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Until today, I'd never encountered that term before: "Wypipo" (ie: white people) -- a take on the unawareness of the dominant-colonist society. He he.
Well. It was said in connection with Standing Rock and how crazy the situation is getting there, with the tribal council apparently working with the feds to clear the camps and various elements within the camps being defiant.
Meanwhile, despite diktats from the White House, nobody in the bureaucracy quite knows how to proceed. Because of the EIS order from Obama's regime, the ACoE can't just issue the easement under the river on Trump's say-so. And yet they can't defy it outright. I don't know what they'll do.
Meanwhile, it appears (at least from drone footage) that the Company has proceeded anyway. Whether they've drilled under the river, who knows? I'd say it looks like they've gotten as close to drilling horizontally under the river as they can without being in technical violation of orders to desist, and once the go ahead is given, they expect to complete work within a few days. The statement that the pipeline will be in operation by "next quarter" -- some time between April and June -- tells me that they expect the EIS process to be carried out but expeditiously. We'll see.
We get periodic but very sketchy reports of what's going on at Standing Rock. I can see now why we didn't get a heads up about the recent raid of the "Last (Lost/Little) Child" resistance camp up on the hill. Initial reports were somewhat overwrought. On the other hand, it seems relatively calm at Standing Rock compared to the chaos in DC and spreading over the country and the world.
Things are not going well for the Trumpists, and it won't end well. How it will end, I don't know. A few days ago, I gave this shit-show another month before the plug is pulled, but how that happens, I can't say. There are open calls for a military coup, which is what I thought could happen even before the inauguration. It still might. It depends in part on how out of hand things get in the streets. It also depends on when the OverClass decides they've had enough of this horseshit.
RefuseFascism, RevCom, various anarchist outfits and Black Bloc tactics may be in the vanguard, but the urge to revolution is not yet critical. The hysteria over a "Soros funded Color Revolution" waxes and wanes. The elements are mostly in place, and it could happen in a twinkling. On the other hand, if it does, we cannot expect the results to be all that beneficial to the Rabble.
So far, Trump's dictatorial effusions are causing both laughter and fear. He is attempting to rule as an autocrat, but he's finding out he can't do so, at least not the way he wants. However, I don't think the system of rule as it is can really cope with a would-be dictator like this one without imploding. Things are happening too fast and furiously. The institutional desire is to slow it down, and I don't think that's going to happen. If anything, we're facing a racing, out of control train.
Best to just get out of the way.
The bumpy ride continues...


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Coo Coo for Coconuts: Vodka, Rum, Shochu, Beer, Syrup, Milk, Water….
Did I forget to include anything else? Like macadamia nuts, there is a world shortage on coconuts but one wouldn't know it because it's everywhere in the beverage world. Coconut flavoring has come a long way from tasting and smelling like sun tan lotion. Coconut drinks have developed into something more exotic than drinking out of coconut and adding a cocktail umbrella.
Kai Coconut Shochu. Two of the fastest growing beverages, coconut water and shochu, combined to make one winning product. Shochu is a distilled spirit normally from rice, but can also be distilled from sweet potatoes, barley, and buckwheat. The alcohol proof is 48 or 24% alcohol which about half the proof of vodka. The trend is using Pan-Asian flavors like coconut water, lemongrass, yuzu, and 'matcha' green tea. Coconut water is gaining popularity because it's 'fat-free, cholesterol-free, low-calorie, super-hydrating, and naturally rich in electrolytes.' There is a subtle flavor, but it does not taste like Mounds or Almond Joy. In my opinion, it tastes more like Horlicks Malted Milk tablets. The Kai Coconut Shochu does have a slight sun tan lotion aroma but not offensive. The Horlick maltiness is ethereal and finishes without the burn.
Malibu Black Coconut Rum. Malibu's newest addition to their rum family. The Black is at 70 proof or 35% alcohol compared to the Original is 42 proof or 21% alcohol. The Malibu Black uses aged rum which gives the rum it's darker color. A rule of thumb that we use is the higher the alcohol percentage, the less sweeter the liquor will taste. The Malibu Black resembles in flavor to a spiced rum with a hint of coconut. There are nuances of toffee and vanilla on the nose and palate.
Hawaiian Coconut Vodka. We have all ready mentioned Dave Flintstones' Hawaiian Vodka on a previous blog, but it's well worth a second shout. Hawaiian Vodka is small batch, artisan vodka made in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Hawaiian Coconut Vodka is very much like the Kai Coconut Shochu but with a more silkier texture and lingering flavor. It tastes much like haupia, a favorite luau dessert. I wished it was called Hawaiian Haupia Vodka, but it would be a little harder to market…i understand.
Maui Brewing Co. Coconut Porter. When this beer first debuted, there was a lot of skepticism about the coconut 'flavoring.' Critics were shushed because the Maui Brewing Coconut Porter took Gold Medal for the Herb & Spice category at the 2006 World Beer Cup. The aroma is full of rich, roasted nuttiness. There is a slight hint of toasted and salted coconut. Maui Brewing Co. toasts the coconuts themselves to insure the flavor.
Why we are coo coo for coconuts? We live on a island where the palm trees sway.
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You know that feeling when you need an appetizer dish for a potluck, you have less than two hours until you need to be there, you aren't ready yet so a trip to the store is out of the question, and you don't want to buy something because of course you signed up to bring something hot and not chips and salsa? That's how this recipe came to exist in our lives about seven years ago, because I am the perpetual over-committer. But we have really juicy, delicious meatballs that taste amazing, and are just a little different than your "usual" meatball recipe, so maybe in this situation a little over-commitment turned out for the best.
The recipe has varied slightly over the years, and the lemon dipping sauce is a new addition that I really love. I think it adds a nice bright contrast to the spinach feta meatballs, even though the meatballs are really incredible on their own. Even though these are made of ground turkey, which is generally lower in fat than the ground beef used for meatballs, they're still moist, with a nice texture, and the flavor contrast provided by the salty feta cheese and savory spinach. Would you like to know how we manage that in a gluten free meatball?
During my Whole30 at the beginning of this year, the Godfather figured out the secret to making really juicy meatballs without using breadcrumbs as a filler. Using almond meal results in meatballs that aren't dense and retain just the right amount of moisture, making the texture perfect for just about any dish where you'd want to use a meatball.
Feel free to shape the meatballs by hand, but I always use a cookie scoop like this one to measure out meatballs so they're all approximately the same size. That way, they cook evenly and then they look better on a platter and no one holds up the serving line hunting out the biggest meatballs. There's one at every gathering. 😉
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz chopped spinach fresh or frozen
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground pepper
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1/4 c almond meal
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 c mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- tbsp zest from 1 lemon about 1
- 1/4 tsp dill
- 1 tsp olive oil
In a small mixing bowl, use a fork to whisk together the lemon dipping sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. This can be made up to a day or two in advance.
Preheat your oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or a silicone baking mat.
Place a skillet over medium heat and warm the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes or so until the garlic is fragrant, but doesn't burn. If you are using fresh spinach (I usually do), add the spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently until wilted. Remove from the heat and allow to cool 3-5 minutes.
Combine the turkey, egg, salt, pepper, almond meal, spinach, and garlic oil in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Stir in the crumbled feta.
Use a 1 tbsp cookie scoop or measuring spoon to measure out even meatball portions and then roll into balls.
Bake for about 12 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through. Remove from the heat and allow to rest 5 minutes before serving with the dipping sauce.


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Notes: Other root vegetables (baby turnips, parsnips, chunks of leeks) can be used; vegetable weight should total about 4 1/2 pounds. Up to 4 hours ahead, roast vegetables; let stand at room temperature. To warm, set roasting pan over medium heat, add remaining ingredients, and stir until steaming. Garnish with rosemary sprigs or roasted garlic.
How to Make It
Scrub potatoes and carrots. Cut potatoes in half. Peel onions. In a 12- by 15-inch roasting pan, mix potatoes, carrots, onions, oil, thyme, rosemary, and pepper.
Roast vegetables in a 450° oven, stirring occasionally, until tender when pierced, 40 to 50 minutes.
Transfer pan from oven to rangetop and set over medium heat. Add red wine, balsamic vinegar, and chicken broth. Stir until brown drippings are scraped free and vegetables are coated, 2 to 4 minutes.
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Chad Schwitters has a list stuck in his head. A waiting list. On the list are over 400 families who need safe, affordable, and equitable housing. Since 1995, Schwitters and his team at Urban Homeworks (UHW) have worked to turn waiting lists into thriving communities.
I think we're starving for innovative and creative solutions—ones that excite and compel people to get behind. The more we can work together to frame those solutions and get people to get behind them, the closer we are to a healthier community for all. -Chad Schwitters
UHW's creative approach to overcoming obstacles has meant the reclamation of multiple Minneapolis neighborhoods and a renewed sense of hope for people living in some of the city's toughest areas. MHP is pleased to highlight this powerful work and the visionary leadership behind it.
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At the foundation of Urban Homeworks' mission is a commitment to what the organization calls People Oriented Developments, or, POD's. As the name suggests, the idea behind the POD model...
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At the heart of the Urban Homeworks mission is the importance of building together. Evoking the UHW logo, Schwitters describes the organization as "one tool in the tool-belt"...
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By JuWan Graham, CBW 62/CW50 Intern
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." -Mike Tyson.
This quotation never rang truer for two Michigan filmmakers who battled through substance abuse and made a film about that very same issue entitled Life Prescribed which will premiere on October 20.
Kyle Couch of Pontiac and writer Matthew Santia of Fraser both are award winning filmmakers and have wanted to be in films for a while. Couch knew he wanted to be in films since watching Jurassic Park at age six. Meanwhile Santia earned a degree in Screenwriting from the University of Southern California and master's degree from Full Sail University. But those dreams quickly faded.
Couch turned to heroin to deal with personal issues after high school. And Santia developed an addiction to painkillers while nursing injuries for surgeries. The addiction continued for 12 years.
"No one sets out to become a drug addict," Santia said. "My prescriptions were supposed to last a month, but would be gone in eight days. The drug addiction turned me into a monster. I wasn't living, but somehow I was existing. I would do really weird things and go to great lengths to get drugs."
Both Couch and Santia were able to find the help they needed by joining Grace Centers of Hope's intensive treatment program. It was there that both individuals met each other and Joseph Atwell, the subject of the film. They were all able to get the help that they needed and much more.
"At first I didn't like Atwell," said Santia, now sober for 18 months. "I thought he was arrogant, but later I realized that it was my own defensiveness against addicts. I didn't really want to be considered one of them. Today, he's one of my best friends and he inspires me. The film helps to humanize the issue of drug addiction while reminding viewers about the need for help and support."
Now with that support, they hope their film brings about awareness not only for those dealing with substance abuse, but the families involved.
Life Prescribed follows Joseph Atwell's profound story of a man from of Waterford, Michigan whose struggle with opioid addiction, the bizarre methods he used to obtain narcotics, and his search for lasting redemption is the stuff literally made for Hollywood.
"We hope this film brings the skeletons of substance abuse out of family closets," said Couch. "It is a very dark world and Life Prescribed doesn't gloss it over. Our hope is that lives will be impacted after watching our film. Once the addict admits and commits to receiving help there is HOPE. For the three of us, it was about recognizing the need for God in our lives. We have all said to each other that we were meant to make these kind of films."
The red carpet, public premiere of Life Prescribed was held on Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Landmark Main Art Theatre, 118 N. Main Street, Royal Oak, Mich. Watch this episode of Street Beat to find out a more in-depth look at Life Prescribed. And watch this web exclusive to learn more about the movie-making process with Matthew Santia.
JuWan Graham is an aspiring public relations practitioner with a passion for writing and sports, and currently interning at CBS62 and CW50. He is a senior attending Eastern Michigan University, majoring in Public Relations while minoring in Marketing.


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HANSA's new X/O philosophy – greater freedom in bathroom design
Choice between angular and round rosettes for HANSA|LIVING mixers – Easy realisation of consistent room concepts
The Stuttgart-based manufacturer presents additional design variants for the washbasin, bath, shower and bidet in its new X/O philosophy. The 'X' represents the use of an angular rosette as the support, while the 'O' stands for the use of round shapes. The X/O 'building box' for the design-oriented series in the HANSA|LIVING concept now makes it easier to design a consistently minimalistic or harmoniously rounded bathroom – nothing stands in the way of the implementation of a uniform bathroom concept.
The X/O philosophy can give the bathroom a clear, architectural look or, for those who prefer it, make it softer and more traditional. One clear advantage for customers, planners and tradespeople: the supports in this new design philosophy are round and angular rosettes. Endless planning options can be created by combining them with the basic products. For instance, a bathroom created using the HANSAVAROX concealed solution can either be independently minimalistic and angular or harmoniously rounded – within the same series.
Modern and straight lined: angular design options for HANSA|LIVING mixers
From June 2013, HANSA will have angular rosettes for side- and centrally controlled washbasin mixers in its range of products. The angular rosettes are also available for shower, bidet and bath mixers in the HANSA|LIVING series HANSASTELA, HANSARONDA, HANSADESIGNO, HANSALIGNA and HANSALOFT.
For people who want a clear, puristic bathroom concept, these new rosettes are the perfect way to achieve their desire without fuss. For instance, the appearance of a washbasin mixer can easily be adapted to the desired modern architectural design language in the bathroom by combining it with the angular rosettes. This effect can be further reinforced by choosing a square overhead shower such as the HANSAVIVA. More delightful combinations can be achieved by combining LIVING mixers with the concealed systems HANSAMATRIX and HANSAVAROX.
Soft and harmonious: round design options for HANSA|LIVING mixers
The harmoniously rounded shapes help to create a uniform overall look. The mixers are integrative, and do not dominate within the overall concept. In combination with HANSA's round overhead showers, particular emphasis is given to the balanced overall concept, creating a harmonious unit – just the thing for a haven of relaxation.
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Want to become a member of Raincliffe Wood Community Enterprise?
If you are interested in Raincliffe Wood Community Enterprise why not become a member? It is free, for life, and means you own the Enterprise equally with every other member. Once a member, you can also become a volunteer and be practically involved in the project. You will get regular updates on what is happening, be able to vote at meetings and the AGM, and stand for election to the management board if you wish.
All we ask is that you agree with our vision and aims:
Our Vision:
To build a strong community enterprise that secures a safe and sustainable future for the woods while enhancing wildlife and community benefits.
Wildlife aims:
- Gradually restore the woods to predominantly broadleaf ancient woodland
- Enhance the wildlife value and biodiversity of the woods
- Act as a model of best practice in sustainable woodland management for others to learn from
People aims:
- Promote the woods and encourage their greater use and enjoyment
- Maintain and improve public access for all
- Increase community involvement in the management of the woods
- Educate people about woods and their environment
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- Establish a social enterprise to generate income to support only the sustainable management of the woods and associated activities
- Carry out woodland management, timber extraction and conversion of timber to a variety of products to generate this income
- Support the wider economic regeneration of the Scarborough area through contributions to tourism, jobs and training
If you would like to become a member please complete the form below and in doing so agree with the vision and aims of Raincliffe Wood Community Enterprise:


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Further evidence to support the clinical impact of a UV-C disinfection system
A new study has just been published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology that provides further evidence that the introduction of a UV-C disinfection system (Optimum-UV, marketed in the UK as the Clinell UV-360) has a clinical impact on the rate of CDI.
The design was a 2 year prospective pre-post intervention study in a 789-bedded tertiary referral centre in the USA. The intervention was implemented in the haematology wards, the researchers using the rest of the hospital as a control. The UV technology was used for terminal cleaning of patient rooms, primarily targeting those rooms where patients were on contact precautions for Clostridium difficile infections. Rooms of patients on contact precautions for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) received secondary priority for UV deployment. To ensure adequate exposure of UV light, UV dose cards placed throughout the patient room were used to verify the cycle times. The study was controlled for potentially confounding variables like hand hygiene
compliance and antibiotic usage.
The results showed that there was a 25% reduction on the study units, and a 16% increase on the control units and an adjusted analysis found a significant association between UV treatment and a reduction in the rate of CDI. The adjusted analysis that accounts for more variables demonstrated that the reduction in CDI was statistically significant. Another additional and important finding was that the use of UV had no detrimental effect on room turnaround times, with an increase in less than six minutes overall for rooms in which the device was deployed. Following the 12-month evaluation period, the hospital implemented hospital-wide use of the UV technology, purchasing three UV devices, hiring 3.5 workers for the deployment. This has resulted in 53 less cases of C. difficile infection than the previous year with an associated annual direct cost averted of US$348,528 to $1,537,000.
Infection Prevention 2016: a bug's eye view
Another IPS conference has been and gone, and what a lot of fun and learning to be had! New research published, new products launched, and new contacts made – all in a few days in sunny Harrogate.
Several of the lectures were outstanding: Prof Gary French on the 'swing' away from antibiotic-resistant Gram-positive bacteria towards Gram-negatives, Prof Eli Perencevich on measuring and improving hand hygiene, plus inspiring lectures from both IPS patrons (Professors Hart and Pittet). It's great to see all of the submitted abstracts published in a Journal of Infection Prevention supplement. Here's a few highlights from the abstracts:
Gama launched a number of new products at the conference. Finding a sporicidal disinfectant that is safe, effective, and well-tolerated by patients, staff and the environment is challenging. Sodium hypochlorite ticks some of these boxes, but is by no means perfect: it is inactivated readily by biological soiling, has staff exposure issues, and is not environmentally friendly. And so we have introduced a peractic acid based sporicidal disinfectant that ticks all of these boxes. The arrival of the Clinell Sporicidal Granules prompted a protest…from the bugs!
Gama is committed to the importance of training and understand that easy-to-use and up-to-date training materials are a vital resource. With this in mind, we have launched a re-vamped training module, that is designed to be configured to your needs, whether you have 5 or 50 minutes to deliver a training session. The material for the modules has been formulated by Martin Kiernan, our clinical director, and is updated regularly via the tablet-based platform.
Finally, we would like to congratulate the brainy winners of the quiz on our stand:
Day 1: Karen Hawker
Day 2: Kirsty Louise Morgan
Day 3: Jean Robinson
The vision of IPS that 'nobody is harmed by a preventable infection' is one that we can all subscribe to, so roll on Infection Prevention 2017!


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My inspiration comes from all the practitioners who have come before me. From those that come to practice everyday, do their practice to the best of their ability and participate in their communities with mindfulness and compassion.
Why I Practice
My practice teaches me how to go inside and stay with calm measured breathing even while engaging in difficult and demanding physical forms. It teaches me how to harness my energy, contain it and then utilize it in the most efficient way. The mat is the safe place to learn this and so while interacting in the world, no matter the conditions, comfortable or uncomfortable I am able to stay with this reliable and soothing rhythm. To remain calm, composed and responsive.
Why I Teach
This practice is such a gift. I trust it completely. I want to pass on this teaching, exactly as it was taught to me. To keep the lineage alive and to share it anyway I can.


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You are invited to a free talk on Tuesday, June 11th at 1:00 PM by Mark McCurties entitiled:
"Meaningful Change for Ourselves & the World"
The power of God's love
is the greatest agent for
bringing needed change
and healing into the world.
Mark is a Christian Science practitioner and member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.
For more information contact (216) 621-7796 or visit www.christiansciencecleveland.com.
Lecture Sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Cleveland, Ohio & Hosted by the Jointly Maintained Reading Room of Greater Cleveland.
Upward Wing is seeking an experienced Journal-listed Christian Science nurse to join in its home-care service and shepherd its growing field-training and mentoring programs.
Come be a part of our team, fostering and protecting Christian Science nursing care in Ohio and surrounding areas.
Relocation assistance provided.
Contact: Kimberly Thorndike, Upward Wing Director of Christian Science Nursing at [email protected] or (330) 235-3151
"And in God's healing service share the truths revealed by His dear love." (Christian Science Hymnal 323,1:3 & 4)
As our Board and staff joyfully welcome the New Year, we are grateful for the insight gained during the past year. We began 2017 with the united goal of advancing our understanding of how we can more fully cherish Christian Science nursing and our precious Upward Wing service, and to then put this wisdom gained into practice and invite our field to entertain angels with us in our committment to supporting Christian Science nursing.
As the year came to an end, and as it closed with the Christmas season, our progress made over the last twelve months was affirmed. We have found that our advanced understanding shines newborn light on the significance of the New Year. The continuity and consecrated activity of Christian Science nursing is made clear this New Year's Day and best expressed in Mrs. Eddy's words: "Through Christian Science, religion and medicine are inspired with a diviner nature and essence; fresh pinions are given to faith and understanding, and thoughts acquaint themselves intelligently with God." SH 107:10-14
With each New Year fresh thoughts and spiritual regeneration are expressed as celebrants witness spiritual beauty and holiness unfolding. They hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant." The calendar year marks an end, but the continuity of Good shows us that the insights gained in 2017 are but the treasured contents of our cornerstone on which to build this coming year.
The Christmas message prepares us for the New Year by providing and sustaining the hope of this blessed beginning as it manifests Emmanuel, God with us. Opportunity and change are possible because of God's boundless grace, and by having this understanding we experience progress. When we cherish the babe of Christian Science healing we find continuity, support, brotherliness, and harmony going with us into each New Year -- as we follow Paul's direction to put off the old man and put on the new man -- and these expressions of reality remain with us for continual spiritual re-birth throughout the year.
"In different ages the divine idea assumes different forms, according to humanity's needs. In this age it assumes, more intelligently that ever before, the form of Christian healing. This is the babe we are to cherish. This is the babe that twines its loving arms about the neck of omnipotence, and calls forth infinite care from His loving heart." Mis. 370:12
The gift we are asked to bring to the nativity is a pure and open heart, and from this devotion we receive fresh pinions of understanding to soar ever higher.
Thank you to all of you who shared in our goal and supported our Mission in 2017! Please join us as we move joyfully forward with our committment to cherish, foster, and protect this precious healing ministry.
Visit our Blog to share your new-year's inspirations and spiritual resolutions for supporting Christian Science nursing in 2018!
If you have not yet taken our survey presented in our 2017 newsletters, visit www.upwardwing.org/survey to participate.
Learn more about the prayerful steps we took in 2017 by reading our 3-part progressive study initiative in our July, August, and September 2017 Newsletters, which culminated in our November Annual Meeting & Workshop. Listen to the audio of the Workshop.
Each successive stage of experience unfolds new views of divine goodness and love.
(Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, 66:14)
Have you been praying for a new view?
If so, we would love to hear from you! We have been praying for
Christian Science nurses to join us in Northern Ohio as we continue to grow our ministry.
Come be a part of our special team!
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Contact: [email protected] or 855.276.4968
One way Overlook House fulfills its Mission of providing financial, metaphysical, and physical support to Upward Wing Visiting Christian Science Nursing is through a Field Training Program. Overlook House is grateful for the generous grant it received in June of 2016 designated to refining and updating the Upward Wing Field Training Program.
The Program's purpose is to engage the community in our Mission, and we have learned that we can best achieve this by meeting the individuals who make up our Field where each is engaged in serving the cause of Christian Science.
The primary goal for our Field Training Program is for our Christian Science community to take ownership of its nursing organization. We have this year seen a marked response to our organization's outreach.
Upward Wing Field Training & Volunteer Coordinator, Anita Lange, introduced the theme "Enlarging Thy Tent" (Isa 54:2-3) for the 2016 Field Training Program in our September newsletter fostering a focus on 'lengthening the cords' and 'stretching the tent' -- reaching out and welcoming the community -- and strengthening the 'tent stakes' by building relationships, listening to the individual's needs, and supporting his or her efforts.
The Board responded by increasing its member count this year -- from 5 to 7 and its efforts sevenfold. This affords each board member the ability to focus on a different area of the organization, including 2 members who are working on building relationships in our community -- one with our local practitioners and one with outreach to our Field.
We began by building relationships with our branch churches as well as with our local business owners who are Christian Scientists. The Upward Wing Christian Science nurses made a visit to all 19 churches in our service area this year, attending Sunday services and Wednesday evening testimony meetings, and visiting with members and visitors, as well as Care Committee Chairmen. We are grateful for the financial support we receive from our business community, including one restaurant owner who donated the venue space and luncheon for our Annual Meeting this November.
The Overlook House Board and Upward Wing Christian Science nurses are also grateful for the opportunity to host a dinner meeting last October for the Christian Science Nursing Network (CSNN) Board of Directors who were in Cleveland planning their bi-annual conference coming up in September of 2017. We took the opportunity to have each attendee talk about their introduction to, and experiences working in, Christian Science nursing. Bruce Jeffrey of The Principle Foundation accepted our invitation to join in the conversation.
Getting to know the Christian Science nurses on the Board of CSNN and a deeper understanding of their ministry was our goal for this meeting. Especially as we are currently inviting students to join, and are accepting applications for, the Upward Wing Mentoring Program. This program has been developed to promote better trainers and highly skilled nurses to support Christian Science nursing sustainability and succession planning within the Upward Wing Visiting Christian Science nursing service.
We further reached out by offering two Care Committee Workshops in 2016 -- one in September for the Western Ohio branch churches and the second in December for the Eastern Ohio branch churches. The Upward Wing Christian Science nurses invited Care Committees of every church in our service area to participate in one of these two-part workshops. The first session introduced Christian Science nursing and Upward Wing, and the second session explained the metaphysics and skills useful to ushers in churches. In between the sessions the participants gathered for a box lunch and received a gift of note cards depicting scenes of The Mother Church to get them started in their service to fellow church members.
The Overlook House Board, likewise, participated in its organization's program of continuing education in Christian Science nursing. In July, the Upward Wing Christian Science nurses provided the board members with a 1-hour instruction on the metaphysics and skills involved in cleansing and bandaging. The Board and Christian Science nurses found that this session provided inspiration and information for a future class to be taken to the Field.
One response to our outreach this year is a Home Helper advertising her services in our community after completing the Upward Wing Home Helper Class. The Home Helper Class is a 2-day 10 hour course hosted at a private home of a Christian Scientist. It is designed to enable the student to assist someone living at home with his or her daily needs while supporting Christian Science healing.
We plan to continue to offer Home Helper Classes in 2017, which were well received in 2015 when we conducted several of these classes at sites throughout greater Cleveland. Christian Scientists in Ohio and nearby states, such as Indiana, Michigan, and New York have attended, inviting us to hold this class in their communities, and we look forward to expanding our outreach even further in 2017.
In addition to the Field, Upward Wing has reached out to other Christian Science nursing organizations this year by sharing its online back-office software system it has developed. In 2016 we contracted our first license agreement with a fellow visiting Christian Science nursing service. This service is now set up and undergoing training with the Upward Wing webmaster, Business Manager, and Director of Christian Science nursing. It will begin the new year with this efficient method of communication and record keeping in place, which supports consistency in our standard of patient care and promotes service accreditation.
The Upward Wing volunteers augment the work of the Upward Wing Christian Science Nurses and their efforts broaden our outreach. They continue to go out and visit and read to patients. Our Field Training and Volunteer Coordinator arranged their annual outing this year during Volunteer Appreciation Week at Sweet Moses Soda Fountain for an afternoon ice-cream social. At our Annual Meeting in November she shared the volunteers' healing experiences in their service throughout the year and presented the volunteers with appreciation gifts of festive tins of gourmet popcorn from our local Campbell's Popcorn Company.
The Overlook House Annual Meeting's theme this year "Open Hearts and Willing Hands" focused on the spiritual meaning of 'Willingness,' -- referring to our collective as well as individual efforts. It was exemplified in our stepping forward to bring our own "widow's mite" to Christian Science nursing, as a board member, as a Christian Science nurse, as a business manager, and as a member of the Field.
We introduced our annual meeting theme of 'Willingness' prior to the meeting in our September newsletter whose articles developed this theme. In support of these ideas we included in the newsletter an invitation to become a volunteer and participate in a survey to share thoughts and priorities regarding our currently proposed initiatives. Our intention was to engage the Field in our activities. We found through feedback from our Keynote Speaker and members of the Field that this was inspiring to them and they felt their purpose in our organization clarified and the one Mind at work as they prepared for the meeting.
Our benchmark in 2016 was to foster Christian Science nursing sustainability by expanding the awareness in our community of what Christian Science nursing is. To that end Upward Wing has visited and spoken with members of every Christian Science branch church in its service area. The feedback in the form of questions and answers from the Field is encouraging as we move forward together with gladness in the coming year.
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On view from March 13, 2014 – April 7, 2014. Opening reception on Thursday, March 13 from 5-8pm during the BLITZ Capitol Hill Arts Walk.
Ghost Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition featuring new mixed media work by Seattle artist Jody Joldersma. Amazons & Trolls! Escaping the Dungeons of the Modern Monster will explore various takes on feminism and trolling.
In an interview with Ghost Gallery founder and curator Laurie Kearney, Jody said about the show's theme: "There is an expression which says "Don't Feed the Trolls" which encourages people to ignore bullies, to take the higher ground, and not speak up. Not only is this a way of suppressing ideas which challenge the established order, it also minimizes and manipulates the perception of the act, and the people who do these acts, by renaming them. This phenomenon can be be found throughout history from Witches and Fairies, to Centaurs and Amazons. The historic mythology of Amazons and the modern mythology of Trolls, combined with personal experiences of gender, are the inspiration for this series of work. The title 'Escaping the Dungeons of the Modern Monster" is a playful take, using a common gaming trope, on the struggle of feminist ideas in a modern society."
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I attended the Works Management Round table held June 28th in London. It was attended by selected manufacturers from the UK and the afternoon was broken into two topics, labor productivity and a discussion of the labor pool and skills required.
The session was capably led by Max Gosney, editor at Works Management. The discussion was lively as it always is when a group of manufacturers start talking about labor. But I know Max is going to write the day up soon and rather than steal his thunder, I wanted to share another insight I gained from the day.
It turns out my lunch partner, Nitin Patel from Glen Dimplex Home Appliance, also has quite a bit of experience with labor management. Glen Dimplex manufacturers cooking appliances and is one of the last UK manufacturer of "white goods". Nitin came from the auto industry and saw his share of labor challenges. His previous company solved them by outsourcing production to reduce labor costs (and their labor problems). But that only extended the supply chain and worsened labor relations with remaining employees beginning a vicious circle downwards. At Glen Dimplex, he found a CEO that took a different approach. Denver Hewlett focuses on his employees and adjusts the operations of the company based on what's good for his customers and employees. With both of these groups happy, Glen Dimplex is able to successfully compete where most others have given up.
Intrigued, I asked for examples of how it executed this strategy. It seemed too good to be true. It turns out, there are some unconventional practices occurring within the walls of Glen Dimplex.
First is an investment in employees. Many did not have the skills to embark upon Lean and Six Sigma projects. Employees now spend 3 hours a week training. They are learning the math, statistics and principles of continuous improvement. Incredulous I asked how they had justified three hours a week of paid training. Nitin acknowledged that they did not start out at 3 hours a week. They started with smaller commitments but as these investments paid off, it became apparent that more training would yield bigger benefits. Applying my own version of the 5 why's, I asked for more detail. Nitin relayed this story: As a part of their manufacturing process Glen Dimplex applies enamel over steel. This is a process where a powdered glass and oxide mixture is applied to a metal surface and then baked to fuse the glass to the metal. The problem was that 1-2% of the appliances had a defect in the enamel that would cause the component to be scrapped. Taken on as a project by the employees, they went back through the process and slowly eliminated all the possible causes of the defect. As it turns out, variations in air pressure that force the beads through a sprayer would cause occasional build up on an internal component in the sprayer. Occasionally as the build-up of beads became large enough, it would be dislodged and a small clump would be sprayed onto the surface of the appliance. Not easily visible before baking, it became an obvious defect when it was too late to do anything about it.
What Nitin noticed during the project was that the employees were thinking about the problem at night, they were discussing it among themselves at lunch. And even thought they were obviously busy, because it was a priority for them, they found downtime during the day and took advantage of it by working on the problem. While they were not able to reduce the variation of air pressure in the nozzle, they added a simple step of wiping down the nozzle on a regular basis and the problem was eliminated.
Eliminating scrap, the worst of all wastes, is a tremendous victory. It's solutions like this that allow and encourage Glen Dimplex to continue investing in their employees.
Realistic discussions about pay with employees are a second example. Compared to the pay practices in many industries, Glen Dimplex employees don't receive different wages for performing different duties. They are expected to be flexible and the incentive is job security versus a stratification of wages based on jobs performed. This simplifies changes in moving the workforce around the plant based on changes in demand. It eliminates the practice of employees looking to maximize their time at higher paid jobs. It also simplifies "fairness" issues when assigning work. While it may be different from what employees are used to, it is improving utilization for the company which is increasing job security for employees.
Nitin also shared a third practice at Glen Dimplex. As a medium volume, high mix manufacturer, much of the equipment in the plant is general purpose. While this situation might be considered a hindrance to higher performance and throughput, Glen Dimplex has turned it into an advantage. One of the most common complaints from employees at any company that are asked to begin a Lean effort is that they are often being asked to eliminate their own jobs. They understand that for many manufacturers the extra capacity can be turned into high volume. But when the market isn't demanding more capacity, management will reduce the excess capacity sometime resulting in fewer jobs. Employees are caught in a bind; do nothing and hope the business survives or find hidden capacity and hope they continue to stay employed. In either case they are not in control of their destiny, a difficult position for anyone to be in.
Glen Dimplex has resolved this dilemma by taking a vertical integration approach. Moving in the opposite direction of many companies that have jumped on the outsourcing bandwagon, Glen Dimplex is looking to take on more of the supply chain rather than outsource it.
Glen Dimplex recognizes that they can't do everything suppliers provide. Nitin explains its strategy. "We have to be careful about what we bring in-house, but there are more opportunities than one might think. For example, we use polystyrene for packaging. Previously it was a purchased product from an outside vendor and we were at their mercy for delivery. When we identified extra capacity, we began a study to determine if we could produce the packaging in-house. It was a very different process that we weren't familiar with. We didn't have the engineering or operational skills such as foaming to produce it. We did know we used enough polystyrene to produce it economically. We decided to move this product in-house and learn how to make it. Glen Dimplex management and employees have the attitude that if someone else can make it, so can we."
It's this commitment from the executives that provide Glen Dimplex employees with the confidence to believe if they work to find extra capacity on an existing process, the effort will be rewarded with more work, not lay-offs. This strategy has also provided an unintended consequence. Now that Glen Dimplex has so many different processes to support, employees are accustomed to changing jobs and learning new skills on a regular basis which makes them better at it. With more knowledge about all the materials and processes in their entire supply chain they can identify opportunities much easier than competitors with extended supply chains.
It was a great lunch and a refreshing discussion with Nitin. I look forward to visiting his plant to see this in action the next time I'm in the area.
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Title: The Truth of Tristan Lyons
Series: Legendary Rock Stars #4
Author: L.B. Dunbar
Genre: Rock Star Romance
Release Date: July 27, 2015
I understand why I have the nickname. Hey, what can I say? I like women. All women. It doesn't matter what shape, size, or color. I'm even into sharing. I've done it all, seen it all, but I'm at an all-time low. Who wouldn't be? My best friend is missing. My uncle's an asshole. I don't know who I am without The Nights. We are a band of brothers, soldiering through the world with our music. Only, our faithful leader is gone, and everyone else in the band is falling for the oldest trap: love. Love is a lie. It is painful. It is hurtful.
I need a break. I want to be alone. I'm not prepared to share the exclusive home on the Island. I'm not prepared for her. I don't know who she is or why she's here. She tells me to call her Ireland. I tell her my first name only. Originally, I don't want to believe she doesn't recognize me. Bass guitarist for The Nights, come on? After a while we both play the game. Secrets are another form of lies, aren't they?
Our fantasy will crash to reality too soon. Secrets catch up to you. The truth has to be told. It confirms what I already know: love is a lie.
Until her.
With each new book in the Legendary Rock Stars series, I find myself saying that it was the best one yet and L.B. Dunbar did not disappoint me. She has once again raised the bar with The Truth of Tristan Lyons. I adored the initial setting of Tristan and Ireland's first encounter and the way in which it allowed their chemistry and undeniable connection to really spark. Tristan was always a flirt and a good friend, but much of who he really was remained a mystery in the previous books so I wasn't sure what to expect in this book. I found myself falling fast and hard for this rock star as we got to know him in a whole new way. The mystery of what happened to Arturo and the smaller happenings of the story continued to play out in a manner that was both pleasantly surprising and emotionally charged, keeping me hooked on this great series.
"She was my sun and I was the sand. I was drifting, and she was lighting the way for my travel out of the darkness. I wasn't sure I was going to be able to let her go."
Tristan and Ireland were both distinct characters that you could relate to and root for. L.B. has done a fantastic job developing both of them over the course of this novel, allowing me to fully invest myself in their journey. Tristan unraveled in unexpected ways, exposing his demons, insecurities, and vulnerabilities to the reader and allowing us to connect with him on an emotional level. Ireland is definitely a great addition to the female characters in this series, demonstrating a strength and kindness that was breathtaking. Tristan and Ireland both harbor substantial secrets, in defense of which they close themselves off from the world. Their shared stubbornness and biting wit ensured a story that was bursting with sarcastic banter, tension-filled confrontations, and the occasional awkward moment. The spark sizzling between these two was uncontrollable, inevitably combusting in all the right ways.
"Lesson Three. Heartbreak is inevitable when your heart is full of love for someone who doesn't love you back."
L.B. Dunbar has a magical way of intertwining the histories of her characters. As we learn about Ireland and Tristan's pasts L.B. places small details throughout their histories that later tie together to reveal an unexpected connection. The way in which these characters were able to lean on each other and the development of their relationship in the harsh light of reality really gave them something deep and true. Their impact on one another was significant lending way to the feeling that these two were unquestionably fated. The plot continues to hold me captive in this latest addition to the series. While some pieces fell into place, those that are missing raise more questions than ever. L.B. Dunbar certainly surprised me with a few twists and turns that caught me completely off guard. I'm desperate for the last book in the series, awaiting the outcomes of all of our couples. The Truth of Tristan Lyons was everything I'd hoped it would be: enchanting, steamy, suspenseful, and utterly addictive!
I wanted to know who she was. Scratch that, I didn't care who she was. I wanted to know how she got in the house. Damn these fangirls, sometimes. They knew no shame.
"Hey," I said grabbing her upper arm. "How did you get in here?"
She seemed caught unaware of my approach and screamed loudly, pushing at my chest hard enough, the sheer surprise forced me to let go of her.
With her hand on her chest and her breasts rising and falling in great agitation, I was able to see her big blue eyes and the sprinkle of freckles across her nose. Her chin length blonde hair fell forward as she bent to clasp her knees and catch her breath.
Standing up almost as quickly as she bent over, she spoke to me through delicious looking pink lips.
"Who the fuck are you?" she growled.
"Who the fuck, are you?" I returned.
"You know what, never mind. You need to go," I said, cutting her off and reaching for her upper arm again. "I don't know how you got in here, where you came from, or how you found me, but you need to go."
I began to tug her toward the front entry, her feet sliding in her flip-flops across the tile flooring. She pulled back, and the force made her skid on an angle across the slippery surface as I dragged her. She continued to glare at me quizzically, leaning away from me.
"I don't know what you are talking about?"
"Did you follow me, is that it? See me in the airport?"
"Okay, I love you too, now you need to go. Okay?"
"What are you talking about?"
"Don't pretend you don't know who I am?"
"I don't."
I stopped, still holding firmly to her arm. Something in her voice sounded like she was being serious.
"I'm Tristan."
She blinked, confusion clearly on her face. I was thoughtful for a moment. It was the innocence in her blue eyes, and the fact she looked like she might cry. Something wasn't right with this scenario.
"Trist – an," I said slowly, as if she had some type of hearing impairment.
I narrowed my eyes at her.
"What kind of music do you listen to?"
"Country," she answered so quickly, she didn't even blink an eye or stop for thought. On top of that, she said it in such a way that showed she was thoroughly confused, and almost disgusted with me, for even asking such a ridiculous question. She wrinkled her nose.
"Look, I know the owner, and you shouldn't be here."
"I know the owner," I repeated, "and you shouldn't be here."
"I'm not leaving," she said, pulling at her own arm again and sticking out a hand to press against my chest as leverage. I had tugged my shirt off at some point while I was passed out, and her warm hand felt good on my air-conditioned cool skin. Her hand was tiny, I noticed. All of her was thin.
"I'm supposed to be here. Alone," I emphasized again.
She didn't respond, so I added, "I think I'll just call the owner myself, to see where the mix up is."
"No," she blurted, stopping in her physical struggle against me. Her eyes opened even wider, if that was possible, and her face was suddenly full of something I couldn't read. Her blue eyes brightened in a frightening sort of way. Was that fear? Good, she should be afraid.
"Please. I swear. I'm allowed to be here. You don't need to call Isa."
She had me. I didn't really know who Isa was, and the girl sounded confident enough that I let her call my bluff.
"If there is a mistake, and you were scheduled to stay as well, I won't complain. As a matter of fact, I won't even be in your way. You won't even know I'm here. I plan to keep to myself." Her eyes were glassy, and again I worried she was about to cry.
I released her arm and she pulled it back quickly. She fisted the hand of that arm, holding it against her chest. She began rubbing her upper arm with the opposite hand. I noticed again that she was thin, as were her breasts. I didn't care for small chested girls. I didn't care for her.
"Well, I'm Tristan, whom you claim to not know, and you are?"
"Ireland what?"
I shook my head.
"So this is how we're going to play it? Fine, my Irish Isle. What are you doing in the Caymans?"
She looked at me for a moment, then leaned toward me and sniffed. She held the disgusted expression on her face and wrinkled her nose as she pulled back.
"Probably the same thing as you."
"Drinking myself into oblivion?" I laughed, crossing my arms over my bare chest defensively.
"Hiding," she replied.
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The Story of Lansing Lotte (Legendary Rock Stars #2)
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L.B. Dunbar loves to read to the point it might be classified as an addiction. The past few years especially she has relished the many fabulous YA authors, the new genre of New Adult, traditional romances, and historical romances. A romantic at heart, she's been accused of having an overactive imagination, as if that was a bad thing. Author of the Sensations Collection, Sound Advice, Taste Test, Fragrance Free, Touch Screen, and the upcoming Sight Words, she is also author of the Legendary Rock Star series, beginning with The Legend of Arturo King. She grew up in Michigan, but has lived in Chicago for longer, calling it home with her husband and four children.
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Thanks to Prof. James Maule for his insightful post about the latest salvo in the ongoing Capital Gains/Losses war. Senators Hatch and Lincoln want to increase the amount of Capital Losses that can be used to offset other income from $3000 a year to $10,000 and index that amount to inflation. Prof. Maule points out that capital losses are not the only tax item still not tied to inflation yet there is no mention of changing anything but capital losses.
Taxability of Social Security has long been my pet peeve. Not that it could be taxable but that in over 20 years of tax preparation the threshold amounts have not changed. As I previously posted here, more seniors are getting caught paying taxes on their social security. Several states, Kansas and Oklahoma for example, have stopped including taxable social security benefits in state tax calculations for at least lower income taxpayers. While that does help, a better solution would be to fix the issue on a Federal level.
In the previous post, linked above, I suggested this was an issue that the taxpayer's advocate should be looking at including in their report. My question now is why is this not also part of senior advocate groups such as AARP?


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Working in the spirit of the great German design tradition is Studio Stadtnomaden. Linda Altmann and Oliver Krapfased are the lead designers in this Stuttgart-based design haven. They've created numerous genius pieces (like the 'little helper' doormat and the coffee maker that looks like a transistor radio), but my personal favorite is the A la carte moveable kitchen system.
"The robust outer shells can be set into transport containers in which the finer wooden parts can be packed and transported safely. The cuts for handling also serve as a hidden access for the electrical appliances. Such details and the bisection of the back cover eliminate the need for machining even for water supply. Besides the adjustable feet a set of castors can be adapted."
I adore the cutting board that acts as a bridge between the two modules. In Fantasyland, my kitchen is this clean, orderly and sleek. In reality I'm forced to admire my late 90s appliances…shhhhh.


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"A Christmas Carol" Live Performance – CANCELLED 7:00 pm
"A Christmas Carol" Live Performance – CANCELLED
Dec 1 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Brent Alan Burington joins us for an evening of "spellbinding" entertainment as he performs his one-man version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." An intermission will be provided with beverages and holiday cookies. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Advance registration and $7 fee required by November 28. Limited space.
NEW! Home for the Holidays Desert Theatre with Harry and Celia Stockton 6:30 pm
NEW! Home for the Holidays Desert Theatre with Harry and Celia Stockton
Dec 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
An elegant evening filled with holiday magic and all of your Christmas favorites with a special appearance by the Hancock County Children's Choir. Enjoy wonderful deserts and coffee as we celebrate the holidays. Advance registration and $10 fee required by Monday, December 4. Limited space.
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When Mary saw the shining star
That night outside the stable door,
A holy hush came softly down
About her on the hay-strewn floor
Gently she held her precious Son
As Angel voices filled the sky;
With one accord the little lambs
Knelt round to hear her lullaby.
She had no fear that starlit hour
To cause the sudden tears to start;
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And stored them safely in her heart.
There, in golden candlelight,
Robed in her simple cloak of blue,
She smiled with pride upon her Babe
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There must be something in the water in Kommiefornia to keep turning out these ding-a-lings.
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Don't over look Corey Booker's appointment to the committee either, since he was quoted as saying
""The Trump administration has repeatedly demonstrated its hostility to the ideals of civil rights and equal justice for all. As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I will make it my mission to check and balance President TrumpDonald John TrumpHouse Democrat slams Donald Trump Jr. for 'serious case of amnesia' after testimonySkier Lindsey Vonn: I don't want to represent Trump at OlympicsPoll: 4 in 10 Republicans think senior Trump advisers had improper dealings with RussiaMORE and Attorney General Sessions," Booker said in a statement."
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Can you feel it? The wind blowing through your hair as your Canadian fishing charters take you to a little known fishing spo...the anticipation running through you as you're getting ready to enjoy some of the best fishing of your life. Hiring fishing charters in Canada will give you access to the years of experience of your fishing guide to ensure a successful outing. Whether you want to do some deep sea fishing for tuna, cod, mackerel, or shark or you want to battle some monster northern pike or trophy walleye, there are fishing charter destinations to reach your goal.
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The retreating glaciers of long ago "trenched" out a myriad of lakes and river systems throughout Canada resulting in the largest collection of freshwater lakes in the world. No wonder Canada is regarded as one of the top fishing destinations. Inland lakes and rivers offer you the opportunity to catch a wide variety of fish species and fishing charters in Canada will take you to the local "hotspots".
Ultimate Sportfishing operates out of Chiliwack, British Columbia and offers fishing charters in Canada for the day or you can book a fishing vacation package. Giant white sturgeon are available for the taking in the Fraser River or if
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One of the last pieces of the Windows Phone 7 puzzle yet to be fully revealed in all its Metro glory, is the "Windows Live phone portal," has been teased once again in a recent promotional video on Microsoft.com.
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Spoiler Warning: Believe it or not, this post makes reference to Game of Thrones series 6 episode 9 – consider yourselves warned!
Cropped ears and docked tails are so often seen, particularly in countries where the practice is unrestricted, that they seem to have become 'normal' features of certain breeds. In fact, a Canadian study found that 42% of participants could not explain why dogs that had been docked and cropped had short tails and ears. That's why I'm going to start this post by explaining what cropping and docking actually involves.
Docking is amputation of all or part of the tail, typically performed when the dog is young. The tail may be cut off, or an elastic band can be used to restrict blood flow to the end of the tail, which eventually falls off. This is often performed without anaesthetic, and sometimes by a non-vet. As I'm sure you can imagine, it is painful, and can result in infection.
Cropping of the ears is cutting off some or all of a dog's external ear (the flappy part), typically when the dog is a puppy. Like docking, the practice is painful and can result in infection. If the desired ear shape is not achieved, the ears are sometimes 'taped' for a period of weeks, to force them into a particular shape.
Cropping and Docking on TV
I've been quite disturbed recently by the amount of docked and cropped dogs I've seen in the media. Cropped ears in particular seem to be a big part of the 'aggressive dog' image. The picture below is from a music video by Taylor Swift. Here, the dogs are a symbol of elitism and power.
Other depictions of cropped or docked dogs are even more extreme – in a recent episode of the popular tv series 'Game of Thrones' the villainous Ramsey Bolton is mauled to death by one of his own dogs, a Cane Corso with severely cropped ears.
Perhaps narrower ears make the head look more muscular, or someone in the design department thought that floppy ears would ruin the aesthetic. Whatever the reason, the fact that people judge cropped and docked dogs to be less friendly and more aggressive makes these dogs a perfect prop for the tv and film industry.
Why Did We Start Docking and Cropping in the First Place?
Whereas cropping has featured less in the doggy history books, docking has been performed throughout history for many different purposes. In Roman times, amputation of the tail was thought to prevent rabies and strengthen the back. In 18th century England, working dogs (who were regularly tail docked) weren't taxed, and so tail docking became a method of tax evasion. One justification that persists to this day is that tail docked dogs are less likely to have their tails injured, owing to the fact that you can't injure something that's not there. This is the argument that has led to many countries sanctioning tail docking in working breeds.
So should we be tail docking working dogs to prevent injury? This study, which aimed to find out if tail docking did significantly decrease tail injuries, suggests not. It turns out that although docked dogs are significantly less likely to sustain a tail injury, tail injuries are actually really rare. So rare, in fact, that 500 dogs would have to have their tails docked to prevent just one tail injury.
The Verdict
Docking and cropping are painful procedures, and could present a social impediment for dogs. However, as the American Veterinary Medical Association puts it:
The essential question is not "How harmful is the procedure?", but rather "Is there sufficient justification for performing it?"
I don't think that the AVMA would count 'owner swagger' or even 'art' as sufficient justification for cutting a dog's tail or ears. Cosmetic, surgical alterations of animals, who can't consent, are deplorable. Preventative docking may also be unjustifiable, in light of recent research.
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Pet Treat Recipes
Treats for furry friends! With Halloween behind us, we hope you didn't let the trick-or-treaters have all the fun; your pets can have some pet treats too!
It has been a while since I have blogged about recipes for tasty gourmet pet treats. With Halloween over, I thought that this would be a good time to share some more. This time, for both cats and dogs! These great treats are simple to make, and all ingredients can be found at your local grocery store.<
Let's look first at the fishy recipe for felines.
Halloween Cookie
You will need:
- ¼ cup warm water
- 5 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons soft margarine
- 1 tablespoon cod liver oil (Having trouble finding this? Try Walmart or Walgreens!)
- ¼ cup soy flour
- 1 cup white flour
Follow these steps to make these yummy treats:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine the water, parmesan cheese, margarine and oil.
- Add the flour into the mixture and stir until dough forms.
- Roll out the dough until it is about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut the dough using holiday cookie cutters.
- Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 20-25 minutes, or until golden.
Your cat will be one happy feline with these cookies in its belly.
Let's don't leave the pooches out! Below is the recipe for delicious dog treats.
Maple-Pumpkin Cookies
You will need the following ingredients:
- 2 cups brown rice flour (you can also find this organically made)
- ½ cup buckwheat flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon powdered ginger
- 3 teaspoons baking powder (you can also find wheat-free)
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cups canned pumpkin without spice (you can also find organic canned pumpkin)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup honey (can be substituted for maple syrup)
- ¼ cup olive oil
Time to start baking!
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Combine all the dry ingredients: the rice and buckwheat flours, cinnamon, powdered ginger and baking powder.
- Beat the 2 eggs in a second bowl.
- In the bowl with the eggs, mix in the canned pumpkin, vanilla extract, honey and olive oil.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients. The batter should be on the thicker side.
- Pour in the water to the batter and mix.
- Place drops about ½ tablespoon size onto a greased cookie sheet and bake for about 10 minutes.
Who says the humans get all the treats on Halloween? You can even get together with friends to bake these together. And don't forget to make a few extra batches for the local animal shelter.
Share these recipes for homemade pet treats with all your pet-loving friends!


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I have officially fallen into the black hole that is the middle of summer... woke this morning with NO IDEA what day it was, where I needed to be or what I needed to do today. PURE HEAVEN. Every year we have about two fabulous weeks when most of our planned camps, practices and activities are over but we are still looking forward to summer vacation and back-to-school is still just far enough away to not seem like a reality.
I'm still here but I guess I'm not writing much because there isn't much to write about besides kids coming in and out of my house constantly and at all hours, trips to get sno-cones, sweltering heat and middle of the day movies. It is all going to come to a screeching halt sooner than later, but in the meantime if you need me I can be found blissfully residing in my happy place.
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The online CV of a Rockstar North developer has suggested that Grand Theft Auto V will be out this October, much earlier than previously thought.
The current assumption about Grand Theft Auto V is that it won't be out until at least next year, possibly in Rockstar's favoured April/May release window (this year occupied by Max Payne 3). But that's not according to the online CV and LinkedIn profile of character animator Alex O'Dwyer.
His LinkedIn profile has since been redacted to hell and back, and the CV is gone entirely, which is obviously suspicious. But the real question here is would a relatively small cog in Rockstar's wheels, such as O'Dwyer, really know when the game was going to come out?He'd know his own deadlines at least, but the listing on his CV may simply have been an educated guess on his part. In either case all references to the game have now been removed, although website Joystiq did take a quick screenshot before it went.
Although many of the previous Grand Theft Auto games, but not Grand Theft Auto IV, have been released close to Christmas the complete lack of any information on the new game, beyond the solitary trailer below, makes an October release seem unlikely.But then Rockstar often don't show very much of their games prior to their release, so it's not impossible.However, parent company Take-Two Interactive also has BioShock Infinite out on October 19 and although they're not at all similar games it seems unlikely Take-Two would want to split their resources over two massive games coming out at almost exactly the same time.But then when did publishers ever start making sense with their release schedules�
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My favorite book this week was a pre-order that I've been waiting on for months. I pre-ordered it as soon as I was able to because I loved the first book so much.
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ANGUL: Jindal Steel & Power (JSPL) official Smt. Puspalata Satapathy, handed over the machines to the Angul, CDMO Mr. Rabindra Nath Behera at CDMO office in Angul on Monday.
It has reported that these Hymatic machines are to be used to spray Anti-Larva both inside and outside the households in the district to prevent the breeding and spreading of Aedes mosquitoes in the locality.
Keeping in view the seriousness of the rapidly spreading dengue fever in the district, Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL), as a responsible corporate partner has partnered with the District Health Department and offered 20 numbers of Hymatic Anti-Larva Spraying Machine to the Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) for prevention and control of the disease.
Each Hymatic machine is having 16 liters of medicinal liquid carrying capacity with an average working pressure of 300 KPa and minimum discharge rate of 500 ml/min.
Mrs. Satapathy said "as advised by district administration we have completed fogging in 91 villages and shall continue discharging our social responsibility to tackle dengue menace in partnership with District Administration as a socially responsible Corporate Partner of the Government.
JSPL along with the district administration has also taken up the fogging of mosquito repellent smokes and anti-larva treatment in the KalamChhuin and Talcher areas.