text:
Twenty and Ten Unit Study
Twenty and Ten Unit Study is a literature based study on Claire Bishop's
Twenty and Ten by Claire Huchet BishopYour FREE printer friendly DOWNLOAD of the Ten and Twenty unit study is at the bottom of this page.
The Teacher/Leader Answer Key is included.
Introduction to the Twenty and Ten Unit StudyThis is the story of twenty fifth grade children in a rural school in France in early 1944, during the German occupation of France. Their teacher, Sister Gabriel, asks the children if they would be willing to help hide 10 Jewish children who are being hunted by German soldiers. Aware of the danger, the children agree.
Make Believe
Twenty and Ten Unit Study Chapter One
Students should identify the year (1944) and the setting (rural France.)
Provide Background Information
During World War II, the German army attacked France and the French army lost. The German army became the rulers in France. This is called the German Occupation or the Nazi Occupation of France. Most of the French people did not like the fact that the German government had taken over their country.
This story is based on a true incident that occurred with twenty 5th grade students who had been sent to a country school during the Nazi occupation to keep them safe. Parents sometimes had to stay in cities where there was work. But many families sent the children to the country to try to protect them from the danger caused by the war and the German soldiers.
Find France and Germany on a map.
You may want to play a simple card game to review European geography. Write the following countries on six separate index cards: England, Spain, France, Germany, Poland, Italy. Practice mixing the cards up then laying them down in the correct order the countries appear on a map. The students may draw the shape of the countries on the cards, or even cut the cards as puzzle pieces.
Think about it
The visitor asked if the twenty school children would be willing to hide ten Jewish children who were being hunted by the soldiers and whose parents had been killed. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of hiding the ten children. What would you have decided?
Twenty and Ten Unit Study Chapter Two
Background Information
Ration cards are sometimes given for each individual during times when food or other supplies are scarce. If a family had ration cards for 5 people, they could buy more food for only 5 people and no more. Often it is food that is rationed. Sometimes other commodities such as gas or oil may be rationed. Of course, if someone was hiding from the government, they could not get ration cards. Then, no food could be purchased for that person.
Do the Math
Measure the amount of soup that would be filled in one of your bowls at home. If this was the amount of food that was allotted to each of the twenty children, and now it had to be divided with ten more children, how much soup would be in each bowl?
Describe this character
Henry shared his soup with Arthur and said it was because he didn't like it. Was that the reason? Why did he really the share the soup? What does that tell you about Henry?
Writing - Your Turn
Write a one or two word description of someone.
Now try to do the same thing the author did when writing about Henry. She did not say he was generous, but she demonstrated it by telling what he did.
Write one or two paragraphs telling what your character did, but do not use the descriptive word you first wrote down. Give your paragraphs to someone else to read. How would they describe your character? Did they use the same word that you did?
What was the treasure that they said was gold? Why did they call it gold and hide it?
Have you ever noticed that many book chapters end with suspense? What is the suspense at the end of this chapter?
The Cave
Twenty and Ten Unit Study Chapter Three
Background Information
In some mountains or hilly areas, there may be underground caves. Think of how the formation of the mountains could leave gaps that get covered with dirt. Sometimes these caves can become dangerous. For instance, a road or house might collapse. If you found a secret cave on your land, what would you do?
Round characters
Some stories have characters that are completely good or completely bad. In literature we say characters are flat if they are always good or always bad. In this chapter, we get to see more of Henry and Denise. They are round characters with both good and bad qualities. Tell things that they do that are good or are bad. Do you think reading a story with round characters is more interesting?
Sometimes in the story there is jealousy and rivalry between Janet, the narrator, and Denise. What evidence do you see that beneath the jealousy, they really are friends? Do friends always get along?
Hoist - to life or pull up
Reproach - to find fault or blame with another
Mum - silence
Three Person Walk
Henry and Janet got on either side of Denise so she could lean on them to walk. This is sometimes called the three person walk and the two on the outside act as crutches for the person on the inside. Practice the three person walk with two others.
The Real Thing
Twenty and Ten Unit Study Chapter Four
Background Information
There were two world wars in Europe in the 1900's, and they are called World War I and World War II. This story took place in World War II when the Nazis were in power. Henry refers to the older soldier as "the old guard." This means he was a soldier in World War I, which had occurred 30 years before World War II.
The word "dumb" originally referred to someone who was unable to speak. "Mute" means the same thing. Before there were special schools to teach deaf people to speak, many individuals who were deaf were also mute.
The children play a lot of imaginary games with each other. Do you think that made it easier for them to pretend they could not speak or hear? How did the soldiers find out they were acting? How long do you think it would be possible for you to not speak, or act as if you did not hear what was going on around you? Try it for fun.
Read these word's of Henry's again
If you don't see the hanky, watch out. It means they are roaming abroad. And if they are, I have no suggestion. Use your wits. The only watchword: no matter what happens, no matter the cost, don't betray. All set?
What did Henry mean?
Use your wits
Several times Janet had to use her wits. Describe what she did.
All 30 children worked together and cooperated. There are a few natural leaders. Can you identify which children have become leaders? What would happen if one or two of the others decided not to cooperate with them? Why is teamwork necessary, especially in a dangerous situation?
The Horrible Day Miracle
Twenty and Ten Unit Study Chapter Five
Near the end of the chapter, the author used a literary tool to tell the readers what happened to the children after the end of the story. But then she returns to the incidents of that day. Why does she do that?
Background Information
The story refers to the American liberation. On June 6, 1944, thousands of American soldiers got into boats in England, crossed the English Channel into France, and liberated the country of the German soldiers. That day is referred to as D-Day.
After D-Day
After the liberation, the twenty children would be able to return to their homes and families. What do you think happened to the ten Jewish children?
The Nativity Story
Throughout the chapters, the narrator draws a parallel between the Christmas story and the persecution of the Jews. The visitor in the first chapter states, "This time Herod's soldiers are the Nazis." Explain the parallel.
The Horrible-Day Miracle
What was the miracle? Why is the chapter title "The Horrible Day Miracle?" The author uses a play on words when she wrote, "Was there ever, ever a sweeter miracle?" What is the play on words?
The Author and Source
Across from the title page at the front of the book, it states "By Claire Hutchet Bishop as told by Janet Joly." Where did the author get her information? Why didn't Janet write the book? If you had the opportunity to ask Janet one question, what would you want to ask her?
The Children and Sister Gabriel
Sometimes the children act like children and sometimes they act like adults. Explain. The soldiers told Sister Gabriel that the children were poorly behaved brats who were badly in need of discipline. What did Sister Gabriel think of her students?
Free Download of the Twenty and Ten Unit Study
If you found the Twenty and Ten Unit Study helpful, you may wish to view our other unit study pages.
We are glad you are visiting our site:
By Karen Newell Copyright© 2010 - 2014 Classical Children's Books, Learn For Your Life - All Rights Reserved
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania


text:
For anyone that thought the station wagon version of the Mercedes C63 AMG was a boring car, take a look at the revised version coming out of Kicherer. The German tuner has managed to not only increase the output to an amazing 550 HP, but also refine the exterior to make it look better than ever.
In order to increase the total output from the standard 457 HP to 550 HP, the tuner opted to use a sports air filter, a stainless steel sports exhaust system with flap control, and stainless steel manifold. With these tools, Kicherer also managed to increase the peak torque to 472 lbs, bringing the top speed up to an impressive 198 mph. The 0-60 mph sprint time has been slightly improved at 4.2 seconds.
Next to the engine upgrade, the tuner is also offering an aerodynamics package that consists of a front spoiler with carbon flaps, a side sill set with carbon enlargement, a carbon tail diffusor, a carbon front grille, and the highly popular carbon mirror shells. The car sits on a new set of RS-1 forged wheel rims in a 20" format.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Group Prenatal Care: Is It Right for You?
Rising began a group program at a Connecticut clinic in 1993. Since then she's formed the Centering Pregnancy and Parenting Association, a non-profit organization that trains other healthcare providers in using the group model to benefit their own patients. Today 200 sites nationwide offer centering care.
Rising surmises that if women feel like they are in control of their pregnancies and have support from other women and their healthcare providers, they not only reap psychological benefits, but real health benefits, too.
How Centering Works
Dr. Levin, along with his co-director Dr. Wendy Barr, MD, is piloting a centering program at the Phillips Family Practice in lower Manhattan. To start, the program staff approached patients who met specific criteria and asked if they wanted to join the group. First, explains Dr. Levin, the women needed to be at a certain point in their pregnancies. The group began when the women were 18 to 20 weeks into their pregnancies, far enough along that miscarriage was less likely. Next, the women had to have low-risk pregnancies. (Women with high-risk pregnancies are most often seen at a practice that specializes in this kind of care.) Finally, the women had to speak English. All of the women Drs. Levin and Barr contacted decided to take part in the group.
Dr. Levin's group is comprised of six women, and some centering groups go up to as many as 10. The group meets for two hours at each session. All sessions are held in the evening to accommodate everyone's schedule. When the women arrive, the first hour is devoted to individual assessments. The physician meets with each woman—privately—in one corner of a conference room. The other women get their charts and do self evaluations, including checking their weight, measuring fundal height (to check the baby's growth), even doing their own urine tests as a nurse or other medical assistant looks on and offers help when needed.


text:
Product Description
- Zip pocket on back
- Removable inner pants with seat padding
- Shifted seams for less chafing
- Elastic, width-adjustable waistband with cord
- Inseam length 23 cm / 9 inches
There have been no reviews posted yet for this product. Be the first by clicking Submit a Review
Related Path Forum Posts
Is there a better upgrade/build path? Fuji vs Airborne vs ??
I've been collecting stuff for a build up of a Fuji Tahoe SL 1x10. Now it looks like I need to add an additional XC bike to the collection. The Fuji frame I have is a bit on the small side (17"), so it struck me I can just buy a complete bike with good (larger) frame and use that frame for my build ... Read More »
Bikecommuter (??) Gets Off 1 train, Rides into Path of Another
[url=http://www.khou.com/news/local/Cyclist-killed-in-downtown-crash-with-METRO-light-rail-216431891.html]Young woman on bicycle struck, killed by Metro light rail train | khou.com Houston[/url]Read More »
Hmmm....already unhappy with my bike. $1k upgrade path to an HT 29?
Weird -- a month ago, I wouldn't have known what an "HT 29" was. Now I want one. :) Long story longer, I've been riding about six weeks, or so, and really like it. I'm an older rider, but this is really clicking as a sport and exercise. Trying to get out at least 2x a week...took a skills class. E ... Read More »
GPS for mt biking trails, hiking, and off path/road hunting? Garmin Dakota 20?
I have a Etrex Legend HCx. It works for what I need hunting in most regards. I did not like that it didn't have an electronic compass, as it would get turned around & direct me in the wrong direction when I was off marked paths just hunting in the open woods. So, I contacted Garmin & they suggested ... Read More »
Paid SPAM: Custom X5 with Path El Ciclon Geo for your small rippers!
[ATTACH=CONFIG]810577[/ATTACH][url=http://classifieds.mtbr.com/showproduct.php?product=86781]Ventana X5 with Custom Path El Ciclon Geo! Pushed Fox Shock! - Buy and Sell and Review Mountain Bikes and Accessories[/url] This is one of kind custom Ventana X5 in size small with path El Ciclon Geo. ... Read More »


text:
Skip to main content
Seattle Children's Tri-Cities Clinic, located in Richland, serves children and their families in Eastern Washington and the surrounding region, including Benton, Franklin, Lincoln and Walla Walla counties.
Our clinic offers services in 14 medical specialties – provided by the same doctors and nurses who take care of children at our clinics in Seattle. We work closely with local healthcare providers to meet your child's needs in your home community. We also use the latest in technology to conduct telemedicine consultations for children in surrounding rural areas.
For information on visiting Seattle Children's clinics, please see Your Child's Clinic Visit.
We believe that referring community providers and Children's providers are partners in the care of patients. We encourage families to coordinate with their primary care pediatrician or family physician when coming to Children's.
900 Stevens Dr., Suite 204Richland, WA 99352
509-946-0976 (clinic)866-987-2000 (appointments)
Seattle Children's provides healthcare without regard to race, color, religion (creed), sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin (ancestry) or disability. Financial assistance for medically necessary services is based on family income and hospital resources and is provided to children under age 21 whose primary residence is in Washington, Alaska, Montana or Idaho.
© 1995-2014 Seattle Children's Hospital


text:
Now even rap stars are giving Brooklyn Democratic Party leader Vito Lopez trouble. Yesterday, Pras Michel -- late of the Grammy-winning Fugees and whose 1998 "Ghetto Supastar (That's What You Are)" was a hit on the movie "Bulworth" with Warren Beatty -- endorsed a challenger to one of Lopez's ... More >>
Melting ZZ and Jay-Z and all kinds of purple haze into the pot
Academics Look at the Social Phenomenon of 'Passing' and Ask: What Could Be More American?
Queen of the Damned
'Hoop Dreams' Director Steve James Rebounds With 'Stevie'
Welcome to the Pleasure Dome
The optimist's guide to the Millennium's final fall-movie crop
Definitely honor-free will be Joseph Fiennes for Shakespeare (sorry, but the Bard didn't look like Rob Lowe).
When bad behavior masquerades as bravery
Mark Green's Senate Campaign Ignores the Isms (as in Leftism)


text:
Sign up for Yardbarker's daily Top 10 newsletter, the Morning Bark! Customize to get news on your favorite sports and teams.
Found October 07, 2012 on thepigskinreport.com:
PLAYERS: Ryan Mathews, Jackie Battle
TEAMS: San Diego Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Saints
TEAMS: San Diego Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Saints
San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews was supposed to have a breakout season this year, but he now finds himself mired in a controversy with fellow team mate Jackie Battle. This offseason, Mathews was expected to be the Chargers featured back but he is now splitting carries with Battle and actually did not start last week when the Chargers took on the Kansas City Chiefs.This is yet another confounding move with frustrates fantasy football owners as they try to figure out which running back will start for the San Diego Chargers. The Chargers have not named a starter for tonight's game against the New Orleans Saints, but both players will likely see action. This is a favorable matchup for either player as the Saints are ranked 32nd against the run, allowing over 185 yards per game so far this season. Both Mathews and Battle had nearly identical carries last week. Battle is the current rushing leader for the Chargers with 163 yards on 32 carries. His guady 5.1 yards per carry image is ske...
Original Story: http://www.thepigskinreport.com/2012/...
Comments are closed.
What do you think?To leave a comment, you can:
Chargers Coach Norv Turner To Increase RB Ryan Mathews Workload…
San Diego Chargers Atari Bigby went to the "University of Jah Rastafari" (Video)
Norv Turner won't say who the Chargers' starting running back is
Atari Bigby claims to be proud graduate of University of Jah Rastafari (Video)
Cris Collinsworth predicts Chargers will lose on sack play before it happens
Chargers Not Sure Who They'll Start At RB In Week…
Robert Meachem Breaks Out vs. Saints
Week 5 Fantasy Football Preview: Saints vs Chargers
NFL News
Delivered to your inbox
You'll also receive Yardbarker's daily Top 10, featuring the best sports stories from around the web. Customize your newsletter to get articles on your favorite sports and teams. And the best part? It's free!
Follow us on Twitter
|Latest Rumors
|Best of Yardbarker
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers
Join the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
What is Yardbarker?
Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.


text:
Charles Demuth - "I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold"
I post a lot of Charles Demuth. He makes me feel okay.
I remember discovering this painting in a literature book in high school and just zoning into it for the last fifteen minutes of class, scarcely moving even for the bell.
Truly fantastic painting by Charles Demuth (1883-1935) I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold (1928) Oil on cardboard 35 1/2 x 30...


text:
Date: 2 years ago
Runtime: 8:56
Views: 102,371
Adam Comes Back For More! (Part 2 - CUM)
Here's part two of my latest encounter with the hot, preppy straight red headed guy Adam from videos #15 and 16. He is so sexy and so fresh/clean. I love sucking this hot dick...watch as he stands up for a couple minutes and has his way with my throat. Once again, i lightly lick his balls while he gets himself close and then blasts his usual thick, gooey, rich load of baby batter all over my mouth and face. And although the camera gets cut off at the very end, you can BET that I swallowed every last drop. Fucking delicious! 8===D
cum, cumshot, suck, blowjob, swallow, balls, uncut, throat, str8, straight, ginger, skater, bro, tongue, lips, buddy, prep, suckjob
Categories: General Gay, Blow Jobs, Amateur
Top Comments
All Comments
he has a hot ass uncut cock i love to swallow him too
Mmmmm ... delicious foreskin!!!
very hot, and inspiring. ok, i'm gonna get a hot straight boy now haha : ]
Well that was hot
My favourite position is on my back with a guy fucking my throat so that they can control getting the full length of their cock into my throat and man what a beautiful cock this guy has
fucking hot and like your written background descriptions for each video
We want more Adam vids! He is adorable :P
Fuck man you are good! I'm dripping with precum and now one to suck me off. Thanks, lol
Does Adam have a gf? Did he ever have anal sex?..It'd be great if u tell us more about him
Cocksuckers like you make uncut men like myself feel appreciated.
You two are so hot! Really! Which you were in my country
Foooooooock, this is good!
Wow, what a beautiful piece of uncut and fat meat, yum!
best videos on here!!!
it is truly amazing how much you love cum. I LOVE IT
ver yhot
great sucking
i love your vids....thanks for posting
very hot
Your videos are work of art!
Damn, you're the hottest cumswallower on the net! Love to see you taste and swallow that cum, and I loooooove your hot video detail desriptions! Good job!!


text:
The NHS could go 'bankrupt' if more powers over fast food, alcohol and tobacco aren't handed to councils - its chief has warned.
The chairman of a Portsmouth City Council panel investigating the care of brain tumour patient Ashya King has resigned.
Last chance for national pay
GMB national secretary Brian Strutton says anarchy and chaos of NJC break-up is preferable to keeping dysfunctional system
Islington Council has reached a deal with the Government over its long-running battle to protect offices from being turned into expensive flats without planning permission.
A local authority is poised to scrap its chief executive post after deciding that sharing the role with another council would not be 'sensible'.
Councils will redevelop £13.5bn of assets by 2020, signalling a move away from selling off buildings and land, a new report reveals.
Research suggests residents in a North Yorkshire seaside resort are the most likely to swear on Twitter in the UK.
Fears have been raised that several beaches in south-west England have still not recovered from last year's winter storms.
The NHS could go 'bankrupt' if more powers over fast food, alcohol and tobacco aren't handed to councils - its chief has warned.
read more...
The new Saint-Gobain Weber Façade Colour Simulator allows construction professionals and property owners to create a realistic impression of a building in a single colour, or in combinations of colours, in a matter of minutes.
Could your authority benefit from the new Open 4 Funding?
Major new food, health and nutrition event turns spotlight on UK's poor diet


text:
We're sorry
Comet has no current vouchers so here are some other merchants from the same category.
Comet Discount Vouchers
Comet Voucher Codes September 2014
With its well-known slogan, 'We Live Electricals', and its cute mascot, Comet has become a UK household name. Founded in Hull by George Hollingbury in 1933, electrical retailer Comet has grown to provide 248 stores. It has three store layouts, with 'high-street' stores offering small appliances, 'core' stores selling appliances as well as white goods, and 'destination' stores stocking Comet's full range of products.
It supplies appliances manufactured by famous brands including Panasonic, Sony, Philips and Miele, and numerous others, as well as their own brand 'Proline'. With discount vouchers for Comet you can purchase name brand appliances at a significant price cut, making obtaining such vouchers a no-brainer when it is time to upgrade your old household items.
Home entertainment systems are available at nearly all Comet locations so you can even purchase the latest television, Blu-ray player or home computer. The retailer even stock iPads, tablets and gaming consoles such as Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii and Sony PSP. Comet discount codes are definitely worth looking out for next time you need to make an electrical purchase.
If you want the latest MP3 player, iPod or portable DVD player then look no further, as Comet stocks these items at selected outlets. You can purchase the newest in digital cameras and camcorders, and with a discount voucher from Comet these items can be had at price that are up to 50 per cent off normal rates.
Comet's policy is 'everyday low pricing' and it promises to match the lowest price of its competitors. In addition to this, it pledges to honour any Comet discount vouchers, giving you amazing reductions on a whole range of electrical goods and more.


text:
Canadian imams to speak out against "honor killing" in Muslim families
Canadian imams plan to condemn the "misguided notion" of so-called honor killings in their Friday sermons this week, responding to the high-profile trial of a father accused of murdering his three teenage daughters, allegedly because they shamed his Afghan family.
The two dozen imams, backed by 60 Canadian Muslim groups, will plead for action to fight domestic violence, perhaps quoting comments from the prophet Mohammad that "the best amongst you is he who treats women the best."
"We felt very strongly that we had a responsibility to make it very, very clear that honor killings — so-called honor killings; we don't want to consider them anything honorable — have absolutely nothing to do with Islam," said Sikander Hashmi, an imam in the Ontario city of Kingston where the trial is taking place.
Canadian-born Hashmi said he addressed the issue in a sermon to the 150 to 200 people in his mosque last month and plans to do so again this Friday.
The issue hit the headlines as an Afghan immigrant businessman, his wife and his son face trial for the 2009 drowning deaths of the three teenagers, and of a fourth woman, said by the prosecution to have been the businessman's first wife. The young women allegedly shamed the clan with dating and other practices.
The three defendants deny the charges, and say it was all an unfortunate accident that they had nothing to do with.
But in the murder trial the prosecution played a secretly recorded tape of remarks the father, Mohammad Shafia, made to his son Hamed in the weeks after the deaths: "Even if they hoist me up onto a gallows, nothing is more dear to me than my honor."
Follow all posts on Twitter @ RTRFaithWorld
This is wonderful news but these men still say they are Muslims. Unfortunately, you can be a Muslim or be against honour killing but not both. The testimony of Muslim witnesses of the words and action of Mohamed make it clear that Muslims who fall away from Islam are to be killed.
An unruly children or wives are considered apostate. Thus, they are candidates for an honour killing.
What Mohamed did or said or permitted is Islam, nothing else. These imams know they are lying to us and this is permitted by Allah if the truth brings disgrace to Islam.
Please check the hadiths of Sahih (genuine or authentic) Bukhari to learnt the truth about Islam.
You have no honor when you murder your children.
Its all lies. The only thing Muslims care about is furthering their agenda for Islamic world domination. Don't believe the lies of these Imams they are just trying to put a good face on Islam.


text:
Beckham's Healthcare, Bowdon Homecare, and LaGrange Healthcare are uniquely able to provide true one stop... more
Local Premium Listings
I LOVE serving at Antioch Baptist. I've been serving on staff as the Youth Minister for 6.5 years now and... more
© 2014 Local Corporation - US Patent 7,231,405
Some data provided by Acxiom. Questions and Comments? Send us your feedback!


text:
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Shots were fired into a home in a neighborhood in Madison early Thursday morning.
Officials with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said someone fired at least 30 rounds in a home in the 200 block of Manzano Road around 4:30 a.m.
The shots were fired into the front and back of the home. A glass door was broken and a water line was hit.
Five people, including two young children, were inside the home when it happened. No one was hurt.
The house across the street was also struck by the gunfire.
Officers remained on scene Thursday morning, collecting evidence and processing the scene.
In December, someone also opened fire on the home, and the bullet holes from that incident were still evident Thursday morning. It was unclear if the two incidents were connected, or if police knew why the home was being targeted.
Anyone with information was asked to call Crime Stoppers at (615)74-CRIME.
- Latest


text:
Winner of Best Desserts in Tarrytown
by Krista Madsen
Gifts Destined for the Table, Not the Trash
by Alice Gabriel
Thanksgiving Desserts from Chiboust
Recently, I had an amazing meal at Chiboust...
Sweet Indulgence
For a taste of Paris...
Q&A: Chef Jill Rose of Chiboust
Special by Maureen
Meet the Chef
Chiboust's chef/owner is now Chef du Cusine at the intimate French bistro she opened in Tarrytown nearly seven years ago and she couldn't be happier. See the video.
Cold Comfort
Who say soup is just for winter? These refreshing broths hit the spot.
Grate-ful Chef
Chef Jill Rose wields her wood rasp like a knife...
Featured Chef, Jill Rose's Favorite Recipe
Chiboust Carrot Cake with Crème Brulee Filling and White Chocolate
Westchester's Top 10
Copyright © CHIBOUST bistro+bakery
website design by NewBlood


text:
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Matt111991 said...
So, that wasn't what I expected. I thought you were going to say something about a connection to the night elves. I mean the worgen are the only other half-animal playable race, and they are born of druidism. It's possible tauren are changed night elves, going to back to the "pure" children thing. It's possible the tauren are the "impure" children, corrupted by the old gods into a half animal state. It would explain why they think they were the first druids, and why they have almost identical deities.
Nina Katarina said...
It's also possible that Tauren are uplifted cows, and they're 'pure' because they're young enough not to have been around when the Old Gods were unfettered.
Bovinebill said...
I don't think the Tauren are "half" anything though. They're certainly not minotaurs like you may be thinking of from Greek Mythology. There's nothing human about the Tauren, except for their ability to walk upright on hind legs and speak. The Minotaur had the body of a man and the head of a bull. Tauren have fur, tails, hooves.....Tauren, through and through.
The biggest thing to me that separates Tauren from Night Elves is the Tauren penchant for Shamanism. I think as humans we get caught up in trying to humanize everything we see, so if we see something that vaguely resembles a man we try to imagine how a man might have turned into that thing at one point. Thus in discerning the "less human" humanoids of Azeroth we have a tendency to fall back on Druidism. But the Tauren's connection to the earth and the elements seems as strong as the Nelves' connection to the moon, imo.
I'll be surprised (and a bit disappointed, mind you) if we find out later that some Night Elf druid once turned into a Tauren and that's why we have Tauren now. Bliz has told that story already, and it's why we have worgen.
In their attempts to be closer to the earth, the night elves engaged in a forbidden transformation... cows. To the shock and horror of the populace these druidic cows began to... graze. Turned away by their noxious emissions, the remaining night elves banished their bovine bretheren to... that grassy area way over there.
Always remember that (in the real world) "humans" are merely evolved animals as well. Just because primates have the best immediate chance to develop sentience and society doesn't mean other mammal families (or species beyond that) may never evolve into something sentient that is nothing like "humans".
Add Warcraft's magic to the mix, and you have several species at the sentient level. Just because gnolls, kobolds (rat-like in Warcraft) and quilboar look very non-"humanoid" doesn't mean they're "animals".


text:
We'll have word on the Podcamp going ons and dates soon!
Category Archives: Uncategorized
How do you feed 21,000 kids?
It's hard to believe it's only been a month since Podcamp Boston 5. What a great year, filled with fun, networking, learning, sharing and growing for attendees. Thank you.
Thank each of you that have attended in the last 5 years helping to make Podcamp Boston and Podcamps around the world a place where those new can learn about our crazy world of podcasting and new media. Thank you for your time, resources and energy.
Our sponsors this year included each of you, Microsoft New England Research and Development Center, C.C. Chapman, Blue Sky Factory, Batchblue, and Boloco Harvard. We owe you a debt of gratitude for your faith in our conference and community to put your companies behind us both financially and branding. Thank you.
The biggest accomplishment comes with helping others and toward that, each of you played a part in the major donation we were able to make to the Greater Boston Food Bank. This year we've donated $7,000 to the Greater Boston Food Bank Kid's Cafe. This program serves over 1,700 kids for dinner 5 nights a week.
We discovered that the limited seating this year made the event more intimate. For the first time we had a fairly high attendance on Sunday, testifying to the fact that many people were finding what they needed to know. Approximately 60% of the attendees were new to Podcamp, we hope that each you found the knowledge you were seeking and if not, please seek out people that you met over the weekend to continue conversations.
In order to facilitate that, several outposts have been created by some generous souls. Joslin Mane over at Boston Tweetup curated all content tagged with #PCB5. Photos, blog posts, audio, video and more is easily searched. James Jones of Media Connect has set up a wiki to compile information on all sessions at Podcamp Boston 5. Ann Kingman has started a wiki to organize a Podcamp Boston for Kids. If you know of a child that would be interested, please head over and pursue the event.
And last but certainly not least in any sense of the word, Paul Durham of Black Lab graciously agreed to fly to Boston, stay and play his first show in many years. Thank you Paul for the entertainment this year.
Please take a moment to sign up for notification of next year's event, we'll be starting the planning early next year and will use the mailing list to reach those who are interested in attending. The sign up form is in the sidebar to the right of this post.
You made the success of this event possible. Thank you. Very very much.
Till next year, with gratitude,
Chel Wolverton and the Podcamp Boston 5 Organizing Team
If you want the full guide for PCB5, download it here.
If you'd like just the schedule you can find it in the post below.
See everyone tomorrow!
PodCamp Boston 4 Schedule Posted!
The formal discussion schedule for PodCamp Boston 4 has been posted and can be viewed on our Schedule page. A few notes:
1. Don't print it out just yet. It's subject to change.
2. You'll note there are 3 rooms and 1 space (possibly more) that are designated as open/unplanned. These are spaces that are lounges with comfortable seating designed for all the impromptu conversations, discussions, guitar performances, etc. that happen at PodCamps. We'll have a wiki page up on the day of the event that will let you schedule these spaces freely, and they're being left up to you entirely.
3. Did we mention it's subject to change?
4. The most important part of PodCamp isn't the schedule or planned discussions. These are at most a third of your PodCamp experience, if that. The real juice is in all the hallway conversations, all the side chats, impromptu activities, etc. that happen spontaneously. The planned discussions are there just to give you some starting points for discussions.
5. PodCamp obeys the Law of Two Feet: just because you sat down in a scheduled discussion doesn't mean you have to stay there. You are expected- obligated, really, to get up and walk out if you're not getting what you want out of the discussion. Go to another one. Go to an unplanned space. Get the most out of PodCamp by doing what you want to do, listening to the conversations you want to listen to.
Session registration is now closed!
Thanks to everyone who has submitted a session, the schedule is now full up and we're working on getting it up for you to print/view/make your own list. Those who have registered sessions but not yet registered at Eventbrite to attend the event have their sessions on hold and will be receiving notice of that via email.
We should have the final version posted this weekend. Stay tuned.
Podcamp Boston Welcomes Sponsor BatchBlue
Podcamp Boston Welcomes C.C. Chapman as a Friends of Podcamp Sponsor
Happy to welcome C.C. Chapman, partner of The Advance Guard and podcasting rockstar of award-winning Accident Hash and marketing podcast Managing the Gray, as a Friends of Podcamp Sponsor this year.
Please join us in saying thanks to C.C. for his faithful donation to making Podcamp Boston a possibility every year.
Reminders! Hotel, registration and parking.
Here's a few reminders and updates.
- Hotel group rate closes on July 28th! The group rate is $119 a night at the Doubletree Bayside, only a 5 minute walk from the venue. You can get the rate by visiting the hotel page for Podcamp Boston.
- Registration with lunch included will close on Tuesday, July 28th in order for us to get accurate numbers to the catering department. If you want lunch with your ticket, you must register before July 28th.
- Registration to lead a discussion (not presenting but a conversation) is still open, if you're interested helping to answer questions or have a question that's burning to be answered, sign up to lead the discussion and get the answers.
- Parking is available at the venue, the cost is $6 a day. Not so bad and right next door to the building. However, the red line stop at JFK/UMass has a shuttle bus that drives to the front door of the venue as well. It's the first stop. (Don't worry, we'll mention this in the guide.)
We're still looking for lunch sponsors. Even smaller sponsorships will help cover the costs, since the venue is isolated a bit it's important that we manage to make this happen. If you or your company is interested in sponsoring please check out the sponsors page let us know.
Podcamp Boston 4 Hotel Info
(Edited to add: The deadline for booking rooms at this price is July 28th, 2009 and a limited number are available.)
The long awaited hotel details are ready for sharing.
Doubletree Bayside has offered us a group rate of $119 a night. For it's location is astounding.
This rate is only available if you book through our hotel page.
Questions? Send us an email at events [at] podcampboston [dot] org.
Podcamp Boston Welcomes Sponsor Radian6!
Very pleased to announce that social media monitoring and engagement company Radian6 has joined us as a sponsor of Podcamp Boston 4.
Please welcome the Radian6 team and visit their sponsor area at Podcamp Boston 4 to find out more.


text:
|Firewood for Sale
Buy Firewood and eco logs year round Paul Drake offers firewood delivered and both firewood and recycled wood heat logs for collection.
Hardwood logs cut to order, from 9' - 18' split firewood delivered around Cirencester, Stroud, Tetbury and Gloucestershire.
Timber logs including ash, beech, oak and sycamore logs, which are a longer burning and high heat content fuel. Firewood is an environmentally friendly heating alternative to coal for solid fuel stoves, open fires and fireplace grates.
Firewood Advantages:
©2011 Christmas Trees Cirencester. Count on us for the best Christmas Trees in Gloucestershire


text:
Milfay - Local Area Photos and Information
Local Area Photos | Local Business Directory | Local Real Estate | Local Employment Center
Milfay is a populated place located in Creek County at latitude 35.755 and longitude -96.566.
The elevation is 810 feet. Milfay appears on the Depew U.S. Geological Survey Map. Creek County is in the Central Time Zone (UTC -6 hours).
Creek County: Cities & Towns | ZIP Codes | Schools | Features (airports, churches, hospitals, etc.)
BOUNDARY MAPS: | Bristow South Division | Creek County
Milfay - Searchable Map, Aerial Photos & Driving Directions
|BIG Map |
Driving Directions |
Data Source - USGS GNIS FID: 1095389
BOUNDARY MAPS: | Bristow South Division | Creek County
Nearby Cities, Towns & Census Designated Places
Milfay, OK
(< 0.1 mile)
Ritts Junction, OK (3.1 miles ESE)
Depew, OK (4.7 miles NE)
Stroud, OK (5.1 miles W)
Gypsy, OK (6.7 miles ESE)
Pulaski, OK
(8.2 miles ENE)
Iron Post, OK (9.2 miles ESE)
Micawber, OK (9.5 miles SSE)
Midway, OK (10.1 miles S)
Shamrock, OK (10.8 miles N)


text:
Services were held Monday for W. Rex Black, a former longtime state senator known for his devotion to the Democratic Party, working people and golf. Black died Wednesday. He was 92.
Black spent 24 years in the Utah Senate, including many years as minority leader, representing west Salt Lake City.
He retired in 1997 but later returned to the state Capitol as a lobbyist for the billboard and other industries.
"He was one of the few [lawmakers] who truly read every line of every bill," said longtime colleague and friend Mike Dmitrich. And as a result of that careful study, he often made amendments to bills that improved the final product.
"He really looked out for the working person," Dmitrich said.
Republicans also respected Black, though they didn't always see eye-to-eye on politics and policy.
"Rex was a person I could go to and talk about policy and procedural issues," said Sen. Lyle Hillyard, R-Logan, a 32-year veteran of the Legislature. "We disagreed on some issues, but he was never disagreeable. … He was not ever antagonistic."
Like Dmitrich, Hillyard noted Black's reputation for reading every piece of legislation. "And when he spoke on bills I listened because I knew I could learn from him."
Utah Commissioner of Agriculture and Food Leonard Blackham, a former Senate colleague, said he recalls asking "Why does Rex stand up and ask a question on every bill I carry?" Turns out it wasn't to sabotage the Republican but because of the meticulous attention he paid to detail.
Former Sen. Blaze Wharton said Black was the backstop for Democrats who didn't always have time to digest the hundreds of bills introduced every year.
"Rex was the guy, if we didn't know what the bill was, we could turn around and ask Rex and he would say in that low voice, 'It's a bad bill,' " recalled Wharton. And for many that was enough to decide how to vote.
Black led Democrats in the Senate when they had more power than currently, including two years serving as majority whip, from 1977-78. He was elected minority leader in 1981 and served 10 years in that position.
At the time Black retired from the Senate in 1997 Democrats held 10 of the 29 seats — twice as many as will occupy the chamber when the new Senate is sworn in next month.
Former colleagues say his love for politics was matched or exceeded by his love for the game of golf.
Black was instrumental in development of Wasatch Mountain State Park golf courses in Midway and had a hole nicknamed in his honor: the Black hole.
Wharton was a frequent golfing partner of Black's and recalled that while Black was no cheapskate, he never saw him purchase a golf ball — instead retrieving them from ponds with an extension pole.
"It was like fishing to him," said Wharton. "I'll bet if you went to his house right now, there would be 10,000 balls there."
Black is survived by his eight children, 34 grandchildren, 72 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Frazer Black.


text:
How Roman concrete could build better buildings now
Long regarded for a far more durable product, the 2,000-year-old recipe is also better environmentally than current processes.
Here's a nerdy but exciting story that combines archeology, chemistry and infrastructure issues -- and it has an economic impact, too.
A team of international researchers say they've uncovered the chemical secrets of why 2,000-year-old Roman concrete has lasted so long, especially in breakwaters along some of the ancient empire's ports, compared with the modern recipe for concrete, which includes portland cement. And unlocking that secret, they say, may have long-term environmental benefits as well as help future building projects.
"It's not that modern concrete isn't good -- it's so good we use 19 billion tons of it a year," Paulo Monteiro with the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory said in a press statement earlier this month. "The problem is that manufacturing portland cement accounts for 7% of the carbon dioxide that industry puts into the air."
Monteiro led the research team, which analyzed concrete samples taken from a submerged Roman breakwater in the Mediterranean Sea. The secret to its durability, they found, was a combination of limestone (heated and powdered into lime), volcanic rock and seawater. As the press statement noted, the Romans mixed the lime and volcanic ash into a mortar. They added volcanic tuff -- the rocks formed by explosive volcanic eruptions -- to the mortar and then packed the whole mixture into wood forms and submerged them.
"The seawater instantly triggered a hot chemical reaction," the press release said. "The lime was hydrated -- incorporating water molecules into its structure -- and reacted with the ash to cement the whole mixture together."
And even when seawater wasn't available, the Roman method used much less lime and lower baking temperatures than modern concrete. Researchers say along with cutting greenhouse emissions, adapting the Roman method could provide the world with a more durable concrete.
"In the middle 20th century, concrete structures were designed to last 50 years, and a lot of them are on borrowed time," Monteiro said. "Now we design buildings to last 100 to 120 years."
"The question remains: Can we translate the principles from ancient Rome to the production of modern concrete?" Marie Jackson, a research engineer at the University of California at Berkeley and part of the research team, told Bloomberg. "I think that is what is so exciting about this new area of research."
Copyright © 2014 Microsoft. All rights reserved.
Fundamental company data and historical chart data provided by Morningstar Inc. Real-time index quotes and delayed quotes supplied by Morningstar Inc. Quotes delayed by up to 15 minutes, except where indicated otherwise. Fund summary, fund performance and dividend data provided by Morningstar Inc. Analyst recommendations provided by Zacks Investment Research. StockScouter data provided by Verus Analytics. IPO data provided by Hoover's Inc. Index membership data provided by Morningstar Inc.
[BRIEFING.COM] The stock market began the new trading week on the defensive note with small-cap stocks pacing the retreat. The Russell 2000 (-1.4%) and Nasdaq Composite (-1.1%) displayed relative weakness, while the S&P 500 lost 0.8% with all ten sectors ending in the red.
Global equities began showing some cracks overnight after China's Finance Minister Lou Jiwei poured cold water on hopes for new stimulus measures. Specifically, Mr. Lou said the government has no plans to change ... More
More Market News
New study finds members of this global elite are stashing an average $600 million each in cash -- 10 times more than a year ago.
- Shared
- Commented
- Viewed
- Video: Easy DIY smoked meats at home
A charcuterie master shares his process for cold-smoking meat at home.
- Jetpacks about to go mainstream
- Weird things covered by home insurance
- Bing: 70 percent of adults report 'digital eye strain'


text:
Trying Not To Raise a Racist
Does everything really have to be as plain as black and white?
Momlogic's Andrea: I've been prepared for the fact that my three-year-old is going to start asking me questions that I don't know the answers to. So far I've done OK. But the other night my daughter had a query that stumped me. No, it wasn't "Why is water wet?" or "Why don't animals talk?" or "Why are your boobies so saggy?"
It was simply: "Mommy, what color is my skin?"
Hmm. Now that is a brainteaser.
My kid's sudden curiosity about color is pretty normal. She's becoming more aware of the world around her. And her new preschool teacher is African-American ... or black, but that's not politically correct. Which makes sense, because her teacher isn't black. Black is the color of licorice or "sharp" and "flat" piano keys. Using the same logic, my daughter's skin tone isn't really "white" -- the color of milk or snow. Should I tell her she's Caucasian instead? Kind of a mouthful for a three-year-old.
I wracked my brain to try to come up with an alternative to white. Peach, I suppose, is another possible choice, but I'd hardly describe her olive skin as peachy. Incidentally, "peach" is what the Crayola Crayon company changed their politically incorrect "flesh" to in the early 60s in response to the civil rights movement. (Sadly, no one's ever bothered to change the color "puce" to something that sounds less sickening.) Should I break out the paint chips for a more accurate match? How about a "Trellis Green" semi-gloss or a flat "Light Linen"?
Luckily, my daughter's attention span is short -- so she changed the subject to another pressing topic: telling me key plot points in "Monster's Inc." for the millionth time. But I still didn't have an answer. When I took her to preschool the next day, I told her teacher our dilemma. She suggested the color matches of chocolate for "black" and vanilla for "white." But do I really want to dilute multicultural awareness into ice cream flavors?
The truth is, I loathe this discussion. I want my daughter not to care one whit about skin tone. Am I going about it all wrong?
My sons friend who comes over once a week happens to be African American, my son (Logan) is half hispanic and half caucasion. I never really thought the boys payed attention to difference in skin color until it was time for dessert one evening. I asked the boys if they wanted chocolate ice cream and the friend said he didn't like chocolate and asked if I had another option. My son, without hesitation, asked: "how come you don't like chocolate if you are made out of chocolate!" I was shocked and didn't know what to say. I said "LOGAN! That is not true! He's not made of chocolate!" Logan then said "yes he is! And I am made of peaches!" By this point both boys were laughing. I realized that maybe the chocolate idea was just how he identified with his friends skin color. I joined in with their laughter when I asked what I was made of. Both boys looked at eachother and said: "MARSHMALLOWS!!!!!"
I remember one time when I was talking to my young cousin. She is truly mixed (mom is half white-half Puerto Rican, dad is half black-half Hispanic blend) and she was talking about how she had one white friend and one black friend at school. I asked her what she considered herself to be, and she replied "I'm milk chocolate!" I couldn't help but smile at her innocence.
I think that adults are far more sensitive about these things than children are. Healthy self-respect and respect for others would erase fear of identifying ourselves and each other. Some people are light, some dark, some short, some tall, some have straight hair and some have kinky hair. These are descriptive terms that young children can understand. Behind closed doors, I think people still say, 'black' and 'white.' It's when kids get older and the adult prejudices start coming into play that the descriptions start to matter.
My experience (I am black - yes, that term is still ok) is that when parents are uptight and unsure kids become that way. These days, it is unusual for any adult to have one exclusive race of friends, therefore most kids should grow up being exposed to a diverse group of people. If parents do not have friends of other races (I'm talking about all of us, now) then how will children develop a healthy respect for others who do not look like him/her? Perhaps parents have an added responsibility to expose their children to more than what's in their neighborhood or in their family. Mix it up a little. Demonstrate respect for others and self-respect. The kids will be just fine.
My daughter (just turned 6) and I are both Caucasian, and once I had another Caucasian mother shoot me a dirty look when my child said "I'm going over to the other slide and play with the girl with the brown skin." She was referring to a Hispanic girl she had just met a few minutes prior and hadn't learned her name yet. This little girl was the only non-Caucasian girl at the park, so it was, in my child's mind, the best way of pointing out who she'd be playing with - like if she had been the only red-haired child there, or the only one wearing glasses, or the like. I'm still wondering who was right in this situation - me, for not making a big deal out of it because my daughter doesn't think it's a big deal (we live in a racially diverse neighborhood and she has friends and classmates of many races)? Or the woman who shot me the dirty look, indicating I should make skin color a taboo subject to talk about and should've corrected my child right there on the spot?
I remember the first time this came up…
Ana, at the tender age of almost-five, was in the playground with her almost seven year old friend. It was a special day out, no little sisters. (Well, technically I am a little sister, but in this context I was the aunt.)
Her friend, who is white, was chattering away about things that are the same and different about the two of them. "And my skin isn't brown, Ana, but your skin is brown!"
And Ana looks at her, and looks at me, and yells in consternation…
(Alas, not a year and a half later I can't even get her on the old "epidermis is showing" joke. "Is it my arm? Is it my skin?" Sigh. She's too smart by half.)
I have to agree that adults are tainted when it comes to our views on race. Often times, our perspectives and level of comfort on the race issue manifests itself in our children. I read this interesting article about the "race card" that people feel black people always use.
Racial sensitivity must be taught to our children, because as parents, we are their first teachers. I think that we can do this by not pretending that race does not exist, but try to strike a healthy balance for them.
I have a few friends at my college who get genuinely UPSET if they're referred to as African-American. Their reasoning is that they are Jamaican, they have never been to Africa, and they would much prefer to be called black. Just food for thought.
When I took my 3 year old grand daughter
to see her new swim school the other day I pointed out the teacher and she said " you mean the black guy?" As he was, indeed, African American. "No, I said, I mean the guy in the red shirt."
"Oh, she said."
I agree more with just letting the children play around with the flavors idea. Let's allow this generation to fade out all of this race relations crap.
My kids always correct me when I say "Black", they say "African-American". They are Mexican-Americans (direct descendants - born here, of Mexicans - both parents from Mexico)…I am what Americans call "Black/African-American"…I don't like either term to be honest. My skin is light brown or caramel and my parents are not African…
And most African Americans don't look either African or Black..The cultures are totally different. If you are born in America, to American parents…darn it you're American.
The races are so mixed these days, you really can't even tell who is what…or maybe that's just me.
* I don't have children of my own…I am a mentor/tutor for three families - 2 Mexican kids; 1 American "Brown"(?) kid*
I don't like the word Hispanic either…the Mexican culture is totally different from the Cuban culture etc..do we should discontinue lumping them all together as if they are the same…We don't call bananas apples…or maybe some people do - lol
"Race" is a social construct used to divide people. Period. Doesn't exist. When my kids are little and they ask that question, I answer "beige, peach, brown etc." They will catch on quick enough other people's definitions.
My husband is Puerto Rican, my father is Italian, and my mother is black, Scottish and Chinese. People spend all their time telling us what race they feel we should categorize ourselves into. It's annoying and even hurtful because many can't just have a relationship with us until they smooth out that one detail.
I'm half-Korean and part black and part Cherokee. I look like a Pacific Islander (Samoan, Philippino, Thai …) and my darling little girl has pretty peach skin leaning toward olive. The only other "colored" person she really knows is my Daddy who has been dubbed Choco-Harabogi (Chocolate Grandfather). He absolutely loves it. It sets him apart from every other grandpa out there and makes him special in my daughter's eyes. Unless parents (adults) make a big deal of it, I've found kids really don't seem to care. I didn't understand why the other Korean children would call me "Black African" (the term they used was actually pretty offensive, guess where THEY learned it from?). I was 7 at the time. This type of stuff is not limited to just the USA, it's sad and it's not fair, but if we teach our kids that color is only on the exterior, I think we'll go a long way to making our world much better. I love my year-round full-body tan, thank-you very much!
If your daughter asked what color her hair was, you'd tell her. Same with her eyes. So when she asks what color her skin is, say something like "brown" or "peach" or "olive" as though it isn't any different than naming the color of her eyes or hair. Because it isn't.
I am black, my husband is white.
I remember asking both of my children when they were pre-school age if they knew what color my parents were and what color my husbandâs parents were. They had no idea that there was a difference :)
Today, my son refers to himself as biracial or simply as a person.
My daughter declares, "I am black, white, just right"(also a childrenâs book). They are both very proud of who they are and have friends of every color.
Tell her she's American.
We are a people of different colors. :-)
You could simply say the colour of the skin just represents where you originated a couple hundred years ago, but it doesn't really mean anything, it's just a skin colour, but maybe teach her not to identify herself by just her skin tone. The colour of the skin will never cease to be some kind of factor in identification, but you don't have to label it in anyway, just give it a general background or origin. And in the end just say everyone is American.
Race can be a scary thing to talk about, but we're not doing our kids any good by pretending it doesn't exist. Race certainly doesn't mean everything, but the reality of our world is that people of different races often have different, race-based life experiences, and it's important for our kids to know that so that we can work toward a world where what race you are matters less than a whole lot of other things.
I'm a Caucasian mom to one Caucasian child (age 7) and one Asian child (age 4). Do we talk about race all the time? Of course not. But we do discuss things as they come up and I look for opportunities to teach them that while people are different races, what truly matters is what's in people's hearts and minds, and you can't determine that by looking at the color of someone's skin.
I think the most important thing I can do as a parent is make clear to my kids that they can come to me anytime with questions about race (or anything else). No matter how much I wish it wasn't so, the fact is that my Asian daughter will inevitably hear some remark or be treated in some way she shouldn't at some point in her life because someone will make a judgment about her just because she is Asian. I don't know if this will bother her or not, but I don't want the shock of it to blast the breath out of her and I want her to feel comfortable talking to me or my husband about it when it happens. And my son also needs to know about the world in which he and his sister are living.
Education about race is just as valuable as education in other areas. Studies have shown that many children DO notice race, even if they don't talk about it, and isn't it better if we can talk to them about what they see and instill the values in them regarding race that we wish we saw more often in the world? The trick is that in order to have these conversations, we parents need to get comfortable talking about race. That may be the hardest part of all.
It is practically imposible to teach good programming to students that have had a prior exposure to BASIC: as potential programmers they are mentally mutilated beyond hope of regeneration.
I???¨º?¨¨d be inclined to acquiesce with you here. Which just isn't a thing I typically do! I enjoy reading a post that will make folks assume. Also, thanks for allowing me to speak my thoughts!


text:
Pairing: Narry, side Lilo
A/N: It's done you guys. My baby is oVER.
Harry had spent a lot of time thinking about what he would say to Zayn if given the chance. He had mentally perfected what he would say and the monotonous tone he would use. Of course, he forgets all that and opts with "What the fuck were you thinking?!"
"I'm not calling to fight with you." Zayn says quietly.
"We don't have to. We never did. I just want you to answer one question. What were you thinking?"
"I was mad ok?" Zayn snaps. "I was really mad and I didn't know all this was going to happen because of a stupid break up song!"
"Do you even know what's happened to me?" Harry fumes.
"I'm not sure, I mean we were in Japan and-"
"I have to spend all day in the office, 'carolers' aka fans stand outside my house and sing your stupid song at me and every third person on the internet has called me some form of 'slut' and 'manwhore' or hacked into any social networking site I have. The paps are in my face every goddamn second." Harry takes a second to compose himself before blowing up again. "And the video?! I just saw it and me and Lou had a big blow out-"
"You and Louis had a fight?"
The momentary change in subject has the guilt flooding back. "Yeah."
"You guys, like, never fight. Ever. It's kind of weird."
"Things have changed." Harry says, picking at his comforter. "He thinks I should take advantage of all this and I don't want to." He flops back onto the bed. "Why'd you have to do this to me?"
"I'm sorry Harry, I really, honestly am. But your life isn't the isn't the only one that got insane. I haven't been home since, like, September!"
"That's a lie." Harry spits. "You just played the concert with The Wanted."
"Like home home. I only saw my family for a few minutes."
"Cry me a river."
"Ok seriously? Do you think your life is the only one that's got turned all upside down?"
That shut Harry up.
"I mean, it's awesome," Zayn starts, "but I'm so tired and everything's so different. Not what I'm used to."
"Different like how?" Harry feels a bit sympathetic even though he doesn't want to.
"Just different."
(Reason #20 on the 'cons' list.)
"I totally get it now." Zayn laughs and it makes Harry smile.
"I miss that. You calling me out." He pauses. "Are you really dating that guy from the ice cream place?"
"You mean the one you just humiliated?"
"That's the one."
"Yeah I am."
"Do you love him?" Zayn sounds a bit bitter.
"That's really none of your business."
A long silence ensues and suddenly Harry is so exhausted and done with the whole situation. "Why are you calling me now, Zayn? It's been 8 months since we broke up and 4 since the song came out."
"I want you to come to New York with me."
That's not even close to what Harry was expecting. "What?"
"Come to New York. We're doing a big thing for MTV and it'd be really good if we made up there. They would fly you out and everything."
"So you're only asking me to come for the ratings?"
"No, no! I'd just really like you to be there. Have a familiar face besides my bandmates, y'know?"
Harry thinks about how he didn't want Louis to leave after the song went #1. Thinking about Louis and the unresolved fight put a lump in his throat.
"I have to think about it." Harry says finally. This would be live where he couldn't be misquoted. It was getting more and more appealing. "Can I call you tomorrow and tell you?"
"Yeah, yeah that's fine."
"I'm going to go." Harry is about to end the call but Zayn stops him.
"Wait!" Harry puts the phone back by his ear. "I miss you. Not like…I don't want to date again, I just miss us hanging out and stuff. Like as friends."
Between this and the fight with Louis, Harry was about to have an emotional breakdown. "I miss you too. And I'm really, really sorry I hurt you."
"I'm sorry too." Zayn sounds so sincere. Harry's never heard him like this before. "I did a bunch of shit wrong."
"You know this is the most in depth coversation we've ever had?" Harry asks, feeling a bit better.
"I know." Zayn laughs. "Ironic."
Harry talks to Niall over Skype that night but he doesn't mention Zayn or the fight with Louis.
Niall: Worst video ever I swear to God
Harry: I know. I'm really sorry.
Niall: It's ok. How are you?
Harry: I don't want to talk about it.
Finally he just tells Niall he has to go eat dinner and goes to sleep.
By midnight, he gives up on the idea of sleeping and wanders downstairs. Robin is sitting on the couch, watching the History Channel, completely engulfed. Harry takes the seat next to him and waits about 10 minutes before speaking.
"Zayn called me today." He tries to get a feel for the situation. His stepdad is cool and they talk, but never anything meaningful. Robin doesn't look away from the TV but does lower the volume a bit.
"Yeah. He wants me to come to New York and do an interview."
"Oh yeah?" Robin says again, lowering the volume even more.
"And the video for the song came out too and…" and suddenly Harry is telling him everything about the video and the fight and not telling Niall about Zayn and Robin just nods along letting Harry speak. "So I don't know what to do." He concludes.
"It sounds like you have to make some decisions." Robin says.
"So make them."
The next morning, Harry finds his parents in the kitchen and without thinking asks,
"How do you guys feel about going to New York?"
The only bad thing about this was telling Niall.
They were sitting in Harry's car waiting for the traffic to clear. Niall is complaining about all the attention he's been getting because of the video and Harry just blurts it out.
"Zayn called me last night."
"As in ex-boyfriend Zayn?"
"Yeah." Harry takes a deep breath. "He asked me to come to New York to do a live interview."
"And you told him to go to hell, right?" Niall snorts, focusing his attention out of the window. Harry doesn't say anything and it's like the calm before the storm.
"I'm going. I'm leaving Friday morning with my mom."
All the color drains from Niall's face. "You're going?"
"Yeah, I mean, this could settle everything right? It's live, I can't be misquoted. If the fans see us making up it could get everything to die down, y'know?" Harry doesn't understand why Niall's so worried.
"Do you seriously think going on MTV is going to get this to die down?" He laughs bitterly.
"Yes? If we're not killing each other they won't think I'm some cheating asshole who left Zayn for you!"
"You're crazy." Niall's facing him now. "This isn't going to get anything to die down."
"Why do you have to be like this? I'm doing it for us!" Harry pulls the key out of the ignition because they're not going anywhere any time soon.
"No, you're doing it for you."
"So what?! I finally have control over one thing in my goddamn life and you're giving me shit for it!"
"Whatever Harry." Niall says, shoving the text book he'd thrown onto the floor in his backpack.
"It's just an interview Niall, not a major life decision!"
"It's an interview," Niall snaps, "with your ex-boyfriend."
"You can't tell me what to do."
"Just shut up ok? People are staring!" Harry interrupts.
"People are always staring." Niall growls in response.
"If this gets in the tabloids-"
"We're arguing over your ex-boyfriend and all you care about is the tabloids." Niall starts shoving things into his bag again.
"Where are you going?" Harry asks as Niall pulls the straps of his backpack onto his shoulders.
"Home. I'll get a ride from someone. I just need to get out of here." And then he slams the car door.
Harry's not going to apologize for this fight. The one about Cher was totally his fault, but this was all Niall and he could call Harry.
But it's not like the phone was ringing.
The day before the flight to New York, someone leaves Harry a shirt that says "I liked you before you sold out" and he puts his head onto his schoolwork and cries.
"You ready, Harry?" Anne asks, checking her seat belt for the 1258521th time.
He thinks of Niall's words before he left. "Yeah. I just need to get out of here."
When Harry and Anne get to MTV Studios the day after they arrived, an assistant is assigned to babysit him. She leads them to a dressing room that is away from "anything and everything" until it's time for Harry to go on. Harry tries to relax, but he can't because he's about to be on national TV and the assistant's walkie talkie is going off a million times a minute because Zayn has arrived. He wraps his fingers around his knees and squeezes until his knuckles are white.
After waiting a bit more, Harry starts getting antsy and gets up to find a bathroom. The assistant flings herself infront of the doorway, blocking him from exiting. Harry realizes the only reason she's even there is to stop him from seeing Zayn before the interview.
At ten minutes 'til air, Harry's taken to a waiting room close to the stage. He can see Zayn and the band getting interviewed on the monitors hanging up. Terror starts setting in and he can't move.
"Just be natural, like you're having a regular conversation." The assistant (whose name is Amy) says.
Harry doesn't reply because someone is handing her his cue cards.
"I thought I could, like, say what I wanted?" Harry asks, motioning towards the cards.
"We just want things to go without a hitch." Amy replies. This wasn't what Harry wanted and his arms are getting all tingly. Isn't this the sign of a heart attack? "-they're just standard answers, don't worry."
Harry takes the cards and flips through them, realizing they're all quotes from the first interview he'd done. He loved the song! He love, love, loved all the attention!
"Can I go to the bathroom?" He says abruptly, feeling like he might throw up.
"It's six minutes to air."
"It'll be quick."
Harry spins on his heel and walks away before she can answer.
As Harry's wandering through the hallways, he hears voices coming from down the hallway.
"-so fucking happy when this is over!" A woman says.
"I know! We weren't prepared for this."
Of course, Harry has to hide behind a wall and eavesdrop.
"Y'know the only reason we signed them was because someone was a cousin or whatever of their manager?"
"I know. They don't have the talent to get signed on their own. You don't even want to know how long it took to train them."
"They keep asking when they'll be able to record an album and I'm like, 'You're lucky you got a song! Take your money and run!'"
Both women giggle. Harry wants to jump out and say something, but he's frozen to the spot.
"Whatever. They'll be a one-hit wonder. Have a story to tell their grandkids."
They walk past the corner Harry's hiding in without noticing him and he knows what he's going to say.
Walking on stage to the blinding lights and the roar of the audience is something Harry will never forget. (Along with meeting Louis and kissing Niall.) He spots Zayn first and meets him halfway for a hug. Harry whispers "I missed you" into his ear while the interviewer, David, shouts "You saw it here first! The make up of Zayn and Harry!"
They break apart and David jumps right in. "So Harry, how did you feel about the song the first time you heard it?"
Out of the corner of his eye, Amy is pointing at the cue cards.
Now or never Harry.
"I hated it. I wanted to jump on stage and strangle Zayn."
David is taken aback. "Strangle, how funny. So, you also dated Ed Sheeran-"
"Oh, Ed's a liar." Harry puts the mic right in front of his mouth to make sure everyone gets this. The crowd is murmuring and Amy is shaking the cards so hard she might fall over. "I kissed him outside the venue while his manager made a video. Isn't that a horrible thing to do?"
Zayn's trying not to laugh and Harry takes that as his incentive to continue. "Maybe his album wasn't selling or something. Come on Dave! Keep the questions coming, I'm having a good time!"
The crowd is cheering without any prompting and Anne is covering her mouth off stage.
"Alright!" David laughs, looking panicked at the camera. "Have you two talked since the song came out?"
Zayn jumps in. "No, we've been on tour and haven't been home-"
"And you changed your phone number." Harry interrupts.
"So you tried to call him? Was it recently?" David is desperate for a scoop and it's pretty sad.
"No it was months ago."
Compared to everyone else in the room, Harry is as cool as a cucumber.
"Were you jealous of Zayn at all?"
"Look, here's what happened. Zayn and I dated, broke up and then he wrote a song about me and it got successful. That's it. And if I have fans or whatever, I hope it's because they see me as someone like them, who's just trying to survive school, not some type of hero or whatever. I'm just a boy who broke up with his boyfriend, and that's it."
"Speaking of breaking up, we heard some rumors about you breaking up with your latest boyfriend. 3 boys in 6 months, would you care to shed some light?" Harry can hear the underlying That's what you get for fucking up my interview.
"I don't know what we are now, to be honest. Before I left," Harry looks right into the camera and hopes by some miracle that Niall and Louis hear this, "I picked fights with two people who really mean a lot to me. Everything was changing around me and I tried to stay the same, which only made things worse and that's my biggest fault. My best mate and boyfriend are really amazing and I hurt them a lot. Louis, I hate when you're right and I especially hate admitting it, but here I am on national television saying you were right and I was wrong, I really screwed up. And Niall…"
He takes a shuddering breath and starts again. "Niall, you were right too. I was playing into all of this, but I'm done now. And I'm sorry, I really am. I'm coming home and I'm going to fix everything."
Someone offstage yells "Fifteen seconds until commercial!"
"This band is really good," Harry rushes out. "and from what I heard earlier, their record label wants to screw them over, so if you really love them, do whatever you can to fix that!"
Anne is crying while everyone on stage is standing there open mouthed. Harry walks over to Zayn and hugs him one last time. "It's a really good song, Zayn. And I'm really, really proud of you."
And then he walks out of the spotlight for good.
Of course, it wasn't totally for good because there were hundreds of people waiting for them once they arrived in London again. Anne pulled him off stage and to the airport, exchanging their tickets for the first ones back to the UK. They need airport security to get to the baggage claim, where Harry spots Robin talking to a security guard and a mess of red from Louis' pants and Niall's sweatshirt. He breaks away and runs towards them, jumping on top of Niall and crying "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm a shitty boyfriend, I'm sorry" into his neck.
"Shut up, Harry!" Niall says, pulling Harry off him. "How am I supposed to kiss you if you're crying?"
Of course he stops crying enough to kiss him.
When he turns to Louis, a tiny tear slips down his cheek and Harry is so surprised because Louis never, ever cries.
"Am I making you cry?" He asks, teasing.
"Shut up and come here." Louis snaps, hugging him tight.
Everything is kind of ok after that. Zayn gets a new boyfriend and after 2 weeks, Harry's pushed to a small corner of the magazines and after a month, he's not even in them at all. Niall quits his job at the Scooper Dooper and opts for the record store where they went on their first date.
"You're a nobody now, Harry." Niall says, turning up the radio as the store opens.
"I guess so." Harry whispers, leaning over the counter to kiss him as The Beatles play through the speakers.
O-bla-di o-bla-da life goes on, yeah, lalala life goes on.
- funnyfreckless likes this
- twoidiotsss likes this
- horanaroh likes this
- forevernarry93 likes this
- roosterteethpjoh likes this
- bananarry69 likes this
- badwolfnarry likes this
- crowgurt likes this
- salutingnarry likes this
- ziamsjacket likes this
- justagirlwitha-half-a-heart likes this
- chinny-chiin-chins likes this
- wanksyou likes this
- swingintheclouds likes this
- hiashtonirwin likes this
- dartagnansword likes this
- kelseyrose9 likes this
- narryskittens likes this
- cravingyous likes this
- watsonchapel reblogged this from theokgatsby
- watsonchapel likes this
- lostboylashton likes this
- peaceandlove494 likes this
- dreamwhitniallhoranhugs likes this
- spiderfuckingman likes this
- nothingrealcomeseasy likes this
- shaggingtomlinson reblogged this from theokgatsby
- shaggingtomlinson likes this
- freshprinceofmullingar33 likes this
- chocol4techip likes this
- theyaredeadandtheyaregone likes this
- allwehavegot likes this
- malikstone likes this
- fcagussierra likes this
- the-beautiful-dead likes this
- the-half-lion reblogged this from theokgatsby and added:
this fic gives me so many feels i can't even
- nakedpope likes this
- clrclejerk likes this
- phenomenialll likes this
- whiteeskhomo likes this
- sehun-ohbrien likes this
- ship-zianourry likes this
- tesourosvocequemfaz likes this
- wastemylifes likes this
- tomlinourry likes this
- irishbumcraic likes this
- noziall likes this
- haribostyles likes this
- ziallernation likes this
- toomuchoceanbetween likes this
- Show more notes


text:
Written by Taylor Garcia
This year's freshman class is the first to break several records, with more out-of-state students than in years past and more minority enrollments in the history of the university.
The following statistics are considered official until the twelfth day of classes, at which point some of the information is subject to change. Nevertheless, the numbers are intriguing.
Last year's freshman class of 2011 had 371 first year students. According to the current count 349 first-year students checked in this fall.
This year the freshman class represents 21 states and five foreign countries. Eleven percent of the class comes from out of state, which is the highest percent the school has had in over a decade. The student body as a whole last year had a ninety-four percentage of students from Texas, with a sixth percentage of students from other states and nations. Thirty-seven states and nine nations are represented at the school.
Just one of the out of state students is Mallory Forsyth who first heard about the school when she received information through the mail.
"I didn't really think there were any good, small liberal arts schools in Kansas. Plus, I didn't want to be too close to home," Forsyth said.
Forsyth said the graduating class at her public high school had about 530 students, but the size change was enjoyable for her.
"I like it. I like how the campus is small and that there are not very many people here," she said.
Southwestern is between eleven and twelve hours away from her home town of Olathe, Kansas.
"My favorite part about SU is living in Kurth. Everyone on the hall is so nice and we always hang out together," she said.
In- state students however are still by far the majority with 89 percent of the student body coming from a Texas high school. One student from such a school is Hayley Hervieux, an English major from Sugarland, TX. She attended a small, private school called Fort Bend Baptist Academy.
"I chose Southwestern because I got accepted and I got a scholarship, because the mascot is a pirate, and because it was close enough to home, but not too close. Also, I knew it was a good school," she said.
Hervieux says she enjoys her classes here.
"I like my First-year Seminar and taking organ lessons. I like the campus because it's pretty and I love the pirate bikes," she said.
Choosing a favorite thing about Southwestern is tricky, but like Forsyth, Hervieux says she loves her living situation.
"I like my hallway and I like that it was so easy to make friends," she said.
This year's freshman class is 38 percent male and 62 percent female.
First year student Eric Godat graduated from an inner-city Dallas public school that had a graduating class of 215 students.
"I decided on Southwestern because they gave me a substantial scholarship," he said.
Additionally, coming from a school that did not have any baseball fields, his greatest excitement about the school is the field here and the team.
"I think I can make the baseball team here," the physical science major said.
26 percent of this year's class is of minority background, which is the largest percent in the university's history. The previous year the percentage of minorities was 23 percent of the student body.
First- year student Adrian Gonzalez came from an experimental public high school in Houston, TX called Quest High School.
"I chose Southwestern because it was the only school I applied to that offered the major I wanted: Bachelor of Fine Arts as a professional theater degree," he said.
Like so many other first years, Gonzalez is enjoying the dorm life on campus.
"I like that it feels like a home away from home," he said.
Finally, although this particular statistic is open to wide interpretation due to the difficulty in defining the category, Southwestern has not traditionally drawn large numbers of students that were previously home-schooled, but this year we welcome three home-school students to the campus population.


text:
Ok, so how embarrassed were you for Bachelorette Desiree Hartsock when Bryden showed up on her one-on-one date with Chris for the sole purpose of dumping her on national television?
Gah. What a d-bag. I mean, if he knew she wasn't the right woman for him, he never should've flown all the way to Munich with her and the other guys. He also should've had the decency to wait until she finished her date with Chris to deliver the news that he was leaving the show.
But I guess rejecting Des once wasn't good enough, because now Bryden has admitted the real reason he left The Bachelorette.
(It's a doozie, people.)
Um, I really don't know how to put this, so I'll just give you his exact words:
"I started to hang out with the guys and have more fun with them than actually with her."
(And apparently that pushed her even further into the dreaded "friend zone.")
Whaaaaa? Are you freakin' kidding me? If he didn't exactly have the best time with Des, couldn't he have just kept that little tidbit to himself? It definitely speaks volumes about his character, and makes it even more obvious that he did Des a huge favor by exiting the show when he did.
Oh, and get this one -- according to Reality Steve, Bryden may have had a girlfriend when he went on the show, who he's since reunited with. (Holy jerk alert.)
Yep, Des is definitely better off without this dude, but let's just hope none of her remaining suitors turn out to have any skeletons in their closet, or resort to throwing subtle jabs her way like Bryden did with the "she's no fun" bit. If things don't start taking a turn for the better, this may wind up being the most depressing season of The Bachelorette we've ever seen.
Do you think Bryden was intentionally trying to hurt Desiree with his comments?
Image via ABC
I don't really see anything wrong with him saying he was having more fun with the guys than her. He said it over and over on the show that he didn't feel a connection with her.
While I agree it would have been better to tell her so after her date, that wouldn't make for good tv drama would it? And really that's what the shows all about after all.
A sensitive person he is NOT! Feel sorry for his girlfriend; she should take note - his true colors came shining through and may be directed toward her at some point.
He was not going to be last left anyway so good bye to him. If he could not have fun with her he is probably Gay.....
He's a jerk.... good thing he left when he did! Good riddance!
At least he was honest that he liked hanging out with the guys more than her.. I think that is true of more than just Bryden... But he is the only one that would admit it.. This truly has been the worst season ever.
And if you say you enjoyed your time with the guys more.....ummmmm says a whole lot for you, maybe you should have waited and applied to be on the Bachelor season..lmao. I hope he gets all of these messages because if he thinks he will be the next Bachelor he seriously has something wrong with him.


text:
There are tasty ideas, and then there are mind-blowing ideas. This is the latter: Bacon guacamole bites. Basically, this is just guacamole sandwiched between two little pieces of bacon. I can't believe I hadn't thought of this myself. But it showed up in Runner's World magazine and now it's all I can think about. (I guess you'd need to be a runner to justify eating these bad boys?)
We love bacon. We love guacamole. It's a match made in heaven! The new peanut butter cups. Right?!? I think these would make excellent Superbowl snacks, especially if everyone takes a few laps around the yard during halftime. But I'm making myself a few today just because. Here's a recipe.
Bacon Guacamole Bites adapted from Runner's World
Image via Adriana Velez
Oh, YUM!
This would be good for me to share with hubby...he would eat the bacon, me the guac. He doesn't eat anything green.
I'll pass. I don't like bacon or guacamole
I like both... But think the fat content would,be way too high
I like rhps's idea of just crumbling the bacon over. :)
That looks really good! Sadly, bacon gives me heartburn now. :(


text:
Queets - Local Information, Resources & Photos
Queets - Searchable Map, Aerial Photos & Driving Directions
Queets is a community or populated place (Class Code U5) located in Jefferson County at latitude 47.5395 and longitude -124.3324. (Queets Panoramio Photos). The elevation is 39 feet. Queets appears on the Queets U.S. Geological Survey Map. Jefferson County is in the Pacific time zone (GMT -8). Observes DST? Yes. Current Time. | Queets, WA ZIP Code Maps | Queets local area photos
Photos of the Queets Local Area
Queets had a population of 0; a land area of 1.39 sq. miles; a water area of 0.05 sq. miles; and a population density of 0.00 people per sq. mile according to the US Census Bureaue estimate of July 1, 2009. Latest Census Estimates for all incorporated places in Washington.
Jefferson County: Cities & Towns | ZIP Codes | Schools | Features (airports, churches, hospitals, etc.)
Queets Local Resources
Queets Arts & Culture
Queets Community Organizations
Queets Data & Demographics
Queets Entertainment - Movies
Queets Environment & Science
Queets Government
Queets Health & Medical
Queets Newcomer Information
Queets Newspapers, Radio & TV
Queets and Greater Washington Parks & Recreation
Queets Pets & Hobbies
Queets Schools & Education
Queets Social Services
Queets Travel & Tourism


text:
Karnepsprite request
Just because i agreed to katnep didnt mean it was going to be happy
i bet when they fused and karkat felt all of nepeta's rejected emotions he felt bad because he could understand the pain she went through from his own experience with Terezi. then he apologized nonstop. and nep is all "no, i'm sorry"


text:
Four dogs died in a Cleveland Apartment Fire Wednesday.
The fire broke out earlier Wednesday evening at 1008 Cedar Springs Road.
Bradley County Fire and Rescue responded. Crews were able to contain the fire to one room.
The American Red Cross was on scene, and took these pictures of the surviving dog that made it out unharmed.
The three other units in the four-unit complex were not damaged.
900 Whitehall Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5412
WRCB Jobs EEO | FCC Public Files


text:
MicroFridge Combo Appliances for Small Space Living
When you live in a small apartment or dorm and space is at a minimum, every square inch counts. That's where something like the MicroFridge comes in, a space saving refrigerator, freezer, microwave and gadget charging station integrated all in one. Available in a variety of colours and sizes, this seems a good option for people who live in cities like San Francisco and New York, where living "small" is not so much of an option as a necessity (at least that's how we remember it)...
MicroFridge features:
- Patent-pending power management system that keeps power draw at 11 – 13 amps or less – reducing circuit overload and minimizing the risk of fire.
- Dual outlet charge station provides a convenient way to re-charge personal electronics that draw 4 amps or less - such as laptops, cells phones, MP3 players and more.
- One-plug-to-the-wall operation, the refrigerator plugs into the microwave, managing power consumption.
- Microwave mounting brackets eliminate the risk of electrical shock from self-installation.
- CFC-free and D.O.E. compliant.
- 3-minute cycle delay, internal to the unit that increases the life of the appliance.
- Comprehensive warranty with toll-free customer service and a nationwide service network for fast service response.
- Both single door and 2-door units available. On 2-door units, one door is for the refrigerator and the other is for the freezer - so frozen foods stay frozen.
- Bold design details that complement any décor.
We especially like the two door 2.9MF-7TPS for $455.00 because of its small footprint and stainless steel finish. If only we had something like this back in college.
3 Comments
I had something very similar in college... it was a micro fridge with my microwave sitting on top of it.
Is this for real?
the only benefit i see is that it has some extra outlets.
But yeah seriously, buy a cheap one of each and stack them, throw a power strip behind it...$455 is ridiculous. My wife's roommate even had a nice 2 door one like that too. It had a real freezer in it, not just a flap that hides cold stuff like in the smaller ones. And it was black and stainless...
The least they could have done was integrate the designs a bit more. This literally looks like they went to best buy got a tiny fridge and a microwave and plopped it on top. Horrible!


text:
We live in a performance-driven culture, and it's easy, often predictable, that we fall into the good day/bad day syndrome.
Sometimes we assess our performance and are pleased to find all our goals and responsibilities for that day have been satisfactorily accomplished. Yesterday, however, was an utter failure. Absolutely nothing went right, and it was my entire fault.
We rate our performance, and if it was good, we pat ourselves on the back and smile. If it was bad, we might sulk, feel sorry for ourselves and even doubt our competence and abilities. Good days and bad days affect our emotions and our relationships. We desire to do our best, but every day does not produce our best. We would like to be perfect.
The same is true of the Christian's life. We want to do our best. We desire to do God's will, to live sinless lives, to be obedient, to fulfill the great commandment as well as the second: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself" (Matthew 22:37-39).
So as Christians, are we able to fulfill perfectly the demands of these commandments on any given day, much less on a consistent daily basis? Granted, on some days we might do better than others, but no day is perfect. And then there are those days when we fall flat on our faces and fail miserably.
Following this logic, believers never have a good day, never experience the exhilaration of a perfect day. And that is the danger of allowing the good day/bad syndrome of the secular world to infect the spiritual realm.
Never forget Easter! Remember Jesus' resurrection! Remember that on the cross of Calvary, Jesus exchanged our sinfulness for his righteousness, our imperfection for his perfect holiness.
As individuals, standing alone, we can never meet God's standard of righteousness. But as believers saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, our debt is paid and, in Christ, every day is a good day.
Jerry Bridges, noted author, preacher and teacher, offers this suggestion: "Preach the Gospel to yourself everyday." When we do this, we realize that our successes and failures have no bearing in God's eyes. God does not see our sin and failure. Rather, he sees us clothed in Christ's righteousness. And that truth makes every day a great day!
• Associate pastor George Aylwin is minister at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Sermon notes is written by members of the Patterson Ministerial Association.


text:
The gambling board dismissed a request by the City of Boston to delay the process of awarding a casino license until after the November election.
Should Western Mass Residents Care About Boston Mayoral Race?
Voters in Boston Tuesday are electing their first new mayor in twenty years. Either City Councilor John Connolly or state Rep. Marty Walsh will succeed the retiring Tom Menino.
President in Boston to Address Health Overhaul's Slow Start
In a visit to Boston Wedensday afternoon, President Barack Obama will cite the slow start of the Massachusetts health care system to keep expectations low for early sign-ups for his own overhaul.</
Looking at Past Errors, Boston Aims to Avoid World Series Violence
For the third time in nine years, the Boston Red Sox are in the World Series.
Walsh, Connolly Advance in Boston's Mayoral Race
The two finalists in the race to succeed Boston Mayor Thomas Menino now face the difficult task of winning over an electorate that seems decidedly uncertain over the city's next generation of leade
'Steady' Turnout and a Little Confusion in Leominster Slots Vote
While Boston went to the polls to narrow their field of mayoral contenders, other pockets of Massachusetts also cast ballots Tuesday.
Obama Stumps for Markey in Boston
President Barack Obama arrived in Boston Wednesday to headline a campaign rally for Democrat Ed Markey, hoping to give him a boost over Republican Gabriel Gomez in the state's special election for
Kenneth Feinberg Chosen to Head Boston Bombing Fund
Donations to the fund for victims of last week's bombings at the Boston Marathon now total well over $20 million.
Berkshire Organizers, Police Talk Event Security in Wake of Marathon Bombings
In the aftermath of the bombings at Monday's Boston Marathon, police and organizers of upcoming summer events in the Berkshires say they have plans in place to anticipate security threats.
Three Dead, Some 140 Injured in Explosions at Boston Marathon
Three people are dead and at least 140 injured after a pair of bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Boylston Street.
Medical Technician from Western MA Describes Boston Explosion Aftermath
David Chabot is a medical technician at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, and is originally from western Massachusetts.


text:
Michael Meserole had 27 points, Garrison King-Halsey scored 15 and Deandre Stallings had 13 points and five boards to lead the host Liberty Ranch Hawks varsity boys basketball team to a 70-45 win over the Natomas Nighthawks of Sacramento.
You must login to view the full content on this page.
Or, use your linked account:


text:
Brad Anderson, who directed The Machinist and Transsiberian, has signed up to direct an adaptation of graphic novel The Living And The Dead.
Indie production company Solipsist Films is behind the project, which will take Robert Tinnell and Todd Livingston's tome as its source.
The plot finds a shady character who lures innocent folk into Grand Guignol performances that turn out to be 19th century versions of snuff movies.
It sounds like rich territory for the man who starved Christian Bale and made Session 9.
"Todd and I are so excited. I'm a big fan of Session 9. I think it's a fantastic film," Tinnell tells Comics2Film. "Obviously he's a storyteller, and obviously he knows how to build tension, but what I also like is that when you watch his movies you really feel like you're inhabiting the space."
It'll be a full circle for the project, as the writers originally created it as a screenplay before turning it into a comic.
It'll have to wait a while yet, though - Anderson is currently getting ready to begin filming Vanishing On 7th Street, in which he will make Hayden Christensen disappear. If we pay him enough, he might make it stick…
[Source: Comics2Film]
Read the graphic novel? Think Anderson's the man to make it happen?
Sport & Auto
- About Future
- Jobs
- Advertising
- Digital Future
- Privacy Policy
- Cookies Policy
- Terms & Conditions
- Subscriptions
- Investor Relations
- Contact Future
© Future Publishing Limited, Beauford Court, 30 Monmouth Street, Bath BA1 2BW. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885.