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A Winter Zoo Trip.
Tonight Seth and I braved the cold (it's below freezing here) and went to the Columbus Zoo for their Holiday Wildlights. As members we get in for free so we wanted to make sure we got there at least once this year. As we entered I went straight to the gift shop because it was so cold my hat was just not cutting it as ear protection so I bought one of those microfiber headband ear warmer things (technical term). During this season the zoo has to make a small fortune on winter gear because of people like me who come out completely unprepared. :) After that we bought hot chocolate in a light up insulated mug, because I had to have one. Finally we walked around to look at the lights. We only stayed an hour and a half or so because of the cold, but here are some photos of the beautiful lights. I am especially in love with the northwind lights...it had more lights that made it look like it was blowing, so cool. Oh... and there is a photo of Seth and I with a holiday frog. I love frogs. :)
And one more picture... this is not my best photo, but this is me in the amazing hat. Very 1920's. I am thinking of bobbing my hair just because of it. lol.


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|Aruna Seth Black Chantilly Lace Ballerina Flats
Ms. Seth has been designing shoes for 4 years, however comes from a family involved in the shoe business for years. Pippa Middleton wore a pair of her "Lynn" sandals to the royal wedding reception, which has put Aruna Seth in the spotlight here in the States. The "Lynn" sandals that Pippa Middleton wore feature Aruna Seth's signature butterfly detail:
|Pippa Middleton in "Lynn" by Aruna Seth
Other celebrities are also sporting Ms. Seth's unique designs. I particularly love the Tiffany blue heels that Sara Rue recently wore to her wedding. The colour pops wonderfully against her wedding dress without looking gaudy.
Check out more of Aruna Seth's gorgeous shoes at http://www.arunaseth.com/ .

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Identifying User Preferences for a Digital Educational Solution for Young Seniors With Diabetes
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Author Information
- Pieta van der Molen1,2,3,
- Anne H. Maas1,4,5,
- Wei Chen6,
- Carola van Pul7,
- Eduardus J.E. Cottaar4,
- Natal A.W. van Riel5,8,
- Peter A.J. Hilbers5 and
- Harm R. Haak1,9,10
- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Máxima Medical Center, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- 2Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- 3Nedap Healthcare, Groenlo, The Netherlands
- 4Department of Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- 5Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- 6Center for Sensor Systems and Intelligent E-health (COSSIE), Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Computing, and Computer-Assisted Intervention, Department of Electronic Engineering, School of Information Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- 7Department of Clinical Physics, Máxima Medical Center, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- 8Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- 9Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- 10Department of Health Services Research and CAPHRI School for Public Health and Primary Care, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Corresponding author: Pieta van der Molen, pietavdmolen{at}hotmail.com


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The pivot is the end of the gear arbor. It's kinda like an axle. The pivot, which is steel, rotates in a hole in the clock plate which is brass. This is also where the clock oil goes. over time, dust and dirt sticks to the oil, and now you have an abrasive mix that wears the hole in the plate larger. If you think dust isn't abrasive, get a tiny bit in your eye and let me know how that feels.
Occasionally the grit will get imbedded into the softer brass and instead of the hole wearing out, the steel pivot will actually get scored. If worn badly enough like this one, all that can be done is to replace it.
First it is cut off flush to the end of the arbor. Then in a small lathe a hole is backdrilled into the arbor at true center.
All thats left to do is fit it to the hole in the plate.


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Archive for the 'Lady GaGa' category
Lady Gaga Inspired LookSeptember 25th, 2009
A more wearable version of Lady Gaga's look in her music video for 'Love Game'. I apologise for the audio in this video :-S Products used: Magnetic Eyez Primer by Spell Cosmetics Wales 130 palette – Lilac, Silver Colour Mania – Dark Grey Fine glitter – no brand Colour Mania Blush palette Vamp Up! Gloss by Spell Cosmetics.
TUTORIAL – Lady Gaga Lightning Bolt pink & glittery inspired look – PART TWOSeptember 23rd, 2009
Working from this pic- i41.tinypic.com lol sorry for the bad wig! It did my head in! What was used- MAC Rubenesque pain pot Barry M Dazzle Dust number 85 MAC Carbon eyeshadow MAC Penultimate eyeliner pen Revlon 3D Extreme mascara Barry M Super Soft eye pencil MAC Glitter Brilliants Reflects Transparent Teal
Expert Contest Entry: Lady Gaga inspired look: Origami DressSeptember 22nd, 2009
All products used listed and photos on my site: myeyeshadowisodd.weebly.com
Lady Gaga-Poker Face Inspired LookSeptember 19th, 2009
~-~-~**RATE**SUBSCRIBE**COMMENT**~-~-~ SORRY about not seeing some stuff..I am STILL trying to get the angle issues right…lol I hope you enjoy this look!! Dont forget to send it requests!! Things I used: ~Face -MAC SatinFinish foundation -Cover Girl mineralized powder -Bronze blush ~Eyes -Too Faced Shadow Insurance -Silver eye shadow -Cover Girl Black Eye Shadow -Neutral eye shadow -Avon Black Mascara full and thick ~Lips -Clear lip gloss
My Lady Gaga Inspired makeup eye look. (poker face:)September 15th, 2009
Here is my first makeup tutorial vid.. It's my first makeup video so please be nice. I had a fun time creating the video on movie maker. I hope you too can create this look. Its perfect for a sexy night out with your boyfriend or just that sexy bedroom eye look. This is my poker face. What's your's? Stay tuned for more videos coming soon.. I love makeup!!!! xoxo Hera~


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United States District Court, E.D. Kentucky, Northern Division
March 16, 2017
GARY HUNTER JENNIFER HUNTER PLAINTIFFSv.CITY OF HIGHLAND HEIGHTS JAYSAC COMPANY, LLC GREG MEYERS DEFENDANTS
This is
a civil rights action, in which Plaintiffs bring claims under
42 U.S.C.A. § 1983 to vindicate alleged violations of
the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment and Due Process
Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. Plaintiffs' complaint
also includes state law claims for relief under Ky. Rev.
Stat. Ann. §§ 82.405, 92.330 and 92.340, as well as
a claim for declaratory relief.
matter now comes before the Court on Motions for Summary
Judgment by the Plaintiffs (Doc. 31), Defendants the City of
Highland Heights and Greg Meyers (Doc. 32), and Defendant
JAYSAC Company, LLC (Doc. 37).
previously heard the parties, the Court now issues this
Memorandum Opinion and Order.
Factual and Procedural Background
entirety of this case involves a 100-foot stretch of land at
the end of a currently dead-end street just south of Northern
Kentucky University in Highland Heights, Ky. The street is in
a subdivision called University Estates, which was platted
and mostly constructed in approximately 1993. (Deed, Doc.
31-4, PageID# 142; Plat Map, Doc. 32-1, PageID# 206; Whitacre
Depo., Doc. 33, PageID# 247).
Most of
the streets in University Estates end in cul-de-sacs. Jillian
Court, the subject of this case, is an exception. When
planning the subdivision, the City of Highland Heights and
the subdivision planners intentionally left the end of
Jillian Court unpaved to allow access to undeveloped land in
the future. (Whitacre Depo., Doc. 33, PageID# 243-45). Thus,
the final 100 feet of Jillian Court was unpaved, even though
it was platted as a City street. (See Plat Map, Doc.
32-1, PageID# 206).
Plaintiffs, Gary and Jennifer Hunter, own the property
abutting the 100-foot undeveloped stretch of Jillian Court on
the north. (Plat Map, Doc. 32-1, PageID# 206; Hunter Depo.,
Doc. 34, PageID# 250, 252). To the west of the Hunters'
property is 13 acres of undeveloped land which Defendant
JAYSAC Company, LLC purchased in 2014. (Crawford Depo., Doc.
36, PageID# 296).
to that purchase, the City of Highland Heights Planning and
Zoning Committee voted 7-0 to allow the 100-foot unpaved
grass portion of Jillian Court "to be treated as a
driveway unless there are more than two lots
developed, [in which case] it would have to be developed as a
public right-of-way according to the City's subdivision
regulations." (Jan. 14, 2014 Minutes, Doc. 31-5,
PageID# 146; Crawford Depo., Doc. 36, PageID# 295)(emphasis
The use
of the term "driveway" is an erroneous
characterization. The area in question remained an unpaved
(or "paper") street. Yet, other City employees
eventually adopted this erroneous designation. (Whitacre
Depo., Doc. 33, PageID# 232, 233, 235, 238, 239; Meyers
Depo., Doc. 35, PageID# 275).
In the
following months, Plaintiffs and their neighbors became upset
with JAYSAC accessing its 13 acres by crossing the 100-foot
unpaved section of Jillian Court. They filed open records
requests and drafted a signed petition asking City officials
to either create a cul-de-sac or other turnaround at the end
of Jillian Court or leave it in its current grass form.
(See Petition, Doc. 32-4, PageID# 209; Hunter Depo.,
Doc. 34, PageID# 256).[1]
the City expended $9, 369.69 and JAYSAC spent some of its own
money to extend the paved portion of Jillian Court by 10
feet, add a drainage area at the end of the street, remove
bushes and trees, add dirt and level the unpaved portion of
the street, plant grass, and place a temporary block at the
end of the paved portion to prevent vehicles from driving on
the freshly planted grass. (Whitacre letter, Doc. 31-8,
PageID# 159-60; Expenses, Doc. 32-5, PageID# 231; Whitacre
Depo., Doc. 33, PageID# 245-46).
with this resolution, Plaintiffs filed this action under 42
U.S.C.A. § 1983 alleging violations of the Fifth and
Fourteenth Amendments, along with two Kentucky state law
claims and a claim for declaratory relief. (Doc. 1).
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The whole concept of being a "fan" of something has exploded in the past few years, no doubt thanks to things like the internet, and the internet, as well as the internet. Being totally in love with and knowing everything about the thing you like no longer makes you a nerd, it's just kind of accepted. Movie fans, sports fans, music fans, video game fans—everyone's on the same level now in terms of societal acceptance of utter devotion, now that it's so much easier to form a fan community with people all across the globe.
That being said, there's still a huge chunk of fans that are on a wholly different playing field. People that become well-known staples within the fanbase—running websites, moderating message boards, crafting loads of fanfiction, fanart and GIFs, organizing campaigns, travelling to conventions, following concerts. I myself have pretty much gotten out of the habit of being crazy intense with fansites after some bad experiences. Now, I don't want it to sound like "I don't participate in fandom" because I'm a pretentious dick or something. I mean, I kind of am a pretentious dick, but not about this stuff. In fact, me not being able to get too fully immersed in some of the most intense fandoms just means I don't have the balls to be in them, and here's why.
Hindsight is frustrating in real life. Of course sitting at a computer reading blogs and never exercising can make you fat and hurt your eyes. But when those blogs the blind fat you is reading are using hindsight for media, it's awesome; connecting the dots, tracking the evolving trends, and tying together overarching themes you wouldn't get from any single installment. This works for any media franchise, but especially television.
While fans tend to discuss the same sorts of concepts and often repeat the same ideas ad naseum, one way to add some freshness to a fandom is by revisiting the entire series again, watching episodes one at a time, sometimes week-to-week, and then analyzing them one kernel at a time. The Time Team has done retro-Doctor Who episodes in Doctor Who Magazine since freaking 1999, so it's not a new concept. But as many of us get older, the appeal of taking another, more in-depth look at our favorite decade(s) old shows become stronger and stronger.
Retrospective articles and videos are things I plan to post more of, both here and on other sites, but for now, I'm actually going to turn my traffic away, and towards five other bloggers and journalists who are doing a damn good job at retrospectives on their own. Episode-by-episode, these guys break down, analyze and review each story and character, but with a foresight past reviewers wouldn't have had. Yet, in a way, their eyes are still "fresh"–some haven't seen these episodes in years and only remember vague details, giving them a unique perspective of viewing it 50/50 as a newcomer and veteran, in a way. If you've seen any of these shows, you should check out these sites, in no particular order. Read more of this post
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Advertising is the art of branded storytelling. So it's no surprise that brands recruit artists and storytellers to convey their message. When it's done right, there's hope for creativity and capitalism to coexist. When it's done wrong, the artist loses her studio street cred and the brand looks like the self-conscious white kid wearing FuBu to fit in.
Nike recently commissioned sculptor Michael Murphy to create a Michael Jordan instillation for their store in Tokyo, Japan. It's stunning, unexpected and most importantly, does the brand and the artist justice. How? Nike gave Mr. Murphy a project that embraced his style and challenged his craft, pushing him to create a double perspective reveal, something we haven't seen from him prior to the Nike project.
JetBlue swung and missed at its partnership with Gemma Correll, a cartoonists who writes comics about her pet pug. JetBlue hired Gemma to create Instragram content, and immediately dumbed down and twisted her humor into liquorless punch. How? By neutering the very quality that attracted them to her in the first place – candid, self-revealing jokes about loving pugs too much and people too little. Instead of commissioning a project that would have leveraged her style, like – Puglife meets Jetlife and the adventures of a traveling dog lover – they micro-managed her voice to the point that they could have written it themselves (which they probably did)… I rant. I holler. I make my point:
It's not about finding an artist with a good voice and teaching them to sing your tune. It's about knowing your own brand well enough to identify artists who already speaks your language.


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You Gots To Have Soul
We're back. We're sunburnt. We're rejuvenated. Honeymoons are great. We've decided that we're going to have to do another one eventually. Maybe Italy, maybe somewhere else. I've got a post with pictures of orchids and chocolate cake and beaches and quite a few pictures of a very handsome man who I happened to be honeymooning … Continue reading
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By the time this post goes up, we will be at the airport, on our way to Langkawi, Malaysia. This journey marks our first time out of Sichuan since we arrived, our first vacation in over 2 years and our very first honeymoon since we got married over a year ago. I don't think there … Continue reading
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A few random thoughts from the day: 1. I like the photo above but it didn't really fit in with the other Autumn Moon Festival photos so I thought I'd share it today because it's sort of a fun shot 2. My camera has started acting up in low-light situations. Normal, apparently, for my camera … Continue reading


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Honestly, I don't get the hype over this product.
Emergen-C doesn't work
Yes, Vitamin C is great for the body. Yes, Vitamin C boosts the immune system. Yes, Vitamin C can even cure allergies.
Emergen-C sucks Emergen-C sucks Emergen-C doesn't work
But drinking one gram of Vitamin C is little more than taking a spoonful of sugar. First of all, one gram of Vitamin C is hardly enough to do anything. Most of us are malnourished when it comes to Vitamin C anyway, because we're chronically Vitamin-C deprived, such that we really need at least 2-3 grams per day...even when we're healthy. (See here as to why we need far beyond the National Academy of Science's recommended dosage of 60 mg)
Second, I'm sure it tastes great and all when you're sick - but there's hardly any health benefit! It's much more cost-effective AND health-effective to get a bottle of chewable Vitamin C 500 mg tablets and munch on those all day.
In fact, even the company has no faith in their product. Their website says:
These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Not intended to treat? I can understand not intended to diagnose, cure, or prevent - but not intended to treat? Then why the heck am I using this product for?
Bottom-line: This product's more of a marketing ploy than a useful product. But if you're really intent on trying some for free, they're doing a special "free samples" program right now where you can get a packet through the mail.


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My Sister's Hands...
My sister's hands are fair and white; my sister's hands are dark.
My sister's hands are touched with age, or by the years unmarked.
And often when I pray for strength to live as He commands. The Father sends me sustenance in my sister's hands. My sister's hands are lined and worn with burdens of their own. And yet I know that should I mourn, I need not weep alone. For often as I seek His grace to lighten life's demands.
The Father sends me solace borne in my sister's hands.
My sister's hands: compassion's tools that teach my own their art
Witnesses of charity within the human heart.
Bearers of the Savior's love and mercy unto man.
I have felt the Master's touch in my sister's hands.
...Lyrics from the song "My Sister's Hands"by Sally DeFord
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Yesterday I lighted my first cigarette after 14 days of quitting. What?! No, I haven't fallen off the nicotine-free wagon completely. It is a little experiment, three and half inches to be exact. I was not under so much stress. I was not irrationally craving for that minty, (stop) menthol-ly, (stop) robust taste of the imported black and green Marlboro. The hurly burly in the shopping malls was not even enough to push me down the edge, to light a cigarette by the stairs near that caffeine peddling store and blow second-hand smoke at passers-by. No ladies and gents, I was completely calm as a Zen Buddhist who just got Oprah as a client.
Like all past repeat offenders, we all have that one moment when we think one stick won't hurt. But we light one "harmless stick," and bang! We're falling down the rabbit hole like a grown-up Alice. I quit many times in the past, and often quite unsuccessfully. I quit so often that it came to a point that I only quit so I could start again. It was like abstaining from sex so you'd feel like a virgin again after a long drought. This time, I decided to take control. I chose the exact date and circumstance when I would smoke that one "harmless stick." Yesterday was the perfect opportunity. I have passed all tests from friends. I have become the converted. After consistently refusing many offers from fellow smokers to smoke again, it was my chance to tempt myself. This time, I would play the devil and no one can play Morningstar than moi. In a way, I will make the best and most visceral of all the devils because, unlike the Biblical devil, I know exactly what is going on in this manipulative mind of mine (alliteration intended). My addiction is like a black spider creeping in the tiniest cracks, the most pointed of corners and the darkest crevices of my twisted potent mind. I know that my resident arachnid can shoot invisible web and spin it into the most convenient excuses.
So, under a phallic symbol of a mall, I bought one stick, lit it and, dear God, it was indeed nirvana-like, you know what kind...
But halfway through, I felt the spider spinning its web in my head. I relish every puff and watch the white beautiful smoke billow for the last time. I tempted myself long enough. I threw the stick and said, "I'm done." The thrill is gone. In my head, Morningstar sat grumpily with my spider. But knowing them, they're just buying time. However, as long as I play the devil in my head and played the angel in the real world, I may triumph over this addiction, if you know what I mean.
P.S. The 15th day and counting...
Now, to some who might not understand this whole exercise, the first path to understanding is to admit that even you, the nicotine-free non-smoker, is suffering from some kind of addiction, except yours goes by another name, still it has eight legs, spider spider spider.
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Aussie transplant Matthew Basford knows a thing or two about fine dining. This do-it-all chef has cut his chops in kitchens across the American South, and currently leading the culinary team at Atlanta's quintessential fine dining restaurant, Canoe. We caught up with this high-flying chef before service, and chatted about his upbringing in the wilds of Australia, his commitment to seasonal ingredients, and Atlanta's on-fire food scene. Without further adieu, meet Chef Matthew Basford, our Chef of Chef Works for June 2017!
1. Describe your restaurant, Canoe, in one word.
2. How has your Australian upbringing influenced your cooking?
Growing up in Australia, the location demands you work with the seasons, which helps you learn how great items in season really are, and gives you the chance to work with a vast variety of fruit and vegetables. Australia is also a melting pot for many cuisines; you can walk down the street and see sensational Greek, Chinese, Thai, and Indian restaurants. Chefs in turn take different ideas from different cuisines to add their touch and make it their own.
3. Describe a perfect day eating out in Atlanta?
There are so many pockets of good eating in Atlanta so it's hard to just plan out one perfect day. I have enjoyed exploring the new food stalls at Ponce City Market and Krog Street Market. I also love exploring Buford Highway's hidden gems. You can always find something unexpected.
4. Best/Worst thing about being a chef?
The best part about being a chef is the ability and freedom you get in creativity. You have the canvas to express yourself every day and you also get instant feedback from guests, be it either good or bad.
The least enjoyable side of being a chef is the endless pile of paperwork that is required. You have to check invoices, payroll, costing and know basic accounting.
5. Atlanta has been called the American South's newest foodie capital. How have you seen the city's culinary scene grow, and where do see it going in the next two-three years?
Atlanta has changed in the years that I have been here. I think it has always been a great food scene; it was definitely an under-appreciated food scene throughout the United States. It makes sense for Atlanta to be a hub for food in the South with so much trade and commerce moving through the city. It is crazy to think we would not take advantage of the gifts we are given. I feel that more and more chefs are staying in the city to apply their skills – Atlanta was for years a deep, untapped well of both history and creativity. I also feel that diners' palates have changed too, with people more willing to try and experiment with food.
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I read somewhere that TPT has never made up her bed... ever, in her life.
I felt disgusted at this, this life of privilidge (sp?) the aristocracy live in. People like me can't even spell privilidge, let alone indulge in it.
I bet she gets a butler to butter her muffins too. And apply organic lemon curd as well (mmmm....)
Anyway, when I voiced my disgust at this lack of bedmaking, Debbie informed me that in all the years she's known me, I've never actually made up a bed either ... ever.
Then I realised, me and TPT might come from different backgrounds, but we are not so different really.
I looked at my hands, realising how girly and silky soft they are. I've never done a hard days work. I might tip tap on a keyboard for a living, but I've never taken an axe to a man for instance, or even a tree.
Come the revolution I'd be first up against the wall, but I'll use TPT as a human shield. Maybe I'll survive and beg for a job as a prancing fool with bells on. Like Mr Claypole.


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When I self-published my first book, I would have answered the question what is a business model with the response of a plan for running a business. Not the best answer.
A much better definition comes from Ostewalder and Pigneur's book Business Model Generation. Their definition is a business model describes the rational of how an organization creates, delivers and captures value.
That's a much better definition than what I came up with. Substitute the word "author" for the word "organization" and you have a good working definition for an author who has made the decision to self-publish.
Two questions Ostewalder and Pigneur advocate being asked early in the process of generating a business plan are:
- For whom are we (I) creating value?
- Who are our (my) most important customers?(Italic words are mine)
Great questions for an author to ask. It does not matter if you write fiction or non-fiction. Who is your audience? For whom are you writing? What value can you provide via your writing?
Who are my most important customers? My potential readers is the obvious first answer. Perhaps a better answer after some thought are readers who buy all of my books!
Time and time again during all my reading about the publishing and self-publishing industries the advice of do your market research first as been promulgated. Why write a book and bring it to market if there is no market who wishes or needs to read your book?
Asking the two questions put forth by Ostewalder and Pigneur are key foundational questions for an author. By determining the answer to these questions, key parameters and boundaries will be set for the author's writing. Or, as the case may be, boundaries and limits may be lifted for a writer.
Osterwald, Alexander and Pigneur, Yves. (2010). Business Model Generation. Wiley and Sons, Inc, Hoboken, New Jersey, pages 14-23.


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Statoil Brasil Oleo e Gas Ltda has awarded Seadrill rig contracts for exploration drilling in the BM-S-8 license in the Santos basin.
The agreement includes two contracts: Seadrill Offshore AS will provide the drillship West Saturn and Seadrill Serviços de Petroleo Limitada will provide services on board. The fixed contract scope includes one exploration well and one drill stem test, which are part of the license commitments of the exploration phase. The BM-S-8 license contains parts of the Carcará pre-salt oil discovery.
The West Saturn is a 6th generation ultra-deepwater drillship, built in 2014 and equipped to drill in water depths of up to 12,000 feet (3600 metres). Commencement date for the contracts is planned between 1 December 2017 and 1 March 2018. Under the contract, Statoil intends to drill the independent Guanxuma prospect.
Clearly it is not a given that we find what we hope for, but if we are successful Guanxuma could be another significant discovery in this highly prolific basin, said vice president for exploration in Brazil, Ana Serrano Onate.
Following the Guanxuma well, Statoil plans to perform a drill stem test on the Carcará discovery.
Testing the Carcará discovery will provide important information for developing the field. In addition, Statoil is evaluating its options for the Northern open area licensing round, expected in October 2017. We believe Statoil is well-positioned for future operatorship of a unitised Carcará field, said Anders Opedal, country manager for Brazil.
In addition to the firm program, the contracts include options for seven more exploration wells. Statoil can exercise these options based on the results of the firm exploration program and may deploy the West Saturn across its Brazilian assets, given regulatory approval.
Securing this optional rig capacity demonstrates Statoils commitment to follow-up on potential exploration success in the 2017-2018 program, Opedal added.
On 12 July, Statoil announced an agreement that will increase the companys interest in the BM-S-8 licence from 66% to 76%.
Statoil has been present in Brazil for over 15 years and built a robust portfolio, including the Peregrino field in Campos basin and assets in the exploration and development phase. In this period, the company has invested more than 10 billion USD, paid almost 1 billion USD of government take and employed more than 1.000 people either directly or indirectly.
About Statoil
Statoil ASA (OSE: STL, NYSE: STO) is an international energy company with operations in more than 30 countries, present in several of the most important oil and gas provinces in the world. Building on more than 45 years of experience from oil and gas production on the Norwegian continental shelf, we are committed to accommodating the world's energy needs in a responsible manner, applying technology and creating innovative business solutions. Statoil is among the world's largest net sellers of crude oil and condensate, the second-largest supplier of natural gas to the European market, and we also have substantial processing and refining operations. Statoils equity oil and gas production is around 2 million barrels oil equivalent per day. Statoil has contracted a fleet of around 90 ship for transportation of oil and LNG.
Statoil is headquartered in Norway with 21,000 employees worldwide, and is listed on the New York and Oslo stock exchanges.
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The annual University of Kent Employability Festival starts soon across the Canterbury and Medway campuses. It is free to all University of Kent students!
- Medway campus: 10 October – 21 October
- Canterbury campus: 24 October – 4 November
With more than 100 organisations taking part in over 130 events this is your chance to meet graduate employers, industry experts, Kent alumni and academics. Take part in competitions, get expert advice on CVs and skills development, interviews, assessment centre tips and much more ….
EmpFest programmes will be available to download or collect from the Careers and Employability Service or student helpers on campus. Some events have limited numbers so check out the programme and book your place ASAP.
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- The Careers Fair: Tuesday 1 November, 12-3pm, Sports Centre, Canterbury campus
Plus four Keynes Atrium Mini Fairs!
- Work and Study Abroad Fair – Tuesday 25 October
- JobShop Part-Time Recruitment Fair – Thursday 27 October
- Teaching Fair – Thursday 3 November
- Languages Fair – Friday 4 November
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|Misty Carlisle
|May 27, 1969
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
|Nurse Clara
Misty Carlisle (born May 27, 1969; age 49) portrayed Nurse Clara during Season 2 of 24.
Biography and career Edit
Misty Carlisle was born in Memphis, Tennessee.
In 2001, Carlisle appeared on Freaky Links with Karim Prince, Tamlyn Tomita, and Taylor Nichols. After her role on 24, she started appearing in various roles in the soap opera Days of Our Lives.
Carlisle has also worked as a production assistant in various films like The Fountain and The Astronaut Farmer. In 2014, she produced her first short film titled Futurity. Aside of producing, Carlisle served as writer, director, and editor.
Role on 24 Edit
Carlisle played a nurse during one episode of Season 2 of 24. Although her character was addressed as "Clara", her name tag reads "Karen Baker". She was one of the nurses who attended the injured Jonathan Wallace after he was shot. Carlisle received a co-star credit for her appearance.
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Television appearances
- The Secret Office (2017)
- Days of Our Lives (2003, 2006, 2007)
- 24 (2003)
- Freaky Links (2000)


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. . . with just over a year to go before heading over to Bonneville, Utah from the Isle Of Man, preparations are well on the go with assembling and testing my two engines for the bike.
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This new race car is exciting for NASCAR as they have said it is closer to the showroom model 2013 Ford Fusion than any of its predecessors. When you see the 2013 NASCAR Ford Fusion out on the track, it is much closer to the 2013 Ford Fusion sitting in your garage than you may think!
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Fuel capacity: 18 gallons
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Women's Bantabaa aspiration is always to tell a story that has never been told and bring a story to public that are always waving the flag of freedom yet standby silently with the concerning situation of the people, their narratives, their perspectives, their understanding of the world around them, without feeling that they are constantly defending their religious and cultural identity.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Court Dismisses Call to Reconsider D30m Bail Condition on Pristine
The defense for Mr Assan Touray, chief technology officer of Pristine Consulting, a private Gambian IT firm was ordered on the previous sitting to file an 'application notice', for both parties to argue in court.
When the case resumed on Wednesday, Mary Samba, who was holding brief for Ida Drammeh, the defense lawyer told the court that they did not file the notice.
D. O Kulo had urged the court to dismiss the application for a review of the bail condition. The state counsel's application was granted and the matter struck-out.
Mr Assan Touray and Mr Abdourahman Touray, the CEO are charged with two counts of economic crimes, one count of conspiracy to defraud the public and one count of theft.
The Touray brothers have allegedly sold and withheld Gambia government's share of over twenty seven million dalasi when engaged by government to produce biometric national identity cards and other official documents.
Mr Assan Touray has denied the charges, but Mr Abdourahman Touray, was indisposed on Monday. He was declared wanted before the trial.
Justice Awa Bah had earlier granted bail to Mr Assan, but in the sum of ten million dalasi and two Gambian sureties who must each possess a landed property worth ten million dalasi.
Mr Assan was unable to fulfill the bail condition and he is being remanded.
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Don't Push Me Away Google. I've been so committed to you. I've Trusted You.
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Surely I will participate in any form ofReplyDelete
"protest" or effort to let Google know we would like to "save" Notebook.
But here is something more: It would be really nice Google would aloud just "our own"
development of services which Google itself does not want to develop
anymore, in any way, for example as Mozilla & Co. ...
But I already wrote, and wrote, and wrote it... For years now... With no result...
Mdjohnson, what about to include this point into our "petition"?
Hi Julia ... Great idea. Assigning the development of Notebook to an "Open Source" mode (or General Public License-GPL) would be a great alternative. Some folks have expressed doubts that Google would allow others to have access to their code ... but maybe?ReplyDelete
As far as the petition is concerned, I don't have control over it. I provide a link to it here and encourage everyone to "sign it". (http://savenotebook.blogspot.com/2009/01/online-petition-going-around.html)
what about using google app engine and google notebooks api?ReplyDelete


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Famous last words by the AGW/Climate Communism lobby (these will go down in history);
"The debate is over", – In an article in the ABC today we are told the debate is over because ….. (drumroll please) because AGW is a political and legal reality. Excuse me – did I hear that right? So its not because of facts, or science or even reason but because of bureaucracy – excuse me while I pick my jaw off the ground!
This follows on from another "science is settled", no transparency and no accountability from the alarmist liars. Yet we are now witnessing a new era in science – where open transparent accountable science is published on the net!
Or this new one out from the Rolling Stones – we are now called, wait for it … "Climate Killers". ROFL Can this get any more hysterical! More at Soylent Green
consensus agrees" – funny none of these things make anything true. Their other mantras include accusing those who question them of being "paid by big oil", blinded by "political bias" and acting like holocaust deniers. Oh and dont forget the earth is flat brigade, you must beleive in god and …. That these abusive … have gone unchecked and unquestioned by the MSM is why it is losing its relevance, credibility and membership.
From the UK telegraph; "Scientific method has gone out of the window, to support a theory that looks more questionable than ever. The whole set-up – Met Office, Hadley Centre, the CRU, the IPCC – looks hopelessly compromised. It is a state of affairs so bizarre that it cries out for political intervention. Yet our politicians, from Gordon Brown and David Cameron down, are so in thrall to this new religion that they cannot see evidence staring them in the face – that the show has gone off the rails. How many more winters and summers will it take before sanity finally breaks in to put an end to this scandal?"
Every day that these morons stay in power is another day too long! As they say when you point the finger – you have three pointing back at you!
Oh and dont forget this by an influential US website (linked here): "At what point do we jail or execute global warming deniers."
What do the public think? Look at this post for autosuggest on Al Gore and Global Warming
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"Next, I would suggest that any new leftist groups need to come to terms with the huge changes that have taken place in their economies and their societies since the Arab left last considered these matters in detail more than forty years ago. In the case of Egypt these include rapid urbanization, the down-grading of the importance of factory industry in development at the expense of services, including banking and finance, the discovery of new resources like oil and natural gas, the increasing importance of desert agriculture at the expense of that located in the Nile valley, and the impact of the global economy, all of which have enormous consequences for economic management and for the well-being of those directly involved.
The present gap between the logic of security which informs the Mubarak regime and the liberal IMF logic which informs its economic policy would seem to me just such a contradiction, with the possibility that it is the latter which will eventually triumph, taking Egypt into a new system of competitive capitalism - and so into a set of new economic and social tensions it has never experienced before."
Roger Owen on the new arab left.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
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ASTM B348 Round Bar
ASTM B348 Round Bar is a very popular go-to for many products. It requires a much more automated process to make than plate and block, which still involve a manual process. Titanium round bar is available in most of the almost 40 grades, with the most common being Titanium Grade 2. The medical field often uses small-diameter round bar for body implantable fasteners and dental appliances. Round bar is made from very small diameters of wire for welding, all the way up to larger diameters (such as the 14″ diameter), used for clutch and flywheels. Titanium Grade 1 is one of the softest and most ductile grades exhibiting the greatest formability. It has excellent corrosion resistance property, excellent weldability and is used in a wide variety of applications.
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Joe Doe's Task #45: Are You Man Enough to Cry?
"Eveything hurts". Michelangelo Antonioni
What I am suggesting that you do this week may be the hardest task of the whole year–to cry. It is essential that you reach the bottom of your emotional/spiritual cave and when you're there, do a little housecleaning.
Crying can be cathartic. Crying can be liberating.
Crying can be cathartic. Crying can be liberating.
I hadn't cried in years. I never allowed myself to cry. I stifled the urge to cry. Then one evening I let loose.
What caused me to cry was a letter I wrote to my son. It was an assignment–I had to write something to my son who was spending a weekend at a retreat. It was supposed to be simple: tell your son why you love him, and why he makes you proud. I started by saying: MY SON. THOSE TWO WORDS MEAN SO MUCH…and I started to cry. To wail in fact. I was crying because I love him; I was crying because he was no longer my little boy; I was crying because deep in my soul I was worried that somehow I may have failed him…I don't think I did, but even the chance that I may have made me sad.
And when I was done crying I was spent. Exhausted. But somehow satisfied…and calm.
Of course, I also cried when I last watched "Rudy". But I wasn't crying for Rudy, somehow his story touched a place deep in my soul– I thought about a girl I lost, a job I didn't get, my mother's death, and I cried for reasons that I didn't even understand.
This week you cry. I might be easier if you're alone. How? I don't know. Everyone's different. But it doesn't have to be a movie. It can be a passage in a book, or a photograph, or a home movie, which are particularly effective because nothing triggers tears like family…
And once your crying, let yourself go. Shudder. Wail. Fall to the floor. Empty the well.
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Shea Moisture pulled their recent ad off of social media when it received backlash from its loyal customers. The intended message was, "Break Free from Hair Hate", but people found the ad insensitive and tone-deaf. Shea Moisture isn't the only company to receive backlash for their ad in the past couple of weeks; this ad comes just after Pepsi pulled their tone-deaf commercial after they were accused of using the Black Lives Matter movement to sell their soda.
Shea Moisture's following goes deep into the black community, where their biggest customer base lies. The ad they were promoting included two white women, a blonde and a redhead. Many people saw it as whitewashing the brand. According to the CEO of Shea Moisture, it was developed in partnership with VaynerMedia.
SheaMoisture is CANCELLED pic.twitter.com/T4Dru1JgAq
— NANA JIBRIL 🌙🏳🌈 (@girlswithtoys) April 24, 2017
Richelieu Dennis, the company's founder and CEO, says that women of color will continue to be the company's focus. Dennis started the company to "address skin and hair care issues traditionally ignored by mass market companies". This ad was one of their attempts to grow their customer base.
"There are customers that are also wanting natural products, and we're creating products for every hair type" – Richelieu Dennis
However, after all the backlash received on Social Media, the ad was pulled. This is just another demonstration of how powerful consumer's voices have become, and how powerful of a tool Social Media is today.
Here was their response on their social media:
Wow, okay – so guys, listen, we really f-ed this one up. Please know that our intention was not – and would never be – to disrespect our community, and as such, we are pulling this piece immediately because it does not represent what we intended to communicate. You guys know that we have always stood for inclusion in beauty and have always fought for our community and given them credit for not just building our business but for shifting the beauty landscape. So, the feedback we are seeing here brings to light a very important point. While this campaign included several different videos showing different ethnicities and hair types to demonstrate the breadth and depth of each individual's hair journey, we must absolutely ensure moving forward that our community is well-represented in each one so that the women who have led this movement never feel that their hair journey is minimized in any way. We are keenly aware of the journey that WOC face – and our work will continue to serve as the inspiration for work like the Perception Institute's Good Hair Study/Implicit Association Test that suggests that a majority of people, regardless of race and gender, hold some bias towards women of color based on their textured or natural hair. So, you're right. We are different – and we should know better. Thank you all, as always, for the honest and candid feedback. We hear you. We're listening. We appreciate you. We count on you. And we're always here for you. Thank you, #SheaFam, for being there for us, even when we make mistakes. Here's to growing and building together…


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I haven't done one of these in a long time, but I would be sorely remiss if I did not mention this adorable little gem in Sherman Oaks.
The man and I decided on a last-minute date night to go see the latest Bourne movie. We were starving and had to eat first, so on a whim, we popped into this cute little place on the boulevard and had us some Italian food.
Okay, let's start with the ambience. This is like the great wine cellar room of some old fabulous Italian joint in Little Italy. The wines are lining the walls, and you can sit right next to the open kitchen and watch the action. The guy who took care of us was hands-down the smiliest person I have ever seen. It was like he was on cloud 9 just to bring us their delicious bread (baked on the premises, I saw them pull it out of the oven) and olive tapenade. As I have an ongoing love affair with all things olive-related, and all people who are super-smiley, this place was immediately earning huge points.
Then our food arrived – Salmon Farfalle and Quattro Formaggi pizza. So fresh, so flavorful, so Mama Mia, and huge portions. We ate leftovers for a couple of days after that. Locals started pouring in and seemed to know everyone who worked there, as they were greeted with warm smiles and handshakes. Sadly, we had a movie to catch and had to do the old "Eat and Run" maneuver, but Super Smiley Server Guy was not bitter in the least, and promptly produced our check and doggie bags, and gave us each a warm handshake on the way out.
Huge love for this place. Can't wait to go back.
Oh, and the Bourne Ultimatum kicked major ass, too.
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The Greatest Fishing Day Bible Story, ever told
The nets broke
Around the year of 60 many centuries ago lived three master fishermen and their families The village was near a Lake called Gennesaret off of the Sea of Galilee. These men had a hard occupation and made a living with their fishing ships. They toiled many long hours to do so. The village of people relied on the fishermen catch since fish were a healthy source of food and affordable. The men would come in before market in time to sort their catch after a night of fishing. There had been a drought for a time and there had not been a good catch. Since all fishing ships require a skilled crew to manage the work the men had employees to pay who counted on their income. They too had families to feed.
Now Simon Peter owned his boat and partnered with his good friends James and John who were brothers and together they owned the other fishing ship. The men must have been exhausted after working the lake all night and likely disheartened. It is depressing to come home with no fish after a days work. Just like then today there is no difference. In Simmons time like today there are no guarantee's in the Ole hard World. It is easy to be frightened especially if you are trusting in the world or the government for your income and supply. Much of the world today is in such a mess Nations are going bankrupt. To say the least these are very difficult times in which we live. The unemployment is on the rise, not the decline. Like Simon Peter, James and John many today need a miracle in finances. Our own sin can make one to fall and we all fall short the Glory of God.
God wants His children to be His partners in life. He wants to Bless us in our every area of our life and knows we need money to live. He gave us a blueprint on how to live in the world and be prosperous and abundant. God sent a Savior for all the World Jesus Christ and He came so we could have life and might have it more abundantly. John 10:10. Notice this says might have. God has already provided for us. He sent His only begotten son into the world and Jesus paid the price for the sins of the world on the Cross by His shed blood for all of us. It is our part to act on Gods Word. The supply in Gods world never runs short it is overflowing and abundant our part is to have Faith in Him and take action. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.(Romans 10:17)
Finances is the subject Jesus shares most about in all of Scripture around 2,000. God knew he was dealing with human beings and the enemy of this world who wants to destroy our lives, finances included. God knew we would really need to understand this so that we could have the abundant life He already gave to us. The scriptures are full of His promises and teachings on sowing and reaping. Jesus is the Way maker and when there looks like no way or seems like no way our God can make the way for those that love Him. (John 14:6) 'God will supply all our needs according to his riches and glory in Christ Jesus' (Phil 4:19) One must be born again of the Spirit of God. God is not going to Bless our finances if we follow the enemy in this world.
On this morning when the men came in from fishing near the sea of Galilee and were washing their nets Simon Peter could not help but notice a man preaching to a crowd of people.The people seemed to draw to Him like fresh cold water in a cup on a hot day. 'The people pressed upon Him to hear the Word of God.' ( Luke 5:1) Simon Peter, James or John had not seen this man before. They had to be a bit curious about this man's teaching. Then the man walked to Simon's boat and got in and sat at the stern. Simon near by, went over and this man, 'prayed him to thrust out the boat so the people could better hear.' (Luke 5:4-5)
Jesus was His name. Little did the fishermen know this day their lives would be changed forever. Jesus does do that for us. His love is greater then any sea or ocean and we cannot fathom how great His love for us in our finite minds. When one asks Jesus into their heart in faith and repent of sin a transformation inside takes place. (John 3:16) Off with the old and on with the new. We are given a new set of eyes to see and ears to hear.
Now the crowd had left and Jesus walked to Simon Peter and said,' go out to the deep and lay down your nets for a drought' (Luke 5:5-6) Simon must have heard something Jesus preached to the people and his heart was softened. Maybe he heard Malachi 3:10,' put me to the test if I will not open and pour out the windows of Heaven running over and filled to the brim.' Simon had his doubts after all they had been toiling the lake all night long. The enemy of our souls will try to fill us with doubt and unbelief with his lies.The enemy comes to steal kill and destroy. (John 10:10) Unbelief was in Simon's heart and mind but his financial need was so great he could have decided to prove Jesus. What if Simon would not have listened to Jesus? He could have lost out on the most wonderful financial Blessing in their day.
God loves you and I He desires that we have a full ship too. Simon, James and John did not know this Jesus yet and look how He Blessed them. Simon Peter proved Jesus and stepped out and followed His instructions. No matter the worlds economy God's economy is thriving and it runs over to the brim there is no shortage, ever. God our Creator has the very best for His children. He wants to Bless all the lives of his children. The World's economy is failing us. Gods economy runs over in magnitudes of unlimited wealth and treasures. There is more then enough. 'God can turn all things for the good for those that love Him. (Romans 8:28)
When Simon saw the catch he fell down at the feet of Jesus knees saying, 'Depart from me Oh Master for I am a sinful man.' Simon Peter from that day on was now called Peter. Peter, James and John left the nets and all to the community to follow Jesus. The Lord had amazing plans for these men just as He does for us. They would go into the world to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to heal the sick and make the blind to see. They would lead multitudes to the Savior of Life the Son of the Living God, the Lord Jesus Christ. 'The apostles of Jesus Christ were now fishers of men.' (Luke 5:8-10)
In these days times are dangerous and nothing is for certain in the World. Many fear because they do not know what the future will bring. How can one increase finances in these times? The smaller pay check barely covers the most important bills. God tells us in the blueprint he gave us to follow, The Living Word on how to prosper our finances. God tells us to take our first fruits to the storehouse and He will multiply thirty, sixty or one hundred fold. (Mark 4:3-11)
God has paid the price and I am forgiven. Over the last year I decided to take God as my financial partner. I decided to test God. Malachi 3:10 is the only place in the Bible where God tells us to put Him to the test. 'Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.'
My Friends growing in Christ is a process. Fear and doubt is Satins lie. The enemy does not want us to have wealth because he wants us to blame God. God loves you and I, 'He will never leave nor forsake us.' (Hebrews 3:13) God has provided miracles over and over for me, like Peter to help my unbelief in the area of finance because he is good and wants to pour out to His Children not becasue we deserve it we cannot buy our way into the pearly gates.
If a young person came to me today and asked me what is one thing you wish you would have done different? It would be, 'always giving to the Kingdom of God the first fruits of my finances.' I would rejoice in giving ten percent of any finance that comes to me and put it into Gods Kingdom and give offerings to the poor.' I would rejoice in watching it multiply.
God wants our hearts, He wants us to use the gifts He has so freely given. He wants our passion, talents and skills that He placed in our hearts for the redemtion of mankind in His Glory and Honor. God works through the frailty of man and invites us to participate in His Kingdom. 'We have been given a free will to choose to do good or evil. God grieves when we choose a path of selfishness. He rejoices we we choose love and mercy.'
I relate that when only a small amount comes into the household it can be very frightening. I know because I have been there many times. Take out of the small amount and sow the seed to Gods Kingdom in faith and see what he does for you. It does not matter the amount He tells us to give ten percent of our first fruits. Trust in Him, He wants to Bless you. The ten percent you give will grow and multiply. You will be amazed at how fast God will shine His favor on your faithfullness. Which would you rather have in your hand? A hundred dollar bill or ninety dollars with a guarantee of thirty, sixty or one hundred fold back on the ten dollars you gave to the poor person on the corner? (John 36:32-33)
May you be touched where you need touching today. God loves you and me and desires we have full lives and live in His Economy. He will lead and direct and touch In the name of Jesus Christ. We just need to follow His instructions in each area of our lives including finance for a large bountiful harvest. Praise God. 'Give seed and it will be given back to you shaken, pressed down and running over.'(Luke 6:38)
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Skye I really enjoyed your writing in this hub it has been a pleasure to read and has given me some great guidance. We must be willing to give before we can't expect to receive. Too many are always expecting to be on the receiving end of good fortune; without considering giving to others. As the old saying goes "It is better to give than to receive". Thanks for sharing your wisdom and kind words take care and God bless!
A nicely-crafted lesson here. Thank you, and keep it up.
Skye, This is beautiful and thought provoking Message! Wonderful examples from the Word!
As you well stated:" God wants His children to be His partners in life. He wants to Bless us in our every area of our life and knows we need money to live. He gave us a blueprint on how to live in the world and be prosperous and abundant. God sent a Savior for all the World Jesus Christ and He came so we could have life and might have it more abundantly." Amen! & Amen!!
We should be mindful that God really does have everything under His control! As you say:"No matter the worlds economy God's economy is thriving and it runs over to the brim there is no shortage, ever. God our Creator has the very best for His children. He wants to Bless all the lives of his children. The World's economy is failing us. Gods economy runs over in magnitudes of unlimited wealth and treasures. There is more then enough. 'God can turn all things for the good for those that love Him. (Romans 8:28)" This is so true! There is no recession in Heaven!
We must keep our focus on the Lord and Trust Him! He is able to do and provide above and beyond anything that we could ever think…! Thank you for sharing your spiritual insight! May our Heavenly Father Bless you bountifully in every way from His immeasurable resources! In HIS Love, Grace, Joy, Peace & Blessings! GOD BLESS YOU!
You are welcome. I know you would do the same for me. God bless you in your ministry.
Skye, this is a wonderful relevant message for today. You have a wonderful gift of writing. I am blessed. I love the way you weave God's Word with application for today's life.
I love it; "Jesus is the Way maker" and He provides all our needs.
Just in case one of your readers wants to look up the verse "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God". It is Romans 10:17 not Romans 8:28 – just an honest mistake – I've done that more times than I can count.
God will be no man's debtor. Praise God! Thank you and God bless.
Joseph T God Bless you brother. It is so nice to see you at my hub. God brings the Blessing to us in time and on time. Keep the faith Joseph T. May God always shine His favor on you and yours for abundant life. In Him. Thank you so much for your comment.
Raine Hello precious child. I am touched with your comment. Yes I am getting into scripture. Amazing how God used hubs to get me into dusting the cover of my Bible and digging in. I am so grateful. You be encouraged because I know that the best is yet to come for you too. Come Jesus soon!! Raine keep handing out the fresh living water you will!! Phil 4:13 Hugs to you.
I appreciate how you have 'done your homework' and tied this story so beautifully together. Reading your hubs has given me a new out look and talk about encouraging! You also have some amazing followers. Keep it up skye2day! The Best is Yet to Come!
I agree with you Jesus took care for us for everything we need. The story of my family was the blessing of God, 2 years ago even I struggled with all my best efforts I could not find any job to support my family; I came to Jesus asking for help I let our burden in Jesus's hands, and the miracle had happened, suddenly one of my friend to brought me to work in his company and I had a good job to support my family. Thanks Sky2Day for your dedication and your Love to God. May all the blessing of God come to you and your family....
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God bless you Woman of God, this is a very encouraging and inspiring hub. You went from the three fishermen, to how we should trust and have faith in God, to tithing, great work, Faithful One of God. All believers are fishers of men, and this hub you just wrote, you are going to catch some fish. Praise God! You are right we are living in perilous times, but we are children of the King of Glory, we should show no fear, because the Word of God says, " We are not given the Spirit of fear, but of Love and a Sound Mind. skye2day my beautiful Sister in the Lord, you keep on preaching that Word, I love you in the Lord.
Hello Skye2day. I also found this article to be a blessing. I am a faithful tither and giver and our home is filled with more than we need. God's Word never fails.
I do have a statement and question. Which Bible version did you use to get your quote? You quoted:'Maybe he heard Malachi 3:10,' prove me and put me to the test if I will not open and pour out the windows of Heaven running over and filled to the brim when you follow me.'
However the scripture actually says something different. To follow is not the same as to tithe. I checked 6-7 different versions and never found one that says "follow". Even if it did, that changes the entire conversation in Malachi 3. The subject is about robbing God by denying him tithes. THEN and only then is the blessing poured out. I understand your message and it is beautiful. I just do not wish anyone to become confused on this matter of tithes. Thank you. Joy in Jesus, Hyphenbird.
From the NIV....
8 "Will a mere mortal rob God? Yet you rob me. But you ask, How are we robbing you?In tithes and offerings. 9 You are under a curse—your whole nation—because you are robbing me. 10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this, says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. 11 I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not drop their fruit before it is ripe," says the LORD Almighty. 12 "Then all the nations will call you blessed, for yours will be a delightful land," says the LORD Almighty.
What a wonderful read, Sista! Thanks for your faithfulness and encouragement!
Wow Skye -what an awesome and anointed hub. I was reading the same story this morning in Matthew this morning and knew God was speaking to me to have more faith as I recently gave up my job (in a time of recession can you believe!!) to follow the Lord in other work and have currently no income. God is my employer and this is the kind of encouragement He keeps bringing me. Just like the fishermen gave up ther jobs to follow Jesus, that's what I'm doing and I'm waiting for God to fill my boat. It can be scary -but I have prayed for God to increase my faith.Bless you sister for obeying God's leading in writing this hub today
skye2day: This is beautifully done and a message that needs to be heard. I have not alway fulfilled my financial obligation to God through tithing. I felt the finances were needed to help keep our heads above water for bills and expenses. In those times as a choir singer with two choirs, I gave more of myself to make my contribution through music even more special and pleasing.
Up and Awesome as always, my precious sista skye. Girl you are truly on fire for our Lord and Savior and i am so glad that He has touched you in the matter of finances.
We must always trust Him and His written word for unlike man, He cannot lie. Whatever we give to others or sow back into His Kingdom,with a CHEERFUL HEART will be blessed and multiplied before it returns to us. Great hub sista. Thanks for sharing what God has been doing in your life. I read your last hub before this one but have not commented on it as yet.
I bet Jaycee is up and about now and a true blessing from God to keep you on your toes. :-)
Love You skye. You are a true diamond Hugs Galore
Charolette Plum GOD is the source and will provide Work for Him and it puts a whole new perspective on the outlook. It did for me. Many Blessings Precious one. Your welcome always IN Him
Dear Skye,
Thank you so much for writing this hub and for sharing with us. Indeed this is a great reminder to trust and give back to God what He has given us.
Thank you also for your most encouraging comment on my hub. I am so grateful for your wise words and for the reminder to write without a purely financial perspective in mind.
You are a blessing to many!
Back at ya, skye2day :)
A very annointed message!
You have done a masterful job of interweaving your message of the timelyness of Christ's message and the problems of our day. Your words have given me, as my father - a Denver native - would say, a Rocky Mountain High.
In my opinion this is one of the best hubs that I have ever read. I would add that rarely do I read hubs of a religious nature but perhaps I should reconsider that policy.


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What's that? Half-priced wedges, you say? Discounted cashmere? Silk blouses on sale?! Don't mind if I do….
When it comes to the holidays, some folks can resist the urge to shop for themselves. And they might deserve a medal of honor. During the season of giving, it's hard not to enjoy the receiving. (And who knows better what we want as gifts than, well, us?)
The Everygirl wants to know, what's in your shopping cart around the holidays? Are they chock-full of bestowals for friends and family? Or do you sneak in a few gifts-for-moi?


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The Qs crumbled at the open and then proceeded down to the S1 pivot in the first 90 minutes. Once that level held, a return to the PP base pivot looked like a good bet and sure enough, 2 hours later we hit it on rather anemic volume. As with most of the pivot turns with the big ETFs, there tends to be some spillover as the gamers try and suck you in to buying the highs or selling the lows. That was the case going into the last hour. With volume accelerating and a lot of momentum, the rug got pulled out for the 60 minutes as those tentative longs suddenly became panic sellers. It's all program trading of course and unless you realize that the odds of anything really dramatic happening today or Friday are close to zero. you will be frustrated and disappointed. The PP to S1 range today was a welcome relief from yesterday's R2 to S2 cycle.
Anything that happens on Friday's abbreviated session will likely be pure gaming, and although the anticipated volume will be low, don't expect the same for volatility.
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"I agree, I am getting tired of Doritos from the vending machine." Larry said, looking at Anna. "Thanks for sharing by the way, too bad there wasn't a bit more variety."
"The machines were pretty full when I hit them, but we've gone through most of the food I had." Anna finished a bottle of water and continued. "We still need to decide where we are going to go. That farm you mentioned sounds great, but can we even make the trip?"
"If we want to get there, we need to make sure we have plenty of supplies. Let's see what we can scrounge up around here, and then see where we can go." Dawn said, standing up and checking her weapons. "We'll find it easier to get out of town if we don't have to stop and look for food and fuel every few miles."
"That makes sense." Anna replied. Loading her rifle, she looked down to the street below "There's a few of those things out there. Looks like we'll have to fight our way to the other buildings."
"Well, no time the present." Larry said and picked up his shotgun. "Let's get this done."
It is day 35, the group has watched the zombie horde disperse from the relative safety of the office building they are living in. They are trying to get the supplies together to make the trip back to Ella's family farm in Wisconsin, about 300 miles to the east. They have only started forming a plan, and need supplies to be able even try to make the trip.
This scenario requires the group to search either all the buildings or find 3 resources (any successful search) and return to the central building with no active zombies within 6" of the group. It is morning, the ER is 5, zombies spawn on a 4+, there are 3 PEFs and 17 zombies to start.
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At the start of the next turn, one of the PEFs moves to contact. What now?
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Dawn leads the way into the Starbucks.
|Zombies in the coffee shop!
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"I've got the door!" Anna replied as she finished off an undead shop patron, turning to pull closed the glass door. "We should be able to head out the back."
The next turn starts with a random event.
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Unnoticed a lone figure in the shadows ahead moved towards Gary...
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"We'll clear this next building, and head out the front. Hopefully that will throw the zeds off our trail." Dawn said as she tried the door. "We'll have to break in, this door is locked."
"No problem." Larry pulled out a crowbar, and pried open the door with a wrenching sound.
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The Death of Bees by Lisa O'Donnell
The story is told from three points of view: Marnie, Nelly, and Lennie. Marnie and Nelly are sisters and Lennie is the neighbor next door. Together, they tell the story of Marnie and Nelly's father being murdered by Nelly and later their mother being found hung (suicide) in their shed. This occurs during winter and with the girls being 13 and 15 and Marnie one year from being considered an adult and able to take care of them both, they have to keep of the facade that their parents went on vacation. Meanwhile, they bury them in the backyard and plant lavender bushes on top of their graves to help camouflage what happened. To keep their secret alive, they have to deal with their maternal grandfather looking for his daughter, their father's drug supplier wanting money, and the school officials poking around. Lennie keeps an eye on the girls and eventually they end up taking care of each other. But their lies keep building and Nelly begins to crack. Can they hold it together until Marnie turns 16?
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She's yet to open her own account
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently connected with her fans via Twitter. However, she used husband Abhishek's account to post her message.
Recently Ash got a day off from her busy work schedule. She had been shooting back-to-back for "Raavan" and two more Tamil films. She also some other commitments which kept her on her toes, travelling from one place to another. And, she hardly got to spend any time with Abhishek.
So on her day off, she packed her bags and went to Goa where Abhi was shooting.
Abhishek was shocked to see her on the sets. He was also thrilled that she had come all the way to spend a day with him.
Post his shoot they had a cozy dinner. But before flying back to Mumbai, Ash decided to connect with all her fans worldwide. So she posted her first Tweet from Abhishek's account.
This is what she wrote: "This is officially my first tweet. I got a day off so had to swing by and see my baby. I will be back to work tomorrow."


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I made a quick pit stop at Menard's today to pick up a furnace filter and when I turned the corner, I saw this:
Okay, okay. I didn't see that, exactly, but I did see this:
and figured I could definitely turn a couple dollars of duct work into a kitchen utensil holder.
It's open on both ends and kinda sharp, so a little modification was in order.
I made a bottom by tracing a circle onto cardboard, cutting it out and gluing it on.
Clearly, keeping a clean edge wasn't important to me, but I can totally rationalize that. One, I didn't want the sharp edge to poke through and B) it's clear glue...
To be sure the bottom wasn't going to bust out the first time I mashed a spoon in there, I dribbled some glue on the inside too. Even prettier.
This is when I thought I was done. I took it upstairs and put my utensils in it...it was too tall. I couldn't see anything in it. So lame. Back downstairs I went.
I grabbed a pair of needle nose pliers and went to town, bending and curling. I was sure to turn in the sharp corners.
and here it is, before and after
p.s. - my fantastically creative ceramics BFA college roomie made all of the beautiful pottery you see in our house, including this piece.
I'm going to keep searching, but for the time being, this industrial looking piece might work.
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Serotonin Transporter Gene Polymorphism in Chinese Patients With Poststroke Depression
A Case-Control Study
Background and Purpose—We sought to compare the distribution of the serotonin transporter gene SLC6A4 polymorphism between depressed and nondepressed poststroke patients.
Methods—Patients with cerebral stroke admitted to hospital during a 1-year period were enrolled in a 1:1 case-control study. All cases and controls were genotyped for polymorphism of the serotonin transporter-linked promoter region and the single-nucleotide polymorphism rs25531.
Results—Among 367 patients with cerebral stroke, 57 (15.5%) were diagnosed with poststroke depression at 1 month after stroke. In the patients with poststroke depression, 7 genotypes of the serotonin transporter gene SLC6A4 were detected, and the frequency of S/S homozygotes was significantly higher (P=0.049) than that in controls.
Conclusions—S/S homozygosity may be positively associated with the occurrence of poststroke depression in Chinese patients.
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I'm planning to put in some serious beach time! I've been stressed from the packing and everything else in my headspace. When you live near the beach; why not? Too bad I can't surf on my beach, LOL! Plus, I'm trying to take a tiny vacation while my son is off to camp. Where am I planning to go? Another beach town, Atlantic City. So, I've been checking out modest swim wear.
I found 4 different modest swimwear lines. Many brands are available in plus sizes. One brand is even available in Maternity sizing.
Aqua Modesta
Pros: goes up to 3X, also available in maternity style
Cons: a bit pricey, some may feel uncomfortable with the bold prints
Simple Elegance
also in solid turquoise, and silver grey, $76 Aqua Modesta
Print: Water Swirl (shown), Morocco Blue, Batique Floral
Solids: black, torquoise, and brown, $65, Aqua Modesta
Princess Modest Swimwear
Pros: if you are in classic or simple sporty styles then this brand is for you. Two piece outfits, sizing goes up to 3X
Cons: looks a bit boxy, very $$$ unless you catch a sale, not too many color/style options
Blue/Purple Kinneret (shown,)
other styles: Yarden, Maayan, $60, Princess Modest Swimwear
Sea Secret
Pros: stunning, various styles to fit many peoples tastes, many styles include a matching swim hat, styles available for girls, a bargain for UK ladies!
Cons: super expensive, priced in euros (not good for US/Candian folks,) only runs up to 2X!
available colors: turquoise (shown) green, pink, and gold,
80€ (approx. $113 USD,) Sea Secret
Elegante (khaki shown)
also in: turquoise, plum, and black,
65€ (approx. $92 USD,) Sea Secret
available in pink (shown) and turquoise,
85€ (approx. $120 USD) Sea Secret
colors: prune (shown) pink and turquoise,
95€ (approx. $134 USD,) Sea Secret
Pros: affordable, simple chic, slightly lower price if bought from NYC store
Cons: basic colors/design, limited sizing (only goes up to 12/14)
Water Cinching
navy (shown) purple, black,
sizes XS – XL, $48, Junee's
black (shown) navy, purple
sizes XS – XL, $44, Junee's
black (shown) blue
sizes XS – XL, $48, Junee's
So there you have it! Modest swim gear. Oh what fun!
Just a reminder today is the last day of this month's contest. So post your hearts out and discuss!


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I love taking pictures of Greg dosing with the boys...these were some I took recently of him and Nolan. The third is one that had us laughing - Nolan must have been hungry and decided to try out Dad's nose.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Today was the day we Blessed Nolan in church. His daddy gave him a beautiful blessing. It really was a wonderful day - filled with lots of family. It was good to have Scott and Trina and kids with us again. And it was especially good to have Greg's dad be able to join the blessing circle for the first time.
Below is Maxwell on his blessing day.
Below is Wesley on his blessing day.
All of my boys wore the same blessing outfit made by my Mom. She used fabric that she had leftover from making my wedding dress. There is more fabric that can be used for a little girl (if we ever get one) or she has the dress that I was blessed in many years ago.
All of my boys wore the same blessing outfit made by my Mom. She used fabric that she had leftover from making my wedding dress. There is more fabric that can be used for a little girl (if we ever get one) or she has the dress that I was blessed in many years ago.
The Wacky Wisdom of Cynthia at 3:53 PM 1 comment:
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Wordless Wednesday
The Wacky Wisdom of Cynthia at 1:20 PM 1 comment:
Monday, February 14, 2011
Heart Breaker
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Friday, February 11, 2011
A Food Addiction
Yes, it is true...my boys (especially Wesley) have an addiction. They are addicted to the Food Network - they love to watch cooking shows. I should have know this was coming when as a baby, I use to joke that Wesley was soothed by the sound of Ina Garten's voice (that is who they are watching by the way). Wesley's favorite shows are Aarti Party, Good Eats (Alton Brown), and Unwrapped - but he will watch any cooking show...though I think he has a small crush on Aarti (and who wouldn't, she has a cute Indian accent). Max just is learning to love the cooking shows and has not picked a favorite yet, though given time I am sure he will find one. It should be said that Greg does not share our addiction...he does not enjoy cooking shows (he will watch competition type shows like Iron Chef) because he says they make him hungry. This is fine, we will watch all we can without him...and DVR the rest to watch when he is not around.
The Wacky Wisdom of Cynthia at 6:12 PM 1 comment:
Thursday, February 10, 2011
This is Wesley informing me that there is another dead mouse on my patio...he was especially fascinated by the fact that the head had been removed.
Yep I had to close the curtains to keep them from staring at the poor creature.
The Wacky Wisdom of Cynthia at 12:20 PM 1 comment:
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