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I got an idea to "build" a scarecrow with Evelyn out of construction paper - an activity I was convinced she would love, and I thought it would be a great way to talk about shapes and body parts at the same time. I set out to cut out different parts of our scarecrow...head, shirt, shoes...all the way to his little triangle nose. The plan was to spread all of the pieces out on the kitchen table and then ask Evie questions like, "Which shape do you think would make a good head for our scarecrow?" "Do you see a shape that looks like shoes?" You know, stuff like that.
Excuse my child's lack of clothing once again. We just had an oreo cookie snack, and she covered herself in it! (Anyone else think oreos are the messiest cookie on the planet?)
But wouldn't you know that my little smarty pants is way too observant for her own good, and she was so much more ahead of the game than I had anticipated. She watched carefully as I cut along the lines I had drawn on pieces of construction paper, and before I could even finish cutting she would shout out "Those are hands, mama!" "Look at those pants!" Well whaddya know? She figured it out all on her own!
When it came time to assemble our little paper dude, she was grabbing shapes before I could even ask her for them. She knew precisely what should come next every step of the way. Then I handed her a crayon and asked her to draw on a pair of eyes. I had no idea if she would actually know what to do, having never asked her to draw a pair of eyes before. I assumed that she would know about where they should go, but I was shocked when she took that blue color and drew little scribbled circles right where the eyes should be.
See - grubby cookie hands.
I nearly cried. I'm not kidding. It was a proud moment for this mama. :) I knew she wouldn't draw a proper mouth, and I giggled as she scribbled on an unidentifiable shape under the scarecrow's triangle nose. I was just excited that she put it in the right place!
Evelyn had a BLAST doing this. And her favorite part was getting to hang her creation up on the refrigerator. I made such a fuss about it that I'm pretty sure hanging things on the refrigerator is going to be her new "thing."
I asked Evie to turn around and let me take a picture of her with her new scarecrow friend. She was in the middle of talking to him and wasn't pleased that I interrupted her conversation:
I asked Evelyn if I could show my friends her scarecrow, and she whole heartedly said, "Yes!" :)
After we made our craft I decided to share a fun short story with the girls that I loved when I was in school, and I bet your kids would get a kick out of it, too! Maybe you remember it. It's about a little witch who needed to find a home for winter. Yes? No? Well, whether you know it or not, I'm about to tell you. :) You'll need an orange piece of paper and a pair of scissors to tell this story, and you'll be cutting shapes out of the paper as the story goes along.
The Little Orange House
I found this version at www.atozteacherstuff.com
Once upon a time a very small which was walking in the woods. The cold wind was blowing the dry leaves all around her. The little witch was frantically searching for a house for the winter, but she couldn't find one! Suddenly a piece of orange paper, blown by the wind, landed at her feet. She picked it up.
The little witch looked closely at the paper and then she said, "I shall make myself a little house from this piece of orange paper." She folded the paper in half. Then she took her scissors, which she always carried in her pocket, and cut off two corners to make a roof.
"This will do just fine," she said as she looked at her new house. "But I will need a door." With her scissors she cut a door. Since witches always wear pointed hats, she cut a special door just for her.
The little witch walked through the door and into the little orange house. It was very dark inside. She quickly hurried back out. "I will need to make windows to let in the light," said the little witch. She cut a front and back window.
Oh, it was a very fine looking house. Her very own little house with a roof, a door, and windows was all finished. But just as the little witch started to go inside for the winter, she saw a tiny ghost floating down the wind swept path. As the tiny ghost came to a stop near the house, the little witch saw that she was crying. "Why are you crying?" asked the little witch. The tiny ghost stopped crying and answered, "It is cold and windy. It is getting dark. And I have no place to spend the winter."
"You may spend the winter with me in my new house," said the kind little witch.
"Oh, thank you!" the happy tiny ghost said as she peeked in through the window. "This is a very nice house."
"First," said the witch, "I will need to make you a little door of your very own." She took her scissors again and began to cut. She cut a very tiny door in the middle of the house.
The two happy new friends went inside. The tiny ghost went in the very little door, and the little witch went through her own special door. All winter long they lived happily together inside the little orange house. If you want to see inside their little orange house, just open your piece of paper and Surprise!
The kids love to see that the house is really a jack o lantern! Have extra paper ready, because older kids will want to see it again. :)
I wish I could have captured the look on Evie's face when I opened the paper and she saw that pumpkin face staring back at her. And guess what she did as soon as I let her have it?
Right on the refrigerator! Yep, definitely her new thing.
We had lots of fun yesterday with construction paper and a little bit of imagination. Both of these activities are definitely Evelyn approved! They're super easy and fun, so try them out with the kiddos in your life sometime. Have a great Fall day! :D


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A group of Indonesian Muslim's has filed a formal complaint against the Jakarta Post, an English-language newspaper based in Indonesia, for publishing a cartoon criticizing the Islamic State, the group formerly known as the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).
The cartoon showed the phrase, "La ilaha illallah (there is no God but Allah)" with a flag and a skull, which is thought to have resembled pirates, therefore projecting the message that ISIS was comparable to a group of savage barbarians.
"The caricature has an impression… As if Islam is a cruel religion, which likes to shed blood just like the pirates," said a member of the Jakarta Preachers Corps. He continued, "The caricature is published in the opinion column. Just like an editorial, it represents the editor's official stance. The Jakarta Post arrogantly declares hostility and blasphemy against Islam, which is adhered to by the majority of Indonesia.
The Jakarta Post published an official apology for the cartoon in a later edition. However, clerics still demanded punishment. "For such a cruel blasphemy against Islam, an apology isn't enough. Perpetrators must be given a strong and strict sanction. That's why we filed a police report," said an agitated member of the Jakarta Preachers' Corps.
Indonesia's blasphemy laws forbid any criticism of the religion of Islam. If found guilty, the offender may be imprisoned for five years.
The Muslim population of Indonesia is estimated at 205 million people, roughly 88 percent of its total population. The nation is home to about 13 percent of the world's Muslims.
Indonesian police have been tasked with investigating whether blasphemy has in fact been committed. "It's too early to say that the case is blasphemy. It tends to be a violation against the law on the press," said a police spokesman.


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Now is the perfect time to get back outside and start your garden preparations, doing a few jobs now will bring an abundance of benefits all year long. Making your outside space more enjoyable and relaxing.
The best part of spring, apart from being able to ditch your heavy winter clothes, is the beautiful colours and flowers that it brings. However big or small your plot is you can always enhance or adapt your space. Even small changes can make an enormous difference in terms of visual appeal and use.
A garden has so many aspects that can keep any one inspired. This spring you could build a homemade fruit cage, start that little vegetable plot or create a secluded sun trap for you to enjoy some sunshine.
Thin out existing vegetation
Start your garden make over with a clearance, trim back or remove any unwanted shrubs or trees that have got too big. Opening up an over grown space will give you new gardening opportunities. Create that desired decking area or that secluded sun trap to enjoy some relaxation in the peace and quiet of your garden.
Get planting
With any new planting, before you start think about how you want your garden to 'feel'. Would you like something contemporary, traditional or a natural woodland theme. Whatever you choose ensure you pick plants that radiate that look.
When buying your plants, try to pick a variety of flowers and combine them. Avoid buying one of each type, either limit your choices or pop them into a beautiful border and bulk them up with lots of colour.
During spring we tend to get a hot, dry phase, make sure you keep an eye on all your new plants and water them once a week with a good long soak. It's a good idea to water your garden in the evenings, just after the sun goes down, this will ensure that they don't burn in the sunshine whilst they are wet.
Create your own vegetable patch
If you have the space, why not start your own vegetable patch. There is nothing more satisfying then producing your own home grown fruit and veg. Start off simple, give it a go and experiment! If you have children, it's a lovely project for them to get involved and take responsibility for.


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1 cup (100 grams) graham wafer or digestive biscuit crumbs
2 tablespoons (30 grams) granulated white sugar
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
20 ounces (2 1/2 cups) (570 grams) fresh whole milk ricotta, drained (See Note)
1 - 8 ounce (227 grams ) cream cheese, room temperature (use full fat, not reduced or fat free cream cheese)
1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar
1 tablespoons (15 grams) cornstarch (corn flour)
4 large eggs, room temperature
Zest of 1 lemon or orange
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Cran-Raspberry Sauce:
3 cups (300 grams) frozen unsweetened raspberries
2 cups (200 grams) fresh cranberries
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated white sugar (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (corn flour)
Zest of a lemon or orange (optional)
Note: Place the ricotta in a fine-meshed strainer or else a cheesecloth-lined strainer that has been suspended over a bowl. Cover and place in the refrigerator to drain for several hours, or even overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and butter, or spray with non stick cooking spray, a 9 inch (23 cm) spring form pan. Wrap the outside of the pan with two layers of heavy aluminum foil.
For Crust: In a medium sized bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the crumbs evenly over the bottom of the spring form pan. Cover and refrigerate while you make the filling.
For Filling: In the bowl of your food processor or electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), place the cream cheese and beat until smooth and free of lumps. Add the ricotta and sugar and beat until smooth (about 2 - 3 minutes), scraping down the bowl as needed. Beat in the cornstarch. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating about 30 seconds after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Beat in the lemon zest and vanilla extract and beat until incorporated.
Remove the crust from the refrigerator and pour in the filling. Place the spring form pan in a large roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come about halfway up the sides of your spring form pan.
Bake for about one hour to one hour 15 minutes, or until the top of the cheesecake has nicely browned and the center of the cake moves slightly when the pan is gently shaken. Remove the pan from the water bath and cool on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate until the cheesecake is cold, about 6 - 8 hours or overnight. Serve in small slices with a spoonful of Cran-Raspberry Sauce (if desired).
Cran-Raspberry Sauce: In a large saucepan combine all the ingredients. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and is bubbly. Remove from heat and let cool. (Note: taste and add more sugar as needed.) Cover and store in the refrigerator. Makes about 2 cups (480 ml).
History tells us that cheesecakes have been around since the 15th century and were originally defined as a "cooked tart made from curd cheese, with the addition of ingredients such as eggs, sugar, and spices." (John Ayto 'An A-Z of Food & Drink). Today cheesecakes still contain eggs and sugar but, at least in North America, we prefer replacing the curd cheese with either ricotta and/or cream cheese.
For this Ricotta Cheesecake recipe I have combined the best of both worlds, ricotta and cream cheese, to produce a cheesecake that is both light and fluffy (from the ricotta) and wonderfully creamy (from the cream cheese). Ricotta (means "recooked") is a cheese made from the whey (watery residue from making other cheeses) that is cooked to produce a mild tasting, soft, yet granular white cheese. It is very similar to our cottage cheese. I like to use whole milk ricotta in this recipe and you will need to drain it before adding it to the cheesecake batter. Do this by either placing the ricotta in a fine-meshed strainer or else a cheesecloth-lined strainer that has been suspended over a bowl. Cover and place in the refrigerator to drain for several hours, or even overnight.
The most important thing to remember when making a cheesecake is to have all the ingredients at room temperature. Beat the cream cheese just until it is creamy and smooth (no lumps) and then add the ricotta and sugar. You can do this in either an electric mixer or food processor. Just make sure you scrape down the bowl often to remove any lumps and beat at low speed to reduce the amount of air incorporated into the batter. Too much air will cause the cheesecake to rise during baking only to disappointedly sink once it has been removed from the oven. Another thing to remember is that since cheesecakes are a custard it is best to bake them in a water bath. Of course, there is always the question of when is a cheesecake done? For this recipe it is done when the cake has turned a light golden brown color and the filling has set but is still a little wobbly in the center. As with all cheesecakes, let it cool before covering and placing in the refrigerator. I find cheesecakes do benefit from sitting overnight in the fridge so the flavors have time to soften and blend. You can freeze this cheesecake for about a month by wrapping it in foil and placing it in a airtight bag. Defrost by placing the frozen cheesecake in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.
Although some like their cheesecake plain, I prefer serving it with either fresh fruit or a fruit sauce. While I am very fond of the raspberry or strawberry sauces on the site, for the Christmas season I like to serve this cake with a Cranberry Raspberry Sauce. This is done by cooking cranberries and raspberries with sugar, cornstarch (thickener), and a little lemon or orange zest. This sauce is also excellent over ice cream.


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FROM STUFF: http://www.stuff.co....raumatic-stress
Christchurch quake rescuer Bill Toomey wins fight for ACC cover for post-traumatic stress
Last updated 11:28, May 1 2017
Bill Toomey described the post-quake scene at the PGC building in February 2011 as "horrific".
Christchurch builder Bill Toomey has won a landmark case against ACC to cover the post-traumatic stress disorder he suffered after pulling people from a collapsed building after the February 2011 earthquake.
After the earthquake hit, Toomey downed his tools and drove into town to see how he could help.
Firemen took him into the PGC building, where he helped drill through a concrete floor to rescue people trapped inside.
Matty Lovell
Bill Toomey was part of a team of volunteers who helped dig a hole on a floor of the collapsed PGC building to rescue trapped people.
He described the scene as "horrific".
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"I could hear people screaming, there was dust everywhere."
Matty Lovell
Workers enter the PGC Building through a hole cut in a concrete floor.
Two years later, Toomey had what he thought was a heart attack. After three hospital admissions and a battery of tests, he was diagnosed with PTSD.
His symptoms included chest pain, difficulty with walking, nightmares and shaking. He was unable to work for more than two years.
Concrete dust, sirens and people screaming could trigger Toomey's shaking. He would struggle to breathe and think he would die.
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A woman is freed from the PGC building after being trapped for more than 20 hours.
ACC denied his claim because his mental health injury was not triggered at work.
His lawyer, Louise Newman, said the ACC Act covered mental injury in limited circumstances.
"We argued it was still a work-related injury because he was using his specialist skills as a builder," she said.
Urban Search and Rescue at the PGC building work to free people day after the February 22, 2011 earthquake.
"We don't want to deincentivise people wanting to help with emergency situations."
The Auckland District Court agreed it was a work-related injury.
Newman said opened the door for less restrictive legislation for mental injury cover.
Toomey said the court decision took a heavy weight off his shoulders.
"It was amazing. I had to ring my lawyer again after she told me the news to make sure I wasn't dreaming."
Toomey said his condition improved after a year of counselling. He had started to work again.
He hoped he would get back-pay from ACC and that his case would help other people get cover for mental health conditions.
An ACC spokesman said the organisation's lawyers were reviewing the decision, which was released Friday, to decide whether or not to appeal it.
It was too early to tell what the decision would mean for other people suffering a mental injury while volunteering their professional skills, he said.
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ACC appeals payout for Christchurch quake rescuer with post-traumatic stress
Last updated 21:05, May 17 2017
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Bill Toomey, speaking at the site of Christchurch's PGC building, speaks about his experience there immediately after the February 2011 earthquake.
ACC will go back to court to fight a man who suffered post-traumatic stress disorder after pulling people from a collapsed building during the February 2011 earthquake.
ACC lodged an appeal to the High Court on Wednesday, two-and-a-half weeks after a landmark court decision was made in Christchurch builder Bill Toomey's favour.
Toomey's claim was denied because his mental health injury was not triggered at work.
Bill Toomey described the post-quake scene at the PGC building in February 2011 as "horrific".
"ACC is seeking leave to appeal decision because they want to clarify the law in this area," ACC spokesman James Funnell said.
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* Hawke's Bay couple win eight-year ACC battle
* Health care: Out of reach - declined for surgery by both ACC and the health board
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Toomey said news of the appeal brought his world crashing down again.
Bill Toomey won a case against ACC to cover his PTSD treatment after he volunteered to help rescue people during the earthquakes. ACC is now appealing the court decision.
"I've gone from a high two-and-a half-weeks ago to wanting to punch somebody. Rightly or wrongly, that's how I feel."
He felt his recovery had been set back, he said.
"It was getting better because of the help I've had and this has just knocked it back, well and truly."
After the court decision was released on April 28, a case manager called to see what help they could offer him.
About two days later, the assistance was subject to an appeal.
"I honestly now I think they are just afraid . . . 'oh heck, if we look after Bill who else are we going to have to look after'. . . it shouldn't be about the money."
Lawyer Louise Newman said a judge would consider if there was grounds for an appeal. The process could take up to three months.
ACC argued Toomey was not entitled to cover as he was not working at the time of the earthquake.
It might be concerned his case would set a precedent and other volunteer workers would make claims, she said.
In Toomey's case, emergency services asked him to help rescue people immediately after the earthquake happened because he had specialist skills as a builder.
"He went down there with the intention of volunteering to help out where he could, but the only reason he was taken in to the building itself was because they asked if anyone had building experience in order to help them with that," Newman said.
Under the ACC Act, the definition of employment involved pecuniary gain, but Newman said Toomey was able to set his own terms of employment, including where and when he worked, as he was self-employed.
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Parchment paper is also known as baking paper. Parchment paper rolls can be used by placing them on baking sheets and inside cake pans. It acts as a block between the dish and the food that is cooked. This makes sure your food is not stuck to the containers or burn. Parchment paper is easily obtained in any baking section of your supermarket. And it is easy to cut according to the shapes of the containers and the dishes.
The most important use of paper rolls in kitchens is that they can be used to wrap food and preserve its taste. Be it spring rolls or hot dogs or sandwiches or toasts, they can be used to wrap them and serve them to your guests in style. Also if your kids are going to school, you can wrap the food in paper and keep it in their carriers. This not only retains the taste of the dish, but it is also a convenient method to pack food.
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Long before Morgan Bergren starred for the University of Kentucky's volleyball team, another sporting interest drew her to the Bluegrass State. She rode horses competitively, regularly coming to shows at the Kentucky Horse Park and elsewhere.
She took her first lessons around the age of 5 and began riding in Kentucky about four years later. But her link to horses began much earlier.
"My mom rode in the Canadian nationals when she was pregnant with me," Bergren said with a smile Monday.
Whether the prenatal experience imprinted horses into her psyche or by pure coincidence, Bergren became an avid rider. She rode in three shows this summer. She shares a Pinto Arabian with her mother and sister. His name is Major Colors of Fire, but he goes by "Junior."
"He was a little brat," said Bergren, still smiling. "Now, he's grown up. He's more fun to ride."
Bergren has fallen off a horse "two or three times." No serious damage was done. So far, UK volleyball coach Craig Skinner has not objected to his star player's riding interest, she said.
And living in Kentucky has broadened that interest. A native of Muncie, Ind., she had not seen a horse race until she came to UK. "We'll take recruits to a horse farm," she said. "I'm always asking to tag along."
Bergren's professional goals do not involve horses. She aspires to be a health and physical education teacher (her mother's family has several educators and school administrators).
But, first things first, she hopes to continue helping Kentucky become noted for volleyball. UK has been selected to host an NCAA Tournament regional in December for the third time in five years.
"People recognize Kentucky all the way into California ... ," Skinner said. "Our name is synonymous with some of the best programs in the country."
Southeastern Conference coaches voted Bergren to their preseason all-league team. She also was among 36 players who made up the U.S. Collegiate National Team that trained in New Orleans in June. The latter followed her playing on the U.S. National Team that competed in China last summer.
When asked what made Bergren so good, Skinner noted her passion for the game and consistent desire to improve. He also described her as something of a hybrid: a standout setter who's also lethal with a kill shot. It sounded like a basketball point guard (say, John Wall) with the above-the-rim presence of an Anthony Davis.
"When she jumps to set, blockers have to honor her and acknowledge what she's doing," Skinner said. "Because she can turn and throw it down and score the ball on her own. And there are very few setters who can kill the ball at the rate she does."
In the 2014 season, Bergren had 1,291 assists, the second most in UK program history. She also averaged 14.25 kills, the most by a UK player since 2009.
"Those kind of numbers are very rare for the setting position," Skinner said.
In Kentucky's final competition last season, Bergren was 10-for-10 in kill-shot opportunities.
"That's awesome," teammate Anni Thompson said. "First of all, because she's a setter. That's unheard of."
Bergren at the net draws the attention of blockers, thus freeing up space for kills by hitters.
Fans can see for themselves on Tuesday when Kentucky will hold an open practice from 10 a.m. until noon in Memorial Coliseum. The team opens the season Aug. 28 in a home match against Michigan State.


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Ongoing studies show that conservatives tend to be happier than liberals. But the authors of a new study dispute that. They say conservatives are just a bit delusional about their own happiness. Their study says the crinkliness of conservative eyes, or the lack thereof, gives the happiness game away to the left.
Peter Ditto, professor of psychology and social behavior at the University of California, Irvine, writes about the study in the March 13 issue of the journal Science. He says real happiness will "show up in people's behavior." Traditional studies have tended to ask liberals and conservatives if they are happy. Conservatives have answered yes at higher rates than liberals, so much so that some call it an "ideological happiness gap."
Doctoral candidate Sean Jojcik decided that was not enough. He and his team studied the smiles of 533 Members of Congress and found that conservatives largely did not smile with their eyes, what some researchers say is evidence of a genuine, rather than a fake, smile.
His team also looked at language used in 47,000 Twitter posts of 4,000 Twitter users, along with the photographs of 457 users of LinkedIn. Here, too, researchers concluded that conservatives's eyes are not crinkly enough. The tenor of the conservative Twitter users also revealed a relative lack of happiness.
Another study looked at responses at a site called YourMorals.org that looks at life satisfaction and also the propensity to "self-enhance." They found that conservatives score higher in life happiness but also in self-enhancement.
The lesson for conservatives clearly is that they must start smiling with their eyes, otherwise the left will know how miserable we really are.


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Ireland and the European Union
Sir, – This week marks 20 years since the Amsterdam Treaty. Amid loose talk about Ireland's place in the EU, it is worth reminding ourselves why we should hold fast in the face of Brexit.
Ireland has no geopolitical weight with which to affect international policymaking on its own. What we do have is a guaranteed seat at one of the most important tables in the world. The EU is the world's greatest economic bloc. Outside it, Ireland would have virtually no influence on the global environment, in which we must live, work, travel, and trade. We would effectively return to being an appendage to the UK.
Britain's decision is regrettable. We should not gainsay the challenges it may pose. But our close relationship with Britain is grounded on basic facts of geography, culture, and kinship. Ultimately, it will endure the tumult in British politics. Our own focus should be maintaining the interconnectedness that has served Ireland so well. In a climate of uncertainty and distrust, Ireland needs to stand firm in favour of pan-European friendship, the peace process, and global trade.
The Irish interest in Europe is not just pragmatic. In fact, our European roots go right to the core of our nationhood. Ireland's quest for independence was not driven by isolationism. It was about finding our own place in the world. Our greatest patriots were not insular men and women. Rather, they wished to see Ireland take its seat among the nations of Europe and make a worthy contribution to European civilisation. From the monks and scholars who spread Christianity across the Continent, to the Wild Geese acclaimed for gallantry in the forces of France, Spain, and Austria, the Irish have always seen themselves as part of something broader.
As a proud Irishwoman, I was delighted to receive my first burgundy-coloured passport, indicating that, as an Irish citizen, I was also a citizen of Europe. For me, it marked a moment of Ireland coming into her own. When my daughter began her Erasmus year recently, she arrived in France as an equal citizen of the EU. This is a precious legacy that should be protected for future generations.
Membership of a wider European community has allowed Ireland step out from under the shadow of our larger neighbour, diversify our trade, and reopen horizons that were long closed. As we face choppy waters ahead, we should not be unsettled by panicked voices. We should keep our eyes on the long term, remembering how far Ireland has come. – Yours, etc,
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This morning, Savory students returned to their own school for the first time in almost three weeks. Classrooms, hallways and the gym have been cleaned in preparation for the return of students. Teachers have been amazing! They have set their rooms up again after having just gone through that exercise in August. For the time …
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Sep 23 2011
More Donations for Savory Students!
The spirit of generosity within the community is amazing. As you may be aware from previous blogs, all Savory students have had their school supplies replaced. As of today, we have also had the Santa's Anonymous donate $2200 to the PAC (Parent Advisory Council) to help compensate for lost fund-raising supplies and opportunities, as well …
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Sep 22 2011
Savory School UPDATE: Sept. 22, 2011
Facilities staff and restoration crews have set a target date for students to return to Savory Elementary School from their temporary placements at Crystal View Elementary and Happy Valley Elementary Schools. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, we hope to have students back to their own school on Monday October 3rd, 2011. I have to acknowledge the …
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Sep 14 2011
Community Pulls together for Savory Students!
Students from fire damaged Savory Elementary will be receiving school supplies from generous community businesses and organizations. We want to thank Staples – Langford and Monk Office Supplies for their generous donations of school supplies and to the students, staff and parents of George Jay Elementary for their donation of backpacks and schools supplies. Truly…a …
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Sep 13 2011
UPDATED Info for Savory Parents for Thursday Morning September 15th
Students from Savory Elementary will be attending Crystal View and Happy Valley Elementary schools starting Thursday, September 15. Buses will pick up and drop off students from the grounds at Savory school. Kindergarten to Grade 2 – Crystal View Elementary Kindergarten: Ms. Bonsdorf & Ms. Anderson's Rooms 1116 &1118 Grade 1: Ms. Beaveridge Room 2202 …
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Sep 12 2011
Savory School Fire Update 1
As of 7:00 AM this morning, Police have the school closed until investigators can assess the cause of the fire. School District staff will start the cleaning process as soon as possible after being allowed into the building. Teachers will be meeting this morning to discuss alternatives and plan for their students return. Hopefully we …
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|Kate Earl, Stronger
Alaskan native Kate Earl's third album Stronger was released towards the end of 2012. Now based in L.A. this 32-year old singer's indie / country-folk sound comes through in One Woman Army, a song she wrote, inspired by her young son.
On One Woman Army, she promises, "Here I am, baby, I'm your one-woman army I'd fight for you, I'll die, I'll be your protector". She says she is especially proud of the tune for the way it achieves one of her biggest goals as a songwriter: "It's one of those songs that you can take to mean whatever it means to you. It can be a love song; it can be about friendship; it can be a song from a parent to a child. I want people to identify with my music like that."


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Renault says it is open to the idea of taking over an existing team on the grid, though no firm decisions have been made over its future in Formula One.
Renault currently supplies Red Bull and Toro Rosso with engines, with Caterham dropping off the grid last year, and is trying to cut the big gap to Mercedes from 2014. Renault managing director Cyril Abiteboul says the French manufacturer wants to keep a strong presence in motorsport.
"We are happy to be a power unit supplier," Abiteboul told RMC. "Our priority is to help Red Bull become world champions again. They're the only team that can reclaim the title in the near future. Renault is going to become more and more aggressive in the field of sports cars. This is a segment where we are quite active and recognised, but maybe not significant enough just yet. By developing and strengthening our position in the world on this market we'll make our involvement in motor racing and Formula One more pertinent."
Abiteboul stressed nothing has been decided but said the long-term vision of Renault in motorsport could see an existing F1 team become a Renault factory outfit.
"Taking over an existing team is not out of the question, but absolutely nothing has been decided either. It must fit within a broader, very long-term plan that has to be paired with a global industrial strategy. F1 is not the only medium on Earth through which our cars can be more relevant. We must think about a global sport strategy that suits Renault best. We'll keep an eye on everything, including the evolution of the sport and its funding."
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Red Bull could contemplate walking away from Formula One if the sport does not reassess the current engine regulations.
Following a dominant display from Mercedes at the opening round of the season in Australia, Red Bull called on the FIA to use the regulations to equalise the field and rein in the advantage of the world champions. Speaking to Austrian media after the race, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko upped the ante by suggesting the company - which owns both Red Bull Racing and Toro Rosso - could sever its ties with the sport if changes are not made.
"We will evaluate the situation again [in the summer] as every year and look into costs and revenues," Marko was quoted by Autosport. "If we are totally dissatisfied we could contemplate an F1 exit. Yes, the danger is there that Mr Mateschitz loses his passion for F1."
Red Bull is contracted to stay in the sport until 2020 under its commercial agreement with F1, making a sudden exit unlikely or extremely costly. But Marko argues that the current regulations, which brought an end to Red Bull's run of four consecutive championships last year, are killing the sport.
"These power units are the wrong solution for F1, and we would say this even if [Red Bull supplier] Renault were in the lead," he added. The technical rules are not understandable, much too complicated, and too expensive.
"We are governed by an engineers' formula. We wanted cost reduction too, but it is not happening like this. A designer like Adrian Newey [who is stepping back from F1] is castrated by this engine formula. These rules will kill the sport."
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Just 2 weeks after a tight entertaining fixture against Sedgley which ended in a draw, Eccles and Sedgley were once again ready to do battle.
The last time the 2 teams played, a draw was a very fair result and there was very little between them. This time however, Sedgley were no match for the Eccles U9s who were all right on top of their game.
Eccles raced into a 2-0 lead with early tries again from Luke H and Duncan. Sedgley pulled one back and a close game was once again on the cards. However, tries came flooding in from across the team, with Harry, Luke H, Jake, Finley and Will Roberts adding 5 tries with no reply taking Eccles to an impressive 7-1 lead.
Sedgley pulled back a second consolation, but Eccles were still full of running and added 3 more tries through Finley (scoring his 2nd), Joe and then Luke H scoring his hat-trick try to cap a fine individual performance.
The whole team played magnificently, and it was Finley who claimed the game's Man of the Match award, with some fine runs and strong tackling adding to his 2 tries. A great performance Eccles.
Match Result: Eccles 10 v 2 Sedgley Park.
Match Squad: Joe, Will B, Will R, Luke F, Matthew, Harry, Henry, Jake, Luke H, Robert, Jack, Duncan, Finley.


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Unraveling The Mysteries Of The Big Bang Theory
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You don't have to be a theoretical physicist to understand why The Big Bang Theory is one of the most popular shows on television. Brains meet beauty in a calculus of comedy that always adds up to smart and hilarious results.
Unraveling the Mysteries of The Big Bang Theory: An Unabashedly Unauthorized TV Show Companion is a quantum leap beyond the typical TV show guidebook. Exploring every nook and cranny of the Big Bang Theory universe, it provides a wealth of information about our favorite television show:
-A profile of "intelligent designers" Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady
-A detailed look at what went wrong with the unaired oiginal pilot—and what went right in the reboot
-In-depth background on the principal actors and the characters they play
-A photo-illustrated breakdown of the Sheldonian universe, from couch to cosmos (including the show locations you can visit in real life)
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Adam Bellow Agonistes
A culture warrior does battle with himself.
Adam Bellow—prominent conservative book editor, author of In Praise of Nepotism, and son of the late Nobel laureate in literature —thinks I should lighten up. In the summer 2008 issue of World Affairs ("Skin In The Game: A Conservative Chronicle"), Bellow responds to a "Hot Documents" column ("Coulterized Conservatives") that I posted two years ago. The document in question was Doubleday's spring catalog for 2007—or, rather, two pages from that catalog that publicized Jonah Goldberg's Liberal Fascism: The Totalitarian Temptation From Mussolini to Hillary Clinton (the subtitle was toned down, on publication, to The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning) and Dinesh D'Souza's The Enemy At Home: The Cultural Left And Its Responsibility for 9/11.
In the commentary accompanying the reprinted catalog pages, I argued that judging from Doubleday's descriptions of these two books, Ann Coulter's shrill style was starting to be mimicked by more serious conservatives.
Maybe it's sheer greed; Coulter has certainly demonstrated that extremism sells books. Maybe it's the reward structure of cable-news shows, which love to sic right-wing mad dogs on seemingly clueless moderate liberals. But I'm inclined to think the main driving force is the bankruptcy of contemporary conservatism as represented by the Bush administration. An aggressively interventionist foreign policy has stumbled badly; a sharp cutback in taxes has failed to bring prosperity to the middle class; and, since Hurricane Katrina leveled New Orleans, citizens have come to regard governmental incompetence less as a reason to vote Republican than as a reason to hold Republicans responsible for indifferent stewardship.
My column didn't mention Adam Bellow, but as the editor of both books, he now writes, "I paid close attention to Noah's attack and carefully weighed its significance." Judging from the ambivalence he expresses in his essay, Bellow is still weighing.
Part of Bellow—we'll call him Bad Adam—wants to justify his role in publishing these books. He makes this case through a series of contradictory assertions characterized by escalating cynicism.
- Noah wrote "a snarky little item" that the "typical Slate reader might have glanced over … grunted in assent, and moved on with his prejudices satisfyingly confirmed." (Translation: The Slate column didn't matter.)
- If that "Hot Document" had any significance at all, it was as "a favorable sign—an indication that we had in fact done something right," because clearly Goldberg and D'Souza "hit a nerve." (Translation: The Slate column did matter, but not in the way Timothy Noahintended.)
- Whenever you publish a controversial polemic, "the controversy itself, not the argument, becomes the book's essential raison d'etre, providing a kind of X-ray or intellectual Rorschach of the state of debate on both sides." (Translation: The books didn't matter.)
- "In the looking-glass world of the culture war, Bad is really Good." (Translation: The books did matter, precisely because they were bad.)
- As a commercial publisher, "I reserve the right to stoop and pander when it suits me. … [L]ighten up." (Translation: Nothing matters. Get off my case!)
Another part of Bellow—we'll call him Good Adam—wants to bemoan the obviously degraded state of contemporary conservative discourse.
- William F. Buckley is dead, and with him the "refined patrician spirit" that once governed conservatism.
- "Was [Noah] right? Had I missed some obvious flaw in these two books?"
- Then Andrew Sullivan piled on. Uh-oh. Andrew is a fellow conservative and onetime ally in the culture wars. In 1994, he "put his reputation on the line" by excerpting Charles Murray and Richard Herrnstein's The Bell Curve (which Bellow edited)in the New Republic (which Sullivan edited) "in the face of an all-out revolt by his writers and staff."
- "I had to admit the irritating grain of truth in [Sullivan's] attack. I wasn't just a helpless cog in a vast media machine but an experienced editor who occupied an enviable perch in the New York publishing establishment."
- In his youth Bellow was apprenticed to Erwin Glikes of the Free Press. Glikes, now deceased, was a neoconservative editor renowned for publishing classy books like Francis Fukuyama's The End of History as opposed to the "red meat for the [right-wing] yahoos" put out by Regnery.
- With the collapse of communism, political debate turned to a grab-bag of issues, many of them trivial.
- "I strove to maintain the intellectual standards of the Cold War while adopting to the very different environment of the culture war, [but] it proved to be a difficult task."
- Cable news and blogs turned political debate into "an unedifying race to the bottom."
- After 9/11, "the Republican establishment, which had leaned heavily on its intellectuals in the long march to political power, now discarded them in favor of cheerleaders and demagogues."
- "I feel an obligation to [Glikes] and my other mentors, as well as to the next generation of conservatives, to maintain a certain standard of intellectual seriousness."
Bad Adam concedes that D'Souza's and Goldberg's books were conceived and packaged in deliberately "outrageous" fashion. Good Adam defends the books as reasoned and intellectually serious.
My own view, after reading The Enemy at Home (see "Dinesh D'Souza's Mullah Envy") and Liberal Fascism (see "Am I A Fascist?") is
- Yes, these books are more deeply researched than the typical Coulter screed and deserve to be taken seriously.
- Taken seriously, these books reveal themselves to be nonsensical, overwrought, vile, and quite obviously wrong.
Whether Bellow will go to hell for publishing either work is not a question that interests me. I've interviewed him by phone a couple of times—we've never met face to face—and I found him congenial and intelligent. (Also—full disclosure—when I first started writing this column, he sent a complimentary "if you ever want to write a book" note.) Unlike Sullivan and Bellow, I experience no distress when I contemplate conservatism's intellectual bankruptcy. Not my religion, and therefore not my problem. But I'm not too fine a person to enjoy Bellow's torment and vacillation in reaction to something I wrote. Yup, it sucks to be a conservative today. Have a Maalox on me, pal.


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IPS stands for In Plain Sight. This is a key holder I made many years ago for my other bikes and when I made it for the Spyder people went crazy. I went into full production in 2010 and sales have not slowed down since.
We do not recomend you leave your key in your Spyder at all times but you could if you wanted to because most folks have no idea what it is. If you leave the cap off the bottom you can pull your key out in seconds if you like.
The pictures and the video are not up to date but everything is the same other than we no longer offer them in silver. It comes in black only. This really dresses up a custom Spyder and looks great on a stock Spyder too. The Spider decal is a decal that can be added if you like. It comes with the IPS logo milled into the key cover.
This is a updated install video of a product I've been making for the Spyder since 2010, Hope you like it.
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Posted by Doreen Jones on Oct 8th 2017
Just got my keys for my spyder and took it for a spin. My guys at iMotorsport in Elmhurst were super excited about the quality and design as we quickly installed the key. Wow, great accessory. Keep the products coming.
Posted by Steven on Oct 3rd 2017
Very stylish and and a perfect fit. Ultra high quality. Would definitely recommend.
Posted by Paul on Apr 27th 2017
I really like the IPS KEY COVER, looks good on the bike. The pro of it, I won't be misplacing my spyder key anymore. I would of like that it would let me push on it so it can open the cargo or lifting the passenger seat. It's only minimal, not a deal breaker. Well made and highly recommended.
Posted by Jennifer Bryant on Apr 13th 2017
We purchased two IPS key covers, once for each of our Spyders. They really finish off the look of the bike. They are very well made, and we're super happy with them!!
Posted by Amy Tracy on Apr 1st 2017
I received my IPS cover in 3 days. I absolutely love it. Well made very durable!! Highly recommend!
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Posted by Emilio on Nov 20th 2016
I do not leave it on the bike when I travel, but at home quick start up before I go out. and it looks fantastic on the bike gives that bling look.
Posted by Unknown on Aug 28th 2016
It looks great and I can keep track of my key.
Posted by Barbara J. Talbot on Aug 12th 2016
Love the design and function of the product. Everything from Lamonster Garage is an enhancement with the added benefit of beauty!
Posted by Unknown on Jul 22nd 2016
Great item. Quality product, well made and easy to install. Would add a felt washer to protect the embossing on spyder key area. Received promptly in Can. Good company to deal with.
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Happy with the ips , neat little item.
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After unparalleled success of the Saudi Health and Beauty Show in Riyadh, the bride of the Red Sea is receive the Show for the fourth consecutive year. This edition organized by Sunaidi Expo and Conferences in the Hilton Jeddah from December 3-5, 2017.
The exhibition is gaining an increasing importance year after year due to its professionalism, making it a destination for international companies specialized in the field of health and beauty. The show is also the only gathering point in Saudi Arabia for health and beauty professionals and experts. The Show is expected to attract thousands of visitors, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, saloon owners, hairdressers, make-up artists and buyers that are eagerly awaiting the annual event.
Due to the Show's global importance, new local and international companies have joined the exhibitor's list. Hence, comes the first participations of South Africa, Greece and Brazil along with companies specialized in hair and skin such as America, Britain, Switzerland, France, Spain, Poland, Korea, China, Thailand and Turkey aside participations from GCC and Arab companies such as the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and Jordan.
Moreover, the exhibition will ensure the exchange of business, which is very useful for reaching the goals of both investors and clients. Thus, Show Manager Manna Aljabarti emphasized the importance of the presence of major distributors, manufacturers, investors, stakeholders and health and beauty professionals to register and participate in the exhibition and share their ideas and suggestions on how to enhance their cooperation with local and international companies.
Beauty Me Zone, the most important activity in the Show, sponsored by AS exclusive agent in the region, Al Taqdeer Modern Limited, will host professional hair training sessions and professional offers. AS will be offering sophisticated products such as strong and lasting gold and caviar masks for skin care, aside first-of-a-kind hair treatment products.
One of the most prominent activities of this year's edition is the Beauty Talk Sessions where professional individuals get to talk to a variant audience and host awareness lectures regarding areas related to hair and skin care, cosmetic surgeries, spa and medical consultations and on perfumes and the experience of mixing them.
The Show is also specialized in health; as the largest local and international companies specializing in organic, natural and health products will contribute to spread health awareness among customers who are visiting their pavilions.
Additionally, there is a group of companies that have specifically came from Kuwait and America to showcase spa products and a range of hydro-fitness and rehabilitation equipment.
Alongside the Suanidi Expo management and key sponsors, the opening ceremony will be attended by a number of media professionals, health and beauty specialists and customers, especially women who are always looking for beauty, excellence and creative ideas.
Visitors will be able to access products from more than 300 brands from over 20 countries. The companies will showcase their latest innovations in hair and skin care, which are the biggest concern for women looking for elegance, freshness and youth.
"We are delighted to host the exhibition for the fourth year in a row, which marks an important milestone for the company and its employees," said Mrs. Haya Sunaidi, General Manager/Owner of Sunaidi Expo.
Mrs. Haya Sunaidi also pointed out to the Show's economic importance with an annual expenditure per capita of about SAR5,000. Also adding that the health and beauty market with over an 11% growth rate is considered the highest growing sector in the Middle East.
The exhibition will also serve as a platform for young Saudi women who want to become acquainted with the sector to pave their way into the labor market. The Show will also allow them to take advice from international and local experts, especially those of the Technical College for Girls in Jeddah, which will offer training courses in professional makeup, cinematic makeup, nails and customer service excellence.
The Show is the Kingdom's first health and beauty show to enhance the health life of the Saudi people. It is also considered an ideal platform for developing the health and beauty sector and enhancing local and international trade relations.


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So, on the heels of the realization from the previous post, that I had let my focus of fatherhood be consumed by my beautiful daughter's medical condition, I am left staring at the chasm. Where I am standing is where I am now. Across the way is where I want to be. Between the two is a partially built, yet nearly forgotten bridge.
There is an importance in what I have been doing as Cranio Dad. Bringing the perspective as a man, a father, that has knelt before God and screamed for Him to help his daughter. To transfer the pain that she must be feeling to himself, because as her dad he can take it. Who has journeyed to hell, stared the devil in the eyes, and watched him blink. Having watched my boys on their journey to manhood. Being perched on the precipice of social media, and social change, having spent so long screaming into the wind that my own words have fallen on my deaf ears. A recovery of divergence is needed. But, in my wake, I bring all that I have learned with me.
Trust me, Cranio Dad is here to stay. I have worked too hard for far too long to change that up. If anything, it will help with what I see as the next phase.
Getting to the "Other Side"
Remember the analogy of the chasm and the bridge that I mentioned in the last post? Well, that bridge is this amazing group of dad bloggers that I am proud to call my friends. I see a sea of voices that are working hard to lift each other up, promote change, and look forward. It is an awesome group. For the entire time that I have been blogging my voice has been off to the side of what them. I keep hearing that I am 'ridiculously micro-niched'. There have been moments of praise for some of the writing that I have done, and they expand it to their audience. These things have been a huge part of who I am, as a blogger. But now, it is time to bring my voice into the fray. Not to get lost in the sea of voices that already exists, but to bring my own, deep resonant voice, and particular viewpoint into the mix.
In the coming days I will be announcing the step that I am taking to make this happen. Not intentionally stringing you all along. I am a dad with 3.5 kids, recovering from the worst sinus infection that I have had in years, and life is life. Bear with me, and keep your eyes open. You will not want to miss this.
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can my child eat in your library, and are there restrictions regarding alegeries
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The Niles Public Library does not have any allergy restrictions in our policy. The library does not encourage eating in any areas other than the 1st floor Commons Cafe. Food eaten should be purchased from the vending machines provided in the area. Your child may eat in this area with the food obtained from the vending machines.
For children's programs where food will be served the library shops "nut-free."
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U.S. citizens taking international flights may have to submit to a face scan, a plan privacy advocates say is "a step towards a surveillance state"
The Trump administration heartily backs the plan proposed by the Department of Homeland Security, which will require citizens traveling on international flights to submit to a facial scan.
The Department of Homeland Security claimed the facial scans would expand on the program tracking nonimmigrant foreigners. Since 2004, citizens have been required to submit to biometric identity scans – but have only had photos and fingerprints collected prior to entry.
The D.H.S has revealed it is ready to implement facial scans on departure, to track visa over-stays and tighten security.
Trials of the new technology which began under the Obama administration is being used at six major U.S. airports: Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, New-York, and Dulles in Washington D.C.
So far, as the program is still in trial, passengers are allowed to decline having their face scanned.
D.H.S. stated: "The only way for an individual to ensure he or she is not subject to collection of biometric information when traveling internationally is to refrain from traveling,"
Face scans under attack by privacy advocates
Privacy advocates have criticized the use of face scans, although the D.H.S has stated it will not keep the scans of U.S. citizens on record.
Alvaro Bedoya, executive director of the Center on Privacy and Technology, stated "Congress authorized scans of foreign nationals. D.H.S. heard that and decided to scan everyone. That's not how a democracy is supposed to work."
Other privacy advocates stated that the U.S. is being pushed towards a "Big Brother" future of constant surveillance and could lead to digital faceprints to track citizens wherever they go.
Senator Edward Markey stated: "I intend to closely monitor this facial recognition program to ensure that Americans can say 'no' to being subject to facial recognition and that DHS and airlines are fully transparent with the public about their future plans."


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Through Friday night's first period, pretty much everything seemed to be going Alabama-Huntsville's way. The Chargers had jumped to a 2-0 lead on WCHA-rival Alaska and headed into the locker room after the first up 2-1.
In front of a season-best crowd of 3,521 and a national television audience, the Chargers seemed in the drivers seat until the wheels fell off the bus. Early in the second period, with UAH on the power play, Alaska's Josh Atkinson pounced on a puck and took it into the UAH zone and beat Carmine Guerrero. While UAH answered shortly after, Alaska then answered again.
The two teams went into the second intermission tied at 3. Alaska came out in the third period and simply rolled over the Chargers, taking the lead just 11 seconds into the final stanza and never looking back until they had put 6 total goals on Carmine Guerrero in just 29 shots.
The Chargers finished the night just 1-for-6 on the power play with only 5 shots. Alaska scored on 2 of 3, with their only failure coming on a 3 second man-advantage.
The two teams face off again on Saturday night at 7:07pm at the Von Braun Center.


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We deleted a number of users from the SRM organisational structure in error using transaction SU10. The aforementioned deleted the relationship for object type US on the org structure. Although we have restored this relationship via transaction PO13 when checking the user (BBP_ATTR_CHECK) the following errors are generated:-
the user is not fuuly integrated into the PPOMA_BP structure & the user has no relationships. In addition the attribute checks fail the user is not assigned to a postion in the org structure.
Can we restore the original BBP_Partner number or can we move all shopping carts to a new BBP_user
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Oscar De La HoyaBoxer
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BirthdayFebruary 04, 1973
Birthplace California, United States
AGE45 years old
Album5 Pictures
Legendary boxer known as "The Golden Boy," he compiled a record of 39-6 and won a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, competing in the lightweight class. He defeated 17 world champions over the course of his career.
He won ten world titles in six different weight classes.
Similar to him, Rey Mysterio Jr. is a Mexican American pro wrestler born in California.
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As a youth, he was mugged, but had his possessions returned to him after the gang learned of who he was.
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Sun, 1 January 2012
Download Episode 36
Calendar of Hope:
Knitchat Updates:
Scale Mitts & Hanging Out:
Kollage Yarn Review:
Scale Mitt in progress in Malabrigo Rios
Direct download: CWCF_036.mp3
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Mon, 14 November 2011
This one gets us ready for the Holiday Knitting Effort.
Happy Knits & Melinda Vermeer:
Holiday Knitting Tips:
Direct download: CWCF_034.mp3
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Thu, 15 September 2011
Download Episode 33
Yes, we're planning to dive back into sweater knitting because again, it is Fall!
On/Off the Needles:
Little Red/Sweater Design:
Festival Season:
Direct download: CWCF_033.mp3
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Mon, 29 August 2011
This one is all about Shetland Sheep! I had a long conversation with Tracy & Tom of McTavish Shetlands.
Tracy's Felted Shetland Vest. Read more about it on the blog.
Direct download: CWCF_032.mp3
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Sun, 7 August 2011
It's all about the Sock Summit 2011, but it's not just about knitting socks. Sock Summit was one heck of a big party for knitters, spinners and fiber enthusiasts.
PurpleYarnQueen's hand spun sock yarn in all it's purple glory!
Direct download: CWCF_031.mp3
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Sun, 17 July 2011
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Correction: I mentioned the Inuit people in referencing the "Arctic Lace" book. This is incorrect as the book covers the traditions of the Native or Indigenous Peoples of Alaska. Inuit actually refers to the Northern Native Peoples in Canada & Greenland.
Direct download: CWCF_030.mp3
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Sun, 3 July 2011
Report out from 2011's Blacksheep Gathering in Eugene, Oregon. I find the wheel of my dreams. A little about our lovely national holiday and knitting during the American Revolutionary War.
Music Featured
Bugle Rag Call - Glen Miller
McTavish Farms (Contact Tom for more info on McTavish Wheelworks and his fabulous spinning wheels)
Direct download: CWCF_029.mp3
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Mon, 20 June 2011
Cave behind the South Falls at Silver Falls State Park
In this episode
Erosional Chimney
Seabuckthorn Plant (WIkipedia)
Sea Berry Plant (One Green World Catalog)
Exploring Shimada's Sock Class (Class is taught by Gayle Roehm)
Purl District in Silverton, OR
Knitting Thimble
Dudelace Group on Ravelry
Sock Summit Group on Ravelry
I Am Addicted (Natalie's Blog)
Natknit Daily
On twitter you can find me as: @Cloudynatknit
Sock Knitting Segment
1.) Designing Your Own Toe Up Sock Pattern
2.) Vanilla Sock Pattern
3.) Heel Flap Extension
Other Tutorials and Support
Come to Silver's Sock Tutorial - Short Row Heel Part I
Come to Silver's Sock Tutorial - Short Row Heel Part II
Judy's Magic Cast On
Turkish Cast On
Podcasts from Across the Pond
Electric Sheep
Sock Pattern Links
More Photos from the Hike
Music used:
Shake that Little Foot - Lark in the Clean Air
Direct download: CWCF_028.mp3
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Sun, 5 June 2011
Yarns on the left are some of my handdyed sockyarns
This one is all about finishing by blocking and getting ready for the Sock Summit.
Music used:
Show note links:
Contest: Help me find a way to use this yarn. Post your suggestions at the Cloudy with a Chance of Fiber forum in Ravelry
Make1Inc (Vashte's) pattern website.
Direct download: CWCF_026.mp3
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Mon, 18 April 2011
We're both so ready for Spring weather and a repreive from the continuous downpour that has innundated the Northwest this year.
On & Off the Needles:
Photos: Blue Baby Socks, Trellis Sweater
Hooray for Spring Knitting:
Spring things in our queue for the near future
Baby things
Little lace projects & cowls
Twitter Chat or #knitchat
Music Featured:
Blue Skies - Betty Hutton
Direct download: CWCF_024.mp3
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Peer support refers to support from a person who has acquired knowledge based their own experience, and draws from that experience when interacting with others in a supportive setting.
Connecting with another person who has lived through a similar life-changing event can be a vital link for someone struggling with their own situation. A supportive peer can model hope, encourage healing and help others integrate their new life circumstances. Peer support is based on key principles of respect, connection, mutual agreement and empathy.
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What we do:
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PAIL Network offers two types of peer support programs to bereaved families: peer-led support groups and one-to-one peer support. Volunteers with a lived experience of loss facilitate both of these support programs.
Peer-support group facilitators support groups in their communities that have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.
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Learn more about both of these support programs, and the roles our volunteers play, below.
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PAIL Network offers peer-led support groups across Ontario. Many bereaved parents find that sharing their experiences with others is helpful to their grieving processes. They may realize that they are not alone and that their feelings are normal. Attendees report feeling less isolated and more supported during the healing process. Many participants form long-term friendships.
Facilitators of these support groups are trained volunteers who have direct experience with pregnancy or infant loss through their personal or professional lives. Many facilitators were once participants and chose to volunteer in order to give back to the space that helped them.
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One-to-one peer support relationships can be short term, or can turn into long-term connections. Regardless of the time spent together, this type of support can be extremely helpful for parents, and very rewarding for volunteers.
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By embarking on peer-support facilitator training, participants who are bereaved move into the role of a supporter.
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- To be there alongside the bereaved, showing that you care, want to offer support, have time to listen, and do not mind hearing their story many times over.
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One of my all-time favorite breakfast recipes: smoked salmon and avocado eggs benedict! My husband requests this dish almost every weekend. The made-from-scratch Hollandaise sauce is ridiculously delicious and worth the time making! Add a crispy, butter-toasted English muffin, smoked salmon, creamy avocado, fresh dill, capers and a poached egg – you're all set for an amazing morning!
The trick to making eggs benedict at home is all about the timing. You want to keep all the components of the recipe hot and ready to serve. The Hollandaise sauce will start to thicken once it sits so make sure to keep it covered and give it a good whisk before pouring over the eggs. If your sauce gets too thick, simply add a tablespoon or two of hot water and whisk vigorously.
I love to serve extra English muffins on the side to soak up all the delicious sauce and egg yolk. To easily toast lots of English muffins at once, simply use your oven broiler! I like to brush the muffins with melted butter, then spread them on a baking dish and set them under the broiler for just a few minutes. Also, add some cherry tomatoes and cucumbers on the side to make it a complete and delicious breakfast!
Watch my video recipe for step-by-step instructions!
Save it to Pinterest!
Planning a breakfast or brunch event? Make it a meal with my delicious 'Very Berry French Toast'! http://tatyanaseverydayfood.com/recipe-items/berry-french-toast/


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I sent a request out to a variety of people--different ages, demographics, orientation, income levels and professions--to send me a list of sexy songs. Initially, I thought I might have to throw out some of the responses because people listed songs that aren't usually thought of as sexy. But, instead of omitting anything, I broadened the definition of sexy to include songs beyond those that sound like '70s blue-movie soundtracks and are stimulating because of thoughtful lyrics, the memories evoked or that strike an emotional chord simply because of the melody. A song that appeals to the brain and the heart can be pretty damn sexy, too. Some songs speak for themselves, but in several of the responses, the writer included a short explanation as to why a particular tune is high on their sexy song list.
"Any song ever recorded by Barry White."
"'At Last My Love Has Come Along' performed by Ella Fitzgerald."
"'Freeek' by George Michael. It's a bust out the leather, lace, whips and chains kind of song."
"'Let's Get It On' by Marvin Gaye."
"'Loving Cup' by the Rolling Stones, from Exile on Main Street. This song works every time. Just like Mick and Keith intended it to."
"'Overlap' by Ani Difranco is one of the sexiest songs ever, especially the live version on Living in Clip. It just has this wanting tone to it: Come here/stand in front of the light/stand still/so I can see your silhouette/I hope/you have got all night/'cause I'm not done looking,/no, I'm not done looking yet."
"'Possibly Maybe' by Bjork. It's a coy come-on song about anticipation."
"Radiohead does a version of 'Nobody Does It Better.' Carly Simon's original version is a classic, but Thom Yorke's voice has a stab of yearning that makes me melt a little every time I hear that song."
"'Sexual Healing' by Marvin Gaye. It's hard to beat the original but Ben Harper's version is awesome."
"'The Sound of Violence' by Cassius. The title of the song is a little rough, but lyrics like 'I feel like I wanna be inside of you,' are so sexy."
"'This Is Not A Love Song' by Nouvelle Vague. It's a sexy martini-lounge song sung in a French accent."
Emotionally Sexy Songs
"'Black Velvet' by Alannah Myles. I used to run home every day after school to watch the video on MTV."
"'Money for Nothing' by Dire Straits. My best friend's girlfriend seduced me to this song. Every time I hear it, I remember that night and her smell."
"'One' by U2. It's about a guy working through the last stages of a split with someone. I get all misty eyed when I hear it in concert because it reminds me of times like that and moving on to bigger and better things."
"'Personal Jesus' by Depeche Mode. My girlfriend made me a 60-minute cassette tape of that song repeated over and over."
"'Say Yes' by Elliott Smith. I love this song because it spoke to me when I was perfectly alone and horribly desperate for romance."
"'Soma' by Smashing Pumpkins. Think high school: make-out sessions in my truck, Nag Champa burning, hormones raging, curfew calling, endless groping and then the sun rises."
"'Laura's Theme' from Dr. Zhivago. A long time ago, I was madly in love with this gorgeous blue-eyed blond. I had skiied all day and then we went to see Dr. Zhivago. I fell asleep five minutes into the movie, not from boredom but from exhaustion. My date made me listen to the song over and over."
Surprisingly Sexy Songs
"'Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone' by Bill Withers."
"'Alone in Kyoto' by Air."
"'Baby Did A Bad, Bad Thing' by Chris Isaak."
"'Ballrooms on Mars' by T-Rex."
"'Beethoven's 5th Symphony.' The third movement brings me to tears every time I hear it."
"'Cowgirl in the Sand' by Neil Young."
"'Far Away Eyes' by the Rolling Stones, from the album Some Girls. It's not a flattering song for the females, per se, but you'd be surprised how many ladies can relate to the title role."
"'The House of the Rising Sun' by The Animals and 'Lay, Lady, Lay' by Bob Dylan. They both just have a vibe."
"The song 'I Don't Blame You' by Cat Power is completely endearing and chokes me up. It's about Kurt Cobain from the standpoint of someone who admired him and seemed to understand him as a person and artist and not as some kind of crass pop culture icon."
"'I Put a Spell on You' by Nina Simone."
"'Just Like Heaven' and 'Love Cats' by the Cure."
"'Misery is a Butterfly' by Blonde Redhead."
"'Moment in Paradise' by ELO."
"'Moondance' by Van Morrison."
"'Radar Love' by Golden Earring."
"'Shine A Light' by Spiritualized, from Live at Royal Albert Hall. It's not a cover of the Rolling Stones tune of the same name. It's a sad, noisy dirge that swells into a giant pseudo-religious lust puddle by the closing chords. I heard it once in a very emotional time, and it digs just as deep today."
"'Stairway to Heaven' by Led Zeppelin. I think this song is less sexy and more romantic as I typically do not think of songs as sexy unless they make me want to dry hump mid-air."
"'White Ladder' by David Gray."
If there are songs on this list you haven't heard, go track them down and give them a listen. Imagine the mix tape these songs would make ...


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Been really AWOL regarding projects on here.
A lot of NDA work... a lot of work for works sake nothing too fun.
Friday we, Mind-2-Matter.com, acquired a 3ds Sense Scanner which uses the PrimeSense technology.
For those that know, know that PS was the opensource group behind unlocking the power of the Kinetic Camera. Their technology was bought and put into play on the Xbox Natal system following that.
Rumors of Apple buying them up for 345m are interesting but unfounded.
We brought this device down to TAM... did some hasty scanning on site. It worked pretty well honestly. Having used the PS ware in the past we knew that this was a play visit and real work is done in a proper studio. Once back at the Gnomery though... we did this....
"Gnorman", by Sarah Kelly
A solid clay sculpture weighing over 40lbs including a 2'x2' base board.
We emailed MakerBot to ask if their scanner could...
A. Scan shit 2' tall
B. Support and rotate accurately 40lbs of clay.
We have yet to get a response from them... but at $1500 their inferior scanner can DIAF.
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LaserGnomes wrote:Rumors of Apple buying them up for 345m are interesting but unfounded.
confirmed http://www.3ders.org/articles/20131125-apple-confirms-million-acquisition-of-3d-sensing-firm-primesense.html
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Yup.... they had been denying it up until and beyond this first post.
It's still interesting. Glad we got one before the Apple logo shows up on the side.
It's still interesting. Glad we got one before the Apple logo shows up on the side.
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