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What was the best birthday cake you ever had? On my 12th birthday I dreamed of my cake: rich in chocolate, light, melt in your mouth, the center piece of my birthday party. I never got it.
I have always been particular about my birthday cakes, and my mother has always delivered. Growing up you could say I had an elaborate imagination. I once had a fish themed birthday party and I wanted my cake to be a fish tank. You can bet your bottom dollar that my mom made a chocolate cake decorated as one. On my 18th birthday I told my mom to get creative, actually I told her that I just wanted cannoli's. She made a four layer chocolate cake with chocolate mousse icing, and cannoli filling between the layers. I still remember it today; the icing was so light, and so rich in chocolate with a hint of coffee flavor, and the cake, so moist, so light, paired perfectly with the sweet creamy cannoli filling with crunches of mini chocolate chips. It almost makes up for my twelfth birthday, almost.
Twelve was a weird age for me, while I was playing out in the dirt and on the basketball court; all of my friends were growing up and becoming more girly. They all started to care about their hair, boys, lip gloss and being popular. I just cared if I could make ten foul shots in a row, or make the game winning goal in field hockey (some things never change). I was torn between brushing my long matted hair, or cutting it all off to a short pixy cut. Things were definitely changing.
I made a big decision for my birthday that year, I wanted a big chocolate cake with pink icing (are you finding a pattern here with the chocolate). Pink. This was a big decision for me, normally I did purple, green, white, chocolate, chocolate with candy on top, never pink. My mother was slightly thrilled, I was finally embracing my girl side, maybe next I would start brushing my hair and wearing dresses (spoiler alert that did not come until college, the dress part at least). My mother agreed with the biggest smile on her face to make this the best cake ever. You know when your mother says something and you know she is being truthful, she says it with passion and the biggest smile on her face.
My birthday was just like any other, I played outside all morning with my neighbor. Somewhere between racing dirt bikes and climbing the sappy evergreen trees I decided I had to come home to get ready for my party. As soon as I pulled the heavy sliding glass door open, I could tell something was not as it should be. Have you ever watched a show on TV where the evil genius has this crazy smirk on his face, it was kind of like that. My mother quickly ushered me out of the kitchen, assuring me that everything was fine and that company would be coming soon, I should shower. She was my mom, what else should little naive me believe?
Let's fast-forward through the party; it was great, family and friends everywhere, different pasta and potato salads sitting on paper plates with flies trying to land on them, all my uncles were drunk, you know typical children's birthday party. Time for cake.
I sat down at the big dining room table, feeling somewhat lost in the magnitude of the chair at the head of the table. There was no cake yet, this should have been my first warning sign. The singing began all upbeat and happy, I saw my mother bringing the cake tray from the kitchen to the dining room. Something was not right; I did not see a cake. There was no pink fluffy frosting, no cotton candy clouds of white, no rainbows bursting from the cake in magical glee, in fact there wasn't even a cake. In front of me my mom dropped with a thud, a flat, heavy, uncooked version of a chocolate cake. No icing, no candles, no nothing. When the birthday song was over, which now sounded to me like a gaggle of drowning frogs, I did not know what to do. There were no candles to blow out, no wish to make, and no cake! My mom blurted out, "surprise, brownies instead!" everyone started laughing. Was it me they were laughing at, my misfortune, my flat, icingless cake?
I brushed it off. I was 12, tough 12 year olds don't cry. The cake was never cut, it was thrown out. We had cookies and ice cream instead. Apparently my mom was so busy with preparing everything else she forgot a few key ingredients in the cake.
I never forgave her. Okay that sounds horrible, don't get me wrong, I love my mother. But after that I was always hesitant to put my trust in her baking, especially after a few years later when she tried to make me cookies. But that's another story.
The Best Brownies Ever
While these brownies are super chocolaty and quite possibly the best brownies ever, I have to warn you – the batter is better. If you can muster up the courage to actually eat the brownies you will not be disappointed.
¾ cup cocoa
½ teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup melted butter, divided
1/2 Cup boiling water
2 Cups Sugar
2 eggs
1 1/3 Cup Flour
1 Teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 oz bag of semi sweet chocolate chip
Preheat oven to 350
Combine cocoa and baking soda, mix in 1/3 cup of melted butter and boiling water, mix until combined.
Stir in sugar and remaining butter.
Add flour, vanilla, and salt, and chocolate chips. Mix well.
Pour into a greased 9×13 pan, bake for 35-40 minutes.


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Introduce a Friend
Have a friend storing at Howard Kent who needs to move their storage? We're offering all Ready Steady Store customers either £50 off your bill or a £25 M&S voucher, for every friend you introduce to Ready Steady Store who starts storing with us.
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It's simple. If you know a friend who needs storage, submit their details below and if they take a storage unit with us we'll apply the discount to your storage account or send you a voucher.
There's no limit to how many friends you can recommend, so recommend today!
There are a few terms and conditions, which you can read below.
*Terms & conditions
- To be eligible for this offer, you'll need to complete this form with both your own and your friend's details before they move into a storage unit.
- Your friend must live at a different address to you.
- The form must be completed before your friend reserves a storage unit with us, we cannot honour retrospective recommendations.
- The referring friend will need to be a current customer at Ready Steady Store.
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- Ready Steady Store reserves the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.

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The TERP App, a Whole New Way to Play
Transforming our TERP system for commanding and synchronizing movement into a mobile app so you can play with your friends!
The TERP App, a Whole New Way to Play
Transforming our TERP system for commanding and synchronizing movement into a mobile app so you can play with your friends!
Welcome to the TERP App Kickstarter!
Each week we'll release a new testimonial video. This week check out:
Tom Gruber, co-founder and design lead for Siri: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNNOGGrNbE8
Bran Ferren, founder/CEO of Applied Minds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpBqelbLuYY
A brief intro to the TERP System:
Inventor and choreographer, Patrice M. Regnier was looking for a more efficient form of not only teaching movement but adjusting it with ease in real time during rehearsal. Inspired by early discussions with Jerry Weisner and Marvin Minsky about the future of technology sans creativity, Patrice thought about how to integrate the two by experimenting in her rehearsal process with walkmans. (Yes walkmans; we've been working on this idea for a while!) Early attempts proved successful, but Patrice envisioned uses beyond just rehearsal.
Partnering with hardware designer Jesse Lackey and software designer Eric Singer, Patrice created a perfectly-synchronized, sampling broadcast system for choreography where each person could hear their own sequence through their headset. She developed a dictionary of suggestive and exacting instructions, which anyone off the street could perform, refining the kinds of words and word groups people respond to best. Named after Terpsichore, the Greek muse of dance, the TERP system was born.
Why Kickstarter:
For the past 10 years, Patrice has been hosting events in her loft in downtown NYC, as well as occasionally taking the TERP system to various conferences, schools, tech meetups, and the like. Unfortunately we're limited on where we can go and how many people can try the system. The current system can only accommodate around 20 participants at a time and the bulky system necessitates multiple outlets and strong arms to carry it all. We knew we wanted to share the TERP system with a large amount of people, so crowd-funding seemed the best way to raise funds for this next step: a TERP app that allows you to choose vocal commands to direct your friends!
What you'll get:
In order to allow anyone and everyone to play, we're making this a web-based app instead of a native app which means it doesn't matter how much your friend loves their iphone/Android/Windows device over yours, you'll still be able to use the TERP app together. A simple bookmark on your phone will bring you to the TERP web app. You'll be able to choose what deck or group of audio commands you'd like to use. Then, your friends can join into the lobby of your game by logging into the app on their wireless devices. Once everyone has joined, you can begin sending synchronized commands to all your friends. (Don't forget to take a look at our stretch goals for even more fun things we'll allow you to do if we overfund!)
Once we reach our first funding goal, we'll begin work on the site redesign. It will be about 4 months until we launch the beta application, which anyone above the $100 pledge level will get to test. The public launch for the app will occur 6 months from the start of funding. In the meantime, we'll be finishing up the recording of new vocal commands and organizing the database so that you can find a deck or group of commands that suits your situation, whether an ice breaker at your office, a birthday party for your kids, or even just creating a fun group event in a park.
Special packages of commands will be released in the months following the public launch, once we complete our collaborations with funders and various businesses.
Stretch Goals:
We've got a lot of greats ideas for the new TERP app. Help us overfund, and you'll get to see these ideas come to fruition!
- $25,000: When we reach this goal, we'll increase the number of commands available at launch. Everyone that pledges will receive 100 TERP audio commands in addition to the basic package. More commands means more fun!
- $27,000: Hit this goal, and we'll give you the ability to locate other TERP app users in your area. Meet new people in new places!
- $30,000: When we reach this goal, you'll have the ability to combine smaller commands to create your own custom macro commands. Want the players to get struck by lighting then turn into zombies? Help us reach this stretch goal!
- $33,000: Reaching this goal allows us to have multiple people in control in one game. Want to split your friends into two groups and have two controllers playing against each other? We can do that.
- $35,000: Servers! When we reach this goal, we'll be able to invest in more dedicated servers which means more people can play with the app at the same time without worrying about lag times when sending commands.
- $40,000: Commands galore! Reaching this goal will also us to create and record many more commands, and we'll give them all to you! We'll release a total of 1,000 audio commands over the course of a year starting from the public launch.
Risks and challenges
1. Delivery: We're working on a complex app that involves organizing thousands of audio commands. It's bound to get complicated. Luckily Patrice has already gone through funding and building a hardware/software prototype, so you know she can get the job done. This is our second time around, and the only thing different is we're crowd funding, so we can share the results with everyone!
2. Synchronization: One of the unique and exciting aspects of the TERP app is the ability to send commands to multiple people and have them receive it all at once. As you can see in our reward levels, we'll be hoisting test parties in our loft to test the limits of the system and get feedback before the public launch. We're also planning on getting some heavy-duty dedicated servers. It's listed as a stretch goal, but we'll be reaching out to interested advertisers and investors as well.
Patrice has been working with the TERP system for 10 years, testing and seeing what works best. We've worked with octogenarians, lawyers, middle schoolers, dancers, and even strangers from off the street in our events. We're ready to expand. Feel free to ask us any questions about the process.Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
Questions about this project? Check out the FAQ
Funding period
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Everyone should be aware of what type and how much of their personal information is publicly accessible. In this age of high-tech identity theft, one must be especially careful to guard information such as telephone numbers, addresses, bank information and other obvious identifiers. However, when does concern for personal safety start to have a negative impact on your future?
The university where I work publishes a student directory at least once per year which lists students' names, mailing addresses and campus telephone numbers, and is distributed on campus and made available at the campus information desk for anyone who might want one. This is not a new practice, but for some reason a few semesters ago the distribution of the directory led to wide-spread student and parent panic about the release of personal information. Phone calls flooded in from everywhere, demanding that students be taken out of the public directory and their information sealed.
Setting aside the fact that the campus directory gives no more information than a city telephone book, there is another important factor at play of which a vast majority of students and parents are not aware: the idea – and the consequences – of confidentiality.
Institutions of higher education that receive certain types of federal funding are bound by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA, in regards to student educational information. When a student begins their time at a university, they fill out an information disclosure form that gives them a set of choices regarding how and to whom they want their personal information to be made available. ["Personal information" in this sense includes name, address, telephone number, dates of enrollment, GPA , field of study and details about their degree.]
The choices are (in shortened form):
- I, the undersigned, authorize full disclosure of my personal information by mail or telephone to eligible parties.
- I, the undersigned, authorize limited disclosure of my personal information by mail or telephone to eligible parties. (You indicate which details can be released and which cannot.)
- I, the undersigned, do not authorize disclosure of any personal information.
Let's talk about that last option. When you refuse to authorize the disclosure of any personal information, whether at the time of signing this form or by choice in the future, you are, in essence – requesting that your files be marked "confidential." This sounds like a good idea, right? Well, not entirely.
Under the laws of FERPA, if an educational file is marked "confidential," that means you do not exist. If someone were to call the Office of Academic Records (or my office, for that matter) to verify your dates of enrollment, or your scholarship eligibility, or your GPA, the official on the phone would see the "confidential" mark and immediately tell the caller, "I'm sorry. I have no record of that student."
No record. At all. That means that now, in the caller's mind, you never attended said university, you do not hold the degrees you say you hold, or you do not qualify for whatever award you're trying to receive.
See how that could be a problem?
What parents and students often don't realize is that graduate schools trying to verify your eligibility for their programs, employers trying to verify your credentials, and outside scholarships trying to verify your academic standing all receive the same answer: "I have no record of that student."
A confidential file also means your name will not be included in publications, which includes the honor roll and the commencement lists that appear at the end of each semester. Mom and Grandma won't be able to cut your name out of the local newspaper and paste it into the scrapbook. Neighbors won't be able to see that award you won in their morning edition and excitedly call your parents to congratulate you. You don't exist, and neither do your accomplishments.
So back when dozens of students and parents rushed to have their names removed from the campus directory and their files marked "confidential," they not only prevented an annoying classmate from finding their phone number, they also prevented a host of legitimate educational and professional sources from finding out anything about them as a student, potential employee or award recipient. And now many of them call my office wanting to know why their friends appeared on the local honor roll and they didn't.
Often, it's because you – and your outstanding 4.0 in biochemistry and nuclear engineering – don't exist.
So next time you feel the urge to keep so tight a hold on common information like your name and phone number, weigh the benefits and think about what else you're sealing off and who you're keeping it from. Someday, you might need somebody to say, "Yes, NASA, she received that degree from us."


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Food + me = love.
I love to eat.
I have no problem eating clean, whole & organic foods…in fact, oatmeal, walnuts, avocados, spinach, berries and tofu are some of my favorite foods.
The issue for me is timing.
If I don't eat every 3-4 hours, cravings set in and I blow my diet…becoming dizzy with hunger. At that point, cheesy flavored pop chips, jelly beans and pizza look amazing to my palate and, before you can say 'fish sticks', they're in my belly like fat bastard and his turkey legs.
The key for me is to always have a snack on hand so that when mealtime comes I don't inhale my food. I pack my snacks in the morning so I'm not caught empty-handed.
Some of my favorite portable snacks include:
- Fat-free Chobani Greek-style yogurt with ground flax seeds
- 2 whole-wheat Wasa crackers with 1 tablespoon hummus
- a Gala apple with 20 almonds
- 1/4 cup trail mix
- 1/2 cup Friendship Whipped 1% cottage cheese with Fiber One cereal
- 15 tortilla chips with 1 tablespoon guacamole
The key for me is to include healthy fats, fiber and lean protein in each and every 'meal' (snacks are 'meals').
Again, I thank my registered dietitian for setting me on the straight & narrow. I HIGHLY recommend her.


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Welcome to this Monday!
My brother, Dr. Brian Bergman, is a lily hybridizer with a large hybridizing and growing field near St. Catharines. The name of the field and hybridizing activity is Lilycrest Garden.
One of his hybrids is named Blue Flash, as it has a blue luminescence on the petals and this image captures that special quality. We were in the field yesterday, amongst the tens of thousands of blooms. This is the prime season of lily bloom right now! For more information on his work go to:
If you want to see everything in lilies there is to see, then next weekend is for you! Running on July 11th and 12th is the Ontario Regional Lily Society's annual flower show. It's held at the Royal Botanical Gardens on Plains Road, in the main atrium. There will be over 300 lily stems on display from members' gardens. The show always contains a floral competition with beautiful displays using lilies. For more information on the show times and events, go to their website at:
I hope you come out to the show and enjoy the RBG and its gardens!


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Earlier today, NFRC's John Lewis spoke about the merits of the Component Modeling Approach (CMA) during the Glass Association of North America's (GANA) Fall Conference in Kansas City.
John's presentation included the rationale for implementing CMA and an explanation of CMAST, the software tool that drives CMA.
The demonstration also touched on NFRC's Pilot Program, and John encouraged anyone who is interested to get involved.
"The opportunity to use the fully functional version of CMAST is available, and there will be financial incentives for early adopters" Lewis concluded.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
NFRC's John Lewis Completes CMA Demonstration at GANA
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While out for a walk yesterday I saw a delightful little family in a field near my house. One of Britain's native deer species, roe deer are a not uncommon sight in Scotland, but I don't think I've seen a mother and her two wee ones out and about like this before.
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Overheard In a Restaurant:
"I have this friend. He's pretty much blind without his glasses. We both love hiking and bird-watching.
"So last week, about 3 miles down a rock-strewn trail, we saw this glorious Red-Headed Woodpecker, just gleaming in the sun!
"We stood and watched it snatch a grub out of a branch. Gulped the thing down whole.
"Still watching with his binoculars, he stepped back then slipped. Landed hard.
" 'I'm okay,' he said. We both searched for his eyeglasses, knocked off in the fall.
"He Got To His Knees and Crunch!"
"There went his glasses, into 3 separate pieces.
"For Three Miles I Had To Play Seeing-Eye Dog!"
Have you ever been in that situation? Lose your glasses and you're helpless as a newborn baby. If no one's around to help you, you're kind of in what I like to call deeep yogurt.
Here's some good news for you if you are near-sighted. Yep, even if you are only mildly near-sighted instead of the stumble-around fuzzy-blind kind of near-sighted.
This solution was studied and honed from an ancient Chinese technique. And it works!
No need for any kind of invasive surgery, therapy, medications, none of that. Although if you do have any of those going on, this will augment your treatment.
How? By teaming up with your own natural healing powers. This method just sort of activates them, switches your own slumbering abilities to "on".


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The Koni red special damper is designed for drivers who want to improve their car's handling. Koni red special is always the best chocie for replacement as well as improvement at a competitive price. All Koni red dampers have off car adjustability to enable you to make fine tuning adjustments.
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30th October 2009
Head have opened the former Virgin Megastore/Zavvi in Bromley. The extensive site has been fitted with ten tills, all of which are running the Myriad EPOS system.
Three Head stores are now operating on Myriad EPOS software - the other two being situated in Stoke-on-Trent and Leamington Spa.
Get in touch to find out more about EPOS software for music stores.


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March Favorite Things
My Favorite Things | March Edition
March has just begun, so it's time for another edition of My Favorite Things! Enjoy!
Currently Reading: How Does Sanctification Work? by David Powlison
Current Business Goal: Prepping for Spring Mini Sessions!
Currently Watching: Parks and Rec (it never gets old!)
Favorite Item I Use Daily: I try to write down one thing I am thankful for every single day. I keep my thankfulness journal (a 3×5 Moleskin) in my Bible and write after I've read the Word.
Currently Excited About: So many things! I did a photoshoot for Little Bear Handmade's spring collection (launching today!). We are on Google Business! I'm also excited about doing our taxes (guys…I'm so weird haha!). I think the Lord blessed me with the ability to enjoy them since small business taxes can be a beast!
Currently Listening to: Extravagant by Bethel on repeat.
Favorite Recipe: We've been doing Whole30, so my favorite Whole30 approved recipe is chipotle chicken over sweet potatoes. Cook however much chicken you'd like covered in olive oil, salt, and pepper. When it's done, I move it to a skillet, add a little more olive oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, and spinach. I let it simmer until it starts to thicken. Add a huge dollop of the chipotle chicken onto the sweet potatoes and enjoy!
Currently Working On: Our apartment! I'm really quite terrible at decorating, so I'm trying to figure out how to make it more cozy without destroying anything in the process (but for real though). Anyone have any tips??
Favorite Space: Since we've been doing Whole30, I've been cooking a lot more. Our kitchen is my current favorite space, especially when I have pretty flowers on our island (thanks, Michael!).
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See our 427W in the August issue of Kit Car Magazine!
What types of engines are available from Lykins Motorsports?
A: We specialize in Ford engines!:
Windsors, Clevelands, FEs, and 385 series engines.
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A: Engine selection is a very complicated
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Q: Which brands of parts are
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We have many relationships with high quality parts suppliers.
Feel free to contact us regarding exactly what parts we do carry and use.
Q: Can you supply drivetrain parts as well?
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the Ford FE forum (www.fordfe.com),
the 351 Cleveland forum (www.351cleveland.net),
and a few others. All you have to do is ask about us or search some of
the older forum posts for feedback about us.
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Artist's description:
When painting this model I was reminded that even at times in our lives when things seem to be working agents us we can still look deep inside and find a place of peace and grace. This young lady had suffered much in recent years yet she found what was required to keep stepping forward, a straight and determination to overcome all life puts in her path.These qualities I was able to transfer to the canvas with her straight and determination in every brush stroke I made.
Oil on canvas 60x60cm
UV varnished to help protect against sunlight and everyday dirt and dust.
Sides have been painted so no framing is required unless wished. Ready to hang with a hanging wire attached.
Securely packed with layers of bubble wrap and cardboard.
Materials used:
Oil and UV Varnish
Graceling (2016)
Oil painting by Joe Mulligan
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 23.62 x 23.62 x 1.57 in (unframed) / 23.62 x 23.62 in (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the front
- Style: Photorealistic
- Subject: People and portraits
This artwork is sold by Joe Mulligan from United Kingdom


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Two male witches have tied the knot in UK's first pagan same-sex marriage.
Tom Lanting, 34, and Iain Robertson, 39, who have been together for 12 years, were married in a ceremony in the 16th-century vaulted cellars of Marlin's Wynd in Edinburgh. They live in the Scottish capital and are both described as being hedge witches, who use herbal remedies to deal with medical and spiritual ailments.
Their wedding ceremony encompassed a number of pagan traditions, including casting a circle, invoking the elements of earth, air, water, fire and spirit, exchanging rings, sharing a quaich of mead,
binding the couple's hands – known as Handfasting – and jumping the broom.
After their wedding yesterday, the couple said:
"Getting married in a legal pagan ceremony means so much to both of us. The new equal marriage law means that we finally have equal recognition and acceptance of our relationship, and it opens the door for all LGBTI couples to take the same step.
As hedge witches we always wanted to have a pagan marriage ceremony in line with our beliefs and it was really important to us to be able to share this ceremony with our friends and family."
Scotland is the only part of the UK that allows pagans, and other minority and religious belief bodies, to solemnise legal weddings.


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Prime Minister David Cameron was guest of honour at the annual fundraising reception for the Journalists' Charity at the Ireland Embassy in London last night.
He told guests: "I am the first serving British Prime Minister to come to the Embassy. There's a great relationship between Britain and the Republic of Ireland…and I'm enjoying a glass of Guinness."
Calling for a new sense of responsibility between politicians and the press he said: "I am at an early stage of my premiership when you can just about open a newspaper without foaming at the mouth and falling over backwards."


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The Broad Street Amusement Co. of Penns Grove
1917 until February 28, 1919. Original owners of theater on South Broad Street
Broad Theatre
9 South Broad Street, R. Schweiger (1924) est 1917
The Campus
South Broad Street teenage night club
Carneys Point Fitness and Raquetball Club
91 South Virginia Avenue (June 1983)
Casino Billiard Parlor
J.F. Chandler, proprieter (Apr 1917)
Casino Billiards
4 South Broad Street J. Frank Straughn
Elkington Moving Picture Theater
Delaware Avenue, George H. Elkington Opened July 31, 1915
Fred Renner Pool and Billiard Parlor
114 West Main Street (1928)
Globe Theatre
West Main Street at Delaware Avenue erected by John Banco in 1910. Theatre had silent movies, and minstel and vaudeville shows.
Grove Theater
55 North Broad Street, Frank Bolden, manager
J. C. Reckless
Pool Room and Cigar Store Penn Street opened 1915
JJ's Video Rentals
223 East Main Street
Mapleway Recreation
201 South Virginia Avenue bowling alleys William C. "Chet" Cowperthwait, owner
Nelson Rivers
65 Walnut Street billiards and pool
Penns Grove Moving Picture Parlor
Rappa's Pool Hall
above John's Corner (Previously over Poland's Broad St. rear)
Riverside Moving Picture Palace
(1916) silent movie theater
Riverview Pocket Billiard Parlor
Shell Road and Walker Avenue (April 1917)
Rudy's Sporting Goods
104 North Broad Street, Grand opening October 16, 1971
Swiger's Moving Picture Theater
Main Street (1915)
Art Craft Studio
16 West Main Street photography supplies Charles L. Roork
West Main Street Photo Shop.
KenDon Studios
24 East Main Street Portraits of Distinction, Kenneth R. Gorecki; 11 Marsden Avenue (1961)
MacIntyre Photo Shop
100 East Main Street, photographer, Francis MacIntyre (MacIntyre's Studio)
MacIntyre's Photo Supply
66 East Main Street, stereos, records, televisions, camera supplies (1973)
MacIntyre's Camera Shop
South Broad Street (Later moved to 100 E Main St.)
Marie E. Roork
14 West Main Street photographer
Olan Mills
5 East Main Street, photographer
Roark's Photo Service
50 Elvin Avenue
West Main Street Photo & camera shop
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There's an argument that goes, if God didn't exist, then there would be no reason for us not to do action X. But action X is obviously terrible, so God's non-existence would have terrible consequences.
This is a fairly weak argument, since it's an argument from ignorance.* Just because you can't think of a reason not to do action X, doesn't mean there is none. What's worse, the argument undermines itself. On the one hand, X is supposed to be obviously wrong; on the other, we supposedly have no reason to avoid X without God.
*It's also an argument from consequences, but let's focus on one fallacy at a time.
At this point, a proper response requires splitting into three different cases:
1. Action X is obviously wrong whether or not God exists.
Examples: murder, rape
This is disingenuous. If it's so obvious that X is wrong, then this contradicts the statement that there is no reason to believe X is wrong. Obviousness is a reason for belief.
2. Action X is obviously wrong if God exists, but not wrong if God does not.
Examples: same-sex sex, evolutionary science (depending on the religion)
But if X is not wrong, then why would it be bad if people do X? It seems that the terrible consequences of God's non-existence aren't so terrible after all.
3. Action X is obviously wrong if God exists, but not so clearly if God does not.
Examples: euthanasia, late-term abortion (also depending on the religion)
If an issue is truly uncertain, then it is appropriate to be uncertain about it. Why should we afraid of lacking hard answers if no hard answers appear? Isn't it worse to think we know the answer when in fact we don't?
Note that some people will claim that stuff like murder is uncertain without God, but we should take these claims with a grain of salt. If they truly thought it was uncertain, they wouldn't think it was bad for people to feel uncertainly about it.
In conclusion, the basic argument from morality is fallacious at best and disingenuous at worst. Other kinds of arguments from morality are outside the scope of this post.
An explanation of the title: There's an expression in philosophy that goes, "One man's modus ponens is another man's modus tollens", describing a common impasse in arguments. Both parties agree that A implies B, but one person thinks A is obvious, and therefore B is true (by modus ponens), while the other person thinks B is absurd, and therefore A is false (by modus tollens). This describes the situation with the argument from morality, but if you can't see the connection, don't worry about it.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
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A powerful storm of historical proportions is aiming at much of the Northeast Thursday into Friday and will follow up to a foot and a half of snow through Wednesday over upstate New York and western New England.
This second storm will be nothing short of a monster. Even in light of the blizzards earlier this winter that targeted the southern mid-Atlantic,
this may be the one that people remember the most this winter in parts of New England and the northern mid-Atlantic.
At its peak, the storm will deliver near hurricane-force wind gusts (74 mph) blinding snow falling at the rate of over an inch per hour. For some people in upstate New York and eastern and northern Pennsylvania, this may seem more like a "snow hurricane" rather than a blizzard.
Cities likely to be impacted by heavy snow for all or at least part of the storm include: New York City, Albany, Rochester, Syracuse, Binghamton, Scranton, Allentown, Reading, Williamsport and Burlington.
The storm also deliver heavy rain and flooding northeast of the center of circulation.
The cities of Boston, Providence and Portland may have their hands full with coastal flooding problems.
The combination of wind, heavy rain and heavy snow will lead to extensive power outages and property damage. Where numerous trees and lines are blown down, the power could be out for a week in some areas.
Impacts on travel in the region may be severe. The effects of the storm
will lead to flight delays and cancellations. Some major roads may be
blocked by snow, downed trees or flooding.
Many schools will be closed or have early dismissals.
Blowout tides caused by strong offshore winds from New Jersey to North Carolina may pose problems for coastal waterway interests.
Exactly where this storm forms and tracks will determine whether you
get all snow, all rain, snow to rain or just snow showers. A variance in track of as little as 50 miles will make a difference.
One thing is for sure, most people in the mid-Atlantic and New England will have problems from this storm's strong winds.
Keep checking in at AccuWeather.com for updates on snowfall and other impacts on this potentially very dangerous, destructive storm.
Story by AccuWeather.com Alex Sosnowski
Additional commentary by Brett Anderson, Accuweather:
My thoughts about the monster storm Thursday into Friday, though the worst conditions will be Thursday and Thursday night.
–Computer models all show a huge storm, but differ slightly on the track and amount of warming coming westward off the ocean.
–This will intensify rapidly Thursday morning along the Middle Atlantic coast, then get drawn northwestward into New Jersey Thursday afternoon and evening, before turning south then east into Friday as it completes loop.
–Big blocking high pressure over Atlantic Canada will trap the storm over New England through early Saturday, but it will peak in intensity Thursday night, then slowly weaken Friday and Saturday as colder and drier air gets wrapped around the large circulation.
–There will be three main areas of strongest winds (Gusts to 60 mph or 95 kmh) Thursday and Thursday night. The first area will be from central and southern Pennsylvania to the Delmarva Peninsula with northwest to west winds. The second area will be along Long Island and out toward Cape Cod with south to southeast winds. The third area will be along the Maine coast and out across the southern half of Nova Scotia with easterly winds.
–The combination of heavy rain, a saturated ground, melted snow could lead to flooding problems from southern New England to eastern Maine and Nova Scotia.
–For snow lovers, what concerns me over the Hudson Valley, Montreal region and into northern new England is the fact that this large circulation will no doubt draw in mild air off the ocean, so there will be a change to rain in many of these areas for a time Thursday, especially in the valleys, which will limit snowfall accumulations. I could even see the snow mixing as far north and west as Binghamton, Utica and Syracuse, NY for a short time on Thursday, but that would be about it.
–A potential dry slot (area where the precipitation temporarily shuts down) is also another fly in the ointment Thursday afternoon and evening across interior New England and perhaps the Hudson Valley.
–This is going to be a big time snowstorm or blizzard for parts of upstate New York and northern/northeastern PA in my opinion, with amounts reaching 2 feet. I think there will be three areas where we could see these amounts…..1. northern Poconos/Catskills region. 2. Adirondacks. 3. Areas due south and southeast of Lake Ontario in western New York. Northern Pennsylvania, north of Williamsport should get dumped on as well. The Laurel Mountains of western PA will have at least 3 days of accumulating snow with the northwest wind blowing.
–I believe a heavier band of snow will rotate all the way northwest and west Thursday afternoon, Thursday night and early Friday, reaching Ottawa, Peterborough and close to Toronto, maybe just a tad east. Under that band we could see blizzard conditions. The Niagara region should also get in on the heavier snow for a time Thursday night into Friday with the strong winds coming in off the west end of Lake Ontario.
–I believe a band of heavier snow will shift into northern New Brunswick Thursday night and Friday. A mix of rain and snow over central and southern New Brunswick.
–The placement of the storm center over New Jersey argues against heavy snow in New York City and surrounding suburbs, but northwest NJ/western NJ may not be as lucky. Close call.
–There is the potential for backlash (wrap around) heavier snow similar to one of the earlier big storms over southeastern PA/extreme NE Maryland and Delaware Thursday afternoon and evening. The combination of wind and snow could make the drive home from work a difficult one at best.


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FAIRMOUNT PARK (WPVI) -- It was April 12th on Ford Road in Fairmount Park when Action News anchor Matt O'Donnell captured cell phone video of a Nissan dangling precariously off the edge of the road, nose down, propped up by a skinny tree.
We didn't know what had happened to the driver until now.
"When we saw that scene, we just reacted and we rushed out and here we are," good Samaritan Ray Foreman said.
Foreman and the rest of his team at Ready, Willing and Able received a commendation Thursday from City Council President Darrell Clarke for rescuing the woman behind the wheel.
Ready, Willing and Able gives formerly homeless and incarcerated men the chance to rebuild their lives by providing paid work, training, housing, and an education. They were heading to a job site the morning of the crash.
"The big fellow was out the door fast. He wanted to go. He shot out," good Samaritan Don Mitchell said.
Foreman jumped down below the car afraid it might fall right down the slope. He grabbed the female driver's hands as she was hanging upside down.
"So I am like, 'come on, I got you,' and she unfastened the seat belt and came right into my arms, fell down into my arms," Foreman said.
He passed her onto his buddies who got her up the hill to safety.
It wasn't until eyewitnesses contacted program director Jason Miller that he realized the good they had done.
"I didn't even hear it from the guys. I heard it from the witnesses. They absolutely downplayed it," Miller said.
There was no downplaying their good deed Thursday as they got the recognition they deserve, the commendation and a personal note from the woman they rescued.
"Cause they didn't have to do that, right? And they took it upon themselves without a second thought, jumped in and probably saved that person's life," Clarke said.
The men spend a year living at Ready, Willing and Able and working for the program. When they leave, they hope to have jobs.
Hopefully, this good deed helps them get hired.
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OSSINING, N.Y. -- Local residents can take pride in a new sculpture unveiled Wednesday beautifying the waterfront that pays tribute to the firefighters of their local village and sister city in Portugal.
The modern sculpture called "Angel" by artist César Israel Paulo, of Portugal, is a tribute to the fire departments of Alijó, Portugal, and Ossining and was installed on the new public waterfront park and promenade of the luxury rental complex.
In addition, a public kiosk in the park that features eight large-scale plaques commemorating the history of the Ossining waterfront, was also unveiled.
Angel is a 23-foot tall carbon steel sculpture, the fourth sculpture to be installed at Harbor Square. Commissioned by Harbor Square developer Martin Ginsburg, it is an exact replica of a sculpture in Alijó.
The idea to replicate it came from former Ossining Village Mayor William Hanauer who had seen the piece on a recent trip to Portugal. He connected the artist back to Ginsburg to discuss recreating the piece at Harbor Square.
The bright red sculpture varies its color and light and shadow depending on the time of day and year.
"With the completion of this artistic project in Ossining there will be, in two different parts of the globe, two angels standing as an homage to all those who give their lives for others," said Paulo.
His work is represented in public collections in Portugal and in private collections in Portugal, Europe, and North and Latin America.
"This powerful piece rising from the bank of the Hudson River is a fitting tribute to the remarkable men and women of the Ossining Fire Department," said Ossining Village Mayor Victoria Gearity.
The new waterfront kiosk features photographs and maps from the Ossining Historical Society Museum.
The kiosk's panels highlight Ossining history, from Sint Sinck Indians to the iconic Sing Sing correctional facility, to the arrival of the Hudson River Railroad's impact, the Hudson Wire Company, tribute to Henry Gourdine, a renowned local fisherman for whom the park is name, and the opening of Harbor Square.
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Thursday, February 13, 2014
LOVE Artwork
Supplies that you will need:
Frame (I found mine at Walmart. They have inexpensive frames. I know Hobby Lobby does too.)
Hearts (I found these at Michaels Craft Store. You could also cut them out with various papers)
Double sided tape
Maggie Holmes scrapbook design art (This is optional, I just love her designs though.)
Music sheets (I used vintage ones taped together)
The first thing I did was tear out the pages of vintage music sheets from a book. I have a vintage book of them that I use for different projects. If you are ever out antiquing, be sure to pick one up. I promise you won't regret it, they are great for various projects. Another idea you could do is to print the music sheet from you and your sweetie's favorite song. I thought about printing out our "first dance" song from our wedding. Our song was "From this moment" by Shania Twain. I still love that song. :)
Maggie Holmes artwork. She makes the prettiest designs. I snagged this pack of goodies at Archivers before they closed. I used the little love banner, which is so sweet, and coincidentally my one little word for the year. See how this is all coming together ;)
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I know it's been a few days since I last posted, but I hope this little message from Hunter will tide you over until I get some things together. I did this a few years back during the peak of Paul Frank's reign.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Lean times
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Home Appraisals: A PrimerOne's home purchase is the biggest transaction many will ever consider. It doesn't matter if it's a primary residence, a second vacation home or an investment, the purchase of real property is a complex transaction that requires multiple people working in concert to see it through.
It's likely you are familiar with the parties having a role in the transaction. The most known entity in the transaction is the real estate agent. Next, the mortgage company provides the money required to fund the deal. The title company makes sure that all details of the sale are completed and that the title is clear to transfer to the buyer from the seller.
So who's responsible for making sure the real estate is consistent with the amount being paid? In comes the appraiser. We provide an unbiased estimate of what a buyer could expect to pay - or a seller receive - for a parcel of real estate, where both buyer and seller are informed parties. A professional Texas licensed appraiser from Gary R Hall Appraisal will ensure you as an interested party are informed.
Appraisals begin with the property inspectionOur first duty at Gary R Hall Appraisal is to inspect the property to ascertain its true status. We must see aspects of the property hands on, such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the location, living areas, etc., to ensure they indeed exist and are in the condition a reasonable buyer would expect them to be. The inspection often includes a sketch of the floor plan, ensuring the square footage is correct and illustrating the layout of the property. Most importantly, the appraiser looks for any obvious amenities - or defects - that would affect the value of the property.
Once the site has been inspected, an appraiser employs two or three approaches when determining the value of the property: sales comparison and, in the case of a rental property, an income approach.
Replacement CostThis is where we pull information on local building costs, labor rates and other elements to derive how much it would cost to construct a property nearly identical to the one being appraised. This value commonly sets the upper limit on what a property would sell for. The cost approach is also the least used method.
Sales ComparisonAppraisers get to know the subdivisions in which they work. We thoroughly understand the value of specific features to the homeowners of that area. Then, the appraiser researches recent transactions in the vicinity and finds properties which are 'comparable' to the subject being appraised. By assigning a dollar value to certain items such as upgraded appliances, extra bathrooms, an additional living area, quality of construction, lot size, we add or subtract from each comparable's sales price so that they are more accurately in line with the features of subject.
Valuation Using the Income ApproachA third way of valuing real estate is sometimes applied when a neighborhood has a reasonable number of rental properties. In this case, the amount of revenue the real estate generates is taken into consideration along with other rents in the area for comparable properties to determine the current value.
Arriving at a Value ConclusionExamining the data from all approaches, the appraiser is then ready to stipulate an estimated market value for the property at hand. Note: While the appraised value is probably the most accurate indication of what a house would sell for in an open market, it may not be the price at which the property closes. There are always mitigating factors such as seller motivation, urgency or 'bidding wars' that may adjust the final price up or down. But the appraised value is often employed as a guideline for lenders who don't want to loan a buyer more money than they could get back in the event they had to sell the property again. It all comes down to this: An appraiser from Gary R Hall Appraisal will help you discover the most accurate property value, so you can make wise real estate decisions.


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Established by Alex Spring in 2012, Spring Decorating has quickly emerged as one of the north west's finest Painting & Decorating companies. Well known for their meticulous manner and excellent customer service, they can ensure an efficient and high quality home improvement experience, from the free consultation to the final inspection.
The experienced Spring Decorating team are able to offer more than just Painting & Decorating. With Plastering & Joinery services available, they are able to take on any size job from freshen ups, through to complete house renovations.
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MHS (MHS) Class of 1977 Alumni List
Help us Update the MHS 1977 Class List by adding any names missing from the list below:
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- Barbara Berthinier
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- Catherine Shay
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Star Wars Ep. IV: A New Hope was the top movie in theaters in 1977, with a lifetime gross of over $460,998,007. Among TV shows in 1977, Happy Days was the most popular of the year.
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- Alinea
- Meadowood
- Per Se
If I could add on to this, I'd also say: Momofuku and Tompolobampo.
Blog contributor the grandcruman's choices:
- Alinea
- Le Bernadin
- Joel Robuchon
- Sukiyabashi Jiro (the 10-seat sushi restaurant in a Tokyo subway station documented in Jiro Dreams of Sushi)
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Have you ever wanted something so badly but too afraid when it finds you? Do you ever just wish you could get your mind to stop spinning, stop thinking, just to be quiet? One minute you're crying and then "BAM" within a few seconds you're fine, you're calm.
When you're doing so well and then something triggers you and you just go back to square one. Back to the same old habits, losing people once again. When you hate the person you have become but are finding it extremely hard trying to change.
You want to move forward in your life but something is holding you back, pulling you back to where you started. Making you go through it all again before letting you get back on your feet just to pull you right back again to start over.
When you lost all self love, self respect and self care for yourself. When you want to find it again and to become a better person but have no idea where to find it or how to find it.
When you aren't used to someone treating you with love and respect but when they do and you're happy, you manage to sabotage it and ruin it all.
When you are trying so hard to change but seem to have no support around you when you slip up.
When you thought meeting people and trying to recover is what would be best for you, when people just make you feel like such a bad person.
When people say you are a player and just like the others when really no one knows me. Someone said to me that you would know if you were playing someone because it's intentional. Unfortunately I'm not that type of person.
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A movie is only as good as its soundtrack. And sometimes, the power of a movie's soundtrack is taken for granted by viewers. Every song has the potential to add another layer of meaning, emotion, and development to the film, yet it also has the power to distract from the overall experience. This fine balance is what makes curating soundtracks an art form unto itself. It is also what makes the perfect soundtrack so memorable and so enthralling.
Curated by Lou Barlow, the song choice leans heavily on Lo-Fi music with Daniel Johnston contributing multiple pieces. Despite this, the soundtrack remains incredibly diverse; the song choices range from the Beastie Boys to Coltrane to Slint. Due to the sporadic, shock value, nature of the film, however, such variety appears coherent. Uniting all the different genres is a sense of anger, sadness and confusion that will ultimately leave the listener either drowning in self hatred or wanting to punch something.
Masculin Feminin
Chantal Goya, the female lead in the film, sings every song on its soundtrack and the result is pure perfection. This soundtrack consists entirely of sugary French pop songs from the 1960s made for dancing or schmoozing. While remaining cute and upbeat, nostalgia and heartbreak are at the forefront of this soundtrack which epitomizes the yé-yé style of music in France at the time.
The Virgin Suicides
Filled with dreamy 1970s pop and nostalgia, this soundtrack manages to beautifully encapsulate teenagehood. Although it is undoubtedly of an era, it could be played in any bedroom today and not seem out of place in the slightest. French duo Air provide the spacey score to the film that is at once beautiful and menacing. If there was any one soundtrack that represented growing up, this would be it.
Down By Law
John Lurie and Tom Waits, both the stars of the movie and the musicians dominating the soundtrack, make this soundtrack effortlessly cool. Tom Waits' songs have a groove to them that is hard to replicate; while John Lurie of No Wave band Lounge Lizard's score manages to be dark without being sombre. You want to dance to it, but there is something so sinister ingrained within the music, it leaves one deliciously perplexed and uneasy as you follow the tale of three delinquents.
A Clockwork Orange
Consisting mostly of synthy versions of classical tunes, this soundtrack eerily reimagines the past in order to score a dystopian future. It leans heavily on Beethoven, the protagonists favourite composer, and is an ominous, desolate, collection of songs that greatly contributes to the film's overall meaning.
Donnie Darko
This soundtrack serves as a greatest hits of 80s post punk. The film opens with Echo & the Bunnymen's "The Killing Moon" and follows through to Joy Division's classic "Love Will Tear Us Apart." It's moody without being morbid and feels as if it was curated by a teenager at the time.
Fire Walk With Me
David Lynch, the film's director, contributed lyrics to this dark jazzy soundtrack. There is something about each song that will stick in your mind and haunt you. It absolutely rings with evil and is so deeply enthralling, you will find yourself completely absorbed. This is a soundtrack that adds layers to the film by providing such a distinct atmosphere for both the characters and the viewer.
The Graduate
Every Simon and Garfunkel song that you know and love is on this soundtrack. This classic film is accompanied by songs that have, in turn, become classic in themselves. Each song is distinctly melancholic, yet there is a duality to this sadness, there is a beauty found within it. No aspect of this soundtrack wallows, and it is nothing short of delightful.
The Darjeeling Limited
Wes Anderson's soundtracks are like beautifully curated love letters to his audience. With each song, the viewer is invited into a different aspect of his world. This particular soundtrack is a really weird mix of 60s hits, traditional Indian music and French pop. Listening to it is like sitting in the passengers seat of a car on a sunny day with your eyes closed, it is absolute happiness.


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A Memorial to Dead Gay Porn Stars.Posted: May 10, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a comment
While one gay news website is currently promoting following the social media updates of gay porn stars, and while gay pickup sites regularly promote porn, the reality behind the screen seems to be quite sad and sobering. This youtube clip depicts so many many lives lost. It was apparently made by a former gay porn actor. I Googled some of the more recent names and found them to be valid.


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Hello Everyone!!! I am here in Finland crazy enough. I am in Helsinki, in a part called Marjaniemi. Things are definitely different here and I feel definitely out of my element. Everyone speaks Finnish and I thought I somewhat knew finnish when I left the MTC, but came to realize that I knew practically nothing haha. I understand nothing. And they talk SO fast, but everyone says with time I will eventually start to understand it.
We have had quite a few Dinner appointments and also teaching opportunities. I have tried to contribute when my companion asks me too, but other than that it is really hard to say anything, but i assume someday it has to at least come. There are so many kind and nice families and I love them a lot already. The ward is really great!!
I had to bear my testimony in sacrament meeting on sunday in finnish and that was scary, but I said some things really fast and then sat down just as fast haha.
It was really rainy and dark here for a few days, but yesterday the Sun came out and it was really nice. One of the families we ate with the other night, made this really yummy salmon and I really loved it! The food is really great... as well as the chocolate! ;)
My trainer is really great and luckily is really patient with me. We ride the metro and buses about everywhere as well as walking. Honestly I am a little lost this week, but I am slowly starting to pick things up and hope that it will continue to just get a little easier. I am grateful for hard things, even though sometimes I may not sound or act like it. I know that I am learning things and being humbled in so many ways. I am really grateful for all of your kind emails and the support and time taken to email me! Thank you for all the prayers and fasting as well! I love you all so much and I am so grateful for all of you!! Have the best week!
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After an impressive performance against the Knicks on Thursday night, the Wizards turned in an equally unimpressive against the Heat as they lose 114-111 in a game that wasn't as close as the final score would indicate. John Wall and Bradley Beal scored 34 points a piece, the first time since 2014 that two Wizards players scored 30+ points in the same game but it was all for naught.
The Heat, a team known for their offensive struggles, came out shooting hot to begin this game and it continued throughout, as they'd shoot 51 percent from the field including 13 three-pointers.
The Wizards were down by 17 at one point in the fourth quarter but hit a slew of shots in garbage time to make things look closer than they really were. The Wizards are now 1-2 in during this "easier" stretch of games.
Where's the defense?
The Heat are one of the worst offensive teams in the NBA averaging just 94.5 points per game. Tonight, they scored 114. Defense was the last thing on the Wizards minds tonight. The Heat had open looks all night, especially from three-point range where they shot an impressive 48 percent (13-27). The Wizards were terrible on their closeouts and often just got lost on that end of the court, in turn, leaving their man wide open and the Heat made them pay.
Morris injury hurts
Markieff Morris rolled his ankle in the second quarter and never returned. That hurt as the Wizards were forced to shuffle their lineups resulting in Jason Smith getting his minutes. For the rest of the game, the Wizards lacked a physical presence on the defensive end as well as someone to get tough buckets in the paint. Hopefully it isn't too bad as the Wizards can ill afford to get hit by the injury bug right now.
The Wizards need contributions from more players
Only three Wizards scored in double figures tonight. Wall and Beal with 34 a piece while Gortat had 10. The Wizards need more players to step in and score as they were still unable to win a game when Wall and Beal combined for 68 points. After a strong first quarter, Otto Porter disappeared and didn't score the rest of the game. Satoransky was the high scorer off the bench with eight points including some nice cuts and back downs over smaller defenders.
Things were only good for one night. It's now time to start questioning where this team's head is at, again.


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"Childhood was the most beautiful of all life's seasons."
We can't agree more with that. Isn't it? Childhood indeed was the best time in our lives. But what exactly made it so awesome? But, you went back in time thinking of all the bitter-sweet memories you had during your childhood but there is something we all share in common. Yes, we are talking about the amazing Best 90s Cartoon that we grew up watching.
Just like classic bedtime stories, cartoons are timeless too. They are so effortlessly adorable, simple, colorful, fun and yet meaningful.
Remember, a decade ago during the 90s, when there was no Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Candy Crush, iPods or iPads! Finding joy was so simple back then. We would not miss even a single episode of He-Man or Duck Tales for anything in the world.
Let us re-live some of those memories that made our childhood so AWESOME.
Did you forget Baloo, his yellow plane and the awesome adventures he had with his friends? Hope, you've had a recollection of one of the earliest cartoons you might have seen.
Best 90s shows remember your childhood
Did you forget Baloo, his yellow plane and the awesome adventures he had with his friends? Hope, you've had a recollection of one of the earliest cartoons you might have seen.
"Best 90s Cartoon" to remember our childhood days
Back in the 90's, for every kid, there was only one hero and that was Aladdin. His magical world and its mysterious adventures in the streets of Agra bah, kept us all engrossed for hours. The classic Arabian tales of Aladdin and his magical lamp with a genie and his monkey Abu, who fights the villain of his and Jasmine's love story were amusing and magical at the same time.
Duck Tales
Scrooge McDuck or better known as Uncle Scrooge is the richest duck of all times. He certainly loved gold more than anything in the world besides his grandnephews Louie, Huey, and Dewey, who always saved the day from the nefarious intentions of Beagle Boys.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
He-Man was indeed the perfect example of a Macho Man. Oh! He was equally handsome too. *wink*
Tom & Jerry
Well, this cartoon was a definite favorite of all kids and adults too. And guess what, it was synonymous to 90's childhood.
Admit it, at least once you have named yourself Buttercup, Blossom or Bubbles while playing. After all, they were made of sugar, spice, and everything nice and dedicated their lives to fight crime and the forces of evil.
The Flintstones
If life was so good in the stone-age, why the hell did we evolve? From dinosaur as a pet, a baby elephant as a vacuum cleaner, actual rock for rock music and the coolest vehicles and caves, every bit of The Flintstones was simply fabulous.
Popeye-The Sailor Man
Popeye was the idle cartoon character for not just the 90's kids but their moms too. They tricked their kids by saying "See, this is what happens when you have your veggies." When Popeye gobbled his can of spinach and turned into a powerful man. What a savior the sailor was? Right moms.
Johnny Bravo
Johnny Bravo was a character full of confidence and certain that all women want him. This cartoon told tales of a self-obsessed all-brawn-little-brain character who eventually taught us how 'not to' hit on a women.
Dexter's Laboratory
Dexter was a genius lad who had a massive underground laboratory and a bully sister who ruined almost every experiment he performed.
Richie Rich
Oh God! He was every kid's fantasy back then. Owning a Mansion, a Zillion $$$$, and what not. Imagine, his Dog was also named Dollar. How cool was that!
We always dreamt of having a gang like Scooby, Velma, Daphne, Fred, and Shaggy. How can we forget their mystery machine, the van with which they hit the road in search of weird phenomena to solve? And even when Scooby and the gang aren't actively searching for them, mysteries just had a way of falling into their laps.
Mickey Mouse
No of us can agree on 'not have watched' this specific cartoon as kids. Mickey Mouse was the undisputed king of cartoons.
Chip and Dale
Two amazing detective Chipmunks solved the problems of their fellow animals. Both were mostly seen logging heads with other cartoon characters like Pluto and Donald Duck.
The Jungle book
Jungle Book or better known as Mowgli was a cartoon that almost every one of us loved. No matter how old we get this cartoon is always gonna be as young as it was back then.
The Road Runner Show
Watching Coyote using hilariously weird contraptions to catch hold of the road runner used to be a favorite summer afternoon time pass.
The Looney Toons Show
The entire Looney Toons Brigade is it Sylvester, Tweety, Bugs Bunny or Granny, every character was epic and holds a special place in all our memories.
Timon and Pumbaa
Mr. Pig and his meerkat friend, Timon and Pumbaa taught us the real meaning of friendship, one was self-absorbed and the other was foolish and carefree, they were so different but still loved being together.
The Lion King
The Extraordinary adventure of a lion cub, Simba, a young lion who is to succeed his father, Mufasa, as King of the Pride Lands; however, after Simba's uncle Scar murders Mufasa, Simba is manipulated into thinking he was responsible and flees into exile. Upon maturation, Simba is given some valuable perspective from his childhood friend, to return to challenge Scar to end his tyranny and take his place in the Circle of Life as the rightful King.
The lovable characters, Tinky- Winky, Dipsy, Lara, and Po flee us to a dreamland where each one wanted to live forever. The Idyllic Teletubbyland seemed to be the most joyous place in the whole universe back then.
A story of a blue octopus and his dog that looks like a hot dog, named Weenie, and their friends like Daisy the daisy, and Henry the Penguin. They go on adventures in their town that usually involves a problem that needs to be solved.
We know that we missed out on lot many cartoon shows, let us know your favorite cartoon show in the comments below.
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Would you watch the Canadian debate or the U.S. debate? That was the big question facing Canadians last night. The assumption was that Sarah Palin's car wreck south of the border would prove irresistible to Canadians and that our group of five leaders would bore the crap out of anybody under 50. How surprising, then to watch and discover that just the opposite held true.
The Canadian format, with all five leaders seated around an oblong table, brought a welcome degree of intimacy and informality. It was practical, too; five podiums spread out in a line on a stage would have looked like a supermarket check out. More important, the kitchen table approach forced the Canadian leaders into eye contact, with each other and with viewers.
I kind of liked Green Party leader Elizabeth May's finger pointing approach. Leaders for years have been cautioned by handlers to cup their hands, jab with their palms up, all kinds of inoffensive nonsense. We all know they really want to point fingers. Thumbs up to that.
Props to TVO's Steve Paikin, too, for being such an effective moderator. He set the table, served the main courses in equal portions and cleaned up later. Nobody bullied their way through the debate. His crack that "I'm trying to make sure Biden and Palin don't take out audience here" was smart and memorable and kept everybody keen.
The U.S. vice-presidential debate, on the other hand, is locked into such a stilted format. It hasn't changed since the Kennedy/Nixon debates. The two candidates, standing at those same two podiums, deliver well rehearsed speeches that often don't seem to have any connection to the questions being asked by the moderator. It is such a safe format that Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin seems insulated from any direct hits, any knockout blows.
The U.S. format is tired and screams out for Dancing with the Stars judges Bruno or Carrie Anne to raise paddles and shout out "Nine!" or "Seven!" or whatever. It needs to be moderated by David Letterman, or Jon Stewart. As it is currently constituted, it is one long, boring bridge to nowhere.
In Canada, the line of the night might have come from Jack Layton, who at one point blurted to Stephen Harper, "Where's your platform–in your sweater?"
"Burn!" my 15-year-old son shouted, suddenly engaged. Others may see Layton's strike as too glib, rehearsed or shrill ("an endless sound bite attack," as one Globe and Mail reader commented), but, dammit, this is television. Simon Cowell didn't become a household name for keeping his tongue in check.
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by Tania Brimson
"Hidden beneath woollen Soviet wraps, enhanced by come-hither Wonderbras or shyly hinted at by skirts just a shade too short, the human body is on show at Paris's Russian Tea Room. Gallery owner Lisa Fetissova has intelligently curated an exhibition that brings together many of the Slavic photographers she's got to know over the years, freely exploring the ways in which representations of the body reflect more or less subtle developments in morality and sexuality in the (former) USSR before and after the fall of the iron curtain.
Switching from one era to another without claiming to be exhaustive, the 40 or so shots manage to convey a sense of change through folds of flesh – and it's a radical change, while less straightforward than we are often led to think. There are 1930s archive shots collected by Igor Savchenko, the women neat and tidy without a hair out of place. There are furtively liberated cleavages in the 70s, responding to the madcap promise of the '70s for the lens of Antanas Sutkus. There's a worn slip proudly exhibited to Igor Moukhin's camera, in a countryside shaken by Perestroika. Portrait by portrait, the photographs break free of the Soviet stranglehold. But then, without warning, there are serious setbacks.
Take, for example, a Playboy-style 2005 pinup, whose bunny ears wave a welcome to the lure of contemporary 'liberalisation'. She looks insipid and dated next to the raging youth of the 1970s, with their rebelliously mussed hair and voluptuous femininity. Then there are the models of socialist realism who, disregarding their austere airs, reveal their sensual curves in Moukhin's darkroom. Are they really so different from the beautiful young naked things, sculpted by geometric shadows on the island of Kronstadt, that mix the aesthetics of constructivism with an ultra-stylised erotic vibe?
These skilful confrontations sketch out a deliciously double-sided portrait of the 'Eastern Bloc', which in the final analysis is nebulous and complex. There isn't a worse before and a better after; only the contradictory fluctuations of time and of bodies. Just ask the gallery staff if you want more information; they take great pleasure in guiding visitors through the shots, before leaving you to make your own way through the counter-currents".


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Human Resources Director/Controller, Elevation Exhibits and Events, Shrewsbury
Birthplace: New Haven, Conn.
Residence: Sturbridge
High school: Woodstock Academy
College and degree earned: Bachelor's degree, Nichols College
Career highlights: Nine years ago, I began at Elevation Exhibits as HR director. Since its inception, not only has the company doubled in size, but my roles have changed to take on the responsibilities of the controller. I was owner of a successful dance studio for 12 years; many of my students competed and won regional and national competitions.
Community involvement: Currently, I am secretary on the board of directors of The Montessori Children's House of Southbridge. I am also secretary and registrar of Worcester Junior Sharks Youth Hockey, as well as manager of both my sons' teams.
Ultimate career goal: To continue to strive to be the best I can be and work with great people to achieve success.
Non-relative you admire most: Two special women who have helped shape who I am today by watching their success, drive, and continuous support and love for those around them: Thank you, Kim and Elaine.
Favorite book: "The Greatest Generation," by Tom Brokaw
Hidden talents: I am a former competitive dancer and currently a dance teacher. I have trained in many genres, including ballet, pointe, tap, and jazz.
"By the time I turn 50, I'd like to have … traveled to various places on my list with my family."
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Wireless Instrumentation for Control of Greenhouse Gas Emissions by the Aluminum Industry; Measurement and Monitoring of Current Distribution in Aluminum Reduction CellsEPA Contract Number: EPD10046
Title: Wireless Instrumentation for Control of Greenhouse Gas Emissions by the Aluminum Industry; Measurement and Monitoring of Current Distribution in Aluminum Reduction Cells
Investigators: Evans, James W.
Small Business: Wireless Industrial Technologies, Inc.
EPA Contact: Manager, SBIR Program
Phase: I
Project Period: March 1, 2010 through August 31, 2010
Project Amount: $70,000
RFA: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) - Phase I (2010) RFA Text | Recipients Lists
Research Category: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) , SBIR - Greenhouse Gases
There are 315 to 458 million metric tons of CO2 (or equivalents) emissions per year due to primary aluminum production, of which 21 to 31 million metric tons are estimated to be produced in the United States. In part, this is due to the enormous electrical energy consumption entailed: 548,350 gigawatt hours worldwide (more than the electricity consumed by the whole of Germany), and the energy inefficiency of primary aluminum production (only 40-45% energy efficiency). It also is due to the emission of polyfluorinated hydrocarbons (PFCs).
PFCs are more pernicious than CO2 in their impact on global warming with a global warming potential of 6,500 – 9,200 that of CO2. These PFCs are emitted by the large electrolytic cells in aluminum smelters at a level equivalent to 0.7 tons of CO2 equivalents per ton of aluminum produced. PFCs are emitted mainly during an upset condition of the cells known as an "anode effect". These anode effects are marked by a large increase in cell voltage; methods are available for their quenching, but only after the excursion of cell voltage is detected, and typical effects last around 2 minutes. A typical aluminum plant, with a few hundred cells, would experience on the order of 100 anode effects per day.
An alternative method of detecting anode effects has been investigated in prior work at Wireless Industrial Technologies (WIT). Hall effect sensors, connected to wireless transceivers, were used to tract the currents passing through individual anodes. Preliminary results indicated that the "signature" on an incipient anode effect was discernible in the anode currents approximately 1 minute before the cell voltage increase, providing an opportunity for earlier quenching of the effect or, perhaps, avoidance of the anode effect. In addition, measurement of individual anode currents has been shown by WIT to provide a means of detecting cells, which otherwise are performing below par ("noisy" cells or shorted cells) and thereby provides a further opportunity for reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by reduction in electrical energy consumed per ton of aluminum produced. This project will allow WTI to carry the technology to the next stage: demonstration of technical viability and potential benefits on all anodes of one cell of a primary aluminum plant. Potential commercial applications are in the world aluminum industry. Projected gross revenues for WIT at Year 5 are $24 million with deployment completed at 21 of the world's 200 primary aluminum plants.


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When you are considering home maintenance or repairs, few individuals stop to think about the roof above their heads. As it is quite an effort to get up there, most people tend to only do a minimal amount of work on this part of the house. Unfortunately, this can result in damages, leaks, and other issues that can end up costing you thousands of dollars. In certain instances, it can even pose safety issues. Unless you want to undergo renovations every few years, here are a few tips to make sure your rooftop lasts you a long time.
Regular Inspections
There is no way around it – if you don't want your rooftop wasting away, you are going to need to check on it every so often. The more often that you do these inspections, the better. This way, you will be able to catch any problems that may be taking place early on. When in the earlier stages, these issues may actually be quite easy to fix. However, if they are ignored and they become more considerable, you will have to spend a greater amount of time and money on repairs. Try heading up onto the roof every couple of months, especially if there has been any excessive rain or wind. You should also make it a habit to glance up there every so often to see if there is any visible damage.
Avoid DIY Jobs
When it comes to this part of your home, you really should not attempt repairs by yourself. This is because the construction requires a greater level of skill and experience. Another compounding factor is that it is also quite dangerous to work at such a height. If you do not have the necessary tools or individuals to help you, you can get hurt. Instead of going through all of this hassle, research and hire Adelaide roofing services that can help you out. This will help ensure that the job will be done efficiently and properly, meaning that there will be less to worry about later on.
Keep the Area Clean
If you have tall trees around your house, you will need to keep an eye out for accumulating leaves. If your roof has slanting sides, this may not be something that you have to worry about too often. The leaves will simply slide down themselves. For flat surfaces, however, the leaves may tend to accumulate, causing a build-up of moisture which could lead to other problems. Therefore, you should sweep away any leaves that may be collecting. Another thing that you should watch out for is moss as it can cause water to get trapped on the surface. The earlier you detect the moss, the easier it will be to get rid of it.
Avoid Future Accidents
In addition to leaves, tall trees pose another threat with their branches. Particularly if there is bad weather on the way, you should take steps to remove any branches that look as though they may cause damage. If the branches are sweeping the roof, they should be removed as these small scratches can lead to bigger problems later on.
If you follow these instructions, you will find that you will have to deal with little to no issues regarding your roof.


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Chamber Music Series
15 May 2010
Please see our new Sponsorship Page for information on making tax-deductible donations.
We are excited to add four collborative concerts with Tony Berendsen Tahoe Star Tours. These will be programs including poetry, music and presentations relevant to the guided star tour that will follow. Dates are June 19th 2010, July 17th 2010, August 13th 2010 and September 11th 2010. For more information, please see the Tahoe Star Tours website.
6 May 2010
We have finalized the date and the venue for our second recital. It will be held on Thursday, May 27th at 7:30 PM at Christ the Teacher Chapel at Bishop Manogue High School. We will be joined by guest violinist Yuki Numata and will be performing string quartets by Debussy and Bartok.
We have been approved for fiscal sponsorship by a non-profit organization called Fractured Atlas. Please check back shortly for information on donorship.
26 April 2010
It has been a month since Accent's recital première, and we are still reeling from excitement. We are sincerely grateful for the support shown by all in attendance and feel genuinely privileged to have had the opportunity to share such wonderful music with all of you.
Nothing would make us happier than to do this on a regular basis. The members of Accent have devoted many years of study and many hours of our lives to various forms of music so that we might be able to share what we have come to love so deeply with others. The study of chamber music offers more rewarding benefits than could adequately be described on paper. It is exhilarating to play for others, it is uniquely stimulating and gratifying to refine a trio, quartet, or quintet with colleagues, and it is positively humbling to be able to communicate the musical legacy left to us by composers like Beethoven, Bach, Shostakovich, Mozart and others through the performance of their works.
We cannot make this happen without support from our community. Each program represents many hours of rehearsal, demands a venue that will contribute to the optimal enjoyment by the audience, facilitate the communication of various musical nuances within the performance, and finally, allow for the compensation of the artists so the highest standard of performance might be realized.
Accent sees the potential for myriad future engagements here in Northern Nevada, and would be honored to have the opportunity to share more great music with its residents. We have forged relationships with numerous talented artists in our travels and studies over the years, and hope to bring these colleagues to Reno to make music for you.
This cannot happen without sponsorship. We pledge to bring you the highest level of professionalism, personal investment, and commitment should we be given the opportunity to do so. The energy, excitement, and camaraderie you witnessed in February are just the beginning! There is a wealth of repertoire yet to be explored. Please join us in realizing this dream.
We have made arrangements with an organization called Fractured Atlas which can accept tax-deductable donations on behalf of artists. We are finalizing the paperwork and as soon as we are able we will update this page the pertinent information. Please check back soon.
10 April 2010
Coming this May to Reno... Violinst Yuki Numata!
Yuki Numata is a violinist with "virtuosic fair and dexterous bravery," according to the New York Times.
Ms. Numata is rapidly gaining attention as a charismatic virtuoso, having performed as a soloist with the New World Symphony, the University at Buffalo's Slee Sinfonietta, the Wordless Music Orchestra, the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra and the Eastman Philharmonia Orchestra. As a result of her avid interest in new music, she has had the opportunity to work closely with some of today's foremost composers including Charles Wuorinen, Steve Reich and John Zorn. Ms. Numata performs frequently with the American Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME) which had its Carnegie Hall debut this past spring.
Born in Vancouver, Canada, Ms. Numata holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music and the University of Michigan. Her principal teachers include Andrew Jennings, Zvi Zeitlin and Gwen Thompson.