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August 2012
Food for Thought
Sweet Lavender
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Oh, sweet lavender! I never took the time to know you, and I'm sorry for all the time we've wastedall the wonderful experiences we've missed together. I will never live without you again!
Seriously, I feel that strongly about my reluctance to try something I thought of as "trendy"; something that, being floral, I believed should only be used in soaps and lotions. In typical four-year-old fashion, I turned my nose up at something before I had actually tried it, certain I wouldn't like it. But boy, was I wrong.
Sweet treats, icy drinks, savory meats . . . everything I added lavender to was excitingly fresh. I was fairly conservative in the quantity of lavender buds I used, and sometimes had to really concentrate to be able to detect the flavor, but even so the combined taste was always a wonderful experience.
I ordered culinary lavender and lavender skewers online from Jardin du Soleil in Sequim, Washington, and was very pleased with the product and the prompt service. The lavender was a little softer than I expected, and incredibly fragrant. Of course the first thing I made with it was a dessert!
I tried blending lemon and lavender in an angel food cake batter, making little cupcakes. They were wonderful! Then I tried filling them, glazing them, and adding a lemon curl, and knew I'd gone too far. They tasted great, but the filling was too much for that light, fluffy bite of cake, and the flavor of the lemon curl overwhelmed the cupcake.
So, it was back to the drawing board. I still liked the idea of a whipped filling, so the cakes just had to be larger. Out came the jumbo-sized muffin pans and another dozen eggs, and I tried again, with great success. The large cupcakes were sturdy enough to hold their own against the filling and the icing . . . and even some little citrus curls. I think they're the perfect serving size, too, for such a light, delicate cake.
A dollop of whipped frosting on the top is all that's really needed to make them appealing, but I had fun playing around with different decorating options, like colored sugar, candied lemon peel, yellow candy melts (a ghastly shade of yellow . . . next time I'll mix it with some white melts for a nice, edible lemon color) and lavender flowers piped out of leftover frosting. A light glaze with sprinkles would be lovely, too.
With blackberries in season, I couldn't resist trying a berry dessert. I've never been a big fan of cheesecake; it's just so thick and rich that you can only eat a teeny tiny slice, which isn't much fun. But I tried making a no-bake cheesecake using real whipping cream (not "whipped topping" from a plastic tub; don't get me started!), and I was very pleased with the result. It's still richwith cream cheese and buttermilk, it couldn't be anything elsebut it has a texture similar to a mousse, and a nice tangy flavor.
Pairing lavender with citrus and baked goods made perfect sense to me. Using it in an entrée made me a little nervous; I really didn't know what to expect. I like the flavor of lavender, but not the mouth feel of the actual buds, so I didn't want to cook a roast encrusted with the stuff, or make anything where I'd have to pick out bits of lavender while I'm eating. With a couple of decent steaks thawing, a marinade seemed like a safe choice.
Garlic, lavender, olive oil, and spices . . . it smelled so good I wanted to pick up the bowl and drink it! The meat was broiled just the way I like it . . . blushing pink in the middle. My husband and I each took a bite, and we just stared at each other with our mouths hanging open. (Okaythat's really not a pretty visual. We chewed and swallowed first, okay?) It was knock-your-socks-off delicious. I'm serious when I say I will never use another marinade on steak again. The lavender didn't stand out, but it blended beautifully with the garlic and seasonings, and gave the marinade a little indescribable something.
The next day I made it again and tried it on chicken. This time I put small pieces of the marinated chicken on the lavender skewers (actually lavender stems), sprinkled them with sesame seeds, and broiled them. The skewers seemed to pump up the lavender factor a little, which really worked with the chicken.
I saw lots of recipes for lavender-grilled salmon on the Internet, so I was pretty sure the combination would be a winner. Instead of grilling salmon, though, I baked a fillet without seasoning it, removed the bones, and made it into salmon balls with a lavender coating. Very, very yummy!
If you're tempted to buy the lavender skewers, let me just tell you . . . they're not very sturdy and can't hold much weight. They certainly can't hold a salmon ball very well. My bright idea was to put a skewer into each salmon ball, lower them one by one into the hot oil, and then use the skewer to remove each one from the oil to drain on paper towels. The skewer would then be a nice "handle" to use when serving and eating. Huh.
Most of the balls actually made it into the oil with skewers intact. (Most of them.) But when I tried to lift them back out, some of the balls stayed in the pool of oil and had to be rescued. I had to give up the whole idea, which is probably for the best when you consider the men in my family will eat salmon balls as fast as I make them, and fighting over a plate of skewers could only end with them looking like they'd been wrestling a porcupine.
This and That
If you've ever used a lavender sachet in a lingerie drawer, you'll know that lavender buds permeate everything with their lasting fragrance. Consider the possibilities in your pantry! I have small zipper bags of powdered sugar and organic sugar, each with a tablespoon of lavender in them, aging right now. I used some to sprinkle on cupcakes and added a little in fresh lemonade and a spicy iced tea, but will let the rest sit for a week or two so that it can reach its full flavor potential. It's easy to sift the lavender buds out of the sugar, but you can also tie the lavender up in a small piece of cheesecloth when you put it in the bag.
Another way to add lavender flavor to food is by using an extract. You can purchase lavender extract, but it's really simple to make your own. Culinary lavender and vodka is all you'll need. I didn't have regular vodka, so I made mine with 190-proof grain alcohol. The extract is only a few days old, and it is already some powerful stuff. Do keep this out of the reach of children! Here's how you make it:
Lavender butter is delightful on biscuits, scones, and toast. Using honey, butter, and lavender, you get the best of all worlds: sweet, salty, and savory.
I haven't even touched on beverage recipes, ice cream, scones, cookies, or biscotti. There are some wonderful cookbooks written about lavender, and many websites to peruse. And now that I am a fan of culinary lavender, I'll have to do some research to decide which plants to purchase for my garden and report back to you. I can see that this is a "to be continued" subject; there are just too many ideas left to be explored.
Here's one final thought (even though it doesn't pertain to food) that some of you may relate to. As soon as I knew what this column was going to be about, I started humming. I wasn't a flower child in the '60s or early '70s (I was a rule follower in a conservative Republican family), but if there was any song that embraced the culture of those times, it was Gordon Lightfoot's "Approaching Lavender." It still makes me smile.
Contact Lorinda at email@example.com
Lorinda resides in Eastern Washington, where she joyously combines her love of cooking and gardening. Baking is her passion, and licking the batter off the spoon after making a cake is her reward. When she's not in the kitchen, she's out in the garden pulling weeds and snacking on young peas. Enjoy Lorinda's blog, The Rowdy Baker.
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Behind a successful business stands a team of professionals. That team involves two parties: the employer and his employees, who spend time together brainstorming, exchanging ideas, developing and applying strategies while sharing the same goal – to ensure the evolution of the company. You might think that employees have another incentive for struggling at work: the much-desired promotion that obviously brings more money. Hypocrisy aside, this is true to a certain extent. A bigger income does put a smile on everyone's face. However, certain studies prove that sometimes receiving cash is only a temporary motivation. Apparently, employees yearn for appreciation and not receiving that appreciation represents more than enough to quit their job. Therefore, if you want to preserve a healthy relationship with your employees, do not rely just on the Employee Appreciation Day to show how much they mean to you. Instead, seize every opportunity and give your employees the well-deserved recognition for their unceasing work throughout the year.
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If you want to prove your appreciation to your employees but you have no idea where to start, do not worry. We are going to give you simple, inexpensive and useful tips that will facilitate your mission. Connecting with your employees without losing your authority in front of them is not as difficult as you may think. First, you can prove your employees that you care by contributing to solving work issues instead of just assisting them. Furthermore, instead of showing the white feather when conditions become unfavorable, stand right beside your employees and help them overcome obstacles successfully.
Secondly, do not consider yourself better than your employees simply because of your high position in the company. Do not act like those overconfident employers who park their vehicle separately and demand employees to carry their luggage during travels because this represents an infallible method to chase away your hard-working employees. Spend time and talk to your employees about personal matters not just topics related to the company. Just like them, you have imperfections and you should not try to hide them. Be honest and transparent, you will undoubtedly earn their trust and support in everything you do. Create opportunities for your employees; give them the chance to prove their worth.

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I have a new Pinterest board. And it will be my first board that I will open to other posters.
"Why, pray tell, are ya doing that, Jennifer?" you ask.
Well, friendly reader, because I want to build MystiKits for projects that you have on your Pinterest board that occupy a spot on the that list we all have.
You know the one, don't you?
The "I-really-want-to-do-that-project…some-day" list.
So pin away. And I will build a kit.
And maybe, just maybe, I might remove one or two of the barriers to actually doing that project.
Like eliminating the time it takes to drive to Michaels, or Joann Fabrics, or Hobby Lobby to get the stuff.
LIke eliminating the search, search again, and search again to find each item on-line.
Like eliminating the frustration of buying all of the items except one, only to find out I cannot find it…ANYWHERE.
Please tell me what projects entice you…delight you…taunt you.


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Three of my kids are working now.
Until about 4 years ago I couldn't go anywhere without taking all of my kids along. I had 5 kids at the time, and until Luke turned 12 if I had to go somewhere I took all of them, except for the rare time I hired a babysitter. Babysitters who are comfortable watching 5 small kids are not plentiful.
When Luke turned 12 I let him start staying home by himself for small periods of time. Eventually I let some of the the others stay with him.
Now he can watch all of them if I need him to and so can Josh and Caroline. Somehow in 4 short years I have 3 babysitters who also all have part-time jobs. Luke and Josh bag at the commissary, referee soccer games and do occasional pet sitting. Caroline does pet sitting too.
It seems like yesterday that I packed a few toddlers, a baby and some elementary aged kids in my (large) vehicle and dragged them everywhere....commissary, medical appointments, dentist. One time when I had 3 very young children and I was getting my haircut (a brief 30 minute appointment) the hairstylist asked how old my kids were. When I answered, he remarked that I probably didn't have much time to relax. I said, this is my time to relax....30 minutes at the hair salon!!
Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven--
In case you're wondering we've had a few Suburbans, mini-vans, an 8 passenger Mercedes van and now we have a 12 passenger van so we can take some of the kids' friends with us.
Now, I have to make a special effort to have them all with me!! I love it when we can all go somewhere fun together like "Park Day" with our homeschool group.
Josh's first day on the job "bagging" at the commissary.
|Luke (right) is training Josh to "bag".
|"Mr. A." The best boss!!
Do you get time to yourself? How? When?


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In Preparation for Abu Dhabi's Digital Government Participation in GITEX 2017
Abu Dhabi, UAE - 27 September 2017: Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre (ADSIC), the government entity in charge of Abu Dhabi's ICT agenda and operational framework, hosted an informative workshop for over 60 representatives from 25 strategic partners from Abu Dhabi's various government entities. The interactive session was held on 26 September 2017 and aimed to ensure complete alignment across Abu Dhabi's Digital Government in preparation for a stellar participation in GITEX Technology Week, for the sixth consecutive year.
The workshop served as a platform for open-dialogue between all partners to ensure desired goals are achieved and participants were able to reflect on lessons learned from previous GITEX editions and discuss critical planning aspects including logistics, marketing and media campaigns and shed light on the new and exciting services that the Abu Dhabi Government plans to debut at the exhibition.
Commenting on the interactive workshop, Saeed Mohamed Al Mansouri, Executive Director of Shared Government Services at ADSIC, said, 'Abu Dhabi's Digital government is focused on supporting advanced initiatives that drive the full digital transformation and integration of government services and continually enhance users' experience and overall happiness. Over the years, GITEX has proved that it is an ideal platform to highlight the ideas, measures and innovations that Abu Dhabi is taking and introducing to develop and prosper as a part of our joint efforts to further solidify Abu Dhabi's position as a global hub for business, investment and digital excellence."
'Today, digital transformation in Abu Dhabi has transformed from a goal into a tangible reality and a roadmap to support the realisation of Abu Dhabi 2030 Vision and plan, in line with the aspirations of our wise leaders. Abu Dhabi being ranked recently as the 'smartest city in the Middle East and 13th worldwide' in the field of technology indicators according to a global report is a testament to this success and a motivator for us to continue pursuing further excellence and innovation."
'Our GITEX participation this year will also include a unique presence of Emirati youth from local universities to underscore their fundamental role in shaping the knowledge economy through innovation, creativity and perseverance," concluded Al Mansouri.
During GITEX, Abu Dhabi's Digital Government will highlight its year-on-year growth and continuous accomplishments for more than a decade and will highlight how innovation is deeply ingrained in all its digital initiatives given its role in economic development and diversification, providing users with a state-of-the-art digital experience.
Furthermore and as a key focus at GITEX 2017, the recently launched new and progressive "Abu Dhabi Digital Government" brand identity will be on display as part of the efforts to facilitate and introduce integrated digital solutions to meet the needs of all end-users across the Emirate. The new brand identity embraces and encompasses Sheikh Zayed's vision, and depicts a 'digital bridge' inspired from the famous Sheikh Zayed Bridge in Abu Dhabi that links the past, the present and the future while portraying one of Abu Dhabi's most iconic landmarks. To add to the excitement, Abu Dhabi's Digital Government pavilion at GITEX will also include a dedicated "Innovation Oasis" that will include key international technology partners who will display a number of new and exclusive innovations that have been introduced in Abu Dhabi and the greater UAE.
Abu Dhabi government entities participating in GITEX 2017 are the General Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police, Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority, Department of Economic Development Abu Dhabi, Health Authority Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Department of Transport, Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, Abu Dhabi Department of Finance, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, Abu Dhabi Ports, Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions and Benefits Fund, Abu Dhabi Media, Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge, Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council, Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi, Centre of Waste Management Abu Dhabi (TADWEER), Family Development Foundation Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority (ADWEA), Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health Centre (OSHAD) and the Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre (ADSIC).
Thanks to its technologically advanced design and features, the 1,620-meter Abu Dhabi pavilion is expected to attract thousands of local, regional and international delegates and visitors to explore the range of innovations and digital services offered by the Emirate.


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We've had a busy and wonderful week, and we have a busy and wonderful week ahead. This is Sister Meek's last week as a full-time servant of the Lord. We plan for great and marvelous miracles. We were teaching a couple on Saturday and the discussion led to the authority we have as missionaries to preach the gospel and we pulled out Sister Meek's ministerial certificate and showed them, and the husband says, "Woah, it expires in 10 days!" It really hit us that her time is short. Transfer calls come Saturday so we'll see what changes happen. I'll be emailing on Tuesday and will have all the goodies for ya. Don't yall worry, I'm staying right here in good ol' Texar. :)
I don't even know where to begin, so much greatness happened this week!! Ahhh I love it!!!! We found a golden area! It's called....trailor park!!! yah!! In the past few days we have met so many people prepared for the gospel! It is amazing! The Lord truly has prepared people to receive his word. We gave a couple a BOM yesterday and they were excited! It was sooooo awesome! I love when people are receptive to are message! We also taught ANOTHER couple who has been searching for truth for a very long time. The wife has met with about every religion and is very confused. She has met with missionaries in the past, but she still has numerous questions. We taught really simply. We explained the Godhead and she goes, "That makes way more sense!" It was great then at the end we had a kneeling prayer and Sister Meek asked if she would offer it and she said she didn't know how to pray so we whipped open the pamphlet to the "how do I pray" box and she said the closing prayer! It was so sincere and heartfelt. Love it! Love them! LOVE teaching couples!!
Wednesday was an amazing amazing day!!!!!!!!!! We taught Amy, she is friends with Maria and Migel's mom, Cassy. She is amazing! One of the most spiritual lessons I have ever had. The elders were able to give her a blessing of comfort and the spirit was so strong. The Stls have been talking a lot about giving are investigators spiritual experiences instead of telling we need to show them. I don't know if that makes sense or not. That's what happened with Amy, instead of just testifying of the importance of God's authority, we were able to have her experience it for herself. We committed her to baptism and she said yes! Ahh it was amazing! She said that something just keeps pulling her back to listen to us. We committed her to pray if what we were saying is true and she says, "Well do I have to pray if I already know it's true, because I know that it is!" I am so excited!!!!!!
|We spent Independence Day, teaching Maria amd Migel
Last Tuesday we saw a less active family that the bishop asked us to see. We were on exchanges so I went with Sister Jones. She is the perfect example of a holy woman. She is a powerful missionary and I look up to her so much! It was such a good time. We were able to ask inspired questions and she really opened up to us and said that she knew that God had sent us to her at this time for a reason, and that her prayers were answered and she wants to get sealed to her husband in the temple. It was pretty amazing! God answers prayers!
On Thursday we spent the day with Sister Ethridge. It was sooooo fun! We helped her in her garden in the morning. We picked tomatoes, turnips, and weeded her potato patch. It was pretty fun to be out working with her. She is a great woman and we look up to her a lot. It was fun to be out in the garden, we sang hymns, and laughed and had a good time. She then fed us lunch, (Hoggies!), and then we went visiting teaching with her to see a less active sister, and had quite the experience there, but due to mom's fear of snakes I wont go into details. It was....scary.
|Helped weed Sister Ethridge's potato patch
We didn't get all the weeding done I told Sister Ethridge that I didn't feel right about leaving are work unfinished so we told her we would be back the next day to finish what we started. It was the 4th so we did are usual in the morning, and got are tracting done, then in the late afternoon we headed out to the Ethridges again. It was hot and hard work, but we got er done. Working with Sister Meek is always fun! We got so dirty and sweaty, but it was fun, good memories. After we finished we showered and then we went to a 4th of July celebration. Brother Ethridge's friend invited them to a celebration at their church so we all went to it. It was like being in a hallmark movie. Yall would have loved it. It was in Fouke Arkansas. We drove down a long country road with beautiful country homes and ended up at a church. They had music, homemade peach cobbler (soo good), and fireworks. It was all real southern, and I loved it. I wish yall could have seen it, it was awesome. Who would have thought I'd end up at a place like this.
Love yall.
|Aunt Bev and mom sent me a July 1 package to help Celebrate Canada Day.


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Clocking in at just over eight-and-a-half hours, the road trip from Sydney to Byron Bay isn't exactly a leisurely Sunday drive. It is, however, home to some of the most stunning scenery on the east coast. We've pulled together an itinerary of the best pit stops en route.
The Butcher's Block
15 Redleaf Ave, Wahroonga, NSW
You've got quite a trip ahead of you, so pick up breakfast before you leave the city limits. Wahroonga locals swear by the pesto eggs, plus it's only two minutes from the highway.
One Penny Black
196 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW
This Newcastle cafe would feel right at home in Sydney's inner west. There's filter and cold-drip coffee, plus great sandwiches if you want to grab something for the road.
Shop 17, 200–212 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW
A Newcastle institution, Doughheads serves some of the best doughnuts on the east coast. Get in early though, they often sell out before noon.
Newcastle Baths
Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle East, NSW
If you're keen to really pace yourself, check out the baths in town. The ocean pools are perfect if you need a pick-me-up after the early start.
Just outside Newcastle, this area is a favourite for Sydney stylists, who scour the town's famed vintage street for props. Despite its popularity, there's still a bargain or two to be found.
Ambleside Antiques Cottage
108 Maitland Road, Islington, NSW
The owner, Gayle Williams, will help you find what you're looking for, including working film cameras.
Auld and Grey
92 Maitland Road, Islington, NSW
Less antiques and more mid-century vintage and industrial. This place also takes a decidedly modern approach to promotion, with a follow-worthy Instagram account.
Yardsale Trading Co.
94 Maitland Road, Islington, NSW
Worth a stop if you've forgotten anything camping related for Bluesfest – sleeping bag, flask etc.
The Salty Dog Seafood Cafe and Gallery
25 Bengal Street, Coolongolook, NSW
You don't even need to get off the highway to get freshly caught fish for lunch. Grab a table out on the grass area and enjoy seafood straight from the bay nearby.
Ringed by state forest, lush Bellingen feels almost tropical. The abundant local produce fills the area's many great cafes and restaurants.
Bellingen Artist Retreat
Not an artist? Not to worry. This quiet farmhouse, set on 25 acres just outside of town, sleeps four people and can be rented even by those without an artistic bone in their body.
You also get private access to Never Never Creek.
The Federal Hotel
77 Hyde Street Bellingen
This Bellingen local has the look and feel of many pubs around the country but the food is on another level. The offering is pretty standard pub fare – lamb cutlets with mash, for example – but you'll certainly taste the difference.
Bellingen Greengrocers
58–60 Hyde St, Bellingen NSW
A great place to pick up snacks for the road, with a bonus smoothie and juice bar.
Five Church
5 Church Street Bellingen, NSW
Right near the Bellinger River, this sprawling cafe is definitely the best breakfast spot in town. You can't go past the bagel with smoked ham, tomato and cream cheese.
Bellopy Organic Market
Bellingen Showgrounds, Black Street, Bellingen, NSW
This small market runs on the first, third and fifth Friday of each month. A lot of locals turn up to sell fruit and vegetables straight from their farms. Keep an eye out for the champagne watermelon with its distinctive golden flesh.
The Big Banana
351 Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour, NSW
Go big or go home. Get that touristy photo you've always wanted in front of the iconic Big Banana. On a practical note, if you haven't booked anywhere to stay, there's a whole road of motels nearby.
Ulmarra Commercial Hotel
2 Coldstream Street, Ulmarra, between Ballina and Grafton, NSW
Just past Grafton, you'll find Ulmarra, home to one of the most scenic beer gardens in New South Wales. The hotel overlooks the Clarence River and serves a solid coffee.
Kinoko Sushi
7/23 Jonson Street, Byron Bay NSW
There's no shortage of choices for a light lunch in Byron, but Kinoko does standout tempura veggies.
Beach Hotel
Bay Street, Byron Bay, NSW
Comfortable rooms overlooking Byron's main beach, plus there's pool. The hotel is also home to Top Pub – a local favourite and the only place in town you can have a beer and watch sunset over the main beach.
Miss Margarita
2 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, NSW
One of the most popular restaurants in Byron, there will be a bit of a wait but the food is certainly worth it. The crispy fish tacos and chipotle chicken nachos are a must.
It's worth making the drive over early for Wategos because this side of the point gets sunrise first. This popular beach can get pretty busy during the day, but in the morning you're likely to be sharing the waves with just a couple of surfers.
Cape Byron Lighthouse
1 Lighthouse Road, Byron Bay NSW
There's a bit of a hike to get to the lighthouse, but you can drive some of the way. Once you get to the top, make sure you take in the view from Clarkes Beach lookout.
Harvest Cafe
18 Old Pacific Highway, Newrybar Village, NSW
Twenty minutes outside of Byron on the Old Pacific Highway, the much-acclaimed Harvest is a destination in itself. Set in an old Queenslander, there's a bakery and produce store, as well as the cafe. Come coffee time, forget about soy or almond, and get your flat white with the house-made coconut milk.
Spell and the Gypsy Collective
1/1 Marvell Street, Byron Bay, NSW
A Byron institution, worth a stop if you think the clothes you've packed might not be festival-ready. Definitely with a hippie aesthetic, the label is known for it's flares, jumpsuits and kimonos.
Naked Treaties Raw Bar
2/3 Marvell Street, Byron Bay NSW
Serving raw cakes and superfood smoothies with names such as "I Radiate Health" and "I am Love", a stop here will help get you into the right frame of mind.
Roadhouse Cafe
6/142 Bangalow Road, Byron Bay
Keep an eye out for this place if you come into town via Bangelow Road, right near the Bluesfest ticket office. The Indian-influenced menu has a standout curry and good kombucha.


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Mothers have to have empathy for other mothers, and right now my heart goes out to Tameka Raymond. She was already going through a tumultuous custody battle with Usher and even though I've never been through one of those—particularly not with a gajillionaire superstar with the favor of celebrity in his corner—I can piece together the emotional heaviness she's been carrying around as a result. Breakups can be hellish at every angle.
Then, just like that, the details of what they were squabbling about swiftly took a backseat more than a week ago when a jet ski accident left her 11-year-old son, Kile, ostensibly brain dead and dependent on life support. That's the kind of tragedy that eats a hole in a mother's heart. I can't imagine that she's had time to think about anything else, including her divorce settlement, as she is forced to grasp the reality that her baby boy is no longer going to be a part of her life.
But, as a show of goodwill, Usher called her and conceded some of the finer points of the divorce decree they'd been batting back and forth, which was a nice gesture given the circumstances (and, let's be honest, a strategic legal move since his ex will almost definitely have the sympathies of the court). She didn't accept his offer outright—clearly she's lucid enough to hold her stance, even in grief—so the parting pair will still have to hash details about custody of the two sons they have together and all that good stuff. (She has five boys altogether; three from previous relationships.)
According to sources, Tameka may be forced to take Kile off of life support as early as August because she can't afford the medical bills she's accumulating to keep the child alive. Now this would be the time for Usher to step in and help his ex. It's not his obligation, particularly after what was shaping up to be a nasty breakup. But in this matter, in the big, do-the-right-thing book of life, he'd be earning his blessings. After all, he played stepfather to at least the youngest two children Tameka had when they got together, and he's reportedly pretty torn up about Kile's condition.
As a mom, I can see why she's not ready to give up on her son. In Minnesota, a woman diagnosed as brain dead after she had a massive cerebral hemorrhage was stripped of her breathing tube and sent home to die, only to make a full recovery. A British teen injured in a car crash made a miraculous health comeback earlier this year, even when four doctors declared him brain dead and therefore hopeless. It's possible.
Tameka's been soliciting prayers for her son. I've been praying. And even if you're not really into the whole God thing, it can't hurt to send up a little thought about him, just in case the power of corporate prayer yields an amazing change and his own miracle recovery story. At the very least, let's send positive thoughts her way to be able to handle whatever is meant to happen.
How long would you leave your child on life support if they were declared brain dead?
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A second chance was all Megan Daniels and Nick Meister needed as the Delta Thistle/Langley duo avenged a previous loss to Carley Sandwith and Cameron de Jong to claim the BC Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in Cranbrook on Sunday.
Having lost 10-5 to the Victoria pair in a matchup of the top two pool winners on Saturday, Daniels and Meister then downed Sarah Loken and Cody Tanaka of the Tunnel Town and Peace Arch Curling Clubs 8-5 in the semi-final.
In the championship matchup, Daniels and Meister scored four in the first end and added a three in the sixth to defeat Sandwith and de Jong 10-3.
A total of 16 teams competed in Cranbrook in the event which features two curlers, a male and female, playing with six rocks in a unique eight-end format. It was similar to the one which debuted at the Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, in which Canadians John Morris and Kaitlyn Lawes captured gold medals.
Daniels and Meister now advance to the 2018 Canadian Mixed Doubles Championship in Leduc, Alta., from March 29-April 1.


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Self-Service Machines at Train Stations
Do they accept all cash cards or just credit cards?
I've got a Solo caschcard. I can use it to buy stuff from shops etc., but not online.
Would I be able to use the machines?
I can use mine online....
I'm not sure about the machines, sorry
A lot of them hate Solo cards actually. At least they do down in London. Take backup cash.
you can also use solo online on most
british places...should be classed
as maestro...
Are you sure I can use it online?
I'm not 18 yet. I thought you had to be to do that.
nah, I ordered stuff from Amazon using it,
and I'm 16.
omg asif.
I feel like an ultra moron. I hope I can with mine, even though I've only got 4 months of being under 18 left.
You should be able to, I find it easier with online banking. Make sure I don't overspend and all that.
It was the other way round for me. Maybe it just depends what vintage the machines at the particular station are.
I can use my solo card everywhere...
except train stations...including the self service machines...It annoys the hell out of me!
Actually does anyone know if I can request a maestro card befor my solo card expires?
i'm 21 and i still use my solo card
everywhere. I don't know about train stations but it works fine in tube stations and online.


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SeraphPosted by aBethke on Wednesday Nov 16, 2011 Under Game Development
Reposted from www.goldengeargames.com
Seraph for iPad on the app store
Seraph for iPhone on the app store
Seraph is a game about a wish-born falling star in search of dreams to stay alive while avoiding Nightmares. Players control the star using a virtual DPAD or tilt based controls and have the power to slow time and cleanse most nightmares.
The game features four types of Nightmares to avoid while you soar ever faster through the night sky collecting Dreams. Golden Dreams will restore you to full health while Blue Dreams empower the star with spears to cleanse most Nightmares. Trade life for the power to slow time and survive for as long as possible.
Seraph is based on our flash game Starfall which was originally developed for the Experimental Gameplay Project's 2010 May HIGH VELOCITY competition.


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So today I had a conversation with Willa and we randomly got on the subject of parents and she asked me if I was a Daddy's Girl or a Momma's Girl. And I wasn't sure. So I have come up with the conclusion that I am a Parents Girl! I love my parents and I love doing different things with each of them, so how could I ever say I'm a Momma's Girl over a Daddy's Girl or visa-verse?
I really miss my family right now! I just talked with my mother on the phone and it just made me miss home even more. I want to go home over Conference weekend, but I have to wait and find out what we're doing for those rehearsals in I Love You before I can decide whether I can go home or not. I really hope I can afford to miss those two rehearsals!
This is just going to be a short post for today, because I really desperately need to get some sleep!


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I am fortunate enough to be blessed with two pairs of grandparents, two wonderful parents, amazing siblings, a lovely husband, and two children of our own. Family has always been super important to me. Over the years, I have learned a few things that make it possible to have a happy family. There are certain habits you should get into.
1. Laugh together.
It's so important to have a good time with your family. Make sure to make time for laughter, whether it's playing games together, watching funny movies, or singing karaoke. There are tons of things you can do that will bring about laughter and joy, and these things are very important to keeping a family happy and healthy.
2. Eat together.
This doesn't have to be every night, but it's great to have a family dinner at least once or twice a week. If it's possible for you to have a family dinner every night of the week, definitely do that, but don't force everyone to have dinner together every night. Eating together as many times a week as you can is a great thing to do.
3. Learn together.
It's so much fun to learn a new skill with your family. A lot of families will attend cooking classes together or learn new dances by watching YouTube videos. There are a ton of other things you all could learn together. Try taking classes, going to festivals, or learning new things on the internet.
4. Talk to each other.
Having good communication is the key to having a happy family. It's important that everyone feels that they can be open and honest with each other. If problems arise, the best way to come up with solutions is for everyone to be honest and open.
5. Travel together.
Traveling with your family is one of the best things you can do. Having new experiences, seeing new things, and visiting new places will make your family closer than ever.
So there you have it. Five habits that are guaranteed to make your family a little closer and a little happier.


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Medical colleges bribery case: Supreme Court dismisses petition seeking SIT probe
- by Israel Caldwell
- in Sports
- — Nov 14, 2017
The petition was seen to have divided members of the top court last week, when a constitutional bench passed a ruling saying only the chief justice was authorised to assign cases - overturning a fellow judge's order that would have sent the petition to a 5-judge bench.
Senior advocate Shanti Bhushan, a former union law minister, appeared along with his son Prashant Bhushan on behalf of Jaiswal. Bhushan had asked CJI Mishra to recuse himself from the case. "Now the question is how to fix the damage?" The damage has already been done. "Everybody is doubting the Supreme Court", he said, expressing concern over the haste with which the petition was pushed. "The whole country is now doubting the credibility of this institution".
"Do baseless accusations against the Chief Justice of India not amount to contempt?" The petition says that the probe may eventually involve the Chief Justice.
"We hope all will work and unite for the welfare of this institution".
Jaiswal's petition was mentioned on November 9 before a two-judge bench headed by Justice Chelameswar for urgent hearing.
The court held that there can not be an FIR against a judge.
Attorney General KK Venugopal argued in his personal capacity.
He said that the second petition ought not to have been filed when the first petition from Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms was listed before another bench for hearing on November 10.
The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centre's response on a plea that sought a ban on 93 pesticides, which are banned in different countries but are used by Indian agriculturists and thus exposes them to serious diseases.
It had overruled the order of Justice Chelameswar directing a Constitution Bench hearing, saying "if any such order has been passed by any Bench that can not hold the field as that will be running counter to the order passed by the Constitution Bench". If Judges and lawyers do not remember this, a vital institution of the State will get undermined.


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About region
| The Black Sea is a wonderful creation of nature. It is one of the youngest seas on the planet, so it is still in the process of change. Albeit slowly and imperceptibly to human eyes, but the Black Sea gains 20-25 cm from the land every century. The Greek city built on its banks once already disappeared under the water. Earlier, at the childhood of the world, the Black Sea was not as calm; its waters were dark during bad weather. Perhaps, that is why it took its current name. Scientists argue about this, but a consensus hasn't been reached. All the more so now storms on the Black Sea arise no more than twenty days a year, and at other times it has an unmatched azure emerald hue. It reflects the cloudless blue sky and mountains covered with evergreen forests.
The Russian Black Sea region is often called the "Russian Riviera" for the mild climate and beautiful views. Caucasus Mountains reliably protect the coast from cold and dry winds; there is almost always warm and soft weather, as if willfully ordered for a great stay.
More than 300 days in a year sunshine is on the Black Sea resorts. A variety of beaches is here - from soft with fine sand to stiff ones with large cobble. Most of them are located in the cozy bays banded by mountains all around. The mountain slopes are covered with evergreen and mixed forests.
Every year the unique climate and warm clear Black Sea attract on the Black Sea coast a lot of tourists from all over the world. Indeed relaxing on the sea - it is always pleasurable.
The nature of the Krasnodar Territory will not leave anyone indifferent, the picturesque landscape of sea coast, ranges and plains interspersed with mountain ranges affect with its grandeur and beauty.
In addition to natural beauty, visitors of Krasnodar Territory will find a lot of showplaces. Fans of history can visit the ancient settlements of Gorgippia that are in Anapa and of Fanagoria - on the Taman peninsula. The great interest of tourists is attracted by so-called dolmens - stone structures of the Bronze Age. Then and there, lovers of the antique can visit temples and monasteries of the Krasnodar Territory, such as the Chapel of St. Sergius of Radonezh, which is near Gelendzhik.
Museums lovers will also find many interesting things for themselves on the Black Sea coast of Krasnodar Territory. Lermontov's House-Museum in Taman', Memorial Museum of Ostrovskiy, the Archaeological Museum - Preserve, located in Anapa, Sochi City History Museum, and other museums of the Territory will lift the veil of history and tell a lot of new and interesting things about our country.
A huge advantage of the Black Sea coast of Krasnodar Territory is limitless potential for the rest and tourism, by which nature has showered resort towns; Sochi, Anapa, Gelendzhik, Novorossiysk.


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Hi, guys —
I am an adoptive teen girl in high school. (I don't want to say much more than that for privacy reasons.)
I go to church with my grandparents, who are Catholic. I plan on joining RCIA classes next fall but still have questions about a lot of things.
I ask a lot of questions so I hope this is not inconvenient. Here it goes.
I had a dream last night, well several actually. The first one involved tornadoes. I just remember several tornadoes in my dream. In the second one, I kissed a guy that I know.
I can't exactly control my dreams.
I am semi-friends with the guy I kissed in my dream. I have first hour with him and we are friends but I don't know him all that well. I have never really thought about him like that. I wasn't thinking about him before I went to sleep so I don't know why I dreamed about him.
I feel scared to live in my own house which is actually my parents house. My adoptive dad bought the house from a church friend of his parents, (my grandparents). I asked my grandma if anything happened in the house and she said, No. I feel like there is someone or something in the house that shouldn't be there but there is no one else in the house other than my parents, pets, and me.
My grandma says I have a very active imagination because I read a lot.
Oh, that friend that I mentioned earlier, the one I kissed, he is Mormon. I was baptized in a Mormon church back when I was 8 years old. I was in foster care at the time but am 16 years old now. I was adopted when I was 10 years old.
My grandma says there are angels and demons.
I have a cross in my room as well as a picture of Mary an a little statue of Mary.
My adoptives went through a divorce and I have a new adoptive mom.
Sorry for the amount of questions.
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It is so good to hear from you — you have come to the right place for many of your questions but some things will still remain a mystery anyway — that keeps our imagination going.
By the way, I have an adopted daughter, who is bit older than you at 22; she was our foster child when she came to us at eight years old (we adopted at age 11.) Anyway, let's get to your questions.
Science. There is no problem with science, which has helped us understand the universe we live in immensely. There is a problem with certain persons, however, that attempt to use science to disprove God or things that they have no right to. Sadly, people take good things and abuse them and sometimes science falls into this category. For some, science is even a type of religion, which it should not be. The questions having to do with why we are here or the purpose of our lives is the duty of religion to explain, not science.
Dreams. You can analyze dreams with psychology most of the time and they form a canvas on which the drawing of our subconscious is written. God does however, use dreams on occasion to communicate to us, as He did with many famous figures in the Bible, especially Joseph the foster father of Jesus. When I went through my conversion as an adult, deciding that I really wanted to live my faith as a Catholic, I had some very significant dreams in which I felt God speaking to me.
From that time I kept a dream journal, sometimes logging ten pages of notes on a single series of dreams and then would sit down and try to figure out what it meant. Most of the time I relied on the psychology I had in college courses and archetypal symbolism but mostly I just asked,
"If God wants me to get something from this, what is it?"
"If God wants me to get something from this, what is it?"
I don't know your situation well enough but I would say try interpreting each of the characters in your dream as really just a certain part of yourself. The young man you mentioned may represent something entirely different than himself but a quality your subconscious associates with him, i.e., intelligence, courage, etc.
The tornadoes are a powerful symbol of upheaval in your life — maybe the divorce or something else, that leaves you vulnerable and a bit scared. Dreams are often just a mirror of your inner life.
The good news is that whatever is going on, your journey in faith will lead you closer to the God who loves you and will safely get you through all the storms of life to His ultimate place for you in Heaven. I would often have turbulent dreams when going through some kind of crisis but I also had dreams where God would reveal to me things that comforted my soul and gave me hope.
My suggestion is try a journal and make it a prayer between you and God to see if He has something for you to learn. Lastly, don't make dreams too much of a predictor of future things. While dreams can be prophetic, some folks treat them almost like horoscopes or tarot cards and put too much stake in them. Keep yours in balance and let God be the center of your understanding.
P.S. Kissing in a dream is not a sin, or anything that happens in dream, although we can wake feeling guilty. The dream may simply be showing you the desire to be kissed, which is understandable for a girl your age, but hold on until God shows you the right way and time to find a mate which, as a dad, I would suggest is a good ways off.
Ghosts. Yes, there are ghosts but they may not be what you think they are. We simply don't have all the answers to this but we have some basic truths that shape our understanding.
We know that there are spirits, good and bad, we call them Angels and Demons but the presence of human spirits hanging on to some place isn't very likely because Jesus taught us that after death comes judgement and then the soul goes to be with God or away from Him.
If a spirit is lingering in a place it shouldn't be, more than likely it is an enemy of God and therefore not good and not to be trusted anyway.
Hollywood has capitalized on this reality but that doesn't mean you have to go running away in fear. Demons usually prey on the weak and those that stay grounded in faith are not easy enough pickings for them. They will leave when good Christians claim ownership of the space in the name of Jesus Christ. Your greatest weapon against any evil spirit is a close relationship to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Jesus' mother. She is most humble of all of God's children . . . so humble that she was chosen to be the mother of the Word: God Himself becoming one of us.
Satan, the leader of all those against God has an ego that is hugely out of control and he can't stand it when He gets his butt kicked by someone so lowly as Mary. It is utter humiliation so he runs. Stay close to Mary, she is the best Mom you could ever be adopted by. Read John's Gospel when Jesus is dying on the Cross (John 19:25-27) and see how He gives her to us to be our mother. Whenever the Gospel refers to the disciple whom Jesus loved, that's you and me!
When he gave Mary to the disciple . . . He gave her to you and me as our adopted mom. If you want to get to know her, pray the Rosary, and just simply talk to her. This is something that the Catholic faith really has that Protestantism lost: a devotion to Mary. She is a gift from God to you; don't lose it. Mary has appeared to children many times in the last century:
and has told us to keep sacred objects and blessed items with us and near us. Your little statue, Cross, and picture from your grandparents are good to have and will remind you that you are safe and that Jesus and Mary have got your back so don't you worry.
Marriage. God wanted marriage to be for keeps. He never intended for it to break and break people's hearts in the process. How sad that we, as a people, didn't live up to that. Divorce is everywhere and I'm sorry that it has impacted your life too. Catholics don't believe in divorce and remarriage as a right because Jesus said that one who divorces his wife to marry another . . . commits adultery.
Jesus was basically saying God is not in the business of making bonds to have them broken.
When a divorced Catholic seeks to remarry they must get an annulment. This is a declaration that the first marriage was nulled and that, to the best we can tell, God didn't make an unbreakable bond, meaning a covenant with the couple. It may have been an agreement between two persons but it wasn't sacramental; it wasn't formed by God.
The way this declaration is made is through an investigation. A review of the circumstances of the marriage, at the time of the wedding took place, must be done to see if some flaw was present. A flaw could be something that robbed one or both of the persons from making full consent like a shotgun wedding for example. I know it's very complicated and there is more to it but you asked.
Lastly, girls at the time of Jesus, married young, probably in their teens. Life spans were much shorter then and becoming self-sufficient wasn't nearly so complicated. Mary, Jesus' mother, was almost certainly a teenager when she had Jesus, although Joseph, the foster dad, was an older established person capable of providing for his family.
Lastly, I wish you the best on your journey into RCIA. I took extra time with your inquiries because I want you to know that you are important. God really loves you and wants you to grow up with the certainty of His Love.
I hope these words will encourage you to continue on your quest.
Bob Kirby


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Vonage to Shuffle Chief Executives?
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Vonage Holdings (NYSE: VG) will name a new chief executive as early as next week, The Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter.
The Web-based phone company said on Thursday it has a letter of commitment from Silver Point Finance to provide up to $215 million in private debt financing, after months of negotiations.
Jeffrey Citron, Vonage's chairman and interim chief executive, plans to let someone else manage day-to-day operations, though he will remain involved with the company, the paper said.
Vonage was a pioneer in selling Web-based phone services to consumers looking for a cheaper alternative to traditional landline services.
But it has been bleeding red ink since its start, and has faced growing competition from Skype, a unit of online auction company eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY), and cable service providers' voice services.
The VoIP provider survived various legal struggles over the last year, including a loss in a patent dispute with Verizon and a threat to shut down the service.
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JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert testified for more than six hours Thursday before a commission investigating the performance of Israel's government and military during last summer's conflict in Lebanon.
Olmert's office declined to comment on what the prime minister told the panel during the closed-door hearing, but he had been expected to defend the government's decisions during the war with Hezbollah guerrillas and to characterize the outcome as a win for Israel.
Olmert was scheduled to be the final witness to go before the government-appointed commission, whose findings could bolster or politically weaken further the prime minister and his defense minister, Amir Peretz.
Both leaders have faced abysmal approval ratings and persistent calls to resign since the war ended without a clear victor after 34 days of fighting. The army's chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Dan Halutz, quit last month amid criticism over the military's handling of the war.


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Bobcats are known drinkers.
Ohio University has appeared on Princeton Review's Top Party School list several times over the past decade.
So exactly where are OU students drinking and what drink specials are they able to enjoy on campus?
For this project, my piece will focus on the different alcoholic drinks and overall bar scene in Athens, OH. I will discuss the weekly specials at the bars, as well as each bar's signature drink. This is useful information for students at Ohio University because they want to know which drinks they can find at each bar and how much they can expect to pay when they go out.
Not 21? Incoming students will also find this information useful when they become of legal drinking age.
I will be taking a look at the Athens Main Bar Strip:
1. Pigskin
3. Pawpurr's
4. The Pub
5. J-Bar
6. Stephen's
7. The Overhang
8. Courtside
9. Broney's
10. Cat's Eye Saloon
11. Tony's
12. Casa Nueva
13. Lucky's
14. Red Brick
15. The Crystal
By the end of this project, I will be able to determine how OU's bar scene compares to other schools and how students feel about the high number of bars being concentrated in one area. I will also compile a list of the popular drinks and daily/weekly drink specials at the bars here in town. I hope to have visual pictures for each bar's signature drink, as well!
For example, some well-known signature drinks include:
Lucky's– Liquor Pitcher
Pawpurr's– Blackout
Pigskin- Black Widow
I will tweet with the hashtag #OUBarSpecial when applicable.
Feel free to fill out my survey below!


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We have spent nearly a decade visiting and working in Kenya and we have learned a great deal about the people and how to do things and how not do things. We are in a constant dialogue and evolution from our collective experience. Each time we settle into a project in Kenya we bring together the wealth of our growing experience. The learning we carry with us helps to choose projects that will lead to productive and respectful ends for the people we partner with and us. Our goal is to empower and foster the idea of creative self-sufficiency not reliance upon us to provide what they need and want. We have provided our hearts and hands to multiple projects over the years at AIDS orphanages, schools, rescue centers, etc. from small villages to the slums of Nairobi.
In addition to addressing the very basic needs that poverty creates, our work in Kenya is to counteract the effects of colonialism and patriarchy which can easily paralyze a population into inactive passivity waiting for "relief and handouts" to come from elsewhere. The best way we can bypass this obstacle is to uncover what has been lying dormant and hidden in these communities impoverished by these longstanding patterns that surround them and teach them how to do it for themselves.
Underlying all of our "practical" projects, such as agricultural renewal for example, is the goal to uncover hidden talents and leadership skills. When we work in partnership with Kenyans these projects bring forth creative ideas that insure ownership and a success that is more likely to lead to more self- motivated action.
In partnering with FreeKenya we blend nicely with their model of working with farming communities in ways that lead to "food on the table and money in your pocket". We also have added responsible leadership that focuses on the needs of the entire community and the ecology of the environment as well. They have the skills to manage themselves but they have to be given the confidence to speak out and take charge of their lives.
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Baseball morning workouts will resume on Wednesday January 24th from 6:45am – 8am and will continue on Friday 6:45am – 8am. If you are interested in playing you NEED to be there!!!! There are meetings in Coach Brink's room from 3:30pm – 3:45pm. This is to address equipment for the upcoming season. A committed baseball player says, "Training hasn't be bad but we need people to show up," said Parker Montegna ( 11 ).
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• October 2002 News
28th October 2002 | Posted by: Paul
>> Articles
Articles concerning the latest Mel pictures:
Mel C's
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Mel C has indulged in a spot of cosmetic surgery, on her teeth. Sporty Spice
appeared at a Los Angeles charity bash this week without her trademark
twinkling gold tooth.
26th October 2002 | Posted by: Paul
>> Melanie Interview
Remember the picture of Melanie with her brother Paul from July? Well, with more of those pictures, and an interview, VM (Vauxhall Magazine) compiled this article. Thank you to Dee for scans!
22nd October 2002 | Posted by: Paul
>> Melanie Pictures- Very Clear!
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21th October 2002 | Posted by: Paul
>> New Pics Part 2
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20th October 2002 | Posted by: Paul
>> New Pics!
Yup! Melanie IS back- look at these wicked pics of her attending a Playstation 2 Party in LA! Unfortunately, they are small, but hopefully larger ones are on their way! [click to enlarge]
Thanks to mel2vicem from DenDen for making us aware of these!
20th October 2002 | Posted by: Paul
>> Ask A Q!
Now Magazine has opened it's own website and on that page there's a list containing all the names that'll be interviewed "soon". Melanie C is in that list so surf over there by clicking here and ask Melanie a question. Of course there are over a 100 names so we might have to wait a long time for the interview as Now Magazine gets released every fortnight. Anyways take your chance and maybe your name gets printed in an edition of Now Magazine.
Thanks mel2vicem & Melanie C Fantasy
11th October 2002 | Posted by: Paul
>> Bummer 2
Click here and here to view two galleries of pics of Melanie with boyfriend Thomas in LA on their bikes!
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Pedestrian struck by dump truck, killed on I-5 in downtown Seattle
SEATTLE – A man was struck and killed by a dump truck Wednesday morning as he tried to run across Interstate 5 in downtown Seattle, the Washington State Patrol reports.
State troopers and medics responded to the scene, on southbound I-5 near Seneca Street, at about 6:50 a.m. after receiving reports of a serious accident. The man died at the scene.
The collision happened at the worst possible time - during the morning commute. Back-ups stretched for miles.
"Where it occurred, it didn't allow anyone to get on southbound I-90 from I-5," said Trooper Rock Johnson.
That's when traffic began to cripple.
"I faced really heavy traffic coming in and it took us an extra 25 minutes to get here than it normally does," said a healthcare worker who did not want to be identified.
The same thing happened to hundreds of drivers. The I-5 southbound collector-distributor on-ramp from Spring Street was blocked after the crash, causing a 10-mile backup. Traffic quickly came to a crawl from the South end all the way to Snohomish County in less an hour.
"It's become unbearable – I used to drive all the time," said the healthcare worker, who now tries to use public transportation as much as she can.
Heavy traffic after a car crash has become all too common for local drivers. More than a year ago, a tanker trucker turned over on I-5 paralyzing traffic across the region. Then more recently a truck spilled wood on the freeway in Seattle snarling traffic.
"I just think we have more humans and more cars," said Johnson.
The most recent Census says 1,000 people are moving to Seattle every week, putting more vehicle and people on our roads.
"It's a good thing we have more people here and they're moving here for the industry and corporations we have but we are feeling the pain with the additional cars on the freeway," said Johnson.
Witnesses at the scene said the pedestrian was trying to run from one side of the freeway to the other when he was struck by the dump truck. Johnson said it appears the truck driver simply could not avoid hitting the man.
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"Let Excellence Soar"
Lakeview Elementary is a Kindergarten to Grade Four Community School that has approximately 380 students enrolled. There are currently 23 teachers employed as well as 11 support staff. The resources include a Library, Computer Labs, Resource Room, and a full size Gymnasium. At Lakeview there is a Structured Success Program that is in place to to assist students-at-risk. In this extensively renovated school there is a Teacher Librarian and full time Librarian Technician. Lakeview Elementary is a proud member of SchoolNet Network of Innovative Schools and the League of Peaceful Schools.
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Predator Prey Relationships
The predatory actions of some animals upon others are essential for any ecosystem to flourish. This is due to the fact that if there were not predators to eat certain prey then there would be a large increase in the population of one species and that one species could throw off the balance. This would mean for example the black bears of the park did not eat the multitude of deer, including white- tailed deer, that live in the park then a large number of deer would begin to overwhelm the park. This would not only cause fewer areas for other organisms to live, but it would also cause large amounts of vegetation to be consumed by the deer, which would adversely affect the entire environment. The black bears of the park prey on more than just the deer of the park, so there is no fear of a predator eliminating a whole population of any prey.
One reason that a predator will not eliminate a whole population of prey is that as there is less prey for a predator to consume then less of the predators will survive. The correlation between the number of prey and number of predators can be seen in nearly every environment. The number of prey oscillates due to predator population as well as the resources that they have to eat. The predator population oscillates as well along with the prey's population. When there is more prey to hunt a larger population of predators is able to be supported. This can be seen in any predator prey relationship, for example the relationship between the Barred Owl and the many squirrels, including the Red Squirrel. The Barred Owl preys on many small mammals like squirrels. Their population fluctuates along with the populations of their prey due to food availability. The Barred Owl has few predators other than an even larger owl, the Great Horned Owl.


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International Volunteer Day celebrations to be held in MbararaDec 3, 2013
Uganda will join the rest of the world on December 5th to celebrate the International Volunteer Day with a week-long series of activities in Mbarara and Kampala districts aimed at raising awareness of volunteerism and its contribution to peace and sustainable human development in Uganda.
The activities, which will take place in Mbarara from December 2nd to 5th, and in Kampala on the 6th to 7th, include tree planting, volunteer management systems training, an exhibition, and a procession.
International Volunteer Day was designated by the United Nations the United Nations General Assembly in 1985 to celebrate the power and potential of volunteerism. The theme for this year's commemoration is, "Youth Volunteering for a Better Uganda," and is drawn from the global theme, "Young. Global. Active".
"The United Nations engages in supporting volunteering because it is about making a difference in other people's lives. In particular, the potential of young people in Uganda and elsewhere, their energy, ideals and creativity to find their place in society and make it a better place, let them become naturally agents of change. Being, both a challenge and a big opportunity for the country to absorb such a potential to the most benefit to society, it requires targeted and coordinated efforts of all stakeholders. It is a priority that can't be postponed for the reason that youth is not only the future, but first and foremost the present of the country. Channeling young peoples' commitment, knowledge and power into volunteering and, in general, engaging can bring forward community development, energize institutions, create business opportunities and dissolve adamant mentalities. This is what is needed to achieve ambitious social goals, such as the MDGs and post-2015 development agenda, but very concretely Uganda's development plan towards "Vision 2040," said the United Nations Resident Coordinator a.i., Ms. Birgit Gerstenberg.
The acting UNV Programme Officer in Uganda, Mr. Mwangi Mathenge, added, that a concerted effort is needed to develop a national volunteering policy and its legal framework to harness the potential of volunteerism.
In Uganda, the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme directly supports 44 volunteers that work with government and communities across a range of specialised fields including sexual and other forms of gender-based violence, protection affairs, human rights, water and sanitation engineering, health, nutrition and HIV/AIDS, tourism, education, community services, environment, climate change, and UN coordination.Contact information
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We (the MO Guys) have recently been appointed adjunct professors in the Master of Arts Program in Missional Leadership at Northwest Nazarene University in Boise, Idaho. This innovative online program seeks to equip leaders to effectively do ministry in our twenty-first century by taking ministry outside the walls of the church.
The first course on tap is titled "Communicating Visually". It runs eight weeks beginning Monday October 22. Each week of the course has a topical emphasis. As a service to the larger community of those seeking effective ministry in this time, and as a glimpse into what the students are learning, we will publish the course's weekly online lecture in this space.
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Elected members get tough on tossers (of litter…)
The Honourable NIGEL DOLLERY is no mere tosser of throw-away insults when it comes to litter. He used plain English to give his response after legislative councillors voted to review St Helena's anti-littering laws, and enforce them. These were the … Continue reading
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Fishing directors 'declined council talks' as vessel lay idle
A lack of public information about the future of St Helena's first offshore fishing vessel has been called "extremely disturbing" by a councillor – after months without a single fish being caught. Public funds helped to pay for the MFV Extractor, … Continue reading
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Interpreter hired for court case
An interpreter is being brought out from South Africa to assist at a trial at the next sitting of St Helena's Supreme Court, attorney general Nicola Moore told members of Legislative Council. She did not identify the defendant, or the language spoken. … Continue reading
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DFID sets aside £19.4 million – including child abuse cash
The UK's Department for International Development is giving St Helena £1.2m of new money for safeguarding of children and adults. The announcement came as a team from the UK neared the end of two weeks on the island, investigating alleged failures to deal … Continue reading
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Words of support for Saint FM – but no actual money
The cash-strapped Saint FM Community Radio has been given messages of support by members of St Helena's Legislative Council – but so far, no financial help. Councillors were given a briefing on the station's funding problems before their March 2015 session. … Continue reading
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Flights: chief sec admits doubts over medical care and crime
St Helena's chief secretary has admitted to concerns about notorious crime at the airport that is to be the island's link with the rest of the world – and about the future of medical referrals to Cape Town. But Roy … Continue reading
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'Shameful': workers left adrift by lack of Ascension flights
Saints working on Ascension could face a 15,000-mile trip to get home – just 700 miles away – if the fears of one St Helena councillor are realised. The Hon Derek Thomas spoke in response to news that the newly announced … Continue reading
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Don't cast aside 'family' of carers in Cape Town, officials urged
Officials have been urged to continue sending medical patients for treatment in Cape Town when the island's ship is replaced with flights into Johannesburg. Legislative councillors heard that the "family" of people who support Saint patients in South Africa must … Continue reading
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Something folks may not know about me is that I'm afraid of the dark. It's not really a big secret, but I don't typically tell everyone I meet either! I do think it becomes apparent when I walk through the dark flipping on lights!
I've been afraid of the dark for as long as I can remember, so I'm not exactly sure why I have that fear. My equilibrium is a bit wonky and I have no balance in the dark, so that could be the culprit. Or maybe it's my over-active imagination. The gift that fuels my writing also sees a boogeyman in every dark corner.
Whatever the cause, the result is the same. I don't like the dark. Thankfully, the solution is simple. Light. I mean, we have electricity. And you can buy a small, powerful flashlight at the Walmart for a dollar! Light reveals that the corners are empty and the fear goes away.
Y'all see where I'm going with this, don't you?
Life has been a little scary for most everyone I know. We just had our presidential election last week and this has felt like a pivotal choice, no matter which side you're on. I think fear has driven this election more than any other year I can remember. One day, as fear for my my children's futures was gripping my heart, God reminded me that He was still in control. That I was so focused on what could go wrong that I had shifted my gaze from Him. That the darkness was making me fearful.
Oh. Okay.
The dark is scary, y'all. Things go bump in the night and there's no telling what kind of evil could be lurking in the shadows. But, God is light! It says in 1 John 1:5, "This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all." Psalm 27:1 says, "The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?" The Bible also says that God is love (1 John 4:8) and that perfect love drives out fear (1 John 4:18). We know that there is no need for a sun in Heaven, because God's glory is so radiant. When Moses came down from Mt. Sinai, his face was glowing from spending time with God – so much so that the people were afraid to look at him and he wore a veil unless he was in the presence of the Lord. That's a whole lot of light!
Why are we afraid? Because the enemy of our souls knows that if he can simply shift our focus from the Light to his darkness, fear will creep in. And fear will cause us to do some crazy things!
So. How about you? Has fear crept into your heart? I challenge you to open up those scary places to God. Let His light illuminate your dark corners. The fear will flee with the darkness. What if you already know all this and haven't been fearful? Well, then, I encourage you to find someone who is fearful and shine God's light in their life by showing them some love.
And that's what it's really about, isn't it? Love. Love God. Love people.
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Usdaw is "deeply concerned" about Tesco's recovery plan
Usdaw has expressed deep concern about Tesco's recovery plan which has left staff worried and unclear about their future.
The supermarket chain last week announced plans to close 43 stores and its defined benefit pension scheme.
Usdaw national officers Pauline Foulkes and Joanne McGuinness said: "While the announcement was well received by the Stock Exchange, the same cannot be said for staff. They feel completely let down by both the content and nature of the turnaround proposals and the manner in which they found out.
"It was disappointing to learn that the proposals included the closure of the Cheshunt head office and 43 stores. What is worse is that the company has still not declared which shops they intend to close, leaving staff in all 3,000 plus stores worrying whether it is theirs that will close, creating additional anxiety and uncertainty.
"Announcing the intention to close the defined contribution pension scheme has left staff extremely concerned about their future income in retirement. Introducing a new store management structure leaves thousands of team leaders and line managers upset and distressed about what this will mean for them. This is no way to treat staff, whose hard work and commitment has helped the business over the years and through one of Tesco's most difficult periods.
"Usdaw is calling on the new chief executive Dave Lewis to ensure that the staff are respected and valued throughout this turnaround programme. The company must listen, engage and meaningfully consult staff and Usdaw representatives, acknowledging that they will play a huge part in turning Tesco around.
"Usdaw's priorities are to: obtain the list of stores earmarked for closure; maintain good pension provision for all Tesco staff; provide clarity for team leaders and line managers in relation to the new management structure, and do everything possible to keep staff employed in the business and job losses to a minimum.
"Usdaw is pressing for immediate dialogue with the company to address these matters in full and seeking to improve communication and information channels to staff. We are committed to supporting, representing and protecting our members and reps during this difficult period and we will be seeking the best possible outcome for them."
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Oregon Supreme Court Rules That Animals Can Be Treated As Victims
The Oregon Supreme Court has ruled the animals can be treated as victims in legal cases, effectively affording animals the same protections humans have in abuse cases. The ruling stems from a 2009 court case in which the defendant was convicted of starving 20 horses and goats on his property. The defendant argued that because the law defines animals as property, he should not have been charged with separate counts of neglect for each animal. The judge disagreed, arguing that each animal was a separate victim.
The ruling is expected to result in longer sentences for those convicted of animal abuse. According to Lora Dunn, staff attorney for the Animal Legal Defense Fund in Portland, the ruling may also change how law enforcement responds to animal abuse calls, as it may eliminate the need for law enforcement to obtain a warrant in certain circumstances to investigate claims of neglect or abuse. "To acknowledge that animals are victims of crime, that's really common sense to us," said Dunn.