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Fall In Love with These Fall Play Ideas
Nov 10, 2015 02:37AM
By Family Features
(Family Features) Shorter days and crisp weather can only mean one thing: fall is in full swing. With pumpkin patches popping up and the smell of apple cider in the air, this season is full of celebrations for the whole family. But many of these activities aren't the most physically active.
It's important for kids to participate in active play all year round; not only does it lead to healthier bodies, but it also helps kids develop healthy minds. According to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular physical activity promotes psychological well-being and reduces feelings of depression and anxiety.
As families are busy preparing for the holidays and getting the most out of the season, they can incorporate small changes to make sure their autumn fun encourages the whole family to get up and move. Here are a few ideas:
Host a family cooking challenge. Whether you're hosting a fall holiday meal or prepping a tailgate spread, parents spend a lot of time in the kitchen this season. Get the kids involved and make a game out of meal prep. Create an ingredient scavenger hunt and challenge your sous chefs to find ingredients in the refrigerator and pantry within a time limit. You can even make a game out of cleaning up. Not only will this keep kids moving and engaged, but it could also inspire healthier eating habits and an interest in cooking.
Play ball. Get into the spirit of the season and host your own football tournament. Whether it's just for an afternoon or lasts throughout the fall, create a family football league in your backyard or at a local park. You can modify rules so they are appropriate to the players' ages and skill levels to ensure that everyone gets an opportunity to participate. Face off against families in your neighborhood and treat the group to a tailgate celebration after the big game.
Explore the outdoors. No matter where you live, fall brings about beautiful weather that begs you to get outdoors. Plan a nature hike for your kids around the neighborhood or at a national or state park. Play nature games during the walk to keep them engaged, like creating "leaf angels" in piles of leaves. The whole family will get a chance to be active while also enjoying the great outdoors.
Give back. The fall is a great time to teach kids about giving back to those in need and being grateful for what they have. Sign the whole family up for a local charity run or walk and talk to your kids about the cause and why it's important to help out. Nothing's better than a little sweat for a good cause!
For more information about ways to keep kids active and playing this fall, check out Let's Play, at LetsPlay.com. Let's Play is a Dr Pepper Snapple initiative to get kids and families active nationwide. The website has hundreds of play ideas that are searchable by season, age range and group size.
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There are 2 patterns from my Modern Whimsy collection (the blue bunnies and the green lambs) and they'd be perfect for Easter or Spring. I worked with the amazing team at Rag and Bone Bindery, so they're top of the line and the most beautiful quality.
Suggested uses:
*a mini scrapbook
*love letter
*baby announcement
*photos for grandparents
*mini albums for special occasions (Easter is coming!!)
*combine photos, drawings and written notes to make your own unique creation
They're only available in my shop here.
Clara dog on the Brooklyn Bridge! :)
Each book is hand bound and contains a single sheet of heavy weight acid-free paper, folded and feature a silk cord and button closure. Can be displayed as a standing set of frames or as a two-sided book.
Book size: 8 inches high x 6 inches wide
10 folded pages (holds up to 10 4x6" or 5x7" photos)
Page size: 7.5 inches by 5.5 inches
I've only produced a small number of these books and I'm not sure if/when I will have anymore.

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After months of feverish speculation, Bill Condon has emerged as the director for the final Twilight installment "Breaking Dawn."
The news of Condon as the choice to helm the coveted project had been reported as speculation, but Summit Entertainment made the official announcement Wednesday morning.
"I'm very excited to get the chance to bring the climax of this saga to life on-screen," Condon said in the Summit release. "As fans of the series know, this is a one-of-a-kind book. We're hoping to create an equally unique cinematic experience."
Condon is known for writing and directing "Dreamgirls," "Kinsey" and won a screenwriting Oscar for "Gods and Monsters," which he also directed.
But on this project he'll be working on a screenplay by "Twilight" veteran Melissa Rosenberg and a book, naturally, by Stephenie Meyer.
Meyer clearly wields a lot of influence on these pictures and noted she is "thrilled" with the choice. "I think he's going to be a great fit," she said in the release.
The remaining mystery: will the conclusion be one film or two? Summit is still not commenting officially, but you can bet your Robert Pattinson trading cards that Summit will take advantage of the Twi-love and milk a second box office hit out of the still-powerful-fervor. They'd be crazy not to.
Bill Condon Takes the Helm for "Breaking Dawn"
After months of feverish speculation, Bill Condon has emerged as the director for the final Twilight installment "Breaking Dawn."


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In just 5 years, the typical kindergartner has learned to understand all of the grammatical structures in her native language. She can listen to and tell complex stories. She can play with language by rhyming and listing words that begin with the same sound. Kindergartners begin to explore the relationships between listening and speaking and reading and writing. They learn which letters and sounds go together, recognize some common words, remember and create stories, and use all of these skills to read simple books and write simple messages.
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I saw a comment about this recently. It was not the first time I had heard of someone referring to a symptom as the "MS Hug." The term has been bantered about, here and there, by many whom I have run into. In searching, I found very little to accurately describe what is really happening during this hug. The one thing I did find on the National MS Society's Web site was in an article about MS pain.
I'd like to deal with the idea of pain another time and we will get to that soon. Today, let's talk more about this tightness.
Some of the most informative information I found was on an UK Web site with patient accounts of the symptom ( or what they call PMS "Person with Multiple Sclerosis"). The descriptions for them sounded much less affectionate: Boa Constrictor, Griddle, Huge Rubber Band… yeah, that doesn't sound very "hug-like" to me.
Very specific muscles (the intercostals) are what hold the ribs together yet offer us flexibility in through the torso. When those muscles spasm (for any reason not just MS), tightness ensues. Many report that early intervention with prescription drugs and Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) can be very helpful.
If you experience this symptom, it appears there are therapies that can help!
Most doctors now know that MS can cause this, and other pain. If your doc is telling you that MS does not cause pain, then, my friends, it's time for a new professional.
I have experienced some tightness in between my ribs in my back off and on for a number of years (worse in the past few months) but never thought to talk to my docs about it being MS related. Now, I think I will.
I know that many of you experience this awful sounding MS Hug. Share with us your experiences and coping mechanisms. I, for one, would like to know more about ways to stop or slow it down when it begins to happen.
Wishing you and your family the best of health.
Important: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not Everyday Health.


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A Look At The Nifty MiniDrive – Alternate Storage for Your MacBook Air/Pro?
10 more days to go and the Nifty MiniDrive have generated over US$300,000 in pledges on Kickstarter. Is the Nifty MiniDrive the true alternative storage solution for your MacBook Air/Pro? Watch the following video and judge it yourself.
Source – Nifty MiniDrive
Spike Keyboard Protective Case for iPhone Now On Kickstarter
The guys at SoloMatrix actually put out three variations of the Spike. The Spike1, Spike 2 and Spike 3.
Spike¹ is a combination keyboard and protective case that can be easily and securely installed in a matter of seconds. You can effortlessly rotate the bottom section of the case with the keyboard, to the back or the front of the iPhone, for storing in either typing or full-screen mode. We've also hinged the keyboard, so you'll always have quick access to the full-screen even when typing.
This model is priced in the same range as the majority of ordinary iPhone cases. This means that even for many users that don't feel they need a keyboard, it is so affordable that it's tough to pass up. And once they try it, they'll soon realize the advantages of real tactile keys even though they feel they are proficient typing on the touchscreen.
Spike² is our premium version keyboard and case combination. It differs from Spike¹ in user convenience features and overall appearance. Its industrial-strength case not only protects your iPhone, but incorporates a unique and specially-designed asymmetrical 360 degree hinge. This hinge enables you to quickly toggle the keyboard on and off the screen for full-screen access while you are typing. In addition, it also allows you to fold and stow the keyboard in a flush pocket in the rear of the case when you've finished typing and return to the full touchscreen to run all those apps that you will probably never use more than once or twice. At a touch of your fingers, it can instantly be brought to the front to bang out a quick text message, email, or even type your first novel comfortably! And to make sure you are always in style, it features a beautiful, brushed metal accent band around the perimeter of the case.
Our Limited Edition Spike³ is for those of you that appreciate the very best. Similar in design to Spike², but with an all-aluminum, antenna-neutral case including the TypeSmart keyboard that is easily stowed out of the way when not needed. We are CNC machining these right here in the USA from aerospace grade aluminum and anodizing them in at least two great colors, Neutron Gray and KickStarter Green, we anticipate a couple more anodized colors to come. To make it truly personal for you or someone special, we'll custom engrave up to 30 letters on the back of the case.
For more information on the different pledges and their production keydates, head over to their Kickstarter page here.
Chameleon – An Alternative Home Screen for Android Tablet Now on Kickstarter
Chameleon replaces the standard Android Home Screens and App Launcher with one that isn't just more useful, but more beautiful as well.
You can set up multiple Home Screens with your own layout of widgets and apps, giving you the most relevant information that you want, when you want it. So whenever you unlock your device, you are presented with the Home Screen that is immediately valuable to you.
Your apps, your content. When you need them, where you need them.
Chameleon Home Screens can be set up based on GPS locations, WiFi networks and time ranges, allowing you to define which Home Screen is the most relevant for the situation. Patent Pending
For US$5, you can get the app before its formal launch on Google Play. Hop on over to their Kickstarter page, link here and check it out for yourself.
Pic of the Day – Carry Your iPhone in Your Bra
I know what you are thinking but this thing is for real. This is the JoeyBra (http://www.joeybra.com/) which is now a Kickstarter project. Not only can it carry a phone, but also an ID, credit card, and a key. For more, check out their Kickstarter page here.
Source – JoeyBra
Nifty Sushi Roll Maker- SushiQuik – 50 Hours Left on Kickstarter
Found this nifty sushi roll maker on Kickstarter, the SushiQuik. The basic kit (US$30) is pretty cool and comes with the training frame which let you know how much sticky rice to use for each roll, the non-stick rice paddle and the SushiQuik Roll Cutter and you'll also get the recipe ebook which includes 25 recipes. The project deadline is 50 hours away and they are still a bit off from their pledge goal. Take a look and see if this interest you and maybe you can help to get this project off.
Source – SushiQuik
The Hottest Kickstarter Project Ever – Pebble – E-Paper Watch for iPhone and Android
Definitely the hottest project ever. Pebble have received a pledged of over US$1.875M, yes M for million already with still 35 days to go. Definitely the hottest item and will be the most talk about item this year. Check out the video for what it can do and if you're an app developer, check out their SDK and jump onboard quick for this baby is making it into the big time in no time. There's so much info to cover and I'm not going to repost anything off their Kickstarter page, just click over and marvel.
Source – Pebble Kickstarter Page
Awesome Kickstarter Project – Galileo
What can the Galileo do? it can be used for……
- Video calls and conferencing – stay connected as you follow the action
- Baby monitoring – see what you want to see, not just what the babysitter shows you
- Remote learning – follow professors around the classroom; see who is asking questions
- Time-lapse photography – create dynamic time-lapse videos that encompass movement along with passage of time
- Cinematography – Shoot interesting transition shots, panning down, panning across and up, etc. Mount the Galileo on rails and create a mini-rig for your iPhone camera!
- Real estate photography – build 360° spherical virtual home tours with ease
Features –
- Infinite 360° panning and tilting rotation. 200° per second pan-and-tilt speeds.
- Remotely controlled from your iPad, iPhone, or web browser. Swipe your finger across the screen or move your mouse to control the movement of the Galileo and your device.
- SDK (software developers kit) for app development. Freedom to integrate Galileo functionality into existing apps or to create entirely new apps built around the movement capabilities of Galileo. Or build software to integrate the Galileo with other hardware (e.g. camera rails).
- Outfitted with a standard tripod screw, the Galileo can be mounted on any tripod.
- Fabulous charging station for your iPhone or iPod. Charges your device while plugged in (USB cable included).
- Rechargeable Lithium polymer battery lets you use your Galileo anywhere.
The Galileo's initial pledge of US$100,000 has long already been met, with 13 days left, the pledge total now stands at US$444,633 and growing fast. For US$85, this gadget is a sure steal. Check out more details and pledging information at their Kickstarter page here, Kickstarter Galileo Page
Source – Kickstarter Galileo Page
Bendi – The Flexi iPad Stand – Now on Kickstarter
Yet another great Kickstarter project. Bendi is an iPad stand exactly like no other stand, and probably the only one you'll need. Bendi works wherever you want it to work: on a table, on your desk, in the car, or in a meeting. It even works with all the major tablets, not just the iPad. Bendi comprised of three parts, a strong suction device to hold the iPad, a bendable arm and either a magnetic (cost extra) or clamp base to suit your needs. The Bendi is seeking a pledge goal of US$5,000 on Kickstarter and have so far doubled that already. The lowest pledge for a Bendi is US$55, is that worth it? you be the judge. For more details, head over to their Kickstarter page linked here and check out the following video.
Source – Bendi on Kickstarter, Canal de Javier
Awesome Kickstarter Project – LandingZone – The Docking Station for the MacBook Air
LandingZone (US$159) is a docking station for the MacBook Air and is now a Kickstarter project. The LandingZone features –
- Total of 4 USB 2.0 ports; no need to attach a separate USB hub
- Built in 10/100T Ethernet port; no more dongles for the Ethernet or fumbling with the cable
- Built in Mini DisplayPort capable of driving resolution up to 2560×1440
- Built in locking port compatible with all the Kensington Locks; now you can secure your MacBook Air
- Two models to support either the 11″ or 13″ version of the MacBook Air (2010 or later)
- Beautifully designed and engineered for simplicity, elegance, reliability and functionality (patent pending)
- Comes with US power adapter which accepts wide range of input voltage (100~240 Vac)
Check out the introduction video on their Kickstarter page, link here.


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Happy 40th Birthday to the modern day cash machine
London, UK. - 11 Dec 2012: Forty years ago on the 11 December 1972, Lloyds TSB in Brentwood, Essex introduced the world's first computerised cash machine that allowed customers self-service access to their account. Developed in partnership with IBM in the UK, the machine was linked to a central computerised accounting system which could identify the customer using the card's magnetic stripe and a customer pin number. It could then check their balance before each withdrawal, give out variable amounts of cash and report the transaction back to the bank's computer system.
Initially, Lloyds TSB introduced five hundred of the new cash machines at a cost of £3.5 million. Today, Lloyds TSB has over 3,700 cash machines across the UK processing over a million transactions and dispensing almost £60 million everyday.
These early cash machines were unique in the world. Previous attempts to develop ATMs worked like emergency cash dispensers with no direct access to customers' accounts. For example, customers had to buy £100 worth of vouchers upfront, equivalent to over a £1,000 today, that they could exchange for cash at the machine. The early cash machines even kept the customer's card which was then either posted back to the customer, or had to be picked up at the branch.
Graham Lindsay, Group Director, Responsible Business at Lloyds Banking Group looks after the Group's Archives and was also a junior at the Lloyds TSB in Norwich when it got its first ATM outside the branch in 1976. Commenting on the anniversary, Graham said: "It's hard to imagine now, but back in the 1970s many people were paid weekly or in cash so customers had to queue up at branch counters whenever they wanted to pay in or withdraw money.
"The introduction of cash machines meant that customers were, for the first time, able to access their accounts themselves which was a huge change. I still remember explaining to customers how the new cash machines worked and the incredibly positive reaction we got from them."
Commenting on the anniversary, Ashley Machin, Managing Director, Group Digital, Lloyds Banking Group said: "The cash machine was the precursor for modern day digital banking. Not only did they introduce the idea of customers having self service access to their account, it was also the first time that customers' accounts could be accessed outside of the branch counter.
"It's amazing how much things have changed over the past forty years. Lloyds Banking Group has this week reached its billionth log-on on its internet banking sites. The Group currently has over nine million customers registered for its online banking service, including three million customers registered for mobile banking.
"But no matter how popular digital banking becomes, our branches and cash machines still play an important part in how we serve our customers."
Sir Anthony Cleaver, former IBM UK Chief Executive was a systems engineer based in London when he was tasked with the job of developing an automated solution to ease congestion in Lloyds TSB branches during peak times. Commenting on the anniversary he said: "The first real Automated Teller Machine was a breakthrough in retail banking. While automated banking has grown more sophisticated over the years, the Cashpoint's core features have stayed the same which shows how revolutionary this technology was in its day."
Cleaver continued "The first cash point was the product of a close partnership between IBM and Lloyds. The Bank knew the problem they wanted to solve and put together a small team to work with my IBM team in London to develop the technical specification. We then worked with IBM's laboratories in the UK and US to build the prototype and manufactured the machines in Scotland."
To celebrate the occasion Lloyds Banking Group Chairman Sir Win Bischoff and former IBM Chairman Sir Anthony Cleaver, unveiled a plaque together at the branch on Tuesday 11 December at 11am.


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"Sometimes the very things that we fight against are actually the hand of God trying to push us into a new season." Joel Osteen
With regards to the above quote by Joel Osteen. Have a look at how he avoids the facts when he refers to 'the very things we fight against' within our world, yet, see how he manipulates a rise in our feelings through using the words 'fight against', then as always, using the hand he's been given that he claims is from God – which is made of/from money – he stops short, and offers no solution for all that is tangible for assisting our world.
Maybe, Mr. Osteen actually believes what he's selling, yet, what he's selling offers no support for the tremendous amount of suffering, poverty, war and starvation which is happening within every corner of our world. In fact, he's known for saying how he likes to focus on the positive within our world, and thus, chooses not to mention the poor and suffering. Maybe he's taking advantage of our willingness to accept him as having some sort of special powers because after all, his net worth is an estimated $40 million.
So, when he writes a quote that implies there is a God somewhere fighting our battles for us – maybe he wants to be sure that we'll continue to support the plight of the rich and famous, or, maybe he really does believe that he's special and that there really is a God somewhere willing to bless his need for greed while millions suffer in poverty and starve to death.
However,the fact remains, WE support him. He earns his Money from US. NOT a God.
The only season upon us in the one where the rich are seizing the opportunity to sell hope to the slaves (us), and thus far, we've been willing to buy it. I choose to stop…
Please don't misunderstand. I am not placing blame on Mr. Osteen. The Fact is, We're All responsible for how our current world/money system exists.
It's time to realize that the battle going on here on earth, is between the haves and the have-nots.
Throughout our entire history, nothing has ever changed. It's the same story over and over, where only the picture and the players change, and, it's Always, Always, about making and having the most MONEY/Power.
No God will ever come save us, because what is real is what is here which is US.
Thus, we're going to have to save ourselves. No one can do that for us.
Investigate how: Equal Money
"I Forgive myself that I haven't accepted and allowed myself to see, realise and understand how what I accept and allow here in the small, in my own life – I will accept and allow in my relationship to humanity/this world. Where, whenever I face a point of responsibility, like for example each of us human beings, individually standing within self-responsibility to ourselves and to all, we instead each individually abdicate that practical reality responsibility of sorting out THIS REAL WORLD, creating a NEGATIVE towards it within ourselves in all of our opinions, judgments, fears, insecurities, knowledge and information and INSTEAD create a POSITIVE in our Minds through/within Religions/Spiritualities/Movements/Entertainment etc. – following only the GOOD FEELINGS in our own self-interest, when: How would this World change if we stop, individually, looking at everything as a Negative in our Minds, but PRACTICALLY approach the problems/consequences in this world and come up with PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS that would be best for all, in equality and oneness, Here. But, interestingly enough, we are so caught up in the spinning webs of our Minds in ENERGY that human beings, individually, would fight/defend/protect their POSITIVE FEELINGS and regard this more than All Life on Earth. That they cannot see beyond the POSITIVE ENERGY, how Life on Earth would change for ALL within, for example the proposed Equal Money System. But, it's fascinating here, that: individuals cannot have the 'Positive Feelings/Energies' in the Mind, if the Negative/Bad in their lives/this world do not exist as it does, cause for the Positive to Exist, the Negative must exist. And so, we as human beings will keep this world/humanity the way it is, just to have/maintain/possess the Positive-Energy Experiences we have defined ourselves as in the MIND…" Sunette Spies – Heaven's Journey to Life


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Breaking Bad Season 5 Episode 3 recap
A suit walks into a jailhouse to see his client, with Mike posing as his paralegal (that's a pretty brilliant ruse). The client is Dennis, one of 11 from Lydia's list. Dennis swears he won't flip, but there are 9 people left (Chow and his killer were crossed off last week) and if he doesn't someone else will. Because the Cayman Island accounts have been seized by the DEA, everyone is out their "hazard pay," a loyalty reward Gus had promised them in case things went awry.
This is why Mike needs to go into business with Walt and Jesse, so he can issue hazard pay to keep everyone quiet and not kill them. There's a lot of talk of making the 9 "whole," ironic considering Gus's demise left him, um, half.
On his way out, Mike screams at the closed circuit camera in jail. Not like him at all –the stress of the situation is taking its toll.
Can I just say I do not love this team of 11 storyline? I've seen enough mob movies to know exactly what happens to the remaining crew – they end up a bump in the desert. Nine is a big number to contain when the money is gone and the boss is dead. Without fear of reprisal from Gus, do they have any reason not to save themselves? Mike not immediately opting to kill everyone tells me two thing: 1) even though he's adept at it, Mike doesn't take murder lightly and 2) he's still loyal to Gus's team and business, and still smarting over his boss being taken out by Walter White.
Walt is at home, unpacking a few things in the bedroom. Skyler walks in, and is timid and nervous. They briefly discuss his decision to move back in. "Do you really think that's a good idea? " she says. "Yes" he says. And that's the extent of the conversation. Walt isn't trying to work on his marriage; he feels entitled to it, just like he does everything else.
Saul is upset about the inclusion of Mike and utterly offended that the Three Amigos are adding a fourth. Saul is doing it under duress; he's scared because Mike threatened him. Walt astutely points out that Mike threatens everyone.
Ground rules: Mike handles the business side of the operation; Walt and Jesse are responsible for cooking. Mike tries to make it very clear to Walt that he will run the business with zero input from them. Jesse hasn't spoken yet, which is obviously highly upsetting to me personally.
The four go scouting for cook locations and it has a Goldilocks feel to it: this one is too close to the cop shop, this one is too humid. They can't find one that's just right. Inspiration strikes Walt, and he comes up with an idea of using houses that are due for extermination. One of Saul's clients, an extermination company with a B&E operation on the side, is willing to partner. It is the perfect ruse: houses are completely covered in those loud, striped tents and no one can enter for fear of poisoning. Just like Gus, Walt aims to hide in plain sight.
Badger and Skinny Pete help secure some equipment, but with one withering look Mike makes it clear to Jesse that they are not welcome back. Mike is like the stern dad that Jesse needs to keep him out of trouble.
LANDRY is part of the extermination crew!!!!
Jesse is focused and thoughtful in his meeting with Walt, acting more like a junior accountant than a meth cooker. Andrea and Brock interrupt (she has her own key, of course) and for a moment Walt looks very nervous to be meeting little Brock, but there's no way to tell if Brock recognized him. Walt stays for dinner, but here's a thought: go home and have dinner with your own kids, Walt.
First house and already the owner is suspicious about all the equipment. Not a great sign. Landry tips them off to a nanny cam (ok his name on this show is technically Todd). They set up a small but high-tech lab – it's a mix between the Winnebago and the superlab. It's all given a kind of old-fashion, dreamy, detached cinematography and score as the blue liquid gold drips and transforms into meth.
Waiting for the batch to finish, Walt and Jesse have a conversation about Jesse's relationship with Andrea. Walt is gently goading Jesse to tell her, saying that if she loves him she will understand and that they can't have a relationship built on secrets. Walt is acting like a concerned uncle, telling Jesse he's earned enough trust and respect to choose to tell her if he sees it necessary. What is Walt playing at? Andrea and Brock are already collateral that Walt has used. It's something more – Walt wants to isolate Jesse and keep him lonely. Financially, Jesse is far ahead of Walt. It's Jesse's emotional need to please Walt and earn his approval that keeps him coming back. A stable family relationship could fulfill that need and Walt can't have that.
Hey look it's Marie, making her first appearance of the season. High-strung as usual, stressing about streaks from her (probably free) car wash. Marie is talking about Hank's progress and work resurgence, and brings up Walt's birthday, noting it's been a year since his diagnosis. Skyler is so sad and anxiety-ridden, it's a wonder that no one sees her pain. Skyler lights up a cigarette and Marie starts harping on her about it; Skyler erupts into a "shut-up" tangent and breaks down into sobs. Has she finally cracked?
Marie is at the White house, and tells Walt that Skyler had a breakdown. Her smoking comes up again – damn can this woman have a cigarette in peace! Marie left 5 messages and now Walt needs a quick excuse: he tells Marie that Skyler had an affair with Ted. He goes into Ted's accident (he is quite severely injured, may never walk again). Walt plays the "Oh I thought you knew" card. It's a jerk move but dammit if it's not a good cover for Skyler's erratic outburst. Marie gives Walt a sympathy hug. What makes Walt so brilliant is not just his scientific knowledge, but also his emotional intelligence. In that moment he artfully played himself off as the concerned, forgiving husband and caring brother-in-law.
Jesse's videogame night with the family is not going great. He's distant and nursing a beer (why is he drinking beer in so many scenes?), another well that Walt has poisoned.
Meanwhile, Walt, Walt Jr and baby Holly are watching Scarface. Considering Walt's hubris, it's an apt reference to a drug lord who collapses under the weight of his own arrogance, paranoia and greed (and mounds of cocaine). Skyler is mortified to see Walt and Jr watching the comical but violent "Say hello to my little friend" scene, but doesn't speak. She hardly ever speaks at home anymore; she has literally been silenced. Just a year ago Walt was a gentle schoolteacher who never have let his son watch that movie.
The cash from the first batch has been collected. Almost immediately, Walt and Mike squabble over the mule surcharge - it clearly stings Walt's ego that Gus didn't have these types of charges because of the 20-year empire he had built. Jesse is getting annoyed with the arguing over expenditures and offers to give up more of his share. Pinkman is pretty flush with cash right now.
Mike brings up a Legacy Cost, which goes to the 9 for hazard pay. Walt refuses to pay for Gus's former employees. With $20K here, $40K there, the pile is quickly dwindling. Walt says he's not paying to be blackmailed but Mike says it's necessary to keep them happy and quiet. For someone aiming to be a major drug operator, Walt has no idea of the size, scope, cost and danger that go into distribution. He's like a guy at a group dinner who says he only had one glass of wine so doesn't want to split the bottle. But Mike cuts Walt down to size: "Just because you shot Jesse James, don't make you Jesse James." That must bother Walt – no matter what he does, he will always be in the long shadow of Gustavo.
Jesse tells Walt he broke up with Andrea; Walt doesn't give a f-ck and just wants to know what Jesse thinks of the money situation. Jesse says he is fine with it because even after distribution costs they are still getting a bigger piece of the pie. Walt brings up Victor, the henchman whose throat was cut in the superlab. Walt tells Jesse that he now thinks Gus may have killed Victor because he "flew too close the sun." He tried to do his own cook and took too many liberties. Walt isn't just musing about Mike, he's issuing an across the board warning: Walt is the boss and insubordination will not be tolerated.
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Nicholas Nixon: The Brown Sisters
Nicholas Nixon
The Brown Sisters, Harwichport, Massachusetts, 1978 / printed 2004
Gelatin silver print, 4/50
Collection of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Museum purchase
Acquired in 2005
Nicholas Nixon: The Brown Sisters has recently been acquired for the Modern's collection. This series of thirty-one black-and-white portraits of the artist's wife and her three sisters offers a compelling look at both portraiture and familial relationships.
Michael Auping, Chief Curator at the Modern, comments, "A factual description of The Brown Sisters sounds simple enough: black-and-white photographs of four sisters taken over a period of time. However, when you see these images together as a group, they have a remarkable impact. Over a period of thirty years, Nixon has transformed the idea of the dreaded family photo into something powerfully intimate, even epic. You don't need a lot of art jargon to explain what these works are about. They are about lives lived, and the two things that most of us obsess about: relationships and time."
Nixon's series, taken with an 8 x 10 inch view camera, involves a number of intentional constraints. The sisters always appear in the same order from left to right: Heather, Mimi, Bebe, and Laurie. The portrait is usually taken outside in natural light, in or around Boston. Although he shoots a number of 8 x 10 inch negatives, Nixon selects only one a year to work from, making a contact print to give the greatest amount of detail.
The systematic progression of images within these specified parameters exposes a visual record of not only the relationships between the sisters, but also the sisters' relationship with Nixon and his camera. From the first photograph in 1975 to the most recent portrait, dated 2005, the viewer witnesses the sisters' growing familiarity with the camera, as well as the effects of a lifetime of events on their relationships with each other. The embraces and expressions of the sisters convey the story of the thirty-one years of their lives. While some events in the sisters' lives are obvious, such as pregnancy, others are less apparent and are open to interpretation.
The yearly progression also illustrates the subtle affects of time on the body, yet despite the sisters' changing physical appearances, each woman's demeanor and expression remains remarkably constant in each photograph. Nixon captures an instant in which all four sisters reveal themselves honestly, exposing the same women found in that first portrait of 1975. The challenge of being a portrait photographer is to transcend the simple act of taking a picture to capture his or her subject's essence. It is a testament to Nixon's skill that he was able to do this with four sitters consistently for thirty-one years.
Born in 1947 in Detroit, Michigan, Nicholas Nixon studied American Literature at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He received an MFA in photography at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and is currently a professor of photography at Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. Much of Nixon's photography is taken in or around Boston, from portraits of schoolchildren to his first major photographic series of cityscapes from atop buildings. Nixon often spends more than a year investigating his subjects. His series have included portraits of people on porches, AIDS patients in their last months, and nursing home residents. In addition to the Modern's collection, Nixon is represented in public collections across the country, including the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.; the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
Nicholas Nixon
The Brown Sisters, Harwichport, Massachusetts, 1978 / printed 2004
Gelatin silver print, 4/50
Collection of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Museum purchase
Acquired in 2005


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The traditional soap market has been transformed by smaller marketers offering a variety of niche products.
By James P. Hickey
Associate Editor
Bar soap is by far the largest segment in the hand and bath soap category. In 1998, soap bar sales accounted for 62.7% of dollars spent on hand and bath soap, according to A.C. Nielsen Co. Specialty soaps such as those inspired by Medieval times and others featuring UV protection are accounting for more and more of this category.
Bar soap sales totalled nearly $1.4 billion, according to Information Resources, Inc., Chicago, IL for the year ending July 18. International giant Unilever markets three of the top five soaps. Dove led the pack with $281 million in sales, Lever 2000 took third with $137 million and Caress finished No. 5 with $92 million. Dial (No. 2 with $154 million in sales) and Irish Spring from Colgate-Palmolive (No. 4 with $93 million in sales) round out the top five.
Colgate-Palmolive is trying to improve its sales with the launch of Irish Spring Aloe. The top bar soap brand among men, Irish Spring Aloe is the first deodorant soap with aloe specifically formulated for men, according to Colgate-Palmolive. With its proprietary enhanced skin protection formula, Irish Spring Aloe retains the skin's natural moisture. No other men's deodorant soap has this benefit, according to Colgate-Palmolive.
"Because of our state-of-the-art moisture retention formula, skin retains more of its natural moisture with this soap," said Sheila Hopkins, vice president and general manager of U.S. personal care, Colgate-Palmolive. "It leaves skin feeling healthy, not tight and dry."
New Irish Spring Aloe is the latest addition to the Irish Spring portfolio, which includes Irish Spring Original, Waterfall Clean and Sport. Irish Spring Aloe shipped in August and became available at food, drug and mass merchandisers last month.
Looking For A Niche
As Colgate-Palmolive, Unilever and Dial slug it out at the top of the charts, small companies with big ideas are trying to break into the lucrative soap market. One such company is Medieval, Los Angeles, CA, which, according to owner and founder Jacqueline Collen, "offers a pinch of romance, a sprinkling of fantasy and large doses of love of all things natural." A former model and actress, Ms. Collen first thought of the idea for the company when she was modeling in France and didn't know the French language. Ms. Collen would go to the grocery store and try to read shampoo labels but couldn't understand product labels listing the ingredients. But her return home did not help matters. "I came back to the States and still had no idea what the labels were saying with all their chemical names," she said. "It was at this point that I started making my own products for myself and friends." Her goal was to make products with ingredients as simple and natural as possible. "I try to use products that go back to the medieval days," she said. "I created Medieval out of necessity and came to love the line so much that I decided to bring it to other consumers interested in using natural, traditional and pure products."
The Medieval line includes soaps, oils, bath blends, lotions and perfumes that look and feel as though they were transported from the world of Camelot, King Arthur and Merlin. The soap products help to create a medieval fantasy, according to Ms. Collen. "These cold processed soaps contain essential oils that offer aromatherapy benefits." The Medieval bath and body collection consists of many recipes known and used for centuries because of their healing and beautifying properties. Ms. Collen researched and prepared these medieval-inspired recipes for 10 years at her southern California farm before deciding to market her own line. With the company less than a year old, the products are already sold in Fred Speigel's Apothica store in Los Angeles and fine bath and body specialty stores across the country. Nineteen products are now available and two more are scheduled to be launched next year.
Medieval Madness
Each Medieval soap is made with pure vegetable oils and other simple, natural ingredients. They are available in a variety of blends, including castle (a pure castile soap made with milk, olive oil and the natural scent of sandalwood), schullery (made with oatmeal and orange peel to scrub away rough skin), tudor (fragranced with essential oils, the soap is made with dried roses and rose hips), wise-woman (an all natural remedy for dry skin that contains gentle elder flowers and glycerin), daisy-chain (for sensitive skin and babies, this soap contains marigold and lavender), knot garden (filled with rosemary leaves, this soap has aromatherapy benefits for achy muscles) and bee-skep (moisturizes dry skin with sweet honey and beeswax ingredients). All the soaps retail for $9.50. Committed to a world as pure and natural as the one that inspired the collection, the products are all packaged in recycled packaging, using glass, sealing wax or other natural packaging, said Ms. Collen.
Burt's Bees is also bringing natural ingredients to the bar soap category with Burt's Bees Baby Bee Buttermilk Soap, formulated with pure and gentle ingredients that, according to the compnay, are ideal for baby's tender, delicate skin. The soap blends botanical oils, beeswax, vitamin E, ground herbs and flower petals for naturally rich, yet mild, pampering personal care products.
According to the Raleigh, N.C. based company, the soap never uses commercial or deodorant soap, which can irritate a baby's skin with harsh cleansers and chemicals. Buttermilk soap is a vegetable-based bath soap that contains no animal fat. The soap is billed as a natural, soothing and softening soap to the skin. It also contains honey, which the company maintains is an excellent natural moisturizer, adding a natural sweet scent. The new round shape of the bar fits easily in the hand.
Thymes, Ltd., Minneapolis, MN, launched a number of new products in June. In the body care arena, it introduced a sugar scrub, a hydrating body oil, an AHA crème and three different soap bars to reflect the ingredients of the three different formulas of the Repairitif Collection.
According to Molly Fiedler, product development and technical affairs manager of Thymes, Ltd., the acceptance of the shower gels and body wash in the U.S. during the past decade has been quite astounding. "We have over-whelmingly accepted what was once primarily a European concept," said Ms. Fiedler. "This is partly due, I think, to convenience and the ease of application. Many Americans believe that body washes are more sanitary."
Ms. Fiedler said that consumers are exchanging their bar of soap for a gel/wash product in the shower, a shift being felt by bar soap manufacturers. "However, we have all seen quite a bit of creativity coming out of the soap arena," she said. "Much of the soap developed in the last few years have incorporated herbs, inventive soap shapes and sizes and soaps, when scliced reveal visible ingredients for visual pleasure and uniqueness."
Shower Gel With SPF
Consumers may have accepted rosemary needles in their soap, but UV absorbers in their body wash? Performance Brands, Inc., Plantation, FL, recently launched SoapScreen, a daily sun protection product which combines an SPF 12 and moisturizing body wash in one easy-to-use formula. According to company executives, the product can be used every day so that users can achieve clean, healthy feeling skin with the added benefits of sun protection. The gentle, oil free formula is enriched with aloe vera and vitamins A, E and C, said Stacy Kaufman, president of Performance Brands, Inc. SoapScreen has been clinicially tested so it's safe to use to protect users from harmful UVA and UVB rays. The product's rich moisturizing formula is water resistant for up to 80 minutes.
SoapScreen delivers the all-day benefit of SPF 12 through a one-of-a-kind system that combines gentle, oil-free body cleansers with its patent pending Sunscreen Barrier System with active ingredients of octyl methoxy cinnamate, octyl salicylate and oxybenzone. "Con-sumers are more health-conscious than ever before," said Mr. Kauf-man. "By simply showering with SoapScreen every morning, the entire family is protected daily against harmful UV rays, which not only come from being outside in the sun, but also from indoor lighting and computer monitors."
According to Mr. Kaufman, clinical studies show the SoapScreen pre-rinse application provides an average SPF of 34 and a post-rinse SPF of 12 or higher. "The revolutionary product's delivery system combines soap with sunscreen, which attaches to the skin's protein layers without a greasy, oily residue," he said.
While SoapScreen is not a replacement for traditional sunscreen, it is adequate for the moderate sun exposure that occurs when driving a car or walking short distances. After showering with SoapScreen, consumers will be protected until they apply their regular sunscreen for outdoor activities.
The product label instructs users to air or pat dry, rather than towel dry after application. According to the company, toweling down after a shower will decrease the effectiveness of the product. Mr. Kaufman said that towel tests have shown that SoapScreen levels are diminished, but varied on participants. "We will begin cumulative testing in January," he said. "So far, internal towel drying tests have been good." SoapScreen was waterproofed tested and those results have also been positive.
Available in Sam's stores, the company hopes to attract other vendors such as K-Mart as well as smaller, independent drug stores. "It is a unique item that stores have a problem placing," he said. "We want it in the body wash category." The three things that consumers, he said, want are inexpensive products that are convenient to use and effective. SoapScreen delivers all these benefits, he said, while making the point that it is a body wash, shower product, not a sunscreen. "This is the real category for these products because people are looking for this protection on a daily basis," he stated.
Bath and Body Growth
Bath and Body Works has introduced two liquid cleansers to its line of fragrant toiletries: Smoothing Shower Scrub, an exfoliating cleanser and Foam Burst Body Wash, a gel that transforms into a lather in the shower. "We have also launched a series of bar soaps with wonderful fragrances and visual appeal in our seasonal collections," said Jack Krause, vice president, group product director, Bath and Body Works. Aromatherapy has been relaunched with new cleansing formulas that utilize essential oils and herbal extracts with specific skin enhancing benefits.
The popularity of specialty retailers has fueled the growth of the body wash segment. "Specialty customers have demands for product/fragrance performance that are very difficult to achieve in a bar soap," he said. "At the same time our soap business has grown as we focus on new flavors and visual cues."
"Overall the use of liquid cleansers continues to grow and has become a core part of our customer's daily routine," said Mr. Krause.
Mr. Krause and other soap executives who spoke to Happi agreed that soaps with antimicrobial properties continue to gain consumer acceptance. Bath and Body Works is focusing on hand and foot products that are used outside of the shower. "The growth in our antibacterial line has been tremendous and is based on our ability to deliver products that meet customer needs in an enjoyable way," he said. Customer demand for germ fighting products has been consistent and Mr. Krause noted that new innovative product forms such as quick dring hand spray, foot lotion, foot spray and portable soap leaves are examples of this. "We expect our sales in this category to grow with continual product innovations," he stated.
Ms. Fiedler of Thymes opined that the antimicrobial trend will continue to advance horizontally as well as enter into the upper markets. "The mass market started (the anti-bacterial trend) and I don't think it has topped out yet. The American consumer continues to discover it and shares the idea with friends and family," she said. "Americans have come to understand the potential for 'sharing germs' with each other and want to protect themselves and their families from any unnecessary illnesses. The fear of chronic disease, along with growing insecurities regarding the health care and health insurance industries, has caused many consumers to turn to prevention."
"I think the upscale market adaptations have just begun as the consumer looks for more moisturizing ingredients and a desire for an upscale fragrance added to their antimicrobial product," she added.Ms. Fiedler said that some of the new trends on the horizon include multi-purpose products such as body gel and shampoo and body and shampoo soap bar. "I think the soap market has been transformed. In the not so distant past, the assortment of bath products was pretty slim where only a few players existed, most with a mass appeal," she said. "In the past five to eight years, this particular market has grown an enormous amount in its offerings to the consumer. The now established bath and body market realizes that the consumer is looking for quality fragrance and effective product at all price points. And today the marketplace clearly offers these products on all levels."


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- $55,000 |
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$149,900 | MLS# 22022643 4 Beds | 1 Bath | 1,216 SqFt
Listed Courtesy of: BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
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$109,711 | MLS# 22017369 3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,934 SqFt
Listed Courtesy of: NP Dodge RE Sales Inc 108Dodge
MLS Provider: GPR
Listing Agent: Ken Jansen
$48,000 | MLS# 22017378 3 Beds | 1 Bath | 1,429 SqFt
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MLS Provider: GPR
$95,000 | MLS# 22017450 3 Beds | 1 Bath | 1,440 SqFt
Listed Courtesy of: Keller Williams Greater Omaha
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$49,500 | MLS# 22019971 2 Beds | 1 Bath | 1,236 SqFt
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$24,000 | MLS# 22024055 2 Beds | 1 Bath | 624 SqFt
Listed Courtesy of: Omaha Home Sales
MLS Provider: GPR
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North Omaha is a large geographical area composed of many smaller neighborhoods with a rich historical and cultural background. It's geographical boundaries consist roughly of Cuming and Dodge Street on the South, 72nd Street on the West, Omaha's city limits on the North, and the Missouri River and Carter Lake on the East. Bemis Park, Country Club, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Saratoga, NoDo, Florence, Benson, Fontenelle View, and Adams Park are just a few of the neighborhoods found in the area.
Historically, it is noted as being the site of the Mormon Pioneers' Winter Quarters, the birthplace of Malcolm X, the Fort Omaha Historical District (home of General Crook's headquarters), and the birthplace of jazz artists Preston Love and Buddy Miles. Noted athletes Bob Gibson, Johnny Rogers, Gale Sayers, Ahman Green and Bob Boozer were all born and raised in the area.
The area is the site of modern housing developments as well as homes built in the Arts and Crafts, Romanesque, Tudor, and Queen styles. There are also many bungalows and Cape Cod homes found in certain neighborhoods.
North Omaha is a sustaining community working hard to provide more business and manufacturing opportunities for its citizens. Several big box stores and have announced plans to locate in the area; and entrepreneurs are opening specialty shops in many sites along Maple Street, 24th Street, 30th Street and 16th Street. The North Omaha Business Park is the home of several businesses and is diligently working to attract others.
Creighton University and Metropolitan Community College have large campuses in the area and health care is readily available through the Creighton University Medical Center, and the Charles Drew Health Center. With magnet schools and community activity programs the neighborhoods are working conscientiously to provide a comfortable life-style for the citizenry.
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PAMELA SUNDAY (American, b. 1955)
Large Atom, 2015
Stoneware with glossy glaze
17 x 17 x 17 inches
Pamela Sunday (American, b. 1955) makes ceramic sculptures inspired by nature.
Her interest in natural forms dates to childhood, when she played alone in the woods, combing the ground for fossils and hiding in hollowed out trees. She is known for her meticulous craftsmanship and the inventiveness with which she explores the limits of her materials. Her works are hand built, often originating from the basis of a simple sphere, but morphing into models of magnified particles, shrunken down celestial orbs or other fantastical shapes. For their surfaces she has developed a repertoire of glaze formulas ranging from subtle earthy textures to brilliant metallic shimmers.
Sunday studied economics at Fordham University and upon graduating went to work on Wall Street. After three years she had a chance opportunity to try out as a fashion stylist which she did during a two-week vacation. At the end of the holiday, she submitted her resignation from the banking industry. Soon after entering the fashion world she was hired as the head stylist by Bergdorf Goodman and later promoted to Art Director. There she collaborated with an array of renowned photographers, including Herb Ritts, Albert Watson, June Newton, Matthew Rolston, Scavullo and many others.
In the mid-90s, together with a group of fellow art directors, and initially as a social outing, she decided to take a ceramics class at Greenwich House in New York. This happy accident completely transformed her life. She was irrevocably smitten, fascinated and obsessed by clay and hand-building. She quickly developed a rigorous studio practice and never looked back. Today her work is exhibited and collected internationally, and she collaborates with top architects and designers to create sculptural installations and unique design objects. Sunday's early artistic influences include the photography of Karl Blossfeldt and the minimalist soundscapes of Phillip Glass. She is inspired by repetition, ritual, topologies, and the natural world. After decades of living and working in New York City she recently moved to Catskill, NY.


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Maine group visits devastated Lac-Megantic
Farmington is sister city with Lac-Megantic
A group of businessmen and residents of the Farmington area and Franklin County is back home in Maine on Thursday after meeting Wednesday with officials from the Quebec town of Lac-Megantic.
On July 6 much of the downtown area was destroyed when a train carrying oil derailed and exploded, killing as many as 50 people.
Sen. Tom Saviello said he has been overwhelmed by the number of people from throughout Franklin County asking how they can help.
"We've had people who want to put furniture away so they can send it up to them. There are people who want to send food, money, the library books," said Saviello.
Saviello, along with Farmington Selectman Ryan Morgan, was among the six community leaders who met Wednesday with Lac-Megantic's mayor.
"There are so many people around our community, around our state that want to help, and we don't know what they really need, and we worked that out," said Morgan.
They said the left Wednesday's meeting with one clear answer from the mayor.
"Contribution, financial contribution, clearly, that is the best that we can do," said Saviello.
At the Farmington Library, head librarian Melanie Taylor Coombs has reached out to libraries across Maine for help as well. Lac-Megantic's library was leveled in the disaster.
"The first inclination was for people to donate books, but the most helpful thing is to collect money, because their building was totally destroyed," said Coombs.
TD Bank has set up a Lac-Megantic relief fund. So far, cash contributions have topped $5,000. But with Lac-Megantic so close to the Maine border, Ryan said people should drive there and spend some money.
"Go up and play a game of golf. Go up and eat at a restaurant. That's one of their concerns is the small businesses are not going to be able to survive this because they're losing their tourists," said Ryan.
The group said they came away very impressed with how the province of Quebec and country of Canada has stepped up to help.


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DETROIT – Members of Detroit City Council are expected to vote on a proposal to freeze the pension credits for a year for city employees.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has said the pension freeze would save the city approximately $25 million.
Read more: Detroit mayor says he has plans to save city millions
The freeze would be applied to all employees who are eligible for pensions through the city's General Retirement system – including firefighters and police.
A state of Michigan audit of Detroit's financial crisis is complete and showed Detroit operating at a deficit of $327 million.
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by Andrew Donaldson
Around a dozen new titles are flooding the market on Friday, as the video game industry prepares itself for the Christmas shopping period.
With the big day only around five weeks away, many of the industry's biggest hitters see this week as the perfect opportunity to release their flagship games.
Top of the pile is New Super Mario Bros Wii.
Nintendo's first 2-D Mario game on a home console since 1992 is a safe bet to top the sales charts come Christmas Day.
Meanwhile, for the sport fans out there, the Wii versions of Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 and Formula 1 2009 are also available from today.
But if Nintendo isn't your thing, or you're looking for something with a little more action, don't worry.
Xbox 360 owners can at last get their hands on Valve's long awaited first-person-shooter, Left 4 Dead 2 – exclusive to Microsoft's system.
Another much anticipated sequel, Assassin's Creed 2 from Ubisoft Montreal, is also available to pick up from today, on Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.
Also among today's pile of releases on PS3 and 360 are Lego Indiana Jones 2, Dragon Age: Origins and Konami's video game adaptation of the Saw movie franchise.
For those who prefer to do their gaming on the move however, today sees the unveiling of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky for Nintendo DS.
But which game will prevail as the Christmas number one?
A spokesperson for the high-street retailer, Game, said: "So far we're selling more copies of Assassin's Creed 2 and Left 4 Dead 2 than the new Mario game.
"We had a lot of pre-orders for Left 4 Dead 2 and expect it to sell a lot over the next couple of weeks.
"Although we've sold a decent number for Lego Indiana Jones, we currently sell it as part of a console bundle, so it's hard to tell if people are only buying it because it's part of an offer."


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Dining: Two You'd Never Find
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The problem? These are tiny restaurants, seating about a dozen people. More than 111,000 local residents at least glance at the pages of this magazine every month. If an infinitesimal percentage of them—point zero zero one percent—show up at once, these places are full.
That's why the people who mentioned them to me cautioned against writing about them. They worry if I do so, they'll never get a seat again.
I sympathize.
However, truth will out. If I don't live up to my responsibilities and tip you off, someone else will. Besides, restaurants like these, full of food and fervor, with proprietors who have a flair for hospitality, deserve to be celebrated.
Green Door Cafe
1145 Maunakea St.
Tues.-Sat. lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m., dinner 5:30-8 p.m.
Street parking, no credit cards
A friend who'd lived in Malaysia tipped me to the Green Door Cafe. He went on and on about the authentic belacan, a potent Malaysian shrimp paste, in some of the dishes. "Whenever I eat there, I get home and my wife says, What the hell have you been eating?'"
This, and the fact that he discouraged me from writing about it—"You'll probably ruin the place"—kept me from following up immediately.
Then one day, two friends and I were in Chinatown, walking from Little Village, which was full, to Cafe Oriente, which we hoped wasn't, when we stumbled upon the Green Door Cafe. It's not easy to find: its address is on Maunakea Street, but it's physically located on Pauahi. The doors—indeed the whole tiny storefront and the interior walls—are painted a distinctive shade of green, somewhere between a Granny Smith apple and a calamansi lime.
The sign said Open, but the door was locked. We had to knock. A Chinese woman, who we later learned was the proprietor and sole employee, Betty Pang, almost reluctantly opened the door. We walked into Wonderland.
Not a physical wonderland: four plain pedestal tables, a dozen metal folding chairs, a free-standing air conditioner, a cluttered kitchen counter with the menu handwritten in two colors on a Dry Erase board. The menu was filled with Singaporean and Malaysian items.


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Appointment of trustees – voting procedure and participation levels
Rihia v Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Hikairo
Māori Land Court (2012) 287 Aotea MB 44 (287 AOT 44)
19 July 2012
The Court appointed seven replacement trustees to the Lake Rotoaira Trust after an election process. The Court was satisfied the nominated trustees had the appropriate levels of ability, experience and knowledge and were broadly acceptable to the beneficiaries. Two objections to the process used to run the election were not upheld. The grounds of objection included that a meeting of owners should have been held and that there should be hapū representatives. The Court ruled the ahu whenua trust order did not require hapū representatives and that a postal ballot was permitted. The Court made observations about options available to the owners to reinstitute election of hapū representatives and directed a meeting of owners occur within 4 months.
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Jesus Christ – The Gift
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Ohmegosh my kids are noisy. Even though I yelp occasionally like a puppy who has their tail stepped on I love these sweet holly-days. They are really growing up and their humor has a bite (I dunno where they got that) my mouth has hurt all week from laughing. And sometimes I am laughing at stuff that a mother shouldn't tolerate.
Though the gifts have long been opened I am happy there is still a festive feel to these days. I am not one to take the tree out the day after Christmas, by the time I pack everything up it has a nice coating of dust. Winter is so long, I have never understood the haste one feels to put Christmas back in a box so quickly.
Sam likes to bake. I like to eat sweets. It works out nicely, don't you think?
His sisters were really in his space in the kitchen today telling him he was marbling his brownies all wrong and he just stood there while they high-pitched-voiced their directions over each other and then did it his own way. It's like he has a mute button for them. He is a nice boy and I'm glad he's still cute and little and not sweaty and smelly like most teenage boys.
We went to go shopping in Oklahoma which even after three years still makes me break out in song.
But my husband took some side roads and instead of looking at the Le Creuset at Williams Sonoma we looked at this western stuff and ate BBQ.
I liked this area. Whenever we come across an area that has stayed true and independent it makes me happy. So many of our towns look too much alike with the same department stores and urban sprawl.
We did end up looking at Williams Sonoma (too expensive) and seeing Santa (too fake). Henry was so full of fear and adrenaline I thought he was going to pee his pants.
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"If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or your arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen." Samuel Adams
What is a building without its foundation? The ability of a building to stand the tests of time and nature lies in its foundation and its structure. Well, the foundation of this country is the spirit instilled in it by the founding fathers. The structure of this country is the Constitution. One depends upon the other. One cannot be disconnected from the other for the building to stand; yet, the building is getting closer and closer to falling because we have caused the structure to lose its original integrity. It is being separated from the foundation and when that separation is complete, the building will collapse. The foundation of this country is the 28 principals, which united the founding fathers. The principals that they deemed vital in the success of this, "Experiment" in self-government that was to be the hope of mankind, in the words of Thomas Jefferson:
"We feel that we are acting under obligations not confined to the limits of our own society. It is impossible not to be sensible that we are acting for all mankind; that circumstances denied to others but indulged to us have imposed on us the duty of proving what is the degree of freedom and self-government in which a society may venture to leave its individual members."
Most Americans, and in this group I include lawmakers, do not understand in their hearts and souls the nature of the country that they are serving. Nor do they understand the importance of the form of government for which the flag stands. Many say the pledge of allegiance by rote memory never considering what they are saying for when asked what form of Government we live under they inevitably say, "Democracy". However, it is clearly stated in the, "Pledge of Allegiance", "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of American AND TO THE REPUBLIC, for which it stands….", this is not a democracy it is a Republic.
For the past eight years I have been trying to figure out which country I want to live in when I can afford to move. I felt helpless in effecting what was happening in this country and so I felt that living in this country was in essence being a part of the problem that is destroying the world. Then suddenly, I was guided to the writings of the Founders. Then I read a quote by Gandhi which said "I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." In the same book, he recounted this story:
Gandhi and Reverend Andrews, a Presbyterian missionary, were walking together in South Africa. "The two suddenly find their way blocked by young thugs. Reverend Andrews takes one look at the menacing gangsters and decides to run for it. Gandhi stops him. 'Doesn't the New Testament say if an enemy strikes you on the right cheek you should offer him the left?' Andrews mumbles that he thought the phrase was used metaphorically. 'I'm not so sure,' Gandhi replies. 'I suspect he meant you must show courage – be willing to take a blow, several blows, to show you will not strike back nor will you be turned aside. And when you do that it calls on something in human nature, something that makes his hatred decrease and his respect increase. I think Christ grasped that and I have seen it work.'
This, and everything that I was hearing about this being, " un-American", and that being, "unconstitutional", made me seek a deeper understanding of what is American, and what is Constitutional. I realized that the problem was not America, just as Gandhi saw that the problem was not Christianity, America is a beautiful ideal, one unlike any other in the world, it was Americans and their ignorance of this country that made them so unlike America. We have underneath all of the muck, corruption, prejudice, greed and hatred, the most precious diamond on earth – and if we are going to survive as the human race, we will need to uncover it once again, and use it as a new foundation upon which to build, once again, a new world.
We need a deeper understanding before we decide what is Constitutional and what is Unconstitutional. We need a deeper understanding of the framers of that document and what they meant, the constitution is not to be interpreted, it is to be understood.
"I consider the foundation of the Constitution as laid on this ground: That 'all powers not delegated to the United States, by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States or to the people' (10th Amendment). To take a single step beyond the boundaries thus specifically drawn around the powers of Congress, is to take possession of a boundless field of power, no longer susceptible to any definition." Thomas Jefferson
So I am going to being a series of blogs covering the 28 principals upon which this country was built. Understanding the foundation, will, begin our journey, however, long it may be, to the place where we were born as Americans. And perhaps, we will understand that we must see the Constitution, and interpret it in the way in which the founding fathers had seen it done.
"On every question of construction [of the Constitution] let us carry ourselves back to the time when the Constitution was adopted, recollect the spirit manifested in the debates, and instead of trying what meaning may be squeezed out of the text, or intended against it, conform to the probable one in which it was passed. Thomas Jefferson
I have already covered the first Principle in the blog entitled, "In God We Trust". The second principle, which I believe is the mortar which holds all of the other principles together I will cover in my next blog, but it is this:
Principal 2: A free people cannot survive under a republican constitution unless they remain virtuous and morally strong.


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Precipitation is a 2004 homozygous pinto, 100% warmblood stallion.He is only homozygous full warmblood in Canada and one of few in the world. His pedigree has top show horses from all disciplines, His sire Palladio is the son of international Grand prix jumper Caletto 1 by legendary Cor de la Bryere. His dame an Elite Oldenberg mare with,L ronald and Rainbow in her pedigree. Tate was the 2009 Canadian national Pinto high point english performance horse. In 2009 Tate competed in the Canadian young jumpers development series up to the four foot level finishing fifth in western Canada, He also competed in level one dressage his first show, finishing with scores in the mid to high 60's . Sweet Talk Stables and Precipitation CF will be coloring tomorrows champions, Stud fee is $1000 ($200 booking included). Collection, mare care , shipping are to be paid separate.
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Hope and Tate warming up at STS
Andersons 2009
Battle of the breeds
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Macclesfield Town entertain Lincoln City this Saturday, in what is sure to be another pulsating encounter at the Moss Rose.
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You will be treated to the finest cusine around in the dramatic surroundings of the McIlroy Suite - overlooking the hallowed turf as it prepares to stage another epic battle.
Coffee and cakes will follow at half time and as well as all this, you will be able to watch the game from the best seats in the house with a complimentary match programme.
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Rick Santelli's no-show is a 'Daily Show' no-no
NEW YORK -- If you make a date to be on a late-night talk show, it's best not to back out.
John McCain learned that lesson the hard way with David Letterman last fall, and CNBC reporter Rick Santelli just took it on the chin from Jon Stewart. Santelli and his network wouldn't comment Thursday on Stewart's brutal takedown during Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" on Wednesday.
Santelli became an instant online star when millions of people watched copies of his CNBC criticism that President Barack Obama's housing plan was "promoting bad behavior" by rewarding people who might otherwise be foreclosed. He was booked to appear on Stewart's show Wednesday.
But he backed out Friday, with CNBC spokesman Brian Steel saying that "we all made a decision it was just time to move on to the next story."
Said Stewart: "I guess the phrase would be 'bailed out.' "
During a report at the Chicago Board of Trade on Feb. 19, Santelli turned to those around him: "This is America. How many of you people want to pay for your neighbor's mortgage that has an extra bathroom and can't pay their bills?"
When the traders booed, Santelli said, "President Obama, are you listening?"
"How many people would have liked to see Rick Santelli on this program," Stewart echoed on "The Daily Show," his audience responding with a cheer. "Are you listening? Are you listening, Rick Santelli?
"I have to say I find cheap populism oddly arousing," Stewart said.
Stewart then aired a selection of clips from CNBC personalities like Jim Cramer giving opinions and predictions about the economy that in retrospect looked spectacularly ill-informed.
"If I had only followed CNBC's advice, I'd have a million dollars today," Stewart said, "provided I'd started with $100 million."
CNBC's Steel said neither the network's executives nor Santelli would comment on Stewart's broadcast.
Last September, McCain canceled an appearance on Letterman's "Late Show" on CBS, saying he had to rush to Washington to deal with the sinking economy. But the Republican presidential candidate instead went to an interview with Katie Couric on the "CBS Evening News," and Letterman wouldn't let it go.
He was merciless in his comedic attacks, forcing McCain to return three weeks later.
Santelli and CNBC initially sought more attention for his self-described "rant," and some saw him as a hero. After Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs fought back, Santelli said he felt threatened.
NBC colleague Matt Lauer, speaking to Santelli on the "Today" show on Feb. 26, was skeptical.
"He wasn't threatening you," Lauer said.
The next day, CNBC and Santelli decided it was time to move on.


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The cameras on our smartphones have come a lonnnnnng way. In fact, many people rely on their iPhones as the primary device for non-professional photography. But are these cameras yet good enough, clear and color-accurate enough, to trust when the results could literally be a matter of life or death?
The University of Michigan has released a free iPhone app, UMSkinCheck, "intended for skin cancer self exam and surveillance." 23 different, strategic self-shots—in the nude!—comprise the full-body photographic library that is stored in the app. It also allows you to "track detected moles/lesions, access informational videos and literature, and fill out a melanoma risk calculator."
Obviously, this app does intend to replace the need for a professional medical exam. And it's certainly a great concept. But is smartphone technology—cameras, to be precise—there yet? [The Atlantic]
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It is Thursday and our day to play! - stamping with friends is the BEST!!
I thought I would share with you some more cards that Rachel worked on for me
last week. I really appreciate how she loves to lend a hand.
I love the simplicity of this one that was inspired by a sample I saw at Leadership.
This card has an overlay of vellum which lends a very sharp look.
Here's another card inspired by samples at leadership and is a 3x3 size -
perfect for adding a little note to the orders that are placed.
The added sparkle on the clouds is made by using Dazzling Details
a type of glitter glue. I love it! It comes in this clear and in a
Cherry Cobbler color #125585 for only $2.50.
SEND ME SOARING #125440 wood mount $23.95
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We are really going to miss Rachel today. Her hubby was admitted to the hospital
again for an infection in his previously injured leg. Poor guy, this has been quite the
challenge for their whole family. Our prayers are with you Rachel!!
Thanks For Stopping By!
Have a Blessed Day!!
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Hello everyone, I first thank you for reading this. My name is David, and I have recently been getting back into ROTK 11, after playing a good few hours of it, making officers, using the wonderful guides here to import custom portraits. I got an idea. I want to create a full blown mod for ROTK 11, one that adds new improvements, abilities, the ability to create more officers, rename cities and even have more then 8 custom forces at one time. I understand most of that is in the PUK (Which I unfortunately do not have, however I have seen it from my brother) From what I saw, there are is a ton of content, but there seems to lack some rather useful things. I believe and please someone correct me if I am wrong, that you are limited to less characters in names, about 4 If I remember. Which I understand in Chinese and Japanese is plenty of letters. However, being a fluent English speaker, and small-time writer, this is not really enough to work with.
Now, I have created custom blank scenarios for the game, via Hex-Editing, back in early 2016, after stop playing I have lost the knowledge to do so, and from what it looks like, most information is stored within the scenarios. I saw options to rename Crossbows, Pikes, Spears, even swords. I was never able to get cities renamed. (I tried to rename Jiang Ye to a city name I use in other strategies)
Considering the people of these forums have done some seriously amazing things, could I ask for any advice or knowledge about the coding of the game?


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GIMBLETT GRAVELS Syrah reaffirms pedigree
GIMBLETT GRAVELS Syrah reaffirms pedigree to international wine critics
Sixteen of the world's most influential wine critics experienced GIMBLETT GRAVELS wines and hospitality yesterday as part of their tour of New Zealand's wine regions.
For many, the prime purpose of the visit to Hawke's Bay was to learn more about the rising phenomena of GIMBLETT GRAVELS Syrah. Twelve 2009 and 2010 vintage Syrahs, including four benchmark international wines from France and Australia, were presented 'blind' (completely unidentified) for their evaluation.
Leading UK winewriter, Tim Atkin MW, an exponent of Hawke's Bay Syrah for many years, summed up the view of the majority, observing that the overall quality of the wines was really high, and it was surprisingly hard to discern which wines were GIMBLETT GRAVELS.
The tasting also presented valuable feedback for the winemakers. Gimblett Gravels Winegrowers Association Chairman, Tony Bish, commented that the GIMBLETT GRAVELS wines performed extremely well in a line up including revered international wines such as Hermitage La Chapelle from the Northern Rhone. He also noted that tastings such as this provide valuable insights for the winegrowers, as well as a fantastic opportunity to showcase their wines to a set of very influential international wine media.
After the tasting, winewriters and winemakers gathered at Stonecroft Winery, home to New Zealand's oldest Syrah vines, and enjoyed a classic kiwi barbecue of salmon and lamb, accompanied by a selection of GIMBLETT GRAVELS Chardonnay and blended reds.


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Year of Release: 1994
Essential Tracks:
- Cadillac
- The Millionaire's Holiday
- Breakfast at Denny's
- Cry A River
- Spy Vs. Spy
Quick! What do alt-rock and punk bands have in common with easy listening and lounge music acts? Give up? The answer is simple: Sub-Pop Records signed them! That's right. The record label that brought us Nirvana's debut album, Bleach, and was known for all sorts of heavy-hitting acts is also responsible for bring us a key player in the short-lived swing resurgence that happened in the 90s.
Yeah, that was a thing and the group in question here is Combustible Edison.
Combustible Edison, also known as The Combustible Edison Heliotropic Oriental Mambo and Foxtrot Orchestra, was started by former members of a Providence, RI rock band called "Christmas" as founders of the band, The Millionaire (Michael Cudahy) and Miss Lily Banquette (Liz Cox) attempted to piece together a fourteen-piece orchestra for a show that The Millionaire had written called "The Tiki Wonder Hour." The orchestra evolved and morphed into the five-member group which was signed by Sub Pop!
After an EP and single release, they officially released a debut album entitled I, Swinger in 1994.
While the album came out in the 90s during the (mostly ironic) swing revival, the album and music could fit in during the Big Band era of the 20s, 30s and 40s!
I, Swinger opens with "Cadillac" which opens with a swinging and bouncing drum beat and upright bass. This is kind of a Big Band, ballroom style that could easily be the intro to a song by Glenn Miller or Benny Goodman (look them up, kids!) The song continues with a call-and-answer melody repeated by vibraphone, harpsichord and organ mixed with The Millionaire's funky rock n' roll guitar style. This culminates with a boogie-woogie piano riff and comes grinding to a halt after all of this repeats itself. It's hard to believe that this was all done and composed by a five person group!
The second track on the album is arguably the most famous track by the band (and is, in fact the first song of theirs I heard in 1994). "The Millionaire's Holiday" starts with some soft drum play and guitar styling that could easily be mistaken for Dick Dale (again, look him up) with some floating organ over top. This is the track where we are introduced to the beautiful vocal styling of Miss Lily. It's a two minute song with somewhat nonsensical lyrics that seem to point irony at the fact that this is swing music ("If your pad is a wax museum, be a swinger if you dare") and Lily's old-timey blues lady voice is almost and instrument in and of itself. Why is this song so pivotal in the history of Combustible Edison? One word: Commercials. This song was used in ads for everything from soda to cars to video games. It was also used in the soundtrack for "Four Rooms" which the band did as well.
This is immediately followed by a track that almost doesn't fit the album. That is not a bad thing by any means and the track is one of the best on the record. "Breakfast at Denny's" almost sounds eerie with it's slower pace, floating vibraphone sounds, sparse bassline, wood block percussion sounds and floating guitar. Throw in the "aaah's" of Miss Lily and the deeper male voices of the group and the somewhat middle eastern sounding guitar melodies in the middle of the track and this could easily be turned into an entire movie soundtrack. In fact, this one was also in Four Rooms.
"Intermission" is next. The track literally sounds like one that would be used in an old movie theater during an intermission. I wish I could say something special about this one but, while it's good, it doesn't stand out. What does stand out, however, is yet another number with Lily's vocals.
"Cry Me A River" sounds like a song that could have been a standard in Billie Holiday's repertoire and that pretty much explains it. It's a bluesy, break up song. Lily's voice is decidedly as sexy as could possibly be on this track as she sings "Cry me a river. Cry me a river. I'll cry a river over you…"
"Impact" is next which sounds like a crazy abstract jazz piece that could have been done by Miles Davis during his "Bitches Brew" sessions. It almost has an impromptu jam feel to it that would make any jam band (e.g. Phish or The Grateful Dead) fan happy as well and this transitions nicely into "Guadalupe" and it's tango feeling and more of Miss Lily's sweeping voice and a faint hint of The Millionaire's surfer rock electric guitar.
The remainder of the album just seems to find the group having a good time and embracing the fact that they are a swing band through and through. There are goofy melodies and repeated themes from the beginning of the album ("Carnival of Souls.") The Millionaire's guitar style further shows itself with some more tango rhythms and some more showcasing of the group's keyboard sections ("Veldt.") Miss Lily even delves into foreign language lyrics (German in "Surabaya Johnny.")
Two track bring round out the album perfectly. While Combustible Edison did the soundtrack for Four Rooms after this album, they certainly put forth the images and style that they were meant to do scores for old spy movies and this is the whole idea of "Spy Vs. Spy." The title itself conveys the sense of a spy flick and the strong backbone of percussion and keyboards are augmented by some more of that guitar sound! Then it all changes up to a fast paced jazz piece done on a harpsichord and back to guitars again.
Out of breath from that last one? Well there is one more. Since the group came from the orchestra used in "The Tiki Wonder Hour," would the album be complete without the theme from that production? Here it is. Very light and soothing. A nice way to close the album.
Jazz and lounge, Swing, Ironic, Hipster music, etc. Whatever this is called now, Combustible Edison fits the bill and made quite a career out of it. There were more albums where this came from, but I feel this is the essential one! Sub Pop made a great decision signing these guys along with their already heavy-hitting lineup of Soundgarden, Mudhoney, Nirvana, etc. And while the swing revival may have died at the turn of the century, the music itself never will, so go ahead and embrace it. Listen to this album, sit and chill with your martini ("A glass and a shaker. Our host is a real scene maker"- The Millionaire's Holiday) and enjoy the stylings of The Millionaire (guitar), Miss Lily (vocals and bongos), Nick Cudahy (bass), Mr. Peter Dixon (organ), Aaron Oppenheimer (percussion) and special guests Brother Cleve and Michael "Laughing Boy" Connors: The Combustible Edison Heliotropic Oriental Mambo and Foxtrot Orchestra!


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Welcome to SEMSA
For 30 years, SEMSA - the Southeastern Minnesota Suzuki Association has provided enriching experiences to promote the development of musical ability in youth in our community. A collaboration between students, parents, and teachers, SEMSA fulfills Shinichi Suzuki's ideal of the triangle that promotes talent and character among young people. Our organization supplements the learning that students are already doing at home and in their private studios.
We offer a host of activites for students to be part of. Each month throughout the academic year, students of all instruments attend group lessons where they work on technique, practice their repertoire, and have fun with friends. Every other year in the fall, SEMSA organizes a workshop that we call Gasshuku. At this weekend retreat, students gain additional experienceby working with guest clinicians from around the country, while parents have a chance to participate in lectures on topics relevant to their role as practice partners and guides. The last Gasshuku was held in November 2016. Finally, SEMSA puts on periodic special workshops like the Improvisation workshop held in January 2016.
If you are a Suzuki student in a participating studio, we invite you to join our organization and particpate in group lessons, honor recitals, ensemble recitals, and workshops. If you are looking to begin Suzuki instruction, see our list of participating studios for individual teachers. Finally, if you are a looking to establish a studio in our area, we encourage you see our page for prospective teachers.
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Doopsgezinde Bundel
Doopsgezinde Bundel is a Dutch Mennonite hymnbook. From the middle of the 16th century until 1940 a large number of Dutch Mennonite hymnbooks were published (see Hymnology). In 1900 there were still 15 or 16 different hymnals in use in the Dutch congregations, most of them using two to five different books; in 1940, 13 different editions were still being used, though the Leidse Bündel and the two Protestantenbondbundels predominated. For many years it had been felt desirable to have a single songbook for the entire Dutch Mennonite brotherhood. In 1936 the church boards of the Amsterdam and Haarlem congregations cooperated with the Vereniging voor Gemeentedagen, which was also planning to compile a new hymnal for their Elspeet and other conferences. In 1937 the Nederlandsche Protestanten-Bond also appointed a committee to make a new hymnal, and this committee then joined the two Mennonite groups in composing a hymnbook for the use of all the groups. This book was ready in 1943, but was not used in the congregations until 1945. The book contained 250 hymns. Special attention was given to restoring the music for the hymns to its original form by removing extraneous additions.
This hymnal was used by a large number of Dutch Protestant churches, Mennonites, Remonstrants, Lutherans, Vrije Gemeente (Free Church of Amsterdam), and Vrijzinnig Hervormden (Liberal Reformed churches), besides the departments of the Nederlandsche Protestanten-Bond.
For many Mennonites, however, the book in this form was not quite satisfactory. For this reason 50 favorite hymns from former Mennonite songbooks were inserted. Some hymns suited to particular Mennonite services like baptism were also given place. So the Doopsgezinde Bundel, edited by the Algemene Doopsgezinde Sociëteit (preface of 1944), consists of 300 hymns. It is now in use in nearly all Mennonite churches of the Netherlands, the old hymnbooks all having been abandoned. Only the congregations of Ameland, Blokzijl, and Ouddorp did not adopt the Doopsgezinde Bundel, but retained the old Reformed songbooks.
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Zijpp, Nanne van der. "Doopsgezinde Bundel." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1956. Web. 1 Oct 2020. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Doopsgezinde_Bundel&oldid=130420.
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Zijpp, Nanne van der. (1956). Doopsgezinde Bundel. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 1 October 2020, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Doopsgezinde_Bundel&oldid=130420.
Adapted by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 2, p. 87. All rights reserved.
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