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Which books are you must grabs for the summer reading list? What are the five best ways to style a scarf? Where are my spots for pimento cheese in the South? Find my favorite quick tips at Easy Pickins!
Cooking and the Inner Project Manager
After completing graduate school, I accepted a position as a project manager for a large retailer. While my previous experience in marketing certainly pulled from my creative side, it was project management that furthered my development in organization, time management, and leadership. I realized I needed more opportunities to grow my abilities in management, because – by nature – I am a big picture, creative thinker.
I received this article from Sixty and Me in my inbox recently, and every part of it resonated with me! I relish time in the kitchen – I have space to both exercise creativity and also follow clear instructions to get to a (hopefully) positive end result.
Do you consider yourself analytical and methodical or whimsical? How do you find room for both in your life? Share insights with me in the comment section below!
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4 Picks for Homemade Halloween Treats
Halloween. Without a doubt, it's a top three favorite holiday in the Swann and Wilson home! My husband started pulling the decorations from our attic the last week of September. On Sunday, October 1st – all of our decorations were complete!
As our first Halloween with our daughter approaches, I've started scouring the internet for kid friendly treat inspiration. While she's too small to enjoy chocolate candies and lollipops just yet, I want to make sure I'm fully stocked for all the kids on our street (and there are MANY!)
Click on the images below to view the recipes I will be trying out this year. What are some of your favorite Halloween preparations? Share your traditions with me in the comment section below!
Happy baking,
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5 Stunning Ways to Decorate Your Mantel This Fall
Last Friday, we celebrated the first day of fall. And boy, it could not come fast enough for me. I love the crisp fall air and the warm fall colors. I love the hustle and bustle as the local agriculture fair sets up for another year here in our small town. Above all of this though, I love the fall decorations.
I'm always looking for new spots around my home to add a sprig of fall leaves or another pumpkin themed item but it's nice to have a focal point that ties all of the décor together. And that's where the mantel plays such an important role.
Here are a few of my favorite fall mantel designs from CountryLiving:
Country Chic
Chalkboard Centered
Pop of Green
Orange Accents
Mood Lighting
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5 Healthy Snack Ideas
I am a big fan of snacking. And evidently I am not alone. According to the USDA, 90% of adults snack between meals. Snacking often has a negative connotation because of what we normally think of as "snack food," low-nutrient, high-calorie processed food like chips, candy and cookies. Of course, there is a right way and a wrong way to snack. Snacking on the right kind of healthy food can actually help you keep weight off. The trick to snacking smart is to plan nutrient-rich snacks, whether you're at home or the office. Think of snacks not as treats, but as mini-meals.
According to nutritionist Keri Glassman in the article "Snack Your Way to Better Health" in Family Circle, in order to snack smart and prevent overeating, it's important to make sure you are really hungry and not eating due to emotions. Be sure to note the time when you feel hungry between meals. You'll likely notice that you get hungry at the same time every day. Glassman also recommends always having something to drink, like a glass of water or a cup of tea, with your snack and to plate your food, rather than eating out of a bag or box. She also suggests that you choose snacks wisely for the greatest nutritional benefit. For example, try combining fruits and nuts, which is good for brain health as an antioxidant and inflammation-fighting one-two punch.
Here are a few of my favorite healthy snack ideas from Cooking Light.
Have a favorite healthy snack? Share it with us!
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Summer Fruits & Vegetables: 7 Recipes to Try Right Now
If you are like me, as hard as you try, you probably don't eat enough fresh fruits and vegetables. However, it's a lot easier to get your 5-7 servings a day in the late summer when there is an abundance of fresh produce in season, like corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocados, blueberries, blackberries, okra, squash, zucchini, and peaches. When it's too hot outside for a heavy meal, there's nothing that tastes like summer more than a light and healthy meal of fresh corn on the cob and sliced tomatoes with cold watermelon for desert. Whether you grow your food yourself or buy your produce from the farmer's market or grocer, August is the perfect time try out new recipes using seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Here a 7 easy recipes from Southern Living using fruits and vegetables that are in season right now.
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5 Easy Summer Recipes
Take the stress and mess out of cooking
Everyone seems to be concerned with healthy eating these days. And for a good reason! With so many hidden ingredients in our foods, it's hard to know for certain what we are putting into our bodies.
Thankfully, the warmer seasons offer us an abundance of produce options that make fresh eating a whole lot easier. And if you're lucky like me you might just have a few farmer friends to help keep you well-stocked in veggies like zucchini and tomatoes!
These five recipes show just how easy it is to eat deliciously healthy! There's no need to scour over labels, plus these meals can be made in just about 15 minutes active cooking time, giving you plenty of time to get outside, enjoy the beautiful weather and create wonderful summer memories with friends and family.
What are your summer recipes or dishes? Do you have a go-to dish that is always popular with family and friends? Which of these recipes are looking forward to trying? Please share your thoughts – and recipes – in the comments!
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5 Stimulating Summer Reads
Stellar Picks for Your Next Book Club Gathering
There are plenty of reasons to get-together with your gal pals this summer, but I'm always open to another excuse for laughter and fun. Whether you're already a member of a regular book club or you have an unofficial group of girlfriends with whom you share reading recommendations, chances are there are a number of women in your life with which you read and talk about books.
Sometimes reading a good book is the best way to get good insights and perspectives on the emotional, personal, financial, and spiritual journey that women are embarking on past the age of 60. While doing a little summer-reads research of my own, I came across an article on the Sixty and Me website, a great lifestyle blog centered on building a dream life after sixty. Margaret Manning, the blog's author, has compiled a list of authors who share fun and enriching words to inspire women.
Here are a few of my favorite recommendations from Sixty and Me's list of Ten Inspirational Books for Women Over 60:
The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin
The author sets out on a yearlong project to deliberately try to be happier, by having more fun, feeling more organized, and taking a methodical approach to being more content. This book shows you how it's done.
Smart Women Don't Retire – They Break Free, by Gail Rentsch
This book discusses one of the most important career transitions a woman can make—the move from full-time work to something new and different, whether that means "retirement" in the traditional sense, or part-time work, or volunteer work, or self-employment and creative pursuits, or some combination of all of the above. This book offers good ideas and insights on how to make your new life work for you after your career of full-time work has ended.
Yoga for Age 60+, by Meena Vad
One of the most popular fitness activities for women over 60 is yoga. It not only exercises the body, but also focuses the mind and renews the spirit. This book offers tips and guidance for how to practice yoga safely in your own home. Grab a friend and learn the art of yoga together for added fun. For more info about getting started with yoga, check out our blog on finding the right style of yoga for you.
Fifty is the New Fifty, by Suzanne Levine
Fifty is the New Fifty, by Suzanne Levine offers concise, humorous lessons about realities of what life at this age is really all about, and encouragement to women to invent the life that they want for themselves – while confronting change, renegotiating their relationships, and discovering who they are now that they are finally grown up.
Suddenly Sixty, by Judith Viorst
Suddenly Sixty is a funny and touching book that speaks directly to the sixty-ish woman, inviting her to laugh about, sigh over, and come to hopeful terms with the complex issues of this decade of life.
A report by UK researchers has shown that joining a book club may even help you live longer. That's advice I would like to believe! Live longer by reading books and sharing your thoughts with others. I can buy into that!
Do you currently belong to a book club or have you been a part of one in the past? Did you enjoy your experience? What were some of your favorite books that you read while being a member? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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5 Decorating Ideas for your Front Porch
On a long summer day, there's nothing better (or more Southern) than kicking back on your front porch and watching the sunset with a tall glass of iced
tea. During warmer weather, I like to entertain my friends and family outdoors. I also like to just relax outside in the shade with a good book. If you are looking for an easy way to maximize your outdoor living space, I recommend decorating your front porch. When I was looking for ideas on how to make my front porch more livable and inviting, I went to the Good Housekeeping website (one of my favorite magazines) for inspiration.
Here a few of my favorite decorating ideas from the Good Housekeeping slideshow, 15 Front Porch Ideas Perfect for a Lazy Summer Day, all of which are simple and inexpensive to implement:
- Add sheer white curtains and a few pillows for a shady retreat from the heat. I also love the soft aqua blue paint on the porch ceiling! (If you're thinking about painting your porch, check out my blog post on Picking Paint.)
- Take the living room outside with homey touches like rocking chairs, pillows, quilts, and rugs that you already have on hand. The child-size table and chairs are an adorable addition if you have kids or grandkids.
- Make your front porch a mini mudroom with a designated space where you can leave your wet, muddy boots or shoes when you come in from gardening, A cute bench is the perfect place to sit down while taking off your rain boots or gardening clogs.
- If your porch is big enough, transplant your patio furniture from the backyard to the front of the house for a great outdoor dining spot. I especially like the informal feel of the mismatched dining chairs.
- Hanging a few well-placed flower baskets is an affordable way to add a splash of color to your front porch and make it feel more welcoming. You can't go wrong with baskets of red geraniums.
- Your front porch is usually the first impression that visitors have of your home's decor, so decorating it shouldn't just be an afterthought. Your front porch or entryway should reflect your personal style. If you are trying to sell your house, a front porch makeover is an easy way to boost your home's curb appeal. What's your porch look like? Share it with us and enjoy that glass of sweet tea.
Check out these links for more porch decorating ideas:
11 Ways to Decorate Your Front Porch or Entryway gallery on the DIY Network website
Decorating section of the Front Porch Ideas and More blog for seasonal decorating ideas
How to Decorate a Small Front Porch on Worthing Court, a design blog with a Southern farmhouse aestheti
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BBQ Side Dishes with Flair
By now summer barbecuing is in full swing. Being from Lexington, my family and I never miss an opportunity to barbecue something—be it chicken, turkey, or the favorite that the town is known for, pork. The July 4th holiday was no exception. We fired up the charcoal grill for BBQ chicken halves. See the picture below (warning: your mouth may start to water and that's okay!).
While we always have some version of barbecued meat, I'm always looking for new ways to complement the 'cue via interesting side dishes. I came across these mouth-watering recipes from Southern Living and wanted to share them with you. These dishes transform traditional staples into savory sides with a twist. Try them out and let me know what you think!
Big Daddy's Grilled Blue Cheese-and-Bacon Potato Salad
PS – Check out this cute picture from July 4th of the ladies in the family dressed in stars and stripes!
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Celebrating Flag Day
Today is Flag Day! It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
On May 30, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14. Many Americans observe Flag Day by displaying the Red, White and Blue in front of homes and businesses.
Fireworks, BBQs, and parades… all just some of the ways we love to celebrate America! One of my favorite ways to celebrate any holiday is with a delicious treat. Just in time for Flag Day, here is a recipe for what I'm calling "Flag Day Pie". This recipe from Land O'Lakes explains how you can create a delightful patriotic pie.
How do you plan to celebrate Flag Day?
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While the clinical findings of cocaine-induced enteropathy from mesenteric ischemia are fairly well understood, there is a paucity of imaging description and detail in the literature that describes these findings. Imaging characteristics of cocaine-induced mesenteric ischemia on CT examination include bowel edema, mucosal enhancement, venous engorgement, mesenteric free fluid, and dilatation of the small bowel lumen. A thorough history, physical examination, and laboratory testing are critical for the diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention may be necessary. We present a case of cocaine-induced mesenteric ischemia in a 49 year old male which resolved within 24 hours of supportive therapy.
A 49-year-old African American male presented to our hospital with complaints of a 2-day history of sharp constant lower quadrant abdominal pain. The patient had associated green bowel movements without diarrhea, nausea, or fever. The patient had experienced a previous similar episode one year previously. The patient's history was negative for possible predisposing causes of diffuse abdominal pain such as exposure to infection, prior surgery, or atherosclerosis. The patient initially denied illicit drug use. The initial vital signs were unremarkable. A physical examination was performed and revealed diffuse abdominal pain with mild focal tenderness to palpitation in the lower quadrants. Laboratory analysis revealed a normal serum lactate of 0.8 mmol/L. The patient's urine drug screen was positive for cocaine and marijuana. Upon further questioning, the patient admitted to smoking crack cocaine prior to the episode of abdominal pain. Additional history revealed a similar episode of abdominal pain one-year prior, which was also similarly preceded by cocaine use.
A CT examination with intravenous contrast was performed through the ED for the patient's diffuse abdominal pain and revealed extensive wall thickening throughout the mid and distal small bowel in long contiguous segments with mucosal enhancement (Figures 1 and and2).2). Additional findings included mesenteric vascular congestion and free fluid in the perihepatic space. The cecum demonstrated minimal wall edema, while the remainder of the colon was relatively unaffected (Figures 1, ,2).2). The remaining abdominal and pelvic viscera were normal in appearance. There was no fatty infiltration of the bowel wall, skip lesions, mesenteric adenopathy, or "creeping fat" to suggest an inflammatory bowel process such as Crohn's disease. Imaging demonstrated patent vessels without mesenteric atherosclerotic calcification. The patient was admitted to the medicine team for observation and conservative treatment. The gastroenterology team was consulted for evaluation of the patient's symptoms and recommended a dedicated CT enterogram and supportive care.
After 24 hours, repeat CT imaging was performed with intravenous and oral contrast. The examination was performed with a positive oral contrast agent (presumably due to clerical error as we use negative contrast such as VoLumen for CT enterography at our institution). The CT images at 24 hours demonstrated complete resolution of the free fluid and abnormal small bowel findings (Figures 3 and and4).4). No significant imaging abnormalities were noted and a diagnosis of cocaine-induced mesenteric ischemia was made. The patient was discharged home in good condition and was counseled to discontinue his cocaine use.
Cocaine enteropathy is a phenomenon that has been described in the medical literature along with other causes of reversible ischemic bowel disease [1–3]. However, there have been no reports of the imaging findings of cocaine-induced enteritis.
The following search terms were entered into PubMed for a literature review: "cocaine enteropathy," "cocaine enteritis," "cocaine induced gastrointestinal ischemia," "'cocaine enteritis' and CT," and "cocaine and 'mesenteric ischemia.'" Even though several reports of cocaine-induced mesenteric ischemia were found; however, none had clearly documented imaging findings during and/or after the event.
The pathophysiology of cocaine-induced ischemia is fairly well understood. Cocaine inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine at presynaptic terminals, which subsequently leads to catecholamine accumulation at postsynaptic membranes [1]. Some of the effects of the catecholamine surge are tachycardia, vasoconstriction and hypertension. Vasoconstriction can lead to ischemia, which in turn involves multiple organ systems. Another mechanism of ischemia includes cocaine's vasoconstrictive effect on the arterial endothelium via changes in calcium channels [1].
Symptoms of acute mesenteric ischemia are variable but can include: nausea, vomiting, diffuse abdominal pain out of proportion to the physical examination, diarrhea, and hematochezia [8, 9]. Abdominal complications from cocaine-induced ischemia include: abdominal pain, bowel infarction, bowel perforation, hemorrhage, and other visceral ischemia [2, 3, 6]. Death has also been reported [5].
Imaging characteristics of mesenteric ischemia on CT examination include bowel edema, mucosal enhancement, venous engorgement, mesenteric free fluid, and dilatation of the lumen. Advanced ischemia can lead to bowel infarction, mural hemorrhage, pneumatosis intestinalis, free intraperitoneal air, and portal venous air. Bowel wall edema will typically manifest as thickening greater than 3 mm and can have decreased attenuation [4]. Typical thickness in the setting of mesenteric ischemia is 8–9 mm [4,11]. Mucosal enhancement can result from either venous occlusion or secondary hyperemia after bowel ischemia, as it is in this case. However, in the setting of acute arterial occlusion, mucosal enhancement would not be expected [11]. Mesenteric free fluid as it pertains to cocaine-induced bowel ischemia can be related to inflammation of the ischemic tissue. After a prolonged period of ischemia, adynamic ileus can lead to dilatation of the small bowel [11].
The differential diagnosis for acute mesenteric ischemia is extensive. Most causes of mesenteric ischemia can be grouped into five broad categories based on pathogenesis: reversible causes, arterial occlusion, venous occlusion, strangulation due to mechanical forces, and direct insult to the mesentery from trauma, vasculitis, cytotoxic drug exposure, or radiotherapy (Figure 6) [13,14].
Common reversible causes of mesenteric ischemia include hypovolemia and hypotension. Additionally, vasoconstrictive agents, such as cocaine, amphetamines, ergot derivatives, vasopressin, and digoxin, reduce blood flow to the mesentery [4,13]. A history of hypotension, volume loss, or exposure to vasoactive drugs should help narrow the differential.
Arterial occlusion leading to subsequent small bowel ischemia is often the result of a central embolus from a cardiac arrhythmia or valvular disease traveling into the mesenteric arteries, in addition to thromboembolic phenomena within the native mesenteric vessel. On imaging studies, filling defects within the artery and arterial luminal irregularities are important discriminators for arterial occlusion [4,13].
Venocclusive causes of ischemia are often more subacute in presentation, and risk factors for mesenteric venous occlusion include slowed venous transit from portal hypertension or right-sided heart failure and hypercoagulable states, which have long been associated with a risk of venous thrombosis. In the setting of venous occlusion, the bowel wall typically has decreased attenuation, unless hemorrhage is present. Adjacent mesenteric fluid is often also present [4,13].
Vasculitis is another cause of mesenteric ischemia that can result from a number of autoimmune vascular diseases, including Takayasu's arteritis, polyarteritis nodosa, and microscopic polyangiitis, among others [13,14]. The imaging findings are very nonspecific and tend to involve smaller peripheral vessels.
Clinical history is crucial in identifying the pathogenesis of each of these entities. Management of mesenteric ischemia involves supportive care with the correction of the underlying cause, if possible, and potential surgical consultation for exploratory laparotomy and resection of nonviable bowel [3]. In many cases the primary bowel pathology, such as a large mass, infection, inflammation, or small bowel obstruction, may be readily apparent, but findings of secondary ischemia may be overlooked. Noting ischemia secondary to mechanical strangulation, vasospasm, or extrinsic compression can be important information to a referring clinician and can often guide clinical decision-making. A history of prior abdominal surgery or known malrotation can be an important clue in raising suspicion for a closed loop obstruction with possible resultant ischemia. Imaging findings of ischemia in the setting of a mechanical obstruction include wall thickening and adjacent mesenteric fluid; however, the enhancement pattern is variable [4]. In the case of a mechanical obstruction, a closed loop or "whirl" sign can be seen.
Cocaine is a potent drug commonly found in urban populations and can result in potentially life threatening complications. The reported lifetime incidence was 34.9 million people in the USA in 2003 alone [7]. The 2007 World Drug Report lists the use of cocaine in the USA at 1.6% of the adult population using 2006 data. Degenhardt et al report a lifetime prevalence in the US of 16% based on the WHO World mental health surveys. As cocaine remains a commonly encountered illicit drug, radiologists should be aware of its potential imaging characteristics and know when to appropriately include it in the differential.
Mucosal enhancement, continuous long segment bowel wall thickening without skip segments, absence of mesenteric lymphadenopathy and "creeping fat," mesenteric free fluid, mesenteric fat stranding, venous congestion, small bowel dilatation, and abnormal attenuation are small bowel findings that when found together are suggestive of mesenteric ischemia. Cocaine enteropathy remains a potential sequela of cocaine abuse and should be included in the differential considerations for bowel ischemia, especially with a history of cocaine use.
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Position Description: Fund Development Coordinator (20 hours/week)
The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust (NVCT) is seeking an experienced fund development coordinator to work part time. This position will help the organization strengthen its philanthropic support. NVCT is a regional land trust conserving land that has natural, historical, and cultural values to our communities throughout Northern Virginia, on the doorstep of our nation's capital. The NVCT mission is best conveyed in its motto, "Saving Nearby Nature." NVCT is well-positioned to become the region's leader in creating an interconnected tapestry of green spaces throughout northern Virginia, with a goal that one day most residents will live close to a park, trail, protected stream valley or preserved natural area.
General Position Description:
The Fund Development Coordinator (FDC) is a part-time employee who works closely with the Executive Director to create and carry out fund development initiatives to support mission activity throughout the service area. The position includes developing and sustaining donor relations, and working cooperatively with colleagues in the office, members of the Board of Directors and Advisory Committee, and other community leaders. Cooperative work could be in either a leading or supporting role depending on the nature of the project origination and complexity. The FDC is responsible for assisting with special fundraising events, and supporting the board as it expands relationships with major donors, corporate sponsors, and other potential sources of financial support. The FDC will participate fully in achieving the mission of NVCT.
Management and Planning (10%)
- Work cooperatively with the Administrative Coordinator and others regarding content of the Trust's donor database. With other staff, provide consistent processes for keeping donor data accurate and current.
- Become familiar with the donor database used by NVCT to the extent that routine and special analytic products can be generated quickly. Establish, measure, and report on fund development goals.
Public Relations (10%)
- Work cooperatively with the Communications Coordinator regarding content of media outreach, social media as it relates to fund development initiatives, and developing the Annual Report.
Gift Prospects Development (60%)
- Expand leads for membership and major donors. This includes identifying prospects and pathways to reach out to those prospects.
- Prepare written materials to support various campaigns and events and for use in various media. This includes follow up materials for events and campaigns such as thank-you letters and media releases.
- Support development of corporate sponsorship.
Event Management (20%)
- Assist with fundraising event management.
- Stay current with general land trust topics and issues.
- Stay current with fund development topics and trends.
- May be asked to participate in general NVCT policy and procedure review and development.
- Passion for land conservation and a willingness to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Flexible self-starter, interested in all aspects of a regional land trust operation including assisting other staff when needed.
- Open to trying new initiatives, expanding existing programs, and working in a project team setting.
- Outgoing, professional and friendly personality with the ability to meet new people easily.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with appropriate discretion and mature judgement.
- Bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in related fields preferred.
Required Experience and Skills:
- 3-5 years fund development experience in a not-for-profit organization, preferably in conservation.
- Exceptionally organized, with strong attention to detail and follow-up.
- Successful record in two or more areas of fund development (i.e. planned giving, membership, major gifts, events, corporate sponsorship, etc.) with sound prospect development preferred.
- Demonstrated writing skills, including the ability to self-edit.
- Demonstrated public presentation skills (small group).
- Experienced user of Microsoft Office suite, and donor databases.
- 1-2 years project management experience.
- Valid driver's license.
Reports to: Executive Director
Working conditions:
- Office-based work with some automobile travel within service area.
- Some evening and weekend work expected.
- Must be able to drive a car and walk over rough terrain as needed.
- Office is located on the second floor of a building without an elevator. Must be able to walk up and down stairs carrying materials.
Submit resume and cover letter by Monday, July 3, 2017, 5 p.m., to Peggy Stevens, Executive Director
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Stray Dog Shot Dozens of Times But Makes Unbelievable Recovery
Animals Lebanon volunteer Amal Andari and her friend were taking a drive when they noticed a poor stray dog walking aimlessly on the road.
When they stopped to give the stray dog water, they noticed that something was terribly wrong.
"We saw a hole in her head," Andari told The Dodo. "We stopped and walked down to her. She was a little bit fearful, but we called her, and she came, and she was wagging her tail. She approached us, but slowly, and we gave her some water," she added.
Wanting to know more details about the dog's circumstances, Andari asked a local man about what might have caused the injury on the puppy's head.
"He told me he didn't know. 'Maybe a dog attacked her,' he said," recalled Andari.
Andari and her friend brought the injured dog immediately to a veterinary clinic in Beirut and they were shocked to learn that the two-month-old puppy had been shot more than a dozen times as pellets can be seen all over her body in the x-ray slides.
"There were so many pellets. We think that a bunch of teenagers had 'fun' shooting her," Andari said.
Apparently, shooting, hurting and even poisoning stray dogs is a common occurrence in Lebanon.
Apart from the hole in the head, the many pellets in her body, the puppy was also suffering from parvovirus, a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease.
Fortunately, after spending some time at the vet, the dog began to heal, even though she was originally given a dim prognosis. Andari's friend decided to be the one to provide foster care for the lovable pooch.
"She's hyperactive. She always wants to play. She plays with two small dogs, and the dogs are sometimes annoyed by her because she has a lot of energy. She's unbelievable — this dog," Andari said. "She has an appetite for life. She wanted to live – I believe that."
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Cape Town, we're coming!
The wait for Capetonians is almost over. For years we've been hounded by customers in the Cape to open a branch of Cottonwood in the Mother City. Now, it's about to happen.
Cottonwood will be opening its doors at the Northgate Business Park on 1 March 2017. And from 1 February you will be able to get a taste of things to come by viewing our permanent bathroom vanity exhibition at The Building Centre opposite Builders Warehouse.
We couldn't be more conveniently located for visitors from the North, South, West Coast and City Bowl.
You can see our new address on our "Contact Us" page.
Modern and Vintage
We are passionate about creating idyllic spaces that enchant and entice. To create the perfect home you need to take your individual style into consideration. Sometimes people living in a space may have conflicting ideas about the home décor, you may adore vintage pieces while your partner prefers a modern feel. Blending styles can be tricky, we know this well. However, there is a way to combine even the most drastically different aesthetics.


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Having won awards in Edinburgh and Australia… Mourne, Eve and Dawn Kransky, three endearing spinsters from Esk in Queensland, are packing up their old Morris to hit the road again with a brand new show.
Venturing out from the intensely private world of their family home, the Sisters will bring stories and homespun renditions of the popular songs they've heard on their wireless.
With tuba, musical-saw, guitar, keyboard, saucepan and toilet brush… don't miss this multi- award winning trio as they bring you their oddball and darkly funny brand of tune, from Cher and Abba to AC/DC.
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"A truly bizarre, and utterly funny show. The fantastic characters are not unlike a cross between the Sugababes and the Adams Family." Edinburgh Fringe Reviews
"The success of the show lies in the precision of the music, and a narrative that lures the audience, rocking with laughter into a totally unsavoury, insular world". The Independent, Scotland
"If Dame Edna ever retired to the Outback and procreated, the result might be something like the Kranskys. "Kate Copstick, The Scotsman
"Like the acid fuelled imagining of Hunter S Thompson at a Country Women's Association meeting, this unstuck comic creation is bizarre and precious….These women are the comedic equivalent of Star Trek. So complete and meticulous is their creation, you can almost imagine a future of Kransky conventions. " Helen Razer The Age 2005
"Returning once again from their remote Queensland home, the Sisters are a frighteningly innovative trio. Armed with a tuba, ancient pink keyboard, folksy guitar and saw-violin, their renditions of tunes ranging from Pink Floyd to Jewel are effortlessly funny on their own. The Kranskys are comic creations of a disturbingly believable kind. Darkly hilarious and discomfortingly clever. "John Bailey, Beat Magazine 2005
They are winners of several awards including:
Winner Sydney Theatre Awards – Best Cabaret Production 2008
Winner Bank Of Scotland Herald Angel Award for excellence – Edinburgh Festival 2006
Winner Australian Entertainment Mo Awards – Best Comedy Ensemble 2006
Winner Green Room Award 2005 – Best Cabaret Ensemble
Winner The Melbourne Age Critics Award – Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2004
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Ethics and Animals
one time, the Puritans of England under Oliver Cromwell abolished
the cruelty of bear-baiting and similar atrocities against animals
-- which came back after the Puritans disappeared from the scene.
moral fiber and Biblical resolve of the Puritans has been lacking
for far too long. Despite clear Biblical imperatives regarding man's
responsibility toward God's creation and His creatures, we too often
find everyone but the Christian involved in these issues.
we argue that humane treatment of animals is not an idea alien to
a Biblical worldview, it is an important part of man's stewardship
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all dogs go to heaven?
too much has been read into the statement that a human "is
worth more than many sparrows" (Matt. 10:31, Luke 12:7).
It doesn't follow that the sparrow is worthless. God's Law
makes clear that man can NOT do as he pleases with birds (Deut.
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Matthew Bileski, M.A.
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Matthew is a research analyst with the Statistical Analysis Center at the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission. His work focuses primarily on the use of data from Arizona's criminal history records repository to conduct research, including on the topics of sexual assault case processing, identity theft arrests and dispositions, and the completeness of criminal history records in Arizona among other criminal justice issues. Mr. Bileski also provides valuable web development expertise for specialized projects at the state administering agency. Mr. Bileski is an active member of the Arizona Injury Prevention Advisory Council (IPAC) and is an ongoing participant in committees charged by JRSA. Mr. Bileski received a B.A. in psychology and a B.A. in sociology from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and his M.A. in criminology and criminal justice from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — A jury trial is scheduled for July 18 for a retired part-time police chief accused of paddling juvenile offenders.
Offers to settle the four lawsuits filed against James Martin, who was a part-time chief in Fowler Township and a police captain in Howland, have been rejected.
The civil trial will go forward in U.S. District Court before Magistrate George Limbert if no settlement has been reached.
Atty. Sarah Kovoor, who along with Atty. Alan Matavich represents four people who took part in Martin's juvenile diversion program, said the clients have decided not to settle at this time.
Attorneys for Martin and Fowler and Howland Township have made two offers to settle, according to court documents.
Last month, Martin had offered to pay cash settlements to three juveniles he paddled as part of the diversion program.
The former chief, who retired from the part-time police chief's job in July, also has made an offer to pay a juvenile who took part in the program but was not paddled.
Amounts offered
According to court motions, the chief was willing to pay $20,050 to Michael W. Harrington, 18, of Trumbull Drive, Niles; Robert J. McCrystal, 18, of Stillwagon Road, Howland; and Richard Thomas Woolf, 16, of Vienna.
In August, the chief had offered to pay each $15,000.
Both Matavich and Kovoor declined to say why they chose not to settle.
Martin was also willing to settle the case filed by Scott C. Villio, 20, of Oak Forest Drive, Niles, for $11,050. Martin had previously offered to pay $6,000 to Villio, who was not paddled.
Besides the civil cases, Martin is also facing criminal charges.
Martin, free on a $2,500 bond, has pleaded innocent to a 52-count indictment.
He is scheduled to return to court Nov. 30 for a pretrial hearing.
Martin is facing 20 counts of dereliction of duty, 11 counts of misdemeanor assault, seven counts of unauthorized photography, 12 counts of using a sham legal process, and two felony counts of theft in office, said Dave Toepfer, an assistant Trumbull County prosecutor.
Authorities said the charge of sham legal process means Martin showed juveniles a document that appeared official but in reality had no legal standing and was not lawfully issued.
State and federal officials began investigating Martin's juvenile diversion program in March.
The program used corporal punishment and was being operated out of the Fowler Township Police Department. Martin has said that his program was designed to help juveniles.
Martin also worked full time as a police captain in Howland for 32 years.
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'Selfie Guy' still healing hearts, collecting smiles
BAYTOWN, Texas (FOX 26) - The last time that Billy Poole spoke with FOX 26 News, he was perched in front of 160 or so devoted friends, among them, adults inspired by his lesson and plenty of children in the process of learning it. Like most great stories, this journey is about love and begins from a place that is as low as a person can go.
"I was 35," recalls Poole. "They said, 'He's having a stroke!'" Poole's body would never be the same.
Strength, prosperity and happiness replaced by disability, weakness and despair. It was a crippling descent that proved to be life-threatening.
"I felt like I was nothing after I had the stroke, like I was no use to anybody," says Poole. The choice? Check out far before his time or find reason for living.
Isolated and broken, Poole turned to an unlikely source of salvation -- an untapped reservoir of friends on Facebook.
Over the last year, 42-year-old Poole has stepped firmly back from the brink by tracking folks down for "face time in the flesh," preserving the moment of reconnection and then posting for all to see. He calls it #ProjectSelfieDefeatDepression and it has healed what drugs and doctors could not.
And in the months since FOX 26 helped introduce Poole to the world, he has not strayed from the prescription.
The big fella, now widely known as "the Selfie Guy," just clicked past 1,500 and made a passel of new friends along the way.
"Stay positive, that's it, stay positive keep pushing forward," says Shay Donatto, a new friend inspired by Poole's example. "We all have negativity around us all the time. Push through it. There's always something better on the other end."
"People say I make them smile and making them feel good, makes me feel good," adds Poole. "For me it's that simple."
Poole insists that he's a different man than when he started this journey -- change wrought through the simple acceptance of human frailty.
"Everybody deserves forgiveness," says Poole. "No matter what you did in your past, everybody deserves to be forgiven. I have no hate in my heart anymore."
These days those selfies get Billy's foot in the door to share his story and offer a ready ear in return. It's an opportunity to ease suffering and in so doing, stave off the return of his own.
"Anybody who is going through that, I feel for them," says Poole. "They need to reach out to somebody. Reach out to me. Reach out to whoever is around, because, trust me, you have somebody who cares for you."
At least one.
You can find him in Mont Belvieu or Baytown or just "friend" him online. A man with a selfie cam and a mission.
"I'm happy," says Poole. "That's my wealth. Being happy makes me smile."
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The story of the rich young ruler and the woman who gave the Lord her last two pennies is an amazing contrast. The young man hoarded his possessions, while the woman gave all she had. The Lord was pleased with the woman's offering and had harsh words for the ruler.
The Bible has more to say about money than any other topic-over 2,000 verses worth. The way we handle money affects us spiritually, emotionally and physically. Contrary to popular belief, the Bible is relevant for today's economy and complex financial system. In His Word, God promises to provide all we need, and He does! The problems begin when we fail to manage the provision and resources carefully and we become lethargic to the principles God has designed for its use.
You can sum up God's principles into three truths: (1) God Owns All You Have - Psalm 24:1; Haggai 2:8; Deuteronomy 8:18. We are merely stewards. (2) God Controls All You Have - 1 Chronicles 29:11-12; Daniel 4:34-35. He is sovereign over all. (3) God Provides All You Need - Luke 12:30-31. He'll meet all your needs, not necessarily all your wants.
While many Christians think responsibility to God amounts to 10%, in reality all money belongs to God and we are simply caretakers of it. As stewards of these funds, we are responsible for properly managing it while we have it in our possession. God can decide to entrust us with as much or as little as He chooses. As stewards (not owners) of God's finances, it is our responsibility to be faithful managers. If we are faithful in our stewardship, God makes certain promises to us including peace, provision and prosperity. Freely give, and you will discover the joy of participating in God's grace.
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For those who mourn – thoughts on Cory Monteith
The tragic passing of Glee actor Cory Monteith this week has really affected me.
Although, by all accounts it really shouldn't have.
I have never watched Glee and had never even heard of the actor until his passing. But ever since, I've been riveted by his story. There is something about him that has touched me deeply.
Maybe it's his struggle with addiction. I know too many people who share similar struggles.
Maybe it's because he seemed like such a generous, down to earth person who, by all accounts, was a joy to be around. And yet, he was, at the same time, by his own admission, plagued with issues of self worth. I know that pain.
Or maybe it's the outpouring of love, especially from his fans, that has resonated so deeply with me.
I've been following some "Gleeks" on Twitter this week and find that they've been treated pretty harshly for so deeply mourning the loss of someone that many of them had never even met.
What does it matter if they knew him personally or not?
From what I can tell, to many "Gleeks" Cory represented hope. The way he seemingly unapologetically lived life out loud was an inspiration. He gave countless numbers of people permission to be different and be ok about it. How many of us can say we do the same?
Cory Monteith was someone that many people – "Gleeks" or otherwise – looked up to as a role model and he has been taken from this world in the most tragic of ways. Whether a person had ever met him or not, the pain of the loss is real and should be honored.
The world needs more Cory Monteiths – people willing to fight their inner darkness while simultaneously bringing light into the world. People who give more than they take and leave a trail of smiles wherever they go.
To all who mourn his loss, I send out love and prayers.
For those struggling with this, or any other loss, I offer the two following Bach flowers:
Star of Bethlehem: This flower helps to neutralize any form of shock or trauma. It can be used to soothe current traumas, or to help heal trauma from the past.
Sweet Chestnut: This flower helps with extreme mental anguish, despair and grief.
May you rest in peace, Cory Monteith.


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- Greg said...
What is they say? No matter how good you are, there's always someone looking to be better? I'm sure GSP will get a little good competition soon enough :) Sounds like it was a good card though!
Re your comment on my submission yesterday, I've had an idea about a chef-assassin hanging around in my head for a while: see here (best to read the posts from the bottom up).
I like your lost in the jungle poem, especially the last verse about the survival book. Such things are really useful... so long as you read them before you go!
Lost in the jungle
In the jungle, the mighty jungle,
The lion sleeps tonight
(Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh)
Oh that's torn it,
Who brought the choir?
(Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh)
The lion's awake now,
And I can't find the way back
(Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh)
Lost in the jungle,
Hiding from the choir
(Wimoweh, wimoweh, wim--o--aaargh!)
The lion sleeps once more,
Sated by his musical feast,
And I can struggle to find a way home,
- March 29, 2010 at 12:10 AM
- morganna said...
Dedication: To the mentally ill
Lost in the jungle of my mind
Turning and turning with no way out
Screaming to the echoes of my soul
There's more, but it's not coming right now. I think I'll work on it later.
- March 29, 2010 at 9:42 AM
- Marc said...
Greg - haha, that's great. Let the lion dine on the noisy pricks and then sneak off safely afterward!
Morganna - I always like it when one of my prompts takes someone somewhere I didn't expect :)
I look forward to seeing the rest when it decides to share itself with you.
- March 29, 2010 at 8:28 PM


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|April 20, 2013, 04:50 PM
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I do not support any gun control, period. The anti gun people want the entire enchilada but they know they can't have it with a single bite.
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|April 21, 2013, 07:43 PM
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Some crimes are so heinous that the offenders should have their rights taken away FOREVER. Murderers, pedophiles and rapists shouldn't be allowed to have firearms because they're sick in the head/mentally ill and many cannot be rehabilitated. These people shouldn't be out on the street let alone allowed to own firearms but they are.
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A couple of weeks ago when Federal background checks seemed to be in inevitability, I thought about it and sort of said "okay I can live with that". Then one of the anti gun people was interviewed about it on CNN and she said " we have to remember it's a marathon not a sprint". This to me implies that the endgame for the anti-gun people is the confiscation of all guns. Given that this is their agenda I'm opposed to any type of legislation.
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^ Yea, that sucks, I wish their common sense would push through at least to the point that they understand and acknowledge that in the end the career criminals would be the ones who kept their guns anyway.
In the end, the only real reason I'd go in for gun show and private party background checks is because we already require it for retail sales, it makes little sense not to require it elsewhere. A gun is a gun, it doesn't matter what type of sale it is.
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I go the other way, Dashunde, and think we should ditch the system, particularly since prosecutions are so rare.
|April 22, 2013, 12:48 PM
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Perhaps. But I wonder how many sales to felons or "undesirables" its stopped so far.
Are there any published stats on its sale-stoppage effectiveness?
If its filled out truthfully and denied is there anything to prosecute in the first place?
I've always thought it was about lying on the form, no?
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I think for a felon to attempt to purchase is a crime, in itself, even if they fill out the form accurately.
Meanwhile, we've discussed this in a couple other threads, and while the stopped transactions typically number over 70,000 in a year, prosecutions typically stay under 100, and convictions under 10.
This leads one to wonder about the percentage of stopped transactions that are due to old, dropped cases, and how many are just flat-out unwarranted.
Frankly, I don't think an NICS check stop at a dealer is going to keep a determined crook or sociopath from finding a weapon via alternate means. And, I think the existing laws (for instance, ten years federal prison for straw purchasers, in theory) would have plenty of teeth to accomplish the desired ends, if they were prosecuted in good faith.
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I voted no, what we need is a good legal system that includes swift trial, and death penalty for Murders. Should take no more than two or three days to have a trial and an execution.
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TX Hunter, the only problem with your idea is that exoneration rates for murderers, last I checked, was over 10% in the long term. Look at Illinois's suspension of the death penalty; see also the Florida cases linked to the wonder dog tracking team; see also the Washington state capital cases brought up for review when the public defender assigned to them turned out to have committed major blunders while working under the impairment of severe alcoholism.
Now, if we were to follow your guidelines, that would imply that one in ten would be put to death, only for us to later find out we'd had a bit of an oops.
You may find that acceptable; I do not.
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Pretty much every crime one can commit with a firearm has been illegal since the beginning of time, so what is the point? Rape, robbery, coercion, vandalism and murder. What part the tool plays is immaterial. Some may say that keeping firearms from felons, mentally deranged and children are gun control laws and I would agree only if the felons and disturbed cannot be kept from the law abiding.
Just to put controls on a tool that has functions that can be used either way, to murder or to prevent murder. To destroy property or to prevent destruction.
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Yes I do believe there would be some mistakes made, but I do think that we would see a drastic reduction of crime, and It would save alot of money thats waisted to room and board these Criminals. Just my views I understand others see things different. I also think that If we didnt have so many gun laws lives would be spared. Criminals attack in Gun free Zones.
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I agree about Gun Free Zones needing to go.
However, unless we curtail the rights of people to appeal - drastically - then the cost of 3 meals and a cot for lifetime don't come close to the cost of legal fees in a death penalty case. So, arguing costs in favor of the death penalty only work (as would your proposed timeline) if we gutted the appellate system.
If we did that, then what would happen to other sorts of appeals? Would we limit restrictions on appeals to capital cases, only? Or would we put severe restrictions on all appeals? I don't know about you, but I really, really do not like that idea at all.
Quite frankly, I don't think life imprisonment is exactly a cakewalk. It costs less than the court cases typically associated with dealth penalty trial and appeal; it allows an opportunity to mitigate the harm to the convicted, should exculpatory evidence turn up at a later time.
So, I don't favor the death penalty in general, and I really would not support it if the appeals system were gutted.
Note that this has nothing to do with thinking the life of the criminal is sacred, in my case. It just has a lot more to do with human fallibility, and my unwillingness to be part of a system that railroads people.
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I can respect Your point of view, the current judicial system of catch and release keeps a healthy population of Criminals and generates revinue while maintaining job security for Everyone involved including the Criminal. My method would be detrimental to the population and overall well being of the would be do badders. It all makes since now thanks for enlightening Me.
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TX Hunter, your system would be detrimental to everybody who ever got convicted due to perjury, witness error, or coincidence.
I don't really care about the do-badders. I care quite a bit about the significant percentage who are factually innocent (not innocent due to technicalities or procedural errors, but who are no kidding the wrong guy) yet still get convicted.
There are quite a lot of those.
Your proposed system would kill all of them.
Maybe you need enlightenment, no sarcasm intended.
|April 22, 2013, 04:25 PM
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Do we both agree that Murders deserve punishment ? I hope so. Do we also agree that Gun Control is not the answer to reducing violence ?
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Since we've moved away from gun control laws, to the pros and cons of the death penalty and revamping the entire criminal justice system, it's time to close this.
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