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Vehicle Traveling Too Fast For Conditions Nearly Strikes Trooper
Video footage from a patrol car shows Washington State Patrol Trooper Michael Porter barely avoiding being struck by a vehicle that rolled several times toward him on the shoulder during a collision investigation.
On October 13th, around 9:20 AM, Trooper Porter arrived at the scene of a one car collision on the southbound Interstate 405 to westbound Interstate 90 interchange ramp, in which a vehicle lost control ending up in the grass on the right shoulder. After advising the driver to buckle up and turn on her hazard lights, he walked back toward his patrol car as a second vehicle lost control and began rolling over on the grass shoulder directly toward him. Trooper Porter was forced to jump out of the path of the rolling car while trying to avoid slipping on the wet grass or running into the right lane of traffic. The grey passenger car continued to roll until it struck the initial collision vehicle and came to rest.
While the first two collisions were being investigated, a third vehicle lost control and rotated in clear view of the camera. In just over 30 minutes, a total of four collisions occurred on that same stretch of roadway. Two of those collisions were recorded by the trooper's patrol car camera, but the most notable part of the video is how many vehicles were not having any difficulty driving on the wet roadway.
This video is a clear depiction of what occurs when drivers travel at speeds that exceed what is safe for the roadway conditions. In addition to speed too fast for conditions on a wet roadway, there may be other factors that resulted in the drivers losing control of their vehicles, but it's clear that many drivers did not have any difficulty adjusting their speed to safely maneuver this ramp. Following a collision, drivers and passengers are urged to stay safely seat belted inside the vehicle and activate hazard lights while waiting for emergency responders to arrive.
The driver of the grey vehicle that rolled over suffered minor injuries. The two car collision that was not viewed on the video was a minor injury collision. The two, one-car spinout collisions were listed as non injury.


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TerraCycle Urban Art Flower Pot
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We've blogged about TerraCycle before and know that the worm poop fertilizer is popular for gardeners on AT. We recently discovered Terracycle's Urban Art Flower Pots and are thrilled that even we garden-free apartment dwellers can support this great company...
These bright and colorful pots are made from 100% e-waste (such as crushed computers and fax machines) that would otherwise have ended up in a landfill. The pots are painted by inner city artists so each pot is unique and individual.
According to the TerraCycle website, their products are available locally at Giant Foods, Whole Foods, and the Tenleytown Ace Hardware. We're curious- have any AT readers seen these pots in stores?
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I like these pots! One thing, they say on the label they're not suitable for growing anything you might want to eat. Save the windowsill herbs for something else.

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You don't hear much anymore about the Broadway show "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," but last I checked, $157 tickets were widely available.
Yet this past fall, as actors flew through (and occasionally fell from) the air, "Spider-Man" was in the news constantly. The producers asked for an excessively long preview period before deeming the musical ready for review.
Despite this injunction, critics from major publications began weighing in one by one on the (manifest) faults and (seemingly few) merits of the show. The ticket-buying public, they argued, needed some guidance.
I followed this discourse with interest as it pertained to a constant concern in reviewing restaurants. The first weeks of a restaurant's life are its de facto preview period, and even the great ones will screw up royally as they get their sea legs and churn through staff and menu items that aren't working out. Fair critics should wait a good month before fork to mouth becomes pen to paper.
But the problem is that some restaurants need more time to get off the ground, a situation I suspect is true for Escorpion. This grand-looking new cantina in the heart of Midtown is for now a fun, if uneven, spot for creative cocktails and tacos. It tries to be more, but after nearly four months it hasn't quite figured out how to get there yet.
And so I suggest you visit this vast 8,500-square-foot spot that gobbled up the former Peachtree Street locations of Eno and Barrelman with your expectations in check and a frugal hand on your wallet. In fact you may want to get no further than the bar — a great swoop of a thing that greets you at the entrance set with juicers and every bottle colorful tequila bottle you've ever noticed.
Not only that, the bar stocks a good selection of craft mezcals — the agave distillate from Oaxaca that often has a pronounced smoky flavor. You can even sip on the much rarer Mexican spirit called sotol. (For my fellow geeks, sotol comes not from agave but the spikier desert plant called Dasylirion wheeleri, also a member of the family Asparagaceae. It tastes not unlike tequila.)
But you may want more than a wedge of lime and lick of salt to wash down your tequila, as the cocktail list is one of the wittiest in town. A staffer talks me into ordering something called the L'il Florida Daisy ($10), an appealing bitter-tart concoction of reposado tequila with grapefruit and lemon juices, maraschino liqueur and whiskey barrel bitters. As to the curious name (which I won't be bragging on to the dudes in my sweat lodge), it's a reverse translation of the Spanish word for daisy, "margarita."
Better yet is the Paloma de Mezcal ($10), a thrillingly weird mix of smoky pineapple-infused mezcal with citrus and soda under a salt-crusted rim. Those who knock back this drink will hate it; those who sip tentatively will slowly fall in love.
But, oh yeah, you're hungry…
You could do a lot worse than sinking into one of the black, alligator-skin-patterned booths with a plate of fun tacos served in soft corn tortillas. Fried jumbo shrimp ($5) burst with appealing saline sweetness, while carnitas ($3.50) pits lean citrus-braised pork against creamy avocado sauce. Chicken tinga ($3.50) with a slick of melted cheese hits the gooey taco spot well enough, while the barbacoa de chivo ($4) brings a respectable mound of shredding-apart braised goat with bright salsa verde.
Have a taco or two, and you might think Escorpion hits that elusive sweet spot between homey and chic where so many trendy Mexican restaurants fail. But then you may be tempted to give the "nice dinner out" side of the menu a spin and soon find yourself picking through a weird plate of chewy duck breast chunks over hard, flavorless, lukewarm black beans ($16). You'll wonder, what is the story here? Let me tell you.
Owner Riccardo Ullio, who has parlayed his Italian heritage into the successful Inman Park restaurants Sotto Sotto and Fritti, opened Escorpion in May. Ullio's previous attempt at a bumping Midtown taqueria, Lupe, closed last May after a financing problem, so this was supposed to be his return to form.
But early reports on the food at Escorpion weren't good, and Ullio decided the restaurant needed a more proactive chef. Enter Jose Rego, who once ran the kitchen at Lupe, and Sotto Sotto before that. Rego and Ullio began immediately goosing the selection of ceviches and entrees.
It sure seems a mixed bag so far. The salmon ceviche ($8) is a luscious mound of cubed fish and mango dressed suavely with coconut milk, ginger, sesame seeds and a few all-important slivers of serrano pepper. The octopus version ($8) brings little more than a pile of over-salted, over-marinated pico de gallo with precious few bits of the advertised seafood. Hamachi ($9) with pineapple, jicama, chipotle and grated dried corn is interesting, with a bitter edge I can't place.
Yet as often as this menu invokes fresh, bright flavors, it doesn't always carry them off. I want to love a quinoa salad ($7) with avocado, mint and pumpkin seeds, but the grain is damp and gritty on the tongue. Quinoa should have a beguiling springiness.
Watermelon salad ($7) tastes stripped of every good thing about watermelon. Mini-cubes that are not sweet, cold or crisp come with a similar-sized dice of jicama and queso fresco in a dull dressing that shows no trace of the promised lime juice. The kitchen spends a lot of time cutting food into little cubes.
I know that Rego is a skilled chef — I still recall his fine pastas during his stint as chef at the now-shuttered Allegro — and I think I can detect his hand here and there. A chile relleno filled with beef ($14) is a hot, puffy marvel sheathed in lightest egg-white batter.
Yet I wonder if Rego's kitchen slogs through too much of the pro forma food that diners expect from Mexican restaurants. A chicken breast in red mole ($16) with rice, refrieds and tortillas is a pleasant enough snooze, but I wouldn't return to a tamale filled with jiggly, fatty pork ($4) nor one with dry strings of chicken ($4). A floppy paper-wrapped carnitas burrito ($8) with gooey cheese and lettuce belongs in a chain restaurant, not here.
And I'm mystified by a cup of perfectly unseasoned cole slaw ($2.50) that gets no flavor from its few waxy rings of raw poblano pepper and a tough corner piece of tres leches cake ($7) that little milk syrup had penetrated. A squirt of aerosol whipped cream was the icing on this sad cake.
I'm also perplexed by how long the kitchen can take preparing the food. After we waited nearly 30 minutes for lunchtime entrees, our server explained that the presence of a health inspector in the kitchen was slowing things down. That may be the case, but the fact that one of our entrees was lukewarm and the other hot from the oven makes me think the cooks have timing issues with this complex menu.
So there's my review of Escorpion, a restaurant that's taking its good time growing up. Unlike the creators of "Spider-Man," who have had their shot at a rewrite, good restaurateurs keep tinkering. They listen to some criticisms, disregard others and do what they think is right to make their businesses as good as they can be.
This much I know: Ullio and Rego are good restaurateurs.ESCORPION 800 Peachtree St., Midtown, 678-666-5198 Food: Creative Mexican Service: Chatty and helpful, but the kitchen can be quite slow. Best dishes: Cocktails, tacos, beef chile relleno. Vegetarian selections: Quite a few in every section of the menu. Credit cards: All major Hours: 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m., Monday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m., Friday-Saturday; 12:30 p.m.-12 a.m., Sunday Children: Should be fine early in the evening, but there's a lot of tequila being poured. Parking: Self-parking in lot behind restaurant during the day, valet at night. Reservations: For parties of 10 or more. Wheelchair access: Full Smoking: No Noise level: Moderate Patio: Yes Takeout: Yes
September 15th, 2011
9:40 am
Having been to Escorpion a few times, I was intrigued to see what your review would be when I saw the one star rating. After reading the review and refreshing my memory on the meaning of one star, I think you nailed it with this one. Escorpion is fun for a creative drink and a taco or ceviche on a Friday after work, but I wont soon be ordering anything else (the hamachi ceviche was pretty good and based on your description I really want to try the salmon ceviche now). I do wish they would bring back that queso dip from Lupe, it was far and away the best queso I've ever had. It seemed as though they had whipped the cheese into a froth before serving. If Escorpion had that, I can assure you my visits would be much more frequent.
September 15th, 2011
10:27 am
Do they serve appletinis? My taste buds are very picky
September 15th, 2011
10:44 am
So sick of the generic-sounding and -looking (look at that plate, which could be any El Azteca) Mexican food, which is a shame, because the more original concepts (the ceviches) sound intriguing.
BTW, as for that twitter link, Max Lager's is underappreciated, due to its location and catering to visitors. The food has always been surprisingly very good.
September 15th, 2011
12:36 pm
I have had the tilapia and octopus ceviches here on multiple occasions and have highly enjoyed both. I thought both had a very generous amount of fish in them and was surprised to see the review say otherwise. I think this is a great spot for meeting up with a group. Drinks are interesting and pricy; the food takes a back seat, but it's also relatively cheap. Enjoy it for what it is.
September 15th, 2011
8:40 pm
I have really enjoyed my meals at Escorpion! authentic and nicely executed. Great addition to the restaurant scene here in ATL!
September 16th, 2011
1:27 pm
I'm in the same boat as Jenny. I've had the ceviches many times now and found them to be excellent with plenty of fish. The drinks here are pricey but very well made and definitely original compared to anywhere else in Atlanta. I've been eating here since the place opened and have found that the food gets better with each visit.
September 16th, 2011
1:45 pm
Yet "Hit Or Miss" restaurant Eugene gets 4 stars……………..
September 16th, 2011
2:04 pm
Last month Escorpion had the best sales in my company, higher sales than Fritti and Sotto Sotto, where we had a record August. Yet Escorpion gets the worse review I have had in my 17 years as a restaurateur in Atlanta, go figure….
September 16th, 2011
7:49 pm
I have had nothing but great experiences here on my 4 visits for lunch. I have seen the quality of the food improve with Chef Joe's arrival and look forward to more of his influence in the kitchen. The mole chicken taco is hearty and deeply flavored- presented a perfectly toasted tortilla. My pork tamales were light and moist, freshly steamed and had a were accented by a spicy green chile. I have had my fair share of poorly executed food in this city, but it certainly was not here.
September 16th, 2011
7:56 pm
Love the ceviche and tamales at Escorpion!
September 16th, 2011
8:29 pm
Did the server also tell you that you have bad breath and beard
September 16th, 2011
9:10 pm
Did you ask the health score so you could put that on your blog?
September 17th, 2011
2:43 pm
I find it funny that Escorpion's chef was recently named a "Chef to Watch" by another local publication and (up until recently) the restaurant was named as one of the top places to eat by Eater Atlanta.
. . . and the great Atlanta "Scene vs. Quality" battle rages on. . .
September 18th, 2011
6:50 am
We have eaten there several times. The margaritas are quite good. Not too sweet as many around town are. The carnitas, lengua, and goat tacos are quite good. I have not had a chile relleno for a month or more but the ones I have had were no where near as good as the ones at Lupe.
On weekend nights when the place is busy it is very loud inside but perfect outside.
We are glad they are doing well since we live in the hood and love Mexican food. Now if only the chile rellenos would go back to the Lupe style.
September 18th, 2011
5:43 pm
I live upstairs and have eaten at Escorpion a dozen times in the past few months and it's always delicious! As far as drinks and tacos go at a tequila bar I think it exceeds expectations…obviously not Kessler's. And no mention of the new wedge salad? It's amazing with grilled steak or huge shrimp, my favorite!
September 18th, 2011
11:45 pm
Even though this is a witty and informative it seems a little malicious. The reading of it does not validate the belittling one star rated granted. As an avid foodie and food and beverage professional, I am very aware of the love to hate you relationship between Kessler and Ullio. I have been to Escorpion dozens of times and I feel that it is a great addition to my neighborhood. I have tried every drink on the menu and many of the food items. As any customer there are things that I love and things that I do not. I will be honest the drinks, tacos, and ceviches are definitely the homeruns. I also believe that remainder of the food menu is well balanced and has something for everyone. Yes the drinks are $10 dollars a pop but they are well crafted and very innovative. You also have to remember that you are in Midtown in a chic, mixology bar and I have had a worse drink for more than 10 bucks. Also as a frequent occupant of this fabulous restaurant, I know from personal experience if you allow them to guide you through this vast and slightly confusing menu there will be a winner. My personal favorites are the Jaliscan Parisian and the 30 – 30. The Jaliscan Parisian is a crisp, bubbly piece of perfection, so refreshing it would quench anybody's thirst. The 30 – 30 is a skillfully crafted stirred drink that has a smoky, velvety breath that will fill your chest and heart with joy. The cinnamon and vanilla after tones will bring you to your own little piece of paradise. As mentioned Escorpion also has the best agave distillate selection in Atlanta. Escorpion was recently ranked #6 in the nation for mescal bars. The food I believe to be brilliant for what it is; this is a Mexican spot. First and for most the house salsa is amazing all the roast and smoky char pureed brilliantly to please you from the start. The guacamole is preciously crafted to order. Creamy avocado, crisp red onion, juicy tomatoes, and a hint of lime that explode when your taste buds interact with it on a hot, crisp tortilla chip. I personal prefer the tuna ceviche. It is very sensory appealing because you don't what is the tuna or the watermelon. Then compacted with fresh Serrano peppers, lime juice, and sea salt send your taste buds into sensory overload. Every taco I have ever had has been bursting with flavor and piping hot. I like the creativity and unique combinations. The tres leches is AMAZING! Not to throw eclipse di luna under the bus, a prized Atlanta jewel, but Escorpion's tres leches is light years ahead. In conclusion I feel that Escorpion is a quality driven and great dining experience. I feel for what you receive the time allotted is just. Rome was not built in a day. For me this one star is a measure of bad blood between blogger and restaurateur. At the end of the day you have to for your own opinion. 3 STARS!
September 19th, 2011
10:44 am
Eater also says "John Kessler Awards Escorpion One Star" — another reason why this system is broken. That headline is misleading but truthful.
September 19th, 2011
12:00 pm
I would rather spend $80 on a steak dinner then Escorpion's few margaritas and mediocre tacos. We went with a group of 9 friends, and none of us will be returning. The carnitas taco tasted like liquid smoke, and the chicken enchilada tasted like Taco Cabana. Sad, sad, sad.
September 19th, 2011
12:31 pm
I have stopped into Escorpion several times for drinks and small plates at the bar and have never been disappointed. The ceviche – both salmon and octopus – have always been excellent and with plenty of fish. In fact, the octopus ceviche is my favorite and has always been delicious. I have had some less-than-perfect experiences with some of the other dishes but they have always been pretty good, albeit with some small issues, that I would attribute to growing pains.and the place being very busy.
It's odd that I find myself frequently agreeing with some of the points raised by John in his write-ups (though perhaps not weighted them as heavily), but then am often completely baffled by the overall scores given. This instance is no different, for I would have given Escorpion a solid 3 stars and think the place is a welcome and notable addition to our city.
September 19th, 2011
7:00 pm
I'm not sure what kind of quality vs. popularity argument Mr. Ullio is trying to make with his comment, but I hear McDonald's does a brisk business. I don't think that qualifies them for a 5-star review.
I say this as a passionate fan of Sotto Sotto. If you are content that you are successfully serving your patrons what they want, great. Keep on truckin'. But responding to respectful, constructive criticism with a handful of receipts is kind of missing the point.
September 20th, 2011
8:30 am
My wife and I live a couple of blocks away and were thrilled to see the place open and doing so well. We liked the former Lupe but this is a much better space and menu. The food is good, great chips and salsa, really friendly atmosphere and staff. If you have not been, I wouldn't let this review keep you away. Decide for yourself.
September 21st, 2011
1:12 pm
Really people?…this is getting a little scary id say. this whole notion that good operators and restaurateurs" keep on ticking" sounds to me like what the fat cat Hollywood producer had printed on his long draping laurels as he went into production on Rambo 3. Let's face it, some of you, ..perhaps even John are a bit tentative when it comes to telling ole Ullio how they really feel ….how they REALLY feel!…I mean cumon folks,..let's be honest OK??? Ricardo is a good cook and he has been -with limited success able to instill some of his talents into a few of his brigade over in little Italy but this revised attempt at Mexican is just simply not a good concept, not a good bar, and despite the sentiments above, there are not in my mind (or any of my neighbors who all live within 2 blocks) particularly well crafted cocktails either.
I suppose for a local watering hole with attitude this place could be alright for a night cap or an occasional shot but then there is the food which is bordering atrocious. I would personally like to feel confident ordering a taco with that margarita or shot of mezcal !! The foolish disjointed attempt at high design, the wreckless service performed by scantily dressed eastern bloc, servers all together with the pomposity and arrogance that radiates from the cocktail menu makes me want to spit just to clear my mouth. In the face of most Atlantans who are truly just beginning to grasp the beauty and purity of the family of agave distillates, Escorpion has done to the category what the sommeliers of the 70's and 80's did to wine. Lets create a dense, dissertation of jargon and impractical information to substantiate a façade of sincerity and authenticity and let's do it right in the middle of midtown Atlanta! Lets pretend to make "artisan" ice with our dirty bare hands, then wipe our jeans, touch our hair and then squeeze some more ice before dropping it into my boyfriends glass. My god ! Clearly, I could go on and on but I will resist the temptation. Long story abbreviated,..this ullio guy should stick to what he does well and steer clear of the other Latin cuisines. Sure dimly lit spaces with a decent buzz on feel sort of sexy but then again, its all about the company right?,, try taking your lover into a closet with a bottle of good blanco a bag of corn nuts and a flashlight and you'll more than likely have a better experience for a fraction of the price.


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Bring 2 cups of the water to a boil in a saucepan. Meanwhile, combine the flour and 2 cups of cold water in a bowl. Stir the paste into the pan of boiling water and bring the mixture back to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the sugar. Let the mixture cool (it will thicken as it does), and it's ready to use.
While the paste cools, shape your animals.
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Automatic counting machine / for the pharmaceutical industry
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Cremer speciaalmachines BV
The Cremer CF-1220 counter has a 12-channel detection unit and a single track conveyor for container/bottle transport with in- and outfeed to the rear of the conveyor, making the machine independent of other equipment. The counter can be operated with the standard Hand-Held Terminal or with an optional Touch Screen Terminal. The counter capacity is typically up to 55 discharges per minute on a count of up to 100 products.
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Delicious comfort food! I substituted dried thyme and used half chicken/half vegetable broth. Added some cremini mushrooms (sauteed them with the leeks) and left the peels on the potatoes. Added a little extra salt, too. This is creamy and so tasty. I served it with a fruit salad and crackers. Can't wait to eat the leftovers. Definitely will make this again.
Wild Rice and Leek Soup
ChrisBellaire Posted: 04/18/10
kallen18 Posted: 02/13/12
Amazingly delicious recipe! I only substituted a few things (out of necessity): I used russet potato instead of red, and dried thyme instead of fresh. Everything came out wonderfully however. The wild rice, leek, and potato combination is magical. MAKE THIS SOUP! There were no leftovers, but I am sure they would have been tasty.
CandaceCH Posted: 04/15/12
A little time consuming, but totally worth it.
bjane1 Posted: 05/01/12
I thought this was quite good but it was a bit too earthy for my husband. It was a perfect meal to use ingredients I just happened to have on hand. For the rice I used leftovers from a hearty wild rice mix we'd had earlier in the week.
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The Automatic Park Assist system helps take the guess work out of reversing into tight parking spaces through the use of parking sensors located in the front and rear fascias. The sensors detect the suitability of a parking space, calculate the correct drive path and steer the vehicle into position. All that is left for the driver to do is control the accelerator, brakes, transmission and clutch (in manual vehicles).
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Passive entry is a keyless access system which lets you lock and unlock the vehicle's doors without removing the remote from your pocket, briefcase etc.
Vehicles with automatic transmission have remote start which allows the vehicle's engine to be started from outside the vehicle by using the remote start button found on the remote key.
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A camera, located above the rear view mirror, scans the road ahead up to 14 times per second. When a collision is predicted, the driver is alerted with an audible tone and a visible alert in the Head Up Display. Anticipating hard braking, the system applied sufficient brake pressure to close the space between the brake pads and rotors, thus delivering a quicker brake response time.
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Lane Departure Warning alerts the driver to any unintentional lane departures with an audible sound and warning indicator.
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Rain Sensing Wipers are a convenience feature in that the windscreen wipers will operate when water is detected on the windscreen without the driver having to manually operate them.
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EDI connects with the vehicle's on-board computer to constantly stream real-time vehicle dynamics and performance data to the touch screen display.
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The Hill Start Assist system assists in preventing rollback when taking off, when the vehicle is on an incline or decline (when reversing).
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Launch Control provides the vehicle with the ability to accelerate, from standstill, at its maximum potential by managing engine torque and wheel-slip ratios.
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Competition Mode ESC is specifically designed to give the driver more freedom under 'spirited' driving conditions.
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You're staring at the fridge. Or the pantry, or the menu. How do you make the right choice? By remembering a few simple rules.
The point of breakfast is twofold. First, it replenishes the calories you've burned and eliminates the hunger you've built up overnight, when you haven't eaten for nine or ten hours. You're literally breaking a fast. Second, it keeps you satiated until lunch, your next big meal. There are good and bad ways to do this. Here are the good ones.
1. Don't eat breakfast until you actually feel like you need it. There's no law that says you have to eat before you shower or even before you go to work. Just listen to what your body's telling you.
2. Go with something simple. This can be either high fiber (oatmeal, whole-grain cereal, whole-grain toast, a small fruit shake with a fiber supplement) or high protein (two eggs or a three-egg-white omelette). The main thing is, avoid embellishments. If you go with high fiber, it's okay to add a few nuts or dried fruits, but don't go wild. If you go with the eggs, try adding some cayenne or other spicy red pepper. The heat in these comes from capsaicin, which triggers the release of CCK — the chemical that closes your stomach's gates. You'll feel fuller all morning. And if you just can't live without sausage or bacon, try the low-fat turkey kind. And two pieces, max.
3. Coffee should be drunk black or with a little skim. And skip the sugar and cream, which can add upwards of five hundred calories.
Think about how most of us are around lunchtime: rushing to finish the morning's tasks, thinking about the afternoon meeting, feeling starved. That's a recipe for bad (or indifferent) choices. So try to eat roughly the same foods every week. This eliminates hazards that can crop up when you're too harried to think about what you're scooping onto your plate.
1. Don't wait until you're starving to eat lunch. If you tend to be ravenous by 1:00, start eating at 12:30. That way you won't be in a rush to get something into your mouth, and you won't be tempted to forage or put too much on your plate.
2. A meal-sized salad — greens, tomatoes, and a little chicken or fish — is fine. So is a cup of healthy (not creamy) soup and a smaller salad. Same for a veggie or turkey burger (no cheese, no fries) or a turkey sandwich; do your best to find whole-grain buns or bread.
3. One last thing about salads. In and of themselves, they're great: full of fiber and plant vitamins, and bulky — so they fill you up — without being rich in calories. It's dressing that's the problem. Creamy and cheesy kinds are full of fat; most low-fat kinds are full of high-fructose corn syrup. Stick with a couple tablespoons of the classic oil-and-vinegar dressing.


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The screenplay, as penned by Graham, tells the touching story of a young boy who learns to smile through witnessing the pointless acts of a strange dying old man and his random use of egg shells.
Thirteen short film scripts and writers as determined by the competition judges were vying for the top prize during the Golden Sheaf Awards gala as part of the Yorkton Film Festival Saturday night.
As grand prize winner, Graham receives the coveted Writers' Block Crystal in addition to $1,000. His script will go into pre-production with Year of the Skunk Productions and David Cormican producing, while 2nd and 3rd place honours went to Canadians. Surita Parmar's "Minus Lara" (2nd place) and Jagdeep Dhadli's "The Kicker" (3rd place) will receive $500 and $250 cash prizes, respectively.
The announcement was made official and the writers honoured during the Golden Sheaf Awards gala at the Yorkton Film Festival, May 29, 2010 in Yorkton, SK.
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Middle Creek's #9 Brant Grisel drops back top pass as Garner defeats Middle Creek 21 to 16 Friday night August 23, 2013. (Photo by Jack Tarr)
In recent years, central and eastern parts of North Carolina have sent many highly-ranked players to large, Division-1 football programs.
The list includes players of all sizes and positions, from superstar running backs to linemen on both sides of the ball, from linebackers and defensive specialists to kickers and punters.
This year, however, the talent shines bright when looking at a list of the area's starting quarterbacks. Each Friday, without going too far from home, one can see pocket-passers, option-runners, new starters and players who don't even technically play the position but still thrive under center. These are all quarterbacks that coaches should be proud to coach, teammates should be proud to play with and fans should be happy to observe.
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The song "Anything You Can Do" from the 1946 musical Annie Get Your Gun is a duet depicting a male and female attempting to outdo each other in simple tasks. The song has become a time-honored trademark of competition between the genders.
In the continuing battle for equality and supremacy, a real-life "anything you can do" situation has been taking place in the high school sports scene for years.
With more girls playing high school football nationwide than ever before, people should be more open-minded about the concept of female athletes in the sport.
According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, 1,804 girls in the United States played football for their high schools in 2012. That number is indicative of steady growth over time.
There are nationally-celebrated stories of girls taking on the task. In 2011, Brianna Amat of Michigan became known as the "Kicking Queen" after splitting the uprights on a game-winning field…
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Summertime is for 3 things: trips to the beach, eating fresh strawberries and counting down the days until the start of football season.
But as fans continue to count down, high school football teams are already gearing up for months of preparation.
Wednesday evening, N.C. State hosted several area high schools for 7-on-7 scrimmages. Cardinal Gibbons, Cary, Enloe, Green Hope, Heritage, Hillside, Panther Creek, Sanderson and Wake Forest were among the teams in participation.
The event lasted about 3 hours, with each team playing 4 games.
In my mind, it's never too early to start talking football. Here are some of the teams and moments that caught my eye.
At first glance, Hillside was easily the most athletic team in sight. The monstrous squad boasts several Division-1 prospects, and they showed it by putting on a 3-hour passing clinic.
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As the Fuquay-Varina Bengals prepare to take the field against South Mecklenberg Friday night in Game 1 of the 4A state baseball championship series, they hope a certain superstition will be working in their favor.
When Brett Daniels and Nick Yarbrough walked off the field after their 12-0 mercy rule win against Richmond in Game 3 of the eastern regional, they carried a hammer with them.
"It's just a good-luck charm," Yarbrough said. "We take it everywhere."
According to the team, senior James Tudor found an old hammer in the locker room one day. The team now carries the hammer with them to every game. As they start to get hits on the field, they bang the hammer in the dugout and say that it's "hammer time."
The hammer gave a boost to a Bengal team that lost Game 1 of the eastern regional before winning 2 games in a row against Richmond to punch a ticket to the state championship series.
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When the South Granville High School Vikings (24-1) take the field Friday evening to compete for the 2A state softball championship, balance will be key.
The girls have been nothing short of dominant this season, outscoring their opponents 208-27 since their first and only loss on March 30. The success can be attributed to a healthy balance of offensive firepower and masterful pitching.
Third-year starter Kasey Newcomb takes the mound for the Vikings, and she is a big reason the team has kept opponents in check on the scoreboard. She has 22 wins on the year with 118 strikeouts and a 1.59 ERA.
The Vikings have also proved they can swing for the fences with a balanced batting lineup that shares the scoring responsibility. The team has 7 players with more than 25 hits this season, and 6 players with more than 25 runs.
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day two - blue cheese, walnut and leek tarts
Inspired by Bilbo's blue cheese (and it's subsequent demise at the hands of Balin and Dwalin), I wanted to make something warm and delicious with a hint of that deliciously tart cheese. I ended up using a lot more than a hint, but the result was oh so delicious.
These are great hot out of the oven, or reheated with a side of bacon or sausage for a great breakfast, second breakfast or elevensies treat. They'll keep in the fridge for about five days. This recipe makes 12 tarts.
Blue Cheese, Walnut and Leek Tarts - Ingredients
For the tart dough:
1 3/4 cups of all purpose, unbleached flour (plus extra for dusting)
pinch of sea salt
7 tbsp of salted butter, diced (plus a little extra for greasing the pan)
1/2 cup roughly chopped walnut halves
2 tbsp salted butter
2 stalks of celery, halved and roughly chopped
1 large leek, white and light green parts, diced
3 large egg yolks
1 cup heavy (or double) cream
6 oz blue cheese
salt and pepper
Use a bit of butter to lightly grease a regular sized 12 count muffin pan. Mix the flour, salt and diced butter together and either crumble it with your hands, toss it in a food processor, or throw it in your blender. If you go the blender route, remember to pulse it in short five seconds bursts, and shake the blender pitcher to unsettle the flour-butter mixture to keep the blades from sticking and the motor from overheating. Whichever method you choose, the end result should look like buttery breadcrumbs. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in the walnuts. Add just enough cold water to make the dough come together in a ball when stirred. Depending on how humid your kitchen is, the amount will vary. It was rainy today when I made these, so I only needed a splash of water, your mileage may vary.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it into a ball. Separate into two balls, and then separate the dough further into 12 even pieces. Roll each piece into a flat circle about 4 1/2 inches (roughly) in diameter. Press each piece carefully into the muffin pan until they form little cups. Cut some wax or parchment paper into little squares, carefully put them in the dough cups, and fill them with either pie weights or dried beans (I used dried turtle beans). Put the whole thing in the fridge for half an hour, and preheat the oven to 400°F/204°C/Gas Mark 6.
After half an hour, remove the beans/weights and papers, and bake the tart shells for 10 minutes. While they are baking, start the filling. Melt two tablespoons of butter in a skillet until it turns clear, froths and then starts to turn a bit brown and nutty smelling. Don't let it burn! Reduce the heat to medium and toss in the celery and leeks. Cook for about 10 minutes or until they are soft. Remove from heat, stir in two tablespoons of the cream and all of the blue cheese. Stir until the cheese begins the melt and the lot of it is mixed. Heat the remaining cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to bubble and then pour it over the egg yolks, stirring the mixture as you do. Spoon in the cheese mixture until well blended and let it set. By now, the tarts should have been removed from the oven, so spoon the creamy concoction into the tart shells. Don't panic if you think you're going to have too much, you won't! If the mix spills over and covers the tart shells, this is okay as well. Wipe the pan clean before putting in the oven, and bake at the same temperature for 10 minutes, then turn the pan and bake for another 5 minutes.
Let the tarts sit for 5 minutes after removing them from the oven. This not only allows them to cool enough to handle, but also lets the filling settle down inside the shells. Serve immediately.
To reheat: heat oven to 350°F/176°C/Gas Mark 4, heat for about 10 minutes
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"To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair." Isaiah 61:3
Friday, July 31, 2009
The 10 Day Wait....
We are now into our 10 day waiting period that Ukraine mandates for most regions allowing for appeals of adoptions. This could be a long-lost relative, etc. that may want to step forward and appeal the child's adoption. It's highly unlikely, but possible. After the 10 day waiting period, we can pick up the court degree and begin the passport and visa paperwork. We are hoping to come home around August 20th.
Kevin had quite the eventful trip home, but arrived safe and sound last night at 2:30 a.m. It's a story I will have him blog about soon.
So in the mean time, Elizabeth and I are having some great visits with Bella! Yesterday, when she first saw us without Kevin, she said "Papa? Papa? Papa?" over and over. Just between you and me, I think she really likes her Papa and likes pulling his leg about being afraid! LOL
The Orphanage Director came out to visit the three of us playing in a covered area. He handed Bella and Elizabeth each a package of gummy bears candy. Instead of being excited about the candy, she was quite concerned for me and said to the director while pointing at me: "Mama? Mama?" He laughed, held up one finger, said something in Ukrainian, and hurried off. A few minutes later he returned and handed Bella a full-size Korona chocolate bar for me. She happily handed it to me and was content to gobble down her gummy bears!
Dawn & Amanda - Yes, those are her new Preschoolian shoes - she loves them!
Thank you once again for your prayers and support. We also treasure the comments that you post to us on this blog. They are a comfort to know others are traveling this road along with us!
Blessings, Paula
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Bella's A Burckhard!!!!
Today--July 28, 2009--Bella became a Burckhard and is now part of a family--OURS! Praise God! The court hearing went very well. The people in the court room included the judge, her assistant, the prosecutor, his assistant, the Orphanage Director, the Inspector, our translator Natasha, our 15 year daughter Elizabeth, and Kevin & me. The Judge asked us to tell "our story" why we want to adopt a child with Down syndrome and why from Ukraine? Kevin did an awesome job giving answers to both questions. Meanwhile, everyone enjoyed looking at our photo album of pictures of our family and home.
After both the Inspector and the Orphanage Director gave their positive recommendations, the only question the prosecuting attorney asked wasn't anything to do with us as parents, but that whether Down syndrome was something that was temporary or whether it is a long-term condition. :)
After a 15 minute recess, the Judge returned, we all stood, and she read her statement basically saying that the court finds that it would be in the best interest of the child to be adopted by Kevin Karl Burckhard and Paula Ann Burckhard! Woo Hoo! We clapped & hugged....very emotional! Everyone filed out of the court room and either hugged us or shook our hand congratulating us.
Later, Anatoly told us that the Judge felt we were a very good family and was very happy for the "girl".
We rushed on over to the US Embassy to fill out the proper paperwork to give me the power of attorney to act on Kevin's behalf when he returns to North Dakota on Thursday. From there, we ate a celebratory lunch at Reprisa--all of had blini's and dessert. Yummy!
After traveling for two long days, going through the emotional rollercoaster of the court, doing more paperwork, and having lunch,we finally got to go and visit Bella. She look very puzzled when she first saw us, but right away said "Mama, Mama!" I guess they weren't quite ready for us when we came in, because as soon as they saw us, they whisked Bella off to the side to put in a HUGE white bow in her hair. She cried and cried when she wasn't able to run to us right away. However, when her hair was done, she ran over to me and gave me a hug.
Sad to say, but she was still "byoos" of Kevin. Sad Daddy!
However, she took right to Elizabeth and sat in her lap and gave her a hug! Yay for Sissy!
We couldn't have asked for this day to go any better! (Well, Kevin would have like Bella to go to him, but....) Thank you so much, dear friends, for your love and support! We can't wait to introduce to you, in person, BELLA BOGDANA BURCKHARD!
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Saturday, July 25, 2009
Leaving Tomorrow.....
We are so excited! First, to see Bella again and to introduce her to Sissy! We leave tomorrow at 3:00 p.m from Bismarck and arrive in Kiev at 10:40 p.m. on Monday night.
I should be getting ready to go, but wanted to add a few more photos to our blog from our first visit to Kiev.
Sheer Joy!
Climbin' High!
Walking with our purses
Parking....no problem
Our kitchen
Hmmmm....looking for a good deal!
McDonald's with Natasha our translator and Anatoly our Facilitator
Bella....no description needed :)
In front of Dnipro River
Walkways go "underneath" the roads here...
Contrasts - in our apartment
A few hours after landing in Kiev - on our first trip!
My next post will be after court on Tuesday, July 28th. I am praying that we will have great news to share on that post!
Love in Him, Paula
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Friday, July 24, 2009
My Stomach's Doin' Backflips!
Every day I watch the little videos we took of Bella...I can't wait to see her again. But, I of little faith am so nervous, my stomach's doin' backflips.
The what if's are haunting me! What if Bella doesn't remember us? What if she isn't there? What if court does not go well and we don't get to adopt her? What if, What if, What if?.......
At this point, I take a deep breath and meditate on one of my favorite verses:
"For I know the plans I have for you," Declares the Lord. "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Please pray for strength to finish strong, no matter which "what if" comes our way!
In Him, Paula
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Bella's Orphanage
Thought I would post some photos of Bella's current home--the Berizka Orphanage in Kiev. Our translator said it is one of the nicest Ukraine orphanages she has been in. We are thankful that Bella has been blessed to spend her first years in such a nice orphanage--but, it is still not a home AND she does not have a family who loves her.
What a parallel to God and our future home in heaven! Bella doesn't know that life is going to be better than what she's always known, and we of little faith do not always trust that heaven will be a better place--with a loving, PERFECT Father!
This adoption has opened our eyes in so many ways! What an honor and a privilege to have this experience to glimpse into the ways our Father has adopted us and how His Son prepares a place for us! It is so hard for me to wrap my mind around it, yet through this adoption process, I gain a small understanding...
Love in Him, Paula
Berizka means "White Birch". This is a white birch tree right outside the orphanage gate:
Kevin in front of the orphanage minutes after we landed in Kiev on June 21st:
Paula pointing to Bella's toothbrush with her little towel hanging underneath:
Bella's bed - note her name "Bogdana" is taped on the bottom:
The Orphanage Director pointing to Bella's bed:
Silly Papa!
Kevin and Bella in front of the beautiful flower gardens:
The Berizka Mural on the outside of the building:
Even the babies have outside time:
The Director (& us) He's holding a photo of Jake--He loved Jake because he has a cat that is his "twin" right there in Kiev! Who knew Jake would have a hand (or paw) in this adoption! See Kevin, Jake is a good cat!
Feet washing time before going in for lunch time:
This is the main area where Bella's groupa played:
One of Bella's favorite areas to play with her own personal playmates - us!
Going in after play time:
We had the honor of observing music class one day:
Bella pointing the way out :)
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Monday, July 20, 2009
Sissy's So Excited....
Why, you ask? Well, after much prayer and consideration (not to mention an expensive expedited passport), Elizabeth is going to come along with Kevin and me when we return to Kiev this coming Sunday.
She will be missing one week with her Texas cousins and her national youth group convention in Colorado. However, this will be a once-in-lifetime opportunity to learn about Bella's country and heritage.
We have had some serious discussions with her about how this is not a vacation, but a missions trip of sorts. Most days will be spent going to the orphanage in the morning, returning to the HOT apartment, and then going back to the orphanage in the afternoon. Even with all that, she is adamant that this is what she wants to do.
I am thankful that she is able to accompany me...She will be a BIG help to me both during the visits with Bella and for bringing her home. It will also be a great time to bond with her new little sister Bella. I think they are going to love each other....I know I do!
Love, Paula
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Saturday, July 18, 2009
Meeting Bella for the First Time...
This video is from our very first meeting with Bella in the Orphanage Director's office. Also, there were our facilitator, translator, her teacher, the orphanage lawyer, and the Regional Inspector (the pretty young lady in white on the other side of the table.)
We were all sitting around the Director's conference table, and we heard this little shuffling feet behind us. Kevin and I turned around, and there she was...our little Bella...she was real! Both of us just sat there staring at her. It took a few moments for me to come to life and kneel down beside her. I reached in my purse and pulled out the little doll she is clutching in her hand.
Previously, the Director said that Bella is very smart and is quite the actress. You can tell he really cares about the children; note how he buttons the back of her dress while she is giving out candy! He seemed so proud of her, especially when she handed out candy to everyone in the room before taking some for herself! This video encapsulates Bella to a "T", even down to the very end where she backs up in fear of Kevin! This is a moment in time we will never forget! So, we wanted to share it with you--our dear friends....
After the meeting, the lawyer and director went over Bella's history and medical records with us. We were told that she has a patent oval window heart defect that may have closed on her own. Also, she has had hernia surgery (they performed surgery through her belly button so now she doesn't have one--it's just a line that looks like her silly "old man" grin.) Other than that, she is very healthy.
Her biological mother was born in the same year as me and is from Kiev. She has a degree in engineering and is a geologist. Her biological father is from Chernobyl and is a driver. We were told that they are a good family with no drug or alcohol history. Sadly, they did not visit Bella once in the hospital after her birth, but left her there. She was then transferred to her current orphanage and has been there her whole life. The parental rights were later revoked. Oh, and Bella has an older brother and sister. We will have access to any and all information we desire, so that will be good.
Wow, what an emotional day! Can't believe it was only just a few weeks ago! Now, we are counting the days to be reunited with our little Bella, never to leave her again!
Love in Him, Paula
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
Swingin' Bella
Finally, a "live" shot of our little Bella Bogdana...We miss her sooo much!
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Max, Charlie, Zhora, & Lilya....Help us Find Their Forever Families...
During our visits with Bella at the Berizka orphanage, we got to meet four other Reece's Rainbow "at risk" children with Down syndrome.
We were given permission to take their photos to help them find families. Here are their precious photos:
Please pray that their forever families find them soon! If not, they will soon be transferred to a mental institution--where a large percentage of children die within the first year :(
If you are interested in one of these precious children or know someone who might be, please follow this link: http://www.reecesrainbow.org/atrisk.htm
I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. John 14:18
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Grandma 'Cille's Party....
The good thing about our court being delayed is that we got to be here for Grandma 'Cille's 84th Birthday. If you didn't know, her parents immigrated here from the Odesa Region of Ukraine!
Kevin's sister Bonnie was here from Seattle and his brother Terry and family (Andrea, Grant, & Blake) were also here from Tennessee. We had a great time being together with the Burckhard clan!
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
Bella Remembers Us!
Early this morning we received this wonderful message from Natasha, our translator:
Thanks for letting me know that you made it safely back home. Anatoliy has been to the orphanage. He saw Bogdana playing with the kids. When she saw him, she raised her arms and told " Mama... mama..." . She knew that we've been to the orphanage with you. She is very clever.
This little message brings us such comfort....Love in Him, Paula
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Friday, July 10, 2009
Texas Cousins Coming....
Guess who's coming to North Dakota? Yep, it's the Texas Cousins (and Aunt & Uncle too). They are driving straight North and will be here on Monday night.
We are so excited to see them again....Lots of fun stuff planned for the cousins including a Taylor Swift concert at the ND State Fair. But mostly, just hanging out together.
While Kevin and I were in Kiev, we showed Bella our photo album every day. Whenever we got to the "Texas Cousins" page, she would stop and pour over their pictures. She could even say "Tasha"--the youngest TX cousin.
Here's Bella looking at the picture:
Since the Texas cousins are all girls--Alex, Kassie, Julianna, Victoria, and Natasha--Bella will be one well-dressed little girl! In fact, Aunt Karla just called from her storage unit in TX to ask what sizes of clothes to bring. The silly Aunt is doing this and she hasn't even finished packing for her family yet. AND, it's 106 degrees there right now! She better have the girls bring winter clothes, because it's only 60 degrees here in ND right now!
And now, because of the delay, little Miss Bella won't be home in time to meet her Texas cousins. So,we will take lots of pictures and videos for her though, so that when she meets them soon, she will feel like she already knows her Texas Cousins!
Love, Aunt Paula and the ND Cousins!
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
Back in the USA....
Hello Friends!
Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. We started our day flying out of Kiev at 5:30 a.m. and flew via Frankfurt into Bismarck at 2:30 p.m. After finding out our luggage didn't make it, my dear sis-in-law Brenda gave us a ride to our home in Minot two hours away. Our luggage will be delivered to our house tomorrow.
It was wonderful to hug and kiss our kids! They loved seeing the pictures of Bella, the country, and hearing our stories.
I am sooo tired I think I am going to fall off my chair. So, will post more tomorrow....
PS - the caregivers in Bella's orphanage assured us that they will show our photo album to Bella every day and tell her that her "Mama and Papa are coming back soon!"
In Him, a pooped-out Paula
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Not Our Will....
Today was a hard day....our court date will not be until July 28th. :(
I guess when our Facilitator and Translator were trying to tell us it is very difficult and different to adopt in the city of Kiev, they weren't kidding!
So, we are flying back tomorrow morning--and both returning on July 26th. After our court date then, Kevin will return to hold down the fort at home. I will stay here for the 10 day wait and then for an additional 7-10 days to do the passport and visa. I won't be home with Bella until probably August 18th.
We are very disappointed and have shed some tears. It was SOOOO hard to say goodbye to Bella knowing we won't see her for two weeks and that she really isn't officially ours yet. Please pray for her to be safe and that everything will be finalized at the end of this month.
We are not sure why this is happening--but we trust in God and look forward to the day when we can share our testimony to His grace and mercy in our adoption journey.
Love in Him, Paula
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Our Wonderful Caregivers!
We wouldn't be able to stay here and feel comfortable without the "A-TEAM" of caregivers we have in place! We have been so blessed to not only have Grandma & Papa, but also Jen & Kara!
Jen is our noon to five shift. She is a special ed student at our local university and has been our main go-to person this past year! She is great at trying out new methods with Grace for discipline and learning! In fact, a day before we left I asked Jen that while we were gone if she wanted she could make a chart for Grace to be able to count the days until our return. The NEXT day she came with a beautiful poster size chart made out of foam pieces with pockets with butterflies and hearts on sticks for Grace to move as she counted down the days! I was thinking maybe just a print out from the computer, but no, in usual Jen style she goes the extra mile! We so appreciate you, Jen.
The 5:00 to 9:00 pm shift is covered by no other than the sweetest girl you will every meet- Kara! Now, Kara has a smile on her face no matter the circumstances. Her positive attitude and baking skills have also been a blessing to our family! Grandma informed me that Kara is a "great little baker" and has been treating the kids, and allowing Grace to help, to home-made brownies, cake, and cookies! Not something they ever get from their mother! Ha ha (Cuz I don't bake....)
Kara emailed us this funny story today:
Grace has always been really easy to please and take care of.. however, one day she was a bit crabby and annoyed with Sam and I.. so Grace and I decided to go to Brett's Pee Wee game and THEN the park.. well.. on the way there she found a volleyball in my car (not unusal)... I hear
Grace- "Kara, what's this"
Kara-"That's a VOLLEYBALL! :)"
Grace- "Kara,Watch me"
As I look at Grace in the rear veiw mirror, I see that she is about to attempt a serve. Now as you know my car is not big.. nor is it enough space to throw a vball around.
Kara-"Grace, I wouldn't do that... you might hit me or yourself.."
Welp, Grace served dispite my warning!.. and the ball hit the seat in front of her and then came back to hit her in the nose.. needless to say, she was not a happy camper!
Before I go on, I have noticed she loves to play with the electric windows.. and whatever makes her happy is fine with me... but after listening to the window roll down, I hear...
Grace- "There.. alll better."
As I looked in the rear view mirror to see what she was talking about,.... I saw a car slamming on its brake to avoid hitting the volleyball that was thrown out the window and bouncing across the road.
Kara- yelled "Grace did you just throw that ball out the window!!"
Grace- in fear that I was mad.. "No..."
After that.. I knew I just had to laugh.. haha.. "serves" you right volleyball! luckily I wasn't on broadway!! haha
AND, last but not least is the night shift! Grandma comes before 9:00 to take over for the evening. She sits by Grace's bed when she gets there and Grace asks her EVERY night, "Grandma are you SURE Mama and Daddy come back?" Ooh, break our hearts! But Grandma is very reassuring and Grace snuggles in and goes to sleep.
Grandma and Papa are the best! Nothing else to say...we love them dearly and have been blessed a million times over by their thoughtfulness and compassion and deep love for their whole family.
So, as Wednesday in Kiev is beginning, I can rest during this uncertain time knowing that our children are in the best hands possible....God, Grandparents, Jen & Kara!
Thank you, our precious caregivers! Love in Him, Paula
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Monday, July 6, 2009
Little Piggies.....
This little piggy went to market, this little piggy...... What fun! I don't know if Miss Bella has ever had her shoes off outside. We were "naughty" and took off her hat and shoes and let her swing barefooted! She kept looking down at her feet, laughing, and wiggling her little piggies. The breeze felt so good I'm sure.
Then, we went to a covered play area and the three of us took off our shoes and wiggled our toes together. She giggled, but then insisted that we all put our shoes back on! Kind of afraid to break the rules, I think! :)
While I had her shoes off, before she insisted that they really need to be back on, I was able to trace her foot on a piece of paper to figure out what size shoe she wears (Thanks for the tip, Lyndi!) Then, today she insisted we all take off our shoes again, and she traced our feet! Too precious!
She also LOVES wipes! After tracing our feet, she washed our feet and her own! What a little servant...ha ha...
What a blessing to be able to witness one of her firsts---to go barefoot in the summertime!
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Hello! My name is Paula Burckhard. I am married to Kevin and have five children: Elizabeth (18), Samuel (14), Grace (12 w/Down syndrome), Bella (7 w/Down syndrome adopted from Ukraine 2009); and Nole' (4 w/Down syndrome adopted from Serbia 2011) We are a family that loves God and desires to bring him Glory in all we do.
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Leaving Tomorrow.....
My Stomach's Doin' Backflips!
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BBC Radio 4 Mon 28 Jan 2013 11:30 BBC Radio 4
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In and Out of the Kitchen, Series 2 Episode 2 of 6
Tradition in the Trench/MacIlveny household dictates that Valentine's Day is the one day of the year when Damien is not allowed in the kitchen and Anthony can be left alone to cook a special meal to celebrate the occasion... much to Damien's chagrin.
Meanwhile, Damien struggles to finish the links to a new series for Sky Arts all about the dietary habits of the great poets. And his dad has an unfortunate accident whilst walking the dog...
Damien Trench - Miles Jupp
Anthony MacIlveny - Justin Edwards
Damien's mother - Selina Cadell
Builder - Ben Crowe
Mr Mullaney - Brendan Dempsey
Marion Duffett - Lesley Vickerage
Produced by: Sam Michell.
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Walker Work Bag - Dark Olive
What you need to know
Property of... is a collection of men's bags & accessories that was launched in autumn 2006 by cafe owners & design collaborators Peter Teo & Richard Chamberlain. The brand name ' property of... ' was crafted to refer to the identity of the product owner rather than to a designer. This is reinforced through our signature ' identity tag ' labeling and further highlighted by ' names & faces ' id visuals. The collection was conceived in cafes over many cups of coffee and further developed around the simple idea of creating useful, well-made and considered products that reflect the designers interest in a clean function led design aesthetic.
Constructed out of waxed cotton canvas the Walker Briefcase is a clean lined working day bag. It features a padded 15" laptop compartment and can comfortably hold a large document folder. The bag also contains several storage pockets and plenty of space for all the small items you need daily.
- Color
- Dark olive
- Detailing
- Heavy leather handle & trims, large zip up front storage pockets
- Notes
- Padded 15" laptop compartment
- Finish
- Heavy cotton adjustable shoulder strap
- Material
- Wax coated cotton canvas outer, cotton ripstop lining with storage pockets,
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