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In a recent report Aberdeen looks at how organisations are able to utilise the Public Cloud to derive the benefits of a flexible IT infrastructure while delivering easier access and lowering costs.
Optimise IT and Business Operations with the Public Cloud
Public Cloud Provides True Business Benefit
For the past few years organisations have been leveraging the public cloud successfully to help augment IT infrastructure and take advantage of being able to pay for services through a subscription model, as opposed to a traditional enterprise licencing model.
Public clouds deliver on the benefits that IT is looking for by allowing IT departments to outsource the management of applications to experts who know them best. The public cloud also allows organisations to reduce capital budget, and push application support outside of the responsibility of the internal IT organisation. Beyond the benefit to IT, SaaS (Software as a Service) applications make it easier for organisations to support remote and home-based workers. In an age where employees demand more flexibility, and where logging in from home is more and more common with an always on workforce, supporting employees working from home is crucial to many business operations.
Public Cloud Delivers Hard and Soft Saving
The public cloud not only delivers on the promise of reduced up-front costs for IT organisations, it also provides them with the availability and minimal downtime that they need to conduct their business successfully.
The public cloud also delivers by saving organisations time that can be devoted to other critical operations. This allows IT departments to focus on strategic initiatives that will help drive their business forward.
Key Takeaways
Enable productivity for end-users and IT. Cloud applications allow IT to focus on being strategic instead of being stuck in the minutia; this is key to driving strategic initiatives forward for the IT department.
Allow applications to be managed better. Cloud applications are managed by people who know exactly how the application works and will often have more insight into what is causing a possible disturbance in service.
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If you haven't been to the Detroit Institute of Arts lately, you are missing out. If you didn't take advantage of the the latest exhibit, well, all is not lost. The DIA's sleek Avedon Fashion Photographs Exhibit packed up on January 17th, however, there is still a way to catch a consolidated glimpse of Richard Avedon's work. And, of course, it all comes back to books.
Like other famous artists, compilations of Avedon's industry changing photographs have been secured and bound. In addition to the many books available online and at the Richard Avedon Foundation site, you can also find his work much closer to home. The DIA's museum shop carries Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power among several other titles, and offers various artist collections as well.
Though the life of Richard Avedon played out through his incredible fashion photographs, he eventually became the first ever staff photographer for The New Yorker which is well known for its reportage, literary contributions, and eccentric Americana. Avedon made the New Yorker his home until his death of a brain hemorrhage while on assignment in 2004.
For more information on Richard Avedon and his work, try the links below:
Adam Gopnik's New Yorker piece on Richard Avedon
Avedon piece in the New York Times
More on Richard Avedon in Topics section of the New York Times
*As always, support your local bookstore, universities, and art institutions. It matters!
-Post by Megan Shaffer with a special thanks to Linda Erikson!

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As I stated in a previous post, I have become a fan of social media. I believe that churches should have some sort of online presence in the form of a well maintained website since the vast majority of people seeking a local church find it on the Internet. For those churches who have elaborate websites and do a good job of maintaining them, bravo! However, my thinking about websites has shifted since I served as webmaster for a church where my family and I were long-time members. That was before social media had become what we know it to be today. Websites can be an awesome introduction to our churches but there is so much more to each local congregation!
First of all, I want to give a clear reason for why I have come to believe in the power of social media and why the church should use it. The mission of the church is far different than that of a secular business. Rather than seeking to sell product at a profit, the church seeks to reach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. And to do that, we need to love them enough to meet them where they are. And believe me, many of our friends, neighbors, and people we seek to reach with the Gospel are using social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Many churches have been cautious in their approach to these new media. It is wise to resist the urge to jump at every new piece of technology that comes to market![1]
Since I have been referencing Facebook and Twitter, it is appropriate to distinguish between them. Whereas Facebook is a robust application where individuals and organizations can create an interactive online profile, Twitter is a microblogging service allowing short posts of 140 characters with each post called "tweets".
For getting information to our people fast or letting our communities know about events in real time, Twitter is my preferred tool. For more detail about what's going on, Facebook is where I prefer to post. For communications that are planned in advance, such as this series, I prefer to use my blog. For the church, I am thinking tweets should be several times a day, Facebook should be several times a week, and a blog should at least be several times a month.
A little something about blogging; every church I have been fortunate enough to be a part of wants to hear from their ministers more! A blog is a great way to speak into the lives of the congregation on a regular basis outside of normal activities in the church. Offering a biblical perspective on issues of particular interest such as the church's outreach efforts, various ministries, and even the recent huge Mega Millions multistate lottery might be topics of discussion. The point is this: people want to hear from their pastors! Enough said.
So what's a church to do with all of these tools? In my next post, I will briefly discuss the need for our churches to have a communication strategy. If that phrase kind of turns you off, consider this substitute: every church needs to be intentional in their outreach efforts. Better?
[1] Schraeder, Tim, and Kevin D. Hendricks. Outspoken: Conversations on Church Communication. (Los Angeles: Center for Church Communication, 2001), p. 29.


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SUCH, Mrs. Muriel M. (nee Beer), of St. Thomas, ON, formerly of Goderich, passed away peacefully at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Monday, June 4, 2012, in her 89th year. Muriel was born on March 22, 1924 in St. Thomas, and moved to Goderich in 1950 where her husband, Dr. Herbert B. "Bert" Such D.C. practiced, returning to St. Thomas upon his retirement in 1988. Predeceased by her husband in 1993, and her brother, Donald W. Beer in 2003. She will be dearly missed by her children, Jeffery (Anne), Bonnie Gdanski (John), Karen Cox, Kevin, Virginia Kenyon (David), and Deanna. Ten grandchildren, one great grandson, and several nieces and nephews also survive. Muriel had been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Kinette Club, and the Royal Canadian Legion in Goderich. Her memory will stay with all who knew and loved her. Friends will be received by the family at the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington St., St. Thomas (519-631-1160) on Friday evening, June 8th from 7:00-9:00 p.m. where the funeral service will be held Saturday, June 9th at 1:30 p.m. Interment in Elmdale Memorial Park. Flowers gratefully accepted. If so desired, memorial donations to the STEGH Foundation re: Continuing Care Centre will also be appreciated.
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Steve Sarkisian made it clear from the start of his tenure as USC's coach: Roster depth would not be used as an excuse.
NCAA sanctions that were in effect the previous three seasons included the reduction of 30 scholarships and a roster cap of 75 scholarship players — 10 below the allowable maximum.
The penalties ended last summer, but recruiting classes for all schools are limited to 25 players, so it will take a few seasons for the Trojans to restock the roster and return to 85. USC opened this season with 67 scholarship players.
After nine games, including three defeats, Sarkisian has not wavered. "I've never mentioned it to the team outside of the very first meeting — that 65 vs. 85 will not be a crutch for this football team," he said.
Sarkisian and his coaching staff aside, USC has not shied from publicizing its situation.
The sports information office includes a note about available "recruited scholarship players" before and after every game, numbers that are routinely cited during television broadcasts.
In his most recent "State of Troy" email to season ticket-holders and fans, Athletic Director Pat Haden said: "Given our severely diminished numbers, it is remarkable what we have been able to do with generally less than 50 players each game. It has been astounding."
Has it really?
The Trojans have a record of 6-3 overall, 5-2 in the Pac-12 Conference going into Thursday night's game against California at the Coliseum.
The absence of more scholarship players is most obvious during practices, where some position groups appear short-handed during drills. It also is apparent during games on special teams, where several walk-ons play as first- or second-teamers. Freshman scholarship players who might typically serve as back-ups or be redshirted are playing more significant roles.
Injuries also have taken a toll. A toe issue that has sidelined Tre Madden all season has left the Trojans with only two scholarship tailbacks — Javorius Allen and Justin Davis. That's a far cry from 2007, when the Trojans' went into training camp with 10 tailbacks on scholarship.
But in several instances this season, coaches opted to replace injured players with walk-ons or true freshmen rather than more seasoned scholarship players.
When linebacker Su'a Cravens suffered a knee injury against Washington State, walk-on Matt Lopes played at a nickel spot rather than several available scholarship defensive backs.
Left tackle Chad Wheeler suffered a season-ending knee injury against Utah and was replaced in that game by senior Aundrey Walker, who has 18 career starts. But against Washington State, coaches opted to move freshman Toa Lobendahn from guard to tackle. Walker did not play.
USC lost to Arizona State and Utah on last-second plays and barely held on for wins against Stanford and Arizona.
Did lack of depth prevent any one of a number of players from jumping to contest a Hail Mary pass against Arizona State? Or from getting a first down in a critical third- and fourth-down situation at Utah?
Sarkisian has maintained that depth and fatigue are not the issues at the end of games: Mind-set is.
"In my heart of hearts, I think we should be a one-loss football team right now," he said, referring to the Trojans' defeat at Boston College. "We didn't finish a couple games. If we do we're 8-1."
The Trojans have used an average of 51 players each game — three fewer than their opponents. The most was 61 in the opener against Fresno State, the fewest 45 against Stanford. An average of about 43 recruited scholarship players have played each game.
In 2009, the last season before she NCAA imposed sanctions, USC used an average of about 56 players each game, about 49 of them recruited scholarship players. The Trojans finished 9-4 in Pete Carroll's final season as coach.
In 2010, USC was on NCAA probation, but the scholarship-limitation penalty was stayed while the school appealed. The Trojans used about 50 players per game, about 45 of them recruited scholarship players. The Trojans finished 8-5 under first-year Coach Lane Kiffin.
With three regular-season games and a bowl game remaining, Sarkisian's first USC team could finish as well as 11-3 or as poorly as 6-7.
Like Sarkisian, defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox refused to cite depth as an issue. "You're never as deep as you want to be, as a coach," he said.
Several players said the reduced roster had little if any impact.
"I doesn't really affect us too much," junior quarterback Cody Kessler said. "Obviously, when some guys go down it's a little more difficult because we don't have as many guys to replace him.
"But I think our guys have handled it well. Our guys have done a good job of being prepared to play every time."
Junior defensive lineman Antwaun Woods agreed.
"You only can play with 11 people at one time — you don't play 85 at one time," he said.
Sarkisian is looking forward to finishing the season on a high note. The Trojans also appear on their way to building strong recruiting classes for 2015 and 2016.
"We have a chance here to do something really cool at the end of November," he said, "and then we'll be able to assess and address the bigger picture of what our numbers are now, and where we can really improve ourselves moving forward."
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Monday, September 6, 2010
Finger Puppets
At Manaia Kindergarten we always appreciate our relievers. Eleanor is a regular - helping out the teachers when we are sick or unable to be at Kindergarten. Today Eleanor was with us once again. Eleanor had already created prototype finger puppets out of felt that had been kindly donated to Kindergarten some months ago. She worked with the children developing charactors for the puppets. What awesome creativity. Children were patient and persistent when they began to create. Have a look at the many different charactors created by Manaia Kindergarten children. We hope that sometime soon we will be able to put on a puppet play with our new puppet friends. Puppets continue to be a huge interest at Manaia Kindergarten and we will endeavour to show you more of the puppetry skills the children are developing.
William developed his own puppet design, creating a hand puppet out of paper. He worked with the other resources available adapting them to the larger model. Always thinking outside the square. Go William!!
Posted by Manaia Kindergarten at 3:59 PM
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It is so cool to see all the fun things you do at Manaia. I know Ella (J) just loves it there and every time I talk to her on the phone she wants to tell me about what she did that day. I look forward to hearing whether the children put on a finger puppet show!
Jo (Ella's aunty)
- September 6, 2010 at 8:00 PM
What awesome puppets everyone - I wonder if anyone would notice if I did puppet making tomorrow instead of my work in the office!!
We are so lucky to have the wonderful Eleanor as a reliever.
- September 8, 2010 at 10:08 PM
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Welcome to my humble tent. Take off your shoes and stay a while, have a browse around and let me know how we can help you create some magic.
Myself and my amazing wife Mylene are always happy to discuss ideas and timelines to make the most of the time we spend making photographs with you.


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Rodway Farm Flock Visit May 2012
On a sunny Saturday May 12th Llanwenog breeders from across England and Wales met at Rodway Farm, Cannington for their traditional spring flock visit by kind invitation of Mr. Steve Jones (Farm Manager). This was their first opportunity to view the new Llanwenog flock established in partnership with Bridgwater College and to discuss its future direction.
The flock was established during August 2011 with the purchase of 42 ewes in flock ages from the Langley (M. Greenslade, Wiveliscombe) and Nell (C. Horton, Cirencester) flocks. The farming system at Rodway provides an ideal environment for sheep to flourish as there is always an abundance of clean aftermath grazing available. The Llanwenogs responded accordingly and by the time they were put to a Charollais ram on October 18th, they were all in excellent condition and their inherent docility and good conformation were evident.
The visit started with a lively discussion led by Steve Jones and Martin Heal (IT/Farm Management Lecturer) about progress to date, potential outcomes of the project and issues that had arisen. Martin Heal explained the computerised flock recording system now in place consisting of a stand-alone electronic tag reader with memory and hand held computer both downloadable to accompanying computer software. This would allow for easy recording of all physical and financial performance with selected data being able to be accessed readily. In this way the Llanwenog flock could be compared with the existing Texel cross flock already on the farm and other comparative trial work could be undertaken. Society members emphasised the importance to them of being able to obtain independent data about the breed and that any comparison with the existing flock should include a comparison of stocking rates achieved and hence profit per acre which ultimately is the all important figure. As with any new flock there is a learning curve and views were exchanged about the correct housing period prior to lambing, diet density during the housing period, reduction of losses at lambing and the choice of ram breed. In respect of the latter Steve Jones suggested that a Texel ram might be better for the Llanwenogs but this could be resolved by increasing the flock size to 60 and putting 30 each to the Charollais and Texel as a comparative trial. In any event a larger flock would mean any results would be more reliable.
On moving outside Martin Heal gave a live demonstration using the tag reader and emphasised that for any number of sheep they needed to be run through a race. To read a tag takes about five seconds so effective control of the sheep is necessary. The system used had been chosen for its potential robustness and would be evaluated over a number of years.
And finally on to seeing the sheep themselves. Llanwenogs and their Charollais cross lambs were running alongside the existing Texel cross ewes and their Texel sired lambs. The former certainly compared very favourably with the latter and this was born out by average lamb weights at 50 days with lambs from Llanwenogs being about one kilo heavier.
Our thanks are due to Steve Jones and Martin Heal for laying on a well organised and informative visit. The society looks forward to the information that will flow from this project and the many students and visitors to Rodway who will be introduced to the breed. Equally the society hopes the college will benefit from an additional teaching resource and the scope for trial work and that this will bring publicity opportunities for both parties. Collaboration is very much the order of the day.
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The Company was formed in September of 1968 to provide tank maintenance & construction services for the Northeastern United States. It was founded specifically to offer consistently high quality work at the most economical prices. Corrosion Control Corp maintains a 7,200 sq.ft. shop and office facility located on about 9 acres of land constructed in 1976 in Pedricktown, NJ. The Company is a Regional Tank Maintenance Company that offers every service necessary, and is small enough to be at your doorstep when you need help.
The majority of the company's work has been with corrosion protection through coatings and linings. However, the company has become extremely diversified in its effort to continue to meet customer's requests for an all-inclusive contractor, who can handle the many types of concerns for the storage tank industry. We have operated as a subcontractor for new tanks, doing concrete foundations, in ground piping, electrical work, site improvements, and painting. We have also functioned as a general contractor on several projects involving complete water tank installations.
We have routinely worked for all of the major tank builders such as Advance Tank, Caldwell Tank, CBI, Fisher Tank, Matrix, RECO, and others. We will be happy to provide you with contacts with these tank manufacturers (some of whom may have constructed your tank(s)).
We conduct most of our work with our own employees, who are actually on company payrolls, rather than with subcontractors. By relying primarily on our own work force, we can better assure that you receive the quality of workmanship and schedule that you deserve. All personnel are highly trained, experienced, and are provided with every necessary piece of equipment, including large air compressors, welding machines, bulk blasting pots, dust collectors, spray equipment, power staging, and safety equipment.
The Company remains active in the national trade organizations that support this industry, such as The American Water Works Association (AWWA), Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC) and the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE). We are also active in a number of local Rural Water Associations in several states. Members of CCC also participated on AWWA Code Committees to help re-write standard recommended painting specifications, and they have directed NACE Seminars. In recent years, it was one of the founders and charter members of the Tank Painting Contractor's Association.


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Category> Relationship Jokes
On the occasion of year, month, week, day and moments are new,
Uncountable wishful messages on queue.
So I don't want to waste your valuable time with another,
I am just sharing some experience on the eve of new year.
The first message was from my girlfriend,
Who wished that in this new year my happiness may get doubled.
Such words giving me tension;
Means I have to spend for her, this year onetime more than!
One police met me on the way,
Wished that God may create for our meeting this year on several days!
My doctor also had a call,
Wishing several diseases for me and my family;
To meet him during the year regularly.
Bankers called me again and again for wishing like cyclone,
This year I may take too much lone.
Grocery shopkeeper to Barber, Political leader to Social worker
every one on their own agenda dropped there wish through phone;
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February is here. This means random snow, random sunshine, Valentine's Day, and the ultimate: my birthday.
Yes, it is a magical month.
I decided this year's cake had to be just as magical. Also, it needed to be miniature for what I had in store. Yep, the ganache was about to drop in my kitchen!
Recent trends in cake have shown a drippy styling of ganche over buttercream. I envision just the ganche, no buttercream, poured over a beautiful chocolate cake. This would be a lovely new version of the naked cakes that I love.
Let me say again, I love naked cakes. Honestly, anything nude goes as far as I'm concerned...
There's Always One - Caramel Curls
All [creativity] is not lost...
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Sherry graduated from the San Angelo School of Nursing in 1977, and she has more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She began her work with FOHC in 1992. For more than a decade, Sherry has taught teen pregnancy prevention programs throughout Horry County schools. You can reach Sherry Coutain with any questions or concerns at email@example.com.


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Midterm season beginning to hit full swing
With Christmas break coming in a few days, there is only one thing keeping students from sleeping in until noon and celebrating the holidays with their families: midterms.
Midterm exams are the perfect way for the administration to evaluate how well students grasped the material their teachers have taught them in the first semester. Teachers choose to test their students using many different styles, including critical thinking (free response) and process of elimination (multiple choice).
A recent phenomenon in the Christopher Columbus High School grading system shows that midterms account for five percent of a students end of the year grade. "I realized students should not be pressured by midterms weighing heavily on their grades," said David Pugh, the principal of Columbus.
Pugh made a pitch to lower this percentage to the rest of the administration to alleviate the stress of students, hoping the students will perform better being relaxed.
With that being said one question emerges: should the students take the exams seriously?
"In previous years, I had not really studied much for my midterms," said Pietro Palazzolo-Russo, a senior at Columbus. Many students are influenced by the "low" number of five. However, that small percentage could be very influential on a student's grade.
Some teachers send students who receive below a 50 percent on their exam to summer school, leaving no room for students to push aside or "Christmas-tree" their scantrons. If a student decides not to study for the midterm exam and fails it, they could find themselves in school for a few more weeks after everyone gets out.
Doing well on the midterms could be the difference between a B+ and an A for a student's grade. Some students take this into account, especially seniors applying to college, seeing that even a small percent amount can separate themselves from other candidates when admission board members are selecting students to attend their respective university.
Once they reach the college level, the students will face midterms whether they would like to or not. Some high schools do not offer midterms (or finals for that matter), but when the student in that school has to do them in college, there will be a larger learning curve than for the students who are used to studying and working in that environment.
"Essentially, students need to see the bigger picture," said Dr. Juan Vila. His job along with the rest of the administration is to make sure the students stay on track with their coursework as it will reflect on their habits in college.
While midterms may be long and tedious to study for, the hard work put into the preparation should pay off if a student decides to do so.
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Bettman called the Blackhawks a dynasty when he gave the Cup over to the Toews last night. But it got me thinking, is it a dynasty?
Continue reading "Are the Blackhawks A Dynasty?"
Bettman called the Blackhawks a dynasty when he gave the Cup over to the Toews last night. But it got me thinking, is it a dynasty?
Continue reading "Are the Blackhawks A Dynasty?"
This has to be a top play on Sportscenter tomorrow. But then again, it is hockey, so the chance is rare. The number one play will probably be LeBron picking his nose.
Man, this was some pretty good stuff. I had faith in Drake since he was pretty good on SNL and, like Timberlake, another successful ESPY host, has both the acting and musical talents to be a good host.
Blake Griffin also has a great ablitiy to be funny. All those commercials he's in are most of the time pretty funny, and it's him that makes it funny.
This skit with both of them was overall funny and hilarious in parts.
Best part hands down was Drake as Blake talking to Bill Simmons about Blake Griffin's complexion.
"I kinda look like a black guy that jumped into a pit of Cheetos and just laid there for like 10 days and then popped up"
Line of the night, by far.
Also, Blake as Drake rapping was a total SNL Blizzard Man situation.
Overall, the ESPYs were pretty good. Stuart Scott had a great speech while accepting the Jimmy V Award.
Justin Timberlake is a good host. Period. SNL, ESPYs, Bingo Night at the Senior Center, he's do it and do it well.
Back in 2008, he had a great skit/performance with "I Love Sports".
How old is this video? Well, it's only in 240p and Greg Oden was only 72 years old then (just about as old as the joke that he is old).
As a Celtics fan, the Celtics part was great, and KG was loving it too.
Continue reading "The ESPYs Are Tonight, So Let's Look Back At One of my Favorite ESPY Moments"
I always watch the Around the Horn youtube videos they post of all the guys talking before the show and during the commercial breaks.
This one from yesterday was about Neymar's injury and how he was taken off the field. The best part, however, is when Kevin Blackistone brings up the time when Mike Modano of the Dallas Stars was taken off the ice on a stretcher and the guys bring him off the ice promptly dumped him off the side.
It looks like something out of an old WWF video and even Reali commented on this fact.
Of course, it had to be combined with the classic JR commentary from the Mankind/Undertaker Hell in a Cell.
And here is the unedited, regular version.
The NHL Awards were in Las Vegas last night and the Bruins did pretty well for themselves. The Awards were hosted by Cuba Gooding Jr., a no brainer pick for a hockey awards ceremony.
The B's were 3/4 on awards, with Bergeron taking home the Selke and NHL Player Foundation Award for all his good charitable work in the community. Rask got the Vezina, which was no surprise. Chara was the only Bruin nominated not getting an award.
Bergeron also won the NHL15 vote for the cover over PK Subban, so that was nice to get one win over the Canadiens.
The last time the B's were this successful at the awards was back in 09, when Claude took home Coach of the Year, Thomas the Vezina, and Chara the Norris.
It is a nice consolidation prize, but I know all those guys would trade those individual awards for the big shiny one currently held by the Kings.
Remember the last time the Kings won the cup, everyone (ok, basically just Quick) was swearing during the ceremony at the Staples Center? Well this time the mayor of LA got in on the action. This is like the new thing to do. He knew he'd get that reaction. It's like Billy Madison dropping a "Nib High Football Rules!". Just do it to get a cheer.
Here's Quick from 2012
Thorty's days in Boston are over. It may have been suspected by some, but it's official now.
So why does it matter that aging fourth liner/enforcer is going? Well, cause it's Thorty. He's one of the most beloved Bruins since he's been here. He lives in Charlestown and has become a part of the city and that neighborhood. He's also a leader on the ice, and probably more importantly, in the locker room. He's won 2 Stanley Cups to boot.
There are probably a bunch of non Bruins fans that don't understand this. That's ok.
It's been a good ride Thorty.
I never knew much about Bryz before 24/7. So if you're like me, watch this video. It's full of great interviews and quotes from the man himself.
Save of the Playoffs for sure right here. This is equal to Tim Thomas' diving stick save in the 2011 Eastern Conference Finals.
Nice to see the Blue Shirts take out the Canadiens. This is the rare time when Boston roots for New York.
I did pick the Rangers to take on the Blackhawks (after the last round obviously) so we'll see how the West finishes up. Honestly though, I'm good either way with Chicago or LA. I'm just glad Montreal is out. It's not me being a bitter Bruins fan either, it just don't want to have to watch them diving all over the place.
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… or at least brown packages from Amazon have a habit of appearing at my door, now and again.
And I love it, every time! Getting packages in the mail, even merely books I ordered for myself, still brings a ton of joy. And today was no exception.
I got home late-ish, because I had been in the East Bay seeing Moshe Kasher perform a kick-ass set for his one-hour Comedy Central special. It had been awesome and hilarious and vulgar and awesome, so I was already a little jumpy. And that I hadn't eaten much since the afternoon, and perhaps it was crossing into loopy. Still, I don't think Carolyn was expecting the bouncy energy that erupted when I saw the Amazon package. I let out a little yip of joy and ripped into it! (And, for once, the package was actually easy to open – perhaps the gods, or truly the Endless, were smiling at my enthusiasm).
Inside was (the surprisingly large) Annotated Sandman, vol.1!
Now, I've fangirled before about my love for Neil Gaiman on this blog, and this certainly won't be the last time. But I, like most, first came to love him through his early 90s masterwork – Sandman. This graphic novel series tells the story of Dream and his siblings the Endless, as they deal with the present, the past and the future and more than us mere mortals can understand.
And sometimes it is frightening, and sometimes it is beautiful and always it is fascinating. I recommend reading it as soon as possible. Truly a great piece of literature.
But – when I read it – I knew I was never quite getting the whole story. Gaiman has millions of references, and while I got a few, I knew there was always more.
As Gaiman notes in the volume's preface:
Sandman was filled with oddments. That was just the kind of thing that it was – stories that you could always, I hoped, enjoy, but that you might enjoy more if you know something about, say, the traditions of Shakespearian theatre, or the French Revolution, or horror comics. And things that were common currency at the time – an offhand reference to a comic that came out a month or so before – were becoming the obscurer sort of arcana as time passed. It was a snapshot of the inside of my head, and all sorts of peculiar things live in my head.
I can't wait to reread this book that I adore, now with all sorts of new information. The book was annotated by Les Klinger and laid out lovingly, with the panels in the center of the book and annotations on the side. (In the original volumes, the panels were in color, but they have been reproduced in black and white so that the book does not have a staggering cost).
I can visit favorite scenes:
Ones that delighted me:
And ones that were terrifying:
Learning all sorts of new information.
(all photos above were taken with my phone, so I apologize for poor quality)
Sandman 6 – Page 21
The lyrics are from "Spread a Little Happiness," written by Vivian Ellis …. It was recorded again by Sting in 1982 for the soundtrack of Brimstone & Treacle, a strange allegorical film about the effects of a heavenly (or devilish) visitor on a seemingly normal family. similarly, Dee's visit to the All-Nite Diner has severe consequences for the seemingly normal patrons of the diner.
I can't wait to get cracking, and journey again with Morpheus and Gaiman through the worlds of Dreaming. If you haven't read the story yet, you should check it out, and if you have, I recommend checking out this new volume!


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I have a new favorite thing that I like to do on the weekends to pass the time....(NO it isn't sewing....yet!)....it's just taking off and driving around on the back roads of East Texas! Not by myself but with my sweet husband! We have done this the past two weekends. It is the most relaxing thing ever and we love to see what all of the small towns around us have available. We love to find new little hole-in-the-wall restaurants in these little towns and just create an adventure around it all! We also love to look at the houses....big and small...and all of the land that surrounds them. It's a really great disconnect from the hustle and bustle of our weekly lives.
If you haven't ever done this or just haven't done it in a while....I would take some time this coming weekend and just get out there and drive. Get lost out in the country and create an adventure for yourself! Get out there and see what God has created because sometimes we really just take it all for granted....
Let me know where your travels lead!


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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Vegan Mofo Day 8: Brussel Sprouts
Here's another cute guinea pig video my friend Laloo reminded me of:
They make everything look so yummy!
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I cannot get enough of that outrageously adorable guinea pig video! (And their guardian's giggling in the background just adds to the cuteness, if that's even possible!) I'm so glad you posted it! These videos of guinea pigs happily munching on their vegan goodies makes a perfect accompaniment to your Vegan MoFo meal posts!ReplyDelete
I used to hate Brussels sprouts, but decided to give them another chance after years of shunning them. I learned that the trick is knowing how to cook them so they're not bitter, and now we enjoy them regularly. Which is good, because they are powerfully healthy little guys!
i love your blog, thank you so much for sharing your piggies with us. is it ok if i repost your video on my blog with a link to yours?ReplyDelete
Hi Kittee! Those aren't my guinea pigs in this post (mine are shown in the title head pictures). I guess I should have made that clearer, oops. Go ahead and share the video; spread the guinea pig love!ReplyDelete
Thanks for coming by the blog!


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FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The Ukraine crisis has heightened risks to the euro zone's weak and uneven economic recovery, and a tit-for-tat sanctions war could compound the problem, the European Central Bank said on Thursday as it held borrowing rates at record low levels.
ECB President Mario Draghi cited instability across the Middle East as well as tensions between Russia and Western countries over the conflict in Ukraine among factors weighing on growth in the single currency area. Moscow has retaliated for European Union sanctions by halting imports of food from Europe.
At a news conference after the bank's monthly policy-setting meeting, he stressed the ECB was ready to resort to quantitative easing - printing money to buy securities - if the outlook for inflation fell further. But he brushed off July's 0.4 percent reading, the lowest in more than four years, as a glitch due to temporary energy and food price falls.
"Geopolitical risks are heightened, are higher than they were a few months ago. And some of them, like the situation in Ukraine and Russia will have a greater impact on the euro area than they ... have on other parts of the world," Draghi said.
Having cut interest rates to record lows in June, the euro zone's central bank kept them steady, waiting to see whether schemes such as the ultra-cheap four-year loans to banks it will launch in September will prompt them to lend more.
The decision by the ECB's Governing Council, with representatives from the 18 countries that use the euro, had been expected by economists.
Many are now shifting their attention to next year, when they hope the ECB will follow the United States and other major central banks in launching a quantitative easing program.
Draghi explicitly mentioned that option along with the possibility of buying asset-backed securities (ABS), despite the stated reluctance of Germany's influential Bundesbank.
"I can only reaffirm that the Governing Council is unanimous in its commitment to also use unconventional measures like ABS purchases, like QE, if our medium-term outlook for inflation were to change," the ECB chief said.
The ECB expected strong take-up for next month's flood of cheap money for banks to lend to businesses, he said, adding that real interest rates in the euro zone would remain negative for far longer - up to five years - than in the United States.
While Thursday's news conference did not signal any change in policy, some economists said events could make the ECB act.
"The euro zone is at a crossroads and the economy can go either way," said James Knightley, an economist with ING.
"We are starting to see some signs of stagnation and the geopolitical situation is adding to the risks. Can the weaker euro and better credit conditions offset that? If they don't, that will force the ECB's hand."
Russia has banned imports of fruit and vegetables from the European Union in retaliation for sanctions against Moscow, while NATO warned this week that Moscow could use the pretext of a humanitarian mission to invade eastern Ukraine.
Nonetheless, many economists do not expect a reaction from Frankfurt unless there is a dramatic turn for the worse.
"The geopolitical situation is increasing risks to the economy but we don't expect them to change course until next year," Societe Generale economist Anatoli Annenkov said.
"We expect the ECB to launch an asset purchase program early next year, buying private-sector rather than government bonds at the outset. But for the time being, they are going a different route to encourage lending."
In June, the ECB became the first major central bank to charge banks for holding their deposits overnight, a step designed to stop them hoarding cash and lend instead.
Apart from Ukraine, the euro zone faces other hurdles.
Data this week showed Italy, the bloc's third-biggest economy, has slipped back into recession while the Bundesbank says even powerhouse Germany stagnated in the second quarter.
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has led calls to move away from spending austerity to adopting looser EU budget rules, but has been rebuffed by Berlin.
Draghi, an Italian, weighed into the debate by saying that those countries that have carried out the most convincing structural economic reforms were reaping the best rewards in higher growth - an implicit rebuke to Italy and France.
He urged euro zone governments to stick to EU deficit reduction rules and not throw away the gains of fiscal consolidation.
In France, the region's second biggest economy which is also struggling, President Francois Hollande said the ECB and Germany must do more to boost growth and fight a "real deflationary risk" in Europe.
Asked about mounting French calls for a weaker euro to stimulate growth, Draghi listed reasons why conditions were ripe for a fall in the euro's exchange rate, including divergent interest rate prospects with the United States.
Low prices are partly a result of spending cuts and lower wages, reforms the ECB does not want to hinder. But if prices get stuck at low levels, the ECB insists it is ready to act.
Additional reporting by Paul Carrel in Frankfurt; Writing by Paul Taylor; Editing by Catherine Evans


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A slice of stalactitic amethyst sits above a white druzy quartz faceted amethyst oval and cushion cut quartz teardrop in this sterling silver pendant.
Clean jewellery regularly with a silver polishing cloth to prevent the build up of damaging tarnish. The stones can be cleaned gently with a soft toothbrush and warm soapy water then rinsed clean. Do not use hot water and take care not to dislodge stones.
We hope you love your new jewellery, crystal or fossil but if for any reason we fail to meet your expectations please email us details of what is being returned, who is returning it and why.


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Capri Duffle combines Italian Polished calf-skin leather and smart contrast stitching to create a classic weekend bag. It has a large opening for easy packing and inside zip pocket for holding a passport and travel supplies. Made in Italy.
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- 13" H x 11" W x 22" L
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- Shoulder Handles - 9" Drop
- Detachable Shoulder Strap
- Brass and Stainless Steel Hardware
- 100% Cotton/Denim Lining
- Inside Zip Pocket
- Wide opening for Easy Packing


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Visit the Shelter
Nestled in the tall pines just north of Magnolia, Texas Wolfdog Project offers shelter and sanctuary for Wolfdogs and special needs canines who have had a hard turn in life. As a 501c3 all volunteer organization we are 100% focused on caring for our animals while seeking to educate the public about Wolfdogs and Northern Breed animals. We are open to the public Saturday's from 11-5pm and during the week by appointment only.
Please call 855-TWP-WOLF (855-897-9653) to schedule your visit today! A $15 donation per person is requested to help support the animals.
General Safety rules for everyone on TWPS Property
- Do not stick your hands in an enclosure or pet any of the animals without permission from a TWP lead volunteer.
- No personal pets allowed.
- No running or yelling.
- No smoking near the animals or enclosure's
- No consumption of alcohol on the premises.
- No tolerance policy to illegal substances.
- No weapons around the animals (such as a firearm, even if you hold a CHL).
- Children under the age of fourteen must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Adults must sign a waiver/release and anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present to sign on their behalf.
- We cannot guarantee the ability to visit with the animals, but we try to take most visitors and volunteer in to meet some of our current rescued/adoptable animals. If you would like to visit with any of the animals please read the section below.
Animal and Enclosure Safety
- Do not enter an animal enclosure without a lead volunteer present.
- Any interactions between a minor and any of the animals must be supervised by a lead volunteer and will be at the discretion of the TWP volunteer.
- Do not grab the animals by their collars (if wearing one), paws, tails or faces as some are sensitive in these areas.
- Do not stick your face in their face or hover over/hug them
- Do not feed/give treats to the animals without permission.
- Do not rough house with the animals or encourage rough play behaviors such as chasing them around.
- Avoid wearing jewelry, specifically necklaces, dangly earrings/hoops and bracelets, or loose clothing. Do not bring any loose items inside such and gloves, glasses, water bottles, treats, etc. Some of the animals are very curious and like to pull at and investigate certain items with their mouths.
- If an animal does happen to get an item, do NOT try to take it away from them. Alert a volunteer immediately so they can safely retrieve the item.
- Wear closed toed shoes.
- Hats and sunglasses can be very scary! If an animal seems more cautious around you and you're wearing a hat and/or sunglasses, take them off (keep them out of reach from the animals) and they might be more willing socialize with you.
- No purses, backpacks or camera bags in or around (within the animals reach) the enclosures.
- Only wear clothes that you do not mind getting dirty. This pertains to both visitors and volunteers, especially if you wish to go into the enclosures with the animals.
- Please be mindful of how the animals are acting.
Volunteer and Workday Safety
If you are interested in volunteering for Texas Wolfdog Project, please click here or click the Volunteer button towards the top left of the page.
- Always make sure when entering/exiting the animals enclosures that gates are shut and latched/secured before opening up the other gate to enter/exit the enclosure.
- While on the property of the TWP, if at any time you find yourself distressed, please remain calm. It important not to get the dogs worked up. Calmly alert the nearest volunteer using the word, YELLOW or RED, depending upon the intensity of the situation.
- Safety glasses and gloves are a must when working with equipment.
- Hammering
- Using the bolt cutters
- Using the auger
- Using the brush cutter
- chainsaw
- When operating the chainsaw, please exercise extreme precaution.
- Operator must have a spotter
- Operator must wear the chainsaw chaps
- Do not use chainsaw if you have not used one before
- If you are working in an enclosure while animals are present, make sure ALL tools, gloves, water bottles or any other loose items are secure and accounted for and out of the animals reach.
- If an animal does happen to get an item, do NOT try to take it away from them. Alert a lead volunteer immediately so they can safely retrieve the item
- When work is completed in an enclosure, be sure all tools, materials, water bottles, scraps are removed. Never leave anything within 10 feet of the outside of the enclosure
- If you do not know how to use a piece of equipment/tool, ask for instruction
- Do not try to move heavy equipment or supplies by yourself, ask someone to help you.
- Take breaks and stay hydrated while working. TWPS will provide water. Sometime we may have limited snacks on hand. If you require a special diet, please bring it with you
- The restroom is inside the house. If you don't know where it is, please ask someone to show you.
- If you become injured or don't feel well, immediately seek attention from a lead volunteer.
- When the workday is over, we ask that you help picking up.
- When leaving for the day, please let someone know
- Meat prep safety
- All supplies are provided
- Safety no cut gloves
- Plastic bags
- Tupperware to store the meat
- Knives
- Disinfectant wipes.
- Always clean area thoroughly when done and discard trash in trash receptacle near the street.
- Clean hands thoroughly
- All supplies are provided


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Why the Crocodile Has a Hard, Scaly Skin
Why the Crocodile Has a Hard, Scaly Skin
Long ago the Crocodile had a soft skin like that of the other animals. He used to go far from the rivers and catch animals and children and by so doing annoyed the people very much. So one day when he was far away from water, they surrounded him and set the grass on fire on every side, so that he could not escape to the river without passing through the fire. The fire overtook him and scorched and seared his back, so that from that day his skin has been hard and scaly, and he no longer goes far from the rivers.
If anyone knows the original version of this tale in Chindau, please email it to me. Thanks! Mama Lisa
Thanks and Acknowledgements
This rhyme can be found in Negro Folk Rhymes, Wise and Otherwise, with a Study by Thomas W. Talley of Fisk University (1922). Here's what it said about this tale, "Dr. C. C. Fuller: a missionary at Chikore Melsetter, Rhodesia, Africa, was good enough to secure for the compiler this rhyme [The Turkey Buzzard], written in Chindau, from the Rev. John E. Hatch, also a missionary in South Africa… Along with this rhyme came the following in his kind and obliging letter: 'We thought the story of how the Crocodile got its scaly skin might be of interest also'." Talley wrote about the tale, "This is about as literal an outline of the American Negro story 'Why the Alligator's Back is Rough' as one could have. The slight difference is that the direct African version mixes people in with the plot. This along with Mr. Harris's evidences practically establishes the fact that the Negro animal story outlines came with the Negroes themselves from Africa and would also render it practically certain that many animal rhymes came in the same way since these Rhymes in many cases accompany the stories."


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>A meal at The Old Spaghetti Factory is an experience. We invest meticulous attention to our décor so our guests feel as though they're stepping into another world. Every location is adorned with antique lighting, intricate stained glass displays and an old-fashioned trolley car that doubles as a dining hall.Nearly every item on The Old Spaghetti Factory's menu is made on-site, from scratch, using fresh ingredients. Unlike most restaurants, when you order our entrées, we serve you a complete meal, which includes bread, soup or salad, and dessert. And with our famous kid's menu, special treats and fun activities, we encourage families to feel at home in our restaurants.
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Monday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Politics and the Pulpit: Part Four: The Vague and Shaky Johnson Amendment
Fr. Frank Pavone
Churches are automatically tax-exempt by law, and yet work so feverishly to observe the restrictions in the law for maintaining that tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3), that one would think it hangs from a string. Yet a close look at these restrictions and their origin paints a different picture.
In 1954, when Congress was amending the tax code, Senator Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas rose one day to add an amendment, in the form of a restriction to Section 501(c)(3). The amendment provided that an entity would be considered tax exempt under this section only if it were one
"which does not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office."
Why did Johnson do this? He had won election to his Senate seat six years earlier by a margin of only 87 votes, and that the validity of the election itself was suspicious. He was now up for re-election, and was expected to win against his opponent, Dudley Dougherty. But two secular, nonprofit organizations,
Facts Forum
Committee for Constitutional Government
got behind Dougherty in the race, and supported him on an increasingly popular anti-Communism platform. Johnson made inquiries with the IRS Commissioner to determine whether these organizations were breaking any law by their political involvement, but was told they were not. It was in this context that he introduced the amendment, which would take away their ability to take sides in the election.
When Johnson offered the amendment, there were no discussions, hearings, debates, considerations of its Constitutional basis, nor even any discussion about whether it applied to Churches. In fact, as Erik W. Stanley points out (1), Johnson's chief aide in 1954, George Reedy, maintained
that "Johnson would never have sought restrictions on religious organizations."
The amendment was taken into committee and was adopted as the House and Senate versions of the tax reform were being reconciled.
And that seems to be the long and short of it -- an amendment, as Stanley says, that
"appears to be nothing more than an attempt by a powerful senator to silence political opponents that he feared were hurting his chances for re-election."
It should be noted that in 1987, the words "in opposition to" were added to this amendment, so that it now reads
"any political campaign on behalf of
or in opposition to
any candidate for public office."
Believe it or not, that addition also was motivated by the self-interest of other politicians seeking to silence nonprofit organizations.
Such is the history of the Johnson Amendment, which is still law today, and quoted often by dioceses in their official memos to parishes. Yet the history of the interpretation, application, and enforcement of this law has been so vague, confused, and inconsistent, that even the Congressional Research Service has concluded,
"The line between what is prohibited and what is permitted can be difficult to discern."(2)
We will examine how absurdly vague it is as we continue this series.
(1) Stanley, Erik W.,
LBJ, The IRS, and Churches: The Unconstitutionality of the Johnson Amendment in Light of Recent Supreme Court Precedent,
Regent University Law Review, Volume 24, 2011-2012, Number 2.
(2) (Erika Lunder & l. Paige Whitaker, Cong. Research Serv., rl 34447, Churches and Campaign Activity: Analysis Under Tax and Campaign Finance Laws 2 (2008)).
Politics and the Pulpit: Part One: "Uninhibited, Robust, and Wide-Open!"
Politics and the Pulpit: Part Two: The IRS is Not the Law
Politics and the Pulpit: Part Three: Churches are Automatically Tax Exempt by Law
Politics and the Pulpit: Part Five: Time for a Bright-Line Standard


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Life On A Budget w/ Jireh and Kapriah
Listen in to the Remnant from 6pm-8pm to hear some tips on how to have a Spring Break that won't break the bank.
Listen in to the Remnant from 6pm-8pm to hear some tips on how to have a Spring Break that won't break the bank.
If you've seen the number of posters around campus, then you probably know that the Gray Havens are coming to the University of Northwestern on April 3rd. And you may Continue Reading →
Today at 2 o'clock, listen in to the Remnant to hear tips on how to save some money with Jireh Jaramillo and Kapriah Diler.
At the beginning of this school year, our very own Caleb Sowers interviewed the rising, synth-rock band, Yam Haus. He got the inside scoop on the Hudson natives latest album Continue Reading →
If you love worship music but want something more calm and classic than many of the modern releases, you should check out Sara Groves' newest album, Abide With Me. Released Continue Reading →
Happy Easter weekend, everybody! When people think of holiday songs, their minds usually jump to Christmas. However, there are several that apply to this time of year. Here are a Continue Reading →
Ten years have passed since Andrew Peterson was inspired to write and record a complete album about the effects of the resurrection of Christ. Resurrection Letters was the chosen title, but Peterson also Continue Reading →
What do you think when you hear the word "gospel"? The word "gospel" means "good news." This definition is what inspired Rend Collective's latest album, which was released on January Continue Reading →
The Remnant has a few holiday traditions, but without a doubt, 98.5 Hours of Christmas is at the top of the list. With non-stop live shows, Christmas music, ridiculous stunts, Continue Reading →
My friends seem to land in one of two extreme groups: they either LOVE Christmas music and cannot start playing it soon enough (just give in to listening all-year-round, already), Continue Reading →


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I'll be honest, it has been a while since I was invested in the Assassins Creed franchise. I loved Black Flag and the whole Ezio storyline was the pinnacle of the series. I purchased Unity at a bargain and all for its weird fragmented story and numerous bugs, I still enjoyed the game. But its still made me want more. Here's the reveal trailer below:
Then earlier this year were the rumours of Assassins Creed Origins, almost starting a fresh with the series. And to be honest, it looks really good. The combat looks revamped, the exploration mostly the same and equipment now features an rpg system which feels like a good addition to the series.
Apart from the weirdly huge beasts and the highly ferocious animals. I'm looking forward to this Assassins Creed. Part of me hopes they will do away with the UI and make the eagle your main source of navigation. The UI and the maps in Creed games make it far too easy to navigate the world. Let the player explore and learn the open world. That would be a nice change. Hopefully we will see more before its release on October 27.
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Hello beautiful's,
I was tagged in the Easter time tag so I thought I would do this today as it's Easter. I hope you're all having a really wonderful Easter Sunday so far and I'm hoping that everyone's Easter Monday will be very joyful and filled with happiness and love.
1. Do you celebrate Easter?
We have a family meal every year on either Easter Sunday or Easter Monday, we get together as a family at my parents house and really just eat loads of food and chocolate and catch up with close family.
2. What is your favourite thing about Easter?
I love that once Easter is here it kind of means that Spring has landed and Summer is around the corner. I love the smell of all of the fresh flowers and the bright colours like the lemons, oranges and pale pinks.
3. What are your plans for Easter this year?
Be with family and have a really good chilled day.
4. Do you colour eggs?
I don't actually. Although sometimes when I get bored at home and I'm in the kitchen either cooking or making a warm drink I will draw faces on the free range eggs we have in our fridge.
5. How old were you when you stopped hunting eggs?
I've never actually been to hunt eggs anywhere. I know I would have loved that as a little girl though.
6. Favourite Easter treat?
I love Thornton's chocolate all year 'round.
7. Best Easter memory?
When I was about eight years old, I went on holiday with my grandparents to Presthaven Sands in Wales and I loved it. I miss those family holidays.
8. Do you get pictures with the Easter bunny?
I've never seen the Easter bunny! If I see him this year I will be getting a picture with him though.
9. What do you typically put in Easter baskets?
I usually just buy all the children in Phil and my families Easter eggs instead of putting baskets together for them all as there are a few children in our families.
10. What did the Easter Bunny typically leave you as a kid?
Loads of chocolate and sweets and I always got a new teddy every year.
I tag: Holly and Isabel. I hope you all enjoyed reading this blog tag, if you have done this tag or are going to do this tag then please comment the link below or tweet the link to me so I can read and retweet them all. Wishing you all a very wonderful Happy Easter today!
With love, Alisha Valerie. x
[Disclaimer: This blog post was not sponsored. All opinions and comments are my own.]


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photography gear: my camera bag
Honestly, sometimes I feel weird writing this type of post because I don't want anyone to assume that I'm saying what works for us will work for you. I think gear choices depend completely on the photographer/adventurer and while there can be some healthy debate of which is better, it always comes down to what is best for YOU.
I've got a post planned for next week focused solely on what our preferred gear is, but first, how we carry that gear! There are a lot of routes you can go when it comes to storing photography gear so it's important to start by thinking through a few things:
- where you'll be taking your gear (weddings? mountains? 12 mile hikes? just to the car and back?)
- how much gear you'll want on you at any given time (do you really need every bag you purchase to fit every lens you own?)
- do you care about looks?
- what other things will you want to keep in your camera bag (laptop? charger? wallet?)
- ease of operation (will you always have time to set the bag down to get gear out, or do you need a bag that allows easy access for switching lenses?)
When we started out, we wanted simple and functional. Aesthetics didn't matter much because we just needed a safe place to put our one DLSR camera and the one additional lens we had (oh how times have changed!) so we went with the Lowepro Hatchback 250. We love this bag! It fits a DSLR with 24-70 2.8 + two prime lenses + batteries in the lower zippered section and has plenty of room for flashes, our 70-200 f/4 and snacks in the top pocket. I also love the stretchy side pockets that hold water bottles and more snacks (snacks are important when shooting weddings). We flew with just this pack for a while, but eventually needed more space and I wanted my own bag so we could divide and conquer without having to worry about who had the pack!
When I started shopping for a new bag, I went back and forth on if I wanted something super technical that we could take on long hikes, or if I wanted something cute that I wouldn't mind sporting around town or in coffee shops. Considering we already had a technical pack, and we don't want to be lugging 5 lenses up a mountain no matter what pack we had (hello, 24-70 2.8 you are allllll I need when hiking), I decided to go for aesthetics :) BUT that doesn't mean I gave up on function! Lucky for me, Kelly Moore is a pro at creating both. I literally want every bag on their site! But alas, that would be very silly so I just got one.
My main criteria when looking for a bag was it had to fit my 13" Macbook Pro (and extended charger because letsbehonest that long cord is necessary when depending on random McDonald's outlets to sustain computer life), my camera body with a lens attached (ideally 24-70 because that is what I fly 75% of the time), and one or two extra lenses. Bonus points if there is an easily accessible slot for my phone. With all of that in mind, I landed on the Kate Bag and I haven't looked back! I love this bag. It fits SO much (computer, charger, camera, lenses, SNACKS, phone charger, batteries, etc) without looking or feeling too bulky. I would say the only downside is that it's one-shoulder messenger-bag style so it pulls on one shoulder (Callen HATES this) but I love that I can easily leave the flap open and change lenses/set my camera in there mid-session without having to adjust or take the bag off (not possibly with a backpack). It's a really durable fabric, so I'm not worried about bringing it outside and setting it on rocks or dirt. I also love that it's not super girly, so Callen doesn't look silly when I make him carry it :)
If you're in the market for a new camera bag, I highly suggest checking out Kelly Moore Bag. And get on their e-mail list because they send out some great promos! Next week I'll be going more in depth with specific camera gear we use, so keep an eye out for that post!


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David Rees AM encourages participation in consultation on petroleum extraction
Welsh Government consults on new powers for petroleum extraction The Welsh Government has today launched a consultation on policies for the issuing of new licences for petroleum and gas extraction in Wales. As part of the Wales Act 2017, Welsh Ministers will take over responsibility for licensing onshore petroleum extraction from the UK Oil &
Local AM supports microbeads ban
Aberavon's Assembly Member, David Rees, has supported Welsh Government proposals to introduce a ban on microbeads in Wales. The ban will apply to the supply and manufacture of 'rinse-off' personal care products which contain plastic microbeads. Plastic microbeads are a common ingredient in many hand cleansers, face scrubs, toothpastes, shower gels, cosmetics and other personal
UK Government policies are pushing more children into poverty in Aberavon
Local AM, David Rees, has met with a Welsh Government Minister to raise his concerns following the publication of an Equality and Human Rights Commission report that has found that efforts to tackle child poverty in Wales are being "damaged" by UK government welfare and tax reforms. The report estimates there could be 50,000 more
Welsh Government puts a block on new prison at Baglan
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The premise is simple, and delightfully British (actually they've been doing it in New York for years, but let's leave that aside): brunch with bottomless booze.
More enlightened eateries have been offering these set price deals – which form the perfect basis for civilised stag dos, boozy day dates or any other afternoon activity where being a bit tipsy is helpful – for years now, but recently a whole spate of established restaurants have caught on.
Here are some of the best brunches in London that also offer an unlimited refill.
L'Escargot, Soho
The only brunch venue on this list where bringing your dog is not only allowed but encouraged, the appeal of this Soho staple is how it manages to be at once chic and refined but gloriously laid back. Call it a certain je ne sais quoi, if you must.
The food, too, is a delight: from the delicious molluscs above the door to the excellent crepes to the buffet of French charcuterie and cheese which, if you're anything like us, will see you test the concept of 'bottomless' thoroughly. Feeling a little Frenched-out? The full English is as good as any in Soho, too.
Bellini's and Bloody Mary's flow, and there's even a good range of cold press juices for those going teetotal. The best value brunch around.
Available Sundays, 11-4pm, £25 per person, lescargot.co.uk
Jinjuu, Soho
Korean cuisine may not be your first thought when it comes to brunch, but Jinjuu will change your mind in the time it takes to wolf down a single fried chicken wing (their signature dish – with good reason).
From there the menu only gets more eye-bulging, with beautifully succulent beef skewers, some excellent grilled sea bream and platters of freshing ssam all up for grabs.
Unlike other bottomless brunches where the drinks feel like rather an afterthought, Jinjuu's spiced Kimchi Mary and Five berry Bellini are Korean takes on what everyone else is doing and all the better for it.
Available Sunday, 12-8pm, £20-35 per person, jinjuu.com
Pont St, Knightsbridge
A five minute walk from Knightsbridge, Harrods and all of that, Pont St is a great little spot that is unstuffy for the area but smart enough to feel like a treat, and their new bottomless brunch is the perfect way to get acquainted.
Don't look past the grilled oysters with parmesan and garlic butter to start (accompanied by a wicked sourdough) while the salmon and brown rice kedgeree is the perfect mid morning dish.
Drinks-wise the mismosas and Bloody Marys are very good but if you're planning a boozy one you'll have to be quick – they're free flowng for two hour sittings only.
Available Sundays from 1pm, £39 per person, pontst.com
HIX Mayfair, Mayfair
The dining room at HIX Mayfair is decorated with the work of contemporary English artists including Tracey Emin and Bridget Riley, but it's the classic fare on your plate – aiming high to be the best brunch in London – that you'll remember.
Their most popular dish – 'Hix cure' – is salmon and scrambled eggs done to a level of perfection that will put your homemade efforts into perspective, while the green pea dropped scone with ham and eggs is another refreshing twist on an English classic.
Drinks-wise, Greno Champagne and Black Cow Vodka Bloody Marys tick all the right boxes to set you up for a day in London's most decadent shopping district.
Available every Saturday 12-3pm, £50 per person, hixrestaurants.co.uk
100 Wardour Street, Soho
If location counts for anything, 100 Wardour is unbeatable: the famous street is in the very heart of Soho, which may explain the cracking atmosphere. Whether you're sat in the sunny lounge at the front or the slick restaurant at the back, the feel is definitely more party time than intimate.
The starters are the highlights here, with the crispy fried squid a light delight and a salt cod brandade with poached egg that will leave you wishing you could have it as a main course.
The staff are great and the drinks – bloody mary's and champagne – come thick and fast, which after all is exactly what you want from a bottomless brunch.
Available Saturday, £22.95 for 3 courses, drinks for an added 15, 100wardourst.com
Dirty Bones, Kingly Court
Situated at the top of the bustling food square known as Kingly Court (just off Carnaby Street), Dirty Bones is an unpretentious emporium of New York-style comfort food with a brunch menu that hits the spot.
A solid burger list is the obvious draw but we particularly enjoyed the 'Slow 'n low toastie' which takes the timeless grilled bread and cheese format and adds beef rib, gherkins and a fried egg. If you're feeling healthy, the avocado on toast is another staple with an enjoyable twist: this time tomato chilli jam and olive candy.
The atmosphere and staff are good fun, and the bottomless Prosecco is assiduously poured. You'll have to climb some stairs to get there, but it is more than worth it.
Bottomless Prosecco (for up to two hours) £19pp (food charged separately). For £100pp, upgrade to bottomless Veuve Clicquot, dirty-bones.com
155 Bar & Kitchen, Farringdon Road
A brisk walk from King's Cross station is this restaurant-come-shop-come-art-space that is both culturally nourishing and – most importantly for the purposes of this list – a treat for the belly.
Bridging breakfast and lunch perfectly (as brunch, y'know, should), the menu offers everything from a first rate full English to succulent signature burger, as well as more adventurous fare like baked eggs with nduja and kabanos (spicy pork and Polish sausage, for non-meat experts).
The light, airy dining space and adjoining gallery / shop are a pleasure to drink in, too – although that may have been something to do with the excellent Prosecco served throughout.
£15 per person, unlimited for two hours, 155barandkitchen.com


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Hey Admins,
Just a head's up. Registering was a pretty painful process for me. It took several days and trying to hunt down an admin I could actually contact before I was finally able to register.
It seems like it might have been a glitch. I'd tried the "Resend Confirmation" a couple of times and then on a whim this morning tried it again and it worked.
Trying to contact the admins was a problem. I had to hunt through profiles and send emails to people through other channels to try and get to someone who might be able to help. Since I wasn't registered, I couldn't start a topic here.
Joyce Alton was nice enough to field my out of the blue query and give me some guidance. In the end, whatever was going on let go, so I didn't need to talk to anyone, but it seems like there needs to be a clearer path for assistance if someone else has this issue.
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It can sometimes seem rather dull comparing prices all of the time in order to try to get the best deals. It can seem that whatever you are shopping for you are comparing prices on all sorts such as food at the supermarket, a gas supplier or even trailer hitch prices.
It can be worth reminding yourself from time to time why you are doing this. Think about the benefits of getting better value for money and how that will enable you to be able to save up for better things. It is also always great to have a buffer of some money in the bank in case of emergencies.
There are many people out there who do not compare prices and just buy everything in the same shop they have always been to. They will find that they are spending more money than necessary and therefore cannot afford to buy so many things and do not have savings put by. So consider how much better the quality of your life is because you do not have financial worries, just because you spend a little time comparing prices. It is really worth it.


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I am so glad that I took on a Pioneer Woman recipe that I have always thought looked too time-consuming, too much trouble, and not allergy-friendly. This week's new recipe challenge, Pioneer Woman's Cinnamon Rolls, did not disappoint in the slightest bit. We loved them! Even better, they were pretty easy to make.
There were very few changes that I actually made to the recipe because I wanted to remain as true to the original as possible.
- I used Almond Milk in place of whole milk. I thought the milk texture would work best to be as close to a thicker whole milk as possible, as opposed to a thin rice milk.
- I used Earth Balance original natural buttery spread (dairy-free butter).
- For a few pans, I added some chopped pecans. (This was mostly for me.)
And that's it. Some tips:
- Try to get the dough to roll up as tight as possible. This is no easy job, but try your best.
- Be sure to take the rolls out of the oven before they brown. Because I put all of the pans in my convection oven, some got a little too brown on the bottom. I should have taken them out a few minutes earlier.
- This recipe made 44 rolls for me. If you don't want that many, be warned. They do freeze well, though. You can freeze them at the dough stage, thaw, allow to rise, and bake according to recipe. Or, freeze after baking, warm in 250 degree oven for 15 minutes. Or, freeze in gallon size ziploc bags and pull out one at a time and microwave for 30-40 seconds. Great for a quick, delicious breakfast!
How about you? Did any of you make cinnamon rolls this week? Please share your new recipe in the comments section and/or link up to your blog (kindly linking back here).
Onto next week's Willing Cook-a-Long new recipe challenge…
There are so many delicious recipes that I have pinned on pinterest right now and I'm really trying to be patient in order to feature them here. I didn't want to do another sweet treat this week, but I can't help it. This recipe for Chocolate Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake is screaming at me to make it. I am going to attempt to make it gluten-free (as well as dairy, soy, & egg free), although my attempts at gf quick breads have not worked out in the past. I have some fresh ideas though and I'm ready to take on the challenge.
Will you join me this week in making a new recipe? I think trying a new recipe every week is a great new year goal, and there is no better place to start than sharing it right here at The Willing Cook-a-Long!
How the Willing Cook-A-Long works:
- I will come back next week with my review of the willing cook-a-long new recipe and the changes I made for my food allergy home.
- You can make the same recipe as I (with or without allergy changes), or…
- You can make your own new dish and tell us about it.
Regardless of what you choose to do, come back here next Friday and link up to your post (if you have a blog) or just tell us what you made in the comments. Can't wait to hear of all your new dishes next week!


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Youngblood Brass Band with Hard Proof | Empire Control Room
October 15, 2015 @ 8:00 pm
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http://bit.ly/youngbloodBB Globe-trotting riot jazzers Youngblood Brass Band are focused on creating progressive, raw, acoustic, modern, dance-til-you-mean-it music. The ten-member ensemble, born in Wisconsin, now hails from all over the US. They have been touring throughout Europe, the States and beyond for the past decade, performing in over twenty countries, and being featured at the biggest music festivals in the world: Roskilde, Glastonbury, North Sea Jazz, Blue Note, WOMAD, etc. Their intense on-stage aesthetic secured their status as an incredible group to see live, whether in intimate club settings or on international festival stages. YBB's debut album 'Unlearn' was released in 2000, featuring collaborations with Talib Kweli, Mike Ladd, DJ Skooly and ex-Frank Zappa vocalist Ike Willis. This led to a record deal with Ozone Music (NYC), the revolutionary avant-hiphop label that introduced the poetic talents and radical aims of Company Flow (El-P), Mike Ladd, Antipop Consortium and Saul Williams, among others. Their 2003 follow-up, Center:Level:Roar, was released to international acclaim and had them trekking around the globe to sold-out audiences everywhere. YoungBlood's next album, Is That a Riot? (2007), was their most aggressive, experimental music to date, featuring new players, all original compositions, and the music being taken to its dynamic, timbral and beat-driven extremes. The new album, Pax Volumi (released 10 Sept 2013 on Tru Thoughts), is their first in almost 5 years, and is a massive leap forward in terms of production, creativity, conviction, and individual performance. This is the place that it took more than a decade to get to… and it was worth it. The band no longer just mashes up genres and plays loud/hard/crazy… the band is now making music that is completely unlike anything else, and with an aesthetic that cannot be matched in intensity.Heard Entertainment Presents: Youngblood Brass Band + Hard Proof 10/15 | 18+ | 8PM TIX ON SALE FRIDAY AT 10AM:
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In the wake of the Steve Scalise shooting you would think the Democrats would back down from the violent rhetoric which led a deranged alt-lefter to take matters into his own hands but you would be wrong.
Unlike the aftermath of the Gabby Giffords shooting the left is not calling for people to use language which heals and does not hurt, in fact some of them have been doubling down as can be seen on Twitter.
And speaking of Twitter, a Democratic strategist from New Jersey has actually started a vile Twitter campaign against Republican Congressmen. Here is more:
A New Jersey Democratic strategist is capitalizing on the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) by launching the hashtags #HuntRepublicans and #HuntRepublicanCongressmen, and he is showing no signs of backing down, claiming "the chickens came home to roost."
James Devine, a longtime political strategist in the Garden State…
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