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Out-of-season flowers
By spritzhenry
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My mouth fell open when I got out of my car this morning. There. right by my feet, was a group of violets in flower!
Their leaves are a bit tatty, but getting down on my knees to take their photo, the flowers are so lovely even though they are tiny.
This blog is really a continuation of the interesting one on Narcissi flowering so early! I found several more flowers which should not be there in the winter.
What is this Aubrieta doing, flowering on a frosty morning in December?
And why has this Erigeron suddenly decided to have another go?
This Calendula is self-sown, and is welcome to do so, but I usually admire them in the summer and autumn, never this late.
My hardy Osteospermums must be shivering in the cold – but they are still lovely flowers – but aren't they usually summer flowers?
There are several more plants still in flower – an alpine dianthus along with two alpine friends whose names I can't remember, some Diascia, Antirrhinums, Penstemons, Alyssum saxatile, and Primroses (early for next year, I guess) Finally, one of my new Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm' plants has decided to show itself, complete with buds – will they flower too?
Maybe on Christmas Day?
I checked my Hellebores – and yes, the H.Niger (Christmas Rose)has lovely fat white buds – so it will open in time to keep the Rudbeckia company!
What have you got in your garden that should not be in flower? I'd love to know….
- 12 Dec, 2007
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hi Spritz i also have a few that are very early or very late not sure which. i have Geum 'Mrs J Bradshaw' still in full bloom, i also have a 'Doris' Pink (Dianthus) in flower, several geraniums still going strong (although they have now been moved to the greenhouse and pourch), and i have a climbing rose that has just finished flowering last week and still has buds on it - although after the cold weather these last few days i doubt the new buds will make it into full bloom. i do also have some violets which are in bud but none have opened yet. i also have some bellis daisy in full bloom although i think they do flower quite late anyway, don't they?
12 Dec, 2007
I have cut my rudbeckia 'Goldsturm' back early this year but last autumn it flowered at the nomal time and then in November started again!
12 Dec, 2007
Yes, majeeka, Bellis daisies will go right through the winter, like winter pansies. I've still got roses out (the climbers), now you mention it. Too high up to take their photos - I haven't got a telephoto lense! lol. Sorry to hear you got flu too. Hope you feel better soon. What's out in your garden, Andrew? Anything that shouldn't be?
12 Dec, 2007
thanks spritz, we are all feeling a bit better today, would rather get it out of the way now than have it in a couple of weeks time. the only thing that is a bit of a shame is that 'little monster' has missed all her christmas parties from her play groups, and now that she is feeling better she is very board! and getting up to naughty tricks, and i dare not take her out in the subzero temps at the mo, as she also had a chest infection with her dose of flue! so we are still stuck indoors but i much prefer the naughty christmas tree vandelising, trying to unwrap her pressies when she thinks i'm not looking and endless artist impressions with her paints all over the place to the laying around with a high temp! lol - hopefully will get her out and about again next week, take her to see santa or something! lol
13 Dec, 2007
We had a really heavy fromst last night but I've just checked and the following have flowers on. Abutilon megapotanicum is still flowering, a couple of penstemons, potentilla alba (this is a herbaceous one that seems to flower three times per year!), daphne mezereum, clematis viticiella 'Venosa Violacea' (still!), rosa 'The Fairy' (although the few flowers left are pretty battered now), a cyclamen (I think it's repandum which is a mid spring flowerer), polygala chamaebuxus alba (usually in bloom in April), red campion and primroses
13 Dec, 2007
I'm not familiar with the polygala, so I'm about to look it up...Interesting set of flowers out, though! majeeka - I know she's gong through the terrible twos, but it doesn't last long, and at least you can laugh.... well done! glad you're both a bit better.
13 Dec, 2007
I'd have called polygala an alpine but the books tell me it is a shrub, albeit a miniature one (it is only a few inches tall). Although hardy, it's not too tolerant of excessive winter wet so I'm growing it under some trellis with a small clematis on it where it seems quite happy as it was planted four years ago
14 Dec, 2007
Hi Spritz. Thought I'd let you know that our annual rudbeckia "Toto" is still in full swing, as well as 2 tall sunflowers, which we did not grow but appeared from some bought compost for containers. We are still also picking bell peppers in the cold greenhouse (but they lasted the same last year).
14 Dec, 2007
Good gracious David! Well worth planting, then! I found some buds on an alpine Veronica this morning, it looks as though they will open - can't believe it! I shall take their photo when/if they do open. I shan't believe it in future years looking at my December file on my laptop, it will look like March/April!
15 Dec, 2007
My lovely black violets have not stopped flowering yet. I cannot give the name because they appeared in my garden from nowhere.
Plus my 'Citrus' Nasturtium are still covered in flowers with plenty of buds still to open.
Our tulips are also bursting through the soil.
I know this is the south coast but...still!
19 Dec, 2007
You lucky thing Kez. Black violets are fab!!
Welcome to GOY by the way
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The perky yet professional actress in the commercial announced that Christmas was her favorite time of year.
Perched on the couch, my 9 year old, witty, middle child in her driest voice responded, "It's everyone's favorite." So true. Who are those people who actually do not like the Christmas season? I am NOT one of those people who complain that Christmas starts too early. I need every minute of the 2 month holiday stretch to prepare. I barely completed the shopping this year.
But every year, I have worked at keeping Jesus the center of the season. I used words like effort and working on it. This year, I repented of that approach. I wholeheartedly abandoned that effort. Instead, we just flowed in the Spirit, focusing on God this month just as we do every month of the year. We did not abandon Jesus' birthday; we abandoned the effort of it all.
I do value intentionality in my walk with Christ. Without it, very little progress would ever. . .progress. But this year, I noticed we really weren't working very hard to keep this season and its activities about Jesus. Worshiping and thinking about Jesus are already daily practices of ours. Christmas is the Grand Celebration of that lifestyle. We are throwing parties for the One who is in our daily conversation and permanently in our hearts.
So, I admit: this is a fun place to be. As a family, we aren't working on it this year. We are just enjoying and experiencing the season.
Maybe I just didn't have time to try to seem spiritual.
Have you noticed that I have not posted to this site since September? Well, I am now working full time. I am currently teaching high school English, Government/Economics, and Journalism at the Christian school where my children attend. While I actually have more material and direct ministry opportunities than I have time to record, I see now how priorities must shift when time is over-committed. Yes, I did buy a last minute Christmas gift at CVS Pharmacy this year. That's a first for me.
No more effort. No more working at it. We simply pressed pause on our normal schedule, turned up the volume on the carols, and are taking 6 weeks to celebrate the birthday of the Savior, the One we worship 365 days a year.

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How To Stop a Stalker In Their Tracks
The creepy, lonely stalker hiding behind a tree and driving by his victim's apartment is a favorite trope in countless novels, movies, and TV shows. But what if you suddenly find yourself in the middle of this scenario in your real life?
What Is Stalking?
Stalking is a serious criminal offense that's often perpetrated by the ex or current partner of the victim, or someone else that the victim was previously familiar with. Legal definitions vary by state. In general, stalking refers to a series of harassing or threatening acts that an individual repeatedly engages in to instill fear or torment in the other person.
Stalking behavior typically includes following the victim, appearing at their home or place of work, damaging their property, bombarding them with phone calls or written messages, etc. Stalking can occur offline and online, and sometimes the victim can go through both at the same time.
The vast majority of stalkers are men—by some estimates, 87% of all reported stalking is perpetrated by male offenders. According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS), 16% of women and 5% of men have experienced stalking in their lifetime.
Stalking is an issue that affects people from all walks of life, but young women are particularly vulnerable. People aged 18-24, the vast majority of them female, are at the highest risk of ending up as stalking victims, as reported by the NISVS.
U.S. Laws That Help Stop Stalkers
The first time stalking became the topic of a serious nationwide conversation was in 1989 when a young Hollywood actress named Rebecca Shaeffer was shot to death by a manic, mentally-ill fan who had stalked her for three years. The tragedy garnered a lot of publicity and drew national attention to the problem of stalking.
In response, the first State laws addressing stalking were passed in 1990. Prior to that, there were no applicable laws to protect someone from stalking until the offender actually "did something" to harm the victim. Today, all U.S. states, including the District of Columbia, have adequate legislation that deals with the problem of stalking. In addition, the Violence Against Women Act is a federal law that, in the year 2000, identified the related crimes of dating violence and stalking.
State legislation on what qualifies as stalking varies significantly. Here is an overview by the National Crime Victims' Rights Week Resource Guide of the main differences amongst state statutes on this matter.
Legal Factor
Pattern of Behavior
|Level of Fear
Standard of Fear
Please note that while stalking is a crime in all fifty states, a large number of them do not deem stalking to be a felony after the first offense.
What Legally Constitutes as Stalking
Sometimes the distinction between legal activity and stalking can be blurred. Read more about what it means when someone is harassing you.
To charge and convict a stalker in the U.S., three legal elements have to be proved beyond a reasonable doubt. These elements are:
- Course of conduct
- Threat requirements
- Intent of the stalker
Course of Conduct
Nearly all states require that the suspect engages in a "course of conduct." This term implies a series of acts that collectively make up a pattern of stalking behavior. Some states stipulate the exact number of such acts (most often, it's two or more) required to prove that stalking occurred.
Threat Requirements
To be able to charge the defendant with stalking, most states have established a requirement that the stalker poses a threat or acts in a way that causes a reasonable person to feel afraid. Under these statutes, the threats don't have to be verbal or written to cause fear in the victim—gestures can be equally if not more terrifying, such as the perpetrator mimicking the pointing of a gun to your head, or delivering a dead animal at your doorstep.
Intent of the Stalker
In most states, to be convicted of stalking, one must show a criminal intent to cause the victim to be afraid. Such stalking conduct must be "willful," "intentional," or "knowing." Some states don't necessitate the evidence that the defendant intended to cause fear—provided that they intended to commit the act that resulted in the victim's fear. In this case, if the victim is reasonably frightened by the stalker's behavior, the intent element of the crime has been fulfilled.
Types of Stalkers
The reasons behind the stalker's behavior are always complicated, and each case is unique. Generally speaking, stalking stems from the stalker's desire to control the victim and instill fear in them. As this Reddit user can attest, some stalkers resort to threats and emotional blackmail to get an even firmer grip on their victim. They can say things like "I'm going to hurt myself if you don't agree to go out with me", and "If it wasn't for you, I'd already killed myself."
Intimate stalkers, who are, in most cases, ex-partners of the victim, are deemed to be far more dangerous compared to other stalkers. In domestic situations, stalking can begin after the victim has tried to end the relationship. Unable to accept the breakup, the offender then begins to follow, threaten, and harass the victim.
This type of behavior is generally referred to as "separation assault". If you're a victim that's targeted by someone you used to be romantically or sexually involved with, you will have to take this threat even more seriously than if you weren't familiar with the stalker.
We recognize four main types of stalkers:
Type of Stalker
Intimate Stalker
Acquaintance Stalker
Stranger Stalker
Celebrity Stalker
Psychological Profiles of Stalkers
In 1993, Australian psychiatrist and stalking expert Paul Mullen analyzed the conduct of 145 diagnosed stalkers. Based on the collected inputs, Mullen and his colleagues came up with five psychological profiles of stalkers to provide better diagnosis and treatment to the perpetrators:
- The rejected stalker
- The resentful stalker
- The intimacy seeker
- The incompetent stalker
- The predator
The Rejected Stalker
The rejected stalker is an individual who has been hurt by a relationship breakup. Most frequently, it's the loss of a romantic partner that they're upset about, but it could also be due to severed ties with a parent, work associate, or friend.
When the rejected stalker fails in their attempt to get the lost person back, they turn to vindictive behavior. During therapy, this psychological type is guided on how to move on from their angry obsession and make peace with their loss.
The Resentful Stalker
Rather than seeking a relationship with the victim, the resentful stalker is overwhelmed by feelings of injustice and a desire to retaliate against the other person. They often feel like they have been treated unfairly and see themselves as the victim.
Experts have noted that resentful stalkers' issues often stem from early childhood and their relationship with a highly controlling father. Therapy aimed at correcting the resentful stalker's behavior focuses on unresolved childhood issues and trauma, combined with antipsychotic medication in some cases.
The Intimacy Seeker
The intimacy seeker is often an absolute stranger to their victim. They start believing and behaving as if they are in an actual relationship with the object of stalking. They also foster a delusion that the love is mutual.
This type of behavior is attributed to an underlying mental disorder. Their disorder needs professional attention, combined with efforts to bridge the social isolation and the improvement of their social skills.
The Incompetent Stalker
This type of stalker hopes that their acts will result in a loving relationship with their victim, one that would satisfy their need for connection and intimacy. The difference between the intimacy seeker and the incompetent stalker is that the latter is aware that their victim is not reciprocating their feelings. Nevertheless, they tend to continue the stalking behavior believing the other person might have a change of heart.
These stalkers are commonly described as intellectually challenged and socially awkward. Because of their inability to comprehend and abide by social norms, the "courting" methods used by the incompetent stalker can provoke a frightened reaction in the other person.
The Predator
It's not the relationship they're after—the predator stalker is seeking a sense of power and control over their victim. Paraphilia is the main drive behind their stalking conduct—they get pleasure in collecting information about the other person and fantasizing about physically or sexually assaulting them. In a majority of cases, this type of stalker should be managed within a program designed to treat sex offenders.
What to Do if You Have a Stalker
Being a victim of stalking is a terrifying experience, but you don't (and shouldn't) have to go through it alone. There are plenty of resources and places you can turn to for help. You can also take a lot of practical steps on your own that will increase your safety and minimize the risks until the stalker is officially stopped.
Practical Tips
While you should most definitely speak to the authorities if you are being stalked, you must also take charge of your own safety by implementing some key activities and precautions. These points can significantly help you protect yourself against your stalker:
- Don't ignore the issue
- Change your daily routine and habits until the problem goes away
- Ask the offender to stop all contact—you can get DoNotPay to help you generate a cease and desist letter for that
- If their behavior persists, don't interact with the stalker again and avoid all contact
- Tell other people in your life about the stalker
- Increase the security level of your everyday life—invest in locks, security cameras, alarms, and set up strong passwords for all of your online accounts
- Get a home security check (your local police station may offer this service)
- Always carry a charged mobile phone with you
- Check your car before you get in
- Consider attending a self-defense course
Legal Recourse
Stalking is a criminal offense and should be reported to the police. Talk to them about the stalker even if the stalking has just begun, or you haven't yet collected all the necessary evidence.
What else is essential to know when taking legal action against your stalker?
- Collect evidence (only when it's safe to do so):
- Keep a log of every time the stalker contacted or followed you
- Save phone calls, messages, deliveries, voicemails, cards, photographs of any damages to your property, testimonies of families and friends
- Report the stalking to the police. Enclose all collected evidence
- If you feel like you're in immediate danger, call 911 immediately
- File your application for a restraining order in the justice court of the town where you experienced the abuse
Stopping a Stalker With the Aid of DoNotPay
Being stalked is, at the very least, a nerve-wracking experience. If you're not in the best headspace at the moment, or you don't know how to take legal action against your stalker, rely on DoNotPay for help.
All you need to do is:
- Open the DoNotPay app in your
- Click or tap on the Relationship Protection icon to start the conversation with our chatbot
- Go to Explore Relationship Services
- Select Safety and Stalking, then click on Let's Do It
- Confirm that you need help with Stalking
- Specify if this is a matter of online or in-person stalking
- Answer the chatbot's questions the best you can
DoNotPay's next step will vary based on whether your stalker is stalking you online or in-person. If you are being stalked in the digital, as well as the real world, our app will help with both issues.
In-Person Stalking
Once we collect the required information about the case from you, in the case of in-person stalking we will create a cease and desist letter. This letter can be sent to the stalker, asking them to stop stalking you immediately.
The letter serves as relevant evidence that you attempted to resolve the issue by yourself. You can also use it to warn your perpetrator about taking future legal action against them if they continue with their actions.
Online stalking
If you're being stalked by somebody online, DoNotPay will get in touch with the digital or social media website where the stalking occurred. Firstly, we will report the person for online harassment and stalking, so their account and activity gets investigated. Then, we will request the customer service of the online platform to block the stalker, so they have no ability to follow you or reach out to you on the Internet again.
DoNotPay Protects Your Privacy and Finances
Sharing your credit card details online comes with certain risks, and it's getting more difficult to tell good and bad websites apart. With DoNotPay's virtual credit card generator, you will be able to protect your identity and bank account from cyber scammers.
Whenever you run into a suspicious email or website, generate a virtual credit card and proceed without worries. Our virtual cards also work like a charm if you want to avoid automatic payments after free trials.
Simplify Your Life With DoNotPay
Putting an end to stalkers is not the only thing DoNotPay can help you with. If you're struggling with credit card issues, want to dispute that pesky parking ticket, or you simply need to set up a DMV appointment, we may just fit the bill for it. DoNotPay can take a lot of burden off your shoulders, including:
- Skipping the queue when on the phone with customer service
- Dealing with credit card issues
- Canceling subscriptions or memberships
- Fighting traffic tickets
- Obtaining refunds for delayed or canceled flights
- Tracing scammers behind robocalls
- Contesting parking tickets
- Disputing speeding tickets
- Setting up a DMV appointment fast
- Helping you against stalking and harassment
- Suing individuals and companies in small claims court
- Managing bills you can't pay
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A Food Experience
Dominique and Ray have taken many formal cooking classes around the world in the Culinary Arts and we LOVE food and have traveled the world and eaten in thousands of restaurants. We have also had to satisfy the most distinguishing palates......OUR 6 CHILDREN!!
Dominique loves to cook the main dishes and has had some instruction from the local ladies in cooking Galician style.
Ray loves to bake bread and loves, loves, loves to create desserts!!
We have also been pilgrims on the Camino and have experienced a wide variety of foods from the fantastic to the not so good!!
We know what we would like to eat and we also know how we would like to be treated at the end of long day and a long trek.
Family Style Pilgrim Dinner
Dominique and I are welcoming you into our home. Casa Banderas is an Albergue but it is also our home. We welcome you in as guests and our family. We at times will ask our pilgrim family to help with either with food preparation/serving/or cleaning up. We appreciate any help we can get.
Dietary Restrictions
Somewhere along the Camino Frances there is a list circulating that we are a Vegetarian Albergue!! We do not identify ourselves as a Vegetarian Albergue. We will do our very best to accommodate your dietary restrictions if the menu of the day allows it. Advanced notice helps greatly as well.


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40 Breathtaking Spiral Staircases To Dream About Having In Your Home
Known for their luxuriousness and artsy nature, spiral staircases have been found throughout architectural history popping up in churches, castles, mansions and more. And now, we're able to have them inside everyday houses as well – from the biggest spaces to the smallest. And now we're sharing some designs that are sure to ignite your own imagination in terms of interior design. Let's have a peek at 40 beautiful spiral staircases to dream about having in your home one day.
This smaller, wooden-paddle design can fit inside studio apartments, townhouse and even the smallest of two-story homes because of its compact nature. But that doesn't mean the idea couldn't be taken to new heights in a larger space.
We are absolutely swooning over this red ribbon design. Again, this spiral staircase was made for a smaller space and created for artistic focus as well. And it's definitely making that happen in this home.
There's a lightness about this contemporary design that makes it an easy addition to a simplistic home. It doesn't take up too much space which fits right into a more modern, clean-cut vision and style.
Check out this ultra modern design made with a two-tone step. Black, white and red will also be a timeless, classic color trio and its incredibly unique to see a staircase wrapped up in color.
How does glass sound when it comes to creating a staircase? It's chic, it's modern and for some … it can be quite daring too. Imaging walking at a heightened level when you can see straight to the floor below.{found on completestairsystems}.
This slick, black staircase nestled in the corners of this grand living room blends well but also acts as a striking, gorgeous foundation piece for the area. Without it, you wouldn't get the same drama and appeal otherwise.
This design gives a translucent illusion making it quite the mesmerizing piece to add into the home. It's great for super modern visions opposed to more traditional or family-friendly homes.
If you really want to get inspired, then check out this rainbow staircase found inside a London home. The design may be modern but the color choice and boldness definitely reaches into a more eclectic mind.{found on dwell}.
Here's a vintage-flavored, iron spiral staircase that will bring you weak at the knees – or at least those in love with a bit of unique detailing and antiquity it their home decor.
And now we have a beautiful example of a more traditional foyer that includes a vintage-inspired spiral staircase in its styling. Offset by a wooden door and chandelier, this home is family-friendly but quite impressive too.
There's something quite dainty and feminine about this gorgeous spiral staircase. Although it's not quite delicate at first glance, it's detailing is where we're finding the elegance and girlish charm.
This turquoise design has so much to love. It's fresh, innovative and contemporary but because of its coloring it also holds a funky, youthful appeal as well – perfect for playrooms, offices and the like.
White and strikingly innovative, this design not only functions as a means to get to the next floor but also as a piece of art for the entire room. Getting a peek at what's behind the staircase is an extra bonus.{found on farm}.
If you want to feel really luxurious, go for a spiral staircase that extends right into the pool as this Singapore home's does. It certainly adds to the contemporary style of the entire area.{found on HYLA architects}.
Even if the staircase sits in the corner of the apartment, it can still make a splash. Just check out this eclectically-styled area, the spiral still bursts from the corner in a way that blends but also create even more interest.
There's not much to say about this set-up other than divert your attention to its overall chicness and elegant touches. We love how the minimalistic spiral staircase dips right into the sophisticated and womanly home office with ease.
This is one of the more unique features on the list, in terms of household spiral staircases. It's a freestanding design and its situated with quite an ornate, European style.
For those inside a more traditional, family home then you may want to check out this wooden design. It's quite modern in its shaping but it plays right into the hardwood flooring and homey vibe of the space.
There's an easy winding inside this cabin's staircase design. It's rustic, it's easy and it lends its hand to a host of different interior design styles that you may want to add it to and we love that kind of versatility.{found on joanheatonarchitects}.
If your back porch had a spiral staircase attached, wouldn't you love it just a little bit more than if traditional steps were attached? They're much more delicate than chunkier versions as well and take up less space.
Here's another design that looks like it was a piece of art before it ever became a staircase. It's modern but it also provides interest and texture to a cleaner, simpler room.{found on altusarch}.
We're loving the easy flow of this contemporary staircase. And the cream suits the fluidity of the design, which is hard not to love – inanimate objects and accents that seem to have movement.{found on haldaneuk}.
The detailing of this staircase is what's really on blast here. Its ornate metalwork is the showstopper inside this space, and we love its blend of masculinity and art.{found on weareglm}.
Adding a spiral staircase into your home can really be a bold move and a bold feature. If you want to add drama, go with a metal or a rich color that will pop. Black is always a great idea.{found on becausewecan}.
If you have a staircase that's truly from the past, make it a project for your home or renovation. Revamp them to make them useable and have the entire family enjoying its antique, vintage design.{found on knottinghillinteriors}.
Place the staircase right in the center of the room to make it a true focus of the space. Don't be afraid to do this as long as it goes along with the vision and feel you have in mind for your home.{found on hartmanndesigns}.
When you go with wood, you're able to fit a variety of themes and levels of formality. With this design, you get a refined, masculine style that fits well with home offices, bedrooms and traditional living rooms too.{found on searsarchitects}.
You don't have to go with a huge, grandiose design either. Instead, a small curve or too could be exactly what you need and what will fit inside your home. Just peek at this gorgeous, creamy staircase.
There's a Mediterranean appeal conjuring up inside this design. And we love it because it mixes the easiness of traditional staircase with the swerve and fluidity of the spiral.{found on bcvarch}.
If you're lucky enough to have a library inside your home, we salute you. But if you have the extra luck of having a spiral staircase be the line between both floors of that library, then we're in love.{found on svdesign}.
Just because the staircase is white doesn't mean it's plain. Just look at the detail of this chic design! It's delicate but plays right into a fashion-forward and futuristic interior design vision.
One way to create a unique personalization to your staircase is to add gold. You don't see it to often inside of home, so when you add this time of baring and banister you'll have something completely your own.
A steel design that creates focus and adds an architectural element to the space, this staircase is quite the scene stealer in this smaller, two-floored area. And we love the natural lighting that plays off the metal!
Although this staircase is incredible chic and clean, it's also quite chunky which means it needs to be in a home that provides the right amount of room to let it breathe. Of course the white tone helps to increase the illusion of space as well.
You can even bring a bit of your kid's energy into the styling of your spiral staircase. This iron design was accents with some colorful charm since it fell right into the playroom!
A personal favorite of the pack, this gray and glass design works beautiful in this contemporary space and as an innovative way to create focus and function inside a family home.
There's so much to love about this cozy and spacious home. And that includes the refined way they've decided to connect the two, open floors in this area – which a delicate spiral staircase that blends right in with the raw, rustic styling.
This marshmallow colored stairs fits nicely inside this small, library space. We love its modern mix with Victorian details and how luxurious its addition to the two-floor room feels.
Check out this spiral staircase made of concrete! It's more delicate than one would think when it comes to this material but also quite chic and perfect for minimalistic styling.{found on ezzo}.
This grandiose home's staircase is quite the breathtaking beauty, don't you think? But what really makes it special is the lighting that highlights every nook, cranny and curve of its design.


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SANTA MONICA, CA — Consumer Watchdog today called on Governor Brown to direct the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) to order Exide Technologies, a lead battery recycler in Vernon, to clean up its lead contamination of soil at 39 homes and a pre-school in the area.
In a letter to Governor Brown, Consumer Advocate Liza Tucker, thanked the Governor for his role in the DTSC's revealing lead contamination at homes this week, but asked that the governor take the lead on Exide and other cases around the state where regulators are unwilling or unable to prevent public exposure to toxic harm. In the Exide case, the DTSC has called only for further testing.
"For the DTSC to essentially tell pregnant mothers and children not to expose themselves to lead in their yards is not taking meaningful action to protect the public from toxic harm," the letter said. "For the DTSC to tell Exide to perform yet more tests is a slap in the face to communities that are sick and tired of paying for our society's productivity and for corporate profits with their health."
For the letter, see: http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/resources/brownexideltr3-11-14.pdf
In the letter, Tucker said that the DTSC had evidence of Exide's lead contamination for years and looked the other way, choosing not to use financial and enforcement tools at its disposal. Tucker said that the governor should have the DTSC require Exide to put up $50 million to upgrade its technology, clean up contamination, and cover health care costs as well as the cost of closing the plant if it folds. And she asked that the Governor direct the DTSC to use well-known fingerprinting technology they have successfully used in the past to tie the lead emissions to Exide beyond a shadow of a doubt.
For more on Exide, see: http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/newsrelease/new-documents-reveal-top-toxics-regulator-knew-exide-safety-risks-years
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Clan Duncan Information and
Donachad, Dunchad (Duncans) descends from King
Malcolm II who reigned from 1005 to 1034 and was
the last king in the direct male line to descend
from Kenneth MacAlpine, who united the Scots and
Picts in 843 A.D. and is considered the founder
of Scotland. One of Malcolm's three daughters,
Bethoc, married Crinan, the secular hereditary
Abbot of Dunkeld. Through her, the Abbot's son
was installed by Malcolm as the King of Cumbria
in 1018. After Malcolm II's murder by his nobles
at Glamis, Duncan killed his opponents and
seized the throne as King Duncan I. His first
cousins, Macbeth (of Shakespearean fame) and
Thorfinn the Raven Feeder, Norwegian Earl of
Orkney, united to advance MacBeth's claim to the
throne through his mother, another daughter of
Malcolm II. Duncan reigned from 1034 until he
was defeated in battle by their combined armies
and killed by Macbeth in August 1040 at Elgin. Scotland
was then ruled by Thorfinn in the northern
districts and Macbeth in the southern districts.
Malcolm, Duncan's eldest son, rebelled
twice against MacBeth in an effort to gain the
throne. His grandfather, Crinan, was slain in
1045 near Dunkeld "with nine times twenty
heroes" as he led an aborted attempt to put his
grandson on the throne. The second attempt was
more successful as Malcolm, at the head of an
English Saxon army defeated and killed MacBeth
while his Norwegian allies were engaged
elsewhere and Malcolm ascended the throne in
1057 as King Malcolm III Ceann Mor (Canmore).
1068, Malcolm took as his second wife, Margaret,
later known and revered as St. Margaret of
She had fled England with her brother Edgar
Aetheling after the Norman Conquest. During his
37 year reign, the first events now known as
Highland Games were held on the Braes of Mar to
choose the best available men to serve as his
servants and soldiers. His death in battle in
December 1093 and the death of his wife, several
days later brought on a turbulent time which saw
Malcolm's eldest son, King Duncan II murdered by
Malcolm's brother Donald Bane, Lord of the
Isles, in order to become king. Another son,
Edgar, finally secured the throne in 1097 with
the help of another English army of Saxons and
Normans led by his mother's brother, Edgar
Aetheling. King Malcolm III's hereditary
possessions devolved on his youngest brother,
Maelmare, the first celtic Earl of Atholl and on
his death, the earldom passed to Malcolm III's
namesake, the second son of his first marriage.
This Malcolm, the younger brother of the slain
King Duncan II is the recognised progenitor of
the Clan.
stated by the eminent historian, William F.
Skene in 1837, "the Robertsons of Struan are one
of the oldest families in Scotland, being a
branch of that Royal House of Atholl which
occupied the throne of Scotland during the 11th
and 12th centuries." The male line of this royal
house ended in 1286 with the untimely death of
Alexander III when he fell from his horse. On
the death of Alexander III's daughter Margaret,
the "Maid of Norway", Scotland was plunged into
the famous wars of succession to determine who
would be the next King of the Scots. The
claimants to the throne, the houses of Balliol
and Bruce, who in turn became rulers of
were of Norman origin in the male line, though
they descended on the female side from the
ancient Atholl dynasty. England,
led by King Edward I, supported John Balliol. By
1306, Robert the Bruce had been crowned King of
Scots at Scone and the War of Independence from
the English continued while at the same time he
continued to consolidate his hold on the throne
among rival Scots claimants.
Clan's first recognised Chief was Donnachadh
Reamhair, or "Stout Duncan", who led the clan
and supported Bruce during the wars of Scottish
independence which culminated in Bruce's famous
victory at Bannockburn on June 24, 1314 over
Edward II's army. The most precious clan relic,
the celebrated rock crystal charm stone of the
clan, the "Clach na Brataich" or "ensign stone",
was unearthed when the chief's standard pole was
pulled from the ground while on the march to
Bannockburn. It has been carried by all chiefs
since then when leading the clan to battle.
Stout Duncan had four sons. The three younger
sons: Patrick, Thomas and Gibbon, were outlawed
by King Robert III for their part in leading the
daring "Raid of Angus" in 1392 which garnered
3,000 head of fat Angus cattle, laid waste the
district of Angus and resulted in the death of
the Sheriff of Angus and a host of his followers
who had pursued the clan back to Atholl. The
eldest son, Robert, became the second Chief in
1355 and died sometime after 1392. Duncan, his
eldest son and third Chief, spend some time as a
hostage in England
for the ransom of King James I and died sometime
before 1432. He was known as the Lord of
Rannoch, as all the other lands in Rannoch were
in the hands of the Crown.
eldest son, Robert Ruabh Duncanson, fourth
Chief, was a strong supporter of King James I
and was incensed by his murder. He tracked down
and captured the regicides, Sir Robert Graham
and the Master of Atholl hiding in a small glen
and turned them over to the Crown. They were
drawn and quartered at Sterling Castle.
Robertson crest badge of a right hand holding an
imperial crown was awarded by King James II to
the fourth Chief, on August 15, 1451 as a reward
for capturing the assassins of King James I in
1437. It is from this Chief that his descendants
and many of his clan folk took the name
"Robert's sons" or Robertson.
is only one account of the early history of the
Duncans and up to this point, many would agree
with this early historical account. However if
we accept the above view, not all clans folk
followed their then chief and changed their
name, as did he, to that of Robertson; as
evidenced today by the number of individuals and
families around the world who retain the name of
Duncan and the various spellings
thereof. Rather than show allegiance to the
Chief of Clan Robertson (Donnachaidh) many
have chosen to use the crest in a belt &
buckle (ship under sail) said to be that of Clan
Duncan, depicting Admiral
Adam Duncan of Camperdowns Crest, sadly
its neither. It is also interesting to
note that, almost as a departure from normal
heraldic practice, all grants of
arms in the name of Duncan do
not bear any resemblance to those arms of their
supposed chief who is a Robertson.
it be that by wearing the clansman's crest
badge, said to be that of Duncan, all be it a
contrived one, show that a very large proportion
of Duncans do
not wish to show allegiance to a Chief of a Clan
they do not regard as their own or follow a
Chief not of their own name?
of Struan at present is (according to Burke's
Landed Gentry of Scotland) the 24th
Chief of Clan Robertson and the 28th
Chief of Clan Donnachaidh and there can be no
doubt that his genealogy links him to both but,
to be Chief of Robertson's is one thing, to be
Chief over the name 'Duncan', a name he and his
immediate family abandoned over 450 years ago is
quite another. To expect those who today retain
the name of 'Duncan' to wear the Crest Belt and
Buckle of the Robertson Clan is, to some quite
unpalatable. Follow this link for more
information on the Duncan
-Donnachaidh -Robertson, Scenario
of the purposes of 'The Clan Duncan Society' is
to reunite the Duncans once again as an
independent Clan and in time present the Lord
Lyon King of Arms of Scotland with their own
proposed Chief of Clan Duncan. The
regulations laid down to achieve this goal
are stiff but, "It can be done" and "Has been
done" by others. First and foremost however, we
must unite!
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MarionMade!: Durains provide loving home for foster kids
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Crystal and Devin Durain are changing lives one foster child at a time. The family opened their hearts and their home to children in need seven years ago as foster parents through Marion County Children Services.
"We had difficulty conceiving at first, and we were planning to adopt," said Crystal. "We took a class on working with families and our vision changed. We both felt pulled to help families as a whole."
So after hours of training, tons of paperwork, and a home study, the Durains became licensed foster parents in 2014. Their first foster children were siblings: a baby girl and her toddler brother. So far, the Durains have cared for 16 children through the program, ranging in age from infants to teenagers.
"When that first call came, we scrambled to gather what we needed within an hour or two. While my husband was filling out paperwork at Children Services, I was scurrying to get a pack-n-play and baby clothes quickly!" Crystal Durain recalls.
Over time, they developed a network of church groups, other families and social media friends who are ready to go into action when "the call" comes in.
"It's overwhelming … the amount of support and people who really want to give. We're a prayerful family and God always provides," stated Crystal.
The Durain home is busy. In addition to their foster children, the couple has three biological sons: Deacon, 9; Elliot, 6; and Foster, 4.
Their caseworker, Karena Pryor with Marion County Children Services, said, "Crystal and Devin Durain have incorporated fostering as a way of life for their family and ensure the children placed in their care feel like part of their family. It is difficult to distinguish who is biological and who is not when visiting in the home; all children are treated equally. Crystal and Devin are great advocates for fostering."
"When Deacon was little, he would make it a point to include (in bedtime prayers) a prayer for the mommy or daddy of our foster kids to get better so they can be together again," Crystal Durain said.
Children Services and foster parents focus on reuniting foster children with their birth family if it is possible.
Once foster children are able to return home, it can be hard to say goodbye. "One boy we fostered for about 6 months; he and Deacon were just like brothers. Later, we went to Florida for vacation and the family was living there. We spent a day together at Chuck E. Cheese … the boys were so excited to see each other!" After kids return to their birth families, the Durains stay in touch.
The local need for foster and adoptive parents is great. In 2020, 296 local children were placed in foster care. Marion County Children Services only has 37 licensed foster homes, and only seven who accept kids ages 16 or older. Seven local children are waiting for their forever families and six of them are teenagers.
The Durains have advice for anyone considering becoming a foster parent. "I tell it straight. Children often come to you with many unmet needs — eyeglasses, dental work, mental health issues, speech therapy and on. It can be hard when the needs are great and you're balancing that with school, work and life in general," Crystal stated. "You pour love, effort and energy into each one. Our family isn't perfect, but it's good to be able to show kids a loving, caring family life."Get the News Alerts newsletter in your inbox.
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With the Durains, the decision to foster new children is a family discussion. "This (fostering) is all our boys have ever known. Now that they're older, we get their input first," said Crystal. "One time, a 9-year-old girl needed us. The boys were thrilled to learn that she loved sports and pro wrestling!"
This family effort pays dividends for Marion.
"Devin and Crystal believe in the safety and well-being of children, which is evidenced by the children in their own home," said Elizabeth Moore, Foster Care and Community Engagement coordinator with Children Services. "Fostering is truly a family endeavor for the Durains, with all three of their children seeking out ways to love and serve their community."
For more information about becoming a foster parent, contact Moore at 740-386-0465 or go to marionkids.com.
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Portico Football Festival
On Monday 26th March at Hamstel Junior School we held the first ever Portico sporting festival where all schools in the academy competed in a friendly tournament. Boys from Years 5 and 6, who had not previously represented the school at Football, were involved and it was a great success. This was a lovely event for the pupils and also many parents who came along to support. We hope that this is the first of many Portico sporting festivals.


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Available in 9 color combinations, the RECARO is design, safety and comfort all in one beautiful, comfortable seat. You can find a full review from More Than Mommy.
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It's already the last Wednesday of the month… Wow, December has gone by fast! I've already had 3 Christmas parties (at work, at home and with my family) so I'm ready for New Year! But first, let's look at the new historical fiction releases! For your information, other new releases of December 2016 can be found by genre right here on Goodreads.
- From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon
Publication date: December 1st 2016
Italy, 1943—Germany occupies much of the country, placing the Jewish population in grave danger during World War II. As children, Eva Rosselli and Angelo Bianco were raised like family. As the years go by, the two find themselves falling in love. But the church calls to Angelo and he chooses the priesthood. Now, more than a decade later, Angelo is a Catholic priest and Eva is a woman with nowhere to turn. With the Gestapo closing in, Angelo hides Eva within the walls of a convent, where Eva discovers she is just one of many Jews being sheltered by the Catholic Church. But Eva can't quietly hide, waiting for deliverance, while Angelo risks everything to keep her safe. With the world at war and so many in need, Angelo and Eva face trial after trial, choice after agonising choice, until fate and fortune finally collide, leaving them with the most difficult decision of all.
- The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill by Julie Klassen (Tales from Ivy Hill #1)
Publication date: December 6th 2016
On a rise overlooking the Wiltshire countryside stands the village of Ivy Hill. Its coaching inn, The Bell, is its lifeblood-along with the coach lines that stop there daily, bringing news, mail, travellers, and much-needed trade. Jane Bell lives on the edge of the inn property. She had been a genteel lady until she married the charming innkeeper who promised she would never have to work in his family's inn. But when he dies under mysterious circumstances, Jane finds herself The Bell's owner, and worse, she has three months to pay a large loan or lose the place. Feeling reluctant and ill-equipped, Jane is tempted to abandon her husband's legacy. However, she soon realises there is more at stake than her comfort. But who can she trust to help her? With pressure mounting from the bank, Jane struggles to win over naysayers and turn the place around. Can Jane bring new life to the inn, and to her heart as well?
- First of the Tudors by Joanna Hickson
Publication date: December 1st 2016
Jasper Tudor, son of Queen Catherine and her second husband, has grown up far from the intrigue of the royal court. But after he and his brother Edmund are summoned to London, their half-brother, King Henry VI, takes a keen interest in their future. Bestowing Earldoms on them both, Henry also gives them the wardship of the young heiress Margaret Beaufort. Although she is still a child, Jasper becomes devoted to her and is devastated when Henry arranges her betrothal to Edmund. He seeks solace in his estates and in the arms of Jane Hywel, a young Welsh woman who offers him something more meaningful than a dynastic marriage. But passion turns to jeopardy for them both as the Wars of the Roses wreak havoc on the realm. Loyal brother to a fragile king and his domineering queen, Marguerite of Anjou, Jasper must draw on all his guile and courage to preserve their throne − and the Tudor destiny…
- Say Goodbye for Now by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Publication date: December 13th 2016
On an isolated Texas ranch, Dr. Lucy cares for abandoned animals. The solitude allows her to avoid the people and places that remind her of the past. Not that any of the townsfolk care. In 1959, no one is interested in a woman doctor. Nor are they welcoming Calvin and Justin Bell, a newly arrived African American father and son. When Pete Solomon, a neglected twelve-year-old boy, and Justin bring a wounded wolf-dog hybrid to Dr. Lucy, the outcasts soon find refuge in one another. Lucy never thought she'd make connections again, never mind fall in love. Pete never imagined he'd find friends as loyal as Justin and the dog. But these four people aren't allowed to be friends, much less a family, when the whole town turns violently against them. With heavy hearts, Dr. Lucy and Pete say goodbye to Calvin and Justin. But through the years they keep hope alive…waiting for the world to catch up with them.
- The Pattern Artist by Nancy Moser
Publication date: December 1st 2016
English housemaid Annie Wood arrives in New York in 1911. On her own for the first time working as a Macy's sewing department clerk, Annie catches the eye of a salesman at the Butterick Pattern Company. Through determination, hard work, and God's leading, Annie discovers a hidden gift: she is a talented fashion designer—an artist of the highest degree. As she runs from ghosts of the past and focuses on the future, Annie enters a creative world that takes her to the fashion houses of Paris and into a life of adventure, purpose, and love.
Historical fiction is not one of my favourite genres and I'm much more picky about what I read in this genre. But I do like the Tudors, so that one is going on my to-read list! I'm only wondering if it's part of the entire Tudor series or if it can be read separately. I'll have to find out before I buy the book! How about you guys? Which books will you be reading?
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Ilkeston 0 Yeltz 0
19 November 2003
Another two points were dropped, as Halesowen could only draw 0-0 against out-of-form Ilkeston. As ever, full details in DJ's match report .
We've now got a free weekend with Atherstone sadly no longer with us, so our next game is at home to Banbury next Tuesday in the B'ham Senior Cup.
Match Report from DJ
Ilkeston Town: Horrigan; Stephens, Jervis, Brown, Holyoak, Lyons, Thompson (Stant HT), Burns, Freestone (Hurrell 80), O'Connor, Lewis. Unused Subs: Atkinson, Laws, Hatton
Halesowen Town: Sheils; Colwell, Charlton, Grocutt, Jones, Baker, Hollis, Ashby, Mitchell (Hallam 75), Steane, Skidmore. Unused Subs: Smith, Small, Kavanagh, Lowe
Referee: G. C. Law (Leicester) Attendance: 337 Booked: None
Last season's relegated teams battled out a goal-less draw in an evenly matched contest although Ben Steane missed a golden chance to seal a Yeltz victory with just three minutes remaining.
Home goalkeeper Darren Horrigan raced off his line in the 5th minute to deny Simon Hollis from Jason Ashby's cross and in the 9th minute Ilkeston's Aaron O'Connor drove wide from 20-yards. Hollis's 10th minute cross was then turned away for a corner with the home defence under pressure from Leon Mitchell after Ashby chased a long ball. The home side won two corners in the 32nd minute and O'Connor hit over a dangerous cross in the 42nd minute but Halesowen just edged the first-half with two further telling crosses from Hollis flashing across the Ilkeston goal-mouth.
The Yeltz weathered a spell of Ilkeston pressure at the start of the second period and in the 51st minute Richard Colwell made an important goal-line clearance to keep the scores level. A minute later substitute Phil Stant flashed a header across goal from a John Burns corner. For the visitors Hollis hit wide from 20-yards on 53 minutes and Halesowen then forced four consecutive corners in the 63rd minute but could not find the killer touch.
Chris Freestone headed a 67th minute cross just wide and Michael Lyons curled just wide from 20-yards ten minutes later for Ilkeston. Lyons then hit a right-wing cross inches over Mark Sheil's bar in the 85th minute with Ilkeston searching desperately for their first win in their last ten outings.
Steane volleyed a Hollis cross over the bar with five minutes left before his glaring miss in front of the Ilkeston goal in the 87th minute when he hit tamely at Horrigan after being set-up by Ashby with an empty net and three valuable points at his mercy.


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Most of us look forward to the warmer weather and getting out in the sun. Here at age space Norfolk, we're looking forward to taking advantage of our beautiful coast line. However, just like the cold – the hot weather can cause problems for older people, who can be particularly susceptible to heat-related illnesses.
There's lots of information available and it can be a bit mind boggling, especially if you're a bit hot and bothered! So our regional Manager Helen Burgess has sorted through it all and created this simple
10 step guide to 'Staying Cool in the heat'
- When it's hot, try thinking about restructuring your daily activity, to stay out of the sun during hottest parts of the day (usually 11am–3pm) and avoid strenuous physical activity or housework.
- Consider ways to keep your home cooler – keep curtains and blinds closed in rooms that catch the sun. There may be appliances in the house that are generating heat, so turn them off where possible.
- Eat a balanced diet to help your body replace any salt you lose by sweating.
- Try to have more cold foods, particularly salads and fruits as they contain a lot of water.
- Be careful when eating, especially outside. Hot weather causes bacteria to multiply quickly and increases our risk of food poisoning. Bring chilled food home quickly and put it straight in the fridge.
- Keep hydrated. Drink 6-8 glasses of water or fruit juices a day even if you're not thirsty, and keep a bottle of water with you when you're outdoors. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and drinks high in sugar.
- Limit drinks with caffeine and avoid alcohol as it can make dehydration worse.
- Wear a hat and loose-fitting, light-coloured clothes. Opt for open-toed sandals and avoid flip flops which can be hard to walk in. Sandals that fasten with Velcro are a good idea if your feet swell up in the heat.
- If you are going outside for some time, use sun cream of at least sun protection factor (SPF) 15 with four or five stars. Apply it generously and top up at least every two hours or straight after you've been in water. Check the use by date!
- Your eyes also need to be protected from the sun. Wear sunglasses that have a CE mark, UV400 label or a statement that they offer 100% UV (ultraviolet) protection.
If you stick to the above guidelines, you shouldn't have any problems. However, just in case below you'll find some information on health problems caused by hot weather and what signs to look out for?
Speak to your GP if you have a long-term condition such as diabetes, a heart or breathing problem as the heat can cause stress on your body and worsen your condition.
Extreme heat and dry conditions can cause you to dehydrate and your body to overheat.
Watch out for certain signs – particularly for muscle cramps in your arms, legs or stomach, mild confusion, weakness or sleep problems. If you have any of these, rest in a cool place and drink plenty of fluids.
It's advisable to talk to your GP about medication as it might affect water retention.
Heat Exhaustion
The symptoms of heat exhaustion include headaches, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, intense thirst, heavy sweating and a fast pulse.
If you have any of these symptoms you must, if at all possible:
- find a cool place and loosen tight clothes
- drink plenty of water or fruit juice
- sponge yourself with cool (not cold) water.
Heatstroke can develop if heat exhaustion is left untreated – it can also develop suddenly and without warning.
The symptoms of heatstroke include confusion, disorientation, seizures and loss of consciousness.
Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition. If you or someone else shows symptoms:
- call 999 immediately, or 112 if you are in the European Union (you can call 112 from a mobile for free)
- if you have a personal alarm, press the button on your pendant to call for help
- while waiting for the ambulance, follow the advice given for heat exhaustion but do not try to give fluids to anyone who is unconscious.
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As the influence of the sun upon the earth; or the light of the moon upon the blackness of night; so is hope to the soul. It is hope that enkindles the spirits when dimmed by disappointments, and chilled by the cold touch of despair. It is the boon of heaven to man, and serves as a faithful pilot to guide him through the dark avenues of life, nor ever shrink from the parts assigned it. Mankind are all inspired by this kind soother of anxious toil - it is coeval with our creation, and as lasting as our existence. In childhood it amuses; in youth it encourages and animates; in manhood it promises greater preferments and more eminent distinctions; and in the declivity of life, it strengthens and supports - it strews roses on our path way to the tomb, and although the pleasures and allurements of earth may cheat, hope still clings to us with enthusiastic fondness; nor does it wane with the decline of our existence, 'but travels through nor quits us when we die.' Sweet harbinger of joy! Life without thee, were a world without light - a deathlike song - a frightful dream! Where could we flee in adversity but to thee! When sorrow and sadness pour upon us like a mighty deluge - when grief corrodes within the breast - when cares perplex the mind, and disappointments bring their train of melancholy, or despair fixes her talons deep upon the heart; it is hope alone that can light up the dark paths of life, and bear us up from shrinking under the heavy hand of affliction. A well founded hope presents the future illuminated by its own unfading radiance; it refers us to a nobler world than this - to the beautiful shores of immortality; and when the last convulsive throb of nature ceases to beat within the breast, hope with radiant finger points to realms of ever lasting felicity and joys unspeakable.
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Walmart Receipt Must-Do's That'll Earn You Free Cash
The next time you leave Walmart DON'T toss your receipt in the nearest garbage bin. Instead whip out your smartphone and use these highly clever apps to earn some free cash from your receipt just for shopping at Walmart. Here's everything you need to know to make it happen.
1. Scan Your Receipt With Fetch Rewards
Similar to Ibotta, the Fetch Rewards app only requires you to scan your Walmart receipt and they do the rest of the dirty work.
Bonus: Enter our exclusive referral code RATHER when you sign-up for Fetch Rewards and get 2,000 free points after you scan your first receipt.
In a short few months I've already earned over $35 in free Amazon gift cards with Fetch.
From their website, "All you need to do is snap a picture of your receipt and points will be put into your account. It is that easy."
Use those points for free gift cards to hundreds of places like Amazon, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, American Eagle, Bed Bath & Beyond, or even a Visa Cash Card.
Also keep in mind that Fetch works on all store receipts, not just Walmart.
See Also: Fetch Rewards Review: Here's Exactly How it Works
2. Scan Your Receipt With Ibotta
Once you have your Walmart receipt in-hand, be sure to download the Ibotta app and scan the barcode at the bottom.
The app will automatically examine your receipt, what you bought, and match any qualifying offers.
If it finds any offers it'll pay you for them and add the money to your Ibotta account. You'll be surprised how many offers Ibotta will find and your balance will start to build up.
You'll get the cash added to your Ibotta account within 48 hours which you can redeem via PayPal as soon as your balance reaches $20.
I've been using Ibotta for a few years and have earned well over $350 just on my Walmart purchases.
It's also worth noting that Ibotta is NOT exclusive to Walmart and you can use it at pretty much ALL the stores you shop at, even Costco and Sam's Club.
Love myself some Ibotta. Go check it out for yourself.
See Also: Ibotta Review: Insider Tips on Using the App to Save on Groceries
3. Snap a Receipt Pic With Checkout 51
Just download the free Checkout51 app, pick the grocery rebates you like and save them to your list of rebates.
Then head out to do your grocery shopping just like you normally would at Walmart.
Once you buy the items on your rebate list you simply snap a pic of your Walmart receipt using the app.
Once verified, your account gets credited automatically.
As soon as your account reaches $20 you can cash out and they'll mail you a check.
Ask the Reader: Besides using these free apps, how do you make money off your Walmart receipts?
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Sometimes I just get this insistent craving for a good Danish brunsviger, or, what probably best translates into sticky brown sugar butter bread cake. There are so many scrumptious and awesome classic Danish cakes and pastries, and yet, this is the one I'd always choose above the rest. That is if I was forced to make the choice. (Let's hope that never happens!)
In Denmark this cake originally comes from my native island Fünen (Fyn). For all of my birthdays when I was a kid, my mom would serve brunsviger. And for many kids who come from Fünen this cake continues to be a must for their birthdays.
Every little town on the island has its own version of brunsviger, and all of them seem to think that their version is the best. So even though this recipe is an original from my hometown, you might find some people from Fünen claiming their version, not this one, is the right one. But of course I think this version is the best 🙂
Classic Danish brunsviger – sticky brown sugar butter bread cake
For the bread base:
3 1/4 cups (14 oz/400 g) all-purpose flour
2 oz (50 g) fresh yeast or 2 tbsp (14-15 g) active dry yeast
3.5 oz (100 g) salted butter (softened, room temperature)
7 oz (200 ml) whole milk (3.5 % fat)
1 egg
For the brown sugar topping:
175 g salted butter
225 g brown sugar
Optional: 2 tbsp of light brown syrup (not maple!) – most often classic recipes do not include syrup, but it makes the topping a little more smooth
1. Start by preparing the dough for the butter bread base. The process differs slightly depending on whether you use fresh or dry yeast. For both types of yeast start by gently heating up the milk to about 95 F (35 C).
Fresh yeast: You need to dissolve the yeast in the milk first before mixing with the other ingredients. Pour the warm milk into a large bowl and break up the yeast a bit and add it. Let it soften in the milk for a minute or two before you begin stirring. This way the yeast will more easily dissolve in the milk. Then add the rest of the ingredients and knead the dough well.
Dry yeast: First mix the yeast well with the flour. Then add the warmed milk first and then the rest of the ingredients and knead the dough well.
Kneading the dough: For both processes you can use an electric dough mixer if you like, or your hands if you like a bit of muscle exercise. make sure you knead the dough well. It should start to take on an elastic texture.
2. Let the dough rest in a warm place for about 25 minutes. Make sure the dough has risen before you go to the next step. Especially with dry yeast, the dough sometimes needs to rest a bit longer.
4. Butter a deep baking tray about 10 x 13.5 inches (25 x 35 cm). Drizzle some flour on your kitchen counter and roll out the dough into a rectangle about the same size as the pan.
5. Roll the dough carefully onto the rolling pin, and place it in the baking tray. Adjust the dough to make sure it goes all the way to the edges of the baking tray. Press the dough gently with your hands to even it out. Let it rest and rise for another 40 minutes.
6. While the dough is resting, preheat the oven to 425 F (220 C). About 15 minutes before the dough is done resting, prepare the brown sugar topping. Put the butter and brown sugar in a pot over low heat and let it melt together while you stir. This should take no more than 5-10 minutes. Take it off the heat and leave to cool a bit. If you'd like to use syrup as well, pour it into the brown sugar- butter mix now.
7. Carefully pour the brown sugar-butter over the dough (I find it easier to do if I use a spoon). Make sure to spread it evenly. Bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes. (Check if the bread base is properly baked by sticking a steak fork or knitting pin into the middle of the cake before you take it out of the oven.) Let the cake rest for at least 30 minutes before serving your Danish brunsviger.
Loved this classic Danish brunsviger, but still crave more cake? Here's another amazing, and very easy, cake recipe:
Luscious apple and blackberry crumble:
This cake is a wonderfully tasty dessert, packed with crunchiness and warm fruit flavors. Serve with a good vanilla ice cream, and you'll be sure to put a smile on everyone's face. It's also almost ridiculously easy to make, so it's perfect for an evening of entertaining, where you'd like to be with your guests while impressing them with your awesome cooking.


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Amanda and I met at a Piven Theatre Workshop class dealing with an actor's use of voice and bodily movement. It was a fantastic class and it was there Amanda's love of Shakespeare revealed itself to us all, as she did a Shakespearean monologue, a massive challenge for any actor.
I have since seen the range of her talent during our rehearsals as she's become our Nurse Strickland. Her official bio:
Amanda SubbaRao has rediscovered her love of acting over the past several years, and has participated in a variety of Piven Theatre Workshop classes, as well as a series of single-play Shakespearean scene studies with Susan Hart and Jeffrey Carlson. Amanda works in educational publishing, and helps to run an online literary magazine and writing community, and has been exploring ways of using physical acting techniques to improve her fiction writing. Amanda still hasn't quite figured out what she wants to be when she grows up–her current dream is to become the first Shakespearean actor on Mars.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Ten people were killed and three others suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to local hospitals after a mass shooting at a supermarket on Buffalo's East Side Saturday afternoon.
The shooter was an 18-year-old white male who was heavily armed with tactical gear and was live-streaming during the mass shooting, officials said. City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown said the shooter is not from Buffalo and traveled "hours" from outside the area.
"This was pure evil," Erie County Sheriff John Garcia said. "A straight-up racially motivated hate crime."
The gunman shot 11 Black people and two white people, police said.
The shooter was identified in court Saturday evening as Payton S. Gendron of Conklin, New York, about 200 miles southeast of Buffalo.
Gendron was arraigned on one count of first-degree murder without bail.
The 18-year-old will be back in court on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. for a felony hearing.
When Gendron exited his vehicle at the supermarket, authorities said, he shot four people in the parking lot. Three of them died and one is in the hospital. The shooter entered the store and opened fire on customers.
A retired Buffalo Police officer, Aaron Salter, who was working as a security guard, shot Gendron but he was unharmed because he was wearing armor, Gramaglia said. The retired officer was shot and killed.
A law enforcement source told CBS News that the gunman had a racial slur written on his weapon. The attack is being treated as a hate crime.
Erie County District Attorney John Flynn will not confirm the existence of the shooter's manifesto. He said they believe there was a "racial component" to the attack but won't say more.
This attack is being investigated by the FBI as a hate crime and as violent extremism.
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz first tweeted confirming the shooting: "I have been advised of an active multiple shooting event at the Tops Markets on Jefferson Street in Buffalo. Police are on scene. Please stay away from the area."
The White House issued this statement from President Joe Biden:
"The President has been briefed by his Homeland Security Advisor on the horrific shooting in Buffalo, NY this afternoon. He will continue to receive updates throughout the evening and tomorrow as further information develops. The President and the First Lady are praying for those who have been lost and for their loved ones."
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul tweeted saying she's monitoring the situation and has offered assistance to local law enforcement.
"I am closely monitoring the shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo," Governor Hochul said. "We have offered assistance to local officials. If you are in Buffalo, please avoid the area and follow guidance from law enforcement and local officials."
The Erie County Sheriff's office tweeted this statement:
"The Erie County Sheriff's Office wishes to pass along its condolences to the family and friends of [today's] shooting. Sheriff Garcia has ordered all available resources and personnel to assist the @BPDAlerts."


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If you're visiting Qatar in December, you are in for a treat! The weather is not extremely hot – making the conditions suited to tour the country. From events to attractions, here is our list of things to do in Qatar this December!
The Football World Cup
It's hard not to mention the football world cup in this list. It's perhaps the main attraction if you're visiting Qatar this December. The football world cup happens every 4 years, but this event is unique as it's the first time it is being hosted in the Middle East.
Make the most of your trip and check official websites for match tickets. If you're not booking tickets, don't miss the opportunity to have a look around the stadiums and marvel at them!
We strongly recommend you to read our blog on the travel guide to Qatar for more details on travelling during the world cup.
Celebrate Qatar's National Day
If you visit Qatar in December, you'll get the chance to celebrate Qatar National Day on the 18th of December – a day celebrating Qatari independence. Just be wary that certain shops and banks may be closed because this is a public holiday.
Experience Qatar's First Winter Wonderland
The football world cup is a historic event in Qatar, but in December, Qatar is also proud to host its first winter wonderland festival. If you're travelling with kids, be sure to visit this festival and enjoy a family day out!
Visit The 3-2-1 Sports Museum
Qatar is a fascinating country with a rich history that you can learn more about at the national museum of Qatar. However, one museum you should also explore is the 3-2-1 sports museum. In this museum, you can learn about the history of Qatari sports and how the Qatari football team won the Asian Cup 2019
Visit The Largest Shopping Mall In Qatar
If you love shopping, you'll love Qatar! In December, Qatar is set to open the mall of Qatar which will be home to 500 shops, 100 food and beverage outlets, a hotel, and many entertainment options.
Discover it and buy gifts and souvenirs for your lucky friends!
Whether you're visiting Qatar in December or other months, you'll have a great time! It is an easy place to get around in with the Karwa taxis being easily available.
If you do need your laundry cleaned, a friendly reminder we do have services in Qatar! Get in touch with us so you don't have to do your laundry! We'll collect it from your hotel, clean it to perfection and return it to you within 24 hours!
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text: Health / hair loss We're One Step Closer to Test Predicting Baldness Researchers indentify 287 genes linked to hair loss By Arden Dier, Newser Staff Posted Feb 15, 2017 7:47 PM CST Copied Bald? Genes suggest your mom is partly to blame. (Getty Images/blazic27) Guys, if you've ever wished you could look into a crystal ball and see if hair plugs are in your future, scientists have good news. Using data from 53,000 men in the UK, they've come up with a DNA-based algorithm that could someday predict whether one is likely to go bald—one that's more reliable than family history. More to the point for those worried about it is the second half of this sentence: "The results of this study might help identify those at greatest risk of hair loss, and also potential genetic targets for intervention," says a study co-author, per NBC News. In the study, the largest such one of male-pattern baldness to date, University of Edinburgh researchers identified 287 genetic markers linked to hair loss, per a release. That's quite a step up, given that only eight such markers had been previously identified, reports Live Science. "We are still a long way from making an accurate prediction for an individual's hair-loss pattern," says co-author Riccardo Marioni. "However, these results take us one step closer" and "pave the way for an improved understanding of the genetic causes." For now, researchers say their algorithm can be applied only to groups of people, but they hope to fine-tune it, perhaps by factoring in ages at the onset of baldness in future studies. Another of the researchers points to a notable factor: "It was interesting to find that many of the genetics signals for male pattern baldness came from the X chromosome, which men inherit from their mothers." That suggests the maternal side is more to blame than previously thought, notes Seeker. (An alleged Rogaine thief had a predictable mugshot.) Report an error


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I test the electric fence (the indicator lights on the fence tester are much easier to see in the dark).
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Checking fence usually isn't this much fun
I test the electric fence (the indicator lights on the fence tester are much easier to see in the dark).
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And there goes my coffee, right out my nose!ReplyDelete
You ladies be crazeeee!
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I am cracking up! I can just imagine the scene. Oh, the simple pleasures of living 7MSN!!ReplyDelete
sparkling windows and shining ladies into the night! what a good laugh! you really surpised me with your inventiveness (does the word exist?)ReplyDelete
Your "ranch hands" are awesome! What fun!ReplyDelete
You know if I didn't know better, I'd say there was fun afoot at 7MSN. How very wonderful for all of you. I love your staycations with friends. Oma LindaReplyDelete
well i can tell you are having tons of fun with your guest.. love that shot of George on the flood lights.ReplyDelete
Chores shared are good times, obviously. Hilariously perfect.ReplyDelete
Lot of eyes glowing in the dark there. What is it about after dark in the boonies that makes things so much fun!ReplyDelete


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Similar to Donchian Band, Keltner Band is another promising indicator to determine trend breakouts accurately. And experienced traders might very well know that catching accurate trend breakouts is as good a finding a fortune. Keltner band calculates the price range based on ATR (average true range), which is different from standard deviation calculation that Bollinger band uses. In this post, we would understand Keltner band calculation steps and explore a trading system based on it. This trading system is backtested on NSE Nifty for past 18 years and results are decent enough.
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Keltner Band Calculation Steps
Keltner Band is named after Chester W. Keltner (1909–1998) who described it in his 1960 book How To Make Money in Commodities.
The band can be visualized a central moving average line enveloped by an upper and lower band. These bands are calculated based on average true range(ATR) of the price.
Below is the standard calculation steps for Keltner band.
Middle line = 20 period moving average
Keltner Upper Band = Middle line + Multiplier * ATR(Periods)
Keltner Lower Band = Middle line – Multiplier * ATR(Periods)
The default value of multiplier is 2, and periods is 10.
All the constants used in the calculation steps can be adjusted based on the security and timeframe you are trading.
Keltner Band Trading System – AFL Overview
|Preferred Time-frame
|Indicators Used
|ATR, Bollinger Bands
|Buy Condition
|High value of candle crosses above Keltner upper band
|Short Condition
|Low value of candle crosses below Keltner lower band
|Sell Condition
|Low value of candle crosses below Keltner middle band
|Cover Condition
|High value of candle crosses above Keltner middle band
|Stop Loss
|No defined SL
|No defined target
|Position Size
|150 (fixed)
|Initial Equity
|100 per order
Keltner Band Trading System – AFL Code
//------------------------------------------------------ // // Formula Name: Keltner Channel trading System // Author/Uploader: Trading Tuitions // E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com // Website: www.tradingtuitions.com //------------------------------------------------------ _SECTION_BEGIN("Keltner Channel trading System"); SetChartOptions(0,chartShowArrows|chartShowDates); _N(Title = StrFormat("{{NAME}} – {{INTERVAL}} {{DATE}} Open %g, Hi %g, Lo %g, Close %g (%.1f%%) {{VALUES}}", O, H, L, C, SelectedValue( ROC( C, 1 ) ) )); //Initial Parameters SetTradeDelays( 0,0,0, 0 ); SetOption( "InitialEquity", 200000); SetOption("FuturesMode" ,True); SetOption("MinShares",1); SetOption("CommissionMode",2); SetOption("CommissionAmount",50); SetOption("AccountMargin",10); SetOption("RefreshWhenCompleted",True); SetPositionSize(150,spsShares); SetOption( "AllowPositionShrinking", True ); Plot( Close, "Price", colorWhite, styleCandle ); //Keltner Band Code KMid = MA (Close, 20); //Middle Line ATRPeriod = 10; //ATR Period KFactor = 2; //Multiplier KValue = ATR(ATRPeriod) * KFactor; KTop = KMid + KValue; //Upper Band KBottom = KMid - KValue; //Lower Ban printf("\nKTop : " + KTop ); printf("\nKBottom : " + KBottom ); printf("\nKMid : " + KMid ); Plot(KTop,"KTop",colorBlue,styleLine); Plot(KMid,"KMid",colorGreen,styleLine); Plot(KBottom,"KBottom",colorRed,styleLine); Buy=Cross(High,KTop); Short=Cross(KBottom,Low); Sell=Cross(KMid,Low); Cover=Cross(High,KMid); BuyPrice=KTop; SellPrice=KMid; ShortPrice=KBottom; CoverPrice=KMid; Buy = ExRem(Buy,Sell); Sell = ExRem(Sell,Buy); Short=ExRem(Short,Cover); Cover=ExRem(Cover,Short); printf("\nBuy : " + Buy ); printf("\nSell : " + Sell ); printf("\nShort : " + Short ); printf("\nCover : " + Cover ); /* Plot Buy and Sell Signal Arrows */ PlotShapes(IIf(Buy, shapeSquare, shapeNone),colorGreen, 0, L, Offset=-25); PlotShapes(IIf(Buy, shapeSquare, shapeNone),colorLime, 0,L, Offset=-35); PlotShapes(IIf(Buy, shapeUpArrow, shapeNone),colorWhite, 0,L, Offset=-30); PlotShapes(IIf(Short, shapeSquare, shapeNone),colorRed, 0, H, Offset=25); PlotShapes(IIf(Short, shapeSquare, shapeNone),colorOrange, 0,H, Offset=35); PlotShapes(IIf(Short, shapeDownArrow, shapeNone),colorWhite, 0,H, Offset=-30); PlotShapes(IIf(Sell, shapeStar, shapeNone),colorGold, 0, L, Offset=-15); PlotShapes(IIf(Cover, shapeStar, shapeNone),colorGold, 0,L, Offset=-15); _SECTION_END();
AFL Screenshot
Below is the screenshot of the Keltner Band AFL chart from Amibroker
Also Read: Intraday trend following strategy: MACD and Bollinger Bands
Keltner Band Trading System- Backtest Report
The performance of this system may not be as impressive as Donchian band trading system, but still it's a stable system and gives very accurate signals. Try it out on different instruments
|Initial Capital
|Final Capital
|Scrip Name
|NSE Nifty
|Backtest Period
|09-Feb-2000 to 18-May-2018
|Net Profit %
|Annual Return %
|Number of Trades
|Winning Trade %
|Average holding Period
|14.74 periods
|Max consecutive losses
|Max system % drawdown
|Max Trade % drawdown
Download the detailed backtest report here.
Equity Curve
The equity curve is consistent and almost linear
Profit Table
Additional Amibroker settings for backtesting
Goto Symbol–>Information, and specify the lot size and margin requirement. The below screenshot shows lot size of 75 and margin requirement of 10% for NSE Nifty:
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