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Re: William G. Hatcher, 357th Reg, 90th Infantry
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Pamela Carter 11/11/03
Pamela - I have a bit more information for you. I'm active with the 90th Division Association ( my father served in the 358th Regiment of the 90th) and I've collected several thousand Morning Reports on the 90th at the National Personnel Records Center here in St. Louis.
In searching reports of the 357th I did find a report dated June 14, 1944 that lists Mr. Hatcher as being one of about 20 men assigned to the 357/Co. L on June 13, '44.
Ironically, another man named Hatcher had been KIA in Company L on June 12th.
Unfortunately, I've only copied microfilmed reportsthru July 7th and started again on July 23rd...therefore I don't have the report that would show him as MIA.
However, there are two names of Company L members during the time Mr. Hatcher was assigned who were assigned in the same group of replacements. Please e-mail me directly and I will give you those names and make arrangements to send you the Morning Report (s).
The 357th Regiment had a terrible day on July 7, 1944 at Hill 122 near Periers, France. Hundreds of men from Co's. I,K, L, were captured that day. There are several other men that I know who were captured that day as well.
Hope that you'll find this information to be of assistance.
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed this week between Cranfield University and The Open University to recognise future plans for cooperation between the two institutions.
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Chief Executive and Vice-Chancellor of Cranfield, Sir Peter Gregson said: "We're delighted to sign this MoU today. As two internationally recognised Universities in the South Midlands region this agreement will play to each institution's strength locally, nationally and internationally benefitting the region and supporting local economic growth."
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(Sleeps 2 plus 2 on single sleeper beds) (For more photos and information see www.185beachroad.co.za) Rates: from R700 to R1600. This luxurious self-catering apartment really has the best position in Gordons Bay – right on the sea's edge in the wind-protected Bikini Beach cove, 200m from the beach, and the restaurants just and marina beyond so you can walk everywhere – even at night – great holiday freedom! Check our location – you will be thrilled!
Our guests love the Beachside Studio's garden courtyard, about 5m from the sea (dont worry, you won't get wet!), where you can braai and watch the activity on the water – yachts and jetskis or watch spectacular sunsets and lights across the bay. This stylish open-plan apartment has a full deluxe kitchen (no oven) with quality finishes – quality trims, granite tops, also in the diner and modern showerroom which, though small, has a chic glass shower with a granite seat and comforts like a heated towel rail. The lounge area has a lovely sea view and premier DSTV, DVD and has two single sleeper couches if needed, with underfloor heating in winter for comfort. The bedroom area is cosy with quality linen and generous cupboard space. The Studio is serviced daily by charming staff – also excellent babysitters!
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Centrally situated between Cape Town and Hermanus and just 35 mins from the Airport and Winelands, this is an ideal base to enjoy the many adventurous activities the Cape has to offer, or stay at your apartment and enjoy spectacular views of False Bay, the Marina, Vineyards and surrounding Mountain Ranges. Watch seals and surfers play in the waves and yachts and pleasure boats drop anchor just meters away or sip champagne while watching spectacular sunsets ignite the sky against the silhouette of Table Mountain. For personal service or additional information feel free to contact: Jeanette – +27 (0) 83 625 1905 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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The St. Elizabeth Seton Medal is named in honor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, foundress of the Sisters of Charity, the congregation that established Mount St. Joseph University in 1920 and today continues to sponsor it. The University established the Seton Medal in 1966 in honor of the Mount's 75th anniversary and to recognize distinguished women in theology.
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I have owned this radio for two weeks now and after testing it out for a short time so I thought it might be a good time to write a review.
I don't know where to start as it is my first review of such a radio. The handheld is very robust and has a solid feel to it. I first started using it on a mountain top above Colwyn Bay and straight away I worked someone in Blackpool on its rubber duck as I sat in the car amazed.
On using the radio for 20 mins it did start to become warm like any other radio and I was using full power but not hot to the touch like some others that I have come across. I was also treating it like a mobile radio, the QSOs were longer than normal to give it a better test.
The radio is rather larger than the standard handhelds out there, like the VX-7R, but with it having so many things built in I don't think it is a bad thing. The radio has a dual receive facility V-U, U-V, U-U, V-V. The only thing to mention is D Star or DV mode is only on B VFO and not on both. I bought the handheld with the HM-17S GPS mic, spare battery and the BC-177 rapid desk charger.
The HM-175 GPS spk mic (added option) is possibly the best mic I have found for Handhelds since being licenced. It seems to be very well built and has a nice feel to it. I am told it is the same mic they use in the corporate field.
The BC-177 rapid desk charger (which is an added option) you are able to charge either a spare battery or the radio itself. It's handy if you buy the spare BP-256.
Back onto the radio now. With its full DTMF keypad you will be able to open the APRS nodes. The menu layout is very simple and when I was looking into this radio I saw review after review saying it took four hours to program one repeater. I have to say they are wrong. The menu could not be more simple to use. I was extremley worried by this and was debaiting to buy the software kit as well but am glad I didn't! I don't like to use any software kits to program the radios as I find it gives myself a better feel around the radios.
The menu layout is very simple and straight forward. Press menu and you will come to a list of options, like 'Display' or 'Dup/Tone' and so on. If you want anything to do with 'Offsets' or 'CCTCS Tones' it's all in the 'Dup/Tone' menu. To navigate around the menu you use the keypad - 2 is up, 4 is left, 5 is enter, 6 is right, and 8 is down.
Bad points
- No ear phone socket on speaker mic??
- Only one VFO for DV / D Star mode
Good points
- 4 Power settings
- Well built
- Easy menu
- Waterproof
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VHF / UHF Rig : Yaesu FT-7900 Motorola DM4600 DMR
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Re: Icom IC-E92 D-Star
I've just bought one of these and am very impressed with it, the build quality if superb.
A friend, who also has one, programed the memories via the computer, which saved me a lot of messing about.
I'm looking forward to our local D-Star repeater going live soon.
I shall report more as I get used to using the radio, but first impressions are good.
A friend, who also has one, programed the memories via the computer, which saved me a lot of messing about.
I'm looking forward to our local D-Star repeater going live soon.
I shall report more as I get used to using the radio, but first impressions are good.
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The reason there is no ear phone port on the mike is because it would allow the ingress of water and hence render it's waterproof capability useless and DV is only available on one side of the radio due to there being only one DV Board in the set.
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THE 'final, darkest hours of the civil war between the Autobots and Decepticons will be played out in Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, which Activision have announced will hit the shelves in late 2012.
Activision and High Moon Studios announced the follow-up to their original story - which has officially been adopted by Hasbro as part of Transformers canon - is heading to PS3 and Xbox 360.
Official blurb says it will be based around "the final, darkest hours of the civil war between the Autobots and Decepticons as they fight for control of their dying planet, ultimately leading to their storied exodus from home." David Oxford, Executive Vice President at Activision Publishing added: "High Moon Studios is an extremely talented development team having raised the bar of gameplay and Transformers authenticity in their games.
"Transformers: Fall of Cybertron is an extraordinary project both for the studio and the Transformers gaming legacy – the stakes are higher and the scale much larger than ever before, and we absolutely cannot wait for fans to see all the new characters and epic action that awaits them." Mark Blecher, senior VP of digital marketing for Hasbro added: "Hasbro has worked hand in hand with Activision to create a fully original storyline that details the climactic battles leading to the famed exodus of the Transformers characters from Cybertron.
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As roommates we had a Valentine's-day party! I was in charge of the cake pops and we watched a movie, had chocolate-covered strawberries, Martinellis, 4 different kinds of m&ms (which we all know peanut butter is the best), and had so much fun hanging out together. Here are the cake pops! I had so much fun making these!
These were an easy project and were a hit at the party!
To Make:
1. bake your favorite cake and make your favorite frosting
2. mix frosting and cake together (I really don't like soggy so I usually use less frosting than most people)
3. form cake into balls and put on a pan, then transfer to freezer for 15 mins.
4. take them out and form into hearts with your hands (make them fun and funky! no need to worry about perfection here!)
5. let them sit in the fridge for a few hours and melt the chocolate disks (in ANY color!)
6. only take one out at a time. dip the stick into the chocolate and then stick in the bottom of the heart.
7. dip the heart and tap off the excess chocolate
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Winter Park, CO (PRWEB) June 17, 2015
The Winter Park & Fraser Chamber today announced the dates and details for the summer bike events/races in Mountain Bike Capital USA™. The area earned that nickname because of its 600-plus miles of mountain biking trails.
Here is a look at the bike events rolling through the area this summer. For special mountain bike lodging and rental discounts, visit Winter Park's Mountain Bike Capital USA™ deals page.
2015 Epic Singletrack Series: June 13-Aug. 22
This epic cross-country rac¬ing series is the largest cross-country race series in Colorado. Six different race categories challenge riders of all levels each Saturday June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, Aug. 8 and Aug. 22. More details available at http://www.epicsingletrack.com.
Trestle Gravity Series 2015: July 5-Aug. 9
Amateurs and professionals do some serious downhill biking at the Trestle Gravity Series, featuring six races July 5 (Downhill), July 23 (Air Downhill), July 24 (Super D), July 26 (USAC State Championship Downhill), and Aug. 9 (Two Run Downhill).
Freeride Fridays at Winter Park Resort: June 19-Sept. 4
Freeride Fridays mean extended hours and special deals/discounts on Fridays during the summer at Trestle Bike Park, the fastest-growing bike park in North America.
She MTB Women's Mountain Biking Clinic: June 27, July 18, Aug. 8
This is a ladies only event that allows women to learn more about riding mountain biking skills. The day wraps with wine and food tasting, all at Bike Granby Ranch. Registration required.
Gears & Beers Enduro Ride Series: June 28, July 12, July 26, Aug. 23
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Rendezvous Mountain Bike Capital USA™ Weekend: July 11-12
This 12+, all-levels event showcases all of the reasons that Winter Park is dubbed Mountain Bike Capital USA™. It features free live music by Rob Drabkin at Hideaway Park from 1-4 p.m., a weekend full of mountain biking skills camps, a "Tour de Bike" activity with participating restaurant happy hour discounts, and the Rendezvous Epic Singletrack race. Register here.
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Consent to discharge – what you need to know
Many activities within your organisation may require a consent to discharge, these activities can include metal finishing processes such as Anodising, Powder Coating, De-greasing and Cleaning. Other industries can be effected such as Construction when performing groundwork activities and any vehicle washing processes including your own transportation.
If you are applying for ISO 14001:2004 certification through IMS you need to ensure that you have all of the correct permits and consents in place, if you are performing any activities that requires trade effluent to be discharged into the water system then an Environmental Permit or Exemption will be required before certification can be granted.
On the 6th April 2010 Environmental permits replaced discharge consents and groundwater authorisations and permits on. If you already had a consent, authorisation or permit before this date it will have become an Environmental Permit automatically.
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You must have an environmental permit or a registered exemption from the Environment Agency if you carry out any water discharge activity or groundwater activity.
Water discharge activities include:
- discharge of poisonous or polluting matter or waste matter, trade effluent or sewage effluent into inland freshwaters, coastal waters and estuaries
- discharging trade effluent or sewage effluent from land by a pipe into the sea
- removal of material from the bottom, bed or channel of inland freshwaters that has built up at a dam, weir or sluice, by causing any of that material to be carried away in the water
- cutting or uprooting large amounts of vegetation in or nearby any inland freshwaters if you do not try to remove the vegetation from the water.
Groundwater activities include:
- discharging a pollutant directly into groundwater
- discharging a pollutant that might indirectly enter groundwater
- any other discharge that might cause a pollutant to enter groundwater directly or indirectly.
Groundwater is all water below the surface of the ground, in the saturation zone, ie below the water table.
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Twitter's privacy guidelines will become more explicit after it admitted to copying and storing entire address books from people's smartphones.
Twitter and Apple, whose iPhone offers the Twitter application, have come under fire following the revelation.
Reports say that two US congressmen have written to Apple asking why the firm allows the practice on its iPhone, as it contravenes app developer guidelines.
"We want to be clear and transparent in our communications with users," Carolyn Penner, a spokeswoman for Twitter said. "Along those lines, in our next app updates, which are coming soon, we are updating the language associated with Find Friends - to be more explicit."
Penner also said that in place of 'Scan your contacts', the site will use 'Upload your contacts' and 'Import your contacts' instead for iPhone and Android apps respectively.
A spokesman for Apple said: "Apps that collect or transmit a user's contact data without their prior permission are in violation of our guidelines.
"We're working to make this even better for our customers, and as we have done with location services, any app wishing to access contact data will require explicit user approval in a future software release."
The copying of address book contacts was made evident when an app developer in Singapore noticed that his contacts had been copied from his iPhone without his consent by a social network called Path.
On his blog, Arun Thampi spoke of the widespread attention his observation had received. He wrote: "As an aside - never in my wildest dreams did I imagine this to blow up like this. I hope we can keep calm and continue to discuss this sensibly."
In an article on Gadget Lab, which is linked to on his tumblr website page, Path chief executive Dave Morin said: "We used the data for the sake of simplicity.
"Any time you build a network, you have to help users find their friends. And that entire experience is designed to suggest people who you're close to."
The Los Angeles Times reports that the Twitter app stores the full iPhone contact list for a period of 18 months.


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Volunteers are needed to participate in various University of Alabama studies. Below are brief descriptions of some of these projects along with contact information for each.
Dr. Kristi Crowe-White and Dr. Amy Ellis, researchers in the College of Human Environmental Sciences' department of human nutrition and hospitality management, are recruiting subjects for a 10-week study to see how watermelon affects blood vessel function. Study participants need to be postmenopausal African-American or European-American women ages 55 to 69 who do not smoke or have high blood pressure, diabetes, liver disease or kidney disease. The first four weeks will involve study participants drinking either 100 percent watermelon juice or a placebo twice a day. At the end of the four weeks, there will be a two-week washout period where neither beverage is consumed. In the next four weeks, participants will drink the opposite of what they had in the beginning of the study. Vascular and blood measures will be assessed at the beginning and end of each four-week period. Participants are eligible for compensation up to $100. For more information, phone 844/348-7057.
Two psychology researchers, Lisa Mieskowski and Dr. Forrest Scogin, are seeking adults age 40 or older to take part in a study of overall life satisfaction. Participants will be asked to interact with a workbook of activities and asked questions to determine if they notice an improvement in their overall satisfaction with life. The project will be conducted over the phone, so distance and ability to come to campus are not an issue – e.g. those who live in rural areas or who are homebound are also invited to participate. The study will include three to four phone calls. All participants will receive a copy of the workbook, which includes activities sometimes used in therapy to address problems with stress, among other things. For more information, contact Lisa Mieskowski at 205/348-7069.
Researchers in the College of Engineering are looking for cigarette smokers ages 19 to 70 to participate in a study developing a novel device for monitoring of smoking habits. This study will generally require a two-and-a-half hour visit followed by close to 18 hours in the community. Volunteers will be asked to perform a number of tasks such as moving around, moderate and fast walking on a treadmill, eating, smoking, etc., while wearing the sensor system. Participants will receive up to $80. People who are non-smokers, have smoked for less than a year, have acute or chronic respiratory conditions, have a pacemaker or any other implantable device, will be excluded from the study. Those unable/unwilling to perform the activities listed above or unable/unwilling to smoke cigarettes at the request of the investigators will also be excluded. This study is conducted under a research study exemption from the UA smoking policy. Special approval has been issued to use University grounds during the study, and the smoker must be accompanied by the research assistant with a written permit to smoke on campus. Contact Dr. Edward Sazonov, department of electrical and computer engineering, at firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
Researchers in the department of communication studies at the University of Alabama invite parents and their middle-school children to participate in a project on how families deal with bullying. Participants will do an interview with a researcher, complete surveys and record conversations over a three-week period. Families that complete the study will receive $75. Contact Dr. Joshua Pederson, at email@example.com or 205-632-0501, for more information or to participate.
The Capstone College of Nursing and department of psychology is looking for participants for a research study. Persons with Restless Legs Syndrome, known as RLS, are needed for a research study that will examine the use of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, or MBSR, on symptoms of RLS. The study design will be a randomized controlled feasibility trial that will enroll participants in a MBSR-RLS treatment group and will be compared with a treatment-as-usual control group. If randomized to the MBSR group, participants will be asked to complete an eight-week session of MBSR with a focus on RLS. Participants will be compensated for their time. Personal information will be kept confidential and used for research purposes only. To participate, or for more information, contact Dr. Norma Cuellar at firstname.lastname@example.com or 205-348-8368.
Adults age 50 and older with a current diagnosis of osteoarthritis in one or both knees are needed for a research study at The University of Alabama. The study will examine how knee arthritis affects people's daily activities, moods and long-term well being. Researchers are especially interested in learning how personal characteristics like race, gender, general health and personality affect the experience of pain and arthritis. Participants will be asked to complete 2 interviews and two "activity sampling" projects over the course of a year. Participants will be compensated for their time. Personal information will be kept confidential and used for research purposes only. To participate, or for more information, contact Jessie Greenlee, program manager, at 205-348-3941 or email@example.com.
Adults 50 or older who live in Marengo County and deal with the effects of insomnia and depression are invited to participate in a University of Alabama research study. The pilot research study will deliver cognitive-behavior therapy through the online video-conferencing program Skype. In Demopolis, the study will be carried out at the Sleep Disorders Center in the Bryan W. Whitfield Memorial Hospital. Lead investigators are Dr. Kenny Lichstein and Dr. Forrest Scogin, UA professors of psychology. UA's Office of Information Technology has configured a safe and secure version of Skype to promote confidentiality. Those interested in participating should phone 205/348-1963. Individuals should leave a message indicating their willingness to participate in the research study. Individuals should also leave a name, call-back number and convenient times to call.
Adults 60 years or older are invited to participate in a brief study being conducted by a graduate student in the psychology department at The University of Alabama. The study will examine the decision-making abilities of younger and older adults. Participants will read a scenario, perform several computerized tasks and answer some questionnaires. Results will help cognitive researchers better understand the differences between younger and older adults in their decision-making abilities. The study takes an hour or two to complete, and participants will receive $10. People who are interested or have questions can contact Meagan Wood at 205-248-7860 or 229-224-5984 or through email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
An in-home study that uses a computer in a new treatment for anxiety and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, seeks volunteers from among children ages 8 to 12. The research study uses a computerized attention and memory training program that will be offered to study participants at no charge, and it can be used on their own home computers. UA researchers will take information from the research study and examine changes in how the brain functions before and after this treatment. To participate, or for more information, contact Dr. Matthew Jarrett, assistant professor in UA's psychology department, at 205/348-0629 or email@example.com.
Youth age 12-21 with Down syndrome and/or mental retardation are needed for a UA study. The study will examine wayfinding skills in young people with Down syndrome compared with matched peers. Participants will be asked to navigate a computerized environment, much like those found in popular video games. Participants who qualify for the study will complete two short tasks in one testing session and will receive a small prize for their participation. Personal information will be kept confidential and used for research purposes only. Call Megan Benson at 205/887-1453, Ed Merrill at 205/348-1932 or Fran Conners at 205/348-7913.


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When I reported that chef Daniel Barron was teaming up with fellow gastronomes Flor Franco, Jeff Bonilla and Mike Yen to start pop-up restaurant operation, Evolve, I had concerns. Chief among them was the fact that the crux of their operation and its uniqueness was modernist cuisine.
Now a defined, accepted, and readily recognized culinary subclass, diners are accustomed to chefs' use of powders, gels, and new fangled machinery to introduce interesting shapes, textures, and temperatures. Likewise, foodies are familiar with how often great modernist recipe dreams fail to translate into quality real-life dishes. Sadly, I've been let down numerous times by Mister Wizard chef types.
Even having enjoyed some delicious and promising fare from Barron, whose ambitious, envelope-expanding ideas have always merited my appreciation, some of the dishes he served up during his previous stint heading Blue Point Coastal Cuisine registered as sub-par on my palate. Those offerings were created in a big restaurant with substantial resources, so the thought of him executing his cuisine in makeshift facilities with limited space, product, and time seemed a treacherous proposition.
As evidenced by the stunning food put out at Evolve's coming out event, the "Origins Dinner" at Mission Hills' The Wellington on March 6, all of my concern was for naught. On the outlying fringe of the dining scene, calling the shots in tandem with his talented colleagues is right where Barron belongs. The quartet cooked together for five days, created up over 120 individual recipes, and put out a truly exceptional eight-course tour de feast.
The night, like molecular gastronomy, was essentially about familiar flavors delivered in reimagined ways. Chicken and waffles came delivered as juicy, tender cubes of Frankenstein-like poultry meat pulled from several fowl, then fused back together, breaded up and served with sage-infused caramel, marshmallows made using Stone IPA, and thin half-moons of waffle cone featuring baked-in sweetness and Szechuan spice.
A dish titled "Fish and Chips" centered around a crispy battered black cod terrine. Who needs fries when you have a rich purée of celeriac?
All of the flavor of a bowl of mussels came via bite-sized orbs—cured mussels encapsulated in gelatinous coconut-infused shellfish broth—served atop grilled brioche with a dusting of red curry butter powder that added a movie theater popcorn richness to the otherwise traditional mix of flavors.
A dish of foie gras roulade with a puffy "apple structure" and duck liver candy started the night off.
Items like foie gras were (rightfully so) given standard treatment. The fatted duck liver was made into a creamy, sumptuous roulade, while its fat was transformed into rock candy with the addition of sugar and Isomil. Supplementary textural components were added via an apple and sambal gelée and "restructured apple Styrofoam" that resembled a thin steam bun.
Cooking a lamb shank for three days yielded tender meat and clean cut flavors.
Perhaps the finest use of new wave cooking techniques was afforded lamb fore-shanks, which were sous vide (packed airtight and submerged underwater in an immersion circulator) at 55 degrees Celsius for three days, allowing all of the shanks' connective tissue to slowly melt and distribute. The result was the most tender lamb shank I've ever encountered. It also exhibited crystal clear lamb flavor—subtly sweet, juicy meat with vegetal nuances from the sheep's diet. The lamb meat pulled apart like perfectly roasted pork shoulder, which made it perfect for placing atop a bittersweet cocoa tortilla along with a crispy morsel of fried lamb's tongue, and enjoying tostada-style.
Evolve mixologist Mike Yen's ingenius flower pot Jell-O shot take on a mojito.
Not to be forgotten, were the cocktail and sweets courses. Yen, whose made a name for himself at Bankers Hill's AVE 5 and L'Auberge Del Mar's KITCHEN 1540 (what is it with this guy and capitalized alphanumeric venues?), made booze-based Jell-O shots shaped like jiggly terracotta-colored flower pots, topped them with frozen-shaved blueberry "soil", then topped them with minty greens and an edible flower. Bursting with mind-blowingly bright, minty, citrus flavor, this take on a Mojito was a whimsical bite of mixology genius.
Evolve pastry chef Jeff Bonilla presented one of the most unique and interesting desserts I've had in some time.
Then there was dessert, which with its abstract art presentation was as much a treat for the eyes as the stomach. Scoops of mascarpone cheese cremeux, jalapeño nigori sorbet, sweet and bubbly basil air, torn bits of sourdough bread, and the smallest yet most potent daub of super-reduced kiwi-accented bone marrow made for a mix-and-match closer that was delectably sweet and spicy, innovative, and just plain fun.
Most people couldn't fix a decent Sunday supper, much less eight courses of praise-worthy new wave cuisine, with this as their work space.
Before the meal started, Barron waved me behind the scenes to show me the space he was working out of. Consisting of one roughly five-by-three-foot table, a table one-third the size of that and a meager stainless steel cart, his allotted workspace between The Wellington and The Red Door had, at best, a third the capacity of my home kitchen. Again I felt worried, but again it was wasted energy. Barron and company rocked out incredible food and I'm excited to watch the evolution of their company.
Evolve's next feast, "The Cambrian Event," will take place at Fixtures Living on March 30 and 31. Fixtures Living is located at 9340 Dowdy Drive, #102. For more information, consult Evolve's website.
I like the idea of a Cambrian event. Pretty much the only thing that comes to mind is the prehistoric era. Is that what's intended? I looked on the website but found no hints.
From what I hear, it will be all about seafood, so a pretty broad theme overall. I'm pretty intrigued myself.
Hmm, makes sense. There were no land creatures in the Cambrian period.


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coincidence, maybe?
Have you ever experienced multiple coincidences before? Like, you're thinking about something and then something coincidentally happens after you've been thinking about it? Weird, right? I'll be the first to say, I experience quite a bit of deja vu. I don't know why or how. I guess I can attribute it to my 'dreamy' nature. But ever since I've been working on living in the moment, a lot more coincidental things have been happening.
Take today for example. I was watching an episode of Orange Is the New Black (season 2) and one of the inmates mentioned her experience with WWOOFing. What is WWOOFing you ask? Well, WWOOFing is what I was looking up on the internet Friday afternoon. It's a farming initiative that allows volunteers to practically travel for free. It's set up like a barter system. You pay a small membership fee, get up with a host in the country of your choice, pay to get there, and stay for a short duration working on a farm. In turn, the host family agrees to shelter and feed you. It's a great way to travel around the globe and really see how individuals live life.
So coincidentally, after researching WWOOF, the one episode I decide to watch mentions it! Crazy, right!
But that's not the only coincidence. Just a moment ago, I decided to log back on to Instagram (after 28+ days avoiding it). Well, what do I see? All of my former peers, friends, and sorority sisters 'living life'. Packing up and moving to new places, working dream jobs, and experiencing all that life has to offer. And for a moment, I felt sad. Selfish, rather. I was in a moment of self pity. Asking, "Why can't I be out there traveling, meeting new people, experiencing new things?" Gosh. I hate when I do that.
I decided to log back out, and pick up The Cather in the Rye. I've been trying to read it for about a month now, but I can't get past the start of chapter 3. And that's when it struck again. Coincidence. Literally, I'm reading along and I get to a part that reads, "...when he was in some kind of trouble or something, to get right down on his knees and pray to God. He said we should always pray to God- to talk to Him and all- wherever we were."
*Le sigh.
In this case, I don't think it was coincidence as much as it was divine intervention. I'm pretty sure God set me up to read it. It totally hit me. That's why I had to get here an tell you all. I originally wanted to tell my best friend about how I'm so ready to move and experience life and ask "Why hasn't God taken me somewhere new yet?", but before I could do that, I picked up Cather in the Rye. God served it to me real good. And, it doesn't help that I read a devotion about praying before running to someone and spilling out your problems.
I have to constantly remind myself, that I am exactly where I am suppose to be in life at this exact moment. God could sling me to Australia tomorrow morning if He really wanted to! But I'm slowly learning, it's ok. I have to learn to crawl before I can walk. That things take time to come to fruition. I'm ridiculously blessed right now. I have a loving family who allowed me to move back in with them, I just got offered a great entry-level job, and I get a hot meal every single day. I seriously can not fathom the number of people who don't have what I have. And there's no reason for me to complain about it or ask for more. In due time, God will bless me.
But for now, I will continue to live peacefully and with much thanks. I will continue to add more work and not just rely solely on my faith. I will be a humble huslter, if you can call it that? Lol.
I just have to remember to stay humble and remain thankful, because in due time, God will bless me with more than I can ever imagine.
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|Date: 9/12/2015 7:28:59 PM
Williams Grove Speedway Saturday Night News
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Williams Grove Speedway
1 Speedway Drive
Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17055
717 - 697 - 5000
For Immediate Release
Ralph Morgan, Rich Eichelberger and Doug Hoffman Win Williams Grove Speedway Features
Mechanicsburg, PA. September 12, 2015
"I don't like winning like this," Ralph Morgan said moments after arriving in Williams Grove Speedway's victory lane. Although Gene Knaub crossed the finish line first in the 30-lap Topless 30 for the Credit Connection Auto Sales 358 Late Models, Knaub's machine did not pass a weight check. With Knaub's disqualification the victory went to Ralph Morgan.
The spotlight was on the 358 Late Model division. The fifth edition of the Topless 30 was presented by Williams Grove Speedway and former driver Kenny Riland. Each team removed the roof off their 358 Late Model to compete for $2,000 to win and $300 to take the green flag. Thirty-five 358 Late Model competitors were in the pits.
Ralph Morgan started on the pole and sprinted into a first-lap lead ahead of Grant Adams, Randy Christine Jr., Kyle Lee, and Gene Knaub. Morgan had a 10-length lead lost due to a third-lap caution.
Following the restart Gene Knaub advanced to third behind Morgan and Christine. Ralph Morgan had an eight-length advantage on lap seven when Gene Knaub passed Randy Christine Jr. for second. One lap later the race went under caution conditions.
Gene Knaub struck on the restart. Knaub went to the outside line in turns three and four. Using the upper line Gene Knaub swept past Ralph Morgan. Knaub held an eight-length edge before the third caution of the event came on lap 14.
Gene Knaub, after the restart, set a blistering pace with Ralph Morgan in second and Randy Christine Jr. was third. There was an intense battle for fourth between Kyle Lee, D.J. Myers, Dan Zechman, Ron Kline, and Shaun Jones.
Knaub had a 4.2 second lead when the final caution came during the 21st circuit. The yellow flag did not deter Knaub and he continued his rampage following the restart. Gene Knaub crossed the finish line an eighth-mile ahead of Ralph Morgan, Randy Christine Jr., Kyle Lee, and Dan Zechman.
Following the race each car went to the scale for a check of weight. The speedway technical crew weighed Gene Knaub's No. 1 three times but his car was nine pounds light. With Knaub's disqualification the victory went to Mt. Union's Ralph Morgan. Randy Christine Jr., Kyle Lee, Dan Zechman, and Shaun Jones completed the top five. The victory by Morgan is his first at Williams Grove Speedway making him the 41st driver to win in the division's history.
Sixteen-year old Kyle Lee had fast time at 20.526 and received $200 from Miller's Racing Parts. The Jacobson and Julius Law Firm heat wins went to Knaub, Adams, Lee, and Matt Nailor. Bobby Beard was the victor in the B-Main. Justin Weaver won the Appalachian Speedweeks Hard Charger award.
Steve Fannasy, driving his brother Jay's car, and Rich Eichelberger started in the front row for the 20-lap Blazer's Body Shop Super Sportsman main event. By the completion of lap one Eichelberger was in front with Fannasy, Russ Mitten, Doug Dodson, and Mike Enders in pursuit.
Rich Eichelberger had a 10-length lead when the event's only caution occurred on lap seven. Eichelberger continued his rapid pace with Steve Fannasy in second and Russ Mitten was third. Chad Trout charged into fourth with Doug Dodson in fifth.
Chad Trout disposed of Steve Fannasy and challenged Russ Mitten for second. Trout made several bids for second with Mitten denying each attempt.
The duo of Mitten and Trout began to narrow Rich Eichelberger's 12-length lead. Eichelberger encountered slower traffic in the final five laps and his lead continued to shrink.
Rich Eichelberger, from York Springs, was supreme on this evening and crossed the finish line six-lengths ahead of Russ Mitten and Chad Trout. Steve Fannasy was fourth with Doug Dobson in fifth. The victory for the 65-year old driver is his 11th with the Saturday Night Series tying him for third on the series' win list. Eichelberger has 20 career victories at Williams Grove which is second on the all-time winner's list.
Mitten, Jay Fannasy and Scott Dellinger won the qualifiers for the 22-car field.
Doug Hoffman started on the inside of the front row in the 15-lap Aquafun Pools Street Stock feature. After a lap-two restart Hoffman was in front with Chris Heller, Wayne Dutterer, Jeff Haag, and Kevin Sigler close behind.
By the completion of lap five Jeff Haag, the leading 2015 Street Stock feature winner, was in second. In the seventh circuit Haag made contact with the rear of Hoffman's Camaro entering turn one. Hoffman slid up the track and Jeff Haag became the new leader.
Jeff Haag maintained a four-car length edge over Doug Hoffman. Chris Heller, Kevin Sigler and Sean Dawson were battling for third.
Three laps from the finish fluid came out of leader Haag's Camaro as he entered turn three. Jeff Haag spun in the fluid creating a caution. During the caution period Haag retired to the pits.
Doug Hoffman was the new leader. Throughout the final three laps Hoffman, Chris Heller and Dean Dawson were in a tight competition for first. On the final lap Heller went to the bottom lane in turns three and four. Hoffman and Heller exited turn four even. Doug Hoffman, from Mechanicsburg, crossed the finish line one length ahead of Heller. Sean Dawson, Jasen Geesaman and Mike Buckley completed the top five.
Doug Hoffman's victory is his 12th with the Saturday Night Series. He is in a three-way tie for second on the all-time wins list.
Preliminaries for the 20 entries went to Kory Sites and Chris Derr.
This is the final event of the 2015 Saturday Night Series. A big thank you goes out to everyone for their support during the year. For more information on Williams Grove Speedway events please visit the speedway web page at www.williamsgrove.com or the speedway Facebook page.
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"All you're doing is using ingredients that have been around for ages and isolating those flavors and changing the texture," Whigham said.
Bazaar's Master Chef Jose Andre's food is said to mimic art. Whigham whipped up three plates that are a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds, starting with tomato-topped watermelon skewers, both heavy on taste and the plant chemical lycopene.
After cubing the watermelon, Whigham skins tomatoes and uses a scoop of what's known as "the heart" to top the cubes. Then he makes a drizzle with lemon, sherry vinegar, olive oil and salt.
He adds a special Spanish vinegar reduction and edible flowers to decorate the plate, but at home the drizzle works beautifully.
Beyond the typical chip and dip, this version of guacamole features slicing paper-thin jicima, known as "Spanish potato," that's often eaten raw, as a wrap for guacamole.
Whigham uses Fritos in each wrap for a bit of crunch. Each little guacamole purse is topped with the chopped tomatoes saved from the watermelon skewers.
Finally, a tasty yet easy dish is Spanish classic Pan con Tomate. Kids can grate the tomatoes so there is no skin, just pulp. Garlic, thyme and bay leaf are added to olive oil and salt.
"It's best if you make this and let sit for maybe an hour before you serve it," Whigham said. "Then all the flavors that marinates in, they become one."
When it's time to serve, toast some bread and top it with the tomato mixture.
All three offer a unique and fun way to offer healthy food with flair.
To try the watermelon tomato skewers:
Cube watermelon.
Cut into a tomato to take the skin and layer of the flesh to reveal the "hearts" or pockets of seeds. Lift the hearts out and place on a cutting board (save the tomato for the guacamole purses).
Lift the hearts and place on top of each watermelon cube, putting a toothpick through each.
To make a drizzle topping:
Cut a lemon in half, squeezing the juice of one half into a bowl. Add a touch of sherry vinegar, a tablespoon or two of olive oil, and kosher salt to taste. Blend together and spoon on top of each skewer.
To make guacamole purses:
Make your own favorite guacamole recipe.
Slice a jicima paper-thin. The Bazaar uses a meat slicer that is not turned on, resulting in really thin jicima circles. Crush a handful of Fritos. Sprinkle a teaspoon's worth in the center of each jicima round. Put a dollop of guacamole on top of the Fritos.
Wrap the ends in together so each looks like a purse.
Slice and cube tomato flesh and sprinkle about a quarter-teaspoon on top of each guacamole purse.
To make pan con tomate:
Cut 3 or 4 tomatoes in half. Using a cheese or box shredder into a large bowl, shred the tomato into pulp discarding the leftover skin.
Cut the roots out of 2 or 3 cloves of garlic, lightly smash and put into the bowl of tomatoes with sprigs of fresh thyme, a bay leaf, and olive oil to taste. The restaurant uses olive oil quite liberally, perhaps a quarter- to a half- cup. Stir and let sit for one hour.
Slice and toast bread of choice. Top each toast generously with tomato mixture.


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09/14/2015 - 7:00pm
Birch Aquarium at Scripps 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92093
Event Description:
Monday, September 14
Sea Level & Our Coastal Future
Reinhard Flick, Oceanographer
Time: 7–8 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30; lecture begins at 7 p.m.
Cost: Public $8, Students/Educators $5, Free for members
Sea-level rise will be one of the greatest challenges facing coastlines worldwide as the planet warms. Find out what San Diego can expect under different sea-level rise scenarios, ow our coastal setting and development history influence sea-level rise exposure, and the range of adaptation options we have.
Please pre-register here: http://www.aquarium.ucsd.edu/Education/Public_Programs/Adult_Programs/Lectures/
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trading date: June 28, 2016 –
Yesterday SPY broke big support level $202.
Stocks will bounce this morning: end of month and end of quarter might attract some buyers.
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By popular demand, the "where do you guys go out to eat?" list. Only local right now … we'll add some of our out-of-town favorites soon. New on that list: Firebox in Hartford, Connecticut, where we had our anniversary dinner this year.
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Bricks Magazine
This is most defiantly my favourite new fashion magazine, the styling and photography are so on point! the layout is dreamy and so I felt compelled to make some pretty embroidered artwork from a few of my favourite images.
I wanted to enhance a black and white photocopy of a few images by highlighting the pattern within the garment by appliqué, stitch, beading and sequin work. These images framed look so beautiful and I think will make eye-catching artwork for an art wall I am planning! I am hoping to start a series of embroidered art on the blog with my next project being embroidered family photos!
What do you all think? Are you hooked on bricks yet? I have already pre ordered volume two here
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Michael Clark Proves That (20/10 Vision) Does Exist In The Basketball World
If you don't know Michael Clark then it's about time you get...
Everyone loves a fairy tale with a happy ending. Since the beginning of time creative writers have penned wonderful endings in which their characters either ride off into the sunset with the girl of their dreams or get married and live happily ever after or … well, you get the idea. PHILADELPHIA —
In the last few years, we have seen several cases of exemplary players ending their respective careers on the highest of peaks – a championship title.
Just to name a few, there was John Elway in 1998. He ended over a decade's worth of pent up frustration by winning consecutive Super Bowl championships before retiring to a Hollywood-like ending.
That same year, Michael Jordan hit the game-winning jump shot against the Utah Jazz to win his sixth and final NBA championship before ending his wonderful career – except that he inexplicably came back for two nondescript seasons with the Washington Wizards.
Just last season, former Pittsburgh Steeler, Jerome "The Bus" Bettis, ended his surefire Hall of Fame career by winning the first Super Bowl title of his memorable career.
This past Saturday evening, Philadelphia native, Bernard Hopkins, put on one of the best performances of his storied career to defeat Antonio Tarver and write the perfect ending to his illustrious career – in the same place where it began no less.
Incredibly, Jordan, along with numerous other celebrities, joined the more than 11,000-plus spectators who showed up for "The Executioner's last fight at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. However, Hopkins isn't planning a comeback – or is he?
"I'm done," Hopkins said at the postfight news conference. "There's nothing else to do. I've heard some people say, 'What about this? What about that?' Let's keep it real, y'all. I don't need to risk anything else. What am I gonna' do, go to cruiser[weight]? Heavyweight?"
"There's nothing else to do. I want to be able to see my daughter. I want to be able to know who her teachers are, because I'm not home half the time. I'm in [training] camp. So now family is more important than boxing."
Nevertheless, it was only minutes after the 41-year-old Hopkins (47-4-1, 32 KOs) had won the IBO light-heavyweight championship with a remarkably resourceful dismantling of 3-1 favorite Antonio Tarver (24-4, 18 KOs), that HBO analyst Larry Merchant asked Hopkins what he would do if he were offered something like 20 million to come out of retirement.
"Heck, I might come out of my grave for that kind of money," Hopkins said, who is definitely a lot smarter than most professional boxers.
Whether he retires for good or not – and personally, I hope he doesn't because I like him so much – this column is dedicated to recognizing Hopkins as one of the greatest fighters of this era- and all-time.
First of all, let me say that it is a damn shame that so many outstanding Philadelphia athletes are never recognized for their greatness until they either,
A) are playing for another team in their respective sport
or, B) are nearing the ends of their careers after a lengthy love-hate relationship with the "City of Brotherly Shove."
Sure, by now, most Philadelphians and boxing enthusiasts know about "B-Hop's" legendary training ethic and 20-title defense reign over 10 years as the best boxer on the planet, but has Hopkins ever gotten the respect, not just nationwide, but in his own hometown, that he's truly deserved?
Absolutely not!
I unequivocally say that Hopkins is Philadelphia's greatest champion ever – and should have been treated and praised that way – the way guys like Allen Iverson and Donovan McNabb, who have never won a championship in their respective sports – are accepted and beloved (although McNabb has had his own share of drama with the city lately).
Even nationally, Hopkins didn't get the breaks, respect – or payday – he deserved until he was towards the end of his career.
For many years, Hopkins was perceived as a villain in the sport – an image I have to admit that he cultivated early on in his career. Remember, before Hopkins recently began to receive the long-sought recognition he had been searching for nearly his entire career, he was certainly not as personable –or as buoyant as he has been the last half-decade or so.
Hopkins would enter rings all over the country in his black executioner's garb with the black mask and would just personify the classic "bad guy in black."
Not that he was a bad guy mind you, Hopkins left that part of his life waaaay behind him when he walked out of Graterford Prison after serving five years there for armed robbery.
Whatever the case was for Hopkins' lack of love from the national media and boxing fans across the country early in his career, he has certainly made up for lost time in terms of his relationship with, both, Philadelphia – and national – boxing fans the last few years, beginning with his annihilations of Puerto Rican idol Felix Trinidad in Madison Square Garden and Mexican-American hero – and current promotions partner – Oscar De La Hoya at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
"I'm humbled but I'm proud that I got a chance to go out on top," Hopkins said. "How many fighters go out on top?"
When I wrote my annual column on the greatest athletes in the world a little over a year ago – and selected Hopkins as the number two pick behind Lance Armstrong, was the fact that, unlike most athlete's (not named Roger Clemens) Hopkins has seemingly continued to get better with each passing year.
Simply put, there has never been a fighter who was a better boxer at 40 than he was at 30 or even 20-years-old.
At any rate, with Hopkins coming off of two consecutive defeats to Jermain Taylor in 2005, (which could have both gone either way) many observers thought this last fight might end in the same fashion.
It certainly didn't help that Tarver, an excellent fighter in his own right, was coming off of two consecutive victories (which should have been three) over the formerly invincible, Roy Jones Jr., and at 37 years of age, was viewed as being the bigger, better and stronger boxer.
Surprisingly, Hopkins had his way with Tarver from the opening bell.
First off, Hopkins moved up two weight classes from a career at middleweight to beat Tarver, a light-heavyweight champion. Hopkins bothered Tarver (24-4), taking him away from whatever game plan he might have brought with him on the way to winning every round.
Hopkins spent the night thoroughly schooling Tarver with his movement while landing, straight rights, hooking lefts and a multitude of flurries that left Tarver dazed on more than one occasion.
Midway through the fifth round, Hopkins nailed Tarver and sent the former champ reeling backwards as his glove touched the canvas, to officially score a knockdown – and for all intents and purposes –end the fight and Tarver's night.
Hopkins stayed in control in the later rounds and then unleashed several devastating combinations as he chased Tarver across the ring. All three judges ended up having identical scorecards of 118-109 for Hopkins – a sure sign of his total domination.
Hopkins said afterward, that although he entered the fight as a 3-1 underdog, he knew he would win – and win easily.
"Yes, I told you people you would be surprised at how easy of a fight it would be," Hopkins said. "I could have fought in three different weight classes a long time ago. I knew all I had to do was negate his jab and he wouldn't have anything else."
Whether Hopkins ever decides to step in the ring again, one thing should be crystal clear by now. He is undeniably Philadelphia's greatest athletic champion ever. Forget the 1980 Phillies and the Flyers teams of the 1970s. Heck, even the Sixers great 1966-67 championship team (voted the greatest in NBA history) can't compare to the 10-year reign of Bernard Hopkins.
No, Hopkins wasn't recognized for years, even in his own hometown. But, as the saying goes, 'Better late than never' – and Hopkins is certainly as beloved as almost any athlete in the history of Philadelphia – and rightfully so.
However, he did add that just because he was stepping away from his career as a boxer, he wasn't just going to walk away from the sport altogether.
"Don't think you're getting rid of me that easy," Hopkins said. "Remember, I am a promoter. I'm going to try to build champions now."
If anyone knows what it takes to build a champion – it would surely be Bernard Hopkins.


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Back pain in pregnancy
Many changes go through the body during pregnancy. There is weight gain (typically 25-35 pounds), your abdominal muscles weaken and a shift occurs in your centre of gravity. A change in posture occurs which in turn affects the lower back muscles, upper back and neck. Hormonal changes also occur within the body that cause ligaments to soften.
You are more likely to get back pain in pregnancy if:-
– you have had back pain before
– you lead a sedentary lifestyle
– you are carrying twins
– you are in the later stages of pregnancy
You may have to change your usual exercise routine. Swimming may help back pain in pregnancy as the buoyancy of the water reduces the strain on the joints and muscles. Swimming also helps strengthen the back muscles.
It is sometimes helpful to avoid the use of high heels choosing more comfortable ones instead.


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Filinvest City: The Skyline of the South
A skyline is one of the first things that a person flying to any city in the world will see. Representing progress, loftier skyline could mean more opportunities — this has inspired many to flock in metropolitan areas in hopes of fulfilling their dreams. In Manila alone, population has doubled in two decades resulting to the increase of its population density. With it comes the rise of value and search for space and serenity.
However, one does not have to move to nearby provinces to get away. Located at the southern part of Metro Manila is Filinvest City, a fine urban development that allows room for growth while maintaining exclusivity and much-needed space. The name speaks for itself – Filinvest City is a city that can be reached via a short fifteen minute drive from Makati. Filinvest Alabang Inc.'s Executive Vice President Kate Ilagan talks about the convenient location that brings dwellers a modern city outside the congested spectrum of Manila. "Some people have this perception that Alabang is far, but one only needs to actually experience coming here to be delightfully surprised," says Ilagan.


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Verbal communication isn't just words. It also includes body language, tone-of-voice, facial expressions, and emphasis. These nonverbal parts of communication are very important; they carry most of the emotional content, and they can make the difference between a statement and a question, or between a simple question and an abusive attack.
Verbal attacks are made, not by the exact words, but by the "tune" those words are set to: someone can say "You're a freak" in such a gentle, caring voice that you know that they love you, and someone can say "You're a good friend" in such a vicious, sarcastic tone that you know it means "I never want to speak to you again."
Most of the emotional parts of a conversation aren't carried by the words-they're included in the body language. And it's much easier to lie with words than with body language; that's part of why people say "look me in the eye and say that" or "he was so jumpy, I just didn't believe him."
In case of a conflict between words and body language, you can assume the body language is correct. If your friend says, "it's okay," but is frowning, biting her lip, and won't meet your eyes-it's not okay. You may not want to call her a liar, or challenge her (maybe she doesn't want to talk about it right now), but you should remember that just because she said "it's okay" doesn't mean it is, and it doesn't mean it's okay for you to pretend it is. If someone says "I'm sorry," but has an angry tone, is glaring, and making punching motions with his hands-he's not sorry. But you probably already knew that.
In many cases of verbal attacks, the attacker is careful to use words that sound acceptable, or even polite, if they're said in a different tone. That way, they can claim, "all I said was ______," and repeat their words with a different "tune" that takes away the attack. And the victim is left saying, "It's not what she said, it was the way she said it!"
Written communication can be very difficult because these things are missing. Punctuation becomes very important, because it's one of the few ways to put "tone of voice" into an email. Another way is capital letters... in email, words written in ALL CAPS are considered to be shouting, or have strong emphasis. And writing without any capitals at all is often read as "shy." Email and online posts made with no punctuation sound rushed, and those with too much of the wrong punctuation seem incoherent.
Here's a sample paragraph, from a book about magickal theory:
"Night follows day; and day night. The pendulum swings from Summer to Winter, and then back again. The corpuscles, atoms, molecules, and all masses of matter, swing around the circle of their nature. There is no such thing as absolute rest, or cessation from movement, and all movement partakes of rhythm. The Principle is of universal application. It may be applied to any question, or phenomena of any of the many planes of life. It may be applied to all phases of human activity.." -- The Kybalion.
Complex ideas, but not too hard to follow. Now, the same paragraph - with the punctuation changed to bad email-style punctuation. (I really have seen emails that were this hard to read.)
"Night follows day and day night....... the pendulum swings from summer, to Winter.............and then, back again........ the corpuscles..... atoms..... molecules..... and all masses of matter....... swing around the circle, of their nature.......,. there is no such thing, as absolute rest or cessation from movement---and all movement partakes of rhythm.......the principle, is of universal application........it may be applied-to any question or phenomena, of any of the many planes of life. It may be applied-to, all phases of human activity." - The Kybalion.
Because so much online communication depends on punctuation (and things like capital letters) to carry the "tone" of the words, it's hard to tell the difference between a polite statement and an accusation-or attack. If you can't tell for sure, it's always best to assume an email was meant politely, and reply that way. This will keep you from finding attacks that aren't intended.
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