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Martha Pullen purchased these two Normandy lace patchwork pillows from a quaint antiques store during a visit to Highlands, North Carolina. Each was constructed entirely by hand, as was typical of Normandy lacework of the early 1900s. It is commonly believed that Normandy lacework, which really is patchwork as we know it, was invented because women wanted to rework their scraps of beautiful trims and embroideries into something beautiful using a creative combination of hand sewing and lace-shaping skills. Prices for Normandy lace patchwork bedspreads can run in the thousands of dollars. The seamstresses likely shaped these pillows on brown paper bags, which were often used as the old-fashioned "lace shaping board." If necessary, brown paper bags were stitched together to make a piece large enough on which to shape and stitch Normandy lace.
The square pillow (above) is not likely original to this particular piece; its pillowcase is oval in shape. It features an oval of embroidered batiste, the design of which combines floral shapes, leaves and dots worked in padded satin stitch and tiny eyelets. A double lace-shaped border surrounds this oval centerpiece, while the four corners of the pillow consist of football-shaped sections of mitered lace, each filled beautifully with embroidered netting. The triangular open areas remaining between the lace shaping are filled with a different embroidered netting. A 1/2-inch-wide lace border is attached to a 2-inch-wide ruffle of round thread lace edging, finishing the work. The pillow's back is two pieces of overlapping cotton netting closed with three pearl buttons and handmade buttonholes.
The oval pillow (above) features circular lace shaping at the center and appears to encase the original pillow form. Inside the shaped circle is a hand-embroidered spray of cascading wisteria and fil tiré. Two circles of lace are shaped around this center design. Four crescents of embroidered Swiss batiste can be seen at the pillow's "corners" around the center oval, showcasing daisy and heart designs and framed by half circles of shaped lace. The open areas remaining between the lace shapes are filled with netting; the top and bottom are pre-embroidered netting, while the triangular-shaped side pieces are hand embroidered with a rose design. A border of lace insertion and edging encircles the pillow, followed by slightly gathered 1-1⁄4-inch-wide edging around the outside. Finally, more netting fabric and a length of insertion finishes the base of the pillow. The back of this piece is composed of two overlapping pieces of silk that were cut on the selvage, while the edges were simply turned back before buttons and hand-sewn buttonholes were added.
These pillows were first shared with readers in The Vintage Collection of Martha Pullen, Volume 2. Learn how to create your own Normandy lace projects with Martha's technique DVD, Normandy Lace with Martha Pullen, one of our featured National Sewing Month Sale products. On this DVD, Martha teaches viewers how to work with cotton netting, which forms the base of Normandy lace. You'll also discover the tricks of machine embroidery on netting, along with what stabilizers and thread to use. Because lace shaping is utilized in Normandy lace pieces, Martha will take you through the techniques of lace shaping diamonds, hearts, curves and flip-flopping.
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Summer Vegetable Soup
- 4, 5 or 6Qt. Roaster
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 lbs red potatoes, peeled, cubed
2 large carrots, thinly sliced
1 medium leek, thinly sliced
1/2 lb fresh asparagus, top stalks
1/2 lb mushrooms, cleaned, thinly sliced
1 lb tomatoes, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped
12oz shelled peas, fresh or frozen
1/2 tsp sweet basil
1/2 tsp Italian herb seasoning
4 to 5 cups chicken broth
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese to serve
Nesco® Roaster Oven
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Lightly wipe cookwell with cooking oil. Add oil. Cover; heat 5 minutes.
Carefully add vegetables, herbs, salt and pepper. Cover; cook 30 to 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Ladle into bowls; top with Parmesan cheese.
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The man with the sexiest feet in world football, Asian Dave Silva, underlined just how important he is to Mancini's City (although to be fair, everything is important to him), scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win over Wigan that was at the same time, a hell of a lot closer than it should have been, as well as a lucky three points.
No matter that it owed so much to hapless Wigan keeper Ali Al Habsi, who produced a howler of Massimo Taibi proportions. But City could easily point to the several other chances they had in the first half to kill the game.
It's important to note that this match was City's forty-fifth of the season, just shy of the 48 last campaign. This means that by the time we play Dynamo Kiev in the Ropey League next week, the players will have played the same amount of fixtures by midway through March as they had through the entirety of last season. Let's just hope that tiredness is not an issue and City don't chicken out of a competition they have a decent chance of winning. Chicken out against Kiev... Chicken Kiev... is this thing on?
With City still in the hunt in three competitions, Mancini is probably lamenting his decision to send a total of ten first-team players out on loan.
"Every other team has 20 or 22 players to choose from and you need that if you are playing every three days," Mancini said. "We only have 15 or 16 at present. When we recover all our players it will not be a problem but since January we have been unlucky with niggling injuries".
This situation is definitely not helped then by Kolo Toure's suspension from the club, for taking what is only described as a "specified substance". What the specified substance is, has not been er, specified. But it is thought that it was a slimming pill belonging to his wife. Not too dissimilar from the "my Mum gave me a fluid tablet to get rid of the double-chin" excuse offered by Shane Warne when he tested positive for a diuretic on the eve of the 2003 ICC World Cup, then.
Joleon Lescott's massive forehead must be pulsating at the thought of getting more game time for City, as Toure could face a ban of up to two years as a result.
Where Kolo sits amongst such "luminaries" as Ben Johnson, Adrian Mutu, Barry Bonds, Mark McGuire, and a monthly rotation of continental European road cyclists, remains to be seen.
As it turned out, Arsene Wenger leaped to Toure's defence, offering that the player merely took a diet pill and had done the same at Arsenal, also, due to weight problems. While that's far more harmless than injecting steroids or choking down pain-killers like you're on the set of Two and a Half Men, it's still against the rules — even if the offense is somewhat comparable to jay-walking.
Meanwhile, City will face Reading in the FA Cup quarter-final, leaving the side just one win from Wemberleeeeeee. And despite his side having precisely fuck-all to play for, Gerard Houllier has defended the side he put out in the 3-0 loss to City in the last round, saying "I told the boys you don't have to be ashamed of the performance, you've done well". Proving that the man who thought that a 37 year-old Robert Pires could still play Premier League football is a liar, as well as an idiot.


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What is it?
Tropico 4 is an island building simulation game that puts you in the shoes of a dictator of a banana republic, attempting to make his islanders happy and continue the prosperity of your island nation.
PC, PS3, XBox 360
Enjoyable building.
Fun campaign mode.
More buildings.
Good humour.
Doesn't feel like an improvement over Tropico 3.
Poor voice acting.
Tropico 4 is alright. I couldn't really play it for too long before I got bored of it, but it was mostly fun. The worst thing is that the base game is essentially Tropico 3 with maybe two or three features tacked on, so it's difficult to really recommend this game.
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Who doesn't like saving money at the grocery store? Here you will find blog posts filled with grocery saving tips that will help you do just that!
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Antioch Baptist Church is a Bible believing, Bible teaching church. It is our desire that you see the love of Jesus Christ reflected through the teaching of the Bible and through heart-felt worship lifted up to God. Our Purpose is Loving God, Loving Others, through attending Worship, Studying the Word, volunteering to Work in ministry, and reaching the World for Jesus Christ. Our Pastor is Marshal L. Ausberry, Sr. Please join us Sunday mornings for any of our 3 worship services at 8:00a.m., 9:30a.m. or 11:30a.m.


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Speedkleen services the Chicagoland area.
About a month ago we found a new home to rent so I decided to start looking for carpet cleaning services who could come out to our old house and clean the carpets so that the home was ready for the next tenants. I came across many, many local carpet cleaning companies. Some big names and some smaller names/family-run businesses.
This is when I stumbled across Speedkleen.
Speedkleen Carpet Cleaning caught my eye because they are a green/non-toxic company!
I had no idea that carpet cleaners could be green/non-toxic, I just assumed that they had to use the traditional chemical products to get the carpets washed properly. I was so excited to find out otherwise. And what better company for me to represent – because if you know me or if you are a regular reader here, then you know that I do not like chemicals.
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I was speaking recently with a friend and colleague who heads up a creative team at an online services company. She was discussing her battle with HR to have her title changed to include Director. Her boss and her boss' boss, both in the Marketing department, agreed she deserved the addition to her title. HR was contending that she headed up a services group, not a team that was core to the business, and therefore did not deserve the Director title. Incredulous, she pointed out that Finance, Facilities and yes, even HR were service groups under that definition yet they all had Directors.
Aside from the absurdity of the HR department's rationale, the bigger issue is the importance of titles. My friend is not fighting for more money or a larger team but rather to be set up to successfully deal with peers and managers from a position of strength. For better or worse, many in hierarchical organizations take titles seriously (perhaps too seriously) and respond accordingly. To walk into a first time meeting as a Director can create a perception of authority and gravitas that could empower my colleague in ways a Manager title could not.
My friend has the political savvy to know that it's worth the fight to acquire the title.


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Today´s 1 of November which means it´s time for another 30 days of thankfulness. I did it last year and I´m definitely doing it this year too. To sum it up it´s all about expressing what you feel thankful for - one for each day (but I guess that´s a no-brainer eh?). So for today I chose this:
- Day 1 - Today I´m thankful for all the wonderful support from my hubby and kids when I went through surgery.
I´m defenitely gonna post all kinds of stuff and everything won´t be as deep as this one, but that´s what´s life is right? A mix of everything!
This one´s from Juno Designs:
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With Be Thankful by Mari Koegelenberg & Shawna Clingerman, SSD:
And since I´m such a geek when it comes to Halloween I bought two kits I just couldn´t resist:
First - with Fears and Phobias kit by Rucola Designs, Deviant Scrap:
...and with Halloween kit by High Four Designs, Deviant Scrap:
This one is a mixup with Fears and Phobias +
Come one! Come All! by Juliana Kneipp Designs, SSD:
Now it´s time for TODAY´S new releases! From Juno Designs and Amanda Yi:
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....and new releases from Angelle Designs:
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Tomorrow is a BIG day since it´s our 23th engagement anniversary AND it´s DSD!!! Talk about a perfect day! I´m definitely gonna check out the stores for some digi bargains! How about you?
Hope you get to have an awesome Friday!
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I did go out yesterday, but it did not go according to plan. I had extra layers on, and gloves, and I was still chuffing cold. The warm up walk was as fast as I could go, and I was glad to break into a run at the normal point. But - I couldn't do it. I wasn't too out of breath, but the run itself was nigh-on impossible. Now, six months ago I would have panicked and sulked ("I'll never be a runner ") but now I know better and that we all have bad runs occasionally blah blah blah.
I ran when I could and took walking breaks when necessary. As I ran I was trying to analyse where the problem was, and I narrowed it down to my right shin and left quad. Two thoughts occurred:
1) was it still pain from the swiss ball class, and had I stretched my muscles more than I'd realised, or
2) does the cold really affect how your muscles work, or was I using this as an excuse?
What do you reckon? Do you find it more difficult to run when it's very cold?


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Manila Bay Dinner Cruise
Spending a pleasant tropical evening becomes more special with a set dinner course, over an hour of bay cruise and romantic serenade. As the sun goes down, indulge yourself to an enchanting experience ideal for those who want to have a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Be awed with the Manila skyline by sunset and the lights of SM Mall of Asia by night as the cruise takes you across the Manila Bay for an hour of night time spectacle. Dinner cruise also includes live entertainment from an acoustic band that adds to a more relaxing and romantic atmosphere.
Mondays - Fridays
6:00PM to 7:30PM
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Main course served: pork and fish or fish and chicken
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6:15PM to 7:45PM
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Appetizer, soup, 3 viands - chicken, pork, fish, dessert, water
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Here is the detailed information on How Insurance Works? Know Concepts of Insurance Mechanism?
Nowadays many people are planning to insure their life or insure to vehicles or assurance to assets. Here find how insurance works and working mechanism.
If a luxury passenger vehicle cost of 5 Crore, with passengers crashes, the owner of the luxury passenger vehicle may loss these 5 Crores of Rupees. No individual would not able to withstand this loss permanently after crash.
If many individuals have these luxury passenger vehicles running for hire, all these people come together into an assurance cluster.
If all these people paying insurance premium for their luxury passenger vehicles, whenever any one of the luxury passenger vehicle smashes (within this assurance cluster or group), the loss of luxury passenger vehicle cost of 5 Crores will be shared by each owner of the luxury passenger vehicles within the insurance group.
Here are the insurance mechanism concepts details on how assurance worked or paid
Ex: If 10,000 people are paying premium worth of 5 lakhs rupees for their luxury vehicle, the total premium amount collection for the group is 10,000 * 5 lakh = 5,00,00,00,000 (500 Crores).
But for owner of crashed luxury vehicle get paid around 3-5 crores of rupees (assurance payment depends upon many factors explained by insurance company).
All other vehicle owners are paying this insured payment to crashed owners. Here insurance firm plays main role by collecting the share amount as premium money in advance and make a fund. From this collected fund, the losses are paid.
People who are exposed to the same risks come together and accept that, if any one of them agonizes a loss, the others will share the loss and make good to the individual who lost assets or goods.


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After reaching Naogaon you may take Bus or CNG auto rickshaw and head towards your destination.
How To Reach: Naogaon District
Buses can be used to get between major towns, or else rickshaws for small distances. There are two major Bus Stand/ Stop in Naogaon District. The First but small one is "Dhaka Bus Stand" , where usually you will get buses to go to Dhaka, Bogra, Sylhet and Chittagong mainly. The other one is "Baludangga Bus Stand" situated almost at the end of the Naogaon Municipality. At "Baludangga" Bus Stand, you can get buses to travel to Paharpur, and other Sub-division of Naogaon District, such Sapahar, Nazipur, badalgachi etc.
The other most convenient options is the "Bangladesh Railway", from "Santahar" Railway Station. You can find numerous trains from "Santahar" to various district in Northern & Southern Bangladesh. Using First class ticket is a very convenient way for foreign Tourists, to be safe and pleasant journey, and price is also very reasonable in fact Bangladesh Railway is cheap.


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Hills and mountains are formed by vast underground food deposits, which, over time, stretch the landscape into soft mounds of untapped edibility. Dig into the natural bounty of surrounding geography with today's deal: for $15, you get $30 worth of organic, Italian-style cuisine prepared and served with eco-friendly supplies and utensils at Toscana Grill in Arlington.
Organic pizza, risotto, veal, seafood, vegetarian, and vegan dishes cover Toscana Grill's menu like plush moss on a mostly buried Mons Meg. Start your appetite's engine with stuffed mushrooms ($7), or steamed mussels ($11.00). Elegant main dishes such as artichoke cream soup with onions and bell peppers ($7) and chicken risotto ($14) treat taste buds to fresh flavors and superb seasoning. Or celebrate freedom from meat with vegan-menu garden lasagna ($14) or Tuscan risotto ($14). Desserts, such as a slice of blueberry cheesecake ($7) or death-by-chocolate cake ($5), are also vegan.
Now that genetically modified potatoes have started resembling bananas, organic food is a mainstay in most kitchens. Make your eco-conscience happy and sate any stomach's incessant desire for sacrificial offerings with the delectable dishes at Toscana Grill. Reservations are required, so call ahead.
Nine Google Mappers give Toscana Grill 3.5 stars. Yelpers and Yahoo! Travelers give the restaurant three stars:
- Toscana Grill is a must-try for anyone into healthy and/or sustainable food, including vegetarians/vegans, people eating gluten-free, fans of organic food, etc. They have a great selection of mock meats, vegan desserts, raw and gluten-free food, plus great pizzas, pastas, and other more traditional Italian fare. – A Yahoo! Contributor, Yahoo! Travel
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At 4:30 this morning I was awakened by the bright full moon shining in my bedroom window. This is the Full Harvest Moon being the full moon nearest the autumnal equinox.
I have always been drawn to full moons. Often I have planned vacations to include the full moon. I find it comforting to know that the same moon is shining on my home in Cambridge as well as every place else on our planet.
We say that technology has made us a global society which is so true. I am amazed at who is reading this blog and where they are. Penni, who lives in Loveland, Colorado, wrote me Tuesday about the flooding in Estes Park which I had visited a month ago. My heart goes out to her and her friends and family. I just couldn't get over that she was reading what I had written here in Cambridge, New York!
In less than a week, this "teck nerd" (yes, I realize I misspelled tech in my first blog, so I have decided to keep that identity) has reached out into the world. I have chosen to be part of the global society.
But let's not forget, we have always been a global society– at least from the moon's point of view.


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The Autumn Equinox marks the beginning of autumn on September 23rd. This year the precise time autumn begins is in the morning at 4:21 A.M, when the sun appears to cross the celestial equator from north to south.
The word equinox means equal night, when the night and day are almost exactly the same length of time. This occurs twice a year, once at the start of spring, and then again to signal the beginning of autumn in late September.
Throughout history the autumn equinox has given rise to a number of traditions. In Greek mythology the arrival of autumn is associated with the goddess Persephone returning to the underworld to be with her husband, Hades. This event was seen as a time to reflect on recent successes and failures and to carry out rituals to protect you against the coming months.
The Pagan calendar shows that the autumn equinox is marked with Mabon. This is one of the eight Sabbats (a celebration based on the cycles of the sun), which celebrates the second harvest, gives thanks for the days of sunlight, and helps to prepare for the coming of winter. Mabon, as with many Pagan festivals, was replaced by the Christian church with Christianised observances. It was replaced by Michaelmas (also known as the Feast of Michael and All Angels), which falls a few days after the equinox, on September 29.
It isn't just the Northern Hemisphere's countries that celebrate the coming of autumn. In China it is marked with the Moon Festival. At this time the abundance of the summer's harvest is celebrated with the making of mooncake, which is baked full of lotus, sesame seeds, and a duck egg or dried fruit.
In Japan, the Buddhist celebration of Higan, or Higan-e, is a week long observance which occurs during both the September and March equinoxes. Higan means "the other shore", and refers to the spirits of the dead reaching Nirvana. The period of the equinoxes is so important in Buddhism that both weeks have been national holidays since the Meiji period (1868-1912).
All in all, then, there is a lot more to this change of season than a new colouring of the leaves and a chill in the air!
Dr Kathryn Bates is a graduate of archaeology and history. She has excavated across the world as an archaeologist, and tutored medieval history at Leicester University. She joined the administrative team at Oxford Open Learning twelve years ago. Alongside her distance learning work, Dr Bates is a bestselling novelist, and an itinerant creative writing tutor for primary school children.


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Theatre workshop, from the Personal to the Public Back to events list
Date: September 29th, 2018 at 09:30 to September 30th, 2018 at 17:00
Price:Standard €40.0
Venue: CIT Crawford College of Art & Design
Theatre workshop, from the Personal to the Public: using theatre to explore understand issues of power from the micro to the macro, local to global.
Dates: September 29th to 30th
Time: 9:30-5pm
Cost: €40
The fee in a nominal fee as the programme is subsidised by Irish Aid. The nominal fee is considered a deposit and is non-refundable case of cancellation.
Location: CIT Crawford College of Art and Design Grand Parade Campus
Trainer: Peter Hussey
Peter Hussey is Artistic Director of Crooked House and Kildare Youth theatre. His work is mostly with young people, exploring how collaborative making theatre can foster resilience and citizenship skills.
Workshop description
This workshop explores how we can shape our personal stories and reflections into commentaries on local and global issues of power and justice.
In the workshop we will explore how our moments of public awkwardness and vulnerability can act as starting points for larger stories about how our power is taken from us and others. The theme of power and interconnection will be explored from a personal perspective, as well as thinking about how power works within larger social and global systems. This work will use juxtaposition as a tool to forge together apparently unconnected images, dialogue, text and spoken word to make a short performance about power.
Having participated in the workshop participants can expect to have gained
- a deeper insight to elements of power, colonisation and oppression and resistance.
- ability to connect the personal to the local and global.
- skills to engage others with creative and transformative theatre exercises.
- to have had a lot of fun creating material that is thought provoking and engaging.
Who is it for?
The programme targets change-makers, educators, activists, artists, community workers, adult educators, youth workers, volunteers and anyone who is interested how creative engagement can nurture global citizenship and empathic action around local and global justice themes.
About Creativity and Change
In the Creativity and Change programme we believe that creative engagement can support transformative learning experiences that connect the head, hand and heart and nurture competences of global citizens that are important for the sustainable future of our world, competences such as
- empathy
- resilience
- critical thinking
- problem solving
- ability to take action
- compassion
Our core programme is an CIT Level 9 Accredited Award that runs one weekend / month during the academic Year. We also offer Master classes and an annual Youth engagement Lab for practitioners
Our training opportunities bring creative methodologies and energy to Global Citizenship/ Development Education. The programme is based in CIT Crawford College of Art and Design, in the Department of Arts in Health and Community Practices and is supported by Irish Aid.
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Hookah Base
Introduced in India by Europeans, the practice of smoking tobacco using a hookah spread all over the Islamic world in the late sixteenth century. Ceramics – including Chinese exported porcelain – metal, glass and stone contributed to the creation of these luxury objects, which further embellished the ceremony of smoking.
Here the decoration is dominated by the linear pattern of gold stems, it is saturated with sepals and quatrefoils made out of rubies and emeralds. The need to stabilise the circular base would have required a ring or another support.


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Town-wide balloon ban may be next
It was the goal of the Block Island Planning Board, after plastic bags were successfully banned from retail points of sale on the island, to target either single use water bottles or balloons as the next to go.
Turns out that balloons — and perhaps specifically Mylar balloons — may be next.
At its meeting on Monday, the Town Council voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on Monday, April 2 to discuss the subject. The move was based on a recommendation from the Planning Board, which sent a letter to the Town Council requesting the drafting of a town ordinance prohibiting the sale and use of all non-biodegradable balloons on Block Island.
The Planning Board defined a balloon as a "nonporous bag made from materials such as rubber, latex, polychloroprene, or nylon that can be inflated or filled with fluid, such as helium, hydrogen, nitrous oxide, oxygen, air or water and then sealed at the neck, and used as a toy or decoration." Violation of the balloon ordinance, a non-criminal offense, would be punishable by a fine not to exceed $500, and be enforced by the Town Manager or his designee.
In its draft, the Planning Board stated that the purpose of the balloon ordinance would be "to protect the wildlife and coastal ecosystems of Block Island, the enjoyment of nature, and the health, safety, and welfare of Block Island's residents and visitors by banning the use of balloons, as it has determined that balloons pose a risk and nuisance to the environment, particularly to wildlife and marine animals, so as to constitute a public nuisance."
Town Planner/GIS Specialist Alison Ring told the Town Council that Planning Board attorney Don Packer reviewed the draft ordinance and didn't have any concerns.
Councilor Sven Risom, who is also Vice Chair of the Planning Board, said from his experience "you find balloons all over the place" on the Island, including at the bottom of the Great Salt Pond. He said the problem is that "they don't disintegrate, as far as I know. So, this is what's before us."
Risom said that Mylar balloons are easy to pick out because they're shiny, and you can see them in the brush. Councilor Chris Willi said you see latex balloons in the water, both offshore, and on the shoreline during July and August. Willi runs a seasonal charter fishing business on the Island.
"The helium, and the Mylar balloons, are much more of an issue" on the Island than other types of balloons, said Councilor Martha Ball.
Councilor Chris Willi wrote a letter to the Planning Board, stating, "I'd like to point out what I find to be more of a problem to our marine ecosystem, especially for an Island community... [are] balloons of all types, including 'Chinese lanterns' that are not bio-degradble... I spend over 100 days on the water; not a day goes by when we don't pick some sort of garbage up — the majority of which is Mylar balloons. This should be next."
After some back and forth on the subject, Second Warden André Boudreau said, "I'm not sure if I want to ban all balloons. I know I'd like to ban Mylar balloons." He wasn't sure about banning water balloons. "I don't think I've found a regular balloon on the ground on Block Island."
Boudreau said he believes that Styrofoam is a bigger issue on the Island, to which Risom said, "That's coming. We have to do this one step at a time."
In referencing the Planning Board's letter, First Warden Ken Lacoste noted that he wasn't aware that "sky lanterns" were illegal in Rhode Island. A sky lantern is a balloon-type object with candles that rises into the sky. Lacoste said his wife finds their remnants while walking along the shoreline.
In other news from Monday's Council meeting, Town Manager Ed Roberge said the work of Maryann Seebeck, MSN, RN, the town's new Director of Public Welfare/Human Services, has been "very positive," and a "good step forward." Roberge said that Seebeck, whose first day was Dec. 16, works out of an office at the Island Free Library and intends to expand her services. The Town Council unanimously approved Seebeck's report.
At the request of Medical Services Director Dr. Mark Clark, the Council appointed Linda Closter, RN, and Kyra Ernst, as Medical Center representatives and alternates to the Emergency Management Task Force.
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Spanish stem-cell research is likely to get more encouragement from the incoming socialist government of Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, following the confused and sometimes hostile stance adopted by the outgoing conservative administration.
Last autumn, scientists were working in a legal vacuum. The government was reluctant to legalise research despite public and scientific pressure. But the issue was brought to a head when the Andalusian regional government passed a law permitting embryonic stem-cell research in the province, provoking a legal dispute with central government.
A law passed by the outgoing conservative government is now in place, and the new socialist government is supportive of work with embryonic stem cells. In mid-March, it signed an agreement with the Andalusian authorities to support their initiative. Francisco Vallejo, Andalusia's health minister, is confident that state funding will follow.
Meanwhile, the Barcelona Research Centre for Regenerative Medicine has been launched with €11 million (£26 million) from the ministry of health and Catalonia's regional government. Forty stem-cell researchers will work in a building in Barcelona's seafront biomedical research park, close to the Centre for Genomic Regulation, a basic research institute set up in 2000.
It will be headed by Juan Carlos Izpisúa Noa Belmonte, a development biologist from the University of California's Salk Institute. A cell bank will be established at the centre this summer, with research beginning early in 2005.
The centre is the brainchild of the new government and, in particular, acting health minister Ana Pastor, but Professor Izpisúa Noa Belmonte pushed for the centre to be built in Barcelona. Catalonia attracts 33 per cent of funding for applied biomedical research in Spain and has a track record as a pioneer in fertility treatment and organ transplants.
"There is a critical mass of biologists, sufficient raw material and the right environment to feed into this kind of research," said Jose Navas, director of hospitals at the Catalán Institute of Health.
Barcelona will plug into a developing network of stem-cell research that comprises an established team at Miguel Hernández University at Elche, led by Bernat Soria, the diabetes researcher, the new Andalucia project and a cell bank in Granada.
Jordi Camí, scientific director of the research park, said it was feasible for Spain to have several research institutes of this kind. "This is not so much a question of resources as ideas, plus we are at such a low level right now that talk of competition between us would be absurd," he said.
* In Ottawa, a Canadian senate committee has unanimously passed legislation that will allow the limited use of embryos in stem-cell research. The legislation permits researchers to use surplus embryos created during infertility treatments but bans the cloning of embryos.


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My Reward
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My Reward
…1 I give my life again Every breath I have For You are my reward Jesus, take my life A sacrifice All I have is Yours All I have is Yours Chorus You are my reward All I'm living for I surrender all my life to You All consuming fire You are my desire No one else but You I surrender all my life to You…
Writer(s): Jason Ingram, Kristian Stanfill, Reuben Morgan
Oh Lord You're Beautiful
…Your word And shine it all around, But first help me just to live it, Lord, And when I'm doing well, Help me to never seek the crown, For my reward is giving glory to You. Oh, Lord, please light the fire That once burned bright and clear. Replace the lamp of my first love That burns with holy fear.
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Intro Verse 1 All I am Lord here before You Reaching out for more You're the promise never failing You are my reward You are my reward Chorus I let go of all I have just to have all of You And no matter what the cost I will follow You Jesus everything I've lost I have found in You When I finally…
Writer(s): Ben Cantelon, Benji Cowart, Jason Ingram, Jonathan Smith
…thousand may fall at my side Though the enemy war against me I will not fear the terror by night I will hide in the shadow of Your wings Chorus I will dwell in the shelter of the most high God I will rest in the beauty of Your presence Your faithfulness is a shield and my great reward I will not be…
Writer(s): Aaron Keyes, Jess Cates
Christ Is Enough
…is my reward And all my devotion Now there's nothing in this world That could ever satisfy Pre-Chorus Through every trial My soul will sing No turning back I've been set free Chorus Christ is enough for me Christ is enough for me Everything I need is in You Everything I need Verse 2 Christ my all…
Writer(s): Jonas Myrin, Reuben Morgan
Great Reward
Verse 1 Jesus You're my Great Reward You are my portion Lord And while in heaven You plea for me Draw my every thought to Thee Chorus I love You Lord Jesus my King I want to love You more My Great Reward Verse 2 I have this treasure in a jar of clay All Your glory on display In a sinner who was…
Writer(s): Shane Barnard
With All My Heart
Verse 1 With all my heart I say, "I love You." And it's my reward to stand before You. Pre-Chorus With all my heart, with all my soul, With all my strength I worship You. Chorus You are my heart's desire; Nothing compares to You Jesus, my one desire, I worship You. Passionate hearts on fire Sing in…
Writer(s): Martyn Layzell, Mike Busbee
Should I Be Writing Songs For My Church?
…definition of great that may be true, but there certainly isn't a shortage of contenders. So when the guy asked, "Should I be writing songs for my church?", my first impulse was to shout, "No! Please don't! We have plenty already!" But after thinking about it for a few moments, I said, "Maybe."…
Should I Be Writing Songs For My Church?
…definition of great that may be true, but there certainly isn't a shortage of contenders. So when the guy asked, "Should I be writing songs for my church?", my first impulse was to shout, "No! Please don't! We have plenty already!" But after thinking about it for a few moments, I said, "Maybe."…
Dwelling Places
…places Thirsty I come after You Jesus my joy my reward Your love's restoring my soul Now I'm Yours And You are mine And from my heart A song will rise Chorus I love You I love You I love You I love You I love You I love You I love You I love You I love You And my heart will follow Wholly after You…
Writer(s): Miriam Webster
The Goodness - John Mark McMillan
…You are the kindest Oh my sweetest Friend, You are the Avalanche that falls upon us in the end, and Chorus Bridge My One, my Constant, my King and Brother My home is ever where Your heart hovers Ending When the day has run its course You are the goodness You are my reward, You are the goodness |2x|
Writer(s): John Mark McMillan, Sarah McMillan
I Worship You Now
Verse 1 I will give my whole self to You God Knowing that your heart is filled with love I will trust my life to You oh God Knowing that Your grace is my reward Pre-Chorus Even when the storm surrounds me I'll sing praise In the land of the shadow of suffering I'll praise Chorus I'll worship You now…
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Based in the beautiful Pleasant Plains, AR, Brandon is an extremely knowledgeable grower who enjoys living off the land. Brandon is also one of our team's technical assistants, providing training on sustainable production practices to new and transitioning farmers. Strengthening bonds between farmers is one of his favorite aspects of working with the cooperative. When he's not working on his Certified Naturally Grown farm, Brandon stays busy raising two adorable twin boys.


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Texico Conference Constituency: Lee-Roy Chacon Re-elected as President
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In Venezuela, Adventists share hope and kindness in more than 50 cities
"Close to You Venezuela—Smile, God Believes in You" reaches more than 700,000 people as leaders call it the biggest impact the country has ever seen.
President of Colombia declares July 4 as a national day of religious liberty and freedom of worship
Adventist religious freedom leaders in Colombia welcome the decree as they continue to advocate for the fundamental human right throughout the country.
In Cuba, Adventist Church remains hopeful for positive change after US presidential visit
Leaders hope the country's current political condition will continue to be favorable to the Church.
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In Iraq, Adventist Church Leader Prays for New Church
Ted N.C. Wilson encourages the small congregation in Erbil to remain faithful.
Five Adventist students killed in Papua New Guinea crash
Engine failure is blamed for the road tragedy.
Adventist church in Myanmar trains community service workers
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Highlighting the peace-making power of religion, despite its mixed track record
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Adventists in Myanmar continue relief work as flood devastation worsens
As monsoon rains continue in flood-devastated Myanmar, Adventists throughout the country are responding to the overwhelming needs. Current national news reports indicate the death toll has passed 100 and almost one million people have been affected, a number of whom were already displaced before the flooding. The Myanmar Union Mission (MYUM) has organized the Central Emergency Disaster Response Committee (CEDRC) to implement Adventist relief work through various small groups
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The worst mistake you can make when renewing your car insurance is to accept the quote your existing insurer gives you.
If you don't shop around then you stand to lose hundreds of pounds as your insurer's renewal quote is likely to be significantly higher than the best premium you'll find from other firms eager to poach you and your business. But what if you are looking for a better car insurance quote, what can you do to get a better premium? Fingers crossed you will never need a motoring solicitor but in case you do here are some tips.
Look around for the best deals quickly and easily by entering your details on an online comparison website, which will show you the likely premiums you'll be offered by a range of firms such as One Sure Insurance Limited.
You can also see how much you stand to save if you reduce your annual mileage and offer to pay a higher excess, agreeing to pay more towards the cost of any accidental repairs.
Even if it adds a few pounds to your current premium, protecting your no-claims bonus will save you serious money in the form of a discount on your next deal. However you must make sure you check your policy carefully as the definition of a protected no-claims bonus can vary.
It's also wise to think carefully about whether you want to add all your family to your policy, as younger inexperienced drivers will put the cost up.
Keeping your car secure will help reduce your premium too. You can fit a Thatcham approved security system to safeguard your vehicle.
Also if your garage is packed with old belongings, why not clear it out and keep your car inside? If your car is locked away in a garage overnight then insurers will give you far lower premiums than if it was left on the roadside all night long.
You should also consider signing up to a blackbox, allowing your insurer to install a system in your car to monitor your driving and reward you for safer, careful driving.
There are things you can do to make sure you get the best possible deal on your car insurance, but the most important first step is to shop around and see who can offer the lowest premiums. Pay a visit to an online comparison website as a good starting point, as there you'll find who can offer the best deal for you.


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Joel A. Glaser is a 2001 graduate of Brooklyn Law School. He was admitted to the Bar of the State of New York and the Federal Bar in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York in 2002. Mr. Glaser is a trial lawyer who handles a wide variety of trials including automobile accidents, construction accidents, trip/slip and falls, and medical malpractice cases. Most recently, Mr. Glaser has assumed responsibility for many of the firm's medical negligence cases. Mr. Glaser has amassed a successful record of verdicts and settlements. He has earned the respect of his peers and the Judiciary as an outstanding trial lawyer.
The following is a representative sample of some Mr. Glaser's most recent results:
• $700,000 for a man who tripped and fell on defective steps in an apartment building
• $450,000 for a man who slipped and fell on debris upon a stairway in an apartment building
• $350,000 for a parking lot attendant struck by a motor vehicle
• $260,000 for a tenant who tripped and fell in a three family home
• $200,000 for a man making a delivery at a construction site.
• $185,000 for a boy who slipped on wet steps in an apartment building
• $150,000 for a woman who tripped and fell because of a sidewalk defect$145,000 for a woman who slipped on snow and ice in a driveway
• $110,000 for a patron assaulted by a bouncer at a bar
Mr. Glaser is a strong advocate for the rights of the injured as demonstrated by his active participation as a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the New York State Bar Association and The American Association for Justice (formerly ATLA).
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(07:45 – 14:00) Mountain Biking. After eating a full breakfast in your hotel we will transfer about 30 minute drive to the low lands of Santana where we will meet up with up our representative and connect up with your bicycle, and be given the necessary equipment and begin our downhill ride viewing spectacular views of the central valley.
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Course Offerings - Fall 2018
HONR 210: Intro to Chemical Structure and Properties
9:30-10:25 a.m. MWF (CSB) - Alicia Peterson
A project based introductory chemistry course in which students study how the structure of atoms, ions, and molecules determine their physical and chemical properties. Students build a progressive and linked understanding of bonding, ionic and molecular geometry, and physical and chemical properties that emerge from structure, which will be applied to real world problems. This will be done with guided inquiry and problem based learning.
Must complete both HONR 210 & CHEM 201 (lab) in order to earn the NS designation.
HONR 220F: Intro to Anthropology (SS/IC)
10:40-11:35 a.m. MWF (SJU) - Ellen Block
This course will provide an introduction to the field of anthropology. Anthropology is a holistic and comparative study of human diversity. Students will examine cross-cultural examples to shed light on the all aspects of human life and culture from language and religion, to technology and medicine, to the study of our human and non-human ancestors.
HONR 230: Theater Audience (FA)
9:55-11:15 TR (CSB) - Amelia Cheever
A presentation of theater from the audience's rather than the performer's perspective. Designed to acquaint non-theater students with live theater as a meaningful and enjoyable event. Approached from the student's present exposure level. Lecture, group discussions and field trips to live performances required. Students may not receive credit for both HONR 230 and THEA 204. This course fulfills the FA requirement.
Lab Fee: $150.00 (4 productions in the cities, transportation, 4 performances at CSB/SJU).
HONR 240A-02: Theological Explorations - Bible, Faith, and Science (TH/GN)
1:05-2:25 p.m. or 2:40-4:00 p.m. TR (CSB) - Vincent Smiles
An exploration of Christian theology in the context of our science-dominated world. Study and discussions will focus on: 1) texts from the Bible, with a view to understanding just what the Bible is (and has become) as a record of human experience and as divine revelation; 2) the mechanisms of emergence and evolution, by which the universe has produced galaxies, Bible and meaning; 3) how the Bible and its traditions relate with modern science; 4) how to think critically both about the Bible and modern theological controversies; 5) how biblical religions relate with other religions of the world; 6) feminist hermeneutics and theology; 7) how Church, Eucharist & Benedictine values challenge modern society.
This course has a 'gender' designation. How issues of gender intersect with texts, issues and themes of the course will be prominent in our discussions.
HONR 250L: Philosophy of Human Nature (HM)
11:30 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. MWF (SJU) - Erica Stonestreet
What are humans like? What is the purpose of human life? These basic questions can be answered from different points of view, and focused on different aspects of being human. What does it mean to be a human animal? Are we fundamentally selfish? How should we live?
What is the role of reason in defining humanity?
What is a soul? How can human life be meaningful? This course is a survey designed to introduce philosophical ideas and modes of thought, with a central focus on problems arising from human nature.
Using a textbook that contains sources from "classic" European philosophy as well as from outside that tradition, we will analyze and criticize topics that fall under three major aspects of the human condition: body, mind, and spirit. We'll raise questions and discuss the implications of each topic for the meanings of our own lives, for how we ought to behave as individuals, and for how we should treat one another in order to build the best lives possible for ourselves.
HONR 260A: Probability and Statistical Inference (MT)
8:20-9:15 a.m. MWF (CSB) - Anne Sinko
Prerequisite: three years of college preparatory mathematics.
Graphs and charts, mean, median and other measures of location. Terminology and rules of elementary probability; normal distribution, random sampling, estimation of mean, standard deviation and proportions, correlation and regression, confidence intervals, tests of hypotheses.
HONR 310: Great Books/Ideas (HM)
11:30 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. MWF (SJU)- Rachel Marston
A year-long discussion-based seminar for juniors and seniors which concentrates on many of the world's greatest works of literature and intellectual history. Students purchase a hundred books, from ancient to contemporary times, written by such authors as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Montaigne, Shakespeare, Goethe, Austen, Marx, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Freud, Woolf, Faulkner, O'Connor, Ishiguro, Murdoch, Byatt, and Pynchon.
Students selected for this seminar will read a number of these books during the summer as well as the two semesters and the rest over the course of their lives. Applications will be solicited and invitations made by the instructor.
HONR 340I: Spiritual Politics/Islam (TU/IC)
2:20-3:40 p.m. TR (SJU) - Noreen Herzfeld
Prerequisite: HONR 240A or 240B or THEO 111
Islam shapes much of our current political and social context: 9/11, the Arab spring, ISIS, the war in Syria, our complex relationship with Iran, all have a major impact on the world we live in. Islam is also the fastest growing faith, both globally and here in America. This course will focus on how Muslims have encountered God, how this encounter informs their daily lives, and how the traditions of Islam are influencing and informing (or not) current political and cultural events around the globe.
Studying another faith tradition also provides a lens through which to examine one's own faith and society, and an appreciation for the commonality of the human condition. Our study of Islam while looking at the particulars of that faith, will also raise a variety of broad questions, including the conflict of faith versus reason, the role and position of women, the rights of religious and cultural minorities, freedom of speech vs. religious respect, and multiculturalism vs. assimilation.
HONR 390A: The Medical Profession/Modern World (ES)
6:15-9:15 p.m. W (SJU) - Jeff Anderson
The word "professional" today connotes an individual with well-developed skills, specialized knowledge, and expertise, who conforms to the standards of a profession. The original meaning of "professional" as one who "makes a profession of faith" in the face of demanding circumstances has been all but lost in the medical profession. This class will use the burgeoning literature of medicine, written by, for, and about medical professionals, in order to explore the full range of "professional" challenges facing today's medical professionals. The practice of medicine is rife with ethical dilemmas. By exploring the efforts of medical professionals to counter the institutional forces that constrain them and to find their own solid ground to stand upon, this course aims to cultivate the habit of moral reflection in future medical professionals. Although this course will primarily focus on the experiences of medical doctors, it should also be of interest to those aspiring to other medical and non-medical careers.
HONR 390D: War and Memory (ES)
11:10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. TR (SJU) - Nick Hayes
Our course examines the ethical issues of the conduct and representation of war from the Great War (WWI) to today's "war on terrorism." Our theme follows the shift of strategy from targeting military casualties to the predominant emphasis on civilian casualties as evident in the case studies of the Vietnam War, WWI, the Holocaust, the wars of genocide in our time, Yugoslavia and Rwanda, and the "war on terrorism."


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SheerWind, a wind energy technology company, began a preliminary assessment to determine the power capacity of their INVELOX wind-power generation system for a Midwest food processing plant. Following the assessment phase, SheerWind plans to propose a 15 to 25 MW INVELOX wind-power plant installation at the facility. Each INVELOX wind tower can produce power with up to three turbines. Interest in SheerWind's technology includes lowering energy costs while reducing carbon footprint and impact on the environment.
- Ground-based turbines reduce operating and maintenance costs
- Increased capacity factor to a record 60-90%
- Multiple turbines in a single tower
- Cost competitive with fossil fuel
- Safe production close to end-user
- No harm to animals or flying friends
"The potential is very exciting for SheerWind. We see this as the beginning of a great partnership with a company that is committed to providing food globally while reducing its carbon footprint," said Steve Hill, COO of SheerWind. "This partnership assists SheerWind's mission to provide sustainable, affordable, electrical energy to anyone—anywhere."
About SheerWind: Founded in 2010 in Chaska, Minnesota, SheerWind is changing the course of power generation. Its patented INVELOX wind funnel technology brings energy production to ground level. By capturing, accelerating, and concentrating wind energy, ultimately reducing costs, while solving major problems that have plagued the industry, including low turbine reliability, intermittency issues, and environmental impacts. SheerWind is poised to turn wind power into a major power source for the globe.
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This could be a solution to the buttons on the back of the camera not working. This is an easy replacement. Just be careful with the ribbons.
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Open the battery/memory card door and remove the 6 screws (.35cm) with a Philips 000 screwdriver. There will be two screws on the left and right sides, and two on the bottom.
Take off the front part of the case with a plastic opening tool.
Pull off the two silver side pieces on the left and right sides.
Remove the main back piece. It should easily lift off.
Unscrew the .45cm screw located on the upper right corner on the back of the camera. Once the screw is off, use the spudger and unclip the piece holding the top down on the upper left on the front of the camera. It should lift off with ease.
Flip over the control board then use tweezers to pull out the ribbon connecting the circuit board to the motherboard.
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|Gillian Foster
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Sophie (former adopted daughter)
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|Last Seen
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Dr. Gillian Foster is a psychologist who is Dr. Lightman's colleague in The Lightman Group.
Read more here: www.lietome.com
Early LifeEdit
Before the show began, Gillian and Alec adopted a baby, Sophie, but only made it to day 57 before the birth mother, who had 60 days to change her mind about the adoption wanted Sophie back.
On Lie to MeEdit
Gillian is the Lightman Group's resident psychologist.
Alec FosterEdit
Alec and Gillian had a loving relationship, even attempting to adopt a baby before the show's Pilot. It was shown several times on the show that he is lying to Gillian about something, and that Cal knows, much to Torres' dismay. However, it is shown that he is not unfaithful, as originally thought, and instead had relapsed back into doing drugs (cocaine). They later divorced.
- This character is based on Dr. Maureen O'Sullivan, a psychology professor at the University of San Francisco who helped Paul Ekman (on whom Cal Lightman is based) in the discovery of microexpressions and the creation of The Paul Ekman Group. Foster's character is mild-tempered and almost saintly. She is very motherly especially to Lightman.
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- Desk and journal calendars for 2013, "In the Kitchen with Cookie" and "Compositions in Green and Black"
Love black cats? Need a little more tortie in your life? I still have calendars available for 2013, one featuring Cookie and one featuring the Fantastic Five. I designed them using photos you've seen here in a compact size that won't take up too much space on your wall or your desk. Read more about "In the Kitchen with Cookie" or click here to read about "Compositions in Black and Green".
In the Kitchen with Cookie 2013 Calendar
- In the Kitchen With Cookie, journal and wall style.
If you've followed my daily photos on The Creative Cat you may be familiar with my photos of Cookie interacting with properly-warmed pasta bowls, enamel pots and glass salad bowls in the series called "In the Kitchen With Cookie". I was lucky enough to catch her in the act through the years photographing a dozen amusing images of Cookie exploring alternate uses for these items.
A number of readers requested a calendar which sounds like a wonderful idea to me, especially as a tribute to a part of Cookie's unforgettable curiosity that still makes me laugh. The calendar is a 5.5″ x 8.5″ spiral-bound calendar printed on 100# matte-finish text paper so it's easy to write on but the art still looks bright and crisp.
Each month includes one main photo of Cookie caught in the act which was either taken during that particular month or is themed for that month food-wise, plus a bit of the text from the original post on The Creative Cat—and Kelly even makes an appearance with Cookie in two of the photos! I've also included a simple recipe of my own that corresponds.
On the right a monthly calendar includes basic holidays, moon phases and room for notes at the bottom, and other photos of Cookie from the same and related explorations decorate open areas on the calendar page.
The recipes celebrate winter days in my kitchen and the seasons of my garden, long enjoyed with Cookie's supervision, including my special "Cheesecake", "Healthy Multi-fruit Crisp", "Easy Lemon Vinaigrette" and my best advice for cooking fresh sweet corn.
Below is a list of photos and recipes included in this calendar:
COVER: Cookie in the Pasta Bowl
TITLE PAGE: Do You Really Need All These Cookbooks?
JANUARY: Cookie…Cake?, Just the Right Size, A Luxury Bath
RECIPE: Basic Pound Cake
FEBRUARY: Cookie's Ready to Start Baking, Warm Kitchen on a Winter Day, We're All Waiting
RECIPE: Healthy Multi-fruit Apple Crisp
MARCH: And a Bag of Rotini for a Bed, Finally a Nap, Step Right Up
RECIPE: Quick Pasta Salad
APRIL: So Much for the Apple Crisp, Just Right for a Bath
RECIPE: Crabapple Crisp
MAY: Cookie Dough in the Salad Bowl, Can I Just Have a Nap, The Scene as I Found It
RECIPE: Simple Lemon Vinaigrette
JUNE: Sweet Dreams, and a…Tomato for Your Pillow, To-o-o-tally Relaxed, Stacked Tomatoes
RECIPE: Individual Tomato Tarts
JULY: Cookie Picks Her Own Sweet Corn, A Little Fiber in Your Diet, I'll Shuck My Own Thanks
RECIPE: Advice on Sweet Corn
AUGUST: Cookie in the Pasta Bowl, A Warm Pasta Bowl is a Perfect Cat Bed
RECIPE: Fresh Tomatoes on Cooked Pasta
SEPTEMBER: A Cookie in Every Pot, View From the Pot, A Bath in the Pot
RECIPE: All-day Vegetable Soup
OCTOBER: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Girl Talk, A Little Coffee
RECIPE: Chocolate Chip Cookie Advice
NOVEMBER: Two Naughty Torties: Cheesecake, Cookie Gets to Lick the Beaters
RECIPE: Basic New York Cheesecake
DECEMBER: Kitties N Cream, My Inspirations
RECIPE: Waffles with Whipped Cream and Fresh Berries
BACK COVER: How Do You Like Them Apples?
- In the Kitchen With Cookie, journal and wall style open to spreads.
The convenient size is coil-bound either across the top so that it hangs like a wall calendar, or down the left so that it opens like a journal. I have both variations available for sale, so be sure to choose Wall Calendar or Journal Style when you purchase.
As a complement to the calendar, I am also designing from the images in this calendar a number of products such as placemats, decorative trays and wood-mounted artwork, and any image can be ordered as a print. I'll offer these through 2013. Sign up for my e-newsletter on The Creative Cat to be sure you don't miss any special offers.
Visit my Calendars page on The Creative Cat to "flip through the pages" in a convenient slideshow and purchase directly from me, from my Etsy shop or from Amazon.com. And even though the giveaways are over, read reviews of this calendar on The Conscious Cat and Cat Wisdom 101.
All images used on this site are copyrighted to Bernadette E. Kazmarski unless otherwise noted and may not be used without my written permission. Please ask if you are interested in using one in a print or internet publication. If you are interested in purchasing a print of this image or a product including this image, check my Etsy shop or Fine Art America profile to see if I have it available already. If you don't find it there, visit Ordering Custom Artwork for more information on a custom greeting card, print or other item.


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One of the most stimulating Hill Stations in Nepal with Tea Gardens
Ilam, the city of tea and tourism, is one of the most visited hill stations in Nepal. There is nothing more precious as a moment than enjoying the natural scenery of the candid landscapes traipse in to the verdant, and making an awe-inspiring view ultimately. This might be a small hill town, but really great in terms of its rich culture and heritages.
Transportation and Location in Illam
Basically, Ilam is situated within the undulating Mechi zone. Illam is also the headquarters of the Mechi zone. Mythology masters know it as the zone of Mahabharata range. One doesn't really need to worry about communication. There are enough customary bus services available from various zones of Kathmandu. In fact, looking at the growing number of visitors, an airport is under construction now.
Illam a place worth visiting throughout the year. Still, being specific, it is recommended to visit anywhere between December-April to drag the best experience. The distinguishing part about the place is the diversity in elevation level that varies from 140 meters to about 3,700 meters. Being blessed with the flow of four premium rivers like Jogmai, Mai, Deumai, and Puwamai, it is one of the most favored zones for rafting activities. It has also been one of the most favorite research destination for the biologists due to the diversity of floras and faunas.
Must Visit Places
There are many incredible destinations worth visiting in Illam. Shree Antu is one of such. The imposing sight of the dawn and the dusk along the Himalayas appears at its very grandeur from the place. In fact, this is the reason that visitors in thousands rush to the place each year during the vacations. Nature has always been at its quirkiest forms here, provoking to spend increasing hours at the Illam bazaar. Here we mention about a few others below.
Situated at an altitude of about 3,400 meters, this is one of the uppermost living zones you can reach on the earth. Chhintapu is also quite known for its diversities of unique animals and plants, which is the reason it attracts the researchers as well as the tourists. To watch the whole Illam from one place, it is recommended to reach the peak of Mount Kanchenjunga, which comes at number three in terms of the tallest mountain in the world.
Mai Pokhari
Mai Pokhari is another must visit destination at Illam. At an altitude of more than 2,121 meters, this place of purity boasts one of the most delightful lakes fenced by impenetrable forest, presenting a unique view of verdant. This is a place with greatest mythological value as well. In fact, this is considered the holy domicile of deity Bhagawati.
This has been one of the most favorite zones for animal lovers, being the hub of atypical animals like musk deer, jackals, leopards, etc. You can enjoy the blissful songs by the eclectic drifting birds upon visiting during the month of November-December. For a traditional dig, one should never miss the yearly carnival that falls during November, called Kartik Ekadasi.
Siddhi Thumka
Siddhi Thumki, at an altitude of about 2000 meters, offers you the most pristine views of sunrise and sunsets. Apart from this, the zones like Mahabharata range have been always a delighting factor for the adrenaline junkies.
Kanyam and Fikkal (Tea Garden)
If Illam is known as the tea capital of Nepal, then it is because of Kanyam and Fikkal.. These zones are quite antique as well. You can't resist being a shutterbug upon visiting the site through the plethora of scenic places of interest it offers.The tea leaves from Illam are exported throughout the world. The tea gardens here have been the source of inspiration behind many popular Nepalese songs like Chiya baari maa ho chiya baari maa.


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Every year cicadas hatch and leave behind a shell. Every year our boys like to pick them from the trees in our Indiana town and collect them!
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Sure hope he didn't think I'd forget.
Roughly 3 years ago I got into it with some of our friends on the right. They were using an article by Steve Kraske at the Kansas City Star that took serious liberties with a quote from POTUS in order to make it look as though he was hinting at not running for a second term:
"You know, if – if I feel like I've made the very best decisions for the American people and three years from now I look at it and, you know, my poll numbers are in the tank and because we've gone through these wrenching changes, you know, politically, I'm in a tough spot, I'll – I'll feel all right about myself," Obama told CNN's Ed Henry.
"I said to myself very early on, even when I started running for office, I don't want to be making decisions based on getting re-elected, because I think the challenges that America faces right now are so significant," the president also said.
"Obviously, if I make those decisions and I think that I'm moving the country on the right direction economically, in terms of our security interests, our foreign policy, I'd like to think that those policies are continued because they're not going to bear fruit just in four years."
He wasn't. It was pretty obvious, despite the wailing from the WND crowd, that Obama wasn't dropping big hints on not running for re-election.
As I've been known to do, I made a friendly wager to get them to put up or shut up. In his defense, Bizzyblog commenter Joe C. took me up on it and put his money where his mouth is:
OK… If Obama is NOT on the top of the ticket after the Dem Nat'l Convention in 2012 for any reason other than death, you give a hundo to my charity of choice; if he is, I give a C-note to yours. If he dies in office, it's a push. Deal?
I'm going to go ahead and give PB commenter sailtravis the benefit of the doubt and not hold him to anything even though he apparently wanted in.
Even though reports arose a few months later that Obama was quietly lining up his re-election campaign, Joe was still quite confident in his political Nostradamian prognostications:
Don't worry. I remember; and on the rare occasion that I'm wrong, I always pay off. Hopefully you will.
Actually, I'm feeling more confident than ever! Remember, the bet is not just run for re-election, but: "If Obama is NOT on the top of the ticket after the Dem Nat'l Convention in 2012 for any reason other than death…" Go back and look it up. So if he runs, and loses in a primary fight to Hillary, but accepts the VP slot, you lose. (I can't believe I got through that without vomiting on my keyboard.) Really, I'm wondering now if he'll even finish out this term.
So here's the deal Joe. I'm not going to argue ACORN and I'll give you a pass on having to hold your nose and enter credit card details there. I'm letting you off the hook and my charity of choice for this little wager is NARAL Pro-choice Ohio – in honor of the GOP War on Women. To make good on the bet just visit the following page and check Bronze membership and gift it in honor of "Eric at Plunderbund". Email me the receipt for the transaction and we'll call it even [eric AT plunderbund DOT COM].
Psst: Now might be a good time for others to click the link above and in honor of Joe C. and my triumph in this wager become a member of NARAL Ohio!
Barack Obama is the nominee of the Democratic Party for President of the United States of America and NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio is $100 richer.
That's a pretty good night.
Still no word from Joe C. He's in hiding and the email he's used to comment here is – not surprisingly – bouncing!
Joe C.
Name your charity.
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Day 2 – Singapore Chinese Garden
Woke up at 08 am and went to the Chinese garden here in Singapore. It was a lot to see and everything was absolutely beautiful. In the garden you also met a lot of turtles and big lizards. I took some nice (hopefully) picture with my better camera of the day we spent there. I will upload them later.
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We welcome Austin Independent School District Superintendent Paul Cruz's efforts to assuage concerns and fears that several East Austin schools will be closed or consolidated by next August based on timelines the district established without input from the people most affected by the potential closures.
"I realize the excitement and eagerness to work coupled with aggressive project timelines have created misunderstandings about the future of some of our schools and the process for parent and community engagement. I accept responsibility, and I apologize for the confusion," Cruz said in a statement Thursday.
"To that end, we are listening and will work with you to modify our timelines and engagement process. Like you, I want our new modernized learning spaces sooner than later, and I believe we want to get back to our focus on our vision."
That comes a week after fierce public pushback, with Cruz moving away from controversial plans to close and consolidate six East Austin schools.
Cruz's actions are a solid step in restoring the public trust he and his team squandered after voters overwhelmingly approved a $1.05 billion bond package to modernize Austin district schools.
But those actions don't go far enough in setting matters right.
VIEWPOINTS: Austin ISD's plan to close, consolidate schools shreds public trust.
What is needed is full transparency and clarity about the next steps and whether the district will follow through on promises by Cruz's bosses — the elected school trustees — to provide help and resources to chronically under-enrolled schools so they have a meaningful opportunity to meet enrollment benchmarks to keep them open. That needs to happen before the district moves to shut them down.
That kind of support to those ailing schools was supposed to happen in an independent process to assure many residents that the school district's motives were not part of a covert plan to sacrifice largely minority campuses in East Austin for the benefit of largely white schools in West Austin — as historically has been done.
Cruz and company have yet to explain why they set up timelines that gave some schools just six weeks that include the Christmas and Hanukkah holidays to figure out which elementary campus – Norman or Sims — would be shut down and which of the two would remain open in a merger unifying the two campuses in a modernized school building.
District officials also should explain why they took such actions less than a month following voters' overwhelming approval of a billion-dollar-plus bond package – the highest amount in the history of AISD. As we noted, school closures and consolidations were not on the ballot. Cruz and other district officials said as much many times when critics accused the district of having ulterior motives regarding East Austin schools.
In passing the bond package, voters clearly were focused on the district's message that those bonds were needed to modernize, rebuild and retool Austin district schools so its 82,000 students would be better prepared for technological and medical jobs in the Central Texas and global economy. That was the primary reason this editorial board endorsed the bond package, despite a significant tax increase on homeowners.
It is wrong for Cruz or bond consultants to interpret passage – even by a 72 percent vote — as a license to shut down or consolidate schools, as they apparently have done.
NEW DETAILS: Austin schools superintendent issues apology, rethinks school closure timelines.
Certainly, the district has been direct in its message that school closures and consolidations might well be necessary if – and that is an important distinction – 75 percent of seats in those schools aren't filled over a reasonable length of time. That is understandable, given financial pressures facing the district as well as taxpayers. But that time frame certainly was not represented in recent weeks or months.
Along with Norman and Sims, other mergers showed up on an AISD timeline that caught even school trustees off guard last week. Those would have consolidated Metz, Sanchez and Zavala Elementary schools, meaning two campuses would no longer exist after the merger. Another East Austin school, Brooke Elementary, would close by August, when its students would be reassigned to Govalle, Ortega and Linder/Uphaus Elementary schools.
After the pushback, Cruz has modified plans, saying that closures and consolidations are off the table for now, though Norman and Sims might share a campus for a while as design work and renovations are being done on one of the campuses. Ultimately it would be the planning teams of those schools that decide whether to stay under the same roof or remain independent in separate locations.
That is an important first step. We remind district officials that trust is fragile. What is almost incomprehensible is why Cruz, knowing the district's history of decades of inequitable treatment of East Austin schools, further strained that trust with plans prematurely calling for closures and consolidations.
At this point, Cruz must initiate several trust-building steps. Taking closures and consolidations off the table is just one. Transparency is another. Implementing an independent process that takes bold steps to help schools stay open — before moving to shut them down – is another.
We urge the district to respect and honor the promises made to the community leading up to the bond election in words and actions as the public's trust, once damaged, now must be earned.
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