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Appling County is filled with fascinating history,folklore and Southern Hospitality. A true place of beauty, comfort and excitement just waiting to be experienced. Nestled in the heart of slash pine country, Baxley-Appling County is the ideal place to leave your troubles behind. Canoe down the pristine Altamaha River, visit the Appling Heritage Center, or just enjoy the laid back hometown atmosphere. Baxley/Appling County, Georgia is the place for "Southern Exposure".
Outdoor Enthusiasts have an exciting opportunity awaiting them as they explore the mighty Altamaha River, the largest river in Georgia. It drains 1/3 of the state before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean just north of St. Simons Island. It has been declared by the Nature Conservancy one of the Last Wild and Scenic Places and is home to many rare and endangered species. Featured in the National Geographic magazine, the Altamaha River is the second largest watershed on the eastern seaboard and remains completely undammed. Crossed only five times by roads and twice by rail lines, the Altamaha's natural beauty is largely undisturbed. It flows 137 miles from it's formation by the Oconee and Ocmulgee Rivers, north of Baxley, to it's delta at the coast. There is a rich history on the Altamaha River and in its delta. There are Indian settlement ruins on some of the old bluffs, remnants of the timber boom, and 200 year old rice canals dug into the swamp from the time when rice was queen of the Georgia coast. You may catch a glimpse of ancient virgin cypress trees that escaped the mass harvesting - some date back 1000 years or more.
Canoeists, kayakers and birdwatchers delight in the opportunity to experience the sighting of rare birds and endangered species of plants and animals found along the Altamaha River. Truly the Nature Conservancy is correct in dubbing the Altamaha "Georgia's Natural Treasure, One of America's Last Great Places." Experience the Altamaha for yourself!
Link to map: http://www.altamahariver.org/map2008.pdf
The Moody Forest Natural Area is an irreplaceable, one-of-a-kind treasure. The preserve boasts one of the nations last remaining old-growth forest featuring Longleaf and Slash pine 200-300 plus years old and mammoth Tupelo Cypress more than 600 years old. Moody is also home to rare wild-flowers, birds and animals including the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker, the gopher tortoise and the eastern indigo snake. The Moody Forest Natural Area is a 3400-acre (13.7 square kilometers or 5.3 square miles) protected area of land along the banks of the Altamaha River. The area located in Appling County (see map). Half of the Moody area (1700 acres) is wetland habitat, including prominent cypress swamps. The remaining half of the area (1700 acres) is dry upland habitat. Riparian habitat, bottomland hardwood forest, and long-leaf pine forest occur in the upland habitat. Limited hunting is also available at the Moody Forest Natural Area. This 3,889 acre preserve also provides hiking and excellent bird watching. Moody is managed by a joint agreement with the Nature Conservancy and the GA Department of Natural Resources. For more information call 912-366-9549 or 229-426-5267.
Link to map: http://www.n-georgia.com/pdf/moody-forest-natural-area.pdf
Bullard Creek Wildlife Management Area provides hunting for deer, turkey, and small game. Located near Deen's Landing and Falling Rocks Park on the Altamaha River. For additional information call 912-426-5267 or 912-423-2988. Amenities include: 13,900 acres. Hunting, Camping, Boat Ramp, Canoe Access, Fishing, Firearms Shooting Range, Bird Watching, Field Trail Access and Picnicking. Located North West corner of Appling County and proceeding into Jeff Davis County
Link to Map: http://www.n-georgia.com/pdf/bullard-creek-wma.pdf
Visit our 170 acre Lake Mayers, west of Baxley. Lake Mayers offers fishing for largemouth bass, bream and crappie. The lake is open year round from sunrise to sunset daily. Access is available from the bank or by boat via two concrete ramps at the Public Recreation Area. Other activities include swimming, skiing and picnicking. Amenities include restrooms picnic shelters/benches, grills, and a beach area are available.
Our Neoclassical style Courthouse built in 1907 greets you in the heart of downtown, as you travel the crossroads of U.S. Highway #1 and #341. A pedimented Corinthian portico and pavilions and an octagonal domed clock tower ornament the building's exterior while the first floor interior features Georgia marble wainscoting. The courthouse was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Step back in time at the Heritage Center Museum where an extraordinary display exists explaining the early turpentine production in Appling County. The museum also offers a wide variety of items and records that detail the history of our county. Don't miss the Black History Room, The War Room, and the Genealogy Room! You can even order a copy of "Footprints in Appling County" by Ruth Barron that list the history of the county from 1818-1978. For additional information on how to purchase the "Footprints in Appling County" contact 912-367-8133.
The award-winning Baxley Tree Fest is an annual festival held in April that helps us celebrate the forestry industry and outdoor recreation in Appling County. One of the highlights of the festival is the popular street dance, held on Friday night. On Saturday the festival features an Outdoor Expo along with Arts & Crafts and many other surprises. Some of the other featured events are: Bed Race, Arts & Crafts, "Treetography" Photo Contest, Car & Motorcycle Show, Kids games and rides, continuous live entertainment, Tree Fest Tri-athlon, and much more!


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Four players to watch on the road to T20 World Cup Qualifiers
Ireland break Netherlands jinx with Stuart Poynter last-ball six
A dramatic victory saw Ireland snap Netherlands' head-to-head winning streak
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- Uncapped Leon Turmaine in Netherlands squad for India tour
- Derbyshire sign van Beek as overseas player
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Van der Merwe and Cooper combine to knock out Oman
Netherlands have won two in two and are in pole position to claim the series moving into their final game
Klaassen and Visee help Netherlands topple Scotland
The left-arm quick was able to arrest a fast start from the opposition while the opener helped seal a straightforward chase with a career-best 71
Scotland, Netherlands, Oman, Ireland fight for T20 supremacy
With the 2019 World Cup being a no-go zone, the focus for Associate countries has shifted to T20 cricket, with an eye on the ultimate aim of qualifying for the T20 World Cup
Uncapped Leon Turmaine in Netherlands squad for India tour
Netherlands will play a T20I quadrangular series in Oman from 8 to 18 February next year before travelling to India to play a number of first-class sides
Derbyshire sign van Beek as overseas player
The 28-year-old, who is currently representing New Zealand A, will be available for all forms for the entire summer, subject to final approval
Oman to host Ireland, Scotland, Netherlands for T20I quadrangular series
It will mark the first ever T20I series to be played in Oman, and the first visit by a Test-playing nation
Sobers, Shastri... Gibbs
After the fourth six off the hapless Daan van Bunge in this game, Herschelle Gibbs knew the record was on
Associates pathway to 2023 World Cup undergoes major revamp
The increase in fixtures for Associates approved at the ICC meeting in Singapore may help players get regular time on the field and against good-quality opponents
Nepal clinch one-run thriller to record maiden ODI win
A crucial 61 off 46 balls from Sompal Kami was followed by a game-changing spell of legspin by Sandeep Lamichhane as Nepal defeated Netherlands by a solitary run for their first ever win in ODIs
Michael Rippon's all-round display denies ODI debutants Nepal
He followed up his 51 with 3 for 23 to lead Netherlands to victory in a low-scoring game at Amstelveen
History beckons for Netherlands and Nepal
The home team are playing an ODI after four years, while the visiting side are playing their first ever ODI
Nine years after Lord's win, memories come flooding back for Seelaar
Netherlands' upset win against England in the World T20 2009 spawned untold happiness - and in the case of Bas de Leede, a career in cricket following his father
Netherlands' batting cuts loose but rain has the final say
After a month-long heat wave across the UK, the weather gods decided to play a prank on a pair of Associate nation guests making their long-awaited return to Lord's
Rippon in Netherlands squad for Nepal ODIs
Allrounder had missed World Cup Qualifiers owing to commitments with Otago
Nepal to make ODI debut on Netherlands tour
The two ODIs on August 1 and August 3 will be Netherlands' first since 2014, having lost and regained ODI status in the interim
Jayawardene to captain MCC for T20s against Nepal and Netherlands
Three Scotland players - Dylan Budge, Alasdair Evans and Mark Watt - have also been included in the MCC squad for the triple-header at Lord's on July 29
Munsey, Berrington, Cross break Scotland records in title win
They posted their highest total in T20Is and secured their biggest victory in the format, much to the chagrin of their opponents Netherlands
Coetzer, Munsey set up Scotland's title bout
Winner of Wednesday's final tri-series fixture between the two sides will clinch the title, although Netherlands can lift the cup even with a tie
Netherlands chase down 159 for second straight win
A day after clinching a four-run win against Ireland, Netherlands went on to chase 159 with an over to spare against the same opponents in the second match of the tri-series in Rotterdam
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Well... it gets worse, i hardly have anything... a few book reviews of "Mr Darcy, Vampyre" out there... recycled vampire diaries stories... quentin tarantino saying "let the right one in" is better than twilight, that is hardly news is it?
The examiner has a schedule for those of you lucky enough to be in or around New Orleans... vampires will be everywhere!
Salma Hayek as a bearded lady... in The Vampires Assistant. Newsinfilm has this disturbing picture and article.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Do Parents' Eating Habits Influence Their Kids?
Something about that quote rubbed me the wrong way. I have not read the full study myself, but from the description of it, it sounds like reports of food intake and subsequent analysis of the nutrients in those foods, were the measures used in the study. I'm wondering if there were any measures of parenting feeding practices. Did the researchers look at any measures of how the parents were eating and how they were feeding their children? Were these families eating together?
I consistently recommend that parents be good role models for their children, with regard to eating and many other variables. But being a good role model implies more than just the food that you eat. It also implies the when and how of eating. And being a good role model is not enough to raise a healthy eater. Children do learn by observation, but they also need direct intervention and guidance. So eating well yourself is a start, but you also need to learn effective parenting practices to raise successful eaters.
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I agree that parents do indeed play a huge role in their kids' diet. Being a good role model and having healthy food available in the house as well as eating together as a family have all been shown to improve the family diet. It does not guarantee that a child will eat a healthy diet but it sure does increase the odds!ReplyDelete
As a parent our behavior is always influencing our children"Monkey See,Monkey Do".If we want our children to develop good eating habits then we must make some conscious effort in changing our habit.Meals together send the message that we all are part of the team.Through interactions and games dinner can be made fun and kids often show their interest when they know that parents are not using any pressure tactics to feed them.You can learn more of parental influence on feeding kids on "Habit Changer"ReplyDelete
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These acrylic paintings helped me explore the use of painting on surfaces other than canvas. Acrylic paints adhere to almost anything so Why Not? In this series I painted over fabrics or papers that already have an image on them. Part of this titillating Art Adventure is to follow the original image to places unknown. Among my choices are to edit, enhance, emulate, echo, partially or even completely obscure the image. All the while I draw inspiration from the surface that is so totally different from a blank white canvas.
Over the course of art history, New Technologies have inspired and motivated artists. We've come a long way from drawing on cave walls. One example is when the Impressionists took advantage of a newly developed 19th century technology: Portable Paint….that is, the invention of the modern paint tube. Prior to that, most painting was done in the studio where the paint had to be mixed. Now an artist could take his pre-mixed paint out and about, which resulted in the growth of Plein Air Painting (painting outside). Today digital technology has given us new tools to work with. I have experimented by combining these new technologies with good old-fashioned painting and mark-making by hand. Aesthetic Revelations abound in this new creative era.
These works are the result of a unique process I have developed that is similar to collage, but the concept is much different. Instead of using the typical found elements, the source material consists of my own prior art that is deconstructed, edited, reconfigured and finally reassembled as a new work. Fearless Creativity had to be involved in all aspects of this project from concept to materials to presentation. After furious experimentation, I found my favorite process, techniques and materials to produce these paintings. The first step is to digitally slice an original work into pieces. Then, staying within the digital domain, there comes a meticulous procedure of editing and manipulating each smaller piece. Those pieces are then laser printed on lokta fine art paper. This very pleasing textured paper is made from Himalayan lokta trees (Daphne papyracea) that grow in the mountains of Eastern Nepal. Bark from these high-altitude shrubs is dried, soaked, boiled, washed, beaten and dried again to produce this fabulous paper. Then I come face to face with a large, scary blank canvas with only a pot of glue and the stack of printed papers. Next the cutting, tearing, placing, looking and pasting continues until completion. The final step is to hang it on your wall!
These visions are realized through improvisation. Once I achieve the Flow-State I start jamming until it's Music to my Eyes. They could be scenes from another universe, images bubbling up from the Collective Unconscious or apparitions released from my Life/Spirit/Body/Mind. Or maybe I accidentally knocked over some jars of paint that spilled on the canvas! Does it even matter? Buy one of these paintings and then we'll discuss it.
Sometimes I spontaneously begin dancing as I paint! It's a reaction to ViViD colors mixing into new ones. I am discovering unforeseen images as they reveal themselves. It's the thrilling Sensation of Creation Elation. This series makes use of standard modern media: acrylic paint, Flashe, art markers and paint pens. Sometimes in the frenzy of creation, I have to quickly survey the studio and grab whatever is at hand. After making a few more marks, I can bust into my next dance move. Nothing would make me happier than seeing these ViViD colors dancing on your wall!


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Since the fall of communism in Poland, the workforce at the Piast Coalmine has shrank 50% from 14, 000 to less than 7,000 miners and support staff. Coalmining used to be the biggest industry in Poland but is in jeopardy of being downsized into extinction. These images are a look at Polish coal mining in 2002, before Poland's membership in the European Union.


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Raised in county Wicklow, Ireland by her mother Roisin, a classically trained homeopath & owner of the Roisin Lane beauty school in Dublin, and her father Fred, a 30 year veteran of Yardley's of London, avid gardener, herbalist, and homeopath, an appreciation for the role of health in beauty was imparted to Beth from a young age.
Beth expressed her own love for these subjects by gaining certification in Holistic Therapies at the Dun Laoghaire College, where she studied nutrition, aromatherapy, reflexology, and swedish body massage. After traveling the world, she emigrated to America, where she attended the Concentric Healing Institute in Boulder, CO and earned her aestheticians license.
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Here is what to expect from the Canadian housing market in 2019
After a screeching halt sometimes comes a crash. This was the year when Canada's housing market hit the brakes. So what will happen in 2019?
Predicting housing prices is famously difficult. And forecasting housing meltdowns like the one that nearly brought down the global financial system in 2008 may be downright impossible. For now, though, the way experts cautiously paint the future for next year is closer to the picture of a landing plane than that of a rocket ship plummeting earthward.
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) sees home sales rebounding a little (2.1 per cent) next year, with home prices roughly keeping up with inflation (2.7 per cent). In Ontario, prices will likely climb a little faster (3.3 per cent) and in British Columbia, a bit more slowly.
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I am Andi Arief, the Chairperson of Indonesian Students' Solidarity for Democracy (SMID). I am one of the victims of abduction conducted by the security forces. Until now I do not know which unit perpetrated my abduction.
I was abducted from my sister's store in Lampung on March 28, 1998. I was forced and dragged to follow the kidnappers. I saw there were three Kijang vans outside the store and I was thrown into one of the vans. I was immediately handcuffed and blindfolded with a black cloth. The kidnappers inside the car were wearing ski masks. My head was pushed down and I was stuck in this cowering position for two hours.
Suddenly the car stopped and my blindfold was released but my hands remained handcuffed. I knew that the place was Bakauheni port, the crossing place between Sumatra and Java. At that point I could clearly see my kidnappers. Two of them had long hair. The commander who sat in front told his subordinates to change the license plate and then the car went onto the ferry. I was not blindfolded for about 24 hours.
The ferry arrived in Merak Port, West Java. During the trip to Jakarta I was free to see everything. But once we reached Kebun Jeruk area, West Jakarta, I was blindfolded again. From Bakauheni to Merak I managed to acquire information that the kidnappers once were on duty in East Timor and that the commander just came back from England. Three of these five soldiers were holding firearms. They also told me that what happened to me at that time was the risk of my struggle. After that we had a long discussion about various political matters.
Around 6 pm we stopped at certain location. I was taken to a room. I did not see too many people in that room and the people who were in the room laughed when they saw me. They put another handcuff to my hands and then they attached these two handcuffs to a chair with yet another handcuff !
I was interrogated night and day. The questions mostly concerned my organization, SMID, and the party I was affiliated with, People's Democratic Party (PRD). They also asked me about L.B. Moerdani [retired general, ex-commander of the armed forces --ABRI-- and former minister of defense], Megawati Soekarnoputri [deposed Indonesian Democrqatic party --PDI-- leader], Amien Rais [the head of muslim organization Muhammadiyah], a number of figures within Pijar, Aldera, Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) and Alliance of Independent Journalist (AJI). They also mentioned several other names and told me that these people would be arrested soon. I was forced to admit that I knew them while actually I did not know any of them. I told them frankly that I did not know them. I was kept at the interrogation room for ten days and then I was brought down to another room. It turned out it was a cell with a size of 2 x 2.5 m. The handcuffs and blindfold were taken off. Inside the cell there was a mattress, a tub, and a toilet. I saw that there were six cells inside the building and each one was monitored by a video camera. A radio was played very loudly everyday from 5 AM to 2 AM the next day. So there were only three hours free of radio broadcast everyday. It was during this quiet time I could hear the voice of somebody praying in the cell to my right and somebody moaning out of pain in the cell to my left.
At first I did not dare to talk to any of them because we were being monitored by a video camera. But, finally I dared myself because I wanted to know who they were. I was very surprised because on the right was Waluyo Jati and Faisal Reza. Both of them were my friends at University of Gajah Mada, Yogyakarta, and SMID activists in Yogyakarta. On my left side turned out to be Haryanto Taslam [Megawati's aide]. Once I entered the cell there were toothpaste, toothbrush and a plastic bottle for drinking water. According to Faisal Reza the cell used to be occupied by Pius, and the cell to the right of Faisal Reza's cell used to be occupied by Desmond. So, both Pius and Desmond were released once I was brought to the cell.
Faisal Reza and Waluyo Jati were arrested in front of Cipto Mangunkusumo
Hospital, Central Jakarta, while Haryanto Taslam was abducted at the Miniature Garden, East Jakarta after his car was hit. Haryanto Taslam often moaned from pain and snored when he slept, maybe that was because he was a bit overweight. Waluyo Jati and Faisal Reza's bodies were ruined because they were given electric shock hundreds of times, even their genitals were given electric shocks. Actually, the interrogators also applied electric shocks to my genitals but I did not expose this fact [immediately after my release] because I did not want to hurt my parents' feelings. My parents were already horrified at the brutality just listening to my story about being blindfolded, interrogated night and day and threatened at gunpoint.
I was convinced that those who kidnapped me were part of the military because I was kept in a very spacious area. Every morning I heard the sound of trumpet for roll call. On April 15 I saw that Haryanto Taslam was brought out of the cell. There were only three of us left there. The next day, April 16, I was brought out at 11 PM. I was again blindfolded and handcuffed. I was taken by five people in an air-conditioned car. Suddenly the car stopped on the side of a toll road. I was then transferred to another car which ran on diesel gas.
It turned out that I was taken to the Central Police Headquarters. There was a transfer from the kidnappers and the police. I was taken to an isolated cell. Inside this isolated cell there were only two detainees, myself and Melisa, a defendant in a heroin case. I was handcuffed for three days and nobody was allowed to get in touch with me.
On April 17 I was brought to meet Lieut. Col. Lubis and asked to sign a warrant for my arrest and detention. I signed the warrant consciously because I wanted to communicate with the outside world immediately to expose what I and other activists had experienced.
On April 23 I finally met with my family.
After being detained at the Police Headquarters for six days, I was transferred to the Jakarta Police Station. Again, I experienced inhumane treatment. My rights were denied. For example, I and the other PRD activists who were arrested before me were isolated from each other. Other detainees were able to be in one cell together but we were separated from each other. We were not allowed to join calisthenics. However, I did not make a fuss over such discrimination because amid this stream of mental and physical torture I heard that the development of the movement outside was promising. People were already joining the struggle.
I do hope that there will be a thorough investigation on this kidnapping case so that we know who conducted it and who is responsible for it. I hope that the investigation on this kidnapping case will reveal the mystery of the disappearances in other cases, such as Tanjung Priok, Santa Cruz, Lampung and July 27, 1996. I saw that ABRI began to feel cornered because people knew that it was behind this kidnapping. Judging from the way the working mechanism and the weapons they used, it is impossible that thiskidnapping was conducted by ordinary people.
I hope that this case will not repeat itself. I do not want the activists to stop fighting because of this kidnapping. There are two ways to avoid kidnapping. First, campaign over this case and pressure the regime not to do it anymore. Second, the society, campuses and factories have to establish their own security systems, because this will minimize the military's opportunity to make illegal abductions. A cornered regime will use illegal means to muzzle a movement.
I trust that students, fellow pro-democracy activists and other groups who are still fighting will not be afraid because of what happened to us. I, myself, Pius, Desmond, Waluyo Jati, Faisal Reza and other friends should become an inspiration for the movement to keep moving forward and to be vigilant. Prepare the infrastructure to minimize the chances of illegal arrests!
Long Live Democracy !
Greater Jakarta Police Station
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This year, the ONAs pay tribute to five artists who have made an invaluable contribution to the art form: sopranos Karita Mattila and Anja Silja, baritones Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Peter Mattei, and director Peter Sellars.
The official announcement of this year's honorees appears in the September 2011 issue of Opera News, which is available on August 4 and features baritone Mariusz Kwiecien – the Metropolitan Opera's new Don Giovanni – on its cover. All of the winners will be present at the gala awards dinner, which will feature celebrity presenters speaking about the awardees and introducing video performance clips. The April 2012 issue of Opera News will feature tributes to the five awardees, all distinguished members of the international operatic community.
Now ... if only Yours Truly could only get a Press Ticket to the event. Hmmmm...
Anyhoo, Editor in Chief, F. Paul Driscoll says about the event:
Once again, the editors of Opera News take pride in celebrating the achievements of an extraordinary quintet of honorees. These five incomparable artists have enriched and inspired us all. It will be a privilege to welcome them to the Opera News Awards gala on April 29.As you probably already know, previous Opera News Awards honorees include:
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New Benevolent Song, "Haunting Shores," Online For Download
Kuwait-based Lebanese extreme metal band Benevolent has just released their new single titled "Haunting Shores" on their MySpace page and through METALITY - The Compilation as a free download.
The song is a follow up to the band's January-released single "Augmented" and it showcases a fast-driven, riff-rich, haunting production with atonal and melodic moments.
Hadi Sarieddine, guitarist and co-founder of Benevolent explains the track's preproduction process, "It's a haunting little story, and that was the most fun part of it all! Having that theme set along with a few lyrical lines really inspired me and I guess it all just came together!"
Hadi Sarieddine states about their inclusion on the Metality compilation: "This is big for us, and hats off to the crew at Metality and Metal Asia for putting this stuff together! We've been working hard and it's a huge encouragement to be able to share our music with the rest of the world and represent our country and region."
The band resumes the writing/recording process of their still untitled debut EP, which is slated for release early in the fall of 2010. The band is working with Sajid "Sarj" Masoud (Nocturna founder and frontman) who is engineering and co-producing the EP alongside Hadi Sarieddine.
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Several years ago (wow, I can hardly believe it has been that long) I wrote the following statements in our family charter:
We are actively putting less emphasis on being good at everything (preparing for the standardized tests) and are allowing our children to explore the activities and subjects that they are passionate about. We want to encourage them to find their passion and go broader and deeper. We feel strongly that this will provide our children with a sense of achievement and fulfillment, something that is rarely provided by simply graduating on the regular 4×4 plan. (Four years of high school and four years of college.)
We want to encourage our children to take advantage of opportunities that will enhance their knowledge of their current course of study (or passion.) This will include travel (of course), classes, internships and entrepreneurial adventures, etc.
Our oldest children are now at the age where they are truly exploring their passions and going deeper and broader! They are working hard every single day to achieve personal goals. And today, one of our children also took advantage of an opportunity that presented itself when we moved to China!
That child is Bella!
Bella (age 15) took a huge step today toward adulthood and registered for her first University class! She will be attending Nanjing University's Long-term Chinese Language Training along with Eric. (We have known for a couple of weeks that her application was accepted, but she did not want to tell anyone until registration!)
Tomorrow Eric and Bella sit for their first placement exam, and according to administration, Xuxu "has better Chinese than her father," but we already knew that! (Eric pointed out that she will probably outshine him during the entire program, and they also agreed! ROFLOL!) The plan is to put her in the same language class with Eric this year so that they can attend class, study together and acclimate her to the university life. Then, next year, while Eric goes off and takes boring classes like, business Chinese, we will let her widen her horizons with classes like Chinese poetry, philosophy, calligraphy, history and art.
We are also in the process of finding her a viola teacher. For now, her life will revolve around Chinese language, viola, seminary and math. After this two year program, she will continue her studies through BYU concurrent enrollment and Independent Study until she leaves on her mission.
I don't need to tell you that our girl is OVER THE MOON with excitement.
Update: Bella scored level 3 out of 8 on the placement test and we have started viola lessons with the principle violist of the Jiangsu Provincial Symphony Orchestra. Additional update: She continues to stay at the top of her class after two semesters!
P.S. In addition to our family charter, Bella was heavily influenced by a book called Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations. If you want to motivate and empower your children, I highly recommend this book. One caution though, do not read this book before bed time. It sets a mind to work with dreams and plans, and the ability to sleep will escape even the most exhausted child!
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Beautiful Travel Destinations For The New Year
One of the most popular resolutions I have heard in the new year is "to travel more." This is a perfect goal for any year. Not only will getting out of the humdrum of daily life give you a new appreciation for living, traveling has also been proven to be good for your health. It is known to boost mood, make people more active on a daily basis, and give the traveler some much-needed rest. There is no doubt that resolving to be a jetsetter in 2016 will be rejuvenating, but what place should you visit first?
Deciding where to travel can be nerve-wracking, so I have compiled a short list of beautiful and unconventional travel destinations to consider before you plan your next trip.
Tamil Nadu, India
India is a majestic place to visit, although most tourists defect to visiting the popular North of the country. Take a chance and travel to this state in Southeast India to see its magnificent temples and delve into its rich culture. Tamil Nadu contains several different regions that hold some of the largest temples in the world. It also is home to villages rich in history, with incredibly spicy cuisine.
Dalat, Vietnam
This is a different sort of Vietnamese travel destination in the Central Highlands. Unlike the rest of Vietnam, Dalat has Spring weather year-round and is rich in agriculture. It is commonplace to come here to find foods like strawberries, avocados, and coffee that you would not find anywhere else in Vietnam. This place is centered around a golf course, and has many outdoor activities available, thanks to its perpetually nice weather. This is the place to go if you enjoy things like golfing, hiking, and swimming.
Isla Holbox, Mexico
Apart from the mainland coast of Mexico lies this sliver of land, which is mostly made up of beach. It is an island free of technology and transportation (save for the boat ride you must take to get there) and is a perfect place to go for some peace and quiet. In this place, you will be able to take part in cultural festivals and whatever water activity you can imagine. There is an international art festival held in Isla Holbox every year, which is definitely worth going to see.
The Southern Gulf Islands, British Columbia
Taking a short boat ride off of the coast of Vancouver brings you to these gorgeous Pacific Islands. Each is filled with beaches and villages, and can give you a respite from the increasingly-popular tourist attractions of Vancouver. The Southern Gulf Islands don't only have sandy shores, they are also home to much greenery. You can make your way across pastures and through forests there and find yourself at cultural destinations, such as breweries, cheeseries, and art galleries. The Southern Gulf Islands are truly a travel gem.


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Sources: Wake shooting began with fight between 2 men
The deadly shooting outside a wake in Brooklyn began as an altercation between two men who had a disagreement that dated back nearly two decades, police sources say.
The sources say that 40-year-old Sharieff Clayton, of the Bronx, got into an argument with Fritz Celestin while attending services for a mutual friend at the Emmanuel Church of God. They say Celestin left and returned with two other men, and that's when gunfire was exchanged.
Clayton was killed in the shooting, along with 44-year-old Ronald Murphy, of Brooklyn.
Investigators say Celestin was found in an SUV a few blocks away, bleeding with gunshot wounds to the stomach. He was rushed into surgery and remains hospitalized.
Meanwhile, the community gathered Tuesday for a candlelight vigil in memory of the lives lost. Loved ones say Murphy was a good man who lived a peaceful life.
Clayton's family maintains that he was not affiliated with any of the victims or shooters. They say he was a beloved father, husband, motivational speaker and author, who was a positive role model in the community. He was a caseworker working with juveniles, a family spokesperson said.
A representative from Emmanuel Church says they were given the OK to resume activities in the building. They also say that the incident has no connection to the church.
Police are reviewing surveillance video in the area as part of an ongoing investigation, but so far no suspects have been identified. No arrests have been made.
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Dominika Cibulkova defeats Ana Konjuh 6-4 3-6 6-0
Back to Roland Garros today and I'm back on court 17 to watch a match that looks exciting … on paper.
A former junior number one, Ana Konjuh was touted as a future top ten player. Aged 18, she won her first WTA tournament in Nottingham last year. As for Dominika Cibulkova, semifinalist here in 2009, she had a good clay-court season, with a final in Madrid.
Lots of unforced errors from both players. Not a really enjoyable match.
Cibulkova can't stay still for a second. For her gruntings for first point on are really annoying.
Seriously, who saw that coming? Jiri Vesely notches the biggest win of his career, ousting defending champ Novak Djokovic 6-4 2-6 6-4 in Monte Carlo.
Other upsets today: Damir Dzumhur defeats Tomas Berdych and Lucas Pouille beats Richard Gasquet.
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I spent a few days in Paris last week for the BNP Paribas Masters, the ninth and final Masters 1000 event of the season. Novak Djokovic captured the title, dispatching Andy Murray 6-2 6-4 in the final. Enjoy my pictures and recaps of day 1 to day 4.
I'm in Paris until Thursday for the BNP Paribas Masters (aka Bercy Masters). There's usually plenty at stake in the ninth and final Masters 1000 event of the year: the race for world number one ranking or the battle for a place in the season-ending London finals. But this year, the eight players who have secured their spots are already known: Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Stan Wawrinka, Rafael Nadal, Tomas Berdych, David Ferrer and Kei Nishikori.
I have however big expectations for this tournament:
– I'm eager to see the "new" Bercy arena: the POPB that hosts the Bercy Masters has been completely renovated (read more about the modernization project)
– I didn't manage to get tickets for the Davis Cup final, so I would like to see the clash between Andy Murray and David Goffin in the third round. I also would like to see Rafa Nadal and Kei Nishikori.
My first impressions about the renovated arena: everything looks so … grey: the court, the seats, the hallway. It's quite depressing! The food is expensive, as usual: €8 for a pizza slice, €4 for a 50cl Coke bottle! If you plan to attend the Bercy Masters next year, bring your own food. There's also a bakery just in front of the arena where you can buy good sandwiches. On the plus side: free wifi is now available in the arena, and the seats are much more comfortable!
Two time defending champions eased into the Davis Cup semifinals with a 5-0 victory over Japan. Both teams played without their number ones, Tomas Berdych and Kei Nishikori.
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A busy afternoon will soon get even busier.
On top of the league's announcement of the penalties imposed against the Saints and the trade that sent Tim Tebow to the Jets (a special Tebow 10-pack already is in the works), there's another possibly significant story looming on the immediate horizon.
At 3:30 p.m. ET, Falcons president/CEO Rich McKay and NFL executive V.P. of football operations Ray Anderson will participate in a conference call to discuss the Competition Committee's agenda for the NFL's annual meetings.
During the call, they'll outline the proposed rule changes for 2012, which may include some significant revisions to the protection of quarterbacks, in light of the bounty situation in New Orleans. (Indeed, the announcement of the penalties may have been specifically timed to help decrease the inevitable "put skirts on 'em!" complaints.)
Recently, John Madden suggested that the same roughing rules that apply to punters and kickers be applied to quarterbacks. It really won't be a shock if the Competition Committee proposes such a rule. Apart from ensuring the safety of quarterbacks, it provides a bright-line standard for what is and isn't a penalty. Currently, the officials make too many mistakes in enforcing the rules against roughing the passer.
Other possibilities include expanded use of automatic replay, covering not only scoring plays but plays that, with a reversal of the call on the field, would result in a score. Also, the Competition Committee may propose an adjustment to the penalty imposed when a defense has too many men on the field in late-game situations, adding time to the clock in addition to giving the offense five yards of field position.
MDS and I will be covering the call and posting on all of the proposed rules changes.


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I'm going camping this weekend at Olympic National Park, where I will be filming my first video review of the OtterBox 8000 Waterproof case. Fans of the site know already that the review has been out for about a week or so, but I wanted to try to do a video review and post it on the site as well as on YouTube.
Here are some pix from my recent adventures in Lincoln City, OR:
Ah… not-so-glamorous vacation hair and outfits. Oh well.
Anyways, look for the video sometime Monday evening-ish after I get back from the mini-vacation. If you like it we'll hopefully be doing more, but that depends on if people react well to the first couple of videos.


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In the June 28 "Fighting Words," Christopher Hitchens originally misspelled Gen. George B. McClellan's name.
In a June 27 "Today's Papers," Emily Biuso incorrectly stated that a Washington Post piece didn't name any of the eight entities that have been targeted by new Bush administration measures designed to stop weapons proliferation. The article named the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization.
In a June 23 "Webhead," Daniel Engber wrote that a blog post about Crying While Eating was written in Portuguese. It's written in Galician.
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Our (very brief) opinions on the hiring of a new Albany school superintendent, the squeamish Albany County Legislature, the Schenectady Museum, Aqua Ducks, and a new poll on a legislative pay raise.
It's halfway through summer, time to think about going back to school. In Albany, that means hiring a new superintendent. The school board has made its choice, and she seems impressive, at least on paper.
Marguerite Vanden Wyngaard is the deputy superintendent in Paterson, N.J. She would be the first black woman to be superintendent in Albany — if, that is, she can overcome a technicality. She's certified as a superintendent in New Jersey, Minnesota and Wisconsin, but not New York.
Still, the school board was right to pick the person it considers most qualified and deal with the red tape later. Let's hope the state Education Department gives Ms. Wyngaard the necessary waiver. She should succeed or fail on her performance — not a certification matter.
We wish we could say the Albany County Legislature had its priorities so straight, but alas, no. Its Audit and Finance Committee on Wednesday rejected a hiring freeze. Not because it didn't like the idea; its legal adviser wasn't sure the move is legal.
To put this another way: The branch of government that holds the power of the purse scrapped a measure to impose some financial discipline on a hunch.
And some lawmakers might wonder why we question this body's leadership and legislative skills. If a hiring freeze is what a county so infamous for political patronage needs, it should find a way to do it.
Finally today, we mourn the passing of the Albany Aqua Ducks; cheer the Schenectady Museum's ambitious new science-based initiative; and suggest that state legislative candidates who think they can get away this election without taking a stand on a pay raise read the latest Quinnipiac poll, which reveals that at least 80 percent of voters want to hear the word "no." Speak up, would-be officeholders.


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MBCH Foundation
Campus Needs
Countless churches, mission groups and organizations have collected needed items to benefit the children served by the programs of MBCH Children and Family Ministries. Individuals also routinely donate items directly to the Children's Home.
In order to facilitate the collection and distribution of the needed items, MBCH has established the "Campus Store" on the Lowe-Frillman Campus in Bridgeton. This facility is not a "store" in the traditional sense. It is the centralized collection and distribution source for all of the campuses and locations of the ministries of Missouri Baptist Children's Home. Needed items can be sent to the Campus Store at the address listed below. The MBCH Foundation also has Development Officers working in every part of the state of Missouri. They can pick up items to be delivered to the Campus Store.
The following list of items reflects the current needs of the children and programs in the MBCH Family. This list will change on a monthly basis.
Urgent Needs
- Mp3 players- for therapeutic use
- Alarm clocks- battery powered
- Dryer sheets
- Bath towels/wash cloths
- Laundry Baskets
- Yoga pants - all sizes
- Clorox wipes or similar product
- No dye, fragrance free laundry soap
- Ziploc bags: gallon, quart, sandwich
- Aluminum foil, plastic wrap, wax paper, parchment paper
- Petroleum jelly - small containers or tubes
- Sanitary napkins - maxi, overnight, panty liners
- Cotton balls - large bags
- Body Wash
- Kleenex
- Cough Drops
- Disposal Razors
- Fingernail polish remover
- Batteries sizes AA, AAA, C and D
- Women's underwear - all sizes - no thongs or granny panties please - new only
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- Clothing (all sizes: S, M, L, XL)
- Tshirts
- Pajama shirts with pants or shorts
- Undergarments (All sizes)
- Bra's (all sizes)
- Socks
- Shoes
- Tennis shoes
- Make up
- African American hair products
- Hair accessories
- Christian DVD's
- Christian books
We provide a new Bible to each child when he or she arrives at MBCH.
- NIV Teen Devotional Bible (Hardcover)
- NIV Adventure Bible (Hardcover)
- NIV Women's Devotional Bible
Baby Items
- Disposable Diapers (Sizes newborn, stage 4)
- Diaper rash cream, lotion, baby bath wash, oil
- Clothing, sizes newborn to 12 months (onesies, t-shirts, socks, booties, outfits, sleepers - summer weight)
- Baby laundry detergent - unscented
- Baby bottles - 4oz & 8oz
Hygiene Items
- Hair Brushes (natural bristle)
- Hair Conditioner (for African-American hair)
- Hair Shampoo (for African-American hair)
- Hair Gel (for African-American hair)
- Hair Spray - non aerosol
- Combs - wide tooth
- Chapstick, Carmex
- Deodorant, solid (Girls only)
- Soap Boxes
- Sanitary products (maxi-pads, with or without wings, overnights and maxi)
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Making a cautious start, I had a scout about for fungi in the woods, noting their locations and taking photos. I understand why those Ravelry pictures are showing up now, early autumn is prime time to find 'fruiting bodies'. September here was exceptionally warm and fairly damp. Now I am paying attention, I reckon most of the ground the dog and I walk on
must be a mat of mycelium, just waiting for
these conditions to sprout up buttons. Growing out of the grass, bursting from the bark and miniscule in the moss, haven't worked out what the three above might be called.
The book is a field guide. While it doesn't pretend to be all inclusive, it does have a flow chart system for working out systematically what sort of mushroom you are looking at. There are photos and detailed descriptions of the anatomy, size and preferred habitat.
I wouldn't be sure enough to feed them to the family, but I'm pretty confident this one is Boletus illudens. Plenty of them dotted about in the grass under the trees. The red one below looks much like a 'donk' called Pycnoporellus fulgens, solitary and growing out of a hardwood, as specified.
My heart beat faster when I saw this horrible beast on a tree stump last weekend. Could it be Echinodontium tinctoria? Bearer of orange-red dye with an alum mordant and purple-gray with iron? Whichever way I looked at it, the habitat, size and description fitted - hard crusty blackish surface, lower portion fibrous-tough, took a good kick to confirm - yes, orange flesh showing when broken. Overcoming my fears of poison and teeth, I got out a dog poo bag and scooped up a load of damaged chunks.
Back home, I put on gardening gloves to break it up into a pot to simmer. Forgot to alkalinise the dye bath til nearly the end of the hour. Apparently, this is the best way to get dye out of all the Polypores, so in went a teaspoon of soda ash. I was half expecting a hallucinogenic experience from the fumes, probably a paranoid vision of fanged fungi. It just smelled of mushroom soup.
Looked darkly swampy, when I sieved out the bits next day. I had two rejected skeins left over from the Welsh Mountain fleece spinning, one three ply and one aran weight. I mordanted the three ply in Alum and Cream of Tartar and put both in to the dangerous depths for a long simmer. Looked beige. Simmered for another hour. Still beige.
Maybe I put in too much wool and this is dilute orange-red? I took out the three ply and added vinegar from the rusty nail jar to the unmordanted aran skein. The result is clearly not a dilute version of purple-gray. Was it the acidity of the vinegar? How sharper than a mushroom's tooth it is To dye a thankless beige!
On line, I found a mushroom identifier's site called Rogers Mushrooms. Although this has nothing to say about dye properties, it does note that Echinodontium tinctoria is found in western North America from Alaska to Mexico. Just a little bit off my dog walking route, then.
In retrospect, all that fretting about poison was pretty irrational. I know full well rhubarb leaves are poisonous, but I bring them into the kitchen. Although ricin is lethal, I sow castor oil plant seeds quite cheerfully, just wash my hands after. Fungi are rather lovely - in a sinister way.
Ripe and Ruin.
As it goes, my daughter just made this stop motion song animation. Do watch, much more fun than beige wool.


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Ice Addiction Regional Health Local Issues
Walsh urges Labor to put ice funding into Echuca
Member for Murray Plains and Leader of The Nationals Peter Walsh has urged the Melbourne Labor Government to fund specific services into Echuca to combat the impact of ice amphetamine on our community.
The Andrews Government announced its Ice Action Plan of $45.5m on 4th March 2015 and Mr Walsh is asking that funding be provided to Echuca Regional Health to meet the ever increasing demands our community is facing.
"The impact of ice addiction on our young people and our communities cannot be overstated and it is insidious that treatment is harder to access in country areas," Mr Walsh said.
The Riverine Herald Echuca reported on 16 March 2015 that ice has surpassed alcohol as the biggest drug concern in the Campaspe Shire with data revealing that almost half of all those who present at drug treatment providers in the Campaspe Shire are seeking help for ice addiction.
Mr Walsh is asking the Minister to provide funding directly into Echuca to better support our community to have a coordinated and targeted response to a drug that is ruining so many lives.
"Echuca Regional Health is a key service provider and its new state of the art hospital, staff and facilities are well placed to provide specific services that with additional funding, would be able to accept direct client self-referrals and provide counselling for family members"
"When rural families need help, they need it now in their own communities, not weeks or months later in a regional or metropolitan city," he said.
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The Messy One
You can find me happy as a clam living in the state of Missouri. I'm a proud Mizzou alum and I can happily say that I have my dream job at 24. A few of my obsessions are: my family, Instagram, my career, Disney World, the BF, my fabulous crew of friends, and life in general.
I started this blog originally in 2008 while studying abroad to share my adventures with family and friends. I quickly abandoned my blog after returning to the states. After my first year of teaching, I jumped on the teaching blog bandwagon.
This blog is a combination of recipes, crafts, and classroom activities. Three of my favorite things in life rolled into one!
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- Ted Mosby aka Lance HardwoodSeptember 20, 2012 at 2:32 PM
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I too am a Mizzou Alum and "future" teacher. I am currently student teaching for my masters in Elem. Ed. I love it when I stumble across teacher blogs from "The Show Me"! :)ReplyDelete
Happy to have found your blog! I teach down in Joplin, so it's exciting to see your featured curriculum lining up with where I am! :-) Keep up the great work!ReplyDelete
Your white mug is being pinned! Where did you get it??!ReplyDelete
I'm in Missouri, too, and my son is at Mizzou! :-)
Hi there! I'm a second year teacher finishing up 2 consecutive years teaching in a village in the southwestern interior of rural Alaska. I plan on actually moving back to my home state of Indiana... but in my blog hopping, I stumbled upon your blog and feel like we must be soul sisters. I'm a total messimesta at heart too. Once a year I go on a organizing frenzy that last all of about a week. I hope you don't mind a new follower! :)ReplyDelete
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Hello, just got done with my Block 1 at Kansas State University in Kansas. I am from St. Louis came across your heart idea thought it was really great, love your blog and hope I can get here one day. PS I have an obsession with Disney World also. :)ReplyDelete


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It's rare to see a trade early in training camp, especially one as minor as this. But we'll take what we can get on this Friday night while my wife silently begins to hate me from the other side of the apartment because I'm writing about J.J. Arrington.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Broncos dealt Arrington to Philadelphia in exchange for linebacker Joe Mays.
Both players were considered to be on the roster bubble, and this move indicates that they weren't particularly likely to make their original team.
The Eagles love pass-catching backs, so Arrington will try to make his mark as a potential backup to LeSean McCoy. The former Arizona Cardinal is coming off microfracture surgery.
Mays' departure adds depth to a so-so Broncos linebacker group.


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Friday, 17 March 2017
Don't you just love a bit of foiling!
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- aussie aNNie said...
Judith never tried foiling but this looks gorgeous.x
- 17 March 2017 at 10:51
- Stamping Bubbles said...
These are stunning cards Judith, the foiling looks so rich.
Crafty hugs
- 17 March 2017 at 14:29
- KraftyKoolKat said...
Two really gorgeous creations Judith,
- 17 March 2017 at 14:32
- Marianne's Craftroom said...
Lovely especially the second one
- 17 March 2017 at 17:43
- cotnob said...
Beautiful cards Judith, I can see I'm going to be spending some more money soon!
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
- 17 March 2017 at 20:13
- Sarah said...
These look amazing Judith. I will be looking out for more inspiration!! xx
- 17 March 2017 at 21:07
- Mrs.B said...
Two gorgeous card Judith, I've never tried foiling, so have set a reminder to watch and find out more.
Avril xx
- 17 March 2017 at 23:03
- Wendy Nicola Jackson said...
So loving all your makes for the tele Judith! Can't get the channel here, so I can only imagine how exciting it must be to see them up there. Fantastic creations. Love the foil sparkle on that blue one, so so pretty. Hugs, Wends xoxo
- 17 March 2017 at 23:16
- Jan Ltc said...
I love these projects using the foil. I will have to get mine out! xx Jan
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Prophetic Women's Conference
November 3-5, 2016
"Dwelling in the Secret Place of the Most High."
Psalm 91:1
With Special Guests: Corey & Dana Russell from the International House of Prayer
All sessions for this event will be hosted at:
Freedom Life Center, 655 Augusta Road, Rt. 201, Topsham, Maine 04086
The Lord is raising up His daughters to partner with Him for His purposes in the earth. Grounded in His all consuming love, those who know their God will indeed do great exploits! Ladies from the North and South Prophetic Women's Conferences will gather back together for this grand finale event of 2016.
We believe there are pivotal realities that God is wanting to release to His daughters in this hour surrounding the theme of this event, "Dwelling in the Secret Place of the Most High." When the nations of the earth are in unrest, chaos, and fear we don't need to be shaken with the rest of those who do not know God. This is a call for women and young girls (age 11 and up) to set aside a weekend to place our attention and hearts on the King that is over all kings. He has strength, wisdom, and power that He has given us access to. Everything we need is found in Him. He wants to be our place of safety and rest… our secret place if we will but let Him. He wants to be our home in a deeper way than we have yet known.
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Corey Russell serves on the senior leadership team of the International House of Prayer in Kansas City. He also serves as the Director of the Forerunner Program at the International House of Prayer University (IHOPU), discipling and training young preachers and leaders. He has authored multiple books including, The Glory Within, Ancient Paths, and Pursuit of the Holy. While traveling internationally Corey preaches with power and anointing that breaks through religious mindsets and releases breakthough revelation.
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Dave Brach is passionate about two things: designing homes and protecting the environment.
The Salt Lake City architect's vision of homes the way they ought to be contemporary but energy efficient can be seen in a new house he designed and built in the Salt Lake City Avenues neighborhood. It's a structure so efficient, in fact, it's one of only two in the state and about 70 in the country that meet a rigorous certification for "passive homes." It's also been the subject of articles in several architectural journals and EcoHome magazine.
"Do you want to design a 1974 Ford station wagon, or a new Prius?" Brach of Brach Design said about why he's serious about making energy-efficient homes. "I provide the highest level of design possible, plus I want to make sure my grandkids have natural gas, too. It's my passion."
The Ruby Home, named after the owner's dog, is a three-bedroom, two-story, 3,500-square-foot structure that meets the certification of the Passive House Institute US, a nonprofit organization in Urbana, Ill., that pushes for strict energy efficiency in architectural design. The house was built by Salt Lake City custom-home builders, Benchmark Modern Inc.
The home's co-owner, an emergency-room doctor who did not want to be identified or have his exact address listed because of the nature of his work, said he and his wife were adamant about building a home that did not leave a huge carbon footprint.
"It's important to me because you want to save as much energy as possible," said the 43-year-old man. "It's the same question of, 'Why do you want a hybrid car?' "
To make the home as energy-efficient as possible, Brach had to implement five main construction points when it was built in late 2011 and early 2012:
Insulation • The actual shell had to be created with the most insulation in mind. But also, it had to be designed so that there were no "thermal bridges," or areas where heat or cold air could pass through the walls. The result is walls that are a foot thick, packed with insulation.
Airtight • The house is also sealed with a special latex sealant, and the windows and doors have special frames to make the home as airtight as possible. Brach performed a "blow door" test to determine the pressure in the home. "It's basically like blowing up the house like a balloon to test how airtight the house is," Brach said. "This ended up being the most airtight house I've ever made."
Orientation • Care was taken on orienting the home with the sun. Most of the windows are built on the south side and a few on the west so the morning sun doesn't overheat the house. The windows also have special awnings or overhangs to help block the light.
Windows • The windows are expensive because they're made of three panes with argon gas in between for better insulation. The frames also have special seals to block the air.
Fresh air • The home uses a fresh-air exchange system that circulates it through the house without it losing or gaining heat. Because the home is airtight, fresh air otherwise can't get in without help, and moisture could build up in the kitchen and bathrooms. The system pumps fresh air into the home without changing the temperature inside.
The house doesn't use a furnace to heat the rooms or central air or a swamp cooler for the summers. Instead, it uses a special heat pump system that uses little electricity to heat and cool by exchanging the heat in the air in a process similar to a refrigerator. The result is a home in which every room is a steady 70 degrees every day of the year, and the temperature varies only 1 or 2 degrees.
Although owners in a similarly sized home may pay $200 to $300 per month to heat or cool it, the Ruby House requires no more than about $75 per month at the height of either the winter or summer.
"It's a beautiful house, and it's a perfect project," said Passive House Institute program director Mike Kernagis.
The institute trains architects to think green when designing homes, as it did with Brach. More architects are learning how to design them, Kernagis said.
"In a tight construction market, builders are looking for a market advantage, something they can point to that others are not doing," he said. "They find an honest one in energy efficiency."
Although more architects and homeowners are considering the advantages, it's still costly to design such a home. Brach, who designed a second passive home in the Millcreek area of Salt Lake County, said it can boost the cost of a house an extra 5 percent to 10 percent to make it as green as the Ruby Home, which is worth $657,000.
But the owners of the Ruby Home didn't care about that, Brach said. "They're typical of a lot of people building these homes in that they just want to do the right thing and do the right thing for the future."
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Rappers says music industry needs to be 're-developed'
50 Cent has spoken out about his ongoing fight against illegal downloading.
The rapper was keen to state that music piracy is not killing the music industry, but is giving it new challenges and obstacles to overcome.
"I don't think the music business is dying. I think we're just experiencing technology and we just have to pass new laws, eventually, to change how music is being distributed," he said.
50 Cent has suggested that the way the industry is run needs to be changed in order for the problems of piracy to be solved, reports MTV News.
"There's no lack of interest in great material, I don't see people 'not' going to the nightclub or enjoying themselves when the song comes on," he explained. "It's just about redeveloping what the music business is. It's easier to download a song that's three minutes long, probably about three or four seconds for you to download it, it's easier to steal."
The rapper added that he believes things will start changing when piracy really begins to impact on the movie business. He declared that he could see things altering "when you got your blockbuster film doing $120 million in a weekend and then that blockbuster film that they spent $120 million comes out and nobody goes to see but everybody watched it because they could pull it off their computer and see it on HD at home on a theatre. They'll change those laws".