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Candid Conversation with God
I wanted to share the conversation I had with God before we started homeschooling. It came to me a few times so maybe it's the Lord's way of asking me to share, so here we go…
Dear Jesus,
I wanted to discuss this whole homeschooling thing you have called us to. I have a few concerns and would just like to hear from you, you know some kind of confirmation that we should homeschool, that we're on the right track, because I'm freaking out just a bit. So here's where I'm at with this whole thing…
1. I'm scared.
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. (Deut 31;8)
And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. (Matt 28:20)
2. I'm worried about what other people will think or say.
Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. (Prov 29:25)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (Prov 9:10)
Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. (Colossians 3:2)
3. I doubt my own ability to teach my kids effectively.
…for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. (Philippians 2:13)
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)
4. I don't think we can afford it.
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. (2 Corinthians 9:8)
5. How can I take care of my home, family, and daily responsibilities and homeschool?
If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. (1 Peter 4:11)
And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. (Colossians 3:17)
6. I'm so overwhelmed, I don't even know where to start!
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding (Proverbs 3:5)
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. (James 1:5)
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God (Philippians 4:6)
6. What about my free time?
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. (Philippians 2:3)
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)
7. What if my kids turn out weird and un-socialized?
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:2)
8. What if I lose friends or family because they disapprove?
But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. (Philippians 3:1-8)
9. What about my attitude and, um shall we say lack of patience?
Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, "children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation". Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. So you too should be glad and rejoice with me. (Philippians 2:14-18)
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. (Colossians 3:12)
…for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. (James 1:20)
10. Um, so are you saying I'm going to be tested? Because we all know how that turns out…
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. (James 1:2-3)
And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 1:3-5)
10. What if I can't hack it? I mean it's always easier said then done!
…And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. (Hebrews 12: 1-3)
11. How am I to teach, I don't even have a teaching degree?
These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates. (Deut 6-9)
12. Okay, I'm out of excuses, any final advice?
But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. (2 Corinthians 12:9)
He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in His arms, holding them close to His heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young. (Isaiah 40:11 NLT)
and thus began our journey…
this is such an encouragement to newbie hoemschooling moms like me.. homeschooling is not as accepted here in the Philippines as it is the USA.. thanks for sharing!
Such a good letter allowing God tobajswer by the Bible. By the way As a certified teacher I am trying to do my part to help homeschool parents via my website Tutorarchitects.com. We even offer video tutoring
Beautiful post! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing this. My dream is to be able to homeschool, it hasn't happened…yet. This gives encouragement if I ever reach that goal but it also spoke to me in regards to PARENTING as well. Thanks again.
I just found your blog a couple days ago and I am loving it, especially this post. I am having this conversation now and this was very encouraging. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for sharing this.It is our second year of homeschooling and I think I have half of those questions any given day!
Wow!!! And Wow again! Thank you for sharing this.
Great Post! I have asked and been asked over and over ALL these questions…That God,He has an answer for eveything 🙂
I'm going to print this up and hang it on my wall. Such wonderful encouragement from such a wonderful source. Thanks for the reminders!
I am printing it off too and hanging it up! Thanks so much! Lord bless!
I was happy to see this post this morning. I'm in my first year of homeschooling and look forward every day to read your posts. You are such a blessing and God is really using you. Thank you and God Bless
Thank you for posting this. What an encouragement to have God's encouragement as we face hurdles.All of these items have come to mind, and we have only started preschool.
Thank you, what an encouraging resource to turn to when doubts begin to creep up on me. I know I am called to do this and God will do it through me.
This was amazing! Thank you for taking the time to blog about this!
Amen! He keeps telling me, "My grace is sufficient" too! 🙂
Awesome!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Thank you for sharing. What a blessing to read today.
Pretty sure God put that on your heart to share with ME today! 🙂 (okay, maybe some others, too) Thank you for the encouragement!
I love this and plan to share it! Thanks for all your hard work!
You are awesome. God has used your encouragement so much in my life. Thank you!
You are awesome. God has used your encouragement so much in my life. Thank you!
LOVE it!!! Amen! The journey never is easy, but with God leading our homeschooling it is easier. Thanks for all of your encouragement on a daily basis. Blessings to you and your family and your schooling.
Thanks so much for sharing. I'm going to pass along your encouragement. Blessings,Rachel 🙂
LOVE this! 🙂 Thank you.
This is just what I needed today. This is my first year homeschooling. I love your blog. It's very inspiring. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for posting this! It is exactly what I needed to read. I, too, would love to print this off and put it in a prominent place, if you don't mind.Thanks again, and many blessings,~Amanda.
I really needed to hear this today – my oldest is a senior, and we just found out today that there is a deadline for certain scholarships this Wednesday. So today has been a day full of doubts, fears, searching for papers, figuring out grades, making a transcript – argh! It was His perfect timing that at the end of the day, at the end of my rope I read – "His grace is sufficient for me." Thank you.
Wow. I really needed this. I think I might print this out and tape it to my computer/desk/mirror/kitchen sink/car dashboard. :)Thank you!
The scriptures are here for God to speak to us. I believe that God listens to our prayers and can answer in many different ways. I am still in that "prayer" phase of talking to God about homeschool. I don't know if I was called to homeschool or that I just wanted to reeeeeallly badly and asking for his strength and guidance daily. Homeschooling is and will be my choice and I want/need input from God.
Thank you so very much!
I am in my 3rd year of homeschooling and I still have these kinds of questions sometimes. I have to admit It was nice hearing this from you. I have been a bit intimidated by you since I found your site. I know that sounds silly, but looking at your amazing pictures makes me feel a bit inadequate as a homeschooler. Comparing is one of my flaws that I'm working on :-)Thank you for posting and reminding me that everyone is human!
I loved reading your conversation with God…I see that your transparentcy opened the doors of His grace…"God gives grace to the humble".This was meat. I am encouraged in my own journey.thank you
What an amazing post and some many of these scriptures I needed to hear to help me break my fears of homeschooling.
This was so encouraging when I received it in my email this morning. I read it and re-read it again while drinking my morning coffee. It's beautiful and I'm going to keep it saved to refer to!Recently I have started a new project in our home-preschool: A Nature Table! I've created some elaborate forests this past weekend!Check it out and let me know what you think, Erica! :)<3 Rockabye Butterflyhttp://rockabyebutterfly.blogspot.com/
Oh, Erica. You have so totally won my heart tonight. This is our first year homeschooling, and I swear I had the same conversation with God as you did!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you for your obedience. Not only to homeschool your children, but to share that very personal conversation you had with God with me.I am going to print that and keep it at my desk. Then, when I start to throw myself a pity party, I will remind myself of God's truths.Thank you!Love wins,A
Thank you so much for sharing this!! I have the same exact fears and am struggling with the same doubts about beginning homeschooling. It is always comforting to be reassured that i am not the only one who is scared and most importantly to be reminded of God's awesomeness and power ! Bria
Um! I SOOO needed to read this right now. I think I'm going to print it out to remind me later. We have a 4 year old and my husband has always been on the homeschooling bandwagon. Me, not so much! Yes, I love to do worksheets with her and fun learning things, but to actually be responsible for ALL her learning and schooling, that scares me. I have had all of these thoughts run through my head and it will be such an encouragement to me when I begin this journey.Thank you so much for your awesome blog!
Thank you, I've been so richly blessed by your blog and this post is just another blessing. ~Kari
Sigh! Thank you so much. This will be printed & hung up in my school room! And maybe on the fridge! And maybe on my bathroom mirror! And maybe taped to my dashboard. THANK YOU!!! You rock!
Thank you so much for these verses! I have been having the same conversation with God the last several months (I'm a little slow in the surrender area). I have a friend who has homeschooled her kids for years and I just shared with her my concerns. She encouraged me in many of the same ways you just did. God has reminded me to let go of my concerns and He will take care of the details. What a blessing that we aren't in charge!
My friend Laura posted a link to this on Facebook. We are in our 8th year of homeschooling, and all of these questions still ring true for us. Thank you for being honest and open about your questions and doubts. Praise God for providing all of the answers in His Word! He will continue to remind you of His promises and show Himself faithful through your homeschooling journey!
There are no words that would express what this blog just meant to me. I am trying to decide if homeschooling is the route we should take. We have seven children, 10yrs and under, and I have all of these fears. Thank you for for reminding me of these Truths. Wow, I am going to print this and keep reading it over and over!
Just yesterday I told my hubby i couldn't do this (homeschool) anymore. Thank you so much for sharing this. You are a real blessing to me.
Thanks for posting this. We are going to start homeschooling this fall with our 4 year old, and this is exactly how I am feeling! So thank you for posting! 🙂
Wow! Tomorrow is my daughter's last day in public school. We prayed about this…. and I asked God for signs and reassurance. As I was reading this, I was thinking…. hmmm, did I write this? It is like she read my mind and blogged about it! I was almost in tears because I had those same questions and the answers are beautiful! Then, to top it off, I got to the end…… thank you, my name is Erica, too. Thank you for sharing. What a peaceful way to end my day and start homeschooling! You are truly a blessing.
Love how you answer questions with scripture. Great post. Blessings, Debbie
I too am printing this out:-) I just had a baby six mo and this has also been my first yr homeschooling. I have been feeling so frustrated and tired.
Wow, I had the exact same conversation with God in Jan of 2009 when I felt God prompting me to homeschool. My oldest son was in kindergarten and loving school. My younger 3 were ages 4, 2, and 8 months. I didn't know how I was going to do it, but my husband & I knew it was what God wanted for our family. I am so glad you opened your heart and shared this conversation! I love how you back every thought with God's promises. I am going to print it and hang it where I can read it daily. I am so thankful for your blog. I feel like I have a good homeschool support system but reading your blog is like talking to a great friend who just 'gets it'. I am really looking forward to having your blog to refer to as we start our 2nd year of homeschooling! Thank you so much for using your gifts & sharing them with us! You are a huge blessing to many, many moms!
I have spent the last few months looking at blogs and websites about homeschoolers. I have been a follower of yours for a short time but had not read this till tonight. This was a rough day (1st year – officially Day 16). This was convicting and encouraging. I am allowing impatience and frustration to take hold. Please continue in what you do. It does encourage and help others.
I have tears in my eyes right now…I have so fought God on this issue for all of these reasons. It is more comforting than you know to read that your concerns are EXACTLY what goes through my mind everyday. My son started kindergarten this year at a small church kindergarten. It seems like none of my options are right for him, but homeschooling does seem like the best. Oh, what to do now?


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Four car crash involves two Sequim drivers
A Sequim woman was transported to the hospital following a Jefferson County collision.
At 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, four vehicles, including two from Sequim, were traveling toward Highway 104 on Center Road, six miles southwest of Chimacum,
Kathleen Jordan, 62, of Snoqualmie, pulled her 2004 Subaru Forester to the shoulder to avoid a collision with a vehicle illegally passing a tractor trailer in the other lane.
Margaret Robertsen-Burris, 54, of Port Angeles, was behind Jordan in a 2007 Honda Civic and stopped safely in the shoulder behind the Subaru with two car lengths between them.
Charles Marr, 76, of Sequim, passed the Civic in his 2001 Toyota Prius and attempted to pull to the shoulder.
He struck the Civic's front driver's side, pushing it further into the space behind the Subaru.
Ashley Debler, 23, of Sequim, then drove her 2008 four-door Mazda in front of Robertsen-Burris' Civic hit the back end of Marr's Prius' and pushed it into the back of Jordan's Forester.
Debler was transported to Jefferson General Hospital with injuries and was released.
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After going 4-26 in Three Rivers League baseball the last two years, West Linn wasn't given much of a chance to contend with perennial powers Lake Oswego and Clackamas for the league title this season.
But the young Lions, playing for a first-year coach in Joe Monahan, have made a late run and are in position to share the league championship if they can finish a three-game sweep of Lake Oswego in the regular-season finale Thursday at West Linn.
The Lions (14-11, 9-5) took two of three games from Clackamas last week and have beaten Lake Oswego 5-3 and 9-2 this week to move within one game of the Lakers (16-9, 10-4). If they win Thursday, they would share the title with Lake Oswego and possibly Clackamas (18-6, 9-5), which plays host to Lakeridge (14-11, 6-8).
"Now they're starting to believe and they're seeing the results of their efforts," Monahan said. "It would be great if we could finish it off with a league title, but even if we don't, we're still going to the playoffs and we're playing really good baseball."
West Linn rallied from a 3-0 deficit with five runs in the bottom of the sixth to beat the Lakers 5-3 on Monday. Sophomore Will Matthiessen and seniors Jackson Brooke and Ben Jacobs each drove in two runs and junior pitcher Jordan Dailey worked out of two bases-loaded, no-out jams in the 9-2 win at Lake Oswego on Wednesday.
Monahan assisted at West Linn for nine seasons and at Horizon Christian for three seasons before taking over as the coach at Southridge last season, when the Skyhawks started the season 3-7 but rebounded to reach the Class 6A semifinals. He said the Lions' turnaround reminds him of Southridge last season.
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The deal for the film rights went to Graham King's GK Films (producers of the current Ben Affleck hit "The Town"). The musical tells the story of Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi as Valli and The Four Seasons became one of the top-singing groups of the sixties. Their hits included "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Sherry," "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" and "Walk Like a Man."
Much of the creative talent will stay the same. Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, authors of the musical's Tony-nominated book, will write the screenplay.
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My Social Story at the Library
An in-house story illustrating how to use the Highland Park Public Library
A History of the Gerbils
Silver the Hamster
(1995 - 1996)
In the spring of 1995 the Youth Services Department accepted the donation of a long-haired hamster named Silver. He became an instant hit with the children even though, being nocturnal, he spent most of our open hours curled up asleep in his house. When Silver passed away a year later it was decided that we wanted to continue having a department pet, but that the new pets should be gerbils because they are awake and active on and off throughout the day.
Taffy and Licorice
(1996 - 1998)
Taffy was a standard brown gerbil and Licorice was a solid black gerbil. Unfortunately Licorice was not a healthy gerbil and he died about a month after we adopted him. Single gerbils require a lot of human attention and interaction, so Taffy was the only gerbil which we hand tamed. She was taken out of her tank on a daily basis and handled. She was also taught to come to the sound of a clicker and would roam around the Library in her exercise ball accompanied by a clicker and peanut packing staff member. She seemed to enjoy taking the elevator a lot.
Beezus and Ramona
(1998 - 2001)
Beezus was a black gerbil and Ramona was a standard brown gerbil. The tradition of children mailing vacation postcards to the gerbils began with them. A child drew a portrait of them which we hung on their tank and then a staff member sent a postcard. Soon more staff members and children were sending them mail and we would post the newest one on their tank and put the older ones into a three ring binder for people to enjoy.
Harry and Ron
(2001 - 2003)
Harry and Ron were our first "fancy" gerbils. Harry was a pied black with a lightning bolt shaped marking on his head and Ron was a red-head called an argente golden. They were a very relaxed pair who would have been happiest with a tiny couch, television set, and remote control.
Ruby and Rose
(2003 - 2006)
Ruby and Rose were doves, which meant they were pale grey gerbils with bright red eyes. They were very light sensitive and we had to put an opaque guard over their cage to protect them from the department's overhead lights. When they were about six months old they had an argument which resulted in violence. They had to be put into separate cages on opposite sides of our desk and could not even run around in their exercise balls at the same time without trying to start the fight up again.
Henry and Mudge and Family
(2006 - 2008)
Henry was a lilac gerbil, dark grey with redish eyes, and Mudge was a cinnamon gerbil, a dark gold. Although they were supposed to both be boys, we were a bit suspicious that they were not and our suspicions proved true when Mudge gave birth to 10 babies on November 27, 2006. We gave away all but three of the babies to staff members; keeping two males, Spot and Ribsy, and a female, Lassie. We had planned to move Henry, Spot and Ribsy to their own tank before the birth of the second litter, but Mudge had other plans and gave birth to 9 babies in the wee hours of January 2, 2007, a week earlier than expected! The boys moved to their new home two days later. We gave all of the second litter of babies away to children whose parents submitted requests for a pair of gerbils. Finally on February 11, 2007 Mudge gave birth to her last litter of 8 babies. Those gerbils were also given to some of our young patrons. Visit our YouTube channel to see movies of the babies.
Litter One: Big Happy Family
Snuggle time!
Litter One: Trying Solid Food
A baby at the cutest stage, when they are furry walnuts learning to eat solid food.
Litter Two: One Day Old
Litter Two on their first day. Before they get their fur in, baby gerbils are called "pinkies". Unlike a lot of rodents gerbils are very social. Here Henry, the dad, and two of the older siblings have come to nap with Mudge and the new babies.
Litter Two: Running Out of Room
The gerbils are big enough to go to new homes now, and a little too big for their favorite spaces!
Litter Three: Just Got Their Fur In
The third and final litter of babies with their fur just starting to come in.
Hickory, Dickory and Doc
(2008 - 2011)
Hickory with his brown and white spots was a pied agouti, Dickory was a Siamese as he had the same markings as a grey Siamese cat, and Doc was a dark grey slate. Hickory, Dickory and Doc were our first real "troublemakers". They figured out early on that if one gerbil held the wheel steady the other two could climb on top of it and chew on the cover of the tank. They had actually managed to make a small hole in the mesh of the top before the staff became smart enough to lower the wheel. Doc became ill and retired in the late summer of 2010, Hickory and Dickory stayed on and retired in March of 2011.
Arthur, Merlin and Lancelot
Because they looked so similar to their predecessors many patrons did not realize that these three were different gerbils, but they have distinct differences. Arthur, often mistaken for Hickory, was a standard brown gerbil not a pied agouti, Merlin was a black gerbil rather than a slate like Doc. Lancelot was a Siamese like Dickory. Arthur loved to run on the wheel, while Merlin was the chow hound and wound up twice the size a gerbil should be! Lancelot was the low man on the totem pole and was often ganged up on by Arthur and Merlin. Despite this bullying the three were avid cuddlers and preferred to sleep on their backs like humans which often concerned our patrons. In later life Arthur broke a tooth and required monthly dental treatments at the vet.
YankeeDoodle & Dandy
2013 - Present
YankeeDoodle and Dandy were born around the 4th of July, 2013. They are both topaz gerbils with medium golden fur and red eyes, but YankeeDoodle has grey ears and Dandy has pink. They are more shy and nocturnal than most of our previous gerbils, but when they are in the mood they will put on a good show, coming up to the glass to interact with the children or running on the wheel in tag team style. Pictures and short videos of them can be found on the gerbils' Instagram and Vine accounts.
Going on vacation? Visiting our page from out of town? The gerbils love to get postcards. We hang them on their tank and post them to their Google Map.
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494 Laurel Ave.
Highland Park, IL 60035
A Brief History of the Youth Services Department
In 1960, an addition was built on the west side of the library forming the Children's Wing (later renamed the Youth Services Department). Originally the preschool area was at the front of the department and the young adult area was at the back. A 1991 renovation improved the lighting and flipped the department so that the young adults were now at the front of the department and the preschoolers were at the back in their own room. During the 1991 renovation a section of the original library's exterior wall was uncovered, complete with ivy. A window was added to the Inger Boye Children's Room so that our patrons could see this historic relic. In 2005 the Youth Services Department got a makeover with new paint, carpet and millwork. A slideshow of this renovation can be viewed here.
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Inger Boye was the Children's Librarian for many years. She seemed to know every child and their reading tastes and would often hold books aside for them.
Joseph Eisenberg was a shelver in the Youth Services Department for years. His shelves were always perfectly lined up. He loved to tease Carol T. Muir. After his death his family donated a large globe in his memory.
Carol T. Muir was a Youth Services aide for many years. She always wore peter pan collared shirts with little pins at the throat. Carol died shortly after Joseph Eisenberg. Family and friends donated money and designed the stained glass art piece in the Inger Boye Room.
Beth Shadur is an artist whose works have been shown in the United States and abroad. She has created many public murals in both the United States and Great Britain. She teaches at Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. Her murals are hand painted and were designed specifically for the spaces they beautify. She created the fantasy mural on the north east wall of the Inger Boye Children's Room in 1993, and added deer mural in our entry, the Inger Boye Children's Room entryway and the nursery rhyme mural on the north wall in the summer of 2006 as part of our renovation.
Chao Huei J. Wang was the father of Library patrons. They donated the electronic bulletin board in his memory.
Ruth Buhai was a long-time Library Board member and at one time Library Board President. Her family donated the funds for our Book Club Collection in her honor when she retired from The Board.
Rotary International is a service club organization. Club members volunteer locally, nationally and internationally and work to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education, and eradicate polio. In 2006 the Highland Park chapter donated some of the funds necessary to update the Youth Services Department and create our literacy area.


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Ballots for the Nov. 3 general election will be in our mailboxes in several days, so it's time to brush up on the candidates and issues.
The best place to do that is at one of two upcoming forums sponsored by the Whidbey Island League of Women Voters. There are only a few contested races in this off-year election, and the League deserves our thanks for bringing the contestants before the public.
The first forum is tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. Voters will meet the two Oak Harbor City Council candidates, Scott Dudley and Gerry Oliver, as well as the Fire District 2 commissioner candidates, Jerry Goen and Larry Morse.
The second forum is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Coupeville Recreation Hall. Voters will hear presentations from Sue Cunningham and Tom Tack, who are seeking the same Town Council position.
Perhaps of more interest to the average voter will be two measures that will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot: Sno-Isle Regional Library is asking for an additional 9 cents per thousand in property taxes to avoid major cuts in library services; and Tim Eyman, professional thorn-in-the-side of the political establishment, is back with another anti-tax measure. Initiative 1033, if approved by voters statewide, would limit certain county and city revenues to the rate of inflation plus population growth. This could have a significant impact in Island County, and it will be interesting to hear the pros and cons presented at the League's forums.
Also sure to pique the public interest is Referendum 71, in which a "yes" vote would endorse the Legislature's decision to give same-sex couples and domestic partners the same rights, responsibilities and obligations as traditional married couples.
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The head of the Massachusetts National Guard is honoring U.S. Rep. William Keating for his contribution to the military unit.
Maj. Gen. L. Scott Rice, adjutant general of the Massachusetts National Guard, will present Keating with the Charles Dick Medal of Merit. The award ceremony is scheduled for Sunday morning at Otis Air National Guard base on Cape Cod.
The Charles Dick Medal of Merit was established in 1988 to recognize the contributions to the National Guard by elected lawmakers or state governors.
Rice wrote in his nomination letter that Keating is a strong supporter of the National Guard military mission with an extensive track record of powerful advocacy on behalf of the Massachusetts National Guard.
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EAST ORANGE -- Three residents were displaced and one firefighter burned his hand when a fire consumed the first floor of 172 North 18th St. in East Orange on Sunday.
At around to 6 p.m., firefighters responded to an occupant's 911 call and found him trapped on the second floor of the house, according to East Orange emergency coordinator David Williams.
The other two residents had escaped the house prior to the fire department's arrival.
Firefighters entered the home and rescued the occupant. In the process of putting out the fire, one firefighter burned his hand, Williams said, and was sent to the East Orange General Hospital. He was released shortly thereafter.
The fire was put out by 6:30 p.m., and the house was determined to be uninhabitable due to extensive damage on the first floor. The three residents were transported by the Red Cross to East Orange's Ramada Inn. Williams said today that arson investigators still did not know the cause of the one-alarm fire.


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MUSKEGON, MI – Two 18-year-old Grand Rapids-area men, Zachary Scott Gnass and Kaleb Marshall Bell, are facing felony charges in a batch of burglaries last month at Muskegon-area smoke shops and a hydroponics operation.
Gnass, of Byron Center, is also charged alone in an additional case that made headlines at the time: The burglary of Insani-T's T-shirts & Novelties, 2330 Henry St., early Nov. 1. In that case, Muskegon police said a sex toy and tobacco merchandise, as well as cash, were among items stolen.
Gnass faces the most serious charge in that case, one count of safebreaking, a potential life felony, as well as one count of breaking and entering a building with intent, a 10-year felony.
Gnass also is charged alone with breaking and entering with intent in a Nov. 9 burglary of Watkins Pharmacy, 1391 E. Sherman Blvd. in Norton Shores.
Gnass and Bell, of Greenville, were both charged last month in three other business break-ins, all allegedly committed Nov. 9: at Deuces Wild Smoke Shop, 885 E. Apple Ave. in Muskegon; and, in Muskegon Township, Pipes & Things, 2256 E. Apple Ave. and Growing Consultant, 2260 Apple Ave.
The pair were arrested after police pulled them over allegedly fleeing from one of the Nov. 9 break-ins, according to D.J. Hilson, senior assistant Muskegon County prosecutor.
Bell has waived his preliminary examinations and was bound over for trial before 14th Circuit Judge William C. Marietti in the Muskegon Township and Deuces Wild cases. He bonded out of jail earlier.
Gnass is scheduled for a preliminary examination 11 a.m. Monday in all five cases. He remained lodged Friday at the Muskegon County Jail.


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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- At an age when most seniors are basking in their golden years, a 76-year-old Rossville man will instead be locked away in an upstate prison.
Armando Tritto was sentenced Thursday, under a plea agreement, to five years behind bars for possessing a loaded gun.
The charge stemmed from a wild Aug. 29, 2012, incident in which Tritto was accused of pegging several shots at his estranged wife at Rab's Country Lanes, Dongan Hills.
No one was hit.
Authorities said Tritto tracked down his spouse, Maureen Curry Tritto, 50, at her snack-bar job in the bowling alley and blasted away with a .38-caliber Taurus revolver. He missed her, even after shooting through the door of the closet where she had taken shelter, according to police.
After firing at his spouse, Tritto pointed the gun at her 13-year-old son, who had accompanied her that day, according to court papers and family friends.
Tritto ditched the gun and sped off in his white Ford Fusion, said authorities. Police nabbed him shortly thereafter at the corner of Todt Hill and Four Corners roads.
The 5-foot-6, 190-pound senior citizen allegedly scuffled with and injured two cops.
Tritto, an ironworks shop owner, complained of chest pain shortly after his arrest and was hospitalized under police watch.
Tritto was later indicted on attempted-murder, assault and weapon-possession charges.
On Sept. 26 of last year, Tritto pleaded guilty in state Supreme Court, St. George, to second-degree criminal weapon possession. He admitted to possessing a loaded gun with the intent to use it unlawfully against another person.
District Attorney Daniel Donovan's office said Tritto's advanced age and declining health factored into the plea and sentence. His lawyer, Mark J. Fonte, has said Tritto is on dialysis, suffers from diabetes and has other chronic medical conditions.
Prosecutors also said the agreement helps bring closure to Tritto's spouse and her son and spares them the ordeal of testifying at trial.
Court sources said Tritto asked for leniency before sentence was imposed, and Justice Leonard P. Rienzi responded that he got that with the negotiated plea.
The judge then sentenced Tritto to the previously agreed upon five years.
Besides prison time, Tritto is subject to three years' post-release supervision.
"Considering the mountain of evidence against my client, including a video tape and eyewitnesses, this was a fair result," Fonte said.
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UPPER DEERFIELD TWP. - With the hot summer sun beaming down, the cheers of family and friends could be heard miles away as Cumberland Regional High School (CRHS) celebrated the graduation of 307 students on Wednesday at its 36th commencement ceremony.
A crowd of more than a thousand people erupted in loud applause as class president Jacob Paul introduced the CRHS Class of 2013.
This year's Salutatorian was Kelly Jean Massey who said,
"Four years of hard work is finally recognized ... I know many of you are excited and look forward to the next tart of our lives, but I also know many have some fears, myself included. As we take our next steps in life, do so unafraid. Be daring, try new things, and have fun. I encourage you to dream big and set high goals."
Ray and Marylou Henderson, of Newport, were ecstatic to see their first grandson, Colby Henderaon, of Newport, graduate.
However, Ray Henderson was not ecstatic about the noise.
"I could have done without the noise," Ray said.
Sister Kirsten Mullins, of Millville, was at the ceremony for her little sister Maci Mullins, of Fairton graduate.
"I am so proud my only sibling," she said. "She is such a smart girl and I am very proud of her."
Angela Marcocci and Christopher Lairson, are aunt and uncle of graduate Louis Lairson, of Hopewell, who graduated Wednesday.
"We are so proud of him," they said walking to their car. "We can't wait what the future holds for him and see what he does."
Valedictorian Justin Seay talked about the legacy one leaves at the end of their life and how God has a plan for the future.
"I was introduced to a poem written by Linda Ellis, titled, "The Dash," he said. "The speaker talks about the two dates on your tombstone and how there is a dash in between them. The dash represents the time you spent alive. The poem concluded with the lines, 'So when you eulogy is read, with your life's actions to rehash, would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent your dash?
He went on to say, " ... Know God has a plan to make your dash count, and that you can get through anything with him."
Class Advisor John Stephan said, "As your journey here at Cumberland Regional comes to an end, take with you all the memories and experiences that have helped shape who you are as both a student and an individual. Keep focused and make smart choices, for your words and ideas have the power to inspire change and growth."
School Superintendent William Stonis presented the certification of the class, stating that the student have satisfied the requirements as set forth by the Cumberland Regional School District and the state.
Graduates to be Chris Rothman and Gabriel Hemighaus said, "On behalf of the Class of 2013, we accept."
Students then stood for the turning of their tassels.
And as students proceeded to cross the official graduating barrier, tears and smiles of mothers, fathers and family members could be seen in all directions.
And upon crossing that barrier, the graduates were met with hugs and kisses from family and friends as their four years at CRHS drew to an end Wednesday evening with the next stage of their lives now at the forefront.
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GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Indians will have a season of "Survivor" filming in their clubhouse for the next three weeks.
The show's slogan, "Outpitch, Outsmart, Outlast" applies to the 20 relievers in camp who are battling for seven or eight available roster spots. Six of those openings will likely be filled by John Axford, Cody Allen, Bryan Shaw, Vinnie Pestano, Marc Rzepczynski and Josh Outman.
That leaves one or two vacancies for a group of hurlers that has had to juggle the task of building arm strength and velocity as the spring unfolds while also keeping the opposition off the bases.
For Blake Wood, David Aardsma, Scott Atchison, Nick Hagadone, Mike Zagurski, C.C. Lee and the rest, it's a balancing act.
"That's the fine line in this," Atchison said. "You still have to get yourself ready for April 1, but I have to show enough to convince them to keep me."
Those with roster spots locked up can ease into spring action, rather than spring into it. Allen wasn't afforded that opportunity last season, so he arrived at camp in February with his right arm ready to bear the brunt of immediate, full effort.
"I had to come in ready to go and perform right off the bat, not trying to work on anything," Allen said. "With Atchison, he's done it 1,000 times. He knows exactly what he needs to do to be ready to go."
Atchison's experience with such a circumstance could aid his cause. The 37-year-old had to earn his way onto Boston's roster for three consecutive years from 2010-12 and onto the Mets' roster last season.
"I'm in the same situation again," Atchison said. "So I feel like I've been through it, for one. I feel like I've learned how to handle it."
It wasn't so simple during his younger days.
"It was tougher, because you wanted to be lights out from the get-go, maybe a little farther along in my throwing," Atchison said. "I've kind of figured out as I get older and older that I don't need quite as much before I get to camp and I still can be sharp. It's that whole thing of you have a bad outing, go back and look at it and go, 'OK, it's March. That's to be expected. The key is now let's start progressing.' It's a fine line."
It's one the coaches have to establish so that the pitchers are evaluated on a level field. Box scores don't offer enough tangible evidence. Indians manager Terry Francona said he takes into account the quality of the opposition, the number of appearances by the hurler and more.
"There's a balance you strike, but you also watch the guys as they're building up their arm strength," Francona said. "Are they following the glove? Things like that. Was it three line outs in an inning, when it was 1-2-3? Did he pretty much follow the glove and have a good idea of what he's doing? … It's a little bit different for everybody."
Wood treats his winter as spring training.
"I feel like the offseason is the time to gradually build up to be ready for spring training," he said. "To me, spring training isn't a time to physically build up, it's a time to hone in your pitches and get ready for the season. For me, I'm already full go."
An appearance against a string of minor league hitters is assessed differently than one against the heart of a club's big league order. An outing on February 27 is judged differently than one on March 27. And yet, with such a wealth of seasoned relievers in camp, no pitcher can take any showcasing for granted.
"You have to go back and look -- maybe that's not the exact pitch I'd make in a game, but that's still a pitch I need to be able to make and get an out with," Zagurski said. "The process is important, but at the same time, the results are as well."
That has proven difficult even for a veteran reliever, such as Aardsma, who has pitched for seven different big league teams.
"It's really hard to juggle that," Aardsma said. "I always do it by coming in and being ready. You have to be ready and use the very beginning to get better, but there comes a point when you just have to get the job done."
Hagadone, in a bullpen competition for the third straight spring, also said he reports to Goodyear "game-ready from day one." He can envision the day he arrives at spring training without the added pressure of competing for a roster spot.
Immunity is a nice perk to have in the spring.
"That's always the goal, to have a spot," he said. "But until then, you treat it like every spring and everything means something."


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Have you noticed that a lot of free knitting patterns for sweaters are pretty complex. Not that there's anything wrong with added lace panels and cables, but sometimes it's just good to knit something a little more simple. With that, I present to you the Just the Basics Sweater. This classic sweater is not only great for a sweater knitting novice, but its classic design will never go out of style - you'll be able to wear it for years and years to come.
Knitting Needle Size: 7 or 4.5 mm, 9 or 5.5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles
Yarn Weight: (5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)
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stillthrillable 78 31556
Sep 29, 2016
This pattern-maker is super annoying, like that $5 Paris designer. How the hell are these supposed to be easy if only one size is offered and we have to re-size the thing ourselves? May as well just buy the damn pattern with all the sizes. I don't know how to rewrite knitting patterns to accommodate my big old self. This is INTENSELY FRUSTRATING.
shannette791 20599 75
Jan 30, 2015
just looking for a 36in chest crew neck raglan plain sweater pattern please
iionahotstuff 4575 732
Aug 03, 2014
As a Tailoress, I measure sleeve length from top of shoulder. It should be easy to try on before attaching to main body. Hope this helps. Iona
brendacnwy 1096460
Oct 04, 2013
Has anyone made this? If so, how did the size work out? I usually wear medium, but the bust seems quite small for a loose-fitting adult sweater. Also...From what point do you measure sleeve length--top of the sleeve (i.e., shoulder seam), the underarm seam, or midway between the two? If from the underarm, the sleeves are plenty long; if from the mid-point, they still might be okay. But measured from the shoulder seam, these sleeves would at most be 3/4 length. Would like to make this for my daughter, who is tall with long arms. She usually wears medium or large, but I'm not experienced enough at knitting to feel confident trying to adapt a pattern to customize body proportions. I would really appreciate the benefit of anyone's knowledge/experience here!
Ealizabethane 1862 886
Aug 05, 2014
sleeves in knitting are always measured from the shoulder down-if you need to customize the length, you can do it in the body of the sleeve after all the shaping is done. My stepson and grandson are both very tall and lanky with small frames, I make them medium sized sweaters, but use the lengths and measurements for large to customize the parts that are longer on them. hope this helps.
karriepbates1 5331 022
Feb 21, 2013
I agree with you free should be free.
Jan 15, 2013
I think this is a rip off...one size ....you have to buy the other sizes or go down in needle....also adds galore on a so called free site drive me nuts....if free, then all should be free...ty
Ealizabethane 1862 886
Aug 05, 2014
The patterns here, do not belong to this web site, they host links to free patterns for our convenience. the decision of which design and size is entirely up to the creator of this pattern. to come on here and make comments like the ones I'm seeing here just make you appear ungrateful, rude and entitled. get over it and stop trying to ruin it for the rest of us.
Sep 02, 2011
@paknitter, To get information on how to adjust sizing, we suggest contacting the pattern designer directly for help. The designer is specified in the byline. Hope this helps! --Editor of AllFreeKnitting
Sep 01, 2011
We all aren'tall of the medium size.
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darknutbag has blinders on
he only sees what he thinks he sees
he has a great imagination, he should get a job with disney.
he could be the new daffy duckoutonight.
now that was funny lol
In the past ISIS has been a stock to trade
Now it is a stock to Hold onto for 3 to 4 years as the platform/technology and ever expanding pipeline drive the PPS.
boxedout alias boxcarwhillie
After being 'right' for so long, sometimes it's hard to see the tides turn. The drugs work, Dark admits the drugs work, the FDA has approved Kynamro with it's side effects blazing the trail for the rest of the pipeline, and additional studies are being done to verify safty for greater population usage.
That's a lot of upside - that's been there for 2 1/2 deckades - that people will have a hard time seeing after years of frustration. Now maybe the last time to catch the train before it picks up a full head of steam, after several 'last chances' I find myself hesitent to jump all in.
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When you stay at Hotel Start in Volgograd, you'll be on a river and convenient to Volga Hydroelectric Station. This hotel is within the vicinity of Arlekin and Tsaritsynskaya Opera.
Make yourself at home in one of the 85 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily, and both cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds are available on request.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access.
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Open Minds: Intergalactic Ethics with Ted Peters (March 2014)
Astrobiologists and UFOlogists do not necessarily agree about the presence of extraterrestrial intelligence on Earth. But they do agree that intelligent life could evolve throughout the cosmos. The time will come when we will encounter such life and must face certain theological and ethical questions. Ted Peters explains the moral and religious dilemmas we will face when mankind finally openly encounters its first extraterrestrial intelligence in this interview with Regina Meredith originally webcast March 25, 2014.
Ted Peters, is a professor of systematic theology at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary and the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. He has authored, co-authored, edited, and co-edited more than two dozen books with topics ranging from sin and evil to the future of God and to points where science and religion clash and cooperate. His new venture as an author is a series of espionage thrillers with an enigmatic heroine, Leona Foxx. Ted will publish a new book--UFOs: God's Chariots?--in April 2014 with New Page Books.
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I give high marks to Mr. Peters for his relaxed conversation and apparent attempt to see common ground between various types of thinkers. I enjoyed the interview and the time seemed to pass quickly.
, posted on March 26, 2014
Animals are NOT inferior. In fact, scientists have recently discovered that many cetaceans are actually more evolved than humans, with larger cortexes. This being said, all animals are here for a reason - and have a right to live without fear, abuse, and exploitations from humans. There are major ethical issues which require genuine compassion and realization regarding animals and they are not lower than so called human life - so didn't agree with Mr. Peters there.
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Ditto, I aspire to be as good a Earth creature as my dog.
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He stated that that viewpoint was not his own personal one, but what seems to be the general consensus on earth
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He brings up an interesting thought with the survey he did of how people's religion would or would not be affected by the confirmed discovery of ETI. I would like to see someone (GAIAMTV.com... crowd source maybe??) do the same thing with a percentage of the US population but not specific to religion. Instead the survey questions could be geared more towards '...would you run screaming in the streets if ETI was discovered/confirmed?' ... or similar. There would just need to be a few questions and someone to finance the distribution of the survey and collection and evaluation of the results.
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I thoroughly enjoyed the many ethical and moral aspects to the human race going out into the cosmos. Incredibly insightful and I am grateful for such scholars who are bringing this to the forefront. I am looking forward to the day we can attend a BBQ where there are vibrant, intellectually stimulating conversations amongst an incredibly diverse group, of not only the laymen searching for answers, but the scientific community. I am RSVPing!
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How comforting to hear from a religious leader who informs us that there actually are religious leaders who recognize and understand that all of our "God's" creation is not limited to our planet and our humanity. Perhaps, our religious belief systems are capable of climbing outside of the proverbial religious box after all!
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What a great subject. To me, this episode is full of hope and good questions to ask our self about the ethic with others beings and I did learn a lot. As usual Regina gave us some sparkling, humorous and so intelligent comments in this very interesting interview with the charismatic Mr Peters. A much watch !!!
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Blogs - Summit Announcements
January 18, 2013
Cairo Native Yacoub Plans Long Ministry Career in Egypt
Adapting to a foreign culture may be a barrier to success for some people. But it hasn't stopped Youssef Yacoub, and it doesn't look like it will any time soon.
Born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, the 24-year-old Summit grad is preparing for an intense ministry in his native Egypt — a major hub of the rapidly changing and unstable Arab Spring. Youssef plans to support himself as a dentist, but for the next few months he'll be studying at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, learning under such heavyweights as Ravi Zacharias, Os Guiness, and Alister McGrath among others. "In a sense I owe Summit for being [at Oxford] today," Yacoub reflected. "If it wasn't for the passion Summit planted in my heart, I wouldn't be here getting the privilege of being taught by the best."
Yacoub has been involved in ministry work in Cairo his whole life. His father was once an itinerant evangelist who ten years ago started carrying Focus on the Family materials in addition to the resources he was already providing Christians in Egypt. Eight years ago he added a printing press to his office, so Yacoub has helped translate, edit, and print materials intended for Christians in Cairo. He and his family also facilitate some programs and studies they think are applicable to Christians in Egypt.
Yacoub heard about Summit through Focus on the Family, and he attended his first Summit program in 2004 when he was 15 years old. He admits his first week in Colorado was difficult, as he acclimated to a whole new culture, and one that didn't necessarily fit the American stereotype he had seen in Egypt. But his second week in Manitou Springs changed his life. "I was blessed both by the learning there and the privilege to meet a lot of teachers, especially Michael Bauman," he said. "He would crush us in debates. And then I would go back for a whole year and try to research the questions I failed to answer."
Yacoub returned to Summit two more summers as both a student and staffer. After returning to Cairo, he practiced the teaching techniques he learned at Summit with a youth group he led there.
Equipped with his Summit experience, he earned a university degree in Cairo and began his apologetics study at Oxford earlier this fall. Once he finishes that program in the spring, he plans to earn a master's degree in dentistry either from a school in the U.S. or back in Egypt. Then, he hopes to combine Christian ministry with his dental profession. "In Egypt, the concept of full-time ministry isn't as common as in the West," he explained. "It's seen as a cop-out. You need a career to support yourself financially."
With so much instability in the Middle East as the Arab Spring continues, political, social, and economic conditions for Egypt's future remain cloudy, Yacoub said. It's still unclear how Egypt's new President Mohamed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood will govern the country, though recent news indicates it may be more totalitarian than not.
Even so, Yacoub encouraged Western Christians not to be pessimistic about the work of the Gospel there. "Christians in Egypt need to put themselves in the mindset that the years to come will offer a great challenge on the one hand, but great opportunity on the other," he said. "It might require some sacrifice. I'm driven by a passion now to be even more committed to my country and not just run away."


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Traditional Fiorentine Apartment
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Floor No.1
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|Via Borgo San Iacopo, 50100 Florence, İtalya
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You can easily walk to the Duomo cathedral, Uffizi Gallery and Santa Croce in 10 minutes or less. The area is live and surrounded by shops, museums, Italian restaurants, wine bars and a süpermarket.
The main station Santa Maria Novella is in 15-20 minutes walking distance. Ideal for the ones who want to explore the ancient streets of Florence by foot.
Composed of a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom (no shower) , livingroom with a single sofa bed, kitchenette, dining table with 3 seats, main bathroom with a bathtub.
Amenities: TV,microwave, stove, fridge, hair dryer, airconditioning (cold/hot), cooking utensils, linens and towels.
Sleeps: 2+1
Floor: 1
Elevator: No
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The apartment is more or less as appears in the pictures. Since the only window faces the bottom of a lightwell, you need electrical light at all times. The location is prime, and the size perfect for singles or a couple. We travelled with one 1-year-old, and that was ok too, but felt a bit cramped at times.
I had two major problems with this apartment. Firstly, the man who came to give us the key obviously knew nothing about the place. He did not even know which key went where, or behind which door the apartment was. He also spoke very little English, so we couldn't ask him anything. As a result, it took until the next day before we found the water heater and figured out how to turn it on. Secondly, the place was quite dirty as we arrived. I had to wash up every single thing in the kitchen to feel comfortable using it. The bath and toilet had been sanitized, though, and linens and towels were clean.
All in all we were quite satisfied with our stay in this apartment, and would definitely recommend it to someone who wants to be in the middle of things, but doesn't plan to spend all that much time "at home".
Muy céntrico,el apartamento es igual a las fotos,la anfitriona muy amable ,volveria sin dudarlo.
Eine wunderbare Wohnung in bester Lage. Ponte Vecchio, Dom und Uffizien sind in wenigen Minuten zu erreichen, Die Küche ist gut ausgestattet mit allem was man so braucht.
Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Appartement très agréable et très bien équipé. Petit bémol, le quartier est très bruyant : installation des premiers marchands dès 6 h00 du matin et désinstallation jusqu'à 21 h 00, puis passage des machines de nettoyage jusqu'à 22 h 00. Heureusement les fenêtres sont isolées et la climatisation fonctionne bien. L'accueil de Stéphano (le propriétaire) est très chaleureuse. Un séjour très agréable!
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The Market Square Transfer Center in Harrisburg isn't like transfer stations in other cities that have rows of buses idling, just waiting to take passengers to their next destination.
Instead, the Capital Area Transit center in downtown Harrisburg features two bus lanes, where buses pull in single-file to drop off passengers. Buses can only linger in the bus lane for about 30 seconds before another bus pulls in behind.
Most passengers must then wait for their connecting bus to arrive. Buses can also stack up along Second Street, creating traffic backlogs.
The set-up isn't the most convenient for riders or efficient for the bus routes, which is why a local non-profit wants to investigate whether there's a better way.
The Modern Transit Partnership has hired the Urban Land Institute, a Washington D.C. non-profit, to bring a panel of experts to the region next week for a two-day in-depth look at the Market Square Transfer Center.
The technical experts will also explore if there are ways to integrate the bus transfer station into a multi-modal facility to better connect customers in the future through bus, train and rail.
As it stands, train and inter-city bus riders must walk or get a ride four blocks from the city's Transportation Center at Fourth and Chesnut streets to Market Square. The Transportation Center features Amtrak, Greyhound and CAT operations with retail space available on the main level, and office space available on upper levels of the building.
Over the years, MTP officials have heard complaints from riders and business owners seeking better bus and train connections, said Bradley Jones, chairman of the group.
"There have been a number of discussions about how can we create more of a 'true' transfer station," he said.
Options at Market Square are limited as it is landlocked, with no opportunity for expansion or redesign, he said.
A message left for a Capital Area Transit spokesman was not returned Thursday morning.
Modern Transit Partnership officials said they believe CAT wants to maintain Market Square as a bus stop/transfer point, but would consider moving its major Transfer Center operation to the Transportation Center, which would allow for bus parking cut-outs and a covered waiting area for passengers. The office and retail space could also be developed.
The ULI experts on Sept. 10 and 11 will tour the center and train station, interview local "stakeholders," and provide results and recommendations. The recommendations won't be binding, Jones said, but rather ideas that could "be part of the solution."
"We hope to move the discussion forward and create a better transit center," he said.
Any changes would not happen quickly, he said, adding that extensive analysis, discussion and planning would be required among a complex web of public and private stakeholders.
Specific questions the panel will examine include:
- Is it feasible to combine the existing bus transfer center at Market Square and the Harrisburg Transportation Center into one larger multi-modal transit center that will better serve the region?
- How would the existing Transportation Center design need to change to accommodate a more multi-modal facility?
- What development opportunities in proximity to the Transportation Center may be possible with a new multi-modal center?
What has your experience been with the Market Square Transfer Center or Harrisburg's Transportation Center? Share your experiences and ideas in the comments section below.


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STATEN ISLAND -- What runoff?
Fueled by memorable TV spots featuring his son Dante's Afro and by the votes of blacks and women, surging Democratic Public Advocate Bill de Blasio got 43 percent of likely Democratic voters in a Quinnipiac University mayoral poll out Tuesday, passing the 40 percent cutoff that would trigger a runoff.
On the GOP side, Joe Lhota holds a 24-point lead over John Catsimatidis, with George McDonald third.
"Can Public Advocate Bill de Blasio keep his surge going for seven more days?" said Maurice Carroll, director of Quinnipaic's polling institute. "Dante's big Afro is the campaign image everyone remembers. What a TV commercial. What a boost with everyone who has kids. What a plus in the black community."
The poll showed William Thompson at 20 percent; City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, 18 percent; former Rep. Anthony Weiner, 7 percent; comptroller John Liu, 4 percent, and former Councilman Sal Albanese at 1 percent.
Eight percent of respondents were undecided.
If de Blasio can get above 40 percent in the Sept. 10 primary, he will win the nomination outright. If nobody finishes at 40 percent or above, the top two candidates will battle in a runoff on Oct. 1.
"Bill is an outstanding candidate," said Dongan Hills resident Charles Greinsky, a de Blasio backer. "He is clearly resonating, and is not afraid to speak his mind."
The poll showed that 47 percent of black voters and 44 percent of women backed de Blasio. The last Quinnipiac poll, on Aug. 28, showed de Blasio with 36 percent.
De Blasio also beats Ms. Quinn and Thompson in possible runoff matchups. Thompson also beats Ms. Quinn in a runoff.
"Council Speaker Christine Quinn's collapse could be part of a seeming New York tradition of throwing female candidates under the bandwagon wheels," said Carroll. "Well-known women such as Carol Bellamy, Mary Codd and Ruth Messinger all came up short."
Lhota, former head of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, has 48 percent of likely Republican primary voters, with 24 percent for businessman Catsimatidis and 10 percent for Doe Fund founder George McDonald.
Councilman Vincent Ignizio (R-South Shore), a Lhota backer, said that the poll "clearly shows that Republican voters know Joe Lhota is the candidate with real vision and experience in the race and are flocking to support him while at the same time rejecting the vile personal and negative attacks of his opponent's campaign."
Said Carroll, "With his liberal platform, de Blasio would be a tempting target for Joseph Lhota and the Republicans, if the race works out that way."


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Syracuse, N.Y. - Parents and education advocates kicked off a book collection drive today at Skiddy Park.
The effort, dubbed "Van Jam: Jam a Van with Books" book drive, is being organized by Citizen Action of New York's Alliance for Quality Education, parents and education advocates in the Syracuse school district.
The goal of the effort is to address literacy issues for youth in Pre-K to 3rd Grade. The book collection will end with a family fun day at the park on August 5.
So far, the group has collected about 300 books. The goal is to collect 1,000 by August. Culturally diverse books are especially wanted. Books can be dropped off at the Citizen Action office, 2013 E. Genesee St. For more information, call 315-435-2480.


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Sophomore, 5-2 & Senior, 5-2
JUST THE STATS: Pallay, a third team All-State selection who finished 14th (36.35) in the state at the 2012 NJSIAA championships, successfully defended her county title on floor, while Shugan, a second-team All-State selection who placed seventh overall (37.075) last fall, delivered her second consecutive county title on bars at the 2013 Somerset County Championships on Oct. 2 at Montgomery.
Mathematically, the All-Staters each amassed 37.225 points to earn a first-place tie and a share of the Somerset County all-around title, a first in gymnastics.
Pallay, in addition to her rousing 9.55 first-place on floor, added a second-place beam (9.475), third-place (9.0) bars and fourth-place (9.2) vault. Shugan, who came through with back-to-back titles on bars with an impressive 9.5 -- the only event she intended to compete -- proceeded to add a first-place beam (9.55) to a second-place vault (9.375) and 8.8 floor.
Pallay: "I came into the event to do the best I could for Hillsborough and win floor again. It's my favorite event. I was really happy with the performance. I thought it was really nice to get to share the title with Emily."
Shugan: "It was really crazy to tie in the all-around. That's something you never really see, especially when vying for first place. This was the first time I competed all-around this season. I came here to only compete bars. I was just looking to defend that. But my beam performance was a complete surprise and after vault I had some good scores going. I just threw a floor routine together. I was calculating the scores in my head and knew it would be close."
Pallay: "(Winning floor again) came as a surprise. I didn't think I would be able to do it again but I'm very happy with it."
Shugan: "Bars is definitely my favorite event and it was the one I was most prepared for heading into the meet. I was really hoping to defend my title. Being successful in doing that was definitely a good feeling."
Pallay: "My goal is by the end of the season for everyone to be healthy. I'm not really sure what we can do when that happens, but we will be able to perform to the top of our potential which is not even close to where we are right now."
Shugan: "Now that our team is finally back together and healthy, for the most part, I'm hoping we will defend our conference title at the Skyland Conference Championships (on Oct. 25) and really work to be sectional champs."
Pallay: "I started gymnastics at Paramount in Hillsborough at the age of 3. Since then I have been to American Gymnastics Academy and Head over Heels. Oddly enough, I am actually back at Paramount."
Shugan: "I started gymnastics when I was 2 years old at Paramount Gymnastics in Hillsborough. I started competing at age 6 and stayed there until age 15. In January 2012, I moved to Indigo Gymnastics Center in New Providence and that is where I train today."
Pallay: "Floor. It's the best to compete because of all the excitement and energy into it."
Shugan: "Bars is definitely my favorite event because it has a lot to do with technique rather than power. It takes a great deal of focus on every detail in order to showcase a clean routine."
Pallay: "I love (United States Olympic Gymnast) Shawn Johnson, but close runner-ups are (fellow Olympic Gymnasts) Ally Raisman and Mckayla Maroney."
Shugan: "My favorite pro athlete would definitely be Cristiano Ronaldo (soccer)."
Pallay: Giants and Yankees.
Shugan: "I'm a football girl so my favorite teams are the Jets and Giants."
Pallay: "The Notebook."
Shugan: "The Dark Knight Rises."
Pallay: "I recently started watching 'Breaking Bad.' It is really good."
Shugan: "One Tree Hill."
Pallay: "Mom's homemade penne vodka."
Shugan: "Panera Bread's Mac n Cheese."
Pallay: Chipotle
Shugan: Origin Thai in Somerville, N.J.
Pallay: "Given the choice of anyone in history I would still pick my family."
Shugan: Actors Channing Tatum, Liam Hemsworth and Chad Michael Murray.
Pallay: "I would pick flying. I feel like I spend too much time in the car and it would be really cool to be able to fly."
Shugan: "I would want to read people's minds. That would be really cool."
"Sarah has picked up right where she left off at the end of a fabulous freshman season. As a sophomore, she is our top returning gymnast and she handles that role and the pressures that come with it with grace. Sarah is one of the calmest, steadiest gymnasts I have coached in all of my years at Hillsborough. She is an inspiration to her teammates and she brings enthusiasm, determination and a strong work ethic into our gym. There isn't a gymnast on our roster who does not look up to Sarah in some way and I couldn't be more proud of the teammate that she is to each of them. She shines brightest." -- Hillsborough coach Beth Murrin
"Emily has played such an integral role in the team's success over the last few years. Emily is coming off an injury and we are so excited to have her back in the lineup. She is a fierce competitor who excels on all four events. Emily is a very technical gymnast with great execution, performing every skill to perfection. Her self-discipline, drive and extreme focus has resulted in many achievements, both academically and in gymnastics. I'm sure there will be many more accomplishments to come." -- Bridgewater-Raritan coach Julie Zaneto.
High School Top Performer Week 3 - Jenna Rizkalla, Westfield
High School Top Performer Week 2 - Nicole Sottiriou, South Plainfield
High School Top Performer Week 1 - Jessica Vallorosi, Hunterdon Central
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OK so I was watching Ham on the Street a while ago. I usually don't catch his shows but he was doing one on hotdogs, so I thought, well I like those.........
So he was showing all of these different ways people make/eat hots dogs and had a recipe and a bunch of major leagure baseballs line up nt he field before a game and eat Venezuelan Hot Dogs. One guy, from Venezuela, ate like 8 or more sice he hadn't had them since home. So last light a I get a late night snack urge. Ummmm hot dogs. So I didn't have any slaw or buns, but tortilla's worked just fine.
I'm hooked:
Venezualan Hot Dogs
8 hot dog rolls, preferably potato 8 hot dogs, preferably pork 1 yellow onion 1/4 head green cabbage 1 (6-ounce) bag potato chips Mayonnaise Mustard Ketchup
Fill a large pot that has a flat-bottomed steamer insert with water and bring it to a boil. Arrange the rolls in the steamer, put the hot dogs in the boiling water, and cover with the steamer and lid. Cook until the hot dogs are heated through and the rolls are warm and soft, about 5 minutes. Be careful not to over steam the rolls as they can become soggy.
While the dogs are cooking, cut the onion into 6 smaller pieces, put them into a food processor, and pulse until they are finely chopped. Remove the onions to a bowl and do the same with the cabbage. Crush the potato chips into very fine pieces.
Remove a roll from the steamer. Put a hot dog into it and top with some onion, cabbage, and crushed chips. Squirt on some mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup and enjoy!


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Dana O'Neil's piece for ESPN.com on Herb Pope's offseason collapse is a must read for the entire Seton Hall community. In it, Pope describes what little he remembers from the day he was hospitalized, the decision to have surgery to correct a genetic defect in his heart, and how his life's priorities and habits have changed.
Now Pope has a chance -- another one -- to prove the doubters wrong.
Asked if he's changed, Pope doesn't hesitate.
"You got to,'' he said simply. "You can't not change how you're living.''
He has altered everything from how he eats -- no more Domino's pizza -- to how he thinks. Pope dreams of the NBA, but isn't obsessed with it, knowing the day will come when it's time to come.
Much to the delight of his aunt, he also has made peace with his father, paying his dad a visit after being discharged from the hospital. The two had been estranged for years, but Pope decided it was time to forgive the man whose name he shares. Herbert Pope was in the Beaver County (Pa.) Jail when the two reconnected.
It's not just Seton Hall fans that will be pulling for Herb Pope this year.