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Steroids in Colleges
Steroids in Colleges
Colleges - that have been establishments exactly where you discover various understanding associated to various particular fields obtain various directions to use this understanding and over all encounter in socialization – have now expanded the canvas and has remodeled into locations that can offer you various sorts of encounters in nearly each area of lifestyle. The worst aspect of this growth is its unsanctioned publicity to the medication particularly to anabolic steroids. The existence of these steroids in college locations is an alarming scenario and if it can't be tackled correctly and forcefully, it can have numerous devastating results.
Steroids are synthetically shaped testosterone hormones that are primarily accountable for muscle mass development in human physique. They also improve energy and consequently, assist in carrying out nicely. That is the purpose of their recognition, particularly amongst teens and grownups. They want right away alter in their overall performance and do not want to function difficult for it. They stay in lookup of brief-cuts and in the end they are entrapped in these medication. They know the aspect results of these steroids but discover on their own helpless prior to them. In this kind of a situation, it is the duty of the culture to produce consciousness and conserve the youth from becoming indulged in steroids' abuse.
There are numerous locations in higher colleges exactly where younger college students are uncovered to these medication. Right here they can make experimentations with them with out any correct guideline. College cafeterias are the primary suppliers. They organize these medication and promote them at affordable prices so that they can have large marketplace. The other essential location exactly where college students can have accessibility to these steroids is sports activities grounds of colleges exactly where they can discover not only these medication but also discover instigation for the use. The coaches on their own offer these medication to the gamers to enhance their overall performance and persuade them about the security problems. They, in reality, perform with their life and do not have an concept of it. Research halls are the locations exactly where college students talk about about this problem overtly and persuade and power every other to use these steroids. And over all, web has produced the entire procedure simpler and less expensive. As a make a difference of reality, it is not tough to get steroids now-a-times. В В
In brief,there in absolutely nothing irregular if you suspect your college heading kid of illicit drug use. It is extremely typical, particularly in created nations. The require is to conquer this issue. For this objective, you have to maintain a stringent eye on your kid and use a verify and stability technique so that your kid would have a distinct concept that he is becoming checked by his mothers and fathers. You ought to give him consciousness about the aspect and following results of these medication so that they can't be entrapped in fantasy of steroids. You can consider assist from web and display them right info, accurate photos and authorized elements about the utilizes of these medication. Avoidance is much better than remedy and open up conversation stops misunderstanding. You ought to consider cautions and do not rely only on authorities steps. Your kid is your legal responsibility and you have to consider treatment of him.


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On Friday, November 9th, attorneys representing Sharad Karkhanis filed, on his behalf, a formal notice of appearance in the case, along with a demand for a complaint, in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York. This filing compels Susan O'Malley and her attorney to file her formal complaint, setting out in detail the factual basis for her claims, within 20 days.
Friends of Sharad, free speech at CUNY , and the First Amendment will be eager to see that complaint.
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"Sometimes grace manifests itself as synchronicity -- its energy brings together people or events in a soothing, helpful, or dramatic way when you most need it and least expect it. At other times grace is the energy that suddenly illuminates us with understanding, allowing us to see what we had not been able to grasp before. Grace can also lift us into an altered state of consciousness, suffused by an unfamiliar energy -- an indescribable combination of love, hope and fearlessness."
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Beth, I thought we had shed all our soccer tears re-watching John's beautiful video last night, but not so! Jeremy and I were wiping tears this morning when a friend shared this link with us. Thank you! Your generosity of heart is contagious.ReplyDelete
So beautiful and inspiring. Thank you, Beth, for sharing this story.ReplyDelete


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As a user of the SEObook I was taken back at first by this Email I received from Aron Wall, Creator of the SEOBook.
"Over the course of the past couple years it became obvious to me that the perceived value of ebooks was dropping, the field of SEO was getting more complex, and many people who purchased my book wanted to be able to interact with me and ask me many questions. This caused me to need to change the SEO Book business model away from selling a downloadable ebook, and toward selling a web based information product backed by a community forum that helped turn it into a service more than a product."
This turns out to be great breaking news. The SEOBook must be one of the most downloaded EBooks ever. It is so packed full of information that one can get overwhelmed fast. Information overload.
Now that Aron Wall has decided to make his SEOBook community based he is falling into line with the biggest influence on the Internet now. Social and community based websites. Now Web Masters will be able to squeeze every last bit of information from Aron SEO techniques as well as many new ideas and techniques from users. Users helping users. It use to be web masters kept all there techniques close to the vest, but times have changed. I plan on re-evaluating how I use SEOBooks information over the next several days and be reporting back.
A good example of Web Masters sharing is Mark Hanson's Build A Niche Store Empire Series. Mark has not be one of the smartest people on the Internet. He has been involved with Build a Niche Store software for some time now and has created this series to help 1st time beginner web masters to advanced users.
Mark was the first person on the Internet to show me how to do anything. I couldn't even FTP a file when I meet him. Mark has invited me to be a guest blogger on his newest project. This has brought full circle from learning to teaching, but as we all know the learning process never ends.
This week has been full of new SEO tools Wordze free database and Free Build a Niche Store Empire Series
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Working on a return to updating this blog with regularity...
In the meantime, writing a novel in a month, teaching full time, painting the house...oh, the excuses are piling up!
What a slacker you are . . .
Really, it's great to have you back!
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How is the novel going? Love the shadow photo. I look forward to following a fellow creative pilgrim on life's journey!
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Now it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. Then the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two. And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, "Father, 'into Your hands I commit My spirit.'" Having said this, He breathed His last. (Luke 23:44-46)
And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many. (Matthew 27:50-53)
So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!"... (John 19:30)
Similar words used upon His death will be used upon His return. Similar experiences will occur. In both instances, of death and His return, the glory of the Lord is seen.
Darkness, an earthquake and supernatural events occurred at Jesus' death. When He returns there will be more darkness and an even greater earthquake along with thundering and lightning. How awesome His return will be. I think about the awesomeness of the veil of the temple being rent in two by the power of God to show and bring about the availability of the access between people and He, through His Son, through His death, through His Resurrection...and our decision to receive Him. Hallelujah!
When He returns another voice will proclaim encouraging words to all believers. It is done! Vengeance which is God's alone to administer will be brought about upon those who have rejected Him, who have persecuted God's children through all the ages, those who have waited a long time for this vengeance.
When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held. And they cried with a loud voice, saying, "How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?" (Revelation 6:9-10)
Jesus came to redeem mankind. He will return to exact judgment one final time. Those who received Christ for the redemption of their sins will watch as God brings vengeance upon those who did not.
Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. (Romans 12:19)


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We are celebrating by staying in enjoying the sound of the rain and thunder, with the occasional flickering of the power. Here's to time number 4.
We absolutely love married life and everyday realize that we love it just that much more.
Tonight, we think we are going to make Easy Chicken and Rice. Below is the recipe.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups uncooked instant white rice
2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken
and cook for 10 minutes or until well browned on both sides. Remove
the chicken from the skillet.
Stir the soup, water, paprika and black pepper in the skillet and heat to
a boil. Stir in the rice and broccoli. Reduce the heat to low. Return
the chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle the chicken with additional paprika
and black pepper. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is
cooked though.
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Last Sunday we enjoyed a special outing day with the two families with whom we worship. We drove out for a day at this magnificent state park for worship and fellowship together. How amazing to live just an hour from this beauty!!
(And as for web etiquette and protocol... I'm sure I'm blowing it with way too many pictures. Sorry about the overkill, I'm just thinking of the Grands here :)
|This guy is continually building a fort these days... I love how he's a planner, builder, designer. I love Isaiah!
|heading home
|they played hard
It was a perfect Rest & Relaxation trip for our family and it even covered my birthday- an unplanned but delightful treat! We just walked around our place, checked the mountains nearby in the mornings, picked wildflowers and let the kids ride bikes (Matt dismantled and squashed two bikes into the back of our van so they could take turns). In the afternoons, for the first time ever!, Matt and I talked long and worked on writing some letters and a paper he's got due while the kids played by themselves and (kind of) gave us time alone. It mostly, really worked! And we got yummy Chinese food cooked at the place by the super sweet grandma who ran the inn with her husband. Gracious gift for this tired mama! First time for a truly restful family getaway. I couldn't be more grateful!
|His big brother's bike is just a bit big for him, but he made it work! (and those are the mountains we looked right over...just beyond the flatlands where we stayed)
|hide and seek in the wildflowers. (Matt's shot)
|Can you believe how perfect a hand me down bike this is for our girl? We have super generous amazing friends!
"our place" in the country, near the mountains, the getaway that we love...
Matt spent quite a while trying to fix a bike that belonged to the grandson of the innkeepers. It was a valiant effort... but the "fixed" chain only lasted a block.


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Rummaging around the web recently, I happened to stumble upon local boy Heath Nash's brand new lights, which Artecnica had on show at ICCF in NYC recently, keeping illustrious company alongside new pieces by Inga Sempe and Tord Boontje.
It's really fantastic to see Heath doing so very, very well.
Saturday, 07 June 2008
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Saturday, December 31, 2011
Who is the Antichrist?
Title: WHO IS THE ANTICHRIST? Answering the Question Everyone Is Asking
Author: Mark Hitchcock
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
August 2011
Genre: Prophecy
"And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching."
Hebrews 10:24-25 (KJV)
I believe that Mark Hitchcock may have had this verse in mind as he was writing WHO IS THE ANTICHRIST?. Cutting through layers of confusion concerning the antichrist, author, pastor and teacher Mark Hitchcock provides a primer for the end-times scholar. In a skillful, engaging manner the author addresses such topics as: whether one can accurately identify the antichrist before he rises to power; the signs of the times of the antichrist; the significance of the number of the beast; the scope and sphere of the antichrist's influence; and whether the antichrist is living among us today. Furthermore, Pastor Hitchcock makes a very strong case for the importance of studying about the antichrist. First, "the sheer volume of information about the antichrist in Scripture is reason enough for us to understand who he is and what he will do." (p. 18) Second, knowing the ultimate end of the antichrist will strengthen one's relationship with the God of the universe, who has the antichrist's future in his hands. Thirdly, knowledge of the antichrist will help "inform" us as we see current events setting the stage for his "coming." Finally, knowing about the antichrist will help us to recognize error and apostasy in the world in which we are now living.
Though small WHO IS THE ANTICHRIST? will serve as a firm foundation for studies concerning the antichrist and the end times. 198 pages. $13.99.
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There are only some 11,000 commercial, 'white' food-producers left in South Africa, and 1-million black subsistence farmers. The white farmers have to work their fields under the most dangerous war-like conditions in the world: this tiny minority produces all the daily food-needs for 50-million people while under constant siege from large groups of vengeful, very violent, heavily-armed black male youth-militias who often torture and sexually-mutilate their victims before killing them. Similar attacks against black subsistence-farmers are very unusual. 96% of all the attacked farmers and smallholders are Boers ( 'whites') and more than 92% of all the attackers are black males who were not previously known to the farmers. Below is a profile-study of a typical farm-attacker, published by Lichtenburg farmer Koos Geldenhuys in the agricultural magazine Landbouweekblad.
Farm attacks are carried out with military precision and reconnaissance
Landbouweekblad, March 11 2011 - Farm-attacks are carried out with military precision, considerable advanced planning and reconnaissance by these large youth-militias. Their motives are a mix of revenge and robbery. The farm is under surveillance for at least three to seven days before they've learned its security details and decide to pounce.
Koos Geldenhuys wrote in Landbouweekblad that 'often the attackers first arrive on a farm under the pretence that they want to buy agricultural products or -equipment. They thus obtain valuable information about the standard of safety on the farm. "
Attacks invariably as gruesome and brutal as possible…
The attackers are aged from 15 to 35 years old, single males, unemployed. They move around in armed groups of three to seven men but avoid being seen together as a group while on reconnaissance. "Such people have the perception that all the farmers own guns and that they are easy to steal because farmers live in remote region. The motives are revenge and/or robbery. Usually they demand firearms, money and a vehicle. The attacks are carried out with military precision - and they are invariably always as gruesome and brutal as possible. No farm-dweller is too old or too young, too poor or too rich to be subjected to this cruelty. A study which was carried out amongst farm-attackers in prison reveaed that being jailed also does not scare them although, they also said, prison was "too severe a punishment" for their offences.
Farm attacks are planned with military precision. The farm is watched for three to seven days. The attackers avoid being seen together as a group so only one or two members will carry out the reconnaisance.
Field-writing signs: important clues farmers must watch out for:
Picture above: among the missed clues by the SAPS forensic team which first investigated Ventersdorp farmer Eugene Terre'Blanche murder scene were proof of detailed advance planning for this murder and field-writing sign-posting: a damaged window latch allowed easy access to the Terre'Blanche bedroom where he was recovering from open-heart surgery; and it was further sign-posted by a red book cover with the words "Mountain Man Kill". The forensic team also missed a shoeprint on the window ledge. Terre'Blanche's death was gruesome: he was was hacked at so ferociously with hundreds of stabbing and cane-knife slashes that his limbs were severed and his body extensively mutilated . Also missed: two days earlier, one of his most trusted servants was murdered in her cottage just a few hundred metres from the scene under mysterious circumstances. http://censorbugbear-reports.blogspot.com/2010/04/terreblanche-murder-scene-independent.html
Gangs communicate with secret African field-writing language learned in traditional initiation-schools:
To communicate with each other, farm-attack gangs leave 'unique field-writing marks' in the landscape at specific sites. Farmers should keep an eye out for stacked rocks or a plastic bag near the farm-gates. A cracked tree branch over the gate, arrows signed on the ground pointing to the farm, and marks scratched out in tree-trunks all are signs. Be alert to anything out of place, anything usual: the attackers are ingenious in sign-posting. One method in which attackers gain information, is to pretend to look for work. So farmers - even if they need workers urgently - must first investigate the applicant's background very thoroughly: always ask his name and prove it with his identity book. If he has no identity-number the farmer should never give him work. Find out where he worked before and contact his previous employer. If it sounds as if he is providing vague information, or it does not tally with the information the farmer gathered himself, the farmer should contact the police and immediately step up all his security measures.
"Winning in farm attacks – learn African Field Writing:"
(Expert retired SA police officer Lukas Swart 's book "Winning in farm-attacks' (in Afrikaans), explains the secret language of these African field-signs which are often placed around SA homes by gangs to communicate to each other while watching your place.
- Order the book in Afrikaans: Cost R220.00 + postage and handling R30.00 = R250.00 total Pay on Account name AKSKA MEDIA CC (make sure you spell the account name correctly) Account Nr 406 851 4372 Bank branch code: 632005 Fax your proof of payment to 0866 474 540 and indicate the mailing address and cellphone number so that your tracking number can be emailed to you. Contact: Maritha Swart, AKSKA MEDIA fax: 0866 474 540 Cell: 082 7850 484 email: email@example.com -http://censorbugbear-reports.blogspot.com/2010/11/crime-reports-nov-24-2010.html
Be alert to any strangers
Attackers often obtain valuable information about farm-security measures by pretending to want to buy agricultural products or -tools. To prevent this the farm gates around the homestead must always be locked securily - and place a warning notice (below) at the entrances - warning visitors that the site is protected and not accessable to strangers.
Picture: This warning notice in Afrikaans, English and Zulu was installed by farmer Giel van der Walt, 71 of Ebenhaeser in Jamestown at the entrance to his gated homestead, after he was attacked recently. Anyone must first make an appointment before they can talk to him.
Physical signs often give suspected attackers away – be alert:
The farmer must be alert whenever strangers show up. If such people approach him he must become much more alert.
Signs to look out for:
- People planning an attack often appear nervous with rapid speech, excessive sweating, aggressive hand movements, shallow breathing, eyes glancing about rapidly. They often look quite guilty. Be aware that people wearing coats and jackets can hide weapons inside them.
Farm workers are bribed, intimidated, threatened with death:
Other methods to obtain information is through the farm workers: they intimidate them or bribe them. Workers are threatened with murder of themselves and their families unless they cooperate. Often the attack-gang members give workers money, drinks and cigarettes to bribe them into giving information. Information also is obtained by getting workers drunk and question them. Farmers must maintain good relationships with his workers and convince them to warn him whenever strangers try to obtain information about him. Offer them a reward whenever they do. Attackers often target female servants to find information because she often is the only one who is allowed inside the homestead, and who knows where the safe- and car-keys would be kept; and knows the routines of the farmer and his family. Farmers and family members should never discuss their daily planning routines in front of any servants – ever.
If the attack-militia gang discovers that a farmer is aware and has prepared himself for an attack, they will try and lure him into a trap at the farm-gate - often by pretending that their car broke down or a similar pretence; or by getting him to rush to the scene by starting a field-fire, or/and by cutting off the power-supply to the homestead. (Many farmers have been shot dead while investigating their suddenly failed water-pumps and electricity links outside the homestead or to investigate why their dogs are barking so much…)
What should farmers do – and not do - once they are under attack?
Once under attack, the farmer and his family should be aware of how they should behave to save their lives: the attackers usually are very nervous, screaming and cursing their hostages. Do what they say, don't take unnecessary heroic actions. Speak calmly and with them as much as possible. Negotiate - offer them money. Plead for your lives. Don't become aggressive, don't curse them and don't engage them in a verbal row because that worsens the situation.
It helps to pray out loud: and if the motive is revenge… try to flee or fight back if given the chance
Victims often also tell us that it helps to pray out loud. Trying to establish the motive of the militia-gang is important: if the only motive is robbery there is a better chance for hostages to survive.
- However if it's primarily revenge the attackers are after, the victims should choose the right moment to try and flee or fight back.
Try to escape whenever you can:
Remember, even if the victim does what they demand, he or she must still always try to escape because cooperation is not necessarily a guarantee for security. An attacker can never be trusted.
How does a farmer know when a militia-gang is planning an attack on his farm? Often while doing so they will leave signs behind which farmers should learn to be very alert to."( This information was supplied by Lichtenburg farmer Koos Geldenhuys, who has made a study of the modus-operandii of farm attacks in consultation with various other experts. This advice is not only valuable for rural residents but also for people in towns. People can write to Mr Geldenhuys at P O Box 1786, Lichtenburg 2740, cell 082 852 1793; fax 018 632 5914, email firstname.lastname@example.com) .
African Field Writing: "Winning in Farm-Attacks" –
- in Afrikaans only - by retired field-tracking police expert Lukas Swart - who teaches the secret language of African field-writing sign-posting…
Retired SA police officer Lukas Swart 's book "Winning in farm-attacks' (in Afrikaans only), explains the secret language of the African field-signs which are often placed around SA homes by criminal gangs while watching your place - long before their hit-squads plan any attacks on your family. Often your home is watched for many weeks to analyse your movements before these attacks. The gang members communicate with African field-signs, which involve a large variety of colour-coded objects. Targetted victims however can prevent attacks if they know the secret language – but only if you learn to read and interpret them correctly: and know what to do when spotting them. Importantly, this book also teaches you to never remove these signs nor to go and study them up close – because the hit squad could be in the near vicinity, hiding, watching your place, testing its defences – and then be able to kill you on the spot… The author, a retired SA police officer with extensive knowledge of the secret art of African field-writing, is often hired as a private forensic investigator. He writes that 'many people are under the impression that as long as they can speak an African language, they would be able to understand enough to be forewarned against armed criminals planning to attack them." But people should also learn this secret way in which Africans communicate with each other all across the continent…
ordering the book:
- Cost R220.00 + postage and handling R30.00 = R250.00 total
- Pay on Account name AKSKA MEDIA CC (make sure you spell the account name correctly)
Account Nr 406 851 4372 Bank branch code: 632005
- Fax your proof of payment to 0866 474 540 and indicate the mailing address and cellphone number so that your tracking number can be emailed to you. Contact:
- Maritha Swart, AKSKA MEDIA
fax: 0866 474 540
Cell: 082 7850 484 email: firstname.lastname@example.com
- http://censorbugbear-reports.blogspot.com/2009/11/knowing-african-field-signs-can-save.htm


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I finally found my way back to the kitchen and baked peach cobbler yesterday! This recipe was amazing. There is minced crystallized ginger in the biscuits and it gave it such an intense flavor.
There are lots of different options for peach desserts this time of year but I decided to go with a cobbler. A cobbler gets the name because the drop biscuits on top end up looking like cobblestone roads. Cobblers are not to be confused with a crisp which have a streusel toppings. A crisp should have oats which is why it has the name crisp. Just some cobbler/crisp facts for your Monday.


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In a victory for supporters of gay marriage, Massachusetts lawmakers on Thursday blocked a measure to let voters decide whether a constitutional amendment should ban same-sex marriage in the only state that allows it.
State legislators killed the ballot proposal after a four-year attempt by conservative groups to override a historic 2003 court decision that legalized gay marriage in Massachusetts.
Kris Mineau, president of the Massachusetts Family Institute, which backed the measure, said opponents of same-sex marriage were "disappointed and shocked" by the defeat.
"We have a situation here where the politicians have spoken but the people have not," Mineau said. "We have a highly energized base in this state of aroused citizens who, time and time again, have tried to vote on this crucial issue of the definition of marriage, and they have been denied."


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6 February 2010
Grilled chicken with rice, lentil and courgette salad
Cheap, quick, delicious and healthy best describes this amazing meal rammed full of different textures and flavours. What more could you want from a meal?
what you need
100g green lentils
150g basmati rice
4 chicken (boneless)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons curry powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
2 courgettes, sliced into thin strips lengthways
1 clove garlic, crushed
coriander, small bunch, chopped
½ lemon, juiced
75ml yoghurt
½ small bunch fresh mint, chopped
Cover the lentils in water (do not add salt at this stage as it tends to toughen the lentils) and bring to the boil, turn down to a simmer and cook on a low heat until tender. In a separate pan cook the basmati rice.
Marinate the chicken in the curry powder with 1 tsp olive oil and salt. Toss the courgettes with 1tsp olive oil and the garlic and season and keep aside. Grill the chicken for a few minutes on either side until crisp, a little charred and cooked through.Then grill teh courgettes for a minute or two on each side until they are lightly charred.
Toss the lentils, rice, courgettes, coriander and lemon juice together. Mix the yoghurt with the mint leaves. Serve the chicken on top of the lentil salad with a dollop of the yoghurt dressing. As simple as that! Enjoy a healthy textured meal
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I am looking to have a special post concerning 'our' Parents, thus I am asking you the viewers to send me a old photo of your parent(s). Help me celebrate the past and show proof that Swagger is timeless (it's nothing new).
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I always try my best to use natural products or better yet products without any nasty toxic ingredients because there are many 'man made' ingredients that aren't harmful. I was so excited to win Green People's Prime and Define Lip Collection giveaway! Yay me! :)
The collection includes everything you see below.
3 lip crayons
Sangria (rich burnished red with subtle copper shimmer)
Praline (neutral, matte brown)
Blossom (delicate floral pink with shimmer)
Enrich & Enhance lip primer
lip crayon sharpener.
I love the lip crayons. They go on smooth and aren't drying for a pencil especially if you prep your lips with their lip primer.
I'm wearing Sangria on my lips and let me tell you it is pigmented but you can totally sheer it out by blotting your lips a few times or rubbing it in with your finger for a stained look. It's pretty gorgeous!
left to right - Blossom, Praline, Sangria
My only issue with these lip crayons is that there aren't enough colours available...I would love these crayons to come in mauves, pinks, orange, etc.


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Okay, so even though I used a whole bunch of water decals back in October for the Halloween nail art challenge, the first time I actually used any decals was way back over the summer. I just found this post in my archives and figured I'd come back from my long, holiday hiatus with this bright spring-y look! Don't worry, I'll show you all of my Christmas and New Year's Eve looks soon - probably next week.
My cousin got me a whole bunch of nail art supplies for Christmas in 2014. For months, all of those awesome things sat around waiting to be used. I did play with the water decals a little bit a while back, but it was highly experimental and did not yield a blog-worthy mani. So I finally decided to put them on the blog!
I really enjoy picking out nail polishes that match a certain item - a particular dress, a pair of pajama pants, a tissue box, or a nail decal. In this case, I went with (from thumb to pinky) Zoya Demetria, Sinful Colors Why Not?, Pop-Arazzi Lime-ousine Ride, and Virago Varnish Faith Hope Courage. I have Zoya's Naked system on my ring finger to even out my nail tone and brighten my white tips.
I took this second photo on my phone at a really well-lit store just to show my Mom, but I was really impressed with how shiny the lights made my nails look!
This was a really simple and fun mani! In the future, I would totally take the time to use a decal on more than one nail - but this was actually kind of rushed because I started working on it a little bit too late for my schedule that day. Applying the decals was really easy, though, and I don't see myself losing patience while trying to use more than one!
I did learn two things about water decals: One, they are not like temporary tattoos. You don't place the design face down on your nail and then peel the paper off; you have to peel the design off of the paper and place it on your nail. Using it like a temporary tattoo will give you a solid white decal. And Two, decals are not like stickers. Once you peel a decal off of the paper, you either have to put it on your nail or throw it away. You can't stick it back on the paper, re-wet it later, and peel it off again. I hope you guys can learn from my mistakes so you don't end up wasting two decals! :)
The brand for these decals is pretty vague - I tried Googling "Nail Accessory," which is on the packaging, and of course that mostly turned up thousands of different types of nail art tools and accessories. I usually like to give you a link to the products that I use, but in this case I just can't find it! The product code on this particular sheet of decals is BLE1518.
What do you think of this design? Have you ever used decals before? What is your favorite type of nail decal? Let me know in the comments!


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I'm going to take a break from the woeful Honduras news (there's nothing happening right now anyway) and try to get back into the normal flow of things on this 'ere blog. So I'm going to try and catch up on my book reviews. As you can see on the list to the right, I'm almost at the halfway point. Woo-to-the-Hoo!
Voyager and Drums of Autumn are parts 3 and 4 of Gabaldon's Outlander series.
Voyager starts out telling us what happened to Jamie Fraser right after he sent his wife Claire back to her own time. He fought at Culloden, was imprisoned, release to work for an aristocrat, let go, moved to Edinburgh. It's been twenty years since he last saw Claire, who is back in the 1960s trying to find her way back to him with the help of her daughter Brianna and her loverboy Roger. Claire goes back, finds Jamie, everyone rejoices for a bit before they start getting into trouble again.
Really, if I were Jamie I'd be a little more concerned over how every time he's starting to settle down, up comes trouble to get him back into things again. In no time at all, Jamie's nephew Ian gets kidnapped and taken to the American colonies, so of course Jamie and Claire have to go after him and get to adventurin'.
While all this fun stuff is happening, Brianna is back in the 20th century being a complete whiny bore with her bore of a lover Roger. They are boring. Really boring. I never cared about anything that happened to them. Brianna whines, she pouts, she throws stupid temper tantrums. Roger stands around not understanding her but somehow loving her and they spend an inordinate amount of hours wanting (but not actually doing it) to have sex with each other. It's beyond me how Gabaldon could think that foisting these insufferable characters on us was a good idea.
Anyway, the actual historical parts are as great as ever. We have the usual amount of near-deaths, attacks, sicknesses, blood everywhere, sex scenes, etc. And the best part is that they go on a ship across the atlantic, so you can probably guess what happens to them. Yes, they get attacked by pirates. Of course they do. It's great.
Drums of Autumn starts out in South Carolina, 1750-something. Gabaldon, as usual, provides a huge and impressive amount of research to recreated the world of the American colonies. It's fun and interesting, like Last of the Mohicans without all the war. Jamie's giving a piece of land in the mountains and off they go to colonize. It kind of drags, as nothing exciting happens for a while, but I liked reading about pioneers and starting out their lives, etc.
And then, Brianna. Ugh. She somehow finds a notice from 1760-something saying that Claire and Jamie have died. So she decides that the best thing to do is to travel through the stones, on her own, completely unprepared and try to find her parents. Because she is a moron. Roger finds out and follows her later. Again, Brianna is completely frustrating. She seems to go through the whole thing like it's a game instead of actual reality, thinking that her 20th-century views and conventions will somehow work in the 18th century. I guess we're supposed to like her for her independence, but she's nothing but irritating. When she gets into trouble for not thinking anything through, I admit I felt a sort of perverse pleasure. I can't help it, I just really hate the character. We never connect to her and Roger. Everything seems glossed over and fake and uninteresting. I did love the introduction of John William Grey, a rich and gay british soldier who's madly in love with Jamie. He's a great character.
This is the book where things sort of start going downhill, series-wise. There's very little of the excitement that was so prevalent in the first three books. The pace slows down considerably in "Drums", and I'm sorry to say that as of the first part of "The Fiery Cross" (Book 5), things haven't gotten back to normal.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Books #40 and #42: "Voyager" and "Drums of Autumn" by Diana Gabaldon
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4 comments:
- Marra Alane said...
You forgot bat guano!
And don't feel bad, I enjoyed it when Brianna got in trouble too.
- July 1, 2009 at 7:06 PM
- David Täht said...
I recommend the novelette of Ender's game over the book....
- July 1, 2009 at 10:12 PM
- Sin said...
holy cow you finally read ender's game. wait, wait, don't tell me: you hated it :) i just hope you looked past the "sci-fi" to find a good story.
- July 2, 2009 at 6:33 AM
- Figgylicious said...
Ha! No, I liked it! I didn't LOVE it but I thought it was really good. So, nyah ;P
- July 2, 2009 at 12:24 PM
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Friday, April 26, 2013
Thea Art Show
Today I'll be packing boxes to take to Little Rock, Arkansas for the Thea Art Show which is held as a fund raiser to put more art in Arkansas schools. I've mentioned Thea before. You can just barely have the arts without hands, and if you just barely begin to understand the relationship between the hands and learning, you know that the strategic engagement of the hands provides a clear rationale for the arts. Instead of the arts, we've chosen to make schooling boring and efficient, in a misguided effort to make it straight lined and precise... as though the shortest distance between two points was actually a straight line.
Those who understand art as it applies to our own motivation and sense of self, know the importance of wandering as the most direct course to a happy destination.
On another subject, the company that makes small hinges that I use in many of my boxes has announced a solar energy project that will generate 95% of their electric power needs on-site. Craft, Inc. in South Attleboro, Massachusetts recently installed a rubber roof over its manufacturing facility and is currently installing 1,200 solar panels. A report by the Edison Electric Institute, Disruptive Challenges, informs public utilities that they need to be quaking in their boots over the disruptive influence of alternate forms of energy production. They are deathly afraid that solar panels will destroy their business model and chip away at their investor base. One concern is that just as so many have abandoned their copper land lines in favor of cell phones, thus reducing the profit margins traditionally enjoyed by AT&T and other land line providers, home owners and manufacturers will do the same thing... abandon the grid for more cost effective and reliable on-site power generation.
You can see the dilemma for SWEPCO and other electric power utilities in the south. They have to either run roughshod on our hills, destroying our way of life, and the value of our homes and properties in order to get cheap power flowing into the upper midwest, or face the dire consequence of our taking matters into our own hands. If a small manufacturing plant in cloudy Massachusetts can generate 95% of its own power, so can we. This article describes the danger Utility companies face: Solar panels could destroy U.S. utilities, according to U.S. utilities.
And I am further reminded of my friend Bill Coperthwaite. In the early 1970's he acquired a tidal pool on the coast of Maine thinking it would provide all the free hydro-electric power anyone in their right mind could ever need. As he worked on his land, he discovered that he truly had all the power he would every actually need in his mind, in his own strong back and in his hands. So he's put the tidal pool in wilderness preservation trust.
One more thing to share from yesterday's wood week activity at the Clear Spring Pre-school during which kids used saws, hammers and hand planes to work on wood. One of the kids said, "I want to tell my mom about THIS when I get home!" In other words, give kids something interesting to talk about that engages their interests, and parents won't need levers to pry out of kids mouths what they did each day. And kids will be more excited to go back the next day, too.
Make, fix and create...
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One of the problems concerning solar generated electricity, is that it is still dependant of a grid to absorb the surplus generated electricity, and at night people still expect to have power in their receptacles. So unless the installation is made so the electricity is transformed to DC and stored in batteries, and then converted back to AC once it is needed, then most people will still need to be connected to the grid. At least if the modern lifestyle is to be maintained.ReplyDelete
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Into the Dark..
Today's post may be constituted by a more "rambling" style of touching on many topics more briefly then normal. Then again, it just may not. My reason for such a suggestion, however, is because I have been short on updates lately due to the busyness of my schedule away from the computer. Therefore, I have all these topics in my head that I had intended to delve into during the past week but had not had the opportunity.
The first piece of business is wholly personal but relates in many ways to our normal topics at hand. This week, I get the opportunity to travel to the wretched heart of the evil beast. What does this mean?
On Thursday, I fly to
Of course, I can't be completely negative. Despite the lack of common sense and foresight that I attribute to much of the population of D.C. (and I am sorry if the shoe doesn't fit in particular cases, but it sure seems that D.C. is always ready to surrender to ultra Liberal doctrines regardless of the obviousness of the stupidity of these doctrines to those of us outside of the capitol city's confines), I am really looking forward to my vacation. In fact, I love D.C. For a student with political interests such as mine, there isn't a locale more suited for my tastes and desires then D.C. Yet, I often feel that my political leanings make me a minority while visiting.
Yet, I will not allow this to be an obstacle for me. In fact, part of my trip will be dedicated to solidifying my opportunity to transfer to
Moving on.
The first topic that I want to comment on, outside of my own personal adventures noted above, is some anecdotes spoken by Bill O'Reilly. I typically agree with much the man says. However, I also recognize his bias despite his claims to be "fair and balanced." The statements that he made that I am about to reference were uttered about a week ago, so I am not going to attempt to find an exact quote. However, to paraphrase, he made light of Fred Thompson's pending run for the Republican presidential nomination. One comment that he made in particular struck me as short-sighted.
He suggested that Senator Thompson's quick accession in the polls is attributed solely to his television celebrity status. He also suggested that those of us who support the Senator do so because of this celebrity status and not because of his political stature.
I, of course, disagree.
What I will concede is that Senator Thompson's television popularity has brought "automatic" attention to his nomination attempt. To say that his supporters rely solely on this status as our faith of his competency is… well… hogwash.
Senator Thompson's status only shifted the focus of light from the current candidates to one that many of us feel more wholly represents what we want in the person leading our political party. I don't support Senator Thompson because he acted well on Law and Order. Instead, I support him because he continually showed support for Conservative ideals while in the political field.
His celebrity status only made me aware of a well-suited candidate whom I might not have considered otherwise. I am thankful for his status, but not ashamed. Nor am I am using this status as a tenant for support.
So, Mr. O'Reilly, I am sorry but your assessment was wrong. Senator Thompson's candidacy is genuine. The current field of representatives has, in so many ways, already violated my own core of conservative values. While Senator Thompson is not without fault in this regard, I truly feel that in every position that has found himself politically, had I been in his shoes, I would have made the same choices. In the end, for me, there is no better metric for assessing a candidate.
P.S. If you are a Republican and you are running for President, there are certain principles that you can not violate. One of the most important of these principles is that represented by the second amendment. Another principle that, in this day and age unfortunately, precludes you from being my chosen presidential nominee is having the title of former governor of the socialist state of
So it becomes McCain versus Thompson for me. And as much as I value McCain's lifelong service to our country, I feel that Senator Thompson is simply a better choice for president.
Okay, so I have more issues in mind.
For example, I wanted to touch on this rumor that some element of the Defense Department was considering research into a so-called "Gay Bomb." I am surprised that this "news" hasn't been suggested to be little more than Fark. Did anyone actually read the report? How much money was actually forwarded towards the development of this project? If, very little (I.E. NONE), then why the commotion? Is this news? But, like I said, I wanted to touch on this subject, among other things. However, I have gone on long enough for tonight. I hope to return tomorrow and then, I am sure, there will be another brief hiatus as I travel to D.C.
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Brittany Murphy's solo music career (she was part of the band Blessed Soul in the 1990's) was still in it's infancy when the actress passed away at the age of 32. Whether her music career would have ever measured up to her acting credits is anyone's guess. "Faster Kill Pussycat" did became a club hit in the States and hit number seven in the UK. The actress did also sing in a few of her films including "Nobody Does it Better" in Little Black Book and "Boogie Wonderland" in Happy Feet.
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It's New Years Eve...and we are snowed in tighter than a fart. I couldn't open the front door this morning to get the newspaper.. that wasn't there. Wouldn't you know it, it storms on my day off...shit.. I have noticed over the years that the storms always hit on the weekends or on my day off. No use having a storm unless you can get the day off work methinks. My poor Penny (my dog) couldn't even go out for a whiz this morning because the steps leading from the deck to the backyard were totally snowed in, so she pissed on the deck...oh well..at least is wasn't in the house!
Gord (my bitter half) couldn't wait to get out of here this morning to plow the snow. He bought a "blade" that attaches to our Bronco and he has been dying to use it. By lunch he had the whole cul de sac plowed....except our driveway..huh?...then he took off...I hope everyone in Winnipeg keeps there children in today...because he's on a mission and is known to scoop up what's ever in his way! 10 bucks says by the time he comes home the transmission, motor and whatever other moving parts the truck has will be shot!... because...it's always something around here.
And look what we woke up to this morning:
What a coincidence!
Plow Boy is in his glory. He has been plowing for 3 hours steady now. This is what if looked like at first:
Here he has managed to bring all the snow to the centre of the cul-de-sac and is preparing to make a road around it for all of the neighbours. When the real plows come they can move it wherever they want. But for now, everyone can get out. I was kinda worried he'd get dizzy driving in a circle like that for 3 hours.
Plow Boy saves the day!! ... I like the fact somethings still remain the same.
Now he is off to clear all the streets in the city before they have a chance to get out their equipment and spoil all his fun. My poor Explorer, she will be limping home tonight.
I'm feeling pretty perky today. I must have slept forever. I had a little spurt of energy when I wrote my last blog, but that soon proved to be just that.."a little spurt."
We plan on having Steak and Lobster later tonight, if he finishes clearing the world of it's snow in time. I have roasted potatoes, mushrooms and asparagus tips in the works as well. Clearin all that snow gives my man a hungerin for meat and pataters!
As I was reading my very first blog three years ago, I am a little sorry I switched to haloscan later on, because all my comments are gone except for the time I used blogger for comments. I guess if I wouldn't have switched templates 3,465 times they would still be there. I know!
My first comments were from Mary Lou and Sally! Hi you two! And here is what they had to say.
At 7:03 PM, Mary Lou said…
Hey!!! It works fine!! DOnt worry about hello working, because I cant get it to work for me today either. OH YEAH PIZZA just got here!!! gotta go eat. I will be your mentor anytime. HAPPY NEW YEAR Joan!
At 7:30 PM, Sally said…
Welcome Joan to this crazy blogging life. Really, you're gonna love it and make so many new friends.Happy New Year!
Okay, enough of all the schmaltzy talk. I have bone to pick with Canadian Tire. Turn off your sets if you don't want to hear me say the "F" word A LOT.
As usual, I managed to buy a number of gifts that were not suitable and they needed to be returned. I have no idea why somebody wouldn't like a "Talking Pig"... You put it in your fridge and when the door opens it belts out "OINK OINK OINK OINK" until your nose bleeds or you close the fridge door. It certainly would be a reminder to those who live together, that one of them is at the trough, when he/she might be better off grazing on Kellogg's All-Bran with Psyllium. Hurt feelings abounded, so back he went in his pig pen. The other gift wasn't inappropriate, but TOO EXPENSE AND YOU SHOULD HAVE WAITED FOR IT GO ON SALE! Well, Einstein, Christmas would have been over! The Giftee, scoured the flyer's for days after Christmas and found it had gone on sale for 40.00 bucks less than I paid for it. Score.
I don't like taking anything back, much less ask for a discount for an item purchased 3 weeks ago. There was no argument to be won, I would have to take back the pig and the receipt for the item that went on sale. Schweinhund!
I drove to Canadian Tire, really slow, because I was pouting. And, YOU in the YELLOW, SUV..WTF! You have the nerve to pull past me at an alarming rate of speed and cut me off, just because I was driving in a conscientious manner. Who drives a Yellow SUV? It looks like a very large gay piss pot!
Once in the store, with my pig and receipt in hand I approached the Customer Service section, tore off the ticket number and stood in line. I was number 28, the number clock on the wall said 3. I was 25th. in line. And all I had was a pig in poke and a receipt. Fuck! The line broke up and people started to wandering around because they knew they were in for the long haul. Some of them actually went to the "Stool" section and brought new stools to sit on while they waited. I just hung on some metal shelving looking lifeless. A very perky lady behind me started to make conversation with all those around her that would listen. She was bringing back a wine cooler fridge thing a ma jig. She went into great detail, on how stupid the manufacturer of the wine cooler was, because none of her wine bottles would fit into it... and letting us know every time the clock counter changed numbers. I wanted to suggest to her, that perhaps if she bought smaller bottles of ripple they might fit. I don't know what she was trying to fit into that thing, but I think a fridge would have been more appropriate for her wine tastes. I know, because nothing I make would fit in there!
Then she went into great detail, about cashing in on boxing day sales, shopping early, yadda yadda yadda. I kept a frozen clenched teeth grin about me all the time before I set off my medic alert bracelet. God...it went on forever....."oh look, she kept on saying...it's number 22, 23, 24, 25, and when it turned to 26, I said to her...oh look, it's your turn to fuck yourself!! Okay, I left off the last three words, but fortheloveofkriskringle......get her away from me.
Finally, it was my turn. I was prepared. I had the pig in a bag with the receipt, and the other receipt for the hugely overblown price of the item I had bought. I wasn't sure if they would give me the sale price after the fact, but I was instructed to be firm. I can produce tears at will, so given this god given talent, I was sure that if I was rejected they might just feel sorry for me and give me back my 40.00 bucks. First I presented the Pig. No problem, they asked if it was defective, and I said no, the only problem with it was too vocal. She laughed. And gave me my 3.99 back. Then I produced the receipt, and the flyer of the overpriced item I had bought before Christmas. She took it, checked it out and said YES, they could do it because it was within the time limit of the purchase. I didn't even have to cry! But before I could take off my "begging face" she said..."we will have to clear this with the department." So, I left my "begging face" on until the Supervisor showed up and put his John Hancock on it! Crikey, that was easy. As I was leaving I saw Ms. #26 was still at the till arguing with the cashier about her wine cooler, so I whipped off my sweat pants and gave my moon.
So, after that I was just giddy with power. Suddenly I wanted to buy more stuff in that store! I needed a new electric fry pan, I ran to the frying pan section and found the perfect one. It was 49.99. Hmmmm.... now with my new sales skills and all, I wondered it I could get it cheaper. I had a 10.00 coupon for Canadian Tire in my purse, so I thought okay, this will make it 39.99, which is a reasonable price. I took it to the checkout and proceeded to pay for it, when the Cashier said, "do you want to check your Canadian Tire Points?" DO I!! Yeahhhh.. this was better than drugs!!! She put in my card, and I had 25.00 in Canadian Tire Points. So, this baby only cost me ...you do the math... but it was cheap!! I turned into Scrooge.
I went home and kicked Tiny Tim.
Well, it's time for me to start supper. Plow Boy is still on the home front, defending our country from snow. A man and his plow are not soon parted.
HAPPY NEW YEAR GOOD FRIENDS...I'm lifting my glass to you and yours!


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"Hidden Figures," a film about three African-American women fighting for workplace equality as NASA mathematicians in the '60s, opens in theaters across the country today. We spoke to the screenwriter, Allison Schroeder, about the film's importance and her family history with NASA. Next, we'll play this week's Silicon Tally with Dan Moren, co-host of the tech podcast "The Rebound," and then hear some New Year's tech resolutions from our listeners and staffers.


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NBC's Constantine Blessed are the Damned TV Show Review. Constantine: Season 1, Episode 7: Blessed are the Damned dealt with the Rising Darkness taking shape during the case of the week involving a preacher who gains the gift of healing after using the feather of an angel. The show has dealt with different kinds of religious magic like voodoo and exorcism but this episode dealt with Constantine's main focus: the battle between Heaven and Hell.
The start of the episode shows Pastor Zach (Patrick Carroll) trying to tame a snake with his bare hands to in order to make the crowd believe in his divine power. It doesn't go well as the snake takes a bite out of his hand and Zach drops dead. Zach suddenly gets a red feather in his hand and comes back to life. With the red feather, Zach is able to heal a crippled man and gets his missing leg back. As we all know, magic always comes with a price.
We go onto Zed (Angelica Celaya) who turned out to be in an art class, just like Chas said during the last episode. So while she was drawing a picture of a nude male model, Zed gets a vision of snakes crawling under her and screams, which startles the class. After the session was over, the model asks Zed out on a date and accepts. However, the joke soon goes on her after it's revealed that the model was only there to keep an eye on her for a mysterious benefactor. Zed has just gotten interesting after this development, but let's get back to the episode at hand.
Zed gets back to John (Matt Ryan) and tells him about her vision, but John seems to already know since their next trip on Aberdine's map is in Kentucky. It's good to see John and Zed working together again after missing her last episode, but now Chas is nowhere in site. John explains that Chas is trying to make good with his daughter, making us wonder if we might meet the offspring of the mysterious Chas. Alas we don't get the full team during the episode.
Blessed are the Damned was also the episode that gave Manny the angel (Harold Perrineau) more screen time than any other installment this season. It was nice to see that Manny got involved in the case whenever he can once he realized that an angel's feather has been taken, thus explaining why Zach suddenly had healing abilities. Manny has definitely gone front and center through most of the episode by not being behind-the-scenes every time he comes to observe John. Manny even dared to cross the line in order to save Zed from danger. Plus, the only reason he broke the code of angel law was because Hell has already started to break some rules also.
The feather in Zach's possession belonged to an angel named Imogen (Megan West) who claimed to have come down in order to bring Zach into Heaven but stopped her after getting a piece of her wings. Now Imogen is stuck on Earth with the missing feather. Another problem emerges because with every person Zach heals with the feather, they soon turn into murderous ghouls. After meeting with Imogen, Manny and John figure out that the ghouls would only stop if the feather were returned to Imogen.
We also get a good interaction between some of our characters. It was interesting when Manny spoke with Imogen on what it was like to feel pain like a human and to be able to feel the sunlight. This indeed shows Manny's curiosity with humanity as a whole. John and Zed's conversion delved deep into the matter of religion as Zed finally opens her eyes after seeing an angel up close and we discover her faith in religion. John, who is as cynical as ever, doesn't believe in it as he sees Zach's ability has caused danger to loom after seeing a lake filled with dead fish.
However, in an interesting twist, it turns out that Imogen is no ordinary angel but actually a fallen angel who fell from grace after killing a mortal. Imogen revealed that she planted the feather in order to escape onto Earth. John pleads to Manny to save Zed's life but Manny unfortunately can't break his vows. Luckily, Manny had a change of heart and kills Imogen be getting her dark heart out of her chest. This should certainly strengthen his trust with John.
Towards the end, Manny tells John that the barrier of Heaven and Hell is thinning. Hopefully we get into more of the Rising Darkness as we are halfway through what's left of the season. It's good to know that there is more to Zed than meets the eye but we hoped for a bit more backstory from her. After seeing this episode, Manny has become an important part of the team and the plot as we move forward.
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Couple Seeking Adoption Eyed in Arizona Missing Baby Case
Thursday, January 07, 2010
PHOENIX — A couple from Scottsdale, Ariz., who wanted to adopt a woman's baby may know more about the missing child's whereabouts than they're telling investigators, police said Thursday.
Jack and Terri Smith are now "persons of interest" in the investigation into the disappearance of 8-month-old Gabriel Johnson, according to Tempe police spokesman Sgt. Steve Carbajal.
The baby was last seen in San Antonio in late December with his 23-year-old mother, Elizabeth Johnson.
Johnson was arrested last week in Florida on suspicion of custodial interference after she didn't show up for a custody hearing in Arizona. Her car was later found by the FBI in San Antonio.
She has since told a Phoenix television station that she gave the boy away in San Antonio. She made the statement after she sent a text message to her ex-boyfriend telling him she had killed the baby.
Police believe the baby has not been harmed.
"We are getting some indications that Gabriel is alive," Carbajal said Thursday. "We can't say specifically just what those are, but we are getting some indications that those are correct."
The Smiths have given numerous media interviews in recent days where they said they met Johnson at an airport during a long layover and befriended her. Terri Smith said the young mother wanted to give up her baby for adoption but the ex-boyfriend wouldn't go along.
Terri Smith told KTVK-TV in Phoenix on Thursday that the couple has cooperated fully with police and have nothing to hide.
The baby's father, Logan McQueary, has said Johnson tried several times to get him to sign away his parental rights but that he refused.
Tempe police have been inundated with tips and are now directing callers to the National Center for Missing or Exploited Children.
Carbajal urged anyone who has the baby to bring him to a safe place like a fire station or a hospital if they are afraid to come forward.
"Our focus has always been the same, and that is locating Gabriel," he said.
NOTE: According to laws. adoption.com
Most States allow "nonagency" placements of children for adoption, often referred to as "private" or "independent" adoption. One type of private adoption allowed in most States is the "direct placement" of a child by the birth parent with an adoptive family. Many States that allow direct placement have detailed statutory regulation in order to protect the interests of the parties to the adoption.
Approximately 10 States require that all adoptive placements be made by the State Departments of Human or Social Services or child placing agencies that are licensed by the State or meet certain standards. In four of these States, Florida, Kentucky, Minnesota, and Rhode Island, parents who wish to make private placements must first obtain permission from the Department or the court.
The issue at hand here is the father's rights.


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Join us for our Fall Open House on Saturday September 10th from 10-5pm & Sunday September 11th from 12-5pm.
Free Door Prizes & Refreshments!
Mini cupcakes from Sugarfuse!
See a sneak peak preview of Joyce Stahl's little Enchanted Ones that will be traveling to Ghoultide Gathering in Northville, MI September 30th from 6-9pm & Saturday October 1st from 10am-2pm.


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Featured events
|7-9 September 2012
Brussels Games
Brussels Gay Sports will offer a weekend of fun and fairplay in the capital of Europe, with volleyball, swimming, badminton, and tennis, as well as fitness and hiking.
Learn more HERE.
|26-28 October 2012
Bern, Switzerland
The success of the first edition of the QueergamesBern proved the need for an LGBT multisport event in Switzerland. This year will be even bigger, with badminton, bowling, running, walking, floorball.
Learn more HERE.
|17-20 January 2013
Sin City Shootout
Las Vegas
The 7th Sin City Shootout will feature softball, ice hockey, tennis, wrestling, basketball, dodgeball, bodybuilding and basketball.
Learn more HERE.
|13-16 June 2013
IGLFA Euro Cup
After this year's edition in Budapest at the EuroGames, the IGLFA Euro Cup heads to Dublin for 2013, hosted by the Dublin Devils and the Dublin Phoenix Tigers.
Learn more HERE.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Shamey Cramer reports on Saturday session of IOC Women and Sport conference
During the 'Sport, Peace and Development' session, it was noted from a delegate (not a panelist) that in various parts of the world, women athletes are targeted for rape in part because of the mentality that if a woman is strong or athletic they are a threat (although the key word, "lesbian", was never spoken!). Also mentioned was the situation of girls being forced into sexual situations with coaches.
Women remain the poor cousins in terms of sponsorship. Stephen Jordan of the US Chamber of Commerce noted that the US market for sports sponsorships is more than USD 9bn, and that the retail industry is worth USD 90bn. Some firms do support women athletes, such as:
- Intel focusing on women in sport internationally
- Tupperware is sponsoring both girls and boys programs in South Africa
- GlaxoSmithKlein is also offering plenty of sponsorship.
Martha and I were shocked that there was no specific mention of LGBT issues, even though it may have been skirted around in several instances, but I could see that lesbians, as a marginalized group (homosexuals) in a marginalized group (women) would be concerned about making themselves vulnerable. Even an icon like Billie Jean King never once mentioned her sexual orientation during her appearances at the conference. All this takes place in a context where many women feel the need to fight the stereotype that if you are a female athlete you're a lesbian.
The IOC always tries its best not to bring up anything too controversial. There were several instances where speakers such as Lord Coe of LOCOG were very cautious in their wording about Muslim athletes. But that doesn't mean they wouldn't have addressed the topic if it had been brought up in questioning from the floor by a delegate. Women from Kuwait, Latin America and the United States all brought up issues relevant to their cultures, as did a disabled archer, who was immediately introduced to the head of the international governing body for Archery. Panelists were extremely judicious with each response because of the large number of UN and government officials, as well as nearly twenty IOC members present, including HRH Prince Faisal al-Hussein, the younger brother to the King of Jordan and third in line to the throne.
And yet when the values of equality and freedom from religious and political interference in sport are part of the Olympic Charter, why should the IOC be afraid of speaking of such issues?
Read all our coverage of this conference HERE.
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GM has unveiled the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado ahead of its global public debut scheduled to take place at the Bangkok International Auto Show.
The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is a midsize pickup truck featuring an extended cab body sitting on a high-stance AWD chassis, uses 20 inch wheels wrapped around off-road tires, and extracts power from a 2.8-litre turbo diesel plant for which output remains unspecified.
In terms of design the Colorado resonates with strength due to its wide, high positioned body that 'appears tightly wrapped over the chassis', and besides the Pepperdust Metallic exterior paint highlighted by various polished aluminum accents, the new pickup is also featuring GM's dual-port grille, a pair of large headlamps, integrated side steps, full LED taillights., and LED turn signals on the outside mirrors.
The interior will combine the best of Chev designs, with the Thai pickup bearing a striking interior look to the Camaro, complete with twin pod instrument panel and meaty steering wheel with redundant controls for audio and Bluetooth. The centrestack looks very familiar to Chevy truck owners, with the typical radio over a round cabin temperature control centre. The dash is topped by a covered bin.
Colorado is based on a new global midsized truck architecture developed in Brazil, with local engineers tailoring the truck to fit the individual markets.
"Chevrolet Colorado Chief Engineer Roberto Rempel and his team lived in Thailand during the Colorado's development," said Brad Merkel, global vehicle line executive. "They immersed themselves in the highly competitive truck market and observed how the Thai people use their vehicles and the driving conditions they experience.
The drive was smooth, and the engine pushed out 150 brake horsepower at 3,800 rpm with a generous 258 pounds-feet of torque at 2,000 rpm. The Colorado rode surprisingly well, and handling at speeds approaching 70 mph was fine.
It soaked up bumps and did well on gravel roads, with the rack-and-pinion steering returning a good feel and firm feedback, just like in an SUV. To get an SUV-like ride on the highway, the Colorado's frame was designed to take more stiffness by using bigger cabin mounts and tunable torsion bars that are biased for a smoother ride — something GM had been criticized for on earlier small pickups.
The clutch was fairly light, so when we reached the tight and twisty section of the drive up to the Thai-Burmese border, there was little effort to keep the momentum going as we rowed the gears from 2nd to 3rd and back to 2nd. The 2.5-liter diesel had ample power, so we never needed to downshift more than one gear.
Torque felt strong and seemed to be delivered early the power band, and with the new suspension setup, we did not need to slow down much at sharp corners. The rear brakes are still drums, but we found the pickup's capability plenty strong enough to stop us confidently as we drove down steep hills without any fuss.
Additional features include a dual-zone, digital climate control system and the latest in "infotainment" technology. The show truck highlights an ergonomically positioned 7-inch LCD display in the center stack, for easy viewing and intuitive control of Web access, navigation, music and hands-free phone features.source:news.pickuptrucks.com,carsession.com,autonet.ca


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Secret Stash Beer Bash
Goodwin College in East Hartford, in partnership with ONYX Spirits Company, hosted the first Secret Stash Beer Bash, Saturday night, Aug. 29. Each of the more than 20 Connecticut microbreweries was given an ONYX Secret Stash whiskey barrel to brew their own specialty beer. Guests tasted and judged each brew, and enjoyed a bite to eat from local restaurants and food trucks.
Alex Syphers, Special to the Courant
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After a long and at some point difficult hatching the first baby has arrived. The proud parents are hoping he develops his father's beautiful plumage and his mother's stunning song. His mother spends most of the day collecting only the best grubs for her baby. Flitter is a contented little chick and is already looking like he is ready for his first flight.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
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Baba Harnam Singh Jee (Rampur Khera Wale)
Episode from 'Se Kineya', biography of Baba Harnam Singh Jee (Rampur Khera):
Baba Ji had a devotee who lived near Jalandhar. He was God loving and religiously minded but was nonetheless easily misled by materialistic thoughts. That person arranged his daughter's marriage to a rich but materialistic family. The day for the wedding was fixed. The gifts and dowry to be exchanged had been agreed. Finally, the menu for lunch was discussed. The groom's family insisted on having liquor and meat at the wedding lunch. This devotee of Baba Ji raised some opposition to this demand but hesitated, thinking that if he were to flatly deny this demand then the groom's family may break off the engagement. Influenced by his soon to be relatives, he agreed to serve meat and liquor at the lunch. The wedding day drew closer. The family came to deliver an invitation to Baba Ji and requested Baba Ji to attend the wedding ceremony and bless the couple.
Baba Ji asked them where they had arranged their daughter's marriage. He told Baba Ji about the family where his daughter was to be married and let slip that meat and liquor would be served because the groom's family insisted upon it. Baba Ji listened patiently to the devotee's admission and sighed deeply. He said, "O my good man, to stifle your own conscience under the influence of your relatives, showing your back to the Guru's principles and doing that which is immoral reflects badly upon you. In doing so, what do we hope to gain in attracting the Guru's displeasure. Our wise ancestors considered marrying our daughters off as a great and pious act of charity. On one hand, you are to perform a pious act and on the other many innocent animals are to be slaughtered for the transient pleasure of our taste buds. Says Bhagat Kabir Ji:
ਕਬੀਰ ਜੋਰੁ ਕੀਆ ਸੋ ਜੁਲਮੁ ਹੈ ਲੇਇ ਜਬਾਬੁ ਖੁਦਾਇ ॥ ਦਫਤਰਿ ਲੇਖਾ ਨੀਕਸੈ ਮਾਰ ਮੁਹੈ ਮੁਹਿ ਖਾਇ ॥੨੦੦॥
Kabir to use force is tyrannical And the Lord shall call you to account. When thy account is produced from the Lord's office, you will suffer, your face and mouth shall be beaten. ||200||
(Salok Bhagat Kabir, ang 1375)
After the wedding, your daughter will go to her new house but who will shoulder the sin of slaughtering so many animals? Remember, you will have to carry this burden of sin and repay the debt in this and the next life. If your daughter is destined to be married into that household then she will marry into that family without any doubt. By offering meat and liquor is not going to cement her relations with that family anymore strongly than they are already destined. Neither will her marriage to that family deteriorate if you do not offer meat and drink. If you, as a baptised Sikh, falter in your vows like this, then what hope is there for the rest of the people? A gursikh should not abandon one's vows or principles. He who abandons his principles is pushed around in this world and pushed out of God's abode in the hereafter. If, as a gursikh, you behave in such a way, with what face can you or I tell others to abstain from liquor or meat. Only the one who practices moral principles can preach to others. He, who does not practice what he preaches and is thus a hypocrite, is not accepted in the Guru's house. There is still time to rethink your decision and change your mind. Remember the Guru's words":
ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ ਮਨਿ ਹੋਰੁ ਮੁਖਿ ਹੋਰੁ ਸਿ ਕਾਂਢੇ ਕਚਿਆ ॥੧॥
They who have one thing in their heart but do another thing, are accounted as false
(Aasa Bhagat Farid Ji, ang 488)
That devotee sat a while and then left for his abode. The wedding party arrived on the appointed day. On one side, the wedding was being conducted in the presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and on the other, a short distance away; lambs were awaiting their death in order to provide pleasure for the guest's palates.
This surreal programme, of joy mixed with sorrow, finished at noon. The guests drank and ate, returning to their homes in a drunken stupor. Next the bride's relatives had their turn to finish off the remaining alcohol and meat. With drunken people falling all over the place, it was amusing, in that no one needed a bed for the night to sleep in.
Anyhow, the girl went to her in laws and a few days later the Sardar Ji was on his way into Jalandhar riding his scooter when he had an accident and broke his hip. Writhing in pain Sardar Ji was transported by car to a local hospital. The doctors there could not treat him and advised that he be taken to a bigger hospital with an experienced surgeon.
He required major surgery, which involved replacing his hip with a steel prosthetic implant. The family members asked the doctor's to relieve his pain until he could be taken to another hospital. The doctors attached a weight to Sardar Ji's foot and laid him to rest. Five or six days were spent crying with excruciating pain. Only he knew how painful the fracture was but any visitors who came heard his blood curdling cries of pain. Contrary to the advice of the doctors the family brought Sardar Ji home and asked a local quack to fix his fractured hip instead of taking him to the specialist hospital. For three months, he was unable to move and being bedridden had to relieve himself whilst on the bed. He was utterly dependent on others to help him. By the fourth month, he was well enough to sit on the bed. Whoever visited him during these days would be told by Sardar Ji that he had been punished for killing those speechless animals. "To appease my daughter's in-laws I ordered the killing of these animals and in return, I have been punished and must endure this extreme suffering and pain." In the early days of his recovery, he had sent word to Baba Ji to come and visit him. He sent a message apologising to Baba Ji for not listening to his advice. As is the gentle, forgiving nature of Saints, Baba Ji decided to visit Sardar Ji. Baba Ji sat me beside him in the car. As soon as we arrived, the devotee started crying inconsolably, repenting his mistake and begged forgiveness. He confessed, "I abandoned my Guru's principles under the influence of my new found relatives. Please forgive me Baba Ji." Baba Ji replied, "Sardar Ji you are mistaken to ask for my forgiveness, it is the Almighty who forgives. Pray for his forgiveness and repent your mistake in front of him alone. I only petitioned you take a particular action which you ignored. Are those people now sharing your pain for whose sake you earned and took upon such a sin? They made merry, ate and drank, then vanished off to their homes. You however must carry the burden of sin. They only came to enquire about your health once or twice. The pain you suffered is but a partial payment for your sin, there is more yet to repay because Gurbani says…
ਅਹਿ ਕਰੁ ਕਰੇ ਸੁ ਅਹਿ ਕਰੁ ਪਾਏ ਕੋਈ ਨ ਪਕੜੀਐ ਕਿਸੈ ਥਾਇ ॥੩॥
In this age as we act, so are the rewards we receive; no one can take the place of another. ||3||
(Aasa Mohalla 5th Guru, ang 406)
Whatever deeds you have performed or are carried out at your command, you alone will have to answer for them. No one else can repay your debt or suffer for your sins. The Lord is beneficent and forgiving. In front of his grace, these sins are washed away like straw in a flood of water. Bhai Vir Singh Ji has mentioned a beautiful anecdote in his poem "Necklace of waves" that time, which has elapsed, cannot be recalled. The present time cannot be utilised by repenting our sinful deeds in remorse. Try to ask our friend the Almighty Waheguru to forgive our trespass. In the future, try to avoid making mistakes by acting upon the Guru's' advice."
For nearly a year Sardar Ji was left bedridden and even today, he limps on one leg when walking. To this day Sardar Ji guides people by giving them the benefit of learning from his experience, telling them of his traumatic experience.
We must forever be vigilant in our lives because situations can arise when we stifle our moral intellect, ignoring the guidance of Gurbani and doing something sinful. In so doing, we suffer agony in this life, pain in the hereafter and endure separation from our Lord Waheguru. Great Guru Ji has alerted us to stay vigilant from deeds that are immoral…
ਐਸਾ ਕੰਮੁ ਮੂਲੇ ਨ ਕੀਚੈ ਜਿਤੁ ਅੰਤਿ ਪਛੋਤਾਈਐ ॥
Do not commit such a deed For which you may have to repent in the end.
(Raamkalee Anand 3rd Guru, ang 918)
So, Guru Amar Das Ji tells us not to commit any act that one will repent later because…
ਮੰਦਾ ਚੰਗਾ ਆਪਣਾ ਆਪੇ ਹੀ ਕੀਤਾ ਪਾਵਣਾ ॥ ਹੁਕਮ ਕੀਏ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਵਦੇ ਰਾਹਿ ਭੀੜੈ ਅਗੈ ਜਾਵਣਾ ॥
We will reap whatever we sow in this world and the next. Man himself obtains the fruit of bad and good deeds One may issue one's heart desired commands here But he shall proceed by the narrow road hereafter.
(Aasaa di Vaar 1st Guru, ang 470)
ਫਲੁ ਤੇਵੇਹੋ ਪਾਈਐ ਜੇਵੇਹੀ ਕਾਰ ਕਮਾਈਐ ॥
As are the deeds, we do So is the fruit that we obtain.
(Aasaa di Vaar 1st Guru, ang 468)
ਫਰੀਦਾ ਲੋੜੈ ਦਾਖ ਬਿਜਉਰੀਆਂ ਕਿਕਰਿ ਬੀਜੈ ਜਟੁ ॥ ਹੰਢੈ ਉਂਨ ਕਤਾਇਦਾ ਪੈਧਾ ਲੋੜੈ ਪਟੁ ॥੨੩॥
(Just as the farmer sows a seed in his field, he can expect to harvest whatever he has sown. It is a fallacy that man sows one type of fruit and expects to harvest something else:) Farid the farmer plants a thorny tree And desires the grapes of Bijour He goes about spinning wool But he wishes to wear silk
(Salok Bhagat Farid Ji, ang 1379)
Bhagat Farid Ji gives us a beautiful example. As a farmer wishes to harvest the finest grapes but in fact plants the seed for an acacia tree, it can never come to pass that the farmer will harvest grapes in fact he will get bitter pods and thorns from the acacia tree. Similarly, one cannot expect to get silk by weaving with wool. So, one's actions will determine what we earn. Guru Nanak Dev Ji tells us clearly that…
ਜੇਹਾ ਬੀਜੈ ਸੋ ਲੁਣੈ ਮਥੈ ਜੋ ਲਿਖਿਆਸੁ ॥
As you sow, so shall you reap.
(Baarah maha 5th Guru, ang 134)
Before taking any action, any thought or any word spoken, we should verify that it agrees with the righteous path laid by our Guru's. If it fits with the path illuminated by Gurbani then it is worthwhile proceeding with the action:
Leading a life according to the edicts of Gurbani is blissful…
ਸੋ ਸਿਖੁ ਸਖਾ ਬੰਧਪੁ ਹੈ ਭਾਈ ਜਿ ਗੁਰ ਕੇ ਭਾਣੇ ਵਿਚਿ ਆਵੈ ॥ ਆਪਣੈ ਭਾਣੈ ਜੋ ਚਲੈ ਭਾਈ ਵਿਛੁੜਿ ਚੋਟਾ ਖਾਵੈ ॥
He alone is the true disciple, friend Kinsman and brother, who walks in Guru's will He who walks according to his own will O brother is separated from the Lord and bears blows.
(Sorath 3rd Guru, ang 601)


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The Colour of Lightning by Paulette Jiles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was not a lighthearted read.
It's about a freed slave, Britt Johnson, who travels to Texas with his family (and his former "owner"), into a land ravaged by raids and battles with the Kiowa and Comanche tribes. One day while Britt is away, the Native Americans raid the settlement and brutally murder his son and many others and take as captives Britt's wife and children, along with another woman and children. The women are repeatedly raped in front of their children and grandchildren.
Running parallel to Britt's story is that of Samuel Hammond, a Quaker man who is sent out to work for the Office of Indian Affairs and tries to manage life on the Texas plains and dealing with the lawless Native Americans without resorting to violence.
Both men display great bravery and honor and forge their own ways in this difficult period of history. Although the Native Americans' raids and scalping are described in brutal terror, it's also clear that the Texans and American government were no less brutal in stripping them of their lands and rights.
I was surprised to learn at the end of the book that Britt Johnson was a real person and his grave is still there in Texas...along with many of the others whose stories are told in this book. Johnson appears to be a great legend in west Texas, and a quick google search resulted in many hits. I am interested in learning more about Native American culture from that era--many of the children and adults taken captive did not want to leave when they were rescued several years later, even though they were often taken in deep brutality (after being raped or seeing their loved ones raped or murdered).
This is historical fiction at its best--bringing to life stories of people who actually lived and about which we have only sketchy details--and making us want to learn more.
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"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. I prefer the latter." -Einstein
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Book Recommendation: The Color of Lightning
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