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May 26, 2010
Weekly Muppet Wednesdays: King Ploobis
Performed by...
Jim Henson
First appearance...
Saturday Night Live Season 1 (1975)
"Come with us now... From the bubbling tarpits to the sulfurous wastelands... From the rotting forest to the stagnant mud flats... To The Land of Gorch!"
That was the introduction to the short-lived story of King Ploobis and his fellow Gorchians. Ploobis was created and performed by the great Jim Henson himself. The idea of Ploobis and The Land of Gorch was nothing short of a display of genius by Jim Henson and his colleagues. And for what? To show the world that Muppets aren't just for kids anymore. The year was 1975, and The Muppet Show had yet to earn a permanent spot on television in the United States. But with the success of Sesame Street and a couple of Muppet Show specials on ABC, Jim Henson landed a deal on a brand new show called Saturday Night Live.
Few people seem to remember that the first year of Saturday Night Live included Muppets in the cast. Ploobis and the Gorch gang were created just for SNL, and as far as I can find, were never seen again after fourteen sketches of SNL, ending in early 1976. Although the short-lived life of King Ploobis was a hit among the adult audience of this new late-night sketch comedy show, he was not a hit among other cast members and writers of the show. Even Jim Belushi referred to the Muppets as the "mucking fuppets." Remember, this was before the Muppets had captured the hearts of America, and the thought of working with a felt puppet was preposterous to most actors and writers--it was for children. But Jim Henson showed us all that even Muppets can get a little "dirty"!
King Ploobis was a clueless leader. And his kingdom of Gorch was a smokey, slimy swampland. Ploobis himself was quite the swamp creature. He was big, green and just plain ugly, even to a Muppet's standard. This was not the only dirty aspect of Ploobis. The comedy of King Ploobis was definitely of an adult variety, unseen in a Muppet before or after his short life. He drank, he swore and he referenced adult themes that I do not dare discuss in this article. I think you get the point. Ploobis was perfect for this audience. Although to Muppet fans, he was quite bizarre, Ploobis had what it takes to appeal to a new kind of crowd. A crowd that wanted more than the squeaky-clean comedy that came before the 1970's.
King Ploobis seemed to be blind to the fact that his kingdom was in danger of extinction. He was a very selfish king. In the first sketch, he opens the scene singing "From the bubbling tarpits... to the sulfurous wastelands... This land was made for me! And me only! Cause I am Ploobis! King of all I survey." King Ploobis did in fact have a queen, Queen Peuta, performed by Alice Tweedy. And going along with the adult-theme of the sketches, Ploobis had extramarital affairs with another Gorchian, Vazh (Fran Brill). Other Gorch citizens included Scred (Jerry Nelson), Wissss (Richard Hunt) and The Mighty Favog (Frank Oz).
Although the Gorch sketches only lasted one season, and were pretty much only canceled due to annoyance from cast members and writers, they were very important to the success of all Muppets to come. In fact, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, and Jerry Nelson were in England, filming the first episodes of The Muppet Show when the Gorch set was burned and SNL unofficially said goodbye to the Muppets. I say "unofficially" because they did not go down easy! Jim Henson returned to the US and did a few more sketches before finally putting King Ploobis and company to rest for good. Even though the writers and staff were attempting to make a laughing stock of the Muppets, Henson laughed right along with them. I'd like to believe it was because he knew something they didn't. That The Muppet Show was on it's way!
Writing this article means a lot to me, especially because we just past the 20 year mark of the death of the great Jim Henson. Without characters like Ploobis, the world may not have experienced the genius within the lovable guy behind the Muppets. And I would like to add that not all cast members of SNL disliked the Muppets. Chevy Chase and Gilda Radner were among some cast members that fell in love with the Muppets. The latter even guest starred on The Muppet Show, and was a good friend to Jim Henson. And with the success of The Muppet Show, Jim Henson himself answered the question asked by Ploobis in one of the final sketches. He asks "They burned our scenery... we're no longer booked on the show... and they said, they said we're puppets, and we don't even have a lower half. So what do we do?"
As always, if you would like to write a Weekly Muppet Wednesdays article, email Ryan at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Muppet Mindset by Ryan Dosier
11 comments:
That was great, you should have Matt write more in the future.ReplyDelete
Thumbs up to Matt! I really learned a lot! Enjoyed reading this.ReplyDelete
yay!! more matt articles please!!ReplyDelete
Psst! There's no apostrophe in "Wegmans."ReplyDelete
Yay, Matt! Fantastic job on the article.ReplyDelete
Good article, but a couple things to note:ReplyDelete
The Belushi of "Mucking Fuppets" fame was John, not Jim.
Accounts I've read stated that while they weren't outright hated, the Muppet sketches weren't particularly popular with the audience.
great job matt need more from himReplyDelete
I didn't know my boy could write like that .... Great job sonReplyDelete
- Barb HintonFriday, May 28, 2010 at 1:52:00 PM CDT
I read the article by Matt . He is so on it. We need more articles by him. Do you publish hard copies of your articles ? Great Job MattReplyDelete
Good job matt...I always knew you had it in you....you'll never know who I am because you don't care...but I'm extremely proud of you...your on your way to greater things...good luck and keep your head upReplyDelete
good job splat :)ReplyDelete


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There are now more than 100,000 electric cars on America's roads. Two and a half years ago that number was just 345. That's an increase of 28,986% - a faster growth rate than Ebola which is currently doubling every 2-3 weeks.
This is a game-changer for transport and for electricity generation. Suddenly everyone realises that Elon Musk isn't in the transport business - he's in the battery business. His Tesla car was just a stepping stone to a much bigger idea - the idea that storage is the holy grail of clean energy.
Canny financial analysts can see this coming. Elizabeth Fry writing for Platinum Asset Management, says
Elon Musk's plans to develop the Gigafactory are one of the most exciting stories around. He's putting himself front and centre of this move to use solar as a reliable source of power for everything from cars to aircraft. Everyone is going to need batteries. Tesla's plans to disrupt a trillion dollar car industry as well as a trillion dollar electric utility industry, stops and starts with producing cheap battery packs that allow solar energy to be discharged at night. No question, Musk has his eyes on more than cars. The car market is just the first hurdle.Until now, discussion about the transition to clean energy has mostly been locked up in the domains of environment or science/technology, so it's great to see it spreading to the area of finance and investment. Now I want to see these discussions spread further and occupy space in domains like health, justice and economics.
As they say, the Stone Age didn't end because they ran out of stones. Right now the Age of Coal is ending - and it's not because we've run out of coal. It's because something better has come along.
How do we stop things that spread exponentially? Governments are committing a lot of resources to stop the spread of Ebola. Similarly, incumbent industries are trying to hold back the flood of clean energy technology. Smart governments need to prevent this.
The US government worked with the car industry to announce policies that will limit CO2 emissions from cars. With the car industry onside and sensible policy settings, electric vehicles are thriving in America.
In Australia it's a very different story. Australia's clean energy uptake is struggling against the headwinds created by incumbents supported by national and state governments that prefer to stay in the Stone Age.

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Belgian Quadrupel and Strong DarkSeptember 1, 2012 - Keith Klemp
The appreciation for Belgian beer and Belgium's brewing culture has never been more keen than right now. One could even argue that it is currently the most influential force in North American brewing. This well-deserved affection has helped sustain and nourish both the fledgling North Americans and venerable Belgians. Beer lovers have taken a particular... View Article


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Thai satay stir-fry
Nutrition and extra info
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal286
- fat14g
- saturates2g
- carbs34g
- sugars6g
- fibre5g
- protein10g
- salt2.29g
- 3 tbsp crunchy peanut butter
Peanut butterpee-nut butt-ah
Peanut butter starts with dry roasting peanuts, which concentrates and heightens their flavour…
- 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
Soy saucesoy sor-s
An Asian condiment and ingredient that comes in a variety of of varieties ranging from light to…
- 300g pack straight-to-wok noodle
- 1 tbsp oil
- thumb-sized piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and grated
Mainly grown in Jamaica, Africa, India, China and Australia, ginger is the root of the plant. It…
- 300g pack stir-fry vegetable with peppers and mangetout (we used Sainsbury's read-to-use baby leaf stir-fry)
- handful basil leaves
- 25g roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
Mix the peanut butter, chilli sauce, 100ml water and soy sauce to make a smooth satay sauce. Put the noodles in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Stir gently to separate, then drain thoroughly.
Heat the oil in a wok, then stir-fry the ginger and harder pieces of veg from the stir-fry mix, such as peppers, for 2 mins. Add the noodles and rest of the veg, then stir-fry over a high heat for 1-2 mins until the veg are just cooked.
Push the veg to one side of the pan, then pour the peanut sauce into the other side, tilting the pan. Bring to the boil. Mix the sauce with the stir-fry, then sprinkle over the basil leaves and peanuts to serve.
Recipe Tip
Stir-fry even quickerWhen stir-frying, if your vegetables aren't cooking as quickly as you'd like, add a splash of water to the pan. This creates a shot of steam and helps them to cook quicker – great for veg like broccoli and beans.


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preamble: no one likes macs because he's different and we're all the same and we can't tolerate different people and he's different and he's different and we're ignorant and he's different. he's just different, okay
<thermoplyae> oh hey it's only 9:50
<jon_irons> yes
<treellama> it's 10:50 here
<thermoplyae> i left the lab because the clock said 10:30
<treellama> weird
<thermoplyae> too late now! what's up with your dudes
<jon_irons> my dudes are ok
<thermoplyae> you dudes
* Macsforever ([email protected]) has joined #alephone
* ChanServ gives voice to Macsforever
<Wrkncacnter> that picture is amazing nez
<thermoplyae> oh shit they're not okay anymore
* thermoplyae removes voice from Macsforever
<jon_irons> thanks wrk
<RyokoTK> thank god
<thermoplyae> it's me
<treellama> stomped
<Macsforever> As soon as I arrive there you mute me?
<Macsforever> What the fuck!
<Macsforever> What the hell is your reason for that.
<Macsforever> Are you going to fucking answer me or are you going to keep ignoring my questions like an ignorant SOB
<thermoplyae> guess who doesn't need a reason
<thermoplyae> macs keep pming me, vote on giving him voice back
<Wrkncacnter> see, that's what ben is for
<jon_irons> oh he's here
<BenUrban> trying to sleep here
<RyokoTK> I vote no
<RyokoTK> twice.
<thermoplyae> stomped
<RyokoTK> vote early and vote often
<Macsforever> Why would you mute a person at first sign anyways
<Macsforever> You did that last time, fuck you
<Macsforever> Just because I don't have the same outlook on this shitty life doesn't mean you can just keep my opinions hidden
<thermoplyae> i don't really know what you mean by that
<thermoplyae> but, regardless, you are muted
<Macsforever> I mean you don't like hearing other peoples opinions and think the whole world is what you think it is.
<thermoplyae> i don't like you as a person, it has nothing to do with your opinions
<Macsforever> And why the fuck is that
<Macsforever> You don;t have to be a dickweed about it
<thermoplyae> i don't have to be nice about it either, and i have +o
<thermoplyae> you're not winning
<Macsforever> Who the fuck cares!
<thermoplyae> you
<thermoplyae> if you didn't, you'd piss off, disconnect, never come back
<Macsforever> I'm not a quitter
<thermoplyae> alright then
<Macsforever> Quitters wind up silencing people just to show their power over the less fortunate
<Macsforever> Oh look, what a coincidence!
<thermoplyae> i don't see the 'quit' in there
<thermoplyae> it's not witty if it doesn't make sense
<Macsforever> It wasn't meant to be witty fuckwad
<Macsforever> It was meant to get the point to your donkey raping head
<Macsforever> I myself don't see why the fuck I'm getting so much bullshit from everyone
<Macsforever> Especially you
<Macsforever> I've only fucking talked to you once
<thermoplyae> you are a prominent pfhorums member, i have opinions
<Macsforever> Just because I disagree with most decisions means you take crap from all others? THATS FUCKING BULLSHIT.
<Macsforever> Thats like accepting crack from your dad
<thermoplyae> what are you talking about
<Macsforever> You dumbshit
<thermoplyae> yes, i'm a dumbshit, what are you talking about
<Macsforever> YOU
<thermoplyae> 'I' 'you' 'your', somewhere in there i got lost
<thermoplyae> i'm not taking any crap
<thermoplyae> you're devoiced
<Macsforever> Just because you take other people's opinions, opinions of people who hate my like they do with dog shit.
<Macsforever> You're taking shit
<Macsforever> And its fucking stupid
<thermoplyae> no, i have my own opinions, i read the pfhorums for myself
<thermoplyae> i don't have ryoko echo them to me
<Macsforever> SO!? This is a fucking IRC channel
<thermoplyae> my independent conclusion is that you're just smart enough to be genuinely annoying
<Macsforever> Not a goddamned forum
<thermoplyae> and apparently everyone agrees
<thermoplyae> and so preemptively you're devoiced
<Macsforever> God fucking damn idiots
<thermoplyae> it /is/ an IRC channel, no one has to listen to you
<thermoplyae> you're the same person on IRC that you are there, location doesn't make a difference
<Macsforever> SO?
<Macsforever> Theres a fucking ignore option you know!'
<thermoplyae> so you keep talking like we do, or that it's our job to individually ignore you
<thermoplyae> rather each of our jobs
<Macsforever> Fuck this, noone gets the mother fucking point
<thermoplyae> don't quit now!
<thermoplyae> try me again
<Macsforever> Well you're too fucking moronic to actually get what the fuck I'm even saying to you
<Macsforever> Or everyone in the channel
<Macsforever> Ryoko is the only smart one in the entire fucking group
<thermoplyae> why don't you pm him
<Macsforever> And what? Have him ban me because I got pissed off?
<Macsforever> I didn't say he wasn't a douchebag
<Macsforever> I just said he was smart
<thermoplyae> alright, i guess we'll just hang out in silence then
<Macsforever> Its not like Ryoko will help me with anything ever since I "Spoke out" against his decisions.
<Macsforever> Now he hates the fuck out of me, made me look like a total idiot, and I hate him.
<thermoplyae> you are a total idiot, he had nothing to do with that
<Macsforever> You said everyone voted against my voice privileges.
<Macsforever> I assumed Ryoko was apart of it
<thermoplyae> he was, and wrk, and irons
<thermoplyae> and me, i guess
<Macsforever> Now theres a badly drawn picture of shit on a stick in a topic asking for help, and I don;t even know what the fuck is going on with everyone being all nazi like.
<thermoplyae> this is probably a part of it http://www.pfhorums.com/viewtopic.php?t=2550
<Macsforever> Thats a whole bucket full of different opinions, I don't see how my different opinions could make a whole community hate me.
<thermoplyae> the community hating you is at most a third of the reason there's a shit syringe in your thread
<Macsforever> And why the fuck would a community hate me
<thermoplyae> i don't like you because you're disagreeable and immature
<thermoplyae> can't argue logically, aren't really funny
<Macsforever> I'm expending my lurking trip to until I die
<thermoplyae> i think i like most of the people in #alephone because they don't talk about marathon, they're all inherently interesting people
<thermoplyae> you're just a douche, there's nothing more to it
<Macsforever> So I'm a douche just because I look at things differently?
<Macsforever> I'm a fucking douche because I fight to get my point across?
<thermoplyae> you're a douche because you're disagreeable and immature, because you can't argue logically, because you aren't really funny, and because you're an uninteresting person
<thermoplyae> and now you're a douche because you're not reading
<Macsforever> Well fuckety fuck
<Macsforever> How would you like it if I started treating people like shit all the time just like everyone else
<Macsforever> How would you like it if I agreed to everything everyone was saying
<thermoplyae> i don't think it would change any of those qualities
<Macsforever> HOW WOULD YOU LIKE IT IF I WAS JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER FUKCING DOUCHE BAG
<Macsforever> I say you are a douche bag for not accepting other people into your life
<Macsforever> Fuck, you
* Macsforever has quit (Client Quit)
i actually didn't plan on posting this, but the CLIQUE demanded it and i know how communazis deal with disobedience
edit: also, i wasn't very funny in this, but he was. sorry


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Hey all, is anyone looking at schools to *study* LGBT issues, like sexuality and gender law? I've been researching the number of classes, clinics, externships, and journals related to sexuality/gender, but I'd love to hear what other people are coming up with. So far Columbia and NYU are my dreamy dream schools. Other strong ones are Michigan, Georgetown, Cardozo, Temple, and Rutgers-Camden. Deloggio says Georgetown spent ten years in court trying to prevent a gay & les group from forming, but it does seem academically strong in queer issues, so I don't know...Anybody else hunting up a career at Lambda Legal?
I'm interested in public interest work more broadly, but working for Lambda Legal would definitely be cool. I'm just afraid to limit myself now before I've even started law school.
I'll post my list of schools with student-edited journals on gender or women & the law, because it's a key factor in my decision-making, and it might be for others. Usually if it has either women or gender in the title they're addressing LGBT topics too. I know Cardozo's having a special intersex issue this spring! Rad! The *only* school with a sexual orientation-specific journal is Tulane.AmericanBerkelyBuffaloCardozoColumbiaDuke GeorgetownHarvardHastingsIowaMarylandMichiganRutgersTexasUCLAVillanovaW & MWisconsonYaleComments/updates welcome!
Yaaay I'm so happy to get these responses! I've been feeling like the only one! Miss P: Ditto about Ed Stein! I emailed one of the co-chairs of Outlaw at Cardozo, and he said Stein's class was tres popular. What other schools did you look at? My problem with Cardozo is that there is a "feminist jurisprudence" class and a "women and the law" class listed online, but neither of them show up on the class list in their brochure. My source also seemed to know nothing about feminism classes. That leaves me with just the one "sexual orientation, gender & the law" class! Bummer!


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here's some calcs i did a while back on another forum.
let us use a couple of formula's do calculate that actual dynamic pressure the wind can applied to the kite.
Dynamic pressure is a defined property of a moving flow of gas or liquid and can be expressed as
pd = 1/2 ñ v2 (1)
pd = dynamic pressure (Pa)
ñ = density of fluid (kg/m3)
v = velocity (m/s)
Denisity can be calculated with the idea gas law.
r=individual gas constantj/kgdegk)
T=Absolute temp K
So. . . . .
16 deg density = 1.22kg/m2
32 deg desity = 1.15kg/m2
lets use 15m/s (30 knots) as a constant is our dynamic pressure calc.
dynamic pressure 16 deg = 137
dynamic pressure 32 deg = 130
Thats 5% difference.
So what else effects the density of the air?
The pressure and the humidity. Pressure is easy.An increase in pressure increases the density.
Humidity is somewhat more confusing. Water vapor is actually lighter than air. So the more humid the air the less dense the air is. .... that i can't be bothered calculating.
The end result is this. Because the pressure increase is 1/2 mass x velocity squared the impact of small changes in temp/pressure/humidity is small. The greatest impact is a change in velocity.
ok i cheated for the humidty calc and found this calculator on the interweb
The figure i'm interested in is the the density kg/m2.
the change in denisty from 0% dry air to 100% humidity changes dependant on pressure and temp.
But the highest change i could see was a 2% change in density. . ...
Really it means it has very little impact on the final figures.
If we stacked all the variables up in a worst case scenario. so 20Deg temp swing. high pressure dry air at 10 deg c and low pressure moist air at 30deg c then you stack up to a 12% reduction in force at the high temp.
PS Peter,,,, i'm not an engineer so feel free to tear my calcs or logic to peices if its wrong.


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Ed Berman, owner and president of Tropical Products Inc. on Highland Avenue, had no idea of the controversy that would follow when he volunteered to produce a line of costume blood to raise money for the city of Salem.
A 2-ounce bottle of liquid is causing quite a stir in Salem.
Ed Berman, owner and president of Tropical Products Inc. on Highland Avenue, had no idea of the controversy that would follow when he volunteered to produce a line of costume blood to raise money for the city of Salem.
"I know the city's been in dire straits for money. I wanted to make a donation because the city's been really great to work with," said Berman, who moved his 15-year-old business to Salem four years ago.
Berman's company creates and packages a host of products — from soap to dog shampoo to sex lubricants — that are sold in major franchises around the U.S., including Target and Wal-Mart. While the majority of their output is high-end personal care and pet care products, their merchandise includes costume blood, also called stage blood. It's the type of product used around the country by people dressing up horror-movie style for Halloween.
Tropical Products makes about a million orders of the costume blood every year, and now they're producing a line to benefit the city of Salem. Berman says he'll make 25,000 bottles of Haunted Happenings Costume Blood by the end of July, to be sold by local vendors over the summer and during Halloween.
He's recommending the city sell the product to shopkeepers for $1.50 a bottle, which means the city could potentially take home $40,000 in a time when municipal budgets are painfully tight all around and there have been layoffs in the school system.
The shops could sell the product for a few dollars each, Berman suggested, so they'll turn a profit as well. His only caveat was that the city works with him directly, so that no outside agency would end up with a portion of the proceeds.
"The money has got to stay in the city," Berman says he told city officials. "Other than that, use the money how you see fit."
Officials were on board with the idea and plans began to roll out to design the label with the Haunted Happenings logo and pitch it to local vendors, especially tourist shops where the product would best sell.
The blood, however, has struck a nerve — or a vein — because the bottles they're being packaged in bear the Haunted Happenings logo, which includes the image of a witch flying on a broomstick. For some, the connection to the violence of 1692 was too much.
"It's in poor taste to ever have anything with a witch say blood on it," Laurie Stathopoulos, a Salem witch who owns the Crow Haven Corner shop on Essex Street.
Once word started circulating the city, residents were soon debating the proposal in conversation and local blogs and message boards.
Kate Fox is the director of Destination Salem, the city's public-private tourism agency, which has been involved in planning the rollout of Haunted Happenings Costume Blood.
Fox said the city and Tropical Products had only good intentions in producing the blood. The only reason a witch is pictured on the bottle is that it's part of the Haunted Happenings logo, and it's a Haunted Happenings product.
"We worked really hard to make sure the packaging and messaging was correct, was tasteful and was not offensive," she said.A boon for the city?
The costume blood will be a successful piece of merchandise for both the city and vendors, Fox believes.
"It's really good fit for Haunted Happenings. It was a donation and it was a genuine donation and we didn't feel we could say no," she said. "The price point is good for a souvenir — people looking for makeup for Halloween, or something to take home."
Several retailers are already lined up to sell the product, and the city only recently began to spread the word. It may also be sold at the city's official Halloween site, www.hauntedhappenings.org.
It's hard to say whether the full $40,000 could be raised for the city, but Fox said she's hopeful that $10,000 may be generated.
"It's seems like a reasonable figure. (25,000 bottles is) a lot of product," she said. "We have hundreds of thousands of people come in, and a number of special events, and we may be able hit that number."
Berman said Tropical Products is shipping out two trailer-tractors worth of costume blood every day to novelty shops and box stores around the country, adding up to about a million orders per year. With Salem's specialized market at its peak during the summer and fall, he's confident the merchandise will generate significant funds to help the city where he does business.
"It might take four months, but hopefully by the end of the Halloween season they'll be sold out," said Berman.
Any money raised will go toward Haunted Happenings funding, which itself turns a profit for the city. Last year, even after the cost of public safety and cleanup, the events brought in more than $200,000 for Salem.
The witch trials history remains what Salem is known for, but Destination Salem continues to promote Salem as a year-round destination for shopping, maritime history, art, dining and more. While the blood is a Haunted Happenings product, it isn't the agency's focus.
"I hope the blood doesn't tarnish that for too long," said Fox.Blood money or innocent fun?
The debates came down to two basic questions: Is the costume blood a wise marketing plan that's all in good fun, or does it create a connection between fake plasma and the real blood that was shed in 1692 by accused witches?
Stathopoulos is part of the second camp. The intentions were good, she said, but not well thought out.
"I don't want my son or his friends to see that and associate blood with witches," she said.
Stathopoulos noted the city is just coming off of another controversy involving witches, when raccoon remains were left outside of two shops last year. The incident made the city and witchcraft look bad even though it was an isolated incident that doesn't represent them, she said. She fears a product like this, that's sanctioned by the city, could create another negative image of Salem and its witches.
Next year, if the fundraiser is offered up again, Stathopoulos said she'd like the city and Tropical Products to consult with a few local witches about a different marketing scheme.
"If you're not a witch, you probably wouldn't understand that it is a complicated issue," she said.
Berman said the product isn't about the witch trials at all, it's part of the playful aspect of Halloween in Salem. The blood is intended mostly for tourists, who he believes will buy it not because of a correlation to the past, but to enhance a costume and take home a souvenir.
"It's a touristy business. Halloween is a fun holiday," he said. "Anything with a reference to Halloween, Salem, Mass. sells."
Some witches have spoken out in support of the product, saying the branding is linked to Haunted Happenings and images that aren't based in reality — either the accused of 1692 or Salem's modern-day witches. Others say they don't like the branding of the product, but they have to contend with worse stereotypes.
"The hats, green faces, the brooms and all that, it does get me aggravated. So I can see why folks are upset about it," said Shaina Rae, a Salem witch. "But as far as stereotypes go, this is one of the lesser ones."
"At the end of the day, there's so much from Hollywood and Halloween that's taken out of context," Rae added. "You can't get up in arms about it, especially knowing it's for good cause."
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Lesson 11
* December 6 - 12
The Last Word
THE FOUR-CHAPTER NARRATIVE OF the book of Jonah now closes. God has the last word, even though that last word is a question. The question is presented, however, not as God wanting to learn from Jonah but as God wanting to teach him.
Because the book doesn't tell us whether Jonah ever understands the point or not, it must not be that important for us to know. Instead, what's important is, Do we get the point? Sure, we know about God's love, mercy, and compassion; and we are glad to have these things for ourselves. But are we willing to allow God to work in us so we can have love, mercy, and compassion for others? Are we willing to make the self-sacrifices needed in order for us to teach modern-day Ninevites the truth that judgment is coming and that one day they will have to answer for their sins?
THE WEEK AT A GLANCE: What does God say to Jonah about the Ninevites? How does the Lord express their moral ignorance? Why does the Lord talk about the animals in the city? What lesson is the Lord trying to teach Jonah? How does Jonah respond? In what ways is Jonah a model of ancient Israel? Or even the modern church? Why does the Lord end the book of Jonah with a question that remains unanswered?
MEMORY TEXT: "And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent" (Acts 17:30).
*Please study this weeks lesson to prepare for Sabbath, December 13.
Sunday December 7
"And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand; and also much cattle?" (Jon. 4:11).
How can the Lord impress upon this poor man's mind which things are important and which things aren't? Jonah lived in a world, much like ours, where human life often seems cheap. Yet, the Lord died for all humanity, because He loves all humanity. In fact, we are told that He would have died for just one soul. "In the parable the shepherd goes out to search for one sheepthe very least that can be numbered. So if there had been but one lost soul, Christ would have died for that one."Ellen G. White, Christ's Object Lessons, p. 187.
In the context of the last verse in the book of Jonah (and of Jonah's attitude), read Matthew 18:11-14. What kind of contrast does it create between God's attitude toward people and Jonah's (whose attitude might differ from ours only in degree)? What kind of rebuke do these words of Jesus have for us and for our coldness and for our lack of zeal for souls?
The thought of Christ dying for this whole planet, as small as it is in contrast to the size of the universe, is amazing enough. But for one person? Who can grasp that kind of love? Though we don't know in the end how many ultimately will be saved (Isa. 66:23; Rev. 21:24), it certainly will be more than one. And yet, even if only one, Christ would have died anyway! No wonder the secular mind has a hard time grasping the gospel. Even those of faith can barely wrap their minds around such a powerful concept.
|Think about who God is, who we are, and how small and wretched we are in contrast, and yet, look what God did for us, anyway Dwell on what that thought tells us about God's love Write a paragraph expressing what this truth means to you and the hope it gives What does this concept say to us about the assurance of salvation? Ask this question too: How, in the face of such love, are souls ultimately lost?
"And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent" (Acts 17:30).
Notice the expression in Jonah 4:11 the Lord uses to describe the Ninevites. Obviously, it's a metaphor. What is the Lord saying with that description? What other point does He wish to convey to this Hebrew prophet (notice the emphasis on the adjective Hebrew)?
The Lord talks to Jonah, a Hebrew, someone who comes from the nation whom the Lord called out to be a special people, those who were given great light and understanding of not only who God is but of His eternal, moral principles (see Exod. 19:5; Exodus 20; Deut. 4:7; 12:8; Pss. 19:7-11; 37:31; Jer. 31:33). So much of Hebrew history is defined by their understanding of the law and the moral precepts found in the law. In this way, the Hebrew nation stood far in advance of all the pagan societies around them.
In contrast, God describes the Ninevites as not being able to discern between their right hand and their left. Obviously, these people didn't have the same kind of moral direction the Lord had given to Israel. A similar phrase appears in the Bible (Deut. 17:20; 28:14; Josh. 1:7), referring to the moral issue of not deviating from the divine law and from revelation. Thus here, in the book of Jonah, we are instructed that the Ninevites lacked the knowledge of the law of Yahweh. The use of the phrase "right hand and left hand" is also found in Babylonian texts as a synonym for "truth and justice" or "law and order." Thus, God instructs Jonah that in the case of Nineveh He defers judgment for the sake of the morally ignorant, for those who don't understand.
|Maybe the Ninevites didn't have the same knowledge of God's law as did the Hebrews; nevertheless, the actions of the people and the king, as expressed in Jonah 3:10, show that they had some moral conscience and some understanding of good and evil Look again at what the Lord says to Jonah in the last verse about the Ninevites. What does that tell us regarding God's fairness in dealing with those who don't have a deeper revelation of moral truth? Are they, therefore, not accountable to God for their actions? Or, will they be accountable to God in a different way?
All through chapter 4 God has kept gentle pressure on Jonah t reconsider his evaluation of God's treatment of the Ninevites. And in a book of surprises, one of the most surprising is the final question to Jonah.
What is the last phrase of the final verse in the concluding chapter in the book of Jonah? Jon. 4:11.
The rather cryptic ending of Jonah concludes with God showing His compassion not only on the pagan Ninevites but, apparently, on their cattle, as well (the Hebrew word there can mean not just cattle but "animals" in general). Though the recorded ending is quite abrupt (one would love to know how the conversation ultimately concluded), and the precise meaning isn't absolutely clear, it seems as though the Lord tells Jonah it wasn't only the people He had wanted to have pity on but their animals, as well.
This really shouldn't be that surprising, should it?
Throughout the four chapters in the book of Jonah, the" 'Lord Go of heaven who made the sea and the dry land' " (Jon. 1:9, NASB) is seen in His sovereignty over all His creation. This is also regularly expressed by many of the Bible writers, in both Testaments. And we are often reminded in Scripture how all the created world is part of God's concern. Even the heavens are included in this divine perspective.
Read Job 39. Notice the focus the Lord has on the creatures He refers to. What does that tell us about God's interest and care about animals, as well? Also, no matter how greatly different the situations, what parallels can you find between what the Lord says here to Job and what He says to Jonah?
Jewish tradition teaches that God takes note of those who are kind to animals, because animals can't return the favor, as humans can.
|One of our greatest dangers is going to extremes. We can take a good thing so far that it becomes a bad thing. How can Christians strike the right balance in their attitude toward animals (or nature, in general) so that, on one hand, they don't treat animals cruelly nor, on the other, become fanatical in devotion toward them?
The book of Jonah comes to a sudden halt with a probing question that is left unanswered. We are never told whether or not Jonah finally admits to his self-centered enjoyment of God's favor while begrudging it to the Ninevites. Nor whether he was ever able to grasp that God's generous love for all people far surpassed his own idea of fairness. We are left wondering whether Jonah ever would appreciate God's forgiveness of those who don't deserve that forgiveness.
It is very unusual for a book in the Bible to end with a question, a most surprising question at that; yet, there is really no reason why a book cannot end that way. In fact, this ending is not an example of unfinished thinking and careless writing. On the contrary, by ending this way, the book sharply contrasts Jonah's attitude to God's.
Though it's not common for a book of the Bible to end with a question, it is common for the Lord Himself to ask questions. Do two things with these questions God asked: First, ask yourself, Why did He ask them? Second, write down what you think the answers are (and give reasons for your answers):
Exod. 4:11 ____________________________________________________________________
Job 40:1, 2 ___________________________________________________________________
Jon. 4:11 _____________________________________________________________________
Mark 8:36 ___________________________________________________________________
Luke 6:9 ____________________________________________________________________
Take your answers to these questions and summarize in a short paragraph what they teach us about the character, mercy, and power of our God.
"The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider" (Isa. 1:3).
Read the first three verses of Isaiah 1. What parallel can you see there with the story of Jonah and his attitude toward the Lord?
As we've seen all through the book of Jonah, nature is under the Lord's control. This teaching, of course, is nothing new (see Matt. 21:18, 19; 17:24-27; Mark 4:35-41). If human beings were only just as obedient. The difference, however, is that God didn't' make nature morally culpable, as He made humanity. God forces nature; He doesn't force humanity. In order for us to be moral beings we have to be free beings. Sadly, we often abuse that freedom.
Survey, again, the book of Jonah. What and who obeyed the Lord, and who didn't? What irony can you see in the answer?
Nature obeyed, the pagans obeyed; only Jonah, the Hebrew, didn't or at least to the degree that, no doubt, the Lord wanted him to. In sense, Jonah typified the nation of Israel during various times in its history. What it could have done in peace and prosperity (1 Kings 8:60; Isa. 27:6; 56:6; Zech. 8:23), it was forced to do under terrible circumstances-that of captivity, slavery, and exile. The same with Jonah. The storm, the fish, and the three days and nights all could have been avoided had he obeyed when first asked. What's sad, too, is that although we don't know, ultimately, what happens to Jonah, the book ends with him seemingly still not being where the Lord wanted him to be. In other words, he still doesn't get it. Historically, it seems that much of ancient Israel didn't, either.
Keeping this day's lesson in mind, what do you think Ellen White meant when she wrote: "The work which the church has failed to do in a time of peace and prosperity, she will have to do in a terrible crisis, under most discouraging, forbidding, circumstances"?Testimonies for the Church, vol.5, p.463.
As individuals and as a nation God proposed to furnish the people of Israel 'with every facility for becoming the greatest nation on the earth' (COL 288; see Deut. 4:6-8; 7:6, 14; 28:1; Jer. 33:9; Mal. 3:12; PP 273, 314; Ed 40; DA 577). He purposed to make them an honor to His name and a blessing to the nations about them (Ed 40; COL 286).
"As the nations of antiquity should behold Israel's unprecedented progress, their attention and interest would be aroused. 'Even the heathen would recognize the superiority of those who served and worshiped the living God' (COL 289). Desiring the same blessings for themselves, they would make inquiry as to how they too might acquire these obvious material advantages. Israel would reply, 'Accept our God as your God, love and serve Him as we do, and He will do the same for you.' 'The blessings thus assured Israel' were, 'on the same conditions and in the same degree, assured to every nation and to every individual under the broad heavens' (PK 500, 501; see Acts 10:34, 35; 15:7-9; Rom. 10:12, 13; etc.). All nations of earth were to share in the blessings so generously bestowed upon Israel (PK 370)."The SDA Bible Commentary, vol 4, p. 28.
SUMMARY: The book of Jonah ends with a theme seen all through the Bible: the love and greatness of God contrasted with the pettiness and sinfulness of humanity.
J. H. Zachary
The Dominican Republic government operates a drug rehabilitation center in Azua City. The director, cured of an addiction to crack cocaine in 1993, is convinced that spiritual therapy must be part of the help offered to the youthful patients in the rehabilitation center. He invited Pastor Daniel Sanchez to come to the center and conduct Bible studies and hear presentations by medical and other specialists for the 35 in-patients.
The government has found that of 30,000 persons this facility has treated for addictions, only 30 have relapsed.
During a visit to the Azua center in August 2001, I met 36-year-old Rafael Rosario, who was introduced to drugs by his own mother, who gave them to him to sell. He began taking cocaine, and before long he was addicted. His life became focused on getting his next fix. But his wife and children left him, and his life fell apart.
It took 10 years for Rafael to realize that he was trapped by the chains of drugs. At this low point in his life he learned about the Azua center. Rafael asked to be admitted to the program. His heart was touched by the religious services and the kind pastor who listened to his troubles. Rafael remembered the many occasions when he had spurned his brother's invitation to attend the church. But in the Wednesday spiritual therapy meetings, Rafael began to understand what his brother had been trying to tell him.
For years Rafael had rejected his brother's religion. Now he realized he needed spiritual help. Rafael recently testified to the other patients, "I am happy, for I have accepted Christ as my Savior."
Rafael's family visits him, and his children are delighted to see the changes in their father. When he completes his treatment program he plans to find honest work and support his family, as a Christian father should.
"The Lord has given me to a new life," Rafael says. "I thank God for the ministry of Pastor Sanchez, which helped me find this new life in Jesus."
Rafael Rosario (left). J. H. Zachary is coordinator of international evangelism for The Quiet Hour.
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123 comments:
- nancyd said...
Absolutely gorgeous Sue.
Nancyd xx
- 24 March 2017 at 06:01
Lovely card Sue. So beautiful and I love it.
Great news about Mr P, now we just need our Elaine to give us some great news about Andrew and John, that will be a day to celebrate.
Laine, lovely pampering day but I was slightly put off the facial by Sabas input, yuk.
Patricia, Hazel, Jess and Norah, aka the Scittish Ckan, so glad you all had a great meet up, hope you found Norah well and fully recovered.
June Horrocks, I agree your daughter did an amazing job for such a long time, you have every right to be proud.
June, how did the training go, I not IT minded I'm afraid, I get by but that's about all.
Dragonsnap, happy news about Lola, your grandchildren all have beautiful names. Hope Lola escapes the chicken pox, poor baby
Crafty Jo, don't worry about being in the minority, it would be a boring world if we all liked the same thing all Of the time.
I'm twin sitting this weekend at their house because of their dog so that Kelly and Bryan can have a weekend away, should be fun.
Hugs and best wishes to all especially our missing and poorly friends.
Yvonne,so glad Jake was safe.
Myra, so sad that a child is so badly behaved that she is banned from after school club, what are her parents thinking of, does not bode well for her future without some parental guidance .
Full of admiration for the way London has resumed some kind of normality and also our security forces, police and all medical personnel. They do not have an easy time of it especially at disasters us times like this.
- 24 March 2017 at 06:01
- Craftynetty said...
Another stunning card Sue. I bought the poppies die this week and can't wait to play with it, as it is so versatile. Thank you.
- 24 March 2017 at 06:11
- firstname.lastname@example.com said...
Morning Sue.
A beautiful card Thank you.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
- 24 March 2017 at 06:13
- BridgetCG said...
Hello Sue, this card is really lovely, the custard card is such a pretty shade of yellow, love it. Have a great day. Bx
- 24 March 2017 at 06:15
- Steph Cotterill said...
Morning Sue. What a bright, sunny (but frosty freezing cold one it is outside) but a beautiful bright sunny happy warm morning it is with this gorgeous spring like sample here in your ever inspirational craft blog. It's one that I can imagin bringing a smile to your face when you stand back to admire the end result. Should there be an occasion where you think a friend of yours needs loving friendly thoughts from you, and you decide to send a copy of this to them it would also put a smile on their face, and sunshine back into their world. It's absolutely beautiful. Thank you for showing us how, and thank you for warming up my morning and bringing sunshine to my world with this happy true Sue card 😊🌞
Sending hugs for the day. Hope you have an enjoyable one xxx
- 24 March 2017 at 06:27
- June Smith said...
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, what a beautiful card today, we could do with some sunny weather now after lots of rain for a few days, the custard is just right for this and the sentiment with the colour cloud just enhancing the outside really does make it pop. You have done it yet again Sue.
Pam I agree with everything you have said today, I feel so proud to be British.
Well the chap who was supposed to transfer my emails (.pst files) didn't have a clue, I had to take my old and new PC's into the shop and after me directing him through certain things and him calling up a man who did know, we (yes we) managed to transfer everything over. All sorted now. I just have to down load my special programmes like 'serif' and stuff like that, I will be busy with that this week end. Today I am off to another craft workshop just for the morning so looking forward to that.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
- 24 March 2017 at 06:29
- Muriel said...
Hello Sue and all
Custard and white is such a beautiful combination, the dies are gorgeous and finished off with the favourite poppies. Love it!!!
Muriel x
- 24 March 2017 at 06:32
- CraftySuetoo said...
Good morning Sue. Love everything about this sunny card, it's one that could carry lots of different sentiments.
Echoing Pam again this morning. Hugs to all. Sue xxx
- 24 March 2017 at 06:32
- Netty The Runner said...
So pretty Sue, lovely soft colours.
Annette x
- 24 March 2017 at 06:43
- Unknown said...
Lovely card Sue, bright and summery with that lovely custard card. Happy day al!
Maggie B
- 24 March 2017 at 06:46
- JAO said...
Great card Sue, love the whole thing.
- 24 March 2017 at 06:49
- Dolly Daydream said...
Morning Sue,
A very pretty, bright, sunny card today and I need cheering up today, after some sad news that I had yesterday. I must admit that I do love pretty cards and as I struggle with the male side of the family and friends, I decided to make one card or more a week for them. I have now got almost enough cards to cover the birthdays of the men in my life for the rest of this year, so I can sit back, breathe and enjoy making pretty cards to my hearts content.
Hugs xxx
Dawn Searle
- 24 March 2017 at 06:52
- Barbara (C) said...
What a lovely fresh colour scheme today. A real Spring look. Love all of the dies used too. BarbaraC
- 24 March 2017 at 06:52
- Jennie - The Crafty Wife said...
Wow! What a little beauty! I love the colour combo today, soft and pretty.
- 24 March 2017 at 06:55
- Barbara Gosden said...
Hi Sue
A beautiful card, custard is gorgeous. Love the tulle.
B xx
- 24 March 2017 at 06:58
Beautiful card, Sue, loving custard again and of course the poppies.
Pam, enjoy your weekend - sounds great. Echoing as usual.
Thanks for Mr P comments everyone, still smiling! Wishing so much the same for Andrew in due course. It's a long road.
Laine, never had a facial, Caci or otherwise, and Saba's put me off for good now! Should have said in answer to your question, no favourites but some are so much in your face that they think they are. Hope B & D are friends now and have called a truce? Vet's again today, a champion week - will be five visits - (well 7 with 2 collections) - inc tomorrow and workhouse beckons. Have a temp new boy in, called him Cloud as he is the colour of a dark grey stormy sky. His face is as wide as the Cheshire cat's - unmistakably chock full of testosterone. He's in for the chop and treatment for injuries caused by fighting. Hopefully will return to his stomping ground as he has someone who feeds and looks out for him - otherwise.......??? Now do we need another semi-feral, must work on Mr P whilst we're on an upper ha ha.
Bejay - hope you had a really good birthday, sorry for late wishes.
Hugs all round.
'P' in Wales
- 24 March 2017 at 06:59
- Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts said...
A stunning card xx
- 24 March 2017 at 07:01
- hollyberry said...
Beautiful card.
- 24 March 2017 at 07:06
- Janice K said...
Good morning Sue,
A stunning card. I love the custard coloured cardstock, it gives a beautiful fresh look to the design-gorgeous! X
- 24 March 2017 at 07:06
- Pussycats said...
Good Morning Sue and all.. Beautiful card this morning, love the custard card stock with the coconut white. So pretty for spring.The lattice dies and the Poppies work beautifully together...... Wendy
- 24 March 2017 at 07:13
- hazel young said...
Gorgeous card Sue x xhazel
- 24 March 2017 at 07:15
- Unknown said...
Lovely card today Sue! The colour combo is so pretty together. Debra x
- 24 March 2017 at 07:15
- ahappycrafter50 said...
Pretty card today.
- 24 March 2017 at 07:18
- Betty McAlister said...
Good morning Sue. A stunning custard and milk card today. Am sure it will bring a smile and warmth to anyone viewing your blog today xx
- 24 March 2017 at 07:19
- Chris Curry said...
A lovely card Sue, perfect colours for Spring and perfect sentiment too for the people who tried to help in London this week. Thank you. Xx
- 24 March 2017 at 07:20
- Jackie T said...
Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous I love the colours and the dies are amazing. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie
- 24 March 2017 at 07:21
- cr@fty said...
Good morning Sue
Such a beautiful 'Spring like' card today, the custard and white look very pretty together. I love all the dies you've used they look so delicate and perfect with the custard and white.
Hugs x
Heather T
- 24 March 2017 at 07:21
- Unknown said...
GM Sue. Such a happy card. Love the flowers.
- 24 March 2017 at 07:21
- DeCor said...
Great cheerful Spring looking card. Love the poppies.
- 24 March 2017 at 07:26
- PharmacyMichele said...
Beautiful card, so pretty & delicate.
- 24 March 2017 at 07:27
Hi Sue
Lovely card. Gorgeous colour scheme. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day everyone.
- 24 March 2017 at 07:32
- Unknown said...
Hi Sue what a gorgeous card that custard and white work so well togather a real spring card.
Catherine xx
- 24 March 2017 at 07:36
- Jean Z said...
Hi Sue, Such a beautiful card and I love the colours. love Jean Z xxxx
- 24 March 2017 at 07:46
- Marion Scott said...
Good morning Sue, beautiful fresh looking card, just right for spring.
Marion S x
- 24 March 2017 at 07:46
- Liz said...
Gorgeous card - fabulous design. xx
- 24 March 2017 at 07:55
Hi Sue, gorgeous card, lovely sunny colours and the dies are gorgeous.
Barbara V
- 24 March 2017 at 07:59
- marg said...
Good Morning Sue!
Love this card and the Custard card!
The lattice dies and the Poppies work so well together.
Love Marg
- 24 March 2017 at 08:07
- cheryl brown said...
Hi Sue,
Just up my street, a custard and white combo. Beautiful dies and lovely sunshiny colours.
Love 7 hugs
Cheryl xxx
- 24 March 2017 at 08:08
- Suemac said...
Stunning Spring card
- 24 March 2017 at 08:11
Morning Sue
Beautiful sunny card,lovely colour's & flowers,
Best wishes
Karen M
- 24 March 2017 at 08:17
- karenlotty said...
Beautiful and very Spring-like
- 24 March 2017 at 08:18
What a lovely happy card today, love it!!!
Doreen x
- 24 March 2017 at 08:18
- Dragonsnap2 said...
Wow, what a lovely sunny card today. I love it. Very spring like. I love this time of year - looking forward to the warmer weather, etc. Our huge magnolia tree is almost in full bloom already and it's magnificent.
It's great to see that London is trying to carry on as normal. They won't beat us. As you say Pam, our emergency services don't have an easy time of it and the media doesn't always help. My OH and I were disgusted at some of the reports on tv.
Crafty hugs to all and hope everyone is keeping safe, warm and as healthy as possible.
D xx
- 24 March 2017 at 08:20
Beautiful - must have a go at this one. Love the whole concept and the colours are stunning.... A fab spring card....
- 24 March 2017 at 08:22
- Sandra said...
Beautiful Card Sue, a real 'WOW', I absolutely love everything about it!
Thank you so much for the inspiration Sue!
- 24 March 2017 at 08:22
- Marianne's Craftroom said...
Absolutely love this
- 24 March 2017 at 08:22
Good morning Sue,
Absolutely exquisite card, custard card & poppies work really well together. Yvonne xx
- 24 March 2017 at 08:24
Hi Sue,
Very pretty Spring-like colour scheme and the Centaurus infill gives the card a slightly Victorian feel with all those lacy edges...
- 24 March 2017 at 08:24
- nattyboots said...
Hi Sue
Loving this card the custard colour so smooth ,the dies just lovely along with the design and poppies .
Pam, you will have lots of fun this weekend with the twins and maybe lose a few lbs walking the dog. I will echo all you have said again today if i may, as you put it all together so well.
Andrew and Helen are all packed and ready to go to the Caravan for the weekend along with the fishing tackle , Helen intends to visit a Market that she likes and get a bargain or two.
Have a lovely weekend everyone .
Big Hugs
Elaine H X
- 24 March 2017 at 08:27
Hi Sue- this is such a dainty card and the custard colour is so pretty with the white. Love it. Sending best wishes
- 24 March 2017 at 08:28
- Kim Dibben said...
Stunning card Sue xx love Kim D
- 24 March 2017 at 08:50
- Stella Munn said...
Another very pretty card for inspiration. I often use your design, but use the dies I've already got. When I win the lotto, I'm going to buy EVERY one of your dies & embossing folders!!!!!! X
- 24 March 2017 at 08:51
- Unknown said...
This card is like the day here, sunny and beautiful. X
- 24 March 2017 at 08:54
Good Morning, Sue,
Well, your beautiful card has certainly brightened up this grey day in West Sussex!
The custard and Coconut White card go so well together and your card is gorgeous.
I love all the dies you have used especially those Exquisite Poppies!
Lesley S x
- 24 March 2017 at 08:58
- Anne said...
What a pretty card this morning, Sue.
Anne (Northampton)
- 24 March 2017 at 09:04
- Jan.moogie said...
Wow Sue gorgeous card today, love it. Thanks for sharing and have a great day, hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- 24 March 2017 at 09:05
- rolfi said...
Good morning Sue,
delicate and elegant in beautiful colours...
Rolf xxx
- 24 March 2017 at 09:07
- Diane Green said...
Hi Sue
What a gorgeous card today, the custard card is really lovely isn't it and makes a perfect spring card. How great to see a bow and the poppies enjoying a little outing too. Take care
Love Diane G xxx
Pam as always you have said it all so well this morning. Enjoy your weekend twin and dog sitting! Xxx
P I forgot yesterday to say brilliant news for Mr P, have a good time celebrating xxx
Dragonsnap oh my goodness chickenpox, I do sympathise. Mind you it's better if they all get it together as it gets it out of the way, just make sure you manage to avoid it, it's not good to have as an adult! Xxx
June I think the company should employ you rather than the man who didn't know what to do with your computer!! Xxx
Saba trust you to take away the magic of a lovely facial! Haha xxx
- 24 March 2017 at 09:11
Well it doesn't look like spring outside, but your lovely card makes me think it has arrived. While I am not a yellow fan the combination with the white is just enough to break up the yellow. The poppies are lovely. Thank you for your inspiration Sue.
- 24 March 2017 at 09:12
Hi Sue,
such an elegant, fresh card. I love the Swiss background, it is quite dainty. Poppies and bow are lovely, too.
Hugs, Rose
- 24 March 2017 at 09:17
- Jan on the Fosse said...
Hi Sue
A really pretty sunny card,let's hope we get the sunshine this weekend as promised.
Jan x
- 24 March 2017 at 09:26
- Nannieflash said...
Good Morning sweet Sue, well its dry at the moment though rather chilly, and can you believe its almost Easter, where has the time flown to. A beautiful spring coloured card today I do love the design and the flower is so pretty to. hugs Shirleyxxx
- 24 March 2017 at 09:27
- Yorks butterfly said...
Morning Sue, what a fabulous card today to start this beautiful spring morning. I think I am being converted to yellow, or at least this shade of it.
- 24 March 2017 at 09:34
Morning Sue, just love this card. The custard yellow is so uplifting and Spring like, need to get some. June can you come and help me with technology I am worse than useless!!!
Love Rosemarie X X
- 24 March 2017 at 09:37
- dizy said...
Beautiful card today. Very spring like.
- 24 March 2017 at 09:37
Morning Sue, lovely Spring card for us, the colours are so good together, nice to see a bow!
Take care everyone, enjoy your day X
Jess x
- 24 March 2017 at 09:53
Morning Sue. WOW I do love this coloured card and this is a gorgeous example of using it. The design is beautiful and the dies you have used i have got so i think this is a one for my box of stash. Well i just dont believe this weather we have had snow, wind and gale force winds now i have getting up the morning and the sun is splitting the trees its a gorgeous day would like to think it would last over the weekend. Hope you all have a nice weekend.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x
- 24 March 2017 at 10:00
- KarinsArtScrap said...
gorgeous and elegant Sue
Gr Karin
- 24 March 2017 at 10:14
- Pat S Witney said...
Hi Sue
What a beautiful spring like card today. It's a bit dull here so it's brightened up my day.
- 24 March 2017 at 10:27
- Crafty Cruiser said...
I love custard! And it looks so good on this stunning card.
Doreen R
- 24 March 2017 at 10:34
- Ann said...
Hi Sue
Absolutely gorgeous card stunning
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
- 24 March 2017 at 10:42
- Unknown said...
So so beautiful sue I love this card the dies the custard and the stunning poppies thank you sue love you june horrocks xxxxxxxxx
- 24 March 2017 at 10:43
- fluffycat said...
Hi Sue, a very soft and gentle card today. Yes, it is busy but somehow it works. I have said before that I love the custard card and it is so useful, if asked for a card but given no information on colour the custard comes out! It also goes so well with browns/bronzes if making a card for a man.
Pam - enjoy your twin sitting, I'm sure you will all have a lovely time.
'P' - Cloud sounds gorgeous and I am sure you could squeeze him in somewhere. I don't envy you all those trips to the vets though or the bills, do you have charitable status? :-)
Like some others we have a bright start to the day and I am hoping it will last, sorry for those that have no sunshine.
- 24 March 2017 at 10:48
- Fikreta said...
gorgeous card!
- 24 March 2017 at 10:49
- SueJ said...
This is just gorgeous, I'm loving the custard card.
- 24 March 2017 at 11:16
- hettygarlick said...
Very pretty. I really love that custard colour.
- 24 March 2017 at 11:20
- CraftyJo said...
Very pretty :)
- 24 March 2017 at 11:29
- Nana on the Hill said...
So pretty, very delicate colours x
- 24 March 2017 at 11:40
- Unknown said...
To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
Today's Card Is Extremely Exquisite, I Just Love The Delicate, Soft, Colour Combination
A Beautiful Luxurious Card, A First Class "Masterpiece"
Products Used Today:-
"Coconut White/Custard Foundation Card"
"Mounting Foam"
"White Pearls"
"White Tulle"
"White Satin Ribbon"
"Lemon Meringue Colour Cloud"
Stars Of The Show:-
"The Swiss Background"
"The Scalloped Lattice Frames Set .B."
"Extremely Exquisite Poppies Die Set"
"The Centaurus Gemini Die Set"
Today's Card:-
"Just A Note"
Sue, Today You Decided To Use "The Swiss Background Die" You Cut The Centre Two
Decorative Dies Out Of A Piece Of "Coconut White Card" Then You Backed This
Using Your Extremely Delicate "Custard Card" So That "The Custard Card" Would Show
Through "The Decorative Cut Out Areas From Your "Swiss Background" (The Colours Look Tremendous)
Sue You Created A Multi Layered Frame Using "The Scalloped Lattice Frames Set .B." Using Both
"The Coconut White/Custard Card" Sue, You Added "Mounting Foam" To The Back Of Your Frame
To Add Dimension.
Sue, You Cut Out "Four" Of "The Centaurus Gemini Dies" From "Coconut White Card" You
Added Them To "The Mounting Foam" On "The Frame" So They Were Coming Out From Under
The Edge Of Your Frame, But Only Just Touching "The Stupendous Decorative Area Of The
Background Below" Sue, You Stamped Your Sentiment "Just A Note" Once You Cut It Out
You Added A Touch Of "Lemon Meringue Colour Cloud" (Beautiful Names) Just Around The Edges
Of Your Sentiment, Then You Placed It In The Centre Of Your Card.
Sue, You Cut Out Three Quite Stupendous Flowers "The Exquisite Poppies" They Are
Remarkable Dies (You Have Shown Us Many Ways To Transform The Poppies) You Cut Them Out
Of "Custard Card" Once You Had Formed Them, You Placed a "White Pearl" Within The Centre
Sue You Placed The Poppies In Opposite Corners Of Your "Striking Card" Placing Two At
The Top Right Hand Corner.
The Large "Poppy" You Placed On "White Tulle" Plus "White Satin Ribbon Bow" Adding This
To Your "Coconut White/Custard Card" Matting/Layering Plus Your Famous Signature Piercing.
Voila' A First Class "MASTERPIECE" Extremely Stupendous Beautiful Colours.
Sue, My Wonderful Friend "Thank You" For Sharing Today's Card, Also Thank You For The Daily Inspiration
I Truly Appreciate Everything You Do
Sue Take Great Care
Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin & Heather
Sue, Lots Of Love And Huge Hugs 🤗 For Yourself
Love From Sam xxx
- 24 March 2017 at 11:49
- Kiraneries said...
Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. Very pretty and feminine with lots of delicate detail in soft colours.
- 24 March 2017 at 11:53
- Kate's Cards said...
Pretty and girlie. xx
- 24 March 2017 at 12:15
- Lynne L said...
Hi Sue beautiful card I love the soft colours and the beautiful dies
Hope you all have a good weekend
- 24 March 2017 at 12:31
Lovely colour combination Sue and just right for this sunny spring day love from Jackie xx
- 24 March 2017 at 13:23
- Pawprintx4 said...
This is so beautiful. I love everything...the colors used, the dies working together, the flowers....more than "just a note".
Stephanie K
- 24 March 2017 at 13:45
- Deborah said...
Hi Sue. Another lovely card. I have the custard card, and every time I use it the cards come out beautiful! I like using the white with a color it looks fresh. The sun is out in New Milton and I'm going for a walk on the beach, which is ten mins from my home. Thanks for your inspiration Sue and have a great wknd!
Deborah. H. 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
- 24 March 2017 at 13:47
- sued99 said...
Fabulous card. I love the flowers especially.
- 24 March 2017 at 14:14
What a lovely card. The custard is such a pretty, gentle shade of yellow but it's fresh and spring-like and with the white, it makes a beautiful combination. The dies are gorgeous, as ever, and the poppies are a favourite flower ( I love these and the striped nasturtiums so much). Maybe you can tell I just love this card!
- 24 March 2017 at 14:17
- foxyg said...
Absolutely stunning card. Love the colours.
- 24 March 2017 at 15:50
- Helen Terry said...
Hi Sue Beautiful card love the custard colour and the layout. Thanks Helen xx
- 24 March 2017 at 16:01
- Unknown said...
Hi Sue what a beautiful spring like card . I have just ordered the custard card. Can't wait for it to arrive to try doing this card.Thank you for sharing . Gloria ( sidcup ) xx
- 24 March 2017 at 16:17
Hi Sue,
Such a lovely delicate and lacy card.
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L
- 24 March 2017 at 16:42
- TDQ Karen said...
Wow this is so pretty, i love it xx
- 24 March 2017 at 16:45
- Rosemary Stickland said...
Pretty card!!
Rosemary xx
- 24 March 2017 at 16:50
A lovely card design with all the "peak-a-boo" pieces. I enjoy using your background dies.
- 24 March 2017 at 17:05
- Maria said...
Hi Sue and everyone.
Oh Sue this is such a sweet card in lovely custard and white,
the dies are lovely too. You not making it easy to make the top
dies to buy at Ally Pally, they changing every day :)
Seeing Julia tomorrow, it will be fun.
Pam- have a fun time looking after the twins.
June- hope you enjoyed the workshop. Anyone holding it for you
or are you holding one ?
Dawn- think you need some special hugs, hope they help a little.
P- good news for Mr P, have a great weekend. Wonder what he says
though if you bring a new furry friend home ? keep us updated :)
Elaine- hope Andrew and Helen have a good weekend away in the caravan.
You look after yourself and OH too.
Laine- hope your mum's bottom is not to badly bruised after her fall,
I was meant to ask the other day but forgot as with lot of things
lately. Sound nice with a facial.hmmmm as long you feel good for it Lol.
Hope you and Yvonne is still on speaking term. Seem like you have a
stirrer in the mist :)
Myra- my eye's are a lot better thank you, only problem to see again
is you also see the dust when the sun is shining through the dirty windows Lol
Sending well wishes to all who are having this bug that's still going around
since way before christmas. Take care.
Many hugs to my friends and to all of you, also to our missing friends
Maria x
- 24 March 2017 at 17:41
- liz spooner said...
This is absolutely gorgeous today Sue, I do love this custard coloured card so summery.xx
- 24 March 2017 at 17:51
- Patricia Howarth said...
Hi Sue, This card is really beautiful.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
- 24 March 2017 at 17:56
- ursula said...
Absolutely beautiful Sue, definitely my kind of card, thank you so much....one that I will definitely be replicating...luv Ursula xx
- 24 March 2017 at 18:16
- Sue MacFall said...
Another great card, Sue - love the custard colour and also the flowers are stunning. Many thanks.
- 24 March 2017 at 18:36
- Pat L said...
Hi Sue
A beautiful sunny card, love the colours and the poppies are exquisite. Sorry to be a bit late but have been helping in a friends flower shop as she has a wedding tomorrow as well as all the Mothers Day bouquets, feeling tired now not as young as I used to be ha ha.
Pam hope you don't mind but I will echo all your wonderful comments
Myra say hi to Maureen for me, I do miss her. Sarah back to Gosh at the end of April for her 6 months review. She was at ENT here yesterday and had a hearing aid fitted, a pink sparkly one, she has 80percentloss of hearing in her right ear so hopefully the hearing aid will also improve her speech too
Love and hugs to everyone
- 24 March 2017 at 19:42
- Annie Stamps said...
Lovely card Sue. I love the Swiss background, it's gorgeous. Loving the custard card too.
Annie P
- 24 March 2017 at 20:10
- Theresa said...
a gentle card. i really love that colour combo, hugs xx
- 24 March 2017 at 21:03
Hi Sue and everyone
Sorry short but hopefully sweet toady. A gorgeous, gentle spring like card. I love it. It's so pretty.
Belated birthday wishes for yesterday Bejay, hope you had a good day.x
Love Helen xxx
- 24 March 2017 at 21:24
- Tooth Fairy Jo said...
Hello Sue,
Such a lovely spring like card today, it's so fresh looking. Fabulous design and I love everything about it. In fact with its coconut and custard card and it's lemon meringue colour cloud it's almost edible!
Pam enjoy your weekend with the twins.
June you are a veritable technical wizz kid. Well done for,getting it sorted.
Dawn it's nice to know Sue's card cheered you up after your sad news. Hope you are alright.
"P" poor Cloud getting the snip! Bet that'll wipe the smile off his face. Let us know if he can stay.
Elaine I hope Andrew and Helen have better weather this weekend.
Pat L good luck to Sarah for April, hope her new hearing aid helps.
Laine I hope I haven't put you off having another facial, honestly, I only said it sounded like something else! I wasn't suggesting it was! Hope you didn't spoil your hair sleeping, have you thought about sitting propped up in bed next time you have spent a fortune at the hairdressers.
Well flights are now booked for my trip home, can't wait to see the rest of the naughty nine gang.
Love and hugs for all
Saba xxxx
- 24 March 2017 at 22:08
- Princess Pixie! said...
Hi Sue
Love this card. So many gorgeous bits and pieces going on and it is lovely x
Very quick comment this evening but wanted to make sure I popped in x
Happy thoughts and lots of love to everyone x
Take care
Crafty hugs
Yvonne x
- 24 March 2017 at 22:09
- Unknown said...
Good evening lovely Sue and her crafty crew!
Wonderful card, a true Sue classic. The custard card is one of my favourite shades, its so fresh and is so appropriate for this season of the year. The Swiss collection is one of my favourites, the background is enchanting and provides the perfect base for a stunning card, and adding the Centaurus die has elevated it even further. Lovely to see the poppies again, they provide the perfect finishing touch. This beautiful card reminds me that i really need to get the Scallopped Frames/Background as soon as possible because it offers such versatility and creates a stunning frame to enhance your other dies. Many thanks for a glorious sample Suexxx
I'm a little late commenting, had a lengthy, draining conversation with Yvonne earlier and really feel a desperate need for a Valium and a lie down:-) However, after seeing what a wonderful sample Sue had for us today i made an extra special effort to show my appreciation regardless of my ordeal:-)
Saba, you gave me my biggest laugh of the day when you told us what Caci means in German...it hasn't put me offf having another facial but i will never be able to look at it in the same light again:-)
P, you are a total gem of a person, everything you do for the cats in your area is worthy of a medal, i am so impressed:-) Cloud is a lovely name and I am sure Mr P will welcome him into your household if need be. My eyes water at the thought of your vets bill...i have to take our two next week for their annual boosters and that can prove expensive enough so i dread to think what you have to contend with. I forgot to say how inspirational Mr P's battle with his health has been, I'm sure many people will take great hope and comfort from his courageous battle. Sending my love to both of you.
Maria, hope your eyes are showing some signs of improvement and you're not in too much discomfort with your shoulder. Yes, Carmen and Yvonne are obviously getting along fabulously...at my expense! Thanks for asking about my Mums nether regions, she is still a bit tender and finding sitting uncomfortable however darcey and Brodie are showing no signs of guilt or contrition....though apart from a few hisses and growls from Darcey, they havent had another altercation thankfully:-)
June, hope you enjoyed your craft class. Good luck with transferring your files, it can be a laborious task, i don't envy you.
Elaine, we've had very nice weather here the past couple of days, i hope the sun shines on Andrew and Helen at the caravan and he gets the chance to get out his tackle:-)
Pat, poor Sarah has so much to contend with but she does it with so much courage, i wish her well with her review next monthxxx
Pam, enjoy your time with the twinsxxx
Hugs to all my besties on the blog, wishing you all a happy weekendxxx
Crafty love and hugs
- 24 March 2017 at 22:23
- Myra said...
Hello Sue,
I'm very late as I've lost my voice - stop cheering Saba and Patricia! - and I was afraid you wouldn't be able to hear me! So listen carefully!
I'm not really daft Sue ! You know that!
I love today's card as it is so Springlike and cheerful! I do like every the custard card . It's such a fitting card for today as it's been lovely here. Hope it's been nice where you are! How do you manage to produce beautiful cards day after day! I don't know but you do and I'm very grateful. Thank you.
Pat L - thank you for the news about Sarah! I'm glad she got a sparkly hearing aid as I know she likes a bit of sparkle - don't we all. I do hope this helps her and we'll be thinking of her in April. You too and all the family. I will tell Maureen, I promise!
Pam - it's so sad when a child has to be excluded because of disruptive behaviour. This never happened years ago - why is it happening now! ? I think we know the answer. She has been excluded before but doesn't seem to learn from the experience. She is good at craft too which makes it worse! Have a lovely time with the twins and the dog! I'm sure you will! X
I echo all Pam's thoughts as ever!
Andrew and Helen - have a great weekend and catch a few fish!
Love to all , Myra xxx
- 24 March 2017 at 22:35
- alimecca said...
Hi Sue,
Beautiful card and so fresh and Springlike. Love the custard card. Love and hugs Alison xxx
- 24 March 2017 at 22:40
Very nice choice of color, love how all the dies tie in so nicely. Thanks for sharing Sue.
- 24 March 2017 at 23:25
- Unknown said...
Hi Sue
This is a very pretty card. I love the colour very much
June x
- 24 March 2017 at 23:40
- Laura O said...
stunning Sue ,so elegant,Laura O
- 25 March 2017 at 00:21
Hi Sue,
This is a sunny card indeed! It is exactly what I needed it so see on a Friday! It puts a smile on my face! These warm colors made me feel better (here the sky is a sad dark grey, really depressing). This card looks so delicate and elegant. The sentiment is just right for a surprise card for a friend that you missed or for somebody who needs a little bit of attention, admiration or love. It is a nice way to let somebody know that you are still there for she/he.
Pam – Have fun with the twins. As always you have said it all so well this morning.
'P' in Wales – Thank you for sharing the good news about Mr.P. That must have been a hard and scary journey. But I'm so glad he beat it! Both of you are very brave.
Elaine – Hope Andrew and Helen have a good weekend. I like fishing, too.
Saba – Have a safe flight!
Yvonne/PP – I guess you're exhausted after "a lengthy, draining conversation with" Laine. Why put yourself in this situation? You should use your energy for fun and pleasant things instead of listening to her meaningless complaints. You are so kind...
Laine – You must have the 6th sense ...I feel like you read my mind. You wrote everything I wanted to say about the card, but in better English of course. So I had to do it again. Thanks a lot -:)You mentioned the other day about Yvonne and me being bitter .etc. etc ... please remind me who needed a facial yesterday? If you frown less and smile more often you wouldn't need a facial and you'll have more money for Sue's dies, my dear .(You don't want to know what Caci means in Romanian :), let's say it is similar with German explanation...).
All the best to your mum. It's tough for her to deal with Darcey and Brodie and you every single day. I would be happy to help with D & B only:)
Have a great weekend everyone,
Still a newbie to Craft / Not longer the newest and the only across the pond Wilsonette
- 25 March 2017 at 00:54
- Littlelamb said...
A very Springlike card today Sue. Love it. Thank you. Nice Springlike day here today. Hope tomorrow is similar. Each oink Pam's comments. Now must try and get some sleep.
- 25 March 2017 at 02:01
- Denise Bryant said...
Love the dimension and colors!
- 25 March 2017 at 03:46
- Viki Banaszak said...
What a beautiful card! I love the addition of the flowers.
- 25 March 2017 at 06:55
- rosiejt said...
That's a lovely card, Sue. Which set is the 'Just a Note' stamp from?
- 25 March 2017 at 07:28
- Hilary Bunker said...
Hi Sue. lovely card. Sorry missed it yesterday as had to take partner to Kings College Hosp. That is an all day hawl. Never mind catching up today.
love Hilary
- 25 March 2017 at 07:37
- Owlish said...
Love this card and love the custard colours
- 25 March 2017 at 08:21
- Dawn Holben said...
Sue this is totally amazing, i love the gorgeous detail from all those dies.
Love the colours, definately would brighten up someones day with thoughts of spring.
- 25 March 2017 at 18:28
- Di said...
Hi Sue,
Beautiful card with that gorgeous yellow again, love all the dies, embossing and the lovely poppy die.
Di B. x
- 25 March 2017 at 21:29
- Jennifer Smith-Kirk said...
Another beautiful card Sue, day after day you never disappoint x x x
- 26 March 2017 at 10:12
- Sandra said...
Beautiful Card Sue, a real 'WOW', I absolutely love everything about it!
Thank you so much for the inspiration Sue!
- 28 March 2017 at 11:53


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When I first heard about these I wasn't sure they could match up to all the claims, so I bought one (secretly of course, like a mystery shopper) and tested it out. The colours are amazing, my teenager was incredibly jealous and wants one of her own (Christmas sorted), it keeps my cup of tea hot even when left untouched for half an hour - close the sippy hole to help with this - and I can comfortably hold the cup even when the tea is freshly made. I was in love with it straight away, and I know you're going to love yours too!
Holds 400ml/14oz - remember to get your takeout drinks in it, some places will even give you a discount for bringing your own cup!
When you're done with it, simply crush it and bury it along with your compost.
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Charge on the Road
Stop along the world's fastest charging network while you grab a quick bite to eat. With our rapidly expanding Supercharger locations placed on well-traveled routes, Tesla can get you anywhere you want to go.
Enter a destination on your touchscreen and Trip Planner will automatically route you through convenient Superchargers along the way.
Plug in for about 30 minutes and grab a cup of coffee or a quick bite to eat while you charge.
Get notified from your Tesla app when your vehicle is ready to go.
1,971 Supercharger Stations with 17,467 Superchargers
The map above is a representation of the corridors we plan to enable and the timing thereof. Exact locations and timing may vary.
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Superchargers deliver energy rapidly, and gradually slow down as the battery fills. Your vehicle automatically alerts you when it has enough energy to continue the trip and with the extensive network of Superchargers along popular routes, charging above 80% isn't typically necessary.
You have enough energy to continue your trip.
Network Expansion
We are at work around the globe constructing new sites to enable additional routes and expand popular stations. In addition to Superchargers, we have a growing network of Destination Charging Partners with dedicated Tesla charging. Tesla partners with hotels, restaurants, shopping centers and resorts to make charging when you arrive at your destination as simple as charging at home.
If you are interested in hosting Tesla charging, click here.
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|Aaron Cavenaugh
Aaron and Jenny Cavenaugh, December 8, 1999. Interview K-0281.
Rebuilding Alone: Facing the Flood with Little Help: Aaron and Jenny Cavenaugh, long-time Duplin County, North Carolina, residents, lost their antiques business and turkey farm in the flooding that accompanied Hurricane Floyd.
Interviewee: Aaron Cavenaugh, Jenny Cavenaugh Interviewer: Charles Thompson, Charles Thompson
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Tips for choosing a headboard
The proper headboard in a bedroom is like a fireplace mantel in the living room, they both create a focal point. Any properly decorated room will provide a fabulous area for the eyes to come to rest. Choosing the right headboard for your room is suggested to draw positive energy inward to help with quality sleep. Not to mention, they just look great!
- Creativity – For a real attention-grabber, stay clear of traditional flat panel headboards. There are incredibly unique and artistic pieces available today in wave, oval or many other shapes to bring a little creativity to the space.
- Material – You will find that most headboards are made from wood or metal (two important Feng Shui elements) however, that doesn't mean you have to over look wicker, bamboo, quilting or you can even make one with a large canvas covered with fabric.
- Surroundings – Traditionally, the decor of your room is going to dictate the headboard you choose. Just because you love that contemporary black, curved headboard does not mean it will compliment your Victorian or country cottage room. Theme and color must both be taken into consideration.
Headboards provide you with a more secure feeling while you sleep, according to Taoist beliefs. It is also suggested to not hang or drop clothes from them as they are essentially pieces of art. After all, you wouldn't hang a towel over a canvas in your living room would you?


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Sting Rays
Turtle Again!
Dive Boat
Bruno - my dive partner
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Maori Wrasse
Me!! Under the water!
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White Tip Reef Shark
A Parrot Fish
Sunset on the Ocean
Under the Sea
Underwater Coral
Looking toward the sky
Our bunk room
Merry Christmas!
Whitsunday Islands 001
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Resting after the dives
Betty's Beach
Man Overboard!!
Our Boat - The Atlantic Clipper
Mr. Turtle!
Small Inlet - Docked Here for a Night
Champagne on the Beach!
Beer and a BBQ
A cell phone?
Cheap Food from Aldi
Me at Whitehaven
Dinner :)
Whitehave Beach
Mentally Prepping for the Jump
Merry Christmas from Whitehaven Beach!
Sunset on the Whitsundays
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The Subprime Mortgage Reforms: The Case of Us Market
The downfall of the mortgage industry in US has seen fingers being pointed to the government sponsored entities (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac), while the roots cause of the formation of these entities were never closely followed. Originally the creation of the GSE was to create liquidity in the mortgage industry as part of public policy in providing housing for the middle and lower income group. Over time, resulting from a weak regulated environment saw the GSE suffering and now this left questioning the effectiveness of the initial policy.
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