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- ANZAC is the down under equivalent of our Remembrance day. This lovely poem is a wonderful testament to the memory of our fallen soldiers. I intend sending it to the Royal Canadian Legion DOMINION AND PEI PROVINCIAL COMMANDS with three questions, doubt they will respond??????
ANZAC Day
I saw a kid marchin' with medals on his chest.
He marched alongside Diggers marching six abreast.
He knew that it was ANZAC Day – he walked along with… pride.
He did his best to keep in step with the Diggers by his side.
And when the march was over the kid was rather tired.
A Digger said "Whose medals, son?" to which the kid replied:
"They belong to daddy, but he did not come back.
He died up in New Guinea on a lonely jungle track".
The kid looked rather sad then and a tear came to his eye.
The Digger said "Don't cry my son and I will tell you why.
Your daddy marched with us today – all the blooming way.
We Diggers know that he was there – it's like that on ANZAC Day".
The kid looked rather puzzled and didn't understand,
But the Digger went on talking and started to wave his hand.
"For this great land we live in, there's a price we have to pay
For we all love fun and merriment in this country where we live.
The price was that some soldier his precious life must give.
For you to go to school my lad and worship God at will,
Someone had to pay the price so the Diggers paid the bill.
Your daddy died for us my son – for all things good and true.
I wonder if you understand the things I've said to you".
The kid looked up at the Digger – just for a little while
And with a changed expression, said, with a lovely smile:
"I know my dad marched here today – this is ANZAC Day.
I know he did. I know he did, all the bloomin' way".
D. Hunter
(A veteran of Shaggy Ridge with the 2/12 Battalion in WW2)
To Dominion and PEI Provincial commands, please answer the three listed questions. (if this was in Canada)
(1) please explain how this little boy is breaking the law and diluting his fathers medals.
(2) please explain how he is violating the act of remembrance
(3) please explain why you believe the boys parents should be arrested and fined for allowing their child to so willfully break the law.
Its unlikely anyone at either command will have the courage to respond, indeed how could they respond with an negative answer. Section 419 of the criminal code is wrong and needs to be changed. Shame on those who stubbornly refuse,
God Bless and keep reading
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Watch Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe Make Mayhem in This The Nice Guys Trailer
The two star as detectives investigating a missing persons case in 1970s L.A.
The red-band trailer for The Nice Guys released Friday, and yeah, this movie is probably going to take your money. The film stars Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling as detectives investigating a missing persons case in 1970s Los Angeles. The trailer alone features numerous grisly deaths, Gosling holding a gun with his pants around his ankles, and a young girl commenting on the "whores" at a Hollywood party.
The movie seems like not only a welcome comedic turn for Crowe, but also a perfect new direction for Gosling, whose recent characters have either been way serious or way put together. The film was directed by Shane Black, who helmed Iron Man 3 and the supremely underrated Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, to which Nice Guys seems like it will have a similar feel. The movie comes out in May. Until then, enjoy Ryan Gosling with a mustache getting his ass handed to him by old-man Russell Crowe.

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I manage the placements program itself as well as the team. Around 60% of our students will opt to take up a placement as part of their degree course. It's a 60 credit unit and each unit has different learning outcomes attached so it needs to be well supported.
What would you most like to achieve while at the University?
One of the great things about working here is that there are always new opportunities and challenges so I'm really just looking for the next thing.
What piece of advice would you like to give to a student?
Placement application processes are a lot more in depth than students think and it requires a lot of time and preparation. But don't be afraid of being rejected because through rejection you'll learn.
What's the one thing you know now that you wish you'd known when you were younger?
Don't plan your life out because it'll never happen in the way you expect it to, but not in a negative way. Just think about the next two years because anything can happen.
What was your first job?
My first job was actually in my family business, which was a transport company. I started as a junior office administrator, at the tender age of 16, and progressed to Office Manager and then Partner.
If you could start your own dream business, what would it be?
There's a lot of companies buying up disused quarries and turning them into sports complexes. I think it'd be brilliant to buy one around here and get kids into doing outdoor activities in a safe environment.
What's your favourite book or album and why?
Wilbur Smith's River God. It's a fascinating book, one of five, and is so insightful. It actually made me go and see the pyramids. I always read fiction because I think you can have too much of real life.
When are you happiest?
Barbecuing with my family.
What one superpower would you like to possess?
I'd love to be able to fly which is crazy because I'm scared of heights, but I'd love the freedom.
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
I recently cycled from Lands End to John O'Groats for an Alzheimer's charity and you can still sponsor me at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lou-mick
Tell us your favourite joke.
It's a Billy Connolly joke. An old man is sitting alone with his wife, turns to her and says "When we first got married and had no money, you were with me every step of the way. And then we had our kids but lost the house but you were with me every step of the way. Then the children grew up and we had some issues but you were with me every step of the way. Then I lost my job but you were with me every step of the way. And now here I am in my 60's and do you know what I've realised? You're a bloody jinx"
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The basket is beautiful. The pasta was real good. Inside the boxes are sealed bags so the boxes are like really only 1/3 full. It was good value but not a great value for the price.
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I have begun our garden. So far I have planted Cabbage, Radish, Carrot, Spinach, Snow Pea, and Potato. I have also added some mixed flower seed near the Cabbage, and also near the backside of our shed.
I keep waiting for the temps to warm up a bit more before planting some Tomato and Bell Pepper seeds. I am doing this because last year it took so long to warm up that my Bell Pepper really had a hard time… although they did give me one pepper–which Andrew picked in it's botanical infancy and then tossed on the ground.
But this coming week I think I will take a gamble and plant some Tomato, Bell Pepper, and Corn seeds.
I have been using lawn clippings to mulch the garden paths. Visually I like the look. Functionally, I hope it will help to keep weeds down and then in the Fall I will turn it over into the soil and help enhance the soil for next year's garden.
Andrew and I painted the main posts used in the supports for the Snow Peas. Giving the garden some early colour and character. A part of gardening for me is the fun of doing in, and these posts are a part of that.
I have also placed some sticks in the garden for the dragonflys that I hope will return again this year. The past two years I have enjoyed watching the dragonflys come to the garden, sit on the sticks and then fly up and eat bugs that are flying about.
I have also started a second compost pile. Our original compost pile has served as a location to dump household compostable wastes, but because it is always working it has made using the compost an ify venture. By adding a second compost pile, I hope to let the original compost area finish up, and then use it.
Another idea that I am playing with is to start working in the backyard. This morning as I took a mid-Service walk with Andrew I saw two houses near our Church that made me think of English Cottages… I liked the look, and have begun to look at some websites that feature Hobbit gardens. I am toying with the idea of using that idea as an inspiration for our backyard; not that our yard will look like some English cottage garden (a look that is too busy for me) but mearly an inspirational tool to move forward. Perhaps I will look at various European garden styles and mesh it together… after all, aren't we Americans (i.e. United State-ians) Euromutts? But for the moment I am looking at the English.
Years ago, I found the program Northern Exposure to be inspirational in how I wanted my yard to look.
Various things can serve as inspiration, which we then tweak to our own style. I know a Priest who made the comment about Serbia being a look he was going for regarding the fences in his yard.
It is all fun. Functional fun; and in the case of the garden itself: Functional and edible fun.
UPDATE: After work I planted some more seeds in the garden. I planted:
+Spinach–completing my row.
+3 rows of Sweet Corn–a variety called Ruby Queen Hyprid; the kernels are a ruby colour.
+A row of Bell Peppers (California Wonder Pepper aka Pimiento Maravilla de California)–although it still is not consistently warm enough, I am going to go ahead and take a gamble.
+2 rows of Sweet Salad Mix: Mesclun Lettuce.
+And a row of Zinnia.


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Retrograde activity increases this month. In a way it is good that this happens during the summer, when people tend to schedule their holidays. It's a good time for you to get away, too. You are still in a yearly personal pleasure peak until the 23rd.
Your financial planet goes retrograde from the 3rd until the 26th. Try not to make any important – major – financial moves now. Sure, you shop for groceries and the normal necessities, but big items, major investments, need more homework. As always under a Mercury retrograde, it's best to review your finances – your products and services – and see where things can be improved. You are very speculative this month and feel very lucky – the retrograde of Mercury suggests, however, that you should tone this down.
In spite of the retrograde, this looks like a prosperous month. Mercury is making beautiful aspects with Jupiter early in the month, and after the 23rd the Sun and Venus make beautiful aspects with Jupiter. This tends to indicate financial optimism, success and increase. Also on the 23rd you begin a yearly financial peak.
Mars, your travel planet, enters your spiritual 12th house on the 3rd. This suggests spiritual or religious-orientated travel – a pilgrimage or spiritual seminar or workshop. The only problem is that the two planets that relate to travel -Jupiter and Mercury – are both retrograde at the same time.
Best not to travel, but if you must, protect yourself as best you can. Allow more time for the journey, don't schedule connecting flights too tightly, and make sure you have travel insurance.
Career is still very important and Venus, your career planet, has been in your own sign since the 23rd of last month. This shows that career opportunities are seeking you out. You look successful, you have the image of success, others see you as successful. You are in the 'vibrations' of success. But the planetary power is shifting. The upper half, dominant since the beginning of the year, is now not so dominant. The upper and lower halves of your chart are about equal in power. Thus, it is not all 'career, career, career' nowadays. It is time to pay more attention to your family and to your emotional well-being. Next month the lower half will actually be stronger than the upper half.
Love is still basically happy, but progresses at a slower pace than over the last few months. This is as it should be. Your love planet is still retrograde. Your social judgement is not up to its usual standards, and so it is good to let love develop as it will.
Mars receives and makes some dynamic aspects this month. It squares Uranus from the 3rd to the 8th, and then opposes Pluto.
Avoid risky activities, and be more patient with your beloved, partners, and family members. Avoid conflicts and confrontations. Take a few deep breaths before speaking in provocative situations. This advice is good for family members, parent figures and your beloved as well.
Horoscope Leo August 2018
Retrograde activity increases this month. In a way it is good that this happens during the summer, when people tend to schedule their holidays. It's a good time for you to get away, too. You are still in a yearly personal pleasure peak until the 23rd.


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Yes, the small person in the picture above is my six year old using a potentially lethal power tool. I'm going for father of the year. And below is D, eleven, working hard without grumbling!
Here's a bit of trivia. When we moved into this house, the whole house was the color of the bricks in this picture. The shutters, the trim, the garage door, and even the shingles were this color orange. It was as if someone had spray painted the entire house one color. Hence the name, Orangehouse. We added the Texas Rangers star partly in celebration of Texas culture, and partly because yard-gnomes are prohibited by city ordinance.And at the end of the mowing, we look out over our job well done, cheeks cold from the wind, and nostrils full of the smell of fresh-cut grass and lawn mower exhaust. Learning to take satisfaction in the little things in life is a learned skill.


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The meeting was called to order by President Beneke at 10:00 A.M.
Directors in attendance in person: Ames, Beneke, Foster, McCaghren, McKnight, Moeller, Romero, Smith
Directors in attendance by telephone: Potts
Directors absent:
Staff in attendance: Connor, Porche, Rice, Wyatt
Staff in attendance by phone: Brown
Audience: 19 in attendance
Upon motion made by Ames and seconded by Smith, the Minutes of June 16, 2017 were approved.
Finance: Louise Wyatt
Wyatt reported there was no change in the balance sheet. Wyatt also reported home collections were the same as they were this time last year. Lot collections were less than they were this time last year. The amount billed vs. amount collected for homes are at 95.5% and are 82.5% for lots.
Operating expense for road maintenance is 43% of the budget and for security the operating expense is 44% of the budget. Administrative expense for road maintenance is 59% of the budget and for security the administrative expense is 48% of the budget.
Roads: Jason Brown (given by John Beneke)
I will not be in attendance in this board meeting as I will be on vacation out of town from 7/16 until 7/23 I can call in for the board meeting if need be but cell service may be spotty. I will also be on vacation from 7/30 until 8/6 but will be in town and available for any calls or meetings.
Items listed in " " will not be brought up in the public meeting unless asked for.
Since last report: Wolf Laurel has received 3.64 inches of rain and no severe weather has been reported "as of 7-14-17 when this report was written"
- Mowed all road banks on the upper and lower sides of the RROW's that could be mowed with the tractor mower.
- Sprayed the woody plants and underbrush on the RROW's that could not be reached with the tractor mower. "The application of the Crossbow herbicide that was used was to kill off the locust trees and woody underbrush that were beginning to grow into and over the RROW's". "The reasoning for using a Herbicide compared to more conventional options e.g. contracting out a long arm boom mower, or a RROW clearing crew, or buying/renting a piece of equipment to have this done in house is cost the cost savings for the herbicide application was anywhere between $23,860 up to $38,860"
"The cost to spray the RROW's was $1,140.00 including material, labor, and equipment". "The closest quote for contracting out mowing the RROW's with a long arm boom mower was in the $30,000.00 range and he is not taking on any more work this year. The closest quote for contracting out a ROW clearing crew was in the $40,000 range and he wanted to come clear a mile first and then give us a firm quote. The cost to buy a long arm boom mower is $25,000 and it would tie up an operator and dedicate a tractor for nothing else except bank mowing. The cost to rent a machine is unknown at this time as I have not found one available."
- Sprayed obstructions along the RROW's e.g. power poles, signs, culverts, columns, rocks, etc." "The application of Eraser weed and grass herbicide was used to kill the grass around these obstructions." "The reasoning for using a Herbicide compared to more conventional methods is the same as above COST" "The cost to treat the obstructions was $570.00 including material, labor, and equipment that should last all season a cost savings of $4,000 to $8,000 per mow."
- Re-graded, sloped, seeded, and matted the ditches and banks on Bee Tree Ln. where needed due to erosion issues.
- Replaced culverts on Town Mt. Road, Hamlin Ln., Sugar Tree Ln. "and will continue replacing or adding culverts where possible weather and budget permitting."
- Dug out and stockpiled 60 loads of fill dirt at the staging location on Buck House Rd. above Bee Tree and Flame Azalea roads. "This material is to be used in future drainage and road projects. After all of the fill dirt and rock that can be used from this area is used this entire area will be sloped, seeded, and matted for erosion control."
- The Ferri offset tractor mower is out of service at this time due to a bent housing and will be repaired as soon as possible.
- The Ford L-9000 dump truck has had 2 rear tires replaced along with a clutch brake spacer installed the truck is now back in on road service. "The dump truck was put out of service by the NCDOT on the way back from the CAT shop for an injector pump replacement due to some compliance issues. All compliance issues have been addressed and it is back on the road"
- The CAT 305 excavator has had a new track adjuster piston installed.
- Side boards have been installed on the beds of the yellow and green Chevy trucks.
- The Road Maintenance committee and I have been in constant contact and have been working on revising the 3 year work schedule and hope to have it done by the next board meeting.
- The Southeastern Land Trust has contacted me and would like to set up a meeting to negotiate terms on the Old Stables on Buck House rd. if we are interested.
Romero recommended that the Roads Committee and Communication Committee work together to send out an informative email explaining the herbicide spraying.
Security: Sandy Gwozdo (given by Becky McKnight Chair of the Security Committee)
- July 4th Patrol stopped 33 vehicles exceeding the speed limit and 24 crossovers to the opposite lane. A record number of speeding and near misses on Wolf Laurel Rd. were reported to Gate by property owners and guests.
- Patrol shut down fireworks party on Wonderly Lane.
- 2 Two sightings of a rabid raccoon were reported. Patrol searched and found raccoon deceased. This is a natural occurrence but should serve as a reminder to keep dogs leashed.
- A dead deer was reported by property owner on McDaris Loop and removed by Roads.
- Patrol received a report from gate: man was going to shoot bear on deck that was destroying bird feeder. Patrol arrived, took stick and ran off bear.
- Lost dog reported to Gate and found by Patrol.
- A fire alarm was reported on Puncheon. House unoccupied. Patrol arrived, searched perimeter and found no evidence of fire, searched perimeter. Looked in bottom door of the house which provided view of fire alarm. Low battery lights. Left message for home owner. Neighbor reported fire alarm again the next day regarding alarm. Called caretaker, and he replaced battery.
- The chain on Big Bald Gate was found cut. Patrol with help from Ronnie Rice, Heath, and Mitchell searched for the trespasser(s). Heath and Mitchell replaced chain with heavy grade chain (it required a cutting torch). Tent and camp site found on summit of the Bald but could not locate the camper. Spoke to Ranger McFee who offered to remove the tent.
- Homeowner called from English Ridge claiming a 4-wheeler, not owned by a property owner, driving very fast. It is the believed the 4-wheeler came in from Streets Gap. Security will work with property owners on the end of Gardenside to block entry.
- A Class A motor home was found parked on Hampton Gap. Patrol had owner move it to the ski lodge.
- Property owners' written complaint of two encounters with a renter and that renter's driving; speed, aggressive driving and passing on WL roads. This renter's barcode has been deactivated and they have been counseled on how to drive on WL roads by Ken Porche. Roving Security. Mr. Porche also shared with them that he would be on the lookout for them and if catches them in another driving violation he would fine them.
It was recommended by Foster that the Security Committee draft a policy on how to handle driving violations.
Committee Reports
Communications & Community Relations: John Ames
- Long Range Planning Town Hall Meeting announcement – an email summarizing the Long Range Planning Town Hall meeting was distributed on June 10 to all property owners with an email address at the WLRMS offices. The announcement was also posted on the WLRMS website.
- 2017 Board Election Process announcement – an email announcing the 2017 WLRMS Board Election Process and nominating committee was distributed on June 21 to all property owners. The announcement was also posted on the WLRMS website.
- Community Covenant Adherence Reinforcement – an email to announce the enforcement of the 2015 approved covenants was distributed on June 30 to all property owners. This email referenced that the WLRMS had sent letters to property owners with reported covenant violations requesting the violations be rectified as soon as possible. The text of the letter was included in the email even though the names of recipients were not included. The email and the violation letter text were also posted to the WLRMS website.
- Town Hall meeting time change email – an email to announce the change of all remaining Town Hall meetings from 9:00am to 10:00am was distributed on July 7 and also posted to the website.
- Meet the Candidate Town Hall meeting date change email – an email to announce the change of the Meet the Candidate Town Hall meeting from July 15 to July 22nd was distributed on July 7 to all property owners and posted to the WLRMS website.
- TOB article – assisted in preparing an article from WLRMS President John Beneke for the next issue of the TOB to be distributed in August highlighting projects and activities that the WLRMS Board has been focused on over the last year. The text was submitted to TOB editor on July 7.
Insurance / Finance Committee: Willie Romero
Romero reported that they will start preparing for the 2018 budget and insurance coverage, which is coming up for renewal.
Legal: Sharon Foster
No Report
Collections: Brent McCaghren
McCaghren reported there was a bad debt collection of $3000 for roads and $1000 for security from a judgment that was obtained and domesticated in Virginia by a property owner. The board is being vigilant in recovering delinquent accounts.
Road Maintenance & Equipment: Charlie Potts
No Report
Security: Becky McKnight
McKnight read the following resignation letter from Sandy Gwozdo, Director of Security.
19 July, 2017
Dear Directors of the Wolf Laurel RMS Board,
Please accept this letter as my resignation from my position as Director of Security effective as of August 1, 2017. I am currently experiencing medical issues that prevent me from continuing in this position.
While I regret leaving the dedicated security team at RMS, I have decided that it is in my best interest to focus fully on my health at this time. I will make recommendations to the Security Committee regarding my replacement and outline how I am willing to support this team during the transition.
I have truly enjoyed working for the past 11 years for the property owners of Wolf Laurel. Working as Director of Security for 8 of these years has been particularly challenging and rewarding. I want to thank the Security Committee for their support during my tenure. Their insights and recommendations have proven extremely valuable. We worked together to increase patrol, install the camera systems, update and expand the entry system, and implement other processes to increase safety and security for the betterment of the Wolf Laurel community.
I hope the current Board and future Boards will continue to explore innovative security solutions and support the security team at RMS.
Sandra Gwozdo
McKnight stated: I am very saddened to have to read this letter. Sandy has been a reliable, dedicated employee of RMS, and I will miss her greatly. I know the community will miss her. She has performed her duties over and beyond what was required of her. She was on duty 24 hours a day 7 days week. Many nights she was awakened at 3 a.m. with a property owner complaint. She would get out of bed, into her car, and check it out. WLRMS and the community have been so fortunate to have her as our Director of Security.
After McKnight read the resignation letter, several former Board members and several property owners expressed their appreciation for the years of service and commitment Sandy has given to this community and the RMS board. It was stated that her service has been extraordinary and she has been a tremendously loyal, responsible employee and that she has been a necessary person on the mountain. They also expressed concern that Sandy is treated fairly and that they hoped there was some way to accommodate her situation—either delay her resignation or allow her a leave of absence, etc.
An audience member stated, "My concern is that since I don't know exactly why she is resigning, I just want to make sure that she's treated fairly. If there's something that underlies this that is squeezing her to resign, I would be, as a former board member, very disappointed. I'd be very ashamed in some ways if that, in fact, was the truth and I don't know whether it is or not. But I also know there is probably all kinds of innuendos floating around. Anyway, you are the ones that have to decide. You have the facts as to whether or not to accept her letter of resignation. Perhaps you don't accept it, perhaps you do, but you know the facts as to what they are. Sandy was very important, probably still is very important and probably still could do a good job."
The Board directed the Security Committee to consult with Sandy to determine her recommendations regarding her desire to work beyond her stated resignation date (August 1, 2017) and to establish procedures to ensure that RMS Security will continue to carry out its responsibility.
Property and Facilities: Larry Smith & Dick Moeller
Romero addressed the inquiry about the $40K grant from the US Forest Service in the last meeting. Romero reached out by phone and email but has not received a response yet from the Forest Service.
Moeller will be getting a proposal from Suburban Propane for next year's price on propane.
Moeller also received another quote of $3800 on labor and $1200 on material for painting the RMS office building. He is looking to get one more quote and will present it to the board at the next meeting.
ARB: Tom Wrenn
Since our June Report
New Applications Approved:
Minor – 6
Major – 2
Tree – 11
Pending Approval:
Tree – 1
Minor – 1
Major – 1
Minor – 1
Bob Super since our June report has had 37 contacts with property owners and contractors plus has responded to 10 gate/site alerts.
Monthly Activity:
107 Gardenside Tree Info Meeting
1265 McKinney Gap Site Visit
333 Glenaire Site Visit
86 Bee Tree Minor Approval
17 Fox Den Major Approval (Drive & Trees)
324 Zebulon Tree Approval
115 Puncheon Lane Site Visit Review
436 Puncheon Lane Interior Remodel Approval
1262 McKinney Gap Tree Approval
20 Gardenside Minor Approval
Respond to 7 Gate/Site Alerts
271 El Miner Review Garage Layout
146 El Miner Tree Approval
1209 McKinney Gap Review patio/porch Layout
3205 El Miner Tree Approval
294 Trillium Site Visit
874 Buckeye Site Visit
61 Greer Way Review Trees & Driveway
302 Upper Lookout Site Visit
El Miner – Uncompleted Site Review (Owner & Contractor of record)
302 Upper Lookout Site Review Completed Work
409 Upper Haw Major Approval
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107 Gardenside Tree Info Meeting
112 McKinney Gap Tree Approval
80 Painted Ridge Tree Approval
593 El Miner House Painting Approval
206 McDaris Loop Tree Approval
63 Fox Den Tree Approval
Lot 55 May Apple New Construction Possible
904 Eagle Nest Info Visit (Tree Cutting Off Site Disapproved)
63 Fox Den Tree Info Meeting
107 Gardenside Tree Info Meeting
232 Wonderly Lane Tree Approval
212 Unakite Tree Approval
294 Trillium Site Visit
3094 El Miner Minor Approval
Lot 55 May Apple Review New House Application
163 Spring Brook Minor Approval (Perk Test)
Long Range Planning: John Beneke
Beneke reported he met with the presidents/representatives of Blue Mountain, The Preserve, Ridges, and WLPOA (Mountainside Townhomes was not available and Deer Run did not respond). They will meet again in August and will hopefully form the committee that will move Wolf Laurel 2020 forward.
POA Liaison: John Beneke
Beneke reported that he, Earlene Shofi, Jim Landry and Dick Moeller had come to an agreement on the septic system and will be looking for another piece of property for the drain field.
Old Business:
WWTP (Waste Water Treatment Plant)
Foster reported that the board agreed to share equally, with WLPOA, in the cost of the soil evaluation test to find a suitable piece of property to put the WWTP. The board also agreed to share equally, with the WLPOA, the cost of the design of the replacement system. The draft of the agreement was discussed, negotiated and finalized with Earlene Shofi, President of the POA. The RMS board discussed that agreement at the work session held July 12 and is ready for a vote.
Beneke reported the WLPOA Board has approved the agreement and is ready to sign. He said all that is needed now from this board is to move forward with an approval and work can be started. Beneke said in addition to this agreement, there is another agreement with Land Resource Management that the WLPOA and the WLRMS will cosign. Foster has reviewed that agreement and has made a few modifications.
An audience member voiced their objection to splitting the cost of the WWTP equally-50/50 and using RMS money to purchase a WWTP.
A motion was made by Foster to approve the agreement regarding the replacement of the WWTP between the WLPOA and the WLRMS and was seconded by Moeller.
McKnight wanted to go on record with the following statement:
I favor the joint agreement that is currently in place and that was voted on and approved by the POA and RMS. It apportions the costs of the septic conversion on a pro rata usage basis. Obviously, the requirements for POA operations are much greater than those of RMS. While RMS has an obligation to cover its operational costs, it has a fiduciary obligation to only spend funds that directly apply to road and security operations. I will, therefore, vote against the proposed agreement that increases the RMS portion of costs from 20% to 50%.
McCaghren moved to amend paragraph two of the agreement and strike everything in paragraph two except for the first sentence so paragraph two would read 'The parties agree to share equally in the cost of the soil evaluation test". McKnight seconded. A vote was taken: Yes-3, No-6. The amendment failed.
McCaghren moved to amend paragraph four to strike "and construction of it and future costs". Smith seconded. A vote was taken: Yes-8, Not-1. The amendment passed.
Beneke called for a vote on the agreement as amended. A vote was taken: Yes-7, No-2. The motion passed.
New Business:
2017 Election
The Nominating Committee, composed of Romero, Chair, Carol Kruger, Gail Barr and Ed Waller, announced the candidates for the 2017 Election. The candidates are William (Bill) Grace, Cynthia Kessler, David W. Pendleton, Charlie F. Potts, Eddie Shook and Jim Simmons. Nominees in attendance were Cynthia Kessler and Jim Simmons. Meet the Candidates Town Hall Meeting will be held Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 10am in the Pavilion.
Policies and Proposed Bylaws Amendment
Foster move that the Policies and proposed bylaws amendments be adopted. Ames seconded.
McCaghren moved to postpone the approval of the policies and proposed bylaw amendments so they would be taken up by the new board in the October work session. Smith seconded. Beneke called for a vote: Yes-5, No-4. The motion was approved.
Audience Comments:
Audience Member #1 -1)Who was ultimately responsible for making the decision to spray herbicide?
Beneke said the Roads Committee and the Director of Roads make those decisions.
2) Why did the board choose not to notify the community in advance about the spraying so rare plants could be marked not to be sprayed? Board members responded that the board was not aware of the spraying. Audience member felt the Roads Committee should have informed the board of the spraying.
3) The Director of Roads should receive formal training on pesticide application. Beneke said that the board would take this into consideration.
4) Spraying instead of mowing is not a good choice for this unique natural area.
Audience Member #2 – How many people are counting the ballots and who will be supervising the count?
Beneke responded that Jim Hill will be supervising the count and typically there are 6 – 8 people that count. Anyone can observe the ballot counting.
Motion for adjournment was made by Romero.
The meeting was adjourned.
Next RMS HOA Board meeting is scheduled August 18, 2017, at 10:00 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Willie Romero
Secretary /Treasurer


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Modelling Barry
The concept drawing for Barry was created at an after school club, I liked the simplicity of the drawing so much that I thought it would be an ideal starting point for a character modelling tutorial. There are some challenges in modelling any character but the skills learned through the video tutorial can be applied to create literally any basic model (which could then be used for any number of things). Subsequent tutorials will enable you to sculpt, add colour and texture and even animate Barry.
How to use the tutorial:
If you want to follow the tutorial through step by step you will need Blender 2.65 installed, the video tutorial and the concept drawing: I have also included the Blender file that was used during the creation of the tutorial. It can be done within 30 minutes but if this is your first forray into character modelling (and even Blender) you will probably want to take a little longer to make sure you understand and can apply the basic principles. With the right support, the tutorial can be used with any age group in KS3, KS4 and KS5.


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Have you thought about what motivated God to take the risk to spin into being such a complex and dependent system as our universe? What compelled him to create, especially one with the capacity to veer so far off course from his original design as ours has proven to do? What hope, what potential did he see that made it worth the risk?
According to the testimony of Scripture and most Classical Christian theologians, God is self-existent.He exists apart from any other cause, independent and complete, lacking nothing within himself.Therefore He didn't need to create our universe.Rather, it was "for his good pleasure" (Ephesians 1:4-5) that he brought life into being. God created us for himself, for his own glory, as a means of self-expression (Colossians 1:16).
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Teens in low-income communities, overlooked by childhood nutrition policies, do sex work, save school lunches, sell drugs and join gangs for food, report says
Teenagers in America are resorting to sex work because they cannot afford food, according to a study that suggests widespread hunger in the worlds wealthiest country.
Focus groups in all 10 communities analysed by the Urban Institute, a Washington-based thinktank, described girls selling their body or sex for money as a strategy to make ends meet. Boys desperate for food were said to go to extremes such as shoplifting and selling drugs.
The findings raise questions over the legacy of Bill Clintons landmark welfare-reform legislation 20 years ago as well as the spending priorities of Congress and the impact of slow wage growth. Evidence of teenage girls turning to transactional dating with older men is likely to cause particular alarm.
Ive been doing research in low-income communities for a long time, and Ive written extensively about the experiences of women in high poverty communities and the risk of sexual exploitation, but this was new, said Susan Popkin, a senior fellow at the Urban Institute and lead author of the report, Impossible Choices.
Even for me, who has been paying attention to this and has heard women tell their stories for a long time, the extent to which we were hearing about food being related to this vulnerability was new and shocking to me, and the level of desperation that it implies was really shocking to me. Its a situation I think is just getting worse over time.
The qualitative study, carried out in partnership with the food banks network Feeding America, created two focus groups one male, one female in each of 10 poor communities across the US. The locations included big cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington and rural North Carolina and eastern Oregon. A total of 193 participants aged 13 to 18 took part and were allowed to remain anonymous.
Their testimony paints a picture of teenagers often overlooked by policymakers focused on children aged zero to five missing meals, making sacrifices and going hungry, with worrying long-term consequences.
Popkin said: We heard the same story everywhere, a really disturbing picture about hunger and food insecurity affecting the wellbeing of some of the most vulnerable young people. The fact that we heard it everywhere from kids in the same way tells us theres a problem out there that we should be paying attention to.
The consistency of the findings across gender, race and geography was a surprise.
I wasnt sure we would see it, Popkin said. Kids knew about all these strategies: hanging around your friends house and see if theyll feed you, going hungry so that their younger brothers and sisters could eat, saving their school lunch so they could eat it at night so they could sleep at night.
Everybody knew where you get the cheapest food and how you keep some emergency stuff in your house. It was just very matter-of-fact and very common, in the richest country in the world.
In every community, and in 13 of the 20 focus groups, there were accounts of sexual exploitation, often related with distaste. A girl in Portland, Oregon told researchers: Its really like selling yourself. Like youll do whatever you need to do to get money or eat.
Another comment from Portland: Youre not even dating theyll be like I dont really love him, but Im going to do what I have to do.
Many prefer to rationalise what they are doing as dating of sorts. A boy in rural North Carolina said: When youre selling your body, its more in disguise. Like if I had sex with you, you have to buy me dinner tonight thats how girls deal with the struggle Thats better than taking money because if they take money, they will be labeled a prostitute.
In seven of the 10 communities, teenagers told stories of girls exchanging sexual favours with strangers or stripping for money in abandoned houses, at flea markets and on the street. A girl in San Diego, California, said: Someone I knew dropped out of high school to make money for the family. She felt the need to step up. She started selling herself.
Another girl in Chicago told researchers of an 11-year-old girl who dropped out of sixth grade to work in the sex trade, while boys in Los Angeles described how middle school girls put up flyers in public places to advertise their services.
In the communities with the highest poverty rates, both girls and boys steal food and other basics from local stores for themselves or their families. A male teenager in Chicago said: I aint talking about robbing nobody. Im just talking like going there and get what you need, just hurry up and walk out, which I do They didnt even know. If you need to do that, thats what you got to do, thats what you got to do.
Some children begin stealing at the age of seven or eight, according to the focus groups. Boys mainly take items such as phones, shoes, jewelry and bikes. Selling drugs is also common. One in Los Angeles said: A lot of kids at a young age will sell drugs to get money for their families. People think its good but it messes you up.
Popkin, who has been researching distressed public housing communities for more than 25 years, explained: With the boys there was a lot of hustling and shoplifting or maybe stealing a car stereo or something small they could sell. Getting pushed into drug dealing, sometimes getting pulled into gangs.
I find it particularly disturbing that all the kids in almost every focus group were aware about what was happening to the girls they knew the story about girls dating older guys or being exploited. The stories we heard were mostly about girls dating older men in order to get them to provide money for them for rent, for food, for clothes. Theyre just very vulnerable.
She added: Its a sexual exploitation. You hear about homeless teenagers engaging in transactional sex, you hear it about refugees. To hear it from stably housed kids in the United States is shocking and even if its only a handful of kids, it should be something that were paying attention to, that there are kids that desperate.
Other key findings in the report include:
The report is not an attempt to provide national statistics but does cite research that estimates 6.8 million individuals aged 10 to 17 are in food-insecure households, including 2.9 million with very low food security.
The Urban Institutes recommendations include improving the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; expanding access to school-based meals for teens in summer months and after classes; creating more and better youth job opportunities; establishing community projects, such as one that has proved successful in Portland; and helping rather than punishing girls who are sexually exploited.
Popkin said: I think one of the things we see, particularly around girls, is that if they get caught up in the criminal justice system, they get treated as status offenders, so they get arrested and they get put in the system instead of receiving the help and support they should be having for being exploited.
One of the policy changes we advocate for in the report is a real shift in the perspective and getting kids help and support instead of a criminal record.


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An East Boothbay shipbuilder said it will add at least 10 to 20 jobs as the result of a state ferry contract awarded last week.
The Maine Department of Transportation sent a notice of intent to award an $8.8 million contract for the construction of a new Maine State Ferry Service vessel to boatbuilder Washburn & Doughty. The company was one of five bidders — and the only Maine boatbuilder — that submitted a proposal, according to an MDOT press release.
It will be Washburn & Doughty's first ferry project in two decades, but is very much in line with other projects it does, Katie Doughty Maddox, vice president of sales and marketing for the shipbuilder, told Mainebiz.
"The bread and butter of our shipyard for a number of years now has been construction of our Z-drive designs," a feature that allows vessels like ferries to maneuver in tight harbors, Maddox said. "So this project is exciting for us, in that we'll be diversifying our business again. We're looking forward to working with the state again."
Washburn & Doughty has built three other ferries for the state: the Capt. Neal Burgess in 1992, and the Capt. Charles Philbrook and Capt. Henry Lee in 1993. All three carry vehicles and 250 passengers. Known as the "sister ships," they remain in service for the Maine State Ferry Service today.
Other ferries constructed by the yard include the Maquoit II, a passenger ferry built in 1994 for service out of Portland; the Emerald Isle, a car-and-passenger ferry built in 1997 for service out of Beaver Island, Mich.; and a truck ferry built in 1997 for service out of Peaks Island.
"We're always proud when we're on the water and we see our ferries," said Maddox.
Among other notable vessels built by the yard is the M/V Sunbeam V, built for the Maine Sea Coast Mission in Bar Harbor in 1995.
Washburn & Doughty delivered its first Z-drive tug, named Fort Bragg, to Cape Fear Towing in North Carolina in 1999. Since then, it's built more than 50 Z-drive tugs. A Z-drive is an azimuth thruster — a configuration of marine propellers that can be rotated to any horizontal angle, making a conventional rudder unnecessary. Four 93-foot Z-drive tugboats are currently on the construction line.
The yard expects to sign the MDOT contract within 60 days, with the job to begin immediately thereafter. Completion is expected within 540 days, which takes the job into 2020.
The yard currently employs about 100 workers, and it's expected the ferry contract will create more jobs, Maddox said.
"At the construction peak, we will have approximately 50 people working on the ferry on a given day, plus an additional 10 people on site via subcontracts" — like joiner work, insulation and ventilation subcontractors, security systems and more. "It is safe to say that this project will require us to add between 10 to 20 jobs."
The shipyard plans to keep its subcontracts local, she added.
According to the DOT release, the new 154-foot vehicular and passenger ferry was designed by Gilbert Associates Inc., a naval architecture and marine engineering firm in Braintree, Mass. Designed to be able to serve any of the island communities other than Matinicus, it will have three main deck lanes, for a capacity of 23 cars or a mix of cars and trucks, as well as 250 passengers.
Founded in East Boothbay in 1977, Washburn & Doughty specializes in the construction of steel and aluminum commercial vessels, including tugboats, commercial passenger vessels, fishing boats, barges, ferries and research vessels.
The Maine State Ferry Service, a division of MDOT, serves the island communities of Vinalhaven, North Haven, Islesboro, Swans Island, Frenchboro and Matinicus. Maine law provides that operating expenses for the ferry service are paid one-half by residents of Maine through the Highway Fund Budget and one-half by user and other fees.
Capital costs for the ferry service — including the construction of ferry boats, maintenance and upgrade to facilities and improvements to supporting infrastructure — is fully funded through MDOT. The funding for the construction of the new ferry boat to be built by Washburn & Doughty will come from a combination of Maine bond funding and other local highway fund and federal dollars.
"We're excited about the project," said Maddox. "We're proud to be involved with the state, and we're proud we have the workforce to complete this project."
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I've never read any Harry Potter. I've never read it, I've never seen the films, I've never eaten the vomit and earwax jellybeans. There, I've said it. Finally. I guess I'm not inclined. I don't have anything against little Harry Potter, I have nothing but love for wizards and shit, but I guess I would have read it all by now if I was going to. Yeah, yeah, never say never. I know.
Anyway, more strange dreams last night. I booked passage on a cruise ship and arrived to find people sleeping in shitty, leaky bins like sardines. And, thin, sickly, weary people, too. All wedged into little more than shelves, Auschwitz-style. As I'd be clicking along in a good conversation with someone, they'd vanish into thin air. The sleeping quarters were all under water, and looking out the little round window (I know there is a name for them, but I can't recall it at the moment-- Pa Guth?? Anyone?) creeped me out, so I slept on a deck chair upstairs near the poor, which was drained and dirty. I think I thought we were to sail through tropical water, but we were leaving New York harbor, circa Ellis Island's heyday, and quickly were in thick fog and chilly weather. but, I stayed on my deck chair and it warmed up and as it warmed, the ship became nicer and nicer until it was what I thought I was booking in the first place. Then, I was with Mermaidhead and we were in a strange city, though she kept insisting we were in Edinburgh because she wasn't "pregnant yet", though we were not, and I looked at a calendar and it was 1997 and she and I were doing that urban exploration rooftop-hop thing, then found a secret tunnel and ended up in these huge, glittery caverns, and met up with a few other people in the caverns, then went back to running rooftops and sliding down drainpipes and having so much fun. Then, there was a calendar in a window I peeked through and it was 2008 and Mermaidhead's kid-to-be was a toddler and running rooftops with this group of us, and though he was a toddler, he was far stronger and faster than any of us. Then, I told her I had to get back, and was suddenly back on the cruise liner and sat on the pool deck in the deck chair with legal pads and wrote and wrote until I was exhausted.
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Azure, a
fess argent with three roses gules, in chief two mullets, and in base, a crescent gules.
Three ostrich
plumes proper.
ORIGIN: Italy
DePaola Surname History
The Italian surname dePaola is of matronumic origin,
derived from the name of the mother of the progenitor of this family. In this instance dePaola is a
slight corruption of the surname diPaola, derived from the Latin name
"Pailus" or "Pauilus", which at the same time were derived from
the word "paucus", with the meaning of "little" or "of small
size". This name became very
popular after the birth of Christianity due to the figure of
Saint Paul
the apostle, who originally used to persecute Christians, but after Christ
appeared to him on his way to
Damascus , he changed religion and his original name of Saul to that of Paul, with
the connotation of "little in the sense of modest".
Although traditionally children were often given the
name of their father as their own surname, sometimes when there happened
to be several individuals whose father had the same name, they would adopt
the name of their mother, making it easier to be identified. Matronumic surnames were also
adopted in the case of those men whose job forced them to be absent from
their home for large periods of time which often would turn out to be
The root of the surname dePaola is the other surname
Paulo. It is one of the most
common Italian surnames, with fifteen different blazons of arms being
registered for the masculine version, and twenty different ones for the
feminine version. Variants of
this surname are Paulo, or Paula, while the number of alterations is
enormous, with surnames like Paulino, Pauletto, Paolica, etc. and
compounds forms like Paolo Emilia, Paolo Ankonia, Paola Maria, etc.
The amount of Paola surnames found all over
is due to the devotion for Santa Paula diRoma, who died in the city of
in 404, and was the founder of the feminine monastery.
Authentic information extracted from the DePaola
Family Name History.
Authentic information extracted from the DePaola
Family Name History.
The DePaola history has been located in the archives of the
and this renowned resource has authenticated the following
DePaola is a surname which is found primarily in
Italy. It should be noted that DePaola family members have migrated
through history thereby carrying the name to many areas.
The surname DePaola comes from the first name of the mother of
the original bearer. This being one of the ways that family names were
formed so that the DePaola family, like others in their community could
carry their name with distinction.
The colour Azure (Blue) in the coat of arms of the family DePaola symbolizes Loyalty and
Truth. It also reflects the hopes, ambitions and
aspirations of its original bearer.
Some of the first settlers of this name or
some of its variants were recorded from the mid 19th century in the
great migration from Italy to the New World. Migrants settled in
the eastern seaboard principally in New York, New Jersey, and
Mullet - A bearing resembling a
five-pointed star. It is sometimes called a spur rowel, but it was in
use long before the rowelled spur. When used as a difference it denotes
the third son.
Crescent - A bearing resembling the
half moon with the points turned up. When used as a mark of cadency it
denotes the second son.
Gules - (guelz) Red. This color on
engraved escutcheons is represented by vertical lines
Azure - Bright blue. Used especially
in describing the escutcheons of gentlemen beneath the degree of baron.
The same color on a nobleman's coat is called sapphire, from the stone,
and that on the coat of a sovereign prince Jupiter, from the planet of
that name. Engravers represent azure in heraldry by horizontal lines.
Chief - The head or upper part of
the shield, containing a third of the field, and is divided off by one
line, either straight or crenellé (indented). When one chief is borne
upon another it is called surmounting.
Fess - {See FESSE.]
Fesse - (fes) One of the ordinaries.
A strip or band placed horizontally across the shield, occupying
one-third of the field. Its diminutives are the bar, the barrulet and
the closet.
Argent - (Ar'-jent) White. The
silvery color on coats of arms. In the arms of princes it is sometimes
called lune, and in those of peers pearl. In engravings it is generally
represented by the natural color of the paper. It represents purity,
innocence, beauty or gentleness.
He beareth gules upon his shield, A
chevron argent in the field. -Tales of a Wayside Inn.
Used as an adjective: Of the
coloring of coats armor.
"Rinaldo flings As swift as
fiery lightning kindled new; His argent eagle with her silver wings, In
field of azure, fair Erminia knew." -
Helmet - The helmet is borne above
the shield and beneath the crest. Like the coronet, it denotes the rank
of the wearer. Those used by English heralds are: (1) For sovereigns and
princes of the blood, borne full-face, with six bars, all of gold; (2)
for the nobility, of steel, with five bars of gold, shown somewhat in
profile; (3) for baronets and knights, of steel, full-faced and open;
(4) for an esquire or gentleman, of steel, with the visor closed, and
represented in profile.
There is a further distinction made
by some heraldic writers, being a silver helmet, in profile, with gold
ornament, and four silver bars, for the lesser nobility, or those ranking
below a marquis.
The various distinctions of the
helmet are supposed to have been introduced after the Restoration
Even the colors can have special
meaning in a "family crest" or coat of arms:
Gold (Or)
Generosity and elevation of the mind
Silver,White (Argent)
Peace and sincerity
Warrior or martyr; Military strength and
Blue (Azure)
Truth and loyalty
One who has been honored by the sovereign;
hope of greater glory (horns to the chief)
Military belt or girdle of honour;
represents readiness to serve the public
When depicted on the shield, denotes wisdom
and security in defense; strength, protection, invulnerability
Divine quality from above; mark of third
Ostrich/Ostrich plumes
Willing obedience and serenity
Plume of feathers
Sign of willing obedience and serenity of
Equity and upright action; virtuous person
Mark of the seventh son; Hope and joy; see
also meanings for specific colors of roses
Rose ( Red)
Grace and beauty
DePaola Coat of Arms
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|December 13, 1924
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|While patrolling in company with another officer near Cordova Island, El Paso, Texas, on the evening of December 13, 1924, Patrol Inspector Clark was shot and killed by smuggler's spotters who were concealed at a strategic point on the American side of the international boundary line for the purpose of warning and protecting the smugglers should the presence of officers be detected. When the smugglers were challenged by the Patrol Inspectors, the spotters opened fire from ambush, and one of the shots hit Patrol Inspector Clark causing immediate death. Other officers quickly took positions in concealment surrounding the scene of the action and remained there through the night. They found sacks, which contained illegal liquor, and took into custody a Mexican family that was found on the scene searching the premises in the early morning. One of these Mexicans, Eulalio Aguilar, was subsequently indicted on charge of murder, convicted and given a 1O-year sentence.


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Engaging with the natural environment: the role of affective connection and identity
Hinds, J. and Sparks, P. (2008) Engaging with the natural environment: the role of affective connection and identity. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 28 (2). pp. 109-120. ISSN 0272-4944.Full text not available from this repository.
Research has shown pro-environmental behaviour to be positively associated with the strength of emotional connection towards the natural environment. The present study (N=199) investigated the predictive utility of an extended model of the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) [ Ajzen, I. (1991). The theory of planned behaviour. Organizational Behaviour and Human Decision Processes, 50, 179–211] for people's intentions to engage with the natural environment. It was hypothesised that both affective connection and identification with the natural environment would contribute significantly to the prediction of people's intentions. A secondary hypothesis was that participants who had grown up in rural areas would report more positive orientations towards engaging with the natural environment than would urban participants. The research found that affective connection was a significant independent predictor of intentions to engage with the natural environment. Environmental identity was only a significant predictor in the absence of affective connection in the regression model. As predicted, rural and urban participants differed significantly along the measured variables.
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|Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences > School of Psychology, Politics and Sociology
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Music singer andsongwriter Vic Chesnutt picture (pic) and photo gallery, albums cover pictures.
Born: November 12, 1965 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
An adoptee, Chesnutt was raised in Zebulon, Georgia, where he first started writing songs at the age of five. His disability resulted from a 1983 car accident when driving while drunk landed him in a ditch. After his recovery he left Zebulon and moved to Athens, which he felt was more compatible with his artistic lifestyle. There he joined a band, The La Di Das, before moving on to performing solo in a regular spot at the 40 Watt Club. It was at the 40 Watt that he was spotted by Michael Stipe of R.E.M. It was Stipe who produced Chesnutt's first two albums, Little (1990) and West of Rome (1991). In 1992 Chesnutt was the subject of a PBS documentary, Speed Racer. He also made a brief appearance in the 1996 Billy Bob Thornton movie Sling Blade.
Chesnutt songwriting style has its roots is poetry and poetic forms of expression. He is particularly fond of the late British poet Stevie Smith and has recorded two of her poems as songs, including the well-known Smith poem, Not Waving but Drowning. There is a distinctively Southern feel to his music, as well as his accent. He often uses Southern folksy terms in his lyrics. Chesnutt is often praised for his unique phrasing, in which he often draws out individual syllables for unusually long periods during a song, a style of phrasing more usually associated with jazz singing. Chesnutt himself has said one of his biggest vocal influences is the late jazz vocalist/trumpeter Chet Baker.
Though much of Chesnutt's music is autobiographical, he has also recorded many songs concerning entirely fictional characters and situations. It is not always clear which is which and listeners and reviewers have often mistaken an entirely fictional story-based song as representing Chesnutt's own experiences.
In his youth he was a fairly serious drug and alcohol user; his third album Drunk (1993) was recorded mostly in the condition of drunkenness. He made some failed suicide attempts as well. He has overcome his alcoholism in recent years, though. Chesnutt has also been a supporter of medical marijuana [1], which he claims helps with his medical problems. He contributed the track Weed to the Rescue to the 1998 Hempilation II charity album , with proceeds going to NORML, the national organization for the reform of marijuana laws. Chesnutt is also a self-confessed shoplifter, a topic he has sung about and referred to in interviews.
In 1996, Chesnutt was exposed to a wider audience with the release of the tribute album Sweet Relief II: Gravity Of The Situation (the proceeds going to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.) The album consisted of Chesnutt covers by famous musicians including Garbage, The Smashing Pumpkins (with Red Red Meat), Madonna and R.E.M.
He has several times recorded with other groups and artists. Most notably he has made two albums with a fellow Athens, GA group Widespread Panic, under the name of brute. Chesnutt's album The Salesman and Bernadette (1998) was recorded with alt-country group Lambchop as the backing band. The album Merriment was a collaborative effort between Chesnutt and Kelly and Nikki Keneipp, with Vic writing and singing the songs, and the Keneipps playing the music. The 2005 album Ghetto Bells features famed guitarist Bill Frisell, whom Chesnutt met in 2004 at the renowned Century of Song concert series at the German festival RuhrTriennale. Chesnutt's wife, Tina Chesnutt, frequently plays bass on his albums. His niece, and fellow songwriter, Liz Durrett also appeared on the Ghetto Bells album.
Chesnutt's first four albums were released on the independent Texas Hotel label. He then recorded About to Choke (1996) for Capitol, which was his first and only major record label recording. The Salesman and Bernadette (1998) was on Polygram; Merriment (2000) was on the Backburner Records label; spinART was the label for the self performed and recorded Left to His Own Devices (2001). Vic then found a new home at the New West Records label, who have released two albums for him so far. In 2004 New West also rereleased the early Texas Hotel recordings, including expanded liner notes and extra tracks.
Vic Chesnutt Discography (Albums):
-2005 Extra Credit EP.
-2005 Ghetto Bells.
-2003 Silver Lake.
-2001 Left to his Own Devices.
-2000 Merriment.
-1998 The Salesman and Bernadette.
-1996 About to Choke.
-1995 Is the Actor Happy?.
-1993 Drunk.
-1991 West Of Rome.
-1990 Little.
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-2002 Co-Balt.
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Chocolate covered orange biscuits
200 gr flour, 100 gr butter, 75 gr icing sugar, 1 tsp vanilla sugar, 3 eggs, 10 gr baking powder, a pinch of salt, bitter orange marmalade c/n, 4 sheets of gelatin, 150-200 gr dark chocolate, 25 gr sunflower oil or butter
Allow butter to sit at room temperature until it has the thickness of heavy cream. Mix the butter with the vanilla and icing sugar, adding in the eggs. Once all is mixed together, add the flour, baking powder and salt and mix well with beaters until the batter is smooth.
Line a baking tray with baking paper and preheat the oven to 225º C. Pour batter into a piping bag and pipe round dollops, any size you prefer, onto the paper. Leave space between the biscuits as they will increase in size in the oven. Put the tray in the oven for about 6 minutes until baked (they should look like cupcakes). Pour the marmalade into a saucepan and warm it over low heat to melt.
Hydrate the gelatin in cold water, drain it well and add it to the marmalade. Stir until the gelatin dissolves and it is well mixed. Cut the biscuits in half, cover them with the marmalade mixture and refrigerate until they harden. In a bowl add chocolate pieces and oil or butter and microwave it 1-2 minutes. Mix until smooth. Dip the cookies in the chocolate and refrigerate again.
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Traditional Seville Bitter Orange Marmalade
1 1/2 pounds Seville Oranges, 4 pints water, Juice of 1 lemon, Sugar
Wash the fruit and cut in half. Squeeze out the juice and the pips.
Cut the peel into shreds. Tie the pips in a muslin bag and put into a bowl whith the orange and lemon juice, water and peel. Soak for 24-48 hours covered.
Transfer to a pan and cook gently until the peel is soft, approximately 1 1/2 hours. Remove de bag of pips, squeezing it gently. Take the pan from the heat, add 1 pound sugar for every pint and stir until disolved. Return pan to the heat and bring to the boil. Boil rapidly until setting point is reached.
Setting point is when a little marmalade, spooned on to a cold plate and allowed to cool, has a "set" surface and "wrinkles" when pushed with the finger. Yield: about 6 1/2 pounds.
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Bitter orange cake
1 round sponge cake, not too thick (about 2 cm), bitter orange marmalade, cooked truffles
Cut the cake in half horizontally and separate the two parts.
Soak the cake in fruit syrup mixed with Cointreau Liqueur.
Spread a layer of cooked truffles on the bottom half of the cake, then cover it with the other half of the cake. Spread a layer of bitter orange marmalade on the top cake.
Lastly, frost the cake with the cooked truffles, both the top and sides.
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Cheesecake with bitter orange marmalade
Cake: 2 packs of curdling agent, 2 eggs, 110 gr sugar, 1 tsp vanilla sugar, 400 gr Philadelphia cheese, 250 ml condensed milk, 250 ml whole milk
Marmalade Topping: 3 sheets of gelatin, cold water to hydrate the gelatin, bitter orange marmalade, 4 tsp. water
- Prepare the cake using a Thermomix:
Place all of the ingredients in a glass and set 10 min. 100º, Vel. 3. Pour the mixture into a mold, then cool to room temperature and put in the fridge.
- Topping:
Place gelatin in a bowl of cold water for about 10 min. to hydrate. Heat the jam, slowly mixing with water until it becomes liquidy. (Chunky marmalade is better because the pieces don't dissolve and the cake is more ornate.) Add the hydrated and drained gelatin until it is completely dissolved.
Cover the cake with this mixture. When the cake is cold, unmold it and serve (although it keeps well in the fridge for 24 hours).
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Orange and Chocolate mousse cake
300 ml whipping cream and 200 ml for frosting, 250 ml milk, 300 gr bitter orange marmalade, 70 gr sugar, 5 sheets of neutral gelatin, 1 tablet of Nestlé Dessert Chocolate, 1 package of plain biscuits , 2 tbsp butter for the crust and a little more for the topping, Cointreau (optional)
Crush the biscuits and mix them with two tbsp of melted butter. Press the mixture into a cheesecake pan with removable sides and bake for 5 minutes 175º until the crust is hard and compact.
Hydrate the gelatin sheets in a bowl of water, meanwhile heat the milk, sugar, and marmalade in a saucepan, making sure it dissolves well. When it is hot, add the drained gelatin, mix well, and allow to cool.
When the mixture is completely cool, ad 300 ml of whipping cream and a shot of Cointreau, and mix carefully. Pour mixture over the crust and refrigerate overnight.
After 12 hours it is ready for the topping. Heat the 200 ml of whipping cream; add the chocolate and a little butter so that it's shiny. Pour over the cake and allow to cool. Pour over cake and cool.
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Natural Inflammation Remedies: Chronic Illness, Aging, and Nutrition Part 2
By: Michael Lam, MD, MPH; Justin Lam, ABAAHP, FMNM; Carrie Lam, MD
Natural Inflammation Remedies: Foods and Supplements
Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, reportedly said, "Let food be your medicine." This appears to be very applicable in the case of inflammation and its effects. Nutrition therapy is an emerging area of investigation as a way of dealing with inflammation. It shows that food can be excellent natural inflammation remedies.
Evidence strongly suggests eating foods consisting of plants, lean protein, and healthy fats will speed the resolution of inflammation. Consuming supplements also is a good step in helping the effects of inflammation. However, there is no specific combination of supplements suggested for dealing with inflammation. The use of these natural inflammation remedies should be individualized.
Obesity, especially abdominal obesity, has been clearly connected to low-grade inflammation. Many chronic illnesses have also been linked to obesity, the same ones that have inflammation at their foundation.
Adipokines, a form of biologically active molecule, are produced by adipose tissue that is involved in abdominal obesity. These adipokines include hormones, proteins, cytokines, and macrophages. Adipokines have multiple health effects, including regulating food intake, the use of energy, and the metabolism of glucose and fatty acids.
Proinflammatory cytokines TNF-alpha, IL-6, and IL-1beta are secreted due to the influence of the macrophages contained in adipose tissue. These cytokines stimulate the liver to produce increased amounts of C-reactive proteins, leading to increased inflammation.
Proinflammatory Foods
Since foods have a very significant effect on inflammation, it's important to know which of these foods have a proinflammatory effect. These foods should be avoided as part of a natural inflammation remediation plan.
Increased caloric intake leads to increased adipose tissue formation. This increases the risk of obesity and the likelihood of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes or metabolic syndrome.
Consuming high levels of carbohydrates also contributes to chronic diseases like obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes. These carbohydrates are usually from foods low in fiber, high in sugars and starches, and high on the glycemic index.
Consuming trans fatty acids is a significant risk factor for sudden cardiac arrest. These trans fatty acids lead to an inflammatory response in cardiac tissues because of effects on cell membranes.
Saturated fatty acids have been shown to play a part in inflammation through increased macrophage production, leading to secretion of the pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-alpha, IL-6, and IL-8. Research has shown that mice fed a diet with 12% saturated fat, which is the average amount of these fats in the typical American diet, resulted in increased body fat and higher levels of proinflammatory cytokines.
Over the last several decades, the amount of omega-6 polyunsaturated oils in the American diet has steadily risen. This increase correlates with an increase in the risk of chronic inflammatory diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases and rheumatoid arthritis. Research suggests the best ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids is 4:1. However, the increased consumption of omega-6 fatty acids has changed this ratio to as much as 20:1.
Omega-6 fatty acids are precursors to proinflammatory signaling molecules active in the inflammation process. Through chemical conversion, these molecules tend to increase proinflammatory cytokine production.
Natural Inflammation Remedies: Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Foods that decrease inflammation are also an important aspect of natural inflammation remedies.
Fruits and Vegetables
Fresh fruits and vegetables that are brightly colored fall into the anti-inflammatory category. They are possibly the most effective anti-inflammatory foods. They contain magnesium and antioxidants, along with carotenoids and lycopene.
Grapes and berries contain resveratrol. This phytochemical appears to fight heart disease. It also helps lower inflammation.
Vegetables like artichokes and garlic contain fructooligosaccharides. These are complex sugars that are not digested by the human gut, decreasing the absorption of calories and leading to fewer spikes in blood sugar levels. They also feed beneficial gut bacteria, promoting and maintaining a healthy gut.
Avocados are a great way to remedy inflammation naturally because of the high level of nutrients they contain. Numerous studies show the consumption of avocados leads to decreased inflammation, balanced blood sugar levels, lowered cholesterol, and reduced arthritis pain.
Nuts, Oil, and Grains
Nuts and seeds contain protein, fiber, phytonutrients, and omega-3 fatty acids. Snacking on them throughout the day helps keep blood sugar and insulin levels stable and provides energy. Walnuts especially contain a certain phytochemical that is hard to find anywhere else.
Olive oil contains high levels of polyphenols. These are powerful anti-inflammatory compounds and important natural inflammation remedies.
Whole grain foods, such as oatmeal, which are high in fiber, phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals, may decrease inflammation found in metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Meat and Fish
Organic meats are healthier overall than meats from factory farmed animals. Their nutritional values are higher. They also have higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids and lower omega-6 fatty acid levels.
Cold water fish such as salmon, anchovies, and sardines are high in polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids provide a wide range of health benefits, such as alleviating autoimmune conditions and reducing inflammation. These foods are very good natural inflammation remedies.
Herbs and Spices
A large number of herbs and spices have mixtures of vitamins and phytonutrients that fight inflammation and add to overall health. They are a great source of natural inflammation remedies. Oregano, lavender, rosemary, cinnamon, and turmeric contribute to overall health and decrease inflammation.
Ginger has been used in many cultures because of its anti-inflammatory properties. Only recently has modern medicine caught up with this use of ginger. It has been shown to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and leukotriene biosynthesis. Both of these compounds are present in the inflammation process.
The spice turmeric is high in curcumin. Studies have shown curcumin to be more effective than cortisol, the anti-stress hormone, in combating inflammation.
It has been suggested that omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial in reducing levels of inflammation. They contain higher levels of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) which may decrease biomarkers of inflammation. EPA and DHA have been shown to decrease the production of proinflammatory eicosanoids and increase the synthesis of anti-inflammatory eicosanoids from arachidonic acid. Omega-3 fatty acids also decrease the production of the proinflammatory cytokines TNF-alpha, IL-1 beta, IL-6, and IL-8. Resolvins are also produced from EPA and DHA. These resolvins inhibit proinflammatory signaling.
In addition to cold water fish, omega-3 fatty acids can also be found in flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts, and canola oil. ALA is the fatty acid that is gained from these foods. It has been shown to be somewhat effective in decreasing inflammation, but EPA and DHA are more effective.
Vitamins C and E
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) from foods is a powerful antioxidant that stimulates the activity of natural killer lymphocytes in the innate immune response. It also reduces tissue damage at inflammation sites.
Vitamin E from foods like seeds, nuts, and vegetable oils is present in the form of gamma-tocopherol. This chemical decreases proinflammatory NF-kB and TNF-alpha activity. Vitamin E in the form of alpha-tocopherol has the ability to scavenge free radicals and prevent lipid oxidation.
Some studies investigating the relationship between vitamin E and measures of inflammation have yielded mixed results. It's possible this occurred due to these studies instead examining alpha-tocopherol, which decreases the levels of gamma-tocopherol and reduces its anti-inflammatory properties. These alpha-tocopherols were also from supplements and not food-based.
Polyphenols are found in foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, chocolate, coffee, and tea. These substances have powerful anti-inflammatory properties and are good natural inflammation remedies. Research and clinical studies suggest polyphenols prevent free radical formation, decrease proinflammatory cytokine production, and block proinflammatory signaling systems. However, the true effects of dietary polyphenols on inflammation require further study due to wide variations in the polyphenol content in food.
Prebiotics and Probiotics
Prebiotics are nondigestible and nonabsorbable substances that ferment in the gut of humans. This fermentation promotes the growth of beneficial microflora in the gut, leading to improved gut health. Foods like chicory, Jerusalem artichokes, and onions contain prebiotics. These foods are good natural inflammation remedies.
Probiotics, another food source of natural inflammation remedies, are bacteria. These bacteria are a normal part of your gut flora and ferment lactose. Cultured dairy foods like yogurt and kefir contain probiotics.
Both prebiotics and probiotics lower the activity of proinflammatory cytokines and NF-kB while increasing anti-inflammatory TGF-beta in the gut mucosa. However, mixed results have been found in research studies regarding their effects on inflammation in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Beneficial Supplements
Several supplements can also be beneficial in reducing or avoiding inflammation.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera has been used for many purposes, and its effects on inflammation are noteworthy. Two substances, campesterol and bradykinin, are the active substances in aloe that fight inflammation. Campesterol has been shown to lower cholesterol and actively decrease inflammation. It also helps generate new cells to repair the damage done by inflammation. Bradykinin helps increase blood flow by dilating blood vessels.
However, some cautions are in order regarding aloe supplements. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid taking aloe by mouth. Aloe supplements may lower blood sugar, so hypoglycemia is a possibility. Consult with your healthcare professional before taking it if you have diabetes. Aloe latex is a bowel irritant. Don't take it if you have Crohn's disease or any other GI illness. High doses of aloe latex have been linked to kidney failure.
Bilberry and Blueberry
The flavonoids found in bilberry have been shown to be effective natural inflammation remedies. Studies conducted in Finland show consuming bilberries (similar to blueberries) significantly reduced the biomarkers associated with metabolic syndrome. The mechanism for this reduction appears to be the polyphenols, especially anthocyanins, contained in bilberries.
Be certain to discuss the use of bilberries with your healthcare professional if you know you are allergic to any part of bilberry. Some medications interact with bilberries. If you're planning to become pregnant, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding, be sure to consult with your healthcare professional before using them. Also, a consultation is needed if you're taking any medications, herbal preparations, or dietary supplements. If you're diabetic, this consultation is a necessity.
Boswellia is said to have a beneficial effect on inflammation. This supplement has only recently been researched as a natural remedy for inflammation, but it has a long history of use throughout the world to reduce the effects of arthritis. Used in combination with turmeric, it appears to have a beneficial effect on the inflammatory aspects of arthritis. Very few side effects have been reported with Boswellia.
Cat's Claw
Cat's claw has been reported effective for reducing inflammation and boosting your immune system. It has been used for many years in South America as a way of dealing with ulcers, inflammation, dysentery, and fevers. It may stimulate the immune system and has antioxidant properties.
Cat's claw appears to have few side effects other than transitory GI issues that go away with continued use. However, cat's claw should be avoided by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding and by people with autoimmune diseases, TB, or who have had transplants. If you have low blood pressure or leukemia, avoid cat's claw. If you have kidney or liver disease, consult with your healthcare professional before taking cat's claw.
Echinacea has been reported to have anti-inflammatory properties, as well as immune stimulatory effects. Laboratory and animal studies suggest that echinacea has properties that boost immune function and fight inflammation.
Side effects include a wide range of possible allergic reactions. If you have asthma and allergies, you're at an increased risk of developing an allergic reaction. Upset stomach, nausea, and dizziness have been reported. If you're taking any prescription medications, be sure to consult with your healthcare professional before taking echinacea.
Goldenseal has been said to reduce inflammation. It stimulates bile flow and digestive enzymes regulating liver and spleen functions. It contains numerous vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Goldenseal has antibacterial properties, likely due to berberine. This substance allows it to decrease inflammation.
If you are pregnant, likely to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, avoid taking goldenseal.
Spirulina, a 'superfood' in the blue-green microalgae family, has proven anti-inflammatory properties. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties have been investigated in several research projects. Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) is very high in this food. GLA is a precursor to prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and thromboxanes, all of which are chemicals that modulate inflammatory and immune reactions.
A low-grade fever may come with this supplement, along with dizziness and nausea. Taking spirulina may lead to thirst and constipation. For this reason, be sure to drink plenty of water when taking this supplement. Stomach ache may also be experienced.
It is evident from research and clinical experience that inflammation is a serious health issue. With inflammation, aging increases in both rate and severity. The importance of this comes to the fore when the number of people over 65 years of age in the U.S. is considered, along with the rising cost of healthcare for this population. Taking measures to reduce or eliminate inflammation can have a big impact on long-term quality of life. Natural inflammation remedies may be the best way to attack this problem.
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