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Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Vintage Card
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Wow, really elegant card Jacqueline! Love the florals! Hugs, HannekeReplyDelete
Excellent sentiment on another gorgeous card, Jacqueline!ReplyDelete
So pretty; love the verse you've chosen.ReplyDelete
Very lovely.ReplyDelete
Und wieder auf einem Wein-Etikett.
Einfach schön.
Viele Grüße
This is so lovely, Jacqueline!ReplyDelete
Oh, that Pink Paislee ? stamp is perfect on the label, and the little girl is so sweet, too! Another beauty, Jacqueline!ReplyDelete
My DH and I enjoy wine and it breaks my heart to toss the beautiful bottles/labels. How do ou manage to remove them intact? Gorgeous vintage card.ReplyDelete
Wat weer een lieverdje!ReplyDelete
trouwens, wat voor achtergrondstempel heb je hier gebruikt?ReplyDelete
It´s such a lovely background for that little cute girl. Elegant work, Jacqueline.ReplyDelete
Very vintage and beautiful!ReplyDelete
fabulous. I have the Darkroom Door stamp and it looks fabulous in that colour scheme.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 7, 2012 at 7:13 AM
your creation is so fantasticReplyDelete
What a gorgeous card...ReplyDelete
This is so utterly serene and lovely... and I so love that French quote, it's so very true...ReplyDelete
Simply lovely!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 7, 2012 at 2:44 PM
Gorgeous! I love the colors and the way the flowers create a frame around that beautiful photo. The girl reminds me of the girls in one of my most favorite paintings The Nut Gatherers by William Adolphe Bouguereau).ReplyDelete
The wine labels make a wonderful background for the lovely image!! So very pretty :)ReplyDelete
This card is absolutely amazing my friend! Gorgeous background!ReplyDelete
Have a lovely week!
Gaby xo


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Player agent Fred Wray tried to get his client to invoke the 24-hour rule.
But Chris Leroux would hear nothing of it.
The 24-hour rule applies to baseball players, as well as everyone else: Never make a phone call to complain when angry. Wait until the next day.
But Leroux couldn't. After he had been activated from the disabled list by the Pittsburgh Pirates last July, then sent directly to triple-A Indianapolis, the 28-year-old right-hander immediately phoned general manager Neal Huntington anyway.
Then he went out and did what he told Huntington he could do. He had success as a starter.
Leroux, from Montreal, starts for Team Canada on Saturday against Mexico, after Shawn Hill opens the third World Baseball Classic on Friday afternoon against Italy.
"Chris had been pretty open in talks about wanting to start. He was respectful," Huntington said recently, sitting in the seats in Bradenton, Fla., after his Pirates had beaten the Atlanta Braves in a Grapefruit League game.
"We wanted Chris to concentrate on getting three outs in one inning before worrying about 21 outs over seven," said Huntington.
Like every other GM, Huntington has received a lot of calls from demoted players over the years.
"Give me a chance, I can play," an infielder will say.
"How am I supposed to get over .200 when I'm not in the lineup? I'll show you," an outfielder will say, forgetting that the reason he's not playing is his .198 average.
"Chris had had continued interest about being used as a starter," Huntington said. "To his credit he put up some pretty good numbers."
Leroux made his first start for Indianapolis on July 26 against Pawtucket and then six more, going went 4-0 with an ERA of 3.00, walking eight and striking out 38 in 42 innings.
"I asked for the opportunity," Leroux said. "It arose after we traded a guy and I went into the rotation. I don't consider myself a major-league starter yet, because I haven't done it in the big leagues.
"You never are sure until you have done it in the big leagues."
Leroux flew into Phoenix on Wednesday as agreed to by the Pirates and Team Canada.
"They've done a good job in camp combining my throwing schedule with Team Canada's," said Leroux.
The best three starters Canada has at its disposal for the WBC is Hill (44 major-league career starts, his most recent in 2010); Leroux (19 starts in the minors with the Florida Marlins and the Pirates organizations) and Jameson Taillon (49 in the Pirates system).
Ryan Dempster, Scott Diamond, Jeff Francis, Erik Bedard and Scott Richmond are all either injured, fighting for a job or not interested in pitching.
Leroux was drafted as a catcher from Team Ontario in the seventh round in 2002, part of Canada's best draft class ever (Adam Loewen, Francis, Joey Votto, Jesse Crain, Scott Mathieson, Russell Martin, George Kottaras and Leroux all made the majors.)
Leroux attended Winthrop University and was a reliever when the Marlins chose him in the ninth round three years later.
Two years ago, he was a last cut. Last year he suffered a right pectoral strain and, this season, he will likely head north as a member of the Pirates bullpen.
Former Blue Jay A.J. Burnett, James McDonald, Wandy Rodriguez, Jeff Locke and Jeff Karstens make up the Bucs' rotation.
"Chris has a heck of a desire to make it as a starter. Maybe he grows into a starter," said Huntington.
Not everyone who has success in the minors can carry it over to the majors. Yet, those final seven starts at triple-A were a good building block for Leroux.
Toss away his first relief outing last September (three runs in 11/3 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers) and Leroux pitched 10 innings with a 3.60 ERA, walking one and striking out 11 in 10 innings.
Meanwhile, Pirates teammate Jason Grilli flew to Phoenix last Sunday to pitch for Italy. His departure meant for some peaceful days for Leroux, since Grilli had been teasing him about the 2009 outcome whn Italy eliminated Canada with a 6-2 win at the Rogers Centre.
"Grilli always says: 'I guess you guys must be preparing like crazy, because you don't want to lose to Italy again,'" said Leroux.
Hill faces Italy before Leroux, who has pitched in 81 games in the majors, goes against Mexico, which features the likes of Adrian Gonzalez, Jorge Cantu, Gil Velazquez and Karim Garcia.
Mexico may have a better coaching staff than roster: Fernando Valenzuela, Teddy Higuera, Juan Castro, Sid Monge and Ruben Amaro.


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Hinckley & Rugby Building Society is in the running for several awards for its savings and mortgage ranges and its quality service.
The mutual is a triple finalist in the Moneyfacts Awards, for Best Building Society Mortgage Provider, Best First-Time Buyer Mortgage Provider and Best Building Society Savings Provider. The winners will be announced at the Tower of London on June 12.
Lee Tillcock, editor of Moneyfacts, said:
"The finalists, and eventual winners, at this year's Moneyfacts Awards should be rightly proud of their achievements.
"They have offered a range of products and services that have best supported their sector, at a time when its success and growth remain vitally important."
Hinckley & Rugby is also a finalist in The Mortgage Awards from Moneyage, for First Time Buyer Mortgage Lender of the Year. Its fellow finalists are Family Building Society and The Melton Building Society. The winner will be announced in London on May 10.
Chief executive Chris White said:
"It's particularly pleasing to be nominated for two awards for our service to first-time buyers. As well as very competitive mortgages, we offer a personal service, decisions made by people rather than computers and the ability for niche applications which may be complex to be put to the Society's most senior staff.
"To also be a finalist as a savings provider is testament to the hard work of our savings team and to Hinckley & Rugby's mutual ethos of looking after the interests of our savers."
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Stanford Felix, D.M.A. has a national reputation as a bass-baritone singing classical and musical theater. He has been teaching private voice lessons since 1998, previously in New York City and Emporia, KS, and in the Twin Cities area since 2011. Stan has voice studios in his home outside of Farmington, MN just south of St. Paul, and the The String Academy in Owatonna, MN.
Dr. Felix works with all voice types, and teaches all styles from beginning to professional and enjoys watching his students grow stronger every week as they reach to obtain their optimum vocal range and brilliancy of sound. Please contact him today!
Bio: Stanford Felix is the former Founder and Executive/Artistic Director of Minnesota Concert Opera, based in Minneapolis, MN, and currently teaches voice and performs primarily in the Twin Cities area. Having earned his B.F.A. in Theater and Voice from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS, Dr. Felix based his singing career in New York City for twelve years, received his M.M. in voice performance from the Manhattan School of Music in New York, was on the Voice Faculty of Texas A & M University, Kingsville where he ran the opera department for two years, and then returned to Lawrence, KS to get his D.M.A. in Voice Performance. He then taught as Assistant Professor at Emporia State University in Emporia, KS for five years. While in Kansas, he was founder and Executive Director of Kansas Concert Opera. He returned to the Twin Cities in 2011 and lives with his wife, Antonia, four cats and two dogs on ten acres just east of Farmington, MN.
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Taught Applied Voice, ran the Opera Workshop, opera conductor, music appreciation.
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He is very great at teaching my daughter to train her voice, not just sing one song well. We have been very pleased.
Stanford has been an incredible instructor and has taught me so much about the voice. I hope to continue working with him for a long time
Wonderful experience!
Stan is an outstanding teacher and has an amazing understanding of the human voice. I am so much more comfortable and expressive with my voice since working with him over the past year and a half. I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone seeking to improve their abilities professionally.+ Read More
Lessons with Dr. Felix have improved my solo and choral singing immensely. I would definitely recommend him for anyone looking to improve their singing confidence and vocal technique.
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For the saag:
Mustard leaves/sarson ke patte - 1 Bunch, chopped
Spinach leaves/palak - 1/2 Bunch, chopped
Fenugreek/methi - 1/2 Bunch, chopped
chenopodium/bathua leaves - 1/2 Bucnh, chopped (Optional)
White Radish Leaves/ Mooli ke Patte - 1/2 Bucnh, chopped (Optional)
Water - 2 cups
Maize flour/Polenta/Cornmeal - 1 cup
Salt - to taste
For the tadka/tempering:
Oil/Ghee/Makkhan - 2 tblspoon
Garam Masala - 1/2 tspoon
Red chili powder - 1/2 tspoon
Asafoetida - 2 pinch
Onions - 2 medium sized finely chopped
Ginger - 2 inch finely chopped
Green chilies - 2-3 finely chopped
Garlic - 6-7 finely chopped
Firstly clean thoroughly and chop all the greens.
Wash the greens very well.
Take a pressure cooker or deep saucepan add all the ingredients listed under saag except for maize flour.
Cover the pressure cook and cook for 15 minutes.
If cooking in a pan, then cover and let the greens cook till they are tender and kind of mixed very well. Do check the greens occasionally.
Now take a Dasher/Potato Masher/Mathani, and mash the greens very well and keep mashing for around 6-7 minutes until they blend together and looks smooth.
Now mix the maize flour with spoon, put one spoon at a time and mix and another spoonful again and mix. Do not mix all the maize flour at once else it will be lumpy and you have to use the mixer or blender for it.
Once mixed well and look smooth puree again, now is the time to prepare the Tadka for Saag.
Take a deep pan, heat Oil or Ghee or Makkhan.
Add the chopped onions, Ginger and Garlic, saute them until light brown.
Add the prepared saag to this tadka pan. Stir and simmer for a couple of 7-10 minutes. stir occasionally.
Serve sarson ka saag hot with Makke ki Roti, Salad and Daal Makhni.


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Educated Touch is the use of scientific knowledge in supporting the art and practice of touch therapy. We strive to improve our communities by overcoming interpersonal restrictions and bias. Touch can change movement, blood flow, and even minds.
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I love maps. Always have. They were my favorite part of the National Geographic magazine. As the designated backseat driver, I was in charge of the road map. It pains me that I became obsolete when a soft spoken disembodied woman's voice of the GPS tracking device replaced me.. She's almost made maps unnecessary. Until now. I bring you, courtesy of xkcd, the Online Communities map:
It is said that Joseph Conrad learned to write English by reading maps and newspapers. And what exquisite English he wrote. But of course, that was before the internet, which has, for the most part either made spoken and written language better or worse, according to whatever online community you happen to be living in.
Here's another very useful map, for Americans who can't be bothered with the ever changing borders of Europe: From flickr, via Right Network:
Clearly, a more perfect union could not be formed without the threat of NATO threatening something in a really, really important tone.
I miss my map of the Hundred Acre Wood, that useless relic of innocent childhood. If you were to use it when wandering into the Hundred Acre Wood after dark, nowadays, you'd be set upon by a bunch of knife-wielding yobs who would rob you, then stab you, leave you for dead, and if you were lucky enough to remain alive to be able to give a good description of the thugs to the police, you'd be arrested and sent to prison for committing a hate crime for having described them as a gang of 'Pakistani' boys what jumped you and took your money.
And of course, Narnia and all the Shire are now tourist traps, thanks to Hollywood. But wait, there's more!
Fantasy maps in reality: A completely judenrein Israel! Way to go! Land for Peace of the watery grave, since I am assuming that the Peace partners were successful in driving all the Jews into the sea, going by this map, anyway.
Ah, but Google Earth has restored my love for maps, once more. It's the next best thing to being there.


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Roman | 27 , 2007 23:21
from Koh Samui I took the boat to the neighbour island, Koh Phan-gan. Its much smaller and the nightlife was better on Koh Samui. Its more laid back here. Of course I enjoy the conveniences of a beach bungalow amid palmtrees with the sea in the background.
A few days ago I signed in for a cooking course. In a few hours we cooked four dishes. The entree was Tom-yum soup, then we created two curries. one was phantong curry, a red beef curry and the other one was a green curry with chicken
red curry
and thats the tom-yum. It was yummie indeed:)
and my favourite was fried chicken with cashew nuts.
Looks good, doesnt it.
That was the other chap that did the cooking course with me. Charly from London- what a smile!!!!
Some impressions of the island...
This is Koh Ma, a small island next to Koh Phangan. There was great snorkelling in this bay. But the beaches in Thailand arent nice. Most of the public beaches are dirty-rubbish everywhere. Nothing compared to the beaches i have been to Australia.
Today David Beckham arrived on Koh Samui(where I was last week) and bought himself a nice villa for 200 000 000 Baht (about Eur 4Mio) on samui so apparently he likes thailand as well.
May I introduce Pam, she is a nice thaigirl and lives on Koh Phangan.
She showed me how to carve vegetables. The big flowermotive is made of a watermelon. Its really easy all you need is this special knife and a carrot.
Yesterday there was the legendary Full-moon-party on Koh Phan-gan. The biggest beach party in the world.
Once a month when the moon is at full glow all the tourists migrate to this massive party. In January there were 40 000 people, pretty big, hey??
It was so much fun last night


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You must go for a routine care for keeping your hands and nails healthy and problem free. Don't forget to wash your hands after returning home from outside. Never apply any harsh soap but always use an herbal face wash. After a proper cleansing you need to hydrate your hands with an herbal moisturizer.
Apart from that you must go for a manicure treatment once a month. It helps keep your nails problem free and healthy. You can do it at your home as well. These are several manicure kits available in the market with the user guide. If you are a busy person and don't get so much time to go to any salon then you have some other options. Here are some effective homemade hand masks given for you, try it out.
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- Ingredients –Vegetable oil of one table spoon, One egg yolk, one table spoon of lemon juice, one table rose water, one tablespoon glycerin.
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- Application – Apply this on your hands. Leave it for fifteen minutes. Now wash it with rose water. Now apply a herbal moisturizer. Do it on a regular basis. Your hands will remain healthy and glowing.
Honey butter musk for hands
- Ingredients –Honey of one tablespoon, One teaspoon butter.
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>This appeared on my street the other night. What's next, flying monkeys?
Update P.S. Go here to see any illusions you had about whimsical public art destroyed.
>This appeared on my street the other night. What's next, flying monkeys?
Update P.S. Go here to see any illusions you had about whimsical public art destroyed.
Roger Sutton has been the editor in chief of The Horn Book, Inc, since 1996. He was previously editor of The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books and a children's and young adult librarian. He received his M.A. in library science from the University of Chicago in 1982 and a B.A. from Pitzer College in 1978. Follow him on Twitter: @RogerReads.
>These tree faces, some far, far sillier than this one, are in a number of catalogs selling household items to my demographic.
The guy a few houses up from us here in the Northeast end of NYC has had one for a few years now, turned slightly from the street. It never fails to make me smile when I see it.
>OMG, those flying monkeys scared the daylights out of me when I was a kid!
Maybe you should consider having some appropriate music wafting from your house to accompany lovely image.
>is it priggish of me to complain that one can BUY a kit with which to express one's whimsy?
>No, Anon, I confess to great disillusionment caused by Graceanne's revelation that these come via catalog. Here I was thinking some merry JP prankster was having a bit of fun. My innocence has been stolen.
>How'd you like it if someone came along and picked something off of you?
>I've seen this beauty in SkyMall. Seems to me it shouldn't be on the street. It would scare the living daylights out of me in a 1984-ish way. Save the whimsy for the backyard, I say!
>What a lousy parking job. I'd frown, too, if I were the tree next to that car.
>what a HIDEOUS catalogue! And where exactly is the "northeast corner of NYC" ? Is this a camouflaged racist remark? When I lived there it was called Spanish Harlem.
>We are more northeast than that. Manhattan is not all of NYC.
Search on Forest Faces or Tree faces.
>Yard and lawn art is much better in the hind sight of about 50 years–which is why I find myself hunting down little painted pieces of plywood figures from about 1955, that YOU COULDN'T RENT SPACE IN MY YARD FOR IN 1975. So these may look great to collectors of kitsch in 2057.
I do find that these little touches of random silliness make me smile, even if a lttle tacky and I am thankful that someone actually felt like doing this in this scary day and age, because maybe it made them smile, too.
Besides, that cowboy tree face from the link is kinda calling my name a little…
>We have one of those faces on a tree in the back yard. One of the funniest things I've seen in a long time was one of the neighborhood squirrels' first encounter with it. Have you ever seen a rodent do a double-take?
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>For pure tree whimsy it's still hard to beat the small door at the base of a tree over by the Harvard Law School that is labeled… Piglet? Pooh? Something from Milne, and not from a catalogue.
>I'm kind of griped because we can't treat a tree as a tree, we have to make it into a people. You try growing 50 arms that reach for the sun while breaking rocks with your toes and see how easy it is.
>It constantly amazes me how some folks earn their livings…vinyl tree faces…what next?!
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The word for an ancient water clock sounds like a name of a Greek goddess: Clepsydra. These age-old time-keeping devices are handsome and intriguing, using the gradual flow of water to measure time. Water clocks date back as far as 500 BC and served as a practical daily tool all over the world for well over a millennium.


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National hydrotherapy walk in bathtubs supplier, Aging Safely Baths announces wheelchair accessible roll in shower stalls with a gel coat finish. According to the company, these quality low threshold showers are manufactured in the U.S.A. and come with an industry leading thirty year manufacturer warranty.
Unlike traditional showers that can have difficult to access entrances, these specialty appliances have threshold heights as low as .5". The company offers several ADA compliant showers with external dimensions of 63" x 31". In addition, the units come equipped with padded seats with fold down legs. As a convenience, the seats can be adjusted up when not in use to provide extra showering room for the bather. Wheelchair ramps can also be easily installed to help create a smooth transition.
The units also come standard with internal ADA compliant safety grab bars, a thick vinyl curtain, deluxe valves, a hand held shower system and a water stopper to act as a splash guard. Furthermore, customers who reside in the continental U.S. receive shipping at no cost on all appliances. Clients can order three piece showers or single piece units depending upon their specific needs. The multi-piece showers may be ideal for refinish projects, whereas the single piece units are more popular for new construction applications.
Handicapped showers and hydrotherapy walk in tubs can potentially alleviate fears of bathing for some people. Ultimately there's no such thing as a perfectly safe bathroom, however there are specialty bathing products that may help minimize the risk involved. The elderly and those with disabilities may face unique challenges when it comes to cleaning their body and getting in and out of a tub.
There are several different types of low threshold bathing products. Likewise there are many different personal needs, body sizes and bathroom sizes. So selecting the best step in tub or roll in shower should be a personal experience where many factors are taken into consideration. One of the more important things to consider is the seat size. It's essential to ensure the body size of the bather fits comfortably into the appliance and they're capable of raising out of the seat. The standard seat height is 17", although clients can choose to purchase a bathtub seat riser that can be compressed from 8" to 6.5".
Shoppers that prefer to have water to soak in, might want to consider the hydrotherapy option. These unique bathtubs can come with warm air jets and invigorating whirlpool water jets. Several of the models fit a standard 30" x 60" space and can be installed into residential and commercial locations. Learn more about senior bathtub products by visiting the detailed website or by contacting a customer care associate at the toll free number located below. Furthermore commercial facilities, contractors and builders can qualify for volume discounts on handicap shower parts, units and accessories when ordering in bulk.
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SINGAPORE (Reuters Life!) - Salmon tartare, chicken roulade and creme brulee are by no means standard prison fare, but these were dishes whipped up by some inmates in Singapore as part of a project aimed at easing them back into society.
About 10,000 ex-offenders are released annually from prisons and drug rehabilitation centers in largely conservative Singapore. Many find it difficult to find a job and face social pressures that hinder their attempts to re-integrate.
This week, teams involving 12 finalists from several jails traded their prison garb for chefs' jackets and pitted their culinary skills against one another, creating a three-course menu with a spring theme during a cookout.
The contest, at the main Changi Prison, followed three weeks of culinary training for about 40 inmates by a local hospitality school, which joined forces with the Yellow Ribbon rehabilitation project two years ago.
"It is not just to showcase the inmates' skills and talents — it's a platform for them to get some employable vocational skills," said Singapore Prison Service's Deputy Superintendent Ng Gee Tiong. Most of the male and female inmates who took part in the contest are jailed on theft and drug offences.
Both judges and contestants said one of the greatest challenges was the limited number of ingredients. But these constraints gave the prisoners the opportunity to think out of the box and on their feet, something chefs often have to do.
"There is a lot of talent inside here," observed Chef Catan Tan, a teacher at hospitality school Shatec who mentored the groups.
Ingenious adaptations included a heart-shaped mold constructed from aluminum foil and icing sugar made from sugar ground in a mixing bowl.
For security reasons, the inmates also had to work under strict guidelines. This meant that most utensils, like choppers and knives, and even vegetable peelers, were chained to the kitchen bench.
"The ingredients were really quite basic. It was quite tough because when you cook, you really need a lot of elements and if you miss one, the taste can be different from what you intended," said a former chef who declined to be named and who is in jail for criminal breach of trust.
As a reward, the winners, judged on criteria ranging from teamwork to presentation and taste, were given a cash prize as well as the opportunity to cook for, and join, their families for the meal — a treat the organizers hope will foster closer family ties.
There are more than 9.8 million people imprisoned globally, according to the International Center for Prison Studies, and prison populations are growing in many countries, raising concerns about overcrowding, crime and the cost to governments.
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The Land Information Working Group (LIWG) promotes awareness and understanding of the social, economic and environmental impacts of land-related projects, by gathering and disseminating information, facilitating dialogue and carrying out studies. The LIWG consists mostly of international and local civil society organization staff and other individuals working on land issues in Lao PDR. Nearly 40 different organisations are represented in the core group.
Several international NGOs concerned that land issues may impact negatively on livelihoods of marginalized groups in Lao society set up the LIWG in 2007. The aim was primarily to inform each other about land issues and later also to develop common initiatives to address them with a wider range of stakeholders.
The LIWG is one of the thematic working groups of the iNGO Network, the network of international NGOs in Laos. The LIWG Constitution defines the rules, the membership and the decision-making procedures of the group. The LIWG is governed by a 7-member Committee which is responsible for the general direction of the group. The Committee consists of representatives of the member organisations. Day-to-day activities are implemented by the Secretariat, consisting of a staff of four. The membership is divided into core and supporting membership. The LIWG currently has over 80 core members representing nearly 40 different organisations, and over 80 individual supporting members.
The LIWG brochure is available to upload in LIWG English and in LIWG Lao.
Over the last 5-10 years foreign investment, supported by local actors, in industries such as mining, hydropower and plantation sectors, has increased rapidly making use of Lao PDR's natural resources. There is a growing competing interest over land, water and forests between large-scale investors and rural, often poor, communities relying on the same natural resources for their subsistence.
Opening up of rural areas as a result of private investment is creating two possible paths for rural communities. In one direction is improved access to services, expansion of local employment opportunities, spread of environmentally sound practices, and more equitable participation in the development process. In the other direction is reduced access to land by smallholders who are pushed aside by concessionaires, a rapid outflow of young people, wildlife and forest products, and a consequent erosion of natural capital, human resources and cultural identity, creating a path towards an unsustainable extractive economy. The LIWG considers that action is urgently needed by all development partners to prevent this process.
While industrial development sounds good in theory, in practice the absence of a comprehensive regulatory framework around investments in land concessions has led to land grabbing by largely foreign companies around the country. Many rural people experience negative effects of this land grab, such as loss of agriculture, grazing and resource rich forest lands with no compensation, contaminated rivers and streams, and very little benefit to rural communities.


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You''ll get plenty of calcium, fiber, folate andprotein from this healthier version of a popular sandwich.
*the dish
Monte Cristo Light
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 6 minutes
2 large eggs
1 cup reduced-fat (2%) milk
4 ounces prepackaged lean turkey, sliced
4 ounces prepackaged lean ham, sliced 4 ounces reduced-fat Swiss cheese, sliced
8 slices whole-wheat bread dipping sauce
1¼4 cup red currant jelly
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon orange juice
Whisk together eggs and milk; set aside.
For each sandwich, place 1 ounce each of turkey, ham and Swiss cheese between two slices of whole-wheat bread. Slip sandwiches into egg mixture, turning frequently to soak both sides.
Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Put sandwiches in skillet and cook each side until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side.
To make dipping sauce, combine red currant jelly, Dijon mustard and orange juice in a small skillet over low heat; whisk mixture until blended. Transfer sauce to four small dipping bowls; serve with warm sandwiches.
what you get:
Per serving (1 sandwich and 2 tablespoons dipping sauce): 422 calories, 28% fat (13 g), 41% carbohydrate (43 g), 31% protein (33 g), 6.5 g fiber, 4 mg iron, 402 mg calcium, 93 mcg folate.


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"Nowhere else works like the cities". This is the first line of BBC1's new drama based on the 2009 'weird fiction' novel by British author China Miéville, an exotically named man actually born in Norwich. His book has been adapted for TV by screen writer Tony Grisoni.
The cities in the title are Besźel, which looks like the Eastern Bloc of 30 plus years ago mixed with cafes and people from 1970s Istanbul and Ul Qoma which is glimpsed only briefly in the first episode. These streets look brighter, cleaner, and more advanced. The colour pallets are quite different in each city; dingy yellows for Besźel and clean blues for Ul Qoma. Like the inhabitants, the viewer always knows where they're looking.
The two cities actually occupy much of the same geographical space, but the inhabitants wilfully 'unsee' the areas they're not allowed to view. Early on Commissar Gadlem (Ron Cook) gets out his overhead projector, and lays two acetate maps on top of each other. That's a good way to get your head around it.


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The National Training Center is located in Clermont, Florida which is 20 miles west of Orlando and 22 miles from Disney, Universal & Sea World. We are 33 miles from the Orlando International Airport and a short drive to the theme parks of Central Florida and either one of Florida's coasts.
The NTC is secluded enough from the distractions of Central Florida for athletes to remain focused on their team's goals and specific training. We have partnered with local housing and travel partners to help you plan the ideal training trip for individuals, groups and teams, and work with popular attractions and local businesses to provide speical discounts on food, services, and amenities.
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For assistance with planning your trip, please contact the NTC Sports Department – Meghan Budds at 352.241.7144, ext. 4206.


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Google recently started redirecting Blogspot.com blogs to Blogspot.in and other country specific domains. The reason being that Google wants to give more freedom of expression to users while also being able to adhere to removal requests from different governments.
The country based redirection was first rolled out in India thanks to some recent stupid court judgments against websites in India. However, this will highly inconvenience Blogspot blog owners in India since they will not have duplicate content. Even though Google has promised to minimize the negative effects of this change, you can definitely take an initiative to minimize the problems this will cause.
Google had introduced the rel=canonical meta tag to overcome this issue. This tag allows users to point tell search engines the actual location of the content if there are one or more URLs which have the same content, thus avoiding duplicate content on your website.
If you are Blogspot blog owner, you can avoid duplicate content by adding the following content to your template. Please note that you will have to edit the HTML code of your Blogspot template and add this before the </head> tag.
If you are using a HTML template for you blog, you should add the following code:
<ItemPage><Blogger><link href='<$BlogItemPermalinkURL$>' rel='canonical'/></Blogger></ItemPage>
On the other hand if you are using a XML template, you will have to add the following code to include all meta tags:
<b:include data='blog' name='all-head-content'/>
Or also individually include the rel=canonical tag by using:
<link expr:href="data:blog.url" rel="canonical"/>
Once you have added the tags, make sure to save your template and then view source of your browser to check if the tag is added to your template. That's it. Once you have added the rel=canonical tag, search engines will only index one page instead of creating duplicate content.


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The On-Site Kitchen Rentals Ltd website was created by EasierThan Website Design, a Lancashire based business offering Website Design in Blackpool, Preston, Lancaster and surrounding areas, including:
In addition, they also provide Business Software development and support services.
For some examples of their Web Design work, take a look at the list below:
Thermometer Superstore supply a huge range of Thermometers, Dataloggers, Humidity Meters, ph Testers and more to government, business and home users throughout the UK.
Thermometers on offer include Catering Thermometers, Reference Thermometers, Fridge Freezer Thermometers, Infrared Thermometers, Cooking Thermometers, Garden Thermometers and more.
William Wilson Architectural Mouldings are specialists in the restoration, production and installation of handcrafted Decorative Plaster Mouldings.
Their services include Bespoke Plaster Mouldings, Plaster Moulding Restoration and In Situ Plasterwork Repairs.
In addition, they also stock a range of in-house produced Plaster Centrepieces, Plaster Cornices, Plaster Dado Rails, Plaster Panel Mouldings and more.
The Accounts Office offer reasonably priced Accounting Services throughout the North West, including Book-keeping Services, Corporation Tax, Financial Budgets and Forecasting, Management Accounts, Payroll Services, Statutory Accounts, Self Assessment Tax Returns and VAT Returns.
The Athol House is a friendly family run Guesthouse in Douglas on the Isle of Man.
It offers comfortable good sized family, double, twin and Single Rooms (No Supplement), all with en-suite bathrooms and is ideally located for all Isle of Man Tourist Attractions.
Geoff Wilkinsons Select Blinds have over 20 years experience in the supply and fitting of blinds, carpets and curtains.
Based in Thornton-Cleveleys with customers all along the Fylde Coast, they specialise in Fitted Blinds including roman, venetian, pleated, vertical and roller in traditional or contemporary styles.
Other soft furnishing services include Carpet Supply and Fitting and Made to Measure Curtains.
J C Joinery are Joinery and Building Contractors offering domestic and commercial services throughout the Fylde Coast and wider North West area.
Their services include Decking, Double Glazing, Soffits, Fascias and Guttering, Extensions, Fitted Kitchens and Bathrooms, Garage Doors, Loft Conversions, Log Cabins, Property Refurbishment and UPVC Window and Door Repairs.
Door to Door Leaflet Distribution offer a reliable Leaflet Distribution service throughout Blackpool and the Fylde Coast.
You can be sure of their Leafleting service as your leaflets are delivered with the owner's own.
Fiona Wills Accounting Services Ltd are Accountants offering a Mobile Accountant service, including Book-keeping Services, Payroll Services, VAT Returns and Advice, Management Accounts, Company Formations, personal, self assessment and corporation Tax Advice and more throughout much of Lancashire and Cumbria.
Centurion Blast Cleaning Ltd are a family run company based in Leyland, Lancashire and serving the North West business community.
They are primarily specialists in Shot Blasting, Bead Blasting, Aluminium Oxide Blasting, Powder Coating, Industrial Coatings, Metal Spraying, Burn Off Services and Vehicle Paint Stripping and can work on anything from garden gates to industrial machine base frames.
Cumbria Mobility are Mobility Equipment specialists operating throughout much of Lancashire, Cumbria, Dumfries and Galloway.
They are approved Motability dealers and supply an extensive range of Powered Wheelchairs, Mobility Scooters, Manual Wheelchairs, accessories and other living aids.
Apex Scaffolders are Scaffolding Contractors offering Scaffolding Services in Blackpool, Preston and the wider North West area, including Emergency Scaffolding, Chemical and Industrial Scaffolding, Temporary Roofs / Roofing, Shipyard and Marine Scaffolding, Shoring and Support Work, Confined Spaces Scaffolding and New Build Scaffolding.
They also supply fall prevention systems, including Edge Protection and Safety Decking.
BaddersWeb is a Badminton Website Template Software Solution for badminton leagues and associations featuring an easy to use content management system back-end for update by specified association members.
The product features a Badminton League Website Template underpinned by a specific Badminton League Content Management System Database.
Lancashire Plumbing and Heating Ltd offer Plumbing and Heating Services throughout Lancashire.
These include Fitted Bathrooms, Wetrooms, Toilets, Heating Systems, Underfloor Heating, Emergency Plumbing Repairs and Renewable Energy Solutions.
Martin Environmental Solutions are Environmental Health Consultants offering Environmental Health Consultancy, Local Air Quality Management services, Noise Control Services and Planning Application Consultancy to local authorities and individual companies.
Owen's Removals are a family firm offering experienced Removals Services nationwide and locally.
Their services include House Removals, Business Removals, Piano Removals and Disposal, Secure Storage Units and reasonably priced Packing Boxes and other materials.
Regency Conservatory Roofs Ltd are local UPVC and joinery contractors specialising in Conservatory Roof Conversions along the Fylde Coast.
Their Solid Tiled Conservatory Roofing helps to ensure all year round use of an existing space within the home.
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Another day from last Summer, July 23rd this time. Crabbing, paddling and some swimming at Walbersick with Mike and Val.
Paddling Corfyn with the children, having forgotten to put their buoyancy aids on. Luckily we were probably only in three feet of water:
Mike had a turn:
Then over the sand dunes for a swim off of the beach. Tolerably warm:
Friday, 14 October 2016
Walberswick last Summer
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In Ontario, free home care services are available through Community Care Access Centres (CCAC), and other programs. There are laws that say how a person must be treated when applying for or getting home care services through a CCAC.
This site contains general legal information for Ontario, Canada. It is not intended to be used as legal advice for a specific legal problem.
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Siblings Alan and Tina Lau are established architects who run a practice together and are very passionate about what they do. In our second Spotlight feature, they explain what design means to them, and discuss the opportunities for design and architectural growth in Kuching.
After Primary 6 at Lodge, Alan completed secondary school in Singapore before moving to Perth, Australia for his foundation year. He had always been interested in graphic design and the field of humanities, and he performed fairly well in the sciences. His decision to pursue architecture was borne out of his attempt to combine the two spheres: "in my naiveté, I came to the conclusion that 'science + art = architecture'." Upon starting his course at the University of Western Australia, however, Alan immediately realised that the concepts of architecture were far more complex than he initially assumed:
It was so much more than the simple making of picturesque buildings that photograph well. Over and above practical issues of providing shelter, satisfying clients etc., it calls into question the relationship between us humans and the environments we live in. How do we mediate between the two? Architecture is living, expressive, functioning art built out of whatever materials we deem suitable. Design is the magical, logical and irrational process by which we negotiate our place(s) in the world and respect the particular environments which allow us to thrive.
Like her brother, Tina had been drawn to the arts from a young age, and her love for drawing was something that was nurtured by her parents and even her teachers in Lodge. This unfortunately fell by the wayside in the face of her academic studies as she grew older. After Form 3 at Lodge, Tina finished the rest of her secondary schooling in Perth, and was having difficulty deciding on a career path before Alan gave her the push she needed: "I was faced with a few options that somehow didn't seem to feel right no matter which course I chose. It was Alan who encouraged me to choose design and after seeing what he was doing in architecture, I decided to follow in his footsteps. I haven't looked back since and I've never regretted that decision to pursue architecture."
After his architectural training in Perth, Alan worked in Singapore for nine years, five of which were with architectural firm WOHA and saw him involved in prominent projects such as Alila Villas Uluwatu resort in Bali and Parkroyal on Pickering hotel in Singapore. He was starting to wonder what his next career step was going to be, which was about the same time that Tina and her husband Jeffrey, also an architect, decided to move back to Kuching. Tina had been based in Melbourne with Lyons Architecture, working primarily on tertiary and research facilities including The Melbourne Brain Centre. Returning to Kuching felt like a natural move on her part, as she and her husband wanted to reconnect with family. The timing was fortuitous, and the three of them saw it as a unique opportunity to pool their skills and experiences together towards making a name for themselves.
In 2011, Alan, Tina, and Jeffrey, along with two other partners, set up Integrated Design Consultant (IDC) in Kuching. Running their own architectural firm has been a learning curve in itself; as Alan describes it, "It's like learning to walk. You can't learn it by studying it, only by doing it, and by falling down everywhere." Managing and looking after staff of their own has also been a challenge, and they have tried to create an environment that is both creative and conducive for work. In fact, designing and executing the current IDC workplace was one of the highlights for Tina since coming back to Kuching; the designs and ideas which emerged out of the project was a reflection of their design ethos and sensibilities, and their workplace also helps show potential clients what their own buildings and spaces could feel like.
Kuching has proven to be fertile ground for the siblings to further cultivate their abilities and enrich their experiences. According to Tina, "It has been very humbling to work within our means, whether it means a smaller budget or the lack of skill available for certain trades." That has not deterred them though; as Alan puts it, "Kuching might not be the biggest or most cosmopolitan place in Asia, but we believe that big things always come from small beginnings."
Indeed, IDC has been growing from strength to strength in the last five years. The firm embraces a wide variety of projects, from single residential interiors and units to multi-housing developments and large commercial complexes. In 2013, IDC garnered a Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia Award for Excellence in Architecture for their work on KTS Garden, which involved relocating a disused factory building to a new site and transforming it into a high-end restaurant cum function hall.
Alan is especially proud of IDC's upcoming project Eden-on-the-Park Residences in Kota Samarahan, a senior living community which will provide for the needs of seniors at all stages of their lives in one integrated development, from active retirement to nursing home care. This integrated model aims to be the first of its kind in Malaysia, perhaps in all of Southeast Asia, and will hopefully change the landscape of healthcare and residential living in Malaysia for the better.
What Alan enjoys the most about being an architect "is watching good ideas materialize as good work. Even if it's a small but well-designed bench, if you've gotten it built, you've made the built world just that little bit better." Both Tina and Alan share the ethos that what they do needs to be meaningful. Tina asserts that "architecture and interior design is about creating and sculpting spaces that enable the end user to live, work and play better. Our built environment plays such an important role in our well-being, and I am deeply moved and humbled every time I hear how our clients are able to use their spaces or buildings to better effect."
In the end, architecture is about people, working with people, making spaces for and about people. The 'myth' that architects are either "egomaniac giants imposing [their] artistic will using the client's money, or servants blindly carrying out [the client's] will" is one that Alan is keen to dispel: "Our preferred working method is to collaborate with our clients. Obviously, the more the client is invested in the design process, and the better we architects understand them as people, the better the result will be."
Tina also disagrees with the typical misconception that architects only know how to spend more money than needed: "Architects are trained to consider all of the factors in order to design, plan, coordinate and execute a building. In fact, it may be even more costly to build something without an architect on board. A lot of the times, we've had clients who have come to us after realising that they don't have enough knowledge of the building industry and they've underestimated what needs to be done."
Given that there are so many misconceptions of the industry, or even just a simple lack of understanding of what architecture truly constitutes, Tina's advice for current Lodgians interested in the field is to reach out to an architectural student or a practising architect, and "just start talking to them about their experiences and what you'd expect from studying architecture as well as being an architect." Alan agrees that "it is important to get a clear picture of what [architecture] actually entails before you jump in with both feet," and adds that architectural students would benefit immensely from interning in an architectural firm.
Finally, we asked Alan and Tina what it is like working with a sibling. Tina's response is that "it's awesome. I wouldn't have it any other way. I think a mutual respect and understanding for each other's strengths and achievements goes a long way first and foremost. We also have the same vested interest at heart, which is to make sure our practice flourishes and continues to grow. Alan and I also have very similar beliefs and design approaches, so it makes it much easier for us to discuss and critique each other's work."
Alan shares that "it has its ups and downs. If you have serious disagreements, you have to handle them carefully, because at the end of the day, you have to sit down to dinner with each other. But it's also comforting, because you know you're working with people who have your back regardless of the situation."
Alan and Tina, thank you for your insight into the field of design and architecture – we hope the next generation of architects from Lodge will be inspired by your remarkable achievements and take your advice to heart!
Written by Jane Leong
Photos courtesy of Integrated Design Consultant


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While we donate and help however we can (my charitable avenue is Catholic Charities), let's not forget the power of prayer. God will help in ways we cannot foresee.
May God, the Lord of mercy and compassion, protect all who are still in danger, and bring to safety those who are missing.Speaking of tangible aid, I found this video heartwarming. H-E-B is a Texas grocery store chain which is much beloved throughout the state. Certainly, I love their Central Market which is near my house. So I was happy to see how much a part of the community they are.
May He care in a special way for those who were already homeless, or without support and resources, before this disaster.
We pray in thanksgiving for the first responders who are risking their lives to save others at this very moment.
We include in our intentions the everyday heroes reaching out to help their neighbors in need, those who, like the Good Samaritan, cannot walk by a person in need without offering their hand in aid.
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston


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Treat yourself to a sweet treat with these perfect Soft and Chewy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies! The perfect combination of semi sweet chocolate and sweet white chocolate chips. What is it about cookie dough that is just happiness in a bowl? It's a sort of addiction to just want to eat it!
Monday, September 29, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Cranberry Turkey Pinwheels
Are you the person that eats cranberry sauce with their turkey on Thanksgiving? Well then do I have a treat for you! To me there is nothing better than after dinner sandwiches on Thanksgiving. Mine will usually consist of turkey, cranberry sauce, mayo, salt, and pepper, on a pumpernickel rye. But since that is pretty much only a once a year thing I give you these. I promise after you give these a try you will want them for breakfast lunch and dinner.
Friday, September 19, 2014
Apple Fries Fritter Style
I absolutely love these! I will forever have a love for fried foods. How ever I try to stay far away from them. But sometimes things like this pop into my head and all that will power goes away. Everything in moderation right? Just the fact that they are fries makes you feel better about eating a whole fritter.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Chicken Pot Pie Turnovers
My sons favorite thing to eat during the fall is chicken pot pies. I have had some puff pastry staring at me every time I open the freezer so I decided to make these. Yes it really was staring at me. So simple and yummy and no canned cream of anything. Well they were a hit. They were ready for him when he came home from school. Teenage boys are always hungry after school. Heck they are just always hungry all day every day!
Monday, September 15, 2014
Spiced Pepita Bacon Brittle
I am so loving this fall weather we have been having here in NY. two weeks ago it hit 90 and this morning as I write it's 50 and I'm in a sweatshirt. With that being said let's talk fall foods. I don't know about you guys but I am so happy to use the oven and slow cooker again.
All the amazing flavors and ingredients that go along with fall are oh so inspiring.
Friday, September 12, 2014
Three Cheese Stromboli Rolls
I make stromboli about once a month. It's requested a lot in our house. Instead of making the traditional bake and slice version I opted for the slice then bake version. I also played with the ingredients a tad bit to change it up considering I make it so much.
Labels: Appetizer , baking , Cheese , dough , Italian , Lunch , main dish , mozzarella , Pizza , snack
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Weekly Menu Inspiration From Yahoo! Food Digital Magazine
Did you know about Yahoo! Food's Digital Magazine? If you don't it needs to be on your must read list! The are so many different types of dishes from all over the world and so many amazing sources. In just one glance you will be inspired. That is how this weekly menu plan came to be.
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Monday, September 8, 2014
Dutch Oven Artisan Bread
With fall on the way I am happy to start using my oven again. Strangely enough it has been in the 90's all week here in NY. It was cooler in August. I still have my air conditioning on but can't wait to keep the windows open every day. I have been planning on starting to bake a bit more. Baking is not one of my stronger suits. It is something I look forward to working on this fall and winter.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Bacon Jalapeno and Cheddar Jack Chicken Strips
With the kids back to school and homework starting I sometimes find myself looking for shortcuts when it comes to making dinner. Some nights we are just so pressed for time. Whether they are pre-made or I made them and froze them, I always have chicken tenders or nuggets on hand in the freezer. I always try to make my own and freeze them but sometimes the frozen bag has to work. They really do make life easier sometimes.
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Monday, September 1, 2014
Perfect Tuna Mac Salad
And so it is the official end of summer. How ever being that we live just a few blocks from the ocean I will plant my butt in that sand until it gets to cold to do so! The kids start school tomorrow! Ahh oh so bittersweet it is for me. I will miss them but I will love the piece and quiet as well. I just love macaroni salad. This has all the traditional fixings, pasta, dressing, pepper, onion, carrot and tomato.
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Open Doors is a non-denominational mission supporting persecuted Christians in more than 60 countries.
The mission was founded in 1955 by Andrew van der Bijl – better known as Brother Andrew. He is now 87 and still committed to the work he began 60 years ago when, in a little VW Beetle, he risked life and limb delivering Bibles to countries behind the Iron Curtain.
I met with the man on a number of occasions and worked with his organisation some years ago. His enthusiasm and passion were infectious.
Brother Andrew introduced me to one of his key undercover workers, a man called 'George' from the town of my birth (Portadown), who told me of one occasion when he was driving through rural Iran in the dead of night with a boot load of Bibles. At the stroke of midnight his car spluttered to a standstill. A few minutes later there was a tapping on the driver's window. He thought this was to be the moment he would meet his maker, and when he wound the window down, there were three burly men, their faces half covered.
'Have you brought the book?' one of them said in broken English. Any lingering doubts that his end was at hand quickly vanished, but he stalled by asking: 'What book?'
The men explained that they were part of an underground church and that more than anything else they wanted Bibles. He claimed that during a prayer session the previous evening God showed them that at midnight, at that bend in the road, a man would come with Bibles.
So the men got their Bibles and when George got back into his car and turned the key, the engine sparked into life without hesitation.
I asked Brother Andrew about the view that Islam is committed to world domination, and did he think it would be achieved? 'I believe they will,' he said, 'not because they are strong, but because Christians are complacent.'
Some 3,200 years ago the then leader of the Hebrew people; Joshua, found that his people were suffering from what Matthew Parris once described as the Spirit of Whatever. Joshua called for a meeting of the all the tribes of Israel. He reminded them of their heritage, and of God's faithfulness to them. And then he gave them a remarkable challenge: 'If you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live?'
What he was saying was that it might be better for them to make a decision to serve the wrong god rather than faffing around serving no god, characterised by that awful spirit of whatever.
We live in a dangerous world. Few care about the millions who are being persecuted for their Christian faith (read about it on Brother Andrew's website: www.opendoorsusa.org/christian-persecution), but there is little doubt that persecution could be closer to home in less than a decade.
The cry of Joshua still resonates today. How many of us will respond as he did? 'As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.'


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Spirit rally to honor Baker women's team Tuesday
December 6, 2010
Baldwin City, Kan. — Baker University will honor its women's soccer team for its historic run to the national semifinals with a spirit rally at 3:45 p.m-4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, at the Collins Gym. The public is invited.
Baker, the champion of the Heart of America Athletic Conference, placed third at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics tournament last week in Decatur, Ala. The Wildcats went 3-1 in their first appearance in the national tournament and finished the season with a 14-6-4 record.
Fans arriving early at the rally will receive Wildcat pompoms, spirit beads, cowbells, clappers, horns and bandanas.
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Bassist/composer Yuki Tsuda of the Japanese band and steampunk unit Strange Artifact recently performed in Tokyo wearing my Ragnarök gas mask. From the report I received the mask was a big hit!
You can read about the band and see more pics on their Facebook page.
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I thought you might enjoy some photos of a round of crazy golf I had with a friend.
It was a beautiful day in Europe last summer unlike the weather we have been having in República Dominicana recently.
Thunderbolts on Sunday reminded me of an anecdote of mine relating to a very embarrassing incident when a wafer got lodged in my cleavage during Communion.
"The problem was that in thrusting my bosom upwards the wafer sank deeper in my cleavage and actually disappeared.".......cont.
"He eventually retrieved it, by which time his hand was so deep that his wristwatch was no longer visible and his face was the color of a Caribean sunset."..........cont.
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E. Steve Roach, MD is Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Chief of the Section of Child Neurology at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He earned his MD at University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis. While still a medical student, Dr. Roach co-authored his first book, an atlas that was the first book on computed tomography in children.
During his residency at Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University, Dr. Roach met James F. Toole, who became a life-long mentor and colleague. In 1967, Dr. Toole wrote the first textbook on stroke in the modern era. With the assistance of his mentor, Dr. Roach developed the keen understanding of cerebrovascular disease that he later applied to the study of children with stroke. He learned child neurology and epilepsy from Dr. William McLean and Dr. J. Kiffin Penry. From Dr. Toole and Dr. Lawrence McHenry, he developed an enduring appreciation of medical history and a love of vintage medical books.
Dr. Roach remained in North Carolina for six years after residency. During this time, he began studying tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). At the 1986 CNS meeting in Boston, he presented 25 patients with TSC who had been imaged with the then new MRI technology. This study helped to define the MRI appearance of the TSC brain lesions and suggested that patients with numerous cerebral lesions generally develop treatment resistant epilepsy and cognitive impairment. In 1988, he was funded by the NIH to study family members of children with TSC. That year also saw the publication of the first edition of the book Pediatric Cerebrovascular Disorders with colleague Anthony Riela.
In 1989, Dr. Roach moved to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Five years later, he was awarded the Helen and Robert S. Strauss Professorship in Neurology. One of his most rewarding roles in Dallas was serving as Director of the Child Neurology Residency Program. He mentored several current child neurologists who acknowledge his importance to their own professional development and career. He was recognized twice by the Dallas residents with teaching awards. To this day, he remains in regular contact with many of his former residents, illustrating both his impact and his commitment to the careers of those he mentors.
After a brief stint back in North Carolina where we won another teaching award, Dr. Roach moved to Columbus, Ohio in 2006 to become the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Neurology at Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Soon after arriving, he was appointed Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs of the University's Department of Pediatrics. In 2013, Roach was awarded the Robert F. and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation Chair in Pediatric Neurology. During his time as Chief, the Division's faculty has grown to 29 physicians with the group beginning a number of unique clinical programs. His faculty members often credit him for his excellent advice and his tireless efforts to facilitate their professional development.
Dr. Roach has authored five textbooks and edited four others. The first edition of Pediatric Cerebrovascular Disorders in 1988 was the first textbook on cerebral vascular disease in children, and it is sometimes credited with defining pediatric stroke as an important field of study. His contributions also include over 250 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, editorials, commentaries, and other papers. In 2013 Dr. Roach assumed the editorship of Pediatric Neurology from founding editor Kenneth Swaiman. He has worked to create a vibrant site for research and clinical information for child neurologists and others who care for children with neurological disorders.
Dr. Roach served on the CNS Board of Directors as a Councillor from 1998-2000, and as President from 2011-13. He received the Child Neurology Society's highest honor, the Hower Award, at the 2015 CNS Annual Meeting.
Importantly, Dr. Roach credits much of his success to his beloved wife Lisa, a now-retired children's hospital attorney. They are a great team, and Mrs. Roach often provides encouragement, steady advice, and keen insights on important issues.
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Monthly Wine Dinners Prove Popular at Napa on 26 in Bangkok
Sai Chadathorn from The California Wine Company
Lovers of good food and wine in the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok have been appreciative of the monthly wine dinners at Napa on 26 for some time now. Each event is planned around four gourmet courses and four matching wines from different regions of the world, and is almost always sold out in advance. The restaurant is currently rated as the number one restaurant in Bangkok on Trip Advisor, and has been in the top three for the last 18 months.
A recent wine dinner featured four wines from Twomey imported by The California Wine Company: Twomey Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Twomey Pinot Noir 2006, Twomey Merlot 2005 and Dakota Shy 2008.
Words and photos by Paul Hutton, Bangkok Scene.
Chef William Schillinger at Napa on 26 Restaurant and Lounge
Pan Seared Scallop on Slow Roasted Cauliflower with Pomelo and Coriander
Mushroom Soup with Duck Stew and Fresh Herbs
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Small in area but large in
beauty, natural resources, history, tradition and opportunity – that's
Union County! Many historians believe that Union County was so named
because it is a union of five segments of adjoining counties. Others
believe it was given the name because of the predominant sentiment in the
area for the preservation of the Union in the pre-Civil War period.
Whatever the reason, the name is symbolic of a unity and "down home"
feeling among the residents that may be difficult to find elsewhere today.
The early settlers of East Tennessee were Anglo-Saxon from England,
Ireland, France, and Germany. Upon coming to America some of these people
had settled in Pennsylvania in the early 1700's, Many began migrating to
the south, particularly to Virginia and North Carolina; and then some
intrepid groups came across mountains and valleys to carve out a homeland
in what is now called the Tennessee Valley. Because this area has had no
significant inflow of other nationalities, the Anglo-Saxon strain is
probably the purest in the nation today. Union Countians still retain the
characteristics of those hearty ancestors: love of freedom, determination
to succeed, loyalty to family and friends, and a capacity for hard work.
Probably the most traumatic event in Union County history occurred in the
early 1930's when the building of Norris Dam caused residents of two
communities, Loyston and Lost Creek, to be relocated when they were
covered by water. One fifth of the land area of the county was inundated
and that the richest land in the county, an estimated forty–five percent
of the county's assets. On the positive side the creation of the Tennessee
Valley Authority and the subsequent initiation of the Norris Dam Project
facilitated navigation and flood control and provided electricity.
Conservation of natural resources was also one of the goals of TVA. The
resulting parks and resort areas, camping and water sport facilities, and
the nature haven on the Chuck Swan Management Area all make Union County
an attractive place to live or vacation.
Present day Union County is made up of several commonly recognized areas:
Braden is a small rural community cut off from the rest of the county by
water and reachable only by ferry or by a lengthy drive through
neighboring Claiborne County.
Sharps Chapel is the site of Chuck Swan Management Area, a wildlife
preserve. It is rapidly becoming a resort and retirement community due in
part to the secluded nature of the area and its proximity to Norris Lake
waters as well as the efforts of Norris Shores Development Corporation.
Norris Shores has developed a large area for upscale residences and
vacation or second homes.
Big Ridge is the home of Big Ridge State Park and Hickory Star Resort,
popular places to visit for tourists as well as county residents. Big
Ridge is a full service state park; Hickory Star features camping, caters
to fisherman and water sports enthusiasts, and has many upscale permanent
homes as well as vacation homes.
Maynardville, the county seat, became a chartered city in 1958. Formerly
the village of Liberty, it was renamed for Horace Maynard, noted
statesman, politician, educator, and lawyer, who led a two-year legal
battle to establish Union County as a legal entity. When the county's
first high school was completed in 1922, it also was named for Horace
Maynard. Maynardville refers not to the town but also the surrounding
rural area. It is the site of the main industrial area of the county.
Luttrell was chartered as a city in 1925. Earlier known as Cedar Ford, the
town name was changed to Luttrell in 1890. In the 1870 census the
population of Cedar Ford was 808. The large number of residents was due to
the opening of a marble quarry and a lime kiln, and later, in 1887, to the
building of the Powell Valley Railroad, which ran through the town and
served as a shipping point for the surrounding area. Luttrell marble was
noted for its great beauty and, of course, durability. Both the Tennessee
State Capitol and some buildings in the nation's capitol have this marble
in their structure. The rail line is now a part of Southern Railroad and
Luttrell is once again the site of major industry.
Plainview incorporated in 1992, is a rural residential community. In the
short period since the city was incorporated, streetlights have been
installed, a walking trail developed, and many streets have been paved.
Also, zoning specifications have been put in place.
Union County is the home of several people prominent in the world of
country music. Among these are Roy Acuff, Carl Smith, Lois Johnson, Bill
Lynch, Chet Atkins and Kenny Chesney.
Excerpted from 1996-97 UCB & PPA
Union County, Tennessee, By Kathleen G. Graves


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- Data Alignment
- Declaring the Sleeve Area
Data Alignment
A distributed array consists of array variables for which their alignment with the template is defined according to the align directive. Often the size of the template is defined to be the same size as array to be distributed. However, we can also define a template that is larger than the array. In such a case, the relationship between the template and array locations is indicated by an offset from the index. To map each of the array elements b(1), b(2),a�� to the templates t(1), t(2),a��, we use
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!$xmp align b(i) with t(i+1)
#pragma xmp align b[i] with t(t+1)
as the expression.
This expresses the offset from the template, and thereby declares the alignment between variables and between the variables and the loop. In the following example, which is different from what we have seen up to now, the alignment of variable b is offset by 1. Therefore, the array elements that align with the same t(i) are a(i) and b(i-1).
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!$xmp nodes p(2) !$xmp template t(11) !$xmp distribute t(block) onto p real a(10),b(10),c(10) !$xmp align a(i) with t(i) !$xmp align b(i) with t(i+1) !$xmp loop on t(i) do i=2,10 a(i)=a(i)+1.0 b(i-1)=a(i) end do
#pragma xmp nodes p(2) #pragma xmp template t(0:10) #pragma distribute t(block) onto p double a[10],b[10],c[10]; #pragma align a(i) with t(i) #pragma xmp align b(i) with t(i+1) #pragma xmp loop on t(i) for(i=1;i<9;i++){ a[i]=a[i]+1.0; b[i-1]=a[i]; }
Conversely, in XcalableMP, an array is sometimes allowed to be larger than the template. To align an array with a sleeve to a template, the amount the array can extend beyond the template limits is limited to the size of the sleeve.
Declaring the Sleeve Area
In applications that use finite difference methods, we often must reference the value of b(i-1) and b(i+1) to compute array element b(i). This reference involves communication with neighboring nodes for array elements near the boundary of the area handled by the node. However, if the area handled by the node could be only slightly extended, and a copy of the adjacent node's data could be retained, then the number of communications could be reduced. This extended area is referred to as a sleeve or a shadow.
The sleeve is declared using the shadow directive. In the following example, we specify b to have one sleeve on the left and one on the right, and c to have two on the left and three on the right.
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!$xmp nodes p(3) !$xmp template t(0:21) !$xmp distribute t(block) onto p dimension a(0:21),b(0:21),c(0:21) !$xmp align a(i) with t(i) !$xmp align b(i) with t(i) !$xmp align c(i) with t(i) !$xmp shadow b(1) !$xmp shadow c(2:3)
#pragma xmp nodes p(3) #pragma xmp template t(0:21) #pragma xmp distribute t(block) onto p double a[21], b[21], c[21]; #pragma xmp align a[i] with t(i) #pragma xmp align b[i] with t(i) #pragma xmp align c[i] with t(i) #pragma xmp shadow b[1] #pragma xmp shadow b[2:3]
The sleeve area can be freely accessed by the node to which it belongs in the same way as for its other area. Before accessing the area, we must use the reflect directive to synchronize the sleeve area. For details, see this page.


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"Best Pizza in Howard County" Promotional Video
Created for Tino's Italian Bistro, a local Italian restaurant located in Columbia, MD. This 15 second short video highlights their amazing, freshly baked pizza and their dining options – dine in, delivery, or carry-out. We utilized their primary focus, pizza, and accentuated it's appeal with beautiful cinematography. This short video is perfect for their social media and web marketing efforts, and has resulted in a major increase in web traffic – over 60%.