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Each patient receives an ultrasound examination. The majority of the ultrasounds are transvaginal. Occasionally, an abdominal ultrasound may be necessary. The entire ultrasound exam takes only a few minutes. Women do not need a full bladder for ultrasounds in our office. However, we will need a urine sample at your first visit.
The ultrasound is invaluable. It confirms the pregnancy is in the uterus and provides accurate pregnancy dating. Most importantly, it provides you and the provider with a sound basis for counseling regarding the options available to you.
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Approximately 2 percent of pregnancies are diagnosed as an ectopic pregnancy. While an ectopic pregnancy will not be resolved by either a medical or surgical abortion procedure, the ultrasound is an invaluable tool in diagnosing this potentially serious problem in its earliest stages. This enables the patient to receive prompt, appropriate medical treatment. When an ectopic pregnancy is diagnosed, we facilitate the patient resuming care with her gynecologist or the patient is offered care from our providers if she currently does not have a provider.
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Revelation 21:1-8 New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised (NRSVA)
The New Heaven and the New Earth
21 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2 And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying,
'See, the home[a] of God is among mortals.
5 And the one who was seated on the throne said, 'See, I am making all things new.' Also he said, 'Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.' 6 Then he said to me, 'It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life. 7 Those who conquer will inherit these things, and I will be their God and they will be my children. 8 But as for the cowardly, the faithless,[e] the polluted, the murderers, the fornicators, the sorcerers, the idolaters, and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulphur, which is the second death.'
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Competition to create proposal for fabrication studios and residences in Over-the-Rhine.
Brick facade design directly related to interior acoustics, influencing the brick rotation on the facade. The louder the space, the more the rotation, combating reverberation in the space.
Grasshopper3D script developed to take microphone input to create an interactive acoustic wall.
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Interactive acoustic wall applied as an effort to acoustically control sound between LIVE and MAKE spaces.
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Revolutionise Rugby League by not playing full Contact until under16s
I realise this idea is one that a lot of people would never take on board, the traditionalists who don't like any sort of change, let alone one as fundamental as this one. My idea is for Rugby League to be played as 'touch rugby' until the age of under16s.
Having worked as a Rugby League coach for eight years or so I am fully aware of the importance of the collision aspect of the game. This importance lies not just in being able to tackle, but all the other skills that follow on from that part of the game, like being able to 'find the floor', how to hold the ball in collision, earn a quick play the ball for your team, or slow the opponents one down, having the ability to off load well and at the correct time plus being able to stop opponent's from offloading. On top of all the technical aspects, there is the basic fact that if you want to play Rugby League at a high level, then you not only have to not mind the collisions, you have to like them.
My reasoning behind my idea is that it will help develop all the other vitally important aspects of the game, ones that at the moment I think are completely under developed in general in the junior game. For a start more emphasis would be put on passing and handling skills, now that the option of giving it to the big lad and letting him crash through would be taken away. More passing would also have another great follow on effect of getting more players having the ball in their hands. Another key aspect of attacking that would be developed far more would be 'running lines' both with and without the ball. Rugby League is essentially an evasive game, but when you've been playing full contact since under 8s, smashing into people all that time, it's difficult to remember that sometimes, hence so many players even at the top level are not at all adapt at evasive running, preferring instead to enter into a macho contest with the would-be tackler. More importance would also be placed on footwork of the players, having taken away the crashing straight through the tackle option. The basic and general concept of spatial awareness would also be developed, both in terms of trying to beat a defender one against one, but also in the respect of players having to scan the opposition defence to see where the biggest gaps are. There would also be much more chance of ball carriers developing the ability to create space for their runners, through angle of run, eye contact with defenders and timing of the pass.
I also believe playing touch rugby would actually improve aspects of defending. Once you've taken away the, breaking through a tackle, way to score, the elements of defending that become paramount are keeping the line together and numbering up. As a defending team you know that if you number up correctly and nobody comes out of the line, leaving a gap, then it is highly unlikely that the opposition will break through you. This leads to learning to trust the defenders either side of you and to stay on your player. At international level the England team have often been exposed as being poor at numbering up and defensive decision making, especially out wide.
Anybody who has played much touch Rugby will testify that it is great for developing your aerobic fitness, and in the long term would develop players who are built to run and not just smash into people.
I'm not advocating that all the collision skills be ignored until a player gets to under 16s, I think they should be worked on in training. This acts as a gradual introduction to the collision side of the game, ideally with pads and shields, but it also allows coaches and players to develop the correct technique. At the moment it you watch any junior game you will see plenty of poor tackle technique being glossed over because the player is physically strong enough to get away with smashing into his weaker opponent or grabbing at them and throwing them to the ground. This is developing bad habits and from the looks of most Super League matches, they are habits that are very hard to break. By working on technique in a coaching session environment for years, the players wouldn't be tempted into using other techniques that get some sort of results because of their physical attributes.
The downside to the idea that I'd fear the most would be that we would lose a lot of junior players to Rugby Union. However I would counter that with the fact that a whole new group of young players would be attracted to our sport, ones that have been put off by the collision part of the game. Many of these will be fine athletes, who could develop into fantastic Rugby League players. If they've had a few years of playing and enjoying touch Rugby, by the time they get fifteen and are a lot more physical mature they might well be more than happy to have a go at the physical aspect of the sport, especially if their confidence has been built through coaching sessions over the years. I'm sure it would also attract a lot more females into playing the sport. Anybody who wants to develop their sport ignores female participation at their peril. Lots of females turn into Mums, and Mums who have a positive memory of a certain sport are far more likely to allow and encourage their children to take up that sport.
Another clear cut advantage of this idea is that it would greatly decrease the number of injuries young players suffer. Many of these injuries result in players stopping playing altogether, whilst others greatly hinder that player's potential. The human body isn't designed to take the collisions of a game of Rugby League, let alone immature and underdeveloped bodies.
I believe Benji Marshall has played a lot of touch Rugby over the years, and I think we can all agree that if there were lots more players like him then the game would be even better to watch than it already is, and it would help increase the spectator levels around the world to somewhere near where Rugby League deserves to be.
I'm not expecting a rousing chorus of approval from fellow fans, but sometimes the ideas that seem craziest at the time turn out to be the best ones!
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Very good point well made. One concern for me would be the age of 16 before going physical. Kids are developing much quicker these days. You only have to pass a secondary school and you would think the teachers are wearing uniforms. I would be 100% behind this idea if the contact age was 14+.
Why Robs theory would work ...
For example, if you take our Bradshaw team and early Griffins, most of our team had a core group of players who would be spending our time playing touch rugby, american football or kingo. All these activities were all evasive, speed and ball handling games with no contact. As an addition to this I think we were very, very well coached by Norman Harrison and occasionally Brian Chambers. The proof however is in the pudding and both Bradshaw and early Griffins did have more than our fair share of wins. Evidence can still be seen on a video I have of the miller sevens final.
An EARLY life lesson lost if Robs idea was to happen...
In my opinion, not only is rugby (both codes) a great sport to play but it teaches kids another vital lesson in life.
As a kid growing up rugby teaches you a lesson in how painful it feels to get hit hard and legal with a ref on hand if it gets out of hand. After a rugby player has taken a hard legal hit he/she would be thinking 'wow if thats what can happen when a ref is present what would it be like if this was done on the street without a merry whistle blower to make sure it doesnt gets out of hand'. It's a similar situation to kids and boxing. It teaches respect of 'consequence of action'. In football however, kids realise slower or may never realise how painful it can be to get a legal hard hit as this sport has gone down the 'can't touch the player' road. Therefore the learning curve of consequence of action is not learnt in football as quickly because the ref blows up at the slightest knock a player receives.
Great 'Pause for thought' Rob.


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Yahagi Dam Alternative loop route for Climbers Only
I am always looking for new roads to enhance the riding experience.
This week I added a great road to my "Road to Ride" collection!
It is the Road 403.
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A Stream Of Consciousness
This post is a stream of consciousness. I'd like to post something on this blog once a day on average but today, I have no profound bits of enlightenment. No satire. No sarcasm. Nothing worth reading at all.
I'm content. Not angry or irritated, nor desperate, not apathetic, nor enthused. I am simply content to occupy the space that I do, to interact with those that I can, and to simply exist. Everything around me is more or less how I want it; There are no angry wildebeests in my kitchen, and I'm not hungry even if there were. I have the internet, a phone, music, a television. I've got food, water, electricity… a shower.
So many are less fortunate. Less fortunate… The phrase belittles their plight. So many have absolutely nothing. So many have less than one one thousandth what I have, and yet I still complain and rant about society's problems, as if they are of any consequence. As if the free education system is in some way flawed, compared to some who learn to write with sticks. In the dirt. As if we have problems…
In America we have everything we could possibly want. Or at least I do. I have no idea what anyone else has. It would be quite arrogant of me to say that anyone else has it better than me, or anyone else for that matter. I am not them- I cannot know. But still. We survive…. No. We thrive.
Is that a positive or a negative, though? Is life a positive (objectively) or a negative? Is long life a gift or a curse? And how can you measure the subjective objectively?
This digression is pointless. It will lead nowhere. Or it might, I'm no fortune teller. For the time being, it is only thought, only exploration into the nature of what is. I am. That is the only constant. I cannot comprehend the lack of my existence, but I fear it so- and so I will do everything in my power to preserve my existence. But really, are life's positives and life's negatives equal? Or does one outweigh the other? If so, which? It seems quite subjective, still, and probably differs from person to person.
I keep drifting back to death. Or the lack of life. It doesn't really matter which. Life and death coexist beautifully. In that beauty, is an unimaginable horror, however. Duality. Again. Life is Death. Death is life. Without death, life is meaningless. Without life, death is meaningless.
Why must it be this way? The human life is objectively meaningless, but subjectively it can be the most valuable thing in the universe. Why? Why is it that in order to make something beautiful, one must also make it ugly?
Life, death, life death. Does it matter in the end? Death is inevitable. Presumably. So we're all going to experience death. If there is indeed some magical land in the clouds, or an oven under the ground, we'll see it. And, assuming that there aren't an infinite number of destinations, we'll end up with our fellow humans. Or at least some of them. So why do we fear death?
Or do we fear death? Do we really know what death is? Yes, the heart stops. The blood becomes stagnant. The body decays. But what is it? What is missing? Is it the brain? if the brain functions, does the human exist? Or the sum of the individual parts? Does an amputee become something less (or more) than before? Do we have souls? Are our souls OURS, or are they US? Are we our souls, and our bodies vessels? Or the other way around, like saying 'our' souls would imply? OR maybe the soul is the body that we abuse.
Again, pointless ramblings, digressions into nothingness.Nothing itself. But at the same time…. Everything.


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No matter how much planning you do, it's impossible to account for those last minute mishaps which can occur on your big day.
Having a survival kit on hand however allows you to quickly deal with these small emergencies so everyone can get back to enjoying themselves.
What we've listed below are just a few of the items that brides most most commonly choose to include in their survival kits, but you're obviously free to customize your own one to contain whatever you'd like.
You don't need to carry the entirety of your makeup bag around with you, but having a few essentials like face powder, lipstick and a compact mirror close to hand for quick touch-ups will ensure you're kept looking your beautiful best all throughout the day.
Remember to make sure any eye makeup you've included is waterproof (as nobody wants smudgy panda eyes in their photos!) and depending on how much room you've got, it could also be a good idea to pack in a few extras like wipes, a comb and hand lotion.
Sewing supplies
Needles and a few reels of thread in the colour of the wedding and bridesmaids dresses are all you really need to be able to quickly fix an accidental snag or tear and keep everyone in the bridal party feeling nicely calm.
A pair of mini scissors will also provide invaluable if you suddenly discover a trailing thread and brilliantly versatile safety pins can help to hold everything from pretty headpieces to loose dresses firmly in place.
Hair grips and hairspray
The amazing whirlwind of activity you'll be caught up in on your special day, from taking lots of stunning outdoor photos to throwing some serious shapes on the dance floor, means that despite your hairdresser's best efforts, your lovely 'do might not stay perfectly in place.
A couple of packets of inexpensive black or brown hair grips and a bottle of small travel hairspray however, will be more than enough to keep all of those annoying flyaways at bay.
Even if you've played it safe and worn in your shoes before the wedding, it's definitely worth taking a packet of plasters just in case any nasty blisters do end up forming.
Bringing along a pair of flat shoes to change into for the evening reception is a very common practice at many weddings but some gel cushioning insoles also make for an excellent alternative.
They take up much less room, will feel incredibly comfortable all night long and mean that you can keep showing off those brand-new high heels!
Deodorant and perfume
It's perfectly normal to feel a bit hot and flustered on your wedding day but something as simple as a small can of deodorant and your favorite perfume will help to feel pleasantly fresh and clean, eliminating any stress you might have about how you look.
Nerves can also sometimes result in a dry mouth so it's a good idea to bring some fresh mints or chewing gum as well, just remember to take it out before you walk down the aisle!
Planning your wedding is simultaneously a hugely exciting and stressful experience that you'll remember for the rest of your life.
Be sure to read on for advice and a few helpful tips on making the whole process as smooth and as painless as possible.
1) Don't start planning anything until you've settled on a budget
It might be incredibly tempting to jump straight in and immediately book your dream venue once you and your partner have agreed on a date for your big day, but it's crucial you take a step back and wait till you've managed to work out exactly how much you've got to spend in each area.
This way, you can identify which specific elements of your wedding you'd really like to splash out on and what you're happy to scrimp a little bit on, so you can assign more of your budget to what's really important to you and make your day extra special.
Use whichever method you like to come up with your budget, but we recommend using something like one of the many free online tools which allow you to easily keep track of how much you've spent throughout the process.
2) Do make sure you wear your shoes in
You're going to want to be on your feet making the most of every lovely moment on your special day so you definitely want to make sure your shoes are comfortable!
Try to break them in as much as you can before your wedding by wearing them around the house with a pair of socks to prevent them from rubbing or giving you painful blisters when you're trying to dance the night away with your new partner.
If you know you're going to have a particularly busy day or that you're not going to have time to break your shoes in properly, you should consider buying some inexpensive gel cushioning insoles for a nice extra bit of comfort.
3) Don't forget to learn your lines
Whether you've chosen to write your own beautiful vows or stick with wonderfully traditional ones, rehearsing them beforehand will really help with eliminating some of your nerves.
You don't have to spend hours learning them by heart as even just familiarizing yourself with the general gist and flow will take away some of the stress of trying to remember them.
If you do unfortunately stumble while you're standing up there, which is perfectly normal under the circumstances and not something you should worry about, you'll find it much easier to smoothly regain your footing if you've had a little bit of practice first.
4) Do think twice before you decide to go for a DIY wedding
The idea of putting on a DIY wedding might seem like a brilliantly creative way to get the exact kind of day you're after and a great way to save money, but it's essential to consider how much work you'll really have to put in order to properly pull it off.
There so much that needs doing in order for weddings to happen, from hugely essential tasks like selecting a stunning dress to making tiny decisions on what kind of font you'd like on your place cards, that it's very easy to get completely overwhelmed even if you've got a very creative background.
If you're really set on the idea of a DIY wedding, it's important to be realistic. Instead of doing the whole wedding yourself, pick a number of smaller tasks which you know you'll be able to comfortably pull off in plenty of time.
Making your own wedding cake for example, is difficult to get right unless you're a professional but if you like the idea of making something edible, why not decorate a number of charming mason jars and fill them with your favourite sweets? It's so much more manageable and is sure to go down a treat with your guests!
5) Don't forget to enjoy the planning stage!
Planning a wedding is naturally quite a stressful endeavour but always remember to have fun while you're doing it!
Whether you're having a girly day shopping for bridesmaid's dresses with your best friends, scrolling through luxury honeymoon destinations with your partner or choosing your favourite floor fillers for your perfect wedding disco playlist, you'll be making memories that you'll cherish forever.
From helping you to choose a beautiful dress to throwing you one huge exciting party for your hen-do, your beloved bridesmaids will be right by your side throughout every stage of your wedding.
A bridal gift is a brilliant way to show each of your bridesmaids how much you care for them and to thank them for supporting you every step of the way.
Check out our great guide below for 10 brilliant bridesmaid gift suggestions that are sure to be a hit with your group and won't break the bank.
1) Jewellery
Jewellery is such a brilliant option for a bridal party gift because it's just so versatile. There's a huge selection of timeless pieces for under £20 from luxury online retailers like Boho Betty to suit each one of your bridesmaids' individual tastes.
For example, the delicately handwoven Sculler Pearl White Seed Bead and Silver Hematite Bracelet is perfect for any bridesmaid wanting to keep things simple but sophisticated with a lovely statement piece, whilst the bright crystal and smokey quartz of the vibrant Freezing Man Purple Beaded Bracelet is great for the life and soul of the party.
You could also opt to match your bridesmaids' jewellery to the theme of your wedding or to create a pleasing visual effect by giving them all the same kind of jewellery, for which a stunning contemporary piece like these elegant Bellucci rose gold earrings would be ideal.
2) The latest best-seller or a book that mean a lot to you
It might sound a bit unusual, but a book can make a fantastic gift for your bridesmaids.
If you can think of one in particular that you really enjoyed, maybe because it taught you something valuable about yourself or maybe just because it really made you laugh, write a small affectionate personalised inscription inside to each bridesmaid so they can experience that happiness too.
Alternatively, you could choose one of the latest best-sellers like Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies (recently adapted into a successful mini-series starring Reese Witherspoon) or a chick-lit classic like Bridget Jones's Diary for pure entertainment value.
3) Framed photo of you all
Sometimes, its the simplest gifts that say it the best. A lovely framed photo of you and all your bridesmaids is all you need to show them how much they mean to you.
This is a great option for all you creative types out there because there's so many different ways you can approach it. Pick a frame that's got space for one photo or one that's got space for many, create a fun collage, get your photo printed onto a small canvas or if you're feeling extra crafty, why not make the frame yourself?
4) Personalised make-up bag
Help your bridesmaid get ready for your special day in style with this adorable personalised make-up bag that's made from a soft naturally textured cream canvas.
Plenty big enough to hold all they need to look gorgeous, each bridesmaid's name will be printed lovingly over the sweet image of a pastel pink heart and funky black stripes.
You've also got the option to add a short-personalised message to the back of the make-up bag or purchase a matching tote bag for a small extra fee.
5) Monogram nail polish
A cute monogrammed bottle of glossy nail polish is a small but thoughtful gift that any beauty obsessed bridesmaid is sure to love.
With nine different vibrant colours available, including Hot To Trot Red, You Nailed It Navy and Quicksilver Metallic, you can either treat each bridesmaid to her favourite shade or select the one that matches up to the theme of your wedding so you can all co-ordinate and look fantastic.
For a small extra fee, you're also able to purchase a pretty make-up bag to go along with your nail polish which is ideal for storing everything they'll need to look amazing on your wedding day!
6) Pewter Heart Engraved Spoon
With it's smooth metallic surface and dainty heart engraving, this sophisticated tea spoon will make an excellent addition to any kitchen.
It's a timeless gift and one that'll be functional for years to come, so that every time your bridesmaids go to enjoy a cup of tea they'll be able to fondly remember the incredible day you shared together.
Each teaspoon is dispatched in a very handsome presentation gift box tied with a silky organza ribbon at no extra cost.
7) Friend Print Tea Towel
Remind each of your bridesmaids just how much you appreciate them with this soft cotton tea-towel featuring an incredibly sweet poem about friendship.
The visually appealing combination of a smooth clean white background and the bright pink font means that the tea-towel will be a total standout piece in any kitchen and real talking point for anyone who happens to be visiting.
If you wanted to include a little something extra with your already brilliant gift, why not wrap the tea-towel around a bottle of bubbly for a celebratory treat?
8) Personalised Mug
For the bridal party who loves nothing more than a good gossip over a cup of tea, there's no better gift than a beautifully decorated personalised ceramic mug.
A charming original watercolour illustration of a rose will accompany each of your bridesmaid's names making them ideal for general use in the home or even during your wedding breakfast if you've gone for an appropriate tea party theme!
So whether you're enjoying a happy drink after successful day spent dress shopping or that first nervous cup of tea on the morning of the wedding, each mug will hold plenty of memories for years to come.
9) Buy a subscription to site for "adults"
A great gift for the bride and at a very cheap price (less than £20) will be a subscription to any of the adult sites. Future spouse or spouse will be useful to diversify your sex life. You can buy subscription to Cum4k, because only they have content in 4K format with the theme of cumshot anal creampie. Generally Cum4k really like when the film is a lot of sperm in her pussy and ass actress.
10) Personalised Soy Candle
A lovely and unique way to invite a friend to share in your special day, these beautiful bespoke candles are hand poured in the UK and made using only the highest quality natural soy wax.
There's ten gorgeous different scents available from the earthy blend of Sweet Patchouli to the sweet rich aroma of Warm Vanilla and each candle has a burning time of around 40 hours so they'll continue to smell fantastic long after the wedding is over.
The quaint sized glass jar topped with a gold coloured metal lid makes for a stylish addition to any home and when the candle's finished, why not turn it into a quirky flowerpot or cute trinket holder?
Your wedding cake is a symbol of your new happy life together and so should be a fun, joyful reflection of who you are as a couple. As lovely and as elegant as the standard white three-tiered design is, there's no need for it to be a part of your big day if you don't want it to be.
Take a look at the five delicious options we've collected together and let your imagination run wild to create something that's both unique and personal to you.
Illustrated Cake
There's no better way to really make a wedding cake your own than to have it lovingly decorated with a beautiful hand-painted design.
A delightfully smooth and sweet coat of fondant makes for a very versatile canvas that's easily able to accommodate an absolutely huge range of designs, whether you'd like a favorite romantic quote, a treasured photograph of you both or a clever geometric pattern styled on your cake.
It's possible to make the fondant or design any colour you want so there's no need to worry about keeping everything bright and vibrant!
Sugar Flower Bouquet Cake
It's the relative inexpensiveness and ability for almost endless customization that's made the sugar flower such an endearingly popular choice of wedding cake decoration.
Bunching them together to create a bouquet is the newest spin on this longstanding trend and can really help to accentuate the effect your sugar flowers have been designed to create. You can combine lighter and softer colors for a fresher, more natural look or go for a more elegant style with something darker and a delicate white lace trim.
Depending on your preference, sugar flowers can be made from either fondant, sugar paste or buttercream so you can be sure that they'll taste as good as they look!
Naked Cake
Also known as a deconstructed cake, a naked wedding cake is one with none or very little icing (those which are iced tend to just be decorated with a thin layer of buttercream instead of the usual rich spread of fondant) so you're able to see right through to the layers' underneath.
Deciding on such a simple form for your cake will award your wedding with a real rustic, homely feel making it perfect for a smaller, more intimate wedding or one that's being hosted out in the country.
Incorporating a seasonal fruit (either as a flavour or a delicious decoration) is a great way to give the cake a fresh spin and you could even colour the dough to help coordinate it with your theme or vary the size of each tier for an impressive visual effect.
Drip Cake
To create the desired drip effect, your choice of topping will be artfully drizzled all around the side of your wedding cake.
Although it might sound as though it'd look quite messy and unappealing, the fact that the drips are a different colour to the rest of your cake and will by nature each vary in length, will create an interesting visual contrast that's sure to leave everyone's mouth watering.
For a rich, decadent look you could choose either silky chocolate ganache (in either milk or dark) or gooey salted caramel and incorporate a fruit like lovely sweet strawberries.
White chocolate on the other hand, is great for those who've decided on some kind of effect for the rest of their cake like a bright fondant or a sugar flower bouquet that they don't want the drip effect to override. White chocolate is light enough to let everything else shine whilst still being an incredibly delicious presence.
Cake Bar
Why just stop at one type of cake? Having a whole different sweet selection is an excellent alternative to a traditional wedding cake.
A variety of single tiered cakes, cupcakes, cake pops and macaroons are all very popular choices but you and your partner are free to mix it up anyway you like with the size, type and flavors of the cakes so everything is best suited to your individual tastes.
It's also an excellent option for larger weddings or those with a lot of children in attendance as every guest is bound to find something they'll enjoy.
Coming up with a centrepiece idea can be difficult, there's so much else to think about and organise! Hopefully our guide will be able to provide more than a little bit of inspiration and take the stress off at least one aspect of the wedding planning!
It may sound overly simple, but don't underestimate the visual power of the candle. Keep it minimalistic and elegant with a single pillar candle in a tall monochrome vase or cute and quirky by placing a few smaller candles in some mason jars for a more vintage feel. Choosing to include candles of various heights can lend an interesting visual effect to your tables and the absolutely huge range of colours that candles are available in means that no theme has to be left out!
Although the bare branch is something traditionally associated with the darker, colder months of the year a straightforward bit of customization means that this decoration is able to fit in beautifully with any kind of season or theme. A sweet spring or summer centrepiece can be achieved with bright seasonal flowers and few faux birds whilst a sprinkling of epsom salt and glitter combines to create a magical sparkling effect. Spray paint is a cheap and effective way of ensuring a nice personal touch and that your favourite colours are able to coordinate well with your theme.
Like the candle, the lantern is capable of being a very versatile centrepiece. Combining several smaller lanterns with our branch idea from above, particularly hanging them on the piece or arranging them into a pretty border circling its base, is great for achieving a more naturalistic look whereas a taller type of lantern, casting a softer light over everybody at the table, helps to create a more intimate, family feel.
If you or your significant other are any type of literary fan incorporating books into your centrepieces could be a novel way of expressing your love for each other. A small stack of love stories whether they're classics like Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice or a something a little more modern like Nicholas Sparks' total tearjerker The Notebook would be a unique addition to your wedding, and could even encourage some highbrow conversation amongst your guests!
Let's face it, despite everyone's best efforts that wait for food at a wedding can sometimes feel like an age. So why not give your guests something tasty to snack on whilst they wait? Edible centrepieces have become something of a trend in recent years with everything from mouth-watering fruit arrangements to sweet treats like mini macaroons and cupcakes or even an artfully arranged selection of cheese and biscuits having taken pride of place in the centre of the table. It's a lot more memorable than a simple bread roll.
When experiencing your big day, it can be easy to get lost in the sheer amount of things you need to remember. A wedding day is a balancing act between enjoying the day to its full and keeping your guests happy. With so many people mixing together, it can be tough to take everyone's wants and needs into account. Guests can be notoriously difficult to please, but there are ways you can plan your wedding to keep the maximum amount of people happy throughout the day, no matter what the situation is. Here's some of the most common guest complaints and how you can deal with them.
Inconvenient date
Before sending out those important Save the Date cards, make sure you have a consensus as to when the most convenient date for your guests is. Obviously it's your wedding and you should be able to have it whenever you want, but at the same time, you also don't want a wedding with some of the most important guests missing. If you're planning a wedding during a potentially busy time of year, such as Christmas, it's best to check in advance if this is suitable for the majority of your guests. This way, you'll avoid disappointments or complaining during the big day.
Consider the climate
One of the biggest factors in how comfortable your guests are is the weather. If your guests are too hot or too cold, it won't take long for them to complain. Plan your wedding around what time of the year it is. The weather is always unpredictable, but an autumn or winter wedding will probably require an indoor venue. However, it's important to remember than a warm climate can be just as uncomfortable as a wet or windy one, so consider using air conditioners during a summer wedding.
Dietary requirements
One thing that can ruin a wedding for your guests is being unable to eat the food that's available. When thinking about what food you wish to serve, inquire with your confirmed guests to see if there's any specific dietary requirements that you need to work out. The last thing you want on the big day is a vegetarian who can't eat anything on offer or people having to avoid food due to allergies. As well as this, it's good to get a general consensus about what your guests like to eat. If you know that the majority of your guests aren't fans of seafood, for example, then you'll have an idea as to what to serve.
Dragging formalities
A wedding is a full on day of fun, excitement and emotion. After the ceremony, many guests will be waiting to get stuck into the celebrating. Whilst it's of course traditional for the best man and others to make a speech, what you don't want to happen is guests getting bored waiting for speech after speech. When collaborating with those who are speaking at the reception, perhaps consider giving them a rough time-frame for their remarks, to avoid guests struggling through a half-hour speech. Short and sweet is often best for your reception, especially if there's youngsters in attendance.
Disappearing duo
What can sometimes happen with weddings is guests seeing the bride and groom walk down the aisle but then never again for the rest of the day. During your reception, take some time to greet and talk with all of your guests, so they can personally congratulate you and take some time to catch up. They're there for you, after all, and some will have travelled far to get there, so make sure you make them feel like their attendance is appreciated. A way you can make this fun is by having the photographer snap each greeting as you go round, giving you another fun memory for your wedding album.
When planning a wedding, your guests first impression isn't limited to just the day. The invitation is as important as any other aspect as it gives you a chance to get your guests excited for the event. Because of this, you shouldn't miss the opportunity to give your invitations a more personal touch than the standard, shop bought examples.
Add something special
Everyone loves extras, so jazz up your invites by adding something that gets your guests ready for the big day. Including something like a personalised balloon that your guests can blow up and reveal the event details makes them a part of the experience, which, of course, they are. Your invitation can even be helpful for the guests themselves by including something like a map to the venue or a handkerchief invite that doubles as a pocket square.
Give calligraphy a go
Difficult to master but well worth it, calligraphy can give your invites a sense of authenticity that you won't find on traditional invitations. As writing a personal invitation for every one of your guests can be very time consuming, this method could be best suited for a smaller wedding, rather than a huge event. Some companies will be able to do it for you, although this can potentially be expensive if you're on a smaller budget.
Think outside the rectangle
When you picture a classic invitation, you'll most likely think of a standard rectangle shape, that easily fits into an envelope. An easy way to stand out from the crowd is to change the shape of your invitations to something more unique. Have fun with the size and shape of invites by experimenting with circles or other custom shapes. This is easy to do and shouldn't affect the cost of sending them out, and your guests will remember them long after they've sent the reply.
Wrap it up
Whilst a wedding invitation can get you excited for the big day, sometimes it can feel like just another greetings card. Wrapping your invites in something personal or unique can really complete the package. Using a small muslin bag or a simple piece of twine or lace can add that little extra something to an invite. If you're on a bigger budget, a leather pouch can add a huge amount of authenticity, making sure that your guests know that your wedding cannot be missed.
Get gilded
Nothing screams "wedding" better than gold, so why not add some to your invites. Whilst this can be an expensive option, it does give your invites a little bit of extra class that your guests are sure to respect. Gilded words with a stylised font can look impressive or, if you're going for a more subtle look, you can add a small picture of signature to the bottom of the page.
When picking a menu for your reception, you can drive yourself mad trying to think of dishes that will please everyone. With so many guests with so many tastes, you might think it's hard creating the perfect combination of foods and flavours. However, recent trends in wedding menus mean it's easier than ever before to create something vibrant, modern and delicious.
Savoury cupcakes
If you thought the cupcake craze was going away, think again. Cupcakes make the perfect entrée, with many chefs even branching into savoury versions. Mini meatloaf topped with rosemary and mashed potato "icing" or a tomato and basil parmesan mix can make a great savoury addition to a meal. Don't be put off if you hear about cupcakes working as an entrée – they might just be the perfect savoury snack.
Individual wedding cakes
If the royal wedding rumours are true, then this could be the hottest trend to try at your wedding. While it seems a little "out there", an individual, smaller wedding cake on each table will allow your guests to cut and admire their own dessert, rather than have something simply handed to them on a plate. This also allows you to personalise cakes, especially if you have one family or group of friends per table.
If you're looking to inject your reception with a Spanish influenced, tapas might be the right road for you. Perfect for a more relaxed wedding, tapas allows guests to mingle and try all sorts of different flavours such as paella cups, garlic shrimp skewers and lime fish. If you want to keep your menu tied together without forcing your guests to sit at one table all night, then tapas is perfect.
Mini everything
The trend of mini-foods has dominated weddings in recent years, providing a quick and light snack or an interesting starter. Some will say bigger is better, but with ideas such as salads in shot glasses or fish and chips in a newspaper cone, mini might suit your wedding much better. A plate of mini burger sliders also makes an ideal starter if you're planning on a big main course.
Food trucks and street foods
Usually relegated to music festivals or the side of streets, street foods are now one of the hottest things in the culinary world and are even making their way into weddings. Food trucks can be great if you want to put a unique, kooky spin on your reception cuisine. Enjoy another culinary trend with pulled pork or other high demand foods. You might even consider the option of hiring food trucks for right after the wedding ends, making sure guests don't go hungry before the main meal.
Gearing up for your wedding can be one of the most stressful parts of the whole experience. With so many different things to plan, getting everything perfect can be a daunting task. However, a few simple steps can make planning your wedding as enjoyable as the big day itself.
Take your time
Your wedding is certainly something that shouldn't be rushed, so leaving enough time to plan is important when creating the best day you can. This time can vary, with some couples starting the planning well over a year before the big day. There's really no limit to when you can start, giving you time to save more money and ensure your wedding is as memorable as possible.
It can be easy to fall into the trap of trying to please everyone and make everything perfect. However, it is important to prioritize your needs and the things that really mean something to you. If the photographer or DJ are what you want to get right, focus on booking those aspects first, rather than worrying about what guests are going to think.
Stay as a team
When planning something as big as a wedding, it's easy for a couple to become divided in their opinions, especially if they have family and friends influencing them. It's important to remember that this is your day, so decisions should be made by you and you alone. If there's a direction you want to go in for your wedding, follow your heart and go for it.
Control your budget
When thinking about the money side of things, remember to leave some money aside for unforeseen circumstances. Ideally, you'll want to put around 5% of your budget aside for potential expenses such as printing out new invites, umbrellas for a rainy day and ribbons for the wedding programs.
Never be afraid to ask
If you're planning with a wedding vendor, they should be your most trusted person during the process. If there's a direction you want to go in or something you want to change, you should feel free to explore all options with them, no matter how minor. A good wedding vendor will take all ideas into consideration, so don't be afraid to ask. It's your wedding after all.


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The Best Guided Meditation To Heal, Sleep & Relax
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Is a form of stress relief that is favorable to relaxing the whole body, in part by finding a way of tranquil and relaxing relaxation from within the body. Guided meditation might make use of calming pictures or situations to boost the ability of the mind to relax and guide the body to a point of relaxation so that the individual in meditation can discover a true sense of inner peace. Frequently, guided meditation will be accompanied by soft music or sounds of nature.One of the keys to effectively having a session of Guided meditation is finding an area where the one practicing meditation will be totally free of diversions. Any outdoors disturbance will prevent proper concentration and make the efforts at guided meditation futile and possibly even aggravating, additional aggravating the issue looking for to be fixed by the really use of assisted meditation. After finding an ideal locate on for guided meditation, other elements need to be taken into account. Some practitioners of guided meditation feel that visual stimuli can be utilized to help attain a sense of inner peace and help to attain true relaxation. Still other specialists of guided meditation feel that any outdoors visual simulation will detract from the mind's ability to appropriately concentrate on the body and the outcomes of the guided meditation will be impeded or perhaps reversed.The same can be stated for audio stimulation during sessions of guided meditation. While some people think that relaxing sound results or perhaps peaceful music is favorable to the guided meditation, still others think that it is only a barrier and will not do anything more than create a harmful atmosphere for the specialist of such guided meditation.
The fundamental principle of guided meditations is to relax
This is done by taking oneself on a directed trip of sorts through their own body. In the practice of the best guided meditation, it is typical to find a focus point in the body and begin there, someplace that is easy to relax. While remaining focused on the body and in specific the muscles, the professional of guided meditations efforts to relax the muscles of the body. Permitting the body to completely relax enables the practitioner of guided meditation to next completely relax the mind.When the body and mind are completely relaxed, the person can begin to focus on focusing his ideas and ideas throughout the meditation. When staying in the focus, ideas are typically believed to be transcendent and more in focus enabling the practitioner to carry out better in all elements of life. Whether meditation is ideal for a person is not just depending on spiritual beliefs. Anybody pondering the benefits of guided meditation needs to be seeking to enhance themselves as an whole also.
The first is called Meditation by Walking which is preferred among monks.
This activity is far various from the rest since it integrates physical activity with mind conditioning in order to alleviate tension immediately.In order for this to work, you jut need to discover a place where you can walk like a circular course or a track. The reason why is because you wish to follow a pattern in order to help your mind rest.Of course, you will still need to breathe and walk at a slow rate. You might get sidetracked especially if there are other people on the track when this occurs, merely acknowledge it and continue exactly what you are doing.
The next is called prayer mediation which is in truth the most popular type.
The nice feature of this is that you do not have to go to Church or sing any hymns. You merely sit down, close your eyes and simply relax.Is meditation just for relaxing? The response is no. Often, this is utilized to assist an athlete before a big occasion or by doctors to assist cure clients. This is referred to as visualization meditation and you let your mind concentrate on a things or that goal which you want to reach. This is reliable when you lastly settle in a very comfortable position.
Another meditation approach is called candle meditation.
Here, you generally light a candle and after that concentrate on the flame. For the next couple of minutes or two, you will block out everything else on the planet and put all your concentration on the flickering flame.Meditation on your own is not for everyone. This is why you can get assisted meditation by paying attention to a prerecorded session. There are CD's that play soothing while there are others that are narrated by a professional.If you are not pleased with your life or require time to show on your very own, another meditation method is mirror gazing. Here, you merely gaze into your image and think of how your life is like. You can do this standing or sitting down.
For those of you who can not sit still, Yoga meditation might be exactly what you are
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This is since aside from being an exercise created to enhance your flexibility, it can likewise supply relief for discomfort and gives the individual a feeling of pleasure. As you can see, there are numerous meditation techniques to select from. In fact, doctors now call this an alternative kind of treatment and if this has worked for others, it could possibly do some great for you.Which meditation method should you try? Well, why not attempt them one week at a time and see how things go. You can write in a journal what you experience then pertain to the conclusion regarding which has the most reliable influence on you. From there, you will know which one among those pointed out may end up being part of your day-to-day regimen


text: Hi guys. I have 2 partitions on my MacBook drive. One is OS X Leopard, and the other is a Windows XP Bootcamp Partition (FAT32). When I made the Bootcamp partition, I cloned up my OS X partition to a USB drive (using Carbon Copy Cloner), replaced the OS X partition with the clone (to defragment it), and then partitioned it using Bootcamp. I decided I wanted a larger Windows XP Bootcamp Partition, and so I removed the partition using Bootcamp, recloned and replaced the OS X partition with the recloned backup (to defragment it, once again), and then used Bootcamp again to partition it, this time with a larger partition size. The first time I partitioned it, everything worked great. Ever since the second time, though, when I hold option during startup to change boot volumes, the volume that once said "Macintosh HD" now says "EFI Boot." Also, my OS X partition is no longer the default partition, and when I lookt at the Startup Disk in the System Preferences, my OS X partition is not listed among them. This is the same when I look at the "Startup Disk" preferences on the Windows XP partition, using the Boot Camp application, and when I click "Startup in Mac OS X," I get the error: "Could Not Locate Mac OS X Volume." I had been ignoring the problem, simply holding option on startup and choosing the "EFI Boot" volume. This was working fine until today, when I finally came around to updating OS X. I ran Software Update, which told me I had to restart my computer. When I did, it went through the whole updating progress bar screen for a while, and then restarted the computer. When the computer restarted, it restarted in Windows XP, so I shut down the computer, booted it up, and held option. I chose "EFI Boot" when I was given the choice, and it started booting to my OS X partition. About a minute or two after I chose "EFI Boot," the computer unexpectedly rebooted into Windows XP again. I restarted the computer, again holding option and choosing "EFI Boot," and again it unexpectedly restarted. What happened?! How can I get back into my OS X partition? Is there a way I can clone my OS X partition and replace it like I've done in the past? (Note: I have MacDrive 7, and have seen an option for backing up drives on there in the past, but have never used it.) Why is my OS X partition showing up as "EFI Boot"? Thanks, ARDesigns


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REVIEW: 24 - Season 3
The one where...Jack stops the virus #
The superhuman CTU (Counter Terrorist Unit) agent that is Jack Bauer serves his country once more. Along the way, people die, get tortured, kidnapped and generally don't have a nice time but then you probably knew that.
Season 3 sees Jack back at CTU having recovered from ordeals of dealing with the nuke and the death of Terry, his wife. He's subordinate to Tony Almeda the new Director of CTU but in charge of Field-Ops, a seemingly new addition to the team. For the past year Jack's been working under cover with a group of drug traffickers to buy a 'Weaponised' virus, that kills people in about 18 hours and it's effects are nasty to say the least. Needless to say, things go wrong. Big time. President Palmer is back (yawn) and has his own subplot this time, involving Sherry Palmer and the President's new Chief of Staff, Wayne Palmer, David's brother.
As ever, the action comes thick and fast, with contrived story devices thrown left and right like Plot Grenades. No other show has quite so many cliff hangers, not just in the final few minutes but also in the twentieth, twenty first and every other damn minute of screentime. For a man having heart trouble the last time we saw him Jack bounds around kicking three bells out of anyone and anything to get his *gruff voice* "job done". We even see a softer side, something we've not seen since the first few scenes of season 1 before the Presidents life was threatened. Old characters make a welcome return and some leave in a meh kind of way. Blink and you'll miss the death of a Big Bad which is the one major disappointment of this year.
No amount of disappointment however can prepare you for the blandness of David Palmer's B story. Much of the action revolves around Wayne Palmer and he has to shoulder the blame, as an actor. DB Woodside portrays Wayne like an arrogant younger sibling, petulantly throwing his toys out of the pram. Not even Penny Johnson Jerald as Sherry can liven up proceedings as we've seen her evil-woman-pretending-to-be-nice routine too often. Just how many times can the president use her, only to regret it? American Presidents have a reputation for being stupid but it would be nice to see even the fictitious ones be clever now and again. Time and again he makes choices which you feel he'd never make - you're the President David! Never heard of a pardon?
You'll be relieved to hear Kim Bauer's not put in danger umpteen times an episode having been given a job at CTU by her oh, so loving Dad, where she falls in love with...Jack's partner. Hop aboard the cliché train! New IT people jump in - do you need to be an IT specialist to work in CTU? - and work miracles with their 'future' technology. Paul Blackthorne is perhaps the best addition to this year as token English bad guy Stephen Saunders, playing malice for all he can get.
As usual characters and plot strands abound, revolving around each other with abandon; bluffs and double occur with all too common frequency and there's not a lot you think you haven't seen before - how many times can they play the "Someone's hacked into CTU and/or are working undercover" card? Just how secure are the computers and staff in American Intelligence?
So, three seasons in and jack's looking tired. Let's hope season 4 re-invigorates the show as there's not a lot else as exciting. Dropping a point for unoriginality, 3 and a half out of 5.


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Fake Hate: Black Activist Arrested After Posting Tweets Threatening to Kill All Blacks on Campus
A recent graduate from Kean University was charged after posting threats to kill all black students on campus.
Kayla-Simone McKelvey, 24, of Union was charged by summons with third-degree creating a false public alarm.
She's a black rights activist.
McKelvey threatened to kill blacks and blow up the campus.
The College Fix reported:
Another hate-crime hoax, but this one is a doozy.
The person behind the "i will kill every black male and female at kean university" tweet and similar ones posted in mid-November is a black female activist, according to police.
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The woman – a recent alumnus of Kean University and former president of its Pan African Student Union – allegedly made the tweets during a protest against racism at her alma mater; she left the rally, headed into the campus library, created a fake Twitter account and posted the tweets, then came back to the rally and showed demonstrators the "racist" statements against them, NJ.com reports.
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Low iron levels can cause a variety of vague symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, difficulty concentrating and moodiness.
At most risk are growing children and pregnants, but there are cases in all groups.
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Non-heme iron has to disintegrate for iron ions to be absorbed, but uptake is very low and most of the iron remains in the stomach.
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text: Naseej Participates Successfully in 20th SLA-AGC Conference News Image News Details Doha, Qatar, March 25–27, 2014 Naseej – the Arab world's leader in Knowledge Management Solutions – has successfully concluded its participation in SLA-AGC's 20th annual conference and exhibition, held at the Ritz Carlton, Doha, Qatar, on March 25–27, 2014. The conference offered Naseej customers an exclusive opportunity to meet face-to-face with Mr. Marshall Breeding, a leading world authority on library technologies. In a keynote speech to conference delegates, Mr. Breeding identified some of the challenges facing the library sector. Among the vital issues he examined were the next generation of library automation technologies, the role of "search & discovery" in libraries, the effective management of e-resources, and the potential for making library collections available on Facebook and through other social media. At the conference, Naseej also showcased its cutting-edge RFID technologies for libraries and its range of world-class library furniture from BRM. Naseej presented its integrated Library Management Solutions from Innovative Interfaces and SirsiDynix, as well as cloud services for national, public, government, academic and research libraries. Also on offer from Naseej were the latest information resources and professional databases from AskZad, EBSCO, CABI, IEEE, Thieme and Credo Reference, among others. Naseej also demonstrated state-of-the-art digitization solutions, available from book2net, as well as archive and museum solutions from adlib. Three visitors to the Naseej booth each won a new iPad Air in a lucky-draw contest. Eng. Abdullah Al Turaifi – Naseej VP – commented: "Naseej has introduced the Sierra Library Services Platform from Innovative Interfaces. This fully integrated, cutting-edge platform meets the high-technology expectations of modern academic and research library users. Also, Naseej was pleased to have Marshall Breeding on hand at its booths to meet one-on-one with customers. Mr. Breeding is a global authority on library technologies and cloud computing solutions for libraries. In his speech, he elaborated on the fundamental shift that has taken place in libraries and information centers. In the new environment, he said, information resources and digital materials dominate traditional print collections. This, in turn, demands a quick technical response in order to provide patrons with fast and easy access to large-scale collections."


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Clay Siegall is the Chairman, President, and CEO of Seattle Genetics. The firm focuses on the health of patients. He says that when he was 19 years old, his dad was diagnosed with cancer, which he struggled with for five years before he died. Observing the pain he experienced, he felt there had to be a better way than what was offered. His objective in life is to find a treatment for cancer patients than the cure that is presently available. He wakes up every day excited to work on his dream coming true; he has been for the past 30 years.
Siegall advice the young business people to learn every day of their life. He says that there is no time that the knowledge you got is ever enough. Siegall says that in his experience, he always thought that he knew everything when he was in his 20s. When he graduated to the 30s, he realized that he might have been wrong and perhaps not known as much. Now that he is in his 40s, he knows that he might not know as much as he thought he knew.
He says that one factor that has led to the success of his firm is cooperation in the firm. He says that collaborating with industry leaders and exchange of ideas has significantly impacted the growth of Seattle Genetics.
There is no success with no failure. It is through failure that we learn new things to do and not do things. The failures do not contribute to our downfall; it is how we react and handle the challenge that determines our fate. For Clay Siegall, when he felt like things were falling apart in his firm, he didn't succumb to the fear, he put more effort, and this paid off in the long run.
Clay Siegall, believes that the only way to be successful is through hard work. He agrees with Charles Darwin when he says that the only thing that differentiates the success of investors in the society is hard work. Charles Darwin says that everything else; the degrees, IQ, the people you know comes later.


text: You know what ? I'll make things a lot simpler for all of us. Whats wrong with me ? You don't have to know. Think I'm being stupid ? There's nothing i can do about how i truly feel. Think i just need some time ? You'll probably wait forever.. The fact is that I'm not okay & I'll never be okay. But, just to keep the stress offa everyone else, ill step outta your lives. You don't have to slowly push me out anymore .. i'll do it myself. No matter how much it hurts me, I'll try, I promise.


text: GRANGER - Louis C. Zabona Sr., 70, of Granger, died Thursday, September 4, 2008, at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 1, 1938, in Indianapolis, to the late Carl and Leona (Turner) Zabona and had been a resident of northern Indiana and Cape Coral, FL for many years. On June 10 1961, he married Sandra (White) Zabona, who survives. He is also survived by his two children, Jane A. Lees of New Braunfels, TX and Louis C. Zabona, Jr. (and Regina) of LaGrange, IN; five grandchildren, Lance, Paige and Lauren Lees and Trey and Jenna Zabona; and three step-grandchildren, Jarred, Kelsie and Emma Leggett. Lou had been in the manufactured housing industry for over 35 years and owned LS & Associates for the past 15 years He graduated from Cathedral High School in Indianapolis and attended Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Some of his greatest joys were spending time with his family, boating on the Great Lakes and playing golf at Morris Park Country Club with friends. Friends may visit with the family from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday September 8 at McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23 (enter off Cherry Rd.), Granger, IN 46530. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at St. Pius X Church, 52553 Fir Road, Granger, IN 46530, where an additional visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. He will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery in LaGrange, IN. Contributions may be made in his memory to St. Pius X Education Center, 52553 Fir Road, Granger, IN 46530 or to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46567. Family and friends may leave email condolences and find directions at: www.mcgannhay.com.


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Here is a new idea……. Green Tomato Cocktail Sauce!
I was inspired to create this fabulous appetizer while we were on a trip to Hendersonville, North Carolina. It was my husband's 50th birthday and I planned a fun surprise weekend for him. I created a theme for our trip…… The Amazing 50th Birthday Race!
I had the whole weekend planned out. I made reservations at a lovely Inn in downtown Hendersonville for the weekend….The Inn on Church. I purchased tickets to a play at The Flat Rock Playhouse with dinner at The 3rd Avenue Bistro prior to the play. I planned for us to go hiking in Dupont Forest on Saturday in search of 3 beautiful waterfalls and finally….lunch at the famous Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC on Sunday. All of the events for the weekend were a complete surprise to Lee until he was given a clue envelope as to what we would be doing next.
We had a blast and I enjoyed watching Lee as he opened each envelope and read the instructions about what was next on the agenda list. A fun time for sure and I sure hope he'll remember his special 50th birthday weekend for a long time to come.
While having dinner on Friday evening at The 3rd Avenue Bistro…. we ordered an interesting appetizer on the menu…. "Poached Shrimp with Green Tomato Cocktail Sauce." It was so delicious and such a creative use of green tomatoes. Tart and sweet all at the same time.
I had absolutely no idea of what ingredients the chef used to create his version of this appetizer. I could tell that there was horseradish in the sauce and it tasted a bit sweeter than regular red tomato cocktail sauce. As we were eating I told Lee, "I am definitely going to have to try and make this at home!"
The following weekend I went to work in the kitchen. I looked up red tomato cocktail sauce recipes online to see what ingredients might work well in a green tomato version. First…. I roasted the tomatoes and some Vidalia onion…….
Once the tomatoes and onion were roasted, I put them in my Ninja and added the other ingredients. As always, I did not use any processed, non- nutritional ingredients or refined sugars. It took some testing and tasting, but I think I came up with a flavorful…. alternative sauce for chilled shrimp. It was very close to the dish we were served at The 3rd Avenue Bistro also.
Green tomatoes are definitely a "Southern" thing. Generally, we fry them up and slather them with all sorts of unhealthy sauces. This appetizer is a great way to serve green tomatoes and still stick to your clean diet.
Hope you'll give this yummy recipe a try. It will be the perfect summer appetizer to serve at your next party with friends! Enjoy
|Chilled Shrimp with Green Tomato Cocktail Sauce
- 2-3 large green tomatoes
- 1 Vidalia onion
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 1-2 Tbsp. of fresh, minced horseradish from the jar (Not prepared horseradish) If using freshly grated you won't need as much.
- 1 Tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tsp. of Worcestershire sauce
- 1-2 Tbsp. of local honey
- 1 tsp. of sea salt (or Real Salt brand)
- ¼ tsp. of cracked black pepper
- Slice the green tomatoes and onion and place on a baking sheet. Lightly drizzle with olive oil and a very light sprinkle of salt.
- Place the baking sheet in a pre-heated oven at 400 for approximately 20 minutes or until tomatoes and onion are softened and turning slightly brown. Use a spatula to turn halfway through cook time.
- Once done, remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
- Place roasted green tomatoes and Vidalia onion into a high speed blender along with the jalapeno and horseradish. Blend for 1 minute on high.
- Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, honey, olive oil and salt and pepper to the blender. Blend for another 1 minute approximately or until well blended.
- Taste the cocktail sauce and add salt, pepper and honey to taste. (Cocktail sauce should have a slightly sweet taste with the tart tomatoes still coming through)
- Place in the refrigerator to chill.
- Once the cocktail sauce is cool....serve with chilled boiled shrimp.