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That's right folks… I'm back with another Tuesday Walk of Shame! "Already?" you ask. "When does the new season of the Bachelor start?". Well dear reader, Farmer Chris won't start his quest for love (or more accurately we won't see it on TV) until January 5th. This means you probably thought it'd be another month before I'd be sharing my opinionated views of the series with all of you…but lucky for you ABC announced the contestants this week and I cannot contain my judgments for one more second! If you're new around here let me explain Tuesday Walk of Shame:
Tuesday Walk of Shame is a weekly blog series where I take a look at the newest episode of The Bachelor (or the Bachelorette or whatever spin-off is currently airing) and discuss. I'll tell you what I loved. I'll tell you what I hated. And most importantly, I'll tell you what I would have done differently.
Vote Kris for a decidedly different Bachelorette.
Because socially anxious, kinda bitchy, hopelessly un-romantic nerds deserve love too.
Now on to the new Bachelorettes. This season the Bachelor will have 30 women vying for the heart of a studly single man. In 2015 that stud is Farmer Chris, of Bachelorette Season 10 fame. Andi Dorfman may have tossed him aside but plenty women want to put his down-home country heart back together. Plenty is right! 30 women is a lot to choose from… and a lot to pick apart! So you don't get bored by an endless list of single ladies, I am going split the list up into 4 posts. It will act not only as a way to get to know all of the contestants before the first cocktail party but also as a countdown to the premiere.
Bring on the parade of bimbos! And perhaps I'll grade them on how likely it is that they will be a real person worthy of the hunky Chris.
Alissa (24)
Occupation: Flight Attendant
Hometown: Hamilton, NJ
I like the look of Alissa. She's super cute. She seems upbeat from her profile and I appreciate that she puts the crazy out there right away by admitting to "in-depth stalking a guy's Facebook page." Now lets keep our fingers crossed that she means that in a cute, casual, I-am-not-actually-a-stalker-in-real-life way and doesn't turn out to be a needy "you are all mine and don't talk to other girls" type…because talking to (and making out with) multiple girls is what this show is all about!
Amanda (24)
Occupation: Ballet Teacher
Hometown: Lake in the Hills, IL
I'm torn. She's not horrible…if she won the lottery she'd "pay off my student loans, and then buy a house while the market is still good. The rest would go into savings." Very practical. But then she looks a little fake and wants to be Allie from The Notebook because "Noah loves her so much". Barf. My feelings for her are summed up in one answer: "A guy once wrote me a beautiful letter expressing his feelings for me. I still have it. He was a creep, but a great writer." Disgustingly romantic but sass & practical at the end.
Amber (29)
Occupation: Bartender
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Amber seems exceptionally normal. While this endears her to me, it is normally a disadvantage on the show. Guys who want to be the Bachelor tend to be attracted to crazy chicks. I'm hoping Farmer Chris will keep his awe-shucks attitude and pick a normal like Amber…unless her bio has me fooled and she's actually bat-shit crazy.
Ashley I. (26)
Occupation: Nanny
Hometown: Wayne, NJ
Do you think the bio questions are deceiving or did they actually pick a crop of down-to-earth women this time? Ashley I. fears "awkward silence" but understands that it's "different than silence". She would spend lottery money on travel & paying back her parents. She likes to cook and sleep in. How very boring if you are looking for a drama queen. I am wondering how she managed to be a cougar at the ripe old age of 26 though….
Ashley S. (24)
Occupation: Hair Stylist
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Ugh. She can't live without lip gloss and would buy Italian shoes with her lottery winnings. Plus look at her; she had Beauty Queen written all over her. Not Chris' type and not mine.
Becca (26)
Occupation: Chiropractic Assistant
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Becca's a bit weird and awkward… so obviously I love her. She likes "tall, dark and handsome" gas (see the story in her bio) and wants to be a dolphin to use 20% of her brain. Plus she can't live without Wi-Fi and Netflix…a girl after my own heart!
Bo (25)
Occupation: Plus-Size Model
Hometown: Carpinteria, CA
Bo is a chill surfer girl. She loves food and the ocean. I'm just not sure if she's grounded or flighty. Only time will tell if she is Chris' ideal mate.
Make sure to check back next Tuesday for the next installment of contestant judging and on January 6th for my thoughts on January 5th's premiere!
Love & Luck,


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Four beautiful words. "You have recovered well." Spoken by my therapist to me on Monday night. I let out a huge, deep breath that I didn't even know I was holding in. I had felt that this was true, but I needed to hear someone else say it, someone who knows what she's talking about.
And she did. Four months after I started going to therapy for PPD/anxiety, I was told I have recovered well. Four months ago I wouldn't have believed anyone if they said I could be this person again. I felt so unhappy, so desperate, so undecidedly not me, that I couldn't imagine things getting any better. You know when you have a really terrible cold, and your head is all foggy, and you see people who are well and you can't remember what it feels like not to be sick? I had forgotten how good it feels to be me. To be happy.
She let this sink in, giving me an encouraging smile, before she dropped the bomb. "I think we can start weaning you off sessions until you go back to work. Because that may trigger your depression and anxiety again."
My initial, free-association thought was that "weaning" takes on a whole other meaning once you become a mom and you really can't go back to using the word in a discussion that doesn't involve infant sleep or breastfeeding. But my second thought was a cold, hard realization: this will never be over.
I sat there, a little stunned and a lot frustrated. I have recovered well. Remember? I'm done with this. But the rational part of me was there whispering that I had known this all along. Depression and anxiety is something I can overcome. It is something I can defeat. But it will always be a war that I have to fight. This was just the first battle.
And once I stopped being mad at the messenger, I realized that if I was being honest with myself, going back to work is already triggering my depression and anxiety.
You haven't seen a post from me in a while. That's because I'm in the throes of writing my thesis for my Master's degree and preparing to teach a brand new course in the fall. And if I'm not working on one of those two things or on mommy duty, I am so overwhelmed by trying to find balance in my new life that I shut down and can't accomplish anything. Did I really think it would get easier come September?
I have recovered well. And part of recovering well is realizing that I have to make the choice every day to not give in to my anxious thoughts. To not let "working mom guilt" overtake me. To be happy. To get help when I need it. To be honest with myself and those who love me about what I'm feeling. To make decisions that are right for me, my husband, and our daughter. To hold on to the me that I have recaptured and to fight for her every day.

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What are payday loan consolidation loans? We will be taking a look at what these are and how they can and can not help you. When to get one and when not to.
We will also take a look at what payday loans are and how to safely use them so you do not end up needing the above loans.
Too many people across the USA are getting in serious financial trouble with these loans and we here at Help With Payday Loan Debt feel we must do what we can by educating people as best we can.
First lets take a look at payday loans and how to use them.
Do you need help with out of control payday loan debt?
Click here to see how we can help YOU!
Payday Loans And Payday Loan Traps
Payday loans are loans where people can go either to a brick and mortar store front or online and advance money against your checking account.
You only need to be employed and make at least $800.00 every two weeks to qualify for up to $1000.00 same day cash either over the counter or electronically deposited into your checking account.
This EASY money comes with an extremely high-interest rate.Usually about $150.00 per $500.00 borrowed.
To properly use one of these loans follow this procedure to the letter!
- Never more than one loan
- Make sure you can pay off the loan you are taking out in full on your first due date. This is of utmost importance to not get caught in a payday loan trap.
- Never take another loan out to cover the first one. This is a payday loan trap and will cost you mega dollars.
- Never extend a payday loan. This will also lead you into a payday loan trap.
- Understand your terms of the loan and when using online payday loans*
*This last point is extremely important because these online companies will only hit your account for the amount of interest owed every time you get paid unless you inform them you want the whole balance to be taken out of your account. You must do this no later than 3 business days before your due date.
If you do not do this you will be paying just the interest every payday and not touching your original balance. In other words, $500.00 borrowed for $150.00 in interest for two weeks will total $650.00, but if you do not inform these online companies that you want the whole $650.00 taken out of your account on your due date, they will only take the $150.00 interest charge out and leave you with the original $500.00 balance on your account, plus they will add another $150.00 interest to you balance owed leaving you will the same $650.00 balance you had before your payday.
This is the ultimate payday loan trap!
In summary, the only safe way to use a payday loan is to know the terms completely and pay off the loan in full on your first due date, period!
Payday Loan Consolidated Loans
These loan companies are the only saving grace in this whole payday loan business. What they do is bail out the borrower and put them back on their feet, and they are a powerful and useful tool and many times the only way a person can fight back and get out of payday loan debt.
What the good ones do is priceless to the borrower and can give a person piece of mind they have not had due to out of control payday loan debt.
Let's take a look at how they work and what to expect and what to watch out for when looking for and using these services.
How they Work
These companies take over all of your payday loans and negotiate a repayment plan with the payday loan companies.
For a one-time affordable fee, they will combine all of your loans and make bi-monthly or monthly payments on your behalf and they will keep these companies from calling and harassing you anymore.
They will only hold your first payment for a maximum of two weeks and never put off any work involving your payday loans during the hold period.
What they should do:
- offer you a free quote of their services
- immediately stop harassing phone calls to you, your boss, you family and your references.
- Stop all interest
- Stop all legal action
- treat you with respect
- Treat your loans like they are their own
- offer you the best pay back plan available and one you can afford
- Approve everyone
- Only charge one fee
- No hidden costs
- Have everything set up and ready to go by the end of the two-week holding period
- Educate you on how to avoid these traps in the future
These companies are a great tool to get you back on your feet financially, but as with anything there are so not so good companies out there just looking to exploit you even more than the payday loan companies and you must watch out for these.
so we better take a look at what to look out for!
What they should not do:
- Charge more than one fee
- Hold your first payment past the two week standard of the industry
- Wait to negotiate your account with your borrowers until the waiting period is over.
- Charge high fees
- Not offer education in how to avoid these payday loan traps in the future
Just like with anything there is a right way to do something and a wrong way and we want to make sure you understand all the right ways to do things with these kinds of loans and companies and also what to watch out for when thinking of doing business with them.
Out of control payday loan debt has let people to bankruptcy, depression and even thoughts of suicide, and none of this is necessary.
There is always a way out and we here at Help With Payday Loan Debt make it our mission to help as many people as possible put this kind of debt behind them the fastest and least painful way possible!
You can check out our Payday Loan Repayment Plan to see how we can help you!
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"Market-making in the oil industry is among the main priorities of the scientific and technological department of presidential office," Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology Dr. Sorena Sattari said, addressing oil industry activists. According to a report by the public relations and information center of the scientific and technological department of presidential office, Dr. Sattari addressed the second meeting of the workgroup for implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for commercialization of research achievements inked between the scientific department and the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), and said this years priority is supporting market-making for companies.
"Highly good exemptions and facilities have been predicted which will be effective in materialization of market-making of oil companies," he added.
The deputy head of the board of trustees of the Innovation and Flourishing Fund referred to the Funds high potentials for supporting the knowledge-based companies to develop market-making in oil industry, and said, "Given the parliament and governments supports in allocating proper budget, the Fund can help market-making in oil industry by providing valuable and proper facilities."
Noting that the companies biggest problem is creation of market for them, he described the oil area as a highly good capacity for market-making by companies, and said, "Formation of knowledge-based market in the oil field is among the priorities of the scientific department and steps like this agreement are in line with facilitation of market for companies in the oil area."
The Iranian vice-president for science and technology underlined that creation of market is a new way for commercialization of researches, and said it will lead to the creation of wealth from knowledge.
The head of the board of trustees of the Fund to support the researchers and technologists affiliated to the scientific department referred to the necessity for promotion of the culture of wealth-making through research, and said, "We should know that no revenues will be yielded with the grant money and we can make wealth merely through this method, meaning making market and creation of demand in the market."
He also expressed the hope that the oil industrys knowledge-based economy would witness positive events.
The second meeting of the workgroup to implement the MoU to commercialize the research achievements between the scientific department and the NIOC was held in 11 fields in the presence of Dr. Sattari and the NIOC CEO Dr. Rokneddin Javadi as well as a number of activists in the area of oil industrys knowledge-based companies to approve the trade plans of these companies in line with the priorities and meeting the needs of the NIOC. In this meeting, the owners of the approved plans presented and explained about their plans.
The MoU between the scientific department and the NIOC was inked in April with the aim of increasing the oil recovery factor.


text: Bugs item #798274, was opened at 2003-08-31 17:39 Message generated for change (Comment added) made by bwarsaw You can respond by visiting: https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&atid=105470&aid=798274&group_id=5470 Category: Extension Modules >Group: Python 2.4 Status: Open Resolution: None Priority: 5 Submitted By: Nicholas Riley (nriley) >Assigned to: Nobody/Anonymous (nobody) Summary: absolute import patch breaks external users of test.regrtest Initial Comment: I've built a test system using Python's test.regrtest mechanism, and it worked very well under Python 2.2. In Python 2.3, the output looks like this: test_inttypes test_inttypes skipped -- No module named test_inttypes test_string test_unittest test_unittest skipped -- No module named test_unittest [...] I've tracked the problem down to a change made about a year ago. http://cvs.sourceforge.net/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi/python/ python/dist/src/Lib/test/regrtest.py.diff?r1=1.91&r2=1.92 test.regrtest is finding the modules, but is failing to import them because it is prepending 'test.' to the module names, in a mistaken assumption that all tests will be in a package named test. As it happened, I had my test modules inside a directory named 'test', and I tried making the directory a module and futzing with sys.path to get it to work, but now test.regrtest can't find the system implementation of test.test_support. I've also now got the problem of namespace pollution - the "test_string" above is Python's version, not my version with the same name. So, it appears non-Python users of test.regrtest are broken by this change in Python 2.3. I was pretty careful to make sure that I was doing something supported - the docstring for test.regrtest.main explicitly refers to non-Python test suite users - and ran into some weird cases like test.* not being installed on Mac OS X by default, but it worked very well otherwise. One potential solution would be that if 'testdir' is specified, test.regrtest.main() does not attempt to prepend 'test.' to the module names. This seems to match pretty well with the spirit of the documentation for that method. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >Comment By: Barry A. Warsaw (bwarsaw) Date: 2003-11-21 15:47 Message: Logged In: YES user_id=12800 I'm relinquishing assignment of this issue and moving it to Python 2.4. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Comment By: Nicholas Riley (nriley) Date: 2003-09-17 18:53 Message: Logged In: YES user_id=34933 Thanks for the helpful response. Sorry I didn't get around to writing any documentation, but a patch is here: http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php? func=detail&aid=808210&group_id=5470&atid=305470 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Comment By: Barry A. Warsaw (bwarsaw) Date: 2003-09-01 23:54 Message: Logged In: YES user_id=12800 IIRC, this patch was necessary because some tests required absolute imports and we cannot mix relative and absolute imports in the test suite. IMO, regrtest's primary mission in life is to support Python's test suite and any other use is secondary (for example, it isn't documented in the standard library manual). OTOH, you might think about contributing a patch that allows regrtest to be used outside the Python test suite, but doesn't break the absolute import requirement while in the test suite. (You might also consider adding some standard lib documentation to your patch <wink>). The other problems you mention are inherent in Python's import machinery. If you have two packages named "test" on your sys.path, Python will not by default search them both for submodules. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Comment By: Raymond Hettinger (rhettinger) Date: 2003-09-01 12:51 Message: Logged In: YES user_id=80475 Barry, this was your change. Would you take a look at this bug report? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You can respond by visiting: https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&atid=105470&aid=798274&group_id=5470


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Case data is added to a form by using "calculate" questions that pull data from another form or from a previous interview with the same form. For example you can include address information from a previous interview (Simple case data) or an array of records from from a previous interview (Repeated case data)
Shows a single item of case data that matches a key. For example the name of the person being interviewed can be shown based on an identifier read from a barcode
Where multiple records will match a key you can show the case data inside a repeating group. So details on multiple previous interviews can be shown. For example the medications prescribed on previous visits can be shown. To include repeated case data you also have to specify a key (such as identifier) and request a repeated case data file be generated.
When using case data you should specify a key "policy" of "merge" when new data is added. This policy will specify a merge key such as a patient identifier. Then if a form enters a new value for a case data item that case data item will be updated on the server and the updated value made available as case data for future interviews. However new repeating groups, such as details on each patient visit, will be append to the existing repeats for that case.
Alternative key policies are (1) "add" where duplicate records will be created each time new results are submitted (2) "Discard" where new results that have the same key as an existing key are dropped.
It is recommended that you use automatic refresh with case management. When any user updates case data all other phones that are using that case data will be updated automatically
You can use any ODK editor such as XLSForm to create these. Some of the settings will need to be applied in the Smap Online editor. These include the key merge policy and the specification of the key for repeated case data
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Friday, January 08, 2010
Aromatherapy Steam
The inhalation of steam in and of itself is very beneficial to the sinuses because it hydrates the cilia in the nasal passages which keeps mucous moving along. If the cilia become dried out they do not work properly and the mucous stops moving properly and painful congestion can occur. Also, many people find that the heat of the steam relaxes the muscles and improves sinus headaches.
Herbs such as chammomile and lavender have astringent and anti-inflammatory properties and can be beneficial when used in a steam inhalation. Lavender is also believed to relieve headaches. Herbs such as rosemary and mint have stimulating properties and can leave people feeling refreshed after an inhalation.
For an Aromatherapy steam inhalation boil water in a pot on the stovetop and add your herbs of choice to the boiling water. Remove the pot from the heat, pour the water in a bowl and place it on a table. Sit by the bowl and lean your head over it with the towel draping over you and the bowl so that the steam does not escape. Make sure to hold your head 6 to 8 inches above the bowl. Inhale the herb infused steam for about 10 minutes. Be sure to remove the towel and breathe fresh air if you need to. The steam will open your pores, hydrate your skin as well as give you the benefits of the herbs that you have infused it with. You may also use essential oils to dilute in the water instead of the actual herbs. Herbal and floral essential oils can be found in health food stores and bath/body supply stores. The only drawback is that they can be quite expensive.
* The information here is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness or malady nor is it meant to replace the advice of your doctor. Take extra precautions with herbal steam inhalations if you suffer from allergies, asthma, have sensitive skin, are pregnant or nursing. Always seek the advice of your doctor if you are unsure about anything.
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Floral Waters
Floral water contains the essence of flowers and herbs. This aromatic water can be used for cooking, as an astringent, as an after-bath-splash, or for decorative purposes. When placed in attractive glass jars or bottles, floral water makes a wonderful bathroom or kitchen accessory.
This lovely fragrant water is relatively simple and inexpensive to make. The most popular kinds of floral waters are rose and lavender but you can use flowers and herbs of your choice. The simplest method to make floral water consists of 3 basic elements: water, alcohol, and flower petals (or herbs). It is best to use distilled water which can be found at your local drug store or supermarket. Make sure that your flower petals or herbs are fresh, they are best when picked before the heat of the afternoon sun. Rubbing alcohol can be used but it has a powerful scent that can interfere with your floral fragrance. It is best to use vodka for the alcohol part.
- 3 cups distilled water
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1 ounce flower petals
Combine the water and vodka in a bowl or jar. In a separate jar, place the flower petals. Pour the water/vodka mixture into the flower jar making sure that the petals are completely covered and immersed. Cover the jar tightly and place it in shaded area for about 2 to 3 weeks. Shake the jar occasionally while the mixture is curing. When the mixture is ready and the water has taken the scent and essence of your flowers, strain it to remove the petals and place the fragrant water in a decorative bottle or jar. You may add some flower petals to float in the water for a beautiful decorative effect.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Fragrant Seasonal Display
You can dress up your Thanksgiving table with a decorative/seasonal bowl filled with anise stars, rosehips, dried flowers, and dried oranges. You can also add spices like cinnamon sticks, whole allspice, and whole cloves to your display. It is perfect for the Fall/Thanksgiving and makes a wonderful home accent filled with seasonal fragrances.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
What Is Your Birth Flower?
Birth Flowers
Every month of the year is represented by a particular flower. Some months have 2 or 3 flowers. Flowers have meanings according to historical tradition and folklore. To find your birth flower and it's meaning, locate the month of your birth below.
January- Carnation and Snowdrop. Carnations represents pride, affection, fidelity, beauty, and distinction. Snowdrops represents hope and consolation.
February- Violet and Iris. Violets represent faithfulness, chastity, and modesty. Iris represent valor and wisdom.
March- Daffodil. Daffodils represent friendship, domestic happiness, rebirth, and hope in love.
April- Daisy and Sweetpea. Daisies. represent innocence, youthful attitude, and childlike playfulness. Sweetpeas represent delicay, bliss, and pleasure.
May- Lily and Hawthorne. Lilies represent virtue, honor, humility, and chastity. Hawthornes represent hope.
June- Rose. Roses represent love, passion, and perfection.
July- Larkspur and Water Lily. Larkpurs represent openness, joy, and levity. Water Lilies represent purity of heart.
August- Gladioulus. Gladioli represent stregnth, courage, and sincerity.
September- Aster and Morning Glory. Asters represent faith, wisdom, and bravery. Morning Glorys represent love and affection.
October- Marigolds (Calendula). Marigolds represent grace and affection.
November- Chrysanthemum. Chrysanthemums represent friendship, perfection, longing for a secret love, and optimism.
December- Poinsettia, Holly, and Narcissi. Poinsettias represent good cheer and merriment. Holly represents foresight. Narcissi represent fidelity and constancy.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Festive Pinecones
You can transform ordinary pinecones into beautiful festive decorations. It is a fun project where you can use your creativity and spice up your holiday decor. You will need:
- Pinecones (Available in you local craft store)
- Acrylic Craft Paint (Non-Toxic) in holiday colors like red and green
- Artist Paint Brushes (Available in your local craft store or pharmacy)
Begin by making sure you remove any loose wood splinters from the pinecones. Brush with a clean cloth to make sure that surfaces are smooth and free of splints. Paint the entire pinecones red. Use the elongated brushes to make sure you get into all of the crevices of the pinecones. You will probably have to apply 2 to 3 coats to get a nice color. After the paint has dried, dip your paintbrush in green paint and paint just the outer edges of the pinecones. Of course you can reverse the colors as you like, or use entirely different colors.
When your pinecones are finished, you can wrap string around them and hang them as festive decorations or you can place them in a bowl or basket with dried fruit, dried fruit slices, cinnamon sticks, and cloves for a lovely fragrant holiday display.
Christmas Cookie Recipes
If you are looking for yummy Christmas cookie recipes, look no further than Christmas-Cookies.com, a database filled with wonderful recipes not just for cookies, but all kinds of holiday baked goods and candies. You're sure to find what you're looking for and more.
Orange Pomanders
Orange pomanders are a wonderful way to add fragrance to a room. They are pretty and fragrant. They can be hung with a decorative ribbon or placed in bowls with potpourri and/or country fixins. They look great during the Fall season and the Christmas holidays.
They are very simple to make. You will need:
-Powdered Cinnamon
-Powdered Allspice
-Powdered Nutmeg
-A round toothpick or skewer
-Decorative Ribbon (optional)
-Dried or artificial flowers (optional)
-Pins (optional)
Before you begin, decide what design you would like to make on your orange with the cloves. You can make lines, swirls, or cover the entire orange with cloves. If you plan on hanging your completed pomander it is a good idea to place the ribbon around the orange and secure it in place with pins before you start adding the cloves. In this way the cloves will not get in the way of your ribbon and it will fit snugly around your orange for hanging. When you have decided on your design, create your pattern by making the holes in your orange with the toothpick or skewer. After you have completed the holes, insert the cloves into the holes you have made. After you have inserted all of the cloves, remove the ribbon if you are using one, and sprinkle your orange with the powdered cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg, and wrap it in tissue paper. Store it in a cool dry place for a few weeks (2 to 3) until the skin becomes hard. As the orange begins to dry the natural scent will blend with the scent of the cloves, nutmeg, allspice, and cinnamon resulting in a wonderful orange spice fragrance. Check your orange regularly during the drying process to see whether it is ready. When it is ready, it will have shrunk a bit and it will be dry and hard. Your pomander is complete.
If you want to hang it, place your ribbon around the pattern that you have made. You can also decorate your pomander with dried flowers or artificial flowers in seasonal/holiday colors. *Our pomander in the photo above is decorated with dried carnations.
Insect Theme Gardens: Bees
You can create fun and interesting theme gardens by planting certain plants together to attract beneficial insects such as bees. Bees perform the essential task of pollinating the plants in your garden. They are attracted to plants by scent and color (except for red - they cannot perceive the color red. They are mainly attracted to flowers that are yellow, blue, and purple.) You can plant a variety of fragrant herbs and flowers for a bee garden. They are very much attracted to the scent of Basil, Chamomile, Dill, Borage, Bergamot, Fennel, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Oregano, Sage, Mint, Thyme, Daisies, Sunflowers, Dahlias, Larkspur, and Snapdragons.
Bees are pretty little creatures as you watch them hovering around your garden, landing from plant to plant. Even though bees are beneficial to the garden, some people fear their presence becuse of the possibility of being stung, (some people even have allergic reactions to stings from bees & wasps). It is important to remember, however, that bees are not aggessive insects, they will not sting unless they feel threatened. If you are around bees, please remember to use the proper precautions to avoid being stung.
Insect Theme Gardens: Ladybugs & Butterflies
You can create fun and interesting theme gardens by planting certain plants together to attract ladybugs and butterflies.
Pretty little spotted ladybugs are are not only attractive but they are also very beneficial to the garden because they control aphids and other plant pests. If you would like to attract ladybugs to your garden, plant flowers such as Dandelions, Marigolds, Tansy, and Yarrow. Ladybugs are also attracted to fragrant herbs such as Dill, Fennel, Coriander, Angelica, Cilantro, and Parsley.
You can also attract beautiful, colorful butterflies to your garden by planting flowers rich in nectar such as Aster, Lillies, Violets, Thistle, Cyprus Vine, and Liatris. Butterflies also like aromatic herbs such as Dill, Marjoram, Oregano, Mint, and Creeping Thyme.
Are Candles Made From Gel Wax Dangerous?
There have been chain emails circulating around the internet claiming that gel candles are dangerous because they explode while they are burning. Here is an example of one of the emails:
"Thought you all need to know about this since you love to burn candles. This came from a friend in Texas. jw
My former secretary had a gel candle burning in her bathroom ... it exploded and caught her house on fire. The house burned down and they lost everything. The Fire Marshall told her that this is not the first incident where a gel candle has exploded and caused a fire. He said that the gel builds up a gas and often times it explodes and sets fire to the room it is in, which is what happened to her. The fire was so hot it melted the smoke alarm, and they didn't discover the fire until there was an explosion, which was her toilet blowing up, and then it was too late...the entire upstairs was engulfed in flames. Smoke damage and water damage have destroyed what wasn't destroyed by fire.
Another incident, "Mary" had one burning on her mantle and it caught fire just like the message above. She has at home at the time and saw it happen and grabbed the candle to keep it from setting her home on fire and it came apart in her hand. She saved her home but suffered 3rd degree burns to her hand and 3 fingers.
And as if those two stories weren't enough...My husband was home on vacation and had a gel candle lit on the top of the entertainment center. He too saw the candle burst into flames. His first instinct was to blow the candle out. Well, that didn't work; so he blew harder.... the gel from the candle splattered and went everywhere; everywhere including his face. He had 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree burns all over his face. The gel doesn't cool like wax does, so the bits that were still on his face continued to burn him. And you can't wipe the stuff off; it just rolls up and keeps burning. Another friend had a similar experience. She received as a gift a gel candle from Avon. It was contained in a wine goblet, was sort of purple gel with glitter in the gel. She had it on her dresser in the bedroom. Once when it was burning, the entire solid turned to liquid and the glitter pieces "jumped" randomly out of the wine glass, taking drops of gel with it, getting all over the dresser and window curtain. A weird scene to say the least. Needless to say, she put the flame out and emptied the remaining liquefied gel into the toilet."
The truth is that gel wax does not build up any type of gas that causes it to explode. But the burning of certain gel candles does pose a risk - candles that are in glass containers. Gel wax does not explode as is stated in the emails. But gel wax is not really a wax per se, like soy, paraffin, or beeswax. It burns much hotter than all of the other waxes and if the candle is in a glass container that is not heat resistant or has slight cracks or imperfections, the intense heat of the gel wax will cause it to shatter. So the gel itself is not dangerous and does not explode, but if it is in a weak container, the strong heat may cause it to break apart. Gel candles in strong heat resistant containers are safe to burn. Make sure you purchase your gel candles from a reputable source.
Candle Waxes
Paraffin Wax: The most common wax is paraffin wax. Most scented candles are paraffin candles. Paraffin wax is a white odorless wax. It is a blend of organic compounds and it is derived from filtered petroleum.
Soy Wax: Soy wax is made from the oil of soy beans. After soy beans are harvested, they are washed, crushed, and rolled and the oil is drawn out and hydrogenated in order to be used as wax.
Beeswax: Beeswax is the most expensive wax. It is made from the material that honey bees use to build the honeycomb. It is produced from the glands of worker bees. It has a naturally sweet scent. Beeswax is yellow due to the natural coloration from the pollen and propolis that the bees gathered. But beeswax is often refined to remove the yellow coloring and therefore is available in both yellow and white.
Gel Wax: Gel wax is not really a wax at all. It is a clear jelly-like substance that consists of 95% mineral oil and 5% polymer resin. Gel candles burn much slower than regular waxes and last longer. Due to it's transparency, gel wax is used to make many beautiful designer candles and because it has a jelly-like consistency, objects can be embedded inside the candles.
Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe
Stuffed grape leaves, also known as "Dolmathes" are a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern delicacy made with tasty and fragrant herbs like dill, fennel, and parsley. They are usually served as an appetizer. There are many variations to the recipe, some include meat. This is a family recipe from Greece. It is meatless and contains fresh herbs. The rolls are traditionally accompanied by Feta cheese and olives.
- 1 Cup Rice
- 1 Jar ( 8 ounces) Grape Leaves
- 3 or 4 Scallions, chopped
- 4 Cups Water
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Fennel
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Dill
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Parsley
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil, Plus 2 Tablespoons
- Juice of 1 Lemon
Place 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a skillet and saute the scallions until tender. Add the herbs, rice and 2 cups water, cover and simmer for about 10 or 15 minutes, until water is absorbed and rice is al dente. Salt the mixture to taste.
Remove the grape leaves from the jar and wash gently and remove the stems. Place the leaves in a saucepan and blanche for a few minutes until they are tender. Remove them from the saucepan and place them in a collander to drain and cool. When they have drained and cooled, begin by laying out a grape leaf with the shiny side down. Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of the rice mixture on the stem end of the leaf - bottom section of the leaf where the stem was. Begin rolling the stem end of the leaf over the rice mixture and folding. Take the 2 sides of the leaf and fold towards the middle. Now continue rolling the leaf like a cigar. Don't roll it too tightly though, because the rice will expand when it cooks further and it will break out of the roll. Repeat the process with the rest of the grape leaves and rice mixture. When the mixture is done, you will have some grape leaves left over.
Take a large saucepan and line the bottom with your remaining grape leaves. You can use imperfect/torn leaves that you could not use for rolling the mixture, to line the bottom of your saucepan. After your saucepan is lined, take your stuffed rolls and begin arranging them on the bottom of the saucepan side by side. Make sure that the seam side is down. Arrange them snugly but not too tightly together. Continue making layers of rolls in the saucepan. It's best to have 3 or 4 layers, if you have more than 4 layers, the rolls will not cook properly. When you are finished arranging your rolls, pour in the remaining water (2 cups), the remaining olive oil (1/4 cup) and the lemon juice (1 lemon). In order to keep the rolls from jumping about during the cooking process and the rice possibly breaking through the roll, take a heat-proof plate that is slightly smaller than the width of the saucepan and place it upside down on top of the rolls. This will weigh down the rolls and keep them together. Cover the saucepan with a lid and cook gently for about 30 minutes, until the rolls are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove the rolls from the saucepan, let cool and serve garnished with fresh herbs.
Lemon Scented Herbs
Lemon Grass is a perennial herb that grows in clumps with long, thin, grass-like leaves. It usually grows 3 to 4 feet tall although it can grow to 6 feet tall. It can be planted in full sun or partial shade. When the leaves are broken, they release a lemon-flavored oil. Lemon Grass is mostly used as a seasoning in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. It also has antiseptic properties and is used in cosmetics. When dried, the fragrant leaves can be added to citrus potpourri blends.
Lemon Verbena is a deciduous woody shrub with pretty elongated leaves and tiny pale flowers. It grows to 4 feet tall although it has been known to grow up to 10 feet tall. It grows best when planted in full sun. Since it is a decidous herb it drops all of it's leaves during the winter. It does not survive well in cold weather and therefore should be potted and brought indoors during the winter. Lemon Verbena leaves have a strong lemony flavor and can be used instead of lemon juice to flavor both hot and iced teas. The leaves themselves can be made into a flavorful tea that is soothing and calming to the digestive tract. The flavorful leaves are used to season pastires, jams & jellies, chicken, and fish. Lemon Verbena is a soothing gentle herb and it's fragrant leaves are used as additives to soap and bath products.
Lemon Balm is a perennial herb with oval shaped leaves that have a delicate lemon scent and taste. In late summer, it grows tiny white flowers that attract bees. Due to the fact that bees are attracted to the fragrant flowers, the scientific name for Lemon Balm is Melissa Officinalis, the Greek word for bee is Melissa. Lemon Balm grows about 2 feet, and does best when planted in full sun, although it can grow in partial shade. It's lemon flavored leaves are used to season chicken, fish, vegetables, pastries, custards, and ice cream. The fresh leaves are used to add a lemony flavor so cool summer drinks like iced tea, punch, and lemonade. The large oval shaped leaves look very attractive in a glass with a cool summer drink. The fragrant dried leaves can be added to citrus scented potpourri blends.
Monday, February 19, 2007
Dried Flowers
Dried flower arrangements must be cared for properly. They should be kept out of direct sunlight. They should not be allowed to become damp, rooms with alot of consensation should be avoided. In order to clean any dust that may collect on the flowers, a simple hairdryer can be used, it should be set on low speed with the cool temperature setting.
Flower Pot Arrangement with Oranges
I created a flower pot arrangement using a mix of flowers with hues of orange, yellow, tan, and white. This arrangement also has real dried whole slit oranges. It comes in decorated terra cotta flower pot.
I added a cute little embellishment to the arrangement - little orange and black faux insects on the flower petals.
This arrangement can be purchased at TC Fragrance Crafts.
Monday, February 12, 2007
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Why don't they get their own? Besides that, it would be totally entertaining to see a politically correct LGBT Lib Batman lecture the bad guys on tolerance and acceptance.
Here we go again. Yet another beloved character potentially undergoing a "race change". Fans of the source material hate it and are called racists for doing so. Not just by social justice warriors, but by journalists and even directors like James Gunn.
For some backstory, there's been rumours that black actress Zendaya has been chosen to play Mary Jane Watson in Sony/Marvel's Spider-Man reboot. The character is best known as a quirky white redhead. In no way has she ever been depicted as black.
MORE: Say 'no' to the SJW agenda: Luke Skywalker isn't gay, James Bond isn't black, and Batman isn't a transsexual
This, has obviously angered a lot of people, because she's simply miscast. And it's so easy for people, such as ScreenCrush's Matt Singer to call those against the change 'racists'.
Here's some of the piss-poor examples of "racism" Singer used to justify his race-card usage.
"Retroactively changing the race of an existing character with an established skin tone and/or physiognomy is just dumb. No one enjoys this pitiful practice in pandering" and "Why can't they just cast a REAL, good-looking redhead?"
So what's wrong with these complaints? Yeah, it's a pitiful practice in pandering. This mindless attempts to appear progressive overwrite loyalty to source material. The best course of action, indeed, is to do as the second example states and cast a real, good-looking redhead.
Then again this is what's considered 'racism' in Liberal-lala land.
MORE: Left-wing male feminists are ENRAGED that 'Angry Video Game Nerd' James Rolfe won't review the all-female Ghostbusters
It doesn't matter if Zendaya can get the personality of MJ down pat. If Seth Rogen could get the personality of Captain America down to a science, he still wouldn't be a good fit for the character. Appearance matters.
Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn weighed in on the controversy too and needless to say, he doesn't get it either.
"For me, if a character's primary attribute - the thing that makes them iconic - is the color of their skin, or their hair color, frankly, that character is shallow and sucks. For me, what makes MJ MJ is her alpha female playfulness, and if the actress captures that, then she'll work. And, for the record, I think Zendaya even matches what I think of as MJ's primary physical characteristics - she's a tall, thin model - much more so than actresses have in the past."
Yes, and as I've previously stated, physical appearance matters. As in RACE matters when casting.
RELATED: MSNBC (CBC South) host claims Darth Vader is racist because he's a black father who didn't "claim his son"
He also brought up the previously controversy over Michael B Jordan playing Johnny Storm.
"When Michael B Jordan was cast as Johnny Storm I didn't understand the uproar. The primary characteristic of Johnny was not, to me, that he was white, or that he had blonde hair, but that he was a fiery, funny, big-mouthed braggart of a hero. I was happy that he was going to be played by one of the finest and most charming young actors out there."
Okay, so take Johnny Storm and have him be played by a talking panda that exhibits all the same traits. Doesn't sound very much like Johnny. And despite how awesome Michael B Jordan is (he's downright awesome) he was miscast.
And it's not just fans of source material who get upset when things like this are changed. George Takei was not a fan when Sulu turned out to be gay in Star Trek Beyond, despite the move being done to honour the actor.
The reason being is this: stop changing things for the sake of social justice and to fit quotas. If you want Spider-Man to have a black love interest, invent a new character. That's much better than modifying existing ones.
Besides, by inventing new black characters, you're adding more to the lore that way. If done right, she/he may even become a character in the comics despite originating in film. But obviously the writers don't have enough confidence in themselves to even try such a thing.
Sorry, we happen to like the source material the way it is. And we're not racist for doing so.
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Oh, and read this closing bit from Matt Singer.
"The filmmakers in charge of Spider-Man: Homecoming have their own great power; the power to inspire people all over the world by representing them onscreen in an inclusive, diverse movie."
No, they don't. You're not promoting diversity by miscasting people. If you want to be more diverse, as I said, make new characters. When they wanted a black Spider-Man, they didn't make Peter Parker black, they created Miles Morales.
Keep the social justice out of comics and for the love of God, stop calling everyone you disagree with a racist. Because if anyone is small-minded, it's you.


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This is a great little 'RSA animates' style video that runs through the history of Linux. A really nice exercise in reducing a complex topic to something easy to digest.
"You use linux literally every time you surf the internet. It's in your phone. It's in your TV. Running 95% of supercomputers." Bless that little penguin.


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I have a Yahoo! Mail account and today they updated the e-mail interface. With the migration to this update I was presented with a message (in small print) that if I chose to migrate I also accepted Yahoo's terms. I am up late so I've started to read the agreements.
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After reading it all, these are the ones that bothers me. I can not opt out of having my personal e-mail analyzed and used by Yahoo!. It means that they have a bunch of personal information about me that can be "guessed" by advertisers using that information. Yahoo! have no responsibility for my security and privacy on their service. They will disclose my personal information even to a copyright claim, which means a private organization or individual.
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Michael McKenna has seen it all in his debut season as a professional with Livingston.
The former Musselburgh Athletic winger could not have envisaged both the highs and lows thrust his way since making the switch from Olivebank in the summer.
Nevertheless, the 23-year-old is determined to make the most of an opportunity he thought would never come his way.
After the jubilation of being named in John McGlynn's starting line-up for the Championship curtain-raiser against Hibs, not to mention a Petrofac Cup final with Alloa in April to get their teeth stuck into, McKenna, similarly to his team-mates, have had to contend with the West Lothian side's boardroom debacles.
After incurring a five-point deduction for defaulting on tax payments last month, a retribution that sent Livingston plummeting to the foot of the Championship, there has been further suggestions this week of administration being attributed the club's way.
However, McKenna is adamant this group can come through such adversity and remain a Championship club come the start of next season.
"We've had everything this season so far and we're not even halfway through," the midfielder said. "Making the cup final has been brilliant but we've just got to put that to the back of our minds just now. The off-field stuff, there's nothing we can do about it. It's got nothing to do with the set of players that are here now.
"With the teams in the league this year, it's really difficult so having a five-point deduction makes it even harder. It would be a great achievement for every player if we were to stay up – there's no getting away from that. We are all confident that we will, there's nobody worried as we've got over 20 matches to go and points to play for. It's in our own hands to do the job. We've still got to play the teams above us twice, so there are no excuses."
Last weekend's emphatic win over Raith Rovers in Fife not only reduced second-bottom Cowdenbeath's safety net to four points, McKenna notched his first goal in Livingston colours with a composed finish for the Lions' fifth goal of the afternoon. "It was great to score," he admitted. "I've always wondered what it would be like to score a senior goal so it was a great feeling even though it was 4-1 at the time. It's taken the weight off my shoulders so I want to kick on now and get another few.
"I wouldn't have actually minded Rob [Ogleby] getting the goal as he needs one too, but I anticipated it coming after the ball broke off him so I was just in the right place at the right time.
"I don't know what the team is going to be tomorrow, if I start or if I'm going to be a sub, but now that I've got one I feel a lot more confident.
"The first five or six games I started off well, but my form definitely dipped. At this level you all need to be playing well together to win games so I think there has been a few of us off form.
"We were actually really confident we'd win going into last week's game but we would have taken a 1-0 as we knew it would be a battle. The sending off [Raith's Ross Perry] that early has obviously changed the game in our favour but we'll take that bit of luck as we haven't had much recently."
With a buoyant Falkirk side due at the Energy Assets Arena tomorrow, McKenna is desperate for another three points that could cut the gap at the bottom to just one depending on the outcome of Hearts' trip across the Forth to Cowdenbeath.
McKenna added: "Falkirk are a good side but we need to win. It's a must win game for us. With Rangers away the following week we're not expected to win and then Hearts at home to come, who are unbeaten, so if we can get three points tomorrow then there will be less pressure on us."


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Proper maintenance is essential for your pool and pool systems. It will ensure the efficient and economical operation as well as extend the life of your investment. The equipment that Water & Pool Solutions installs and maintains helps to reduce the amount of daily maintenance needed to operate your pool. It is however, essential to clean and maintain pool systems on a ongoing weekly basis.
For fitness centers, hotels, condominium buildings, and other types of properties with swimming facilities it is a large part of the regular upkeep. A lot of steps are required to maintain a sanitary, safe, and flawless environment – the type of environment that a business wants to project.
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Water & Pool Solutions, Inc. can solve your pool problems when it has gotten out of hand by draining and cleaning. We will balance the chemicals and you will be ready to swim.
Filter Replacement
Liner Replacement
We can replace your vinyl liner using your choice of pattern from any of several of the industrry's top providers. Liner replacement inludes new gaskets, face plates and bottom repair as needed. You might want to consider changing the sand in your filter at the same time for combined savings. Please contact Water & Pool Solutions for a free estimate.
Leak Detection & Repair
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Sand Changes
We follow the industry standard of sand change recommened every 7-10 years for peak efficency.
Motor Replacement
We can replace most pool pump motors with either a standard pool motor or a new energy efficient multispeed motor.
Spring Openings & Fall Closings
Outdoor commercial pools cannot stay open year round. Seasonal changes require pools to shut down temporarily and reopen when the weather permits. While a lot of work goes into the opening and closing of a pool, Water & Pool Solutions, Inc. has professional, trained and courteous staff on hand to manage both. Pool Openings - Water & Pool Solutions, Inc. will complete the following services for a smooth and safe pool opening; removal of winter pool cover, removal of winterizing plugs for in-ground pools, reassembly and start-up of filtration equipment, reassembly of ladders, diving boards, lights, etc. and the addition of start-up chemicals. Some commercial pools require a deeper clean during the opening process, which is why we also offer a drain and wash option. To complete a drain and wash, the pool must be completely emptied before it is cleaned with either chlorine or acid. Pool Closing - We offer the following services for an easy pool closing; water draining, plumbing line preparation, winterization of filtration equipment, addition of winterizing chemical, disassembly of ladders, diving boards, lights, etc. and the installation of winter cover. Please contact Water & Pool Solutions, Inc. for details.
Safety Covers
Water & Pool Solutions, Inc recommends either a solid material or mesh safety cover for winter. These covers anchor to the pool deck and provide both optimal coverage and peace of mind that pets or chldren cannot fall in. Additionally, this gives your pool a neater look and cleaner water when uncovered.
Some of your best memories are times spent poolside. Keeping the time spent at the pool fun and safe is a pool owner's top priority. Unfortunately, one of the leading causes of accidental deaths and injuries in children happen in or at a pool. Implementing safety precautions and products at your pool is your best line of defense. Knowing what these layers of protection are and their benefits, gives you the tools to make informed decisions.
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On Mayday approximately 700 neo-nazis rallied through Plauen for a 'national-revolutionary working class'. At least 800 participated in a counter-demonstration. Counter-protesters were captured by police stopping the demonstration and leading to smaller clashes. Neonazis started simultaneously sending pyrotechnics into citizens protesting next to the route and police forced them to turn around. Water-cannons and teargas were used to stop the riot. The facist mob then rallied back to Upper-Plauen railroad station.
2 thoughts on "Neonazi demonstration in Plauen errupts in heavy clashes on Mayday"
fantastic put up, very informative. I'm wondering why the other specialists of this sector do not understand this.
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Passing Through America's Oldest CityFlorida East Coast train 107 (an intermodal train heading from Jacksonville to Miami) traverses the S-curve in Saint Augustine, Florida, on Augu... (more)
"Pointless Arrow" on the Silver StarRolling into the former Atlantic Coast Line station in Orlando, Florida, is train 92, the northbound Silver Star. This train origi... (more)
GMD SD40s Deep in the Heart of TexasTexas Gonzales & Northern owns several former Canadian National SD40s, and in 2017 they are due to get repainted into the railroad's own (and new... (more)
Daytime Freight on the Coast LineBNSF Railway train H-SDGBAR1-22 (High Priority Merchandise - today it is all autoracks - heading from San Diego to Barstow) crosses Santiago Creek a... (more)
So Late, it Departed the Next DayAmtrak train #3, the westbound Southwest Chief, arrived in Fullerton, California, at 11:52 PM on July 12, 2017 - just a little behind schedul... (more)
A Rare Visitor from South of the BorderUnion Pacific train AGVML 01, a loaded automobile train headed for Mira Loma, CA, is unusual in that it has only a single locomotive up front.... (more)
A Rare Visitor from the EastUnion Pacific train KAILC 02 (intermodal, Atlanta GA to Los Angeles CA) approaches the railroad's West Colton Yard in Bloomington, California, on a hot (... (more)
SCL 1776 - The One That Begat Them AllThere were two different U36Bs on the Seaboard Coast Line that carried the number "1776." The SCL's U36Bs were being delivered, and 1776:1 was... (more)
Pictures of LillyNorfolk Southern train 14G passes through Lilly, a borough of about 1000 people* in Pennsylvania's Allegheny Mountains. Providing power to get this manifest over t... (more)
Heading Back West After Helping Train 14GNorfolk Southern's crossing of the Allegheny Mountains west of Altoona requires a lot of helper sets. And on this line, those helpers are p... (more)
Bringing Up the RearNorfolk Southern train 60I.22, consisting of hoppers full of synthetic gypsum (a gray, powdery mineral) passes through Cassandra, Pennsylvania, on June 26, 2017.... (more)
It's Pronounced Duːkeɪn (or "Doo-Cane")A Union Railroad empty steel slab train passes through the railroad's Duquesne Yard in, of all places, Duquesne, Pennsylva... (more)
Steel City BoundThe annual fire department fund-raising carnival is getting set up in the borough of Lilly, Pennsylvania, on June 26, 2017. The carnival's trucks were still arrivin... (more)
Is the Engineer is "Chillaxing"?Norfolk Southern manifest freight 10N passes under the classic Pennsylvania Railroad position light signals at the west end of Lilly, Pennsylvania, a... (more)
The New Sign is in Worse Shape than the Old Sign!The Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad constructed its offices and passenger station in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1898. One-hundred... (more)


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My stay in Italy is now officially over. I just arrived in Paris this morning after a fifteen hour overnight bus ride where the huge ape of a man sitting next to me took up half of my seat and the bus driver blared – BLARED – Celine Dion power ballads at 4 in the morning. I sat stewing in my miniature bus seat with no recline feature, back aching, lethargy and rage overcoming me. I'd almost forgotten why I didn't like Celine, but it's all coming back to me now. Anyway, this post isn't about Paris just yet. This is a post I know a few of my friends have been looking forward to for a while and I couldn't complete a trip to Italy without touching on GELATO.
Italians are fiercely serious about their gelato, and if you ever try to get in the way of an Italian and their gelato they will cut you deep. On any given day at any given hour, you can find the sidewalks bursting with people, most of whom are carrying gelatos in every shade represented on the color wheel.


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Player Valuation: £50m
Difference is if he tweaks the system they normally benefit.... Cech.... one of our greatest signings ever you are joking?Sorry a chara are you comparing our squad to one with Ozil, Lacazette, Toerrira, Auba, Suarez, Mkhitaryan, Ramsey, Bellerin, Kosciely, Cech, Iwobi. If we signed one of those players it would be one of our greatest transfer ever and this place would melt down.
I disagree on Emery as well, i think he varies his system a lo from game to game, he very rarely sticks to the same team or system.


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Jean Birkenstein Washington, a Chicago educator, artist, mathematician and civil rights activist who challenged segregation in the city's public schools, died Saturday, June 28, 2003 of respiratory illness. She was 77.
A fourth-generation resident of the city's Near North Side, Mrs. Washington was born in 1926 to George and Lillian (Rosenzweig) Birkenstein. She attended elementary and high school at the Francis Parker School, graduating in 1944, and was among a handful of Jewish students admitted to Vermont's Middlebury College, where she received a bachelors in music in 1948.
She also received a diploma in fine art from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and, in the 1970s, completed coursework for a doctorate in mathematics from Illinois Institute of Technology, though she took no degree.
In 1950 she married Atlee David Washington, the first African American plastics factory owner in Chicago, with whom she had two sons, Glen, 49, of Morton Grove, Ill., and Robin, 46, of Northborough, Mass. The couple divorced in 1958 but remained friends until Mr. Washington's death in 1983.
A high school art teacher for the Chicago Public Schools, Mrs. Washington served as an officer of the Chicago chapters of the Congress of Racial Equality and the NAACP in the 1950s and '60s. For the NAACP's "Crisis" magazine in 1957, she co-authored an article, "De Facto Segregation in Chicago Public Schools," that provided an early blueprint for the shift in the civil rights struggle from the south to the urban north. She led numerous marches and sit-ins against housing and school segregation, always taking her young sons with her on the protests she jokingly referred to as "family outtings." Her efforts led to a redrawing of school districts and, a decade later, a denial of funding to the Chicago Board of Education by the U.S. Department of Education on the grounds the system had deliberately segregated its schools.
Mrs. Washington was also a founder of Teachers for Integrated Schools and its national magazine, Integrated Education, both headquartered in her home, and also the Coordinating Council of Community Organizations, an umbrella group of civil rights organizations that culminated in the Rev. Martin Luther King's Chicago campaign.
While a teacher at Marshall High School on the city's west side, she became an "ambassador" to the schools for two street gangs, the Cobras and the Vice Lords - the latter signing her on as card-carrying member. She turned her home into a community center for the gangs, an activity noted in a 1961 Jet magazine feature article about her that was illustrated with her paintings of African American and Native American slaves. Her poetry was published in Negro Digest magazine and she also authored an unpublished science fiction novel.
After leaving the public schools in the 1970s, she turned her attention to mathematics, teaching for the Chicago City Colleges and working as a software engineer. She developed the "Jeanius" program in the 1990s, designed to teach mathematics and computer science to inner city pre-schoolers.
In addition to her sons, Mrs. Washington is survived by her sister, Dorothy Birk de Vidargas, of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, a cousin, David Birkenstein of Winnetka, grandson Glen David and granddaughter Gwendolyn of Morton Grove, Ill., granddaughter Erin of Newton, Mass., nephews Federico, Miguel and Ricardo Vidargas, niece Victoria Vidargas, several former foster children with whom she maintained lifelong ties and hundreds of friends and fellow activists in numerous causes.
Jean was interred on Monday, July 7th, at the Aarrowood Pet Cemetery in accordance with her wishes. Rabbi Capers Funnye presided. Aarrowood is at 24090 N. Highway 45, Vernon Hills, Illinois, 1-1/2 mile northwest of the junction of Milwaukee Road & Half Day Road.
A memorial service was held Saturday, July 26th, at the Francis W. Parker School, 330 West Webster Avenue, Chicago.
Contact information: Robin and Julia Washington, 508-393-9892, email@example.com, and Glen and Yvonne Washington, (847) 470-9767.
Read also: Why we buried our mom in a pet cemetery by Robin Washington (Boston Herald/Chicago Sun Times)
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I made myself promise I wouldn't spend too much time writing any of these posts because if I do I will think too hard and talk myself out of it. This is a very serious problem I have. Here are some more pages.
I don't have anything nice to say about the above page. I was just starting to experiment with how I might use the Post-It notes. I hoped a character would appear if I started asking some questions.
At first, I chose the colors somewhat randomly, and the layout here is confusing. At my desk, I lay out the notes so they form a nice shape or tell some kind of coherent story, but when I move them into the notebook, there isn't always enough space to arrange them how I'd like.
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Cream together cream cheese and condensed milk until smooth. Add lemon juice and blend well, pour into graham cracker crust. Top with pie filling and chill for 2 hours.
* You can use any flavor pie filling in this recipe
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Ask, answer and talk about our products
I enabled Big Talk through the accounts section. It still says it's not active.
I assume that this also means I cannot call internationally for 100min free at this time (and until I get the "Active" in the phone account section.
I enabled it last week.
Why the hold up?
Hi @tsuk,
Welcome to the community!
I tried to pull up your account using your community details and I got a match.
I can see that there is still no changes happened to your account. I would like to arrange a call from one of our Account Specialists to discuss further.
Kindly PM me your best contact number and preferred time today.
Thanks for sending me your details @tsuk.
I will arrange a call from one of our Account Specialists and get back to you shortly.
Hi @tsuk,
I can see that you have been in touch with one of our Account Specialists and provided assistance to upgrade your plan.
Let me know should you require further assistance.
Yeah I got a call from someone in your support team and I got Extra Talk activated.Thanks for organising that.
It's just a shame that I cannot get Oz-Talk + Big Talk together (I really wanted free Aus calls to phone and mobile plus 100min to any International country).
I can't use these together. The cost would have been the same $20.
I'm only after calling the USA and Macedonia.
I feel like i've lost out and still have to find another avenue to get cheap calls to Macedonia.
Another confusing thing is I received an email from TPG saying that my Home Bundle M has been cancelled and I'm being creditted $21.
I don't want to cancel my internet. All i wanted was a phone service upgrade.
I'm not sure if this is just a standard computer generated notification or TPG Support actually thought I wanted to cancel internet and just use phone.
You're always welcome @tsuk,
Your service is not canceled it is just a automated notification email sent to our customer after the change/upgrade their plan.
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into the back of another train in heavy rain at the Rakaia station in Canterbury.
1903 Aviation. March. some claim South Canterbury farmer Richard Pearse was the first
person in the world to achieve powered flight. However, dates put forward have ranged from March 1902 to March 1904 but there is insufficient reliable evidence to support them.
1904 Rail. June. Railways Minister Sir Joseph Ward laid the foundation stone for the Dunedin Railway station.
...Electric Trams. June 30. The first section of Wellington's electric tramway from Newtown to Kent Terrace, went into service. Other lines opened during the year.
1905 Electric Trams. June 5. Christchurch's electric Tramway opened.
1908 Rail. August 6. A train dubbed the Parliamentary Special used temporary track to make the journey from Wellington to Auckland. The track was laid to allow Parliamentarians to visit
the US Great White Fleet in Auckland and to attend a performance of Mother Goose, but the train was late and they missed the performance!
...November 6. Rail. The last spike was driven t Manganui-o-te-Ao to complete the North Island Main Trunk.
1909 Rail. Regular services began between Wellington and Auckland. The first train took 118.25 hours to complete the journey.
...Aviation. Leo and Vivian Walsh formed the Aero Club of New Zealand. The Canterbury Aero Club was founded by George Bolt and others and the first model aircraft society was established in Auckland.
1911 Aviation. 5 February. Vivian Walsh made the first controlled powered flight in New Zealand, at Papakura. This was a Howard Wright biplane imported in kit form, and assembled by the Walsh brothers and their two sisters in their own workshop.
1912. Electric Trams. March 12. The South Island's first electric tram service began running to the suburbs of Waikiwi, Georgetown and North and South Invercargill.
1913 Electric Trams. Electric trams began operating in Napier, first linking the town with Port Ahuriri and later the railway station and Hastings St.
1918. Rail. Accidents. 8 November. The Auckland Wellington Express ran into a landslip and was derailed at Mataroa. 4 passengers were killed.
1923 Rail. 4th August. The Otira Tunnel and New Zealand's first electric railway were opened between Arthur's Pass and Otira.
...Electric Trams. Auckland's tramway system grew in tandem with the city between 1923 and 1932. The Great South Road and Zoo lines opened by 1923; Pt. Chevalier and Meadowbank by 1930; Owairaka and Mt Albert by 1931 and Avondale by 1932.
...Rail. Accidents. 6 July. A landslide at Ongarue claimed the lives of 17 passengers on the Auckland Wellington Express.
1924 Electric Trams - Trolley Buses. Failing to get legislative authority to extend the city's tramway system, Wellington City Council introduced New Zealand's first trolley-bus service between Thorndon and Kaiwharawhara which ended in 1932.
1925 Rail. 6 December. The first through Express Train ran from Auckland to the Bay of Islands. A continuous line now ran from Okaihu to Wellington, a distance of 994 kms.
1936 Rail. Accidents. 30 July The Auckland Wellington Express struck a landslip south of Paraparaumu railway station. One person died and four were injured.
...Railcars. The beginning of the Railcar era began with the building of 5 single-ended 49 seater petrol-engined cars for the Wairarapa line.
1937 Rail. 19 June. Wellington's Railway Station was opened.
1938 Trolley-Buses. 19 December. Auckland's first trolley-bus service began when the Farmers Trading Co offered shoppers free transport from Wyndham Street to Hobson Street.
1945 Rail. 15 December. The last main line between Picton and Christchurch was completed. Clarence had been reached in 1942 and Kaikoura in 1944.
1946 Aviation. The first jet flew over New Zealand. This was a Gloster Meteor.
1953 Rail. Accidents. THE TANGIWAI DISASTER. On Christmas Eve 1953, 151 people died when the northbound Auckland Express was swept off the Wangaehu River Bridge. (See disasters).
1962. Rail Ferries. The Rail ferry Aramoana began service in Cook Strait between Welllington and Picton. Other vessels followed; the Aranui 1966; Arahanga 1972; Aratika 1974; and Arahura 1983.
1968 Shipping. WAHINE DISASTER.T he Inter-island Ferry "Wahine" left Lyttelton on 10 April with 734 passengers and was buffeted by heavy seas the result of the worst storm recorded by that date, in which the winds gusted up to 125 knots. She was carried on to the Barrett Reef near the entrance to Wellington Harbour. At about 2.320 p.m. on 11 April the ship sank and despite heroic rescue attempts 51 died, including three children.
1979 Air. EREBUS DISASTER. Air New Zealand plane crashes on Antarctic Mt Erebus, 257 passengers perished.