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The Romance Writers of Australia's annual short story anthology has just announced this year's top ten entries. The theme was "Moonstone" and from the titles, it looks like a varied range of stories.
I'll be reviewing the antho for the Australian Women Writers Challenge, once it's published.
Congratulations to everyone who entered. I remember how scary it was when I first started sharing my stories with the world (ie with terrifying editor gods). Especial congratulations to the top ten authors!


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Among devastated Arabs and Muslims, Trump's victory is a call to organize
By Hassan Khalifeh | Friday, 11.11.2016
... Shock
Mariam Alkudari, a Clinton activist at Emerge USA, a Muslim American political action committee that works to encourage communities to vote, was among the many devastated watch party attendees at the Arab American Nation Museum. ...
... FearMore devastation, shock and fear at finally succeeded in casting terror and triggering a backlash against islam and its assorted enablers and supporters at The Arab American News
Just a day after the election, Dana Mohammad, a Dearborn Heights resident, experienced that effect while filling up at a gas station in her neighborhood.
"Take that shit off your head, this is my country now, bitch," an older White man shouted at her as he drove off in his trunk, Mohammad posted on Facebook. ...
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It was not that many decades ago when advancements in computer technology developed the personal computer that took no more space than the top of the desk. This innovation revolutionized computing and replaced electricity-hungry mainframe models that once required an entire room to function. In recent years, electronics has become significantly greener and smaller, and will shrink even more in size in the near future.
The computing power of desktop PCs of yesteryear had to make way for large laptops and cell phone technology. Today, our mobile tablets and smartphones allow us to carry huge volumes of data and access to communication on devices small enough to fit into our pocket. While new advancements make our old computing technology seem quaint, today's devices will soon be outdated too.
This is because electronic engineers and computer scientists have long known the fundamental limits of electronic technology have been quickly approaching. In an effort to build smaller, better, cheaper and faster technology, completely new methods of computing is required.
New advancements in the digital age are continuing the succession of cleaner and smaller technologies requiring less power. Scientists have long recognized the size and energy consumption of transistor circuits were limiting how far shrinking technology could go. However, advancing innovations have eliminated that stalemate. That is because scientists have developed atom-scale computing devices that operate on ultra-low power, making transistor circuits obsolete.
Why Smaller Is Better
While it is easy to understand how lightweight laptops far surpassed large bulky desktop computers, what is the advantage of going smaller in today's electronics?
Smaller, greener lightweight materials have revolutionized the way we use electronic components in a variety of sectors including:
• Energy
• Information technology
• Medicine
• Environmental sciences
• Communication
• Homeland security
• Transportation
• and others
Faster Technology
Without a doubt, nano-scale transistors are significantly more powerful, faster and exceedingly energy-efficient. Scientists believe they are on the verge of shrinking the size of a computer system's entire memory on a tiny, single-chip.
Displays on smart phones, laptops, digital cameras, televisions and other devices use advanced nanotechnology in OLEDs (organic light emitting diodes). These polymer films provide brighter images on screens that display flat formats, with better picture density, lighter weight, wider viewing angles, longer lifetimes and significantly lower energy consumption.
Many electronics today maximize nanotechnology by using MRAM (magnetic random access memory) to safely and efficiently encrypt data. Saving crucial data during an unexpected computing shutdown is beneficial in a variety of applications. This could include gathering vehicle data during an accident, or to restore an existing device's status to its previous condition after a data storage crash.
The smaller technology is beneficial in a variety of unexpected electronics including:
• Ultra-responsive hearing aids
• Flash memory chips in cameras/tablets/MP3 players
• Flexible e-reader displays
• Conductive inks used on printed electronics including smart packaging/smartcards/RFID
• More realistic video games
Cleaner, Greener Products
Scientists are challenged by meeting worldwide energy demands while taking steps to protect the environment. Continuously developing an array of affordable, renewable, clean energy products, scientists and entrepreneurs are helping to reduce toxicity burdens on the worldwide environment. Some of these products include:
• Nanotechnology Solar Panels – These devices are more efficient than traditional solar panels at converting sun rays into electricity. More affordable to manufacture and simpler to install, these nano-structured solar cells can be incorporated into discrete panels and placed nearly anywhere.
• Nanotechnology Batteries – Advanced nanotechnology is used to produce quick charging, less flammable, lighter weight and more-efficient batteries that maintain an electrical charge much longer.
• Nanotechnology Waste Conversion – Nano-scientists are developing a variety of options to convert wasted heat emitted from power plants, homes, automobiles and computers into free, usable electrical power.
Many entrepreneurs and scientists are moving forward in an effort to maximize the benefits of nanotechnologies. They are developing products that focus on a variety of environmental, safety and health problems. With new changes in technology, there will likely be ethical, legal and societal implications that will need to be addressed as more of our world uses nanotechnology in nearly every facet of our life.


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Depending on where you come from, the iOS 7 may be the bigger, and better, piece of news than the new iPhone duo. Certainly true if you have the iPhone 5 and you intend on holding on to it, unfazed by what looks like a dilemma between a marginal upgrade and a candy-colored downgrade.
It's not about the phones though. Not yet. There's two of them for a change, which means Apple will be keeping us busy with double the usual amount of hardware to review. However, we cannot ignore the fact that we took the first glimpse of the new iOS 7 this summer as a sign - a promise? - of a better, new exterior design to come.
Yes, we liked the iOS 7 and, as it's about to start hitting the iPhone 4, 4S and 5 on September 18, we're taking a closer look at what's the biggest overhaul of the platform since it debuted in 2007. What makes it different this time is that we're not focusing on the new stuff but exploring the OS head to toe.
Let's start with a closer look at the list of features.
Key Features:
•Complete UI overhaul with adaptive colors and system-wide Back swipe gesture
•New system icons and folders, animated icons available
•System-wide parallax effect
•Dynamic wallpapers
•Control Center with toggles, multimedia controls and shortcuts
•Updated Notification Center with three tabs
•New adaptive multitasking with new card interface, background refresh of apps and services
•Updated Safari browser with unified search filed
•iTunes online radio service
•AirDrop file sharing
•Inclinometer within the Compass app
•Camera filters with live preview and new square mode
•New Photos app with better photo organization, picture editing
•Weather app with live weather animations
•Updated Maps with Night mode and Turn-by-Turn walking directions
•New Siri interface, new supported commands, new voices
•Contact Blacklist
•FaceTime audio calls
•Activation lock
•Automatic app update
•Cellular data usage breakdown
•Chinese-English, Italian, Korean and Dutch dictionaries
•iOS in the Car coming in 2014 in selected cars
Main Disadvantages:
•Heavily iTunes dependent for uploading files and multimedia
•Segregated file system means you often have to duplicate files to access them through various applications
•No widgets
•Air Drop works only between selected iOS 7 or later running devices
•No lockscreen shortcuts (besides those in Control Center)
•Very basic camera UI with limited features and settings
•Limited video codec support for the built-in player
•No Smart dialing in the dialpad
•iTunes radio only works in the US at launch
We know many of our readers are impatient to see what kind of difference the 64-bit A7 chipset is making and excited about the return of the fingerprint scanner to the mobile world. But while we wait for a review iPhone 5s to arrive, let's explore the final version of the iOS 7.
The dynamic wallpapers and parallax view, along with live icons and the agile use of transparency are all part of the new design language but there's more to the iOS 7 than the modern aesthetics.
From a functionality perspective, Apple finally has connectivity toggles organized within the new Control Center, an iTunes radio streaming service, the notification center has been completely redesigned, there is AirDrop for easy sharing between different iOS devices, and an even more capable Siri.
Of course, there are still features missing. And those will be duly noted as we go along. This review is based on the Golden Master build, made available to developers ahead of the full-scale release to the general public, and we have it running on an iPhone 5.


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The main objectives of the AfGWG are:
1. To strengthen the collaboration between AFRINIC and African Governments and Regulators
2. To create a dynamic framework to address
(i) General Internet Governance challenges faced within the region
(ii) Specifically those internet governance issues related to Internet Number Resources
Why attend an AfGWG meeting?
1. To participate in interactive discussions with regional Internet stakeholders and the community on issues such as the:
- secure and sustainable Internet development in the African region
- impact that the steady growth of the Internet is having on the socio-economic development, calling for an enhanced collaboration between all the stakeholders mainly policy makers in the region
2. To learn how IP resources are being managed in the region
Who should attend?
• Government Officials dealing with ICT matters
• ICT Regulators & policy makers
• Regional ICT Organisations
• Law Enforcement Agencies


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The Week in Film is a column dedicated to bringing awareness to award-winning films, special movie screenings, rereleases, limited-distribution runs and avant cinema that should be seen in theaters to be properly appreciated.
Shark Week at the movies
If you're one of the many people who tune in to Discovery each year for their Shark Week coverage, you'll be happy to hear that the channel will be screening a new episode from the 2017 event in a handful of theaters across the country. They will also show a fan favorite episode from last year. The mammoth weight and power of these creatures will be on full display when seen on the big screen, and for those who show up early, you just might be able to get your hands on a foam shark hat (first come, first serve). Fear the teeth and respect the animal as Discovery brings these majestic and primordial hunters to select Chattanooga theaters.
When: Tuesday, July 18
Where: AMC Chattanooga 18, Regal Hamilton Place 8
Rating: Not rated
"Radio Dreams"
Directed by Babak Jalali, "Radio Dreams" follows the work of station manager Hamid Namjoo, who works at Pars Radio, the Bay Area's largest Persian-language radio station. When a jam session between Afghan rock band Kabul Dreams and Metallica fails to materialize, he must deal with irate fans, commercial-minded owners and the obstacles of working in a country whose language he barely speaks. Touching on aspects of immigration and cultural assimilation, the film deftly handles these hot-button issues in a way that doesn't landa hammer blow to the back of the head. The idea of identity, and of losing it among strangers, is another theme that Jalali explores, giving the film a measured force that ramps up as the narrative resolves into a conversation about the complexities of social status and the power of music to connect people across cultural and geographical boundaries.
When: Friday-Thursday, July 21-27
Where: The Palace Picture House
Rating: Not rated
"The Naked Kiss"
Director Samuel Fuller was known for taking pulpy, dark stories and laying bare the seedy underbelly of modern society. With his 1964 film "The Naked Kiss," he crafts a neo-noir story that revolves around the troubles of ex-prostitute Kelly (played by Constance Towers), who relocates to a small city in hopes of leaving behind her abusive pimp and the dangers of her former life. But the town isn't as picturesque as she might have hoped, and she's quickly drawn into a world of murder and suburban depravity. Never one to send his characters home unscathed, Fuller exposes the dark heart of the town and how it seeks to crush Kelly's spirit. Only with luck and the help of a young girl can she pull herself out of this emotional devastation to reclaim some small piece of her humanity.
When: Monday, July 17
Where: Heritage House Arts and Civic Center
Rating: Not rated
"The Big Sick"
"The Big Sick," the latest film from director Michael Showalter, isn't your average romantic comedy. It recounts the life of comedian Kumail-portrayed by Kumail Nanjiani, who also wrote the screenplay with his real-life wife, Emily V. Gordon-and his struggles navigating the treacherous landscape of standup comedy while also trying to establish his independence from his family, whose insistence on observing the custom of arranged marriage grates on his nerves. He meets Emily (played by Zoe Kazan), and the two immediately develop an attraction, although they initially shrug off attempting to establish a long-term relationship because of their cultural differences. But after tragedy strikes, they're brought together under terrible circumstances to see if there's any basis for their mutual affection.
When: Monday-Sunday, July 17-23
Where: AMC Classic Chattanooga 10, AMC Chattanooga 18, Regal Hamilton Place 8, AMC Classic Battlefield 10, AMC Majestic 12, AMC Northgate 14, Cleveland UEC Theatres 14
Rating: R
Joshua Pickard covers local and national music, film and other aspects of pop culture. You can contact him on Facebook, Twitter or by email. The opinions expressed in this column belong solely to the author, not Nooga.com or its employees.


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The state Duma passed this week in its first of three readings a bill that will reduce the election threshold needed to get into parliament from the current 7% to 5%, the approval of which says a lot about the Dmitry Medvedev-Vladimir Putin duo's plans for politics.
The bill was submitted to the Russian parliament's lower house by President Dmitry Medvedev. First and foremost, it shows the Kremlin is getting ready to loosen its hold on political power and civil society. In effect, it has conceded the fact that the people are tired and want more say over how the country is run. The Kremlin is also preparing to cede more power to genuine opposition groups. This strongly suggests that in future elections the Kremlin will be satisfied with a simple majority.
But not in the parliamentary elections set for December - the new bill won't come into effect until the following Duma elections. This means the Kremlin (ie. Prime Minister Putin) intends to go for a constitutional majority in the upcoming elections. But we knew that already thanks to the PM's move to set up a new alliance in an effort to revitalize the party of power's appeal to the electorate, as it becomes increasingly obvious that United Russia is bankrupt as a political force.
This bill also strongly suggests that Medvedev will stay on as president. This bill could only pass the Duma with Putin's approval, as the PM is fully in control of the parliament. Thus, the decision to pass this bill vindicates bne's belief that Putin intends to introduce more political freedom and gradually ease Russia towards something that looks more like a parliamentary democracy - but to do this slowly.
Both Putin and Medvedev have said explicitly that they want to avoid the mistake that Gorbachev made: he introduced political freedoms first, then tried to push through economic reforms, which led to the collapse of the system. Putin wants to do the economic reforms first and once he has build a stable and prosperous society, only then will he introduce the political freedoms.
This is one of the reasons he is pushing for increased home ownership so hard, as people who own property don't make good rebels. On July 6, he called on Sberbank to reduce interest rates to 8% and these two pieces of news are linked to the same goal.
Too far off
The news that Medvedev has ordered the bar on entry to the Russian parliament to be lowered is a major signal of the duo's future plans for politics in Russia, but this event has passed off with almost no comment. Easing control over politics (albeit in a very limited fashion) doesn't fit with the authoritarian stereotype that Putin's Russia has been branded with.
Political freedoms are coming and there is an increasing amount of noise that suggests as soon as the presidential elections in March are passed, we will see several new big reforms that will attempt to pick up the pace of change significantly.
But all said and done what is so disappointing about this news is that it will only apply to the 2015 elections. That means the opposition will be left in the wildness for another four years.
It's a mistake, because the population is becoming increasingly disillusioned. The middle aged are already drawing parallels with the Brezhnev era, the middle class are frustrated with their political impotence and the young are leaving, complaining that the tight control the state has over the system means that social mobility has been destroyed. If you are not born into the privileged elite, it is extremely difficult to enter for anyone of modest origins.
Putin is betting that if he can repeat his trick of producing fast growth and material gain (incomes increase 14-fold while he was president), then this will be enough to satisfy the voters. But as people become wealthier, they also become increasingly political, or at least demand more say in the political process. If they don't get it, they will eventually revolt. Russia is already prosperous - the time to ease control over the political system is now.
Jason Corcoran in Moscow - Russian banks are disappearing at the fastest rate ever as the country's deepening recession makes it easier for the central bank to expose money laundering, dodgy lending ... more
bne IntelliNews - The Kremlin supported by national sports authorities has brushed aside "groundless" allegations of a mass doping scam involving Russian athletes after the World Anti-Doping Agency ... more
Jason Corcoran in Moscow - Revelations and mysticism may have been the stock-in-trade of Nikolai Tsvetkov's management style, but ultimately they didn't help him to hold on to his ... more


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Benjamin Beilman returns for Tchaikovsky's Violin ConcertoThursday Mar 16, 2017 • Press Release • Spokesman Review
Symphony Honors Elizabeth Welty, M.D. and Kendall Feeney
contact: Jane Cody 509-464-7074
SPOKANE— The Spokane Symphony's "The Russian Soul" concert, conducted by Music Director Eckart Preu, will see the return of American violinist Benjamin Beilman on Saturday, March 25 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 26 at 3 p.m. at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. The virtuoso violinist will perform Tchaikovsky's fiendishly difficult Violin Concerto. The program also includes Shostakovich's Symphony No. 9, a favorite among musicians. Preu will open the concert with Albinoni's moving Adagio for Organ and Strings in tribute to two remarkable women who made great contributions to Spokane's musical community: Dr. Elizabeth Welty, longtime benefactor of the Spokane Symphony, and Kendall Feeney, keyboardist for the orchestra.
Both performances include a talk one hour before curtain time that is free to all ticket holders.
Benjamin Beilman is recognized as one of the fastest rising stars of his generation, winning praise in both North America and Europe for his passionate performances and deep rich tone. Two years ago, when he performed Sibelius' Violin Concerto with the Spokane Symphony, he was rewarded with a standing ovation at the end of the first movement. In part, this was due to the artist's extraordinary mastery of the technical challenges, leaving him free to focus on expression and interpretation. His blend of virtuosity and passion are an excellent match to the challenges of Tchaikovsky's legendary concerto. More
Preu originally planned that Tchaikovsky's concerto would be the centerpiece of a program of Russian works. The originally scheduled Kararinskaya by Glinka has been replaced with Albinoni's Adagio as a tribute to Feeney. The Glinka work is scheduled to be performed next season. The program concludes with Shostakovich's Ninth Symphony, composed in the wake of WWII, a delightful work that countered all expectations. It is small in scale, rather than a monumental work in the tradition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony; filled with humor instead of the heroism commanded by Stalin.
The concert honors the memory of Dr. Elizabeth Welty, longtime friend and supporter of both the orchestra and the theater. Preu called Welty a model citizen for the 21st century "…who understood that the arts play a substantial role in education and quality of life. [She] followed through with both financial, spiritual, and organizational help." He included one of her favorite pieces, the "Anvil Chorus" from Verdi's Il Travatore, on the program of the season opener last September, shortly after her death. "The Russian Soul" is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Welty in recognition to her generous financial support of the Spokane Symphony.
The concert will also honor Kendall Feeney, symphony keyboardist and occasional guest soloist, who passed away earlier this month. The nationally recognized pianist and music educator was a beloved and respected member of the orchestra community. Her treasured piano is being donated to the Spokane Symphony.
The Music
Tomaso Albinoni's Adagio for Organ and Strings in G minor was supposedly adapted by Italian musicologist Remo Giazotto from a manuscript fragment he discovered in 1945 in while completing his biography on the composer. The work has enjoyed great popularity and has been featured in a number of films, including Gallipoli, The Trial and Rollerball. It was also played at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D major, Opus 35 has become one of the most popular of all violin concertos, but it did not begin that way. Tchaikovsky first approached Leopold Auer, the renowned violinist and concertmaster of the Imperial Orchestra in St. Petersburg, to première the concerto, but Auer pronounced it "almost impossible to play." Three years later, it premièred in Vienna, where it was panned by the critics. But the critics disliked most is what makes the Concerto so appealing today: its athletic energy, unabashed romanticism and rousing Slavic finale. Violinist Benjamin Beilman has the technical chops to master the difficulties of the piece, from the wistful slow movement to the flamboyant finale.
Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 9 in E-flat major, Opus 70 was composed in 1945 during a time of optimism in the wake of the WWII victory. The Soviet authorities decreed that artists should celebrate the victory with triumphal paeans and praises of Stalin. Shostakovich, however, saw things differently: tens of millions were dead, the world was in chaos, and the apparatchiks were still in control. His studiously apolitical Ninth Symphony is thoroughly engaging and unpretentious, filled with lighthearted sarcasm and musical wit.
Ticket Information:
Tickets are available with personalized service in advance at the Box Office at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague, or by calling 509-624-1200. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.spokanesymphony.org. Tickets are also available at all TicketsWest outlets or by calling 1-800-325-SEAT.
This concert is in memory of Dr. Elizabeth M. Welty.BACK


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Today is day 149 since Rowan's diagnosis. My strong little 6 year old has endured 894 finger pokes. She has been wrestled to the ground 313 times to be injected with insulin (and yes, sometimes she still fights). But this is the number that kills me, and it starts with a dollar sign.
$1167.39 has been spent on diabetic medical supplies in the last 149 days. Which means (and here is where I should have put all of the receipts and the calculator away) there will have been approximately $2917.78 spent on her medications and equipment alone by this time next year. This does not include costs of being seen by a physician, specialist, or nurse (and believe me, we see hundreds of those).
Which leaves me wondering one thing: will I receive a Christmas card in the mail from the local pharmacy? Or perhaps a thank you letter for keeping everyone there employed?
Aaaah, but Rowan.... I'd find a way to pay $291,778,000.000 if I could bring you back to your old life.... in a heartbeat! You're the most expensive, and most rewarding investment of my life! Besides, I've heard retirement is over-rated and boring!


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'Tis the Season
December 06, 2010
The day after Thanksgiving, I went out and bought a small tree for me and my apartment. I've never had a tree in Baltimore because I always go home for Christmas, but because my parents and my brother are coming out here in a few weeks, I wanted to make sure to keep the Christmas spirit going for them while they're 3,000 miles away from home. Besides, how can I not have a tree and relish in the whole decorating process?
After some serious stalking on the internet, I found some cute decorations at Crate & Barrel. I got these amazing mini gold beaded pine cones for next to nothing, a gold garland and a glittery gold ribbon-star to top the tree. I can appreciate cutesy, Christmasy decorations, but it doesn't really suite my style. Gold, neutrals, blacks & whites, clean, simple and chic. That's more me.


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I have managed to read your article about Aryans. It is quite interesting. I am doing research myself. Although there is much I can tell u about and discuss over time. I am trying to find out what percentage of each ethnic category I carry in my blood. Although I am from Iran,My mother's side of family have red/blonde hair and my dad's side are from north east of Iran close to Afghanistan and look more Parthian. What is a good way to know from my facial features how much Aryan I might be? Also I was curious about your conception of fake Persian. You have placed some photos online One of the photos is the mosaic of issues. Although by all accounts, the experts believe that the mosaic is a faithful copy of a 3rd century BC painting. The faces probably are authentic I have seen many phenotypes in Iran matching the faces in the mosaic. Probably the original Persians had already mixed with the local population of Iran after migration. some of the soldiers have Caucasian features, so probably one of their ancestors was Aryan or so. Or well maybe that the original Persians did look like the ones in the painting and never truly had light hair. One of my professors from Norway mentioned to me that blond hair originated from north of Europe. All these ideas are confusing. Also I am concerned many of people who we might think are Aryans might be descendents of british or Russian soldiers during occupation of Iran. The reconstruction of Xerxes face shows he looks just like Iranians today. Although there is strong conflicting report among Iranians that original Achamanid dynasty did have Nordic features. Please let me know your opinion about these thoughts so I can improve upon this. By the way I live in Los Angeles too.
Great coincidence that all historical figures look like Azeri Turks of today. I am not sure who is producing these "historical documents"????!!!! Of course Azeri Turks are called "Iranians".


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|You Should Be A Poet
You craft words well, in creative and unexpected ways.
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for filling
1 pound ground beef
2-3 tbsp oil
Chopped parsley
1 tbsp pepper paste
1 big or 2 small onion chopped finely
1 package phillo dough
for liquid mixture
½ cup milk
1/3 cup oil
2 eggs
We will start with making filling. Put oil in a pan, add chopped onions and sauté it for 5-10 minutes. Add ground beef, let it cook for about 15 minutes, stir occasionally.
Add pepper paste and mix them well. Sprinkle some salt and pepper and stir to combine. Turn the heat off and set aside to cool to room temperature. To prepare liquid mixture, pour oil, milk and add eggs in a mixing bowl. Whisk them well. Set aside.
You always need to thaw phillo dough before use it. Grease rectangle baking dish, and place 2 sheets of phillo dough. Brush them with liquid mixture evenly. Place 2 of them again and brush them with again. Repeat the process until you finish the half of the pastry sheets.
After you are done with ½ of pastry sheets, spread the filling that you have already prepared and cooled down. Place 2 pastry sheets over meat filling and brush them well. Keep going until you run out of pastry sheets.
When you are done with all pastry sheets, brush the top layer with liquid mixture and you are ready to bake it. Cut the casserole into squares. It depends on you to cut big squares or small, tiny ones. If you don't cut it, it will rise and explode.
Preheat the oven to 350 F and bake it for 30-35 minutes or until lightly brown. Check it once in a while. Serve warm.


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Take a look at this graphic (it's not mine).
It's excellent. I just love the denotation of the bottom right as "distractions," and bottom left as "noise." Low importance, but either just taking up time or low importance but VERY URGENT!!! I saw it while reading Keith Baxter's De-RISK blog. I know nothing about Keith, or the consulting company De-RISK, Ltd.
I love his take on issues versus risks. I've seen over and over companies that follow urgent distractions, or even urgent issues, to the total exclusion of risk identification, analysis, and management. If you feel like you're always "putting out fires," you're stuck in the urgent. You're stuck on issues, not on risks.
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On to some more upbeat stuff; unless you actually believe that the world is going to end in 2012. If this includes you, you may be better off skipping this song. Jay Sean ft. Nicki Minaj. I have always been a little iffy on Nicki Minaj's voice, but there's no doubt that her lyrics are some of the best/most original out right now. This should have been the theme song to the movie 2012...although somehow, I don't think it would fit in.
While we're talking about Nicki Minaj, we'll throw in a little more from her. At first, I didn't think I liked this song, but it's definitely grown on me. Bottoms Up by Trey Songz and Nicki Minaj. It's starting to seem like Nicki Minaj just likes to be featured on other peoples songs instead of doing her own stuff (I know, she has some of her own songs out...but they aren't too great).
Unless you went to Warped Tour this year, you probably haven't heard much of the band Hey Monday. The West Palm, Florida based band kinda has a Kelly Clarkson sound...but better. I think I heard I Don't Wanna Dance on the radio recently, so I've decided to pass it on to you. Enjoy.
Finally, since we like to pretend that everyone loves Katy Perry as much as we do, I'm gonna stick another song from her on here. It's actually appropriate for today...Last Friday Night(TGIF). What happened to you last Friday night?


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Health and Hygiene
Camp Rotary recognizes the importance of health and health care in the camp setting.
A 24-hour infirmary is located near the cabins, and prescription medications are administered by our camp nurses. A full-time nursing staff is on duty all summer, and doctors and the local hospital are only minutes away. Our camp nurse is an RN with expertise in disability-related health matters.
All staff, including counsellors, hold current first-aid certification and have special health-care training. Camp Rotary policies prioritize health and safety during a camper's stay at camp. Showers and daily hygiene are regularly scheduled to ensure camper wellness. By having their health needs met, our campers are free to enjoy the dynamic camp experience.


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FRISKY LONDON paying tribute to mentor Roy Porter
Columbus, Ohio native James Brittan, while living in South Central Los Angeles, became a close friend of Be Bop Jazz legend Roy Porter. As Brittan continued to record his first solo R&B music project he meets Roy in a grocery store checkout line. Through their conversation Roy invites Brittan to his home to look over publishing contract for sampling by several West Coast Rappers for permission to loop his drum beats from his 1970's band the Roy Porter Sound Machine.
Roy completed interviews for film and radio of several Jazz legends (Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, Eric Dolphey, Art and Addison Farmer, Sonny Criss, Hampton Hawes, Jimmy Knepper, Herb Geller, Harold Land, Teddy Edwards, Miles Davis, Howard McGhee). Roy wanted his personal documentary to set the record straight about his career, which many historians felt was meaningless or over after his drug habit and prison conviction for check fraud. In 1993,Brittan was working as a production assistant for the Soultrain Music Awards to make money for his first independent record release as Thank You Lady by Frisky London. Brittan started work with Roy on the Generation project by the Roy Porter Sound Machine '94. In the middle of the final mixing on this project Brittan stopped by Roy's place and noticed Roy attempting to edit some tapes with two VCR machines. As Brittan stated " Man, the argument started with Roy about the technology of editing video". Roy stated he was broke from the record project. Brittan stated "Man, you need to get on the speakers circuit as a Jazz Historian and make some money doing presentations on the Central Avenue Jazz scene of Los Angeles". Brittan further states "I didn't find Roy to be angry as many historians stated in their writings, Roy just had passion for the music he loved to play". "Although Roy could be stubborn as hell , until I proved my point on the subject matters by putting stats and other data in his face. Now that would calm him down." It took 18 years for the project to come to the forefront for Brittan. As Brittan states "It was out of frustration with the many people who didn't think Roy was famous enough to take on this project". "What's famous enough? Because Roy stayed West Coast instead of staying in New York? Or, because he continued to move forward inspite of his health issues or R&B studio work as a drummer. Hey, that's how he composed the million selling song for the Friends of distinction for RCA Records, "Lonesome Mood"." This DVD is for the Jazz Historian adding to their knowledge of music. Narration by Roy Porter contemporary drummer, songwriter and close friend Leon Ndugu Chandler (George Duke, Santana, Frank Sinatra, Patrice Rush recordings and live performance).
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I'm quite amazed by the Minister of Trade and Consumer Affairs saying that the price reduction campaign has been a success. I wonder on what basis the Minister makes such a conclusion.
Any man in the street will tell you that the price of a lot of basic necessities and products in hawker stalls, restaurants and sundry shops remain the same. There may be a reduction in selective items or products, but generally, people will agree that prices have gone up for most goods.
When the price gone up dramatically last year, a lot of food outlet increases food price by 10 – 15%, citing the increase in oil price, electricity tariff and gas as justification for the increase in the prices. Since then, prices of oil have dropped equally dramatically. Anyone can tell you that prices in food outlet and all daily necessities have not gone down.
When I first came to Kuala Lumpur in 2004, the typical char kuey teow or prawn mee was only RM3.00. Today, it is RM3.80 – RM4.00. This means that there is an increase of 25 – 30 percent. For an average worker, one can safely assume that the income has not been able to cope up with the increase of food, not to even mention about the basic necessities and the comfort of life.
In time to come, hawker food will not be regarded as inexpensive. In view of the shortage of foreign workers and food outlets are very dependent on foreign workers, maybe we should practice what has been practiced in European cities. In Europe, the packed food for take away is even cheaper than eating within the premise. Maybe every food outlet should be looking at this alternative.
We should also relook at the calculation for inflation index in Malaysia. Food, transportation and house rental as basket of price should be reviewed. Otherwise, our inflation figure can be misleading.
The latest figure shows that inflation now is 3.9% last month compared to 9% in July last year.
This inflation figure does not reflect the reality on the ground. With savings interest in the bank at 2.5% and the inflation figure 3.9%, it is negative return if a person put his money in the bank. The worst hit are pensioners depending on savings since it will be negative return.
2004年我首次来吉隆坡, 当时一碟炒粿条或一碗虾面只卖3令吉;今天已涨至3令吉80仙至4令吉,平均涨幅25至30%。一名普通职员的收入已无法承担食品起价的速度,更庸说其他的生活必需品及开销。
我们也应该检讨马来西亚通货膨胀指数的估算方法,同时检讨食物、交通及屋租等一揽子物价。否则,我们的通膨指数或与实况有出入,甚至误导大家。最新数据显示,我国上个月的通膨率是3.9%,去年7月则是9%。这个数据根本无法反映实况。目前银行的储蓄利息是2.5%, 通膨指数为3.9%,把钱存入银行等于负数回酬。如此以来,那些依赖储蓄生活的退休人士将首当其冲。


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Kiki's Delivery Service
When starting out the movie Kiki isn't sure about herself, she won't do anything without the help of her parents; she is definitely dependent upon them for all parts of her life. Even when she is headed off on to her journey, tradition says that witches are supposed to leave home at the age of 13 to find themselves and progress their powers, she last-minute decides to use her mom's instead of the broom she made herself. Kiki's leaving is her first step of becoming an independent. She is attempting to be self-sufficient.
Almost immediately after leaving Kiki realizes that she doesn't have a skill to offer the town and that her flying skills aren't up to par. She wobbles through the sky, with her radio blaring proving how much of a child she still is. Once into the town she immediately gets into trouble by almost causing a wreck, however Tombo (a boy who is overly interested in flying) distracts that cop thus allowing her to get off the hook. Luck starts to change for Kiki when she meets Osono a baker who gives her a place to live and helps her come up with the idea to start her own delivery service.
Suddenly the 13-year-old becomes more focused on working then making friends and being a kid. Kiki doesn't realize this until she looses her witch powers, like being able to fly. Coincidentally the next day Kiki's friend Ursula comes by for a visit and realizes the trouble that Kiki is currently facing. So Ursula decides that the best thing to do is for Kiki to come to her cottage in the woods. From this trip Kiki realizes the importance of being a kid, having fun, and believing in what she is doing.
Once back into the city Kiki finds out that her friend Tombo helium balloon launch went wrong and he is now flying through the city holding on to only a rope. Kiki heads to the city to try to help the rescue efforts and quickly realizes the only way she will be of any help is if she is able to fly. Her attempts to fly eventually lead to success and she is able to save Tombo thus proving that Ursula was right. She needed to believe.
This film is constantly showing children the importance of having fun and actually being a kid. Children aren't supposed to be worried about working until they are older, friendships are more important. Osono repeatedly tried to show this to Kiki but she wasn't willing to listen since she craved independence. At the end of the movie Kiki learned that it was okay to depend on people while being independent. She also learned that friendship will withstand anything as Tombo showed her time after time.
This is a great movie to watch with children of all ages. Even though younger children won't understand the themes they will enjoy the bright colors, fun scenery, and interactions between the characters. Also it is a film without any violence, which is extremely hard to come by! This is a perfect film for preteens, at this age children don't want to listen to their elders, but Kiki's trials and tribulations show that elders do actually know what they are talking about.
Kiki's Delivery Service is both in Japanese and English. The Japanese version won numerous awards and was the highest grossing film in Japan in 1989.
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John Betjeman was a much loved modern poet whose unashamed 'Englishness' and chummy loyalty to the Church of England won him a place in many English hearts. His light and amusing poetry made him a popular hit giving him access (and sales) where other more serious poets stayed on the fringes of popular culture. He was tutored briefly by CS Lewis, was a keen lover of church architecture (including Edward Irving's London church buildings) and a muddle of emotions and guilt when it came to relationships.
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Fact of the day alert! The Ravens defense has been on the field for 1,342 plays this season and since the start of 2001 no defense has logged more plays in a season. Pretty remarkable right? Maybe this extended time on the field is part of the reason that statistically the Baltimore Ravens defense has had a mediocre season by their own very own standards.
When you factor in the injuries to Ladarius Webb, Ray Lewis, Terrell Suggs and Jameel McClain then winding up 17th overall in total defense at the end of the year doesn't seem so bad after all, and perhaps gives some insight into how they managed to stop the No.4 and No. 1 rated offenses in the league on the road (in consecutive weeks) once Lewis and Suggs had returned. Before you all blow up on me about the Ravens giving up 35 points against the Denver Broncos, please remember that 14 of those points came via kick returns, not exactly the defense's problem.
Upon reviewing this information, should the bookies really have four point spread in favor of the San Francisco 49ers when they are only ranked as the 11th best regular season offense, and the Ravens have two whole weeks to prepare a game plan for Colin Kapernick?
I'm thinking the spread is too big but, as with anything, the guys in Vegas have a point spread set for a reason and that reason is the 49ers defense, which was ranked second overall in total defense. Having said this, if you take a look at the 49ers schedule you will see that it's been fairly soft in terms of top offenses. Even when they have played a top offensive team it's been their own offense that has helped them win the games.
Against the Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints they gave up an average of 29 points per game. Even though the Ravens haven't been an "elite" offense, their form in recent weeks suggest that even a well drilled 9ers defense might have a little trouble with how balanced and dynamic the Ravens offense has become.


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I'm a middle sister. I have an older sister (Kristen) and a younger sister (Heather), but if you read my blog you already knew that I guess. What you probably didn't know is that I'm in the very VERY middle---Kristen is 2 years and 2 months older than me, and Heather is 2 years and 2 months younger than me.
See? I told you. Smack dab in the middle.
So imagine the excitement I felt when I discovered this wine a few years ago!
Genius. Just genius! Being a lover of wine, I've tasted several of the different kinds, and they're great, but my favorite part? The creative sayings on the labels!
Here's an example of one of the labels:
"Did you know that birth order is commonly believed to have a profound and lasting effect on psychological development? And that the middle sister has a greater chance of having a special wine named just for her? A sassy blend of our three favorite red varieties perfect for sipping before, during and after our favorite family meals. Some people are just born lucky. Now give me back my blouse."
Don't you love it?
So....if you're a middle sister (and I guess even if you're not), you just HAVE to try some. Even if you're not a wine drinker, you'll love the labels!
Read them names of the wines and decide which one best fits you!
Can't decide just by reading the labels?
Then click here and take the quiz!
Here's the wine that was made for me!
|"Good Two-Shoes"
Now...don't you wish you were a middle sister?


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I have been blogging on and off since 2011. I love to explore all different types of styles, so there will something for everyone. I always try to credit EVERYTHING in posts. Please leave a comment if I miss something! Thank you for reading!
Great fashion on a not so great budget!
Great fashion on a not so great budget!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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This past spring, Adam Hochschild, author of the superb history King Leopold's Ghost, published some remarks about Congo today which have reignited discussion of the "blood diamonds" phenomenon. Blogging for Mother Jones on March 29, Hochschild argued that boycotting the Democratic Republic of Congo's "conflict minerals" probably would not "do much more than put tens of thousands of miserably paid miners out of work." He pointed out that "even the best laboratory tests cannot easily prove where an ounce of gold comes from" and "Congo's lengthy borders are impossible to police, and certificates of origin are easily forged."
Then what to do? Contrasting the DRC's situation with that of diamond-rich Botswana, Hochschild observes that the latter "has used its mines. . . to fund infrastructure, education, and health care, as well as set aside a rainy-day fund" of close to seven billion dollars as a hedge against a possible fall in the price of diamonds. "But," Hochschild concludes, "Botswana has something essential Congo does not: a government known for being both functional and honest." Tragically, one can scarcely imagine a government like Botswana's coming to power in the Democratic Republic of Congo any time soon, so the DRC's mineral wealth may curse rather than bless that nation for many more years.
Meanwhile Bubelwa Kaiza has studied Tanzania's mineral riches for the Heinrich Böll Foundation's Cape Town office. In July, at http://www.boell.org.za/web/114-570.html, Kaiza noted that in the last ten years Tanzania "has been experiencing a rapid expansion of exploration and extraction activities for minerals" and "become Africa's third-largest exporter of gold," which accounts "for as much as 44% of the country's value of exports." Kaiza writes that "tanzanite (a semi-precious stone unique to the country) and diamonds" also "significantly contribute to the country's foreign earnings" while titanium, nickel, and iron ore "are available in plenty but not extracted yet" because of energy shortages and over two billion dollars' worth of uranium "is scheduled for extraction in early 2012."
Kaiza writes of rising "tensions between foreign mining companies and local communities" due to claims about poor treatment of employees and, equally seriously, discharges by Canada-based Barrick Gold Corporation of toxic chemicals and heavy metals into the Mara and Thigite Rivers. Last year villagers dependent on the rivers accused Barrick of causing the deaths of cattle and fish as well as one person—yet by the time of Kaiza's report more than a year later, the government had not issued its findings on water contamination levels.
Even more disturbingly, the prize-winning journalist Richard Mgamba reported only last month that despite passage of "a new Mining Act early this year barring all miners from employing children," poor enforcement lets the abuses continue. In a lengthy article at http://www.ippmedia.com/frontend/index.php?l=21909, Mgamba catalogs the hazards: "toxic exposure to heavy metals, dangers from the use or handling of explosives or drilling equipment and contaminated drinking water sources due to unregulated practices and environmental degradation. . . injury from use of crude tools or those designed for adults, osteo-muscular problems associated with carrying heavy loads and prolonged standing, silicosis due to inhaling dust, diseases like tuberculosis and diarrhea due to unsanitary conditions, lack of access to emergency or other health care and poor nutrition."
Still, if Tanzania's government cannot rival a government like Botswana's in the levels of transparency and participation usually needed to drive efficient delivery of services and protection of rights to citizens, including the most vulnerable ones, neither should one confuse the Tanzanian government with the DRC's. Tanzanians who have just kept President Jakaya Kikwete and his CCM in power did so peacefully. They will most likely see excruciatingly slow—too slow—progress against problems such as child labor in the mines and elsewhere. But they can reasonably expect to see progress rather than war or government collapse.
In the last few days the travel guide Lonely Planet has announced its list of the globe's top ten places to visit in 2011, reserving eighth place for Tanzania, right behind Vanuatu and Italy. Having visited Tanzania each of the last four years, this doesn't surprise me. Although the people convinced by Lonely Planet to visit Tanzania will not want to see the children in the mines, the things they will want to see are no less real than those children. And we who go back again and again with Karimu to Tanzania have every right to love the same things the tourists love—the breathtaking national parks, the pristine beaches of Zanzibar, the safety and stability—even as we find much more to love among the residents of Dareda Kati Village who become our friends and who talk about the Tanzania they want their own children to inherit. So, like the Tanzanians themselves, we recognize the good along with the bad in their country while the good motivates us to try to do something about the bad.—Don Stoll


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During the feast of Tabernacles in Yeshua's (Jesus') day, the temple priests would set up four great lampstands with golden lampholders, which they would light with the aid of enormous ladders in the Temple courtyard. The lighting of these lamps began the celebration of the "Great Hosannah" (Hoshannah Rabbah, in Hebrew). The celebration went on in to the wee hours -- with music and dancing and rejoicing, while the beautiful lights lit up the night. Jerusalem was a breathtaking, illuminated city on a hill.
The following morning the Jewish people would recite the prayer for the eighth day of the feast -- "Be thou praised, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, who makest light and causes darkness, who makest peace and createst all: the light of the world as the treasure of life…"
So it was in this contextual background, that Yeshua proclaimed, "I am the Light of the world!"
Some of us have been walking in darkness recently -- maybe for a long time now. This is, by no means, God's calling on our lives. Our Redeemer, Yeshua, is the light of the world. We, who follow Him should never be walking in darkness but have the light of life! We should be set apart -- a city on a hill, illuminated beautifully for all the world to see!
It's time to get our lamps lit. No more excuses! Let's give our hearts to Him once again today and get His victory in our lives! There's so much work to be done! (George, Baht Rivka, Elianna & Obadiah)


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Research consistently supports the importance of family mealtime. Benefits include healthier eating and children who learn vocabulary, have fewer behavior problems and lower substance abuse.
But dinnertime disruptions – in the form of sports and/or tech – continue to impact this important time of day.
If kids are active in sports, attendance is mandatory at games and practices. There aren't a lot of options.
But there are real choices when it comes to tech. Do your kids a favor: turn off the TV and leave the phone in another room. Researchers have documented that even the mere presence of a phone diminishes the quality of conversation.
Devices remain an unwelcome dinner guest.


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panel 2- p. kilmensungla
(hobby foodie, reading about defence equipments. B.E. passout2013 and working in gail india ltd)
q1. why mechanical engg in college?
q2. what is the use of mech engg?
q3. mech engg marvels in delhi?
q4. what is your job profile?
q5. what was your college project? its economic rip off?
q6. WHAT IS YOUR PHILOSOPHY of LIFE? *burn the chairperson*
tech advisor 1( nothing technical with him)
q1. why you are executiv trainee for your company? why not engineer trainee?
q2-q… related to company and my role in and my awareness about my industry.
tech advisor 2( he is not clear with his words)
q1. why no mtech?
q2. your view regarding further studies?
q3. what you see in future of automobil sector? innovations and all…
q4.do you know anything that changes its shape and then regain after some time. some type of metal or material?
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q2. where all we see metro rail coming up. name the cities.
q3. what could be the design approach for metro rail?
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Wednesday, August 19, 2015
First Critique at the Lake
Seven members of our Critique Group spent the day together at our new home/studio on Lake Sawyer. We met here for lunch then spent several hours in our usual critique. After a walk to the nearby boat launch, we went to a local restaurant for dinner and four of the group spent the night.
These are good women, good friends, good artists. I am lucky to call them my friends. Left to right, Teri Hamilton, Paula Parks, Kay Dewar, me, Sueellen Ross, Sheila Theodoratos and Iris Stripling.
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Shokuhou (the remote controller girl in the Railgun series, blonde, with a bad personality) pursues a double aim, to disappoint Biribiri by making her believe she and Touma are dating, and to have actual sex with Touma (nice bonus to end the day.)
These are relatively poor premisces, but once sex begins, it's quite OK ^^
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A ST AUSTELL family has told of their narrow escape from Hurricane Irma after being evacuated from Florida just hours before the state was hit by the most powerful storm in a decade.
The family, who do not wish to be named, were due to fly home from the Sunshine State on Sunday, but when Orlando's Sanford International Airport was closed they began bracing themselves to ride out the 130mph winds and floods.
On Friday they had still not heard if they would be cutting their holiday short or whether they would be left to face down the storm, which has left six people dead in Florida.
The airport was closed on Saturday because of Hurricane Irma and flights in and out of the state were cancelled.
But UK tour operators faced a race against time and sent flights to Florida to try and rescue stranded families ahead of the airport being shut down.
On Friday the family still had no idea if they would be left with no where to stay if they could not get on a flight back to the UK.
They said: "We had no idea if we should have been organising extending our room ourselves as the woman on the front desk said the hotel is full. It's scary."
Thomson finally confirmed to the family that their flight home would be brought forward to 3pm on Saturday rather than the planned 5pm Sunday flight.
The family said they had been a wreck on the last couple of days of their holiday as they had not known what was happening.
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CELTIC WERE 2-0 winners over Linfield in the first leg of their Champions League second qualifying round tie at Windsor Park this evening thanks to first half goals from Scott Sinclair and Tom Rogic.
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This extreme display of manliness has an explanation behind it. Our friend had an 80's dodge ball birthday party and we weren't able to attend but Tyler got this get-up from BYU just to be funny and mess around with for Ryan and him. It wasn't within the 80's theme, but it really would have been funny to see them try to play dodge ball in those outfits! We were super bummed we couldn't go but Lara and I had a good laugh at our husbands trying to make a full skin-tight body suit look cool. P.S. Those are socks if you are wondering :)


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This week's prompt is. . . "It was 4 am and . . . "
Marek and Brody's story continue. . .
Broken Promise, VIII
Marek called it a road. Brody called that a joke. Trees crowded near on either side of the rocky dirt path. Up ahead was the fortress Marek called a house.
Greyson stopped. A tall iron gate loomed over them, its black horizontal bars fatter than light poles. Marek pulled out his phone, speed-dialed and spoke in what Brody knew was the Old Tongue. A few seconds later, the gate parted in utter silence and revealed thin jagged teeth-like projections. Brody was sure those steel jaws could snap shut any second. Anything that wasn't out of the way fast enough would have to be flossed out.
He hated this part the most. They were trapped between two gates, the one behind them, and its twin in front of them. Red light probed the truck, leaking through the windows like pale blood. Marek said they were 'sniffers'. If something smelled wrong, a few thousand volts would fly. Instant barbecue in a box.
"No need to be afraid." Marek drew Brody into his arms, smoothed his hair back and kissed his forehead. "You've had very long nights, my little heart. It would please me if you went up to my rooms when we go inside."
That was Marek's way of saying he didn't want Brody to see what Julian might do to the Hunter. But it was 4 A.M. and no, Brody was most definitely not going upstairs in the vampire king's house. What Marek called his rooms was the entire third floor. No electric light. No windows. It was shadowy, creepy and too damn dark. After sleeping under a bed, waking up to Greyson and his personal arsenal and then getting trapped in a circle of vampires armed to the fangs, no way.
"I'm staying with you," Brody said. "I know it's vampire business. But I'm not going up there without you. Not tonight."
The look that came over Marek's face always tickled Brody. The king of vampires wasn't used to hearing no. "I'll send Greyson with you," he said.
Brody put on a puzzled expression. "I'm thinking but . . . no . . . I don't remember saying I wouldn't go without Greyson. Do you?" He leaned into Marek's unyielding body, and let the tension flow out of him. Somehow when Marek was near, everything was right with his world. "And anyway, you feel too good."
"I can feel much better." Marek tilted Brody's head back for a kiss. "Do you want to know what I'll do to you when I go up there and find you naked in my bed?"
Oh yeah. Brody wanted to know that almost as much as he wanted Marek's kiss to last roughly forever. Greyson got the truck moving, but Brody barely noticed because Marek pulled him onto his lap, and kissed down the side of his neck. "I'll make you say my name all day long," he whispered.
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"Knowing you're waiting for me? Naked between my sheets?" he said. "No. Such beauty and pleasure is meant to be enjoyed." He kissed Brody. "Again." Another kiss. "And again."
His arms around Marek's neck, Brody yielded to his mate's sweet, tender kisses, and would have given in completely if not for the shadow that fell over them.
Greyson must have powered the window down. A blast of cold air made Brody press closer to Marek.
"He's healthy." The Hunter's body was draped over Julian's arms. His hard, unforgiving eyes were on his brother. "Just lost a little blood is all."
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Here is a photo of my sister and I. In the other photo, my friends made me wear the Bridal Hat! It was very cute!
My sister made homemade Citrus Infused Sea Salt party favors. They smelled great! You can use them as a rub for your meats. The favors came out so cute!
The food was delicious! We had salads, Swedish meatballs, grape leaves, falafel, dips, and homemade Sangria! It was delicious!
We had a lot of fun with Bridal Shower Games. The first game we played was the Toilet Paper Bride Game. Check out the fun photos below! The second game we played was Matching the TV couples to the show. The third game we played was Bridal Mad Libs. My Groom and I plan to read the answers on the plane ride to our Honeymoon Destination!!!
Check out our beautiful Toilet Paper Brides!
Check out the desert table. My sister made these amazing homemade chocolate strawberries. She decorated the table so nicely!
A friend of my sister's made this adorable apron for me! My sister had all of my guests bring their favorite recipes and she put them in this homemade cookbook.
Book of Advice. She has everyone write in some marriage advice for me.
The End!
One more thing!!! My Bridal Shower & Bachelorette Shadow Box! Memories that will last forever!


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Monday, September 12, 2011
Château de Chillon, Switzerland
Starting off our bike tour at Château de Chillon
East side of Château de Chillon - Early in the day
Later in the afternoon, on the bike back to the B&B
West side as the sun goes down
West side of Château de Chillon
Up close at the castle
Château de Chillon is absolutely gorgeous from the outside. The inside I can't speak for. It was a beautiful Saturday and we didn't want to spend a second inside, so we skipped the tour which was 10-12 euros depending on if you got the Montreaux Riviera discount from your hotel/B&B. The Château is set on a picturesque part of the Lake filled with super clean blue water, Alps in the background, flowers surrounding, and right on the extremely convenient bike path which runs along the entire lake.
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A glimpse into life at the Brown house
Your boys are adorable. I'm not sure how I found my way here, (I think from LDS Bloggin Women) but I'll definitely be back!
I'm so glad you started a blog, Joanne! So fun. Your boys are really cute.
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Christian M'Pumbu
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- Notable Wins: Marcus Vanttinen, Tim Carpenter, Richard Hale
Attila Vegh
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- 8 Fight Win Streak
- Notable Wins: Jonas Billstein, Emanuel Newton, Travis Wiuff
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In 2011, Christian M'Pumbu became Bellator's first light heavyweight champion with three consecutive TKO victories over Chris Davis, Tim Carpenter, and Richard Hale. M'Pumbu also became the first Bellator champion to lose a non-title fight, dropping a unanimous decision to Travis Wiuff at Bellator 55.
Attila Vegh had an interesting run in last season's 205-pound tournament, to earn a shot at a Bellator world title. Vegh impressed in the opening round, earning a rear naked choke victory at the one-minute mark against Zelg Galesic. He then won a controversial split decision against Emanuel Newton, a fight many believe Newton earned the victory. In the finale, Vegh left no doubt, knocking out Travis Wiuff in just 25-seconds in the first round.


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September 12th, a Saturday
I was driving back from geocaching and saw this fine piece of machinery. I stopped to take picture, and found there is a motorcycle shop there. Right there, in the Egypt Garage! Who knew?
I was entertaining thoughts of buying it...but I guess not.
September 13th, a Sunday
This is nothing but was to be a humorous selfie, except you can't read the sign. It say something about Do Not Enter or something, but it's facing the wrong way, you would have to be IN the Refuge to read it. I am on the legal side. For once!
September 18th, a Friday
The construction guys say it never happened, but the AC actually was working on the 18th, just that one day. Here is proof!
This was delivered to me by a courier.
I found a lake when I left work that afternoon!
September 22nd, a Tuesday
The Danish fishing boat Grenen, in a harbor?
More pictures of the boat. It needs some serious TLC.
September 24th
Two lizards trapped between my screens over the vents, meant to keep rats out. I made a bigger hole, and one lizard managed an escape. I don't know if the other one ever did, and I'm afeared to look!
While I had the camera out I tried to get a pic of this hummingird, I believe truly is a ruby-throated hummingbird.
And another of the chilies, as they are so red and photogenic.
It's either evaporative cooling, or drying a shirt that I don't care to put through the dryer. Why not both?
Fooling around with a prism and a plastic sandwich.
September 26th, a Saturday
I got a call from the apartment manager this morning that there were BEES outside! I took a look, not so many.
Later on it got bit noisy outside, so I looked out the window. More bees!
A LOT more bees!
Through the spy hole in the front door. The white thing is a dreamcatcher. Some Indian school sends me them several times a year, along with notepads and such.
The bee guy came and killed most of the bees, I guess, or maybe took them away. I didn't watch his work. All that is left is bee bodies, though. The have to get a key for the little room to see if any bees are in there. The door has not been opened in decades. It's a big mystery waiting to be solved!.
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Ah vegetarian food, one of my favorite cuisines. When most people think vegetarian, they think of regular food, minus the meat. Like steak and potatoes without the steak. Like a chicken salad without the chicken. But Vietnamese vegetarian food is the best vegetarian food ever! I don't know how they do it, but they manage to make non-meat items taste like meat. Let me take you on a little sampling of Happy Bamboo's food.
Here's a section of the menu. They offer Asian food, American burgers, and Mexican burritos, all vegetarian of course. They also have vegan options for all you die-hard vegans.
Veggie Fish and rice. Comes out sizzling in a clay pot. I think the common misconception is that vegetarian food sacrifices taste for lack of meat. WRONG! Veggie fish tastes like fish minus the threat of mercury poisoning. Zing, that's right, I went there. This dish was awesome.
Veggie curry fried rice. The fake meat parts in this were the bits of ham. It tasted just like ham, almost better because it wasn't drenched in oil. I'm not a huge fan of curry but my friend loved this dish.
I've had vegetarian food before so I wasn't too surprised by the fact that meatless items tasted like meat. But this has got to be one of the better vegetarian restaurants I've had. The prices were fair also. About $7.25 for my fish. Next time I go back, I will try the vegan desserts, which means no dairy in the ice cream. How do they do it?!? I do have to note that vegetarian food seems to digest a little faster. I felt hungry very quickly. But maybe that's just the carnivore in me talking. Anyway, I walked away from here a happy little bamboo. =D


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