text:
Christian Women, Christine Caine, Discernment, Elevation Church, Lysa TerKeurst, New Spring Church, Perry Noble, Proverbs 31, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Steven Furtick
If you are considering commenting or sending me an e-mail objecting to the fact that I warn against false teachers, please click here and read this article first. Your objection is most likely answered here. I won't be publishing comments or answering emails that are answered by this article.
According to her web site, "Lysa TerKeurst is president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the New York Times best-selling author of The Best Yes, Unglued, Made to Crave, and 16 other books." She also blogs prolifically and speaks at numerous Christian women's conferences.
Lysa is charming, friendly, and down to earth- the type of person I would probably want to be friends with if I knew her personally. We have several things in common: a big family (she has 5 kids, I have 6), women's ministry, we're even just a couple of months apart in age (which shocked me, since she looks so much younger!).
I first became familiar with Lysa a year or so ago when her name, articles, and memes of her quotes (and those of Proverbs 31 Ministries) began appearing in my news feed on Facebook. What I was seeing sounded good, and I hoped against hope that she was a doctrinally sound teacher of God's word that I could recommend to my friends and readers. In fact, I resisted vetting her for a while because I was afraid of being disappointed by another popular Christian women's author and teacher who seemed biblical on the surface but turned out not to be.
Sadly (and I genuinely mean that- I was sad), that is exactly what I found when I began to research Lysa TerKeurst at the request of several of my friends and readers. It's my prayer that Lysa will repent of the areas in which she is acting against Scripture, learn biblical hermeneutics so she can rightly handle God's word, and have a tremendous – doctrinally sound – impact on the thousands of women who love her so much. I would love nothing more than to give her a virtual "high five" and highly recommend her to others if she would do so.
Until such time, I regret that I must recommend that women not follow Lysa TerKeurst or Proverbs 31 Ministries (including the other women who write for and are leaders in this ministry) for the following reasons:
1. Lysa unrepentantly preaches to and instructs men in violation of 1 Timothy 2:12-14 (as well as the many other passages of Scripture that do not allow this). Without exception, every female Bible teacher I know of who unrepentantly instructs men also teaches other doctrinal error (usually Word of Faith or seeker driven false doctrine).
If a woman is supposedly knowledgeable enough about the Bible to be in the position of teaching and authoring, yet doesn't understand or obey such a basic biblical truth, what does that say about the rest of her knowledge of the Bible? How can you trust that anything else she teaches you about the Bible is accurate and true?
2. Lysa is a member of Steven Furtick's Elevation Church (where she has preached the Sunday morning service on multiple occasions), and has written articles and made videos supporting his false and eisegetical teaching. She has also preached the Sunday morning service at Perry Noble's New Spring Church.
If you are not familiar with either of these men, you should know that they both egregiously and narcissistically mishandle God's word (click links above). Both of them support and agree with prosperity preachers such as T.D. Jakes, Joyce Meyer, Christine Caine, etc., and many of these have preached at their churches. Perry Noble is perhaps most famous for having AC/DC's "Highway to Hell" played during his Easter Sunday service a few years ago.
This is the type of false teaching Lysa supports and is being fed each time she attends her home church. The old adage, "You are what you eat," is true in both the physical and the spiritual realm.
3. Lysa partners with and calls Christine Caine a "dear friend". Christine Caine also unrepentantly preaches to men and is a proponent of the false Word of Faith (prosperity gospel) doctrine, as a leader at Word of Faith "church," Hillsong. Because this is "another gospel," (Galatians 1:6-9), partnering with Caine is a violation of 2 Corinthians 6:14-18. (Please see Jessica Kramasz's comments at the end of this article for other teachers Lysa partners with whose teachings are, at best, questionable. The links she lists provide an explanation of the teachings of these folks.)
4. As many other popular Christian teachers do these days, Lysa promotes the unbiblical practice of "listening prayer," which is a form of contemplative prayer. Not only is this practice itself not mentioned or taught anywhere in Scripture, the mere suggestion that we need to be hearing – audibly or inaudibly – the voice of God during prayer flies in the face of clear biblical pronouncements that God's word, and God's word alone, is all we need and all we are to look to for the doctrine and practice of the Christian faith.
Lysa proves this out in her PDF entitled "How to Hear God's Voice," a piece pointing women toward her book, What Happens When Women Say Yes To God.
In the PDF, Lysa's opening sentences say:
"Every day, God speaks to us. Sometimes He invites us to draw close and listen as He reveals Himself, His character, and His direction. Other times He calls us to participate in His purposes. Still other times He simply whispers to remind us of His amazing love for us."
Where, chapter and verse, in context, does Scripture say this? Where does Scripture say we need to be hearing from God as the PDF goes on to talk about? It doesn't.
Lysa goes on to say:
"God will never speak to us or tell us to do something that is contrary to His Word. But unless we know Scripture, we will not be able to discern whether what we are hearing is consistent or not with the Word."
My question to Lysa would be, "Did God speak to you or tell you to preach to men, partner with false teachers, and promote false doctrine?" (see my points above) Because all of these things are "contrary to His word." Either Lysa doesn't know Scripture well enough to know that these things are not consistent with the Word, or she is not discerning enough while she is "listening to God's voice" to know that these things are not consistent with the Word, neither of which speak in favor of heeding her teaching about listening prayer.
So we can see that "listening prayer" is both unbiblical, and – from Lysa's own words and according to her own parameters – doesn't even work for the person who is teaching it. When the disciples asked Jesus how to pray, he gave them a very simple model. No guess work or instructions to listen to God's voice. We would do well to follow His teaching.
For these reasons, plus her habitual mishandling of Scripture (as outlined in the resources below), unfortunately, I must recommend that women not follow, support, or receive teaching from Lysa TerKeurst or Proverbs 31 Ministries (including any writers or speakers affiliated with Proverbs 31 Ministries).
Additional Resources:
Disclaimer: The specific links below are provided and endorsed as evidence pertaining to this article only. I do not endorse any of these sites in so far as any of them might deviate from Scripture or conflict with my beliefs as outlined in the "Welcome" or "Statement of Faith" tabs at the top of this page.
Steven Furtick, Lysa TerKeurst, and Code Orange by The Wartburg Watch
The Best Yes? at Housewife Theologian
Review of The Best Yes by Aimee Byrd
Unglued at The Gospel Coalition
Lysa TerKeurst, Proverbs 31 Ministries, and Two-Way Conversations with God by Jono Martin
Need help exchanging "whispers with God"? at Berean Examiner
Review of Unglued at Wise in His Eyes
Book Review: Uninvited at A Beautiful Inheritance
Lysa TerKeurst Is Coming to Athens at The End Time
Lysa TerKeurst- Some Helpful Articles at Truth in Word Publishing


text:
American Society of Anesthesiologists re-endorse OHSU's Anesthesia simulation education program
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Simulation Education Committee re-endorsed OHSU's Anesthesia simulation education program in March. This two-year national endorsement is required for any simulation facility to offer Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA) courses. The Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine (APOM) delivers these courses, in collaboration with community partners, to practicing anesthesiologists from across the West Coast. APOM was the fourth anesthesia program in the country to receive this designation when the ASA endorsement was initiated in 2008. This re-endorsement is a further indication of the continued high quality of the APOM programmatic infrastructure and simulation faculty and staff. OHSU's MOCA courses continue to be one of the most attended programs in the western U.S.
"The re-endorsement reflects the excellent evaluations of the many courses we have done and the robust program structure we have," said Michael Seropian, MD, Clinical Professor, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine and Director of the OHSU Anesthesia Simulation Service. "I'd like to thank our entire simulation team for helping us achieve this milestone."

subset: commoncrawl


text:
2018-08-23 18:00 to 21:15
Thursday Night Rides - Brattleboro
Weekly Brattleboro rides. Thursdays at 6PM, locations will vary.
2018-08-23 18:00
Landlocked Forest. Lexington, MA
GBNEMBA Landlocked Forest Thursday Night Ride Series
Come and join us for our Thursday night social ride at Landlocked Forest We will divide the group into different skill levels, advanced, intermediate and mellower groups going out each week. We have volunteer ride leaders that know the area and know how to lead a ride. No rider gets dropped.We...
2018-08-23 18:00
Location varies
Thursday Evening Ride Series
Join us on Thursday evenings for advanced novice / intermediate paced, no drop rides. Typically the rides last 1 ½ to 2 hours and cover 6 to 8 miles. Location varies between Callahan State Park, Upton State Park, Vietnam, West Hill Dam, and Hopkinton Stat Park.
2018-08-23 18:00
North Shore NEMBA Harold Parker Ride
North Shore NEMBA will be hosting a weekly Thursday evening ride at Harold Parker State Forest.HP has a wide variety of trails and these rides will, over time, explore most of them.These will be no-drop rides but aimed at intermediate level riders.
2018-08-24 (All day)
Marston's Mills (Barnstable)
Cape Cod NEMBA Friday ToT Ride
The Wednesday and Friday evening Trail of Tears rides are a long standing tradition.The format is informal, just show up and be ready to go before 5:30 PM.
2018-08-24 17:00 to 21:00
Russell Mill Pond and Billerica State Forest
Merrimack Valley Friday Night Russell Mill Ride
Its the end of the week so let's get pumped up for our Friday night ride series. Roll out at 5 with a swing back at 6. We will take a vote to see if it's going to be Billerica or Great Brook. Let hope for some good riding weather!Expect around a 6mpg average depending on how hot it is.Park at...
2018-08-24 17:30
Marstons Mills
Cape Cod NEMBA Flip Out Kids Ride
Cape Cod NEMBA's Friday Night Flip Out Kids Ride will start Friday May 18th at Trail of Tears @ 5:30.The rides start from the conservation area parking lot at 1590 Race Lane.All ages and abilities welcome.Parents are welcome to ride along with their kids. Or, they can drop them off and pick...
2018-08-25 (All day)
To Be Decided
MV NEMBA by Grateful Tread Northeast MA Ride
Saturdays are our "Great Escape" ride. We change locations every week, so it's impossible to pin down exactly where we'll be riding. Best way is to either email me or be on our group mailing list. It is generally longer than the weekday rides, about Advanced Beginner and above on the NEMBA...
2018-08-25 09:00
Southeastern Massachusetts
SE MA NEMBA Saturday Ride
This ride's location and starting time will vary week to week. Contact me for more information.
2018-08-25 09:00 to 11:00
Bluff Point State Park
SECT NEMBA: Bluff Point Saturday Morning Ride
Wayfarer Bicycle and SECT NEMBA will be hosting a Saturday morning ride at Bluff Point State Park. (Weather Dependent)These will be fun no-drop rides and if there are enough people we'll divide up into groups.The rides will run from 9:00-11:00 am.For more information contact Pat Lamond.


text:
The 17th of Tammus
It is definitely kind of unconventional to start a Persian Holiday Tutorial on a fast day. However, do you know one day, according to the Talmud, all the fast days will become days of joy and food galore? It will be great not to be hungry any more!
I certainly hope, if you are fasting, you are at this moment having a meaningful fast. However, just in case, I am going to share a list of the sad things that happened to our nation today. That way, when your stomach hurts and turns, it will at least have some meaning.
1. A day like today, more than 3,000 years ago, Moses broke the tablets that held the 10 Commandments when he saw the children of Israel dancing with the Golden Calf.
2. A day like today the regular offerings in the first Temple were stopped because Jerusalem was under siege and Kohanim could not get animals to offer.
3. The walls that surround the city of Jerusalem were destroyed and the Second Temple was destroyed shortly after.
4. A Roman general by the name of Apostamos burned a Torah scroll for everyone to see.
5. An idol was set inside the holy Temple by our enemies.
WOW…I don't know about you, but I am sure learning a lot today. I honestly didn't know all these facts and I thank Rabbi Moshe Lazerus and Aish.com for providing them. If you want to know more click here.
NOW, let's talk about breaking this fast tonight. I would like to share with you the few ways Persian Jews break their fast. Today's fast (6/29/10) ends at 9:18pm or, as it gets darker, go out and see if you can spot 3 starts. Then you know you are ready to eat! Personally, I like to take a moment before I break my fast to meditate on the day and to give thanks to Hashem for all the blessings in my life.
In my husband's family people tend to break every fast with a warm cup of sweetened water and a drizzle of rose water. Some other families break their fasts with Persian Halvah (recipe will be on the book), while others break their fasts with a mixture of chilled grated apples with a drizzle of rose water and sugar.
Persian Halvah shaped as little Stars of David..isn't this cute?!
Have an easy and meaningful fast.
Rosh Hashana – The New Year Festival
The Jewish New Year is a grand celebration for Persians! But how did this feast start? What is this holiday about? If your answer is "apples and honey" there are lots to learn my friend!
The first day of Rosh Hashana is the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve. Isn't that crazy? And all this time I thought it was "The Jewish New Year!" If you think that is insane listen to this: On Rosh Hashana day Adam and Eve were created, they sinned -no time wasted here- and they were judged by G-d. From that day forward, Rosh Hashana became the day that every single being gets judged by G-d HIMSELF. Which is kind of cool because G-d loves us so much (just like a father/son love) we are able to really impress him by changing ourselves (if only that was an easy task). The tricks are repentance, praying (talking to G-d) and giving to others (charity). If you want to watch two inspirational videos that will really set the mood for the holiday click here and here.
This is the Persian Rosh Hashana Seder plate
Rosh Hashana is the day we get judged on a personal level. However, since on this day G-d judges us for transgressions committed against Him and not against other people, it is left to each person to call all those he might have wronged during the year and ask for mechilah (forgiveness). I admit this is very hard to do, but it leaves you feeling light as a feather! Try it!
This is Ariel (my oldest son) after asking for forgiveness…it leaves you exhausted, it is not easy to do, but it is worth it!
Can you believe Persians have an actual Rosh Hashana Seder! Back in Iran you could have seen a lamb's head staring at you from the table, but today in America it is very hard to find. Although this year I was very lucky to find it! Thank you Specialty Provisions. If you lack of a lamb's head, a less gruesome item is used…a cooked tongue, of course! (Talk about getting rid of Lashon Hara -the evil tongue, i.e., gossip- for the rest of the year!) However, on a more serious note, Rosh Hashana is a special time to get closer to Hashem (G-d). It is said that in these times the King of Kings is more available than ever. No wonder the Rosh Hashana Seder is based on saying several "Yehi Ratzons" over symbolic foods. "Yehi Ratzon" means "May it be Your will"; we are asking Hashem to fulfill our desires through blessings. Many of the "Yehi Ratzons" are plays on words, so it is not very easy to translate them. Several Sephardic prayer books contain the Yehi Ratzons and their translations, along with explanations of the puns. Here is a nice link to a list with the blessings and explanations. This list is not 100% accurate for Persian Jews, so contact your local Orthodox Persian Rabbi if you need guidance.
This is my son Yosef trying to blow a Shofar that is actually bigger than him! Thank you to the Israel Book Shop in Brookline, MA for lending us this gorgeous Shofar to take this picture. It was close to a miracle, but I gave it back in one piece!
Here are the symbolic foods along with the Yehi Ratzons so you can celebrate Rosh Hashana à la Persian! This Seder is to be performed afterKiddush and before the blessing over the bread, so be sure to make the pertinent blessings on the different kinds of foods before eating them.
After these blessings have been recited, the meal continues as usual. Since I consider the symbolic foods a fine appetizer, I serve dinner right after the challah is portioned out and the Yehi Ratzons have been said. As a good omen to have a sweet new year, many Persian Jews indulge in sweet foods on Rosh Hashana instead of the classic sour dishes. So, make sure to skip the dried lemon when making Persian Chicken Soup (Ab Goosht) for Rosh Hashana! Check out the delicious menu I suggest in the cookbook!
Rosh Hashana Dinner Menu
Rosh Hashana Tongue with Tomato and Mushrooms
You have to trust me when I tell you that I have eaten the grossest things in the world! Every summer my family would take a trip to Zaraza; the town where my father was born. Many members of the family would gather together at the family farm and cook many interesting dishes. Have you hear of a stew made from an animal that is related to rodents called capybara? How about turtle quiches? How about crocodile or iguana stew? I have eaten them all! However, I never, ever ate tongue! It was not until I became acquainted with Persians that I was put to the task of eating tongue once a year on Rosh Hashana! I hope you enjoy this recipe and the many more that I am sharing in the cookbook. It is actually very delicious!
Tongue Broth
- Place the tongue into a 6-quart saucepan and cover with water until it reaches about 3 inches above the meat. Add the onion and garlic and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 3½ to 4 hours, checking periodically and using a small strainer or slotted spoon to remove the scum that accumulates on the surface of the water.
- Remove tongue from broth and set aside to cool. Reserve one cup broth and set aside. To make sauce, sauté olive oil, onion, and turmeric in a skillet until onion is translucent. Add mushrooms and toss together for one minute. Add tongue broth, tomato paste, salt, and pepper and cook for about 3 minutes.
- While the tongue is still warm, peel the surface skin off and discard. Cut tongue into ¼-inch-thick slices and arrange on a serving platter. Pour the mushroom sauce on top and sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish.
Yield: 6-8 servings
Yom Kippur – The Day of Repentance
Click here to find out when Yom Kippur starts and ends in your location.
Fasting is very much a part of the Jewish religion. Yom Kippur is the ultimate Jewish fast. This day, we fast from sunset to the following day after three stars appear. This year Yom Kippur coincides with Shabbat. We know Shabbat is the most important holiday and fasting is prohibited. However, when Yom Kippur falls on Shabbat we fast. Yom Kippur is also referred as "Shabbat Shabatot" (the Shabbat of Shabbats). Hence, it precedes Shabbat and fasting is commanded. Some people, like my husband, also observe a "fast of words." Keeping silent for a long period of time is a great exercise that makes one appreciate the gift of speech.
This is my son making an angry face…"Mami, do I really have to fast when I grow up?" How can I live without green apples (his favorite) for a whole day?!
But why should we fast? What is the purpose? After all, fasting is painful and difficult. Well, let me explain. Putting a child in a time-out or reprimanding that child for negative behavior can be difficult for the child and the parent as well. However, if you are a mother, you know that the purpose of a time-out (for the most part!) is to have the child isolated in a quiet place to think about his/her actions and rectify the negative behavior. If the rectification and the repentance are not there, the time-out is worthless. Similarly, Hashem is our Father and sometimes we know we need a time-out. However, while the time-out (in this case, fasting) is not easy, the real purpose is for rectification and repentance of our behavior. Fasting gives us that certain amount of physical pain needed to get in touch with our spiritual self and get back on track. At the end of a fast, we should focus on how much we learned about our potential in life and have a plan of action on how to achieve it. But, like with everything in Judaism, there is so much more to it. On Yom Kippur we are guaranteed to be forgiven for our sins as long as we repent. Hence, we are like angels (angels do not sin). Since we are like angles – beings with no physical needs – we also abstain from our regular physical needs (eating, drinking, etc.) There are some people that even wear a white outfit on Yom Kippur because it is said that angels wear this color.
I love this picture. It is just so genuine. I hope we all have this clarity and authenticity this Yom Kippur. This photo is curtsy of Hebrew Discovery Center, Woodland Hills CA.
Besides abstaining from food and drink, there are also other prohibitions that apply on Yom Kippur. One is not to wear leather shoes, bathe, apply ointments (like creams or lotions) or have intimacy. Since Yom Kippur is the "Shabbat of Shabbats" we also abstain from all the activities forbidden over Shabbat (like driving, cooking etc.) If you would like tips on making your fast easier please click here.
The meal preceding Yom Kippur is supposed to be quite the feast! Indulging before Yom Kippur is even considered to be a mitzvah (commandment). Some Persian families choose to consume Ab Goosht (Persian chicken soup) before the Yom Kippur fast. At our home, we indulge in many Persian dishes. In my husband's family people tend to break every fast with a warm cup of sweetened water with a drizzle of rose water. Some other families break their fasts with Persian Halvah, while others break their fasts with a mixture of chilled grated apples with a drizzle of rose water and sugar. After breaking the fast, everyone joins is a joyous meal! Yom Kippur is actually the day of joy! We have repented for our misdeeds and have been forgiven. Nothing can bring more joy than a new beginning, and Yom Kippur is the day to start fresh and anew!
Ab Goosh (Persian Chicken Soup) is traditional eaten by Persians before the fast of Yom Kippur. I share the recipe is my cookbook!
If you are fasting, may you have an easy and meaningful fast! Sukkot is around the corner…I can't wait to post some pics of our Sukka!
G'mar Chatima Tova!
Sukkot: The Festival of Booths
I like tend think of this as the "forgotten holiday." Celebrating Sukkot is not very popular in some circles, BUT is is so much fun! Just reading the word "Sukkot" makes me happy! If anyone has ever been in a sukka they know what I am talking about. Yom Kippur has just passed and we have been forgiven by Hashem; we have triumphed! The time to celebrate is here and we celebrate big. Celebrating is even a commandment in this holiday. We build nothing less than a special hut, outside our home, to invite family and friends over to eat themselves silly on scrumptious food. These temporary dwellings are to commemorate the very sukkot that Hashem crafted for our ancestors in the desert. There were clouds of glory protecting us from all sides from the dangerous elements in the desert. Being in a sukka today not only reminds us of Hashem's generosity during those hard times, but also brings us back out into nature and forces us to put all our trust in the Ruler of the world, prompting us to be grateful for the warmth of our sturdy and stable homes.
Here are two of my kids helping set-up our Sukka! They are so proud and excited!
The Persian Sukka and How We Shake the Lulav!
Many Persians are known for decorating their sukkot with beautiful Persian Rugs (making sure to roll them back home when rain starts to fall!) I have seen exquisite sofres (tablecloths) displayed on the walls of Persian sukkot. However, the most interesting and absolutely adorable decoration I have witnessed (besides children-made décor, of course) are cone-shaped cups hanging from the schach (ceiling of the sukka) filled with a delicious mixture of chickpea flour and sugar. It is customary to hang these treats for the kids to enjoy at the end of the holiday….as long as they have survived the squirrels! Below you can find the recipe and the way I use this beautiful tradition.
Here is the Sukka…half-way there. This is great bonding time with the kids!
Have you ever seen a Persian shaking a lulav? In case you might not know, a lulav (palm tree branch) is bundled with willow and myrtle. When I didn't know any better, I though it was some type of musical instrument! Along with the lulav, a beautiful and aromatic citron (etrog) is shaken as well. It is the most expensive citrus fruit one can buy. If you haven't seen a Persian shaking the lulav, get ready for a surprise! They point their lulavim and turn their bodies toward the direction to which they shake them. In general, Sephardic women do not say a blessing when shaking the lulav.
Here is the Sukka! Finished and decorated! I love it because it is very "home-made" and it was the hard work of my family! My aunt Julie Simnegar makes the most beautiful Sukkot for grown-up taste. Her Sukka is the most beautiful Sukka in all of LA with velvet draperies and hanging flower arrangements! I must post a pic soon! She is an extremely talented florist and the owner of the popular Bouvardia Flowers and Gifts (310) 470-9100
Sukkot Chick Pea and Sugar Treats
Sar'e Gandak
Here is a little sweet bundle for the Sukka!
These are little bundles of chick pea flour and powdered sugar that are hung in the Sukka at the beginning of theHag and eaten when the Sukka is put away. My mother-in-law has beautiful childhood memories of reaching up to these bundles and eating the treasure inside! Doesn't it sound great? Well, maybe that worked in Shiraz, but we live in a different climate in the US. Where we live, it rains every single Sukkot. Also, the squirrels would have a feast the second I hang the treats! So, I decided to hang them right before the Sukka is taken down. The kids have a blast looking for them between all the decorations! I like using white paper cone cups, which the kids decorate. This is a great way to reward the children for helping out while putting the Sukka away. You can also buy the cones already made or make them yourself with any paper you have at home. See this link for ideas and a good template. If your kids don't like chickpea flour, you can fill these treat with colored sugar or any treat you'd like!
1. Combine chick pea flour and sugar and fill each cone cup with approximately 2 tablespoons of the mixture.
2. Wrap in foil, attach a string, and hang from the schach in the Sukka!
3. To serve, pluck cones from the schach, give one to each child (or help yourself to one!). Snip or tear off the pointy end of the cone and suck out the tasty powder.
Yield: 4-5 treats, depending on cone size.
Sukkot is a great time to spend with family and friends! In this pic my kids and their cousins are making "eatable" Sukkot out of crackers, pretzel sticks and sour sticks! The "glue" is marshmallow fluff!
Have a wonderful Sukkot everyone!
Chanuka: The Festival of Lights!
Just saying the word Chanuka gives me the munchies for a steaming hot latke and a few presents, of course! I know, we always give ourselves much guilt over what we indulge on Chanuka…just give it up, eat and have a good time! Life is way too short to start counting calories on these special days!
Here is one of my delicious boys helping mami clean our Chanukiah (Chanuka menorah)
Chanuka is a celebration of freedom. On Chanuka we commemorate many amazing miracles. At the time Chanuka was instituted, Jerusalem was in the hands of the Syrians, who lived the Greek way…I guess this must mean the soldiers were tall, dark, handsome and wearing togas! Our tiny army was able to defeat them with the guidance of Yehuda Maccabee and we were able to take back the Temple that had been ruined. The Jews were able to find just enough oil to perform the rededication of the Temple (the Hebrew word for dedication is Chanuka…did you know that?), and that oil lasted eight days. The Jews were once again free to practice their religion, vanquish assimilation, and discredit Greek "wisdom" –no offense to all my Greek friends! We light the Chanukiah (Chanuka menorah) to remember the rededication of the Temple.
Here I am teaching the kids the correct way to place the candles…read on to find out!
Today, we celebrate Chanuka by doing the very things the Syrian Greeks forbade us to do! We learn Torah and rejoice by singing beautiful Jewish melodies. Some give the children money or little presents to reward them for all the mitzvot (commandments) they perform. We eat lots of delicious oily food to remember the miracle of finding the oil. And last, we light a chanukiah in our front windows. This way, everyone is to witness that we have remained and triumphed and our lives are devoted to Judaism more now than ever!
You can almost read his thoughts, "FIRE! What else can I do with this fire!!" Boys will be boys!
The lights in the chanukiah are set up from right to left (as you face the candelabra) but lit from left to right. That is, on the first night, the light is placed to the far right on the chanukiah; on the second day, we place the first light in that same spot, the far right, then add a candle to its left. But we light the second candle first. Persians (and most Sephardim) light only one chanukiah for the whole family.
A delicious Sufganiah…worth every single calorie!
Chanuka Menu
This time of year many friends and family members drop by to indulge in Chanuka celebrations. During the eight days, I probably fry hundreds of latkes and the dinners are very informal in nature. While latkes are not the traditional Chanuka food eaten in Iran, Persians have wonderful fried dishes that are easy enough to make at the last minute in case an extra handful of friends show up! I have (of course) included Sufganiot, Israeli-style doughnuts, in the cookbook. Sufganiot are not traditional Persian Jewish food, but if they are filled with vanilla pastry cream they become Pirashkee. Besides, how can anyone survive Chanuka without them?! Here is a list of foods that would make anyone's mouth salivate on Chanuka!
This is Bamieh…I like to call it the "Persian Churro!"…absolutely delectable!
I wish you all a very happy Chanuka!
Spread the love!


text:
Project Profiles
Trust for Learning
Trust for Learning works to make sure each child has access to high quality learning that meets them where they are, prepares them for success in school and takes them to where they want to be in life. That's why we start where ideal learning begins: early childhood programs that develop the whole child and provide a model for education from birth through adolescence. It's not enough to advocate for ideal early learning—it's time to deliver programs that work no matter what the setting. Trust for Learning does that by convening and supporting the most promising early childhood education models in the country so more programs can be implemented, marketed and scaled to reach children across the socio-economic spectrum.


text:
When life gives you sports – we're here to make fun of them.
Ultimate Sports Show is your source for sports with a comedic twist. Here on USS, we discuss the hot topics in sports news and provide analysis, as well as comedic reenactments of recent sports situations. Our segments and sketches provide vital information for your sports diet, and laughter for your sports soul.Vimeography error: the Vimeo source for this gallery does not have any videos.
If you want to see a show that's The Daily Show meets SportsCenter with a sprinkle of Chappelle's Show, or if you ever wanted to see Bill Simmons' Grantland in a TV show format, you've come to the right place. USS is always looking for talented students who will bring exciting new ideas and content to the show, and to be our cast and crew to help us create sketch comedy segments around campus. USS is a great place to get your feet wet at WOLV TV, whether you would like be involved in sports or comedy television.
If you would like to get involved with Ultimate Sports Show, send an email to the show's producers.
Follow USS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for all the latest!


text:
Season the beef generously with salt and pepper, to taste. Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat just until beginning to smoke. Add the meat and cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 10 minutes total. Transfer the meat to the slow cooker; leave the skillet on the heat.
Add garlic, onion, chili powder, coriander, and cumin to drippings in the skillet and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add vinegar and boil until it's almost gone, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in water and pour the mixture over the brisket. Crush the tomatoes through your fingers into the slow cooker; add the tomato juices, chipotles, bay leaves, and molasses. Cover the cooker, set it on LOW, and cook the brisket until it pulls apart easily with a fork, about 8 hours.
To serve, leave the meat in the slow cooker and use 2 forks to pull it apart and stir it evenly into the sauce; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove and discard bay leaves. Pile the meat on sandwich buns and serve with jalapenos. (This is also great rolled up in tortillas.)
From Food Network Kitchens Making it Easy, Meredith, 2004
Check Out Our
Get a sneak-peek of the new Food Network recipe page and give us your feedback.See it Now!


text:
If you're the lucky winner this holiday season to host Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, its time to start thinking about your Dining Room!
Do you have enough chairs for everyone? How about adding some dramatic artwork or new lighting to spruce up your space?
Here are some of my all time favorite dining spaces for a little inspiration.
Steven Gambrel
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia DeRossi
Katrin Cargill
Julia Leach. Photo by Brittany Ambridge
Katie Rosenfeld
Nate Berkus
Grant K Gibson
Kelpie Grosso
Windsor Smith
Lee Ann Thornton
If you live in the Austin area and would like help creating a space you will absolutely love, contact me for design services.


text:
"The vagina centric theme of the *woman's marches* was entirely offensive…"
Heaven fracking forbid that women are able to identify with the material reality of their oppression.
No no, let's not offend the men-folk…*that* should be the priority.
UK demo against Trump bans "pussy hats", "pussy power" signs, and "vagina centric" imagery as offensive to individuals with penises :
From here:


text:
It's been a decade since we started homeschooling science at our local science museum . . . OMSI. There is this really wonderful homeschool program that grew from four kids to 210, now featuring fourteen different classes and levels of science instruction across six branches of science. All kinds of different homeschoolers take classes there . . . all different philosophies of education, religious/non-regligious backgrounds, curriculum users, sizes of families, ages, and neighborhoods. Every week, for 24 weeks of the year, the group comes together for class instruction, 20 parents take turns helping out in the classrooms, and everyone else grabs a hot drink, then finds a corner to read a book, chat, email, or knit.
I have to keep my Tuesdays simple. So, I wear a red sweater every week; keeps my morning routine simple and everyone can find me. I stand in the same corner of the foyer, wear the same name badge, and drink the same green tea. I pull around the same black roll-around with my red clipboard. After 288 weeks of classes, I have simplified the science morning routine so that I can enjoy greeting 210 happy young scientists and their parents. Why? Because I am the coordinator of all these excited families and I don't want to be bogged down with complexity.
A decade ago I wanted a science class for my son and niece. I wanted more than what I could do in the kitchen, and I really was not excited with the workbooks that turned science into fill-in-the-blank exercises. I wanted science to be exciting. More than studying the clouds, planting seeds, and using vinegar and baking soda to create volcanoes. So I turned to our local science museum. (Local . . . 2o minutes from our home.)
What they offered was the opportunity to pull together 12 students into a "school" and sign up for science classes in their labs. What I thought was a simple little science coop for my kids and a few friends just exploded. By May, I had 100 kids on a waitlist to join us. The museum was amused, as they could never pull any size homeschool group together from within house.
I'm still the coordinator of the group. By keeping the co-op simple, it keeps going. I get to meet with friends, chat about so many different types of curriculum, and use my former-teacher-skills to coordinate and inspire young scientists.
My tips for keeping any co-op simple:
- Post a website with the information. Cuts down on the simple questions that can be easily looked up.
- Single registration form. One method of paying. One due date. One list of guidelines everyone follows.
- Accept help from the other parents. Find ways to use their talents and offerings; greeters, name tag makers, door monitors, website assistants. The first year was the most awkward. I felt funny asking for help. Then I realized, it was easier with their help, it pulled friends together for a common goal, and everyone wants to keep groups inexpensive and low-key.
- Plan it out. The program runs with few issues because we create a plan through OMSI, we meet about the classes, select topics, and choose teachers. I try to not procrastinate or do things the day before. Some times things pop up, like a sick greeter or a closed parking lot announcement. Planning ahead allows for a smooth morning.
- Streamline registration process. All checks come in by due date. One check goes out to the science museum.
- Keep a bag/roll-around stocked with an office. I restock the night before. Grab in the morning. Sort when we get home. There are pens, stapler, hole puncher, extra name tags, my clip board, snack, first aid kit, scratch paper, our laminated rosters and signs, my name tag, a few dollars for hot tea, my recharger for phone and computer (incase I need to look up a registration form), and our binder with current registrations.
- I wear the same red shirt/sweater each week. Everyone knows to find me and I don't have to think in the morning about what I should wear.
- Pack our snacks/lunches the night before. We usually make a double trip out of the morning, swinging by Trader Joe's or another errand on the way back home.
- The kids are are learning how to pack their own science bag for the event. Packing their notebooks, pencils, and name tags the night before. I even encourage them to keep an extra granola bar in the side pocket, just like I do.
- Gas in the car the night before. (Always happens that the car is low on the morning the train stops on the intersection.)
Classes are wrapping up for this year, and I already have friends asking if we are planning for another year. Of course! Homeschooling wouldn't be the same without our Tuesday homeschool science classes. I still have Emily in middle school and she has been waiting for her turn in the chemistry lab.
(Classes are already full for next year . . . sorry! www.homeschoolomsi.com)


text:
Lorillard Profit Falls, But Sales Rise
Electronic Cigarettes Jump Off the Shelves, While Traditional Smokes Only Edge Higher
Lorillard Inc. said fourth-quarter earnings declined 5.2%, as the cigarette maker posted higher product costs, though sales volumes of its top brand and its electronic cigarettes improved.
Lorillard reported profit fell to $293 million from $309 million a year earlier. Per-share earnings were flat at 80 cents, due to fewer shares outstanding in the latest quarter. Excluding amortization expenses and other items, per-share earnings rose to 82 cents from 79 cents. Sales grew 2.3% to $1.74 billion, though product costs were also...


text:
Sito Ufficiale dell'Ente Nazionale dell'Aviazione Civile
torna alla navigazione interna
Torna alla navigazione interna
This leaflet is a pratical vademecum to inform the public about the measures in force at national, community and International level, explaining the claim and compensation procedures available to a passenger in case of a flight disruption (Regulation EC 261/2004 on denied boarding, cancellation or long delay of flights). Moreover it summarizes the rights of people with disabilities and people with reduced mobility when travelling by air (Regulation EC 1107/2006). Contact details of National Enforcement Bodies for both Regulations EC 261/2004 and EC 1107/2006 are made available too.
There are indeed useful information about the security E.U. rules pertaining to liquids in carry-on bags and the safety control system in force as well as details about the Italian Regulation governing strikes in the air transport field.
Page updated on October 6th, 2017
Torna alla navigazione interna


text:
Not On Steam Sale
As you may know, Richard & Alice is not on Steam. A number of people would like it to be on Steam, apparently. Us too! It's on Greenlight though. And you know what? A lot of other awesome indie games aren't on Steam either. Like, a LOT. You'll see some of them when you click the link below. A link to the… NOT ON STEAM SALE.
You can probably guess what it is. A sale featuring a bunch of indie games that aren't on Steam. Yet. A lot of them are on Greenlight too! You should upvote the ones you want to see on there. And buy things at cheap prices, because everyone likes cheap prices, right?
The sale's been organised by Flippfly, the people behind the fantastic Race The Sun, and it provides a great opportunity to raise awareness of some indie games you may not have seen yet.
Anyway! Go check out the NOT ON STEAM SALE right now! Share! Buy stuff! Upvote on Greenlight! Write an existential horror story about your experience trying to choose what to get! Whatever suits you.
Also, there's a Greenlight Collection showcasing all the games in the sale which are on Greenlight. Handy place to go if you wanna upvote a bunch!
- Raze
- Sepulchre update
- Richard & Alice and other great games on GOG


text:
Category Archives for Blog
I'm graduating…
Finally… The marks are in and the requirements have been met. I'm graduating university with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry. I've given it a lot of thought but I do not have plans to continue my studies in graduate school … Continue reading
xdbit 2010 List of Stuff
This has been quite a term… these last few months has been stagnant. I haven't been watching anime actively and this blog is suppose to be anime related.. since I put my site around some RSS aggregates. Just these last couple of … Continue reading
oh wow… I still blog
So it has been two months since I made my last post and I felt that since I got a bit of time, I will throw out some random updates. I WILL NOT LET THIS BLOG DIE. IT WILL JUST … Continue reading
Ai-Kon 2010
Ok, I originally wrote this post up about a week ago but you know… stuff happens and I get extremely lazy. I felt that it would be a complete waste for me to throw this post away since I did … Continue reading
I'm Lazy
Seriously, I got all this free time and I don't feel like writing any sort of article for this blog. Last update was about 3 months ago. My Twitter sees more face time. I've also drew a bunch of pictures … Continue reading


text:
Our real ales are gravity fed in the traditional way straight from the barrel. We serve a selection of regular and guest ales from both local and national breweries.
The following beers are available most of the time.
We provide 'beer hoppers' or takeaway cartons at no charge, so all our draught beers and ciders can be enjoyed at home. We have recently increased our range of bottled 'craft' beers and at any one time have half a dozen to choose from. Especially popular are those brewed by Dark Star and Oakham Ales. These are available to drink in or take away.
During the third weekend in July, The Bell has an annual beer festival featuring approximately 40 beers and 15 ciders.
See EVENTS for further details.


text:
Museum of Soviet Household in Yekaterinburg
In 2017 Yekaterinburg has got a new museum – the Museum of the Soviet Household.
Irina Svetonosova, a former journalist was inspired by the idea of the similar museum in Kazan and decided to open a similar nostalgic exhibition of the Soviet memorabilia in her home town.
She rented a 100 years old house in the city center and started collecting old stuff from the attics of her friends and relatives. The citizens of Yekaterinburg who have already been to the museum now bring their own items for the museum, so the collection continues growing.
Of course, for Russian visitors it's a reason to feel nostalgic about their childhood days. I believe, it'll also be interesting for foreign visitors of Yekaterinburg to understand how people lived in the USSR and may be to compare the life style with their own.
Address: ul. Sakko I Vanzetti, 40
Opened daily 11.00 – 20.00
Admission: Adults – 200rub \ School children – 100rub
Ice Town 2016
Happy New Year 2016, dear readers! And traditionally I'm happy to share the pictures of our ice town in the Square of 1905 of Yekaterinburg.
This winter the recession in Russia affected everything including the Ice Town. There were no foreign sculptors invited this year only local. However the ice town is as specatcular as usual!
In 2016 the theme is Russian Fairy Tales.
The Square of 1905 is not the only place to see ice sculptures in Yekaterinburg. The contest 'Star of Bethlehem' for best ice sculptures started in front of the Church on the Blood on Christmas day (January 7th).
Click at the gallery to see more photos:
Yeltsin Center and the Museum of the First Russian President
On November 25th 2015 the street of Boris Yeltsin in Yekaterinburg was closed for traffic. Even pedestrians were not allowed to walk there in the evening and the owners of the appartments were asked not to look out of the windows as snipers were sitting on the rooves. All the precautions were made for the openning of the Yeltsin Center. The fact that President Putin and Prime Minister Medvedev as well as other polititians of the past and the present were invited to the opening had made so much fuss in the city.
The next day the center was opened for public. Despite the apparent lack of interest in Yelrsin in Russia, the museum has become the most visited place in the city with over 5000 visitors over the first week after the opening. The Yeltsin foundation hired Ralph Appelbaum Associates, the company that designed the William J. Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Ark., and the new Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center in Moscow.
The center includes a research center, conference halls, an art gallery and a museum that depicts the sweep of history during Mr. Yeltsin's life — from the Gulag (Yeltsin's parents were repressed and exhiled to the village of Budka 150km east of Yekaterinburg) to World War II, from perestroika to Mr. Yeltsin's resigning on 31.12.1999, a few minutes before the millenium.
Yeltsin's daughter, Tatyana Yumasheva, one of the organizers of the center said that it is aimed "to tell the truth about the 1990s", from the constitutional and economic crises of the day to the first Chechen war.
Yeltsin Museum is very interactive. One can give a speech from the Parlament stage, sit on the sofa in the Yeltsins' living room and watch TV or get on a real trolley bus that Yeltsin used when he was a Moscow official.
The museum is divided into seven zones – "seven important days in the history of the country": the August coup of 1991; unpopular economic measures; the birth of the Constitution; Yeltsin's second election campaign; Yeltsin's farewell to the Kremlin.
The museum already has audio guides in English and is preparing to translate them into Spanish, French and German.
Opened: Tue - Sun 10.00 - 21.00
Admission: 200rub
Urals through the eyes of an Englishman
I met Dave Moles on Facebook when he asked to send him a guide book to Yekaterinbook. The book was sent to the UK and then Dave informed me that he was doing a website www.dkworld-photography.co.uk about his travels including Russia and the Urals in particular.
"During my travels I have been lucky enough to visit countries such as Russia, Ukraine and many more in Europe, but I do have a passion for Russia and the former soviet countries. These countries are full of history and beauty, you see and witness a culture you will only see in these countries... and with trips being planned to other former soviet countries, there has never been a better time to visit these countries, and hope through my website you will get inspired to visit yourselves."
The page about the Urals and why visit http://dkworld-photography.co.uk/russia/urals/index.html contains the information and Dave's photos of Yekaterinburg and around as well as ski resorts in the Middle and Sothern Urals. Dave even visited a very off the beaten track town of Karabash, an ecological disaster zone that not many tourists venture to go to.
The website has a very detailed description of the Red Line and other sites of Yekaterinburg that will be useful for other travelers.
Ural Guide by Park Inn
Park Inn by Radisson has posted a guide to the Urals and Yekaterinburg.
What to see, where to eat and other tips for visitors : http://blog.parkinn.com/a-guide-to-the-ural-region-ekaterinburg-and-beyond/
How to spend 2 days in Yekaterinburg? A short guide in pictures.
There is plenty of information in guide books on what to do and see in Yekaterinburg. But it's always easier to understand what it's all about by seeing photos of previous travellers. So how to spend two days in Yekaterinburg? Here's the answer in the pictures kindly shared by Dave Cox from Bristol, UK
Dave and his friends came in August 2014. We did all the top tours in Yekaterinburg and around and the follwing day the friends explored the city on their own before they got on a train to Siberia.
1) Do the sightseeing in the historical city center
2) Go to the border of Europe and Asia
3) Then go to the Tsar's obelisk on the border to drink champagne on both sides of the continent
4) Learn about the last Russian Tsar's family in the monastery Ganina Yama
5 Stop at the mafia cemetery
6) Join the Beatles
7) At the train station take a look at the Soviet frescos on the walls that tell the history of Yekaterinburg in pictures!
Ice Town in Yekaterinburg 2015
Traditionally after Christmas I'm posting the photos of the ice town of Yekaterinburg. In 2015 the theme of the ice town is the 70s anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War. The ice figures in the Square of 1905 were made by an international group of sculptors.
The Brest Forest is the pavilion in the center of the ice town. 3D films about the Second World War are played inside.
Of course, you will find an ice tank T34 in the ice town as the Soviet tank was produced in Yekaterinburg at the Uralmash Factory.
Other ice sculptures are located in front of the Church on the Blood. Every year sculptors create here religious-themed figures for Orthodox Christmas on the 7th of January.
This year the ice town works till January 25th only. So hurry up to see the ice beauty!
Yekaterinburg city tour: Novo-Tikhvinsky Convent
Novo – Tikhvinsky Convent on Zelyonaya Roscha st, 1 is one of the tourists' attractions in Yekaterinburg. Since the reopening of its main church of St. Alexander Nevsky in 2013 it has become a part of every city tour.
The convent was opened in the 18th century. Before the revolution it was the largest convent in Russia with 1000 sisters. The sisters received education and were taught crafts. There were six churches, residences for the sisters, and buildings where various workshops were located: gold-embroidery, iconographic, silk-embroidery, photographic, spinning, enamel, and the sewing one.
In 1920s the convent was requisitioned by the Bolsheviks and most of the sisters were killed. The territory of the convent was used as a park and partly given to the military hospital. The Church of St Alexander Nevsky was turned into a storage.
In 1994 the convent was given back to nuns. However, the area is much smaller now so the nuns (today there are over 100 of them in Yekaterinburg) have to live in the outskirts of the city. They come to Novo-Tikhvinsky Convent every day for their obedience such as icon-painting, sewing, at the publishing house, souvenir obedience etc.
The church of Alexander Nevsky is interesting from the mineralogical point of view. Inside it is decorated with various minerals, the so-called Ural gems.
Another must-visit place in the convent is the souvenir shop. In winter the shop looks like a museum of pre-revolutionary Christmas decoration. You can buy Christmas decoration and toys made according to the traditional design of the 19th century.
If you are looking for a unique hand-made Russian souvenir and not a corny matryoshka doll or shapka (Russian hat), Novo-Tikhvinsky Convent offers a good variety. This year I bought all New Year presents there
photos of the church were taken from the website of Novo-Tikhvinsky Convent http://www.sestry.ru/eng
Chinese Market. Where to shop in Yekaterinburg
Many times tourists asked me about the Chinese Market in Yekaterinburg because it is mentioned in Wikitravel as one of the best places for shopping in the city. And it's one of the largest markets in Russia.
I realized that hadn't been there since the 1996s when I needed a dress for the prom. Those days everyone shopped there as there were no shopping malls in Yekaterinburg and the boutiques were too expensive for ordinary people. Those days, however, it wasn't called the Chinese Market. The official name of the bazaar is Tagansky Ryad.
Tagansky Ryad is a large territory in the western district called Sortirovska. That is why Sortirovka is called China Town although most of the sellers there are not Chinese but Uzbeks, Tajiks, the Vietnamese and Russians. The market has three large malls: Tagansky Ryad, Pekin and Hanoi. Pekin is the newest building with a food court on the 3d floor where you can try cheap Asian, Central Asian and Russian food.
But the best prices are at the stalls outside. Make sure to haggle fiercely to get a bargain.
The market has a sculpture of Chelnoki (shuttles) That was a nickname for the people who brought bad quality goods from China in the 1990s. After the collapse of the USSR Russian engineers, teachers and doctors had to find new ways of making money. The easiest way was to fly to China, bring bags with cheap stuff and to sell it at the market with a good profit. Nevermind, that the jeans you bought would fall to pieces in a day.
Things have changed. Russians are shopping at Mega and other malls with European brands. Chelnoki of the 90s are replaced with Asian emigrants but the quality of Chinese replicas has become much better too.
And I got my first Lacoste replica shoes at the market for 28$. Would have been cheaper in Beijing but good enough for Yekaterinburg. The quality seems all right. Let's see how long they are going to last!
Tips for shoppers: prices are lower at the stalls outside. Asian sellers drop prices better than the Russians do and generally they are more hospitable and friendly to haggle with.
Working hours: The Chinese Market Tagansky Ryad on Tekhnicheskaya, 19 is open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat-Sun 8am-6pm
Getting there: at any tram stop on the main street Prospect Lenina catch tram 13 going westwards. From the train station get on tram 7 heading west. Get off at the tram stop Tagansky Ryad.
Mafia tour in Yekaterinburg
When in Yekaterinburg, try our special Mafia Tour!
Many Russian cities were associated with mafia in the 1990s but Yekaterinburg played a special role.
There were two gangs in the city: the Uralmash group and the Centrals. The real war between the gangs began in 1991. In the 90s mafiosos were fighting on the streets of Yekaterinburg using machine guns and grenades.
Today, tourists can see impressive tombstones at the cemeteries elaborately designed with full-sized portraits of the people dressed according to the 1990s gangster fashion with Mercedes cars in the background. During the tour you will visit two mafia cemeteries and hear the stories about those who dominated the society in the new country in Yeltsin's times.
More details of the tour here: http://yekaterinburg4u.ru/en/tours/mafia-tour
photos by Elio Castoria


text:
An eco-safe fly control gel that uses geraniol and six fly-fighting natural oils to protect your horse's ears and face, as well as areas such as the underline, from biting flies and ticks. This natural equine fly control gel also functions as a barrier to protect cuts and abrasions from insect irritations.
"This stuff is perfect for sensitive areas of the face and underline. Where we live, the gnats chew horses up all summer. I smear a nice thick layer inside their ears and turn them out. No more gnat buffet. I also like that I can use it on shallow cuts and scrapes; it keeps the pests off using natural ingredients."
-Sean Black, Digital Communications Manager
Percheron owner


text:
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
Why did the Rockets/Spurs game thread randomly get closed?
I know...finally have some free time at work so figured I'd get on a bit more often lol.
Hey bud...Im back lo
did you send in the trade? wanna update my clubby
Can you please answer the PM I sent you.
Hey, can we get a chatzy going? I have multiple offers for some of your players, some 1 for 1 swaps and some bigger deals I'd like to discuss. All I need is a few minutes of your time.
Fair enough. I guess I'm looking at it from a vet's perspective- PSD doesn't generally look at benches (seriously, they are mostly ignored) and Ibaka is a guy PSD knows and he's a stretch 4 so I think he's probably better than whats left in Free Agency. But maybe not. So thats why I found it so perplexing because most GMs don't value their bench to the detriment of their starters.
Anyways, the deals on the table if you come back to it. I have found it hard to trade in this and with the cap, it's even harder than usual.
That's the thing tho- I get my other deals weren't great. That's fine. But Ibaka for Petrovic? How does that NOT help you? You have no PF....And Petrotic is a bench SG...It's a perfect trade for you....Also, in this game Ibaka is probably the better player than Petrovic. (If you've played this game long enough, you know how guys get valued)
And to get something (like a PF), you gotta give up something. Most people are fairly happy with their roster too so it's pretty hard to trade. Just don't get why you think this doesn't help you? Ibaka also gives you a stretch 4 too, which works nice with T-Mac/Gervin.
So can you just tell me if you are refusing to deal Bowen/Petrovic at no cost so I can stop wasting my time PMing you about deals? I mean if I have to give up KD or Steph Curry to get Bowen or Petrovic, that seems kinda unfair.
Go Spurs Go!
I like my High Horse
Bliss This!
Paris is Magic
Number One In The Hood G
PSD's Loki
Memphis Legend
Maaad Heat!
PSD: Post Some Drivel


text:
Go On-Board With A Formula One Car (Video)
Apparently, this is the first ever eye-level camera on a Formula One car, giving us an idea of what it is like to race around a track at speeds of well over 200 km/h before diving into a hairpin turn.
The track is in Barcelona and the driver of the car is Lucas di Grassi, who had the following to say about the ride:
"I had to drive with only one eye open as the camera was blocking my other eye, quite tricky"
Lucas may have been able to do this with only one eye, but if you are ever required to drive a vehicle at speeds in excess of 200 km/h, I'd advice you do so with the help of two eyes, rather than one.
Hat Tip – [Reddit]


text:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place pecans on a baking sheet and toast until lightly browned, about 3 - 4 minutes. Cool slightly then place in a Cuisinart® Processor fitted with the sharp blade; pulse on Lo speed until coarsely chopped, about 5 times.
Combine instant coffee granules and water in a small bowl; reserve. Combine flour, soda and salt in a small bowl; reserve.
In a large mixing bowl, using a Cuisinart® Hand Mixer, cream butter and sugars on speed 2 until light and fluffy, about 1 - 2 minutes.
Add coffee/water mixture, egg and vanilla; gradually increase to speed 4 and mix until well blended, about 30 seconds. Add flour mixture; mix on speed 2 until combined, about 30 seconds. Scrape bowl with a spatula and continue mixing until well blended.
Add chocolate and pecans; mix on speed 1 until just combined, about 20 - 30 seconds.
Spray baking sheets with vegetable oil cooking spray. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto baking sheets.
Bake until golden, about 10 - 12 minutes. Cool slightly on baking sheet and then transfer to a wire rack.
Check Out Our
Get a sneak-peek of the new Food Network recipe page and give us your feedback.See it Now!


text:
Good Samaritan Society, Waconia & Westview Acres Good Samaritan Society, Waconia & Westview Acres
Here's a sample of our volunteer opportunities:VIEW AS
Mission Statement
The mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is to share God's love in word and deed by providing shelter and supportive services to seniors and others in need, believing that "In Christ's Love, Everyone Is Someone."
Good Samaritan Society, Waconia & Westview Acres offers the areas only continuum of care community. Our Rehabilitation and Care Center is home to over 80 permanent residents, and 19 short-term sub-acute residents. The Westview Acres building, which is attached by a walkway, is home to our assisted living and senior apartment homes.
This information
Might be out of date
Do you work for this organization?
Request administrator status and update its information!


text:
Turtle Talk at Kure Beach Ocean Front Park (910-458-8216)
August 27, 2018
Learn about threatened and endangered sea turtles nesting and hatching on our beaches from May-October and how you can help protect these magnificent creatures! The Sea Turtle talks are held at 7 pm on Monday nights. They run from June 11- August 27. The Sea Turtle Talk is free and located at the Kure Beach Pavillion.
The Sea Turtle Talk's are presented by Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project.
For more information:
Email: email@example.com
Phone: 888-290-1065 Sea Turtle Project


text:
In Las Vegas, foreclosure resales—homes that had been foreclosed on in the prior 12 months—fell to 49.5% of all resales in May, down from 51.9% in April and down from a record-high of 73.7% in April 2009, according to MDA DataQuick of San Diego.
The firm said foreclosure resales have declined each month since last year's peak. Last month's figure was the lowest since foreclosure resales were 48.1% of the resale market in March 2008.
In May 2,701 single-family homes and condo units were foreclosed on in the Las Vegas region, down 17.2% from April but up 16% from a year ago.
The peak month was February 2009, when 3,718 homes were foreclosed on. The figures are based on the number of trustees deeds filed at the Clark County recorder's office.
In the first five months of 2010, 11,576 Las Vegas area homes and condo units were foreclosed on, down 10.1% from the same five-month period last year.
The foreclosure totals can include units that the county assessor has designated condos, but are currently used as apartments (e.g., a 100-unit complex designated as condos but used as apartments could be foreclosed on and those units would be reflected in the foreclosure total for that month).
For this reason and others, the number of foreclosure filings has seesawed, and a single month's increase or decline doesn't necessarily indicate a new trend, said John Walsh, president of MDA DataQuick.
"The dwindling number of foreclosed properties reselling over the past year has created more competition between first-time buyers and investors, who still represent a huge portion of the market," he said.
In May, a popular form of financing for first-time homebuyers—government-insured FHA loans—accounted for 51.7% of all home purchase loans. That was up from 49.8% in April but down slightly from 52.4% a year earlier.
Absentee buyers purchased 40.9% of all Las Vegas-area homes sold in May, paying a median of $110,000, which was down from a median of $117,000 in April but up from $98,790 a year earlier.
Absentee buyers bought 42% of the homes sold in April and 36.1% in May 2009. Absentee buyers are often investors, but can include second-home buyers and others who for various reasons indicate at the time of sale that the property tax bill will go to a different address.
Buyers who appear to have used cash to purchase their homes accounted for 46.7% of all May sales, down from 48% in April but up from 42% a year earlier, based on an analysis of public property records. The median price paid in these seemingly all-cash deals in May was $105,000, down from $112,000 in April but up from $89,250 a year ago.
Specifically, these all-cash deals were transactions where there was no indication of a purchase mortgage recorded at the time of sale.
Some of these "cash" buyers could have used alternative financing arrangements outside of a typical, recorded purchase mortgage, and in some cases they might be taking out mortgages after their purchases.
"All-cash deals have become popular in many Western markets where prices have dropped sharply, luring investor buyers who can't always qualify for traditional mortgages. Moreover, sellers favor the relative speed and certainty of all-cash transactions," Walsh said.


text:
Sales lady -- 2
Budget $250-750 USD
I need some help with finding some leads. European sales lady for the shop in Bahrain selling ladies footwear and accessories.
3 freelance font une offre moyenne de $482 pour ce travail
Hi Madam, I am pleased to serve you Relevant Skills and Experience I have experience in digital marketing and targeting any country you wish
Hi, i am a full stack mobile & web dev having similar technical skills & experience & have already worked on a similar project before so can do this Ref : [login to view URL] Relevant Skills a Plus


text:
Model: Aerospace Reference # F56062 Gender: Mens Case Materials: Titanium, 18K Gold Movement: Breitling 56 (Quartz) Bezel: Unidirectional Crown: Push Down Crystal: Mineral Diameter: 40mm Thickness: 9.1mm Bracelet: Aerospace, fits 7" wrist Lug Width: 20mm NO BOX / NO PAPERS
Please enter your question below.
Sign up to get the latest news and promotions!
Please select which emails you would like to receive


text: Cingular looks for direct-response agency Published on February 26, 2001. Cingular Wireless is searching for its first direct-response agency. Consultant Wanamaker Associates, Atlanta, will contact undisclosed shops this week and hopes to conclude the search within three months. Spending was not disclosed.Copyright February 2001, Crain Communications Inc. Most Popular In this article: News


text:
Get a Scholarship at http://techmintle.blogspot.comContinue reading
The Cozzy team is excited to offer a $2,500 scholarship to one winner. The scholarship is available to any undergraduate and postgraduate college student.Continue reading
The UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship Scheme is part of our dedication to harnessing our cutting-edge research to solve complex problems and improve the lives of people in local and global communities. Scientia scholars will have a strong commitment to m...Continue reading
Realtime CV understands the importance of education. We are happy to give back to the society by offering scholarships to students pursuing their dreams by advancing academically under Realtime CV Scholarship Program. This program awards scholar...Continue reading
The Publicity.ai SEO & Content Marketing Scholarship is a highly competitive award for high school and college students interested in SEO and content marketing. Unlike most scholarships which simply require good luck to win, the Publicity.ai scho...Continue reading
The Lead Roster B2B Sales & Marketing Scholarship is a highly competitive award for high school and college students interested in sales & marketing. Unlike most scholarships which require a simple essay and "good luck" to win, the Lead Roste...Continue reading
Manage your projects with the knowledge and tools from a world-class graduate degree program.UCI (Universidad para la Cooperación Internacional) is a globally recognized university offering academic programs that promote regenerative and evolutionary...Continue reading
What is a KILROY Foundation Grant?KILROY Foundation awards grants to young individuals from ALL academic fields pursuing:Studies abroadInternship abroadVolunteer work abroadThe Foundation will award 5 "Spring" grants in the first half of each year an...Continue reading
Do you love writing? Do you have creative ideas with excellent research capabilities? If yes, it's time now to get serious. Getcustomessayhelp.com is a leading academic writing company whose sole objective is to help students grow and excel in their...Continue reading
Study in Bali is now possible to worldwide studentsContinue reading
Wondering how to get a college scholarship for your studies in American Samoa? We provide an extensive list of scholarship opportunities for universities in American Samoa, including the best national and international scholarships, fellowships, college and university grants, free scholarships, federal funding, and other forms of student financial aid.
You can apply for university scholarships in American Samoa including funding for high school seniors, financial aid for college students, graduate school scholarships, postgraduate scholarships, and more, all available in our extensive scholarship database.
Find the right scholarship in American Samoa, for a wide variety of academic degrees, including business and management scholarships, engineering scholarships, law school or medical school scholarships, as well as sports, arts, or music scholarships to help pay for your studies abroad.


text:
|11 Jun 2010
Windows 7 Pro 64bit
Cannot move XPmode application to 2nd monitor
If I start an XPmode application from Windows 7 Pro 64-bit start menu it will start but I cannot then drag that program from the host monitor to my second monitor.
If however I start the Virtual machine XP mode then start the same application I can drag it over. Is this by design or a bug?
|My System Specs
|11 Jun 2010
Windows 7 Profesional x86, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
If I start an XPmode application from Windows 7 Pro 64-bit start menu it will start but I cannot then drag that program from the host monitor to my second monitor.
If however I start the Virtual machine XP mode then start the same application I can drag it over. Is this by design or a bug?
I run a 3 screen setup and can only have Windows on one and a half of the monitors.
It's just one of those little annoying things you're going to have to live with.
I think this is by design albeit a very bad one .
|My System Specs
|Thread Tools
|Similar help and support threads
move application data folder?
Can i move my user folder off my ssd so application data isnt written there..im particularly worried that certain temp files will be written that will be large from programs like utorrent and various media applications i got my documents and stuff like that off there but not the application...
|General Discussion
How to monitor changes to system by application installation?
I want to find out what changes (registry, files, etc) has been done by an application installation. Is there any freeware for Windows 7 to keep a snapshot of the system before installing an application and then used the snapshot to report all the changes by the application installation?
|General Discussion
Application Will Not Open in Primary Monitor
Application (Adobe Reader) consistently opens in my external monitor, despite efforts to make it open in primary: 1. Move window to primary, close, re-open. 2. Shut-down Windows, disconnect ext. monitor at monitor, start Win. 3. Move window to primary, re-start Win. Other aps. do not behave...
|Performance & Maintenance
How to move an application to new partition?
Hi all, Just curious to know what the best way would be to move an application from 1 partition to another. Im looking to move my steam application as i have downloaded a lot of games and running out of space so i would like to put the whole application on a different parition. Is it as...
RDP Monitor - Move app to other monitor
Nvidia had an application called "Nview" that has been discontinued. It basically had a right click feature to allow you to move the app to the other monitor. Does windows 7 have this feature? Is there an app that I could use to accomplish this? Thanks in advance... Drew
|General Discussion
|Our Sites
|Site Links
|About Us
|Find Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:57.


text:
LG LBN10551PV Apartment Refrigerator Review
Perfect for small spaces and budgets.
When it comes to apartment-sized fridges, products usually fall into one of two camps: Expensive and great, or overpriced and unimpressive.
Few apartment fridges manage to combine attractive price, performance, and design quite so well as the 10.1 cubic foot LG LBN10551PV (MSRP $899.99).
The replacement for the now-discontinued LG LRBP1031T, this compact bottom freezer is perfect for stylish—but small—kitchens.
It can hold its own with the big guys in terms of food preservation. For some people, the higher quality design may trump even strong budget models that have a less attractive layout. As long as you aren't craving a built-in water dispenser or icemaker, this apartment fridge is a great deal.
Design & Usability
Smooth and stainless-ish
The LG's vinyl-coated stainless-style exterior, with its delicate horizontal grain, is not only snazzy—it's also incredibly hard to smudge. That, combined with the seamless look provided by the recessed handles, gives this fridge a decidedly high-end appearance. Plus, the doors are reversible. Beware—if you're looking to outfit a whole kitchen, the LG's finish won't quite match other true stainless appliance.
On the inside, you've got glass shelves with a mix of white and clear plastic. Both the main section and the door offer a small amount of customizability, but not a ton. The shelves are lightweight enough that adjusting them or taking them out to clean is a snap. It's a relatively bare-bones design that still feels quite sturdy.
In the freezer, you've got a set of four drawers that slide fairly smoothly, though none of them glide open quite so effortlessly as the fridge's crisper. The freezer drawers offer a varying range of depths and heights, so you should be fine in terms of easy organization despite the lack of door storage.
Sure, you might not be able to fit a family-sized frozen pizza in there, but then again, there really aren't any apartment-sized fridges that allow you to do that.
Performance & Features
Stellar performance with minimal fringe benefits
What really blew us away about this LG was just how well it managed to cool our test materials. Both sections were spot on in terms of temperatures, aside from a warm spot near the top of the fridge. It's a common flaw in apartment-sized models, and definitely not a deal breaker.
Small freezers in compact refrigerators are often less consistent compared to their full-sized counterparts, but this LG's freezer was fantastic. Exceptionally consistent and outstandingly cold, it'll do a great job keeping freezer burn at bay.
The crisper was only so-so, slightly worse than average but not by a ton. It has something called a Vitamin Plus filter affixed to one side. There wasn't anything in the user manual describing exactly what it's for, but we're going to use contextual clues to assume that it's supposed to keep your produce fresher. Whether or not it works, well… your guess is as good as ours.
Features definitely aren't a selling point for this model. You get a small ice cube tray—no built-in icemaker for this model—and a removable tray for... eight eggs? It's a bit of a random number, but at least the small tray can be placed wherever you like.
Technical features are slightly more prominent. In addition to adjusting the temperature, the controls—which are built into the top of the main fridge compartment's frame—have buttons for an express freeze and an eco-friendly mode. Additionally, this model is capable of getting error information using LG's Smart Diagnosis.
For in-depth performance information, please visit the Science Page.
An Apartment-Sized Gem
High-end style supported by excellent performance
If you're unwilling to compromise on design for your stylish-but-small kitchen but don't necessarily want to spend an arm and a leg, be sure to check out the LG LBN10551PV.
While you may not be getting a ton of extra gadgets or a built-in icemaker, this compact little jewel gives you excellent performance at a reasonable price.
Niche products like this don't usually get big discounts: We tracked down a typical retail price of about $800—quite reasonable for a fridge this good. If that's still too high, consider getting it in white for $100 less.
Get Our Newsletter
Real advice from real experts. Sign up for our newsletter
Thanks for signing up!


text:
Long-haul truck drivers can work no more than 60 hours in seven days or 70 hours in eight days, says the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. They cannot work for more than 14 consecutive hours, and they must have a break of at least 10 hours between work periods.Continue Reading
Long-haul truck drivers must break for at least 34 hours after working for seven or eight days before they can start a new run. They use a logbook to keep track of their hours, and the work frequently includes nights, weekends and holidays. Because they are away from home much of the time, the job amounts to a lifestyle choice, says the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Learn more about Career Aspirations


text:
- Topics
- Features
- Shopping Guide
- Projects
- Firm Projects
- Reader Projects
- Forums
- About Us
Whether you're taking your route into your own hands with a bike or traveling as a passenger on a commercial flight, transportation is about much more than just getting from point A to point B. While we're not holding our collective breath for, say, self-driving cars or commercial space travel, we've seen plenty of innovations on the ground and in the sky in the Transportation category of the Core77 Design Awards.
General Motors' Christine Park led the jury team in choosing this year's honorees, which cover transportation designs of various scales and end users:
Professional Winner: Sandwichbikes, by Basten Leijh
The latest manifestation of the flatpack construction craze is Sandwichbikes, a build-it-yourself bike model that helps riders get to know the ins and outs of their ride in an intuitive way. The bike, designed by Basten Leijh, uses locally sourced beechwood from Germany. The jury was most impressed by the designer's ability to involve consumers: "We were drawn to the concept of engaging customers through assembling the bicycle, creating a unique experience and heightened sense of ownership. The design of the bicycle along with its packaging and graphics were consistent and appealing overall. The usage of laminate wood and its sustainable story was equally impressive as the design itself."
» Learn more about Sandwichbikes
Student Winner: The Future of Offshore Supply, by Martin Skogholt Hansen and Mikael Johansen
The Future of Offshore Supply is an exploration into maritime design, specifically offshore vessels and how they contribute to the economy. Oslo School of Architecture and Design students Martin Skogholt Hansen and Mikael Johansen took the opportunity to increase efficiency, safety and flexibility while challenging the role of traditional industry designs with a vessel that features an attachable water trailer of sorts. "We were impressed with the concept of a supply vessel that is efficient in cargo handling while strategically adding value to the economy of Norway," says the jury. "The layers of details in the design created an interest that drew us deeper in wanting to know more. The design was best in appearance, concept and presentation in that it effectively utilized graphics, rendering composition, colors and details. All design elements cohesively tied together with the concept."
» Learn more about The Future of Offshore Supply
Professional Runner Up: New JetBlue Airbus A321 Cabin Interior Design, by paulwylde
With over three million people traveling on planes every day, comfort should be king in terms of the flying experience. While we've made leaps and bounds in comfort-inducing designs since the beginning of commercialized air travel, we still have a ways to go. paulwylde's redesign of the JetBlue Airbus A321 cabin interior adds a few design details that make traveling a bit more enjoyable for all: lie-flat beds, self-serve snack areas and bold, color-coded trim for distinguishing various seating sections. The jury shares their thoughts: "We were impressed by the small thoughtful innovations that amounted to great impact. The changes they made focused on meaningful customer experience and fulfilling the needs of customers. The design of the cabin looked tasteful and also efficient for a low-cost carrier."
» Learn more about New JetBlue Airbus A321 Cabin Interior Design
Student Runner Up: Link 500: Concept Railtrack Layer, by Apurba Pawar
Umeå Institute of Design student Apurba Pawar is giving "working on the railroad" an entirely new meaning with his project, Link 500: Concept Railroad Layer. The machine takes the heavy lifting and human error out of laying railroad tracks by linking the track pieces together with a crane. The machine is capable of connecting 500 meters of track per day, which is where the design gets its name. The jury weighs in: "A vehicle that links prefabricated concrete slabs using GPS mapped route was a solid solution to a safety problem faced by workers in developing countries. However, we would have liked to see the concept developed further to address the cost challenges that would limit the usage of such vehicles in developing economies. The design was appropriate, purposeful, and well executed. The presentation effectively demonstrated the concept with a well-executed video."
» Learn more aboutLink 500: Concept Railtrack Layer
Student Runner Up: La bicyclette, by Maxime Depecker
A lock is a bicycle accessory that is nearly as essential as handlebars, a saddle or wheels. To that end, La bicyclette by Maxime Depecker has a lock built right into the body of the bike. The bike only functions when the "lock"—which is really an internal strap within the frame—is taut. Once the lock is engaged, the strap is loosened and the bike looses its tension, making it impossible to ride. "The idea that the bicycle lock is what holds the frame was a simple yet clever solution," says the jury. "We especially liked the concept of a bicycle security system that is seamlessly integrated with the functionality of the vehicle. The simplicity in the appearance of the bicycle was well noted. The color and graphic breakup of the bikes were intriguing. However, we would have liked to see further refinement in the shapes. The renderings were high quality and effective in communicating the concept."
» Learn more about La bicyclette
Professional Notable: 'Hanzo' Dropthrough Wingtail Longboard, by Alon Karpman
Alon Karpman has introduced a breakthrough design for boarders looking to take on long distances. The Hanzo Dropthrough Wingtail Longboard features a low-to-the-ground construction for easy pushing. The board uses aerospace technology to bond the wood veneers—taking away the need for glue and epoxy. "Its beautiful shape pushed the laminate form language to another level, providing a fresh appearance to a familiar product like a skateboard," says the jury.
» Learn more about "Hanzo' Dropthrough Wingtail Longboard
Student Notable: Rescue R-01, by Alexander Turesson
The Rescue R-01 is really three vehicles in one: a bus for transporting personnel, a truck for toting equipment, and an ambulance for rushing patients to medical facilities. Alexander Turesson—a student at the Umeå Institute of Design student—designed the vehicle to even have the ability to ride on railway tracks for quicker transport to areas and people in need. In development, the design was focused on responding to train crashes. The jury's thoughts: "This concept impressed us with clever functionality, appropriate design language and impressive visual renderings."
» Learn more about Rescue R-01
Student Runner Up: SUDACA / Electric Vehicle, by Guillermo Callau, Federico Ferreyra, Mariano Filippini, Fermin Indavere and SUDACA TEAM
The Sudaca Electric Vehicle makes up for the Vespa's dated looks and the bike's limited mobility on more traffic-heavy roads when it comes to city transportation. The bike was created as more of a platform for future evolution than a single product. One specific design detail stood out to the jury above all else: "The detachable battery cage concept impressed us by effectively executing a 'form follows function' design."
» Learn more about SUDACA / Electric Vehicle
While the Speculative category of the Core77 Design Awards has traditionally focused on design fiction, this year saw a much broader range of entries. From thought experiments to bleeding-edge technology to hypothetical gadgets, the 2014 honorees point to the design of the future as much as the future of design.The...
Flat-packing has spread its proverbial wings and flown to all corners of the globe, thanks largely to a certain Swedish furniture company. It's said that Erie J. Sauder invented flat-packed furniture in 1951, but it wasn't until 1956, when draftsman Gillis Lundgren faced a transportation dilemma, that the method really...
The goal of all design, in some ways, is to make the world a better place. But beyond the functional and/or aesthetically pleasing products that you choose for your home or office, design can raise the standard of living for ... Making the world a better place is no easy task....
We all know how important first impressions are. When it comes to the products we choose to incorporate into our lives, the packaging provides the first clue about its precious contents, whether its a bedecked box or a clever reveal. Thus, the honorees in the Packaging category of the 2014...
Don't have an account? Join Now
Create a Core77 Account
Already have an account? Sign In
By creating a Core77 account you confirm that you accept the Terms of Use
Please enter your email and we will send an email to reset your password.


text:
Red Sox pitching prospect arrested for DUI
A 23-year-old Boston Red Sox pitching prospect was arrested early Saturday morning in Fort Myers for DUI and reckless driving.
According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, Drake Britton was driving a black Chevrolet Silverado eastbound on Estero Parkway when a deputy clocked him traveling 76 miles per hour in the posted 45mph zone.
The deputy attempted to catch the vehicle for a speeding infraction and began to pace the car as it was traveling 111 miles per hour in the 45 mph zone.
The car crossed over the intersection of Ben Hill Griffin Parkway and exited the roadway, still traveling at a high rate of speed.
The car then jumped a curb and traveled down a small decline before driving through barbed wire fence and continuing down a dirt road.
Eventually, the vehicle stopped and the deputy exited his patrol car with his gun drawn.
Britton placed his hands out the driver's side of his vehicle and the deputy was able to make contact with him.
According to the deputy, Britton had a dazed look on his face and attempted to hand the deputy his Bank of America card instead of his driver's license.
The deputy also said he smelled a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Britton's breath and that he also had slurred speech and bloodshot, watery eyes.
Britton admitted to the deputy he had been drinking and a field sobriety test was issued.
"When he caught up to him, he noticed bloodshot, watery eyes and a dazed look and he performed DUI tests," said Tony Schall, with the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
Britton was placed under arrest for DUI, DUI property damage and reckless driving. He was transported to the Lee County Jail where he later posted bond and was released.
"In this case with Drake, it is still being addressed. We are still getting information and facts of what transpired," said Red Sox Manager John Farrell. "Fortunately in this case no one was injured; but the bottom line is it is a very serious issue."
The Red Sox also released a statement Monday saying,
"This is a matter that the Red Sox take very seriously, and it is being addressed. The club will not make further comment on this matter."
Britton is scheduled to be back in court on March 18.


text:
Last Summer, I Found WW2 Photos Of Dijon In France And Retook Them In The Same Places 70 Years Later
Community member
My name is Pierre, I'm a 19-year-old Frenchman and a history hunter. Not only because I'm an archaeology student, but also because I wander around my city of Dijon, former capital of the Dukes of Burgundy, re-shooting WW2 pictures I found last year on the Web from the same spot and angle.
I originally wanted to show my friends and family how these streets they cross everyday looked like, at a time when freedom was nothing else but a distant dream. A time when my own grandfather walked between these same buildings.
I've spent several hours roaming the streets on Google Earth, trying to find less known places, and then planning my itinerary for the day. My laptop in one hand, my camera in the other, I try to find the exact spot from where some anonymous Wehrmacht soldier snapped a picture of his pals, seven decades ago.
There's one thing I love above this – looking at the old picture while standing there, imagining Germans, the Free French Forces, the uniforms, the rifles, the pain, the joy, and all these situations around me. It feels like I am, myself, a part of History.
More info: mister-brick.deviantart.com
When and where it all began
Dijon was invaded on June 17th, 1940. These are the German troops gathering in front of the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, a 14th-to-18th-century building which is the city hall.
On September 11th, 1944, the Allies reached the city
Crowds flooded the streets to celebrate.
This palace remained the town hall and a major tourist spot
The Wehrmacht orchestra playing at Parc Darcy
The 13th century church of Notre Dame overlooks German soldiers
German officers photographed front of the Parc Darcy fountain
Place François Rude
In the forties, Place François Rude was covered with old-fashioned ads. Today, it's a tourist spot with timbered walls, a carousel and artworks.
Guards in front of a mansion in Rue Monge
I feel personally involved in this picture, since my grandpa Maurice was a baker in this street, and could have been in real trouble if the Germans had discovered he had fled Compulsory Work Service and had a fake ID.
When and where it all ended
The Free French Forces triumphantly drove in front of the Palace of the Dukes. The occupation of Dijon is over.
François Pompon's Bear
François Pompon's Bear and two kinds of unexpected guests: thanks to my friends Quentin and Océane for snapping that one!
52KviewsShare on Facebook