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We've heard a lot of legislators griping lately about the amount of "pork" — spending that benefits a few, usually in the sponsoring politician's home district — in the new federal stimulus package.
But one man's pork is another's prize. Think about this: all the dire local needs in the Twin Counties — better roads, money for school construction and teachers, funding for utility projects to drive the economy — probably seem pretty porky to politicians from other parts of the nation, but this is the stuff we beg for.
Resort could cause problems
We have been following the reporting on the zoning variance request for the trailer park on Foxwood Lane. We are in full support of the planning commission's decision to not grant a special use permit.
Our concern isn't that there will be a shortage of angelic retirees, all of whom will spend their time in church and donating to local charities but, the overall long-term usage of land in Grayson County has to be considered.
Extensive work and marketing has gone into the redevelopment of the old Washington Mills site in Fries, and on Feb. 1, requests for proposals were sent throughout the country.
The requests mandate that a prospective developer be willing to complete at least three of the projects on the 13.3-acre site, and invest a minimum $6 million.
We urge the project's management team — comprised of Blue Ridge Crossroads Economic Development Authority, the Town of Fries and Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development — to seriously consider all proposals.
Opposing viewpoint welcomed
My thanks to Lynn Merrell for her response to my letter of Jan. 12. She eloquently demonstrates the exact attitude about which I spoke.
Before touching on that subject, however, let's first revisit her comments regarding Native Americans and monotheism.
Few valid academicians recognize anything other than a polytheistic belief system for Native Americans, with a couple of notable exceptions — the Natchez and Muscogee Creek tribes.
Put an end to partisan politics
It appears that Ted Reavis from Carroll County has unleashed yet another baseless partisan attack against Rep. Rick Boucher.
Reavis simply does not get the public mood that it's time to put partisan politics aside and work in a bipartisan fashion with Democrats and Republicans cooperating together in order to solve our nation's serious economic problems.
This time, Reavis has attacked Boucher for something that the congressman has absolutely no control over.
Say no to Medicaid funding cut
More than 62 percent of residents of Virginia's nursing homes are sponsored by Medicaid.
Most Medicaid recipients in nursing homes were productive citizens, teachers, policemen, farmers, etc., who simply have outlived their savings.
In caring for them last year, Virginia's long-term care facilities lost $78 million. Now Gov. Kaine recommends that the General Assembly reduce funding for Medicaid by another $40 million.
It was encouraging to see Republican and Democratic lawmakers in the General Assembly clear the air between them and compromise on a ban on smoking in restaurants and bars.
What for so long was denounced as a challenge to personal choice and a detriment to businesses was finally seen for what it really is — a public health issue. Choosing to smoke is a personal choice, but doing it in a confined space can infringe on others' rights to be healthy and smoke-free.
Galax Police Chief Rick Clark opened his annual crime report to city council last Monday by first noting that he was accused by a caller in The Gazette's Reader Hotline for being oblivious to some forms of crime that happen in Galax.
But instead of knocking the Galax Police Department, we should take the time to praise the officers for being proactive and for stepping into harm's way for their fellow citizens.
The department is not just watching crime happen. It is doing something about it.
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It's sad news that the economic plague is beginning to take its toll on the area, most recently eliminating Goody's Family Clothing.
Despite all the gloom and doom, the City of Galax continues to stay focused on finding other sources of revenue for itself and seeking "creative" forms of employment for others.
And it is encouraging that economic projects, such as the construction of Chestnut Creek School of the Arts, clearly has the support of the community, as well as artisans from as far as Raleigh, N.C.
Spirit Harbor permit should be denied
The special use permit requested by Spirit Harbor LLC, should not be approved.
If one looks critically at the plan submitted by the developers, several concerns are clearly evident.
The first few pages of the proposal are a description of the business and marketing plans. The discussion of the business plan is very limited, and seems to be based more on wishful thinking than sound business planning and marketing analysis.
Most people just aren't equipped to think extraordinary dangers are present in their everyday lives, but firefighters are.
When called upon they face down the flames, and these emergency responders know the importance of prevention and preparation.
Some elements of prevention are so simple, so mundane, their great importance can easily slip a civilian's mind.
Time to get things done in America
2009 begins with a new president, new Congress and an alleged attitude of bipartisanship and a new way government does things.
But, sad to say, the oddballs, the weak links and dumb butts of 2008 spill into the new year.
President Obama proposed spending of some $825 billion dollars to jumpstart the economy. The GOP leadership balks.
Yes, Jesus judged — and so can I
There are two subjects I'd like to address.
Responding to Patrick Butler's Jan. 12 letter, is my Bible the only one that contains Matthew 21: 12-13 and Mark 11: 15-17, where Jesus went on a rampage and drove all the money changers out of the Temple?
Is my Bible the only one that contains Matthew 12:34 and 23:33 where Jesus vehemently calls the Pharisees snakes?
Grayson County will decide this week between three water options for the new school being built in the western end of the county.
Option 1 included a straight line to the school along Virginia 16 with 40 potential hookups. Option 2 adds to that a loop around Grange Hollow Road with 18 more potential hookups. Option 3 would service only the school.
In order to get the most use out of taxpayers' money, the county should go with the $1.1 million Option 2.
Not to get all sentimental about 2008 or anything, but we're bound to look back nostalgically one day and say, "Boy, that year really sucked."
Think of the year that just wrapped up as a motion picture. It was kind of a sequel to a bad movie (2007!) with a similar plot — layoffs and politics and high gas prices, oh my! — and the same characters. And, it managed to be almost as stinky.
With the tumultuous 2008 coming to a relatively quiet (as I write this, anyway) close, it's time to think about the year ahead.
Looking back, this was a year that we almost wish we could do over. It began with a series of brutal murders, and was marked (or is that marred?) by several animal cruelty cases and a series of layoffs and closings due to a floundering economy.
Now, here are some thoughts to consider in 2009:
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The American poet Theodore Roethke observes in one of his poems that, "In a dark time the eye begins to see."
With dark economic times upon us, here's hoping that our collective cultural "eye" will begin to see the central importance of farming to our economic and social wellee'being.
If the much-ballyhooed economic stimulus package from the federal government can create jobs, it's hard to imagine a place where that money could be better spent than the Twin Counties.
The manufacturing job base was shrinking even before the recession struck the nation as a whole. Fewer jobs means less revenue for local governments, and less revenue means less money in the coffers for projects to benefit the area.
Make peace with greetings
In the Jan. 5 edition of the Gazette, I counted seven Readers' Hotline calls regarding a previous caller's thoughts that "Happy Holidays" should be used instead of "Merry Christmas."
Frankly, I don't care which one a person uses, since judging someone solely on the basis of a term they use or don't use is akin to judging an entire steak based on one bite.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The future of the Sacramento Kings is settled.
After a long and often painful process, it was determined months ago that the Kings will remain in California's capital city instead of relocating somewhere else.
Orlando Magic coach Jacque Vaughn knows firsthand about how passionate fans in Sacramento are about their team.
"I've played some playoff games where it's been extremely loud," Vaughn said as his team prepared for its game Friday night against the Kings at Sleep Train Arena.
"When I was with Utah and they allowed cowbells to be behind the bench, I couldn't hear coach [Jerry] Sloan talking in the huddle. A great atmosphere and deserving fans of keeping the team."
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Vaughn has communicated with injured center Nik Vucevic since Vucevic traveled from Portland, Ore., back to Central Florida on Thursday.
Vucevic's return to the court will be governed by the NBA's concussion protocol, which calls for players to pass a series of neurological and physical tests and calls for team doctors to consult with a league-designated neurologist.
"He's doing OK," Vaughn said. "He's back at home. He knows the process. We just want him to get back to where he should be, and he'll get there. He's OK."
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With Vucevic missing his second game in a row on Friday, the task of guarding Kings center DeMarcus Cousins was expected to fall primarily to power forward Glen Davis.
Even though he's shorter than his listed height of 6-foot-9, Davis has played center before, including during the Magic's playoff series in 2012 against the Indiana Pacers and their 7-foot-2 center Roy Hibbert.
"I just try to do my part," Davis said. "That's one of my characteristics, just making sure down low that we compete and that we hold our own in the paint and stay aggressive."
Cousins entered Friday night's game averaging 23.5 points, 11.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game.
Jameer Nelson has seen Davis face bigger opponents before.
"He still brings a toughness to our team no matter what position he's playing or who he's guarding," Nelson said. "He's always going to make it as tough as he can on whoever he's playing against on both ends of the court."
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Magic rookie guard Victor Oladipo got to know Kings rookie swingman Ben McLemore during the weeks leading up to the 2013 NBA Draft.
They even competed against each other during a predraft workout held by the Cleveland Cavaliers, and McLemore said the workout also included Otto Porter Jr., who went on to be selected third overall by the Washington Wizards.
"It was a pretty great workout," McLemore said. "It was intense. It was aggressive. I think that was one of the best workouts I had."
Oladipo tries to keep up with other members of his draft class.
"I'm aware of when they're doing well, and I watch basketball," Oladipo said. "When they're playing, I'm definitely watching. It's always good to see them doing well. It's always good for our draft class."
Oladipo said he admires McLemore for the way McLemore persevered as a teenager as his family faced poverty. Also, McLemore wasn't always considered a top high-school recruit.
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An official says Turkish police have detained a man wanted in connection with the killing of a New York City woman in Istanbul.
Sarai Sierra, the 33-year-old mother of two boys from Statne Island, NY, was murdered while on vacation by herself in Turkey. Her body was found on Feb. 12, days after she was reported missing.
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Turkish news reports have identified the man as a scrap paper collector who used to hang around Istanbul's ancient city walls, were Sierra's body was found. He had been on the run since February.
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The Brunswick Community College volleyball team defeated Sandhills Community College (Pinehurst) 3-1 Sept. 15 in a match at the Dinah E. Gore Fitness & Aquatics Center.
BCC won the NJCAA Division II Region 10 match 25-21, 18-25, 25-16, 25-21.
The Brunswick Community College department of athletics sponsored the American Red Cross Blood Drive Aug. 26 at the Dinah E. Gore Fitness & Aquatics Center.
"BCC athletics has several goals this year, and one is to increase community support in Brunswick County," said Ashlyn Burke, the assistant athletics director and head women's basketball coach.
As athletes arrived on campus the first week of school, their first project was to sponsor the American Red Cross Blood Drive on their home court, Burke said.
The Brunswick Community College volleyball team lost its opening match of the season to defending NJCAA Division II Region 10 champion Catawba Valley Community College on Saturday.
CVCC, whose middle hitter, Francesca Edgerton, was the 2009 Division II Region 10 Player of the Year, beat the Dolphins 25-12, 21-25, 25-13, 25-21 at the Dinah E. Gore Fitness & Aquatics Center.
BCC fell behind 10-1 in the first game, and for most the match it was playing from behind.
A few months ago, new Brunswick Community College volleyball coach Melissa Everitt had a handful of players and was scrambling to find players to field a team.
Brock Holmes is the first Brunswick Community College baseball player to be selected to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II All-America team.
Holmes, in his freshman year, made third-team All-America in Division II. BCC coach Robbie Allen said Holmes deserved the recognition.
"We were concerned about him, where his role was going to be in our rotation," Allen said. "We were concerned as to whether or not he was even going to be in the rotation or be eligible to play for us.
After each guest spoke and demonstrated drills at the first Brunswick Community College girls' basketball camp, BCC women's head basketball coach Ashlyn Burke asked the campers three things they learned. If they were unable to answer, they had to run from one end of the court to another before she again would ask the question. It was a way of combining exercise and reinforcing lessons, common at sports camps.
Head men's basketball coach Mike Rice announced June 3 that rising junior guard Tyree Graham, of Durham, has signed a scholarship agreement to attend Rutgers University and compete for the Scarlet Knights.
A First Team All-Region 10 selection at Brunswick Community College this past season and a former North Carolina High School First Team All-State choice, Graham played his freshman season (2008-09) in the Big 12 Conference at Texas Tech University.
The Brunswick Community College baseball season ended Sunday after a 7-4 loss to Southeastern Community College in an NJCAA Division II regional in Martinsville, Va. The tourney is a qualifier to the NJCAA World Series.
BCC, seeded No. 2, opened the tourney Friday by routing College of Albemarle 14-0 in five innings. Brock Holmes was the winning pitcher, giving up two hits. He walked one and struck out three.
Melissa Everitt, a former junior college volleyball player with local and national connections, is the new volleyball coach at Brunswick Community College.
She takes over from Stephanie McMullan, who coached the team the first two seasons of its existence.
"I went to a community college, so I know all about what a community college stands for," Everitt said. "So it's really neat for me to be here."
Everitt attended a community college in North Platte, Neb.
The Brunswick Community College baseball team opens the NJCAA Division II Southeast Region Tournament at 1 p.m. Friday against the College of Albemarle.
The eight-team, double-elimination tournament takes place at Hooker Field in Martinsville, Va. The winner qualifies for the World Series the following weekend.
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Over at his blog, Michael Bane has posted up his initial reaction the BATFE's study on the importability of certain shotguns.
There were rumors about this flying around at SHOT, though the reps there refused to comment on it at all. Most of the rumors were centered around whether they would allow Saiga shotguns to be imported, or possibly the legality of the Taurus Raging Judge.
Well, it turns out that the rumors were more or less true with regard to semi-auto shotgun, primarily the Saiga, though ATF basically takes a screaming leap from the supposed sporting suitability of box magazine-fed shotguns and straight into tube-fed magazine land.
In a specific bout of stupidity, they make the following statement on page 15:
In regard to sporting purposes, the working group found no appreciable difference between integral tube magazines and removable box magazines. Each type allowed for rapid loading, reloading, and firing of ammunition. For example, "speed loaders" are available for shotguns with tube-type magazines. These speed loaders are designed to be preloaded with shotgun shells and can reload a shotgun with a tube-type magazine in less time than it takes to change a detachable magazine.
So, basically, all shotguns with magazine tubes are the same thing as a Saiga with a 25-round drum because open-division shooters use tech loaders to execute fast reloads. Never mind that use of these reloading systems takes a lot of practice, just the right technique, and if you screw it up in the least, you end up squirting shells everywhere but into the gun itself. Also, such setups are so rare outside of the world of Open Division 3-Gun, that I have yet to see them used anywhere else at all.
To quote a friend of mine:
That's like classifying a mini van as a sports car because The Stig can flog it around the track faster than Grandma can make it in a 911.
Then, near the conclusion of the study is this particular gem:
The USPSA currently reports approximately 19,000 members that participate in shooting events throughout the United States.32 While USPSA's reported membership is within the range of members for some other shotgun shooting organizations,33 organizations involved in shotgun hunting of particular game such as ducks, pheasants and quail indicate significantly more members than any of the target shooting organizations.34 Because a determination on the sporting purpose of practical shooting events should be made only after an in-depth study of those events, the working group determined that it was not appropriate to use this shotgun study to make a definitive conclusion as to whether practical shooting events are "sporting" for purposes of section 925(d)(3). Any such study must include rifles, shotguns and handguns
because practical shooting events use all of these firearms, and a change in position by ATF on practical shooting or "police/combat-type" competitions may have an impact on the sporting suitability of rifles and handguns. Further, while it is clear that shotguns are used at certain practical shooting events, it is unclear whether shotgun use is so prevalent that it is "generally recognized" as a sporting purpose. If shotgun use is not sufficiently popular at such events, practical shooting would have no effect on any sporting suitability determination of shotguns.
Therefore, it would be impractical to make a determination based upon one component or aspect of the practical shooting competitions.
Despite the obvious presence of winners, losers, time limits, spectators, trophies, brightly-colored jerseys emblazoned with sponsorship logos, thousands of competitors, and national TV coverage, BATFE isn't actually sure if 3-Gun is a sport. That's the sort of insipid mouth-breathing bureaucratic stupidity you could only find this side of ten DMVs.
Then they go and drop this:
As a result, the working group based the following sporting suitability criteria on the traditional sports of hunting, trap and skeet target shooting.
In other words, a sport isn't a sport unless it conforms to the notions of what a shotgun game is circa 1843.
I haven't finished reading the whole thing, but there generally seems to be a lot of unpleasantness for pretty much anyone interested in shotguns that incorporate any sort of technological advancement made in the last 70 years or so.
Admittedly, this post focuses primarily on BATFE's opinion of what constitutes a sport. However, Michael Bane really cuts to the heart of the matter in his post when he stated this:
The big issue here isn't whether ATF recognizes practical shooting as "legitimate" sports…the issue is that the "sporting purposes" clause itself is BS from the ground up.
Four paragraphs of ranting on my side, and he cuts the whole thing down to size with one sentence.
On the bright side of things, this is just a study with a policy recommendation at the end, and, as I understand it, doesn't carry the weight of law or regulation with it.


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I stumbled upon this site and I am a Christian turning into an atheist. I am torn between believing and not believing because almost all around me believes in God. In fact I have a twin brother is the exact opposite of me. He is a Baptist (Born Again).
It's really scary because I have not yet revealed it to anybody around me so I need some help to understand to get through all this.
Thank You.
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"I am torn between believing and not believing because almost all around me believes in God"
Why be torn? Because all around you believe- is no reason to believe.
If all around you did not believe – that too would not be a reason to be an atheist (not believe).
What others believe/not believe is irrelevant. You believe/not believe something based upon your logic reasoning of what the truth is likely to be. You obviously have doubts to the validity of Christianity. My advice - I wouldn't start spilling the beans on your possible atheistic views until you are confident and concise in what you believe to be the truth. Understand firmly what atheists are. You should know more about their religious beliefs then they do. By doing so you will gain the confidence to precisely counter any argument they present you.
I think confidence plays a key role in making your come out journey easier. If all your family and friends honestly believed in Santa Clause- would you be torn or distraught about coming out? No, of course not. You are confident that you could defend your hedonistic view that Santa isn't real. This site offers overwhelming mounds of information from the atheist viewpoint. We won't tell you that you have to be atheist or you will suffer the consequences. We say that – yeah.... we're probably right on this whole no god thing.
I think many of us here know first hand the internal struggle that you are feeling. My boyfriend has even said something similar in terms of not wanting to be excluded from his friends and family back home. I have found, that while their initial reactions were not easy, we have not been shunned as a result. We are still very much loved and a part of our families and communities. In the meantime, technology makes it possible for you to find community and support here. You can check out the stories in the Coming Out Godless? What's Your Story group for more anecdotes about what others have been through in similar situations. Welcome and Good Luck!
Hey i went through something similar. But don't fall into the idea that you are alone. Everyone has come to a point in their life where they question their own beliefs and realize that their parents faith or friends faith has nothing to do with their own. They can encourage you to believe what they believe, but in the end it is up to you to chose either way. Its the object of faith that counts, not the amount of faith that you have.
So if you are doubting god's existance, tell him. If you started your beliefe with a prayer (as many do), you might as well end it that way too. Pray and tell god exactly what you dont believe about him, tell him why you think that there is a better way to go throug life. Ask that if he is real that he would show himself to you. if he does exist, he'll answer, and if he doesnt, then none of it ever mattered anyway and you will have the peace of mind that you gave it your best shot. If you are trying to live or life as a christian sometimes and not others, its gonna drive you insain ( i know it did for me).. you have to pick one or the other. its doesnt really make sense sit on the fence
And please talk to peopel. christians around you have the same doubts. you are not the first. ask the hard questions that you have, it cant hurt.
do not tell anyone your thoughts on this unless you are an adult. as a minor you can just be easily written off as young and naive. as with most things knowledge is power, so learn all you can. ask questions. lots of questions. oh and don't pray. its useless... just stick around here you will be fine.
Hey Tantan,
In my experience having a social support structure is the most predictive factor in determining whether or not a person completes a deconversion. If you are intellectually inclined to deconvert I'd recommend finding a local atheist support structure.
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Hi Tantan, join the crowd...I think most of us are in the same boat as you are to varying degrees...my extended family are VERY religious, and I've just recently been "enlightened" so to speak, of the nonsense of the Bible stories. I don't know what awakened me, but I think a contributing factor was some "Jesus freaks" at work that were "talkin' the talk, but not walkin' the walk" of what I deemed to be true followers of Jesus. In short, they were phonies...and actually believe the ENTIRE UNIVERSE is only 6,000 yrs old...!! Anyway, one of my family members accidentally saw a posting I made on what I "thought" was a members only facebook page, where I let it all hang out about my Agnosticism, and she was incredibly supportive, and just full of love...she said she was proud of me, and that it was very brave of me to express my inner feelings like that...I don't think we have anything to worry about if our family members truly love us Tantan...so try not to lose too much sleep over it...:-)
Fables should be taught as fables, myths as myths, and miracles as poetic fantasies. To teach superstitions as truths is a most terrible thing. The child mind accepts and believes them, and only through great pain and perhaps tragedy can he be in after years relieved of them.
This quote came to mind when I read your post. I have nothing to add myself as I was brought up in a relatively secular family. The problem with atheism is that you never find mass-consensus. Even somewhere like here it's just little bits of consensus. It can be a lonely path.
I know what it means to lose your faith when everyone around you is a believer. When the fundamental contradictions become obvious to you, there is little you can do to 'keep the faith'. On the other hand, giving up on it means being ostracized from the only world you know.
One downfall of Atheism is that you don't automatically gain a social circle by joining 'the congregation'. There is a great online community, and some wonderful local organizations - but Atheism isn't about full social immersion. This can leave you feeling really cut off from the intense social inter-connectedness of a church/religion.
The only thing I can suggest is that you continue to think it through, and discuss your thought online where you don't need to 'come out'. If/when it becomes impossible to deal with family without revealing your true thoughts - well you can cross that bridge if/when it comes.
I am in complete sympathy with you. I was raised in a Catholic family. My mother, sister and I all sang in the choir, my mother guided people through communion, and we went to all the pot-lucks. I began to question my faith at the tender age of 13. I was terrified. I had begun to study paganism (which I soon after rejected as well). But I kept thinking 'This is witchcraft, this is sin'. I wrote a letter to my mother, saying that I no longer wished to attend church, and left it on her pillow after she had gone to work in the morning. I almost threw up all day, worrying.
Later, speaking to my mother on the issue, she said that THAT letter was harder for her to read then me coming out as gay. She said it wasn't because she feared for my soul, or that she thought I was a heathen...it was because we had shared that time together, it was something we did as a family.
My moral is- It is a scary situation, but you may find understanding where you didn't think you'd get it, and conversely you may find hate. All you can do is keep reading, keep learning and stay on the path that feels right for you. The path to reason is not an easy one at all, and you may lose a few friends along the way, but you will also gain a few. It's a hard adjustment, this 'coming out'. I know, I've had to do it...twice. Hah. You'll find a loving community here that is willing to answer all your questions. Good luck.
Thank You for all your comments, my apologies for not replying sooner, I had a hard time accessing the site and I don;t know why. Anyways it is tough for me because I am the only one different from anyone else in our community when it comes religion and God.


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Margaret's own story however is diverse and interesting. In 1958 she was a scientific illustrator at University of Sydney for herpetologist Dr Stephenson. Margaret's work was published in the Journal of the Linnean Society of London and for this, 50 years later, she was elected a fellow of the Society in 2010.
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Her retirement has enabled her to pursue not only her passion for music but also her own family history. Her particular interest in World War 1 and the fate of her English relatives has taken her to the National Archives at Kew and to the Family History Centre in London. I am sure a highlight for her was relaying Alexander Clingan's story at Pheasant Wood last year.
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Michael J. Fox was a huge TV star back in the 1980s and '90s. But can he do it again?
The 52-year-old star returns Thursday night in "The Michael J. Fox Show," the NBC comedy in which he plays a middle-aged broadcaster angling for a career comeback after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
That plot line of course parallels the real life of Fox, the former star of "Family Ties" and "Spin City," who disclosed his Parkinson's diagnosis in 1999 and shortly thereafter cut back on his acting.
So can he return to TV stardom more than a decade after setting it aside? Maybe -- but it probably won't be like it was before. And the challenges he'll face on that front have nothing to do with his illness -- which, by the way, he says is under control with medication and rest.
The good news for Fox and company is that reviewers seem to be warming up to the show, which has averaged a fairly decent 65 rating on the review aggregation site Metacritic. "It's more likable than funny, but it has a very clear sense of what it wants to do," critic Alan Sepinwall wrote, expressing a common sentiment among reviewers.
The bad news for Fox? It's not 1983 -- or 1993 -- anymore. It's much harder for a network comedy to break through these days, when fans can slip off to watch "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" on FX, "Arrested Development" on Netflix, and so on.
And then NBC hasn't done the show many favors with scheduling. "Michael J. Fox" will air at 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, between another new comedy, "Sean Saves the World," and the perennially ratings-challenged "Parenthood." It will directly compete with "Two and a Half Men" on CBS, not to mention "Grey's Anatomy" on ABC and "Glee" on Fox.
A scheduling sweet spot? Um, no. It's the same spot "Parks and Recreation" was in last fall -- and it struggled there, too.
NBC may get an initial burst of curiosity and nostalgic affection for Fox, then. But over the long haul, "The Michael J. Fox" is going to walk a very tough road.
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No surprise to anyone here that we are in the midst of a deadly opioid epidemic in the U.S. One aspect of this can be described as chemical warfare, where changing a molecule enables a formulation to temporarily be "legal". This molecular battle is also part of the emerging "synthetics" problem with so-called bath salts and synthetic marijuana.
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Say what you want about Matt Cassel. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was a mess in Sunday's 9-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
He didn't perform well, but neither did elements of Arrowhead Stadium. A handful of fans could be heard cheering as Cassel was taken to the locker room in the fourth quarter with a head injury.
Cassel's popularity is at an all-time low, but his right tackle, Eric Winston, came to the quarterback's defense during an impromptu news conference after the game. And Winston didn't pull any punches (via ArrowheadPride.com):
"We are athletes, OK? We are athletes. We are not gladiators. This is not the Roman Coliseum. People pay their hard-earned money when they come in here, and I believe they can boo, they can cheer and they can do whatever they want, I believe that. We are lucky to play this game. People, it's hard economic times, and they still pay the money to do this. ...
"But when somebody gets hurt, there are long-lasting ramifications to the game we play, long-lasting ramifications to the game we play. I've already kinda come to the understanding that I won't live as long because I play this game, and that's OK, that's a choice I've made and a choice all of us have made.
"But when you cheer, when you cheer somebody getting knocked out, I don't care who it is, and it just so happened to be Matt Cassel -- it's sickening. It's 100 percent sickening. I've been in some rough times on some rough teams, I've never been more embarrassed in my life to play football than in that moment right there.
"It's sickening. And I was embarrassed. I want every single one of you people to put this on your station and in your newspapers because I want every fan to know that. This is a game that's going to cost us a lot down the road. That's OK. We picked it, we deserve it and I don't want your pity. But we have a lot of problems as a society if people think that's OK."
This is just a portion of Winston's speech, which can be read in its entirety here.
Whether or not Cassel is getting it done on the field, the man who protects his blind side has a point.
UPDATE: Winston had more to say about the incident via Twitter:
Obviously i know not all 70k were cheering. And please don't act like the cheering started when Quinn came in.— Eric Winston (@ericwinston) October 7, 2012
I won't RT some of the mentions I got but I encourage people to go thru them. To the vast majority of you, thank you for the support!!— Eric Winston (@ericwinston) October 7, 2012
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This is by far my favorite design up to now. And it's very well playable, too.Well done!Just one question: Why are not all diseases appearing the start? I tried to change that with the expertise stuff, but still every disease pops up from the beginning of the level. Could you help me with that?Thank you =)


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So I've just had a ARC giveaway over at Smart Bitches. The good news is, it was really fun. The bad news is, the giveaway is now closed. BUT, because I'm such a big softy, I'm having a consolation giveaway on my Facebook author page. Ha, you didn't even know I had one of those, did you? Most days I don't either. All this multiplicity of social media makes my head spin. But since it is there, we might as well climb that mountain. So head on over right now and post a comment in the giveaway announcement. No need to say anything witty, you just can write, "Ima Reader wuz here" or "Want book" and that will count. We'll hold that open for 72 hours.
And if you don't get lucky there, I'm giving away another copy on March 29 on author Ashley March's blog.
Now onto Other Stuff.
1) AT YOUR PLEASURE is out next week. Have you pre-ordered your copy yet? If not, why not?
2) TEMPTING THE BRIDE has a cover and it's a good one.
I love her face. That is the perfect face for Helena, the heroine of the book, who will most definitely be glancing toward the hero with that look of challenge in her eyes.
I am on my knees in prayer that the book will be as good as the cover. It is still being worked on and will prolly be worked on until Berkley comes to take the pages out of my cold, cramped hands to hand them to production. That's the thing about secondary characters in other books–they always seem so interesting. And holy @#$%, the hero of TEMPTING THE BRIDE submits an illustrated erotic manuscript to Helena, a publisher, in book 2 of the trilogy–I'd call that interesting. How to do it so that they don't suddenly become boring in their own book? The stress has very nearly wrecked my wrists.
(When I get stressed I play casual games, esp. the time management variety–the irony. Those are hard on the wrists, even more so if you play them on a laptop. There were a couple of weeks when I had radiating pain shooting up and down my wrists and forearms. I even purchased some braces on Meredith's advice. But since then I'd come to my senses and uninstalled some of my favorite games and my wrists are back to being okay. Phew.)
(Isn't that awful? There are writers whose wrists are damaged by actual work. And here I am, damaged by fun.) 🙂
3) And you thought 3 books out in a year is a lot. Well, as it turns out, I am also part of an anthology featuring Courtney Milan and Carolyn Jewel titled MIDNIGHT SCANDALS. We are self-pubbing it August of this year and the price point will prolly be something like $2.99. Cheap thrills, folks, cheap thrills. 🙂
4) This does not really affect readers in North America much, but my books are not available for legitimate downloads in UK, ANZ, or other markets because Random House, which publishes my backlist, does not have world English rights and cannot offer them for sale outside of the U.S. (They can export physical copies, but cannot directly sell digital copies on such platforms as Amazon.)
But I can. And I will, very soon. Working with my agency, we are in the process of making my books available on Kindle overseas (Amazon is the only one that lets me select the territories, so I don't step on RH's toes here in N.A.). We've the covers. I've already proofed PRIVATE ARRANGEMENTS and DELICIOUS and will be proofing the other two shortly.
The overseas editions will actually be slightly improved over their domestic counterparts, as the RH ebooks didn't have the proper accent marks for either books when foreign phrases were involved. Also, all the occurrences of the word "madam" in DELICIOUS, used to address the character of the Dowager Duchess were changed to "madame"s–in both paper & e editions–after I had done my final proofing, without my knowledge, which quite frustrated me, as one simply do not go around calling an Englishwoman "madame" for no reason. So now only the French cook will be addressed as madame. Which probably matters to no one else, but really matters to me.
(And oeufs à la neige had been turned into something that made no sense at all in the e-edition, at least. So that is also now correct.)
It was interesting to read PA, which I hadn't read since I proofed it for publication. I think my taste in prose has become more spare, at least in the simile/metaphor department. There were times when I thought to myself, this is verging on florid, but I usually left the prose as written. However there was one particular simile, something like "thoughts in his head streaked wildly like chickens at a weasel invasion" that stopped me cold. As it was in the middle of a dead serious scene, I was like, yeah, time to wield the mighty delete button here.
I also corrected for a few Americanisms that I hadn't known about then, a couple of minor research errors, some conversion-related punctuation errors and word breaks and that's pretty much it. Not sure about the exact dates they will be released into the wild, but I think definitely before the release of BEGUILING THE BEAUTY in May.
5) I will be speaking at quite a few RWA chapters this year, starting with a keynote gig at the Connecticut Fiction Fest in May, then on the the San Francisco Chapter in June, the National Conference in Anaheim in July, to which I'll bring my new subtext workshop, the Orange County Chapter in August, North Texas Chapter in Forth Worth, TX and the Buns & Roses event in Richardson, TX both in October, and to round it out, a daylong gig at the West Houston Chapter in November. Dates and whatnot are on the front page of my website.
6) Foreign Covers
There is no escaping them! 😀
First up, German re-release of Delicious.
Now, Indonesian Delicious.
I am happy any time there is food on a Delicious cover and here is food aplenty.


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The OREBA is aware of the infractions against honest and law-abiding pet owners who have been characterized as animal abusers by a few zealous animal rights organizations. Many of these alleged animal rights advocates seek their own gain and serve their own agendas. It is ironic as well as oxymoronic to allege to promote the rights of vulnerable animals, particularly canines and order the senseless killing of many of the breeds they confiscate from often falsely accused owners. That is why at the OREBA we are working to expose false animal rights manipulators and perpetrators who prey on innocent animal lovers and seek to exterminate certain canine breeds. We know that not all animal rights advocates are the same. We have however witnessed entrapments of innocent pet lovers by such political lobbyists. Many who seek personal fame and gain rather than the true safety of animals. Cases in particular, are BSL, PETA, HSUS, ISPEAK Inc and a lot more. Who have used unethical ensnarement and entrapment practices to deceive the innocent.
We need your help to prevent criminalization and victimization of those who love all breeds. We need help to ensure that your civil rights, constitutional rights and human rights are not further violated. We are here to help breeders and other dog lovers to safely enjoy their breeds and understand the unwarranted and subtle campaigns of false animal rights advocates. Join us in this effort. Help us fight the lies, hypocrisy and victimizing tactics used by these self consumed individuals.
Your responsible tax deductible contribution(s) will help keep beloved breeds alive. Send all donations to P.O. Box 1680, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Your support may protect you from becoming the next victim of entrapment and defamation of character. OREBA needs your contributions to retain competent legal advisers and to lobby for an appropriate well rounded understanding of the working canine and its' owner. If you do not see your breed listed, contact us to find out more information on registering it with us.
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The 5 pack Clones are supposed to be articulated, DP.Kevin
I was looking on ebay for local auctions to see what is out there and found this link:http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-Clone-Trooper-4-pack-Red-Blue-Green-Yellow_W0QQitemZ5992698455QQcategoryZ2476QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemLooks like he got them over seas by the asking price for the buy it now. Anyway, just wanted to share what I found. The picture really makes me want this set!
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In December 2003, my sister Doretha and I took a week long trip to New Orleans after Christmas. While we were at the Riverwalk mall in downtown New Orleans, I saw a young lady who had just taken some old time photos. The photos looked great so I decided to have some taken also. My sister was reluctant until she saw how my photos looked.
While at the mall the next day I passed by the studio and noticed that my photo had been put on display. I was thrilled to see my face among the other sample photographs.
Taking this old time photo and wearing the long dress and hoop skirt was a great opportunity to travel back in time. It made me think about what life might have been for me had I lived during a former time. The hoop skirt and the full skirt fabric felt confining and I was thankful that I live during a time when women dressed more comfortably.


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Sunday Sweets: The Anti-Nerd
Recently Jen and I have been informed that we put up too many nerdy Sweets. Being the big ol' nerds that we are, we hadn't really noticed. I suppose it's kinda like telling your local undertaker he wears too much black.
So, in order to cater to the needs of the many NON-nerds who read this blog, we've decided to push up our taped glasses, strap in to our Authentic Star Trek TOS Captain's Chair Replicas, and dig deep into our archives for the least... nerdy... cakes... ofalltime. [<-- my Kirk impression]
Because nerds only drink Red Bull.*
Because sandwiches are for jocks.*
Because nerds don't need makeup while playing StarCraft II in the dark.*
By Whimsy Cakes
Okay. This might be slightly nerdy.
See "birds."
Because nerds don't make their food. Other people do that.*
No reason. I just thought we needed a turtle in this post.
Because they require far too much effort for us nerds to eat.
Give me an automatic banana peeler and we'll talk.
And finally, what might be the most mind-blowing cake I have ever seen in my entire life:
It's like someone built a Large Hadron Collider smack in the middle of a bakery, and it spawned a black hole which sucked all the cake toward the center of the room and someone snapped a picture just before the entire earth was sucked in and all of humanity as we know it met its dooooom!
[pushing up glasses]
But it's totally NOT nerdy.


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(above) Living Locurto
The Rubber Punkin
It makes no sense to go out and purchase lame valentines when there are some SERIOUSLY cool and FREE printable valentines out there! UGH! The hardest part is narrowing down to my ultimate fav!
Here are a few that I am totally digging this season.
The Rubber Punkin
Daffodil Design
Smitten Blog Design
Dimple Prints
Much love-


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If the Cleveland Cavaliers weren't already the team to beat in the NBA, they are now.
The Cavs grabbed 20-point-per-game forward Antawn Jamison from the Washington Wizards in a three-way deal that also sent Drew Gooden to the Los Angeles Clippers. Jamison will join suprstar LeBron James and old-timer Shaquille O'Neal in Cleveland, which already has the NBA's best record.
The Wizards received Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, a 2010 first-round draft pick and the rights to Emir Preldzic, who was
selected in the second round of last year's draft from Cleveland. Ilgauskas was coveted because his contracts expires at season's end, giving his new owners room under the salary cap.
Washington also received forward Al Thornton from Los Angeles. Cleveland gets guard Sebastian Telfair from the Clippers.
"Antawn is a great pro. We are very excited to have an experienced all-star player of Antawn's caliber and character join us," Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry said in a statement announcing the trade. "He has the ability to add a special, unique
dimension to our team with a strong inside presence and the ability to stretch teams defensively, while impacting the entire court."
Jamison, who had been with the Wizards since 2004, is averaging 20.5 points an 8.8 rebounds this season. He was not in uniform for Washington's game with Minnesota on Wednesday.
"Antawn Jamison has been the embodiment of leadership on and off the court for this franchise for five-and-a-half seasons and we
thank him for all he has done for the Wizards and the city of Washington," Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld said. "Unfortunately, our on-court results have not met our expectations and we felt it was necessary to make changes to improve our future and our financial flexibility. This trade accomplished both of those objectives."
The NBA's trade deadline is at 3 p.m. Thursday.


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Out of the many New Year's Resolutions you can set to accomplish in 2013, helping others can be a gratifying experience. The thought of knowing that you helped to fill a need in someone's life can bring great joy. Right now, there is a growing need for one of the basic necessities of life: water. The W3 Project, a partnership between FiltersFast.com, Wine to Water and TrekDesk has teamed up to give clean water to those in need. By donating or sponsoring miles, you can give the gift of clean drinking water in 2013.
We are proud to announce that giving to The W3 Project is now easier than ever. You now have the opportunity to make a $1 donation when making an online purchase at FiltersFast.com. This additional option allows the opportunity to choose how you want to donate to this cause, whether it involves sponsoring or donating miles.
The mission of The W3 Project is to raise money for Wine to Water, a non-profit organization, that focuses on providing clean drinking water to those in need around the world. For more information on The W3 Project, its mission and ways you can help, visit FiltersFast.com/W3.
As one of your resolutions for 2013, consider helping others by donating and sponsoring miles to The W3 Project. Remember to donate $1 at checkout after your next online order at FiltersFast.com.
Find ways you can jump start your New Year's Resolutions in 4 simple steps in the video below.


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From 8/15/19 to 9/30/19 take advantage of this special rebate savings event. Save big on the purchase of a new Simplicity Legacy or Regent lawn tractors.
2019 Simplicity Broadmoor 25/48 SCS (2691336)
Broadmoor 25/48 SCS (2691336)
Can a lawn tractor be both high-performing and comfortable? The Simplicity Broadmoor™ answers this question with a definite "YES!" With the unique Free Floating™ Mower Deck, rear suspension (select models) and breathable ergonomic mesh tractor seat, mowing the lawn will never feel like yard work.
- Automatic Controlled Traction™: With Automatic Controlled Traction™, drive power is continuously supplied to both rear tractor tires maintaining superior traction in all operating conditions.
- Free Floating™ Mower Deck: Simplicity's Signature Free Floating™ Mower Deck follows the contours of your lawn, providing an even scalp-free cut. The full-width rear rollers provide a smooth finish and allow you to create dramatic ballpark-style lawn stripes.
- SCS™: The exclusive rear Suspension Comfort System™ (select models) reduces the impact felt at faster mowing speeds. Plus, an ergonomic mesh seat keeps you cool and comfortable.
- Deluxe Tractor Control Panel: Everything you need is right on the Broadmoor's dash. Whether it's the clock, hour monitor, height-of-cut adjustment, or the easy-to-use push button start, you will be able to operate the Broadmoor with ease.
- Electric Height-Of-Cut: Easily change the cutting height with the simple moving of a switch. The electric height-of-cut lets you choose from 1.0 to 4.0-inches.
- Briggs & Stratton® Engine: The Briggs & Stratton Professional Series™ V-Twin Engine features ReadyStart® no choke starting system for easy car-like starts.
- Model Number: 2691336
- Engine Brand: Briggs & Stratton
- Start Type: Push Button
- Cylinders: 2
- Choke/Throttle: No Choke
- Battery (cca): 230
- Transmission Differential: Hydro
- Ground Speed-Rev (mph): 0-4.0
- 4-Wheel Drive: N/A
- Frame Steel: 10-Gauge
- Front Tires (in): 15 x 6 - 6 /Turf
- Attachment Lift: Manual
- Suspension: SCS™ (Rear)
- Height-of-Cut (in): 1.5 - 4.0
- Blade Engagement: Electric PTO Switch
- Mower Deck Removal: Quick Hitch™
- Mower Steel Gauge: 12-Gauge
- Cruise Control: Standard
- Headlights: LED
- Fuel Level Indicator: Standard Gauge/Below Seat
- Cup Holder: Standard
- Deluxe Instrument Panel: N/A
- Assembled Length (in): 75
- Assembled Height (in): 47
- Commercial Warranty (Product) **: 90-Days
- Marketing Model: 25/48 SCS
- Engine Model: Professional Series™ V-Twin w/ReadyStart®
- Power Rating *: 25.0
- Engine Displacement (cc): 724
- Fuel Tank Capacity (gal): 3.6
- Transmission Type: Tuff Torq® K62 High Speed
- Ground Speed-Fwd (mph): 0-6.7
- Automatic Controlled Traction™: Standard
- Brake: Disc
- Front Axle: Cast-Iron
- Rear Tires (in): 22 x 10 - 10/Turf
- Seat: High-Back Mesh
- Mower Deck Type: Fabricated
- Height-of-Cut Positions: Infinite/Electric
- Rear Rollers: Full-Width Striping
- Spindle: Cast-Aluminum
- Washout Port: Standard
- Steering: Manual
- Hour Meter: Standard
- 12 Volt DC Outlet: Yes
- Hand Grips: Standard
- Turning Radius (in): 18
- Assembled Width (in): 59
- Consumer Warranty (Product) **: 3-Years
- Fabricated Mower Deck Warranty **: Lifetime
- Turbo Collection System: The turbo blower tractor attachment easily attaches to the mower and gets power directly from the mower rather than an expensive auxiliary engine design. Available for the 44", 48", 50", and 52" mower deck sizes.
- Wide Body Cart Collector: The 17-bushel hopper tilts for easy emptying; swivel-wheel design makes yard cleanup easy!
- Snow Cab-Soft Side: The snow cab snow blower attachment is made of vinyl with clear, shatterproof, non-fogging Lexan windows and a glass windshield; no wiper.
- Tractor Tire Chains, Rear Weights & Carrier: Weight carrier and weights install easily. Weights (33- or 50-lbs each) enhance traction on your mower with front tractor attachments or on slippery ground.
- Mulching Kit: Our innovative system reduces grass clippings and returns them to your lawn. Available for the 44", 48", 50", and 52" mower deck sizes.
- Clean Sweep™ Triple Grass Catcher: Collect up to 10-bushels of grass clippings in three removable bags. Available for the 48", 50" and 52" mower deck sizes.
- Dump Cart: This sturdy, 10-cu. ft., multi-purpose cart is great for yard chores and easy to attach.
- Front Carrier And Weights: Maintain responsive handling and traction with heavy, rear-mounted attachments.
- 48'' Snow/dozer Blade: Can be angled in multiple positions and is spring-loaded to absorb shock and clear snow away from driveways or sidewalks.
- 42'' Single-Stage Snow Blower: Make short work of deep snow with this rugged single-stage snow blower.
- 42'' Two Stage Snow Blower: Make heavy-duty snow removal easy with a two-stage snow blower.
- Sweeper: Quickly sweeps clippings and leaves into a high-capacity hooper. 30'' and 36'' models available.
- Plug Aerator: Aerate 48'' wide and up to 3'' deep. Allows for fertilizing roots in the fall and a quick start for seed in the spring.
- 36" Tiller: Three-foot-wide swath prepares soil quickly for planting. The Simplicity tiller tractor attachment comes with heavy-duty steel tines.
NOTES:*All power levels are stated gross horsepower at 3600 rpm per SAE J1940 as rated by Briggs & Stratton. **See operator's manual or dealer for complete warranty details. Length of engine warranty coverage varies by manufacturer. †Suggested prices will vary by market. Prices are shown in U.S. and Canadian dollars. Set-up, delivery, documentation and destination fees not included. See dealer for details. Features vary by model. We reserve the right to change specifications, features and pricing without notice.
- Engine Manufacturer
- Briggs & Stratton
- Horse Power
- 25.0 hp
- Engine Type
- Professional Series™ V-Twin w/ReadyStart®
- Displacement
- 724 cc
- Transmission
- Tuff Torq® K62 High Speed
- Wheel Size
- 22 x 10 - 10 in.
- Fuel Capacity
- 3.6 gal.


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Katherine Allen
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
Bubble and Revel 33.5"x50"
Acrylic Paint ; Screen Print Inks on Silk, Applique, Three Layers, Machine Stitching, 2007
When I worked for the Art Curator at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio,
I selected and arranged for the purchase of this lovely piece.
I do recall the staff surrounding me and thought it was a painting!
They were so very happy.
They were so very happy.
It is more beautiful in person, the gray color in this piece is a silver and has just a hint of shine, the green is a nubby silk fabric, subtle and glorious. Bubble and Revel indeed!
Blue Moon 51"x49"
Acrylic Paint; Screen Print Inks on Silk, Three Layers, Hand Stitching, 2009
Interweave 33"x41"
Acrylic Paint & Screen Print Inks on Silk, Three Layers, Machine and Hand Stitching, 2010
All images © Katherine K. Allen
I emailed Katherine in 2007 after I saw one of her pieces at Fiber Art International in Pittsburgh, PA. She agreed to a sale of Bubble and Revel (above ) for the hospital.
Katherine told me that the leaves and bits and pieces in her work come directly from her yard. She uses them as a stencil of sorts as she prints the images onto fabric.
I have yet to meet her in person, however, someday, perhaps we will.
I have yet to meet her in person, however, someday, perhaps we will.
Please visit more of her intriguing art work here.


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Emergency Loan Program
The mission of the Bristol Community College Foundation is to obtain financial support to enhance the ability of Bristol Community College to meet the lifelong educational needs of the growing and changing communities it serves. The Bristol Community College Foundation is a non-profit organization. Through the Emergency Book Loan program, the Foundation helps the BCC community succeed.
Charitable donations to the Foundation are made by private donors made up of Alumni, local businesses, and community members who believe in our mission. These loans are made possible through donations to support the Bogle Book Loan Fund , Delta Dental Loan Fund, Fletcher-Grocer CIS Loan Fund, Elizabeth A. Milham Loan Fund , Georgina Moniz Memorial Loan Fund, New Bedford Student Book Loan Fund, Albert G. Pierce Loan Fund, Reitzas Loan Fund, Aura Romanovitch Memorial Book Loan Fund.
Only students enrolled in BCC are eligible for Emergency Loans. Our loan program works directly with financial aid. An applicant must have excess funds from financial aid in his/her disbursement account to cover the loan amount they are applying for. Without any aid, the applicant is not eligible to receive a loan.
The Foundation only loans funds based on documentation provided with actual book/supply cost listed on a syllabus. Loans amounts do not exceed $500.00.
To apply for an Emergency Student Loan, students must come to the Fall River Campus, room D118 to obtain the application or work with a financial aid representative at their prospective campus.
Emergency Loans are issued to a student in the form of a paper Voucher. Funds will not be issued or made payable to a student. All Vouchers expire within 10 days of the issue date.
Emergency Voucher Types:
- Book Voucher – (Most common) Can only be used at the BCC Campus Bookstore to purchase program-related supplies listed on a syllabus i.e., books
- Riverside Art Voucher - Voucher can only be used at Riverside Art to purchase program related supplies for an art class listed on a syllabus
- Highland Supply Voucher – Voucher can only be used at Highland Supply by Culinary Arts students to purchase culinary supplies listed on a syllabus
- Company Store Voucher – Voucher can only be used at Company Store to purchase uniforms/attire required by a program and listed on a syllabus
- Henry Schein Dental – Supports Dental Hygiene students with the costs incurred related to the Dental Hygiene Program
For additional information, contact us at 508.678.2811, ext. 2007.


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Position Description:
To provide intensive, in-home and child-centered counseling services to young children and their families. Great Opportunity for caring professional! The qualified licensed clinician will provide behavioral health counseling, assessments, as well as therapeutic services for children and families in need of services. Assist clients and families with skill development, anger management, managing mental, emotional and behavior symptomology.
Requires flexibility of schedule in response to the needs of families.
We are also looking for a candidate to serve Lorain County and far west side of Cleveland.
Minimum Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling, and LSW or LPC required. Prior experience with early childhood mental health services in the home/community to children and families with complex needs is preferred. Candidates must be able to travel to families.
Benefits: At Applewood Centers we pride ourselves in having a collaborative culture and team environment found throughout our programs. Our Core Values help set the goals and expectations of our employees.
We value our employees and their commitment to our mission and offer competitive benefits including:
A competitive salary
Dental insurance
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Generous paid time off including:
10 holidays per year
12 days of Extended Illness Bank time per year
15 to 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year depending on position
Domestic partner benefits
Discounts on area health club memberships
403(b) plan
Life insurance
Paid long-term disability
Other benefits of working at Applewood Centers include:
A friendly, professional and appreciated staff
Working with a team committed to the well-being of others
Career growth
Staff recognition
Year round free CEU trainings
Northeast Ohio is a great place to live and work
About Applewood Centers:
From our roots as a school, an orphanage and a guidance clinic, through our evolution to the large behavioral health and social service organization we are today, our services for children and families have spanned over 175 years. In the early days, we schooled and cared for approximately 25 children. Today we serve nearly 6,000 children and their families each year. Our Mission is to foster solutions for children, youth and families. Applewood Centers' vision is to be a leader in improving the lives of children in Ohio by providing high quality behavioral healthcare and out-of-home services for children and their families.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit their letters of interest and resume clearly indicating the position title for which you are applying. Submissions without minimal qualifications will not be reviewed. DUE TO HIGH VOLUME, INQUIRIES REGARDING APPLICATION STATUS CANNOT BE RETURNED.


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Ng, Takeda appointed to head 2 key IOC commissions
IOC President Thomas Bach filled several key positions Tuesday — including in finance, marketing and anti-doping — as he put his own stamp on the Olympic body that continues to take shape since his election six months ago.
Bach announced the composition of his IOC commissions, with Ng Ser Miang of Singapore and Tsunekazu Takeda of Japan assigned high-profile financial roles and Turkey's Ugur Urdener handed the top medical and anti-doping post.
The heads of the U.S. and Russian Olympic committees and two royals — Britain's Princess Anne and Monaco's Prince Albert — will also chair commissions.
The appointments reflect further change under Bach, who was elected in September as head of the International Olympic Committee, succeeding Jacques Rogge after 12 years in office.
In addition to changes within the IOC, Bach has initiated a wide-ranging debate over the future of the Olympic movement, including possible changes to the sports program and the host city bidding process.
Ng, who ran unsuccessfully against Bach for president, takes over the powerful IOC finance commission from Richard Carrion. The Puerto Rican banking executive resigned from the post after also losing to Bach in the Sept. 10 presidential vote in Buenos Aires.
Ng, a businessman and diplomat, organized the inaugural Youth Olympics in Singapore in 2010. He stepped in as finance commission chair on an interim basis after Carrion's resignation late last year.
Carrion oversaw the growth of the IOC's financial reserves from $100 million to $900 million over the past decade. He also served as the lead negotiator on television rights deals outside of Europe, securing the record $4.38 billion deal with NBC for the U.S. rights through the 2020 Olympics.
It's not clear who will lead the TV negotiations now. Like Rogge, Bach will chair the TV rights and new media commission.
Takeda, president of the Japanese Olympic Committee and a key figure in the 2020 Tokyo Games, will chair the marketing commission. He replaces Gerhard Heiberg of Norway, who stepped down after 12 years in the role. Heiberg negotiated the multi-billion-dollar global sponsorship deals that raised about $1 billion in revenues for the IOC over the latest four-year period.
Erdener, meanwhile, was named chair of the medical commission, which oversees the IOC's anti-doping programs. He succeeds long-time chair Arne Ljungqvist of Sweden, who has stepped down because of age reasons.
Erdener, elected to the IOC executive board in September, is a senior official of the World Anti-Doping Agency, as well as head of Turkey's national Olympic committee and the international archery federation.
U.S. Olympic Committee head Larry Probst — who has worked hard to improve U.S. relations with the IOC after years of strained relations — will chair the press commission. He replaces Kevan Gosper of Australia, who has reached retirement age.
Russian Olympic Committee chief Alexander Zhukov, a central player in the Sochi Olympics, will head the evaluation commission for the 2022 Winter Games. Five cities are in the running — Almaty, Kazakhstan; Beijing; Krakow, Poland; Lviv, Ukraine; and Oslo, Norway. The IOC executive board will decide in July which cities make the list of finalists.
Among the royals, Princess Anne will chair the nominations commission (which proposes new IOC members) and Albert will head the sports and environment panel.
In one significant change, Lydia Nsekera of Burundi, a FIFA executive committee member, takes over the women and sport commission. She replaces Anita DeFrantz, who led the panel since 1995 and is now on the finance commission as well as the rule-making executive board.


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Item # 3SG
When speed is important to your grinding, the Norton 3X wheel is a wheel worth considering. Unlike other fast cutting wheels, the 3X wheel actually runs cool so you run less risk of overheating your tool. Our medium 60 grit is a good way to grind your initial bevel. After grinding, a few strokes on a bench stone and your tools are ready for use. This wheel is in a softer I-grade suitable for high carbon steel. Softer wheels run much cooler than harder wheels. The 8" wheel has a 1" arbor hole with bushings for 7/8", 3/4" and 5/8" arbors. The 6" wheels have a 1" arbor hole with bushings for 7/8", 3/4", 5/8" and 1/2" arbors.
Norton Numbers:
6 x 3/4 x 1 - 60 Grit: 3SG60-I, Part No. 07660704684
6 x 3/4 x 1 - 100 Grit: 3SG100-I, Part No. 07660704682
8 x 1 x 1 - 60 Grit: 3SG60-I, Part No. 07660704659
8 x 1 x 1 - 100 Grit: 3SG100-I, Part No. 07660704657
Q#. Do you recommend these wheels for sharpening woodworking tools?
A#. Yes, this wheel is ideal for grinding high carbon tools such as chisels and plane irons.
Q#. Do you recommend these wheels for turning tools?
A#. No, we recommend the harder Norton K grade wheel for turning tools. The I grade is ideal for high carbon tools.
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