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Blind Adam is a Blind Comic dealer in the New York and New Jersey Area, and yes, he is 90% blind. We are running two lists this week just to catch up. We have missed out on a week or two. This is a bonus Pre-Thanksgiving list.
Greetings to my Comics Heating Up and Awesomesauce families. I would like to take this time to say thank you to everyone for reading this each and every week. Thank you Anthony for allowing me to play in your awesome and amazing sandbox.
Before we talk comic books. I want to make four quick observations
1. I still think red bull is the greatest drink ever made, but they need to bring back Jolt Cola as it was the red bull of the day.
2. I am loving Gotham this season. Mad Hatter is just a fun ride. Not sure about Penguin and Riddler but still a fun show.
3. Why couldn't Marvel wait for Civil War II to end before putting out Infamous Iron Man #1 decent story but fed up a major plot from a major event nice job marvel.
4. WTF is up with the unsold CBS 1997 Justice League of America pilot. It featured Fire, Ice and the worst live action Flash ever. Just have a few beers and give it a watch. The Crypt Keeper as Ray Palmer. Seriously, WTF?
This is a bonus pre-Thanksgiving list. Now, lets make some money on some comics because you can't teach that
1. Swamp Thing #171 – Mark Millar had a #awesomesauce run on Swamp thing. This is the final issue of this run. Low printed and just so much fun to read – $10
2. Wonder Woman #600 – remember when legacy numbering ment something? I don't understand why DC didn't return Wonder Woman to it's legacy numbering with rebirth. The regular cover first print to #600 shouldn't be forgetten. It has a great introduction by Linda Carter and this is the only time linda carter has done something for a comic book to my knowledge and her Supergirl cameo was awesome $15-20
3. Wonder Woman #1 WB Studios Tour Water Tower Edition – this variant was given out to people that took the studio tour in California. It is a cool variant and is difficult to track down. Maybe we should do a fieldtrip. Take the tour, see the Animaniacs and get this as a freebie, if it is still being given out. $30
4 . The Flash #122 (Silver Age) – as anyone who reads this knows, I am a big fan of the CW shows, with the Flash being my favorite. Well The Top made the show, but why did they change The Top to a female on the show? This is the first Top. Snag the grade you can afford and wait for more Top on the show $20 and up
5. Image Plus #1-6 – this storline tells the origin of that bat weilding psycho Negan. Still need to watch Season Seven Episode 1. So no spoilers in the comments please. Compared to Walking Dead #100 this is so cheap $5-10
6. CBLDF Liberty Annual 2011 – Kevin Smith story, Frank Quitely sketch cover, what's not to love in this CBLDF Annual $5-10
7. Fantastic Force #1 (2008 series) – this is the first appearance of the Old Man Logan timeline Hulk. Don't ask how, google it. But I stand by this this is the first Old Man Logan timeline and it predates Wolverine #66 and is in dollar boxes. On a side note, issue #2 has a sexy Jean Grey and Scarlet Witch Bryan Hitch cover, and issue #3 has a misprint variant.
8. Batman Little Gotham #1 – this is just a fun book. Plus it is a Harley Quinn appearance that was low printed and all that. $10 and below
9. Marvel Must Haves #4 Remarked Variant – Marvel Must Haves is a must for reprint collectors. Great cheap way to find tough modern gems. This reprints Amazing Spiderman #36 the 911 issue. This also has a remarked head sketch of Spidey on the back and is limited to around 1,000 copies happy hunting
10. Marvel Must Haves #3 and 4 – X-23 is on fire. These Marvel Must Haves reprint the NYX mini series from #1-6 and are cheap like $25 each. cheap happy hunting
11. Spidey Super Stories #22 – before there was Batman Adventures, before there was kids comics featuring DC Animated stuff, there was this… of all things, Electric Company Spiderman stuff. This issue has a early guest appearance by Ms. Marvel Carol Danvers. These Spidey Super Stories issues are tough in high grade $10
12. TMNT #68 Rhode Island Comic-Con Variant – mentioned by Anthony a few weeks ago, this is the winner for Rhode Island exclusives this year. If anyone wants one autographed by Kevin Eastman, leave me a comment in the comment section below as I will be there. I like this cover $10-20
13. Wizard the Guide to Comics #18 – this has a sweet Spiderman/Venom/Carnage cover. Early issues of wizard do well at conventions and on eBay. Venom is gaining steam again with the new series.$5-10
14. Unbelievable Gwen-pool #1 J. Scott Campbell Paris Comic-Con Variant – I like Gwenpool, she makes me laugh. This is a combo of Gwenpool, J. Scott Campbell, and a rare Paris Convention variant all wrapped into one. Happy hunting.
15. Rhode Island Comic Con Exclusive Pop Stealth Armor Iron Man – OK not a comic book, but a really cool Funko pop of Shellhead in his blue stealth armor $30-60 (and if anyone needs one leave a comment in the comment section below)
16. Ultimate Spiderman #33 – With all the Venom love, why is the first Ultimate Venom so damn cheap. $1-5
17. Secret Wars #7 ComicXposure Variant – This one has it all; it is a cheap grab, features Venom, Carnage, and Anti-Venom, and has art by Dell'Otto. The Frankie's Dell'Otto's are blowing up, but here is a cheap PC alternative.
18. Amazing Spider-man Renew Your Vows #4 1:25 Dell'Otto Variant – Speaking of cheap Dell'Otto Cover, this 1:25 variant. How the heck can this cover sell for less than $10?? With an estimated print run (based on sales) of 84,000 copies, there are only about 3,500 copies of this one out there.
19. Action Comics #1 Superman Peanut Butter Reprint – WTF, they made Superman Peanut Butter. Kind of remember it from when I was a kid, but I didn't realize that the food had a reprint comic book promotion and it goes for decent money on ebay $50-100
20. Ninjak #12 – can someone please tell Jason David frank he can't act. A Ninjak youtube show really, well…. this is the last issue of the Acclaim Ninjak series $10-20
21. Ninjak #1 Valiant – this can still be found in dollar boxes, just dig through them. It does have a sweet chrome cover. Even if the Bloodshot cover was a better chrome cover $1-10 and Jason david frank can't act
22. Pasty Walker Hellcat #11 Cosplay Variant – D.J. Spider has a nice cosplay cover to Hellcat. I want more Hellcat cosplay… um I need a cosplayer, a Hellcat costume, and a camera… wow, I have a camera so one down, two to go. In general, Marvel needs to stop cosplay and hip-hop covers
23. Uncanny X-Men 221 So Much Fun Variant – I think I am going to start buying all the So Much Fun Variants. I didn't realize how rare these were in the wild and they go for decent money on eBay. Features the first Mr. Sinister. Nuff said. Logan will own march for movies $10 and up
24. Crisis on Infinite Earths #10 – Death of Silver Age Mirror Master. The Flash TV show does the villains right. I only wish they gave David Cassidy a cameo they way they did Mark Hamill. But I digress, Sam Scudder is the bomb and this is his death $5
once again thank you guys for everything . thank you to Anthony for
allowing me to write this. thank you guys for reading this. thanks to
the speculating family for allowing me to be a part of it I love you
now as I fade away I find myself obseleate
blind adam out


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Traveling to Other Worlds: Lectures on Transpersonal Expression in Literature and the Arts (New edition)By: Bruce Ross (author)Hardback
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DescriptionThe lectures collected for this book focus on transpersonal expression - heightened states of feeling, emotion, and deeper regions of the psyche, from the Paleolithic (so-called rock art), to the medieval (Solomon Ibn Gabirol), to the modern (Rilke), and postmodern (Haruki Murakami). This study suggests the psyche is hard wired for spiritual experience, for aesthetic and ethical expression, and that transpersonal expression in literature and the arts is a universal human exploration of perhaps a fundamental ground of being. The focus of the chapters provide evidence for these suggestions: mysticism in Gabirol, Rumi, and Rilke; reckoning with suffering in Murakami's postmodern fables; spiritual failure and grace in the triptychs of Bosch, Beckman, and Bacon; epiphany in Basho, Suthorn Pho, and contemporary world travel haibun; altered states in Romantic ballet; metaphysical space in Ra'anan Levy's painting; epiphany and social communion in Paul Theroux's travel writing; sustaining the world in modern Aboriginal art; the nature of "big mind" consciousness as internal space; visitation to the heavens in world petroglyphs and pictographs; "absolute metaphor" in traditional American haiku; and spiritual spaciousness as a key element in haiku.
About AuthorBruce Ross received his PhD in English from the University of Buffalo, New York. He is the author of The Inheritance of Animal Symbols in Modern Literature and World Culture (Lang, 1988), If Not Higher: Lectures on the Poetics of Spiritual Presence and Absence (Lang, 1999), and Venturing upon Dizzy Heights: Lectures and Essays on Philosophy, Literature, and the Arts (Lang, 2008). He is the editor of Haiku Moment: An Anthology of Contemporary North American Haiku (1993) and Journey to the Interior: American Versions of Haibun (1998). He has written five collections of haiku and haibun and is also the author of How to Haiku: A Writer's Guide to Haiku and Related Forms (2002).
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First of all,you have to think what is the purpose of using the transition lens? For me It is necessary as I am always doing the outdoor activities,with transition lens there is no need of sunglasses anymore as it also can protect UV light from directly goes in to my eye =).
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June 2009 or May or June 2010 (!) – 25.07.11
Jessica Steen (NCIS Special Agent Paula Cassidy / NCIS)
3/3 photos signed and personalized
Now, that's a success I didn't expect anymore. When I went to our mail-box I immediately knew that it had to be an older request, because I haven't used the long envelopes (100 x 210 mm instead of 114 x 162 mm) anymore for quite some time. Actually I had given up hope to get Jessica's autograph, because I had tried it 3 times via her agency in the US, her management in Canada and via a TV show in Canada. I was all the more surprised to get an answer to one of the requests now. I really liked her role in NCIS and I think it was a pity that Agent Cassidy got killed (just to drive the relationship between Jeanne and Tony forward).
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Medical science tells us that when we face a situation that fills us with fear, our body pumps adrenalin into our system and we will do one of two things. The adrenalin rush will cause us to either "fight" or take "flight". You see fear is a natural emotion that can be good when used for protection but debilitating when we allow it to control us.
Let me share a humorous example from our missionary days in Rhodesia. (Zimbabwe)
Glyn and I joined my parents and my two younger siblings, Henry and Carolyn, for a vacation at Wankie (Hwange) Game Park. We had been out viewing game for most of the morning and came back to camp at mid-day. I was expecting our first child, so chose to lie down and have a rest. Glyn, Henry and Carolyn decided to go back out. Later, the heat of the day was waning, so many of the wild game were moving about. On their drive back to camp they came across a huge herd of African buffalo; these are animals you do not want to pick a fight with! They sat quietly in the car just watching muscles ripple and mesmerized by the surly looks the huge male "guards" of the herd were giving them. After a while the herd became restless so Glyn slipped the car in gear and eased away on down the dirt road. The road snaked its way through the bush; as they came to a rise the road sank down into a gully and then back up the hill. They saw a herd of elephant close to the road at the brow of the hill. Down they went into the gully and then eased their way up the rise to get closer to the feeding elephants. Suddenly without warning, a mother elephant with a baby exploded out of the herd, trumpeting, flapping her ears and ready to "fight" with these intruders who might harm her baby! There was no question in Glyn's mind what he was going to do – he chose "flight"! Quick as a flash he threw the car in reverse and as fast as he could go, he reversed back down into the gully and up the hill. His driving skills in reverse were heightening by the rush of adrenalin which told him to choose "flight" and not stay and "fight" the protective Elephant mother! Wise choice I might add!
We can identify with fear so much in life today. We are fearful of losing control or fearful of the unpredictable. We become fearful of the unknown and of the future. The turmoil raging in this present day is creating much fear even in hearts of the children of God!
May I say the children of God should NOT be consumed by fear of what is to come to pass in this world!
Fear can hinder our judgment and potentially prevent us from moving forward to receive all that God has for us. After all, we know that God is in full control of the events unfolding in this day and age and He knows each one of His children by name; so we can trust Him!
I love the Book of Joshua because it is full encouragement not to be fearful in the face of the enemy!
Look with me at this passage of scripture:
Joshua 1:6-7, 9 "Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
Now if these verses are not a faith booster then I don't know what the doubters could ask for!
God was very straightforward and serious when counseling Joshua about fear.
Notice though, God used the phrase "do not be afraid" ONLY ONCE.
All other times, He chose to counsel Joshua with positive words like "be strong and of good courage" instead. The word "courage" means "to show one-self strong" or "to be alert." Other words associated with courage are "brave, agile, quick and energetic." We tend to associate those words as personality types, not godly traits! Yet if God commands us to be strong and courageous, then He desires all His children to have such attributes.
Now let me bring this pasage of scripture closer to home.
God gives us the SAME promises He gave to Joshua! Are you surprised?
Three times, the Lord told Joshua to be strong and of good courage. He then commanded Joshua to obey, while promising him that He would go with him wherever he goes….. And Joshua obeyed and trusted God's Word.
So too; God tells us the same thing and He has given us the same promises!
Let me remind you of His words to us in Hebrews 13:5 which says; "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
What is the meaning of this verse? Simply, God promise is, that wherever we go God goes too.
He tells also us that all authority has been given to us through Jesus.
So what is causing us to "fear" in these end times?
What excuse do we have?
Are we as apt to be "agile, quick and energetic" as we saw Joshua to be?
We have no excuse to not receive all that God has promised us as His children.
We have no excuse to not fully believe His Word and study His Word and live out His will.
God told Joshua to be strong and courageous in taking the inheritance as well as in living according to God's ways.
It takes courage to live for God and strength to uphold His commands. Both strength and courage are needed, to claim His inheritance and live in obedience to His Word.
What is stopping you?
Is it "fear" that is holding you back? Then ask Him to give you courage.
If it is apathy holding you back. Then ask Him to motivate you to be diligent.
Tell the Lord that you want ALL He has purposed in His heart for you.
NOTE: I said ask God for HIS PURPOSES for your life not your GREED!
Tell Him that you do not want anything to separate you from His will, including yourself.
Tell Him to help your unbelief and empower you to push forward.
You might be thinking as you read this Nugget; "Why should I tell the Lord anything, after all He can read our thoughts!" The scripture teaches us to ASK God- He desires to hear our voices!
John 15:16 (NKJV) "You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you."
What a glorious promise!
And remember; "do not be afraid for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
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The Minnesota Twins being in Boston for the week means one of baseball's most forgotten superstars is in town.
Joe Mauer is at Fenway Park for a three-game series with the Boston Red Sox, reminding us that, well, he still exists. Once one of baseball's most recognizable figures, Mauer is in the fourth year of an eight-year, $184 million deal he signed with the Twins prior to the 2010 season, a deal that will go down as one of the worst in MLB history.
Handed the Johnny Bench label as the next all-time great catcher early in his career, Mauer hasn't been a full-time backstop since 2010 — a season before the deal went into effect. He hasn't caught a single game in 2014, relegated to first base/designated hitter duties.
Granted, it's not the end of the world that Mauer isn't catching. The problem is that he isn't hitting either. A winner of three batting titles and a .319 career batting average, the 31-year-old is hitting just .258 in 2014. He is hitting for no power either, with two home runs and 13 extra-base hits on the heels of averaging just eight homers and 36 hits for extra-bases between 2011-13 — all for the price of $69 million for the Twins, $23 million per year.
But the scariest part of this narrative? This contract could've easily been the property of the Red Sox.
Now, luckily, Mauer cashed in with Minnesota after his Brady Anderson-like 2009 season, in which the man with 107 home runs to his name in 4,626 major at-bats belted 28 round-trippers in 523 at-bats en route to winning the AL MVP. For much of the '09 season, many Red Sox fans watched Mauer rake with visions of the then-26-year-old dancing in their heads, as he was set to become a free agent at the conclusion of the 2010 season.
The stars were aligned. Mauer would come riding in from the distance on a white horse — a horse Jason Varitek would then use to ride off into the sunset.
And had he been a free agent, there's a good chance it would've happened. Ratings on NESN were down. The Red Sox needed to 'win in more exciting ways' in the eyes of Tom Werner. Who better than Mauer to right the ship? In an offseason where the Sox valued Carl Crawford at $142 million, who knows what they would've churned out for Mauer?
The Red Sox needed to address the catching position with Varitek clearly at the end of his career. Mauer was the rare combination of a guy who could be elite not just at the plate, but behind it as well. He was an upgrade over Jarrod Saltalamacchia, the heir to the captain at the time.
The Red Sox brass would've successfully replaced the most beloved catcher in team history with a catcher who had a chance to be the best catcher in team history, or they could've at least sold it as that. It's not Alex Rodriguez in a Red Sox uniform, but it's up there with the best deals to never happen in Boston.
All fans can do is be thankful he's in the dugout on the third base side.
Pat O'Rourke is a Red Sox writer for RantSports.com. You can follow him on Twitter or join his network on Google.


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I was quite appalled to see some moron on BBC's "Most Annoying People of 2008" describe Boris' ping pong remarks at the Olympic Games as "racist" - as though taking pride in the British origins of something is a fundamentally racist thing to do.
Now as for him being ranked 17, I can fully understand why many (particularly on the left) get frustrated with him. But I love him dearly. He is one of those rare politicians intent on making politics a cheerful matter which people should not be afraid to get involved in. And I have to say my confidence in that list was also undermined by the number 1 choice being someone I'd never heard of. Agyness Deyn? Who?
Meanwhile, Boris' Wall Street Journal interview is oodles of fun.


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In this Season you will most likely prefer to spend most of your time in a huge cuddly sweater, like I do. But what if you are invited to a chic evening event and you don't want to swap your favourite sweater for a cold blouse.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Sweater Weather
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Sunday, October 18, 2015
You can leave your Hat on
One thing I see too scarcely on the streets of Hamburg (Germany) are hats. I mean actual hats, not beanies.
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Keeping healthy in winter 2017
To avoid this winter to have a blow to the nose red. Prostrated fever or staying at home. We came prepared to fit better health from head to toe as well. Will enjoy an incredibly cold winter away.
1. Do not let your skin dry Dry cold weather often causes skin dryness. Or flaky This lotion is important. The cream contains a moisturizer high. Or a little oil This cream helps retention. And add moisture to the skin in the winter is excellent. But for the little ones Use baby oil lotion after a shower is best. It does not irritate skin, no fragrance, but do not apply to it. Otherwise, children may become less oil bath to first. Or parents will use them or not.
2. Pay attention to food, Of course; it's a cold winter like this need with a warm heat, so should eat a hot meal. To maintain body temperature For those who like to eat their ice cream cold of ice or cold water is what it is, try not to deteriorate. If you have a cold or upset stomach. Because bladder and muscles are shrinking quickly enough.
Three clean sheets This is important to me This winter, we would like huddled on mattresses Ewe happy too. But this winter anyway, the beddings are always smelled so keep out dust mites, bed linen washing line combinations. Or the sun always In the winter, our skin is already dry. We may be allergic to dust mites from mattresses and cause itching, dermatitis, ulcers or problems here.
4. Beware of winter colds, flu, pneumonia, whether rubella, chicken pox, diarrhea, rashes, migraine pain, including abdominal cramps. If found to have suspicious symptoms such as fever, a constant temperature is not reduced. Diarrhea continues Or skin changes A doctor immediately It may look a little sense, but prevention is better than the cure for this devastating disease every day here.
5. Do not use the drug Moore if the patient is caught off guard. I will not stop sneezing, runny nose, allergies, colds, fever, rash, dry skin, cracked or severe pain or hemorrhage. Do not use the drug for their own quite well. Should see a doctor get medication because the drugs are not available to everyone, even like symptoms as well.
6. Provision whether sweaters, scarves, socks, long sleeve shirts or gloves. They must always be prepared. Especially at night If the weather is very cold, you should put a sock over it. It will get cold feet at most. And to keep the body temperature down quickly, causing discomfort.
7. Hot Pockets Drivers do not But there should be some good. The current hot water bag portable small If I feel cold, so it took a series of sustenance is not. Pour hot water bag hot water and then carry it to me. Hold a hot hand Tucked in or out; it helps to maintain body temperature was good.
8. Do not be a lack of exercise Winter was not opportunistic lazy to use it. Even in winter, it's important to exercise to keep the body warm. And is always If we continue a comfortable blanket tucked it would end up like fat, muscle weakness will end. It will also make you feel tired easily. So exercise Showroom
9. Cleanliness of body This, remember to ask them that. How cool will it be a tie? The body we found a lot of dirt outside. May accumulate germs that lead to illness. But if the cold and can not recommend the hot water disinfectant used to clean the body. Then use a damp towel to wipe clean the body instead. But do not do it often because it is the best way to clean my shower.
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But it is not only on gun control that we have compromised. Most of us in the gun rights movement are not the single issue voters we are made out to be. We don't just want our Second Amendment rights, we want them all. Most of us also have jobs and responsibilities such that it is impossible to keep up with the thousands of ways every day that governments at the local, State and Federal levels violate not only the Constitution, but their own statues. Guns, thus, are a convenient short hand, for how a politician thinks about guns will almost always indicate how he will think about the rest of the Constitution. Make no mistake, every politician, and every judge knows the real purposes of the Second Amendment. Hint: it ain't about hunting.
So, it was good to read in the American Thinker the other day a piece by Jay Huag entitled Why Liberals Love Compromise. It explains how the Left has used the claim that we on the right do not compromise, to slowly frame the debate ever more leftward. They offer a proposal that is somewhat left of the status quo, and then invite us to "compromise." We lose every time. Today, we have Republican candidates for President talking about saving Social Security, an Unconstitutional law, and a Leftist ponzi scheme that threatens to drive us all bankrupt. Most times, the Left poses some change to the status quo. Suddenly, the debate is framed in such a way that those who are defending the status quo are...well...defensive. I understand why this is, even if I don't understand how so many can be taken in so consistently. It has been said that a lie will go around the world while the truth is pulling its boots on. It is, first of all, often an emotional issue, or it is made to seem so. In the case of gun control, innocent victims are sometimes gunned down in horrific crimes. The Virginia Tech massacre is a prime example. We feel empathy for these people, and wish we could do something. The Left often plays on these emotions while offering up its favored solution. Meanwhile it takes time, effort, and money to marshal the facts to counter the lie. Even so, the lie will often have become such common wisdom that a sizable number of the public will believe it. Thus, gun control is thought by many to control crime, when the opposite is true. In John Lotts formulation more guns, less crime.
So, what do we do to pull the culture back towards a Constitutional understanding of the proper role of government? Mr. Huag's view:
Part of the reason liberalism has appeared so inevitable is that "compromise" has replaced "reform" as the game that is played. What I say is this: stop playing their game and start playing ours. Conservative reform is what America needs. Their game has bankrupted the country, ruined our schools, hamstrung our economy, and confused our foreign policy. Their game failed in the '70s and is failing again now. We conservatives cannot win until we change it at every level of government, local, state and federal.
Part of reforming is to stand our ground. No compromise. Never. Why should people "treat freedom as a roll of bologna to be bartered one slice at a time?" Yes the Leftists will wail and scream. They will protest, and perhaps get violent. But we have the guns, remember. Let them. It is no different than when your child throws a tantrum, and it is for their good as well as our own. We must take back the school boards, take back the churches, take back the city councils, take back the State houses. In short, we must march through the institutions. It will be a generational fight, but freedom and liberty are at stake. We must win.
If the recent debt ceiling deal did not teach anything else, it should have taught everyone on our side that there is no compromising with the Left.


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|What's the matter, dearie? Afraid grandma will embarrass you in front of your little friends?
Lillian Marie Bowen is a nightkin living in Jacobstown in 2281.
Born in 2078, Lily lived a simple life in Vault 17 - until the Master's army raided the vault. The 75-year old grandmother was dragged outside, seeing the sun for the first time, and dipped in the vats of Forced Evolutionary Virus, emerging a super mutant. She became one of the Master's elite guards - a nightkin - working sometimes as a spy or an assassin. After the fall of the Cathedral, she and her squad lead by Tabitha eventually met with Marcus and formed a community at Black Mountain. When Marcus and Tabitha parted on less than amicable terms, Lily traveled with Marcus to Mount Charleston to begin anew.
Lily now tends to the bighorners in the mutant community of Jacobstown. Like all nightkin, she struggles with her dangerous schizophrenia brought on by excessive Stealth Boy usage, but is aided by Doctor Henry, who considers her to be a primary subject for medical testing in his personal quest to cure the nightkin of their affliction. Unbeknownst to Henry, Lily only takes her medicine in half-doses as it allows her to remember her grandchildren, a recording of whom she carries around on an old holotape.
Lily frequently mentions someone named Leo, who seems to be the manifestation of her schizophrenia. She will have conversations and even arguments with "Leo", insinuating that he drives her to do "bad things". Leo's voice is audible to Lily only, but she experiences it as real; "How else could I hear him tell me who to chop?". In contrast to Lily's generally helpful and friendly personality, whenever she begins to exhibit violent tendencies, she will blame Leo.
As it was mentioned by Doctor Henry, Lily is mad but not dangerous. Leo, however, is all about aggressive and sociopathic behavior.
Leo is very fond of melee weapons. He is the one who tells Lily "who to chop," and he will not be satisfied if Lily doesn't engage in melee combat on every opportunity she gets. If ordered to favor ranged combat over melee or to take a passive stance rather than an aggressive one, Lily's reply will be, "Well, if you insist. But Leo is not going to like it much!"
Lily also tells the Courier that Leo was the one who instructed her on making her Vertibird sword using parts scavenged from the Vertibird wreckage in Klamath back in west California.
It is mentioned by Marcus that the nightkin suffer from schizophrenia induced by their prolonged use of Stealth Boys. During dialogue with Lily, the Courier may ask about the location of Leo. Lily replies by saying that he's right there by her side. The Courier may then try to convince Lily that there is no one there (to no avail, of course).
The creation of imaginary friends seems to be common among the nightkin, Davison takes his orders from a dead brahmin skull which he calls Antler, and Tabitha's radio show is nothing but Tabitha talking to herself as she alternates between her own voice and her imitation of the voice of Rhonda.
Lily has to regularly take her medicine in order to "make Leo shut up" and prevent him from taking over control of her body and going on a rampage in the process. If the Courier chooses to make Lily stop taking her medication, she will start to become more effective in combat but also more prone to psychotic rages, and, in the end, she will be little more than a ravening beast. Lily and Leo's condition is similar to the one of Dog and God.
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- Lily and Leo: At a certain point, if Lily Bowen is the active companion, the player may begin to hear a recording of children greeting their grandmother. This signals the start of Lily's unmarked quest.
- Guess Who I Saw Today: Lily is asked to come into the Jacobstown Lodge so Dr. Henry can do a couple of experiments on her, concerning the effects of Stealth Boys.
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Additionally, Lily has a third companion weapon, a power fist variant called Lily's gauntlet. This weapon is not initially in Lily's inventory, but may be given to her as part of a script which ensures all companions retain their special weapons.
Lily is limited in the weapons she can use, and can only theoretically equip weapons from the following list. (Note, however, that Lily's default assault carbine does so much base DPS that she will never equip certain weapons in practice; these are crossed out.) <section begin="weapons"/>
Assault carbine
Assault carbine (GRA) Gun Runners' Arsenal
- Baseball bat (GRA) Gun Runners' Arsenal
- Bumper sword
- Frag grenade
- Gatling laser
- Sprtel-Wood 9700 Gun Runners' Arsenal
Grenade machinegun
Heavy incinerator
Hunting rifle
Paciencia Gun Runners' Arsenal
- Light machine gun
- Lily's assault carbine
- Lily's Vertibird blade
- Lily's gauntlet
- Minigun
Missile launcher
- Nail board
- Plasma grenade
- Rebar club
- Nuka Breaker Gun Runners' Arsenal
- Sledgehammer
- Super sledge
Due to the above limitations, there are only two holdout weapons which Lily is capable of using: frag grenades and plasma grenades. This makes Lily a less-than-ideal companion when performing quests which take place in "weapon-free" areas like the Strip's casinos.
- If you enter with Lily inside the cafeteria of Vault 3, she will comment about her when she was a small girl and she will remember her first kiss.
- As a nightkin, Lily is also significantly faster than the player. It is not uncommon for her to charge ahead to engage a target, which can be problematic when dealing with creatures like deathclaws.
- When Lily is a companion, if she is reduced to one half of her hit points, she will suffer a "psychotic break" and will be in aggressive mode until it fades. The player is unable to give Lily commands or interact with her until this break subsides.
- While Lily is not a companion, cazadores may attack Jacobstown and kill her.
- If the player asks her to be aggressive she will comment saying, "That's eactly what Leo told me to do!" The word 'exactly' is misspelled.
- During the quest Beyond the Beef, Mortimer will reject a suggestion to use her as a replacement for Ted Gunderson, as she is non-human. The same applies for Raul Tejada.
- Lily is considerably helpful for a melee weapons character.
- When you go to Novac with Lily, she asks if you want to ride Dinky the dinosaur.
- When given a silenced .22 pistol her assault carbine is silenced.
- In the GECK, there is a character model for Lily before she was made into a super mutant, as well as models for her grandchildren, Becky Bowen and Jimmy Bowen.
Lily Bowen appears only in Fallout: New Vegas.
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Lily Bowen was written by Travis Stout.
- pc ps3 xbox360 Lily's Vertibird sword and assault carbine may occasionally clip into one another, causing whichever one she's using to have the other hanging from it. The sword may also be replaced entirely by the gun. She will not shoot with the gun, however; she will continue to use it as a melee weapon. Opening her companion wheel and forcing her to switch between melee and ranged attacks a couple times will fix this glitch.
- pc ps3 xbox360 Sometimes when going into stealth mode, Lily will say her normal line, "Oh, don't you worry about me dearie, your grandma knows how to stay quiet", but will repeat it every 20–30 seconds.
- xbox360 Even before recruiting, if you talk to Lily, she will comment on things like Lucky 38 or Benny being killed.
- xbox360 After killing the mercenaries that are at Jacobstown she may randomly attack the player then fall unconscious.
- pc She may not use some weapons on the above list, like Oh, Baby!
- xbox360 ps3 On rare occasions, Lily may die before she is recruited as a companion in a non-hardcore game.
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- Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart - Thirty True Things You Need To Know Now by Gordon Livingston, M.D.
- Layers, by Sandy Patti
- The Dead Guy Interviews, by Michael A. Stusser
- The Journal Keeper, by Phyllis Theroux
- The Art of Choosing, by Sheena Iyengar
- The Last Time I Saw You, by Elizabeth Berg
Others that I am very intrigued with that I'd like to get to as soon as I can are:
Making Toast, by Roger Rosenblatt
So Much For That, by Lionel Shriver
This Year I Will, by M.J. Ryan (Although by the time I get to it, I might be thinking about Next Year I Will)
There are just so many great books out there and just not enough hours in the day. In fact, I read a book once called, So Many Books, So Little Time, A Year of Passionate Reading, by Sara Nelson. I really enjoyed the book; her goal was 52 books in 52 weeks. She actually surpassed her goal and what I want to know is, what did her house look like at the end of that year. How do you accomplish that much reading and keep up with everything else?
Well, I'll have to stick with a more realistic goal and just do what I can do. I'm looking forward to many hours on the back porch with a good book. If you'd like to join in on the fun, you can find more details at Callapidder Days at http:www.callapidderdays.com.
**Note: The Last Time I Saw You, by Elizabeth Berg will be available on April 6, 2010
I'm looking forward to it as she is my favorite author.


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1. The argument is not clearly detailed in the grounds of the application for revision. The allegation of the Nagina Municipality was that Abdul Rashid had introduced a parcel into the municipality without payment of octroi duty and had obstructed the municipal peons in the discharge of their duties when they demanded an examination of the parcel for the purposes of levying octroi duty. Abdul Rashid was prosecuted under Section 155, Municipalities Act, for evasion of octroi duty and acquitted on the ground that the case was an old one and the complainant had not put in his appearance. The present prosecution is started for obstructing the municipal peons and the acquittal under Section 155 Municipalities Act, is put forward as a bar to the present prosecution under Section 403, Criminal P.C. The two offences, however, were quite distinct and committed against distinct persons. The evasion of octroi duty caused loss to the municipality, while the obstruction of the public servants was an offence against the municipal peons independently of harm done to the municipality.
2. Abdul Rashid was also previously prosecuted by the police under Section 353 for assaulting the peons and was convicted under Section 186 by the Magistrate. The case as put in revision before me was that Abdul Rashid was acquitted of an offence under Section 353 and he could not be prosecuted on the same facts for an offence under Section 186. If Abdul Rashid had really been acquitted of the offence under Section 353, the argument would have been correct. The Magistrate in his judgment of 3rd December 1929, has, however, stated that he did not frame a charge under Section 353. This is tantamount to the discharge of the accused from that offence and not to an acquittal.
3. Finally, though the appellant was convicted under Section 186 by the Magistrate, the Sessions Judge acquitted the applicant on the ground that the conviction was recorded without the sanction necessary under Section 195, Criminal P.C. and that therefore the Magistrate had no jurisdiction. It has been held by this Court that in such a case the provisions of Section 403, Criminal P.C. will not bar a second prosecution: Emperor v. Jiwan [1915] 37 All. 107. I desire, however, to interfere and put an end to these repeated prosecutions. If the Magistrate had acted correctly on 3rd December 1926, he ought to have acquitted the applicant under Section 353. There has been laxity on the part of the municipality during the different prosecutions and I am of opinion that the provisions of Section 95, I.P.C., may be applied to this case. If any offences were committed by Abdul Rashid, the offences of gravity were, his evasion of the payment of octroi duty and the causing of hurt to the peons. The municipality was not sufficiently active in proving these charges. The charge of obstructing the peons is very slight, so slight that no person of ordinary sense and temper would complain of such harm.
4. I direct that no further proceedings would be taken against Abdul Rashid and dismiss the complaint made against his under Section 186, I.P.C.


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Sunday, January 6, 2008
Fine Day For a Boat Test
Those of you who regularly read PMY boat tests are familiar with a caveat that appears all too often regarding test conditions. It goes something like this: "I was unable to evaluate the boat's rough-water handling because conditions on test day were flat calm." It's a shame that we have to say that but we only get these boats for a day or, at the most two, and so we can't choose our weather. But every once in a while the stars align and we get one of those honkin' days that really tests the boat and us. I had one on Friday, January 4, off St. Lucie, Florida. It had been blowing 30 for the last 24 hours, and although the wind had died a bit, the seas were still up—fours and sixes—and it was still squally. I was aboard a 70-foot Davis sportfish, and as we headed out the inlet, I could see the waves breaking and I knew we were in for it. I shot this picture through the enclosure just as we cleared the inlet. To find out how the Davis fared, look for the test in the March issue.
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Are you still doing this, blowing on your nail to dry them? Well this is one step that is no longer necessary with the new gel polishes on the market. I've found a new polish that is making the home manicure worth our while.
Better then most might not seem like too great of a consumer rating, but when it comes to the home manicure L'Oreal Paris' Extraordinaire Gel-Lacquer although not perfect is. . . 'better then most'. I've spent many an evening painting my nails just to wake up in the morning with ripples and by 5pm the polish on my index finger has chipped. In most cases I can't even get a good 24 hour wear. Can you relate to this? It can be discouraging.
I've tried the professional route too. Once I even had acrylic nails for one whole year. Didn't care for those. Occasionally I'd have a professional manicure that would last for a few days but that's all. Finally a few years back gel polish hit the market and that has been a huge improvement. My main drawback with the professional gel polish is it's so darn hard to take off. The instructions is to put polish remover on cotton then wrap the cotton around your nail and secure with foil strips. After 10 or so minutes take it off and now scrape the rest of the polish off. Way too much work.
So this is where Extraordinaire Gel- Lacquer comes in. This is a 3 step process. Step 1 apply the base coat, step 2 apply your chosen color and step 3 apply the glaze. That's it. No waiting 20 minutes between coats to dry it's just 1, 2, 3. No delays. When you finish with the last coat your nails are dry and you can go back to what ever you need to do.
Does this polish last 3 weeks? No. Will this polish last 3 days or longer with minimum care? Yes. Is this polish easy to remove? Yes, simply apply remover to a cotton swap and wipe off.
So all in all I'm pleased. At least now I can paint my nails Friday evening and known that for Sunday brunch they will still be looking good.
So here you have it, my new favorite thing. Hope you'll give it a try. It's amazing how painted nails can lift the spirit.


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Dearest Father,
It has been too long since I last wrote to you or heard from you – not to mention that it feels like years instead of months since I last saw you. I seem to have unwillingly started a quite a collection of scars. However I have always managed to back away from death's door while sending others on their journey. We just managed to barely survive a fight while clearing this land for settlement. We defeated the brigand who has been calling himself the Stag Lord.
It was harsh fight – we saw the fort and instead of being tactical we went with a full frontal assault. While it was the most possible stupid way to go about it – we survived by the grace of the gods. The half-orc who has taken up with us gave insult to the fort and those within poured out before we could escape to a safe distance – so we stood our ground.
I wonder if others from his race have the same mental problems that plague Xavkul? I hope that not all are as seriously impaired of mental faculties. However his bravery and tenacity make up for his lack of impulse control and forward thinking. While he is often taking a stick to a hornet's nest he does not run when the hornets come out to attack – he stands there taking their attacks while swatting them down.
The fighting was fierce, Father. The Stag Lord had senior men with him including a swashbuckler in magical armor and using a magical shield. He had a fallen paladin with him as well as an evil druid who was full of vile disease. We were triumphant in removing them all from this life as well as most of the henchmen. The fort itself is mostly serviceable – we will have to do much in way or repairs but it is livable.
We arrived back in Isca's Hold to find a charter waiting for us to start a province for the Crown. It was hard earned reward for me and my companions. I hope that sometime soon we can visit the capital and I can see you and the rest of the family. We are going to have to settle this land and set it up to be a safe and productive province for the Crown. I may be calling on you for advice. I am not sure what role I will feel led to fulfill as we start this. I know what my end goal is but so far the path to it has been very chaotic – but rewarding.
As spoils of the fight – which was won by attacking from prone positions because we were mostly too weak to stand and swing a sword I am now wearing magically enhanced armor and wielding a magically enhanced rapier. I feel a twinge guilty for claiming both items but they were of no use to anyone else in our group. They make fun of my pointy sword – I think more than once it has been referred to as a toothpick. In addition they all wear loud clunky metal armor – so leather armor even magically enhanced is less useful than mundane metal.
I am getting along well with everyone much to my surprise – no one is getting on my nerves like I thought they would. We cooperate well together and have skill sets that compliment one another. I am thrilled to be of service to the King and this land.
I hope to see you sometime soon, Father.


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The "Two and a Half Men" and "The Practice" star, 68, takes on the role of the colorful former governor of Texas, Ann Richards, in a new play at the Kennedy Center simply titled "Ann."
"Ann," which was written by Taylor following years of research, makes its pre-Broadway engagement at the Kennedy Center from Dec. 17 to Jan. 15.
Q: What inspired you to create the show?
I discovered when Ann Richards died that she meant much more to me than I had known. It was really a very forceful feeling that it left me very mournful for months after her death.
And I think that when you have these feelings, you want to do something with them. Creative people who paint make portraits. People who write music write symphonies. So I just thought, "Well, I could act her, but how and where?"
I was driving to work one day, and the idea came to me so forcefully that I had to pull off the highway and onto a service road to absorb the sudden blinding realization that no one was more suited to the theater than Ann Richards. She was about a personal, one-on-one connection. And that's what happens in the theater.
Q: You've said in interviews that you met Ann Richards only one time. What was that meeting like?
I only met her once, and that has actually nothing to do with why I'm doing this. It's not the reason. Having met her once was just something wonderful that happened to me.
I was going to have lunch with [longtime New York Post gossip columnist] Liz Smith, who is a very old friend … and she said we were going to be joined by someone. I was quite annoyed, because I hadn't seen her in a long time and I wanted to have an intimate conversation about our lives. And I said sulkily, "Well, who?" And she said, "Gov. Richards." And I was so thrilled, but I was intimidated, and I said, "Oh, my God, don't seat me next to her." And she said, "Well, I can hardly help it, can I?"
And we were at [the New York restaurant] Le Cirque … and we waited for Gov. Richards to appear. And when she did, we knew it because the restaurant fell silent, except for the snapping of heads. She was a rock star.
Q: You've done the show in Texas and in Chicago. Do you think the D.C. audience will be different in any way?
Yes, I think because there will be so many people who have drawn themselves to public service. I think because Ann was such a passionate public servant and worked so very hard and she was able to never forget what she was up to or why she was there.
I think a lot of people in Hollywood lose sight of their basic creative impulses, and I'm sure it's very easy in Washington, compellingly easy, to lose sight of why you're here. And I'm confident that many in political life or in public service who see this play will have that spirit they came here for rekindled, because Ann was really a wonderful public servant.
Q: Were you interested in politics before this show?
I'm much more interested now. I'll tell you — there's so much about politics that we all don't like. The way I matured in my life, I was a senior in college when Jack Kennedy was assassinated. And Malcolm X, who was someone I admired very much, was assassinated after that. And then Martin Luther King was assassinated after that. And then within the year Robert Kennedy was assassinated. And it just came at a certain time in my maturation, from age 20 to 25, where four people I revered and held as hopes for us all were assassinated.
And I just dropped out. I spent a lot of time in Europe, I never read the paper, I didn't vote for 10 years … then I slowly came back.
And still I'm very jaded about politics. And it's actually been my exposure to Ann, who had an infinitely greater understanding than I do, and she had plenty of disdain and judgment about some behaviors in the political world. But she was not negative about it, she didn't turn her back on it, she was not Chicken Little. She never had a dim view of the future. She always thought there would be new leaders who would emerge.
I'm much more interested and positive now than when I started this project.
Q: Do you agree with Richards's politics?
I don't know exactly what her point would be about everything. I'm certainly pro-choice. I'm certainly a Democrat. I've always been a Democrat.
There are certain individuals who I really admire on both sides of the aisle, and I'm very interested in the persons who are leaders, as well as their policies. Frankly, in the past couple of years, I've been so busy with this that I do not have a really sophisticated view of the current scene, because I don't know enough.
Q: Any interest in getting into politics after playing this role?
First of all, I'll be doing this play for the next two years, in all likelihood. We'll do a limited engagement in New York in the spring.
Then I will probably do a loose stop-and-start tour of the great American cities of this play, which is something I'm very determined to do.
First of all, I have enormous respect for what people in government do. It's like, for instance, Ann herself — when she ran for governor, she had been state treasurer for six or seven years. She had raised more non-tax money for Texas than all the treasurers in the history of the state combined. She was a highly gifted and hardworking public servant. She was county commissioner for six years before she was state treasurer. So she didn't just look in the mirror one day and say, "I'm so pretty, I'm going to run for governor."
It would take years to learn what would have to be learned to go into public service. I just want to remain ambulatory long enough to do this play satisfactorily. I can't imagine starting a new career.


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It's hard for me to admit this but I have gained around 25 lbs back over the last 2 years. I said I would never do this again. I had kept it off for around two years. Bwah!!!!! You can chock it up to age, moving, husband's retirement and difficulty finding a job but the bottom line is I chose to eat poorly and stop exercising! Ugh...It feels better to say it and acknowledge my choice. All that said I do have a knee issue that has kept me from working out the way I used too. I am looking into this. However, I know that eating better is the key. I have starting doing strength again, taking new classes, and Pilates. I really think the Pilates is key for me, folks. Seriously, if you have a mid-section issue and your doing cardio and strength you're missing out. Especially if you have a stubborn tummy area. Believe me I have other areas that I am concerned with but after stopping Pilates mine grew and I now have a small tire to prove it. Normally for me this is not a trouble spot but I could really tell a difference when I stopped. I found a few new sites and great motivational posters on Pinterest to keep me motivated and I finally have lost around 4 lbs since mid-January! I have a long way to go but I'm reading about health, reading blogs and pinning inspiring quotes. I can DO it!!!


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Here's the thing: I realized during that 4 hour period how passive men have become. I'm guessing men used to defend hearth and home, protect their women and children, do the he-man thing. They used to gladly join the army for crying out loud. They were willing to sacrifice their lives and time and effort for the good of the country, their people and families.
These days, can't even get them to get out of the house and tell these idiots off. My dad was a hero lah. He went out to check them out, but apparently there were a lot of people so he came back. That's okay, at least he tried. Which is more than i can say for the rest of the men living on my block. Useless bums. No wonder women want to do things themselves sometimes. Cos you're not doing it.
Yes, this does not apply to men in general.
Yes, this only happens when i am rudely awakened.
Yes, it stops here.
The music hasn't stopped by the way. The volume is lower but it's still playing.
I hate those irritating bass beats.


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Layoffs, budget cuts, large class sizes and the news media's war on education means morale is plummeting for school employees. How can PR professionals change the conversation, and demonstrate the many ways teachers continue to go the extra mile?
Facebook is a tool you can use to publicly celebrate, reward and appreciate teachers and staff across the school district. Here's how:
1) Tell a story: Give parents, students and staff a glimpse of some of the magic moments happening in your classrooms. Shine a light on an amazing turnaround story about how a teacher helped a single student or a group of challenged kids succeed. Describe the innovative projects teachers use to engage students in learning.
2) Post award nomination links: Give parents, students and educators the chance to nominate teachers and staff for awards, and watch the number of employees who win recognition build. From radio station and bookstore contests to professional associations, a win for any staff member makes them all stand proud. In addition to that, you'll draw Facebook tributes from current and past students of the honored teacher.
3) Showcase moonlighters: Do you have staff members with hidden talents? The campus monitor who wrote a mystery novel? The history teacher who climbed K2? The counselor who's a professional photographer? The dragon boat team from the payroll department? Post photos of them in action, and tell the back story even their co-workers don't know.
4) Announce appreciation weeks: Take advantage of designated weeks to celebrate classified, certified and administrative staff, as well as school board members, school nurses, volunteers and secretaries. Ask fans for examples of how they are celebrating these events in their school, or ask them to share how one of the week's honorees was a special help to their child. Remember, you can't say thank you enough, especially now.
5) Show staff you're listening: Likely, a good number of your district's Facebook followers are employees. When you get them engaged in a conversation around a proposed change, show them you're listening. Answer their questions promptly, and let them know you'll forward their ideas, concerns and suggestions directly to district leaders. Then take what you learn and use it in your internal information campaign.


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For my naturlistas, check out these two tutorials by two of my favorite YTers, African Export and Naptural85 for a casual, relaxed and sexy do to accompany your maxi dress. For those of you who are relaxed, you can achieve similar effects by brushing out a roller set done on larger rollers.


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Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying,
"This is the way; walk in it." Isaiah 30:21
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South African Holidays in Western Cape
Capital: Cape Town
Population of Cape Town: 1 million
Provincial population: 6,3 million
Area: 129 370 km2
Percentage of the total area of South Africa: 10,6%
Percentage of GDP produced in the Western Cape: 9.8%
Principal economic sectors: Tourism, publishing, manufacturing, ostrich and poultry farming, fishing, fruit, grape and wine production
The Western Cape is the most popular tourist province - with good reason. Cape Town, the "Mother City", is one of the world's top destinations to visit. Reminiscent of other stunning coastal cities such as Monaco and San Francisco, with its spectacular scenic drives, the Western Cape offers a fantastic assortment of irresistible experiences. Much of the province's appeal lies in its geography and topography. This creates a stunning diversity of regions within the Western Cape, each with its own special character.
The Cape metropole covers Cape Town, Table Bay, Clifton, Camps Bay, Muizenberg, Fish Hoek and False Bay. The Cape winelands, the longest wine route in the world, is famous both for its excellent wines and the natural beauty of its lush valleys, that are sparkling green in summer and cloaked in warm, rusty colours in autumn.
The Breede River Valley is a region of rivers, fruit orchards and vineyards. The West Coast is dotted with charming whitewashed fishing villages.The Cape Peninsula comprises the spectacular Table Mountain System, which continues inland with the Hottentots' Holland and Boland ranges sheltering a magnificent market gardening and viticulture agri-industry. Washed by two oceans, residents and visitors alike have a vast choice of beaches and pretty coastal villages offering excellent seafood restaurants and marvellous scenery.
The splendour of the Western Cape is best enjoyed by leisurely drives. The peninsula has several breathtaking views such as Chapman's Peak Drive, Hout Bay, the Constantia winelands, Fish Hoek, Simonstown and Kalk Bay. Alternately visitors can drive inland to investigate the longest wine route in the world, sampling excellent vintages along the way. The oldest vineyards date back to the 1660s, but the wineland area is continuously expanding. The entire stretch of wine country is picture perfect, dotted with quaint historic towns, with an abundance of excellent country food, and some of the world's finest wines to taste.
There are several ideal weekend getaways in the Cape interior. One such place is the Victorian spa of Matjiesfontein, right on the edge of the desert. Founded by an innovative Scottish immigrant, Matjiesfontein comprises a stunning Victorian hotel and pub, just two hours from Cape Town.
Other seductive towns include Darling and Riebeeck Kasteel. These towns have become the hideouts of sophisticated urbanites and artists seeking respite from the rat race. They are ideal destinations for a day's exploratory drive outside Cape Town. Further up the coast, the small city of George is the capital of the Garden Route and a veritable magnet for golfers. Knysna and Plettenberg Bay are the most popular destinations on this scenic coast. Further inland, the Karoo town of Oudtshoorn is famous for its ostriches and the enchanting Cango Caves are waiting to be explored. The Cape is the perfect venue for a wide range of outdoor activities including canyoning, rock climbing, mountaineering, hiking and water sports that would be difficult to beat anywhere in the world.
Cape Town
Nestled in the shadow of Table Mountain and broadly cosmopolitan, this incredible city is many things to many people. So whether it's culture, wine, scenery, the Houses of Parliament, the beach, or the many wonderful leisure activities available here will capture the heart and soul of all who visit.
Table Mountain
Set against the backdrop of Cape Town, Table Mountain rises to 1 073m above sea level and can be seen from all over the city. It is one of the few mountains in such close proximity to a city. For the adventurous traveller, there are several hiking routes that lead to the summit; alternatively one can make use of the cable car that takes just three minutes to reach the top. Once on top, one is treated to some of the most breathtaking views that South Africa has to offer. Mountain-top dining can be enjoyed at the bistro or café and there is also a souvenir shop.
Cape Floral Kingdom
Fynbos is the richest biome of the floral kingdom and takes up a large part of the Cape region. Even though it is the smallest of the world's floral kingdoms, it has the greatest biodiversity. Taking up an area of over 90 000km2 or 35 000m2, it has about 9 000 plant species, of which about 6 000 are endemic.
The Cape Winelands
Although there are a number of wine growing areas in South Africa, the bulk of South Africa's wine comes from the area classically called "the winelands", which includes Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek. The wine route is complemented by a host of restaurants, coffee shops and attractive guest houses with wonderful menus and extensive wine lists. The scenery is spectacular, with dramatic green mountains a backdrop to the wine estates which also boast the best Cape Dutch and Georgian architecture in the country.
This is where it all seems to hang together - the vines, the oak trees, the whitewashed, gabled houses and even the red and white roses planted next to the vines. Nature reserves in the area offer guided trails for short walks or extended hikes. Horse or wagon rides through several of the wine estates offers something different. The Oude Libertas Amphitheatre and the Spier Theatre, both in Stellenbosch frequently host classical and contemporary music, theatre and dance festivals.
Robben Island
This is where Nelson Mandela and other African National Congress members such as Walter Sisulu were detained during the apartheid struggle. The island is 13km off the shore of Green Point. Today Robben Island is a museum honouring the courageous individuals who were imprisoned there. It is also home to an abundance of wildlife, including over 100 bird species. On 1 December 1999, UNESCO declared the island a World Heritage Site.
Cape Point
This is the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula. While it might not officially be the place where the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet (the official meeting point has been declared to be at Cape Agulhas - the southernmost point of Africa), it is still one of the most spectacular headlands in the world. Needle-sharp and steep-sided, Cape Point lords it over a sometimes wild and stormy sea. On bright summer days, it is sunny and pleasant with pretty fragrant flowers all around.
The point is at the far end of the Table Mountain National Park. You can reach it by car, bus, and for the more adventurous, bicycle tour, ending in a walk
to the viewpoint. The truly adventurous may like to join a sea kayak trip around the point - which can only be undertaken in perfect weather.
Situated about an hour's drive from Cape Town, Hermanus is famous for the fantastic sightings of Southern Right whales from June until the end of October. It's not even necessary to go out on a boat, as these huge mammals are clearly visible from the cliff-top walk. A pair of binoculars is always useful but even without, keen watchers can get a pretty good view of the whales as they frolic in the bay.
As fascinating as the whales are, there is more to Hermanus. The diving is good,
there is a small, dedicated sea kayaking operation, and the local golf course, that is not a links course, is particularly scenic with lovely views of the sea. The tiny but prolific Kogelberg Nature Reserve is botanically rich and diverse, with over 1 600 species of plants, about 150 of which are endemic, in an area of only 18 000ha. The Walker Bay wine region has some of the most southerly vineyards in the world and a tasting trip is well worthwhile.
Victoria & Alfred (V&A) Waterfront
This is one of the prime attractions in Cape Town, offering a world-class shopping experience and an interesting variety of restaurants, cafés, bars and exciting nightspots. The V&A Waterfront also boasts some of South Africa's best hotels on the marina as well as the Two Oceans Aquarium.
The Garden Route
The stretch of coast between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth is one of the most popular destinations in South Africa. Called the Garden Route because of its wonderful vegetation, it certainly lives up to its name. Tangled forests extend into the purple mountains. Dramatic cliffs fall straight into the sea. And, in other places, long sandy beaches stretch for miles. Large areas of fynbos are filled with exquisite and aromatic flowering plants.
Dolphins and whales are a common site in the sheltered bays, and the extensive wetlands are home to a large variety of birds and aquatic animals. There are many small towns scattered along the Garden Route, each offering a variety of lodgings and dining experiences. There are numerous fine golf courses in the area and a range of adventure activities on offer.
You can choose from sea kayaking, tubing, abseiling, horse riding, surfing, gliding, paragliding, diving, bungee jumping and awesome mountain biking trips through the forests or along the coast. And, for the less energetic, there are plenty of craft centres, art galleries and museums found in and around the local communities. The main towns and cities are George, Knysna, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay, Wilderness and Albertina.


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Child custody cases can be emotional for parents when they are battling with each other. Not every battle is between the parents. Whether in Alaska or elsewhere, it can also be with child protective services. A couple in another state is in a child custody battle with social services after allegations of neglect.
The children were taken into the custody of child protective services after the parents apparently allowed their two children to walk home from a park unattended. According to reports, the children were dropped off at the park in the afternoon and they were instructed to arrive home in two hours. However, after the parents did not see the children hours later, they discovered that officers dropped the children off at a local crisis center.
Apparently, authorities received a call about children being unattended at the park. Due to guidelines, the officers were required to notify child protective services of possible neglect, especially due to the seriousness of the matter. This is the second time the parents were the subject of child neglect allegations, and earlier this year, they were investigated for permitting their children to walk home alone from a park which was near the home.
This case is undoubtedly a troubling experience for both of the parents. As with most parents, they would like their children to be returned to them. When a child is in child protective custody, parents may have to meet certain requirements such as parenting classes before they can regain child custody. Alaska parents facing these difficult issues may benefit from seeking the support and guidance of legal counsel to address any family law issues.
Source: CNN, "Maryland 'free-range' parents under fire again", Kelly Wallace, April. 13, 2015


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Last night i shot a wedding with a friend. It has reconfirmed the fact that I am not a wedding photographer, but more than that, it has reconfirmed the fact that I NEVER EVER wish to become a wedding photographer.
I'm perfectly happy retouching wedding photographs. as long as I'm behind the keyboard and not the camera, I'm a happy camper.
I admire wedding photographers so much more than I ever have. I will happily pay a wedding photographer, a good one, $4000 or more.
the bright side is that the DJs i met over there were super fantastic! not only was the music very, very good and kept everyone on the dance floor (and kept the photographers dancing and singing along as well), but they helped us so much by giving us tips they learned from other wedding photographers and let us know when something was about to happen such as the first dance, cake cutting, and other special moments. the MCing they did was superb! they were funny and very entertaining.
They not only provide the sound, they provide the lighting! It made the room visually stunning! The dance floor was lit with vibrant colors and even paid attention to special details like lighting the walls and the cake! I've been to quite a number of events in my day and they are by far the best DJs i've ever met.
check them out at: www.thedjaycompany.com and ask for Jay and Angel.


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I recently read an article by Greg Trimble titled "You Should Not Leave Mormonism for Any of these 5 Reasons" and I have to say that while his post needs so much editing that it is literally painful to get through, he makes some of the clearest, most concise points I have come across in a long time. It is definitely worth the read.
Greg says that there are five main reasons people give for leaving the Mormon church:
1. Being Offended
2. Not Understanding the Doctrine
3. It is Just Too Hard
4. Anti-Mormon Literature
5. Sin
What I found most interesting, however, and the reason I am sharing this with you today, is what I found in the comment section. One by one, people chimed in declaring, in no uncertain terms, that Greg is an idiot who has completely missed the mark, and that they left the church for reasons that are not nearly so "simple" or "obvious" as those. They then go on to share those reasons…
And wouldn't you know it? Every single reason (as convoluted as each writer tries to make it via description/justification) fits one of the five excuses that Greg presented. I found myself asking: Why are these commenters so up in arms about Greg's post? It immediately brought to mind the scripture in 1 Nephi 16:2, the bottom-half of which reads:
…"wherefore, the guilty taketh the truth to be hard, for it cutteth them to the very center."
I'm consistently amazed to find that those who leave the Mormon church will swear up and down (all day long, and into the night, in any forum that has the misfortune of attracting their attention) that they are blissfully happy and "at peace" now that they have left the church. However, I find it interesting that these Ex-Mormons now spend large quantities of their joyful, opression-free time, attempting to tear down the Mormon church. It begs the question: Why aren't they just off being overwhelmingly happy?
There is an "I'm an Ex-Mormon" youtube video campaign dedicated to saving people from falling victim to the enticements of the Mormon church. There are entire websites dedicated to tearing down the most sacredly held beliefs of others. Have you ever created, updated, and maintained a website? Or produced a polished video series for youtube? These sorts of activities take time, and a whole lot of mental and emotional energy. I'm baffled as to why happy, fulfilled people are willing to spend that hard-won joy-time (gained via their exodus from the Mormon church) participating in hateful, vindictive activities.
I am not saying that people should not be allowed to question the religious beliefs of others. That would be silly. Everyone has the right to question, search, ponder, pray, not pray…. all that good stuff. It is everyone's right to find their truth. What I find interesting is the inability of ex-Mormons to respect the space of their faithful, believing counter-parts. It seems an impossible feat for many of them. Why is that?
I don't feel the need to attack the Baptists, Protestants, Catholics, Muslims, Jews, Buddhists, or Atheists of the world. I am happy. I am busy. I have three kids, a beautiful wife, and a full-time job. Where would I find the time? More importantly, where would I find the desire to tear down the faith or belief system of another? I am utterly without any desire to do so. If atheism is the only thing that makes sense to someone, I respect it. It doesn't bother me. One might be so bold as to suggest that this may (or may not) be because I am actually, legitimately, genuinely happy, and not simply proclaiming to be so.
One might argue that I am no different from those who attack members of the Mormon church. Here I am, sharing my point of view. But I am simply pointing out what I find to be fairly obvious. People who have left the Mormon Church aren't feeling nearly so peaceful and happy as they claim to feel. Otherwise, we wouldn't be hearing from them so often, nor would they be using the tone and approach that so many tend to use. I don't spend my time policing Catholic (or Atheist, or any other) blog-posts in an effort to push my views on others. I am just over here in my own little slice of the blogosphere shedding a little light on a topic that is long overdue.
Here are some of the comments shared over on Greg's post. Let's go ahead and take a look and see if these don't fit perfectly with at least one of the five "reasons" Greg highlights.
Was what Greg said insulting? Offensive, even?
Not only is this person offended, they are "greatly" offended. I wonder if this "taking of offense" is limited to only this post, or if this person is offended quite regularly?
Also, 5 of the least likely reasons anyone would leave the church? How can anyone know that? What a perplexingly irrational statement.
* "Perplexingly" is not an actual word, but it should be. IMO
Offended, not understanding doctrine, offended by humans being unable to "get with the times" fast enough, delving deep into anti-Mormon literature, (with the intent, I might add, to find reasons to excuse oneself from the responsibilities of church membership because "it is just too hard" for many.)
Sadly, the call of the world, and the need to be accepted by the inhabitants of the great and spacious building trumps the need to be a humble follower of Christ in good-standing with God. It's not easy to work hard, study, and strive every day to better yourself only to be grouped into the category of "sheeple" because you have faith in the unseen.
It's not easy, but many of us do it anyway. This is because, for many of us still in the church, the alternative (deny the truth and forsake our faith) is worse than the labels that others put upon us in an attempt to bully us and diminish our resolve to stay true.
But nothing is worth losing the peace that I feel. The same peace that many have sacrificed on the altar of pride and a desire for acceptance in the world. The peace that many claim to possess, but whose actions indicate precisely the opposite. Peaceful people don't wage war on the beliefs of others. Peaceful people are too busy building, and growing, and creating to find the time (and more importantly, the desire) to attack others.
Let me reiterate: It is completely fine that people rail against the teachings of the church. It is okay that they are angry and feel the need or desire to be antagonistic. You have the right to your own experiences. Your path is yours to travel, and your journey is valid at every turn. Your agency is yours, and it is crucial that you use said agency to create the life that you want. I would also suggest that maybe, just maybe, it is okay for others to use their agency to believe and create something different. To walk a different path. And if your current belief system makes you feel restless, defensive, angry, offended, bothered, antagonistic, misunderstood, or upset in any way toward another person or organization…you may want to ask yourself: "Hm, why is that?"
Then again, you may not want to investigate those feelings at all. Who knows where that might might lead? And that is okay. Agency reigns supreme here on earth, and your choices are as valid as mine.
The question is simple: Is what you are currently doing/saying/believing/proclaiming, truly bringing peace into your life? And if your answer is an emphatic "YES!" then, what is there to argue about?


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Robyn Carr
When I was reading this book, I kept getting it tangled up in my head with the Shenandoah Series by Emilie Richards. There is something about this book and that series that will forever have me thinking that they are by the same author and take place in the same community.
That is not the case. I guess I am saying that if you like one of these series, by all means, check out the other.
In response to an advertisement for a mid-wife / nurse practitioner for a very small community, Melinda Monroe leave her empty life behind and grabs at the chance to move on. Little did she know at the time, but life was going to slap her right in the face and if she was strong enough she would make it in this backwoods town - but only if she was willing to stand up to the local doctor that didn't want her, a band of gypsies, impatient babies that want to be born and impassable muddy road.
I guess you could call this a pseudo-romance. There is of course a love interest, since that seems to be what every woman needs to get her life back on track, but it is also a community saga. There are babies galore, all sorts of people in need and a woman at the heart of it that has found an area to call home.


text: I made these cards the other week during my card class, normally I'm too busy helping to actually craft during the monthly meet ups, but we were missing a few of my dedicated ladies, so I had the opportunity to play. This is basically a redo of this card (it's the other side of the patterned paper). So I thought these two cards would be good to share today while I'm off in San Francisco at the Women's Outdoor Summit for Empowerment. I'm hoping to share some of the experience on my Inn Town Campground Instagram feed.


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Colour splash with a difference. Using the very versatile PowerCam iOS app it is possible to create the colour splash / pop effect at the time a photo is being taken. There is one choice out of the many available which enables me to touch the screen at a place showing the colour I want and the app then just picks out that colour. It was not easy to see the screen clearly in bright Sunlight.
Three photos taken from the same spot:
I must have touched on grey somehow for this one:
Blue sky:
Not really the best of subjects. All were post processed to some extent to increase contrast a bit and lessen the depth of shadows.
A couple taken through the kitchen window this dull Thursday morning.
These have not been retouched, exactly as taken.
Green grass chosen for colour splash / popping:
The inverse can also be picked where all colours except the chosen one will appear in the photo. This time the green of the grass was removed:
The process is instant. The result can be seen before the shutter button is pressed. Also it is possible to lock a chosen colour which helps as slight movements of the phone can vary the effect.
What will they think of next?
Cheltenham and the longest day.
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The Provincial Treasury Board has approved disaster funding for the March 2017 Ice Jam Flooding
Further to the media release distributed on November 24, the Town of Drumheller is pleased to announce that the disaster relief program application was approved by the provincial Treasury Board.
Staff from the town will be working with provincial authorities to organize the individual applications of affected citizens in the near future.
"We are very pleased the Treasury Board has approved this application," stated Greg Peters, Director of Protective Services "we encourage residents affected by the ice jam to contact us regarding their disaster relief funding."
For more information contact Greg Peters at 403 823 1363.