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I have been involved with genealogy since around 1982 and have published several books on area cemeteries as well as local history. It has been my goal to document as many cemeteries in my area as possible before much of the information is lost to time. Besides transcribing cemeteries I have recently found the value in photographing headstones as a way to help preserve this valuable information for future generations. It seems that most families have that one person who seems to answer a calling in life to be the family historian- I guess that's me as well as for my wife's family.
What I find incredible- I went from using a typewriter and carbon paper in the early 1980's, to now being able to take a photo of a headstone and upload it to this site instantly while in the cemetery, from my iphone.
If you want to see why what we do is so important and photographing headstones in order to preserve the information for future generations is vital, check out
Blough Cemetery
to see how a cemetery's condition can change in 15 years. This is NOT a numbers game- Again, it is a quest to preserve our heritage for future generations.
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1) If you suggest any corrections/links, PLEASE use the edit link on the memorial and include all pertinent information. Also, if I have created a memorial that is a relative, please feel free to ask to have it transferred. Just be sure to include your member number and relationship. If transferred, would appreciate any information that I have added remain intact after transfer. If I do not transfer a memorial, it is only because it is a relative of mine as well, unless you're more closely or directly related.
2) If I have a photo on here, I am the copyright holder unless I cite the source in the caption from another contributor. If it is a photo that I own, please feel free to use it in your own personal family tree such as Ancestry.com. HOWEVER, on any of my photos, be sure to cite the source to give proper credit.
3) When I add memorials for non-relatives, I try to be as complete and accurate as possible, and I do so with the same care and respect as I would for my own family member.
4) If I post a photo on a memorial in which you had already posted one, please don't take offense- sometimes additional photos under other conditions (ie- light, weather, etc.) can provide a whole different perspective. Many times I've swapped out my own photos when conditions were different the second time around and the new photo had more detail, especially with worn stones. If you are the owner of that memorial and don't want someone else's photos just ask and I will remove it. Likewise, if you have a photo to add to mine that can help enhance the memorial, please feel free to contribute.
5) Please show proper etiquette when it comes to people volunteering their time and gas. A simple thank you goes a long way. If you want multiple monuments photographed, please take the time to create a memorial for each person rather than attach a message to one request asking for multiple photos or "everyone else in that cemetery with the same surname."
6) Through my publisher I have published over a dozen books just on cemetery transcriptions alone, taking the time to carefully transcribe hundreds of cemeteries. I've noticed that people have taken that work to enter memorials "en masse" and are then uncooperative when it comes to transferring, correcting, linking and editing these memorials for family members and other researchers. This is not a numbers game so I would encourage a team approach in this project.
I appreciate all of the hard work my fellow volunteers and contributors have made to this site!
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Thank you for helping to straighten out the G W Forsha family burials and the photos. Also, thanks for the Houston and Frye photos.
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Thank you for the great photos !!
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on Sep 18, 2014 6:21 PM
Barb Kopshina
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Once again, thank you so much for the photos. You are fast! Much appreciated. Was looking for Ebenezer for 4 yrs and just found him today. Barb
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Thomas Clark
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Thanks for the great pictures. Years ago I had a student who brought his picture into the class. There are also copies of some letters. I will enter these.
Tom Clark
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Cora Grace MAHAN Dishong 79570878
Thank you so much for the wonderful photo in Pike Grace Brethren Church Cemetery.
You make me happy. Blessings
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Harry Sheesley
Thank-you very much for attempting to provide a photo of Harry Sheesley's marker. It is so sad to hear that his grave is unmarked. I will try to provide a photo of him for his memorial. Thanks again so much for trying and for the information.
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Della Tibbott
Thanks Brian for your time and effort to try to find Della's gravesite.
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hugh and margaret hughes
Thank you very much for these photos. I live in Indiana so its unlikely I would have ever seen them
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Mr. Ensley,
I would like to thank you ever so much for the photo request that you fulfilled for me. I appreciate the time you took to take the photo.
Sincerely, JML
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You are a very dedicated Find A Grave member and I thank you for the gravestone photo for Robert Long and wife, Ida May (Rager). With people like yourself, Find A Grave is a great website. Imagine the people that would never see their ancestors gravesites - with folks like yourself, we can now see a picture of our loved ones who have passed away! Thanks again, Brian!
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Investigators have determined that the fire at Service Master in Anniston last weekend was most likely caused by an electrical malfunction.
The fire engulfed the offices of the disaster cleanup
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p.m. on Saturday. The blaze left one brick wall in danger of collapsing. The wall had to be brought down before Noble Street could reopen to traffic. The building was more than 100 years old.
"They had a lot of personal items from houses they work on restoring in
these buildings and they had a lot of equipment stored in these
buildings for restoration." Anniston Fire Captain Chris Collins reported to ABC 33/40 Saturday. "For us to set the wall up to stop the fire
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Lynn Parker Johnson, MSW, LCSW
Lynn is a licensed clinical social worker; she earned her master's degree from East Carolina University. Lynn has been a middle-school teacher and guidance counselor in the public school system and the Family and Developmental Specialist at New Hanover Regional's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). She is also infant-toddler certified (pending final review). Lynn is looking forward to meeting with the individuals and family in our area.
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Dr. Roy Vogel, PhD., M.Ed.
Dr. Vogel, a psychologist, has been in practice for over 20 years and has conducted over 35,000 direct patient hours. Having earned his Ph.D. and M.Ed. in psychology from Boston College, Dr. Vogel built a large group practice in New Jersey, which he recently sold. Dr. Vogel also produced and hosted a live, drive-time, NYC-based radio show for six years. His practice has primarily been focused on adults. Currently, he is primarily accepting referrals of a forensic nature, and conducts evaluations of a diverse nature, including but not limited to:
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By Linny@A Place Called Simplicity
I am sitting writing in our dark hotel room in Guangzhou, China. Emma (our 16 yr. old) and I came to finally (!) meet and bring home our Jubilee Promise who we have been in the process of trying to adopt for over 600 days.
I was just reading my Bible (by cell phone light) and felt the need to share some thoughts. Many who read No Hands But Ours are considering special needs and many have already "taken the plunge".
Our Jubilee has multiple special needs. Cleft lip/cleft palate (repaired), estropia (repaired), ear deformity – just for starters. There are other things too. We will wait on those till we see docs in the states. We knew there were some unknowns when we pursued adopting Jubilee. We knew that there was chance she would be with us for life. My husband, Dw and I, were good with all that. We have never liked the idea of an "empty nest" (actually sounds soooo boring to us!!). Having Jubilee in my arms….I am smitten. Whatever the doctors find? She's ours! Forever and we are thrilled.
Anyway, yesterday we had Jubilee's medical exam in the Guangzhou clinic – a wonderful chance to talk to other adoptive parents. While there I was talking to a couple who were adopting their 8th child (3rd adoption). The mom was sharing with me that they have a down syndrome son, which they birthed. In the midst of the conversation, the mom said something about having a son with DS. It is a wise (Biblical word)…..and I just had to mention it.
"Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will take care of itself." Matt. 6:34
Yes, tomorrow is not even a given. Today is all we have. Enjoy it. Love your kids. Love your spouse. Special needs kids? Today is all we have. Who knows what tomorrow will bring. And really, who knows what 20 years from now will bring. We have a faithful God who will meet each need tomorrow. He is working the night shift on your behalf, your kids behalf, Jubilee's behalf, etc. He loves these precious treasures far more than any of us could dream or imagine. His plan for them is good. Just take one day at a time. It's all we have.
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With holiday party season in full swing, we just had to share these pics of Eve's recent Mid-Century Housewarming party. What better setting for the 50's-themed party than Eve's Warm and Witty Loft? Since the house tour, she's hosted this mid-century party, complete with friends in 1950's dress sharing potluck style cuisine. See more after the jump...
It looks like the party was a success down to every last detail. You can read more about the swell time on Eve's blog, Brick and Plastic. See more pics on her Flickr photostream.
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Eve is a swell host! I had a blast!
Love all that dinnerware Eve!
Looks like a fun party!
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Measure It in Love
We are a complaining society. We tend to grasp the negative and exploit it verbally to anyone that we feel will listen. I'm guilty of it too often as well.
We gripe and groan to our significant others, friends and family, and children, to strangers in line with us, managers who are in charge of overseeing an establishment and sometimes to our own ears. We criticize to people who can make changes, and those who can not. We grumble that something is too small, lasts too long, is too far away, or delivered via poor customer service. Sometimes it just feels normal to engage in this behavior. Often, I think we just fall into it easily, and comfortably.
WICKED has made it's way to Orlando with a traveling Broadway Series troupe. It is no surprise that it has made it's way to the forefront of my mind; something I encounter daily. Commercials and reviews on television, songs on the radio, Facebook posts of people who hold tickets, and sometimes, personally laden conversations.
Last fall, I promised to take a loved one to see Wicked for her birthday. Through tears, we have decided that may be too painful and we have decided not to go. (I owe her a birthday present!) A text from my mother, "The commercials for Wicked bring tears to my eyes. When I asked Caitlin what her favorite Broadway show was I was surprised to hear her say 'Wicked.' She explained 'because its about friends and friendship.' I don't know why I was surprised; that heart was so pure and full of love." Finally, an email from a friend, that held an attachment; an essay written by her daughter, a teenager. Teenagers stereotypically are among the biggest 'complainers.' A group known to be happy among each other, but consistently argue the reasons something is wrong with adults. This teenager, however, defies that stereotype, in her everyday words, actions and this week, in her kind, genuine and heartfelt school-assigned essay. (With her permission, I will print it in my book, on the pages following this post.)
With all the chatter surrounding this astounding Broadway hit, I have been flooded with memories from taking Caitlin and Courtney to see Wicked on Broadway. A few days ago, in a moment of (stupidity?, self-torture?) I played some of the songs.
While 'For Good' reminds me of Caitlin, it fills my heart with something else…
People come into our lives for a reason, bringing something we must learn.And we are led to those, who help us most to grow…if we let them,And help them in return. Well, I don't know if I believe that's true. But I know I'm who I am today
Because I knew you…
We each have people who have changed our lives because of their friendship or interactions in our lives. When is the last time we stopped expressing our dissatisfaction long enough to tell those people what they mean to our existence? To our life? To our hearts and happiness? And I mean, REALLY tell them; not a casual thank you, or strong pat on the back, but really told them.
It sounds a little too sweet, like when my kids insist on syrup AND powered sugar on top of their pancakes or waffles. It sounds a little too pure, too altruistic; like Snow White and her unbelievable innocence.
But we don't know what the next 525,600 minutes will bring to our lives. How will you look back and measure this next year? Daylights? Sunsets? Midnights?
Take some of those moments so dear, and celebrate friends.
It's time. Trust your instincts. Close your eyes and leap. Defy some gravity;)
Let someone know,
that you've been changed for the better,
and that because you knew them,
you've been changed….
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CPJ board member María Teresa Ronderos and CPJ Senior Program Coordinator Carlos Lauría traveled to Brasilia this month to launch a new special report, "Halftime for the Brazilian press," and met with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, as well as other high-level government officials. CPJ also presented President Rousseff with the report's recommendations.
Brazil is home to a vibrant investigative press, but journalists are murdered regularly and their killers go free, CPJ's report found. Brazil is the 11th deadliest country in the world for journalists, and at least 10 have been killed in direct reprisal for their work since President Rousseff came to power, CPJ research shows.]]>
New York, May 9, 2014--The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the release from jail on Thursday of Fusün Erdoğan, former general manager of Özgür Radyo, and Bayram Namaz, a columnist for the weekly Atılım, and urges Turkish authorities to remove restrictions on their travel and lift their prison sentences on appeal.]]>
A CPJ delegation traveled to Pakistan this month and met with high-level Pakistani officials including Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who pledged to continue to expand Pakistan's media freedoms and address the insecurity plaguing the country's journalists.]]>


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|Astronomy and Astrophysics 479 (2008) 427-452
|Full calculation of clumpiness boost factors for antimatter cosmic rays in the light of Lambda-CDM N-body simulation results
|J. Lavalle1Q. YuanD. Maurin2X.-J. Bi
|Anti-proton and positron Galactic cosmic ray spectra are among the key targets for indirect detection of dark matter. The boost factors, corresponding to an enhancement of the signal and linked to the clumpiness properties of the dark matter distribution, have been taken as high as thousands in the past. The dramatic impact of these boost factors for indirect detection of antiparticles, for instance with the PAMELA satellite or the coming AMS-02 experiment, asks for their detailed calculation. We take into account the results of high resolution N-body dark matter simulations to calculate the most likely energy dependent boost factors linked to the cosmic ray propagation properties, for anti-protons and positrons. Starting from the mass and space distributions of sub-halos, the anti-proton and positron propagators are used to calculate the mean value and the variance of the boost factor for the primary fluxes. We take advantage of the statistical method introduced in Lavalle et al. (2007) and cross-check the results with Monte Carlo computations. By spanning some extreme configurations of sub-halo and propagation properties, we find that the average contribution of the clumps is negligible compared to that of the smooth dark matter component. Sub-halos do not lead to enhancement of the signals, unless they are taken with some extreme (unexpected) properties. This result is independent of the nature of the self-annihilating dark matter candidate considered, and provides precise estimates of the theoretical and the statistical uncertainties of the antimatter flux from dark matter substructures. Spectral distortions can still be expected in antimatter flux measurements, but scenarios invoking large and even mild clumpiness boost factors are strongly disfavoured by our analysis.
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The National Weather Service has posted a winter weather advisory starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday and running through 6 p.m. Wednesday.
There's a 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after Tuesday afternoon in Denver. The temperature, which was in the mid-50s at 11 a.m., dropped to 19 degrees by 6 p.m. and was down to 15 degrees at 8 p.m., the weather service reports.
Snow had been falling in Fort Collins since late afternoon and was falling in Boulder Tuesday evening.
Total snow accumulation, if any, Tuesday in Denver should be less than ½ inch.
Overnight in Denver the temperature should drop to 10 degrees, with a wind chill value of minus 1 degree, the weather service reports. The overnight chance for snow in Denver is 90 percent and the city could see between 3 and 7 inches accumulation.
On Wednesday the wintry weather continues in Denver, with the high temperature expected to top out at 11 degrees sometime around 11 a.m., the weather service reports. Wednesday afternoon the temperature is expected to drop to about 6 degrees where it will hover for several hours. Wind chill values on Wednesday in Denver will be as low as minus 6 degrees, according to the forecast.
The record low temperature for Dec. 4 in Denver is minus 5 degrees, set in 2008 and 1909, according to the weather service. The normal high temperature for Denver on Dec. 4 is 44 degrees, with a normal low 18 degrees.
The chance of snow in Denver on Wednesday is 80 percent, with up to 4 inches of new accumulation possible. The chance of snow should decrease Wednesday afternoon.
The highest snow total in Denver on Dec. 4 occurred in 1913, when 20.9 inches of snow fell on the city, according to weather service records. That snow was part of the biggest blizzard to ever blanket the city. The 1913 snow storm started on Dec. 1 and finally wrapped up on Dec. 6. The storm of the century buried Denver in 45.7 inches by the time it finally let up.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is gearing up for the snowy weather. About 100 state plows are ready to work metro-area highways and roads, and crews are prepared for 12-hour shifts, CDOT said in a media release.
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Thursday's Denver forecast calls for a 20 percent chance of snow and a high temperature of 11 degrees.
The daytime high temperature in Denver is not expected to get above the freezing mark through the weekend. Monday's high temperature in Denver is expected to be 29 degrees, making it the warmest day in the extended forecast.
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Fried Pickles & Greek Doughnut Bites
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Grilled corn and mango salsa, vegetarian banh mi, and syrupy doughnut bites in today's Delicious Links.
- Tofu Banh Mi - Thrifty Veggie Mama.
- Fried Pickles - Life and Kitchen.
- Grilled Corn Mango Salsa - Damn Delicious.
- Loukoumades (Greek Doughnut bites) - Supergolden Bakes.
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I like the assumption that the reader will know what a banh mi is, but you feel the need to write "Greek doughnut bites" instead of loukoumades before the jump, because obviously no one's ever heard of that before and can't pronounce it, right?


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If your quarterback isn't a team player, you don't have much of a team.
But this could be a sticky situation that's about to unfold regarding Romo and his contract dilemma that faces the Cowboys and their starting quarterback.
The Cowboys' brass, including owner Jerry Jones and head coach Jason Garrett and his staff will head up to Indianapolis for the scouting combine this week. Vice President Stephen Jones is already in Indy for the Competition Committee meetings and told The Dallas Morning News Tuesday night the Cowboys are in "good shape" regarding the Romo contract talks but also said he wasn't "necessarily confident" and pointed out that "we've got to have both sides wanting to do something."
Stephen Jones also said things could happen fast in terms of a contract, even as early as this weekend.
For the record, let's clarify this: Romo is a team guy. He's always been Pro-Cowboys; especially all the times he's reworked his deal to help the club's financial status. Then again, that's not really a noble thing when players do that – it simply puts money in their pocket now instead of having to play for it throughout the season.
Either way, Romo has been willing to do whatever the Cowboys need. But now, it could be different. As the Cowboys prepare for the March 12 start to free agency, they must trim about $20 million off the cap. And they'd like to shave off more than that to possibly sign a few free agents, including some of their own.
Players such as
Romo has one year left on his contract. At the age of 33, he knows this will likely be his final opportunity to cash in.
So that's why he hasn't been too eager to sign a new deal just to help out the Cowboys. In the regular season, he tabled discussions so he could wait and see how the market would fall. That really didn't help much considering he was hoping Joe Flacco and Matt Ryan would get new deals first to set the market. That didn't happen and since Flacco won the Super Bowl and Ryan had a stellar season for the Falcons, both of those younger, more accomplished quarterbacks will likely get much more cash.
Still, it makes sense for Romo to look out for himself. However, there is a reason the Cowboys would want him to hurry and sign an new deal – one that would help them restructure their 2013 cap and heavily reduce his cap charge, which is currently over $16 million.
The Cowboys want to have a little free-agent flexibility to sign a few players and help this team. Helping this team means helping Romo play better. If Romo plays better, the Cowboys can win more games and if that happens, he gets paid more in the long run.
Call it a Catch 22, a domino-effect, or just your average negotiation of two sides who are trying to work together but also look out for their own best interest.
At this point, I wouldn't call it a problem and from what we know of both parties, I expect something to get worked out pretty soon.


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One of the best teams in the NFL hosts one of the worst in the final preseason game of the year when the Seattle Seahawks welcome the Oakland Raiders to town. Former Seahawks and current Raiders quarterback Matt Flynn is nursing an injury and will not play for the game, but Terrelle Pryor will get the start and look to earn the starting job with another impressive preseason performance.
For the Seahawks, they will be determining how to round out their roster before cutting down to the final 53-man roster. Plenty of teams will be keeping a close eye on the Seahawks roster cuts because of the depth from one of the most talented teams in the NFL.
Who will make the cut?
Here is the information you will need to make sure you catch Thursday night's preseason game between the Raiders and Seahawks in the final preseason game of the year for each team:
Date: August 29
Start Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
Location: Seattle, Washington
Stadium: CenturyLink Field
TV Info: Check your local listings
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One of the great revelations of Star Trek Into Darkness was the fact that John Harrison (Benedict Cumberbatch) was actually Khan, a classic character introduced on the original Star Trek episode "Space Seed" and revisited in the 1982 feature film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
Now IDW Publishing has announced a six-issue comic miniseries called Star Trek: Khan, which will debut in October and detail the history of the Eugenics Superman from his creation through the events of Star Trek Into Darkness.
Here, series writer Mike Johnson briefly discusses what the comic is all about in this exclusive interview.
GEEK: Let's start at the beginning — what was the genesis of this idea and how did it develop?
MIKE JOHNSON: It came out of conversations I had with Bob Orci and IDW about what we could do in the comics that could expand the story of Into Darkness the same way that our original Countdown mini-series did for the 2009 movie. We couldn't use Khan in this year's Countdown to Darkness prequel comic, because we couldn't spoil the movie, but it felt natural to give Khan his own series after the movie was released.
GEEK: Obviously we've had Khan on TV, in films and in Greg Cox's novels. Are any of those playing an influence in this mini-series or is it all original using background provided in "Space Seed" as a launching point?
MIKE JOHNSON: We are sticking to "Space Seed" and Wrath of Khan exclusively, but the story of the comic series is all original, extrapolating from what we learned about Khan from those two sources. The series will also tie into Into Darkness in a unique way that expands on the events of the movie.
GEEK: What would you say is the span of this mini-series in terms of Khan's chronology?
MIKE JOHNSON: It starts in the late 20th-Century, through the Eugenics Wars, into Khan's hibernation, then it shows how he was found and revived by Admiral Marcus in the new timeline.
GEEK: Whether in the hands of Ricardo Montalban or Benedict Cumberbatch, Khan is such a fascinating character. Why do you think he continues to appeal to people and, as a writer, why does he appeal to you?
MIKE JOHNSON: I think it's because he's such a great combination of seductive charm and cold-blooded aggression. He has a distinct and twisted philosophy that plays so well in opposition to the optimistic worldview of Kirk and company, and he has the added appeal of being a man out of time who has a unique perspective on the future as portrayed in Trek.
GEEK: Will the events of Star Trek Into Darkness somehow color the version of Khan we'll see, despite the fact that it will be an earlier version?
MIKE JOHNSON: It will, but only after Khan is revived. His life takes a dramatically different course than it did "Space Seed" and Wrath of Khan. To tease it a little bit: the circumstances of his revival affect him both physically and mentally in unexpected ways.
GEEK: Why in hell hasn't anyone realized that there is a TV series or film in the early days of Khan? Admittedly that may not be an actual interview question, but it's something I've always wondered.
MIKE JOHNSON: I agree! It's fertile ground for epic stories. Hopefully we can scratch that itch for fans who want to see what the 1990s were really like.


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Indiana State Police this morning have arrested a former sixth grade teacher from Montezuma Elementary School in connection to alleged missing money.
38 year old Melissa A. McMullen, of Rosedale, surrendered herself to the Parke County Jail around 10 a.m today ( Wednesday).
Police say that a four month investigation showed that McMullen was in charge of fundraising events for the sixth grade class at Montezuma and that from September to December of 2013 she utilized $2,533.32 of that money for personal use.
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Try and put yourself in Steve's place for a moment. He attended a Discovering God study from the beginning. So he first learned about God's greatness and sovereign power in creation. Then he saw God's purity as we looked at the Fall, followed by His justice and grace in the Flood. After tracing the providence of God in the lives of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, a taste of deliverance and redemption was provided Steve through looking at the Exodus from Egypt.
Then we looked at the tabernacle, that wonderful object lesson for teaching the holiness of God. It is such a clear picture of how God, who deigns to dwell in the midst of His nation, is still completely set apart from them because of His purity and their sinfulness. So we spend considerable time showing how God buffered Himself from the nation through the curtains and courtyards and layout of the tabernacle and camp of Israel.
This lesson closes with a discussion of the burnt offering, which reinforces the fact of man's sinfulness separating him from God. So we detail how the Israelite brought his sheep to the courtyard and pressed his hand on the sheep's head, symbolically identifying himself with the animal as his substitute and "transferring" his sin to the animal. Then we relate how the sheep's throat is cut, the blood caught and splattered on the altar, the carcass cut up and burned completely on the altar.
One principle we conclude from our study of the burnt offering is that sin's penalty is death, either the death of the sinner or the death of a substitute. A second principle is that, if the substitute sacrifice is acceptable to God, the sinner becomes acceptable to God.
When I ended the session after discussing these principles that evening, I said, "Okay, I'm done."
Steve jumped from his chair in the back of the room and waved his arms above his head shouting, "Hold it! You can't stop now! I don't have a sheep!"
He was dead serious. Why? Because the cumulative impact of everything he had learned about God, sin and himself through this chronological approach made him keenly aware of the issues involved. He saw his desperate need of a substitute sacrifice, and here we were ending the study for that evening! When we told Steve privately about the Lamb of God who had been sacrificed at Calvary, there was no confusion in his mind about what that meant or what he needed to do about it. His response was a direct result of God working in his mind and heart by means of the theocentric, chronological Bible study.
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I am curious to know what people consider the attributes that separate good from great. I would also like to know what you think would motivate a person who is a good teacher to aspire for that same greatness. Thanks for your ideas!
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Firstly, I am deeply appreciative of the thoughtful commentaries by all. As both a teacher and an administrator, I have a strong investment in finding out what motivates people to improve their practice. Passion for their subject area? Passion for student success? A combination of both? For me it boils down to the desire to make a positive impact and improve the life chances of all students. I believe it is an honour to have the opportunity to play such an important role in the lives of our children.
When I posed the question, in the back of my mind I was thinking about a quotation that I had heard that sought to explain why we had so few "great schools". It was something like, "the reason we only have a few great schools is that we have so many good ones." The statement first caused me to ponder what traits the speaker used to differentiate the two, but later I focused on the notion of "complacency". So, I wondered "aloud" what it is that causes a person to strive for more. Once again, thanks for sharing your ideas and insights with us all. I apologize for not being involved for the past several weeks as I was enjoying some family time on an island with no computer in sight!
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Jul 7 2011: Hi, a good teacher is the one who gives you knowledge regarding a particular field, teach you the tricks of the trade he has mastered. (His will help you a lot in that field, be it academics or arts, martial arts etc. But a great teacher is the onw who, apart from imparting the above knowledge, pushes youforward,teaches you to be independent, level headed, humble, strategic, analytic, calculative,imbibe values and ethics etc. To cut a long story short, a great teacher goes out of the way to impart things other than mere education that enable a person to not only achieve the ultimate success in life but also to become a better human being in life. When you remember a good teacher you think, " he taught me what I know today" whereas, when you remember a great teacher, you think, " He made me What I am today". I had a teacher like this when I was in ix and x grade and still idolize him and now, 6 years later, fresh out of college, I have started as a teacher myself...
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11 Relatively Normal Things I've Never Spent Money Onposted by Andrea | 09/13/2013
The other day, someone asked me what my favorite Starbucks drink was. I probably had a really stupid look on my face while I stood there trying to rack my brain for a decent answer… until I finally said, "you know, I don't think I've ever purchased a drink from Starbucks before."
I could tell they were shocked — to be perfectly honest, I was kind of shocked too. After all, Starbucks has over 87,000 possible drink combinations (source), so you think I'd be able to find something I like.
After that conversation, I started thinking about other relatively normal things that I've never ever spent money on… and I came up with quite a list!
Obviously, there are TONS of random things I've never spent money on, but below is a list of pretty normal every-day things that I've never (to my recollection) spent money on,
1. Starbucks (or any other coffee house)
I don't drink coffee… ever. I never have and I have no desire to start. In fact, up until about 2 years ago, Dave never drank coffee either. Now he drinks plain black coffee in the mornings (made at home.)
I also don't like tea, lattes, cappuccino, or any other hot beverage — besides an occasional mug of hot chocolate. And since I make my own homemade hot chocolate mix, I have no reason to leave my house, waste gas money, and pay $3 or more for a cup of hot chocolate.
So as far as I can remember (which is pretty far!) I've never spent money on a drink (or anything else) at Starbucks or any other coffee house.
Crazy, I know!
2. Perfume
I've received plenty of lotions and perfumes as gifts, and I've also redeemed plenty of freebie coupons at Bath and Body and Victoria's Secret, but I'm fairly confident that in my 28 years of life, I've never spent my own cash on perfume.
3. Exercise
I don't even like to exercise (and you all know I don't like spending money unnecessarily) so I'm certainly not going to spend money to exercise
I've never purchased a gym membership of any type, I've never purchased any amount of exercise equipment, and I've never purchased any exercise DVD's (although I have rented some from our library at times).
4. Alcohol at Restaurants
To be perfectly honest, we rarely ever spend money on alcohol at home — not because we have anything against it, but simply because it can be pricy, unhealthy, and addicting — and it's just not necessary (in my opinion).
We usually have a few beers in the house for Dave, and we'll buy some wine coolers or fruity drinks if we're entertaining, but that's about it. Aside from REALLY fruity wine coolers where you can't taste the alcohol, I've never really acquired a taste for alcoholic drinks — and since I don't like spending money to exercise, I figure I probably shouldn't spend the money for extra calories either.
So as I was thinking of things to add to this list, I realized that I've never spent any of my own money on alcohol at a restaurant. There have been a couple times when we've been taken out and the people paying insisted we order a drink (which I graciously choked down)… but that's about it.
5. Dry Cleaning
Yes, I work from home — but I used to work in an office every day, and Dave wears a button-up shirt almost every day to school — so I'm still not sure how I've avoided this expense for my entire life — probably because I try to wash everything at home. Or maybe it's because I try to buy wrinkle-free clothing as much as possible and because Dave diligently irons his school clothes every week — sometimes every night.
As an added bonus, I've also never been to a laundromat — so sheltered, I know!
6. Delivery Service
We don't order lots of take out food or pizza, but when we do, we always just drive to pick it up. We live super close to any restaurant we would order from, so it seems silly to pay someone else to deliver it to our house when it takes less than 10 minutes for us to pick it up ourselves.
I guess I just figure that if I'm not willing to make dinner, I should at least be willing to go pick it up.
7. Manicures or Pedicures
I don't have very attractive nails, so I've never been big on painting my nails because I feel like it draws more attention to my hands. I also have extremely ticklish feet and the idea of someone else touching my feet is just way too much for me.
My cousin gave me an at-home freebie manicure the day before our wedding, and I did win a free manicure coupon to a local beauty salon (which I used several years ago) but to date, I've never spent money on a manicure or pedicure.
I've also never spent money on a massage, but I wouldn't mind getting a massage someday… if I had a coupon.
8. Pets
OK, so I won't say that we'll never get a pet — but I will say that we probably won't get a pet for a VERY long time. And if we do, it will be because our children beg us for years and years — or because I suddenly turn soft.
I'm not against pets (Dave and I both had dogs growing up); I just honestly think they are a huge waste of money — sorry animal lovers!
The food, the vet bills, the cost of leaving them while on vacation, etc. etc. Not to mention the time and energy involved in caring for a pet on top of everything else I do on a daily basis — and the messes they make. No thanks!
For the record, 2 of our siblings have huge shedding dogs and the other 2 siblings are both on the lookout for a dog to buy — yes, we think they are all nuts
9. Concert Tickets
Yes, I've been to high school band and choir concerts, and I've been to freebie concerts in the park. I also won concert tickets for a Point of Grace Christmas concert about 5 years ago — but I've never paid for concert tickets.
And if I'm really being honest, besides that Point of Grace concert, I've never even been to a professional concert.
10. Valet Parking
I just assumed that Dave and I don't really have the lifestyle to warrant paying for valet parking (after all, I don't think Culver's or Arby's offers that service yet). However, I was shocked to find out that many of our friends have paid for valet parking for different events. I don't know, maybe we're weird (or just cheap) but the thought of paying someone else simply to park my car so I don't have to walk is a little much for me (at least at this point in my life!)
11. Lottery Tickets
Dave is a math teacher — we know the odds of winning are horrible and that buying lottery tickets is basically just throwing our money away.
So although I've frequently thought about how sweet it would be if we ever won the Mega Million, I've never actually let myself purchase a ticket (so unfortunately, I don't think we'll win any time soon.)
Although some of you might think I'm a totally boring bump-on-a-log after reading this post… I promise Dave and I do lots of fun things. Seriously, I've never felt like I was deprived or lived a boring life — at least not before writing this post!
And I'm certain there are plenty of things we spend money on that some of you think is crazy — right?
So I'm curious, what would be on your list of things of things you've never spent money on?
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Kristen @ Joyfullythriving09/15/2013
I'm not a coffee drinker either, but my students seem to give me Starbucks cards on occasion. I have used them for hot chocolate on occasion, or I've regifted the cards. As for lottery tickets, I chose not to waste my money because I'd rather spend my money on something I know is a sure thing rather than wasting it on an unprobable chance.
Catherine Beam09/15/2013
First of all, I enjoyed reading this blog. I think you are an amazing, self-disciplined, extremely focused young woman who is getting her message out that "less is more" in a world that is becoming more self-indulgant and distracted by the day. I cannot even begin to assess how many thousands of dollars you have saved through the years by watching your $$$$ where Starbucks, valet parking, alcohol, etc. are concerned. Good for you!! I guess the areas where I haved saved have involved shopping at farmers markets for vegetables & fruits, going to the hairdressers every 8 weeks instead of every 6 weeks, and going to thrift shops to shop for clothing for my teenage daughter and I (she actually thinks that thrift shops are very "cool"). Plus, I decided years ago that I would not have a pet when I overheard a woman declare to a saleslady that she had spent over $5,000 for her little dog to save it from a malady that the dog ended up dying from anyway months later and she was having a hard time scraping money up for her mortgage payment. That really made an impression on me. Lastly, I save A LOT of money by using the services of my local library. Since I am always on the go, I especially love the audiobooks I can check out at the library and listen on CD. Not to mention the movies, the music CDs and books, etc. Also, if I go to a department store and fall in love with a designer brand of clothing, I google it to see if I can get it on ebay for a fraction of the cost. With that said, I am nowhere as disciplined as you!!!
I must admit that I am on board with most of your list. (1) I too have never spent money at a "coffee house" (however I was given 2 tokens on my birthday for our local coffee house and have redeemed them .. but never had to pay out of pocket). If I am honest though I do enjoy the mocha frappe at McDonalds but I do not consider that a coffee house and will only buy that on a rare occasion. Other than that neither my husband or I drink coffee. I do try to be frugal in that I have attempted to make my own iced coffee .. flavored of course!! (2) I generally put perfume/body spray on my Christmas list and very rarely do I run out before the next year so honestly cannot remember the last time I had to spend my own money on this. (3) I have only spent money on exercise one time and that was to take a 4-6 week Zumba class (which I LOVE) and I did it along with a girlfriend who wanted to try it!! I do however have a couple of exercise DVD's and Wii games .. Zumba included .. so that does that count or are you talking gym memberships?? (4) Since we have 2 kiddos very rarely do we order alcohol at a restaurant but on the rare occasion that we get a dinner out just the 2 of us I have ordered an alcoholic beverage (and in that case I enjoy a good Amaretto & Coke .. yum!!) (5, 6 & 7) Never have spent money on the dry cleaning, delivery service or manicure/pedicure. (8) We do have a pet cat, Bootsie, but we got her out of sheer desperation .. the night we killed 5 mice while I was up in the middle of the night nursing our son was the night I decided we needed to get a cat to help with the problem, but we got her from family so there was no up-front expense other than food & shots ;D We have now put a basement under the house and no longer have the mice situation BUT after 8 years Bootsie is now a part of the family. I do NOT see us getting another pet after her though. (9) I have never bought concert tickets but my husband and I had won one day tickets to Country Fest quite a few years ago and had a fabulous time!! Oops, I am just now remembering that we did buy tickets at a County Fair to see Martina McBride so I guess maybe I cannot add that to my "never" list. (10) Valet parking .. never!! And last but not least (11) I wish I could say I have never bough lottery tickets but that would be untrue. I have on a blue moon bought a ticket (or most of the time request my husband to stop and get one) but we usually only buy 1 even then.
I guess we are not so entirely different .. and as you indicated in your post, I do not in the least feel deprived having never splurged on most of the above referenced items. Thanks for the great inspiration!!
If you have three kids and a husband who is frequently working nights it is worth every penny of the $2-3 delivery charge to not have to load them all in the car to pick up the occasional pizza!
I fully agree with #10 and #11. I also don't drink coffee…I tried and I just can't get it to a taste where I like it. It's like drinking brown water and I have to add so much sugar…it makes no sense. So I'm a hot cider and hot cocoa girl. From my house..not starbucks in most cases. We were in Chicago this summer and had a hotel downtown and parking was limited and we were unfamiliar and so we ended up using the hotel valet, which was $54 for the time we were there (one night). Luckily it was reimbursed because I cannot believe people can't just park their own cars. Also the lottery – I would LOVE to win it…but I can't get myself to pay to play it and throw my money away. I wish there was a way to play without paying so I could win
A relatively normal thing that I don't spend money on are ATM fees. I can visit my own bank's ATMs to make sure I don't encounter an ATM fee or make a purchase and get cash back to avoid a $2 or $3 fee for the convenience of getting at my own money.
I don't pay to get my hair professionally dyed. I did once and decided it was a huge waste. If I want my hair dyed I use a take home kit. I don't even do this anymore.
Most of the things on your list I avoid spending regularly on (except pets and concerts; I do spend on both of those pretty regularly), but I think I've spent money on all of those items at one point or another, just not regularly.
You have some points on being frugal but I take issue with the concert tickets. I've spent thousands on concerts, mostly when I was younger and before having kids. I don't feel it was a waste of any money because I am a musician and I think music enriches my life. Live music to me is a spiritual experience. So it's good to dace money where you can but to sacrifice loving for frugality isn't always a good thing.
I feel the same about travel… It's essential to a life with loving.
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September 25th, 2013 at 6:04 am
no need to "take issue". I thought I made it quite clear in my post that I was not judging others who did spend their money on those things — and no where did I ever say that concert tickets were a "waste" of money.
Like you said, "it's good to dace money where you can but to sacrifice loving for frugality isn't always a good thing." I honestly would never want to spend my hard-earned cash on a concert that I won't enjoy, let alone "love" (I don't like late nights, crowds, or loud music) However, I couldn't imagine not spending money on home renovations — which I do love.
Spend and save as you wish — this post is just highlighting some of the ways I choose to save at this point in my life.
J. Owen09/26/2013
I think my phone autocorrected me there. "life worth living" oops "sacrifice living for frugality" oops "good to save money" oops.
I guess I may have missed the point of the post. I have been looking at many sites on living a more simple and frugal existence. Maybe take issue was the wrong choice of words.
Some of those things just didn't seem like ways of saving money so much as things you don't like. I've never spent money on broccoli, but that hasn't helped me to be frugal, I just don't like broccoli. And I have spent lots of money on coffee, but never vodka.
I just came across this site anyway and will dig deeper to see what I can gain out of it; I do see some worthwhile content though.
Laura E.09/26/2013
I can see the benefit in not spending money on things you don't value or love like coffee, alcohol or concert tickets, but it's not neccessarily a sign of frugality if you spend the money on something else instead. It's just personal preference on where you use your dollars. I will say that pet ownership is an emotional choice and not a financial choice, kids are far more expensive than pets and yet we have them without a second thought! People who love pets know they will cost money, time and effort and will make a mess and be an inconvience, just like kids, but they do it because they want the pet. Don't get a pet if you don't love animals, it's not worth your time or money.
I drink coffee, have left $1000s at Starbucks, I'm sure.
Your comment about pets just seems odd to me – I'm an animal lover – can't imagine life without my cats. When 1 passes (and, yes, I've spent $1000s on trying to get them better) another one comes into my life not too much later. They're part of my family, I love them, they aren't annoying like people can be.
To quote Mark Twain…. "A home without a cat — and a well-fed, well-petted and properly revered cat — may be a perfect home, perhaps, but how can it prove title?"
I totally agree re the pets, and though I love animals I can't afford healthcare for myself now, never mind money on pets. Once this dog dies I won't let myself get another, if I miss pets I can always volunteer at a shelter or do some pet-sitting.
Heck- I miss having a baby in the house but no plans to adopt- I work at a childrens' home on Sundays instead!
I've got into the habit now of questioning every purchase, is it really necessary, can it be done cheaper and especially- am I being tricked into signing a contract or is this false advertising…I'll turn my back on most things if a seller tries to mislead me.
Things I'd like to do without in 2014, bottled water and treats- soda, candy, potato chips! The water will be the hardest since our tap water isn't good-tasting and if I don't buy bottles I end up buying filters…
The benefit of frugality besides better cash management: treats become something special again : )


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Bouquets of flowers have been placed at the entrance to the abandoned City Concrete plant at 2 Hampton Road in Exeter in memory of Amanda "Amy" Warf, whose body was found inside last week. (JASON SCHREIBER/Union Leader Correspondent)
He was even more surprised when he learned that Warf's ex-husband, Aaron Desjardins, was charged in her murder.
Coughlin, a Portsmouth lawyer, was representing Desjardins while he and Warf ironed out the details of a parenting plan for their 11-month-old son, William, in the Brentwood Family Court.
Coughlin was hired just after their divorce was final in February 2012 and says he never saw any serious problems between the two.
They may have disagreed at times like many divorced couples, but Coughlin said it was nothing unusual.
"I hear about these things happening, and sometimes when I'm involved in a particular case I wonder if something bad might happen because of the nature of my client or the nature of the opposing party," he said. "This case didn't have that. It's surprising that he might somehow be involved."
The last time Coughlin spoke with Desjardins was a few weeks before prosecutors say he killed Warf by slitting her throat.
The body of the 36-year-old mother who worked at Exeter Hospital was discovered on the second floor of the abandoned City Concrete factory on Hampton Road in Exeter on March 7. Firefighters found her body while responding to a fire that prosecutors say was intentionally set, though Desjardins hasn't been charged with arson.
Just a few days after telling reporters he had nothing to do with her murder and that someone else had done it, Desjardins, 36, was arrested at gunpoint near his Epping home Tuesday and charged with first-degree murder.
Coughlin said he believes Warf and Desjardins were still seeing a co-parent counselor at the time of the killing and had a hearing scheduled in May.
"They were working on the minutia, the logistics of the parenting time that they would spend with William, but they had pretty much equally divided it, and they were trying to figure out when transfers would occur and things like that," Coughlin said.
Before his arrest, Desjardins told the New Hampshire Union Leader that he and Warf had "come to full agreement" on custody of their son.
"We were just going to put the ink on the paper," he said at the time, suggesting that all was well between him and Warf.
Unlike some couples, Warf and Desjardins didn't seem to have a problem getting together to work out their issues.
"They could meet in the same room. There were no domestic violence aspects of the case. No restraining orders," Coughlin said. "If it turns out that he was aggressive toward her during this event I certainly never saw evidence of that when I observed them dealing with each other."
At times, even Desjardins' new wife, Sarah, would attend meetings with Coughlin when Warf was also present. Court documents hinted at some tension between the two women in the past, but Coughlin said Sarah was "very helpful with him in parenting William."
According to Senior Assistant Attorney General Susan Morrell, William is now being cared for by other family members while Desjardins remains held without bail at the Rockingham County jail. He is due back in court for a probable cause hearing on March 22 at the 10th Circuit Court in Brentwood.
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The Healthcare of the Elderly department has a multi-disciplinary team approach to the care of older people - ensuring that there is: - Individualised approach to the care and management of the patient in hospital - Respect for and maintenance of the older person's dignity at all times- Promotion of choice, involvement and independence of older people and their carers- Good communication within the team and with the patient and carers with regards to plans for care and treatment
It is important that older people are offered the same level of care and treatment as any other age group - decisions on treatment and care are made according to a patient's clinical condition, not on the basis of age alone.
The Healthcare of the Elderly department includes medical staff from Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and Plymouth Primary Care Trust. The team works across other wards and departments - assessing and advising on the management and care of older people, referring patients for rehabilitation either at Mount Gould or in the community, advising on discharge and placement issues.
Patients admitted to the Healthcare of the Elderly department are usually cared for in the Healthcare of the Elderly wards, of which there are two in Derriford Hospital. These wards specialise in the needs of older, frail people who require individualised care of complex conditions. These wards have established strong teams of nurses, doctors and therapists who all work towards the recovery and rehabilitation of older patients. They use specialist skills, assessments and treatment/care plans to ensure that the older patient is actively treated, supported in their recovery and appropriate plans are in place for their discharge.For those patients in the end stages of their illness, for whom terminal care is required, care from the multidisciplinary team focuses on good symptom control, the maintenance of dignity and respect in end-of-life care and good communication and involvement with the patient's family.
Specialist services for Older People have been developed through collaborative working from the Healthcare of the Elderly department with other specialities and services. These include:
Orthogeriatrics - focuses principally on trauma in older people
Falls service - multi-disciplinary service with the Primary Care Trust, working with patients on falls prevention and management, working with the cardiology department and secondary prevention of osteoporosis
Amputee rehabilitation - working with vascular surgeons and consultants in rehabilitation, linking closely with the local Disablement Services Centre
Parkinson's service - a multi-disciplinary service with a care pathway for patients managing this condition, within the community
Old Age Psychiatry - a nurse-led liaison service is established at Derriford Hospital, providing assessment of patients, care planning and management advice and discharge planning for patients with mental health issues within the acute hospital setting
Stroke services - patients who have suffered with a stroke are mostly managed within the acute stroke unit. Close working with the Healthcare of the Elderly teams ensures that the needs of older people who have suffered a stroke are appropriately co-ordinated.
Heart Failure - working across health communities, the specialist service is led by the acute physicians at Derriford Hospital, with involvement of Healthcare Of the Elderly staff
Relevant links to other websites:Department of HealthBritish Geriatrics SocietyAgeUK
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A great salad - fresh fresh fresh veggies against a nice chewy, nutty background of the barley. I used jarred pepperoncini peppers which added just the right touch of saltiness/brine. I'd exchange feta for the mozzarella next time. If you like oregano, this salad is for you.
Barley "Pasta" Salad
Photo: Oxmoor House
The flavor and texture of barley are similar to that of pasta, so we combined it with the typical pasta salad ingredients.
Yield: 5 servings (serving size: about 1 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 153
- Calories from fat: 31%
- Fat: 5.2g
- Saturated fat: 1.6g
- Monounsaturated fat: 2.6g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6g
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrate: 22.4g
- Fiber: 5g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
- Iron: 1.8mg
- Sodium: 436mg
- Calcium: 107mg
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup uncooked pearl barley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups finely chopped seeded tomato
- 1 cup thinly sliced spinach
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) diced part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pepperoncini peppers
- 2 teaspoons dry oregano
- Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add barley; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.
- Combine the juice, oil, and salt in large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add barley, tomato, and remaining ingredients; toss gently to coat.
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Barley "Pasta" Salad Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Salads, Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Kid-Friendly, Make-Ahead
- CUISINE: American, Italian, British/Irish
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Rice/Grains
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Meatless
- OCCASION: Birthdays/Anniversaries
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Danish Modern Planters
We're inspired by several Danish modern planters we've seen recently. They're all planters plus something else, and they all manage to bring a structured touch of outdoors in, in a very beautiful fashion.
This Swedish planter/table, pictured up top, is by an unknown designer.bench/planter rosewood planter by Arne Vodder is what caught our eye in the first place. planter, but check out those legs!
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these are all so beautiful...but those first two, YOWZA YOWZA! i'd put some grass there for the kitties :) though orchids would look so sexilicious!
So beautiful...I grew up in a midcentury ranch house that had built-in bookshelves/planters flanking the entrance to the living room. Does anyone else remember those?
Mid-century style rules!
"Mid-century style rules!"
This week, anyway..
They are extremely graceful, and I love them. But every vintage one I've ever seen has bad water damage. If only they had better sealants back then...
Like Alisong, I also remember those mid-century platers fondly. My grandparent's ranch had huge brick planters that were beautiful just inside their front door. I wish I had the space for something like them in my 50's cottage.
These cool little planters are great though!


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Klout recently unveiled the newest addition to its website that claims to measure "social influence". Klout's formula puts most of the weight on a user's Facebook and Twitter pages. Then it measures that user's social "Klout" based on a variety of factors such as how many "likes" a user's posts get or how many retweets they receive. Basically, Klout considers you to have a high Klout score based on raw numbers, not on content.
Will Klout Brand Pages Matter?
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