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When I first saw those California Raisins singing and dancing to Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," my first reaction was jealousy. I wanted to be one of those raisins -- and to be having that much fun. My second reaction was that I was witnessing some very good advertising that was about to change the way food boards and associations would be promoting their products. Well, it's taken a few more years than I thought (or hoped), but finally we are seeing a glimmer of change ...
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Chucky again on pic20? WTF how can you keep your dick hard and cum on that face? Sick people…
Sorry Jack, Chucky is back!!
reality check, this is what most of us have at home. not all are stripper/model type
number 20 is fucking disgusting. seriously the people who post on this site have clearly become so bored that your average eastern europian hookers aren't doin' it for ya anymore? number 20 is a fucking species. how you even put this in fap material is fuckin' beyond me. if i wanted to watch that shit i'd just go to efukt.
Scraping the bottom of the barrel today, huh?
Put a black hooded cloak on #20 and she/it could also pass for Emperor Palpatine.
every one complain about #20
(yes she uggly)
but have you seen #44?
IMO it's a boy with make-up.
(so yeah, gay people make facial too).

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Your Guide to Vegetarian Eating
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Policy Update Week of
March 6, 2012
SAF ACTIONSSAF Policy Team and Committee on Forest Policy Release Position Statement on the Council on Environmental Quality's Draft NEPA Guidelines
The Council on Environmental Quality's (CEQ) recently released draft National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) guidelines aim to improve the NEPA process and increase efficiency of environmental reviews written under NEPA. SAF's Policy Team in conjunction with SAF's Committee on Forest Policy have released their comments on CEQ's guidelines, which commends CEQ for their efforts to clarify more confusing aspects of the NEPA process, but also recommends additional aspects of NEPA that would benefit from CEQ clarification. To read SAF's full comments link to:
CEQ's Draft Guidelines can be found here: http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ceq/nepa_improving_efficiency_draft_guidance.pdf
The SAF Task Force Report "Managing Forests because Carbon Matters: Integrating Energy, Products, and Land Management Policy" is available to read online.
To read the Task Force Report link to: http://www.safnet.org/documents/JOFSupplement.pdf
In the Administration
- US Forest Service Chief testifies before Senate committee on 2013 agency budget
USDA Forest Service News Release, March 6th
In testimony before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources today, U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell said the proposed FY 2013 Forest Service budget responds to the public's desire for the conservation and stewardship of the nation's forests and grasslands with efficient, cost-effective spending. The $4.86 billion proposed agency budget, an increase of less than one-half of one percent over the 2012 appropriated level, prioritizes the budget on three themes: restoration, communities and fire. To read more of this article link to: http://www.fs.fed.us/news/2012/releases/03/budget.shtml
- USDA and Interior Announce Wildlife Conservation Efforts to Support Local Economies and Preserve Farm and Ranch Traditions
BLM Press Release, March 8th
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced a new $33 million partnership with farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to use innovative approaches to restore and protect the habitats for wildlife, including seven at-risk species and other vulnerable game species. The announcement of the Working Lands for Wildlife partnership follows last week's White House Conference on Conservation that spotlighted community-driven conservation efforts as part of President Obama's America's Great Outdoors Initiative. To read more of this article link to: http://www.doi.gov/news/pressreleases/USDA-and-Interior-Announce-Wildlife-Conservation-Efforts-to-Support-Local-Economies-and-Preserve-Farm-and-Ranch-Traditions.cfm
- Proposed Rule: Revised Critical Habitat for the Northern Spotted Owl
The Federal Register, Published by the Fish and Wildlife Service, March 8th
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) proposes to revise the designated critical habitat for the northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). Consistent with the best scientific data available, the standards of the Act, our regulations, and agency practice, we have initially identified, for public comment, approximately 13,962,449 acres (ac) (5,649,660 hectares (ha)) in 11 units and 63 subunits in California, Oregon, and Washington that meet the definition of critical habitat. To read more of this article link to:
- Notice: Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Experimental Removal of Barred Owls to Benefit Threatened Northern Spotted Owls
The Federal Register, Published by the Fish and Wildlife Service, March 8th
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the availability of a draft environmental impact statement for experimental removal of barred owls to benefit threatened northern spotted owls. The barred owl, a species recently established in western North America, is displacing the northern spotted owl and threatening its viability. The draft environmental impact statement analyzes a no-action alternative and seven action alternatives to experimentally determine if removing barred owls will benefit northern spotted owl populations and to inform decisions on whether to move forward with future management of barred owls. The action alternatives vary by the number and location of study areas, the type of experimental design, duration of study, and method of barred owl removal. We also announce plans for public meetings and the opening of a public comment period on the draft environmental impact statement. All interested parties are invited to provide information, data, comments or suggestions. To read more of this article link to:
- New national forest rule to focus on restoration of damaged ecosystems
The Denver Post, Published by Bruce Finley, March 9th
Obama administration officials are emphasizing restoration of degraded ecosystems as they roll out a final new rule for managing the nation's 193 million acres of forests and grasslands. Thirty years in the making, the rule to be officially issued this month will direct regional foresters to use science and more monitoring to improve conditions, Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell said in an interview Thursday. "If we don't restore our forests and grasslands, we're going to continue to see more loss of the benefits," Tidwell said. "More loss of the clean water that is produced on healthy forests. More loss of wildlife habitat. More soil erosion." The congressionally required rule sets a framework for regional plans that govern all activities on national forests - from tree-cutting to oil-and-gas drilling to hiking on trails. To read more of this article link to:
- Plan to tweak Endangered Species Act draws fire
The Summit County Citizens Voice, Published by Bob Berwyn, March 11th
A move by the Obama administration to water down the Endangered Species Act is eliciting criticism from conservation groups and scientists, who say the change could limit protection for imperiled plants and wildlife. At issue is a key phrase in the act that determines when plants and animals qualify for protection. Currently, endangered species are defined as being "in danger of extinction in all or a significant of portion of its range." According to conservation groups, the phrase "significant portion of range" is important because it means that a species need not be at risk of extinction everywhere it lives to receive protection. To read more of this article link to: http://summitcountyvoice.com/2012/03/11/plan-to-tweak-endangered-species-act-draws-fire/#more-39030
This Week in Congress
- March 6th - Full Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: FY13 Forest Service Budget Request. To read more about this hearing link to: http://energy.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2012/3/full-committee-hearing
- March 6th - House Committee on Appropriations: Budget Hearing - Bureau of Land Management - Director. To read more about this hearing link to: http://appropriations.house.gov/Calendar/EventSingle.aspx?EventID=277069
- March 7th - House Committee on Appropriations: Budget Hearing - Department of Agriculture - Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment To read more about this hearing link to: http://appropriations.house.gov/Calendar/EventSingle.aspx?EventID=282152
- March 8th - House Committee on Appropriations: Budget Hearing - National Park Service - Director. To read more about this hearing link to: http://appropriations.house.gov/Calendar/EventSingle.aspx?EventID=277076
- March 8th - House Natural Resources Committee: Subcommittee on National Parks, Forest and Public Lands Legislative Hearing on H.R. 752, H.R. 1415, H.R. 3377 and H.R. 3436. To read more about this hearing link to: http://naturalresources.house.gov/Calendar/EventSingle.aspx?EventID=282748
Upcoming in Congress
- March 12th - House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Oversight Field Hearing on "Explosion of Federal Regulations Threatening Jobs and Economic Survival in the West". To read more about this hearing link to: http://naturalresources.house.gov/Calendar/EventSingle.aspx?EventID=282979
- March 20th - House Committee on Appropriations: Budget Hearing - National Park Service - Director. To read more about this hearing link to: http://appropriations.house.gov/Calendar/EventSingle.aspx?EventID=277076
- March 22nd - Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests: Misc. Public Lands Bills. To read more about this hearing link to: http://www.energy.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/hearings-and-business-meetings?ID=edec1618-2b93-42ea-88c4-7124f5b323dd
National News
- Murkowski Decries Forest Service's 'Restoration to Poverty' Policy
Published by Stories in the News, March 6th
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today pressed U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell on the lack of timber sales in the Tongass National Forest, which are crucial to the economy of Southeast Alaska. Murkowski called the agency's preference for stewardship contracts over timber sales insufficient to meet the economic needs of Southeast communities. Murkowski was also critical of the Forest Service's new policy, as described by Tidwell, of not pursuing any program that might result in legal challenges from environmental or other activist groups. Such a surrender of the agency's responsibilities to manage Forest Service lands for the benefit of all leaves Southeast residents at the mercy of Outside groups, Murkowski said. Murkowski made her comments Tuesday at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing on the Forest Service's budget request for fiscal year 2013. To read more of this article link to: http://www.sitnews.us/0312News/030612/030612_tongass.html
- Lawmakers pick fight with feds over public lands
The Associated Press, Published by Michelle L. Price and Josh Loftin, March 7th
Some Western lawmakers are pushing for a showdown with Washington over federally-controlled land, picking a fight on an issue that they say puts an economic stranglehold on their states. Republican legislators in Utah and Arizona are leading a charge to try to force the federal government to hand over control of public territory that makes up much of the West, insisting local leaders could manage it better. "We're putting them on notice for them to cede it to us. And if they don't, we'll start taxing it,'' said Arizona state Sen. Al Melvin, who sponsored the legislation in that state. To read more of this article link to:
- Seeking common ground
Lone Peak Lookout, Published by Jolene Keller, March 8th
As the name might imply, the Hyalite Porcupine Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is expansive. Known to some as the Gallatin Crest, the area's nearly 150,000 acres run from the northern part of Yellowstone National Park, along the Gallatin Range and north of Hyalite Canyon. While it geologically divides, it also ideologically divides the population that uses it -- motorized vehicle users want more access, while pro-wilderness advocates call for less. Since the WSA's inception in 1977, divided opinions on usage have resulted in continued restricted access, hundreds of lawsuits and no clear solution as to how to manage the area in a way that satisfies the community. To read more of this article link to: http://www.lonepeaklookout.com/news/article_61746b62-68a2-11e1-9a79-001871e3ce6c.html
- Appeals Court Rules In Favor Of National Forest
The Ashland Current, March 8th
A case involving the Habitat Education Center, Inc. (HEC), the Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC), and the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest was recently decided in the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. HEC, a citizens' organization, two of its officers, and the Environmental Law and Policy Center had sued the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest out of concern for the red-shouldered hawk, the goshawk, and the American pine marten, according to federal court documents. In particular, the groups questioned whether the forest service had complied with the National Environmental Policy Act. A U.S. District Court heard the case and decided that the forest service had taken appropriate corrective action in complying with NEPA.To read more of this article link to: http://www.ashlandcurrent.com/article/12/03/08/appeals-court-rules-favor-national-forest
- Senate approves timber payments
The Spokesman-Review, Published by Wire Reports, March 9th
The Senate has agreed to keep compensating rural counties for a decline in federal timber payments because of environmental protections for the spotted owl, salmon and other species. The Secure Rural Schools program has become a lifeline for rural communities, particularly in the West, that have suffered from a decline in timber harvests on federal lands. An amendment sponsored by Democratic Sen. Max Baucus of Montana would distribute $346 million nationwide over the next year. The amendment cleared the Senate on Thursday on an 82-16 vote. It's part of a larger transportation bill that is up for a vote next week and still needs approval from the House, too.To read more of this article link to: http://www.ashlandcurrent.com/article/12/03/08/appeals-court-rules-favor-national-forest
In the States: Oregon, Montana, and Vermont
- Big contributor: Study shows Forest Service's economic impact on Bitterroot, Missoula economies
The Ravalli Republic, Published by Whitney Bermes, March 7th
The Bitterroot National Forest's impact on the local economy is no drop in the bucket, according to a recent study. In fact, the Bitterroot Forest contributes $23.5 million and 651 full- and part-time jobs to Ravalli and Missoula counties' economies annually, according to a study by Krista Gebert, regional economist for the U.S. Forest Service's Northern Region. The study looked at data from 2009 to determine the forest's impacts on both Ravalli and Missoula counties. "The two communities are tied so closely," Gebert said. Forest Service expenditures make up the bulk of those 651 jobs. The expenditures created 264 jobs either directly, indirectly or induced, the study says. Local recreation was the next highest creator with 141, followed by non-local recreation at 99 jobs, timber management at 59, payments to state and counties with 38, and non-local fish and wildlife at 17. To read more of this article link to:
- Last-day legislation allows hard-hit Oregon timber counties to use road funds for sheriff's patrols
The Oregonian, Published by Eric Mortenson, March 6th
Some of Oregon's hardest-hit timber counties say a last-day bill passed by the Legislature gives them temporary reprieve from budget problems that threatened to shut down services. House Bill 4175, approved Monday, allows counties to tap road fund money to pay for sheriff's patrols. Passage was crucial to counties that have lost millions with the end of federal forest payments and are struggling to provide basic services. At the same time, many of those counties have large road fund reserves that came from the same source -- a share of federal timber harvest revenue -- that by law couldn't be used for anything but roads. To read more of this article link to: http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2012/03/last-day_legislation_allows_ha.html
- DeFazio touts logging plan to help finance Oregon timber counties
The Oregonian, Published by Eric Mortenson, March 11th
U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio said his bipartisan proposal to designate some federal land for logging and a preliminary Senate vote to extend forest payments may provide breathing room for Oregon timber counties on the edge of insolvency. DeFazio, a Democrat who represents the 4th District in southwest Oregon, has joined fellow Oregon Reps. Kurt Schrader, a Democrat, and Greg Walden, a Republican, to increase logging on what's called the Oregon & California Railroad land. To read more of this article link to:
- Vermont model leads the way in management of national forests
The Burlington Free Press, Published by Matt Sutkoski, March 11th
Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest at its most basic level is just a bunch of trees, hills, rocks and brooks. To manage the forest, you'd think National Forest Service employees would just let the trees grow and pretty much leave the rocks and hills alone. That is until you start to consider the health and wide variety of trees in the forest. And the animals, birds and smaller plants. Then think about all the hikers, photographers, bird-watchers, snowmobiliers, loggers, hunters, nature-lovers, skiers, snowshoe enthusiasts and nearby residents who all have their own ideas about what forest managers should do with the trees. To read more of this article link to:
Last Week in Congress
- February 28th - House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Oversight Hearing on "FY 2013 budget requests from the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management." To read more about this bill link to: http://naturalresources.house.gov/Calendar/EventSingle.aspx?EventID=281076
- February 28th - Full Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: FY13 Department of the Interior Budget Request. To read more about this hearing link to: http://energy.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2012/2/full-committee-hearing
Wildfire Update
- There were no relevant wildfire updates last week.
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It is surprising how many dog owners are not aware of what bloat is. After cancer, which is the number one killer of dogs we have bloat. Bloat is a life threatening condition that all dogs face but especially the large breed dogs. Large breeds with deeper chests for some reason are more prone than other large breed dogs.
So what is bloat?
Bloat, also known as Gastric Dilation-Volvulus ("GDV"), happens when there is too much gas or fluid in the stomach and it is unable to be expelled. Normally the gas is expelled by belching, vomiting or as flatulence. Bloat can occur with or without the twisting (volvulus) of the stomach. If an animal is diagnosed simply with bloat, sometimes the veterinarian can simply decompress the stomach with a tube or needle and no other treatment is necessary. However if the stomach does twist the condition becomes much more serious.
As the stomach swells, it may turn 90° to 360° twisting between the esophagus and the duodenum which are the fixed attachments of the stomach. The twisted stomach traps air, food and water while the bloating of the stomach obstructs veins in the abdomen, leading to shock, damage to internal organs and low blood pressure. The effect of the bloating and twisting can be fatal to your dog. Not only is it fatal but time is of the essence for treatment. Getting your dog to the vet in time is a matter of life or death.
Signs of Bloat
* A distended, swollen-looking belly, particularly one that
appears quickly.
* Unsuccessful attempts to vomit.
* High anxiety and restlessness.
* Appears hunched up or roaching.
* Heavy drooling.
* Whining, pacing, and licking the air.
* Trouble sitting or laying down.
* Gums are pale or off colour.
* Drinking excessively.
* Apparent weakness; trouble standing
* Heavy or rapid panting.
* Accelerated heartbeat(advance stages)
* Weak pulse.
* Collapse
* Not acting their normal self.
* Unsuccessful attempts to defecate.
Knowing your dog and knowing when something is not quite right can be the difference between life and death. At the first signs of possible bloat you may have very little time to save your dog. Bloat can kill a healthy dog in a matter of hours so immediate medical attention is vital.
Causes of Bloat
* Large meals, eaten very quickly. When dogs eat too fast
they suck in a lot of air.
* Drinking large amounts of water after a big meal.
* A lot of exercise, usually within the first few hours after eating.
* Anxiety
When your dog shows signs of bloat they need immediate medical attention. Surgery is needed to correct the twisted stomach. Not all dogs survive the surgery unfortunately. When the stomach twists, the blood supply and oxygen is cut off which quickly leads to dead tissue. The bloated stomach will also obstruct the veins, causing damage to internal organs, shock and low blood pressure. The twisted stomach also blocks the esophagus which not only prevents the dog from belching or vomiting but also decreases the blood flow to the liver and spleen, which can cause toxic shock or blood poisoning.
During the surgery any unhealthy or dead tissue is removed and a gastropexy is performed. A gastropexy is when the vet anchors the stomach so it cannot twist in the future. Some people will have this done as a preventative measure when they are having their pet neutered, as it can be done at the same time.
Look for my next article to find out if there is anything, (other than a gastropexy); else we can do to prevent bloat.
Until next time
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Susan Carol not only wins her place on the U.S. Olympic Swim Team, she has become the "It Girl" of the London games with an agent cooking up deals that could make her family financially secure. Her father, a minister, falls into line with the demands of the agents, but Susan Carol is disappointed that he is pressing her to go along. Her long time friend Stevie Thomas is on her side and does some investigative reporting that adds to the suspense. Written by sportswriter, John Feinstein, this is a well-paced fictional account of what it�s like to be in Susan's place with so much pressure to swim and still keep one's head as she appears on the Today Show, Good Morning America, USA Today and she is drawn into the world of TV, sponsors, and marketing. Feinstein has peppered the script with fictional cameo appearances by familiar names like Michael Phelps, Matt Lauer, Ann Curry and Bob Costas. He's also diced in some gossipy stories about other well known athletes who for better and worse, made deals for big bucks. A good read for the Summer Olympics 2012.
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BEIRUT (AP) -- Lebanon's military says three soldiers were killed when a suicide car bomber targeted a Lebanese army checkpoint near the Syrian border.
The attack near the eastern border town of Arsal came after forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad routed rebels from two Syrian villages lying just across the border.
An extremist Sunni group has claimed responsibility for the bombing. Sunni extremists have accused Lebanon's military of being partial to their rivals, the Shiite group Hezbollah, whose fighters are waging war in Syria alongside Assad's forces.
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Asbury Outreach Coalition - for more information, contact Kaylyn Moran
Wesley Village: Just Older Youth (J.O.Y.) is an adopt-a-grandparent program where students build positive, lasting relationships with residents of Wesley Village. Students also have the opportunity to play games and spend time with Alzheimer's patients residing in Wesley Village every Saturday.
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Reviews by Stacy Zogheib
Beyond Opinion
On 1/10 Stacy Zogheib wrote: As usual, I received the book Beyond Opinion, Living the Faith We Defend for free in exchange for my honest review. I don't remember the last time I actually paid more than a dollar or two for a book. This particular book was from Booksneeze, and I've been reading it in small doses for quite some time. ... Beyond Opinion: Living the Faith We Defend
Mystically Wired
On 6/29 Stacy Zogheib wrote: I've been on a reading kick lately (finally) as you might be able to tell from the number of reviews I've been posting. Fortunately for our budget, I'm getting most of these books for free in exchange for posting my honest reviews. Mystically Wired came from Thomas Nelson Books. The subtitle of this ... Mystically Wired by Ken Wilson
The Language of Love & Respect
On 4/20 Stacy Zogheib wrote: Being a fan of the original Love and Respect, I thought for sure I would enjoy this book just as much. Unfortunately, it wasn't to be. While this book is useful and valuable, I was disappointed that it did not offer very many new insights into communication. Instead, it felt more like a rehash of the ... Book Review- The Language of Love and Respect
Love & Respect
On 10/30 Stacy Zogheib wrote: This is a book that I'd been wanting to read for several years. A year or two after we were married, Chris and I joined a year-long marriage seminar at our church. We studied several different books with our associate pastor and his wife. Love and Respect by Dr Emerson Eggerichs was NOT a book that we ... Book Review- Love and Respect
100 Bible Stories, 100 Bible Songs
On 7/14 Stacy Zogheib wrote: I don't have kids, but I thought this book and cd combo looked like something fun and a little bit different to try. While I'll definitely be setting it aside for "someday", there are a few things I would change. Most of them are related to the organization of the book and the music. First of all, I ... 100 Bible Stories, 100 Bible Songs
Face of Betrayal
On 6/9 Stacy Zogheib wrote: The story concerns the disappearance of Senate page Katie Converse. She vanishes while home for Christmas break. Despite her parents' insistence that Katie was the perfect "All American Girl" a not-very-anonymous blog reveals otherwise. The heroes, such as they are, are a federal prosecutor, an FBI special ... Face of Betrayal by Lis Wiehl
The Noticer
On 4/28 Stacy Zogheib wrote: The Noticer, by Andy Andrews is subtitled, "Sometimes all a person needs is a little perspective." Its books like these that make me wonder if I need a little perspective. Or a whack upside the head. Especially when I went to Amazon and noticed that this book has 4 reviews and that all 4 of the reviewers ... The Noticer- by Andy Andrews
The Rivers Run Dry
On 4/14 Stacy Zogheib wrote: For me, The Rivers Run Dry was just that- a good ride. The main character is an FBI agent named Raleigh Harmon. She's recently transferred from Richmond to Seattle for disciplinary reasons- apparently she doesn't follow rules well. As could be expected, she's experiencing a but of culture shock from ... The Rivers Run Dry- Sibella Giorello
The Hole in Our Gospel
On 3/29 Stacy Zogheib wrote: What would happen if we woke to this headline: "One Hundred Jetliners Crash, Killing 26,500"? Given that there's a public outcry (and rightly so) when just one jetliner crashes, I can't even imagine the media coverage, photos, government investigations, and economic impact of 100 crashing jetliners. ... Book Review: The Hole in our Gospel
For The Tough Times
On 1/28 Stacy Zogheib wrote: I'll admit that this is the first Lucado book that I've read. Overall, I have to say I wasn't too impressed. This book is small- maybe 6"x8", and about 80 pages of large and widely spaced type. Content-wise, it felt pretty shallow. It can mostly be summed up by the back cover: When all the world is falling ... For the Tough Times- Max Lucado
The American Patriot's Almanac
On 1/5 Stacy Zogheib wrote: The American Patriot's Almanac, by William Bennett is 365 days worth of short readings about Amercan history, covering both the distant and more recent past. The topics range from an account of a soldier's heroics in Iraq, to little known facts about the American flag. All of the entries are about a ... Book Review: The American Patriot's Almanac
Reflections of God's Holy Land
On 12/9 Stacy Zogheib wrote: One of the main reasons I love to read is that picking up a book gives me the chance to travel to places I've never been to, and maybe never will. Obviously a book can't replicate the experience of visiting Israel, but the photographs in this book might be as close as you could get with a camera. This ... Book Review: Reflections of God's Holy Land


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SLAM Online "The Clippers are sending Lance Stephenson and a heavily protected 2019 first-round pick to Memphis for Jeff Green, according to ESPN. Green should help fill-in for Blake Griffin, who's missing time due to injury. Memphis gets a look at Stephenson, who has a team option of $9.4 million next..." February 19
ESPN sources tell @zachlowe_NBA and I that the Clippers have traded Lance Stephenson to Memphis for Jeff Green https://t.co/eCRwj5Htm8
The Bird Writes "With no end in sight regarding injuries, I believe that it is time to draw the white flag and give up on this season. It is clear that the Pelicans need to make some changes either before the trade deadline or in the off-season so as to maximize their return on future assets. Ryan Anderson is..." February 11
The Score "The Memphis Grizzlies are looking to make some tweaks around their core four. The team is "taking the temperature of the market" for forward Jeff Green and Courtney Lee, both set to become unrestricted free agents this summer, reports ESPN's Marc Stein. Sources tell Stein the Grizzlies are..." January 29
Pro Basketball Talk "Jeff Green's stint with the Grizzlies has been a major disappointment. It came to a head Tuesday in Memphis' loss to the Rockets. Green started, but he missed both his shots and didn't grab any rebounds in 15 first-half minutes. Memphis got outscored by 10 points with him on the court. He..." January 15
Didn't fit in story but Gerald told me he's seen another level this summer from Kemba as far as off-season work to improve.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jeff Green has picked up his $9.2M player option for 2015-'16, passing on free agency, league sources tell Yahoo.
Pro Basketball Talk "When the Grizzlies traded for Jeff Green in January, there was concern Memphis would get only a half-season rental. Green had a $9.2 million player option for next season, and it seemed reasonably likely he'd opt out. After all, the Celtics dealt him because they didn't to risk losing him for..." June 18
ESPN Boston "The Boston Celtics continue to stay busy on the trade front, shipping newly acquired center Brandan Wright to the Phoenix Suns on Friday and, according to league sources, agreeing to terms on a trade that will send forward Jeff Green to the Memphis Grizzlies. The Celtics, in full rebuild mode..." January 10
ESPN "The Grizzlies, looking to bolster their scoring options on the wing in the ever-competitive Western Conference, are actively trying to obtain Miami's Luol Deng or Boston's Jeff Green ahead of the Feb. 19 trade deadline, according to league sources. No deal is imminent, sources said, but it has..." January 10
CSN New England "Danny Ainge said one of the major factors in trading Rajon Rondo had to do with the uncertainty of re-signing him this summer. Well, Ainge may be in for a similar concern playing itself out with Jeff Green, who is expected to opt-out of his contract and become a free agent this summer. Like..." December 20
ESPN Boston "Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green stressed after Sunday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers that any frustration he is experiencing is merely a factor of Boston's early-season struggles and does not represent unhappiness with the organization. Green said he received a text directing him to an..." November 24
Celtics Blog "Grantland's Zach Lowe writes that the Celtics have tested the market for both Rajon Rondo and Jeff Green over the course of the past year, and he predicts they will hold on to Rondo but move on from Uncle Jeff. Lowe says, as expected, the Celtics have asked for a huge return for Rondo, but no..." October 14
Boston Herald "You might think Gerald Wallace would be trying to bust his way out of town. You might think that, at 32 and in his 14th NBA season, he would rather be on a club with a chance to compete for a championship than playing it out as a fringe rotational guy for a team that figures to be rebuilding for a..." October 06
Real GM Basketball "Jeff Green has two more seasons at $9.2 million per year left on his contract with the Boston Celtics, the second of which non-guaranteed. Green is "eminently available" if a contending team believes in the veteran forward as a fit, according to a report. " April 24
Pro Basketball Talk "Jeff Green scored 39 points Sunday, making him one of just nine players to score that much multiple times this season. The other eight – Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Kevin Love, James Harden, Stephen Curry and Blake Griffin – were all All-Stars. But in the game..." March 21
PSD Staff Check back often for all of the latest NBA Trade Deadline rumors, news stories, tweets, images, videos, and anything else we can dig up pertaining to Deadline Day. February 20
CBS Sports "On Boston sports radio Wednesday, SI.com reported that Celtics GM Danny Ainge wants a king's ransom for his players in trade offers, including asking for first-round picks in exchange for Jeff Green and Avery Bradley. From WEEI: "??I've had conversations with a couple of different general..." February 12
CBS Sports "The New York Daily News reported Sunday that the Atlanta Hawks are interested in Celtics foward Jeff Green, and would have to include at least forward DeMarre Carroll in return.. This is a fascinating idea. GM Danny Ferry has signaled that he's reluctant to add long-term salary. Green has $18.4..." February 10
Boston Globe "Off the top of his head, Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge guessed that maybe 20 players have scored 36 or more points in a game at least twice this season. He was close. There have been 18. One is Celtics forward Jeff Green, who accomplished the feat within a span of..." February 07
Mass Live "On multiple occasions this season, including once after Tuesday's practice, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has said he needs to put small forward Jeff Green in more advantageous situations. Essentially, Stevens was taking some of the blame for Green's shooting slump, which, despite some..." February 04
CBS Sports "Sam Smith of Bulls.com reports that the Celtics could be looking to keep, and even extend Rajon Rondo, and could instead look to move forward Jeff Green. It sounds more and more like with Rajon Rondo's return and a ceremonial bestowing of captaincy the Celtics plan to keep Rondo and try to get..." January 21
Boston Herald "One day after their brief bench squabble was caught on camera during the Celtics' loss to Atlanta Tuesday afternoon, Jeff Green and Brandon Bass both followed the natural course and downplayed the incident. The situation, which came after both players were pulled from the game in the third..." January 02
ESPN "Celtics forwards Jeff Green and Brandon Bass appeared to exchange words on the Boston bench in the third quarter of Tuesday's 92-91 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden. Broadcast video appears to show teammates and assistant coach Jay Larranaga trying to defuse the dust-up. Asked after the..." January 01
CSN New England "Detroit's Josh Smith has been on a scoring tear of late for the Detroit Pistons. So, it only made sense for the Pistons to try and get him going early against the Celtics. He tried to back Jeff Green down into the post in the game's early moments. That didn't work. Smith later tried to..." December 19
Real GM Basketball "Roy Hibbert played with Jeff Green for three seasons at Georgetown and the Indiana Pacers' center has faith that Green can be the Boston Celtics' go-to star. "I just tell him it's his team, you're always going to have growing pains," Hibbert said. "I had growing pains the past couple of years..." November 23
Mass Live "Outsiders have always demanded more out of Jeff Green, and recently the Boston Celtics small forward has made a habit of doing so himself. "I'm aiming to average 30 points, seven (rebounds) and five (assists). No, realistically probably 20 points and up," he said, fingering a goal significantly..." October 30
Green on his role: "I'm still floating between playing the 2 3 and 4. It's a rare opportunity to be able to play multiple positions."
Boston Herald "It was clear from the moment the Celtics traded Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett that Jeff Green's role would be changing. Yesterday he seemed to believe said role was that of basketball court jester. As the club went through its media day paces Green photobombed his teammates. He danced in their..." October 01
#Celtics guard Courtney Lee on Jeff Green: He's going to have a target on his back this year ... I think he's ready for it.
Hardwood Houdini "When Kevin Garnett started to miss time due to a slew of injuries and illnesses last season reserve forward Jeff Green was thrust into the starting lineup. The production of the fifth year player out of Georgetown University throughout the rest of the team's 2012-2013 campaign was encouraging..." August 01
Boston Herald "Jeff Green was often at his best last season without Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce on the floor. Those were times when the Celtics forward couldn't give into his natural inclination to defer or depend on his more celebrated teammates. Well, Green knew the parameters were going to change. Not to..." July 10
ESPN Boston "There may be some Celtics players who are upset with Doc Rivers for leaving Boston for greener NBA pastures in Los Angeles, but do not count forward Jeff Green among them. Green said Monday that he has "absolutely no animosity" toward Rivers for wriggling out of his contract and signing an..." June 24
Washington Post "When Jeff Green's name is announced with the Boston Celtics' starters at TD Garden, he shoots from his seat and slaps five through two lines of teammates until he reaches Jason Terry. At that point, Green presses his fists against his sternum and pulls them apart, pantomiming tearing open his..." April 28
Boston Herald "The chorus had long since quieted. The baritone bleatings regarding the acquisition of Jeff Green, complete with the "We miss Perk" interlude from the backup singers, had faded to barely audible. Maybe it was when Green dropped 31 points in Phoenix or when he threw in 43 against Miami or shot..." April 23
New York Post "For 24 minutes, it looked like Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish had walked through the door for the Celtics. The trio apparently came back disguised as Jeff Green who had 20 points by halftime. Then in the second half, it looked like the Celtics had Eric Montross, Jerome Moiso and..." April 21
CSN New England "As Carmelo Anthony led Syracuse University on an unexpected journey through the NCAA Tournament towards the school's lone national championship in 2003, Jeff Green was among those paying attention. In high school at the time, Green saw the same thing most NBA fans see on a nightly basis from..." April 16
#Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Kevin Garnett (ankle), Paul Pierce (ankle) and Jeff Green (elbow) WILL play vs. #Magic.
CSN New England "Whenever any member of the Boston Celtics comes up limping, holding a limb or heads to the bench visibly in pain, it's reason to be concerned. Fortunately for the C's, the left elbow injury suffered by Jeff Green in Boston's 109-101 loss at Miami doesn't appear to be an injury that will..." April 13
Boston Herald "If, as Doc Rivers supposed last week, the basketball world is filled with people pulling for Jeff Green, then the sentimental epicenter is the men's basketball office at Georgetown University. When John Thompson III hears stories of the Celtics forward's blossoming comeback after a return from..." April 07
Boston Herald "Lawrence Frank was happy. Lawrence Frank was angry. At the same time. The Pistons coach had just watched Jeff Green torch his club, scoring 11 straight Celtics points in the fourth quarter on the way to his 34, and while Frank couldn't shake the feeling he'd just lost a very winnable game,..." April 04
Boston Herald "There may be no person outside of Cleveland who understands the specialness of the city more than Jeff Green. The Celtics forward's life and career was revived by heart surgery at the Cleveland Clinic roughly 14 months ago. He can't think of a tribute more fitting than scoring the game-winning..." March 28
Boston Globe "A day after Jeff Green scored a career-high 43 points in a 105-103 loss to the Miami Heat, Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge defended Green's consistency and development during an appearance on the "Felger and Massarotti" show on 98.5 The Sports Hub. "I don't expect Jeff to..." March 20
Boston Globe "It's difficult to write a Jeff Green story without mentioning Kendrick Perkins, so let's get that out of the way first. Green's 43-point performance vs. Miami Monday night was no more an anomaly than a trend. It wasn't an affirmation of the deal that sent Perkins to Oklahoma City. Danny Ainge was..." March 19
CSN New England "Before and after Sunday's game against Oklahoma City, there were plenty of hugs, handshakes and high-fiving to to go around for Jeff Green. It was what happened in between - you know, the game itself - that indeed ruined this homecoming of sorts for Green who was among the many Celtics who..." March 11
Boston Herald "Kevin Garnett's bullet pass was high, so Jeff Green pulled the ball in, ducked under the basket, and put it off the glass as Indiana's weak side help arrived too late. The Celtics had used up all but five-tenths of a second in the last 23 seconds of an 83-81 win over the Indiana Pacers last..." March 07
Boston Herald "Sometimes it may seem that all Jeff Green needs is a little jolt or, in the case of last night, a fall to the floor that bruises his elbow and raises his game. It also raised the normally quiet forward's humor. Green, who was whistled for a charge on the play, returned from a brief trainer's exam..." March 02
Denver Post "Sometimes, just needing knee surgery can end a guy's career. Jeff Green needed heart surgery. And there he was this past week in Denver, Green in green, pouring in 20 points for the Boston Celtics. This guy is an inspiration, redefining the sports cliché of having a strong heart. The fact..." February 24
NESN "Jeff Green remembers his first steps. He remembers the pain of those few tentative steps, then how out of breath he was when he finally cracked the imposing 10-step barrier. Every moment and milestone of his recovery is seared into his brain as part of what he calls the "wonderful journey" that he..." January 10
Celtics Blog "The perception is that Green has been "passive" too often. His contract value and on-court demeanor have fueled the notion that he isn't performing his role as he should. I believe the more pertinent question is whether a player is capable of playing with more consistency given the role that Jeff..." January 09


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At the RNC | Tuesday brought a driving rain, a fuller schedule, and a bevy of Ron Paul supporters across town
ST. PAUL, MINN.-One day after hurricane-wary Republicans here in St. Paul, Minn., scuttled most of the opening ceremonies for the Republican National Convention (RNC), organizers hinted that things would resume a fuller schedule as Gulf Coast residents survived a near miss with Hurricane Gustav. Tuesday night's line-up included President George Bush via satellite, Laura Bush, Sen. Joe Lieberman, and former presidential candidate and senator Fred Thompson.
But the second day of this already-unusual convention brought a new headache for convention-goers: driving rain. It was nothing like what residents along the Gulf Coast endured over the last three days, but it was enough to snarl efforts to shuffle between events-and the Twin Cities-with ease.
At least one group seemed wholly unaffected by the soggy conditions: Ron Paul supporters gathered at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis for the "Rally for the Republic." Organizers said they had sold more than 10,000 tickets for the event that promised appearances by MSNBC personality Tucker Carlson, country singer Sara Evans, and, of course, Texas congressman and former Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul.
Two hours before the rally began, drenched Ron Paul enthusiasts lined the streets, holding up signs with slogans like: "Dump McCain," and "Take Our Country Back."
Inside the 15,000-seat arena, copies of independent newspaper USA Tomorrow draped thousands of seats, bearing the headlines: "Candidates Without a Clue" and "Obama's Communist 'Cover-Up' Continues."
Not everyone in the crowd was anti-McCain. Kathryn Kist, chairman of the Republican Party in Olathe, Kan., is an alternate delegate to the RNC, but says she hopes the party will move in Paul's constitutionalist direction.
Sporting a red-white-and-blue outfit, Kist also sported buttons reading "Enjoy Capitalism" and "Guns Don't Kill People, Abortion Clinics Do." A conservative evangelical, Kist told WORLD she'd support John McCain because "this country does not need-and maybe couldn't handle-four years of an Obama presidency. That scares me."
Kist originally supported Alan Keyes' candidacy, and volunteered as a campaign coordinator for Kansas. "McCain isn't my first choice," she said. "My guy lost, but it was part of the process."
She hopes McCain and other Republicans will "go back to the Constitution," but she says she won't give up on the party, and that she'll go back to the RNC later in the day: "The Republican Party is still the party with the right ideas."


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IRVINE, California, July 24. THE psych sheet has been released for the 2014 Speedo Junior National Championships, which will take place July 30-August 3 at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Complex in Irvine.
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It's shaping up to be another stellar meet, as the top 18-and-under swimmers from around the country gather in Irvine next week. A couple of swimmers will be looking for individual titles with the top seed in multiple events. Tualatin Hills' Michelle Cefal enters the meet as the top seed in the women's 100 fly (59.13) and 200 fly (2:11.13), while Amy Bilquist of Carmel Swim Club will look for a trio of titles in the 50 free (25.32), 100 free (55.59) and 100 back (1:01.44).
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As I am converting a road bike to a single speed for a family member, I am wondering if there are any considerable differences in quality between the lower priced versions, such as the Nashbar and Sette (actually the Nashbar branded and Sette branded look like they could be from the same maker):
and a more expensive tensioner like the Surly:
Does the old adage "you get what you pay for" apply here? I should mention that this will be road only riding, no cross. Thanks.


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Quami Ekta Dal chief Afzal Ansai today alleged Uttar Pradesh government was dilly-dallying in the release of his younger brother Mukhtar from Agra jail despite a grant of conditional custody parole of 10 days by a Delhi court for campaigning in Lok Sabha polls.
The Jailor of Agra prison, at the behest of UP government, is dilly dallying on Mukhtar's release", said Afzal.
UP legislator from Mau constituency, Mukhtar Ansari is facing a trial in a case under stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act for allegedly being a member of an organized crime syndicate and was granted custody parole on Wednesday for 10 days by a Delhi court for poll campaign.
Mukhtar is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from Ghoshi seat in Uttar Pradesh.
Afzal said the state government does not want to release Mukhtar as "his presence in eastern UP will disturb the poll arithmetic of all political parties including Samajwadi Party."
"So, scared by Mukhtar Ansari's popularity, they are trying to avoid the court order for his release. Also, QED lending its support to Congress has also pinched them(SP)", Afzal said.
He said he had instructed his lawyer to "file a contempt of court against the UP government if it did not follow the Delhi court's order for releasing Mukhtar from Agra jail on custody parole for ten days.


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Michelle Obama Monkey Picture Removed - Morning NewsBrett Singer
The Michelle Obama Monkey Picture has been removed from the blog Hot Girls, and therefore will soon be gone from Google Image Search, according to The Guardian. Here's what was happening. If you went to Google Images and searched for "Michelle Obama", you got the result pictured at the left. (Click the image to see it full-size. It may upset you.) The image was hosted on the free blogging service Blogspot, which is owned by Google. The image first appeared on October 21, 2009, according to IslandCrisis.net. Google declined to intervene in the search result, instead posting an explanation/apology. The author of the blog Hot Girls then decided to remove the image, which will in theory eventually be gone from Google's image search index, according to The Guardian. The blog's author posted an apology in Chinese, along with a rather poor English translation.
My two cents: a lot of Internet chatter is pointing out that there were a lot of comparisons between George W. Bush's looks and those of a monkey; in fact, there is an entire website devoted to "how much George W. Bush looks like a chimpanzee," at least according to the person who created the site. It's not the same thing. Black people have been compared to monkeys as a way of demeaning them as a race for many years. Comparing Michelle Obama to a monkey falls into that category.
Other (arguably more important) headlines:
President Barack Obama will probably be sending more troops to Afghanistan. (AP)
Israel will soon "announce a ten-month moratorium on settlement activity in the West Bank," a source tells Fox News. (Fox News)
More wildfires in California. (11alive.com) Here's some video:
And Donny Osmond won Dancing With The Stars. You know what we have to say to that? Wait for it…
Taking a couple of days off for the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy your turkey (or tofurkey, if you don't eat meat) and football (or the dog show, if you don't like the NFL).


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Bove pulls account from Wells Fargo, but recommends stock
So who does a bank serve, its shareholders or its customers?
The knee-jerk answer is both, but few would doubt that there's a trade-off in these days of limited resources. The best line of action might be to do just enough for customers to keep revenue at levels that will ultimately please shareholders. You don't want to spark a mass defection, but you don't want to spend unnecessarily on keeping retail customers happy.
Richard Bove has sounded off on this issue in a highly personal way. In a research note to clients, he recounts how the customer service at his local Wells Fargo branch was so bad that he gave up on it, switching to another bank all together.
"But instead of trashing the bank and its stock, Mr. Bove in his Tuesday note shared his latest epiphany: Catering to customers may actually distract from the pursuit of making money in the new world of finance. What really matters, he now believes, is pushing products and managing risk," notes the New York Times.
He was quoted saying that, "I'm struck by the fact that the service is so bad, and yet the company is so good. Whatever it is that drives people to do business with a given bank, in my mind, now has to be rethought."
The conclusion is that, "Spending time solving problems with people is not selling products," said Mr. Bove. "It's wasting time."
The reality may be that people are accustomed to poor customer service and are relying more on online and mobile banking, where they do not have to interact with bank employees. People may also assume that service is cruddy at all banks, which will incline them to stay put in the face of bad service. In any case, it does appear that the perception of good service has become a casualty of the financial crisis--not that it matters.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013
fimo, feta, and cherry tomatoes..
As promised (on my Instagram feed) here is the recipe for the marinated feta I made... thanks to Tim for the idea. It really is awesome!
Although honestly it is SO easy you can just throw in whatever you like! I can't believe for how long I've eyed off the marinated feta in the store and thought "Oh no maybe next week..."
1 slab of feta
peppercorns (any colour would do)
finely chopped herbs (I used sage, rosemary and oregano, which I have growing)
finely minced garlic (I used the garlic crusher for this recipe)
juice of half a lemon
olive oil
Chop the feta into squares, and put everything together in a large sterilised jar. give it a good roll around to mix the ingredients (be gentle) and let sit in the fridge overnight.
EAT - it's so yum!
I've made some of these little plater pots with hangers for our market stall this weekend, using this tutorial for the pot and this one for the hanger.
I started making the geometric pots but my Fimo wasn't complying, so I simplified my design and made these. I really like them!
The hanger was SUPER easy... but if you're in the mood for a more authentic macrame experience, Ouchflower is hosting "Knot School" over at her blog, so go check it out!
I've also been playing along with the Instagram #5shotchallenge... This is the second time I've been tagged with the word #green!!
More market products... These are only for the market stall, and not available on our Etsy shop.
And I finally got to harvesting the cherry tomatoes on the garden today.
I love these little trusty bursts of summer - they are the only variety I seem to have any luck with...
They make a sublime relish - I used this recipe year after year. Only since my son doesn't care for chilli (hopefully this will change!!) I leave that out.
Here's hoping my market stall is as successful as the Twilight Christmas Markets were... If you're in the NSW South Coast area and looking for something other than the usual Oztraya Day extravaganzas, then head over to Coledale Public School, on the coast overlooking the sea, on Sunday, between 9am and 3pm.
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Saturday, January 19, 2013
and a new year starts again... with a Liebster Award!!
Sorry... No really, I am so very very sorry. Terribly, guilt-riddenly in that way only a mother can be...
I've been so absent from this space... but it's been because I've been very present IRL...
Which at the moment, is what my family are needing.
The son starts school in 12 sleeps, Mr Fixit starts a new job on Monday, and I've been spending as much time as I can just being with them.
A few great things have happened in my absence though... The ever-amazing Pippa from Ouchflower (thanks Ouchie) has nominated Goggles for a Liebster award...
Goodness me, I am so un-used to awards - but this one seems right up my alley!!
"The Liebster Award is for bloggers with under 300 followers and the rules of the award is that the nominee must link back to whoever awarded them, write 11 random facts about themselves, answer the 11 questions from the award giver, and then nominate another 11 bloggers and make up 11 questions for them to answer. It's a great way for new and undiscovered bloggers to meet new people, get more followers and find some blogs that they want to follow."
Again, Ouchie, you are so fabulously generous in sharing the love, I just want to reach out and hug you!!
({[ ouchie ]}) from Goggles xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
So..... on to the 11 random facts...
I aspire to minimal but my work space and car are both a complete diabolical mess
I use a 7 year old Mac iBook missing the shift key on one side
I feel like a new person when I wax my legs (a twice yearly occurence if I'm lucky)
I live in a small village near the beach on the South Coast of NSW. It's great and an amazing place to be but sometimes I feel isolated, even though I'm surrounded by incredible and creative people and am only an hour and a bit from Sydney
I don't want any more kids
... ok that's only 5...
I grew up in the northside burbs of Brisbane. I've worked through my cultural cringes about this and now I can say it with pride
I am (sometimes) an iPhone zombie
I am slowly realising how design savvy my mum is (even though I'm 44 this year... gulp)
I'm 44 this year... gulp
I still love a good techno beat and have been know to tear it up to the deep bass hard core. In fact there aren't many music genres I can't dance to... although ecclesiastical would maybe be one...
I get quite frustrated if I don't make things fairly constantly...
So now for Ouchie's 11 questions:
1. Name your favourite city in the world?
Amsterdam (at this point, but give me an open ended travel ticket and I'm sure I'll have a new one every week)
2. Best Design purchase?
Alistair Trung clothing. Just. Amazing. Looks great on anyone. Can be worn myriad ways.
3. What are the colours in your home?
Black, white, camel, olive green. (I am so 1970s...) Although sometimes the 80s gets a look in with some fluoro...
4. How do you have your tea/coffee?
Tea very strong, with milk and honey. Can be either rooibos or black tea... Although I drink herbal a lot in the afternoons. Haven't done coffee since 2005.
5. Manuel or automatic
I LOVE Manuel!! I loved Faulty Towers!! Although my car is auto and I much prefer it. Call me a nanna driver...
6. What was the last thing you made and when?
This special order from my Etsy shop for a dear friend.
7. Favourite quote or saying?
Make Do and Mend
8. Black & White or colour?
both... although photos I like in colour. And filtered. With Lo-Fi. Sometimes with a blur. Did I mention I really like Instagram...?
9. What was the last thrifted item you bought?
A bit povo for the last few months... So not actually thrifted... more like gifted... It was a great Bisonte zip up cotton vest... In camel...
10. Vintage or Retro
11. Vegemite of Marmite?
Neither!! (I am a Promite girl through and through).
Now if you've read this far you deserve a Liebster of your own!!
So, my blog love goes out to...
1. Chris Van Veghel Handmade Bags
2. Little Paper Trees
3. line x shape x colour
4. Paravent
5. Ollie and Ruby
6. Dear Olive
7. In Search Of the Real Kaptain KK
8. My Fabulous Design
9. Scarlett Bleu
I know it's supposed to be 11, but it's after 11 and I'm going crazy for some sleep... so off I go to press publish and go to bed!!
And my questions for you are...
1. What's your craft of choice?
2. Whose work do you absolutely love?
3. Who would you choose to be if you lived in another era?
4. Why do you live where you do?
5. Breakfast of choice?
6. Camping or Glamping?
7. Water baby or hydrophobe?
8. Last food purchase?
9. TV or no TV?
10. Your favourite tipple?
11. What aspect of your parent/s can you see in yourself?
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Over the past two decades, the number of Americans who see the country as divided along economic lines has increased sharply, and twice as many people now see themselves among the society's "have-nots."
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Tempe man raising money to bring family home from typhoon devastated Phillipines
Eric Durante is a youth pastor at Gethsemane Lutheran church in Tempe. Sunday night, we caught up with him as he rehearsed for a service.
But while his mind was on the music, it was also on his mom Aida. She's a victim of the typhoon that hit the Philippines two weeks ago.
"Last I knew of she was living in Manilla," he said. "But she had moved to Tacloban which was where the hardest city was hit."
He didn't know if she or Marissa, the half-sister he's never met, were alive.
Eric's wife set up a fundraiser so he could fly to the country and try and find them. A couple of days ago, he got good news that both survived. But his mom is now living on the streets.
"She's been sleeping in the rain, no cover, she's been struggling for food, boiling water for fresh water," Durante said.
The fundraising money is now being used to help bring her home. As he holds onto his guitar, he holds onto faith.
"In a moment like this all you can do is pray," Durante says. "Things like this are just out of your control."


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Got a rb25det neo in a r32 and was running 15psi for 2 years (mainly track and drift) and it loved it never failed me once! Im really impressed with Mr nissan, its my first one, i was a toyota fan before
Got a new turbo on the way and a nistune so i would like to up the boost a bit maybe 18psi mark depending on how the tune will go. I will make sure all the fuel and spark is sweet.
Just wonder what these motors can take daily? it can have some hard days so if it wont last long above 15psi i will leave it there.


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Opensuse's Build Service Offers Three OpenOffice Versions
Three new branches in Opensuse's build service provide various OpenOffice packages: stable, unstable and extras. This replaces the previous OpenOffice build service.
The Stable Version is the current stable version (2.2.1) of the OpenOffice package for Suse distributions. The branch with the unstable version offers OpenOffice packages for the developer version of OpenOffice. These packages are the same as the OpenOffice package in Suse Factory, which offers downloads of the latest Opensuse developer versions. The Extras version contains add-ons such as dictionaries and templates, both of which are usable in combination with the stable and unstable versions.
All OpenOffice packages are available for the current 10.2 stable version of Opensuse, its predecessors Suse Linux 10.0 and 10.1, and Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop 10.0. To download one of the OpenOffice versions from the build service, users can launch Yast and add the path to the repository to view information on the available software packages. Yast will download the OpenOffice version and update the existing version if so desired. The RPMs in the Yast "Software Installation" module do not include the stable, unstable or extra names, but simply state the version numbers besides indicating the status and the installation path.
The Software Search Area of the build service also gives users who search for "Openoffice" the ability to download individual package components so that users can just download template packages, or individual translations without needing to install the complete package.
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January 12, 2008Oh, If I wasn't taken.... Oh boy! Realy... She's awesome and sweet and many other things that would get me in trouble. =)
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January 12, 2008Oh, If I wasn't taken.... Oh boy! Realy... She's awesome and sweet and many other things that would get me in trouble. =)
December 23, 2007Alva is the basil in the pesto of my soul and the creosote in the asphalt of my heart!
September 16, 2007How I love Alva!!!! We have cried and laughed through the last 10 years together and been through it all...she is permanently fixed in my heart! Never have I met a anyone with her strength and determination and wit! -or who looks soooo dang good in a Rhoda scarf....which also I would never trust my own Rhoda scarf with anyone BUT my Alva!!!! She can make me laugh under any circumstances!!!!
May 9, 2007Alva fucking ROCKS! And yes, it's true...she is and has always been one of my very favorites. Don't be hatin'! She's one of those super strong, super awesome, fun as hell people who you always enjoy seeing and always look forward to spending time with. And ay si, papi! She's one beautiful fine sexy chica! If I were a dude, I'd be on that like white on rice! Talk about the whole package! And the best part is, she won't clown you as ducks paddle away in disgust from you when you try to feed them spinach leaves. Oh wait, yeah she will. That's alright, I still love her.
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January 21, 2006you are hot, and have great pics of kitties. I wanna ride the mountain with you.and fix your roof..when I dig out of my debt and can actually afford to hang out with you way down there in the bay. besids that you are awesome at validating and counseling troubbled souls like me as well as a bunch of stuff I dont know about. You will always have a space on my couch if you are to come knocking at my door.
September 7, 2005Stronger than she realizes,
smarter than she may give herself credit for,
all around groovy, Alva is!!!
I've encountered all too many dim unaware beings
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August 24, 2005Alv is such a sweet woman. I'm so glad I got to meet her with some other tribe people last week up in Oakland. She's one of those people you instantly like and feel comfortable hanging with. She's warm, caring, beautiful, smart and funny. I look forward to seeing everyone next time I'm up that way again.
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Kern Co. Near Bakerfield is probably the WORST shelter on the West Coast. The dogs there are often very ill, diseases spread there, they get euthanized very quickly...it's pretty awful. This person - "Tyler" has managed to save 46 dogs in the last month...This person has a full time job, 2 dogs of their own and dedicates their life to this... Can you pleas... read more


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July 9, 2013
Welcome To America's Greatest Heights
So far this summer, I have written about three National Parks: Great Basin, Redwood, and Yellowstone. The final National Park that I visited on this trip and for this blog was Rocky Mountain National Park. Like the other parks, it has its own set of benefits and activities that make it worth visiting for sure.
Something that makes Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) unique is that four major ecosystems exist within the park: riparian, montane, subalpine, and alpine. Each of these is easily viewable and accessible with some time and effort. According to the Rocky Mountain National Park website, "The riparian (wetland) ecosystem of the park is based in 150 lakes and 450 miles of streams. Lush plant life and dense wildlife are the hallmarks of these wet areas that speckle and divide other ecosystems."
The montane ecosystem is one that has more lush forests of pine and grassy hillsides. The montane exists at elevations of 5600 feet to 9500 feet. Here are different plants, trees, flowers, and animals of the montane:
- Ponderosa Pine
- Douglas Fir
- Quaking Aspen
- Lodgepole Pine
- Antelope Bitterbrush
- Wax Current
- Kinnikinnick
- Big Sage
- Common Juniper
- Rocky Mountain Juniper
- Holly Grape
Herbaceous Plants:
- Mountain Ball Cactus
- Needle and Thread Grass
- Daisy
- Locoweed
- Geranium
- Whiskbroom Parsley
- Blue Grama
- Pasque Flower
- Gumweed
- Penstemon
- June Grass
- Sedge
- Mariposa Lily
- Spike Fescue
- Miner's Candle
- Sulphur Flower
- Dwarf Mistletoe
- Wallflower
- Mountain Muhly
- Blue Columbine
- Western Garder Snake
- Mountain Bluebird
- Solitary Vireo
- Western Bluebird
- Black-Billed Magpie
- Mountain Chickadee
- Common Nighthawk
- Red Crossbill
- Pygmy Nuthatch
- American Crow
- Great Horned Owl
- Golden Eagle
- Raven
- Cassin's Finch
- American Robin
- Northern Flicker
- Pine Siskin
- Northern Goshawk
- Townsend's Solitaire
- Steller's Jay
- Yellow-Rump Warbler
- Tree Swallow
- Woodpecker (Downy and Hairy)
- Western Tanager
- Western Wood Pee Wee
- Badger
- Yellow-Bellied Marmot
- Black Bear
- Deer Mouse
- Bobcat
- Porcupine
- Chipmunk
- Bighorn Sheep
- Nuttall's Cottontail
- Montane Shrew
- Coyote
- Golden Mantle Ground Squirrel
- Mule Deer
- Abert's Squirrel
- Elk
- Meadow Vole
- Skunk Long-Tailed Weasel
- Mountain Lion
- Bushy-Tailed Wood Rat
- Otter
- Moose
Subalpine is the third ecosystem in RMNP and exists at elevation levels between 9000 and 11000 feet. "A typical subalpine forest may consist mostly of subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce. However, previously-burned areas may contain varying amounts, or even almost pure stands, of lodgepole pine. Lodgepole seedlings do well in sunlight, often abundant after fire, but once the forest is established, plant succession may result in increasing amounts of spruce and subalpine fir. Ground cover in a previously-burned forest area often includes two species of huckleberry. Limber pine, with flexible twigs and needles in groups of five, may also be a part of subalpine forests."
Though the flora and fauna of the subalpine are similar to montane, there are some differences.
- Subalpine Fir Limber Pine
- Engelmann Spruce
- Blueberry (Vaccinium)
- Elder
- Cinquefoil
- Wood's Rose
- Wax Current
Herbaceous Plants:
- Arnica Needle Grass
- Fairy Slipper
- Colorado Blue Columbine
- Gentian
- Sneezeweed
- Lousewort
- Twinflower
- Pipsissewa
- Sedge
- Senecio
- Brown Creeper
- Ruby Crowned Kinglet
- Pine Grosbeak
- Clark's Nutcracker
- Mountain Chickadee
- White Breasted Nuthatch
- Red Crossbill
- Williamson's Sapsucker
- Hermit Thrush
- Pine Siskin
- Blue Grouse Raven
- Dark-Eyed Junco
- Olive-Sided Flycatcher
- Gray Jay
- Townsend's Solitaire
- Stellar's Jay
- Yellow-Rump Warbler
- Northern Goshawk
- Woodpecker (Downy and Hairy)
- Pine Marten
- Yellow-Bellied Marmot
- Black Bear
- Deer Mouse
- Bobcat
- Porcupine
- Chipmunk
- Snowshoe Hare
- Nuttall's Cottontail
- Shrew
- Coyote
- Golden Mantle Ground Squirrel
- Mule Deer
- Long-Tailed Weasel
- Elk
- Meadow Vole
- Chickaree
- Bushy Tailed Wood Rat
- Mountain Lion
Once you reach 11000 feet and higher, not only are you two miles plus above sea level, but you are also at the alpine tundra ecosystem, the "land above the trees." Here, the winds, sunlight, and weather are so harsh that not much can grow or live although many of the park's inhabitants visit. The alpine "is the single most distinctive aspect of Rocky Mountain National Park. Trail Ridge Road, the highest in any national park, transports you easily to this realm of open sky, tiny but brilliant flowers, and harsh climate. Approximately one-third of this national park is above the limit where trees may grow in northern Colorado."
The alpine is an area of extremes–extreme sun exposure, extreme winds, extreme colds. Despite these extremes some plants and animals do call the alpine home.
- Willow
Grasses and Grass-like Plants:
- Alpine Blue Grass
- Alpine Timothy
- Skyline Blue Grass
- Spike Trisetum
- Tufted Hair Grass
- Spreading Wheatgrass
- Kobresia
- Spike Wood-Rush
- Pyrennian Sedge
- Alpine Avens
- Queen's Crown
- Alpine Bistort Marsh Marigold
- American Bistort
- Mertensia
- Pygmy Bitterroot
- Rydbergia
- Snow Buttercup
- Alpine Paintbrush
- Dwarf Clover Alpine Phlox
- Parry's Clover
- Moss Pink
- One-Headed Daisy Alpine Sandwort
- Black-Headed Daisy
- Saxifrage
- Elephantella Sky Pilot
- Alpine Forget-Me-Not
- Alpine Sorrel
- Arctic Gentian
- Alpine Wallflower
- King's Crown Blue Columbine
- Prairie Falcon
- White-Tailed Ptarmigan
- Rosy Finch
- Common Raven
- Horned Lark
- White-Crowned Sparrrow
- Water Pipit
- Badger
- Snowshoe Hare
- Bobcat
- Mountain Lion
- Chipmunk
- Yellow-Bellied Marmot
- Coyote
- Pine Marten
- Mule Deer
- Deer Mouse
- Elk
- Pika
- Long Tailed Weasel Pocket Gopher
- Red Fox
- Vole
- Bighorn Sheep
- Bushy-Tailed Wood Rat
- Ground Squirrel
Beyond the uniqueness of the different ecosystems, Rocky Mountain National Park also has a number of activities to participate in. Like most National Parks, RMNP has camping, hiking, fishing, backpacking, horse riding, and sightseeing. But it also has rock climbing, skiing, snowshoeing and mobiles, and mountaineering. It is a park with much to do, see, and experience. Any visit to the park will be good. I promise.
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As the executive director of TKGA for nine years until November 2013, I have come to love the fiber industry and count Jack Blumenthal as one of my favorite yarn biz acquaintances! Now that I've moved on to be the Executive Director of Mental Health America of Licking County in my Ohio community, I continue to use yarn for the good of that community. We will host an annual fund raiser, including an auction, on March 8 and I've knitted a scarf and mitten set and a scarf for the silent auction. I call this a new twist on knitting for charity because I'm not knitting to keep the needy warm, I'm knitting to raise money to help fund our important programs which include mental health education and advocacy and mental illness prevention. We serve over 20,000 people a year and we're constantly looking for ways to fund our good work - I'm happy that my love for knitting can help! I can't wait to come up with cute projects to make out of some of my last purchases at a fiber event in November, right before I changed jobs - I bought every color of Bon Bons available in the Lion Brand booth at Stitches East. I couldn't resist them! Perhaps they'll become adorable baby hats to use in our Parent Support Program...


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'Tis the Season for Charitable ContributionsGive Back, Reduce Your Tax Burden
Along with an avalanche of catalogs and holiday greetings from family and friends, you also may find your mailbox flooded with donation requests from charitable organizations. Nonprofit organizations typically ramp up efforts to raise money before the end of the year. There's a good reason—it's a great time for taxpayers to donate to charity and receive a tax break in return.
Oklahomans have long been known for their giving spirit. According to a report by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, our state is the 11th most charitable; we give 5.6 percent of our annual discretionary income.
"Year-end charitable contributions can be a win-win situation for both taxpayers and charities," said Ted Blodgett, CPA/ABV, JD. Blodgett is a partner with Gray Blodgett & Company in Norman, Okla., and president of the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA). "Remember to allow enough time to make sure the charitable organizations receive your gift before the end of the year. Try to get receipts for all donations, but be extra diligent about getting receipts for contributions more than $250."
Stick to smart giving strategies.Regardless of whether you're donating to your favorite charity or giving to a new organization this year, the OSCPA recommends following these tips to ensure everyone benefits from your donation:
- Research first. Only donations to qualified charitable organizations are deductible. If you're not sure whether an organization is qualified, ask to see its letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS.) Many organizations will actually post their letters on their websites. You can search online using IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check at www.irs.gov. Churches, synagogues, temples and mosques are considered de facto charitable organizations and are eligible to receive deductible donations, even if they're not on the list. Guidestar and Charity Navigator also allow you to learn more about a charitable organization's tax exempt status.
- Get and keep your receipts. Cash deductions must be substantiated by a bank record (such as a canceled check or credit card receipt, clearly annotated with the name of the charity) or in writing from the organization. The writing must include the date, the amount and the organization that received the donation. You don't have to submit the receipt with your tax return, but you need to be prepared to show it if you are audited.
- Be an itemizer. To claim charitable deductions on your tax return, you must itemize your deductions on Schedule A of your Federal Form 1040.
- Do the math. If you receive something in exchange for your donation – no matter how big or small – the donation is deductible only for the amount the donation exceeds the value of any goods or services received.
- Document every time you give. Be sure to keep good records of all donations. If you donate non-cash items, you'll need to be able to substantiate the value of your donation.
- Know your limits. There are limits on the amount of charitable contributions you can deduct. The specific limitations can be fairly complicated, so consult your CPA if you contribute more than 20 percent of your adjusted gross income.
- Keep an eye on the calendar. Donations must be made by the end of the tax year for which you want to claim the deduction. If you put a check dated December 31 in the mail by that day, you're okay. The same goes for donations charged by year's end to your credit card—even if you don't pay the bill until next year.
- Keep your paystubs. If you have money taken directly out of your paycheck for charity, keep a paystub, Form W-2 or other document showing the total amount withheld, along with the pledge card showing the name of the charity.
- Donate appreciated property. Taxpayers can donate appreciated property instead of cash to a charity, which yields double the bang for your buck because an individual can deduct the property's fair market value on the date he or she gives the gift and avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation. The deduction of appreciated property is generally limited to 30 percent of adjusted gross income.
A CPA can help.
Wondering how to maximize your year-end charitable donations? A CPA can help you analyze your current situation and determine the best course of action. If you have questions about your taxes and personal financial planning or need help finding assistance, your local CPA can help. Turn to him or her with all your financial questions. For additional financial tips, visit www.KnowWhatCounts.org, where you can sign up for a free e-newsletter, try out financial calculators or ask a CPA a question. Visit www.FindYourCPA.com for a free CPA referral and free 30-minute consultation.
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Using the 5D or 7D was frustrating when working with the former drug sales rep turned medical anthropologist Michael Oldani, who talked a million miles a minute and was very physically active in his environment, or with the historian Robert Helms, who was often on a lot of Adderall, a go-fast drug. They took us on whirlwind tours of zoos, doctor's clinics, libraries and graveyards. This more often than not required the trusty HVX-200 and a big zoom lens again. I could accurately capture their natural mania visually without encroaching on their physical space too much:
About halfway through shooting "Off Label" Panasonic released the AG-AF100, a micro 4/3 camera system that to me represented the best compromise between the three cameras I was currently using. The AF100 was light and unobtrusive, it begged to be used handheld, it had a decent tonal range, and it had XLR inputs on it so I could stop worrying about sound as a separate item as you have to consider when shooting with a DSLR. I fell in love with this camera, and the latter half of the film was shot almost exclusively on it. It was particularly adept at rendering what I like to call the "ethereal" scenes that crop up towards the latter half of the film. I was trying to get at a sense of the spiritual and translucent through the imagery as the film at this stage is trying to draw a parallel between faith in pharmaceuticals and religious faith.


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Dancing With The Stars
Karina Smirnoff Isn't Sure It's "Ethical" For Julianne Hough to Judge Brother Derek
Two-time Dancing With the Stars pro champion Julianne Hough certainly has enough experience to judge Season 19, but you can't really dance around the elephant in the room: She'll be judging her brother Derek Hough on a weekly basis. Is that going to be an issue?
Julianne guest judged the fall 2013 Season 17 and spring 2014 Season 18 and got tough on pros Mark Ballas and Maksim Chmerkovskiy. But what about her five-time champ of a brother? As a now permanent judge — and one with a history of calling out pros — will Jules be more or less tough on her own bro? And will she be accused of bias either way, no matter what happens?
Longtime DWTS pro Karina Smirnoff, who won Season 13, talked to Us Weekly about the unusual situation. She and Julianne have known each other for many years and Karina said Julianne is "wonderful, gorgeous, and talented." However, Karina added, "I don't know if it's ethical that she is judging while her brother is competing."
Karina brought up some interesting points, telling the magazine, "I may be the most fair person in the world, but if my mom is dancing and she trips, I would be like, 'Well, I didn't see that…' That is my mother, and I will go stand by her side and support her regardless. Do I think it's fair? No. But it is a TV show. That is what we have to remember. It's not necessarily the Bible, it's just a TV show."
Yep, it's not a professional ballroom dance championship, it's a TV show. But it's also a competition with a prize at the end — a Mirror Ball trophy, but also increasing amounts of money for the celebs, the longer they stay in play. So it's fair to question the system. Then again, there really is no one unbiased in the group at this point. If Maks were on the judges panel, the same thing would be said about Maks judging his brother Val Chmerkovskiy. Judge Carrie Ann Inaba used to date new competing pro Artem Chigvintsev, which she mentioned herself when he joined the pro troupe last season. Julianne grew up with Mark, and she's known most of the pros for a long time now. It's one big happy and occasionally dysfunctional family and you get what you get. Besides, the judges are supposed to judge the celebs, not the pros. And it's not like the fans at home are unbiased either — and we have the bulk of the power.
Do you think it's wrong for a judge to raise paddles for a family member, or do you think they can be fair and/or who cares, it's just a TV show?
DWTS Season 19 premieres Monday, September 15 from 8 to 10 p.m. ET on ABC.
Source: Us Weekly