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Data security is the biggest talking point for technology right now. From mega servers to your phones, every storage device is being introduced with the latest security features. Fingerprint sensor is one such line of security for smartphones and it's catching on quickly. While it makes unlocking your phone much safer and quicker, it's doing much more than that.
Let's take a look at 5 alternate ways you can use the sensor:
1. Lock Apps: It's not much different from locking-unlocking your phone with a tap, but having a fingerprint lock for any app on your phone makes it more secure. Be it your messaging app, photo gallery or something else, a third-party app can put fingerprint authentication between your privacy and the prying eyes.
2. Make payments: If you use e-wallets/payment apps such as Android pay, then fingerprint sensors can make the process much easier. Instead of having to put a pin every time, you can initiate payment with just a tap. Now you don't have to worry about others finding out your pin.
3. Click pictures: What's worse than trying to take a selfie and finding the capture button at an awkward angle? Well, an app like Dactyl – Fingerprint Camera is what you need. It enables you to use the sensor as the capture button to take photos effortlessly.
4. Phone Banking: We all have banking apps in our phones but putting in the pin or a complicated password at each step is not something anyone particularly enjoys. This has been made easy with fingerprint scanners since most popular banking apps are integrating it to authenticate the user.
5. Accessibility: Imagine if you could open the notification panel, put your phone on sleep or launch an app right from the fingerprint sensor. With Fingerprint Quick Action you can do all of that and more. This app allows you to assign an action to your gesture on the sensor, like swipe, tap, double tap etc.
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Nebo Education Foundation Gives Grants December 2013
Foundation past president Natalie Clyde remarked, "It is a pleasure to receive the grant applications and see how remarkable and creative the Nebo District teachers are. The Nebo Education Foundation facilitates these grant monies to help teachers realize their ideas and the students' potential. As a foundation, we get to see a glimpse at how well our teachers are instructing our students. Our teachers are truly talented and utilize every penny. They do such a great job!"
Congratulations to the following teachers that continue to bless the lives of students.
Spring Lake Elementary – Erica Fordiani
"I would like to thank the Nebo Education Foundation for their generous donation! Through this funding, my students will be able to construct a miniature pond ecosystem and assess its biodiversity, then design their own experiments to determine the population dynamics and the effects of various pollutants on pond microorganisms. They will also model the impact of road salt runoff on a pond and assess the environmental impact on bottom sediments. Images from our microscope will be projected onto a large screen for all students to see through the use of the digital microscope camera. Chromebooks will allow students to look up information on various microorganisms and environmental factors. Thank you for providing my class with needed resources that will enable engaged student learning," Erica Fordiani, sixth-grade Teacher at Spring Lake Elementary.
Brockbank Elementary – Tara Farr
Tara Farr said, "Thank you so much for the grant you have given our kindergarten team at Brockbank Elementary. The letter factory is a fun way to learn the letter names and sounds while incorporating music, movement in an engaging repetitive way. We will be sending the 12 DVD's home on a rotating schedule so that every student that does not know letter names and sounds will be able to utilize these for years to come. It will be a very simple way for a parent to help their child with at home. This grant is such an enrichment to our classrooms. Both Mrs. Kariuki and I have been trying to find a way to make this happen for a few years but the funds just weren't available on our own. We are so appreciative for The Nebo Education Foundation and for the time they took out of their schedules to make this possible for us to have 12 Letter Factory DVD's available for the needs of our kindergarten students. I know this grant will allow us to bridge the connection between home and school and give parents an effective tool to help their children succeed. We are so thankful for this money to use to further help the kindergarten students in our district and give them a solid foundation in literacy skills that will carry into all learning in the future."
Park Elementary – Principal Ryan Kay
Principal Ryan Kay said, "Thank you so much for your generous grant donation. The money will be used to keep the Leader in Me moving forward at Park Elementary. It will also help with our Leadership Day that we will be holding in the Spring. We will be inviting parents, city, community and district officials into our school to see the process in action. Again, thank you for keeping this great program going in our school. You can feel the difference it makes the minute you walk into the school or classrooms."
Barnett Elementary – Larraine Nelson
"We are so excited to be awarded this grant from the Nebo Foundation! Our goal was to purchase a variety of books for our Title I Library. This is the first year in quite a few years that Barnett has been a Title I School, and we needed books to help our students develop their reading skills. We are using the University of Utah's Early Steps Program and Nebo Plus Reading Program. Both of these programs need many books for the students to read and review daily. These books will help the students read a variety of subjects while helping them with their decoding, fluency and comprehension skills. We are thrilled to have this resource and know it will benefit many children here at Barnett Elementary! Thank you so much!" exclaimed Larraine Nelson.
Mt. Nebo Junior High – Linda Durrant
"Reading has long been a passion at Mt. Nebo Junior High. But how do you appeal to reluctant readers or struggling readers? Our school plans to place in each classroom a set of quick, high interest fiction and nonfiction books. What will make this project unique is the one minute sharing component at the end of the period. With two minutes remaining in our Monday reading period, students will pair-up and share what they have read with each other. Research has shown that 'What students read and then talk about is what they learn best and remember the longest.' (Linda B. Gambrell, Clemson University). In addition, this will encourage students to have a 'Now Book' and a 'Next Book'. Students will also have the opportunity to earn points toward their Term Reading Goal which is based on their current STAR testing scores. This should be exceptionally helpful to our struggling readers as many of them are so overwhelmed with trying to read a whole book. (Most fail to submit any points at all.) Now they can meet their goal in short, meaningful increments," said Linda Durrant.
Wilson Elementary – Vicki Lyons
"Thank you, thank you, thank you to the Nebo foundation for approving my grant for an iPad. I was so excited to receive this grant. As an elementary counselor, I assist students with interpersonal skills, communication skills and achieving academic success. With the help of this tool, I can help students stay more engaged and interested while practicing problem solving skills, social skills, and understanding feelings. The Nebo foundation has helped so many of our Nebo students in countless ways. Thanks again to the 20 member board of volunteer community members and educators that make up the Nebo Foundation for helping our Nebo students achieve!! Also, thank you to Wilson School and Principal Daryl Fluckiger for matching the funds for this grant, said Vicki Lyons, counselor at Wilson Elementary.
Canyon Elementary – Robin Wheatley
Robin Wheatly said, "A huge thank you goes to the Nebo Foundation Board for the funds granted to Canyon Elementary. This money will be used to purchase 100 books for two first grade classrooms. These books will be used to support independent reading during daily guided reading time. It is so important for emergent and early readers to have 'just right' texts that they can read independently. These books will not only build fluency but confidence. The dedication and support the Nebo Foundation gives to the students of Nebo District is greatly appreciated."
Sierra Bonita Elementary – Laura Elzinga
Laura Elzinga said, "The fifth-grade teachers at Sierra Bonita are excited to receive a grant from the Nebo Foundation to help them purchase science supplies. Our school has increased dramatically in size in just a couple of years, and we find ourselves short of things like electrical equipment for making circuits, magnets, and other hands on items. We know our students will have a great understanding of the concepts when they are able to participate rather than just watch."
Landmark High – Howard Bonzo
"Thanks for approving the grant. This will be a big boost for landmark. We currently have only four potter wheels with 25 students in a class fighting over them. I teach three ceramics classes and the students will be thrilled with the additional wheels. There are not a lot of electives at Landmark. Art is one of the few classes students can express themselves. This will greatly enhance our art program," said Howard Bonzo.
Larsen Elementary – Jenny Headman
"Thank you so much for the money for our new classroom rug. The current rug we have is an old green rug with stains on it. The classroom will be a brighter place for the students to enjoy," said Jenny Headman.
Payson Junior – Ingrid Bolz
Goshen Elementary – Nate Holt & Carrie Norton
Businesses and individuals can donate as well. You can specify a specific school, classroom or program to donate to. The extra help through additional funding gives Nebo students the advantage of enhanced learning. For more information about the tax deductible donation to Nebo Education Foundation, please contact Lana Hiskey at Nebo School District, 354-7400, email firstname.lastname@example.com or mail 350 South Main, Spanish Fork, UT 84660.

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Welcome to the Personality, Emotion, Attitudes & Social Psychology Lab! Our research focuses on Metaphors, Wrongness Admission, and a variety of topics exploring what makes humans tick. We are always interested in exploring new and exciting topics!
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Where is Your Self Located?
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Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Drop off at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank (350 Opportunity Pkwy, Akron)
8:00am to 4:00pm
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is prepared to assist Feeding America and the Food Banks in Texas in response to the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. As individuals and organizations across Northeast Ohio and the United States feel an urge to help, we're organizing a food and supply drive to collect specific items that will be delivered to those who have been impacted.
Below are specific items that affected food banks have requested:
- Hand-held snack items such as granola bars
- Canned ready-to-eat items with pull-tops
- Protein in pouches or pull-top cans (tuna, beef stew, chili, canned chicken)
- Peanut butter
- Cleaning supplies (bleach, non-bleach, paper towels, etc.)
- Personal hygiene items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc.)
Please do not bring make-up clothes, and other non-essential items.
If you would like to make a monetary donation towards Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts, please visit FeedingAmerica.org.
For questions regarding this food drive, please contact Stephanie Knori at 330.777.1055.
For large donation amounts, please contact Chuck Allen at 330.618.0809.
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Unite: We Do Wellness!
Our physical bodies can tell the story of our life events. By the time we look in the mirror and don't see ourselves, we may have a few wrinkles, more body fat than we would like, and other parts of our body have changed.
Well, that is what we are here for. To help you find and realize that your body is actually quite awesome. It is forgiving. It is powerful and it is part of you. Your mind is awesome too. It wants to be peaceful. We all do.
Here at Unite, we help people be well. We help them understand how they got to where they are, and then find themselves again. Come see us; Unite – the university of you – We do wellness.


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Party Like a Culinista
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Let's party.
Stop eyeing those frozen mini quiches. Pass on that same old hummus tub and carrot sticks. Put down the pizza delivery menu. Caterers and seasoned party experts Jill Donenfeld and Josie Gordon are here to show you how to throw fresh, fun, and downright delicious dinner parties with ease and style. If you're looking for real food that's simple to prepare and will make you feel great inside and out, Party Like a Culinista is for you.
The Culinista way to party is all about celebrating with the best ingredients—minimally processed whole foods, lots of greens and grains, seasonal and local when you can—to create incredible health-minded dishes that will wow your guests without weighing them down. Jill and Josie have written detailed menus that make dinner parties stress-free with lots of tips for pre-party planning and easy multi-task cooking. They even include a break for that essential wardrobe change so you'll be looking great and frazzle-free when hungry guests arrive.
From sunny brunches to BBQ blowouts, last-minute get-togethers to intimate parties for two, Party Like a Culinista has inspired menus for any and every occasion. Many recipes are vegetarian or vegan-friendly and menus are balanced to splurge in just the right places. Rosemary popcorn popped in olive oil, sweet pea and zucchini pancakes with mint and chive crème fraiche, bruschetta topped with fava bean pesto, and warm pita dipped in a spicy lemon and date chutney are hors d'oeuvres a hostess can be proud of. Collard-wrapped burritos stuffed with quinoa, black beans, and veggies, falling-apart pulled pork with red miso and pineapple jam, and lasagna layered with spinach and roasted butternut squash are soul-satisfying twists on comfort food classics. With everything from picnic-friendly salads to cocktails, wine pairings, and sweet-tooth takeaways, you'll always have a delicious reason to party.Back to all booksBack to top of page
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Having cooked for every type of party from sunset beachside gatherings with a few friends to celeb-dotted dinner parties, Jill and Josie have cultivated a collection of rock-out recipes for any occasion.
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Delicata squash gets tossed with farro, hazelnuts, and currants in a light vinaigrette for party fare that's both healthy and satisfying.
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D15 Youth Theatre OVER AND OUT for this term
4 July 2017
10 days of solid work, 1 super ensemble, 5 past youth theatre members back to help, 1 past member as our writer, 3 birthdays, 3 cakes, 1 technical dream team, 2 directors, 100's of coffee's, 1,000's of laughs, an abundance of positive energy, 2 shows, 1 SELL OUT and loads of happy audience members and cast.
That is D15 Youth Theatre OVER AND OUT for this term! See you all back in October!
1 July 2017
Today these incredible young people take to the stage at Draiocht Blanchardstown to present their play iCourt. Devised by the members and written by ALEX CAHILL - one of the first D15 Youth Theatre members who through a chance meeting came to write our play this year.
Its been a pretty special year with many of our original D15 Youth Theatre members coming back to help with props, set, sound, costume and writing.
We love to see old faces come back to support, help and share their youth theatre stories with our current members. We hope youth theatre creates memorable times for all of our members and we love it when you let us know how you are getting on after you have moved on to pastures new.
We are proud of all of our members new and old.
You are who make Youth Theatre, with your energy, talent and kindness.
You are super bunch of young people and we hope you have a good show.
Break a leg and THANK YOU for being YOU.
Tickets available call Draiocht Box Office on 01-8852622.
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When the original members of D15 Youth Theatrecome back to help on a production and you're beaming with pride at how wonderful they are. Alex has written this years play, Leanne is operating the sound and and Carla popped in today to take photos of the Dress Rehearsal and help with production.
We love having you back to help out and share your stories about your time here with our current members. Thank you for your help, but more importantly your talent and positive energy.
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Vodafone Qatar Breaks Ground On State Of The Art Fibre Optic Network
6 February 2011: Vodafone Qatar has started building its fibre optic backbone network, capable of delivering super fast data speeds and flawless call quality to business and home consumers alike.
In line with Qatar's 2030 vision, Vodafone is working in partnership with the government and ictQATAR to deliver superfast broadband to businesses and consumers in Qatar. LS Cable has been awarded the contract to build Vodafone's fibre backbone, which will be connected to the Qatar National Broadband Network (QNBN) initiative, providing fibre-to-home and businesses throughout the entire country.
To ensure reliability, the network will be fully redundant, with two data centres in separate locations. Digging of the first trenches between the data centres has already begun.
"This initiative would not have been possible without the total support from both government and municipality agencies, and ictQATAR" said Jenny Howe, Chief Technology Officer at Vodafone.
Furthermore, Vodafone partner Alcatel-Lucent has been awarded a contract to fully integrate the fixed-line optical fibre network with Vodafone's mobile network.
"Vodafone is building a state of the art IP-based network with converged mobile and fixed platforms that will provide world class security and performance" said Jenny Howe. "With no old-style legacy platforms to integrate, Vodafone's network will provide an innovative range of seamless services across mobile and fixed networks" continued Jenny Howe.
In addition to the super fast fibre backbone network, Vodafone has also started building Qatar's second international landing station, to provide an alternative connection to the outside world, increasing Qatar's international call and data capacity. "Having an alternative international landing station is a key strategic advantage to Qatar " said John Tombleson, Acting CEO of Vodafone. "Vodafone's international network will offer an alternative choice for businesses in the country to secure their international connectivity with a world-class network."
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Bass Strings and Facebook Changes - Basscast Episode 008
This week's episode of the Basscast with Jason Raso and Mike Ippersiel has just about something for everyone. First up we tackle the topic of bass guitar strings - you know you love 'em! What strings do we use currently? What ones have we played over the years? What's the difference between roundwound, flatwound and […]Continue reading


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The French banking giant, BNP Paribas, announced its new global financing policy stating that it will stop financing companies whose main activities are in the shale and tar sands oil industry, as part of its plan to accelerate its support of the energy transition and tackle climate change.
The new financing policy is in line with the International Energy Agency (IEA) scenario, which aims to keep global warming below 2°C by 2100.
Through a press release published on Wednesday, the bank announced that it will no longer do business with companies whose principal business activity is the exploration, production, distribution, marketing or trading of oil and gas from shale/or oil from tar sands.
In addition, BNP Paribas will stop financing projects that are primarily involved in the transportation or export of oil and gas, like LNG terminals and pipelines that carry oil or gas.
Importantly, the giant bank will cease any kind of financing related to oil and gas exploration or production projects in the Arctic region.
Jean-Laurent Bonnafé, Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas, said: "We're a long-standing partner to the energy sector and we're determined to support the transition to a more sustainable world".
"As an international bank, our role is to help drive the energy transition and contribute to the decarbonisation of the economy. As we have announced, we're committed to working with and supporting those energy sector partners who have decided to make environmental issues a central part of their business policy".
BNP Paribas integrated Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors into risk management for all its financing and investment activities since 2010.
So far, BNP Paribas has set a target of €15 billion in financing renewable energy projects by 2020, in addition to €100 million destined for investment in start-ups specialising in the energy transition with activities in energy storage, energy efficiency et al.
It has launched a highly ambitious policy on Green Bonds, available for financing projects in renewable energies, energy efficiency, mass and public transportation, water management, waste treatment, and recycling.
The French giant has also withdrawn from financing coal mines and coal-fired power plants and has declared that it is no longer supporting coal companies which aren't actively trying to diversify their energy sources.
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MURDERED businessman Michael Howard was the rock at the centre of a blissfully happy family.
The 57-year-old and wife Elaine had three children Lisa, 21, Jonathan, 19, and 17-year-old David (pictured 11 years ago).
They were all brought up in Hesketh Bank, near Southport, and the family were well known and liked.
Mrs Howard said: "The people who have done this had no regard for Michael's safety or anyone else.
"Michael was a much-loved husband and father and we are completely devastated."
Mr Howard was the operations director for Manchester-based pharmaceuticals company Mawdsley Group.
A spokesman said: "Everybody is terribly sad for his wife and children."
Mr Howard was also a keen golfer who neighbours said was "totally doted on by his children".
Mrs Howard is a former model who starred in adverts with her children.
Lisa is at Liverpool John Moores University, and Jonathan has a promising acting career and has appeared in Mersey TV soap Hollyoaks. David is a college student.


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This week sees the climactic finale of the Summer of Arcade with the release of Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. You can read our review here, but suffice it to say that Senior Editor Daemon Hatfield liked it quite a bit. Which is pretty much it for the Xbox Live Marketplace this week, actually. Next week is a different story however, with a double dose of beat downs in the form of both Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game and Shank. You'll also be able to snag new DLC for Snoopy: Flying Ace.
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Examples of loutish in a Sentence
the loutish bully didn't have a whole lot of friends
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One of Faith's acolytes, Greer Kadetsky, is a lovely, bookish young woman who has a gross encounter with a loutish frat boy during her first week of college.
Now the biggest parades on Market Street celebrate SF Pride and trophies by the San Francisco Giants, and the city's most recognized Santa event, SantaCon, is a pub crawl known for amateur drinking and loutish behavior.
And Maddon essentially letting Lackey be Lackey only enables the loutish behavior to continue, perhaps next time in October.
His new partner is a loutish drunk (Christopher McDonald) with a disillusioned anchorwoman (Jennifer Ehle) for a wife.
Bellows seats us among the engaged, loutish spectators.
Beau Bratcher and Alison Logan make appropriate cartoons of Lord and Lady Mulligan, a loutish pair of bourgeois swells.
When a fellow puppeteer, the loutish Timothy (Michael McIntire) takes some swipes at Jessica (a wry turn by Carolina Sanchez), the object of Jason's affection, Tyrone unleashes a storm of retribution on behalf of his alter ego.
Javier Ferreira's Will, entranced by the streets and stages of London, moves from an earnest schoolteacher haunted by memories of his loutish father to a man who trusts his own will and heart.
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couth, cultivated, polished, refined, sophisticated, well-bred;
classy, courtly, genteel, gentlemanly, ladylike;
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coarse, ill-bred, uncultivated, unpolished, unrefined, unsophisticated;
discourteous, impolite, mannerless, rude, uncivil, ungracious, unmannerly;
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By Shelby Hatz '15
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The first words that come to mind when I think of a mentor are: advisor, helper, encourager, listener, counselor and teacher. The person who has been all of these and more to me is my mother. From the beginning, my mom has been there for me through my successes and my failures. She taught me through elementary school, coached me in middle school, advised me (even when I didn't want her to) in high school and has supported me through college. Her role as a mother has changed throughout the years, but she has always been my mentor.
It started out small with math questions and spelling. She would help when I needed her but pushed me to work for myself. She helped me develop a work ethic that has stayed with me for years and will be with me the rest of my life.
Next, we learned how to play soccer together. My mom knew little to nothing about the sport, but she learned the rules and goals in order to help coach me at a young age. From then on I was hooked, and I haven't stopped playing since. She instilled in me the skills that have placed me in college soccer and helped me pay for school.
In high school I experienced the usual growing pains and learned to deal with boys and peer pressure. Still my mother was there to help me make the decisions that helped me become a strong woman and not accept anything less than the best.
And now we have faced college together. Even though I no longer need help with homework, soccer and my social life, she is still there to support me in times of stress. I don't know where I will be going next in my life, but I
know my mom will always be there to help guide me. I will be forever grateful to have been given such a wonderful mentor, friend and teacher—but most important—mom.


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Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant found in South American countries. As a street drug, cocaine looks like a fine, white powder.
Street dealers often mix it with things like cornstarch, talcum powder, or flour to increase profits. They may also mix it with other drugs such as the stimulant amphetamine and its use is even more dangerous.
Popular nicknames for cocaine include: blow,coke, crack and snow. People snort cocaine powder through the nose, or they rub it into their gums, inject it into the bloodstream. Some people inject a combination of cocaine and heroin, called a Speedball.
People who use cocaine often take it in binges, taking the drug repeatedly within a short time, at increasingly higher doses to maintain their high. Cocaine exerts its effects by increased levels of the natural chemical messenger dopamine in brain circuits controlling pleasure and movement.
Normally, the brain releases dopamine in these circuits in response to potential rewards, like the smell of good food. It then recycles back into the cell that released it, shutting off the signal between nerve cells.
Cocaine prevents dopamine from recycling, causing excessive amounts to build up between nerve cells. This flood of dopamine ultimately disrupts normal brain communication and causes cocaine's high.
Short-term health effects of cocaine include:
Extreme happiness and energy
Mental alertness
Hypersensitivity to sight, sound, and touch
Paranoia--extreme and unreasonable distrust of others
Of note cocaine use leads to bizarre, unpredictable, and violent behaviour.
These effects appear almost immediately and disappear within an hour.
Other health effects of cocaine use include:
Constricted blood vessels
Dilated pupils
Raised body temperature and blood pressure
Faster heartbeat
Tremors and muscle twitches
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Vinyl Floor – Peninsula
Back in February of this year, Vinyl Floor released a concept album onto the world exploring the fine line between love and happiness and the polar opposites of depression and sorrow. The battle of Utopia and Dystopia reigns within everyone, as we all seem to unintentionally come to wits with these at some point in their lives. The twelve song album entitled Peninsula brilliantly relishes in the concept of happiness and sorrow in a way that is relatable and retainable. The first part of the album is the Utopia; the second half is the Dystopia.
The Utopia side of the album is a mellow and relaxing look into the love and happiness side of life. Filled with a string quartet, beautiful melodies, and insightful lyrics with songs like "Frames and Orchids", "Written in the Cards", and "Car in the Sky". Each of these songs is very upbeat and filled with a melancholy that seems to lift the spirits and even warm the soul. The song that stands out the most would be "Ghost of England" with its Beatles-like song structures and a slight British accent is heard in its chorus.
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Monday, 17 November 2014
five great ideas for (easy) handmade gifts
I've always loved giving handmade gifts at Christmas, but over the last few years I've noticed that I make the plans and buy the materials in September, get started in November, and then find myself in an angry tangle of yarn / thread / fabric come December 20th. The whole sorry episode usually ends in a mad dash to the shops (because obviously the last post has been and gone) to buy things that I could quite easily have got cheaper online if I'd just planned things a little better. I'm always guilty of overstretching myself, and while I have visions of settling down in front of Christmas movies with a sherry (stop looking at me like that) and immersing myself in craft heaven, I usually just slump on the sofa with a packet of biscuits.
So this year, I've trawled the internet for some simple but effective handmade gift tutorials that I know people will love; things that will take an hour to make but will be cherished for a lifetime (well, a while anyway...)
1. Personalised cross-stitch embroidery hoop
I really, really love cross-stitch; I love how it looks on the wall, I love that it's a really old craft, and I REALLY love how simple it is. Choose a colour, stitch a cross, and repeat until you've finished the whole pattern; done. The only thing you can really do wrong is misread the pattern, which is easily corrected, or tangle your thread, which can be solved with a bit of patience and some mild swearing.
When it comes to patterns, there are absolutely heaps to choose from; sewing shops often stock cross-stitch packs, but they can be a bit 'twee' - for something more modern, Etsy is a goldmine. For a couple of pounds, you receive an instant digital download, and can then either read the pattern from the screen or print it out. My favourites were the camera pattern by PlatoSquirrel, and 'Let's Go on an Adventure' by Tiny Boxes Designs, who also has a great mountain design. I was also pretty taken with the graphic patterns from hallodribums in Austria - think triangles, arrows, diamonds and phrases - and the cheery 'Do What Makes you Happy' (always sound advice) from Red Bear Design, who are actually from my hometown. Keep it local!
If you've got an idea for your own design, but haven't got the foggiest how to turn it into a cross stitch pattern, there's a handy little website called My Photo Stitch - you just upload your photo or text, select a few different options and it produces the pattern for you in a free PDF. Bargain-tastic!
2. A DIY Craft Kit
A DIY craft kit is the ultimate in easy handmade gifts; The Makery in Bath sell some amazing pre-packed kits for specific projects, including rosettes, stags heads and polka-dot knickers (oo-err!), but if you fancy giving your crafty friend something a bit more personal, just make your own - after all, there's not much that's easier than putting things into a container and decorating it, right?
For miniature sewing kits, pack out a large jam jar with vintage threads, a little handmade pin cushion and some pins and needles, or for something a bit bigger try adding thrifted fabrics cut into squares, yarn, crochet hooks and other small tools to a small suitcase. You can add personal touches to the outside, such as labels, washi tape and ribbon on the jar, and transform the suitcase with some spray paint, stencilling and a new lining.
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3. An Ombre Cushion
Ombre is the trend that just refuses to die, and I have to admit, I've been totally been suckered in; hair, plant pots, clothes, garlands, necklaces.... the works. Simple envelope cushion covers are soooo easy to make (rectangle of fabric, seam the short edges, fold the ends over and stitch - done!) and then a quick dunk in a bucket of fabric dye will take it from drab to fab in a few minutes. For extra 'cor' factor, add on some pompom trim, fringing or lace strips to make it a real thing of beauty.
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4. Home Made Bath Soaks and Body Scrubs
Buying someone bath and body gifts is always a risky business; overpowering fragrances, nasty chemicals and allergic reactions can all leave people itchy and irritated come Christmas day. There are some great organic and natural skincare companies around; Lush is one of my favourites, and I love how they're doing a special festive range, and Napiers Herbalists specialise in herbal bath and body products which are all natural and skin-friendly.
If you're on a bit of a budget, though, there are a gazillion tutorials online which show you how to make everything from relaxing bath soaks to skin-softening scrubs and exfoliators; ingredients such as sugar, epsom salt, essential oils and dried herbs all work together to produce bath and body products which are good for the skin and the environment. Hurrah! My favourite set of tutorials were the ones at Brit & Co, which included recipes for banana brown sugar scrub and pumpkin, honey and baking soda scrub.
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5. A Hand Decorated Notebook
Notebooks and diaries are always useful, and you don't have to have a tonne of specialist book-binding skills to make one that's a little bit special for a gift. There are heaps of online tutorials for covering hardback notebooks with fabric, but my favourite is the one over at A Pair and A Spare; the photos are really clear and the instructions are pretty simple - all you need is a notebook, fabric and glue, and you're set. For something a bit more simple, try covering notebooks in washi tape; either go for simple stripes and geometric shapes, or create a cool aztec pattern that really stands out. I also stumbled across these amazing stitched covers at How Did You Make This; although these are done on thinner covered exercise books, you could do the same thing with a hardback book if you drilled the holes first and then used thicker embroidery cotton to work the pattern with.
Are you making anything this year? Someone is almost certainly going to get a cross-stitch from me!
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Love these ideas, I guess sometimes the hard part is knowing where to start, and deciding on what you're actually going to make! My sister always makes us handmade bath products, and they're great! My friend Sarah Fordham makes lots of cross-stitch items and has a great book on it too http://www.amazon.co.uk/X-Stitch-Sarah-Fordham/dp/1861089066 xReplyDelete
I'm exactly the same, I always have grand ideas and never get around to them! Last year I made a load of gingerbread men and took them into work with icing pens and decorations so my colleagues could decorate their own. They loved it and are demanding I do it again this year too!ReplyDelete
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Great Blog and lot of ideas for handmade gifts. Thank you for including Redbear Design cross stitch pattern , really appreciate it :)ReplyDelete
Loving these! I'm going to be making a few crafty gifts and defiantly gonna try some of the beauty ones :) xxxReplyDelete
Great ideas! I've been planning to make gifts for years but never get around to it, I love those cross stitch designs though especially the instagram one. And the site that does the pattern for you sounds awesome, def going to give it a go xReplyDelete
These are great! I love the ombré cushions and would love to try make some napkins like that for Christmas table xReplyDelete
great ideas - I haven't made many of my gifts this year, lack of time is to blame :(ReplyDelete
Oh these are such lovely ideas - we are planning on making some soaps and bath bombs this year as well as homemade fudge but I love the idea of the sewing kit and the cushions - so prettyReplyDelete
Laura x
loving all the cross stitch things!ReplyDelete
Some lovely ideas here, i love those notebooks and the arrow embroidery! xReplyDelete
I've never done a cross stitch! you've made me want to try! xReplyDelete
I love this idea. I think I might write one to my daughter on the first day of school every year.ReplyDelete
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Ducks cross highway in Toronto, Canada, safely avoided fast running vehicles while crossing (Video)By Angel Cuala on Sep 6, 2012 in Animals, North America •
A family of ducks crossed a highway in Toronto, Canada back in May, and was caught on video as shown below. The mother duck and her ducklings were crossing the busy street, avoiding fast-running vehicles and eventually succeeded. Their hair-raising adventure attracted international news and is now going viral.
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According to CTVNews.ca last month, the heart-stopping adventure happened last May 2, and the 1-minute incident was caught on camera by a CTV News chopper cameraman, with the mother duck seemed to be leading her ducklings while they were crossing Highway 407, near Dixie Road north of Toronto.
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"The video is truly amazing. 407 ETR offers all of its customers a fast, safe, and reliable trip. In this case, our customers included a family of ducks, and we were pleased to see it work out so well." Kevin Sack, vice-president of communications and government relations for the highway, was quoted at Toronto Star.
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One of the first things we do when working with a new client is figure out what they have to say. Traditionally, this has been referred to as "key messages," or simply "your story." This includes seemingly simple things like:
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- who started the company.
It's the last one that seems to be an issue with a company called Bonobos that recently raised quite a bit of outside funding to help them market and sell their clothing line for men. In an article on TechCrunch, Sarah Lacy wrote about the company, their products and their funding. It was her follow-up article the next day entitled, "Note to Estranged Co-Founders; Settle Your Baggage First, Pitch Reporters Second," that got my attention.
As part of her interview, Lacy says she asked, "Is there anything else I should know?" The "anything" was apparently that the other co-founder who was not part of the interview was gone and had started another company. Now, there's also an article in the NY Times, that seems to include this other co-founder, at least briefly in the article and in an accompanying picture.
This may be a lot of flutter about nothing. It's not uncommon for a company with multiple founders to have at least one founder leave during the growth of the company, but at the very least it seems that these two founders weren't on the same page about who was saying what. So, if your new PR firm keeps pushing on seemingly uncomfortable questions during prep for talking with the media, trust me, they have a reason for doing it. You would much rather have them ask the hard questions first, so when a reporter asks those same hard questions, you know what you should be saying.


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Bodhi, Teddy and Marcie are the baby names seeing a boost in popularity in the North West.
In 2013, just three baby boys were given the name Bodhi, but it was the pick of choice for 19 parents in 2015, a 533% rise.
Teddy has grown from 39 in 2013 to 191 in 2015, while Marcie went from three to 14 and Pola from three to 13.
Penelope has more than doubled in terms of popularity, from 64 babies in 2013 to 154 in 2015, while Thea rose from 42 to 132 and Lincoln was up from 41 to 98.
Other names that appear to be growing in popularity in the region include Parker, from 18 in 2013 to 75 in 2015, Aizah, up from 12 to 50, and Jaxon, more than tripling from 12 to 46.
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The names seeing the biggest drops in popularity were Ellie-Mai and Ellie-May, both down from 13 in 2013 to less than three in 2015, Emeli and Shannon, down from 12 to less than three and Amayah, Aqsa and Keeley, all down from 11 to less than three.
The figures from the Office for National Statistics cover all children born between 2013 and 2015 in England and Wales, where three or more children were given the name. The numbers of babies with each name is based on the exact spelling of the name given on the birth certificate.
In the North West, Amelia is on top for girls' names for the fourth year in a row, while Oliver takes it's third year as the most popular boy's name.
Noah makes into the top 10 for boys in the North West, replacing Alfie, which was eighth in 2014. For girls, Sophie, ninth in 2014, and Evie, 10th, drop out of the top 10 replaced by Ella and Scarlett.
Amelia has been in the top spot across England and Wales since 2011 while Oliver has been in the top spot since 2013, with the names both retaining their top spots as the most popular first names given to babies born in 2015.
In England, Amelia was the most popular girls' name and Oliver the most popular boys' name in 7 out of the 9 regions.
Ella and Mia replaced Lily and Sophie in the top 10 girls' names for England and Wales in 2015, compared with 2014.
Noah replaced James in the top 10 boys' names for England and Wales in 2015, compared with 2014.
Top 10 Boys names in the North West
Top 10 Girls names in the North West
Elizabeth McLaren, Vital Statistics Outputs Branch, Office for National Statistics, said: "Amelia and Oliver remained the most popular names for baby girls and boys born in 2015, having held the top spot since 2011 and 2013 respectively.
"Ella re-entered the top 10 baby girls' names in 2015 – Ella was last in the top 10 in 2007. Noah entered the top 10 baby boys' names for the first time on record in 2015, following a gradual increase in popularity."
There were 4 new entries in the top 100 most popular boys' names in 2015 for England and Wales: Jaxon, Roman, Reggie and Carter.
These replaced Owen, Robert, Joey and Finlay which were in the top 100 in 2014. Within the boys' top 100, Jaxon showed the largest rise, up 35 places to number 80. Kian, down 44 places to number 98, showed the largest fall.
There were 6 new entries in the top 100 most popular girls' names in 2015: Penelope, Mila, Clara, Arabella, Maddison and Aria.
These replaced Lydia, Faith, Mollie, Brooke, Isabel and Amy. Within the girls' top 100, Aria showed the largest rise, gaining 70 places to number 100. Katie, down 22 places to number 99, showed the largest fall.
In 2015, there were 697,852 live births in England and Wales, with over 27,000 different boys' names and over 35,000 different girls' names registered. The top 100 boys' names accounted for 52% of all baby boys born in 2015, while the top 100 girls' names accounted for 43% of all baby girls born in 2015.
Half of the 10 most popular boys' names in 2015 were also in the top 10 in 2005: Oliver, Jack, Harry, William and Thomas.
When compared with 2005, the biggest increases in popularity for those names in the top 10 in 2015 were Oscar and Noah (up 45 and 44 places in the rankings respectively). The largest decrease in popularity since being in the top 10 in 2005 was Daniel, down 18 places in the rankings.
Of the 10 most popular girls' names in 2015, there were 4 also in the top 10 in 2005: Olivia, Emily, Ella and Jessica.
Compared with 2005, the biggest increases in popularity for those names in the top 10 in 2015 were Isla and Ava (rising 121 and 77 places respectively in the rankings). The largest decrease in popularity since being in the top 10 in 2005 was Ellie (down 42 places in the rankings).


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Poetry has the power to erupt various emotions with it's narration. Sometimes the words might be few but it can be as exploding as a book or a story. Author Kuhoo Gupta in her poetry collection "Zindagi Ke Martbaan Se" takes readers on a journey of life with poems penned down from various minute observations and experience. So has she been able to stir the right emotions of a reader? Let's find out.
Zindagi Ke Martbaan Se' is a poetry collection written in conversational language - Hindi mixed with Urdu and English. The poems are inspired by a plethora of topics like love, nostalgia, remembrance, random human emotions, natural beauty and spirituality. It is something everybody will be able to relate to because it is inspired from the jar called Life that everyone goes through. It is something that will make you cry, smile or just appreciate in your leisure moments.
The title and the cover are pretty much in line with what the book has to offer the readers. The cover image with a touch of gold but dull. The title intriguing and asking the readers to delve deep into the poems and savour the various aspects of life. The blurb is only a brief description of what a reader can expect from the book once the pages are turned.
The poems in the book are largely based on life and various everyday human experiences so it manages to capture quite good attention of a reader. The sing song narration prevalent and right mix of brief and long poems. The words and vocabulary able to spin the right kind of aura which is required to read the poetry.
The sense of belonging is there in the book and it makes you feel comfortable with it's flow. The aspects of life have been given a lot of space and rightly so it manages to build the right flavour for the audiences.
The downside of the book is it's initial narration in the first few poems. The poems not able to hold up the attention and feeling incomplete at times. The short two liners and four liners in form of poems could have been avoided after an initial burst.
All in all the book with it's unique exhibition of life takes readers to a calm and peaceful journey. Most of the times reviving the olden days where poetry had it's relevance and meaning. A nice attempt to get the form back into existence but the fine touch found wanting at times. A light hearted book by the author for the readers to savour of what life is for everybody.


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Sedan, Ardennes: tourism & sightseeing
Visit Sedan (Champagne-Ardenne, France)
The town of Sedan is in the east of the Ardennes department (Champagne-Ardenne region) of France, on the edge of the great forests of the Ardennes and near the country's eastern border.
Sedan is officially listed as a 'town of art and history', and the centre of the town is now a protected zone, to ensure development is controlled and the important patrimony is preserved for the future.
Sedan castle
The medieval Sedan castle dominates the town and is also the most important historical monument here. Built in the 15th century, with the defenses added in the 16th cenbtury, the castle covers more than three hectars (seven acres) - it is said to be one of the the most extended castles in the world.
The main living quarters in the castle date from the 16th century, but were abandoned for new accommodation in the nearby 'Chateau Bas' (palais des Princes) in the 17th century. Now nicely restored and maintained, Sedan castle is open to the public.
Other highlights
There is more to Sedan than just a castle however, so be sure to allow some time to explore the rest of the historical centre. Note particularly the many fine town houses in and around the Place du Chateau and rue de l'horloge and surrounding streets, typically early 17th century. Moving forward, the 18th century architecture of Sedan is best appreciated in the Rue du Menil.
There are many individual highlights in Sedan, including several churches and other buildings relating to its military and industrial history so we highly recommend your first stop is the Sedan tourist office for a map and suggested route to follow when exploring the town.
You can find more local travel ideas in the Champagne-Ardenne guide.
Map of Sedan and places nearby
Visit near Sedan with France This Way reviews
Tourist classifications for Sedan
Sedan has received the following tourist classifications: listed town of Art and History ; historical protected town centre' (secteur sauvegardé)
Address: Sedan, Champagne-Ardenne, 8200, France || GPS: latitude 49.7025, longitude 4.94111
Plan your visit to Sedan, Ardennes
Sightseeing & tourist attractions to visit nearby
- Charleville-Mezieres: secteur sauvegarde (18 km)
- Lac de Bairon: site of natural beauty (23 km)
- Launois-sur-Vence: village d'etape (30 km)
Market days in Sedan, France
Regular market(s) are held in Sedan each Wednesday & Saturday. (Markets are held in the morning unless stated.)
The French version of this page is at Sedan (Francais)


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Pakistani-born Tahawwur Hussain Rana was named in a U.S. grand jury indictment late Thursday, charged with preparing the way for a three-day terrorist attack on Mumbai in India in 2008. Rana was indicted along with Ilyas Kashmiri who is considered the commander in chief of global terror operations for al-Qaida. Kashmiri, one of the world's most sought-after terror figures, is charged for the first time in the Chicago case.
The men are accused of having direct roles in the Nov. 2008 siege that killed 164 people including 6 Americans, say federal prosecutors.
Chicagoan David Coleman Headley was also named in the indictment unsealed on Thursday along with a retired Pakistani military officer. Headley is cooperating with the government according to U.S. Justice Dept. officials.
Messrs Rana and Headley were arrested by the FBI in October on charges of plotting and planning terrorist attacks in India and Denmark. Today's grand jury indictment lodges additional, more serious charges and especially raises the legal stakes for Rana-who has been fighting for his release on bond.
Rana, an Illinois travel agent, grocer and goat farmer, has maintained his complete innocence and claims to have been duped by Headley.
Among key pieces of evidence that federal authorities have; tape recordings of conversations that Rana had with Headley during a long car drive on September 7, 2009. The FBI said the duo discussed their roles in the bloody Mumbai terrorist attack.
"It is clear from the conversation and extrinsic corroboration that Rana was told just days before the Mumbai attacks that the attacks were about to happen" FBI agents have said.
"Elsewhere in the conversation, Rana asked Headley to pass Rana's compliments directly to the specific Lashkar-e- Tayiba member they both knew who had coordinated the attacks," according to FBI statements in the court record.
The indictment alleges that Rana, 49, met Abdur Rahman Hashim Syed, a retired Pakistani Army Brigadier, who is known in terrorist circles as "Pasha." "Pasha" is a retired Pakistani military officer who was allegedly Headley's direct link to Ilyas Kashmiri, one of Pakistan's most wanted terrorists and a direct link to al Qaeda.
Rana was indicted Thursday on three counts of providing material support to terrorism or a terrorist organization ? one count of providing material support in preparation for and in carrying out the Mumbai attacks; one count of providing material support to the Denmark terrorism plot; and one count of providing material support to Lashkar e Tayyiba (Lashkar.) Translated as the "Army of the Good," Lashkar operated in Pakistan for the principal purpose of fighting to separate from India portions of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Lashkar was designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the United States in December 2001.
The new charges against Rana carry a penalty of up to life in prison upon conviction. No date has been set yet for him to be arraigned in federal court in Chicago. The case is assigned to U.S. District Judge Harry D. Leinenweber.


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Yesterday, we spent our afternoon at our church's all church picnic. It might have been in the top 5 of lowest low points for me since moving here. It highlighted so many of the struggles I've had since moving here, and it left me feeling isolated and beyond discouraged. And it also brought things to a head for me, which is why I'm writing now as I want to be very real and share what it's like to do missions . . . from my vantage point.
As many of you know, I've wanted to be a missionary since I was a small girl. I have taken loads of classes, gone on numerous trips, done everything possible to be prepared for where I am now. I've taught multiple classes on missions, culture shock, sticking through for the long term, and blah, blah, blah. Ha! Easier said than done. My point is though that I was prepared for what I thought I would encounter. And I have encountered a lot of what I prepared for, but I've also encountered trying to do missions while being a wife and a mom. I've had to learn leadership and pioneering as I go; I've had to learn to parent my children through a massive adjustment and their own culture shock. And I've had to adjust to a culture that is different than the other cultures that make up the UK. We can prepare as much as we want to, but we can never be prepared for everything.
I was not prepared for the finality of saying goodbye to my home. (We have not renewed Mark's greencard, so we are here as long as the UK government continues to allow me to be.) There's no plan B of just returning to Colorado if the Bible school doesn't work. There's no plan B at all. Scotland is it for us. Yet my income relies on the giving of those in Colorado. My income is dependent on getting the Bible school up and running. My husband can only stretch himself and his income so far, and let's be 100% honest. Next month, Mark will be searching for a new job and starting over completely in a new career right as he turns 40 years old. That is not easy. We cannot buy a house until he has a job here. My visa depends on his income. That's no small amount of pressure on him. When we tell others that we sold our house, sold our belongings, and relocated ourselves for good, we get blank looks in return. Like "you did what?!" You chose Scotland? An extremely liberal, socialist, unfriendly to Americans and their English neighbors nation where you won't enroll your children into school, and you chose this place?! Yes, and that reality is kicking in . . . it's felt like a punch to my gut on most days.
I was not prepared for the mix of emotions that I would feel as I attempt to raise my children in a culture that so completely teaches the opposite of what we teach them.
I was not prepared to live in a place whose government opposes so much of what we believe and value.
I was not prepared for the really hard days when I can't get our groceries to fit in the fridge and everything falls out, because our fridge is half the size of what I'm used to. And the laundry has piled to the sky because it has rained every day and it's not been warm enough to dry the clothing inside or outside. So our clothes stink because they have hung in the house for 3 days, and the boys have no clean socks or underwear. The days when I miss the modern conveniences of a dryer, a big fridge, a decent size freezer, and being able to drive and just freely hop in the car to go run an errand. I have felt very un-normal for a long time. And most who read this will think what on earth is she complaining about? She lives in an idyllic place where laundry and fridge size are no big deal. Yeah, no big deal for you who doesn't have three small children (two of who are extremely messy), aren't in the middle of potty training, and don't have two kids who go through milk like there is no tomorrow. No big deal for you who doesn't live here. Yes, it's better than Africa or India. But it's still my adjustment. Yet I have no freedom to share that, because we live in a world where you must be positive about everything. You're not allowed to say what you're going through, because it's not positive. . .
11 months in, I wasn't prepared to still be adjusting to my American worldview and the realization that it doesn't fit into the Scottish worldview . . .
I wasn't prepared to be lonely, to miss the sun as much as I do, to realize that I'm a major comfort eater, or to realize that I tend to isolate myself when struggling.
I wasn't prepared to realize that time would go so quickly and that our team's two years here would fly by, and we'd still be here . . .
I wasn't prepared to just leave behind my worldview and who I've always been so that I can be who I need to be here; I'm still figuring that out.
And YET . . . . THE GOD WHO CALLED US IS AND WAS PREPARED. He knew that we would go through all that we have.
And because I have studied culture shock and missions as much as I have, I know this: it is so normal to go through what I'm going through. It is so normal to prepare, plan, do the big move, settle in, finally slow down to breathe, fall in love with the place, then hate the place, and then get into a balanced normal mindset. I'm almost to that last phase. Almost.
Starting a ministry in a new country is very difficult. Moving a family to a new culture is very difficult. Getting to know a team and building team unity takes work. Getting to know a city takes work. Building relationships takes tons of work. And Edinburgh is famous for being the missionary's graveyard due to the Scottish resistance of outsiders. In order to build these relationships we have to be committed to staying here a while. We have to slowly and diligently build, and that is not easy. Some days, I want to quit and have a good cry because I don't care how beautiful this place is. I miss the sun! I miss my family and need my friends who get me!! Who cares about visiting an expensive old castle or the freezing beach when I've just sat through a meeting with a pastor and have been told that we're not welcome! Who cares?!
And then I remember that Jesus cares. He gets it; He went through it. And then He brings us other families in ministry who left their home nations, have been here longer than we have, and know how to help us adjust. He brings us random gifts of small conversations with strangers who feel like instant friends. He brings us the sun for a day. He blesses us with small moments that somehow make us feel normal. He keeps His Word of restoring our soul, listening to our hearts' cries, and reminding us of His unending care.
So today, I'm thankful that the sun came out long enough for us to quickly run the kids to the beach to feel the water. I'm thankful that I'm slowly getting to meet some other moms who homeschool and who patiently answer my parenting and culture questions. I'm thankful for the ministry friends who have driven very far to come to our house for dinner so that we can feel known. I'm thankful for the pastors who have invited us into their offices to just pray with us and listen. I'm thankful that we have our team here for two years while we transition and get this school off the ground. They are priceless and worth gold. They have been stretched and keep on stretching. I'm thankful for the Scottish ladies who tell me that they also get extremely frustrated with their small refrigerators/freezers and lack of dryers. I'm thankful to know that I am not the only mama who HATES potty training. I'm thankful for the men at our church who allowed our boys to join them in a football match at the picnic yesterday. I'm thankful that I'm married to such a patient and supporting husband who is BRAVE enough and DILIGENT enough to pursue a career change in order to allow us to buy a house. I'm thankful that God blessed us with allowing our dog to come and live with us. She has provided so many moments of comfort to us. I'm thankful that God doesn't hear my hard stuff and put His hands over His ears and say "NOTHING NEGATIVE; I can't listen to anything negative!" He just leads me to still waters, gives me rest, allows me to pour my heart out, and then He reminds me of His Word and the truth that is reality. He renews my perspective and enlarges my worldview. He renews my strength so that I can get up and keep going.
I am so thankful for Jesus. And I'm beyond blessed that we get to live our lives to share Him with others – whether they even know that they need Him or not! 😉 I would be lost and hurting without Jesus, and I am thankful that He loves me enough to encourage me to not stay where I am but to get up and press in. He doesn't call perfect missionaries. He calls imperfect people to follow Him and to continue following Him even when it gets tough. He perfects us in the tough stuff. He truly is worth it all.


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Atomic Northern Lights: This Viagra Of Weed Strain Is The Bomb
Hoping to spice up your love life? Atomic Northern Lights is your bud. You might want to duck for cover 'cause this strain is the bomb.
Hoping to spice up your love life? Atomic Northern Lights is your bud. You might want to duck for cover 'cause this strain is the bomb. This indica-dominant hybrid is relaxing and easygoing, helping you stay out of your head and enjoy all of the pleasures your partner has to offer. Those hoping to make the most out of a solo mission may even find a friend in this euphoric bud.
Strain details
The Atomic Northern Lights strain is a flower with some history. An offspring of the more famous indica, Northern Lights, Atomic Northern Lights has a complex lineage that includes several rounds of backcrossing on at least a couple of different continents.
The strain began as a three-time award-winning Sensi Seeds creation, but it ended up in the "laboratory" of the Canadian breeder, Doctor Atomic.
The overall result is a fairly potent strain that tends to produce between 14 and 24 percent THC. Samples under 15 percent THC are recommended for novice consumers, while 24 percent may even be on the strong side for cannabis regulars. However, this strain is considered quite relaxing and produces a full-bodied high.
The smell of Atomic Northern Lights alone seems intoxicating. This flower has a pungent aroma with a deep, earthy base and topped with a sweet skunkiness. For those who enjoy social drinking, Atomic Northern Lights would pair nicely with a little of your favorite bourbon.
This strain has a floral quality, which is perhaps provided by the presence of the terpene (aroma molecule) linalool. Linalool is also found in lavender.
The Atomic Northern Lights experience
Atomic Northern Lights may be touted as the viagra of weed, but there are a few major differences. Unlike the popular blue pill, there's not much risk of having an erection that lasts longer than four hours. Instead, this hybrid provides a chillax and mellow vibe that makes just about any situation more pleasurable, sex and eating included.
If you consume a little too much, however, you may find yourself more sleepy than frisky. When used in moderation, cannabis is thought to enhance the sexual experience. If consumed in excess, the opposite might happen. As an indica-dominant hybrid, this strain will likely be just too darn sedative for sex in high doses.
Atomic Northern Lights is an extremely relaxing and happy hybrid, which makes it easy to get into a lighthearted and playful mood. The effects tend to come on slowly, creeping into your body and mind. Great for those seeking relief from muscle tension, Atomic Northern Lights helps loosen up limbs and eases both physical and mental stress.
Why do people use Atomic Northern Lights?
If it isn't clear by now, this strain is great for getting it on. However, that's not the only reason people use this strain. Atomic Northern Lights is beloved by medical cannabis patients for relief from pain and insomnia. However, those suffering from nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, and headaches may also appreciate this strain.
The Atomic Northern Lights strain is also popular among those with mental health conditions like depression, post-traumatic stress, and anxiety. While this flower can cause dizziness and paranoia in high doses, it is uplifting and euphoric in moderation. Pick up Atomic Northern Lights for the end of a long day or on a rainy afternoon.


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Mallory's mother died fifteen years ago. But her father's last words on the phone were unmistakable: "Find . . . mother."
Shame and confusion have kept Mallory Davis from her home for the last fifteen years, but when her dad mysteriously dies on his mail boat route, she doesn't have any choice but to go back to Mermaid Point.
Mallory believes her father was murdered and childhood sweetheart Kevin O'Connor, game warden in Downeast Maine, confirms her suspicions. But Kevin is wary of helping Mallory in her search. She broke his heart—and left—without a word, years ago.
When Mallory begins receiving threats on her own life—and her beloved teenage daughter, Haylie—their search intensifies. There's a tangled web within the supposed murder, and it involves much more than what meets the eye.
As answers begin to fall into place, Mallory realizes her search is about more than finding her father's killer—it is also about finding herself again . . . and possibly about healing what was broken so long ago with Kevin. She just has to stay alive long enough to put all the pieces together.
My Review
Mermaid Moon is the second book in Colleen Coble's Sunset Cove series. I had the pleasure of reviewing the first book in this series, The Inn at Ocean's Edge, last year. Readers who enjoyed that book will enjoy seeing Claire again in Mermaid Moon, as a friend to Mallory.
The romantic suspense in this novel starts early on, and takes many twists and turns through the book.
The mystery aspects of the book are compelling, and make this novel move quickly along. It was enjoyable reading how Mallory and Kevin worked together to solve the mystery.
Mermaid Moon is also an inspiring novel about grace, second chances, and forgiveness. Colleen Coble has a deft way of interweaving inspiration, mystery, and romance.
I enjoyed Mermaid Moon, and recommend it to anyone who enjoys a smartly written romantic suspense novel.
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