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Are you tired of giving out
Halloween candy year after year but don't know what else to
do to set yourself apart from the crowd? Well, cry yourself to sleep
no longer! I'm here to bring you 50 funtastic alternatives to
passing out boring old candy this Halloween season! Try passing out
some of these instead:
1.) Apples. A healthy classic!
2.) Jack T. Chick tracts, because if there's one thing that
people love even more than having your religion shoved in their
face, it's being told they're going to Hell for whatever it is they
happen to be in the middle of enjoying.
3.) A carton of eggs and Mapquest directions to your boss's
address. Let the mischief begin!
4.) Handfuls of loose thumb tacks. This is sure to be a big
hit when the delighted little youngsters reach into their bag of
candy AND PULL OUT A BLOODY STUMP!
5.) Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Unwrapped.
6.) Mostly used ink cartridges. Tell them it's a vial of the
Devil's black blood.
7.) Fried chicken legs and tacos. Strapped together in a
"combo pack" by rubber band. I ask you, who would not love this?
8.) Fortune cookies. But be sure to replace all the real
fortunes with spooky Halloween ones like "You're gonna die tonight!"
or "Your family is stalked by cancer."
9.) A black eye and a bloody nose. That'll show those
trick-or-treaters what for!
10.) Novelty firecrackers in the shape of grenades. Or, if
you can, live grenades.
11.) Bags of "authentic celebrity vomit". Or "hopeful
celebrity-to-be" vomit, anyway, because you're still working on the
next great American novel, after all.
12.) Candy apples. Those little scamps will have so much fun
peeling all their other candy wrappers off the sticky apple!
13.) If you want to be a real tightwad this Halloween, buy a
single box of Nerds, and give each kid one individual Nerd. Okay, so
that's actually candy, but it is NOT the norm!
14.) Your dirty underwear. Hey, if Japanese businessmen can
buy schoolgirl panties out of a vending machine, the least these
little bastards can do is show some appreciation for getting it for
15.) What kid doesn't love SCORPIONS!!?
16.) How about giving away all those pennies that you have
sitting in that jar on your nightstand? You know you're never going
to bother rolling them up and taking them to the bank. But make sure
some of them are "ass pennies".
17.) Grandpa's Viagra.
18.) Give each trick-or-treater one Monopoly game piece. When
they complain that they don't have enough pieces to play, tell them
that all the neighborhood kids have pieces, and that if they didn't
suck at making friends, maybe they'd actually be able to play.
19.) Your roommate's CD collection. Starting with Air Supply
and ending with Wham!
20.) Condiment packets from various fast food restaurants.
21.) Give the kids an important life lesson about how they'd
better enjoy themselves now, because when they grow up and graduate
from school, they won't have time for fun as they toil away at a
meaningless 9 to 5 job, because hey, the bills need to be paid, and
they're going to come home to a wife who nags them and some
screaming kids and the only solace they'll ever find is falling
asleep in front of the television every night with a cold beer.
They'll be sure to thank you for this sobering "eye-opener".
22.) Those little green plastic army men. I dunno, tell the
kids they're going to "protect" the candy or something. Those
fuckers are cheap, it's like $1 for a huge bag of them.
23.) Little ziplock bags full of lint.
24.) Polaroids of yourself dressed in a Wonder Woman costume.
If you're male, you'll see a significant drop in the number of
trick-or-treaters next year. But watch out, because the ones who
come back know what they want, and they're going to be persistent.
25.) Dress up as a villain from "Gummi Bears" and hand out
individual gummy bears. Before you hand them over, bite their heads
off and insist it that was their favorite character.
26.) Little bags of urine. You know, "for drug tests".
27.) Macaroni art.
28.) Hand out Xeroxed copies of the entire Bible, and try
your best to staple it all together.
29.) Little dolls made out of peanuts, twisty ties, and pubic
30.) Your roommate's porn collection.
31.) This thing:
The problem is you can
only do it once.
32.) VHS copies of the really bad student film you made in
college. Because the neighborhood children are sure to see meaning
in it where your professor and classmates did not.
33.) Campaign buttons and stickers for whatever jackass
you're supporting in the upcoming political election. It's sure to
get the kids interested in voting!
34.) Chapter excerpts from the next great American novel
you've been working on. Make sure you include plenty of the steamy
sex scenes, so you'll be sure to sell lots of copies when it finally
comes out!
35.) Goldfish. The satisfaction of knowing that most of these
kids' parents will have to run out and buy a fishbowl or tank just
so their kid doesn't cry will be totally worth it.
36.) Put a water balloon in their bags before they even see
what you're doing. Then explain that it's a "candy bomb" and if they
move faster than a walking pace or shake their bag too much it will
explode and ruin all their candy.
37.) Powdered laundry detergent "pixie sticks".
38.) Instead of passing out candy on Halloween, why not just
"pass out"? Rig up knockout gas to spray in your face every time you
open the door, and you'll collapse in a heap at the
trick-or-treaters' feet. They'll think they've killed you and will
run away screaming! Of course, you won't be conscious to enjoy it
and looters will probably rob you blind, but the fun "scare" you're
giving the children will make it all worthwhile.
39.) Forget hiding poison in the candy, just blatantly give
out little skull 'n crossbone vials of poison. Wrap them in a note
that simply says "You know what to do."
40.) Spoonfuls of mayonnaise. And be sure to remind the kids
to have their parents check their candy before they eat any of it!
41.) Be that "asshole" who gives out dental floss every year.
Only instead of dental floss, you've secretly placed a tiny spool of
barbed wire inside, and that'll give those gums a bloody cleaning
like they've never had before! CALL YOU AN ASSHOLE, WILL THEY?
42.) Peeled grapes, and tell the kids that they're really
eyeballs. Make sure you leave out that whole "close your eyes and
touch them" bit.
43.) Tin foil hats, and explain that it will protect them
from the evil alien mind control rays that make people do stupid
things like make and wear tin foil hats. If the kids tell you that's
stupid, tell them they have just learned "irony" and to get the hell
off your porch.
44.) Bags of dyed cotton, and tell the kids it's your own
special homemade blend of cotton candy.
45.) Pass out your monthly utility bills and tell the
trick-or-treaters you're going to give them an important life
lesson. Then tell them you'll expect the money to pay off those
bills by the end of the week, or you're going to send the collection
agencies after them.
46.) Shot glasses filled with motor oil.
47.) Your roommate's remote controls that go to all his/her
electronic devices.
48.) A bag of garbage, and ask them if they would be so kind
as to drop it off on the sidewalk on their way back to the street.
49.) Orange rinds, but tell the kids to close their eyes and
touch them, and that they're really grapes.
50.) Give them scraps of your previous Halloween costumes,
and tell them that's all that's left of the kids who complained
about not getting candy.
And there you have it,
plenty of ideas to spice up your Halloween if you're stuck indoors
passing out candy this year. The only thing is, I will not be held
responsible if you actually TRY any of these ideas and they
result in your house getting egged or firebombed by those little
terrorist bastards. Or if they result in death. Have fun!
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When Does a Dynasty Begin? Or End?
It's impossible to tell when a sports dynasty begins. And it's almost as hard to tell when one has ended.When UCLA won its first NCAA basketball championship in 1964, no one said it was the beginning of a dynasty. How could anyone have known that UCLA would win nine more titles during the next eleven years?UCLA won again in 1965, and still it wasn't considered a dynasty. Then came that Texas Western upset over Kentucky in the 1966 finals (the game that inspired the movie "Glory Road"). Only after UCLA won its third and fourth championships, in 1967 and 1968, did the sports world see a dynasty at work.The dynasty went to win the next five NCAA titles, making it seven in a row and nine over a 10-year period.That string ended in 1974; that seemed, to many, to mark the end of the UCLA dynasty. But the Bruins came back to win one more, in John Wooden's final season as their coach. And then the dynasty really was over.The story was pretty much the same with the Boston Celtics. They won their first NBA championship in 1957, their second in 1959. No dynasty there. Or, rather, no perception of a dynasty. After they won a couple more, though, the lightbulb went on: Oh yeah, that's a dynasty.Of course, they made it eight in a row and nine in ten years. But they didn't even reach the finals in 1967 and it seemed obvious that the dynasty was over.Woops! They came back to win two more, in 1968 and 1969. The dynasty ended only in 1970, when the Celtics failed to make the playoffs for the first time in 20 years.There have been a lot of stories this week about the end of the New England Patriots' dynasty with their loss to Denver. But how can anyone know that it's over?If the Patriots come back to win Super Bowl XLI, giving them four championships in six years, surely that will be a continuation of the dynasty. And this season will be looked back upon as an interruption, not an end.

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According to the research carried out by Edison Research, the study of pre- and post-campaign on the brand lift by the podcast advertisers showed a significant impact of the podcast advertisement on the brand recall. The impact also indicated the intent of purchasing and recalling of specific messaging. The key findings from the research study indicated that more than 60% of the listeners recognized a specific grocery brand that was used in the post-campaign.
Among these listeners, 7% participated in the pre-study. Unassisted product awareness that was experienced in the pre-study increased by 47% in the post-study. This percentage was for the financial services product.
The automobile aftermarket product was increased by 37% while the garden and lawn product was increased by 24%. According to the findings, more than one-third of the participants in the post-study had a favorable opinion when it comes to the automobile aftermarket product.
The research studies were in three separate categories. The studies were separated for the purpose of examining the effectiveness of podcast advertising regarding the five national brands. Some brands were lesser known than the others. In that case, there was the need for increasing awareness and creation of more opportunities for trials. Furthermore, online surveys were carried out in all of the cases that were relating to the five national brands. Learn more about Norman Pattiz: http://www.laweekly.com/location/norman-pattiz-auditorium-hamilton-high-school-6170801 and http://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/about/members-and-advisors/bios/norman-pattiz.html
Each brand was advertised 4 to 6 weeks using the same advertisement method. The results of the studies illustrated that most of the audiences were responsive to brand messages. As a result, there was increased willingness to purchase products that were advertised using brand messages.
About Norman Pattiz
According to Bloomberg, Norman Pattiz is a broadcasting entrepreneur from America who founded a radio network known as Westwood One. He founded the radio syndication company in 1976, which later became the largest radio network and the leading media company in the world. Mr. Norman Pattiz is the current Chief Executive Officer of Courtside Entertainment Group, which is also a leading media company in the United States of America.
In 2002, Norman Pattiz was appointed by President Bush to work as a member of the BBG (Broadcasting Board of Governors) of the USA. This particular department is responsible for the non-military and international broadcasting activities in the United States of America.
BBG was also controlling the Middle East Television, RFE (Radio Free Europe), and Voice of America. Apart from being a broadcasting entrepreneur, Mr. Norman Pattiz is also an active philanthropist. He is a board member to the SYF (Sheriff's Youth Foundation).


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Yesterday, a group of 225 new immigrants arrived in Israel on the latest Fellowship Freedom Flight, most from the war-torn area of eastern Ukraine.
Although tired, the new immigrants were happy to be home in Israel, where, thanks to The Fellowship, they're finally free of the fighting and confusion of their homeland.
David Berger, former Canadian Ambassador to Israel and member of the IFCJ-Canada Board of Directors, was at the airport to greet the newest Israelis. They were also welcomed by the singing of members of the Bnei Akiva youth movement, as well as IDF soldiers. Fellowship staff members and volunteers handed out balloons, Israeli flags, and candy to the happy but tired children.
This aliyah (immigration to Israel) flight was possible thanks to The Fellowship's North American donors. In addition to the travel costs, participants received a stipend to help them settle into their new homes in Israel.
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UFC's Ronda Rousey Focused on Carmouche & Women's Division
For Ronda Rousey the pressure is on and her opponent Liz Carmouche has her undivided attention, even if a possible match up with Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos is what's on everyone else's mind.
"Cyborg hasn't had a win in two years and she needs to keep making a fuss just to make her name," Rousey said in a UFC conference call promoting her February 23 pay-per-view fight. "Liz Carmouche has 100 percent of my attention right now."
The UFC is expected to make an announcement Friday on the future of Santos with the company, after her manager Tito Ortiz told the MMA media that she has requested her release from the UFC.
In the meantime Rousey, an Olympic judo bronze medalist and the UFC's first female bantamweight champion looks to fight Carmouche and make history as the first woman to fight in and headline a UFC fight card.
"The pressure I put on myself is bigger [than everyone else's]," said Rousey.
While critics of the UFC have noted that the organization isn't in the women's MMA business and more in the Ronda Rousey business, the UFC countered those claims this week by booking its second UFC women's fight and confirming the signing of four more female bantamweight challengers for Rousey or Carmouche.
I love the fact that even before this fight is happening that they're already scheduling more girl fights.
Former Strikeforce 135 lb. champion Miesha Tate will take on Invicta FC fighter Cat Zingano on the Ultimate Fighter Finale card April 13.
In addition to Tate and Zingano, Sara McMann and Alexis Davis have also been signed.
"There's definitely a lot more attention on this [fight] than there is on the Olympics," said Rousey.
As for Carmouche, she's happy to see that the UFC is developing the division around other talent.
"I think there's evidence that they're trying to build up the women's bantamweight division," said Carmouche, an openly gay fighter who is also making history. "I don't think they would make a title fight between myself and Ronda without something to fall back on."
Rousey is also excited at the prospect of more women's competition in the UFC.
"I love the fact that even before this fight is happening they're already scheduling more girl fights," said Rousey. "Now all the people wont say the outcome of this fight will depend on the division. It's really encouraging. I'm happy to see that it's not just about me and Liz."
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Dod Mill offers a flexible opportunity for a rural business, or plenty of space for family and friends, finds Kirsty McLuckie
But you don't usually get the chance to snap up every part of the settlement.
Dod Mill, in the Scottish Borders, offers just that.
Situated 30 miles – yet a world away – from Edinburgh, it comprises a group of buildings, some already converted, some just awaiting the finishing touches, plus a scattering of wild and wonderful bothies, all set in almost five acres which together offer a real lifestyle opportunity.
READ MORE: 16th Century castle with ancient yew walkway for sale
For the next owner, the possibilities are endless. Apart from the principal property, Dod Mill House, where owners Amanda Phillips and Alyn Smith live with their daughter Rae, 15 and son Theo,13, there is the Old Mill and Dod Mill Cottage – once a pigsty and cart shed – both of which have been imaginatively converted by the couple into beautiful homes.
The Kiln House, once used for storing and toasting the grain, has been re-roofed and is ready to be turned into another exciting space.
On one side of the Boondreigh Burn which runs through Dod Mill is the River Hut which is currently a gym, the Stilt House which is used as Amanda's studio and the Cabin, a six-berth caravan.
On the other side of the water is the Fishing Hut, a charming half-caravan, half-timber house and the Straw Bale House. There is also a large carport with workshop and machine store.
In the seven years they have lived at Dod Mill the couple, who are both architects, have thrown not just their professional energies into the project, but also a considerable amount of back-breaking effort into converting and upgrading the buildings in turn.
The result is a sizeable three-bedroomed main family house with a dining room, sitting room and dining kitchen plus utility on the ground floor. The master bedroom is ensuite and there is a family bathroom as well as the other two bedrooms upstairs.
The kitchen has an Aga and there are woodburning stoves in the dining and sitting rooms, so while this is a characterful older home, it has all the advantages and warmth of a new build.
Both Dod Mill Cottage and the Old Mill have been finished to a similar standard. In fact the family lived in the Old Mill for two years while working on upgrading the main house.
Both have a large single bedroom – the Old Mill's is on a stunning mezzanine level – plus open-plan living spaces with double-height ceilings and exposed beams.
The whole package offers a huge amount of potential, either for letting out properties to other full-time residents or extended family, or for running a holiday business. Such quirky properties would certainly fit into the current trend for characterful weekend breaks.
Amanda says: "Apart from the obvious holiday lets in the mill and the cottage, the Kiln House could be turned into an office, a practice, gallery, shop or cafe.
"The main house and the two cottages are ready to go, in fact the cottages are brand new, their kitchens and bathrooms have never been used.
"We just wanted to finish the project properly and to a high standard before selling, but a new owner could move in and accept guests in the cottages immediately."
The property, which is essentially a mini estate, would also work well for someone wanting to run a retreat or, in the single-storey cottage, have room for an elderly relative to live independently.
It offers the chance to try self-sufficiency too. There is plenty of room for livestock – the family keep geese, ducks, sheep and pygmy goats, there is fishing in the burn and room for ponies. The water wheel, fed by the mill race, has been connected to a state-of-the-art cylinder which provides enough power to heat and light the Old Mill.
Amanda, who is also an artist, is also proud of their orchard and nuttery planted beside the dredged pond which are now bearing fruit.
The quarry, which the couple emptied of landfill that had accumulated over the years, now supplies stone for dry stane dykes and there are enough trees to keep all the various woodburning stoves alight.
The family is moving closer to Edinburgh for the children's schools but in Dod Mill they have created the most amazing lifestyle property for the next owners.
Amanda says: "We have adored living here and it will always be a very special place to us.
"For now, it is time for others to enjoy it."
Offers over £820,000, contact Rettie & Co on 01896 824074.


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Swedish swimmer Therese Alshammar has decided to skip the 100-meter freestyle at the Olympics because of a pinched nerve in her neck, although she may still swim the 50.
- London Olympics 2012 - Complete coverage
Team spokesman Bjorn Folin says Alshammar is still feeling pain in her neck and will decide on her plans for the 50 following a medical test on Tuesday.
The 50 free heats and semi-final are scheduled for Friday, with the final Saturday.
The 34-year-old Alshammar is a two-time Olympic silver medalist and was considered one of the top contenders in both the 50 and 100.
She already missed the 4x100 freestyle relay, in which Sweden was disqualified from the final when Gabriella Fagundez dove in too soon for the anchor leg.


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Analysis of Symbolism in Dr. Strangelove College
Stanley Kubrick's 1964 film Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb presents us with a fascinating satirical snapshot of the Cold War. It reflects back at us the absurdity of US (and to a similar extent Soviet) nuclear policy. Unsurprisingly, the film was controversial, accused of "pinko" communism before production even ended. The irony of this accusation in light of the film's subject matter is palpable. Kubrick uses character flaws to symbolize and scathingly criticize the institutions that those characters represent. This criticism is wide reaching, spanning from the weakness of the British military and American politicians to the warmongering of the US Military-Industrial Complex and the latent Nazism of the American scientific community. These criticisms reflects Kubrick's personal views, as well as many popular sentiments of the time.
Naturally, each unreliable character in the film represents a separate fear or anxiety the American public had about specific institutions. Generals Ripper and Turgidson each represent the wild and warmongering behavior of the US military (particularly the US Air Force) and the bloat and waste of the military-industrial complex during the Cold War. The amorality...
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Sun Orchard acquires several assets of Blue Lake Citrus Products
Juice and beverage products producer Sun Orchard has acquired several assets of Winter Haven, Florida-based Blue Lake Citrus Products for an undisclosed sum.
The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Wm. G. Roe & Sons earlier held Blue Lake.
Blue Lake Citrus Products makes the Noble juice brand, which is sold at Publix Super Markets, Ahold, ACME Markets, Giant Eagle Supermarket, Whole Foods Market and other locations.
The sale of Noble juice brand would enable its founding company Wm. G. Roe & Sons to focus on its core business of fresh tangerines.
For Sun Orchard, the acquisition is said to improve its presence in the retail market.
It also enables Sun Orchard to develop long-term relationship with retail customers besides improving its existing distributional abilities to supermarkets, groceries and other retailers.
Sun Orchard executive chairman Jean-Marc Rotsaert said: "The assets being acquired today present Sun Orchard with an exceptional opportunity to notably escalate its growth. In conjunction with our long-term strategy to augment distribution channels, the addition of increased retail presence and our ability to deliver our highest-quality products to more customers are exciting for Sun Orchard.
"We look forward to continuing our expansion into new markets geographically with a wider range of citrus-based products."
Since January 2015, Sun Orchard has been controlled by private equity firm Centre Partners which holds a majority stake in the juice and beverage company.
Earlier in the month, Sun Orchard shifted its headquarters from Temple, Arizona to Miami, Florida.
Image: Sun Orchard has acquired several assets of Blue Lake Citrus Products. Photo: courtesy of courtesy of Keerati at FreeDigitalPhotos.net.


text: I saw this on net as i was surfing.. The Step by Step Unorthodox Method -- How to revive a dead laptop battery yourself 1. Take out the battery from your laptop. 2. Wrap the battery in a towel and put it in a plastic bag [waterproof]; be sure to seal it properly. 3. Put the sealed battery in a freezer for a minimum of 12 hours - no need to worry, it can even stay in the freezer up to 72 hours. 4. Take out the battery from your freezer. Do not hasten to unpack it from the plastic bag, just allow it to sit for another 10 hours until it reaches room temperature. Afterwards, if the package is still cool to touch, allow it to sit a little longer. 5. As soon as it hits room temperature, remove the battery from the plastic bag, unwrap the towel and wipe off any moisture with a dry towel. 6. Put back the battery in the laptop but DO NOT POWER ON. Rather, plug the pc into your AC charger and charge until fully charged. 7. Disconnect the charger, VOILA! Your battery is now revived. Although it's actually not brand-new, but you've succeeded in reviving 90% of the energy it had. NEXT inspect your laptops power settings and disable items such as screen saver, sleep mode and monitor brightness. Be sure to use up the battery till its 3%. Afterwards, plug the PC (with battery attached) into your AC charger. let it charge all night if possible. After that, consume every last drop of the battery energy - at least allow 3% remaining. Allow it sit another 8hours. After doing this you'll notice a dramatic increase in battery life. E no easy o! at least you now know how to revive a dead laptop battery yourself. But let me emphasize this fact one more time: this process can never make your battery to be as good as new. That's because eventually, as your battery ages, the chemicals in it undergo dramatic changes that make it lose its verve. It cannot be magically reload. Nonetheless, you gave it a shot!


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I've been missing my family's cabin of late… I didn't make it up there in 2010. I recently went looking on an external drive for photos for some friends and realized that I have hoards of food photos from the past couple of years that I never posted. So, here is a taste of summer as it exists at my favorite place in the whole world. Everything's a little rustic at the cabin. Cooking is done on the grill or on a propane stove, by the light of a kerosene lantern once the sun goes down. I can think of nothing more wonderful than cooking and eating and hiking and swimming and sleeping and waking up and doing more of all of it. This is living.
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I've been on a cookie kick. Baking late at night, multiple nights in a row. Scouring the internet for recipes that may help me approach the ultimate oatmeal raisin cookie. After a long and rewarding summer singularly focused on martial arts, I think I might be finding a balance. Fingers crossed.
Do you have a favorite oatmeal raisin cookie recipe? I'm looking for something on the soft/chewy side. The cookies pictured were a slightly modified version of Smitten Kitchen's Thick, Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.
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Ponderosa Lemon Update
I headed back to my local bar with Lemon #3, the smallest of all of them. RC squeezed it for me on their fancypants old-timey juicer, and I got 1.5 Jack Rose cocktails out of it (had to supplement the juice with that of another lemon for the second). A Jack Rose is comprised of apple jack (apple brandy), lemon juice, and grenadine. I've only ever gotten one at Quarter, and I imagine it to be pretty gross elsewhere, because the grenadine would make it cloyingly sweet. However, they make theirs in house, and this difference turns what sounds like a nasty drink into something lighter – refreshing and delightful, even.
The first half of Lemon #4 has been juiced and zested – the zest went into the freezer, and most of the juice joined some rice wine vinegar, olive oil, dijon, and various other ingredients in a vinaigrette. I had some on a baby arugula salad with orange peppers, hard boiled eggs, blanched broccoli, blanched green beans, and the last of Lemon #1's zest. I dumped a good amount into a spelt pasta salad for lunch a few days ago, and there was still some that made it into the fridge in the dijon jar.
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The last of Lemon #1's juice made it into a pint of rosewater lemonade (subtle, but delicious). I got a report back from D that the fate of Lemon #2 was a glut of old fashioned lemon curd… he used an old lady voice when he described making it and spreading it on toast, but apparently it was wonderful.
A wedge of the second half of Lemon #4 was used on a turkey sandwich: mendocino mustard (spicy honey mustard), arugula, sprouts, red bell pepper, cracked pepper turkey, and lemon juice. It was a quickly thrown together sandwich that was lacking something. At the very least it really could have used some tomato. The remainder of Lemon #4 was turned into lemonade (the juice) and lemon cream cheese frosting (the zest), as I recall. Man, I'm losing track, I'll have to reference my photos. I did use up most of the lemon dijon dressing drizzled onto sandwiches and such.
Stay tuned for how I fell in love with Lemon #5, and to learn how I manage to honor the other 7 (eek!)! I'm going to have to get cracking.
Joy By Post
A few days ago, I received a most amazing package in the mail.
I've received some pretty wonderful packages in my life, largely because my Pop lived nearly 2000 miles away from me when I was growing up. On most holidays, and sometimes without occasion, he would send music, artwork, articles, art supplies, and all manner of other things. I also have dear friends who occasionally send artwork.
Somehow (big surprise here) the packages that stand out in my mind are the ones that involve food. When my grandparents lived in California and had an orchard, my grandma would send me a box of fuyu persimmons every year for my birthday. I loved those boxes of fruit! One of my best friends told me recently that every time she sees persimmons she thinks of those boxes from my grandma. Eventually my grandparents moved to Washington. I cried a little when I ate the last persimmon from the last package. The orchard I credit with much of my food appreciation is now a housing development. Sad ending.
Another exquisite package was one from my friend GP, who I had told just a day or two before that I'd never had Kimbo espresso. I went into work and there was a small package that had been overnighted from him: one vacuum pack of Kimbo and an adorable single serving moka pot. I seriously cherished that thing, and that espresso too! This one has a sad ending, too: a sketchy girl was at my house with GP once, and she was apparently pretty jealous of our friendship – she stole my beloved espresso percolator after learning that he had given it to me. I was so, so bummed (and angry). Wow, I didn't realize until now that my amazing consumable packages were so bittersweet.
Back to the package I just received (there's still hope for a happy ending!). My friend KCC recently married into a family with a ponderosa lemon tree. Her husband's grandfather, now 93, planted this tree sixty years ago. It bears enormous fruit, each one the size of three good sized lemons. KCC sent me twelve of these lemony dinosaur eggs late last week!!
When I opened the box, not long before midnight last Thursday, I'm pretty sure I squealed and jumped around a little. All of a sudden the room was perfumed with a lemony citron smell, and I was overwhelmed with the need to bake. I asked the internet what to make, and the internet responded: lemon olive oil cake. So, I washed, dried, and zested one of the monsters (so much zest!), and wrestled with it until I'd extracted all of the juice. Lemon #1 dwarfed my lowly manual orange juicer, and I had to keep stopping to dump the juice through a strainer into a separate container (these are fertile – so many seeds!). I ended up with just under a cup of lemon juice from a single lemon. Whoa.
I made mini cupcakes (fail – they ended up too dry), cupcakes (pretty good, probably won't make them again), and then used some of the remaining juice to wash a few of them down with lemonade. By this time it was 1:50 (on a weeknight), and I was wide awake. Somehow I justified walking down the street to my local bar with Lemon #2*, which was gifted to D, the owner (I had mentioned them to him before, when they were en route).
Since then I've baked breaded chicken which I served doused with lemon juice (Lemon #1), I've baked lemon pepper popovers (zest from Lemon #1), and I'll likely use the rest of the zest in a lemon cream cheese frosting (I made carrot cupcakes on Sunday). I have a bit less than a quarter cup of juice from Lemon #1.
I have ten more lemons! I desperately want to respect these and use every last bit, so I've been fishing around for recipes, from friends and online. Please, if you have good ones share or link to them in a comment. Of particular interest to me would be savory recipes… I'm going to kill myself with the baked goods. Only recipes that use a lot of lemon juice or zest, by the way, I'm not f*cking around with only a tablespoon of juice. Remember, I have to get through the equivalent of 30 lemons in the next week or so. Help? Thanks.
It has just occurred to me that I am the same age as Grandpa C was when he planted his lemon tree. Eek! I need to find a place to start planting fruit trees.
*As of last night, D was still scheming on how to approach Lemon #2. I will update as information becomes available.


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End-of-year project stirs fond memories of 2007
But every year the staff here at The Spectrum takes the plunge and blackens our fingertips in a nostalgic trip down memory lane, flipping through nearly 52 weeks of newspapers.
Sure, it can be a tedious (and dirty) job, but it's all part of the planning for our year-in-review paper scheduled to come out the last Friday of each year.
This year the issue will be published Dec. 28.
Staff members annually contribute their ideas as to which photographs and news and sports stories will be highlighted in the special publication and best represent the happenings in the Greater New Milford region.
While it's not my favorite thing to do at work, it's always fun to look back and see what my colleagues and I accomplished during the year and reflect on the year's news in the communities we serve -- New Milford, Washington, Kent, Sherman, Roxbury, Bridgewater and Warren.
We cover so many stories and take photographs at so many events throughout the year that sometimes we forget -- or at least I forget or need a little time to remember -- what happened that year.
And from time to time I lose sight of joy for my job, mostly when it's crazy busy -- election season and the end of school are among those times -- and there just don't seem to be enough hours in the day to accomplish everything I need to.
As I went through the 2007 Spectrums earlier this week, however, the feeling of pride in our newspaper's role in the community and my appreciation for my job deepened as I reflected on the many stories and events I covered, themes I wrote of in columns and people I met along the way.
Among the highlights (or stories or events that touched my heart in a special way) were Northville Elementary School's 25th birthday celebration; Josh Adams' surprise Make-A-Wish Foundation gift party; the fifth annual Armor-Clad Egg Drop in Region 12; the United Way's Back-to-School-Clothes-for-Kids distribution; the closing of the Metichewan Grange and the 18th year of the weekly domestic violence support group for women, both in New Milford; and the death of Bridgewater resident John Roma, who served at Iwo Jima.
One of my favorite experiences was hearing from you following a few of my columns.
As a writer, one never knows how your work will be received, whether readers will relate to or completely disagree with your commentary.
And one never knows which columns will stir the most discussion.
This year my columns about giving up plastic bags and raising a butterfly by happenstance sparked a dialogue via e-mail, phone and letter.
There is no greater gift than to be in communication with readers.
Thank you.
Sure, my fingertips were black this week as I prepared for our year-in-review newspaper. But I can wash the ink away.
The memories of my experiences working with and for this community will never be washed away.
See you in 2008!


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Archive for August, 2009
Fun Fun Fun Fest Lineup Out November 7-8 Waterloo ParkWednesday, August 26th, 2009
Theme song for Summer – Washed OutSaturday, August 22nd, 2009
Best track I've come across in awhile, a must download. The warm, melodic, minimal style of Washed Out makes for the ultimate in relaxing beach noise. Grab I Feel It All Around, below and visit his myspace page for other tracks. Hopefully we won't have to wait till SXSW to catch this guy live. GvB and Pitchfork have been pushing these tracks so look for good things for Washed Out in the future.
Takedown – The Big Pink – VelvetThursday, August 20th, 2009
Google took down my Big Pink post. So screw them here it is again
Bat For Lashes – Tickets @ $Face$ – Austin, Parish RoomMonday, August 17th, 2009
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F#CK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Placebo Cancelled at La Zona Rosa AustinFriday, August 14th, 2009
PLACEBO have today announced they have been forced to postpone their
forthcoming tour of North America after their lead singer, Brian Molko,
collapsed on stage at Summer Sonic Festival in Osaka, Japan.
Brian had picked up a virus in Asia which, coupled with jet lag and exhaustion,
caused the problem after the first song.
Brian is now back home in London recovering, but has been ordered by his
doctors to take a 6 week long period of rest. Regrettably therefore, the
band and management have no option but to postpone the forthcoming North
American tour.
Riverman Management commented, "This is pretty
devastating for everyone – we've only ever cancelled 3 shows in
Placebo's 14 year history, however Brian's health is paramount. Our
sincere apologies go out to Placebo's loyal American fans who have
waited a long time to see the band. We will try and do everything to
re-arrange the dates as soon as possible".
The band have had an intensive worldwide schedule this year, promoting
their 6th studio album 'Battle for the Sun', this includes 24 high
profile festival performances over the summer, an unprecedented amount
for any band in 2009.
Tickets can be refunded at the point of purchase.
Please keep checking PLACEBOWORLD.co.uk for any additional information.
Bad Veins – Self titled album out now – Emo's August 28thTuesday, August 11th, 2009
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Bad Veins – Gold and Warm (Daytrotter Sessions)
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text: Antonette Siddall, 72, of 16220 11th Road, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2005, in the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. She was born on June 13, 1933, in New York City, to Alfred and Catherine (Romaninsky) Negri. Antonette married Paul Siddall on September 30, 1951, in New York City, and came to Plymouth at that time. She worked for American Optical and Standard Plumbing and Heating. When not at work she also sold Avon. She was an avid bowler, belonging to the Jolly 15 Club, and enjoyed gardening. She was a active member of Saint Michael Catholic Church. Antonette was a loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, Paul of Plymouth; their daughters, Patty and Don Hobbs, Cathy and David Hamann, and Sue and Steve McKinney, all of Plymouth; their son, Paul Jr. (Dick) and Dawn Siddall of Plymouth; her sister, Connie Corcoran of Dallas, Texas; her brother, Eugene Negri of Croton, New York; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in the Van Gilder Funeral Home in Plymouth, with the Rev. Father William Kummer officiating. Burial will be at New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Visitation will be on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 West Madison Street, Plymouth. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 4204, South Bend, IN; or to Saint Michael Catholic Church, 612 North Walnut Street, Plymouth, IN 46563. Friends may sign the guestbook and share memories with the Siddall family at www.vangilderfuneralhome.com.


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Andersson, who had recently served as a Principal for the Day at another St. Charles elementary school, always enjoys the opportunity to meet with young students, hear about their interests, and see firsthand how our students are taught. "It was extremely rewarding to be able to witness the education students are receiving and see the hard work educators put in to make sure each student is learning and growing," said Andersson. "I enjoy these learning experiences where I get to listen to our educators and students to further understand education in our community."
The Representative began the day early by greeting students as they arrived to school from the buses. During his visit, he led the Pledge of Allegiance, brainstormed Halloween words with the Kindergartners, read a special book to the 3rd grade, and even helped a group of 5th grade students in their science class complete their circuit project.
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Organic, naturally-grown tomatoes are the best kind to maximize the health benefits of the fruit. Fresh tomatoes are a necessity in any kind of diet. The winter season, however, poses a challenge when it comes to the supply of tomatoes. Fortunately, there is a way to have tomatoes all year round.
Sun dried tomatoes are ripe tomatoes that are dried up in the sun to lose a significant amount of water content. The tomatoes are salted before being exposed to sunlight to keep their quality. Sun drying is a process that maintains the nutritional value of tomatoes for a long time without it spoiling, especially during the winter season. Sun dried tomatoes may contain more salt, but it provides a big part of a day's intake of vitamins and minerals.
Tomatoes can also be preserved in olive oil, but sun dried tomatoes are more practical. It can be used to make pasta sauce during the holidays or eaten on its own for snack time. It can be mixed into a spread for your crackers, or an appetizer for your dinners. It can be used in a lot of different dishes, as compared to the olive oil preservation method. This type of preserved tomatoes can be easily used, since it retained the texture, taste and quality of regular tomatoes. Plus, storage space is reduced because these tomatoes decrease in size of the water content loss.
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Taryn's married bliss is cut short when a bomb goes off in one of the airport terminals on the way to her honeymoon--and the bomber/terrorist is her new husband! After the dust clears, Taryn and her husband are the prime suspects in the attack.
Agent Grayson Hall's job is to find those responsible for the, and even though all evidence points to Taryn are her new husband, things just don't seem to add up and Taryn seems genuinely baffled by everything that has just happened. Grayson can't seem to shake the feeling that Taryn is innocent.
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This is a fast-paced action packed read, with concise chapters that left me wanting more. Great characters, and a terrific plot line, I read this book in record time, and found myself reading it in every spare moment. Hands down, this book is a winner, and probably my favorite DiAnn Mills book to date!
Taryn is thrust into a terrible nightmare of a situation, but she trusts God, and takes everything one step at a time, as she and Grayson work to unravel the conspiracy.
Overall, this is a fantastic read, that I enjoyed every minute of. I had a hard time putting it down and I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes a fast paced action/suspense read, with a touch of romance!
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DiAnn Mills believes her readers should "Expect an Adventure." She is a fiction writer who combines an adventuresome spirit with unforgettable characters to create action-packed novels. Her books have won many awards through American Christian Fiction Writers, and she is the recipient of the Inspirational Reader's Choice award for 2005, 2007, and 2010. She was a Christy Award finalist in 2008 and a Christy winner in 2010.
DiAnn is a founding board member for American Christian Fiction Writers, a member of Inspirational Writers Alive, Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, and is the Craftsman Mentor for the Christian Writer's Guild. She speaks to various groups and teaches writing workshops.
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Agent Grayson Hall's number-one priority is to catch those responsible for the day's act of terror. All evidence is pointing to Taryn and her new husband. But his instinct tells him her pleas of innocence are genuine. Is her naiveté just for show, or could she truly be another victim of a master scheme, possibly linked to the software she recently developed for her company?
With both their lives and reputations on the line, and the media outcry for justice increasing with each passing minute, Taryn and Grayson have no choice but to trust one another . . . and pray they can uncover the truth before they become two more casualties.
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The Lindsay Park Team of David Hayes and Tom Dabernig have topped the nominations for the Group 1 $500,000 Darley Goodwood (1200m) at Morphettville on May 21.
When entries closed today, Hayes and Dabernig trained horses numbered five among the thirty nominations received by the South Australian Jockey Club.
Churchill Dancer, Faatinah, Fast 'N' Rocking, Miss Promiscuity and Sheidel have been targeted towards Adelaide's Festival Of Racing's glamour sprint race.
Hayes and Dabernig have already tasted success at the Festival Of Racing with a winning double at Morphettville last Saturday with two year old Moqla taking out the Listed $100,000 Seven News Queen Adelaide Stakes (1050m) and Faatinah winning the Group 2 $250,000 UBET Stakes (Euclase Stakes) (1200m).
And the Lindsay Park Team went within a whisker of collecting a winning treble with Sheidel being beaten by the narrowest of margins when second to Precious Gem in the Group 1 $400,000 UBET Classic (Registered as Robert Sangster Stakes) (1200m).
"She got beaten an inch and her genuine stablemate — same colours, same owner — probably cost her more than the inch she got beat," Hayes told The Advertiser.
Sheidel's stalemate Miss Promiscuity lost her rider Luke Nolen at the 700m but then raced to lead in the straight and caused slight interference to Sheidel at the 300m mark.
Hayes has a high opinion of three year old Faatinah and he rates the Euclase Stakes a good quality race.
"We think he's a potential Group 1 sprinter," Hayes said.
"He was quite dominant (on Saturday), but he was exposed a long way from home.
"I think he'll go to another level.
"In a year's time I think there will be Group 1 winners dotted in this race. I think it's a true Group 2."
Goodwood favourite Black Heart Bart is one for three horses trainer Darren Weir has nominated, the others being Sooboog and Stratum Star.
Early market order for the Goodwood at Ladbrokes.com.au has Black Heart Bart at the top of the list at $4 with Sheidel the best of the Hayes and Dabernig runners at $17.


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As USD Coyotes Get Ready to Dance, What Makes Them Special?
Last week, a see of red flooded the Sioux Falls Arena court and fans chanted, "Yotes, Yotes, Yotes," as the University of South Dakota defeated Denver, 82-71 for the Summit League Women's Championship.
USD started off the Summit League tournament by beating Western Illinois, in a thrilling 96-94 victory on Sunday. Rasheal Contreras hit a go-ahead three-pointer in the final seconds of the game to beat the Leathernecks. On Monday, there was more madness in the semifinals. USD upset South Dakota State, handing the Jackrabbits women with their first-ever loss in the Summit League, winning 72-58. In Tuesday's championship, Denver gave USD all they could handle, but a late second-half surge punched the Coyotes ticket to their first-ever NCAA tournament appearance, and Summit League title. USD beat Denver, 82-71.
Despite losing last year, playing in the Summit League title game against SDSU helped the Coyotes understand and learn from their mistakes. This year, USD had a lot of red cheering, and maybe even a little blue that made for an great atmosphere to play in.
"Incredible. I mean it's an incredible atmosphere and for our kids. It's just so exciting. There's very few Division I women's basketball players that are able to play in front of a crowd like that and we feel like that it is a remarkable opportunity for us and am glad we got to do that," says head coach Amy Williams.
Harrington was the Summit League tournament MVP (18-of-24 from the field in three games), and a part of the tournament team with Nicole Seekamp (11 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, five steals, and only two turnovers in the title game), but all in all, the Coyotes balance helped them cut down the nets.
"Yeah, I think it's been great. We can lean on our one and only senior with Polly, but a couple of upperclassman with Lisa Loeffler, and Seekamp, who are good leaders, and then young hungry underclassman who have just been open to what they need to do and have been eager, and it's just been good balance for us," shares Williams.
Six total Coyotes were in double figures for USD's win over Denver. Harrington led USD with 16, while Contreras added 13, Margaret McCloud and Seekamp scored 11, and Tia Hemiller, and Bridget Arens both contributed 10 points.
After playing three hard fought games in the Summit League tournament, Williams talks about how proud she was of her team.
"I can't say enough. I kind of have to hold myself back with emotion right now after every game because I'm so proud of this group of kids. Polly as senior, and they are just playing for the right reasons. We have no jealousies on this team. Everybody is for each other, and it's just a special group."
A full team effort definitely made their Summit League title a lot more memorable, and Williams adds her girls are extraordinary young women.
"I think what's special about this team is that we have had to battle a little adversity this year on and off the court. We have had some individuals that have gone through some trials, and we have had some injuries. For our team to continue to stay strong, and be able to play our best down the stretch, it's made us stronger and I'm really proud."
Williams should be satisifed with her team's accomplishment, as she is in her second season as USD women's head coach, and guided the Coyotes to an NCAA tournament appearance in their second year of Division I eligibility.
"I walked into a very good situation at USD, and the coaches that were before me really did a great job of building the program to where it is. To the kids, I give the credit to all the young women in our program who have embraced me as a coach, and as a coaching staff. They have really done a good job of adjusting to a new coach, and doing what we ask, and lots of fight and grit out of this team."
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Applications are open for Stanford's "Makers in Residence" program for high-school students
The Transformative Learning Technologies Lab at Stanford is hosting the second session of its third annual "Makers in Residence" program for local high school students from May 20 - June 14, 2013. This program is part of Prof. Paulo Blikstein's FabLab@School project, which has been introducing digital fabrication labs and "maker" activities in schools since 2009.
In this unique program, twelve local high school students spent four weeks in January on campus taking part in a variety of digital fabrication/maker workshops and projects including laser cutting, robotics, 3D printing, polymer casting, electronics, product design, and several topics in science and engineering. They will return for four more weeks in May and June to design, in small groups, products that solve real problems in their lives and communities.
We are seeking additional high school students to participate in our May-June program and turn their ideas into real, working inventions. No prior technology or "maker" experience is necessary, and new students will be joining a welcoming community of peers with a wide range of skills and interests. The program is funded by National Science Foundation and Lemann Foundation grants, and extensive research will happen during the four weeks, thus parents are expected to sign a consent form allowing our team to interview and collect data about the students.
All students are required to participate on Stanford campus from 8:45am-2:15pm Monday through Friday, excepting May 27 in observance of Memorial Day, for a total of approximately 100 hours. We recognize that our program takes place during regular school hours for many schools, so this opportunity will be most applicable for students in schools that have a Spring intersession, home-schooled students, or those in alternative school environments. We may be able to work with students in traditional schools to arrange this experience as an internship or independent study.
Any interested students may apply to our program here. We look forward to hearing from you!
If you have interest in the program but cannot come in May/June, do not send us email -- instead, please fill in this form. We are considering other programs and formats for the future and will contact interested students later.
As part of Prof. Paulo Blikstein's FabLab@School project, the sessions will take place at Stanford's digital fabrication facilities. An article about our students' experience in the first session of this workshop can be found here.
An article outlining the research work being done at the TLTL around making and digital fabrication can be found here.


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Ossian State Bank Receives 5-Star Rating from Bauer Financial!
Posted on Monday, August 20, 2012
Bauer Financial is an independent agency that analyzes and assigns a Star-Rating, from 1 "Troubled" to 5 "Superior", to financial institutions quarterly. Criteria used to determine the BauerFinancial™ Star-Rating include capital ratio, profitability/loss trend, evaluating the level of delinquent loans, chargeoffs and repossessed assets, the market versus book value of the investment portfolio, regulatory supervisory agreements, the community reinvestment rating (CRA), historical data and liquidity.
"Ossian State Bank is the only 5-Star rated bank with an office in Ossian. Our customers and community should be proud of their bank's "Superior" rating and its continued commitment to serving the local community", shared David Morrison, President & CEO.


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There is no other life skills training that has the multidimensional depth contained in its classes, talks, coaching and writing. Using multiple educational methods to train each student in these skills makes them usable right away. The creator and instructor of this class has more than thirty years of training, apprenticing, learning and licensing in the human potential and personal growth fields. Having studied in several different systems, perspectives and approaches to catalyzing the human expression the instructor has a breadth and depth that is unique and very impactful in this field.
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Join in for this first pod in a six part leadership program, Lead U. Develop the leader that lies within you, at this pod, called "True To You." Participate in activities and discussions to find out what your strengths are, how you see the world, how the world sees you, and most importantly -- how you see yourself. This is for those in grades 9-12.


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Prayer Partners Ministry - Contact: Minister Bernadette Cooper
This ministry promotes a consistent prayer life for every UBC disciple, emphasizing that the call to prayer is a vital part of our relationship with God and an effective tool for God's work. Persons are available to pray with you individually or disciples may join the weekly intercessory prayer time on Wednesday nights. Annually, this ministry coordinates the Family Intercessory Prayer nights, The Back To School Prayer Breakfast and the Annual Prayer Conference.


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Eat This: Lose Weight – Mother's Day Blueberry Cobbler
In search of a special Mother's Day recipe? Something light, healthy and delicious? Look no further. Straight from the Our Lady of Weight Loss kitchens, a Blueberry Cobbler that is sure to bring a smile to your face and set your taste buds a dancin'!
(Source: All Is Forgiven, Move On – a book that is chock-a-block with fat busting information, motivation, inspiration and 5 yum delish recipes!)
Blueberry Cobbler
Servings: 6 Ingredients:
6 c fresh blueberries
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tbsp light brown sugar
1 c whole-wheat flour + extra for dusting surface
1/8 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp baking power
2 tsp butter
2 tbsp fat free sour cream
1/4 c skim milk
1. Preheat oven 400 F
2. Arrange blueberries in a 9 x 13 " baking dish. Sprinkle with sugar and rosemary
3. In bowl, stir together flour, salt and baking powder
4. In another bowl, blend together the butter and sour cream. Add to flour mixture and stir in milk
5. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead dough until smooth. Roll out dough to 1/4 " thickness.
6. Cut dough into 1" wipe strips and arrange on tope of blueberries at 1/4 " intervals
7. Bake 30 minutes or until blueberries are bubbly and the dough is golden brown.
For more Happy Mother's Day talk and recipes, visit: Facebook/Kick in the Tush Club!
Spread the word–NOT the icing!
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Join us November 8th at 8PM for a special reading series, hosted by Mike Young. Featuring:
Matthew Harrison
Jamie Iredell
Chelsea Martin
Laura van den Berg
Born in Georgia, Matthew Harrison now lives in Massachusetts, where he's completing an MFA at UMass-Amherst. His writing has recently appeared or will soon in Gargoyle, The Saint Ann's Review, Ping-Pong, Word Riot, Heavy Feather Review, Kitty Snacks, and other journals.
Jamie Iredell's most recent book is a collection of essays, I Was a Fat Drunk Catholic School Insomniac. He is also the author of The Book of Freaks. He lives in Atlanta, GA and can be found online at http://jamieiredell.blogspot.com/.
Chelsea Martin's most recent book is Even Though I Don't Miss You. She is also the author of Everything Was Fine Until Whatever and The Really Funny Thing About Apathy. She lives in Oakland, CA. Find her online at http://jerkethics.com.
Laura van den Berg's debut collection of stories, What the World Will Look Like When All the Water Leaves, was a Barnes & Noble "Discover Great New Writers" selection and shortlisted for the Frank O'Connor International Award. Her second collection of stories, The Isle of Youth, will be published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux in November. A Florida native, she currently lives in the Boston area.


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Back to School Safety Preventing Youth Exploitation Webinar registration form
BCCPA will be hosting a free webinar on Back to School Safety ~ Preventing Youth Exploitation Tuesday, September 19, 2017 from 1030 to 1200. Kev Lescisin of Children of the Street Society will discuss the issue of youth exploitation.
This webinar will provide an overview of:
– What youth exploitation looks like
– An overview of school-based prevention programs
– Early intervention initiatives
– Resources for parents and service providers, including how teachers, counsellors, school liaison officers and service providers can incorporate these resources into their outreach activities.
Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and ask questions through the Webex chat function, or through the teleconference line.
The Sept 16 CFMH Phase One Training Session has been postponed to Oct 27 – Registrations will continue to be accepted using the the Sept 16 registration form. CFMH Phase one training flyer Sept 2017
Visit www.saferschoolstogether.com/event/gangs-guns-symposium-2018 for event details and to register.
Registration Form: BCCPA Webinar Series – Human Trafficking – Registration Form


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LOCAL FILMMAKER John Waters, rumored to be working on his hush-hush new film project, is slated to host the first Hair Ball, a hair-raising event for Baltimore's art community, on April 27 at the Maryland Art Place at 218 W. Saratoga St.
Tickets are $10 for MAP members and $15 for the public, which should guarantee a sellout. Make checks payable to MAP and send by April 12; a guest list will be held at the door.
Meanwhile, Waters fans might want to mark April 4 on their calendars, when the filmmaker and noted raconteur returns to the Comedy Factory Outlet to reveal more of his "obsessions."


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As the year 2011 comes to a close, fight fans can't help but be pleased with everything that took place over the last 12 months. We saw the rise of many new MMA stars such as Jon Jones, and Junior Dos Santos, and saw incredible upsets like JDS knocking out Cain Valasquez in the first minute of their highly anticipated title bout. While reflecting on this year in mixed martial arts, I felt that it was necessary to hand out some awards, to some very deserving individuals. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to GOdzark's 2011 MMA award show…..
The first award that will be handed out tonight is the (drum roll please).…
"WTF" – Comeback Win of the Year
And the winner is……Cheick Kongo knocking out Pat Barry
Ok so let's face it, on any Pay-Per- View card, Cheick Kongo vs. Pat Barry is easily going to be the guilt free piss break fight of the night. This is a fight that featured two fighters who are more than likely never going to even fight in a number one contender bout ever again. However, it was free and I had nothing else going on that night so I figured what the Hell?
I sat down to watch this fight and within the first 15 seconds of the promo remembered why I hate Pat Barry so much. He is that cocky, arrogant, loud mouth who was never good enough to back up anything that he said, so instantly I'm hoping he gets knocked out and knocked out fast. Within the first few minutes of the fight, Pat Barry lands a huge right hand and drops Kongo. As Kongo stumbles over his feet barely conscious, Barry lands another shot that drops Kongo, and this time it looks like for good. But wait, Kongo half asleep, fights to his feet, and two quick shots later, Knocks Pat Barry the F out.
Congratulations Kongo on winning what will undoubtedly and sadly be the biggest win for the rest of your career, and congrats Pat Barry on not getting fired for being 6-4 against lackluster opponents in your MMA career.
The second award of the night is the…
"Don't Ever Wear That Again" award.
And the winner is……Dennis Hallman!! I refuse to believe that I even need to give further explanation as to why I gave this award to him.
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Transforming the social order
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity…"
—A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
I view the new proposals for "social impact bonds," financial instruments that try and address the problems of society's underclass, as the latest iteration of "the epoch of belief" that Dickens was writing about. These "social impact bonds" (SIBs) are monies raised from private investors and charities that pay rich annual yields and return principal only if prescribed social goals are met.
The pilot program for social impact bonds is an effort to reduce recidivism at the UK's Peterborough Prison. The British Parliment describes the project:
[T]he first such scheme in the world will run for six years. The social investors include charities such as the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and the Monument Trust. Through Social Finance, they have invested in the bond, which will close at £5 million by the end of the year. This will be used to fund a range of third sector organisations, such as the St Giles Trust, to work with around 3,000 short term prisoners to prepare them for release and help them after release to reduce reoffending. If these services are successful and re-offending drops by more than 7.5 per cent within six years, investors receive a payment representing a proportion of the cost of re-offending. The payment will increase based on the reduction in re-offending with the total cost of the project capped at £8m.
This sounds like an interesting proposition with a "pay-to-cure" investment. Investors will get rich returns for improving society. But looking a little deeper, how rich will those returns be? An opinion piece in Reuters by Sir Ronald Cohen gives the details (emphasis mine):
The financial return on investment in an SIB varies directly according to the social benefit achieved. The first SIB [Peterborough Prison], issued in September 2010, will pay investors up to an annual return of 13.3%, but only if reoffending is reduced by at least 7.5%. If reoffending is reduced by anything less than this benchmark, the government pays nothing and investors lose their principal. At the same time, SIBs provide long-term, upfront capital to not-for-profits.
I see these bonds as medium-term lending with high return and high risk. They may be characterized as an effort to raise up the social order, but this can be done in many ways without the incredibly rich cost of paying the bondholders. I don't buy the argument that those who work in finance are better placed to choose, monitor and discipline the non-profits who will administer the social services that the bonds fund.
Based on one tiny £5 million bond — which has yet to issue any interim progress reports — it's much too early for Sir Ronald Cohen to be advocating that we amend U.S. laws to facilitate their use here. I'm fine with our cousins across the sea fiddling with them for a few years; they could save us many missteps. I do think the idea of providing fixed terms of funding upfront to non-profits and more rigorously monitoring outcomes is a very good one and could adopted in the current environment.
When Dickens wrote A Tale of Two Cities, economic conditions for the poor were so harsh that men robbed graves to feed their families. The state did very little to help the poor other than to roundly punish them for breaking laws. We have come along from brutalizing lawbreakers as they did in Dickens' time. But I'm not convinced that involving private investors in the process is going to improve society.
UK Parliament: Social Impact Bonds – the Pilot at Peterborough Prison
The Guardian: Who's in the market for sub-prime behaviour bonds?
Panahpur: Come Back, Polly!
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Social Impact Bonds Can Help Achieve Progressive Goals in an Era of Austerity
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Paul Cook believes a lack of goals is hurting his team's chances of reaching the League Two play-offs.
Chesterfield recorded their third blank in succession in the stalemate at home to Aldershot on Tuesday night in front of 3,968 at the Proact Stadium.
A poor first half for a young Spireites side saw them amount just three efforts on goal.
Cook said: "It was a very poor first half and we never got going at all.
"Young lads have been thrown in at the deep end and it was a bit much for them early on. Physically, Aldershot had too much on us in the middle part of the pitch. They were causing no end of problems.
"Jack (Lester) coming on at half time gave us a lift. I thought we started the second half really well and had two or three shots in the space of two or three minutes.
"We felt we would go on to win the game. On the balance of the game it was a fair result."
Chesterfield have struggled to find the back of the net for the majority of the campaign.
"We're not scoring. For the last four or five years it has been Jack Lester who gets the goals. Unfortunately, rightly or wrongly, Jack can't keep being the one, others have got to step up to the plate," added Cook.
The Spireites slip to 14th in the League Two table - 11 points from the play-offs and eight points from the relegation zone.
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The bendable blocking wires were perfect for the round shapes.
The pattern also has the knitter go up a needle size somewhere in this section. I didn't. It also has the knitter going up a needle size in Chart B on and again in Chart C. I only went up a needle size once, when I was starting Chart C.
Another thing I like about this pattern is the L O N G garter stitch tab (34 rows/17 ridges) used to start the shawl. This avoids the strange peak that often occurs in crescent shawls.


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First Session Summary:
GAME CALENDAR/DATES — 15-30 JUN 1300 (15 days)
Each character departed the city of Aspenwood heading on a caravan to the village commonly referred to as Trindam's Pass. What was supposed to take four or five days turned into six when on the third day the entire caravan was ambushed and sacked by a marauding band of short lizard-like men.
There were only six of sixty persons survived the ambush and as tends to happen, dangerous situations have a way of marking and bonding the most different of people. The survivors were:
- Callie Zane, a striking 24 year old human female, 5'6" tall and 135 lbs. with the grace and green eyes of a friendly housecat but with the hardness and coldness of a wild timberwolf waiting to pounce. Callie seems open enough, but when questioned about her past, she goes instantly silent and almost looks as if someone is following her.
- Martha Darkwater, another striking human female 20 years old but at 5'5" tall and 105 lbs, very slight and almost emaciated looking as if she never knows where her next meal is coming from. Quiet, unassuming, and able to fade into the shadows quickly, if it wasn't for her pretty face, one would swear she was raised by rats and other city vermin of the dark alleys.
- Micha Ewald, an unassuming and very thin human male, 21 years old standing at and even 6'0" tall but just tipping the scales at 145 lbs., his skinny frame tends to hide his strength and skill with a longsword and agility in armor, but there seems to be more to him than this…
- Bart "Skinner" Headstrong, a look-before-you-leap 27 year old human male, 5'10" tall but slight of build at 150 lbs. Bart seems to have an affinity for conspiracies and believes that magic is more common than believed and wants to prove this and make his fortune in this way.
- Iorveth Kasper, an apparently martial-seasoned human male fighter of some type, this 28 year old stands 5'11" tall but it the most muscular of the party coming in at 195 lbs. Iorveth seems to have had some military training and doesn't particularly like working with or for incompetents.
- Saleigh Maiken, a human-looking female who favored one arm and constantly appeared to babble to herself. At 24 years old and standing 5'5" and 135 lbs., her look is very unique if not foreign or exotic and not exactly one found in this area.
The party, robbed and nearly destitute, made its way to Trindam's Pass on foot and to The Mountain Goat Tavern & Inn. There the party met three people: The Quiet Man (Quinn Marlowe), Mike Luit (Tavern Owner), and Cecilia (Head Waitress). Quinn hired the party to assist with an outstanding insurance claim he had against Jochim Gjurd, the owner/operator of the local stable and head teamseter in town.
The party confronted Jochim and assuming he was an underhanded business but with some snooping around, found he was on the up-and-up. After avoiding what would have been a tough fight, the party decided to take their claim to the chief magistrate's office where they met Peter Lawson and found him to be both the town's magistrate and sheriff.
The sheriff (and magistrate) said that Jochim was full within the law, but did offer to investigate the party's story about the missing caravan. The party had Bart go with the sheriff's men while Iorveth (aka "Io") filled-in with the town guard. Callie took-up a waitress job at The Snorting Bull Tavern and made some good money in "tips" the patrons gave her, both willingly and unwittingly. Micha found odd jobs working with all the construction crews as a carpenter's assistant. Saleigha was able to find odd jobs as a healer of sorts as well as a groom in the stables owned by Jochim — a place she also lodged finding the horses better company than the party. Only Martha remained unemployed as she never looked at the job boards and seemed somewhat lost in herself and the surroundings of this tiny town. However, she seemed to find solace in her meager living as if that is all she ever knew her entire life all the while looking for an opportunity of some sort to appear.
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|Time for a Raw Light relaunch?
I was taken aback the other week when, answering a friend's questions during a lit-mag interview, it was suggested that Raw Light, i.e. this blog, was 'over'.
Is that truly people's perception, that this blog has gone the way of all flesh, or rather that my poetry career has tumbled in that direction? That in turning to prose, I have somehow closed the door on poetry altogether?
I know that I've been very busy elsewhere, and indeed have a new blog for my historical fiction as Victoria Lamb, but I genuinely wasn't aware that Raw Light had become a dead space. But perhaps my usual readers feel it is no longer worth visiting. Over the past year I've thought of my poetry blog as being on hiatus, on a sabbatical, not dead but just resting - "pining for the fjords," as it were.
The problem, as with most things, has been time. Time closely followed by energy. Or rather a shortage of both.
So this is a promise, or a threat, or both, and a reminder that Raw Light is not beaten yet. It's been going since 2005 and it's still on the air. These things are cyclical. And maybe that giant wheel is slowly juddering back round again. We'll see.