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Welcome to the Adult World
Today is my little girls 18th birthday!! I can't believe how fast time has gone. She's an amazing
girl woman who brings joy to everyone that she touches. She has a smile that brightens the world around her. I'm so proud to be her Momma and I'm honored that God chose me to take care of this angel.
She has hopes and dreams….and I have no doubts that she'll accomplish all of the, one way or the other. She gives it her all in everything that she does. She has a faith that runs deep and never doubts what God has planned for her.
As I reflect on the past 18 years, all I have is love and joy. I know she's not perfect, she is mine after all. She's truly a great
kid woman and has a bright future. I remember being told I couldn't have kids and I remember the day I found out that I was pregnant. Life would never be the same!! She has always done things her way and she has amazing strength….and some that she doesn't even know she has. She was my partner all the times that hubby was gone due to military life. Her dad is her buddy and they enjoy getting in trouble together. Through it all, she knows that we're her parents and love her unconditionally.
Happy Birthday sweet
girl young lady!! Daddy and I wish you all the best today….and every day of your life to come. We can't wait to see what lies ahead!! You may be grown up, but you'll always be our little girl!! 😀
Foto Finish: Hands
The optional theme that I picked for today was actually a hard one for me. This week's optional themes is HANDS.
I had the choice of several hands to photograph. I ended up picking the hands that have held my heart for over 25 years. They're the hands of a strong man. These hands served this country for 20 years. They held our baby and still comfort her. They are the hands that pat and love the dogs as soon as they get home. These hands often have extra work to do around the house. They're steady hands as they build a model. These are the hands of a kind and loving man. They're hands that have done much in life and have so much more life to go through.
These are the hands of my wonderful husband….
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So kiddo and I went out yesterday and did a little shopping and took care of some errands. When we got home, there was a message on the answering machine from my Dad. I couldn't figure out why since I'd just talked to him early in the morning. So, I call them right away to see what's up.
Low and behold, they inform me that they've decided to come see us THIS weekend!! My mom has declared this a little mini-vacation. She's determined that she's not going anyplace or do anything the whole time that she's here. YAY!! I'm so happy and excited. I love my parents so much and I love it when they do little things like this. It's a different schedule than usual though because Mom has to be back to work on Monday instead of them leaving as usual on Monday. But, they're also arriving a day earlier than usual!
I'm so looking forward to some special family time. To top it all off, we're supposed to have a cool down and possibly get a little much needed rain. It should make for a wonderful weekend and for some enjoyable time together. Now, it's time to plan my menu!!
What do you have going on?? Any surprises in your life??
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The Commotion
So I know, you're wondering just where I've been. Well, I've not been sitting idle, that's for sure!!
Kiddo has taken a "break" from her volunteering at the animal shelter. The schedule of working with Doc has changed and it just doesn't work with us homeschooling through summer. We're enjoying having a little more time on our hands though. Then again, it's not in our hands….it's spent in the books!!
Homeschool is going well. So far summer has mostly been spent on Geometry. We also have some science labs planned, but we'll handle those after Miss K's last summer visit to see my parents. She's also working on Latin, but I'm just not much help. I know teaching her, I should be, but I never liked foreign language. All's not lost though because my Dad happens to be great at Latin, so she gets a lot of work in then!!
My weight has been stable for going on 2 years now. I'm still walking when I can. It should be more often, but it is what it is. At least I'm getting some activity in!! I'm very happy with where I'm at and I know those final 10 pounds will come when it's time. The one thing that I haven't done much of is photography and I'm really looking forward to getting behind the camera again. I miss it and just haven't taken as many opportunities as I should to get photos.
I'm happy to say that my shops are doing alright. I'm trying to keep them stocked with new printables. Don't forget if you're in need of educational or Christian printables, be sure to check out my stores (the buttons are in the left-hand column)!!
So what else can I tell you!?!? Other than that, life is just busy. We're always doing something and trying not to let things slip through the schedule. Unfortunately, my blog does seem to suffer a bit. It always picks up once school starts, and that's just not far off any more. RE is just around the corner. Can you believe it's July already?? I'm thrilled though because the heat is on!!
How's your summer been?? What have you been up to??
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I'm in Business!!
As many of you know, I've been considering opening a store to sell my printables in. This isn't an easy decision for me. I had to put a lot of thought and prayer into it. I wanted to do what's right for my friends, followers, and readers. I also have to do what's best for my family.
My ultimate decision is to open a store to sell my printable materials in. I've opened an Etsy shop, and also a shop on Teachers Notebook.
I want to assure you that I'll continue to post freebies on my blog and Facebook. I'm not trying to get rich, but merely help add some income to my family. Giving and sharing my printables is just what comes naturally to me. It's what I truly love to do and will continue to do.
I hope that all of you will keep following me on this blog and on Facebook. It's also my hope that you'll check out my stops. I've tried to keep my prices down, so hopefully you'll find something that you can use. I'd also appreciate it if you'd spread the word to anyone that you know that might be looking for educational or Christian printables for home or school.
Please check out my stores and be sure to follow them so you know when I upload new products, have sales, and so on!! You'll also be able to access the shops at any time by clicking the buttons in my right hand column.
"The Schoolhouse" on Etsy
"The Schoolhouse" at Teachers Notebook
Remember, I fully plan on keeping this blog going. I'll be posting freebies here as often as I can. I'm not on a schedule as it is, but they'll be posted as often as possible. One of the only changes will be that some of the freebies I post will be available for a limited amount of time, but very few of them. Also, some of my older ones will be expired so that I can move them into my shops. But please know this will only be a few of them and all the rest will continue as usual!!
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The Braces are Off!!
It's been 23 months since Miss K first had her braces put on. But, let's start from the beginning….
We went to one orthodontist and he just treated us like crap. His patients while we were there seemed to be very snobby and his staff most certainly was. We knew that fixing kiddos teeth was going to be a lot of work. We were prepared. However, this ortho wouldn't even talk to us. I asked him what he was going to do and what he expected and he said he didn't know. They did all the prep work and told us to come back. We went to our next appointment and the ortho still wouldn't talk to us. When we went to leave, we commented that we were active duty, but only for about another year. The receptionist jumped up and said "you're retiring?" and we said "yes". She started freaking and said, "well that changes things and we're going to have to charge you MORE". We couldn't believe it. She had us pay something and said that when we came back, she'd have the new amount. Next appointment, the ortho didn't want to talk to me to discuss the treatment for kiddos teeth. In fact, he'd never seen her….only his dental hygienists had to this point. When we left, we weren't happy and I told the receptionist that we'd let her know.
A while later, we went to our dentist for our regular 6 month cleaning. We told him what happened, so he contacted the orthodontist. The jerk told him that we refuse treatment!! Are you kidding me!?!? I told the dentist about the money and about how the ortho had never seen Miss K, much less explained treatment to us. He told us to forget this ortho and go to another one here in town and said that he was just as good.
Being treated the way she had been, kiddo had no desire to go back to get her teeth fixed. We continued to have our regular 6 month cleanings and our dentist just kept reminding us that her teeth really needed to be fixed. We knew this, but it never was an issue for her. Despite how messed up they were, she just kept on smiling.
Moving ahead about 2 years after our first orthodontist experience, Miss K mentioned that she thinks she's ready to get work done on her teeth. Our dentist again tells us about another one here in town. We schedule an appointment and go…..to be greeted by the nicest staff there was!! They did x-rays and we talked to the ortho immediatey. He said that he didn't think that he didn't think he could do what we needed. Luckily, we had an appointment with our dentist very shortly after and we told him. He said that he'd talk to the ortho because he knew that he could do it. He was young and have new methods to help her teeth. Not long after that, the ortho office called us and said that he has agreed to see us, so we scheduled the first appointment. We were greeted immediately and they even remembered our names (remember, we weren't patients yet)!! The orthodontist told us what he planned to do, as long as we understood that her teeth wouldn't be "perfect". We agreed, so financial came in and told us the cost, how much insurance will pay and how much we're left with. She explained that the ortho does take monthly payments and that we could pay it off in a year, which was half the treatment time.
We never had an issue with payments, staff, or anything else!! One time, they accidentally took a double payment out and called to let us know and asked if we wanted a check or some other method to get the money back. I had a check in 3 days!! The entire staff was always nice and friendly, answered any questions that I had, and kept us updated. Now here we are 23 months later and the braces have come off. Miss K's teeth are beautiful!! Forget not being "perfect" because they look great and they're perfect to us. He told her that she was a great patient, having never broken a wire or bracket…..and didn't have "stained" teeth when the braces came off. That means that she kept them nice and clean!!
So why are we so happy?? It might be shocking when you see what it was as compared to what they are now. Take a look at the before and after…..
Miss K's teeth were messed up….period. She's got the ideal smile now and her smile is just as beautiful as she is. We got her retainer today and go back in 6 weeks to check it and if there's any tooth movement. We're expecting nothing unusual because she'll take care of them. We just can't thank the orthodontist enough. He has forever changed Miss K and we're all so happy and thrilled with the results.
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5 Years!!
Today marks my Blogoversary. I can't believe that it's been 5 years already. WOW!! Where did time go!?!?
As I do pretty much each year, I'm going to give you a few quick stats about Commotion. I always find them interesting and hope that you do as well. So here we go….
The top 10 posts/pages are….
Best ever day….
November 24, 2012 with 7,549 views
All time….
320, 403 views with 3,077 comments from 764 posts with 27 categories and 1,635 tags
There is…..
53 blog followers, 21 comment followers, 148 Twitter followers, and 41 Facebook followers
The top 10 countries that have visited (since 25 February 2012) are….
United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, India, Philippines, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, and Singapore
I have to thank each and every one of you that reads my posts whenever I get around to doing them. I know it's not like it used to be, but life just seems to dictate that I do other things. I'm happy though and I can't complain about the blog. I get to post the things that I want and when I want. Some of you are so very loyal and that means everything to me. I hope that we'll be around for another 5 years…..and many more….together!!
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Job Status
On a good note, hubby was informed that his job won't be cut this time. However, 4 of the guys that he works with did lose their jobs due to budget cuts. His shop has gone from 300 employees to 85 in just months!! Hubby was informed that if there's more cuts, he'll be among them.
For now, our prayers have been answered. I'm so thankful for that. No matter how much you try not to worry, you can't help it. You wonder how you're going to make the house payment and put food on the table. Nevermind all the rest of the bills!! I just appreciate all those that prayed for hubby's job. God is good!! Now, we continue to pray for this country and the people running it that don't give a crap about the rest of us.
Now onto my rant (of sorts)….
I wonder how much longer Obama and his administration are going to go on lying to the American people and them believing it!?! Look at all those people out of jobs, yet everyone on his staff makes in access of $100,000 a year. That pay for a useless position would keep several people on post in a job. He tells us that he supports the military and is making sure that they have jobs. Really….how so?? Practically every job on this post that has been cut because he can't balance a budget is military or a family members. On this post alone, we're talking a couple thousand jobs gone. That's just here!!
Look at the unemployment numbers. Any little bit that it goes "down" is because people are running out of unemployment. They're no longer part of the statistics!!
Cut the stupid spending. Bring jobs back to America. Quit taking vacations that taxpayers are paying for and can't afford to take themselves. Pay for your own kids schooling. You don't need secret service protection "for life". Limit salary raises for Congress and let Americans vote on their pay raises….and set term limits. Get the illegals out and quit giving them more rights than we have and tons of freebies that taxpaying Americans don't get. Limit welfare and put an end to having kids for more money.
Quit worrying about stopping flyovers at sporting events that promote patriotism. Cutting that isn't what's going to help. Get off the campaign trail and actually do something that's going to help this country and bring some relief to it's people. Stop worrying about our guns and give more help to those that are disturbed and quit letting convicted criminals live high on the hog while behind bars. Drill off the coast of CA or let them pay even higher prices for gas and find relief for the rest of us.
And those are the thoughts of just one fed-up American woman that loves God, her family, and this country!!
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Meet Ralph Elf
We have a new member in our family. Well, our holiday family, that is. Yesterday, we officially adopted Ralph Elf. He's direct relation to all those other helpers to Santa, Elf on a Shelf.
Kiddo and I went shopping yesterday and for a couple years now, we've been saying we should get one. She told me she didn't get how they could possibly work. (I just love how she plays along!!) Finally yesterday, she decided it was time. Leaving the store, I told her that she gets to name it. I jokingly said he looks like a "Ralph" and Ralph Elf was "born" and became ours!!
We went home and promptly filled out all his information and his new family name. We printed out our adoption certificate so we could keep it close by him. Miss K read the story to the dogs and they listened with great intent. I about know what they were thinking…..FINALLY, we won't be the only spoiled naughty ones in the house!! We set Ralph on the tv cabinet with some other decorations and said that we hoped he'd be a good boy and just return there each night.
No such luck!! This is where we found Ralph Elf this morning….
Now this is a definite no-no!! That decoration is very old and delicate. But sure enough, there he is enjoying a ride on the reindeer. SHEESH The kid in the picture is pretty cute too, isn't she!?!? It was a few years ago, but she's still alright for a teen!! HAHA
I'll keep you posted on our newest holiday family member. Right now, I'm just hoping that he doesn't find too much trouble or he might get a punishment!! By the way, if you head over to the Elf on the Shelf site, they have some really fun games that we wasted a fair amount of time playing yesterday afternoon. HAHA
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6 Weeks Down
I can't believe that 6 weeks have already passed. Time sure is flying!! It's been such a mild winter that I can even imagine spring just around the corner. Boy will I be happy too!! Since I started losing weight, I'm cold all the time. I mean, a girl really counts on that blubber to keep her warm all winter long!! HAHA
I'd love to tell you how much weight I've lost since the surgery, but I've honestly lost track. I believe it to be between 25 to 30 pounds. This week I stayed exactly the same….not up nor down. The week prior, I lost 4 lbs rather quickly. It's alright with me that I slowed down again. I really want my body to keep up with the weight loss. I need for my exercising to keep me toned and not muscled. I definitely don't need the added weight of muscle!! I want to look good….healthy….not buff.
Despite the great weather, I haven't been able to get out and get any new photos. I am going to be working in my flower beds this weekend though. No, I'm not planting yet. They just need all the winter debris removed and the dirt roughed up so they're ready for spring planting.
My parents came to visit last weekend and we had a great time. The only problem is that it went by way too fast!! Unfortunately, I have an aunt and uncle that are both very sick right now. It's my mom's oldest sister and her husband. He also happens to be my dad's best friend since they were kids. What are the chances on marrying sisters, huh!?!? I'm worried about them and am just praying for their health and peace. I also found out tonight that my mom's youngest sister's husband is in the hospital too. Such is life in an aging family. I remember them all when they were MY age!!
Well, I think that gets you all caught up again. I know, I still haven't gotten into a routine to blog more often. Still working on that one, but I'm thrilled to not be stuck at the computer all day!! I hope that you all are well, my faithful readers. Leave me a comment and let me know what you all are up to.
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Labor Day Weekend Wrap-Up
Labor Day is always considered the last holiday weekend of summer. If this weekend's temperatures are any sign of it, then it's true. Saturday was in the 100's, but then we woke Sunday morning to a cold front…a real one!! The high temp on Sunday was 40 degrees cooler than Saturday. It was amazing and it was great!! The 80's feel so good and I wouldn't care if it was like this year round. I know without a doubt though that the heat will be back because this is only the beginning of September. Relief is great though!!
With the cool-down and lighter winds, the fire was contained on the Wildlife Refuge. Most of the fire departments went home and there was just some smoldering left that they had under control. Then the cool North winds blew Sunday and reignited the smoldering embers. The Wildlife Refuge was once again ablaze. They had to call in all the departments that were getting their first rest in days. For the time that it was contained, the damage was at 20,000 acres and 10 homes burned. Those figures will be changing.
The transformation of Miss K's room is complete. She officially has the room of a teenager!! I must say, I really like it. Things are arranged really nice and she's got plenty of room. The chair that we found at Kohl's for a steal fits in there perfectly and it suits her. That means that I got my rocking chair back and is now placed back in my room. This time through, we'll be able to use it!! While kiddo was trimming down the things that she kept, we got rid of some things in our room as well. I love it when I can see progress!! I do believe that Miss K is thrilled with her room and that she'll be happy with it for the time she has left at home. The way it is now, it'll continue to grow with her and she can move things to change the configuration of it. It's perfect for a growing girl!!
Sunday, we were all looking forward to a night race at Atlanta after church in the morning, but it was rained out. Go figure that they don't need rain and the East Coast has flooding from the hurricane. Then they get more rain from Lee that we could have desperately used, but instead it goes East. Anyway, after the rain delay, they postponed the race until Tuesday. Should be interesting to get that in BEFORE school!!
Today, we were surprised by our good friends Tim and Dee. We knew that they were supposed to come down soon to move her mom into their home. We however, didn't know that they were already here!! She asked me on Messenger what we'd be doing and I told her nothing unless we went to the Refuge to see the fire damage. We skipped that since it was on fire again. Good thing because in the afternoon, the doorbell rang and there they were!! It was awesome to see them and we'll be taking them to dinner tomorrow night.
It was a great weekend and we enjoyed the extra time off with Lean Green. Our family is truly blessed and it's times like this that we appreciate the most.
Happy Mother's Day!!
I want to wish my mom, the best mother there is, a very Happy and Blessed Mother's Day. You led by example and I hope that I'm at least a portion of the mom that you were and still are. You've always been there for me and I couldn't imagine anything different between us….even when you push my buttons!!
To my family, friends, and readers that are all mom's, grandma's, godmother's, and more…..
I wish you all the very best today. I hope that you get to relax and just enjoy the day with your family as it should be. Have a happy and blessed day!!
I know for me, my greatest gift was becoming a mom. Every time I hear "momma", part of me lights up inside….and probably outside too. There just is nothing better in the world!! I've also been blessed to be a godmother 3 times over to a set of sisters. They're great girls and so often show their love for me. All of it combined just makes me the most blessed woman there is!!
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Labour's Deputy Leader Harriet Harman came to Sheffield on Friday to launch a new Labour document called "Caught Yellow Handed - Liberal Democrats caught bang to rights saying one thing and doing another."
She chose to take to the steps of City Hall - the same spot from which Nick Clegg delivered his last major speech of the 2010 General Election on the evening before polling day.
In that campaign Mr Clegg promised not to raise VAT, promised not to raise tuition fees, promised to increase Police numbers.
He said in that speech: "If you trust us with your vote I promise you that I will do everything I can to deliver the fairer, better Britain you want."
But two years on the Lib Dems are propping up a Tory-led govenrment which wasted no time in hiking up VAT, tripled tuition fees and drastically cut police numbers. Nick Clegg and his Lib Dem colleagues voted for all these changes.
Yet from looking at their 2012 local election campaign material you'd think they were nowhere near government - nowhere near having to accept responsibility for their actions. They have the audacity to attack Labour for supporting Westminster cuts. Their leader Nick Clegg is nowhere to be seen on their leaflets, so toxic has his name become.
Some of their Sheffield literature doesn't even have any Lib Dem logo or name on it!
Harriet Harman said:
"Two years ago Nick Clegg stood on these very steps and promised not to raise VAT. He promised not to raise tuition fees. He promised to increase police numbers.
"They were nothing more than empty words - instead he chose to prop up a Tory-led Government and set about breaking promise after promise.
"And yet his party's local elections campaign tries to pretend that isn't happening, they refuse to take responsibility for their actions in Government.
"The Liberal Democrats have been caught yellow handed - saying one thing, but doing another. People in Sheffield and across the country will see through their duplicity, and I'm calling on everyone to vote Labour on 3rd May."

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"I do not consider Hitler as bad as he is depicted. He is showing an ability that is amazing, and seems to be gaining his victories without much bloodshed." -Ghandi
I'm assuming he said this before Hitler found out about Buffalo's death wish...
But, as said by Ronald Reagan (he must have been a Buffalo fan) "What should happen when you make a mistake is this: you take your knocks, you learn your lessons, and then you move on."
I think George Orwell hit the nail on the head when he said, "If there is a wrong thing to do, it will be done, infallibly."


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Allen's Peach Cocktail
About this product
Ingredients:WATER, SUGAR/GLUCOSE-FRUCTOSE, CONCENTRATED (APPLE AND/OR PEAR AND/OR GRAPE [SULFITES], PEACH) JUICES, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SODIUM CITRATE, COLOUR.
Instructions:Chill before serving.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:


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This kit is not quite as bright as our SUPERBRIGHT kits. For those who just want a nice GLOW in the entire footwell area. These provide much better light than the factory lights or the plug in led bulbs. Each kit comes with 2 led strips with 18 BRIGHT leds and mounts with commercial strength adhesive backing. Plug and Play installation takes about 15 minutes. Colors available are Red, Blue, White, Green, Yellow, Amber.
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Legal Status
Document Details
Published Document
Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
a. Application Type: Amendment of License.
b. Project No.: 4659-026.
c. Date Filed: August 8, 2001.
d. Applicant: Independence County.
e. Name of Project: White River Lock and Dam No. 3 Hydroelectric Project.
f. Location: The project is located on the White River, in Independence County, Arkansas.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
h. Applicant Contact: Donald H. Clarke, Law Offices of GKRSE, 1500 K Street N.W., Suite 330, Washington, DC 20005. Telephone (202) 408-5400, or E-mail address: firstname.lastname@example.com.
i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Janet Hutzel at (202) 208-2271, or E-mail address: firstname.lastname@example.com.
j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: March 6, 2002. Start Printed Page 5112
All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P-4659-026) on any comments or motions filed. Comments, motions to intervene, and protests may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site (http://www.ferc.gov) under the "e-Filing" link.
The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.
k. Description of Amendment: The license, issued February 28, 1986, authorizes a transmission line route whereby the as yet unconstructed transmission line would interconnect with Arkansas Power and Light (now Entergy). Independence County now intends to interconnect with a Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA) transmission line. Independence County thus proposes to (1) change the route for the unconstructed transmission line and (2) build a substation on an existing Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA) right-of-way.
The proposed transmission line would extend along the north side of the White River eastward nine miles from Lock and Dam No. 3 to the proposed substation. Single pole structures would be used to construct the 25 kV transmission line.
The proposed substation would be located approximately two miles east of White River Lock and Dam No. 2 (Project No. 4660), on the north side of the White River. The 100 ft by 150 ft substation would step-up the voltage from 25 kV to 161 kV, and have a transformer rating of 17.5 kV.
SWPA is a cooperating agency in the processing of the license amendment.
l. A copy of the application is on file with the Commission and is available for public inspection. This filing may also be viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.gov using the "RIMS" link—select "Docket #" and follow the instructions (call 202-208-2222 for assistance). A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above.
m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application.
Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title "COMMENTS," "PROTEST," or "MOTION TO INTERVENE," as applicable, and the Project Number (No. 4659-026) of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of Independence County specified in item h, above.
Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representative listed in item h, above.Start Signature
C.B. Spencer,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-2577 Filed 2-1-02; 8:45 am]


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How To Use Cubeia Styx
The other day we release Styx to the public. It has served us well over the years as the main protocol generator for Firebase, so we thought we should be a bit more transparent with it. Speaking of "it", here's what "it" is:
- A protocol format specified in an XML file.
- Binary and JSON packaging for the above.
- Automatic API generation in Java, C++, Flash, HTML5, etc…
This might still be a bit abstract, so in this post we'll instead show you how to use it for yourself.


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100 years ago: Railroad plans poisonous fate for grasshoppers
From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World for July 7, 1911:
"The ravages of grasshoppers in Western Kansas have become so serious that the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad has announced that it will kill all grasshoppers along its right of way and is urging farmers to help in the work. A poison is being spread over the grass and other vegetation along its right of way. The poison preparation is one hundred pounds of bran, four pounds of Paris green or white arsenic, three pounds of salt, and four pounds of molasses with sufficient water to moisten the mixture. The grasshoppers are said to eat the preparation readily and it causes death in a few minutes."
"William James appeared in police court this morning to answer the charge of disturbing the peace. He plead guilty and paid a fine of $10.50. It is alleged that James rebuked a lady friend with a slap on the face."
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Whitewells Farm Cottages, Ridgeway Cross, Nr Malvern, Worcestershire
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Whitewells Farm Cottages are properties which were originally converted from farm buildings and barns in 1978 into individual homes. They feature exposed beams, half-cruck trusses and some have vaulted ceilings and beamed room divisions. The cottages differ in size and character and have all been rated as 4 star self catering accommodation by the Visit England Tourist Board. Each cottage has its own area for parking with additional parking if needed.
The seven cottages have much character and each cottage differs in its size and feel. They have been converted from what was once the hop kiln, milking parlour, stables, hay loft, stone workshop and pig cots of the farm. When they were converted they were awarded a Come to Britain commendation for their transformation. They have been consistently rated four stars or equivalent and awarded silver in The Heart of England Excellence in T…
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Caburn Cottages, Glynde, Lewes, East Sussex
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Caburn Cottages in East Sussex are nestled at the foot of Mount Caburn. They are a group of eight flint and brick self-contained cottages, ranging from 1-3 bedrooms. They are close to the historic town of Lewes and within easy reach of Glyndebourne.
They are situated by the South Downs under Mount Caburn. They are all well equipped and comprise between one and three bedrooms, with a kitchen/lounge and a bathroom. Each kitchen has an electric cooker, microwave, fridge (with freezer compartment), toaster, kettle and colour TV. Each bathroom has a wc and power shower over the bath. Bed linen and towels are included.
We were awarded 1st Prize in the Sussex Heritage Awards 2001 in the Industrial and Commercial category for an outstanding development using traditional skills within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Glendona Lodge, Glenavy, Crumlin, Co Antrim
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Glendona Lodge is 3 self catering cottages located in the village of Glenavy in the County of Antrim. Our cottages are located on the grounds of our bed and breakfast house.
Each of our cottages have private parking, superb kitchen / diners, laundry room, Wi-Fi and flat-screen TV's. If you would like breakfast guests can have breakfast in our bed and breakfast by arrangement.
The village of Glenavy has supermarkets, pub/restaurant, take aways, pharmacy and post office. Our self catering lodge is only 10 minutes from Antrim, Lisburn and Belfast Airport. We are also 40 minutes from Larne and Dublin is just a train ride away.
For more information about our lodge or bed and breakfast please see our website.…
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Falcon Lodge, Aviemore, Inverness-shire
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This comfortable detached Holiday Cottage is well located within 10 minutes walking distance of the village centre and only minutes from the Dalfaber Leisure Complex. The lodge has recently been upgraded with the lounge & bathroom having been re-decorated and upgraded with the 3rd Kingsize bedroom having had new double glazing fitted. FreeSat. TV is now installed. It is only a few minutes walk from the River Spey and nearby 9-hole golf course. Inverness, Loch Ness and the Whisky & Castle Trails are an easy drive away. This property is available for let with a 2 or 3 bedroom option to sleep 4 or 6.
There is a bright airy lounge with fireplace (electric), double bedroom, twin bedroom, plus third bedroom on request - king size bedroom, fitted kitchen/diner, bathroom/shower and additional toilet/WC, garden/patio with BBQ. Large timber storage shed with lock.
3 Star Visit Scotland.
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Moorshead Farm Cottages, Cowbridge, Glamorgan
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Moorshead Farm Cottages are a collection of self catering holiday cottages located in the rural vale of Glamorgan just outside of Cowbridge on Moorshead Farm. Our four self catering cottages have been converted from farm buildings and offer luxury accommodation that is ideal for couples, families and friends.
We have two, one bedroom cottages and two with two bedrooms. All have fitted kitchens and electric heating as well as wood burning stoves and TV/DVD. Ample parking is just outside the cottage and bedding, electricity and logs are included in the price.
Wren: A charming two bedroom cottage with French windows leading to the garden. There is a fully fitted modern kitchen and the living room has a TV /DVD. There is electric heating as well as the wood burning stove. The master bedroom has a double bed and the second bedroom has bunks.
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Lyncombe Lodge Hotel and Restaurant, Churchill, Somerset
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Lyncombe Lodge is a family-owned country lodge hotel nestling high on a wooded hillside and set in 250 acres of rolling Mendip countryside. Yet this idyllic setting, with its spectacular panoramic views is easily accessible and only 6 miles from Bristol airport, so it is a perfect location whether visiting for business or pleasure.
Each of our 14 well-appointed bedrooms is presented in a modern, comfortable style, as are our four chalet rooms. The chalet rooms
are situated immediately adjacent to the hotel and offer views through the woodland across the valley.
Our restaurant menu offers an imaginative selection of tempting dishes guaranteed to tantalise your taste buds. Our new Head Chef concentrates on using the finest local produce which is delivered daily to be freshly prepared by the kitchen team. Our wine list contains a balanced selection from around the world to compliment…
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Warden Springs Holiday Park, Warden, Eastchurch, Kent
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Warden Springs Holiday Park is a 5 star pet friendly caravan park on the outskirts of Warden on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent. The small village of Eastchurch is a short walk away where you will find a selection of shops, cafes and restaurants.
All of the caravans at the holiday park are clean, modern, well equipped and comfortably furnished. All of the beds are made up ready for your arrival so all you have to worry about is what activity on the holiday park you are going to choose first. For those who need extra space, have limited mobility or need wheelchair access we also have accessible caravans that have been specially designed. These caravans include a convenient access ramp, wider sliding doors, wider and easier access to the dining room for wheelchairs and a fully fitted bathroom with appropriate WC, sink and shower facilities. A typical 2 bedroom accessible caravan sleeps up …
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Mayfield Touring Park, Perrotts Brook, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
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Mayfield Touring Park is situated on the outskirts of Perrotts Brook and close to the lovely Gloucestershire market town of Cirencester the capital of the Cotswolds. Our superb family friendly site is a great base for exploring the area's many attractions.
We have 36 pitches for both camping and caravanning, giving us 72 pitches spread over a generous twelve acres, the touring park has a barrier entrance for extra security. Facilities at our campsite include:
Bottled gas stocked.
Modern heated toilet and shower block.
Laundry room.
Dish washing and vegetable preparation area.
Chemic toilet and refuse disposal area.
Onsite shop for basics.
We have our very own pet friendly touring caravan to rent. Dogs are now allowed, when pre booked with touring caravans, Motorhomes and tents as long as they are quiet and well behaved. A dog walk is provided.
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– Exposed sides are painted to match
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– Matching bathroom vanity cabinets are available
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Wood cabinetry requires some TLC. To avoid potential problems, we recommend that you maintain the relative humidity in your home in the range of 40% to 50%. Extreme variations in humidity will cause problems. When changes in humidity are minor, the dimensional response of the wood will be insignificant. The temperature in your home should also be maintained within a range of 60 – 90F. Cabinetry should not be too close or directly facing air vents or radiant heat sources.
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Sooner than you think you will be competing with other students for employment and further study, for this reason we offer a broad and balanced curriculum that reflects any Government changes and expectations.
All students must complete the following compulsory subjects:
- English Language GCSE
- English Literature GCSE
- Mathematics GCSE
- Core Science GCSE
- Additional Science GCSE
- Physical Education
- Citizenship together with Personal and Social Health Education (PSHE)
- Careers Education
- Literacy
Our 'Guided Choice' subjects make up the rest of your curriculum time, you are able to pick 4 courses in total (this must include picking either History or Geography) and we would also recommend students consider continuing to study either French or Spanish.
Key Dates and Events
There is a carefully planned guided choice process which supports your child, so they will be able to make well informed choices about the courses that they will study.
- They have had an assembly on Wednesday 21st October 2015 to introduce the process.
- They have 'tried' some subjects out on the first enrichment day of the year on Tuesday 10th November 2015.
- This information evening (19th November) for parents/carers and students; a chance to ask questions and meet subject teachers.
- Choices will then be made and completed forms handed in to form tutors by 4th December 2015. Students form tutors (or SENCO where appropriate) will be asked to discuss choices with students before handing them on to Miss Brown.
- Any issues with choices will be dealt with during the week commencing 7th December. (Please note: We make every effort to give students their first choice of option however this is not always possible, in those instances we will communicate with you promptly).
- Guided choice process closes 18th December 2015. Students will then be timetabled based on their choices made. Final choice allocation will be communicated with parents/carers during the spring term.
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I began to feel the call to explore the spiritual and then the metaphysical quite some time ago. I practiced law in Illinois, but felt called to move to Massachusetts along with the call to explore this other side of life. I decided to follow this path of spiritual seeking and work, including working as an Intuitive and a certified Life Coach once I was settled in Massachusetts. I am now living in Vermont and continuing to pursue the work that I love so much.
During my time in Massachusetts I was led to create (along with my Angels and Guides) the book called Opening the Heart: Meditations on How to Be.
As an Intuitive, I give Channeled Angel Readings using Automatic Writing (called Spiritual Writing by some), a practice I have engaged in since 1993. I connect with our collective Angels and Guides during a reading, and they use the writing as the method for giving me the information and guidance that they wish to provide you. I conduct the readings in a non-judgmental way, all in a safe and loving environment.
I was certified by the University of New Hampshire as a Life Coach in 2007, and I have been offering my services as a Life Coach since then. I am open to helping all clients to whom I can be of service; however, I am deeply interested in helping those undergoing transitions, changes and transformation. I strongly believe that all the transitions, changes and transformations I have undergone provide me with a deep base of empathy and knowledge from with to help my clients.
I bring empathy and insight to my practice using using the particular techniques that most benefit my clients. I also bring the analytic skills that I honed while a practicing attorney into play. The combination of my skills and training allow me to ask the questions that need to be asked and to provide support and guidance to my clients.
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Antietam Chapter 312 of the Korean War Veterans will have a display at Valley Mall Saturday and Sunday.
In addition to raising money to support its scholarships for high school seniors and providing educational presentations to area schools, the chapter's goal is to educate the public about the Korean War, sometimes referred to as "The Forgotten War." It was fought between June 1950 and July 1953, with war casualties of 35,515 killed, 102,000 wounded and more than 8,000 missing.
The group also aids needy members and their wives and children, and the widows and children of those who were members at the time of their death. They also work with other Washington County veterans organizations.
They are raising funds to build a monument in Hagerstown to honor the men and women who served during the conflict.
Fall soccer sign-ups
Hagerstown Area Youth Soccer League of the American Youth Soccer Organization Region 627 will hold registration for the fall season Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Food Court area at Valley Mall.
HAYSL is a region of AYSO, an all-volunteer organization that has approximately 600,000 children playing soccer in the U.S. and abroad.
For more information, go to http://www.haysl.org/2401.html.
Recital planned
Edmunds Music Trust Recital with pianist Thomas Pandolfi will be featured Sunday, starting at 2:30 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, at 401 Museum Drive in Hagerstown City Park.
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Summer temperatures have been sizzling upward this week just in time for the first official day of the summer season, which was observed Wednesday. Wishing all a very happy, healthy, relaxing and carefree summertime.
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My mom, Cindy Brown, celebrates her special day today. Wishing you the happiest of birthdays and a year of good health and happiness to follow, Mom. With much love, from Nick, Bryce, Ty and Jamie.


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Established in 1987, Hanna's Candle Company began when Burt Hanna started making potpourri in his home's basement using botanicals collected from his front yard. In 1992 Hanna's began experimenting in the candle business creating the first samples from canning wax purchased from a local grocery store. The Fayetteville, Arkansas company was soon renamed Hanna's Candle Company and has grown into one of the largest privately owned candle manufacturers in the nation*. Burt has been a member of the National Candle Association since 1994. He received the National Candle Association Hall of Fame Award for Special Achievement in the candle industry. Fast forward to 2015, Hanna's launches a new division, WeddingCandles.com. Why you ask? For centuries, candles and weddings have been synonymous. Increasingly weddings are becoming more and more personalized and what better way to showcase that then through the candles and containers Wedding Candles.com has to offer, taking your wedding ceremony from special to spectacular!
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Joyce ....just wanted to tell you that you and the band sounds superb. Fantastic. ....and thanks for playing We Are One by Maze. That has got to be my #2 favorite song. At least in my top 5. May the Lord continue to bless you and your endeavors. Since we on MyFunk I got to say in true Funk form...ya'll stank...and that's the ultimate compliment in the Funk World.
I have to clock in every day to hear the music from this wonderful artist. We have the pleasure of listening to a real Star up in here. Thank you Joyce!!!!!
Now this is music! Thank you for providing some Jazz up in here (: I need to request this CD.
Ms. Joyce..I am glad ya joined us...and ya in my cypher...I feel special!..You & Jimi are my Funky Tumbleweeds...God Bless and toot toot..womp..da da da...make it funky
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Enrollment in online classes at UAB is growing exponentially with faculty pioneering ways to enhance digital education for undergraduate and graduate students.
The Mix features stories and insights from UAB research and innovation. Matt Windsor captures the topic of learning outside the traditional classroom environment at the university in the article from March 17, 2017, Innovations in online education.
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Pouille continues fine form with first ATP title in Metz
Lucas Pouille capped his fine run in recent months with a first ATP title thanks to a brilliant 7-6 (7-5) 6-2 victory over top seed Dominic Thiem in the final of the Moselle Open.
The Frenchman reached the quarter-finals at Wimbledon and the US Open this year and Pouille's form finally yielded success with an ATP crown in front of his home supporters in Metz.
Neither player gave their opponent room for manoeuvre on their own serve until third seed Pouille applied the pressure in game 10, though he failed to convert three set points that came his way.
It looked like Pouille would need three sets if he wanted to win after slipping 4-0 down in the first set tie-break, but a fine fightback saw him wrest the advantage.
World number 10 Thiem's ambitions suffered a further blow in the first game of the second set, dropping his serve having already staved off two break points.
Pouille moved two breaks up in game seven and served out the match to love, maintaining his perfect record against the Austrian, who he beat at the Monte Carlo Masters last year.
With the win over World No. 10 #Thiem, @la_pouille notches his fifth Top 10 victory of the season, claiming 30th match win overall in 2016.-- ATP Media Info (@ATPMediaInfo) September 25, 2016


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Samsung Demonstrates PenTile RGBCW Multiprimary LCD with 2D RGB Local Dimming Backlight for Ultra-Low Power Next-Gen HDTVs
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At SID Display Week 2011 International Symposium May 17-19 in Booth 707 at the LA Convention Center, Samsung is exhibiting a first-of-its-kind technology developed with its affiliate Nouvoyance that blends three leading-edge technologies to enhance ultra-low power High Definition TV (HDTV) display products while enabling dramatic power savings. In this demonstration, frame sequential color (FSC), PenTile® technology, and RGB local dimming have been combined to produce a TV display technology that features a wider array of colors, virtually eliminates color breakup, and operates at approximately 25 percent of the power of legacy LCD TV technology.
By combining the strengths all three technologies - Nouvoyance's PenTile technology, plus frame sequential color and RGB local dimming - Samsung is able to overcome intrinsic weaknesses in legacy TV technologies to deliver a wide color gamut display with extraordinary power efficiency.
"While progress has been made in backlight technology and global and local dimming techniques, Samsung believes that the development of the PenTile RGBCW Multiprimary LCD could usher in a new generation of HDTV products that deliver extraordinary images," said Dr. Sungtae Shin, Senior VP of Samsung Electronics.
Samsung and Nouvoyance have been able to blend fixed color filters with clear subpixels of FSC using a PenTile RGBCW (red, green, blue, cyan, and white) color filter array. A 2D dimming RGB backlight has been highly localized to work in conjunction with the PenTile RGBCW array. The PenTile technology's white (W) subpixels are clear and capable of crisply transmitting Red, Green, or Blue light from the backlight as needed in any given display zone. Color breakup is nearly eliminated when the color primaries are independently chosen for each zone to minimize field-to-field color excursions of the FSC display. Algorithms have been developed to analyze images, calculate gamut mapping, determine subpixel rendering and control the backlight. These techniques will be demonstrated for both still and video images. For this technology demonstration, a 15.1-inch 816 x 490 LCD is used, but the panel can be readily scaled to larger sizes and finer resolutions.
"The increased definition of HDTV has motivated the industry to move to ever-increasing TV sizes. With these increases in diagonal dimension, TV power consumption has grown at a rapid rate. The home TV is now a major consumer of power, and with this comes the need for greater innovation to achieve higher levels of TV power savings," Dr. Shin added.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2010 consolidated sales of US$135.8 billion. Employing approximately 190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, semiconductor chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
About Nouvoyance
Nouvoyance is a technology development company that develops PenTile® technology, in partnership with Samsung Electronics, for flat-panel display manufacturers and their IC suppliers to improve the brightness, resolution, contrast, and power consumption of flat-panel displays. For more information about PenTile ® technology, visit www.nouvoyance.com or call 408.200.7399.
For related information, please refer to the Samsung release titled, "Samsung Electronics and Nouvoyance Demonstrate 10.1-inch, 300dpi WQXGA PenTile RGBW Prototype Display for Tablet Market."
Posted by Shane Sturgeon, May 12, 2011 8:04 PM
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About Shane SturgeonShane Sturgeon is the Co-Publisher and Chief Technologist of HDTV Magazine, an industry publication with HDTV roots going back to 1984, when Dale Cripps founded The HDTV Newsletter. Today, HDTV Magazine is a leading online resource for HDTV news and information and captures the eyes and imaginations of over 3 million visitors annually. Mr. Sturgeon has a background in information technology and has served in various consulting capacities for Fortune 500 companies such as J.P. Morgan Chase, Verizon Communications, Proctor & Gamble and Nationwide Insurance. He has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Wright State University.
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The benefits of Reiki are many, including stress relief and pain management. But becoming attuned in Reiki can bring about a host of other unexpected and wonderful benefits.
Countless numbers of people in nearly every country turn to Reiki on a regular basis. What about Reiki is drawing in these people, and why should you learn Reiki?
A friend of Seattle Healing recently battled leukemia. She was in severe pain and was very ill during her treatment, but she found that Reiki helped her immensely. This is her story.
Feeling stuck or lacking motivation? Start the New Year out with balance and clarity. And dose of energy medicine—including chakra balancing, aromatherapy, and crystal and shamanic healing—can center you and get you started on the right foot.
Reiki is an energy-healing therapy that treats the whole person, emotionally, physically and spiritually, through the transmission of energy to balance and strengthen the body's energy centers, or Chakras, based on ancient Eastern techniques. The benefits of Reiki are many. Reiki is Japanese for "universal life force." It is an ancient healing art. Reiki is a non-manipulative, hands on healing technique that helps to stimulate immune system function and maximize innate healing potential. The awareness that an unseen energy flows through all living things and directly affects the quality of a person's health has been part of the wisdom of many cultures since ancient times. This life energy goes by many names: Qi in China, Ki in Japan, Prana in India, and science refers to it as bio-field energy. When your life energy is low, it is more difficult to deal with stress; you may not sleep well, and you're more susceptible to illness. When your life energy is strong, you feel strong, can more easily deal with stress, and are less likely to get sick. This is a technique that increases a person's supply of life energy. Universal life source energy is administered through the hands of a Reiki practitioner with the client lying fully clothed on a massage table. A session lasts between 45 minutes to an hour and a half. Reiki energy flows from the practitioner's hands and into the client's body and energy field. . The Reiki practitioner places his or her hands at locations around
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The Role Of A Good Perfume
We use various products in our day today lives. These products could widely vary. Among the various products that we use, there are certain products that help us contribute to the image that we want to portray in the society. As a simple example, a social occasion would require you to wear a set of clothes that suits it well. This would require one to go for a purchase where a suitable clothing option for the occasion is chosen. Likewise, there are many products that would play a role in our lives even if it takes only a few seconds to use them on ourselves. When such products are taken into consideration, it would be possible for one to observe that perfumes would play a crucial role in that matter.
Various types of perfumes have been used throughout the course of history. This is due to the fact that those who are in the society would always be attracted to what gives off a good smell. Today, in the modern society the case is pretty much the same. When you wear a good perfume, the impression that you would create on those who catch the fragrance of it would always be positive. In cases where it is an exceptionally good perfume such as a one made through the use of oudh oil blend, it would be possible for one to see that the impression that is created would be extremely positive.
Whether it is an interview, and outing with friends, a business meeting or even a date, you would be able to portray yourself in a positive manner through the use of a good perfume.The effect that a good perfume has would not only be limited to others, but it would also have an effect on yourself as well. You would be able to observe that you are more confident in whatever you do when there is the smell of a good perfume to back you up. Therefore it should be known that you would only have to take the steps to find a good perfume in order to gain all these benefits. With the internet at your hands, you could easily buy oud perfume online and go for the many benefits that it would bring.
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FastPaleo.com. This website has become my new favorite recipe website. It's essentially a site where anyone can share their Paleo recipes. I'm not exactly known for my skills in the kitchen (that's Mr. Born-to-Run's area of expertise!) BUT when I find something that sounds manageable, seasonal, and delicious I get excited and go all Rachel Ray. So Tuesday night I made this Farmers Market Chicken and it was pretty freakin awesome. Definitely bookmarking this bad boy.
Fall Weather. Like I said in my earlier post , I have welcomed fall weather with open arms this year. It has been ideal running weather lately and has actually felt like fall (as opposed to last year where we had summer and then "Happy Halloween, here's 8 feet of snow!") Plus my utility bills are appreciating this in-between state where neither the AC or heat is needed—Bonus!
"Routine". Since the marathon, I've been able to get back into what was my normal routine. I'm going out for runs with no plan just to run for fun. Not that training isn't fun—sometimes it's just nice to step out the door and go without having a mileage or pace number to hit. I also am back at CrossFit 3x/wk. I was starting to fall into a 2x/wk habit the last few weeks to fit in some final mileage. Speaking of CrossFit…
CrossFit H2O. I love it here. Where else can you go to lift heavy things AND have dance parties AND play dodgeball all before 7am? Nowhere else I can think of. Even though I'll be in Boston Marathon training soon enough, the next couple of months I really want to focus on getting stronger. I noticed how much it helped improve my running since starting (umm hello 18+min marathon PR!) and want to keep it going!
Chocolate. Yes, the paleo gods are gasping right now. Since the end of the Paleo Challenge in September I've been sticking to eating Paleo for the most part. But I recently discovered "Enjoy Life" chocolate chips which are dairy, nut, and soy free (so of course they are healthy, RIGHT?) Almost every night this week I've had dessert of apple slices dipped in a mixture of almond butter and those "healthy" chocolate chips. Well let's face it, chocolate is chocolate. I don't feel guilty about eating it, but do realize that for me chocolate and portion control have never lived in the same school of thought. Moral of this story: I am the poster child for people in need of single serving packages.
Steve's Original Pumpkin Spice KRUNCH bar. This time of year, anything Pumpkin is pretty great. But these babies are the best! I tend to need something to hold me over between lunch and the end of the work day so I don't completely fade out. These are those perfect only-a-few-REAL-ingredients type bars that are Paleo friendly, SOOO delicious and the proceeds go to an awesome cause .
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When things get under way on Wednesday night, there will be no New York Yankees, no Boston Red Sox and no Chicago Cubs trying to win their first World Series title in 100 years. Instead you have the Tampa Bay Rays taking on the Philadelphia Phillies, and that means low ratings – apparently.
I think that's tosh. You see I'm the lucky one. I've spent the past 12 years as the presenter of Major League Baseball on 5TV (formerly known as Channel 5), and as such I've been treated to the best seat in the house among UK baseball fans. And though the fan base here will never threaten the stranglehold that football has on Britain's army of sports followers, they are passionate and dedicated. (According to recent research the majority are night-shift workers, insomniacs, train drivers, students and – my personal favourite – breast-feeding mothers.) Like me, that committed band of exhausted viewers have witnessed some thrilling World Series match-ups since 1997.
So what about the Rays and Phillies? Well, at first glance it doesn't look hopeful. This is the ultimate battle of the underdogs. The Phillies, for example, have managed only five World Series appearances in 126 years, and been victorious in just one of them, in 1980. In fact, they are the least successful franchise in the history of baseball.
The Rays don't even have a long and colourful history to fall back on. They're one of the new boys on the block. Created in 1998, they had never even had a winning season, let alone reached the play-offs or World Series, before this year. They took losing to new lows – they were baseball's worst joke. Last year they had the worst record in the sport, and yet here they are today, a potential four games away from being crowned the best. And mark my words, they are good. More than 13 million US viewers tuned in to watch their stunning, game seven win in the American League Championship Series over the Boston Red Sox.
Joe Maddon – the Rays' learned manager – looks more like Joe 90's dad than a professional sportsman, but he can quote Leonardo da Vinci or Meat Loaf with equal aplomb. And the Phillies manager, Charlie Manuel, is just as refreshing a character in the opposing dug-out. I interviewed him a few years back. He was charming and hospitable, but didn't seem tough enough. The Phillies are deserved National League champs and Manuel proved very tough indeed, returning to the dug-out on the day he lost his biggest fan – his mother.
Even the teams' ballparks are getting flak. Game one will be in Tampa at Tropicana Field. It's been called the finest pinball parlour in baseball. It's ugly, with a dome they light up orange after Rays wins, and a touch tank of 30 live rays for fans to feed.
Citizens Bank Ballpark, the home of the Phillies, is by comparison one of America's most beautiful ballparks. Supposedly a hitters' park, it actually ranked as only the 11th-easiest place to hit a home run this season. But it does freak out opposing pitchers, and how the Rays' young rotation deal with that will be crucial to their success.
Best of all, though, these are teams with many superstars of the future. The Rays have B J Upton, Evan Longoria and David Price, to name but three. Upton is 24, Longoria just 23, yet they have rewritten the record books this month.
Upton weighs just 180lbs (12st 12lbs) and managed only nine home runs all season. But he's already hit seven bombs since the play-offs began, to equal Troy Glaus' record of 2002 for the most by an American League player in one post-season. Longoria missed a month of the regular season with injury but is back, healthy and strong, and is now the youngest player ever to hit six home runs in one post-season.
As for the Phillies offence, from top to bottom it is probably the best in the Majors. Ryan Howard is the star. He hit 48 home runs but is streaky, like Chase Utley, a sparkling second baseman who has failed to catch fire in post-season.
So is this 'first to worst' or just the battle of the underdogs? However you want to see it, see it you must. This really will be a Fall Classic.
Jonny Gould will present 5TV's coverage with Josh Chetwynd live on Wednesday night at 1.05am and throughout the World Series
Baseball fears another crash
The 2008 World Series will take place amid worries of a major economic downturn.
Last time around, after the Wall Street Crash, Babe Ruth negotiated an $80,000 salary with the New York Yankees. When asked why he should be paid $5,000 more than the President, Ruth quipped: "Why not? I had a better year than he did."
But there is much less optimism today. Signs of a slowdown abound, including a fall in regular-season baseball crowds.
The sport remains on track to report record revenue of $6.5 billion, but attendances slipped almost one per cent. Commissioner Bud Selig has already warned teams not to overprice next year's tickets.
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NAILSMA takes a leadership role at the IUCN World Parks Congress 2014 Sydney
The IUCN World Parks Congress is a landmark global forum on protected areas held every ten years. As the world's most influential gathering of people involved in protected area management, it sets the global agenda for the next decade.
Since its first staging in 1962 in Seattle, USA, the World Parks Congress has substantially influenced the way in which the world has viewed systems of protected areas. The series of Congresses have influenced and tracked perspectives on the role of protected areas in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. Each Congress has been vital to conservation policy worldwide, addressing global challenges and opportunities, establishing standards to ensure that protected areas are effective, and being a source of inspiration and innovation for the decade that follows.
A strong core of leaders has been chosen for the main programme streams at the IUCN World Parks Congress, to be held in Sydney, Australia in November 2014. Held under the theme 'Parks, People, Planet: Inspiring Solutions', the Congress will help set the agenda for protected areas for the next ten years.
The Congress and its eight streams will be vital in positioning parks and protected areas firmly within the broader goals of economic and community well-being. They will bring together business, youth, indigenous people and others from outside traditional conservation circles to work together on future conservation priorities and generate breakthrough solutions, commitment and action.
NAILSMA has been selected along with the United Nations University (UNU), SOTZ'IL (Mesoamerica Indigenous Leaders Coalition) and the Indigenous Peoples of Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC) to lead Stream 7: Respecting Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge and Culture.
This stream will focus on the role of traditional knowledge and practice, as well as cultural and spiritual values, in sustaining and enhancing resilience of Indigenous Peoples and local communities and the lands and seas they manage. It will also focus on new solutions and innovations arising from the use of traditional and local knowledge, as well as synergising different knowledge systems.
The stream will engage members of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, governments, non-governmental and international organisations, researchers, and the private sector to collaborate in recognizing the role of local and Indigenous Peoples' knowledge innovations and practices in the management of land and sea, including through protected areas, indigenous and community conserved areas, sacred natural sites and other area-based measures.
At a landscape/seascape level, the stream will look at the management of cultural landscapes and their contribution to biodiversity conservation and livelihoods both within and beyond protected areas. Ultimately, the stream will seek to review achievements and build long-term partnerships that will demonstrate how cultural landscapes and traditional management systems contribute to the long-term well-being of communities around the world, as well as globally in the context of Aichi Biodiversity Target 11, Millennium Development Goals and other international targets.
NAILSMA's participation will demonstrate to a global audience that Indigenous-created and led management programs in north Australia are scientifically and culturally robust and that investing and building Indigenous capacity to develop and implement protected areas, research and management initiatives based on local and traditional knowledge, will ensure effective social, economic and ecological outcomes.
More information about The IUCN World Parks Congress
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