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On Monday 12th October from 16:30-19:00 MPs will debate the Legalisation of the Production, Sale and Use of Cannabis in Westminster Hall. In response to a petition which you can read here (Oh and whilst you have it open - SIGN IT!) the UK Government made their current position on the subject very clear, which you can read in full here
This is a tired response from our Government filled with the usual baseless rhetoric, assumptions, half-truths and misinformation which I am going to challenge paragraph by paragraph with facts, science, evidence and experience.
"The latest evidence from the independent Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) is that the use of cannabis is a significant public health issue ('Cannabis Classification and Public Health', 2008)."
The ACMD, provided the Government with rather more advice, with this statement only appearing on the cover letter. They advised the government that cannabis should be a class-c substance, which the previous labour government under Gordon Brown compltely ignored and made it a class-b anyway. They recommended that more priority be given to health and social based interventions over the current legal ones. They also suggested that a further review be done in 2 years. It never has, of course, subequently, i
n April 2014, Les Iversen, Chairperson of the ACMD and expert in the medicinal benefits of cannabis, stated in a public meeting that "cannabis was no longer an issue for the ACMD because the it had become "politicised" and thus was out of their hands" - How inconvenient to have an expert drug policy group that doesn't feel it can comment on an aspect of drug policy?
A "significant public health issue" is meaningless and needs quantifying. Peanut allergy is a significant public health issue too, but it doesn't mean we prohibit them, and when you think about it, other than drug misuse, I am not aware of any other health issue for which we use the law as our primary approach to?
"Cannabis can unquestionably cause harm to individuals and society. Legalisation of cannabis would not eliminate the crime committed by the illicit trade, nor would it address the harms associated with drug dependence and the misery that this can cause to families."
There is in reality no compelling peer reviewed or widely accepted evidence of cannabis being the cause of any harms, physical, mental or social and it is certain that law enforcement does far more harm to all three.
The two recent questionable studies that our government and the mainstream media refer to when highlighting the harms to mental health, from Professor Robyn Murray and Professor Wayne Hall have both been debunked by the NHS and The Lancet respectively.
There is, in fact, far more and better and more recent evidence showing quite the opposite. The most you could say about the impact on mental health is that unlike most things out there that would have a detrimental impact such as socio-economic background, alcohol or tobacco the only people who are at risk are a tiny minority of the population who have a genetic predisposition for a mental illness and start consuming large quantities of the most potent forms of cannabis by smoking with tobacco from under the age of 16 for many years.
The actual number of admissions (which are not separated from re-admissions) for the serious growing problem of "Cannabis Psychosis in under 18s last year was 38 and 24 the year before that. There are more hospital admissions for that peanut allergy I was talking about!
Nothing at all is mentioned of its benefits which, surely, one would balance against its perceived harms. There is an ever growing wealth of solid, peer reviewed evidence showing its homoeostatic and preventative applications, such as being a neuroprotectant; By being in your system, you are less likely to suffer brain injury in an accident. In addition there are over 200 recognised medical treatment benefits.
In US states where patients can legally access cannabis, between 16% and 25% of MS patients have switched completely from their other medications to cannabis. The average cost to the NHS in pharmaceuticals for MS patients is £30k annually. That equates to a potential minimum saving of £480m just for one condition.
To say that it would not eliminate crime is disingenuous at best. Criminals are only involved in the trade because it is illegal. Legal regulation would, without doubt take about 80-90% of it out of their hands, which sounds like a great result to me.
Legalisation would also send the wrong message to the vast majority of people who do not take drugs, especially young and vulnerable people, with the potential grave risk of increased misuse of drugs.
The message they keep speaking of, that I received as a child (yes, this cannabis nonsense has been going on that long) is that;
"The government don't listen to science or evidence, they haven't got a clue what they are talking about so they must be wrong about everything else too."
That is certainly not the message that I am going to be teaching my children. It is misguiding and it is irresponsible. We need to teach the truth and stop trying to instil fear based on lies. Kids these days have access to the internet you know?
It is interesting to note that young people in Denmark are consuming more cannabis these days, nothing to do with the law, of course, it is as illegal there as it is here, but are consuming considerably less alcohol and significantly less "harder" drugs too resulting in huge reductions in harms. They are learning the truth and choosing a safer way of enjoying themselves. We should be so lucky?
We have reduced tobacco smoking in the UK through information, education and regulation and it has worked - We didn't have to ban a single cigarette or burn a single tobacco farm or criminalise a single consumer.
Lastly, and perhaps most importantly on this paragraph, exactly what message are we sending when we prevent children with severe forms of epilepsy access to a proven treatment for their condition, or criminalise someone for growing and supplying a medicine to terminal cancer patients, for whom the medical profession can only offer palliative care.
Jeff Ditchfield at (Bud Buddies UK) said "
What about the 30+ children we're currently assisting in the UK? They are terminal, they're pretty vulnerable to DYING so how are they protected by current policy?"
More about his work can be found here
In case you have been led to believe that claims about its effect on cancer cells are to be scoffed at, have a look at what the National Cancer Institute have to say about it:
"Despite the potential opportunity offered by legalisation to raise revenue through taxation, there would be costs in relation to administrative, compliance and law enforcement activities, as well as the wider costs of drug prevention and health services."
These comments about revenue are lazy, obvious and completely ignore the real benefit to the UK economy, in line with the experience of every US state and country that has regulated cannabis. The potential revenue added to the savings from the criminal justice system and the savings from the NHS by providing cannabis as a treatment alternative will inevitably be huge by comparison to any costs. We estimate between £7bn and £10bn per year back in the UK economy.
"The UK's approach on drugs remains clear: we must prevent drug use in our communities; help dependent individuals through treatment and wider recovery support; while ensuring law enforcement protects society by stopping the supply and tackling the organised crime that is associated with the drugs trade. The Government will build on the Drugs Strategy by continuing to take a balanced and coherent approach to address the evolving challenges posed."
The UK's approach to drugs is a costly and entirely ineffective waste of time and money and does more harm than good.If we really want to reduce harm caused by misuse off all drugs including alcohol, tobacco, sugar and caffeine using the best scientific evidence
whilst educating the public about the real dangers and helping the small number who get into difficulties by supporting and guiding them towards treatment without fear of being criminalised.
Whilst I am talking of those who get into difficulties, we rarely hear about those who don't; The UNODC published their figures on global problematic drug use in 2013, which showed that only 5%-10% of illicit drug use is problematic (only 2%-4% for cannabis), though based on their definitions of problematic these are likely to be high. So 96-98% of the people of the world who choose to consume cannabis in whatever form or strength will not have any problems! (Remember those peanuts....)
Criminalisation pushes the entire market into the hands of criminals which does far more harm than the drugs themselves ever could as well as putting further life at risk through the lack of quality control. A criminal will only care if you have money to pay, they will not care about quality and the only ID you will need is a £10 note, they will encourage greater consumption and more dangerous options. A licensed and regulated dispensary would lose its licence and business if it didn't.
In 2001, Portugal decided to decriminalise possession of all drugs whilst offering treatment and education to those who require it and the results nothing short of astoundingly. Cannabis consumption has increased by about 2 or 3 %, however they have also seen a reduction of 50% in heroin and opiate addiction, death and overdose and up to 15% reduction in alcohol related issues. Without the threat of a criminal record, people who do have issues with drugs are coming forward voluntarily for help. Oh, and Portugal has an almost non-existent synthetic substitute market.
"There are positive signs that the Government's approach is working: there has been a long term downward trend in drug use over the last decade, and more people are recovering from their dependency now than in 2009/10. The number of adults aged 16-59 using cannabis in the last year in England and Wales has declined over the last decade from 9.6% to 6.7%, with cannabis use amongst young adults aged 16-24 and young people aged 11-15 following a similar pattern"
These are a small subset of figures which the government has quoted from the wider subject of drug use and patterns. This does not take into account the related steep rise in use of more dangerous, synthetic legal highs, the most popular of which only exist to get around the law on cannabis and other illicit drugs. It does not mention the sharp increase (32% over last 2 years) in the deaths and addiction from harder drugs and bad quality drugs, which are on the rise in the UK. They say nothing of the increase in prescription drug use to the point where we can be called
"A Nation of Prescription Drug Addicts"
. They do not show that cannabis and all drug use in the UK follows a global pattern with our legal approach having no impact whatsoever evidenced by the recent Home Office's own International Comparators report which shows no significant effect on drug use resulting from any form of punitive measure.
I am Political Director of United Patients Alliance. We are a support and campaigning community of over 8000 medical cannabis patients suffering from a range of conditions including; Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, Crohns/IBD, Anxiety, Depression, Rheumatoid Arthritis, ME, PTSD, AIDS, Epilepsy, Chronic Pain, the list goes on, all of whom have found that various types and strengths of cannabis consumed in a variety of ways has proven to be more effective medicine than their legal and prescribed alternatives, including specifically Sativex, in improving their lives, reducing side effects and treating their symptoms. These patients are forced to either live in unnecessary discomfort and pain or risk dealing with criminals for their medicine and a criminal record for growing it or consuming it.
"We call on the UK Government to legalise access to cannabis. What compassionate society would allow the criminalisation of patients for consuming something with their doctors blessing that helps them manage and treat their illnesses and improve their lives?"
This response, whilst expected is very disappointing to all of us. I hope they take the debate itself rather more seriously.
Jon Liebling – Political Director of United Patients Alliance
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I did visit the CCC Congress this year for the first time and I really enjoyed my stay there. The Congress is a great platform for Hackers, Nerds, Geeks, Programmers, Linux enthusiasts and people who are interested to play with electronic stuff and do creative things with their computers. It's also a platform for IT-Security and privacy protection related Topics with great speakers. And yes, I couldn't see any people with business suites and ties! Very sympathic 🙂
The people were very friendly there and I did join the table of the CCC delegation Zürich between the speechings. It's always better to know some people than stay completely alone. The CCC did build an own GSM and Dect Network for mobile Communication. A high speed Internet connection over Ethernet and Wireless was also available during the whole conference.
Day 1 – Surveillance and Manipulation
The conference did start with a speech of Jacob Applebaum who talked about Government surveillance. A good summary of his speech can be found on a friends blog who was also at the conference. I did directly attend the next speech of Kai Biermann and Martin Haase. They talked about how the medias manipulates our awareness. I've learned lot's of new terms and definitions like Framing, Detransitivierung and the Guttenberg-Passiv. I've realized that language can be a powerful tool to manipulate if you're familiar with some techniques and this happens daily in our medias.
After a break I walked around trough the floors of the congress. In the picture below you can see a miniature model of a blinkenlight installation.
…and some electronic Gadgets
The people on that picture try to open locks without keys! This activity is known as lockpicking! I've tried this out for the first time at the Hashdays Security Conference and I've tried it again. I took a beginner lock and I had about 30minutes to open it 🙂
The next speech was about the surveillance system Indect. If you haven't heard about it click on the short video clip below. The question is what are they doing? Do they plan to install a surveillance state in the EU? One thing is absolutely clear, that they don't do researches just for fun and one time this system will become reality!
Later I joined the presentation about Cisco Phone Hacking. It was a very impressive presentation but technically on a high level and therefore for me hard to follow!
Day 2 – RFID
Day 2 was my RFID Day! I walked around the conference building and discovered a table with people who did analyze and hack RFID Cards. They had immediately my attention with a closer look what they're doing! They did realize my interest and asked me if I have some cards with me.
Of course I had questions! I joined their table and got a little introduction which tools they're using and how to use them. I tried to install the tools on my Notebook, but I realized that this isn't so easy, because you have to compile this tools from source!
They didn't sell any RFID Readers on the conference, but I ordered one over the Internet. Who knows, maybe I'm interested and motivated to learn more about this topic! 😉
On the picture below you can see a self-build Device to Destroy every RFID Chip! If you destroy a Card you can no longer be tracked, but the card will also be useless…
Later I joined a speech of the Group digitalcourage. They did speak about some manufacturers who integrate RFID Chips in the clothing. In most of the cases the chips will not be deactivated if you buy a clothing and the chip is still active!
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Charter schools like provo school are special public school which receive funding from the government but operate independently from the system of the given state.They are required to portray exceptional managerial skills and academic performance.Local organizations present application to the government to run the schools.Authorization depends on the state and they may be required to present themselves to boards in order to get approvals.Authorization is dependent on the states charter laws.
Enrollment in elementary school provo is rapid and is open to all students.Parents are given payment options while students are in a position to explore their potentials.Teachers are mandated to organize classes according to students potentials.Chartered schools are managed by mangers who are given the mandate to ensure the school gives goods results both academically and in managerial skills.Chartered schools are not affiliated on any denominations and practically operate independently.Teachers are not necessarily required to certified in charter schools.
Charter schools are funded by the government and receive the funds according to students enrollment.Public funds are administered per students and are not meant for development purposes but rather for tuition fees.The management has to provide explicit performance in management skill in public funds to continue receiving the fund. Development money is obtained from other sources.Charter management organizations provide management services to the schools on contractual bases.They are required to enhance curriculum development and implement systems that will improve the performance of the schools.They are required to provide assessments on the annual performance of the school.
Teachers are recruited by the management without observing any strict guidelines.Recruitment is not based on certification but qualities that will satisfy the boards responsible for recruitment.This criteria has been criticized by professionals who claim children from this schools are not marketable.The method of employment varies from one state to the other with some states requiring the teachers to be certified whereas other just need license. You can also check this video about charter schools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIiM7L8u1yY.
Utah has a variety of chartered schools.As stated earlier charter school are open to the public and nobody is limited to attending chartered schools and the same happens in Utah.Education is paramount in Utah.The schools in Utah provide quality education.Teachers give students the bets.The system of education is lenient on academic performance hence no fear that your child might be wasted other non-beneficial activities. The schools are administered by competent managers.
The schools are located in distinct area that allow students to concentrate on their academics without disturbance.The county has well established chartered laws to govern the system.Charter schools have no difference with other public school in terms of academics.The only difference is in the payment and administration methods.Taking your child to chartered schools may yield better results compared to other public schools.This is because the schools provide opportunity for interaction between the student and the teacher enabling the child to identify his or her capabilities.


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'winepress' ….. mentioned in the Holy Bible (KJV)
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And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth,
and gathered the vine of the earth,
and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God. – Rev 14:19
Read . . . …'drink' ….. from the Gospels (KJV).
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I am no preacher, but, am a prime sinner and living in this world in HIS mercy. For a sinner like me too, when I read "The Holy Bible" KJV, the following verses were given in the context of "winepress".
Num 18:27 And this your heave offering shall be reckoned unto you,
as though it were the corn of the threshingfloor,
and as the fulness of the winepress.
Num 18:30 Therefore thou shalt say unto them,
When ye have heaved the best thereof from it,
then it shall be counted
unto the Levites as the increase of the threshingfloor,
and as the increase of the winepress.
Deu 15:14 Thou shalt furnish him liberally out of thy flock,
and out of thy floor,
and out of thy winepress:
of that wherewith the LORD thy God hath blessed thee
thou shalt give unto him.
Jdg 6:11 And there came an angel of the LORD,
and sat under an oak which was in Ophrah,
that pertained unto Joash the Abiezrite:
and his son Gideon threshed wheat by the winepress,
to hide it from the Midianites.
Jdg 7:25 And they took two princes
of the Midianites, Oreb and Zeeb;
and they slew Oreb upon the rock Oreb,
and Zeeb they slew at the winepress of Zeeb,
and pursued Midian,
and brought the heads of Oreb and Zeeb
to Gideon on the other side Jordan.
2Ki 6:27 And he said, If the LORD do not help thee,
whence shall I help thee?
out of the barnfloor,
or out of the winepress?
Job 24:11 Which make oil within their walls,
and tread their winepresses, and suffer thirst.
Isa 5:2 And he fenced it,
and gathered out the stones thereof,
and planted it with the choicest vine,
and built a tower in the midst of it,
and also made a winepress therein:
and he looked that it should bring forth grapes,
and it brought forth wild grapes.
Isa 63:3 I have trodden the winepress alone;
and of the people there was none with me:
for I will tread them in mine anger,
and trample them in my fury;
and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments,
and I will stain all my raiment.
Jer 48:33 And joy and gladness is taken from the plentiful field,
and from the land of Moab;
and I have caused wine to fail from the winepresses:
none shall tread with shouting;
their shouting shall be no shouting.
Lam 1:15 The Lord hath trodden under foot
all my mighty men in the midst of me:
he hath called an assembly against me to crush my young men:
the Lord hath trodden the virgin,
the daughter of Judah,
as in a winepress.
Hos 9:2 The floor and the winepress shall not feed them,
and the new wine shall fail in her.
Zec 14:10 All the land shall be turned as a plain
from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem:
and it shall be lifted up,
and inhabited in her place,
from Benjamin's gate unto the place of the first gate,
unto the corner gate,
and from the tower of Hananeel unto the king's winepresses.
Mat 21:33 Hear another parable:
There was a certain householder,
which planted a vineyard,
and hedged it round about,
and digged a winepress in it,
and built a tower,
and let it out to husbandmen,
and went into a far country:
Rev 14:19 And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth,
and gathered the vine of the earth,
and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God.
Rev 14:20 And the winepress was trodden without the city,
and blood came out of the winepress,
even unto the horse bridles,
by the space of a thousand and six hundred furlongs.
Rev 19:15 And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword,
that with it he should smite the nations:
and he shall rule them with a rod of iron:
and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness
and wrath of Almighty God.
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"The Refragmentation", describing concepts of nationalism and conformity in the US as centering around the Second World War. It is unfortunate, because this is a big topic with a lot of existing literature that is probably not commonly known in the tech crowd. It is also a very interesting topic. For any who want to persue it, I suggest
"Nations and Nationalism Since 1780"by Eric Hobsbawm as a starting point.


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If STRONG harmonies and seductive tones are your cup of tea then look no further than this second EP released by the cheeky MiC Lowry boys.
The band, that consists of five lads ranging between the ages of 21-22, certainly haven't been given enough recognition for the brilliant music they have been producing. Although they did open 38 of Justin Bieber's Purpose Tour dates the Liverpool group are still relatively unknown, but after this EP that should change.
Their single Oh Lord has been played over 63 million times on Spotify, but they are more than just a one hit wonder and they were keen to prove this with Mood.
The artwork for the cover certainly shows off the boy's fun side. They are all seen drinking tea and rumour has it they enjoy the Kermit the frog meme in which he is seen having a cuppa with the caption "mood" which fits perfectly with the EP title. However, the boys certainly get down to business in these tracks.
The opening song Don't Tempt Me is a rather slow, mellow song but this has been purposely done to allow you to hear all five voices. It's a nice introduction to allow for you to hear their full range as a group.
The pace of the songs starts to pick up after the opener with Boomerang and Know What You Like. Both songs showcase the seductive tones that plague this EP with "You know I'll hit it properly" and "Sexy attitude gets me in that mood".
There is more to this EP than just an undertone of seduction though. The songs have good catchy choruses that will leave you singing them all day but just maybe don't sing them in-front of your family, you should probably save it for your partner.
An interlude 2 U is placed into the middle of the EP and takes a way a little from the strength of the album. It is understandably placed there to fit in with the story that is trying to be told though but it's a little bit hit and miss.
All of the early songs showed just how great and passionate the start of a relationship can be and in the song No Problem this theme continues however like many relationships there are bumps in the road.
As the EP goes on you can see in Can't Lie and Frustrations where the boys portray how mistakes can be made and they are really getting across all aspects and moods of a relationship.
This final song Frustrations really does leave you frustrated in a good way as it leaves you wanting more. A catchy powerful ending was fitting to this strong selection of songs which was whittled down from 40.
Overall this EP combines sexual ballads, catchy club songs and powerful harmonies to really give you a wide picture on relationships. Certain songs also hint to me influences from other artists. Boomerang has a very Chris Brown feel and Know What You Like also has tinges of Bruno Mars. See what you think.
These boys are going from strength to strength and I can't lie to you if you miss out on the boy's tour which begins at the start of 2018 you're going to be left with frustrations.
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Today I begin my third Project 365. The first started when I vowed to take pictures of every day of Jaia's first year…and I was only moderately successful. Having a newborn, a new schedule and very little sleep make for less than normal amounts of creativity and/or energy and/or free time.
Attempt number 2 was started entirely out of obligation. I took a photo a day for Jaia's first year, and I had to do the same for Wes. He was new and I couldn't have him suffer through second child syndrome immediately after birth. So off we went. Again only moderately successful. This time I had TWO kids, very little sleep, a new schedule and very little sleep to go on.
So here we go again. I've signed up here. Motivation and a community of other crazies, including my friend Heather, doing the same thing. I'm actually kind of excited.
You can follow my project on twitter, too.
Today's prompt is Resolution.


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What Is It?
CLEM is a self-paced learning program that utilizes a customized version of the web-based software MyFoundationsLab (MFL) specifically developed for K-12 students seeking to increase their Math and English knowledge and skills. The student's development is self-paced and customized to the individual student to increase knowledge and skills, and is aligned with ACT and Acuplacer Tests.
How Does It Work?
The CLEM program is not like most development courses or college entrance exam preparatory courses. It is totally individualized. It does not focus on test-taking preparation and skills. The focus of CLEM is to help a student achieve mastery of Math and/or English concepts and applications that comprise the knowledge and skills expected of college freshman. CLEM is designed as a self-paced program. CLEM first assesses a student's level of knowledge in the area to be studied – Math and/or English. Based on that assessment a 'learning path' is created for the student. The learning path is comprised of interactive exercises that either assist the student review concepts that may be have become rusty over time, or assist the student gain mastery of new knowledge and skills. Learning is assessed by CLEM on an ongoing basis. Students are invited to move to the next set of concepts and applications after they have achieved mastery over the current set. Mastery is assessed in each set and for the course at 70%.
What Are The Benefits?
- CLEM can provide a means to achieve Choice Readiness targets.
- 70% Mastery achieved in units 1-6 English (Writing) and 1-16 Math eliminates remediation at college regardless of ACT Test score.
- Higher score on an ACT or WorkKeys retake (if a student chooses to retake either test).
- A higher probability of completing a college degree (only 1 in 10 finish with a degree of those who begin college in remediation).
- Reduced college costs ($1,000 / college remediation course vs. $139 for CLEM).
- Access to Math and English teachers, technical experts and advice provided by NDCDE.
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You will receive an email once your order has been processed providing you with CLEM log in directions and course information, including how to access help should you need help getting started. The status and results of your CLEM work is automatically captured in a report format by CLEM and is monitored by NDCDE and accessible to you. Upon completion of the course(s) you will be issued a Mastery Report, which can be used to provide verification to the ND college(s) of your choice, that you have completed the course(s) at the required mastery level for Math and/or English, and therefore, are exempt from college remediation.
How to Enroll
Active enrollment for this course is from June 8, 2018 - June 8, 2019. After June 8, 2019 access to the course will cease for all students. A new course and active enrollment window will be made available after June 8, 2019. Please contact the NDCDE at (701) 298-4832 for additional information.
To enroll in the CLEM program please click the link below.
Link to CLEM Registration Form
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Brazen thieves stole several heavy gas canisters from the rear of a take-away in the Waterside in broad daylight last Wednesday and police want to know if anyone saw them.
Constable Tracy Flynn, the investigating officer, said the large red gas canisters were stolen from a take-away on the Trench Road.
"The rear of the shop is to the side of the complex and is overlooked by the car park. This is a very busy shopping outlet and the gas canisters were stolen at 7.30pm on Wednesday July 16. The gas canisters are very heavy and would not have fitted into a car.
"We would like to hear from anyone who saw activity close to the canisters or saw them being loaded in a van or perhaps onto a trailer."
Information can be given on the police non-emergency number, 101, or by calling the Crimestoppers Charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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(815) 923-7322
17015 Harmony Road, Marengo, IL 60152
Centrally located between Huntley, Hampshire, and Marengo, IL
(815) 923-7322
17015 Harmony Road, Marengo, IL 60152
Centrally located between Huntley, Hampshire, and Marengo, IL
Employment Opportunities
Now Hiring: We are hiring and would love to talk to you about joining our staff. Please review the job description linked below, and submit your application (also linked below) if you would like to meet with us about our opening at the garden center.
Christopher and Kathleen Carr opened The Growing Scene, Inc. in April of 1996.
All of our Garden Center staff are Proven Winner Certified.
Here is a little bit about each team member:
The Growing Scene, Inc. has been a long-time dream of Kathleen's. Kathleen and her family opened Harmony Vegetable Market in 1980. It was operated on the same property as The Growing Scene. It was a very successful vegetable garden and market. After studying agriculture and horticulture in high school Kathleen went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree at Texas A&M University. She specialized in Agriculture Science and earned a teaching certificate. Her professional background includes teaching at the Chicago High School for Agriculture Sciences and working at 3 very well respected nurseries in Northern Illinois. Part of her job as a sales representative was to visit hundreds of garden centers in Northern Illinois and Iowa. Excellent research as she thought about opening her own!
Kathleen is a Illinois Certified Nursery Professional in trees, shrubs and perennial flowers. This certification is through the Illinois Green Industry Association and is designed to maintain a high quality of education within the green industry.
Chris and Kathi have three children, Mary, Sarah and Christopher. They have an innate love of all things outdoors.
Carol Lund
Carol is our Garden Center Manager and has over 25 years in horticulture and retail experience. Besides gardening, she loves to read, sew and spend time with her grandchildren (Sophie and Miles). She lives in the Rockford area with her husband, Craig. Carol has two daughters; her daughter Heather and husband Greg live in the Marengo area and have two children, and her daughter Sarah currently lives and works in Germany.
Denise is a Garden Center Sales Associate at The Growing Scene. She loves gardening, and has been growing organic vegetables and flowers in her backyard for the past 10 years. She lives in Marengo with her husband and two teenage daughters. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in education from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and taught elementary education for 10 years. She loves to read, bake, take walks with her dogs, spend time with her family, adventure, and learn!
We are a woman-owned, locally based company.
Our roots run deep in McHenry and Kane Counties.
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We have listed all of the local veterinary specialists and pet treatment centers that we have found in Acton, Massachusetts.
Our list of specialists and treatment facilities is by no means inclusive and is always growing. If you know of any pet specialists in Acton that we do not have listed, please help contribute by Adding a New Location.
164 Great Rd
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EDINBURGH is famous as the home of the Encyclopedia Britannica – now one of its most prestigious universities is to embark on the next stage of the information revolution.
Bosses at Edinburgh University have unveiled plans for a team of "Wikimedians" who will work to boost the range and accuracy of data available on Wikipedia and similar open-access platforms.
They are looking to hire a "Wikimedian in residence" amid moves towards creating a "network" of experts tasked with co-ordinating and presenting specialist information held by the university.
The fixed-term, part-time position – which has a pro-rata salary of between £31,000 and £37,000 – will see the successful candidate collaborate with university staff, students and members of the public to improve digital skills and knowledge access.
University chiefs have stressed the plans are not aimed at promoting their institution or securing "positive spin".
An advertisement for the post states: "Do you have an eye for detail and a love of facts? Are you an experienced Wikimedian with experience working with the Wikimedia community?
"What would you do to engage our staff and students in editing, contributing and sharing open knowledge? We are recruiting a Wikimedian in Residence to work in Information Services alongside our learning technologists, archivists, librarians and information literacy teams."
Recruitment plans come as the number of people using Wikipedia continues to soar, with figures suggesting the internet-based encyclopedia is receiving around 330 million different visitors a month.
The site is written collaboratively by largely anonymous volunteers who are not paid.
Anyone with internet access can produce and make changes to articles, except in cases where editing is restricted to prevent disruption or vandalism.
Edinburgh University's Wikimedia plans also underline the city's status as an international centre for information access.
The first edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica – the oldest English-language general encyclopedia – was issued here in 1768 and sold by printer Colin Macfarquhar at his office in Nicolson Street.
James Blake, a member of the Royal Society of Edinburgh Young Academy and a senior lecturer in journalism and TV at Edinburgh Napier University, said: "If this teaches and trains Edinburgh staff and students to embrace and engage with technology, and make best use of mobile platforms, then that's a good thing.
"And if it makes people more aware of what Edinburgh University is doing, and how they can get involved with it, that can also be a good thing."
But political figures have criticised the plans as a waste of money.
Cameron Buchanan, Conservative Lothian MSP, said: "It sounds very much like a gimmick to try and inform people that they're up to date with social media, but I don't think it is a priority for the university – particularly with cuts to the education budget.
"The salary seems excessive – it's very high. I think the money could be better spent on other things at the university."
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It's finally fall!Well, for some of you. It's still as hot as Satan's asshole here.
But, you know what that means?
Time for our annual SHOP SMALL HOLIDAY LIST!!!
This is one of my absolute favorite things to do every year! We've had wonderful results with it, too!
You may recognize a lot of theses places from last year's list, but I will be adding to it soon – especially some fabulous food and accommodations my husband and I have experienced (check the very end of the list for some fabulous food recommendations!)!
Should you find an error or broken link, especially in your listing, or you are no longer "in business", please don't hesitate to correct us by contacting and/or updating in comments.
Drum roll, please…
Shop Small This Holiday (and After)!
Each year, GF likes to encourage others to "shop small", and support small businesses who are often struggling to stay afloat with so many bigger, often cheaper, options available, during the holidays and throughout the year. We may post photos of some of the businesses we feature and/or their product(s), either from their site(s) or that I've taken personally (source will always be noted) and you will typically find these little bits of eye candy on FB and Instagram so you can get an idea of why we found them so truly awesome! Make sure you follow us on ALL our social media!
*** Glitter Fantasy NEVER accepts bribes and/or threats to promote a business, product or provide positive feedback/reviews. Please see our PR and review policies on our main blog at:
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In case you're new to GF, I'm Von (short for Evonne) and I'm your "hostess with the mostess"! Mermaid by day, bat goddess by night, I'm a little batty and black roses, meets beach babe and glitter! I have a broad spectrum of eclectic tastes and "Von's Picks" are simply my favorites or personal recommendations, if I have one, which I usually do. As GF is growing, my husband Craig, has become more involved and I value his opinion as well. You'll see me speak of him often. Sometimes we agree; others we agree to disagree or simply like different things. I find it refreshing to add a male perspective, since despite the name, we do have a considerable male following and it allows a second opinion, so you will also see mention of his thoughts in the "Von's Picks" sections.
"Shop Small Saturday," an annual, nationwide event, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, encourages others to seek out small businesses to support who are also likely trying to provide an amazing holiday, and everyday, experience for their families! We started this tradition to promote small business during the winter holiday season, but it's been so successful, we've decided to continue it year 'round. Not only are you helping contribute to your community (or theirs, as the case may be, since several of our shop small businesses on this list are online only or perhaps out of state from you), but you can find unique treasures for nearly anyone on your list, for any occasion – even the person who "has it all".
This list will be re-shared on GF's Facebook and other social media, throughout the holiday season and periodically throughout the year (watch around major holidays, but great to bookmark and keep in mind for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, baby showers, promotions and other special events). It will grow, as we stumble upon more fabulous places, worthy of note, and simply because without the support of consumers, local and small artisans, shops, business owners, etc., may not have the support (financial and otherwise) to continue providing amazing, custom and creative visions for the rest of us to enjoy.
We strongly encourage you to shop small, as much as you can during the holiday season – whether it be on Shop Small Saturday or not (let's face it – some of us just aren't quite ready for it to be Christmas, or any other holiday…they tend to sneak up on us all) – and throughout the year! Here's some of our favorite small businesses, to get you started! Please do share this list, feel free to contact us if you know a small business that deserves to be on the list and we also strongly encourage small businesses to patronize other small businesses, and allow that spirit to cycle!
Please remember:
As noted, several times, custom work takes time. If you're so much as remotely interested in a custom piece from any of these artisans, please contact them directly for more information, including creation time and shipping. Don't discount a custom piece if it simply can't be done before your holiday of choice! Wrap a picture/handwritten note/card or accessory and explain the situation. When your custom piece does arrive, it allows the spirit of giving, to continue! And, anticipation is half the fun (unless you're waiting for ketchup before your fries get cold)!
Check back as we repost the list, throughout the year, to refresh your memory and see any new additions as we stumble upon them. We attend several events, do reviews periodically and have several opportunities to experience new, exciting and previously undiscovered treasures.
This was a success our first year doing it, and we heard from several fans and business that they found the perfect gift/designed or shipped orders, as a result of GF's list! How exciting! However, please remember this is someone's creativity, time, effort and passion! If something isn't for you, or anyone in your life, simply move on. Different folks means different strokes – negativity towards an artisan or their craft(s) is not well tolerated here.
Most of these businesses have FB pages, Instagram and Twitter accounts too! Give them a like to stay updated on new creations, sales, promotions and special events they may be hosting or participating in (many travel as well)!!! They are in no particular order, so make sure to scope the entire list, and often! Updates go at the bottom, with an approximate date and explanation. Please, by all means, let the business know you came across them through us!
If you happen to be a business we've listed, this is simply something we do to help you out. No charge, no obligation. It's simply some free advertising because you have a product that we've decided is worthy of promoting! If you find an error, please don't hesitate to notify us so we can rectify it! A page like on any or all of our social media is definitely appreciated, as is sharing, and if you find it in your heart to do so, please shoot us a note and let us know if you've filled an order due to someone seeing your site through us! It makes us feel great and let's us know what's working to help YOU grow and create!
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Handmade crowns to beautiful, handmade jewelry creations. Flowers, feathers, mermaid, Native American, Dia de los Meurtos, even unicorn horns! She does custom work, too…just beware custom work takes time (since every piece is handmade) and so does shipping. Unique gifts for that person who has everything! Super affordable, too! You can often find Iris at Second Saturdays in downtown Tucson, so you definitely want to follow her on FB!
Von's Pick – I love the unicorn horns and matching tails because what little girl (or boy) wouldn't want to be a unicorn?!? The peacock feathers and swords in exotic colors really set them apart. I also love the beautiful mermaid crowns, because y'all know I'm a mermaid by day!
The most AMAZING lip balms you can get your pucker on! 700+ flavors, earth and animal friendly, custom flavors and labels, all made with love and the perfect amount of shine and "glide" to give you a perfect pout. Don't forget to check out the other products as well, because the Healing Body Butter stick is a miracle in a tube. You will never use Neosporin again.
Von's pick – Pink Cake and Nighttime are my favorite balms, but Brea's Healing Body Butter stick is something I never leave home without! It's healed everything from minor cuts and scrapes, to deep wounds and even bruises, faster than any product I've ever used.
Perfectly Posh is a relatively new skin care venture but one I'm glad was made. Vegetarian (some even Vegan) and paraben free, they've got you covered from head to toe – literally. Amazing scents and only the finest in essential oils and ingredients, it's a difference you can see and feel. Best part? Everything in their huge catalog is under $25! Fun fact: the scraps from their "Chunk" body soaps, are "repurposed" and sent to prisons, women's shelters and more!
Von's Pick – Moisturize 911
If you try just one PP product, make it this amazing crème, full of brightening, toning and complexion perfecting ingredients to make your skin truly glow. If you do order, and want to "treat" your hostess with the mostess (I get points) you can use my link here:
The most amazing wax warmers and scents to fill your home with your favorite scents or seasonal cheer. Forget those little cubes! Pink Zebra uses what they call "sprinkles", which make for easy mixing and matching scents and you control how much scent you want! I've also not had any problems with this product doing what those little cubes did; melting plastic combs that are designed to withstand 500° temperatures, simply by placing a new cube on top of them and forgetting over night. They will work in any standard/electric wax warmer, but at PZ prices, check out some of the super cute ones they offer. Plus, they offer "soaks", to make your own car air fresheners, scented toys, etc.! Have a warmer under the tree and a jar of sprinkles in the stocking! Or, make a semi-handmade gift by creating uniquely scented car fresheners for friends and family (subtle hint to the teen who leaves half a pizza in his car until it's unrecognizable or a sachet for Aunt Mary's quilt closet). If you ask Kim nicely, she may just send you a handpicked sample, too!
Von's Pick – Pumpkin Amber is my go-to scent whenever I need a little pick-me-up! Less PSL, a touch more warmth from the amber and a splash of citrus make this scent relaxing and refreshing. Store bought pie? No problem! The Warm Apple Pie scent will have family and friends fooled in no time! They're always coming out with new scents, too.
The. Best. Gourmet popcorn, second to none! Hand popped, in small batches, one bag to 100! And, sooooo many delicious flavors to choose from! Just the perfect amount of light, crispy, crunchy, "candy" coating (like kettle korn), this would be perfect in a Christmas Eve box, as a stocking stuffer or for co-worker gifts, holiday parties or delicious snacking during a party, a big game or movie night. Make sure you order extra because it goes fast and you're definitely going to want your own!
Von's Pick – The Pumpkin Spice is decadent, but I adore mixing the Cherry and Cinnamon together (it's like Cherry Sours and Cinnamon Bears candy, both which I love). Even not being an eggnog person, their Eggnog popcorn is divine! Some are seasonal, so always double check.
Beautiful and eclectic jewelry and handmade creations. Think classic pieces like cameos, meets Steampunk, Gothic and more. Every piece is handmade with amazing attention to detail and custom orders are accepted. Contact them directly to see if they can help create your ideal piece, as well as for pricing and times to create and ship.
Von's Pick – I love the twisted classics, like the gothic cameos (mentioned above). I also like quite a bit of Steampunk fashion, and these aren't the same Steampunk you can find all over the net. Delicate, feminine and classy; it doesn't scream "Steampunk", rather just "unique".
Beautiful wooden creations, by a husband and wife team, many with Celtic knot work or more Renaissance themes. The shop is online only and as mentioned above, custom work takes time. Please contact them directly (not us at GF), to ask how long an order make take. They are an SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism, if memory serves) household – so if you have any SCA fans/members on your gifting list, I'm sure they'd treasure a gift from one SCA household, to theirs!
Von's Pick – Reagan (the wife part of this duo) has been a friend of mine for many years. Some of the beautiful, exotic woods she uses – in naturally rich, gemstone colors – are my favorite to see! She works with a deep plum one called "Purple Heart", and I've been hinting to my husband that I can never have too many jewelry boxes!
If you're in, around or passing through Tucson, Cata Vinos is a wine lovers dream, tucked away off the street and hidden so well, if you blink, you'll miss it. Most every wine is under $15 a bottle and they do offer tastings with palette cleansers (snacks), as well as wine by the glass or bottle and cater to special events. They often have a food truck onsite for special tastings and offer tapas style, small plates or meats, cheeses and olives for an additional fee, during tasting. Indoor and outdoor seating, a nice way to unwind after a long day of work or shopping, and maybe even find a gift for the wine lover on your list, while you're there.
Von's Pick – Craig and I have never had a bad wine here, however the one we adore (and celebrated with for our local wedding reception when we returned from California), is a sparkling moscato and the name has completely escaped me. Owner, Yvonne, always remembers, so if you tell her Craig and Evonne, the two blondes sent you, that would likely tip her off!
Handmade metaphysical tools, gems, oils, jewelry and more. Some very unusual finds, she also does auctions and flash sales on Facebook.
Von's Pick – The Hitman Protection Oil is the best! Infused with stone chips and herbs to help add a layer of protection against negativity and attacks, both psychic and physical, the clean, lightly citrusy scent is relaxing, refreshing and I wear it often for its anti-negativity benefits. Especially when out in public. The scent alone makes it perfect for anyone who likes a light, springy, slightly floral perfume oil.
Products produced with ground crystals and other healing elements; range from bracelets to nail polish to their famous Earth Energy Mats, and are said to do everything from ease back pain to keep drinks colder, longer, based on this technology. They have a ton of products to chose from, so there's bound to be something for everyone on your list!
Von's Pick – Not going to lie. I have quite the wish list here! But, after trying a very small piece of one of their original mats, I'd strongly suggest these! I've had a lot of migraines lately and I can place one of these small pieces on my head, where the headache seems to center, and within minutes it's gone or near gone. Make sure you read about the technology itself and some of the over 100 ways loyal fans suggest using it!
Von's Pick – The Pearberry and Sore Muscle were my favorites! Lightweight, non greasy lotion in a bar that leaves skin soft and comes in a variety of scents, some of which, like Sore Muscle, can multitask so you don't have to!
Von's Pick – The dragon decor is gorgeous and prices are amazing! My son adores dragons and with his 22nd birthday fast approaching, we're definitely keeping this in our "back pocket". Ask for Jessica if you don't see what you're looking for and she may be able to custom order! Mention GF AND the street fair!
Von's Pick – Beautiful and reasonably priced Metaphysical items, with a brick-and-mortar store in Tucson on 4th Avenue. My husband got me THE most adorable witches' cauldron earrings, some gemstone pendants for himself and they have some wonderful Nag Champa and other incenses.
Von's Pick – Breathtaking is the only word to describe his work! Craig gifted me with, well, I'm not sure what exactly to call it, but it's like the most gorgeous, perfect glass bubble…that can never pop (break, yes. Pop, not so much). His iridescent paperweights and ornaments also stunning, you have to see it to believe how beautiful and affordable his art is.
Von's Pick – I will sit and eat good balsamic vinegar all day, by the spoonful. I have Craig hooked too. The Sweet Heat, Chocolate Orange and both the white and standard Strawberry have my mouth watering at the very thought! Also a huge selection of custom blended oils and other edibles. Craig also really liked their Basil oil and Garlic balsamic.
Von's Pick – The punk rock jewelry is an amazingly eclectic bit of everything goth, punk, scene, emo and more! My husband pointed out makeup brush earrings that I fell for, earrings based on state (they only had Arizona on hand, but I'm hinting at a pair of New York ones for my impending birthday) and the bat hair bow was to die for (I just don't do headbands/hats/bows). Eclectic and unique, look long enough and you'll find something for you (or the person in your life who is impossible to shop for)! There's also some unique games that, depending on age, may make a great gift to encourage Family Game Night!
Von's Pick – My husband pointed out makeup brush earrings that I fell for, earrings based on state (they only had Arizona on hand, but I'm hinting at a pair of New York ones for my impending birthday) and several other gorgeous goodies. I wasn't sure where to look! Eclectic and unique, look long enough and you'll find something for you (or the person in your life who is impossible to shop for)! Handmade, laser-cut creations, they sell equipment and supplies as well.
Von's Pick – Handcrafted and gourmet sauces, Peppery Strawberry had Craig and me intrigued. And, it didn't disappoint! Would make a fabulous dressing for a summer salad. THEN, we saw Jalapeño and Green Apple, which we approached with caution. Not because of the heat, rather the bizarre combination. O. M. G.! Pure genius and a must try! Absolutely amazing (and the company name is just plain fun to say)!
Von's Pick – The walnuts dressed in college and pro sports team gear, "head to nut" are adorable, but I'm highly allergic. Then, I turned around and noticed her duct tape rose pen creations! Talk about talent and patience! A Jets rose pen definitely made it home with us! Email her for any of your sport fanatic needs and I'm sure she'll help you out! Mention GF and the 4th Avenue Winter Street Fair to let her know who sent ya!
Von's Pick – Handmade in small batches, fair trade chocolate and caramels, sweetened with Sonoran Desert wildflower honey. With gluten free, soy lecithin and dairy free products as well, Craig and I fell for their Baby Desert Tortoise, using Arizona honey glazed, organic pecans (fun fact – it's the largest organic pecan grove in the country), topped with their soft, delicious vanilla honey caramel and the pièce de résistance, the luscious, organic, fair trade, honey-sweetened chocolate. Extra fun fact: they have a tasting room in Tubac, Arizona, where like wine, you can go in, belly up to the bar, and indulge in soft, rich honey-sweetened caramels that embrace unique Southwestern flavors like jalapeño, among other confections. I hope they have a fork lift, because they will be lifting or rolling Craig and me out of there!
Von's Pick – "So good…it's sinful" is most definitely an appropriate motto for this "Queen of all things chocolate"! Craig and I fell hard for the ooey gooey seasonal Autum Harvest Caramel sauce, but we had to back away from the Chipotle and Cabernet hot fudge chocolate sauces that were like an orgasm in our mouths! Several boozy flavors in the caramels and chocolates, being a mustard girl, and from New York where deli mustard is King, I'm now itching to try the Bloody Mary and Heaven and Hell mustards – and if I know my husband, which I do, Honey Roasted Garlic and Onion and Tequila Lime mustards would be his picks for a more savory sin.
Von's Pick – Beautiful, scenic photography. His aurora borealis and lightning shots are particularly spectacular.
Von's Pick – Gourmet caramel apples in amazing flavor combinations, so packed with toppings, there's no way I could get even my big mouth around them without making a mess! Much easier on the wallet than some of the big brands the television shopping networks and magazines like to push. The real hidden gem here, is the homemade fudge that literally melted in our mouths as we walked down the street, taking turns feeding each other so one of us would have a clean hand at all times! I know a certain candy company likes to brag their candy melts in your mouth and not your hand, but licking our fingers clean after devouring this rich, decadent confection was not only romantic, but gave us a few extra seconds to savor this amazing treat. Worth every pound I'm sure went straight to my hips!
Von's Pick – While Craig couldn't be around this due to his scent-sitivities, they offer oils, sprays, balms and candles made from the highest quality peppermint and spearmint, coming from the oldest, independent mint farm left in the United States. A couple drops of pure peppermint oil on my aching back, right where my surgeries were, relieved about 45% of my pain, in minutes, and lasted a good hour. I take STRONG, big pharma painkillers for my chronic back pain, and this worked better, faster. Check out their site for tons of tips on how these amazing mints can benefit you; everything to pain relief and focus, to household uses and stress. Fun fact: they also offer a Soil Rejuvenator, which is a compost produced from the mint plants after the oils have been extracted and is a must have for anyone who gardens or even keeps houseplants. Aids and assists in seed starting, retention of moisture, reduces transplant shock and is micro-nutrient ready. There's a product we all know and love that boasts growing larger, more abundant fruits and flowers, but I love the idea that NONE of Peppermint Jim's crop goes to waste!
Von's Pick – Award winning BBQ sauces, steak sauces and rubs, the Rattlesnake Rub has been a favorite in our household since we discovered it four or five years ago. I've used it on everything from steak, to seafood to veggie blends, it's a kick of flavor that's more than just heat – a huge peeve of mine. We love spicy, but we also love flavor; many products get so wrapped up in the amount of heat for those "thrill seekers", it ends there and leaves you with a flaming mouth, clear sinuses and little else. The Chipotle is also fabulous, with that hint of smokey flavor and we both really liked the Chili Lime, which is a tad milder but every bit as tasty. And, no matter if you prefer a mustard based BBQ sauce or a more traditional tomato, they've got something for you! Some pretty impressive awards, too!
Von's Pick – These beautiful mini and completely self sustaining ecosystems make traditional aquariums a thing of the past. Absolutely fascinating to watch, they contain "little living souls inside", which are actually Opae'ula, a miniature red shrimp indigenous to Hawaii, but actually looked more like tiny fish to us. The best part? The only time you have to open the tank is to replace any evaporated brackish salt water, which can be done with mineral-free, distilled or purified drinking water. Perfect for a first pet, an office or even a spa/massage treatment room.
(I kinda feel like this is a classy, adult version of "Sea Monkeys".)
Von's Pick – With quite a selection of sass in these salsas, Craig and I loved the Ghostly Pepper Salsa. The Ghost Pepper or Bhut Jolokia WAS the world's hottest pepper, until recently when the Carolina Reaper knocked it from the throne, this definitely has some serious sass but didn't leave us feeling like we were having our insides ripped out. They have a couple even hotter, also fantastic, and several milder variations for the less sassy salsa connoisseur.
Von's Pick – If you love sweet potatoes, which we do, or just want an alternative to pumpkin, this is the place for you! Patrick is famous (and every bit as humble) for his potato perfection, but the southern staple gets a new twist with his sweet potato bread. Forget the rolls. Pass the potatoes (bread), please!
Von's Pick – These divine, hand-beaded creations are a tad on the pricey side. But, once you understand the love, passion, patience and time that goes into these wearable works of art, the sticker shock quickly turns to respect for the artist talent involved. I loved the frosted glass bracelets that resembled tiny little grape clusters, still on the vine, ripe and ready to eat. By no means outrageous, Christine was lovely and her spirit really is reflected in her work. If you want to sport a piece and not ever have to worry about the "same dress at a cocktail party" nightmare, this is the page for you! Classy, colorful and chock-full of true artisanal talent, don't let the opportunity to own (or gift) one of her unique pieces pass you by!
Von's Pick – Snack food fans, rejoice! They take snack classics and upgrade them to the next level! I'm going to say it – I HATE that popular convenience store snack that's crunchy kernels of corn, comes in about 15 flavors that all taste the same (like cardboard), are so hard, you'd better pray to the corn Gods you have great teeth and the smell? Ugh. The smell alone will make me nauseous. However, unless I'm allergic or ethically opposed to something, I'll try just about anything more than once, because like the seasons, people and tastes change. Also, like most things in life, when you're not sacrificing quality for quantity or cost, most anything is better. I'm so glad the folks at Munch N' Grub, and my corn snack loving husband, convinced me to give these a go! Gourmet flavors that far surpass ranch (and we're ranch junkies), these were easy to chew, smelled like corn and whatever flavor as opposed to burning hair and most importantly, were delicious. The bleu cheese flavor was phenomenal and I think I snacked on more of them than Craig did! They also produce a moist, meaty and tender beef jerky. No shoe leather here! Melt in your mouth, in several drool-worthy flavors that gave you full Spicy Teriyaki or American Whiskey flavor (our two favorites) that didn't overpower the perfectly dehydrated beef. Hot, mild, sweet and combinations of all the above, a great "couch coaching", sport fanatic snack (college football bowls and the Super Bowl are both coming up), Paleo staple and man (or woman) cave necessity. Skip the cereal snack mix and canned, mixed nuts and serve these instead – just make sure you had a couple bags of both for yourself!
Von's Pick – "Recycling at its Prettiest", this takes up cycling to a whole new level. By recycling optic lenses (read: glasses), Maggie creates stunning jewelry creations. Every shade of the rainbow shows up in her frosted glass adornments for everywhere BUT your eyes! The only thing your eyes have to do is feast on these beautiful ombré masterpieces, that remind me of well worn sea glass. Again, a little more expensive than some of our finds, I adored the hot pink to black ink earrings and cool cerulean fade through shades of indigo and into rich violet, pendants. Definitely a conversation piece and a gift (to you or anyone else) that will be treasured for years to come – especially if you print out her story/method and include it. Good for the earth, good for the soul.
Von's Pick – Sadly, we weren't able to taste these but these are a feast for the eyes. Openly admitting they're, "too pretty to eat, but taste too good not to", and with exciting flavor combinations like Thai Spice, Blackberry Lavender, Celtic Caramel and Pistachio Rose, these would make a beautiful hostess gift or a way to win over the in-laws. Be prepared though because you'll definitely take a backseat to these stunning sweets!
Von's Pick – Old fashioned, handcrafted wooden toys, bright primary colors, baby safe and earth friendly, Doug creates memories. Trains, planes, cars – even hand stamped wooden blocks, prices are super affordable, and the bit of nostalgia provided for those like Craig and me, who became five years old again while in Doug's booth, as well as the new memories you'll create with your kids as you get them away from the phone/iPad/TV and interacting with these meticulously crafted toys of yesteryear; priceless! Made with love, care and the skills earned with years of crafting dedication.
Von's Pick – Salsas, Relishes (don't think hot dogs, per se – think sweet and/or savory, coarsely chopped, fruit and vegetable medleys that typically aren't cooked down), jams and jellies. Craig, who had never had jalapeño jelly popped his pepper with this perfectly balanced spread of sweet and heat, which has him hooked! It'd be delicious on a cheese tray or on baked Brie (even cream cheese or goat cheese and crackers for us frugal ones). Our other favorite was the mild, sweet and tangy relish made with peppers, onions and zucchini! I think it would be fantastic on a Chicago-style dog…or straight from the jar with a spoon!
Etsy.com (search: Woodn'tBeNice)
Von's Pick – Custom, handmade bowls, platters, boxes and ornaments made from reclaimed wood native to Arizona, like Mesquite, Acacia, Olive and Sumac. Some even feature turquoise accents, in the Asian tradition of Kintsugi, which repairs and strengthens cracks in items like glass or pottery with gold, silver, bronze, platinum, etc., to accent the flaw and recognize its unique beauty as opposed to covering it up. Much like humans, our flaws are what make us unique and beautiful, this practice dates back 15th century Japan and Bill takes great pride in accenting these surprisingly beautiful woods in the same fashion.
(Read more about Kintsugi here:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kintsugi )
Craig and I fell in love with the delicate turquoise accents that really highlighted the beautiful, natural variations of these reclaimed and sustainable woods.
Von's Pick – Delicious, huge, high quality olives, stuffed with everything imaginable (with the possible exception of the kitchen sink)! Giant jars of garlic cloves had Craig salivating, too. Both olive fans, although Craig typically doesn't favor bleu cheese, the mild, yet still tangy chunks were the perfect compliment to the briny olives. They claim to be "Napa's finest", and I certainly wouldn't argue! Dress up a cheese plate, add to salads and dressings and bonus – save all the olive or garlic brine and "pickle" eggs or veggies to make sure you can enjoy every last salty, spicy drop! Or, add a bit to soups, stews, sauces and more for a gourmet kick and extra bang for your buck!
Von's Pick – "Vintage statement jewelry", these pieces aren't for the faint of heart! A touch of Victorian, a splash of Steampunk, a little gothic mermaid and a very heirloom feel. Most pieces are quite large, but classy and tasteful, despite their size. Craig, while not for him, remarked about a neckpiece with a compass embedded into it, while a mermaid's dream, complete with sea shells and maybe even a dinglehopper or two, had my eye.
Von's Pick – Pretty self explanatory, and even tho it was popular a bit before my time, like bats, glitter and mermaids, I have a definite soft spot for bright colors and all kinds of tie dye! Shirts, tanks, shirts, dresses and more, infant to an amazing adult 6XL.
Beautiful custom jewelry in silver inlay and intarsia; a variety of unique settings and stones.
J.M. Havet Jewelry
firstname.lastname@example.com – contact for more details. She didn't seem terribly interested in taking custom orders, but as one half of the creative team, one never knows!
We often forget, shopping small applies to eateries as well! Stop in and treat yourself to some fabulous nomz while you're shopping this season!
O. M. F. G. good! If you love oysters like we do, this is a MUST TRY!!! Craig and I found this gem for our second wedding anniversary in downtown Tempe. While waiting for our hotel room to become available, we stopped in for a snack – a humongous plate of clam strips and a couple Irish ciders. Patrick, the bartender and Danielle, our server for both lunch and dinner were fantastic! Right in the middle of ASU territory, this rustic little bar is easy to miss – so double, triple check your GPS. You DO NOT want to miss this eclectic little shanty, filled with everything from college kids to salty blue collar guys having a beer after work to families with small kids. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, music that changes to reflect the time of day and crowd, it looks a bit run down from the outside. Being a historically marked location explains that.
And, the oysters! The huge, melt in your mouth, on the half shell and fried oysters are simply to die for! Best seafood I've had in Arizona by a long shot – maybe even best oysters I've had period! Whatever you do, a squeeze of lemon is all these bad boys need but don't deny yourself the house made cocktail sauce with a horseradish that will literally knock you on your ass it's so good! The Irish cider is also amazing – when in an Irish pub, one must drink an Irish cider! Please tell Patrick and Danielle the two blondes from Tucson, celebrating their wedding anniversary sent you…and said, "see ya again, soon!"
Okay, not exactly as small a business as we usually promote, but a humble beginning and a rapid growth. Hubby and I went to celebrate our eight year anniversary. We will absolutely be back!
The food is fresh and delicious! Think that sandwich chain that makes your sub right in front of you, but with pizza. All the classic options like pepperoni and mushrooms, along with unique and tasty options like roasted brusel sprouts and artichokes…even garbanzo beans. We could both taste every single ingredient on our create your own minis. I adore there is no additional charge per ingredient.
The garlic strips are also fantastic. Their nut-free pesto so good it had me fooled! I'm uber picky about pesto and I was shocked to learn it is, in fact, pine nut free. The fig balsamic also delicious! Thick and rich, as a good balsamic should be.
Wine and beer served on tap which we had the white wine blend from WA. Good but perhaps a bit pricey for the amount. However, the Marion blackberry lemonade and caramelized pear ice tea were amazing! I don't care for sweet tea, but could drink that all day. The hand blended chocolate shake with salted toffee bits was also phenomenal.
The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with both indoor and outdoor seating. We saw a bit of everyone in there as well – older couples, families, bikers and more. All were treated with respect and the same friendly attitude from the staff.
Every staff member we encountered was friendly, upbeat and polite. Our questions were answered in an efficient manner and never seemed to be a bother.
Many thanks to Lynn, Stephanie, Marlene (I believe) and especially Lexi, who went out of her way to ensure our visit was phenomenal!
My husband and I have a streak of bad luck with Mexican restaurants lately. Either the food is bad (taste and/or it makes us ill from food-born/cross-contaminated/spoiled products), service is awful, or we've actually been asked to leave because we're white and "our kind isn't welcome". Seriously.
We've seen a newborn baby (4-6mo) having its diaper changed in the kitchen, had spit in our food as we're called names in Spanish (which I speak), and been "refused service" because management didn't want to honor advertised prices.
Maria's, in this little tiny town, was a wonderful change!
Our server, Karina, was awesome! She was attentive without "hovering" and had a sweet smile and disposition towards everyone who walked in the door.
The food was fresh and hot and delicious! Plus, portions were huge. My husband had a short stack of some of the lightest, fluffiest, best tasting pancakes I've had in awhile. I had a cheese omelette, which I asked to add green chilies to, and I don't know where they're getting the "three eggs" for the omelette, but it must be an ostrich because it was huge (obviously they're chicken eggs – just wow!)! No skimping on the cheese or fresh chilies either! They were the best chilies I've had outside of Hatch, NM; if they bring them in, they do an amazing job of transporting and preserving the flavor. Hash browns were deliciously crispy on the outside and moist on the "inside". While I was a bit disappointed to hear they don't make the tortillas in-house, they make the chips and salsa. The salsa is a bit milder than I like, but so flavorful, the heat wasn't necessary. We got chips and salsa (and two boxes!) to go.
Coffee was fresh and actually tasted like coffee, instead of some of the watered down mud we've had recently at restaurants. I'm from NY and expect strong, black coffee – I'm also used to "Mom&Pop diner coffee" – I swear some of what I've had out here is literally mud scooped out of the dumpsters. My husband doesn't drink coffee, but sat and waited for me to have four cups since the atmosphere was so pleasant and we could enjoy each other's company and relax on a Saturday morning before heading to the Gila river.
It's nothing fancy – it's a small-town cafe type place; a bit run-down in the outside and if you blink, you'll miss it. I'm so glad we stopped though! My husband saw it and suggested it after a restaurant in Catalina, AZ served us cold food and coffee, that was so bad, we both refused to eat it (I'm picky – hubby not really. When *he* complains, it's BAD). The artwork that lines the walls is beautiful (and for sale!) and everyone who walked in and out was pleasantly friendly. We can't wait to go back and try them for lunch and dinner!!! Highly recommended and totally worth the scenic drive from Tucson.
Thank you, Karina! And, your "little helper", who also came by to check on us! Please also send our regards to your chef on duty, who made us the best breakfast we've had since leaving NY in May! You made our morning, which was off to a bad start, the beginning of a lovely day!!!
Fantastic food and huge portions, for really decent prices.
On our first night there, my burger had been severely over-cooked. The blonde, night manager (we didn't get her name), rectified the situation immediately and left us better as a result. Our server that night was a bit…slow…but it was close to close and the manager certainly made up for it.
We went back, two days later for breakfast, which was equally as fantastic! We ordered lunch to go and it's so much food, we still have leftovers, almost five days later!
The staff treated us well – I'm heavily tattooed and pierced and my husband has long hair – we're used to being treated like crap in "Ma and Pa" type places, especially in AZ (I'm from NY, where it's no big deal). Never batted an eye.
I wish I could give more than 5 stars! Really! The Philly sandwich and biscuits and gravy are phenomenal! I don't know what other people are doing to give this establishment such low ratings, but it's not the restaurant's fault.
We will return, next time we find ourselves in the area! For sure!!!
Wish they'd ship those phillys overnight to us!!! Best I've had, outside PA!!!
Fantastic food at phenomenal prices! The baby shrimp were huge! Hot and sour soup made to order (I'm allergic to pork), and shrimp egg rolls with whole shrimp had hubby happy! Will definitely eat here again next time we're in NY!
Hubby and I stopped here on our way to NY – food was fantastic! Service definitely left something to be desired. Our server, Victoria, seemed to be the only one on the floor so we were trying to be very patient with the wait. When she up and left without saying anything and we had to get a bartender to cash us out, that was annoying.
The hostess? Complete snob! She seemed bothered to be there and would let lines of customers pile up at the door. Then, when someone would tell her she had a line, would roll her eyes and audibly express her dissatisfaction. Daddy or Mommy must be owner/manager, because having worked the food industry, that behavior would never be tolerated otherwise.
Also disliked that they won't cook to order and have so many rules about substitutions. Narrowed down the enormous menu fast for us, having food allergies.
The food itself was fabulous though and the establishment has a unique charm – when you find it! Very difficult to find and tucked back by itself.
Hubby took me home to NY for our first wedding anniversary (been together 8 years)/honeymoon/Mother's Day/his birthday/vacation. We had lunch here on our anniversary and was amazing as always! Great table, stellar service and food that's just to die for! Our server, Richard, was absolutely amazing! The striped bass with crispy clams and quahog sauce melted in our mouths. Never miss a chance to eat here when I'm at home! If you're in or going to NYC, don't deny yourself this luxurious experience! The concept of celebrity chef Bobby Flay, this is hands down my FAVORITE restaurant in the world!
Always fantastic! The Wahoo is to die for and the bloody Mary's fantastic. Always packed, so service is often slow, but polite and efficient. Huge portions, reasonably priced with an amazing view of Ocean Beach! The fried platter is definitely a favorite of hubby and mine!
Fantastic food and service! The best calamari; so tender and full of flavor. And, the fish and chips were delicious. When they say "big plates", they mean big plates! The ahi poke also fabulous ~super fresh and light.
Great view, fast, friendly service and terrific atmosphere.
Great bloody Mary! Made to order, with amazing options! Located in historic Tombstone (rather right outside of), if you adore a good Bloody Mary, Caesar, Maria or whatever you call it, THIS is your place! Check out the Birdcage Theater and other local haunts while you're there!


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Diplomatic Reception 2014
Indonesian Embassy hosts Diplomatic Reception to celebrate
69th Anniversary of Indonesia Independence
(Vientiane, 22 August 2014) - The Indonesian Embassy celebrated the 69th anniversary of the Declaration of Indonesian Independence on 17 August 2014 with a diplomatic reception at the Lao Plaza Hotel, Vientiane. The celebration was honoured by the attendance of Mr. HiemPhommachanh, Minister for Post, Telecom and Communication and Mr. AlunkeoKittikhoun, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs. The reception also attended by around 250 distinguished guests, officials from the different Lao government offices, Lao businessmen, Ambassadors and representatives from the various diplomatic missions in Vientiane.Mr. NoulinhSinbandhith, Minister for Natural Resources and Environment is present among the distinguished guest.
In his remarks, Indonesia Ambassador to Lao PDR, H.E. Irmawan Emir Wisnandar, express his satisfaction on the strengthening of the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Indonesia and Lao PDR. During the last 57 years, both countries have travelled through many events that had made the bilateral ties more strong and solid. Both countries had agreed to enhance relations to focus on exploring the potential of both nations to cooperate on trade and investment. The two nations expressed a desire to reach further agreements relating to security, tourism, sport, air transport and education. They will create a sister cooperation by sector especially in terms of education, agriculture and aviation in the near future.
Touching upon the issue of education, over these last Four and Half years, the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia has opened an opportunity for the people of Lao PDR to study Bahasa Indonesia at the Embassy. Numbers of students are keep on increasing every year and many of them especially those who worked in the government and private sector are able to speak in Bahasa Indonesia very well.
As a new comer in Laos, Ambassador Wisnandar is really looking forward to begin a close co-operation withall the representatives of diplomatic corps and international organization as he believes that a frank and regular dialogue is important for the mutual benefit of eachcountries.
Conclude his remarks, Ambassador Wisnandarassure all distinguished guests thatalthough Indonesia will have a new President by next October, Indonesia shall continue to open and expand their diplomacy with any countries with the principles of a million friends without a single opponent.The partnership between the Republic of Indonesia and Lao PDR will remain strong and productive through the years, and bodes well for the warm friendship sure to endure between their two peoples for generations to come. Having a toast, both of Guest of Honour congratulated Indonesian Ambassador Irmawan Emir Wisnandar on the occasion.
In spite of the beautiful and charming decoration presenting the craft of Indonesia, all guest were accompanied by the traditional music instrument named Kolintang and Angklung while enjoying the delicacies. The performers of both Angklung and Kulintang played ChampaMuang Lao, one of the all-time favourite song in Lao PDR. This performances has given way to a festive mood and ambience in Lao Plaza Hotel.


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Creamy and Cheesy Prosciutto Mac n Cheese
My Super Creamy and Cheesy Prosciutto Mac n Cheese the perfect side dish for tomorrow, easy to make, insanely creamy and blow your mind delicious. Share the post and spread the love. Love is good, we need more of it.
You'll need:
- 2 1/2-cups of dry macaroni cooked 3/4 of the way
- 8-oz of Swiss cheese shredded
- 8-oz of Gruyere cheese shredded
- 4-oz of extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2-cup chopped Prosciutto di Parma
- 3-cups of whole milk
- 1-cup of half n half
- 3-tbs of flour
- 5-tbs of butter
- 1/4-cup minced onion
- 2-garlic cloves minced
- 1-tsp salt
- 1/2-tsp cracked black pepper
- In a large saucepan add the butter, onion and garlic, salt and pepper once it starts to sizzle, sauté for 5 min.
- Add the flour and whisk together for 2-3 minutes until it becomes creamy
- Add the milk and half n half and stir until this comes to a boil
- Reduce the heat and add the Swiss, Gruyere cheese, prosciutto and stir until the cheese has melted.
- Top with the shredded cheddar cheese
- Pour this into a buttered baking dish
- Bake in a 375 degree pre heated oven for 30 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown
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+ Local API
+ Good form factor, fits the swiss power outlets.
+ Package is made of paper and is easy to recycle.
+ WPS Support
+ LEDS are not ultra bright
- Installation manual missing manual setup steps
- myStrom App requires account
- Unofficial HomeKit integration
- Reset the switch by pressing 10seconds on the side button.
- Connect to the "my-xxxx" Wi-Fi
- Open http://192.168.254.1
What's the point of a printed manual when it references the online FAQ for doing offline installations.
When setting up the device manually it creates a fake Captive Portal where the user can do the setup steps, pretty neat idea.
The REST API is turned on by default and has no authentication or pairing process. The device is not protected with a login.
The device has unofficial HomeKit support. HomeKit code is 104-86-513.