I see it, and it's the first (not the last) film in the lineup to portray New York as a dangerous place lousy with violence...giant apes notwithstanding. If it's at all possible, watch the theatrical cut and not Hill's weird "director's cut" (complete with comic book panel transitions, because if only such a thing had been possible in 1979!), which is the only version available on Blu-ray.
Ghostbusters (1984, dir. Ivan Reitman) Besides being one of my favorite comedies and one of the only good special effects comedies ever made (as well as being one of the most quotable films of all time), Ghostbusters is a great New York movie. Every inch of every frame is informed by its setting, from the architecture to the politics to the overall spirit of the city. You know those annoying actors or directors who say things like "New York is like another character in the movie?" (This is something David Wain mocked mercilessly when he introduced They Came Together at Chicago's Music Box Theatre last spring.) Well, New York really is like another character in Ghostbusters. At this point in the marathon it's always important to go with a crowdpleaser; even if you're watching these all by yourself, it ensures that you're totally entertained and helps you feel connected to the outside world in a way that many of these other movies won't. Dogs and cats, living together.
Death Wish 3 (1985, dir. Michael Winner) After the dark night of the soul that is Taxi Driver, we need to come up for air. What better way to do it than with some '80s Cannon insanity? My love of this movie is well documented on this site, so programming it is a no-brainer. It's one of many movies (most of which were made by Cannon) that presents '80s New York as a terrifying war zone in which gangs want to mug, rape and kill you at every corner. The only solution is a geriatric Charles Bronson and his unique brand of indifferent revenge. Death Wish 3 will blow the doors off the place and reenergize you for the night ahead. #RIPTheGiggler
previous marathon and would prefer not to repeat picks. So instead I'll just go with the Italian knock-off, which I have never seen (nor its sequel, 1983's Escape from the Bronx). The above picture tells me everything I need to know to want to see it, but then so does "Italian rip-off of Escape from New York." Hell, they had me at Enzo Castellari.
Planet of the Apes (1968, dir. Franklin J. Schaffner) Let us re-enter the land of the living a different place from that which we left. While the connection to New York is tenuous (it's not really revealed until the famous final shot), plugging in Planet of the Apes helps to stretch the parameters so that not every movie feels the same. No need to praise the movie; it's a classic for a reason. While some of its sequels are a bit weirder and more ambitious, this one is right for this time slot and its ties to NYC are iconic in a way that Beneath the Planet of the Apes' aren't. I feel really good about this pick in this spot.
Quick Change (1990, dir. Howard Franklin/Bill Murray) Let's close things out with this love/hate letter to New York, starring and co-directed by Bill Murray. He plays a bank robber who, along with Geena Davis and Randy Quaid, try to get out of the city after a successful job. That proves difficult to do. There is so much that's great about this movie -- another brilliant and underrated comedy -- and its attitude towards the city makes for a perfect way to close things out. All Bill Murray wants to do is get away. So do we! It's been 24 hours for fuck's sake.
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Well done. Now L.A. Start with Nightcrawler. End with Nightcrawler.ReplyDelete
The only thing you're missing is a classic formulaic New York romantic comedy! You should just go ahead and use the end-all-be-all of the genre, They Came Together.ReplyDelete
I give you a lot of props for programming an entire New York marathon (hah!) and not dipping into the most obvious non-Scorsese well: Woody Allen.ReplyDelete
Pickup on South Street is great. I recently saw it for the first time and really enjoyed it. I love film noir in general, and I agree with the assessments that it's one of the greats and that Thelma Ritter rules in the movie.ReplyDelete
As a New Yorker since 1996 I approve of this marathon. The only change I'd make is to move "The Warriors" to an evening or overnight slot, probably "C.H.U.D.'s" or "Death Wish 3's." The movie is about a gang spending a long night outrunning their enemies and trying to get home by dawn. I've tried watching it in the day and it feels odd. Thematically and visually "The Warriors" should be seen at night, IMHO.ReplyDelete
Oh man, I looove Sam Fuller.ReplyDelete
2am Italian slotReplyDelete
New york ripper
perfect, totally Quackers !
Thats a mighty fine selection of movies. You are a total madman, I hope you do a podcast too on how this all goes down :)


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God is Good!
We are celebrating another great year of Ministry here at Village Green Community Church! We look forward to the upcoming year and the significant things God will do through the Ministry at VG as we endeavour to Love God, Love Others and Change the World.
To download a PDF of the 2017 Annual Report click here.


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Saint Ephraem Syrus
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- Syrian:
- Aphrem
- Also called:
- Ephraim the Syrian
- Ephraem also spelled:
- Ephrem
- Bynames:
- Deacon of Edessa and Harp of the Holy Spirit
- Born:
- c. 306, Nisibis, Mesopotamia [now Nusaybin, Turkey]
- Died:
- June 9, 373, Edessa, Osroëne [now Şanlıurfa, Turkey]
Saint Ephraem Syrus, (born c. 306, Nisibis, Mesopotamia [now Nusaybin, Turkey]—died June 9, 373, Edessa, Osroëne [now Şanlıurfa, Turkey]; Western feast day June 9, Eastern feast day January 28), Christian theologian, poet, hymnist, and doctor of the church who, as doctrinal consultant to Eastern churchmen, composed numerous theological-biblical commentaries and polemical works that, in witnessing to the common Christian tradition, have exerted widespread influence on the Greek and Latin churches. He is recognized as the most authoritative representative of 4th-century Syriac Christianity. Pope Benedict XV named him a doctor of the church in 1920.
Deacon to Bishop James of Nisibis, Mesopotamia (now Nusaybin, Turkey), and tutor in theology, Ephraem went to teach at the academy in Edessa, Osroëne (now Şanlıurfa, Turkey), when his native town was ceded to the Persians in 363; his record of these events in verse, Carmina Nisibena ("Songs of Nisibis"), constitutes a valuable historical source. Declining any higher office in the church (he escaped being consecrated bishop by feigning madness) and tempering his natural irascibility by monastic asceticism, he produced a wealth of theological literature. The 5th-century Byzantine historian Sozomen credits Ephraem with more than 1,000 writings, composed of approximately 3,000,000 lines. As a biblical exegete, Ephraem wrote commentaries on the Old Testament books of Genesis and Exodus and annotated the important 2nd-century Syriac-Greek version of the New Testament, the Diatessaron. His favourite literary form was verse, in which he composed treatises, sermons, and hymns; the result, in early Syriac, is often tedious because of expansive metaphor and allegory. Much of his hymnology was directed against the principal heresies of his day, particularly the teachings of Marcion and Bardesanes, 2nd-century Gnostics. Certain hymns attacked Christological heterodoxy, especially Arianism, while others extolled the church as the continuation of Christ on earth, the theology of faith, the moral superiority of virginity, and the phases of Christ's mission in his Passion and Resurrection. According to historians of the 5th century, Christians gave enthusiastic prominence to these hymns in their liturgical assemblies. Ephraem further emphasized devotion to the Virgin Mary, particularly her sinlessness and exemplary fidelity. Additional doctrinal themes integrated in his prose and poetry include the Trinitarian teaching on the eternity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; the union of divinity and humanity in Christ; the essential function of the Holy Spirit in prayer, especially in rendering Christ's actual presence in the celebration of Communion; the resurrection of all men, wherein he maintained the traditional Syriac belief that each individual would need to await the end of the world (the Last Judgment) to gain heavenly beatitude. Ephraem's graphic description of heaven and hell contributed to the inspiration of Dante's Divine Comedy.


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Shop Small This Christmas
I know Thanksgiving is in 2 days, but I wanted to show some love to my favorite small shops because small business Saturday is also coming up! (the Saturday after Thanksgiving) Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?
I know we're all gonna go to the mall and the big box stores, but let's not forget the little guys this Holiday season.... or all year long for that matter! ;) Even if you buy just one or two gifts from an independent artist or shop this season, you're making a big impact... we are supporting creative talent, local communities and that money is also going into a family bank account... and not to that super rich CEO! What I also LOVE about a lot of small businesses, they giveback by donating a portion of sales to great causes! Something I plan on doing next year! (just one of several changes that are coming to my little biz!)
This is just a small list of amazing shops:
(I follow most on instagram and have bought from in the past)
Teeny Weenie Paper - sarcastic greeting cards & decorative prints
Nicole Marie Paperie - whimsical greeting cards, nursery art prints & more
Ashley Hughes Creative - prints, note cards and more for dog lovers
The Messinger - mugs, prints & home goods
KV Design - handlettered prints, phone cases, totes & more
Paperly Press - paper party goods & cake toppers
Hello Monday - abstract seascapes & tropical paintings
Katrina Sophia - original art & prints, greeting cards, notebooks & clay necklaces
Six Days Art - original watercolor paintings & pet portraits
Brynn W. Casey - ocean seascape originals, prints, greeting cards & more
Albie Designs - illustrated city prints
Lemon Glaze - ceramic ring dishes, planters, serving pieces and more
Gold Hill Candle Co. - hand poured, wood wick soy candles
Seabright - handmade party/event decorations, wood signs and more
Marigold & Mars - modern hand embroidery, hoop art, necklaces
Darci Towns - hand dyed, block printed pillows, cloth napkins, pillows, wall hangings
Lila and Rose - handmade baby blankets (portion of sales go to families struggling with infertility)
Suburban Cowgirl Clay - one of a kind jewelry, small dishware & fun things for your home
Greyden Candle Co. - hand poured soy candles
Nikki Parker Designs - hand stamped spoons
Milo & Ben - hand sewn & needled felt animals
The Caramel Jar - delicious caramels
Three Sheep Shack - cozy crochet scarves, hats & coffee sleves
Created Beautifully - jewelry, handbags & accessories (10% of every online sale donated to a featured cause of the month)
Bare Branch Jewelry - simple, everyday handmade jewelry
SaSea - festive & fun shirts for women and kids
Mulberry Press - apparel with positive messages
GueGue Creations - handcrafted modern & edgy jewelry
All Washed Up Jewelry - hand stamped necklaces with vintage charms & gems
WaterCollars - custom pet portraits (20% per sale is donated to local rescue)
Misfit Soap Co. - soaps for humans & their pets too (50% of proceeds are donated to chihuahua rescue)
Melly Collars - handmade dog collars (for every collar bought, one is donated)
Two Crafty Hands - handmade dog bandanas
Hadley Clay - handmade, custom ceramic pet mugs
Do you shop small? What are some of your favorites? I'd love to know!
Happy shopping! ;)
Shop Small This Christmas
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I LOVE this post! I definitely think its important to buy from small businesses at Christmas! I did this last year and am definitely going to do it again this year!ReplyDelete
Rachael xx.
Thanks for including Three Sheep Shack. I was just looking for a new image for my shop small Saturday post, mind if I share this? Looking forward to our giveaway!ReplyDelete
Love the way you think and for spreading the love! <3ReplyDelete
Wow! Thanks for this list:) Supporting small independent companies is something I would really love to do more.ReplyDelete
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10 under the radar folk, blues & roots venues in Toronto
On any given night of the week, Toronto has no shortage of folk, roots, and bluegrass music. The Tranzac in the Annex, College Street's Free Times Cafe, C'est What on Front St., the Dakota Tavern, and Hugh's Room, all guarantee a mix of established and emerging artists to fit the bill. As Toronto music lovers know, though, you don't always have to go to a bar to see great bands in the city.
For music audiences looking for less traditional, unexpected, and even off-downtown options, here are 10 under the radar folk, blues and roots venues to hit up in Toronto.
The treasure trove of exotic instruments lining the walls of the Musideum are enough alone to create a sense of appreciation for the music store owned by Donald Quan. But display and sale of unique instruments from around the world are only part of what the shop is: on select evenings it transforms into an intimate performance space featuring musicians from across Canada and the world. Events are ticketed with a general limit of 40 seats. Many performers make use of the beautiful Bechstein grand piano on the mini-stage (the Beatles recorded "Hey Jude" on a Bechstein). Musideum also offers a full recording studio.
Gallery 345
The multi-use Gallery 345 measures in at over 2,000 square feet with 12 foot wood beam ceilings and a stage area towards the back. Brightly lit, the performance space has excellent acoustics, live recording capacity, and a 9 foot grand piano. The space is located steps near the Roncesvalles shops in the Toronto's west end. Constructed in the 1890s, it was originally built to manufacture pianos. Now owned by Edward Epstein, it features art exhibits, private events, and concerts.
Acoustic Harvest
Set in Scarborough near the Toronto Hunt Club, Acoustic Harvest is a monthly concert series originally developed by (the late) musician Rick Fielding. The history of Acoustic Harvest dates back to 1997 when Fielding and wife Heather and Rev. James Allman presented the first concert at the Greenwood United, then called The Scarborough Acoustic Music Society. The space is currently set in the basement of Robinson Hall/St. Nicholas Anglican Church with established sound-man Jason LaPrade. Featured musicians perform folk, blues, Celtic, bluegrass, and old time music to audiences of 60-100. Advance tickets are available and events have a desserts/refreshment counter, product table, and a quilted banner on display by Pat Armour.
Dominion On Queen
The Wee Folk Club runs on the first and third Thursdays of each month with an emphasis on song and story folk singers. Line ups include established local musicians of some renown and those making their way through Toronto. Each artist performs a shorter set followed by collaboration (often the performers have never met each other before the showcase) and audiences are inspired to join in. The Wee Folk Club is situated in a small room in the back of the Dominion On Queen in Corktown. Founded by Enoch Kent and Alex Sinclair, the concert series pays homage to the tradition of British Folk Clubs.
The Toronto Centre for the Arts
The Toronto Arts Centre near Yonge and Sheppard plays host to Bare Bones & Up Front every Thursday this year from September 11th to October 30th. Produced by Elana Harte (Hartfelt Muisc) and Kim Jarrett, the 8 week series will feature some of the GTA's best independent artists-songwriters. Each evening showcases 2 musicians "stripped down to the essence of their songs and musical concepts." Past alumni of Bare Bones & Up Front series are: Kristin Sweetland & Paul Reddick, Arlene Bishop & Elana Harte, Sarah Burton & Kim Jarrett, Rehan Dalal & Wendell Ferguson, Fergus Hambleton & Tim Bovaconti, Patrick Ballantyne & Meredith Shaw, Melanie Brulee & Julian Taylor, Blair Packham & LINDY.
Village Vinyl Music Emporium & Cafe
Village Vinyl in New Toronto pairs new releases, rare items, DVDs, used CDs, music memorabilia, and vinyl albums along with baked goods and espresso. But it also features live music every Sunday afternoon (2:30-4:30pm) of all genres. Looking to recreate the feel of the 50's and 60's Village Coffee Houses, Village Vinyl continues to support and discover local independent music. Three quarters gets you a play on the jukebox.
Humble Beginnings
The family run Humble Beginnings serves eat-in and take out meals in the heart of the Junction. They also showcase live acoustic music every Saturday (12:30-2:30pm). Seating in the back is a modest 15-20 patrons and often filled for each performance. Folk, jazz, blues, and Flamenco are all featured in generally solo or duo format. Artists are local talent, many known through local open stages.
Kensington Lodge
If the inside of the Kensington Lodge looks like the inside of someone's house, it's because it once was. The owners of the Lodge have renovated a Victorian house (built in 1888) in Kensington Market. The inside is cozy with a fireplace, seating, a bar built from wood from the house itself, and a back patio. Soups, panini, a fully stocked bar with wine and draft beer is available (it currently has a cash only policy). On Thursday night open mic night is hosted by Derek Mok, and other calendar events include jazz, folk, singer-songwriter, a last-Friday-of-the-month Euchre night, and private bookings.
Fat Albert's Open Stage and Coffee House
Fat Albert's has been Toronto (if not North America's) longest running open stage. For over 30 years Fat Albert's called the basement of the Bloor St. United Church home, where Canadian folk greats Bob Snider, Neil Young, and Ron Sexsmith all made their way on the open stage. Following a rental disagreement over a decade ago, Fat Albert's was briefly locked out, and the open stage moved locations to the United Steelworkers Hall on Cecil St. Open stage is every Wednesday night with sign up at 7pm and music at 8pm. Welcoming of all levels of musicianship, talent, and society, the venue has kept the feel of the 60's songwriter era. Each performer usually gets 1 or 2 songs with a featured performer. Coffee, tea, and biscuits are provided with the $2 cover charge (originally $1 for many years). No one has ever been turned away for lack of funds.
House Concerts
More and more common House Concerts offer a solution to continuously playing the usual bars, music rooms, and concert halls, and a chance to hear some of the finest performing artists in an intimate setting. How often can you hear Brent Mason, Dave Gunning or Emilyn Stam in your neighbour's living room with your closest friends? With no hard rules as to how to host a House Concert, guidelines provided by Acoustic Roof and/or Home Routes are a good jumping point to put on successful shows. Generally these concerts are fully acoustic (no amplification) with performances in spaces for 25-40 (sometimes 60) people. Lists of touring/available artists and event host info is also provided by Acoustic Roof and Home Routes.
Writing by Ryan Ayukawa. Photo via Village Vinyl.
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Hi everyone,
I promise to write more later, but I wanted to send up some prayers for a blog friend, Lacy, who is having her gastric bypass surgery this morning. I know that she's going to do great!!
Almighty God, my heavenly Father, as you have always sent angels to do your healing work, so you have sent men and women as instruments of your healing now. Bless the surgeons and all who will attend to Lacy, that their knowledge and skill might bring the healing you desire. Grant Lacy the confidence to know that all of her days are in your care. Through Jesus Christ, my Lord. Amen
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Prayers for Lacy
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- AnonymousJanuary 15, 2008 at 9:09 AM
- AnonymousJanuary 15, 2008 at 9:17 AM
Right there with ya with the prayers! Hope her hubby will update us later!ReplyDelete
Oh Kim, I am home, and so touched by your sweet sweet heart. I cannot believe how blessed I am to be connected with such generous souls and dear friends.ReplyDelete
Thank you, THANK YOU, thank you for your love!
I am healing up, and passing that gas! *laughs
I'm off to nap again, but I just wanted to say a huge thank you!
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What can I say about Christan rappers who have just recently renounced their faith? Well, I guess we can shake our finger, Say I told you so or Just be done with CHH altogether. Not me "His Hop We Don't Stop"! Is my battle cry until the end.
Only by the grace of God can I say this. If we look into the word the bible tells us in
1 Tim 4: 1
Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, 2 speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, 3 forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.
We need to keep each other in prayer as the end times are coming at an alarming rate. We need to keep a passionate love for Jesus Christ as we navigate through this world. But how do we do that? 1. We need to stay in the word on a daily basis. I know I know we here this all the time but, It is important or should I say vittle to a victorious walk with Christ.
2nd we need to spend time with Him in prayer. How is your prayer live? The more we talk to Him the better we will get to know Him. We will be able to hear His voice and got wise counsel.
3rd we need to stay in fellowship with the body of Christ. Our brothers and sister are here to help us in the time of need. We are here to help them also. We are here to keep one another on the right path. I am only sharing the basics. We can have as much of God as we want.
With that said do I do this all the time. I would be lying if I said that I was 100% on this. When i get off track I get back as soon as possible. I don't want to see anyone go back to the world or their old life of sin young or old. Let's make it our mission today yes you and I right now HIS HOP WE DON'T STOP!!


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Minnesota's largest Somali nonprofits are teaming up to present a unified lobbying front to the state this winter.
In recent months, the leaders of eight Somali community groups joined forces on several projects, hired a lobbyist and scored face time with the state's lieutenant governor. Now, the new coalition is gearing up to ask state legislators for about $11 million for Somali community initiatives, building on $2 million Gov. Mark Dayton earmarked for such projects in this year's budget.
"Why not combine our separate efforts and do a better collaborative effort?" said Mohamud Noor, head of the Confederation of Somali Community, a coalition member.
Spearheaded by the Minneapolis Foundation, the initiative is also a bid to nudge Somali-American nonprofits to better track and report results.
A University of Southern California study last year found Somali-Americans celebrate the work of some leaders of 35 registered nonprofits and a host of more informal groups. But they distrust others. Study participants perceived some self-styled community leaders — dubbed "the Pretenders" — as adept at applying for grants but with little to show for it.
The new Coalition of Somali American Leaders will host its first public event Thursday at a Minneapolis Event Centers fundraiser.
Coming together
Last year, the Minneapolis Foundation convened a meeting of local philanthropists to discuss making smarter investments in the Somali community. Of roughly two dozen participants, Hamse Warfa, a program manager at the Cargill Foundation at the time, was the only Somali-American.
Warfa argued for tuning into the community to gauge its needs and entrusting community-based groups to do more of the work. That resonated with Catherine Gray, a leader at the Minneapolis Foundation, which supports several Somali nonprofits. When she learned Warfa was leaving Cargill a year ago, she enlisted him to launch the coalition and pitched in $44,000 for the effort.
East African nonprofits had weighed such a coalition before, but a sense of rivalry for limited grant dollars got in the way. Warfa says the fragmentation was undermining efforts to secure state funding for Somali projects.
"Legislators are very concerned about working with the right partners because there are so many groups, and there's no vetting process," said Warfa, a Bush Foundation fellow who has worked in philanthropy for almost two decades.
Warfa approached nonprofits with budgets of at least $100,000, offices and active programs, rather than what he calls one-person "suitcase organizations." He also invited female-led groups with smaller budgets, such as the women's health group Isuroon. Of the groups that fit the bill, Warfa says, just one opted out of joining the coalition.
The group gelled quickly, participants say.
"We looked at each other and said, 'OMG, the possibilities!' " said Isuroon's Fartun Weli.
The group rallied around broad "points of pain": poverty, gang activity, extremist recruitment and religious discrimination. But the leaders also wanted to highlight Somali entrepreneurship, a growing professional class and other positive developments.
The coalition is already yielding better teamwork, participants said. This past summer, 70 high school students in the confederation's Newcomer Academy landed summer jobs, thanks to a relationship another participant, Ka Joog, has with some local employers. Meanwhile, the parents of teens in the program got training in navigating the U.S. education system from fellow coalition members African Immigrants Community Services and Somali American Parent Association.
"When we duplicate services, it doesn't help anyone," Noor said. "It just creates unhealthy competition."
A pitch to the Capitol
This year's state budget includes $2 million for investments in the Somali community — part of Dayton's package of $35 million for addressing racial disparities in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and the nonprofit Youthprise each received roughly half of the money, which they will distribute in grants. The department is now weighing 30 proposals worth a total of $6.7 million for its half.
"The $2 million wasn't even close to being sufficient," Warfa said. "We are asking for more money."
Weli says the group also wants to push the state to entrust Somali-led nonprofits with funds directly, rather than steering resources to state agencies.
"The system is not structured so that people of color serve themselves," she said. "They are always the recipients of services."
For now, the idea is that the Minneapolis Foundation could serve as a clearinghouse for the $11 million in state money the coalition is seeking. The proposal comes during a session when the Legislature is poised to welcome its first Somali-American member, Ilhan Omar, a DFLer running in a staunchly Democratic Minneapolis district.
The group is calling for investments to encourage entrepreneurship and homeownership, expand mental health services, provide culturally sensitive prenatal care and spur youth leadership.
A more specific proposal is still a work in progress, leaders acknowledge.
"I don't think they are there yet," said Gray, "but they have been engaging the community about their ask, and they are getting there."
The coalition brought in Shep Harris of the law firm Fredrikson & Byron, a lobbyist who helped Ka Joog secure $200,000 from the state in 2015 for youth engagement programs. They met with Lt. Gov. Tina Smith.
Mohamed Ahmed, a creator of cartoons lampooning extremists, who is not part of the coalition, says many in the community feel acute mistrust of local nonprofits and community leaders.
"You can literally throw a stone and hit a nonprofit in the community; there are so many of them, God help us," said Ahmed, whose Average Mohamed initiative recently became a nonprofit as well. "Accountability and monitoring effectiveness are big issues."
Ahmed says Warfa is well-respected, and a group of nonprofits that will hold each other accountable is a promising step.
Warfa says he is aware of the issue: He says members of the coalition must become better at tracking their spending and results, including the number of people they served.
As word about the new coalition has started getting out, Warfa said, other nonprofits have questioned why they were not invited. He says he hopes the coalition will expand down the road, even beyond Minnesota.


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In 2017, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., accused President Donald Trump of showing "a disdain for an independent judiciary that doesn't always bend to his wishes" after Trump criticized a federal judge who ruled against his administration. Senate Democrats, by contrast, have launched an unprecedented attempt to actually bend the Supreme Court to their wishes — threatening to restructure the court if the justices do not rule as they see fit.
The threat came over the Supreme Court's decision to hear a challenge to New York City's restrictions on how gun owners who have residential permits can transport their guns. In a legal brief, Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., argued that the case against New York was moot because it had rescinded the gun regulations in question. Fair enough. It is perfectly fine for the senators to make legal arguments in a legal brief to the court.
What is not acceptable is openly threatening the court with political retribution if it does not rule a certain way. That is precisely what these Senate Democrats did. "The Supreme Court is not well," they wrote. "And the people know it. Perhaps the Court can heal itself before the public demands it be 'restructured to reduce the influence of politics.' " As all 53 Senate Republicans wrote in a letter to the court last week, "the implication is as plain as day: Dismiss the case, or we'll pack the Court."
Talk about disdain for an independent judiciary! Can you imagine if Trump issued such a preemptive threat? Heads would explode. And in contrast to Trump's impulsive Twitter rants, the Democrats issued their threat in a carefully crafted legal brief submitted to the court. They thought this through and decided that blackmailing the Supreme Court was a good idea.
Not only was their brief inappropriate; it also was brimming with cognitive dissonance. The Democrats accused the Supreme Court of being too political, but their plan to "reduce the influence of politics" on the court is to have senators order the justices how to decide or face political consequences? What utter hypocrisy.
Keep in mind that these are not backbenchers. Among the signatories to the brief is Dick Durbin, the second-ranking Democratic leader in the Senate. He should know that the Supreme Court is an equal branch of government that does not answer to the Senate, much less its minority.
The Democrats justify their unprecedented intimidation tactics by pointing out that since 2005, the court has issued 78 5-to-4 or 5-to-3 opinions in which Republican appointees provided all five votes in the majority. "With bare partisan majorities," they declared, "the Court has influenced sensitive areas like voting rights, partisan gerrymandering, dark money, union power, regulation of pollution, corporate liability, and access to federal court, particularly regarding civil rights and discrimination in the workplace. Every single time, the corporate and Republican political interests prevailed."
Give me a break. In each of the cases to which they object, the liberal bloc voted in unison as well. Were they behaving as a "partisan" minority? Senate Democrats would have no problem with these 5-to-4 decisions if they had been decided by a liberal majority. Their complaint is not with the rise of "political influence" on the court, but rather with their lack of political influence on the court.
The judicial left has gone off the deep end because it is losing its battle for an activist liberal court. When Justice Antonin Scalia died in 2016, they saw a once-in-a-lifetime chance to shift the ideological direction of the court for a generation. By appointing two conservative justices, Trump has thwarted those dreams. And now they are worried, due to concerns over Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's health, that Trump might get a third appointment. So, many Democrats are now openly talking about adding more justices if they gain power.
Those threats will backfire, because they dramatically raise the stakes in the 2020 election. In 2016, over a quarter of Trump voters said that the Supreme Court was the most important factor in their decision to support him. With Trump already having secured a conservative majority on the court, his ability to appoint justices was shaping up to be a less powerful argument this time around. But now that Democrats have threatened to pack the court with liberal judges if they win the White House and the Senate, the Supreme Court will once again be front and center. For the president, this is a massive stroke of luck.
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This week's recipe is Comté Cheese and Swiss Chard Tart and was created by Raymond Blanc OBE, Michelin-Star Chef, Author and Television Personality.
As much as I love eating pies and tarts, I have to admit I was super nervous about this week's challenge.
For the shortcrust pastry
- 200g Plain flour
- 100g Butter, unsalted, diced at room temperature
- 1 pinch Sea salt
- 1 Egg, organic/free-range, medium sized
- 1 tablespoon Cold water
For the filling
- 30g Butter, unsalted
- 200g / 2 Swiss chard, stalks cut into 2cm batons and leaves roughly chopped
- 60ml Water
- To taste Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Eggs, organic/free-range, medium sized
- 100ml Milk, whole
- 100ml Whipping cream
- 5 rasps Nutmeg (optional)
- 200g Comté cheese, grated
Makes: 1 tart
Preparation time: 30 minutes + 1 hour resting
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Equipment: Kenwood Chef Sense with K-beater attachment; Tart ring (21cm diameter x 2.5cm high)
For the shortcrust pastry
- Put the flour, butter and salt into a Kenwood Chef Sense bowl. Using the K-beater on speed 2, mix for 3 minutes until the texture is sandy/grainy
- Make a well in the centre and add the eggs and water. On speed 2, mix the egg and water into the flour and butter with the K-beater; once the eggs have been absorbed, the mixture will come together to form a ball, but be careful not to overwork the dough at this stage as it would shrink too much during cooking
- Turn onto a lightly-floured surface and, with the palms of your hands, knead gently for just 10 seconds
- Break off 20-30g of dough, tightly wrap it in cling film and refrigerate for later (to tuck in the dough)
- Flatten the dough into a circle, 2cm thick. Place in the middle of a large sheet of cling film, about 40cm square, and cover with another sheet of cling film of similar dimensions. Roll out the dough to an even circle, 3mm thick
To line the tart ring
- Place the tart ring on a flat tray lined with greaseproof paper
- Remove the top layer of cling film and discard. Lift the dough by picking up the corners of the remaining bottom layer of cling film, flipping it into the tart ring so that the cling film side faces upwards
- Leave the top layer of cling film while you ease the pastry into the ring with your fingers
- Using the small amount of dough saved from earlier, carefully tuck it into the edges, ensuring it is neatly moulded into the shape of the ring
- Remove the cling film and, with a rolling pin, trim the edges of the tart by rolling the pin over the top of the ring
- Now, thin the edge of the tart case by gently pressing your thumbs all around the inside of the tart to raise the edge 2mm above the ring
- With a fork, lightly prick the bottom of the pastry case to allow the steam generated during cooking to escape, helping to keep the pastry flat and level
- Place the tart case in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes to relax and firm up the pastry
- Preheat the oven to 170°C and place the baking tray on the middle shelf of the oven
To cook the filling
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over a medium low heat and then add the chard batons, water and seasoning to your taste
- Stir, then cover and cook gently for 10 minutes until the chard pieces are soft and melting, but holding their shape
- Stir in the roughly-chopped leaves and wilt them on a high heat for 30 seconds
- Place on a tray and leave to cool in the fridge until needed
- Make sure you drain off any excess liquid before placing the leaves into the tart case
- In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, milk and cream and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg (if using)
- Scatter the Swiss chard evenly over the base of the tart case as well as half of the grated cheese
- Pour in the creamy egg mixture and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top
- Slide the tart directly onto the hot baking tray in the oven. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly souffléd and the base is golden brown
- Leave to rest and cool slightly for 10 minutes before serving
Shortcrust pastry is one of those things I tend to shy away from, even shop bought ones you simply roll. It just seems so daunting. But each week I'm determined to step out of my comfort zone and now it's time for my very first attempt at making a tart. I love Swiss chard but I've never tried Comté cheese so here we go.
Time to make the shortcrust pastry, I mix all my ingredients in my Kenwood Chef Sense (my new bestie).
Rolling the dough in cling film makes it easy, thank you Raymond!
My husband even helped to roll the dough, now that's a first him helping in the kitchen.
He was trying to butter me up to make a gluten free version.
Ok I'm feeling rather brave so I'll make 2 versions.
I was able to place my dough in the tart tin without any mishaps phew!
I left it to chill in the fridge and got started on the filling.
After preparing my filling, I filled the tart tin and placed it in the oven.
I kept peeping through the oven door as I was nervous.
When the time was up, my tart was looking good. My proudest moment, I can't believe I did it!!!
My friends loved it and said it was the best dish so far on the challenge.
It was delicious, the Comté cheese was creamy and slightly nutty.
My husband loved his gluten free version and now wants me to make pies and tarts everyday.
What no rice and chicken!!!
I now have a new found confidence and most importantly I'm having fun in the kitchen.
Roll on Week 5!
I'll be making a Walnut and Strawberry Cream Layer Cake.
I hope you're enjoying these recipes. Please feel free to comment below.
Lola 🙂


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This Week in Great Music: 6/4 – 6/10
By Sarah on June 4, 2012
If you're not doing anything on Saturday, what you should really do is head down to see my band, Jungle of Cities, playing at the Elbo Room. Â We go on around 10 pm and cover is $10. Monday, June 4 Robbie Fulks; Hideout. 7 pm, $10 suggested donation Tuesday, June 5 Jodee Lewis; Schubas. 8 […]
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This Week in Great Music: 2/27 – 3/4
By Sarah on February 27, 2012
Lots of great music this week, including plenty of local artists for your enjoyment. Â I'll be at Whitehorse at Schubas on Saturday, and may make time after my radio show on Friday to head to the Empty Bottle for The Twilight Sad. Â Their new album is really fantastic. Monday, February 27 Robbie Fulks, Steve Frisbie; […]
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Telluride Bluegrass Festival: June 16-19
By Sarah on March 10, 2011
If you've been following along here, you'll know that I am a huge fan of random road trips to far-flung places, all in pursuit of Good Music. It's a trait also found in my partner-in-musical-crime, Mel, given her many reports from Places Where She Does Not Live. Granted, I don't always go through with my […]
Posted in Upcoming Events | Tagged abigail washburn, bela fleck & the flecktones, chris thile, cornmeal, darrell scott & friends, edgar meyer, emmitt-nershi band, emmylou harris, jerry douglas, joe pug, michael cleveland & flamekeeper, michael daves, mumford & sons, nora jane struthers & the bootleggers, old crow medicine show, omar hakim, peter rowan bluegrass band, punch brothers, railroad earth, robert plant & band of joy, sam bush band, sarah mchaclhan, steve earle & the dukes, telluride bluegrass festival, the decemberists, the head and the heart, the infamous stringdusters, tim o'brien & kevin burke, tim o'brien band, trampled by turtles, viktor krauss, yonder mountain string band
This Week in Great Music: 12/6 – 12/12
By Sarah on December 6, 2010
A little bit of a slow week for music that catches my eye (and/or ear). There are plenty of shows going on, but these are the ones I'd recommend.
Posted in Upcoming Events | Tagged avanti guitar trio, badly drawn boy, chely wright, derek nelson, donna fulks, evanston space, fitzgeralds, gerald dowd, hayward williams, hideout, house of blues, indigo girls, jane baxter miller, jay brannan, jeffrey foucault, jon langford, justin jones, kc mcdonough, kelly hogan, las guitarras de espana, lincoln hall, lucy kaplansky, nora o'connor, old town school of folk music, over the rhine, punch brothers, robbie fulks, sarah siskind, scott ligon, seth glier, shawn mullins, subterranean, the flat five, the sanctified grumblers
Newport Folk Festival: July 30 – August 1
By Sarah on March 24, 2010
You can tell that summer is rapidly approaching, given the number of festival line-ups that are tumbling in. The Newport Folk Festival, in (where else) Newport, Rhode Island, has announced its lineup for its 2010 festival.
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This Week in Great Music: 3/1 – 3/7
By Sarah on March 1, 2010
March is getting off to a bit of a slow start. I think the month of March knows that I will be spending most of April skulking about in various venues for an absurd number of shows. March is telling me that I need to get my sleep, I think.
Posted in Upcoming Events | Tagged alicia keys, allstate arena, angelique kidjo, antje duvekot, black joe lewis and the honeybears, chris thile, evanston space, fitzgeralds, harris theater, house of blues, john prine, lincoln hall, old town school of folk music, punch brothers, rhett miller, rialto square theatre, richard shindell, robyn hitchcock, sara watkins, schubas, the avett brothers, the blacks, the ike reilly assassination, the low anthem, the magnetic fields


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There is more to hang out your shingle in Charlotte than, well, just hanging out your shingle. Any sign that you place on the exterior of your business to advertise its presence there must meet the specifications set forth by local officials. In addition, it must meet strict zoning codes in the process. Charlotte's city hall requires all exterior signs to follow an exacting permitting process. This applies to new signage as well as those products that replace an already existing marker. So, what does it take to get the sign permits Charlotte, NC, officials sign off on?
Meet the Zoning Rules in Effect at Your Address
Your location has a huge influence on the type and size of the marker that you may display. Learning about these rules is a necessary first step in your application for a permit. For example, an industrial area has more relaxed signage rules than a mixed-use area where you are dealing with residential and business setups. The Charlotte zoning rules offer much of the information you are looking for.
The Rules Governing Temporary Signage
Retailers, in particular, love the use of temporary signage to advertise seasonal sales and deep discounts as well as parking lot sales. Yet even here, your signage must be in complete compliance with the zoning ordinance. If your marker meets this hurdle, you may be able to display temporary banners without a permit if they are only up for about two weeks. You are limited to one banner that you attach to your wall. Deviate from this setup, and you need to follow the permitting process.
Intricacies of the Permitting Process
Officials promise a five-business-day turnaround for a properly completed signage application. However, there are pitfalls here.
- Building owner's permission. Unless you own the building that houses your business, you must get your property owner's written permission to put up the proposed sign. Even if your lease stipulates permission to add a sign, you must get permission for the specific look.
- Blueprints or drawings. Next, officials want to see scaled drawings. It is not enough to draw a generic building front with an approximate shape that represents your planned signage addition. Rather, a blueprint or scaled drawing must detail dimensions as well as the materials you will use. In addition, you must be clear on the installation method used.
- Survey. A surveyor must attest to the distance that your signage will have to residential and institutional districts. This professional also needs to highlight existing signage that is nearby.
Some businesses have hoped to avoid this process with homemade markers that they attached to their facades. Yet since officials reserve the right to a signage inspection that ensures adherence to local codes, there really is no way around formal sign permitting for Charlotte, NC.
This leaves us wondering: why undertake this highly detailed and specialized process when you can have the professionals from the Sign Factory do it for you? When you entrust your signage needs to us, we handle the permitting process alongside the design, manufacture and installation of the finished marker. Save yourself the time, frustration and effort it takes to put together a permit application package.


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