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First day of spring! That is, the first day it's been bright and windless enough for us to take our picnic breakfast to the sea front.
If summer begins when I resume diving into the sea, it may be a ways off.
In the December issue of Sky & Telescope (I'm still catching up in reading the magazine, of which the March issue has already appeared) I encountered the usual statement, also made in newspapers, that December 21, the day of the solstice, was "the beginning of winter." Can it be logical to say that winter begins with the very moment when the Sun starts to return northward and the days start to get longer?
What is the extent of winter, when does it begin and end? Assuming that we're talking about mid-northern-latitude English-speaking regions, and that our overall convention is to divide the year into four seasons, each therefore about three months long, winter might be defined in one of these ways:
– From the December solstice to the March equinox. This at least has the certainty of a "geometrical" definition.
– Using instead the points halfway between those quarter-days, so that the December solstice is in the middle of winter. The traditional halfway markers were the old cross-quarter days, All Saints' Day (November 1) and Candlemas (February 2).
– Or the more exact halfway dates, Nov. 6 or 7 (depending on leap years) and Feb. 4 or 5.
– The months of November, December, and January.
– The months of December, January, and February.
– The time when it just feels like winter. "Subjective winter," since no one can lay down exactly when it is, and it varies from place to place, year to year, and person to person. And the transitions between seasons can be ragged, switching and switching back. Autumn is interrupted by an "Indian summer." The owner of Magnolia. one of the great gardens up along the Ashley River from Charleston, told me as he led me through his beloved groves of azaleas in spring bloom: "This isn't really azalea country: we have many little winters."
– Climatic winter, which would have to be defined by studying graphs of actual weather and by agreement as to whether you pick, as boundaries, the dates when temperature is half way between its extremes, or points defined by temperature in such a way as to make the seasons equal in length, or what. Winter as defined by actual climate may well be shifting and shrinking.
And if winter is defined in any of the other ways, its middle may be more than half way through it. The coldest and warmest parts of seasons, as of days and nights, are delayed.
Well, this is how I vote. Winter is the months of December, January, and February. Just the way I was brought up, probably. November remains for me an autumny month, however cold it gets, and March a springy one.
And it seems that the early Romans, and the early English, combined or ignored these three winter months in various ways (the early Roman ten-month calendar had a gap later filled by January and February; the early English Yule combined December and January).
For other cultures the seasons are different. For India the year is divided into monsoon and non-monsoon, and for southern India there is a southwest summer monsoon and a northeast winter monsoon, with relatively dry times between.
For gardeners, there is "the growing season," from the last killing frost in spring (which has been getting earlier) to the first killing frost in fall (which has been getting later).
When I lived among the Navajo, I found that for them too there are really only two seasons, and winter is "after the thunder sleeps." The thunder wakes only in summer. Or so we thought until a few weeks ago when the "thundersnow" hit New York.


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Joan Smalls in Porter Magazine Issue #9 Summer 2015 by Ryan McGinleyCovers, Editorial, Joan Smalls, Porter Magazine, Ryan McGinley
Monday, June 08, 2015
Getaway Chic - For the Ninth/Summer issue of Porter Magazine, they escape to Puerto Rico with native model Joan Smalls, in scenic imagery by Ryan McGinley. Smalls wears swimwear with shearlings by the likes of, Marni, Burberry, Stella McCartney & Ralph Lauren styled together by Alex White. Hair by Peter Gray, Make-up by Fulvia Farolfi.

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Anna Bella Nor is just two weeks away from revealing her controversial research on the evolutionary origin of birds when her supervisor Lars Helland is found dead with his tongue and a copy of her thesis in his lap. As the police investigate the most brutal and calculated case they've ever known, Anna remains convinced someone is trying to stop her research coming to light. She must fight to prove her innocence and fight for her life.
©2008 Sissel-Jo Gazan (P)2014 WF Howes Ltd
"A top-flight thriller - smart and outrageously entertaining" Christopher Fowler, (Financial Times)
"Intelligently plotted and psychologically believable" (The Times)
"Formidable and satisfying... in the author's menacing world, sins of emotional cowardice and betrayal can be just as awful as offenses against the criminal code" Tom Nolan, (The Wall Street Journal selected as one of the top ten mysteries of 2013.
"My best mystery of the year turns out to be yet another stunner from Scandinavia. I could be wrong (but I don't think I am) when I say that Gazan disposes of a murder victim here by an infernal means that no other mystery writer--not even the resourceful Dame Agatha--ever concocted." Maureen Corrigan, (NPR, Favorite 10 Books of 2013)
"Spoilt by performance"
Worth looking at other books by the author - but not necessarily if they are spoken by the same person
Interesting characters and good story line
No - it was very slow and stagey at times and then rushed through the complex details which made it difficult to take in
Slow to start
"Overly dramatic performance spoils it"
Whilst the dinosaur/bird basis for the story was different, albeit a bit of a red herring, the amount of character padding had me confused. Nevertheless, the overall plot was quite enjoyable. What spoilt it for me was the overdramatic performance of the narrator. Every time Annabelle featured I thought a nervous breakdown was about to ensue, both from her and me.
"Too long and drawn out"
The plot sounded interesting but in the end it was so long and drawn out that I lost interest. I also struggled with the narrator but persevered. Finally the main female character was so irritating (either stroppy or blubbing) I found myself secretly hoping that someone would do her in to put me out of my misery.
Less unnecessary detail and side plots.
Probably not.
Much of the private life of Professor Freeman and Anna Bella's early days.
Interesting plot let down by too much detail that slowed the pace of the novel way too much for me.
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By: Alicia Avila
It's 7 a.m. and 58º, headed to 62º. It will be cloudy with chances of rain throughout the day.
The Wo Hing General Store is closing it's doors today after serving Chinese food and cocktails on Valencia and 16th for a year and a half. Owner, Chalres Phan, has not announced any new plans for the location.
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at the Roxie? Check out this profile of the theater and it's staff by the Bold Italic.
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence cleaned up Dolores Park yesterday in preparation of their annual Easter celebration. The event features the well-known Hunky Jesus contest so get out there and enjoy.
If you're looking for more unique Easter Sunday events check out the Big Wheel contest just next door in Potrero Hill.


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Greg Chako, Christy Smith & Mark DeRose,
Paint a Picture, Tell a Story
(Chako, 2007)
Cincinnati, Ohio-born jazz guitarist Greg Chako began working as a professional musician when he moved to Asia in 1992. Since then he's working with different lineups on several projects. In 2007 he recorded Paint a Picture, Tell a Story with a four-piece lineup and four special guest musicians.
He recorded six self-crafted tracks and four cover versions. The CD starts with "Cycles," a chill-out tune by Chako, with Chako, Don Byron (tenor-saxophone) and Delfeayo Marsalis (trombone) playing solos, while Mark deRose (drums) and Christy Smith (bass) create the cool rhythms. He also wrote stirring rhythmic tunes like "What da'Funk!" which features a brilliant drums and percussion solo, and "Murtabop," a world music/jazz mix with Joe Jayaveeran on tabla and his cousin Jayagowtham on mridangam.
Frank Wess wrote "Next" and Chako recorded it as a quartet with Greg Lyons on tenor saxophone, Smith (who plays a terrific bass solo), deRose on drums and the maestro on guitar. Drummer Billy Higgins composed "Marilyn's Dilemma," a brilliant bebop tune, brought forward again by the quartet. Finally I'd like to mention Edward C. Redding's ballad "The End of a Love Affair." This quiet tune is a perfect showcase for Chako's soulful playing, only accompanied by bass and drums.
The album is a great sample of modern jazz, featuring some of the best musicians who work in Asia. Chako is a fine guitar player and a great composer. I really love this CD.
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Adolf Goriup
16 May 2009
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Ladies! Just sit back and relax this Women's Day
We have prepared a handy checklist to help working women forget their routine for a day, let their hair loose, and ensure that Women's Day ends on a rocking note
Spruce up your moves
Enhance your dance movements and body posture with a range of physical activities at Artsphere. One can take part in an hour-long belly dance session, join yoga classes or learn the art of self defense from martial arts expert Anomit Ghosh.
On: March 8, 10 am to 1 pm
At: Artsphere, 402, North Court, opposite Joggers Park, above Café Columbia, Kalyani Nagar.
Call: 9561720001
Note: Prior registration is a must.
Explore a few summer looks
This Women's Day, take some time off your regular work schedule and learn a few things about how to look fresh and beautiful in the summer. Take a course on professional make-up at a special two-day workshop organised by Mojdeh Farashahi, and learn how to achieve the perfect summer and evening looks, all by yourself.
On: March 8 and 9, 3 pm to 6 pm
At: 16 MG Road, sixth floor, above Framebox Academy, Camp.
Call: 7757013482
Fee: Rs 2,500
Dine out
Salute the spirit of womanhood and be a part of this celebration. Relax over a warm sumptuous dinner with your friends.
On: March 8, 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm
At: Courtyard by Marriott Pune Hinjewadi, Hinjewadi.
Dance with your pals
Make the most of the day, and join your
girlfriends on the dance floor as DJ Leo spins some of her favourite foot-tapping numbers. So, let your hair down and enjoy the night with some delicious drinks and a pumping dance-floor.
On: March 8, 9 pm onwards
At: 1st Brewhouse, Corinthians Club, Kondhwa.
Call: 26952222


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Four days after mounting a comeback victory over the Montreal Canadiens at home, the Ottawa Senators couldn't prevent their opponent from turning the tables. Jakob Silfverberg gave the Senators the lead just 1:33 after puck drop, but David Desharnais and Eric Cole responded over the next 10 minutes to lead Montreal to a 2-1 victory at the Bell Centre Sunday afternoon.
Senators burned by officials in loss to Canadiens
Four days after mounting a comeback victory over the Montreal Canadiens at home, the Ottawa Senators couldn't prevent their opponent from turning the tables.
Jakob Silfverberg gave the Senators the lead just 1:33 after puck drop, but David Desharnais and Eric Cole responded over the next 10 minutes to lead Montreal to a 2-1 victory at the Bell Centre Sunday afternoon.
The game was marred by an absurd performance by officials Greg Kimmerly and Brian Pochmara, who sent a steady stream of players to the penalty box for phantom infractions while missing several egregious ones.
The opening two minutes of the third period were a microcosm of the entire contest. The Senators thought they'd knotted the score up at 2-2 when an Andre Benoit point shot found the back of the net behind Montreal goaltender Carey Price.
The goal was immediately waved off, however, and Silfverberg was pulled from the on-ice celebration and sent to the penalty box for goaltender interference. He appeared to barely graze Price outside the crease, if he made contact at all.
Seconds earlier, the officials stood idle while Ottawa winger Milan Michalek was body-slammed to the ice by Habs defenceman Alexei Emelin.
Coach Paul MacLean was either livid or wary of getting in trouble after the game. He was twice asked about the play, and twice stared in silence for several seconds.
Silfverberg tried to be diplomatic, though he admitted he was surprised to see the goal waved off. He didn't want to go much further that that, not having seen the replay.
"I haven't seen it after the game, but from what I feel, I feel like I'm in the white ice, I feel like I'm out of the crease, but you've got to trust the refs, and so far that's what I've got to go with," he said.
The Senators walked away with nothing after another strong performance from goalie Craig Anderson, who came up with 30 saves. He's now on the hook for two straight losses despite allowing just three goals over that span.
He felt the Senators played well enough to win.
"I think we generated enough (offence)," he said. "I think you guys can fill in the rest.
"We thought we did enough tonight. We played our hearts out."
Price was sharp at the other end with 32 saves of his own.
This game had all the makings of a low-scoring goalie battle, given how strong Anderson and Price have been since the start of the year.
Anderson, the NHL's No. 1 star for the month of January, came in sporting a 0.99 goals-against average and just one regulation time loss in seven games. Price was almost as good, going 5-1 with a 1.82 GAA.
So it was a little surprising when each man gave up a goal within two and a half minutes of the opening whistle.
Price was first, failing to stop a Silfverberg power play breakaway that started with a beautiful pass by Senators defenceman Patrick Wiercioch.
He fired a laser beam from deep in his own zone to Silfverberg, who was in the process of splitting the Habs' defencemen at the offensive blue line. Silfverberg proceeded to roof a shot over Price's glove for the early lead.
It was short-lived.
Thirty-five seconds later, Desharnais tipped a Max Pacioretty shot between Anderson's legs after Michalek threw the puck away in the corner.
Erik Cole made the score 2-1 seconds after a penalty to Daniel Alfredsson had just expired, flipping a backhander past Anderson at 11:29 of the first.
The goalies were back to their old selves in the second, slamming the door on a collection of prime scoring chances.
Anderson just managed to get his shoulder in front of a slot backhander by super rookie Alex Galchenyuk (who has seven points in eight games) 11 minutes in, then got his pad down in front of a Desharnais shot on the doorstep.
He was particularly good during a Montreal four-on-three to close out the period, standing tall as P.K. Subban fired several cannons at him from the top of the right circle.
Price made 16 saves of his own in the frame, including one against Alfredsson while he was sprawled out on the ice.
Max Pacioretty, Canadiens
Pacioretty wasn't supposed to be in the lineup for another couple weeks after undergoing an emergency appendectomy Jan. 26. Instead, he played eight days later and picked up an assist on the first Montreal goal.
Peter Regin, Senators
Regin remains the lone Ottawa forward yet to record a point. Add to that the fact he was the only player on the ice for both Montreal goals and you have to wonder how many more chances he'll get before spending a night or two in the press box.
The Montreal Canadiens entered the game 4-0 when leading after one period, and they continued that trend. Rather than building on a 1-0 lead less than a minute into the game, the Senators quickly gave up the equalizer and go-ahead tallies. The officiating didn't help.
The flu is making its way through the Ottawa dressing room, claiming defenceman Sergei Gonchar as its latest victim. He was a last-minute scratch for this contest, joining former Hab Guillaume Latendresse in the sick bay.


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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
A small experiment
I had the fun idea to sow them in an old type box.
This way, they can look nice in the summerhouse while they grow :o) But I just forgot the small detail that it might be best to sow them in plastic-covered pots. That way they have their own, enclosed mini greenhouse. Lonnie told me this today, shaking her head. In my defense, I'd like to say that she's the gardening specialist around here. I've never had a green thumb – and she's often wondered and had a good laugh over my way of gardening. And at times, she's been astonished to see things grow despite my way of planting or caring for them.
But back to the seeds:
Unfortunately, I have to admit that there are no sprouts yet! Perhaps due to the missing plastic? But it'll ruin the esthetics if they have to be covered with plastic. After all, we enjoy many cups of coffee in that summerhouse… (in our free time).
SO you're basically witnessing an experiment here on the blog. I'm going to try and see what'll happen from leaving out the plastic.
To be continued… /Vivian
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Oh dear,ReplyDelete
perhaps you should sing to them more.
That's what they say in the Netherlands, hihi.
Have a nice day,
Hej VivianReplyDelete
Skønt at høre at du også har det sådan - jeg har heller ikke fået læst alle havebøgerne igennem endnu - men er det ikke noget - som kommer med alderen - når der er mere tid eller ?? ;o)
Men hvor der er vilje er der vej - og hvem ved - måske titter der snart de fineste små grønne skud op af jorden - som garanteret er meget mere modstandsdygtige end de sarte under plastic'en .... måske ;o) hæ hæ
Men smukt ser det ud og det er jo det vigtigste ;o)
Klem Tina
There is something in my blog for you :)ReplyDelete
I had the same problem! I sowed herbseeds in a large pot, and week after week, no sprouts! But now, with the weather getting better in The Netherlands, it started to grow. So, take it easy, they probably will come! Have fun :). SabineReplyDelete
I hope they grow for you because I love your idea of using the old type box.ReplyDelete
I'm a new follower and I'm enjoying the JDL magazine. Just received the May issue in the mail today. Yeah!
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A Big Stone Gap U.S. District Court sets aside a jury verdict for defendant coal seller in a buyer's suit alleging it was fraudulently induced to make advance payments totaling $3.2 million for coal it never received, because a juror ...Read More »
Monthly Archives: November 2009
Criminal – Fraud – Stock Tip Seminars
After a two-year FBI investigation that generated up to six million documents, an Alexandria U.S. District Court throws out a guilty verdict on both conspiracy and substantive wire fraud charges against two promotional seminar speakers who marketed stock trading courses ...Read More »
Insurance – Duty To Defend – Motion To Stay
In this suit concerning insurance policies for a sailboat and injuries from a boating accident, the court need not dismiss the two competing dec actions because of the pending state court personal injury action, and the Richmond U.S. District Court ...Read More »
Intellectual Property – Patent Infringement – 'Cookies' – Claim Construction
Although this patent infringement suit focuses on "cookies" of the Internet variety, not of the Toll House variety, there is nonetheless substantial dough involved here as well, says an Alexandria U.S. District Court, as it spices up deliverance of its ...Read More »
Intellectual Property – Attorney's Fees – Lodestar Figure
On remand from the 4th Circuit, an Alexandria U.S. District Court lowers its attorney fee award under 17 U.S.C. § 505, in this copyright infringement and fraud case, from $391,705 to $265,023. The 4th Circuit issued an unpublished opinion on ...Read More »


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Traci Lords Filmography
Despite being best known for entering the world of porn at age 16, Traci Lords' filmography includes several mainstream movies. Below is a list of some of her most famous Hollywood films.
"Not of This Earth"
Leading off the Traci Lords Filmography is "Not of This Earth," which was a 1988 science fiction movie directed by Jim Wynorsky. In the movie, Lords plays Nadine Story, a nurse who works at a hospital where aliens are trying to steal blood.
"Fast Food"
Though Traci Lords was displayed prominently on the video cover, she only had a ten minute part in the 1989 comedy about a sex drug that ended in a pizza sauce. Needless to say, this movie was not one of the most prominent in her filmography.
"Shock 'em Dead"
"Shock 'em Dead" is a 1991 horror movie that became the fourth mainstream movie to make its way into Traci Lord's filmography. Lords plays Lindsay Roberts, a manager of a rock band whose concerts have been paralleled with several brutal murders.
"Skinner" is a 1993 Independent horror film starring Traci Lords as Heidi, a prostitute who is addicted to drugs. In this Traci Lords film, Heidi seeks revenge on a serial killer who tried to kill her.
Probably the most popular movie in Traci Lords' filmography, "Blade" also starred Wesley Snipes and Kris Kristofferson. Lords plays the seductive vampire, Raquel, who leads men to raves where they become victims to feeding vampires.
While Traci Lords is mostly known for bringing the pornography industry to its knees during the mid-eighties, Lords has been very successful since, as she not only appeared in several movies (including those on the above list), she is a best selling author and had even released a single.


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Job 28: Not for Sale
This essay is #32 of an ongoing series on the book of Job. Click here to start at the beginning.
Not for Sale
In the first part of his call for wisdom, the author compares the efforts of mankind to dig into the earth for the things his finds precious. In the next section, he states that all such efforts are worthless in the pursuit of wisdom:
Mankind does not know its place; it cannot be found in the land of the living. The deep says, 'It is not with me.' And the sea says, 'It is not with me.' Fine gold cannot be given in exchange for it, nor can its price be weighed out in silver. It cannot be measured out for purchase with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or sapphires. Neither gold nor crystal can be compared with it, nor can a vase of gold match its worth. Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; the price of wisdom is more than pearls. The topaz of Cush cannot be compared with it; it cannot be purchased with pure gold.
But wisdom—from where does it come? Where is the place of understanding? (Job 28:13-20)
In answer to the question posed before, "Where can wisdom be found." The author tells us that mankind cannot discover it. It is not to be found in any of the places on earth: land, deep, or sea. You cannot buy it and it cannot be measured.
And yet the crisis at this point in the book of Job cries out for wisdom, but no one has it. All the speakers are hung up on the relationship between righteous behavior and creature comforts. They see material blessings as flowing from a moral principle that the Lord must obey. This chapter on wisdom is to wake us up and to realize that such a notion is not correct.
Twice now, the author has asked the whereabouts of wisdom and understanding. Yet it seems that we are no closer to knowing where to find them, and the crisis of the book still looms. The author concludes his interjection this way:
For it has been hidden from the eyes of every living creature, and from the birds of the sky it has been concealed.
Destruction and Death say, 'With our ears we have heard a rumor about where it can be found.'
God understands the way to it, and he alone knows its place. For he looks to the ends of the earth and observes everything under the heavens. When he made the force of the wind and measured the waters with a gauge. When he imposed a limit for the rain, and a path for the thunderstorm, then he looked at wisdom and assessed its value; he established it and examined it closely. And he said to mankind, 'The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'" (Job 28:21-28)
Wisdom and understanding have been hidden from all living things except man. We as men and women made in the image of God have abilities for language, art, music, and things of the Spirit that are incalculably higher than all other living creatures on the earth. Later in Job, the author records Elihu as saying, "But no one says, 'Where is God, my Creator, who gives songs in the night, who teaches us more than the wild animals of the earth, and makes us wiser that the birds of the air?' (Job 35:10-11)"
Death and destruction have heard a rumor of its place. This is a poetic way of saying that anyone brought to the point of death and destruction are often those who begin to ask directions. But it is important to know that they are not place that wisdom is to be found. If this were so, then all who face death would find wisdom, but many do not. Death and destruction only suggest that it exists.
And so the author gives this answer, "God understands the way to it." He knows this by way of His omniscience. He knows this by way of His creative activities. And God tells to fear Him and to turn away from evil.
Job lost the fear of God. Rather he sought vindication. He called for another to arbitrate the dispute between himself and God. Job left the path of wisdom. Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar never feared God enough to really investigate Job's situation by which they could have discerned his innocence and sought to better understand the new wisdom needed. The fear of God would have changed the all direction of the questioning from Job and his friends:
- God is great--We know this
- God is good--Dare we say otherwise
- Job seems to be a good guy--There is no evidence to say otherwise.
- What are His purposes in all this?
With this line of reasoning, I have given you the entire foundation from which Elihu spoke when he addressed Job.
Wisdom to live life is of inestimable value to us. Job 28 appeals to us to understand this. So does the opening 9 chapters of proverbs. These contain appeal after appeal for us to understand and embrace the path of wisdom. The following verses dovetail with this section of Job very well:
My child, if you receive my words, and store up my commands within you, by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding, indeed, if you call out for understanding, and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand how to fear the Lord, and you will discover knowledge about God.
For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. He stores up effective counsel for the upright, and is like a shield for those who live with integrity, to guard the paths of the righteous and to protect the way of his pious ones. Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity—every good way. For wisdom will enter your heart, and moral knowledge will be attractive to you. (Proverbs 2:1-10)
Seek wisdom. Learn and live.
Beginning with Elihu, whom we will meet in chapter 32, we will begin to see Job's situation from a new perspective. But before we get there, a dynamic in Job's heart must surface. We will begin that next.
Monday: Job Revealed
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As the nation gears up for the 2016 presidential election, CNN is preparing to lead in politics coverage.
In May, we wrote that CNN hired Ed O'Keefe as VP of CNNMoney and Politics for CNN Digital, a new role for the network. In just a matter of weeks, it looks as if his and the network's vision, are clearly defined.
"If you're a top talent in D.C., expect to get a call from CNN politics," the former editor in chief of NowThisNews told The Washington Post's Erik Wemple.
While CNN's politics reporters currently total around 20, in the short term, that number is expected to double.
"What we really need to do now and plan to do in 2016 is hyper-focus on the audience we want to reach…We want the names and the reporting that [are] absolutely essential for the influence makers in Washington," said O'Keefe in Wemple's piece published late Tuesday afternoon.
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Sara Moulton's Mushroom Rolls
Sara sautés mushrooms and shallots in sherry, then rolls the mixture in bread for a creative holiday appetizer.
Courtesy of Sara Moulton Cooks at Home, Broadway Books, 2002.
Level: Moderate
Yield: 48 rolls
- 8 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 medium shallots
- 10 oz. cultivated white mushrooms
- 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme
- ¼ c. dry sherry
- ¼ c. sour cream
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 24 slice homemade-style white bread
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat half the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring often, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until all the liquid has evaporated. Add the thyme and sherry. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook until the mixture is almost dry. Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in the sour cream, and season with salt and pepper. You should have 1 cup of filling.
- To make the rolls, melt the remaining butter. Roll out the bread slices with a rolling pin until very thin. Place about 2 teaspoons of the filling on each slice of bread. Roll up the bread to enclose the filling and form a cylinder, and brush all over with melted butter. (At this point the rolls can be placed in a zipper-type plastic freezer bag and frozen for future use. Frozen rolls take a few extra minutes in the oven.)
- Cut the rolls crosswise into 2 pieces, place on a baking sheet seam side down, and bake for about 15 minutes or until crisp. Serve warm.
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This fantastic new recording was released in September 2016 and comes from the acclaimed narrator of The Lightbringer series Simon Vance.
The start of a brand new trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Way of Shadows.
Gavin Guile is the Prism, the most powerful man in the world. He is high priest and emperor, a man whose power, wit, and charm are all that preserves a tenuous peace. But Prisms never last, and Guile knows exactly how long he has left to live: Five years to achieve five impossible goals.
But when Guile discovers he has a son, born in a far kingdom after the war that put him in power, he must decide how much he's willing to pay to protect a secret that could tear his world apart.
©2010 Brent Weeks (P)2016 Little Brown Book Group
"Great Entertaining Intelligent Story"
seems like this audio book has been re-done, other comments regarding narrator may be pre re-do. Simon Vance performed expertly and brought the book to life i would disregard other comments as they seem outdated.
"Great series! (new narrator)"
I listened to books 1-4 back to back....and as I can't remember where each book ended, I'm going to have to review them as a oner!
Despite listening to 4 books one after each other, I didn't get bored for an instant. Never a sense of padding, or randomness in the plot. Indeed, in book 4 it takes a turn I didn't see coming. With hindsight, there was some foreshadowing, but it was either too subtle, or I was too engrossed to notice it. Love all the characters- even the not so nice ones become increasingly interesting as the series moves on. Just when you think you have it all figured out, a curved ball gets thrown.
Very well narrated too. Earlier reviews suggest a not-so-great narrator....the books must surely have been redone because I'm super-fussy when it comes to narration, and I couldn't fault this. Not quite Rupert Degas, but Simon Vance holds his own.
Really looking forward to the next book in the series......it promises to be a good one!
"A Great Book, Now With A Good Reader"
When I first listened to The Black Prism it was a different reading and while I enjoyed the book it was in spite of the reading. Simon Vance has changed that and elevated this excellent renaissance-fantasy into my favourites list.
Guns, magic, lies, monsters, drama, romance - this book has it all. If, like so many, you missed out on Weeks' first series because of the start of The Way Of Shadows then rest assured that this is far more accessible and may even convince you to give the Night Angel books another go.
"Enjoyable book, not ground breaking"
There are a number of reasons to enjoy this book, and to hate it.
What's to enjoy?
The magic system is pretty clever. I like it that people have varying levels of ability. Some can use only 1 colour, some 2, other more. Not all colours have to be joined together from the spectrum etc. I like that the colours have their own attributes - which can effect a persons personality.
I also like a couple of the characters. Karris comes off as a strong middle aged woman (i would guess here age would be around 40) - strong personality as well as strong of body. I grew to like Kip a little more. I like the fact that he is fairly hopeless and lacks self confidence.
The story was good, if a little unoriginal - bad leader attacks city, good leader defends city. You know where you are going to end up - its just how we are going to get there.
What's not to enjoy?
Some of the characters are annoying or flat. Gavin is super powerful - to the point of being a God. While i could accept that he is amazing at casting - it would have been nice if he was flawed in other ways. But alas, he is also an excellent politician, tactician, orator, good looking with a quick mind. Maybe he will change in following books.
The Bad guys were a little too bad. I am a king and want to bring down the world because i am pissed - yeah, twiddle that tash with maniacal laugh.
The magic system (yeah, I know its a positive). Some of the stuff that can be done is massive. With a little thought and organisation the world should really have been a utopia. Within a couple of days a wall (we do not know exactly how long it is) is constructed from magic with cool features such as adjustable roofs, touch sensitive windows and seal protectors. Wow, 4 days from start to finish.
Short chapters. While this was great at the end of the book (getting the battle from different perspectives in a few pages), it was annoying at the beginning - you are taken from one part of the work to another a little too fast.
I read a few reviews before I started that the narration was pretty poor. I wouldn't go that far. The narrator did vary his voice for different characters and seemed to deliver the light hearted moments well. It wasn't brilliant either - he seemed a little too fast and his natural pitch a little annoying.
All in all,I enjoyed the book, and will read the rest of the series. There just wasn't the spark there to make me feel it should deserve more than a 3.
"Wrong narrator - spoils the book"
I struggled to get through this book because I just couldn't take the narrator seriously. I found the book mildly interesting, but didn't have anything else to read so stuck through it. When I saw the sequel was read by someone else, I thought I would give it another go and I am so glad that I did! Suddenly the characters I knew from the Black Prism came to life and I found myself thoroughly engrossed and enjoying the story immensely.
If you don't get on with the narrator and feel the story and characters are bland, stick through it and try the second novel, read by Simon Vance - it really is a fantastic.
"Narrator sounds like a stoned drunkard"
Good book but the narrator was just wrong for the book, he would have been better suited for Zombie books.
It might be worth getting it redone Brent for people that are new to your series.
"Bland narration"
After 3 hours I found it hard to warm to the narrator. There were attempts at characterisation, but I found little in the way of intonation or drama.
"Poor Performance"
Brent Weeks tells an entertaining story in an original setting, unfortunately flawed by poor characterisation, plot holes and occasionally jagged prose. These problems are made all the more jarring by a wooden performance from Cristofer Jean. This poor reading makes what would otherwise be a simple but largely enjoyable book into one well below average.
"Horrific narrator"
Had to return after half an hour of listening as I could not deal with the narrators tedious voices of characters, especially his female ones. May have been bearable if not for that, but he still wasn't a great voice to listen to.
The book itself is quite good, and I am currently very happy with listening to the second book, Thank God they swapped narrators!
"Love the print book...audio not so much."
I truly enjoyed this book in print and was looking forward to a good listen. The narration is definitely not one of Audible's best efforts and I was relieved to see Simon Vance will be narrating the next two books.
"Great story ruined by robotic narration"
Yes- if Simon Vance was reading it!
Brent Weeks reminds me of Branfon Sanderson
You may as well have the kindle robot read aloud. Worst ever voice. No inflection. Terrible timing. It was like listening to someone read it when they don't actually understand English. The syntax, timing, and colour was missing. Just awful.
Probably a bit complicated for the screen plot wise but I could see Charlie Hannum as Gavin/Dazen
Great story which I have read 3 times and will never listen to again from this narrator.
"Slow start with great characters"
i wish the narroater would be half as hyped about the story as I am :)
but he still does a fair job and brent weeks delivers as in the night angel :)
"great story..very fresh and interesting"
loved it.. plot was awesome.. speed of the plot was great...and very fresh approach to fantasy...
"Good story but very stilted delivery ruins it"
Good story but very stilted delivery ruins it
The narration sounds as if it was designed for children and reminds me of the Simpsons😝
Good story, etc. Unfortunately, I felt like I was being addressed by a plank of wood. Poorly performed.
"Unexpected gem"
This was the first novel of Brent Weeks I had read and I loved it. The magic concept and epic scale of the story had me from the beginning, I bought it as an audiobook to listen to on a nine hour road trip and couldn't stop listening till it had finished. It is not just the usual fantasy story of a young person finding their power to save a world that is falling but a full cast of equally important characters that you quickly come to care about and root for. I have listened to it twice now and I am hanging out for the final instalments in the light ringer series.
"A colourful extravaganza!"
The Black Prism by Brent Weeks is full of colourful magic, that sends people crazy when used too often, and turns them into colourwights. Gavin Guile is the prism the rarest of all magic users as he is able to use all colours of the spectrum. Kip is Gavin' s natural son. A brilliant narration by Christofer Jean.
"Great Story, Poor Naration"
I will listen to it again, I'm sure. This is a wonderful story full of vibrant, realistic characters and some of the best world building I've ever seen. That said with this performance, vibrant characters feel wooden and charismatic, subtle leaders feel like bullies. The reading takes away from the wonderful story. If your tossing up between the audio book and the book, take the book.
Gavin Guile forever, thought in this reading the performances of female characters where much more vibrant, so possible one of the women.
No. At times I had to physically check I hadn't somehow switched to the robot voice reading from my e-book. He did however provide nice expression with the female characters. The men either felt like wood blocks, robots, or their voice and their character where so misaligned that they ended up feeling off.
Read the Book, or if you can stand it listen to the audio book. The story is wonderful, and even with the horrible narration I'm sure to listen to it again.
This is my second time reading this, and it is just brilliant. Really refreshing take on magic and all its forms. But what I love most about it is the characters! I highly recommend this as a great listen and highly enjoyable book too.
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Old Mate Gets Rocket From Shearer
Rob Lee was the man who pulled Newcastle out of the hat ... well, more like ... the bowl. And Alan Shearer was NOT happy.
Rob Lee: "Alan wasn't best pleased, and he came out with a few choice words to thank me. He was on the phone right away. I also got it in the neck from my son, who is a massive Newcastle fan, so it's the last time I'm going to do the draw. As soon as I was given the away teams to pick out I knew there could be trouble."


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Parmesan Grissini
These savory nibbles strike the perfect balance between crunchy and chewy. Bundled in wax paper and sealed with gold stickers, they become even more tempting. (Wax paper, $7.38 for 75-foot roll; amazon.com. Stickers, $4.99 for roll of 100; sticker.com).
Level: Moderate
Yield: 25 to 30 grissini
- 2⅔ c. bread flour
- 3 tsp. active dry yeast
- 1 tsp. Sea salt
- 1 tsp. crushed fennel seeds
- ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 c. warmed milk
- ¼ c. finely grated Parmesan
- In a bowl, combine bread flour, dry yeast, sea salt, fennel seeds, and red pepper; make a well in the middle.
- Pour olive oil and warmed milk in well. Stir until dough comes together. Add Parmesan and mix until incorporated.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Shape dough into a ball and return to bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; set in a warm, draft-free place; and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Lightly flour work surface again, then turn dough out and knead lightly for 1 minute. Using a rolling pin, roll dough into a 12- by 15-inch rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Using a sharp knife, cut dough into strips just under 1/2 inch wide. Lightly flour hands, then quickly roll strips until they're slightly rounded.
- Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each strip. Set aside to rise again, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bake in batches on middle shelf until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes, flipping breadsticks halfway through. Let cool completely.
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(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Wednesday dedicated his weekly General Audience to God's work of mercy throughout the history of the Chosen people.
Below please find the official English language summary of Pope Francis' remarks:
Dear Brothers and Sisters: Continuing our weekly catecheses inspired by this Holy Year devoted to divine mercy, we now consider God's mercy at work in the history of the Chosen People. The Scriptures show the Lord's merciful concern for Israel throughout its history, beginning with the call of Abraham. God's mercy is expressed particularly, however, in the experience of the exodus from Egypt. God heard the cry of his people, as he hears the cry of the poor and oppressed in every age. He raised up Moses to be the mediator of his mercy and salvation. Through Moses, he led Israel to freedom and, through the covenant, he made them his own possession, "a kingdom of priests and a holy nation" (Ex 19:5-6), a people precious in his eyes. The mystery of God's mercy culminates in the sending of his Son, the Lord Jesus, in that "new and eternal covenant" inaugurated in his blood, whereby we are granted the forgiveness of our sins and become truly God's children, beloved sons and daughters of our good and merciful Father.


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Aloha and Welcome to Hale Kai Kalani
Beautifully furnished and well-equipped, this is a great home for a couple, honeymooners, small families, or 2 couples traveling together. This home is located at 4320 Wailapa Road, Kilauea, Hawaii 96754. Fully equipped tile kitchen and bathrooms, tropical cloth curtains and pillow covers, comfortable beds with 100% cotton sheets and pillow cases, lots of soft towels and washcloths. The master bedroom features a king bed, and the marble master bath has twin sinks. There is a fully equipped entertainment center. For those who have to stay in touch, there is wireless highspeed internet access. Tour incredibly beautiful Kauai, including the Na Pali trail, Kilauea Lighthouse, Hanalei Bay, Tunnels Beach, Waimea Canyon, and more, or just stay at home and relax or sunbathe. The daytime views are awesome, and the starry nighttime sky a sight to behold... Many guests remark that the views are like a painting (and a number of local artists have come to paint it!)- The Blue Pacific, The Kilauea River and river valley, lush, green Crater Hill National Wildlife Preserve, and a nearby tropical jungle waterfall. The generous covered lanai overlooks all these AND the 1.5 acre lushly landscaped property. Tropical fruits abound... bananas, limes, figs, star-fruit, and coconuts. Some County of Kauai Rules for transient vacation rentals: All vehicular parking related to the use of this property shall be accommodated on-site at all times; no on-street parking is permitted. Also, elevated noise activities and/or amplified music is not permitted between the hours of 10PM and 8 AM
Come Get Wet! Quiet Kahili Beach (known locally as Rock Quarry Beach for a plantation-era quarry which existed at one of the headlands that form this broad, white sand, bay beach) is a scenic stroll or very quick drive from this private, newly renovated, comfortably furnished bluff-front beach home. Another half-dozen world class beaches are within 10 minutes drive.
Go jungle river cruising in the 2 person, tandem kayak for a great adventure. Paddles, lifejackets, and roof racks all included.
The home is aptly named- "Hale Kai Kalani" (House of the Heavenly Sea). It is private (without any close neighbors), yet conveniently located 1.5 miles outside of Kilauea Town, home of the Kilauea Lighthouse and Crater Hill National Wildlife Refuge, northernmost spot in the inhabited Hawaiian Islands!
Honeymooners, couples, small parties and families all love this house and property. We have many return guests who think of Hale Kai Kalani as "their vacation house" in Kauai. Come join those who have experienced Kauai living at its best, and enjoy this piece of heaven on earth.
So let's recap... ocean views, mountain views, acreage privacy, beach proximity, wireless highspeed internet access, cable TV, full kitchen, dishwasher, washer, dryer, and a comfortable, affordable home. Come for a honeymoon, a retreat, or for the vacation of a lifetime!
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Spring ForwardThursday, March 14th, 2013
Our neighborhood of Irvington has quite the stock of beautiful homes, each with a unique front garden. Today I took a walk around to capture a few of the new blooms of Spring.
As a homeowner, you're allowed to keep up to 6 chickens in your yard!
And here's a cousin of Lulu's.
And on our porch, many of our plantings from last summer lived through the winter and are now blossoming again. Below you can see the ranunculus Tracy planted a few months ago, just beginning to sprout up.


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I'm headed to Houston, and somehow ended up with two stops to get there. Jacksonville to Charlotte, Charlotte to New Orleans and New Orleans to Houston. Not exactly a direct path.
But I'm here with an army of Monday morning commuters, all scrambling to get somewhere… a client visit, a sales prospect, a training or some other 'gotta get there' locale.
I don't know where I'm headed. I mean, I know where I'm going today. But airports always spark a reminder for me that there are so many yet to be explored places. I see city names and think of what potential might be there, what lies ahead for the people at that gate. And I face the reality that I'm not really headed where I want to be.
I enjoy my job, and love the challenges that come daily. I'm fortunate to have that and I know it.
But yet… I literally fantasize about doing something that truly reaches people. I dream of finding a way to share my story and share hope. Not hope that things will always turn out okay. But real hope, that we are not alone through anything, that God loves us and has a plan for us. That he can use us through the bad we've done or experienced.
Today I'm heading to Houston. But I'm continuing to take one small step at a time to that place I really want to be. And maybe one day I'll be getting on a plane to speak to groups about this message. In the meantime, where I'm at isn't so bad.
Maybe like my indirect route to Houston, I'm just taking a bit longer to get there.
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County judge discusses future of courthouse
Published 10:44 am, Saturday, February 2, 2013
As the city of Canyon looks into its needs for the future of City Hall, speculation increases on the use of the 1909 Randall County courthouse.
Discussing the possibility of being included in the state funding for the remodeling of the 1909 courthouse in this year's legislative session, Randall County Judge Ernie Houdashell was quick to say, "I don't know how many courthouses they're going to fund this time, but this isn't one of them. Every time we get in line, we lose 20 points because it's not in use. They funded four courthouses in 2011. They put $20 million in. The best chance of us doing anything is working off the program with THC (Texas Historical Commission). The only reason the outside of that was restored when they came in with emergency money, not program money." Houdashell also pointed out that he had never said anything about a timetable for additional funding coming from the state for the interior restoration.
Recalling his discussions with THC officials when the outside work was being done, Houdashell recalled, "They said, 'If you take the money you can never tear it down.' I said 'I appreciate your honesty.' They offered us emergency money so we couldn't demolish it. We took it to a vote and we did it.
"If we jump back over here (program money) on the inside, we've got to get back in line. We have never been closed than No. 35 in line. The only reason we can't get up there is we lose 20 points out of the box."
There are on-going discussions between the county and city to develop into an agreement to allow the city to occupy the former courthouse. "I've asked the THC," Houdashell said. "We're going to have to operate again on emergency on the inside. They're not going to come in here and give us money to restore that and have the city move into it.
"We're trying to see if they'll put emergency money into it. They might this time because they have a little more money in the state."
Turning to the issue of the city's involvement, Houdashell said, "The city is studying whether they want to put money into this courthouse or whether they want to go build something new for a city hall. That's where we are right now."
Houdashell pointed out, "The THC has a deed on that property now. We don't own it anymore.
"If we ever wanted to do something with it, we could go back and pay them that $1.9 million and take the thing back, and sell it to somebody and turn it into offices.
"This is a big issue. This has revitalized downtown and we know it. It's empty, but it's not hurting anything.
"We maintain it, and it's not hurting one thing. We're going to have to move toward the time when the public needs it. Would the public let us go borrow? The state only owes us $3.7 million in the money. We were never going to be given more than $5.6 million. They've already given us $1.9 million. To go in and restore the inside of that, the first time the numbers were $9 million.
"It's going to take $6 million if we're going to come back and restore the inside of it. We could put elections over there, but do we really want to spend $4 million or $5 million.
"The public did vote to restore the outside. Let me tell you the fallacy in that. All the ads that were run said it was going to cost $600,000. Well it cost $700,000, but it cost another $3.5 million to tear the old north annex down and renovate this (Finance building). So we have $4.2 million in it."


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Recent Updates:10 December 2000: There is now a more recent picture of me on the Personal Info Page
10 December 2000: A photo journal of my adventures at Burning Man 2000
9 December 2000: I've added some new photos of the Dream Knight costume which can be viewed here
1 February 2000: I've added a new feature: Talin's Project Web, a collaborative editing environment based on TWiki. Feel free to add ideas and commentary of your own!
14 August 1999: I've canceled my slip.net DSL service, and am now using PacBell ADSL, which is cheaper (although slower on outgoing transfers).
12 May 1999: I'm back from Europe. Lots to do...
April 1999: This site is currently being hosted at hackertourist.com, because my ISP has had some sort of hardware failure and has been unable to provide me with service. Thanks to Stig Hackvan for the web space.
5 March 1999: Today I leave for my trip to Europe. See my travel journal for a detailed write-up and photos of my adventures!
19 Feb 1999: A billing error by Slip.net resulted in my DSL connection being disconnected for one week. Needless to say, I'm not very happy about this at all. Also, you can read about my adventures at Pantheacon.
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Russia calls for probe into Syrian massacreMay 30th, 2012 - 3:32 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, May 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called for a probe into the recent massacre in the Syrian town of Houla.
"An objective and unbiased investigation of all circumstances of what happened (in Houla) should be carried out under the auspices of the UN Supervision Mission in Syria," Lavrov told UN and Arab League special envoy Kofi Annan on the phone.
Over 100 people were killed in Houla in Homs province, including dozens of children and women, in the May 25-26 attack in one of the deadliest events since the uprising against President Bashar Assad began in March 2011.
Over 10,000 people have been killed in clashes between the government and opposition forces in Syria since the start of the uprising, according to UN estimates.
–IANS/RIA Novosti
- UN concerned over Syria violence escalation - Jun 13, 2012
- Syria on brink of foreign instigated war: Assad - Jun 03, 2012
- Both Syrian forces, rebels to blame for massacre: Russia - May 29, 2012
- Russia to keep supporting Syria peace plan - May 06, 2012
- Russia denies changing its stance on Syria - Jun 22, 2012
- Anti-government gangs blamed for Syria massacre - Jun 01, 2012
- Russia warns against hasty conclusions on Syria massacre - Jun 01, 2012
- Moscow ready to host conference on Syria - Jun 13, 2012
- UN Syria envoy Kofi Annan to visit Russia - Mar 22, 2012
- UN rights resolution on Syria beyond mandate: Russia - Jun 03, 2012
- Russia to discuss Syria with Iran - Jun 12, 2012
- Annan admits failure of Syrian peace mission - Jul 08, 2012
- Assad departure no solution to Syrian problems: Russia - Mar 28, 2012
- No arms to Syria opposition: France - Apr 20, 2012
- 'No Syrian crisis settlement without Russia, China' - Apr 28, 2012
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For me, 2016 was a journey.
2017 is seeing me rise.
That's my story in a nutshell.
Here's the longer version of that story…
In 2016:
- I let fear take over my life and, fully operating in lack/limitation mode, made some poor decisions
- I tried to be something I am not and hid my truth for fear that it would hinder me
- I was in constant chronic pain
- I stopped leading the active lifestyle I'd led my entire adult life
- Because of the poor decisions I'd made, I suffered from anxiety that was so bad I was afraid to fall asleep each night
- I let anger toward, and hatred of, an individual take root and fester in my heart and mind
- I became severely depressed; my mind went into what was the darkest place it had ever gone
- I started taking prescription anti-depressants (I hate drugs)
- I gained 15 pounds
- I let fear take over my life and, fully operating in lack/limitation mode, made some poor decisions
Notice the last item is identical to the first item. That's because the cycle repeated. Needless to say, I didn't finish my next books.
There was some progress in business and other exterior pursuits, but when it comes to what really matters, who I AM, I lost myself in 2016.
But I didn't realize it until the last week of the year. Specifically, the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.
As a result… I started to rise
In 2017:
- I've restarted my yoga practice
- I've reprogrammed my brain to tell me something positive as soon my eyes in the morning
- I've restarted my daily meditation practice
- I workout 5 times a week
- I speak, walk, and live my truth
- For the first time (in a loooong time), I'm on a diet
- I've restarted my yoga practice
Notice the last item is identical to the first item. That's because the cycle repeats. Needless to say, I am feeling so much better.
In addition…
- I no longer require prescription anti-depressants
- I'm actively stating my truth to whomever I come into contact with (how liberating!)
- Whenever anger/hatred tries to raise its head, I lovingly obliterate it
I've discovered that speaking my truth cannot destroy me. It just makes me stronger.
2017, so far, has been an amazing year. The winter is over, Spring is here, and my goal is to bring the heat (ok, I couldn't resist the Game of Thrones dragon reference).


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Delia came in for headshots for her new book titled, "Good to the Fog". While we waited for the hairdresser, she told me the fascinating story of how she met her husband.
Delia was publishing a book in Romania and needed a landscape photo for her book cover. So she went on Flicker and found a perfect photo and contacted Vince the photographer who was in San Francisco for the permission to use the photo. That opened up the conversation and they both felt a strong connection with each other.
For the next two months, they exchanged emails and Vince spent $3,500 on international phone bills (that was before Skype existed). Vince decided that he should fly to Romania to meet Dalia in person. When the plane landed in Romania, Delia has no idea the flight arrived several hours ahead of schedule. She was desperately looking for Vince at the airport but there was no sign of him. Broken hearted, Delia thought she has lost him as she wandered alone in the airport. Suddenly Vince jumped out from behind a column gave her a big warm hug. In shock with mixed emotions, Delia got a crowded bus with Vince to downtown. Vince suddenly pulled out an engagement ring from the pocket and proposed to Delia on the bus. Delia just couldn't believe what just happened, but she said "yes"!
The next two years while they waited for the U.S. to approve the immigration, they visited nine countries in Europe. In each country, Vince would propose to Delia again with a new engagement ring. Delia has a total of nine engagement rings, and they are happily married ever since.


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We made it to the Weekend!! That is reason enough to celebrate with all the craziness going around. Every Weekend, I entice myself with plans of pulling the covers up around my neck, sleeping in, drinking coffee in bed and reading a good book. And, then I am startled awake by two, entirely too awake, wide eyed and bushy tailed little girls. Every now and then dh takes pity on me and I wake up to the smells of breakfast wafting through the house and my little monsters happily eating. This is always a treat. Even though I often miss the days of peace and quiet, I know all too well that these times won't last forever.
For Today's Fun Friday Post, I am opening up the blinds and letting you in on what made it on my radar this week.
1. Monday was a Holiday and Tuesday was a Snow Day, or in Georgia a Potential Threat of Ice Day. What do you do with your kids on Snow Days? It's just enough to drive this Mommy crazy. Being stuck in the house all day with children who want you to entertain them, can really leave you grasping at straws. Here are some ideas I found around the web to maintain your sanity, while still scoring major Mommy points. I am putting these on my list for next year(because hopefully we are done with this, and Spring is on it's way.). The Indoor Picnic – Game Marathons – Cookie Baking and Decorating Contest – Beauty Parlor – Hair and Mani-Pedis. Just to scratch the surface. I am working on a more detailed post just on that.
2. The Return of the Mack aka Frank Underwood and my favorite Netflix Series House of Cards. In case you have been living under a rock for the last two seasons. Find out more about Francis and Claire here. It came out this morning, and once this post gets published, I will be in a self induced House of Cards Coma for the next 13 episodes.
3. My girls are particularly excited about the Release of the Annie DVD. I mean over the moon. There was a lot of hand holding, screaming and straight up joy, when they found out that we could actually pre-order the movie now. I must admit that I have kind of overdosed on the sound track, because they play it every day. But, since I don't intend to have to stomp out an uprising in my own home. I guess Mommy will tow the line.
4. Looking for some Inspiration and Positive Vibes – Check out my (3) Favorite Instagram Feeds for this week:
5. What I am currently looking forward to – The iPhone 6 Plus or the 6 (Eligible for my Upgrade on 3/1/15) – I haven't quite decided yet, and yes I know I am way too excited about that…
5. My favorite quote for the week:
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A Cat Named Mercy
January 31, 2014 - February 23, 2014
Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM, Sundays at 5PM
At CASA 0101 Theater
CASA 0101 Theater is proud to present the World Premiere of "A Cat Named Mercy" by Josefina López. This dark comedy follows Catalina, a young woman working at a nursing home, who learns she is ill and in need of an operation she can't afford. When several patients, whose suffering has become too great, ask her to do the unthinkable in exchange for a sizable reward, she finds herself at a crossroads. Can she take another life, especially if doing so would mean saving her own? Fate finds her in the form of a cat named Mercy, who leads her on a divinely-inspired journey forcing to her examine her beliefs and her destiny.
With the advent of the Affordable Care Act, this timely play addresses deep rooted beliefs and behaviors that affect one's health. Supported in part by The California Endowment, the play explores the topics of access to health care, aging, and forgiving oneself. Recommended for mature audiences.
Location: CASA 0101 Theater
Running Time: 2 hrs.
Written and Produced by: Josefina López
Directed by: Hector Rodriguez
Starring: Blanca Araceli, Michael Cota, Rebecca Davis, Susan Davis, Alex Denney, Maricela Guardado, Henry Madrid, Carmelita Maldonado, Maria G. Martinez, Marquel Skinner, Beatriz E. Vasquez and Minerva Vier and Alex Ximenez
Stage Manager: Matthew Sanchez
Scenic Designer: Marco De Leon
Lighting Designer: Vincent Sanchez
Costume Designer: Dorothy Amos
Sound & Music Designer: Bill Reyes
Assistant Director: Mary Mendoza
Assistant Stage Manager: Estibaliz Giron
Co-Produced by: Mary Mendoza and Benjamin Pohlmeier
Graphic Design by: Gabriela López de Dennis | Soap Design Company
Press Contact: Steve Moyer at Steve Moyer Public Relations: (818) 784-7027 | [email protected]
That Lopez can spin this story with wit and humor, that she can explore important issues like life after death, and that Ximenez can manage all that angst and keep the audience's sympathy, is remarkable. - John Farrell, L.A. Daily News
Josefina Lopez...produced another wonderful reflection of life drama...in a very unique Latina flavor that is palatable to the last scene. - Frankie Firme, LatinoLA
Ximenez...portrays the protagonist, Rodriguez, with timidity, yet dominant prowess... - Erik Luna, theeastsiderla.com


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It's Official, You're Home
Calvary Temple Church was founded in a storefront in 1931, in what was at that time, the small rural town of Concord, California. The church has experienced much growth over the years and built successive buildings on Galindo Street, Clayton Road, and today our current site on Evora Road. In 2011, Pastor John and Carey Gregg have come to lead this family of believers, and the next chapter of our future is now being created.
Calvary Temple Church is associated with the Assemblies of God, an evangelical Christian fellowship of some 12,500 churches in the United States, and approximately 70,000,000 members world-wide – and is totally committed to global evangelism with over 5,700 missionaries in over 210 nations of the world!
The one true God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe, and the Savior of all mankind. He eternally exists in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (the "Trinity"). These Three are co-equal, and are one God.
See: Genesis 1:1,26-27, 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:13
Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and God the Son. Jesus was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people for all time by dying on a cross. He rose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to heaven's glory at the right hand of the Father, and will return again to reign as King of kings, and Lord of lords.
See: Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:13-15; Titus 2:13.
The Holy Spirit is God, and is co-equal with the Father and the Son. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation, and provides the believer with power for living, the understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift(s) to do ministry. The Bible teaches a "baptism in the Holy Spirit", whose purpose is empowering the believer for evangelism. As Christians, we seek to live under the daily loving guidance of the Holy Spirit.
See: 2 Cor. 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16-17; Acts 1:8, 2:1-4; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Eph. 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Eph. 5:18.
The Bible is God's Word. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit ("inspiration"). It is the supreme source of truth for Christian belief and lifestyle. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without error.
See: 2 Tim. 3:15-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Tim. 1:13; 1 Thess. 2:13; Psalm 12:6, 19:7-11, 119:9-16, 105, 160; Prov. 30:5.
People are the supreme object of God's creation, and are created in His image. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin" — which caused mankind to fall from innocence and goodness, and brings physical and spiritual death. This attitude separates people from God, and is the root cause for the problems and suffering in our lives.
See: Gen. 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a, 59:1-2; Rom. 3:23.
Salvation is God's free gift which we must receive to enter into relationship with Him. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works or religious effort. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins when a person, by repentance and faith, believes and receives Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. The evidence of this new relationship with Christ is a lifestyle of full devotion to the Lord…thus: we believe we belong we behave we become.
See: Luke 22-24; Romans 5:1, 6:23; Eph. 2:8-9; John 1:12, 14:6; Titus 3:5; Gal. 3:26; 1 John 5:13.
The Bible also teaches that "divine healing" from physical illness is provided for in Christ's death on the Cross, and is the privilege of all believers. (Isaiah 53:4-5; Matt. 8:16-17; James 5:14-16)
The church is the family of God, the body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of the Great Commission, and each Christ-follower is an integral part of that church. There are two ordinances/sacraments of the church: water baptism and communion. God's purpose for His church, as taught in the Bible, is reflected in our vision, purpose, and values…
Our Vision: Loving God, loving people.
Our Purpose: To become fully-devoted followers of Jesus Christ through worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism
Our Values: Full Devotion to Christ
Loving Relationships
Biblically Centered
Every-Person Ministry
Lost People Matter
Life Stewardship
See: Matt. 22:36-40, 28:18-20; Eph. 4:11-16; Acts 2:42-47.
People were created to live forever. We will either exist eternally with God in heaven, or eternally separated from God in hell. The Lord Jesus will one day return for His church in a great event called the RAPTURE (or "The Blessed Hope"). This will be followed by the visible return of the Lord with His saints in the SECOND COMING OF CHRIST to reign on the earth for 1000 years (MILLENNIAL REIGN), which will bring the salvation of national Israel and the establishment of universal peace. There will be a FINAL JUDGEMENT of both the saved and the lost, and the creation of A NEW HEAVEN AND A NEW EARTH.
See: John 3:16, 14:17; Rom. 6:23, 8:17-18; 1 Cor. 2:7-9; 15:51-52; 2 Cor. 5:10; Titus 2:13; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; 2 Peter 3:11-13; Rev. 1:7, 19:11-15, 20:1-6, 11-15.
Our purpose is to connect people to God through music that is uplifting, authentic and transformational. Our desire is to bring God praise and to thank him for what he has done in our lives. We pray that people would have a genuine experience with Jesus Christ through worship and teaching.
We have three worship opportunities on Sunday mornings: 9:00a, 10:30a and 12:00p.
Our Sunday morning worship consists of our band, singers and choir. The music is very uplifting and offers a way to connect with God through a blend of musical styles ranging from contemporary to gospel.
Don't miss a service whether you're on the go or at home, watch from anywhere.WATCH LIVE
Loving God | Loving People
John Gregg | Lead Pastor
John and Carey began their ministry in 1982 as youth pastor at Life Center in Tacoma, Washington with Fulton Buntain. During their eight years at Life Center, God used them to grow an influential youth ministry that impacted hundreds of high school students.
In 2011, God led John and Carey, to be the new Lead Pastor at Calvary Temple Church in Concord, California. They are once again filled with God's vision for the future of this great family of believers, and the whole East Bay!
The Lord has given John and Carey gift entrustments which include leadership, Biblical communication, administration, and a shepherd's heart. Their vision is to grow a church of fully devoted Christ-followers with major regional influence for the Kingdom.
It's their deepest conviction that when a family of believers truly love God and love people – then that local church becomes the hope of the world.


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In addition to doing it the hard way, which is something a developer could always do and frequently did, Java CAPS 6 gives a developer 4 ways in which to receive messages from a JMS Destination. Two of these will be familiar to the Java CAPS 5.x developer and involve a JMS-triggered JCD and a JMS-triggered eInsight BP. Of the two additional ways in Java CAPS 6, one involves the use of the JBI infrastructure through the JMS Binding Component (JMS BC) and one involves the use of the just introduced evolution of the 5.x eWays variously referred to as Global RARs or Java 1.5 EE JCA adapters.
This discussion revolves around the JCA adapter use and points out, appearances notwithstanding, how easy it will be for a JCD developer to develop JCD-equivalent 'collaborations' using JCA adapters in Java CAPS 6.
Note that OpenESB does not provide this functionality and that this functionality has nothing whatever to do with the JBI.
Credits go to Frank Kieviet and others who proposed and oversaw the evolution of the eWays into JCAs and Dao Tien Tran whose JCA tutorial helped me get started.
Here is the document that discusses the topic: 05JCA-basedJMSConsummer.pdf


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Still smitten after 70 years
Couple, married since 1944, say it was love at first sight and still is
Published 10:55 pm, Sunday, February 16, 2014
From the moment Norbert "Norb" Woods laid eyes on the pistol-packin' mama with the red felt hat and red-and-white tablecloth skirt, he knew she was the one.
On her hip, Mary Bracewell, who was in the Navy, sported a gun. A fake one.
"She looked beautiful walking across the dance floor," recalled Woods, now 91, recently reflecting on that romantic encounter during a Halloween party in Portsmouth, N.H., where both of them were stationed.
Smartly dressed in his Marine uniform, the Schenectady native and Siena College graduate followed Mary out of the room and struck up a conversation with the former beauty queen contestant from Iowa.
Bracewell, who enlisted in the Navy's Women Accepted for Emergency Service after graduating from the University of Iowa, recalled being as smitten with Woods as he was with her.
"I looked up at him and thought, 'Gee, he'd be nice. I guess it was love at first sight,' said Mary Woods, now 91. "He was handsome."
Within a week of their meeting in the fall of 1943, they were engaged.
Early the next year, the young lovebirds tied the knot at the former St. Helen's Church on Union Street in Schenectady with Woods' only brother, the late Father Francis Woods, presiding over the nuptials.
"We were both naive kids at that time," said Woods, adding that they honeymooned in the Lake George area for five days.
On Feb. 5, the Schenectady couple celebrated 70 years of marital bliss with a small group of close family and friends in Fort Myers, Fla., where they spend winters. The Woods also had their pastor bless them.
Not too long after they wed, Woods recounted, he was so anxious to fight for his country during wartime that he sent a letter to the military asking them when he might need him on the battlefield. The Marines, he said, told him to report immediately, which meant leaving his new bride.
Woods shipped out first to the Marine Corps base camp in Pendleton, Calif., and then Hawaii before being deployed to the island of Iwo Jima. There he spent 36 days with 3rd Battalion, 28th Regiment, H Company. While her husband was in battle, Mary Woods served as a supply officer at the Portsmouth naval base in New Hampshire.
In 1946, Woods returned to home to his wife on their second wedding anniversary.
They settled in Loudonville, and their first child, a girl named Anne, was soon born. Five other girls and 7 boys followed, for a total of 13 children, and they kept Mary, then a stay-at-home mom, busy. Later on, she worked at Union College.
From Loudonville, the husband and wife moved to Canton in St. Lawrence County in New York for about 10 years.
Norbert Woods worked as a parole officer in Albany, and then moved to Canton to take a position as an area supervisor for the state Division of Parole. He also was employed as an adjunct professor at night at St. Lawrence University, a four-year liberal arts college.
Mary Woods recalled that for a while, it seemed as if they were filling out college applications perennially.
"One would go off to college every year, and Norb would fill out financial aid forms every fall," she added.
She said the secret to a long happy marriage is to sometimes ignore your partner's foibles and always show unconditional love. "It's very important to remain interested and have love in your heart for each other," said Mary Woods.
Frank Woods, the third-oldest child, lives in Loudonville. He is a retired FBI special agent.
Woods, a Loudonville resident, said his parents' "love of family and interest in making everyone feel loved and special" was one of their best attributes. The extended Woods family includes 23 grandchildren and eight great-grandkids.
At home in Schenectady's GE Realty Plot neighborhood, they live next door to their daughter, Catherine Woods Hoffman, and her husband, Robert Hoffman. Hoffman said his in-laws' love of family and love of God is incredible. "They are full of faith and they spread that faith," said Hoffman. "They're amazing."
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text: Sage was with me for my whole entire life. She greeted me right as I came home from the hospital. Ever since then, we have bonded like crazy. If you look back at all my baby pictures, Sage is literally always right beside me. She was my best friend. She was a happy and energetic Labrador. She loved to play fetch and just run around all day. When she was about 14 years old she got Old Dog Vestibular Disease. Which it is really painful to see your dog go through that. She moved on, but still wasn't the same dog I used to know. On December 26, 2012 we couldn't bare to see her in anymore pain. We put her down on that day. My mom and dad went while my brother and I stayed at the house. I feel that me and Sage's bond was so amazing that I could feel right when they pulled the chords out. She was the best dog I could ever ask for and I miss her so much! I love you Sage!Add to Favorites


text: On Fri, Feb 14, 2003 at 09:12:06AM -0500, J. W. Ballantine wrote: > Is there any other way to allow routing packets to a 10.x.x.x > address. I'm not sure how you got the idea that NetBSD's stack automagically prevents that. How could you build a router for an internal network if it would not? If you don't want to route net 10, you have to explicitly block it. Martin


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Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement today regarding passage of a resolution at the UN Security Council regarding the ongoing brutal crackdown in Syria by the Assad regime.
Statement by Ros-Lehtinen:
"The United Nations appears to have reached a new low by placing the Assad regime squarely in the driver's seat, and preserving Russia's ability to continue to arm the Syrian regime.
"Instead of doing what is required--increasing the full scope of sanctions against the Syrian regime--this resolution seems doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past. The people of Syria deserve more and need more in order to stop the bloodshed spearheaded by the Assad regime"
Source: http://foreignaffairs.house.gov/press_display.asp?id=2313


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WOODLAND – Charlie Richard Huston, 86, left his earthly life to be with his Lord July 5, 2012, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born April 1, 1926, at the old family homestead, the son of the late Perley and Blanche (Borden) Huston.
Charlie grew up and worked on the farm until he was 16, at which time he worked for S.W. Collins in the woods as a cookie. He then worked for A&P Tea Co. in the potato house for 10 years during the winter months and farmed with his father during the summer. After special training and mentoring, he became a surveyor and this opened a whole new world for him and his family. Charlie served as the Public Works director for the city of Caribou for more than 33 years. He truly enjoyed his job and his accomplishments on behalf of the city. He was noted for his independent thinking and will be fondly remembered as a jack-of-all-trades. He was a recycler long before most even thought about it. Charlie built his home with his own two hands and the help of his wife of more than 49 years, Lorraine (Gagnon) Huston. Lorraine died in their home as did Charlie.
They had six healthy well-loved children, Nancy Hersey and her husband, Robert, of Woodland, Allen Huston and his wife, Nena, of Hermon, Raymond Huston and his wife, Patty, of Plymouth, Thomas Huston and his wife, Cindy, of Woodland, Sandi Pickens and her husband, Charles, of Fairfield, Calif., and Stanley Huston and his wife, Mary, of Caribou; grandchildren, Nicole Farley, Sherri Parker, Lori Albair, Kelly and Shawn Huston, Brohn Morin, Chris and Tony Huston, Connie Anderson, Jamie, Adam and Sara Huston; and great-grandchildren, Bobby and Andy Farley, Alexis and Kay-lee Parker, Ethan and Landon Albair, Delanie and Alexis Huston, Charlotte Morin, Gwen, Luke and Blake Anderson. For more than 10 years, Charlie was also blessed with a second love in his life, Dorothy Bouchard of Woodland. He is also survived by his brothers, Floyd Huston and his wife, Glenice, of Bangor and Bob Huston of Washburn; a brother-in-law, Allen Cline of Waterloo, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Huston was predeceased by a sister, Janice Cline.
Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir St., Caribou. Funeral services will be held noon Monday, July 9, at Perham Baptist Church with the Rev. David Goupille officiating. Interment will be at Woodland Cemetery. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Mr. Huston may do so through Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine.


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Hello Internet - We're back online
Posted by Kitty Sharkey , Thursday, January 19, 2012 6:24 AM
Yes folks, it's been a while since I posted. It's been a rough Fall season for me. No no no, everyone here at the homestead is just fine. It's just that my ankle injury took me out of commission and I've had a lot of personal, none-homestead related issues to deal with. No worries. I'm fine.
I plan on posting much more regularly in the near future. So if you don't see anything new, BUG ME by posting a comment below.
Upcoming news? Lulu is due on Feb. 20th. Stay tuned!!!
Oh! Don't forget to check out the 365@HH page. I've taken up my camera again for another go at the 365 Challenge. Today? Candy Baby!!!


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Locality was formed on 1 April 2011 by the merger of bassac and the DTA, both organisations with a rich history.
Find out more about our movement in the history of our movement.
bassac and the Settlement Movement
Samuel and Henrietta Barnett, pioneers of the Settlement Movement
The Settlement Movement began in the 1880s as a response to the urban poverty and social problems caused by industrialisation. This movement created "settlement houses" which offered social services to the urban poor and campaigned for social justice and equality.
Many elements of the welfare state have their origins in the work of the Settlement Movement.
bassac began life as the Federation of Residential Settlements in 1920.
Children at the Mary Ward Settlement, London
Community assets, social enterprise and the DTA
The Development Trusts Association was founded in 1993 to help groups set up community enterprises and to promote community ownership of land and buildings.
Asset ownership has a long history. For generations people have called for land and buildings to belong neither to private landowners nor the state, but instead to be controlled by local communities for the common good.
Community enterprises are community owned and led organisations that are trading for social purpose and for the benfit of their community. They use robust business models based on triple bottom line approaches that considers impacts on people, planet and profit. From medieval guilds to the Co-operative Movement and beyond, social enterprise has been a force for change.
bassac and the DTA were both leaders in their respective fields, shared a commitment to supporting community-led organisations and had expertise in enterprise, collaboration, community asset ownership and community development. The DTA and bassac even shared an office, now Locality's headquarters.
Merger seemed the natural next step. DTA and bassac members voted in favour of a merger in November 2010.