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Fresno pounds out 17 hits, 10 runs to beat Aces
The Fresno Grizzlies used a five-run second inning on their way to a 10-7 win over the Reno Aces Thursday night at Aces Ballpark.
The win for Fresno evened the three-game series at a game apiece with the finale set for Friday night.
The first inning was a breeze for Reno right-hander A.J. Schugel. Back with the Aces after a 12-start stint with the Double-A Mobile BayBears, Schugel allowed five runs in the second inning.
The Grizzlies got RBI singles from Tony Kemp, Jonathan Villar and L.J. Hoes to bust open a 5-0 lead.
Nick Buss got the Aces on the board when he belted a solo homer into the Fresno bullpen in the home half of the second.
In the top of the third, a run-scoring base hit by Fresno's Joe Sclafani chased Schugel from the game. Left-hander Justin Marks gave the Aces 3 1/3 innings in relief but the deficit proved too much to overcome.
Reno added a pair of runs in the fifth to bring it to within four runs. Danny Worth scored on Mike Freeman's double off the center-field wall and Blake Lalli scored on a fielder's choice from Nick Evans.
The Aces drew closer in the sixth when Peter O'Brien launched his 19th homer of the season – a solo shot to deep right-center to make it a 7-4 game.
The Aces continued to put runs on the board, but the Grizzlies kept pace. Sclafani singled home a run in the seventh, Tyler White hit a solo homer in the eighth, and Villar's infield single in the ninth brought in another run.
Brandon Drury doubled in a run in the seventh, and Jamie Romak added a sacrifice fly. A run-scoring groundout from Freeman made it a two-run game in the bottom of the eighth before Fresno added the insurance run on Villar's single in the ninth.
Freeman, Evans, Buss and Lalli all had multi-hit games for the Aces in a 12-hit effort. It wasn't enough as the Grizzlies pounded out 17 hits, led by three from both Sclafani and Hoes.
Asher Wojciechowski got the win for Fresno and Schugel was tagged with the loss for Reno. James Hoyt worked a scoreless bottom of the ninth to earn his fifth save of the season.
The series and homestand finale is scheduled for Friday night at Aces Ballpark. Right-hander Aaron Blair (3-1, 4.55) starts for Reno against right-hander Dan Straily (8-6, 3.59) for Fresno. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.


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Eating in Bali is all kinds of fun, dining that's fancy, basic and everything inbetween. When I knew I was headed to Bali I was super excited about trying local cuisine, and other than one bad experience I wasn't disappointed.
Bali is bursting with culinary choices for all different budgets and palettes. There's your typical western takeaway (which we didn't eat), street stalls, family restaurants, cafes, bars, fine dining restaurants and lots, lots more. Honestly, the choices are overwhelming, which is why (thanks to your suggestions) I had a bit of a plan of where I wanted to eat.
Every morning we chose to eat breakfast at the hotel, mostly for convenience and because it was included in our package, but also because it gave us the opportunity to chat with and get to know the staff. Our hotel had a fairly basic breakfast, we could choose to have eggs anyway including from the omelette making dude and fancy juices along with bacon, sausages, rice, noodles, cereals, fruit, pastries, French toast and even deep fried banana.
We didn't overload on breakfast (except for the first couple of days) because I wanted to leave room for scrummy lunches and dinners. Seminyak and the mountains are my picks for the most amazing culinary experiences. Oh man we had some fantastic meals in Bali, total 'experiences' that tantalised all the senses.
So where did we eat? Here's my 5 favourites….
MOTEL MEXICOLA -Seminyak
This place stole my heart. It was love at first sight as soon as I clapped eyes on the colourful exterior I just knew I was going to have a good night. Inside is a feast for the eyes, Mexican themed, lots of white, lots of punchy colour, amazing tiles, stone walls, breeze block walls, open air rooftop, people everywhere smiling and laughing and dancing. I'm in bliss just thinking back about that night.
This is a place that has a party atmosphere, you're encouraged to dance, even on your chairs and sometime on the tabletops. There was a crazy conga line, a wedding party all in cool coastal white clothing that drew us in to their celebrations. Then there were the amazing cocktails ($30 Margarita jugs and espresso martini) and the best Mexican I've ever eaten. Ever!
The food was clean, fresh and the guacamole was hands down the best! We chose the $20 banquet (each) which gave us tastings of multiple dishes. Bali is hot and humid and to be honest big meals are just not needed. Save the room for amazing cocktails and thirst quenching juices instead.
To end the night the owner ran around the room with bottles of tequila, patrons danced and clapped to the song 'tequila' while he pour shots down our throats…sooo much crazy holiday fun!! Find 'Motel Mexicola' on Facebook HERE
THE KITCHENETTE – Kuta beach walk.
We stumbled on this place one night while walking along the beach at Kuta. It's part of the 'beach walk' complex and we loved it so much we made multiple visits.
The kitchenette is a creperie that also serves home cooked goodness to satisfy all palettes. There's Italian, Mexican, Indonesian and more. The salad bowls were huge, the Mac and cheese satisfied me late one evening, frappes and iced coffees were ace and the local Indonesian meals got the thumbs up. They also do brilliant juices and green smoothies.
With an 'industrial modern' interior that felt homely the Kitchenette was more 'western', it was very clean with friendly staff. 'Tia' was our favourite waitress, so friendly and bubbly. The outside deck had lounging beds as well as tables where you could people watch and view the craziness on the streets.
If you go try the banana bread dessert- AHmazing! I was a fan of the iced coffee, you need to add some sugar (comes in liquid form in a little jug) to these but the coffee packs a punch. Find 'The Kitchenette' on Facebook HERE
POTATO HEAD – Seminyak
Now this place was fun, set just back from the beach it's a multicultural feast of food and tasty cocktails with great coffee, I highly recommend you pop in. Designed as a modern take on a colosseum and clad in teak shutters the entry is breathtaking, you just have to stop to take it all in and of course take a photo.
Once inside you'll see multiple bars, restaurants and an infinity pool. The days are a little quieter than the evenings but this is a popular place and it fills up so it might be worth booking a table or poolside cabana in peak season. Anything goes when it comes to what to wear, some dressed up while others were only clad in a bikini. I chose to wear my five dollar market frock and sandals and felt fabulous…or maybe that was the cocktail talking 🙂
We chose our seats and ordered cocktails (of course), mine was the 'Kookaburra' with a massive head of to die for passion fruit foam that I'm still dreaming about. The huz chose the 'Wai tai' with Jamaican rum and citrus.
On to lunch, open sandwiches with lobster and crab topped with loads of aromatic coriander….swoon. Our sandwiches came with some pretty fabulous vege chips but we also ordered fries because I was on holidays and that's what I do.
All up we paid $93 for two cocktails, two sandwiches, fries and a coke and they threw in the coffee. A little pricey for Bali with more western prices but totally worth it for the 'experience'. Find 'Potato Head' on Facebook HERE.
SARDINE – Seminyak
We jumped in a cab thinking we would head to Revolver for a light dinner and halfway to Seminyak I asked the driver if he knew where Sardine was. He did and offered to take us the instead, I said "yes" and the rest is history. Now, while we exited the cab and jagged a table straight away I would recommend you book in advance, the universe was definitely in play for us that night.
Sardine is a massive bamboo structure overlooking rice field paddies and duck ponds. During the day the ducks roam free but on the night we were there they were tucked up in bed in their timber shed. There's carp in the pond too which are definitely not served. Nuh uh, Sardine serves the best of the best only.
Sure you'll find fish (including sardines) I had Barramundi while the Mister had Kingfish all served with organic greens and the most amazing brown rice dish that's ever passed my lips.
The ambiance was stunning, candle torches lighting the path through the ponds to the rice paddies, with large illuminated black and white check parasols and potted plants. There was a stunning lounging area with the most incredible bamboo lounges and chairs, we decided to move to the lounges for dessert which was romantic AND tasty, winning!
Dessert blew my mind, my pictures are shit but the food was freaking fabulous! The huz had 'tarte tartin' and I ordered a mango crime brûlée thingy that I'm still dreaming about.
The service at Sardine was seriously the best I've ever had, no detail was overlooked and we certainly felt special while still feeling relaxed. Dinner with cocktails, mains and dessert and coffee was $94 and came with a free appetizer of a deconstructed Waldorf salad…very cool. Find 'Sardine' on Facebook HERE
TebaSari – on the way to Ubud.
On our second day in Bali we hired a driver and took a day trip up to Ubud, which is something I highly recommend. Our driver took us to the most stunning restaurant that was set over a fish pond and overlooked rice paddies. I couldn't remember the name, but thanks to some readers they knew what I was talking about and it's Bebek TebaSari.
The inside of the restaurant was all bamboo and an artwork in itself, while the view was lush green as far as the eye could see.
The restaurant is split into two levels and then if you go downstairs and across the footbridge you can dine in little huts that are literally on the pond…just magical. On arrival we were served a complimentary refreshing lemon drink mango chips with a chutney dipping sauce. I ordered and devoured the duck and the huz had fish, it was all the yum!
We paid around $35 for our meals which included extra drinks we ordered. The view though, that's priceless. You can find TebaSari on Facebook HERE.
There are soooo many cafes and restaurants in Bali, thousands! Some look tired and dodgy but can be delightfully good, some are stuff that dreams are made of and are worth every rupees just for the experience. We didn't quibble over how much we spent on any meal as it was our first trip to Bali and I wanted to do what I wanted and not think about money. You can definitely eat like a king on a budget in Bali but it's nice to treat yourself too.
Trust your gut when choosing where to eat, if it's busy then it must be good. We steered clear of salads other than at reputable restaurants because I didn't want or need the dreaded Bali Belly. All accounts come with a food and service charge and if you eat 'on' the beach it's extra. It's up to you whether you tip, personally we always did.
We ate at Jimbarren Bay on the beach and my advice is save your dollars. We paid $200 for some of the worst seafood ever and the beach was heaving with tourists, not the romantic evening I had envisioned and we were outa there in under two hours.
I missed out on eating at a few highly recommended places, if you get to Bali before me then check out Sarong, Ku De Ta, Biku and Sundara and Mamasan. I desperately wanted to try them all but ran out of time, oh well it gives me an excuse to book another trip right ?
We only scratched the surface of eating in Bali but what wonderful food and experiences we had. Feel free to add your favourite places to eat in Bali in the comments, I'm sure people reading and planning a trip to Bali will appreciate it.

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James Baldwin brought at least one woman to tears.
Baldwin, whose writing is highlighted in the new documentary "I Am Not Your Negro," once got into a screaming match with the late New York Times reporter/columnist Tom Wicker that had Wicker's then-wife, Neva, weeping.
Gay Talese, who worked with Baldwin at Esquire magazine, told Eye for Film writer Anne-Katrin Titze that the Wickers, both Southerners, had come to dinner with Baldwin at the Talese's Upper East Side townhouse in 1964.
"Like many people in New York who are Southerners, they did everything they could to show how unracist they were," Talese said.
Baldwin said something derogatory about the South, and Wicker, a proud son of North Carolina, took exception. "One thing led to another, and whatever decorum had prevailed . . . at this particular dinner party erupted with the wife of Tom Wicker, saying 'Don't talk to Tom like that!'"
"And then she burst into tears and Tom said: 'This is my wife. Now, she is not part of this.' And Mrs. Wicker runs over there to the living room, buries herself in the curtains … and was weeping uncontrollably."
Talese himself, 85, has been known to make women angry. Last year, he ignited a firestorm on Twitter when he said no female journalists had inspired him.
He later said he'd misunderstood the question, believing it to be only about which journalists inspired him as a boy, when most of his journalistic heroes were sportswriters. He said in his youth he enjoyed the work of female writers such as novelist Carson McCullers.


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(Reuters) – It had all the signs of another dotcom bubble: A startup without a convincing business plan or any foreseeable chance of turning a profit saw its shares soar in the first hours after its stock market debut.
The difference this time — one that cost some investors money but provided a measure of relief to anyone worried about an overheated IPO market — is that shares of Pandora Media Inc quickly went south.
Two days after Pandora's stock debuted, it had handed back all its gains and was down nearly 20 percent from its IPO price of $16. While Pandora raised $235 million in its offering, any of the investors that bought shares at the IPO price or higher are now suffering losses — a tough lesson in jumping into the dicey IPO market.
And Silicon Valley seems just fine with that. Not due to Schadenfreude within the venture capital and start-up worlds, although surely some exists, but rather because it demonstrated sanity in the markets.
"Pandora showed that if you're still trying to figure out your business model and you go public, then the market is going to call you out on it," said Bruce Taragin, managing director of Blumberg Capital. "I'm pleased there's no irrational fervor in the marketplace."
Pandora, an online music service, is not alone. Its rise and fall just happened at a stunning speed.
Shares of LinkedIn Corp and China's Renren Inc, social networks that debuted in May, also reversed course after strong debuts. It just took them a bit longer. Today, LinkedIn is still above its IPO price but is down 45 percent from its highs, while Renren has lost half of its value since its IPO.
Josef Schuster, founder of Chicago-based IPO research and investment house IPOX Schuster LLC, said the pullback from Pandora and others is "a healing process" that should help the technology IPO market in the months to come.
Indeed, the road ahead looks quite crowded for technology startups that want to go public. But for now it may be too early for judgment since only a clutch have made their public debut.
"Right now it's just a handful of companies," said Eric Hippeau, a partner at Lerer Ventures. "It's not the best way to indicate where the market is going."
That should change in the coming months. Groupon has filed for an IPO, while Zynga and Twitter could also announce IPO plans. Facebook would be the most anticipated, considering it has 500 million users and this year could produce what one researcher estimated would be $4 billion in ad revenue.
"For the market as a whole it's actually going to be quite good," Schuster said of the Pandora debut. "You will see Groupon being much cheaper, you will see Zynga being much cheaper. I think it's going to have a big influence on the Facebook valuation as well."
The trouble with Groupon and many others lining up for IPOs is that they aren't turning profits. Groupon posted an operating loss of $117 million in the first three months of the year. In its IPO filing, Chief Executive Andrew Mason said the company does not value itself in a conventional manner and suggests other ways of looking at how much Groupon is worth.
Pandora, for its part, has never turned an annual profit.
"What we thought before when you couldn't do an IPO is still true: If you are losing money, don't go public," said Todd Dagres, general partner at Spark Capital.
The question is whether Pandora will serve as a cautionary tale for super-hyped startups and those investors willing to overlook doubtful business plans to get a piece of the action.
"Everybody wants to invest in Facebook but they can't," said Dagres, citing a "halo effect" surrounding social and new media. "Other companies are riding that wave that are not leaders in the category and don't have long-term advantages. The reason is because there is a premium for growth."
Perhaps the rush to sell shares to the public and raise money is sensible, considering how much uncertainty surrounds the housing markets, employment and fears about debt troubles at home and abroad.
"Now is a great time to raise money, a lot of times smart entrepreneurs are raising perhaps a little bit more than they think they need because they recognize that it may not last forever," said Paul Buchheit, a partner at start-up accelerator Y Combinator and former Google engineer.
"I'm not worried about a tech bubble. I'm worried that the entire economy may be a bubble," he added.
Others, of course, say the IPO market is on solid footing and that much of what happened with Pandora is a pricing issue that will be sorted out with public offerings over the coming three to six months.
"I don't feel we're in a bubble, I feel that strongly," said Sandy Miller, general partner at Institutional Venture Partners, an investor in Twitter and Zynga. "We're in the early stages of an IPO market, which I think will be sustainable for some period of time."
(By Jennifer Saba and Clare Baldwin; additional reporting by Alexei Oreskovic and Sarah McBride in San Francisco, Liana B. Baker in New York; writing by Paul Thomasch; editing by Gary Hill)


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text: Arizona's Maricopa County Superior Court ruled March 21 in favor of five-year-old Zander Welton, finding that his parents and physicians may resume treating his seizure disorder with a cannabis extract. Judge Katherine Cooper said that the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA), approved by voters in 2010, allows patients to use extracts without fear of prosecution. In October, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Arizona sued the county on behalf of Zander and his parents, Jennifer and Jacob Welton, after Maricopa Attorney Bill Montgomery and other Arizona law enforcement agents asserted that the AMMA does not permit the use of extracts, and threatened criminal charges.


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ROCHESTER, Minn. -- For more than 5 million Americans with heart failure, a critical step to better health is taking the medications they're prescribed. But many patients fail to do so, putting themselves at greater risk of hospitalization and even death. To date, studies have not fully answered why patients fall short when it comes to taking heart medicine. In a study appearing in the April issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Mayo Clinic researchers found the drugs' cost is one of the biggest deterrents.
"We found patients weren't filling their prescriptions because of the expense," says Shannon Dunlay, M.D., Mayo Clinic cardiologist and lead author.
The study recruited patients from Olmsted County, Minn., and tracked their pharmacy records. Previous studies looked only at electronic prescription claims data, possibly missing drugs purchased with cash or not covered by insurance, Dr. Dunlay says. The 209 patients in the study, ages 60 to 86, were asked how often they missed doses or didn't take drugs at all, and why.
Researchers found that younger patients were slightly more likely to skip certain heart medications than older patients. Men were less likely than women to stick to certain drug regimens. Among patients who did a poor job following prescriptions, financial concern was the main reason: 46 percent reported that they had stopped taking statins or not filled a prescription because of cost, and 23 percent acknowledged skipping doses to save money.
Although 77 percent of patients in the study were eligible for Medicare, medication costs were still an important issue for some of them.
Dr. Dunlay emphasizes that heart failure patients worried about medication costs should tell their physicians. There often are lower-cost alternatives, she says.
VIDEO ALERT: Additional audio and video resources from Dr. Shannon Dunlay are available here (http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.com/content/early/2011/03/08/mcp.2010.0732/suppl/DC1).
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An innovative new five-year project will integrate research and care for dementia patients on Vancouver Island, thanks to a $2.5 million donation from Neil and Susan Manning.
The Cognitive Health Initiative is a joint venture between the University of Victoria, Island Health and the University of British Columbia and aims to address the needs of an aging population on the Island.
The initiative is a personal one for the Victoria couple; Susan was diagnosed with dementia a few years ago. The tremendous support the Mannings received from Island Health was one of the things that led them to donate to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation, who will in turn fund efforts to bring more focus to this area of health care.
"This illness changes the life of the individual impacted and also that of their family," Neil said. "We need to enjoy every day that we have with each other and when we are able, take something challenging and turn it into an opportunity to do something good."
Island Health geriatrician Dr. Marilyn Malone and her colleagues are calling the initiative "leading-edge" given that the patients' own data will inform their own care.
"Our advantage is that we have UBC, the Island Medical Program and UVic research on our side. That is unique and that's going to push us to the forefront," she said.
The development of state-of-the-art digital tools – the real-time Dementia Guidance System database – aims to enable an earlier diagnosis, as well as a deeper understanding of the causes of dementia, in order to implement treatments that could prevent the disease altogether. The medical team agrees the initiative is ambitious, but the collection of this information on a large scale is going to facilitate work in the field in the rest of B.C. and Canada.
Dr. Bruce Wright, the regional associate dean of Vancouver Island UBC Faculty of Medicine, said the research being contemplated is evidence-based, and this turns it into a science, ensuring as accurate and early a diagnosis as possible.
"There's not a blood test for this kind of thing," Wright said of dementia, adding the disease is progressive. "It's a devastating diagnosis to give, and so you have to have it right."


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Bob haircut is one of the very old and very trendy haircuts. Now these haircuts come with a lot of further latest styles and with latest cuts which makes you more stylish and to look more beautiful. Here are some examples of best 25 bob haircuts which are also in trend this year.
As we know that bob haircut is short haircut. It is short from the back side and a bit longer from the front view. To make your haircut more unique, dye your hairs in any blonde shade. Deadly straight hairs with a bob haircut also look pretty and stylish.
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Those girls who have wavy hairs can also easily carry this haircut. Bob haircut with a loose waves or curls at the edges looks trendy and stylish.
Girl in white hair color tone and with a bob haircut gives a unique and stylish look.
Asian women can also easily carry and bob haircut with a unique style.
The latest style of bob haircut is that it is too short from the back view and a bit longer from the front view. It looks awesome and trendy. Most of the girls like to follow this trendy haircut.
It is another new style of bob haircut. It gives a rough messy look to hairs and makes your personality trendy and stylish.
In 2013, it is one the trendy haircut for girls who want to look trendy and beautiful.
A Bob haircut with any blonde shade makes your haircut unique and stylish too.
Girls in bob haircut and with a blonde hair color give a cute and decent look. It is also trendy haircut or hairstyle of this year.
Jet black hair color and a bob haircut also give a sexy look to your personality.


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This Super 90 Diesel was restored in 2001 by Fred and Wesley Wolfe from South Wayne, Wisconsin. It has a 302 cubic inch Perkins diesel engine. It took Fred 3 years to restore it. Fred lives on a 320 acre beef farm and sells new and used tractor parts, specializing in Massey Harris and Massey Ferguson 1965 and older. Fred is an avid Massey Harris collector.
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When it comes to this year's hottest trends -- think all things copper. Step away from silver and gold and spice up your home with Spectrum's copper organization and storage products. Copper adds a warm glow to every room, perfect for fall, winter and the upcoming holidays. Here are our favorite products:
Copper Kitchen:
- Tea, coffee, and hot chocolate are fall and winter essentials. Check out the copper Euro 6-Mug Holder perfect for showing off your favorite mugs. Place it next to your favortie coffee machine and the copper 6 x 9 Grid Tray Organizer which is perfect for storing tea bags, k-cups, sugars, or creamers for your everyday fix or special occasions.
- Having guests over? Try our Euro Napkin Holder perfect for housing your party napkins right at the dinner table.
- Don't think we forgot how much hosting and cooking you'll be doing this season. Do it in style with this copper Euro Trivet and the Euro Lid Organizer.
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- Keep those paints, brushes, and glues straight in the Small Storage Basket or the Scoop Small Basket
- Craft rooms get messy but Spectrum makes it easy to stay organized with the copper Euro Supreme Paper Towel Holder. Perfect in your craft room for a quick, and trendy, way to stay clean!
While this trend may seem far from traditional, we're here to tell you otherwise. Be bold. Take these copper products and incorporate them into a neutral space - think rooms with white, grey, and black walls and dark wood furniture. Always remember, copper + neutral is the way to go. You'll get so many compliments, we promise.


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After a visit to your dentist for a regular checkup, they may refer you to an endodontist for further treatment. What does an endodontist do and when would you be referred to one? An endodontist in glenview who specializes in treating areas involving dental pulp. That means that they look into mostly everything below the surface of the tooth and specialize in diagnosing and treating that area. There are several things this type of dentist can do for you.
Diagnosing Pain
These dentists have specialized in getting to the bottom of any dental pain you may feel. It may be difficult at times to diagnose the reason for pain at face value, but employing special dental techniques and thorough examinations helps them get to the root cause.
Infected Teeth
Speaking of roots, these dentists also help with those. In the case of infected teeth (where the root of the tooth is infected), your dentist tries to reduce the infection in a few ways. The main goal for your dentist is to keep the tooth if possible. If the infection has gotten to the point that the tooth isn't salvageable anymore, it is removed from the root outwards. The infections is then cleaned out and properly sealed so there's no chance of getting infected again. This procedure is rightfully called a "root canal."
Misplaced Teeth Due to Injury
Since this type of dentist specializes in tooth pulp, they certainly have experience in putting the tooth back into its pulp. If you find yourself in a situation where your tooth falls out due to an injury, your dentist in Glenview may be able to implant it back into its place. Although it's not possible to keep your natural tooth in all injuries, a dental implant is a good alternative in those situations.
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It is with regret that Sethers.us must announce its complete creative bankruptcy, effective immediately. All future and currently in production projects have been canceled. Craft supplies have been donated or disposed of. We are working with our lawyers to determine if any remaining #flannelfriday storytime posts that have been unpublished can be uploaded at some point.
We would like to sincerely thank you for the years of support we've received, and your patience as we kept saying we would do things that never saw light of day. It took a lot of deliberation to reach this decision, but because changes in the economy, poor time management, the video game Destiny, and a complete failure to impress any women, it was deemed necessary to cease creative operations. We will take this time to assess what the future of sethers.us and Seth will be, and are excited to really focus on our writing and thumb piano.
We'd also like to end this with a heartfelt message from our president. But shortly before the announcement he left on an unplanned vacation. If you see him, the police would like to ask him a few questions.


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Birthday: Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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You watch as your egg slowly cracks, the beautiful shell falling, broken, onto the sand. A small hatchling emerges, yawning to show small sharp teeth and a forked tongue. It looks like a miniature dragon, and is the color of the grass it loves to hide in. Racing around, snatching insects out of the air, this little serpentine beast soon tires itself out, and you have to hunt through the tall blades of grass to find it. Curled up tightly in sleep, it's hard to pick out amongst the tall weeds. You pick it up with care, cradling it against your chest. It complains at being moved, little teeth snarling unhappily. Making your way to The Keep, you tuck it into its soft bed, arranging its bright rocks and gems around it. Only when it is comfortable and deep in sleep again do you move away, leaving it to slumber.
Wyverns are the smaller cousins of dragons, reaching no higher than a magi's chest. They differ in color as well, their scales a shimmering green. Living high in the mountains, these small reptilians have evolved to be perfectly camouflaged. Their colors allow them to avoid stronger creatures, who might attempt to prey on them. Unable to breathe flame or carry a rider, wyverns take joy in carrying messages and flying high to map out the terrain. They can be seen around The Keep, sunning themselves on rocks, as many of the creatures enjoy doing. Their homes, like dragons, are cave-like. Wyverns burrow deep in the ground, where they store trinkets they have found and rare gems. These little creatures are fiercely protective of their small hoards of gold and jewels. Wyverns shed their skin every few years, and their metallic scales make beautiful jewelry and extremely durable clothing.
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Dear all
It is with great sadness that we musicians are unable to share our music on stage the next couple of months but it gives room for some really exiting new projects coming up. I will keep you updated on my Facebookpage as well as my Instagram when I will be performing next time. Until then all the events in my calendar until June can be considered postponed untill further notice. Fortuneately some unexpected great news has arrived which I will share with you in the next post coming up next week. Until then you can get a quick follow up on some of the events I have been participating in in the early months of 2020.


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Hope springs eternal for Mackanin
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Pete Mackanin knows expectations might be low among many for his new-look Phillies. But the manager offered a warning to anyone writing off his club early.
"I think we're going to do a lot better than people think we are," he said Thursday at Bright House Field.
Mackanin said he's optimistic about Cody Asche's bat, the outfield's makeup and the potential of right-handers Aaron Nola and Jerad Eickhoff. The Phillies will seek to rebound from a 63-win season, their worst campaign since 1969.
"I'm looking real forward to a good spring and carrying it on into the season," Mackanin said. "I think we've got some players that could be here for a while."
Nola not feeling pressure
With some considering him to be the potential ace of the Phillies' rotation, Nola doesn't want to hear anything about pressure.
"I don't really think there's much pressure," he said. "I don't really look at it that way. I try to go out on the field and practice and get my work done as best as possible. As the games roll by, focus on my job."
Cole Hamels' trade to the Texas Rangers means the Phillies will begin the process of trying to find their new top arm this spring. Nola comes with impressive credentials as the seventh overall pick in the 2014 MLB draft. He was 6-2 with a 3.59 ERA in 13 starts last season, and he earned victories in five of his first six decisions.
Hamels influenced Nola in their short time together. When asked about the best piece of advice given by the veteran, Nola said Hamels told him to trust himself.
"He gave me a lot of advice, but I think the best one was, he said, 'Be yourself, and don't do anything you're not capable of doing,'" Nola said. "Do what you've done, just like you've done in the minor leagues to get where you are."
Hellickson eager for fresh start
Jeremy Hellickson is looking to make the most of his new locale. The right-hander, acquired in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks for right-hander Sam McWilliams on Nov. 14, is playing for his second team in as many years after spending his first five seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays.
"I'm excited," Hellickson said. "It's kind of the same situation I was in last year, being one of the core guys, the veterans. I'm just looking forward to just being myself the whole year. I had a great offseason, one of the best I've had in the last few years. So I'm just looking forward to feeling good and getting out there and helping a lot of these young kids."
Hellickson, 28, was 9-12 with a 4.62 ERA and 121 strikeouts in 27 starts last season. He's 49-48 for his career with a 3.94 ERA and 584 strikeouts.
"I view it as an opportunity to get myself back on track and help this team win," he said.


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I don't make New Year's resolutions and I rarely set goals. I know those who succeed in life at many things do set goals, I just always end up disappointing myself by not following through. But this past year, as difficult as it was, taught me an important lesson – go with your gut. So I decided that I want to par down my weight and get into better shape. That's not a resolution, it's a personal goal, but not one I feel I have to keep, though…now that I've put it out there for others to read…
Anyway, after belonging to a gym for 15+ years, and using the pool often and rarely doing much else, I decided to meet with a fitness trainer and I have to say I got the perfect match. He's also a physiotherapist. Why's that important? Well, let's just say I was armed with several reports from X-Rays and CT scans. But the point is, he can provide me with a workout that won't compromise my physical issues (bad back and a host of small things) and maybe even make them better, while helping me to meet my weight loss target.
I had my first session (gratis trial) tonight and decided to continue with it. So, diet and exercise, though totally cliché in January of any year, are part of my routine now. I figure if nothing else it may increase the positive endorphins which, I understand, may actually give me a feeling of euphoria, or at least a more positive outlook during the bleak, cold days of winter. And so yet another lame cliché: Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Are you doing something new this year?


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The evolution and growth of e-commerce can be attributed to a combination of technological, marketing and economic forces. Let us discuss some of the driving forces of e-commerce.
Economic forces that drives e-commerce
1. E-commerce enables businesses to interact with suppliers, customers and with players in the distribution channel at a lower cost.
2. The cost of installing and maintaining a website is much cheaper than owning a physical store. This motivates the growth of e-commerce.
3. E-commerce generates greater profits due to less human intervention, lower overhead cost, few clerical errors and more efficiency.
4. The cost of advertising is cheaper and provides access to global market at low cost. This is something which encourages people engaged in business to promote their business through electronic medium.
5. Reduction in communication cost and technological infrastructure expense drive business towards e-business.
6. Increase in competition and the rise in consumer power, 'globalization wave' have forced the business organizations to penetrate into internet world.
Technological forces that drives electronic commerce
1. Technological advances have made business communication faster, easier, economical and efficient. It has enabled the business to switch over from the local market to the global market.
2. The growing popularity of cyber cafes has created a big role in attracting internet population towards e-commerce.
3. Technological changes have given confidence to consumers to make electronic payments in settlement of financial obligations.
Market forces that drives electronic commerce
1. Business organizations are able to reach international markets by using electronic medium for enhanced customer support and service.
2. E-commerce enables customers to make product comparison, place orders, track orders and make payments at ease. Due to convenience, customers prefer to purchase their desired goods or services over internet in the online marketplace.
3. E-commerce also allows the customers to choose and order products according to their personal and unique specifications. It paves way for mass customization.
4. The growing internet population stimulates business to switch over from an additional business to e-business.
5. The great variety of commodities available online and reliable payment methods are regarded as contributors to the increase of e-business.
6. Consumers often prefer shopping on the internet due to convenience and the changes in consumer behavior pulls consumer towards e-commerce.


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Giving young children hands-on engineering experience will get them hooked for life. Ben Finio, a post doctorate in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Prof. Robert Shepherd, mechanical and aerospace engineering, live by that philosophy. In the hopes of creating an early love for technology and engineering in children, Finio and Shepherd, in collaboration with Prof. Hod Lipson, mechanical and aerospace engineering, hold workshops at the Ithaca Generator, where children can become involved in fun and engaging activities relating to STEM fields. Activities vary, but include practical experiments involving 3D printing, electricity and most recently, soft robots, which were initially developed at Harvard University.
Upon arriving, the children, aged between five and 12 years old, and their parents listen to a quick presentation by Finio, who briefly explains what they will be making. Finio also shows video demonstrations of what the final products should look like and how they should behave. The children, with the assistance of their parents as well as Finio and Shepherd, then begin their task of creating soft robots. As opposed to the rigid, metallic form of typical robots, soft robots are flexible, elastic and more easily maneuverable.
To make a soft robot, the kids combined a silicon rubber mix, a gel-like substance "often used in the film industry to make fake body parts or masks," Finio said. They then pour the mix into a mold of their choice. According to Finio, there are several kinds of molds, which are 3D printed, each of which creates a soft robot with a different function. Some molds are designed to create moving robots, while others are designed to create robots which latch onto objects by wrapping around them.
Once the molds are filled with the rubber mixture, they are placed in an oven for ten minutes. The heat from the oven solidifies the rubber by cross linking bonds within the material, this connects the polymer chains that make up the rubber. Heating the mixture, however, is only half of the process, because the end goal is to insert a tube connected to an air bulb into the air ducts within the robot allowing the robot to be inflated. At this point, the air ducts are unsealed, said Finio.
To seal the air ducts in the robot, the children place their robots on a pre-made thin sheet of the rubber mix, seal the edges with more mix, and then place the sheet back in the oven until the new mix solidifies, sealing the air ducts. Finally, an air tube is inserted into the air ducts, and then the ducts can be inflated or deflated with the connected bulb. According to Finio, the ultimate function of the soft robots, which is either to move or wrap around an object, is caused by the inflation and deflation of the sealed air ducts within the robots.
Shepherd and Finio hope that activities of this kind will make up for the lack of engineering activities provided for children during a typical school day.
It is a "physically engaging, yet simple way of making robotic systems," Shepherd said.
Finio added that "by middle school, most girls will lose interest in STEM fields." Finio and Shepherd hope that by providing engaging engineering experience early on, young girls will be more motivated to study STEM fields later in life. About half of the children at the workshop were girls, who seemed to be just as fascinated by the experiment as the boys.
Ultimately, Finio and Shepherd said they want this type of STEM field experience to be included in a typical school day, and not just be a weekend activity. According to Finio, since teachers are evaluated by how their students perform on standardized tests, nothing beyond standardized test material is being taught, which is a shame. He said that although standardized tests do have their benefits, it is important for children to also have experiences beyond them, such as hands-on activities in STEM fields.
Furthermore, Finio said, "children need to know that it is OK to be wrong, which is not something they learn through standardized testing."
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We explain it is, what the event is and what are some costume ideas for the international event.
What is World Book Day?
World Book Day is a registered charity that is support by National Book Tokens and brings together UK and Ireland's publishing industries.
It is designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading and is observed in more than 100 countries.
In the UK and Ireland, World Book Day 2019 is celebrated on Thursday, March 7.
In other countries it is marked on April 23, the day of William Shakespeare's birth.
What happens on World Book Day?
The aim of World Book Day is to celebrate books and reading and is marked in a total of 100 countries around the world.
Both primary schools and secondary schools up and down the country take part as a way of encouraging children to see reading as a hobby.
Many schools run special activities to show how reading books can be fun and to allow kids to discover new authors.
One of the most well-known activities on World Book Day is when children are invited to go to school dressed as their favourite literary character.
From Harry Potter to Willy Wonka and Mary Poppins, some parents outdo themselves in the brilliant costumes they make for their little ones.
Also World Book Day provides children with the opportunity to buy a book of their own.
Each school pupil from five to 18 is given a £1 token they can redeem against a whole range of paperbacks or audio books.
What are the best and easiest character costumes to make?
Kids might love it, but for parents, getting the right costume ready for World Book Day can be a pain.
With the pressure on, some parents spend a whole lot of time and money transforming their little ones into their favourite book characters.
And some of the best often go viral on social media, including the little boy who dressed as Hagrid from Harry Potter and another youngster dressing as Roald Dahl's BFG.
But for mums and dads who maybe don't have the time (or patience), there are a host of easy costume ideas.
For example, you could dress your youngster in a duffel coat, hat and wellington boots and transform them into Paddington Bear.
A Where's Wally costume only requires a stripy jumper, bobble hat and a pair of fake glasses.
While an easy costume for girls is Pippy Longstocking as you will only need a pair of stripy socks, a dress, and then to plait the hair in pigtails.
Where can you spend your World Book Day tokens?
In partnership with schools, World Book Day organisers will be handing out over 15 million £1 book tokens – which is one for almost every child or young person under 18 in the UK or Ireland.
Those with book tokens can swap them in book shops for one of the ten new World Book Day books – which include a John Green title, an Avengers story and a Paddington tale.
The children's books will be free with a token, and the teen titles will only cost £1.50 when used with one.
Alternatively, they can be used to get £1 off any full price book instead.
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Extreme Coastal Environment Camera Challenge
We have an extreme coastal installation that is currently wreaking havoc on some IQEye sentinels we deployed a while back. The weather has in fact even caused issues with Extreme's Mic400 series cameras at the same site.
Would a pressurized housing with say an Axis P1347 be a good way to go?
I would love to hear some feedback from those who have experience doing this, thanks.
I see the Mic400 is IP68 and Bosch recommends a pressurized unit as a more economical / lower choice. Which is better typically? IP68 or pressurized?
Hello Brian:
What issues are you seeing? Is it freezing/fog?
We have experienced moisture problems raning from simple fogging to severe condensation inside of the housing.
The Mics have been pretty good overall but recently one started developing condensation. Another had its front glass sandblasted in a storm, not the camera's fault but it does give you an idea of how harsh it can be out there.
Wow. While a pressurized housing may do a better job at keeping moisture out, I am not sure that they will withstand driving sand better than the MIC400.
I've seen Pelco's EH8100 work well in the field, and Videolarm released the PFH10, but I have not seen one in person. Unlike the IP68 rated MIC400, they are rated to IP67. Both feature glass front lenses, but they would be susceptible to etching and driving sand in harsh environments, too.
Really the question of IP68 vs. IP67 in this application is academic, since the difference between the two relates to immersion of 3 feet and greater. Your application does not sound like a specification rating issue; rather it sounds like the environment is just chewing the housings up!
To answer your initial question "Would a pressurized housing be a good way to go?" I would answer it wouldn't necessarily give you a better result just because it is pressurized. I will ask the folks at Videolarm your question and report out on their feedback.
I look forward to reading other replies!
And I passed this along to Axis and Bosch to see what thoughts they had.
Hi Brian,
I don't expect anything to withstand the sand blasting, I am just worried about the moisture problem. I look forward to videoalarm's response.
Thanks for your help.
Thanks John
We recently had an in depth discussion about moisture / condensation inside housings. While it focused on desiccant bags, it touched a number of tactics/issues.
Hello, Brian:
Videolarm responded:
Pressurized housings are great for coastal areas. They provide the maximum protection for the camera and lens. Since the housing is completely sealed, there is no exchange of air from the outside. So you eliminate the chance of oxygen causing rust, oxygen & hydrogen creating moisture and no other particles that can harm the camera and lens. Not sure what issues they are having with the cameras, if the corrosive air is damaging the electronics inside, then yes a pressurized housing would solve their problem. Most pressurized housings/cameras are usually built with higher grade materials that are also going to resist the corrosive air better. So you will also have less visual effects on the outside of the housings/cameras.
While this answer validates a pressure dome as an option (from a vendor of pressure dome housings), it does not address the extreme environment of your location. It may not ultimately prove to be longer lasting or more resilient than the MIC400, but fundamentally it does offer protection against corrosive moisture ingress into the housing.
Axis doesn't manufacturer all of the products they offer to compliment their product line specifically the housings like this. Most camera manufacturers don't due to the OEM relationships that are easily had, ie. Videolarm.
Assuming you install everything correctly with best practices then the pressurized housing does protect better and it will last longer. I can say that with confidence because of what I have seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina with multiple DOT installations having been affected. The cameras that worked afterwards were the ones on pressurized containers.
How many other manufacturers of pressurized housings are there? Pelco, Aigis Mechtronics, Cohu, Videotec, Videolarm, Vicon, maybe VTi, Bosch...
Videolarm has a long standing reputation of taking care of their customers and building quality products. Marc Faubert is a great technical resource there because of his years of field experience. Who better to tell you than an expert in the manufacturing business!
Thanks Brian, thanks David.
Down here, we have a lot of coastal applications - seeing we all mostly live on outside edge of the continent. For many years end users have used pressurised enclosures like the pelco EH8100 series to keep moisture out in the humid climates (north of the tropic of capricorn) and either hard anodized enclosures for aluminium or 316L stainless steel enclosures. Wouldn't look at anything less than IP67.
Other than a regular maintenance regime its hard to combat sand blasted enclosure front windows and keeping moisture out unless you use a pressurised enclosure (and IP67) for humid environments and IP67 for colder climates inc to say add silica gell bags (tied up inside) and changed bianually minimum.
All manufacturers enclosures listed by David above are good choices.
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Heat is used to increase blood flow to an injured area to promote healing after an injury or surgery. Heat also helps decrease pain. You can apply heat with an electric heating pad, hot water bottle, or warm compress. Heat should be put applied for about 20 to 30 minutes or as long and as often as directed. Always put a cloth between your skin and the heat pack to prevent burns. Check your skin for color changes or blisters about every 5 minutes. Remove the heat if you notice skin changes.
Electric heating pad:
Make sure the cord is not broken open in any areas before you plug it in. Once plugged in, set to the heat setting you were told to use. Cover the heating pad to protect your skin.
Hot water bottle:
Fill the hot water bottle about half full so it does not get too heavy. Remove air from the bottle by squeezing it until you see water at the opening. Cap the bottle and wrap a cloth around it before placing on your skin.
Warm compress:
Fill a sink with hot water that is 131°F. Wet a towel in the water and squeeze out extra water. Place the towel inside a waterproof cover before placing on your skin.
Contact your healthcare provider if:
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This is a postcard from my friend Nick in 1971. He writes…. "Twopence strikes again on other dogs! I hope you enjoyed the camp. I am having great time in Holland seeing thousand of L….s relatives. "
Nick is an expert on bio-medical patenting, and has written books on new age religion. We met up about nine years ago and still exchange Christmas Cards and the occasional e-mail.
Back then I had a dog called Tuppence – a Jack Russell. Nick's family had a Golden Retriever called Honey, and those dogs loved running up and down the hedge between our two houses barking at each other.


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By Rachel Hammett
Often we hear the excuses – lies really, shrouded in a cloak of assumed innocence. "If only I could know God's will." "I just don't know what to do in this situation."
The truth is that God will be as near and as close as you allow Him to be.
The lies we allow ourselves to believe indicate that God isn't near to us, and that He is trying to hide something from us. In decisions of life, in attitudes, in the everyday mundaneness, we want to act like living the Christian life is some hard thing with many adversities. But we really make it so much harder on ourselves.
Consider James 4:8 – "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you."
I think the crux of the matter falls at some thing that stands between me and obedience to God. Far too often, I know what He wants me to do, but being unwilling to do it, I feign ignorance instead. It is easier to pull out a shoddy excuse and do what I want than to quell rebellion in my heart and do what God says. Yet, in the long run, I am happier for it and my way is blessed for obeying.
Dear friend, what are you pleading ignorant about tonight? What is that area in which you are holding back, hoping that it will go unnoticed? What is that thing you keep, knowing that it stands between you and your God? Remember, He will be as near and close as you allow Him to be.
Thou my everlasting portion,
more than friend or life to me,
all along my pilgrim journey,
Savior, let me walk with thee.
Not for ease or worldly pleasure,
nor for fame my prayer shall be;
gladly will I toil and suffer,
only let me walk with thee.
-Fanny Crosby


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Hey guys, I've had a decent run-through of my local gaming stores' open copy of the new Necron codex and first impressions are absolutely high! Even if one ignores the incredible buffs the army (seemingly unnecessarily) received that sees them as probably the strongest 7th Edition codex overall, the codex itself marks the return of unit specific artwork in colour; each unit in the codex gets two separate pages, one with background and full-colour artwork and the second with all of their rules. Two of the biggest complaints about the new "stream-lined" 7th Edition codices is that they mostly removed unit artwork to instead have more organized unit entries, while the rules were generally middling in turn with stronger "balance" but less true stand-outs. The new Necron codex is pretty much the opposite in that it has the artwork back in - and yes, it looks awesome - while the entire army has essentially gotten way better, with almost no units or abilities actually "nerfed" saved for those that absolutely needed points increases such as the Annihilation Barge and Night Scythe.
Still, there are so many amazing changes in the codex that I absolutely must go through in a future review; Reanimation Protocols becoming a super Feel No Pain roll, Decurion detachments and their associated formations providing ridiculous army-wide buffs, "Jump Shoot Jump" and 2 Wounds on Destroyers with no points change, Flayed Ones with 5 Shred attacks each on the charge with a Space Marine profile (less Initiative 2), Toughness 5 Wraiths that received no other changes or points increases, cheaper Triarch Stalkers that can be taken in squadrons and now provide +1 Ballistic Skill to all friendly Necron units within 6" and so many more. Even with just one look through the codex, it can be safely said that this is the best codex Games Workshop have done since at least the Eldar one in terms of rules, while it stands far above the other 7th Edition codices released so far in terms of artwork and actual print quality.
While I had little chance to really study the updated background, I assume it mostly borrows off of the groundwork the 5th Edition rework of the Necron "fluff" - I like both the old and new Necrons, so I'm happy either way in that sense. I also feel the codex has flavour in spades unlike the other 7th Edition codices with the unique Decurion detachment, all of the remaining army-wide special rules that have somehow improved with no downsides (unlike Synapse, Mob Rule and so on), superior Gauss weapons, each unit being competitive and useful in their own right and cool upgrades that make sense with the army. I can't wait to play against the re-imagined Necrons now as their 5th Edition codex already provided a pretty hefty challenge in 7th Edition, making all of the apparent buffs even more crazy in retrospect. In any case, I'll be doing a Unit Overview series for Necrons shortly after my Grey Knight review and I hope this mini-review has at least encouraged you all to take a look at the new codex and give it a try; you won't regret it!
31 Jan 2015
Necron Codex Mini-Review
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Having had a quick read through, I think this is a fantastic codex and while Necrons did get some tasty buffs in terms of unit stats, this is offset by appropriate price increases and nerfing of some more abusive items.ReplyDelete
As a Blood Angels player, I'd be fully supportive if you postponed their overview in favour of bringing forward the Necrons one.
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A Simple Christmas is the Biggest Holiday in Growing Amish Communities
Ms. Inglish has 30 years experience in medicine, psychology, STEM instruction, history, and aerospace education for USAF Civil Air Patrol.
What is an Amish Christmas?
The Amish heritage is one of splitting from the Catholic Church in the 1600s to follow one Joseph Ammann to America in a simpler way of life.
Related to that split, the turmoil, strife, financial outlay, and other negatives of both the secular and religious Christmas celebrations in America are left to the "English" - those that are not Amish. Above all, an Amish Christmas is emotionally warm, glad, and peaceful. It is a community sharing an annual tribute to Jesus Christ of Nazareth, the Savior sent by God.
If the animals of the Christmas legend actually ever do talk on Christmas Eve, it would be in an Amish barn. The simplicity and depth of belief and celebration among the Amish is miraculous.
Giving and making others happy is the best part of Christmas.
— Amish proverb
Largest Amish Community in the World
Amish Communities and Celebrations
Ohio supports the largest community of Amish residents in the world in Holmes County, where over 40% of residents are Amish. An hour's drive from the state capital, Holmes County is a disorienting sight to first time visitors when they see horses and buggies sharing a large portion of roads and city streets with automobiles.
Other states with large Amish populations are Michigan, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Of note is the fact that Ohio State University researchers discovered and published the fact that among the Old Order Amish in July 2012 that an additional, new Amish community is founded in the USA every 3.5 weeks. The overall Amish population is growing in the 2010s, promoting the simple lifestyle among a greater number of people.
42% of Holmes County is Amish
A new Amish community is founded in the United States every 3.5 weeks as of the end of 2017.
- According to the US Census, the Amish population in Ohio was 43,200 in 1992, increasing to 49,750 in just eight years and increasing markedly to 72,495 by 2016 (the largest Amish population in the world).
- During Summer 2012, Ohio had the most Amish community members of any settlement in the world, a total of 60,233 Ohio Amish.
- Pennsylvania supported 59,078 Amish in 2012 and 70, 890 in 2016.
- Michigan had somewhat over 11,000 Amish residents in 2012 and 14,495 in 2016.
Fastest Growing Faiths In America
The Amish are one of the fastest growing religious segments of American society and others that want to simply their Christmas Celebrations can look to the traditions of the Amish in order to do so.
Generally, the Amish of America eschew the traditions of decorative lights, Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and mountains of presents. The Amish stick with candles in their windows, an array of freshly made baked goods to scent the air and tempt the palate, judiciously placed evergreen boughs, large Christmas caroling groups, visits to friends, and enjoyment of snowy sleigh rides in a horse and buggy.
Some homes display Christmas cards as a from of decoration as a centerpiece or a string of cards along a stair railings. Presents are a few high quality handcrafted items that last a long time. Family, friends, and faith in the Amish religious traditions are the backbone of Christmas for these communities.
Other parts of America may observe the Twelve Days of Christmas with parties and parades, but the Amish have their own gatherings, without so much of the glitz and expense. A little Christmas shopping is done here and there and some Amish communities are big on board games.
When you drive through snow covered areas of Amish Ohio in winter, you won't see plastic Santa figures on an Amish front lawn, but you will likely see a family of snowmen dressed in Amish clothing, along with a handcrafted nativity. Children help build the wooden structures and figures, while they learn the biblical Christmas Story from the adults.
Amish Christmas Food
My favorite Amish restaurant finally closed when the couple that owned it retired, so I looked around for others. I will miss the Yoders, however, as they always made the round of the dining tables and sat with their customers to talk. They hired Amish and Mennonite youth to work in their restaurant alongside adults of all ages. All of these workers were gracious and friendly. The small store at the front of the establishment kept a daily supply of fresh bakery items and homemade jams and jellies that are still unforgettable. I wish the Yoders well as they live on and est from their hard work, probably in special grandparent quarters on the family farm.
All of the food made at Yoder's in Newark, Ohio was made from scratch with fresh ingredients. About 50 miles to the west in Plain City, Ohio the Der Dutchman complex of restaurant, cafe/coffee shop bakery, and gift shop offer similar fare on a larger scale. Many of the delightful dishes at Yoders and Der Dutchman are enjoyed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in the Amish household, their preparations begun early in the midnight morning.
Amish Christmas food is the same as that of the Eastern Ohio farms of my great grandparents and grandparents in the 1800s. Fresh bread and cinnamon buns or bread-braids, yeast rolls and biscuits, bread puddings, cakes, and pies. Apple butter and homemade jam and jellies are stars on the table as well. Homemade noodles with mashed potatoes and either chicken or beef on top, covered with gravy, is a favorite meal.
Cookies from family recipes are big at Christmas among the Amish. As a boy, my father would receive a Christmas stocking filled with an apple, an orange, some walnuts, and a few candies; but the Amish receive more than that. Besides a huge meal on Christmas Day, Amish children have new board games or a few new toys from commercial stores, well-made handcrafted new clothing, but no electronics. Computers and iPods would be distracting from better things in life and cause strife. My father, of course, never had an iPod or a television, but he did build crystal radio sets as a boy.
Johnny Appleseed's Influence
Apples are a major food item on Amish farms, because Johnny Appleseed provided them to the states of Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana as he planted seed and grew orchards that he gave away to good caretakers.
My grandmother made apple butter as many Amish have done - in a large iron kettle over a backyard fire. They have all preserved produce as well, in pickles, relishes, chutneys, jams and jellies, and pie fillings as well as glass-jarred, canned vegetables. Christmas brings out all of the best dishes.
No-Knead Bread Recipe
Three Christmas Traditions
The Amish often celebrate three days of Christmas: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Second Christmas.
- On Christmas Eve, the local one-room school house hosts a Christmas pageant. The Nativity and the Christmas Story are central to this presentation, with the children reciting poetry and other performances. Music is important and the children, in grades one through eight, may sing carols and perform skits. After the show, homemade desserts and treats are offered as refreshments.
- On Christmas Day, Amish families celebrate with a large meal and a little gift-giving, ending perhaps with a horse and buggy ride through the snow in the evening. Bible readings and reflection on the life and story of Christ are prominent on this day. Some homes decorate with handmade baskets in the shape of the Star of Bethlehem and with handcrafted angels.
- On Second Christmas (Boxing Day in UK and Canada), Amish families often gather with friends, neighbors, and more distant relatives for fun. gift-giving might be part of this as well. Sleigh rides and ice skating may be part of the day. As seen in the top photo, the Amish children enjoy visiting non-Amish neighbors and friends and caroling for them on this day. The Amish may take their buggies past the homes of people that decorate their properties with lights and lawn displays for secular and religious Christmas. They enjoy the lights, but do not dwell on the commercial aspect of the season.
Eliminating some of the expense and hectic nature of the American Christmas Season might be right for many of us.
Christmas in Holmes County, Ohio
Holmes County Attractions
- The Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center | Holmes County, Ohio
- Home - Amish Country Theater
This is a live Family Comedy variety show that is fun for everyone at Christmastime and around the calendar.
- Schrock's Amish Farm Village
A dozen shops and a working Amish farm celebrate holiday all year long with handcrafted products.
The Amish in Ontario, Canada
The Amish and Mennonite populations of Ontario first settled in Western Canada before 1950 and migrated southward to Mexico. In the 1970s, these groups began to migrate back northward, this time to Eastern Canada and specifically, Aylmer, Ontario.
In 1953 after the Korean War, some Old Order Amish members also migrated toward Ontario and settled east of Aylmer. Their reason for migration was the escape from a nuclear facility being construed near Cincinnati near their settlement. From 2006 to 2011, the population of the main Aylmer group grew by about 100 individuals to nearly 7,200 residents.
Amish Goods
The Amish and Mennonites of Aylmer often participate in the Aylmer Farmers Market and Flea Market, bringing authentic handcrafted foods, hand raised small livestock, and handmade furniture to sell. The Christmas season brings in large revenues for these groups.
- Aylmer Sales Barn: 51 Murray St, Aylmer, ON N5H 2A4, Canada
- 5 Ways the Amish Celebrate Christmas.
- Census of Canada, 2021.
- History Central: Ohio Historical Center, Columbus OH.
- Keller, C. An Amish Christmas: A Novel. Random House; 2010.
- US Census; 2012 through 2022.
This content is accurate and true to the best of the author's knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.
© 2012 Patty Inglish MS
Patty Inglish MS (author) from USA and Asgardia, the First Space Nation on October 11, 2016:
@Happymommy2520 - And they are likely much less aggravated by political news that they do not see or hear!
Amy from East Coast on October 11, 2016:
I am becoming more and more interested in the Amish. This was a great article. I am sure they are just as happy as us or even more so.
Patty Inglish MS (author) from USA and Asgardia, the First Space Nation on September 18, 2014:
There is too much to do on too many days and too much information available everywhere. Some simplicity now and then is nice. Thanks for commenting!
Heather on September 18, 2014:
I have only just found this post. I do feel the Amish live the way so many of us could benefit and enrich our lives. There's far too much distraction which detracts far too much from our lives. Thank you for writing such an interesting and informative piece. HM
Patty Inglish MS (author) from USA and Asgardia, the First Space Nation on October 27, 2012:
Thanks for your comment, grandmapearl; this type of Christmas can be very happy I think. The Finger Lakes Region of New York is gorgeous; how wonderful for you to me able to enjoy it close by!
Connie Smith from Southern Tier New York State on October 27, 2012:
Beautifully simple Christmas ideas that I can definitely wrap my head around! This reminds me of the kind of Christmas portrayed in the book "Little Women", simple and heartfelt...the best kind. There is an Amish community not very far from here in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. Their food and crafts are second to none, especially the quilts. Voted this very informative article Up, Interesting, Useful and Beautiful, also pinned.
Patty Inglish MS (author) from USA and Asgardia, the First Space Nation on October 23, 2012:
I totally agree and will probably go up at Christmas time - only about an hour and a bit more away.
Claudia Porter on October 23, 2012:
Love this hub. Berlin Ohio is beautiful and the Amish are so interesting to visit.
Patty Inglish MS (author) from USA and Asgardia, the First Space Nation on October 22, 2012:
Yes, I have seen that as well, tamron. I also like something quieter, as you do.
tamron on October 22, 2012:
I think we all would be better off living like the Amish. I hate to say it but Xmas is not my favorite time of year. X mas just something else that stresses people out.
Patty Inglish MS (author) from USA and Asgardia, the First Space Nation on October 22, 2012:
That's something I forgot - I've never seen a mirror in an Amish home. I've seen some with some power machinery at harvest time, rented I think. Odd to see no electric outlets in the homes, though, but kerosene lamps are nice.
Victoria Lynn from Arkansas, USA on October 22, 2012:
Lovely hub, Patty! I enjoyed reading about the Amish traditions and watching some of the videos. Several families of Mennonites have moved into the small town out in the country I grew up in (Arkansas), even buying my dad's house. They are very productive and helpful people, helping build things, baking wonderful foods. Although they don't have pictures or mirrors in their homes, or TV, they do have cell phones and drive cars. Interesting. Enjoyed your hub.


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Key African events or data releases yesterday & early a.m today
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Indiana University Conference
Indiana University is going "Bach to School," September 16-18, 2010. The biennial organ conference, held in conjunction with the Indiana Organists United (IOU) Reunion will host former students and honor three outstanding alumni of the department (George Ritchie, David Schrader, and a special posthumous award given to Michael Farris). This conference is designed to provide three days of professional and personal renewal to all interested musicians, regardless of prior IU affiliation. For more information, please contact Patrick Pope: email@example.com
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2011 Tallahassee Church Music Conference
The 2011 Tallahassee Church Music Conference will be held on January 27-29, 2011. This year's conference promises to be the most exciting yet; there are over 24 workshops, concerts, and events from which to choose. Faculty members include keynote speaker Martha Moore-Keish, Bruce Neswick, Kevin Fenton, and many more. A new nightly social hour is new this year as is the premier of a documentary film by Margot Fassler of the University of Notre Dame. Also be sure not to miss performances by the internationally renowned Orlando Deanery choirs!
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