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"Crooked Sidewalks" is a picture God gave me a year or so ago that I'm just now starting to put together and understand. We live in the city, and because of that our daughter Avery will grow up in the city. I am not unaware of what this means and could mean to Avery. Life could be hard and not always fair. The education isn't as great, the violence is close to our house, and the people have different upbringings and backgrounds that can make it hard to relate to at times. As a wife to Kory, it wasn't that hard to adjust to life in the city. It was an adventure with little to sacrifice. Now as a momma to Avery, there is more I've had to sacrifice. I realize that she may not have all the bells and whistles in her childhood. Sometimes that's sad to me and other times it's exciting. Sometimes it's scary and other times I'm at peace with it. Sometimes I'm nervous and other times I'm refreshed by it.
When Avery started to learn to walk, that's all she wanted to do. She quickly learned that when she put her shoes on and when I put my shoes on she would get to go outside and walk. She started to bring me my shoes all the time. When I was doing dishes, when I was folding laundry, when I was cooking dinner, here comes Avery with my shoes in hand, setting them down in front of me and pointing at the door. Her first word was "mama" second, "dada" and I think third was "walk." The good news is there are a lot of places to walk when you live in the city and a lot of sidewalks. The problem is the cement is all broken up, jagged, uneven and crooked. This is problematic when you can walk much less when you are learning to walk. I don't know how many times I caught my breath and tried to save Avery from falling and scraping knee after knee after knee. Let's just put it this way, she had scraped up knees quite often. But now…now she sails across those sidewalks easier and swifter than an adult. I trip more than she does. I watch her dominate those jagged edges as if she's memorized them. "Big step" I'll shout out to Avery as she is a bit ahead and I can visualize a fall. "Watch, out, Avery." "Be careful." I don't even think she hears me, she confidently marches on as if she were born to walk the crooked sidewalks.
And that's when I realize that she was. She is born to walk the crooked sidewalks. I believe that God knew all along that Avery Lantz would grow up in the city, amidst difficulty and obstacles. Yes, there will be messiness and pain that we will not be sheltered from as a family. There will be conversations at an early age, trying to make sense of things she will see and start to hear. There will be questions we won't be able to answer, and things we will not be able to keep her safe from. But as I watch her walk the crooked sidewalks, I think she will be just fine. I think she will learn the bumps and understand she has to adjust in order not to fall. I think I will be the one yelling, "Avery, big step." "Watch out!" "Be careful." And she may not even need to hear it, because she's already a step ahead, doing what she was born to do, walk the crooked sidewalks.
Often times, God asks me to walk the crooked sidewalks as well and I drag my feet and complain. Why can't I have nice smooth, groomed and flat sidewalks? If you gave me those sidewalks, God, I would be able to run for you, not just walk! But he doesn't let me stay there, he pushes me to keep walking; over every jagged bump, through all the shattered glass. And as I walk these crooked sidewalks day in and day out, I learn to see the beauty in the brokenness, beauty in the uneven ground. I pay attention a little bit more when the path starts to smooth out.
I'm thankful for both of my daughters, Avery and Karis, who have taught me how to walk on the crooked sidewalks.


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Monday, August 1, 2011
Missing Grandma so much!
Last night I remembered my late grandma suddenly.
Then I cried. I really really miss her so much.
I missed everything in her. I missed to hug her when I wanted to sleep.
I mssed when she cooked me various meals.
I missed when she learned me how to sew.
But, she had too possesive.
Even though she never angry to me,
but I feel now her possessiveness make me weaker to face world!
And I really need her. I need her support, need her in every situation and condition.
Poor me!
Now, I'm just alone!
I really regret when she was still alive and she became senile, I always angry with her.
I didn't want to sleep with her anymore. I forgot her!
God, forgive me!
Grandma, forgive me!
I really regret with what I've ever done to you!
I'm not a good granddaughter.
But you always my best grandma in my heart.
Now, I cry again remembering you always!
I really miss you grandma!
Forgive me, please!
Give me a strong heart to face the world without you.
And pray me to be better as long as I live in this world.
Love you, grandma!
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Assuming that the British Newspaper the Telegraph is not an off-shoot of The Onion we have this wonderful story about a love triangle in
Britain that has now been settled
with a divorce. Here
are the players and some highlights.
the 7th Marquess of
has called a truce with his soon-to-be ex-wife. The divorce – prompted by Lady
(Pamela) Northampton 's
affair with a Romanian multi-millionaire – will cost him in the region of £17 million. Northampton
Lady Northampton, 61, will receive a £4 million apartment in Pimlico in central
as well as cash and possessions worth
about £13 million. London
Well let's hope she can live on that. And Who is Lord Northampton? Well to us he is just plain 'Spenny'.
Lord Northampton, born Spencer Compton and known as "Spenny" to friends, is one of
most colourful aristocrats, once dubbed the "Mystic Marquess" for his
fascination with Freemasonry and spirituality. Britain
And Mrs. Spenny, just a regular gal who hit the marital jackpot.
Lady Northampton, born Pamela Haworth, is from altogether more humble stock, having been born into a working-class family in
And the Romanian (why are they always Romanian?) lover, well he's quite a generous fellow and is a transhumanist, a state we all aspire to. Even gave the Northamptons the gift of genome mapping.
Dr Stoicescu, who lives beside Lake Geneva in Switzerland and made his money through a pharmaceutical business, describes himself as a "transhumanist", convinced life can be "extended through nanotechnology and artificial intelligence".
He became only the second person to have his genome mapped, at a cost of £220,000, and later paid for Lord and Lady Northampton to go through the process.
And of course there is the usual appearance of recorded conversations, this time with a nice twist.
The couple also became embroiled in a separate privacy action, now ended, over secret recordings of Lady Northampton's phone conversations, discussing her private life with her 87-year-old father.
Bizarrely, the recordings were made by her stepmother, a hairdresser from
in Middlesex, and passed on to Lord Northampton.
Well, there you have it. Personally we'd like to hear the story of the 87 year old father and his hairdresser wife, we bet it's a doozy.


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The only purpose for the death penaly is vengeance. I think vengeance is a very personal feeling, and I don' think itis something that a civiized govenment should take part of. The death penalty does little to prevent crime. The death penalty i the fear of apprehension and the likely prospect of swift and easy punihment that supposedly provides the largest deterrent to crime. The death penalty however actually hinders the fight against crime.
"I have seen the ugliness of murder up closed and personal. But I have never heard a murder suspect say they thought about the death pnealty as a consequence of their actions prior to committing their crimes," said a Police Lieutenant from Kansas, Geregory Ruff. Referring to the statement above, I am not covinced that capital punishment is a deterrent to crime because most criminals do not think about the deah penalty before they commit a violent or capital crime.
And it actually costs three tiems as much o carry out thedeath sentece than to keep an inmate in prison for 40 years. In other words, it's cheaper to lock them up and throw away the key. The approximate number indicates that the cost of the death penalty to taxpayers is over 2$million per execution. If $2 milliion is spent on the death penalty, then the same money is not available for more police officers, orfor bullet proof vests, etc. Under current proposals for restricting death penalty appeals, the sentence would be carried out years after it is imposed on relatively few of all the convicted murderers, and with a substantial likelihood that the sentencing are rarely overturned a appeal.
The death penalty is a obvious violation of the national law. Such as the eighth amendment for an example, "Excessive bail shall not be required,


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Conservative or Liberal, Deist or Pagan, Jersey transplant or Lehigh Valley native, we're all in this mess together. Let's talk. Let us do no harm. Today's one-liner: "The shortest way to the distinguishing excellence of any writer is through his hostile critics." Richard LeGallienne
Friday, December 11, 2015
Nazareth, Palmer and Wilson Borough Christmas Trees
Wilson Borough actually has another Christmas tree inside its meeting room. This seemed like the nicer of the two.
Palmer Township's Christmas tree is next to a window with an amazing view.
Nazareth's massive Christmas tree, located inside the circle with the Moravian Church in the background, appears to be the prettiest of all the municipal trees seen so far.
Does your town have a nice Christmas tree? Tell me about it. Better yet, snap a picture and send it to me at email@example.com. I am preparing a slide show of them all and so far have seven different communities.
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How long will it take for someone to be "offended" by this display of Christian values in a government building? Give the assholes time, and Christmas trees will go the way of Nativity scenes.
- December 11, 2015 at 7:36 AM
- Bernie O'Hare said...
The only asshole I see is you, looking for a fight. Instead of moaning about an imagined problem, get off tour ass, visit a municipality, snap a picture and send it here.
- December 11, 2015 at 11:53 AM
Nazzy's tree is way cool. Drove by it last night. Wow. Tough to get a good pic of something so large. It's a fitting tribute from Jesus's home town.
- December 11, 2015 at 5:03 PM
Bernie O'Hare the eco-terrorist drives around in his smog belching antique truck snapping pictures of slaughtered majestic trees, living creatures which are sacrificed to satisfy the myth of Jesus. While the climate conference takes place in Paris our world squanders resources by illuminating dead reincarnated druids while we perpetuate the consumer culture that is so very damaging to Gaia.
Blue Badger
- December 11, 2015 at 10:46 PM
- Bernie O'Hare said...
I just got back from snapping more pics. I'm on a roll, dude.
- December 11, 2015 at 10:52 PM
- anon said...
Hey Bernie! I heard someone was snapping pics in Wilson's office! You should've stopped in to say hi. Merry Christmas Jill
- December 12, 2015 at 3:40 PM
- anon said...
Hey Bernie! I heard someone was snapping pics in Wilson's office! You should've stopped in to say hi. Merry Christmas Jill
- December 12, 2015 at 3:40 PM
- Bernie O'Hare said...
Hi, Jill! Sorry I missed you. I've enjoyed taking these pics.
- December 12, 2015 at 4:26 PM


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While I am awaiting the arrival of some trick-or-treaters, I have decided to blog (alongside a LARGE glass of wine)! HAHA. WHAT-A-DAY!
Today was black and orange day. I decided to go with a Spider Fascinator. It was a hit. Children were telling me I had a spider on my head all day. I would scream and say "REALLY? Get it off! Get it off!" Oh the joys.
Since Halloween is such a crazy day, three of us decided to rotate classrooms. I planned a "preposition of place" scavenger hunt, another teacher planned sing-a-longs and the other had his wife come in (she's a librarian) to read to the kids! It was awesome! The morning flew by! The kids had a blast!
How cute are these cookies one of the mums made!?! Adorable!
A few days ago, we started these Halloween Treat Bags... and we finished them today. One side of the bag was the Element of Design: Various Lines. On the other, the students created a halloween scene with foam pieces.
We had a student of the month/spirit assembly.... so this last activity was a last memory of the day. I took a picture this morning in our black and orange and had them developed at lunch. We decorated frames (purchased at Target) and voila!
(This was their "treat" from me :)
Tomorrow we're going to do a few Post-Halloween writing activities from blogger Heather Law. Check out some writing prompt freebies {here}.
I am also going to have the kids create a Class Book-- "What Do Pumpkins Do After Halloween?" We'll try out our new descriptive words and get creative.
Lots of math activities done this week and throughout the next few days. I'll post about that this weekend.
Until then....
Enjoy your Halloween Night, everyone! :)


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Thursday, October 8, 2015
Bronze Blade
3 comments:
- CoastConFan said...
That's a reasonable facsimile of a Mycenaean sword. Although the magnet sticking is probably due to an iron content or iron core, not because of a tin alloy. The originals were cast and there are a number folks out there who are casting them in stone molds or using lost wax technique like the originals. A Google search will turn up a lot of sites on Bronze Age sword making, but here's a few to start you off.
Knowing a bit about the subject of the European Bronze Age helps in playing Call of Cthulhu if you have a professor character. I really suggest that folks look up these fascinating weapons and the techniques in making them.
- October 8, 2015 at 5:42 AM
- Charles said...
Reminds me of our friends a Omega Artworks. They've made props for a number of TV shows as well as numorous custom ritual blades. http://www.omegaartworks.com/movies-and-theater.php
- October 8, 2015 at 11:52 AM
Not mine :)
- October 9, 2015 at 6:46 PM


text: I am 30 years old, and I have been asked this on more than one occasion. And I can never come up with a reason that is articulate and explains my love of YA perfectly. I just do. Maybe it is because it is nice to go back to those good old high school days for 300 or so pages. Maybe it is the sense of adventure, or the intensity of the love without the dirty stuff in adult fiction. I honestly don't have an answer other than that I just do. I love it so much. I read adult fiction between YA's sometimes, but I don't get as involved with the characters. YA is just an amazing little genre of books. One that I highly recommend to everyone. Whether they are a teen, a 20, a 30 or a 50 year old. You won't be disappointed!


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Civil Branding Tags In The Making from OlaJide kareem on Vimeo.
Above is an overview of 101 image research I have paid attention to of places, books, locations,web sites and decisions, to create a direction for my Live project Dissertation. I am doing this project with the hope to try it out with one of the Sports brand company. I have had discussions with 2 in particular (Nike & Adidas) so far and would be commencing with a documentation of each critical stage process. Next I redefine the brief eliminating any sense of unrealistic set goals and work towards the Pitch this friday to the UAL graphic practitioners. A very helpful famous practitioner Peter Anderson would be my mentor for this project. I would feed back on a regular basis on my progress.
My Quote for the day is "It is not necessary one follows their heart, it is more important that our decisions are based on practical exploring's" by Dhikru Abdul-Kareem.
Volkswagen And Piano Stairs.
This is a very good example of what "harnessing communication" through a brand should entail. Although the brand in this situation Volkswagen does not exactly advertise to tell a story but shows how altering or modifying


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Some of the new titles hitting shelves this week are:
Killing Ghost by Christopher Ransom
Nadia Knows Best by Jill Mansell
The Uninvited Guests by Sadie Jones
An Uncommon Education by Elizabeth Percer
Saving Ruth by Zoe Fishman
In the Bag by Kate Klise
The Solitary House by Lynn Shepherd
The Killing Moon by N.K. Jemisin
Wizard Undercover by K.E. Mills
The Lola Quartet by Emily St. John Mandel
The Stonecutter by Camilla Lackberg
Red Cell by Mark Henshaw
Spilled Blood by Brian Freeman
Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris
Insurgent by Veronica Roth
The Vicious Deep by Zoraida Cordova
Revived by Cat Patrick
Black Dawn by Rachen Caine
The Drowned Cities by Paolo Bacigalupi
Destined by Aprilynne Pike
Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore
New on DVD:
New Year's Eve
New reviews at Bookbitch.com:
Killing Ghost
The Vicious Deep


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News for the Hospitality Executive
The Wilderman
Group Appoints Andrea M. Powers as Director of Sales
(Richmond Hill, GA) – June 2011 – Kermit Griffin, Executive Director and Chef at Richmond Hill City Center announced the appointment of Ms. Andrea M. Powers as Director of Sales at the popular, multi-use meeting and event facility.
Powers, a resident of Richmond Hill, GA, has ten years experience in hospitality and has worked in a variety of segments of hotel management including Guest Services, Catering, Conference Services, and Director of Sales. Her experience includes positions held in Alabama, Texas, Kentucky, Indiana, and Missouri with Wyndham, Holiday Inn, LaQuinta and several boutique hotels.
She also served as Hotel Manager for Clipper Cruise Lines where she was responsible for all hotel operations including galley, dining room, lounge, housekeeping and has travelled extensively to Alaska, Canada, US East Coast, US West Coast, Central and South America. Most recently, she was Catering Sales Manager at the Mansion on Forsyth Park in Savannah. She holds a bachelor of science degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Purdue University.
From 2007 – 2008, Andrea served as Program Manager and Catering Manager for Food Operations at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Fort Rucker is the primary flight training base for Army Aviation and is home to the United States Army Aviation Center for Excellence (USAACE) and the United States Army Aviation Museum. Andrea was directly responsible for managing the Catering and Kitchen staff, monthly financial reports, establishing menus, room setups, as well as the hiring, scheduling, training and supervision of catered events.
Andrea's husband of eight years is career military and is stationed at Fort Stewart, GA with the United States Army Military Police. He has served for six years and has been deployed to Iraq and to Korea and is the proud recipient of The Purple Heart, the US Military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those who have been wounded or killed while serving with the US military. Their 3-year old daughter is preparing to attend Pre-Kindergarten class in the fall.
In her role as Director of Sales, Powers will be responsible for developing sales strategies, forecasting and budgets for the 22,800 square-foot, LEED-registered facility that sits on 335 acres of community parkland in Richmond Hill. She will assume responsibility for the overall direction of the sales team, assist the Executive Director, and analyze current market trends in the execution of sales initiatives in the area. She will be a liaison between the municipally owned facility and the local community.
Executive Director and Chef Kermit Griffin commented, "Andrea has the ideal background for Richmond Hill City Center, and her commitment to the local community will be mutually advantageous to all. We are delighted that Andrea's experience in food & beverage will also be instrumental to the overall success of the property."
Richmond Hill City Center is ideally settled only 12 miles south of Savannah on historic wetlands amid 335 acres of community parkland. Built and owned by the city of Richmond Hill, GA, the facility offers a stunning setting to enhance your meeting, wedding or community event. Handsomely decorated, the 22,800 square-foot pride of Richmond Hill is the first LEED-certified facility in Bryan County and is designed to support the local and regional community. From large conferences to smaller intimate gatherings or private events, the on-site catering and award-winning chef's savory cuisine make for a satisfying and memorable experience. Visit: http://www.richmondhillcitycenter.com/
The Wilderman Group is a woman-owned hospitality management company that provides focused services both customized and cutting edge with a concentration in the Carolinas and the Southeast. They specialize in civic and community developments and creating effective and productive environments for meetings and conferences. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, TWG is a full-service hospitality management firm with a team of industry experts in all areas of hospitality including operations, sales and marketing management, food and beverage, and environmental programs. They are steadfast in their commitment to environmental stewardship and are proud and active members of the US Green Building Council's Charlotte Chapter, the South Carolina Chapter, the Georgia Chapter, and the International Association of Conference Centers. Visit The Wilderman Group at http://thewildermangroup.com.
James M. Mahon
|Also See:
Wilderman Group Appoints Karl Anthony Swainey (Tony) as Vice President
and General Manager of the Gastonia Conference Center in Gastonia,
North Carolina / March 2011
Wilderman Group Chosen by the City Council of Gastonia, North Carolina
to Manage the Gastonia Conference Center, a Cornerstone of the City's
Revitalization Project / March 2011
D. Kurie Appointed as President of The Wilderman Group / February
Wilderman Group Names Kermit Griffin as Director and Executive Chef of
Richmond Hill City Center, Richmond Hill, Georgia / October 2010
|The Wilderman Group Appoints Jeannie Green General Manager at Richmond Hill City Center, a Conference Center Located in Richmond Hill, Georgia / February 2010


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I have no idea how Sophie got under here, but she did and she broke some pieces off of my little pine tree. She was pretty upset.
Our little puker Soph after she puked up some peaches I gave her. She is sitting up really well now, she rarely tips. My little fuzzy hair baby!!!


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There is some great stuff at fantasticanimation blog... Andrey Khrzhanovskiy's The Glass Harmonica, above, and Christy Karacas' Space War, up top... mixed in with some really gnarly icky stuff I don't care for ... plus Richard Sala, whom I just don't get.
As a bonus, there's an animated Bosch painting. Do you really want to to see an Hieronymous Bosch painting get all animated? Think about it for a second. Bosch. In motion. With a Buckethead soundtrack.
I think Bosch would have done a similar job himself, frankly. He may even have worked with Buckethead. Really makes a person want to avoid hell, if you ask me.


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Photoby: Soctech
Here at Grad Hacker, we feel that simply being productive is not enough. What good is your inner, clandestine, productivity, if your bosses, colleagues, and you yourself don't really know the extent of just how unbelievably productive, busy, stressed, in a rush, and important you really are? For these, reasons, each weekend we will provide you with a tip on how to act productive.
Let's be honest, productive people get a lot of email, so they have to check it. How could they not? They're productive, so everyone wants a piece. These people often have scores of project they're working on simultaneously (think triple digits), each one producing multiple emails a day that need immediate checking and responding, and they're handling each one better you will probably handle any single project in your whole life. But don't feel bad, feel productive! Check your damn email already.
Most of us check email whenever we feel like it, respond whenever we feel like it, and somehow seem to make it through life with this level of mediocrity. Productive people, on the other hand, feel a deep sense of urgency, and can express this through digital communication like it's going out of style. These are the people that make others say to their friends, "Look at this, he responded to this email in 5 minutes," or "Woah, I sent this at 1am and she responded by 1:30!"They check email at work, at home, on dates, in bed, on the road, driving, biking, jogging, at the movies, at the beach, when they are in front of you and get to the counter at the burrito place that already has a long line. Bottom line is, they check that shit. If you want to be productive you should too. How do you know how often is enough? If you got to the end of this post without checking your email at least once, you're not checking it enough. Go back and try again.
Some good ways to increase your daily email checking: when you're stuck on a difficult project, go check your email; when you really don't want to work on something with a deadline, go check your email; when you get to work in the morning, definitely start by checking your email; when you have that awkward 20 minute break between events, go check your email. You get the point.


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He wished me later in the day and of course I was delighted when he suggested dinner. But wait. Let me show you how I started my day with cake. Not a birthday cake but cake that I baked earlier and stashed in the freezer.
My Blueberry Lemon Zuchinni Bread. It looks ghastly but still tasted heavenly.
My partner is very traditional. He said that on your birthday, you must eat mee sua or any long noodles for longevity. Did I hear noodles? Does ramen qualify? Of course!
So there was my excuse to go to Tokyo Ramen@Atria again. This time, I must try the Special Dragon Miso Ramen.
Oooohhh....this has got to be the best of the best ramen as far as I am concerned. I was a bit apprehensive of the 3 chili sign on the menu (indicating very spicy) but I thought to myself, if Mun can handle it, I am sure I can too.
The broth was thick with very robust flavors. It was spicy but not so spicy that you will hit the roof. So no worries if you are accustomed to spicy food. But of course, those who are sensitive to chilies, this may not be a good choice for you.
This time I recommended my partner to choose the Special Miso Ramen. For those of you who cannot tolerate spiciness, this is the ramen for you.
No comparisons were made to Maggi Mee this time and since my partner did not make any comments, I take it that it was good for him.
I was in ramen heaven that evening. I am not exaggerating when I say that this has got to be the ultimate ramen (OK, I haven't tried that many) and I am not going to bother ordering any ramen other than this one.
Need I say more?


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It's a new month which means it's a new list on the monthly Kindle books for $3.99 or less. This is one of the strongest lists in a while--there are quite a few children's and YA titles this time, too, probably in anticipation of summer reading needs. I picked some of the titles most pertinent to SurLaLune readers to share here.
The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christoper Healy is $1.99 and was a favorite of my niece Leighton upon its release. So much so that she left my house with my copy and we paid full price for the rest of the trilogy upon release.
Book description:
Prince Liam. Prince Frederic. Prince Duncan. Prince Gustav. You've never heard of them, have you? These are the princes who saved Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Snow White, and Rapunzel, respectively, and yet, thanks to those lousy bards who wrote the tales, you likely know them only as Prince Charming. But all of this is about to change.
Rejected by their princesses and cast out of their castles, the princes stumble upon an evil plot that could endanger each of their kingdoms. Now it's up to them to triumph over their various shortcomings, take on trolls, bandits, dragons, witches, and other assorted terrors, and become the heroes no one ever thought they could be.
Christopher Healy's Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom is a completely original take on the world of fairy tales, the truth about what happens after "happily ever after." It's a must-have for middle grade readers who enjoy their fantasy adventures mixed with the humor of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. Witty black-and-white drawings by Todd Harris add to the fun.
The Council of Mirrors (The Sisters Grimm Book 9) by Michael Buckley is $1.99. I didn't own this one in ebook yet so I bought it, too. The final book of the Grimm Sister series.
Book description:
In the final volume in the Sisters Grimm series, Sabrina, Daphne, and the rest of the Grimms and their friends must face off against the Master to decide the fate of Ferryport Landing--and the world. When Mirror fails to escape the barrier using Granny Relda's body, he turns to his plan B: killing all the Grimms so that the magical barrier collapses. In the meantime, Sabrina has gathered the other magic mirrors as advisors on how to deal with their mortal enemy. They tell her to join forces with the Scarlet Hand against Mirror, in exchange for offering all the citizens of Ferryport Landing their freedom. This final chapter is the end of the road for several beloved characters, but the conclusion is sure to satisfy devoted fans of the series.
Storybound by Marissa Burt is also $1.99. This is part one of a two part series.
Book description:
When Una Fairchild stumbles upon a mysterious book buried deep in the basement of her school library, she thinks nothing of opening the cover and diving in. But instead of paging through a regular novel, Una suddenly finds herself Written In to the land of Story—a world filled with Heroes and Villains and fairy-tale characters.
But not everything in Story is as magical as it seems. Una must figure out why she has been Written In—and fast—before anyone else discovers her secret. Together with her new friend Peter and a talking cat named Sam, Una digs deep into Story's shadowy past. She quickly realizes that she is tied to the world in ways she never could have imagined—and it might be up to her to save it.
Little Sister And The Month Brothers by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers is also $1.99. This is one of my favorite versions of the hundreds of ATU 480 Kind and Unkind Girls tales, which are often misidentified as ATU 510 Cinderella, like in the description for this book.
Book description:
Little Sister is very busy doing all the work around the house and the yard. But she doesn't mind: she sings and hums, and she grows prettier and prettier as she does her chores. Her wicked stepmother and stepsister can't stand the fact that Little Sister is so happy. One day, they tell Little Sister to bring home violets in the middle of winter—or not to come home at all!
How Little Sister gets help from the Month Brothers in the forest offers a delightful twist on this Slavic version of Cinderella.
Bliss by Kathryn Littlewood is $1.99, too. Not fairy tale related but a fantasy with culinary elements that will hopefully appeal to those kids who like to watch Food and Cooking channels with their parents.
Book description:
Rosemary Bliss's family has a secret. It's the Bliss Cookery Booke—an ancient, leather-bound volume of enchanted recipes like Stone Sleep Snickerdoodles and Singing Gingersnaps. Rose and her siblings are supposed to keep the Cookery Booke under lock and whisk-shaped key while their parents are out of town, but then a mysterious stranger shows up. "Aunt" Lily rides a motorcycle, wears purple sequins, and whips up exotic (but delicious) dishes for dinner. Soon boring, nonmagical recipes feel like life before Aunt Lily—a lot less fun.
So Rose and her siblings experi-ment with just a couple of recipes from the forbidden Cookery Booke.
A few Love Muffins and a few dozen Cookies of Truth couldn't cause too much trouble . . . could they?
Kathryn Littlewood's culinary caper blends rich emotional flavor with truly magical wit, yielding one heaping portion of hilarious family adventure.
Forgive My Fins by Tera Lynn Childs is $1.99. A mermaid book for the beach.
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Lily Sanderson has a secret, and it's not that she has a huge crush on gorgeous swimming god Brody Bennett, who makes her heart beat flipper-fast. Unrequited love is hard enough when you're a normal teenage girl, but when you're half human, half mermaid, like Lily, there's no such thing as a simple crush.
Lily's mermaid identity is a secret that can't get out, since she's not just any mermaid—she's a Thalassinian princess. When Lily found out three years ago that her mother was actually a human, she finally realized why she didn't feel quite at home in Thalassinia, and she's been living on land and going to Seaview High School ever since, hoping to find where she truly belongs. Sure, land has its problems—like her obnoxious biker-boy neighbor, Quince Fletcher—but it has that one major perk: Brody. The problem is, mermaids aren't really the casual dating type—the instant they "bond," it's for life.
When Lily's attempt to win Brody's love leads to a tsunami-sized case of mistaken identity, she is in for a tidal wave of relationship drama, and she finds out, quick as a tailfin flick, that happily ever after never sails quite as smoothly as you planned.
Wings by Aprilynne Pike is also $1.99. A fairy book to read on the beach.
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Laurel was mesmerized, staring at the pale things with wide eyes. They were terrifyingly beautiful—too beautiful for words.
Laurel turned to the mirror again, her eyes on the hovering petals that floated beside her head. They looked almost like wings.
In this extraordinary tale of magic and intrigue, romance and danger, everything you thought you knew about faeries will be changed forever.


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A 32-year-old undergraduate, Emeke (surname withheld) has reportedly committed suicide in Igbiegwa Quarters, Ute-Erumu, Ika North East local government Area, Delta State over inactive manhood.
The late Emeke, an undergraduate of the Delta State University, reportedly jumped into a well in his family compound, after several efforts to make love to his girlfriend hit the rocks as his manhood keeps failing him.
It was gathered that the deceased had visited several churches, where he was asked to embark on 31 days fasting and prayers to restore his manhood, but all to no avail.
Emeke's girl had severally complained about his inability to make love, but he had promised to make it up to her. In an attempt to try out the outcome of the fast, they checked into a guest house at nightfall on Monday, but his manhood disappointed him again.
A family source, who gave his name as Emilia said on that fateful Monday, after the incident at the guest house, Emekus, as he's fondly called sold his clothes and shoes after which he left a suicide note on his bed.
Emilia described the circumstances surrounding the act as rather mysterious.
The deceased was said to have been buried after his family paid the fine fixed by elders of the community, who described Emeke's action as an abomination.
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He who would travel happily must travel light.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery
(1900 - 1944)
Travel Light, Enjoy it More!
By Gregory L. Banks
Is vacation traveling a drag even when your bag has wheels? Maybe you are bringing too much stuff! Most folks tend to over pack without any creative thinking. Consider the freedom and flexibility of traveling with just one carry-on bag! Flight attendants do it all of the time. If you know how to mix and match and how to get the most from what you pack, you can travel for weeks with just one bag. The following basic steps can be applied to both of the sexes.
Think Layers
It's the most important question to ask yourself when you are packing for a trip. What will the weather be like at my destination? Will it be hot during the day and cold at night? In any case, bring light, quick drying clothing that can be worn in layers as the need arises.
Mix and Match
You can dress in reasonable style for a week or more with only three complete changes of clothing. By three changes, I mean 3 tops and 3 bottoms. You can be wearing one, one can be dirty and one is clean in reserve. More significant, if you multiply the 3 by 3 you suddenly have nine different clothing combinations! All of your clothing should be color coordinated. Before you leave home, spread every article on your mattress and determine if every single piece is visually acceptable with every other piece. Underwear and stockings are light, important for comfort and take little room, so you can afford to bring a few extras. Consider swimsuits that can double as shorts for men or for women, comfortable bathing suits make reasonable undergarments. An extra long t-shirt will make a good cover up or night shirt and a sarong can be used in dozens of ways. Since footwear and outerwear are usually the heaviest clothing articles, keep it to a minimum. In tropical climates, it works best to take along one pair of sandals and one pair of comfortable shoes or sneakers that can pass for more formal occasions. I always bring one light weight jacket or blazer for the wind, the chill or to help keep the mosquitoes at bay. You can include one heavier overcoat if your climate is a cold one, but since they take up lots of room, try to use layers instead. Bring a crush proof hat. Consider bringing a change of older clothes that you can plan on discarding as you replace them with some new ones. Always include one nice, dress up combination for those special occasions.
Washing your clothes
When I travel in the tropics, I make a habit of washing my clothes as I shower every night. Some of the best natural clothing for travel is made from silk for its lightness, strength and beauty. Many of the new nylon fabrics from your sports outfitter also have the ability to dry super fast even at room temperature. Undergarments and stockings are easily washed out in the bathroom sink. One of those round rubber jar openers makes a great universal sink stopper. You can use a dab of shampoo for a detergent. If washing your clothes in your hotel room isn't your cup of tea, there is usually a laundromat or laundry service nearby.
A good strong belt with an internal compartment is a great idea for stashing money or other valuables. I also suggest a larger money pouch that can be worn around your neck or waist for safety and easy access. A bandana or scarf will take up little room and can be used as protection for your head, a fashion accessory or even a bandage. I always bring a thin plastic poncho for rain. Instead of a travel clock you can buy a wristwatch with an alarm that can be seen in the dark or a small radio that has a built in clock and alarm. A small LED flashlight with extra batteries is a must. Most people like to bring a small digital camera. It is important that all of your electronic accessories share the same type of batteries and the AA or AAA sizes usually work the best.
With the new carry-on restrictions, I have found it necessary to purchase a cheap, all purpose Swiss Army knife upon arrival. Bring a small sewing kit with a large enough needle to accommodate dental floss for heavy duty repairs. It is a good idea to have a small plastic bag containing a few safety pins, some small gauge cord, strong rubber bands and matches. A small roll of duct tape is important for repairs, to help seal things or as a lint remover. Take along some clear zip-lock bags of different sizes and a heavy duty garbage bag. Always bring an extra pair of eyeglasses or contacts. I bring things like sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, a writing pad, pens, maps, a travel guide and a good book. Remember that you can purchase many things after you arrive.
Once again it is important to think small. Of course you will need the essentials. Current FAA rules allow you to carry on fluids in up to 3 once bottles if they are placed in a quart size, clear, zip lock bag. Bring shampoo, a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, shaving cream, a razor, a comb/hairbrush and whatever else you might need. Dental floss makes a great strong thread for repairs and can be used to tie things together. There is usually bar soap and a towel available everywhere except at campgrounds. A small first aid kit is recommended and can contain your medications, vitamins, aspirin, band aids, gauze and adhesive tape. A small bottle of iodine can sterilize a wound and a couple of drops will purify water. I always bring a box of antibacterial wipes and a small roll of toilet paper.
What to Put Everything In?
Thankfully the days of the rigid suitcase are over. There are many types of soft sided luggage now on the market. My personal favorite is called a Conversion Pack. It is basically a soft sided, carry on bag with an over the shoulder strap and hidden back straps. This allows you the option to have both hands free. Part of the fun of traveling is picking up some souvenirs along the way. I like to bring a large nylon empty duffle bag. When compressed it will take up no room on the way there but can hold lots of treasures on your way home. I also bring a smaller day bag for those day trips after I arrive. This smaller bag can also be used to carry some of your souvenirs on the way home. A reasonable alternative to the conversion pack is a regular backpack that is no larger than regulation, carry-on size. The important thing is to have your hands free. Carry-on regulations differ from airline to airline and plane to plane, but generally the length + width + height should equal 48 inches. Finally a small luggage lock that can attach to your bag's zippers will help to keep prying hands out.
Money Counts
Don't forget to bring your money, traveler's checks, charge card, your passport and tickets. The US dollar is, for now, still the money standard in the Western Hemisphere. I bring two thirds of my money in smaller domination US cash with 20,s 10,s and five dollar bills; and about one third in small travelers checks as back up. Out of the way places will have trouble making change for larger bills. It is not a good idea to exchange a large amount of money at the airport or at those money changer booths when you first arrive. If anything, try to exchange a minimal amount, enough to last until you get to a bank where the best exchange rates will be. A VISA/ATM/check card combination will serve you well. ATM machines are now found in many more places and will allow you to get local cash at the current exchange rates. Check with your bank about their usual ATM service charges. These are per use charges and can be 5 dollars or more each time so it is better to withdraw a larger amount at once rather than a small amount many times. It is usually a good idea to use your charge card for larger purchases like hotels and tours but again, always ask first about extra service charges! The merchant may charge you an extra 15 percent just for the use of your card. In an emergency or as a last resort, you can take a cash advance, but remember; the rates are high and start immediately! Never exchange more cash than you will use during your trip. Many foreign currencies are worthless outside the home country. The duty free shop is a good way to use it up before you leave. Finally, be sure to save enough US cash for any surprise departure fees at the airport when leaving for home.
Make a Packing List
So get started by making a packing list. After you make your list, try to reduce it by half! Place your like items together in those clear zip lock bags and you will be able to locate everything easier.
Enjoy Your Trip!
If you can follow these basic ideas, you will discover new sense of freedom as you move from plane to train to automobile. More opportunities will be open to you when you travel light.


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The Most Fatal Virus in the World
This virus kills nearly 100% of its hosts, animal and human. We have all heard of it and even had shots given to our dogs and cats… It has been with us for thousands of years and it isn't going away.
Even today, this virus kills 50, 000 people a year—all mostly in 3rd world countries… hard to believe but true. It is considered to most fatal virus known to science. What the hell is it? Rabies…. Being rabid will send people running and locking doors from best friends and pets.
Lets take a look into the future of a failed society with no more rabies shots. What does that mean? Plenty. You're in danger everyday from any animal source—from a rabbit to a horse. Once bitten, you will be history and death is very unpleasant. Rabies goes through several mutations, none of them fun— except for one short period where the host wants sex all the time. Today, 60 percent of new diseases are "zoonotic", originating in animal populations. Rabies is the granddaddy of them all.
Georgia faces an increasingly visible tribe of children living largely on the street
TBILISI | In 2004, some 5,200 Georgian children were living in Soviet-era institutions for underprivileged and disabled minors. Today, there are just 100, seemingly a sign that Georgia's ambitious Child Action Plan – which aimed to reintegrate socially vulnerable kids into their biological families or, failing that, get them into foster care or alternative types of support – has worked. By contrast, neighboring Armenia, with a somewhat smaller population, still houses 4,900 kids, most of whom have families, at its aging children's homes.
But there is a flip side to Georgia's seeming success: unlike in Armenia, street children – minors who spend most of their time roaming the cities, in many cases sleeping rough – have become increasingly visible in the capital of Tbilisi and other urban centers like Kutaisi and Batumi.
"The process of de-institutionalization started in 2000 and out of 42 institutions, only five are left today," said Andro Dadiani, Georgia director for international children's rights group EveryChild. "De-institutionalization has obviously contributed to the problem [of street children], and especially ill-prepared reintegration.
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I don't think I'm going to be able to do it. I'm beginning to do what I always do when I get scared. I freeze. I don't do anything.
I'm never going to be ready for the Jefferson show. I haven't even decided, for sure, who I'm going to take! I need to get the vet out here to do health papers.
I have not got my lambs completely halter trained. Oh sure ~ most will walk on halter, as long as I coax them with a cookie. But when the judge goes to examine them, they're sure as heck not going to stand quietly! I've hardly even had the boys on halters...
I did manage to work with a few of the ewe lambs, the other day. Cassy got lots a personal attention because she hasn't been on halter since she was a tiny baby ~ if she was even then!
I love this picture. It's of Zest & Zodiak. Two of my favorite ewes. Zest is the dam of Paco (the most gorgeous, moorit & white, HST ram I have ever laid eyes on!) and Zodiak is the dam of more HST, EWE lambs than any of my other girls. But... I think I have 30 sheep. I can only keep 15. I think I'm going to offer ALL of my solid-colored ewes for sale. Except Alice.
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CNET First Look
A price cut for the 21-inch Apple iMac makes it a mainstream machineA new, mostly frills-free configuration brings the price of this all-in-one down to $1,099, but requires performance concessions.
[MUSIC] If you wanna desktop iMac for about the same price that you'd pay for a MacBook Air, well that's Apple's new 21.5 inch model. I'm Dan Ackerman, and this is the Apple iMac. Now this new iMac skew is 1099 ,which is $200 less than the previous least expensive version. Now, that version still exists. This is actually an entirely new model. With components that are closer to what you'd actually find in the 13 inch MacBook Air, which used to be similarly 1099. Now it's actually $100 less, that's 999. So you get a dual core Core i5 CPU, which is fine for general web surfing and office work, and even streaming you know, HD video from Netflix or wherever. If you're gonna do a lot of photo and video editing then I would consider trading up to the slightly more expensive 1299 version, where you get a quad core Core i5 CPU, and a bigger hard drive. That's the other concession you're making here. You're just getting a basic 500 gigabyte platter based hard drive. You can upgrade for about $250 to a a fusion drive that's an Apple called the Hybrid drive, and that's a one terabyte drive, with a 128 gig SSP that's actually a fairly nice upgrade as well, but still gets you back up to kind of what these things used to cost. And the entire point here is, you have a less expensive iMac. You still get the great design and construction, still very thin here at the edge. Kinda bows out a bit in the middle. Adjustable hinge like this, and a pretty generous selection of ports in the back, including four USB 3.0 ports two thunderbolt ports, that double as mini-display ports. And an Ethernet jack, and of course if you're using WiFi, you just have that one single white power cable coming out of it, and even though you're only paying 1099, you still get the excellent Apple keyboard and wireless mouse included. You can even swap in the magic trackpad instead of the mouse, which I, frankly, prefer. So even though you're getting basically you know, ultra portable laptop level performance out of a desktop you're paying less for it than you did before, so if you're just doing basic everyday online social media and web surfing tasks, you can actually get away with using this. And save a little bit of money. And if you're a student there's probably even another 50 bucks off if you use Apple. They have very popular education discount. I'm Dan Ackerman, and that's Apple's new 21.5 inch 1099 iMac. [MUSIC]


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Following on from the huge high of the previous post, a few days later I received an email that would burst our bubble.
I wasn't accepted to transfer my degree to the place I thought I had the best chance. At the beginning of the week we were certain of our move east side but this put the spanner works. I am still waiting of notification from another school so the fingers are still crossed.
Otherwise I am readily available to work in a wool shop
At the same time I was completing an order for my crochet page that you can see here. It was a slog to work out how to do them justice but after crocheting followed by unravelling to nearly the start to trying again. I have notes but they make no sense to me anymore 😀
Soon, I will be making another pair just so that I can write it out step by step, maybe with pictures…
I was still a bit disappointed about our plans potentially being derailed but I finished the order. I seriously fell in love with them.
After posting the photograph of the adult slippers, it went viral. In a few days the photo had reached 2,100 people! What a tonic to pull a person out of the doldrums.
Since the photo was posted I have had various orders for baby slippers to match the adult ones. Which you will see here.
From here, I wonder if there will be a call for crochet Jimmy Choo slippers 😉


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Lord Richard: My Lords, perhaps I may intervene since the noble Lord has referred to me. I object slightly to the use of the word "even". I have an opinion as to the possible legality or otherwise of this regulation. It seems to me that in those circumstances I am fully entitled to express it. With great respect to the noble Lord, I am not forced to express it.
Lord Pearson of Rannoch: My Lords, I was attempting to pay the noble Lord a compliment on this occasion.
Lord Pearson of Rannoch: My Lords, perhaps the noble Lord does not read it that way because he may not agree with the rest of what I have to say.
My understanding of the legal base for the ban appeared to be confirmed by my noble friend the Minister yesterday in our debate when he said:
One thing that is clear is that this monstrous ban was imposed legally according to the terms of the Treaty of Rome, to which we have so foolishly committed ourselves. I commend my noble friend the Minister for his robust reply to the opening comments of the noble Lord, Lord Richard. I commend him doubly when he says that Great Britain will not be bullied by a malevolent and ignorant Europe into the slaughter of productive cattle. Those are brave words bravely spoken. My noble friend is nothing if not courageous. But I remind him that the terms of the Treaty of Rome cannot be avoided by lengthy appeals to the Court of (so-called) Justice in Luxembourg. As we know, that Court is nothing more than the engine of the Treaty.
I wish him well in his future negotiations in Brussels. But I imagine--I hope he will correct me if I am wrong--that he will find himself up against our old friend the qualified majority vote before the ban can be lifted. If that is so, I remind your Lordships that
I suggest to my noble friend that he tells his European counterparts that their behaviour so far in this matter has converted thousands of British farmers and millions of British people to the Eurosceptic cause. Any refusal to lift their ban will convert literally millions more.
Even if they do lift the ban, the whole story so far confirms that the only way to get out of the awful mess we have got into with Europe is to tear up the Treaty of Rome. We could easily retain our access to the single market for reasons I have given your Lordships on several occasions, with which I will not weary your Lordships again now. If we were to do that we could make our own agricultural policy and repair the damage done to one of our best and finest industries.
The Earl of Macclesfield: My Lords, I declare an interest simply by saying that I have been in and around farming all my life. I start with one or two horror stories from the past and the present which, as a result of all this, I hope to see the back of. Back in the 1960s and 1970s we imported American salivary glands for inclusion in cheap sausages and burgers. Where did they go? At least one firm had contracts with schools and hospitals. It was a cheap food policy, but it was not very nice food. Belgian beef glands have been imported for exactly the same reason, except that in addition we do not extract those beef glands; we just throw them away. They have also gone into cheap food. If we as a country were not so insistent on eating cheap food, perhaps we would not be in this mess. In addition, cull beef livers face a 25 per cent. rejection rate and go into the pet food chain. Some slaughterhouses chuck the lot. It is just not worth their while to go through veterinary inspections. Others think it is. The purchase price paid by at least one--and probably rather more--major baby food manufacturer is exactly the same, give or take a penny, as that paid by a pet food manufacturer. We can all work out that those livers go into baby foods. That may be stopped. At least the French are feeding chicken byproducts back to chickens, including pellets. We are probably doing it as well.
I turn to mechanically recovered meat, in this case chicken. When the panic started one local authority rang up its supplier and asked whether there was beef in the sausages. The reply was no but that it contained fat from mechanically recovered chicken and a bit of pork. The response was, "Thank God". One thinks of barbecues etc., in which food may not be cooked properly. I refer to sausages and burgers. I found out only yesterday that mechanically recovered chicken was put into sausages and burgers. It would be a good idea to stop that
I turn to one or two steps that could have been taken last month when this sorry mess started to come to light, with the press getting hold of one or two "facts". First, it should have been said that there would be no government Statement until there had been discussion with their advisers and the facts could be put together. I should have thought that anybody would have come to that view without thinking twice about it once a microphone was placed in front of him. The resulting consultations could have taken place fairly rapidly. The advisers would have been assembled. What kind of Statement should have been issued? In principle, we have heard the Statement from a large number of speeches here today. We have heard some science from the noble Lord, Lord Winston; we have heard commonsense from my noble friend Lord Granchester. Other contributions have come from the noble Earl, Lord Onslow, the noble Lord, Lord Dixon-Smith and so on. It is quite clear from what we have heard that had all of that come out loud and clear on the day, there is a very good chance that we would not be in this particular mess now.
In addition, one or two items have come to light only in Hansard following the Statement on 25th March. First, it has come to light that the medical advisers have said, for example, that there is no human activity without risk. Secondly, it is important to be aware that many foods are associated with health risks and that changing from beef to non-beef products is not necessarily without risk. It is fairly clear that those statements were made only to put into context their opinion of the potential risk involved in eating beef. Unfortunately, no scientific information came with it. If that scientific information had come out on the day, we would have been in a very good position to deal with the Common Market and Brussels when they began to make suggestions that there should be a ban on the export of our beef.
Looking at the other side of the coin and at what was actually fed to people, it is not altogether surprising that people panicked. Many people cannot read behind certain things that are pretty obvious to me. However, I do not think that it helped--not that anybody outside this Chamber would have seen it--when the noble Lord, Lord Carter, in commenting on the statement from the Chief Medical Officer that the term "safe" is not the same as "zero-risk", said:
Lord Carter: My Lords, as the noble Earl mentioned my name, perhaps I should point out that I was simply
The Earl of Macclesfield: My Lords, as I said, if more had been explained to the consumer about what had actually been happening, that would have been fine. It is a great pity that the noble Lord did not say all that at the same time. Indeed, it is a great pity that it was not said the week before by the government spokesman. As far as I can see, Her Majesty's Opposition had the information. They could have come out with it and got one over on the Government with such a statement.
I turn now to the problems that we have at the moment. In a sense, with continental friends like ours, who needs enemies? We have Fischler with his comment that beef is safe. A lot of this seems to run to political cowardice and appeasement. Appeasement is not a very good idea. It never was and it did not do one of my uncles any great good. We have to get stuck in and fight this one. We really have to fight this one.
We had a demonstration of guts earlier on today when we heard from my noble friend Lord Grantchester. Yes, he went on well over his time, but he said what was needed to be said and what is needed to be in Hansard so that everyone can read it. There was an awful lot of common sense in his speech. I accept that some of it was controversial, but I really do not see how he could have made a speech here today without being controversial. I entirely agree with every word that he said and I entirely agree that it all needed saying.
So, we get stuck in and we fight. It is no good just standing there and saying that we disapprove of the ban. We have got to apply some sanctions. They will come round the table to negotiate when they realise that we mean it and that we know that we are right, but they do not believe us because we fall down under everybody all the time. There should be no co-operation. We can leave that in the hands of Sir Humphrey. There should be no imports of continental veal. That is reared in circumstances that are unacceptable to us. If that is a level playing field for our farmers, presumably our Prime Minister learnt his football down at Yeovil Town. We can have the Spanish out of the Irish Box for the time being--they should not be there anyway but, to be fair, neither should we be netting tuna fish down in the Bay of Biscay.
What about other things? I imagine that certain things are imported which do not conform to British standards. We can boot them out of the window rather fast, no matter what. If we all come round a table, they will start negotiating, but they will lift that export ban first because life will get somewhat painful if they do not. Let us have some sensible compensation arrangements. We do not appear to have them at the moment. Such arrangements must include our farming, haulage, slaughtering, cutting and rendering industries, our beef wholesalers, exporters and all the others. Let
The Earl of Clanwilliam: My Lords, in his opening remarks the noble Lord, Lord Richard, divided his speech into three parts, the first and the last of which dealt with what we should do now. I should like to take that as my brief, so let us forgo recriminations on all sides about what has gone on in the past.
First, we were treated early in the debate to the expert advice of my noble friend Lord Soulsby of Swaffham Prior who proclaimed that British beef was safe. The noble Lord, Lord Winston, did likewise. The noble Lord referred to chickens, as did the noble Earl, Lord Macclesfield. The battery chicken is probably the greatest marketing deception of the century, certainly in terms of protein content. The protein has been reduced by 50 per cent. and transferred from the fat to the meat. It is probably the most unhealthy food that is marketed in the country. However, British beef is safe. We are all agreed on that. Eating British beef is safer than crossing the road, and it is safer than eating unpasteurised Camembert.
As to a coherent policy for the future, it is plain to see where that lies. There has been a disproportionate effort towards intensive farming policies, generated by huge subvention payments made under the CAP rules and the dash for growth in agriculture at the end of the war. That is self-evident.
However, there has since been a litany of disastrous drugs and pesticides which have been withdrawn. The words DDT, Aldrin and Deldrin, not to mention the most recent recommendations to reduce the level of OP concentrates, have cast a shadow over the scene. In the absence of the noble Countess, Lady Mar, perhaps I may make a point about the elimination of organophosphates, as mentioned by my noble friend Lord Pearson of Rannoch. Perhaps my noble friend the Minister will write to me to tell me how the epidemiological study which is being conducted in Edinburgh into the use of organophosphates on cattle is proceeding. I understand that it has only just started and has three years to run. I think that it should be hastened in the light of this evidence.
It is perhaps predictable that, having promoted the case of organic farmers so often in the past, I should say now that less intensive farming should be applied generally in this country. It has never been proposed by those who support organic farming that there should be a wholesale turn over to it. But a change in single figure percentage terms in the available arable acreage would provide the vital and critical mass of distribution that would make the produce viable and able to compete in the market place. Organic beef has benefited remarkably and, indeed, regrettably, for all the wrong reasons, from recent events. Perhaps my noble friend the Minister can tell me whether the organic aid scheme will be reviewed to bring the support that it offers to UK farmers up
The most immediate issue is that British beef is safe. I suggest to my noble friend that under no circumstances should the Government submit to any pressure--I am glad to have that assurance--to enact any plans that would materially damage the industry through unnecessary culling. Above all, we should not be impressed by the motives of our so-called colleagues in Europe or the Brussels Commission. We may be accused of being the only people in step but when the herd is stampeding whether or not one is in step is hardly important. We must pursue our own self-interest exclusively in this extraordinary crisis for our farmers and, indeed, for the entire nation.
Lord Lyell: My Lords, I begin by declaring an interest in that I have lived in the great county of Angus, where we produce prime beef, for 56 years. I am delighted that my noble neighbour, the noble Lord, Lord Mackie of Benshie, is looking at me, perhaps as a massive beef consumer.
Secondly, I declare an interest in that I have a suckler herd which might meet with the approval of the noble Lord, Lord Monkswell, since it runs into three figures and more.
I thank the noble Lord, Lord Richard, for giving us the opportunity today to discuss all that has happened in the past three weeks. However, I should like in anticipation of his speech to thank the noble Lord, Lord Carter, for all the help that he has given on a bipartisan basis throughout the past three weeks across the Floor of your Lordships' House. Your Lordships have been well served by the enormous scientific knowledge available in this House, and the noble Lord, Lord Carter, brings to our debates also a sense of realism, professionalism and a great deal of competence.
I congratulate the maiden speakers. I congratulate first my noble friend Lord Biddulph, but, above all, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Grantchester, whose notable maiden speech would have made his late father immensely proud. The noble Lord has certainly lived up to the great motto "Nil satis nisi optimum", which I translate for your Lordships as "Only the best will do". That refers to the noble Lord's Holsteins as well as to his other team. The figures 87 and three will be burned into his mind, but never mind.
I turn to the lessons that can be learnt from the whole affair. The first and most important lesson is that honesty pays. Whatever else has occurred, the opening comments made on 20th March by my right honourable colleagues the Secretary of State for Health and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food were right. If the fact that there have been 10 cases of a hitherto
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My face.
Scrubbed and polished to its natural perfection
Simply to be covered by
Unnatural elements that may or may not cause future harm
Whilst striving for a look that is not my own
They walk around unshaven, unkempt, and shiny
They are drooled over
I – a woman – am shunned
For leaving my home without even some lip gloss on.
My lip balm just won't do.
I strive against societal pressures
To spend empty hours applying toxins to my skin
To hide my beloved freckles out of sight so no one can see them
To make myself look like someone no one is
Enough is enough!
What right do they have to objectify me?
So that I despise the very face that has been created for me?
God gave me my face
And my face is my own.
It is my choice that I leave it alone.


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*Bookmarks is an online book club hosted at Creative2xmom. Here we discuss the books we've read in the past month as well as the suggested reading. Our suggested reading for July was Forgotten God by Francis Chan.
These are the books I read this month:
Let Love In by Becca Fisher-- This was a fast read and I used it as a fill-in between a couple of books. Jenna looses her husband in an accident and is left to raise her two small children on her own. She eventually runs into and falls for a stranger with a past, but will his complicated relationships threaten their love? It was a cute love story, nothing up to the standards of Lewis or Woodsmal, but sweet. I got this one free at the beginning of the year. It's not worth the $2.99 price, but well worth it if on discount.
The Family Camping Handbook: Real Food in the Big Woods by Katie Kimball-- Camping generally means junk food and sodas in our family so I was curious to see how Kimball would make it with a real food menu. This handbook includes lots of different real food ideas that are quick, easy and able to be prepared ahead of time. Additionally, it's a good resource for a first time camper, including a check list of necessary, and some luxury items, when camping. I love the real food ideas and find them versatile enough to include many of them in our day to day lunch menu as well.
Happy, Happy, Happy by Phil Robertson-- Ever heard of the Robertson family? How about Duck Commander? Or Duck Dynasty? It's not often you see a family on TV, let alone reality TV, that stands so strongly for what they believe. Love them or hate them, they're not afraid to pray on national television. And that one gets a nod in my book. Robertson invites readers into a closer look at the family, including his ups and downs of life before Christ. Coming from a modest background, it's easy to see that the Robertson clan isn't very far removed from their past. And it's also easy to see that Phil Robertson's real passion goes beyond duck hunting and commands him to preach the word at every turn. The final chapter takes a decided political turn and could be considered offensive to some. However, on the whole, this book only encouraged me to look for God in every opportunity.
Our suggested reading for July was Forgotten God by Francis Chan-- The focus of Chan's book is our neglect of the mysterious, often forgotten Holy Spirit. While we so often walk through our day acknowledging the working of the Lord and Jesus in our personal lives, what do we do with the Holy Spirit? Most of us don't know. Chan attempts to systematically take us through the Holy Spirit's place in history and in our daily lives. While I thoroughly enjoyed Crazy Love, Forgotten God felt dry and too cerebral for me. The chapters lacked focus and new ideas. The best part of the book was the vignettes between the chapters in which Chan describes people he knows who embody a spirit filled life. Sorry, this one was a miss for me.
So what are your bookmarks this month?
Tell us in the comments about the books you're chewing on. Or link up a review from your own blog. Let's share the books we're finding, good and bad. And give us your thoughts on Forgotten God by Francis Chan.
Don't forget to come back Aug 30th when we discuss Mudhouse Sabbath by Lauren Winner and other books you're reading.


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PeaceBang doesn't recall -- she's been too busy trying to entice a striped menace to EAT, already, EAT-- but she must say that she has never been impressed by Almay. The make-up colors are too lightly pigmented to do any good, and the much-vaunted hypoallergenic doesn't seem to assure that the products won't itch and irritate.
PeaceBang does like their petroleum-based eye make-up remover, which is probably nothing more than Vaseline in a pretty tube, and which PB only uses for removing very powerful waterproof mascaras.
Darling Itchy-Face, do try Aveeno products. PeaceBang has very easily irritated skin and is a big fan of their sensitive skin line.
On another product entirely, PeaceBang has tried the incredibly famous Neutrogena Shimmer Sheer product and is TOTALLY unimpressed and disappointed. It looks like a whole lotta nothing on the eye, but I'll try it on my skin tomorrow. I think it would be an absolute waste of time on the lips.
So much for the promise of a great three-in-one product. Sheesh, ya can't even tell it's on!
Thanks for the Shoe.com sale tip, Lizard!
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We tried to grow tomatillos last year but we failed. A shocking statement, I know. Tomatillos are essentially weeds. However, I am sure that the virus we had in our pepper bed right next to them affected them badly, even though they didn't show the characteristic twisted leaves of the peppers. They just completely failed to thrive.
It's a completely different story this year. We planted 4 tomatillo plants, and they are currently loaded with fruit and we are up to our eyeballs in tomatillos. Good thing they keep quite well, as I will need some time to figure out what to do with them all.
In the meantime, this was a quick, easy and tasty thing to make with them. I didn't actually cook the eggs and vegetables separately, but next time I will take the few moments needed to do that. The eggs come out much more attractive that way.
2 to 3 servings
20 minutes prep time
6 extra-large eggs
salt & pepper
1/4 red pepper
2 cups chopped tomatillos (8 to 16)
1 or 2 green onions
3 or 4 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon mild vegetable oil, or a bit more
Break the eggs into a bowl, and beat with a fork. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Wash, destem and deseed the pepper, and chop it into smallish pieces. Remove the husks from the tomatillos, and cut out the stem. Cut them into slices, then chop the slices slightly. Wash, trim and chop the green onion. Peel and mince the garlic.
Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the tomatillos and red pepper, and sauté for 4 or minutes, until noticeably softened. Add the onion, and cook for a minute or so more. Add the garlic, and cook for just another minute. Remove the vegetables from the pan, making sure it is fairly clean.
It may be necessary to add a little more oil. Reduce the heat to medium and pour in the beaten eggs. Cook until just set, stirring to break them up and prevent them from browning. When they are almost done, add the vegetables back in, and mix gently. Serve as soon as the vegetables are heated through.
Last year at this time I made Cabbage & Cheese Curds with Tomato & Tamari and also a Bacon-Cilantro -Tomato Sandwich.
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
Scrambled Eggs with Tomatillos
Labels: 08 August, 09 September, Eggs, Main Dish, Onions Leeks and Other Alliums, Peppers, Tomatillos and Green Tomatoes
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William the lurcher Welcome to my little corner of the internet
19 Dec 2012
Beach bum...
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I bet your bum is frozen.ReplyDelete
Love it, nothing better than a brisk walk or run to blow the cobwebs away, indeed. Have a wonderful Wednesday William.ReplyDelete
Best wishes MollyReplies
....It saved me from having the dreaded brushing too Molly!Delete
I would love to be on that beach with you William - its dreary and drizzly here in the middle of England. Have fun. xxxReplyDeleteReplies
Wet and windy here today Lily....I still got down on the beach again though AND went in the sea. I do that on purpose when Dad wants to get home and I make him stay a bit longer...heehee.Delete
William I'm sure yo don't care about the weather when you're running around on the beach :-)ReplyDeleteReplies
...quite right Eileen - I just have fun.Delete
LOVE your windblown look, William!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you Robin - mum thinks I look handsome in the second pic.Delete
Wow William! Wonderfully windy! And i'll bet it got the cobwebs out. What fun it must have been. You look happy, if a little windblown. But that's good for us. Like my grandfather used to say, a good walk will 'blow the stink off' one! Now don't go thinking i have a body odor problem, that's just an old New England expression for the cob web thing. lol.ReplyDeleteReplies
...I think your grandfather had it right Mary.Delete
That looks like a very windy day, a good day to have the beach to yourself and run all over the place. We found you through another blog and have signed on as new followers.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Sherry and Thanks for stopping by. So glad you are a new Follower here on my blog...I have got my Secretary (mum) to stop by your Blog and I am now a new Follower there too.Delete
A good run on the beach can fix just about anything!!ReplyDelete
Happy day for you, William!!
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That's very true Wyatt and Stanzie.Delete


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After a brief break last week, our Cities interviews continue today, as Conhuir Lynn gives you an insight into his life in Belfast. Read on below, Monkeybird 2009 Summer Tour edit waiting for you at the bottom of the page…
Conhuir's Belfast
Best breakfast spot: It's gone but it was The Scullery on the Andytown road, best fry ups!
Best form of transportation: Black taxis, drop you into town for £1.30.
Best skate shop: Loco.
Best record shop: Not really sure.
Best band: Shit, umm…ahh music is horrible these days .
Best album: Are these for Belfast bands or just what I'm into at the moment? Well if it's what I'm into then it was "Kill 'em All", now it's…shit, that's a hard one, ask me later.
Best local video: "Not The New Monkeybird Video", full Denis Lynn part in there!
Best video section: Denis Lynn, any of them.
Best local – back in the day: Bernard Rea
Best local – present: Denis Lynn
Best skate spot – back in the day: St Annes
Best skate spot – present: We don't have any skate spots, that's really not a joke.
Best undercover spot: Read previous.
Best skatepark – back in the day: We didn't have any, still don't, only one we have is private and the guys do a fucking good job keeping it open – f*ck Belfast City Council.
Best skatepark – present: Unit 13, only one we got, thats pathetic isn't it? Belfast has one skatepark…count yourselves lucky kids, we actually grew up with no skateparks!
Best bar: Kelly's Cellars.
Best nightclub: They all play R&B, so none.
Best restaurant: Deans Deli, fucking expensive but incredible.
Best local slang phrase: "Get 'er bucked", (go shag the tits off her.)
Best point of local interest/tourist must see: Peace Wall, see a torn city, and a wall that divided two communities full of people that were unwilling to grow up, change and make this city a better place for their children. Fuck politics and fuck sectarianism.
Best local celebrity: Denis Lynn, he's the only human on earth whose ego has a gravitational pull.
Best thing about living in Belfast: Starting to question that myself, but please visit, I promise you will like it.
The Monkeybird 2009 Summer Tour:


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Stratford Festival's vital production of Tartuffe brings satire to the fore
Meav Beaty plays Elmire and Tom Rooney is the title character in the Stratford Festival production of Tartuffe. (Cylla von Tiedemann/Stratford Festival)
Buoyed by a confluence of current events and a deliberately provocative interpretation, there's an absorbing vitality to the Stratford Festival's dazzling production of Tartuffe.
This is a staging that moves, pushed forward by a brilliantly colloquial translation by playwright Ranjit Bolt and a cast that embraces the broad and biting satire of Molière's enduring classic.
The production's contemporary setting is a telling choice by director Chris Abraham, reinforcing the unfortunate timelessness of the play's satirical targets.
For much of Tartuffe, the credulous Orgon, played by a delightful Graham Abbey, remains under the sway of the titular hypocrite, a fraudulent holy man who worms his way into his benefactor's luxurious home.
Through his scheming — and "pantomime piety" — Tom Rooney's unctuous Tartuffe quickly turns Orgon against his protesting family, despite overwhelming evidence of the imposter's true motivations.
This push and pull is the heart of Abraham's clever interpretation.
While a victim of Tartuffe's ruse, Orgon's complicity in that deception — his willingness to be duped — is brought to the fore by Abraham and Abbey.
Orgon so desperately wants to believe in Tartuffe's sham saintliness he purposefully blinds himself to the proof.
Abraham and his cast aren't shy about making the parallels between Molière's satire and the current American political climate explicit.
Eschewing subtlety, the director and his actors spice up the couplets of Bolt's already incisive translation with a few "bigly" Trump-isms, including an applause-getting "covfefe" and a well-timed "sad."
Abraham wants the audience to make that connection between his production's virtuous-seeming con artist and The Donald.
While some might see these additions as a little on the nose, they give some added teeth to the satire, reminding us how easily we agree to be fooled.
While Rooney's Tartuffe doesn't take the stage until the beginning of the third act, his presence looms over this production.
From the very first scene — a glorious rant by Rosemary Dunsmore's splenetic Mme Pernelle — Tartuffe and his virtue, or lack thereof, are the topics of every conversation.
As Orgon's family and friends try to convince him of Tartuffe's duplicity, he becomes increasingly (and hilariously) angry.
Even his even-keeled brother-in-law Cleante (Michael Blake) can't loosen the imposter's tightening grip.
In one of the best scenes of this staging, Dorine, Orgon's sharp-tongued maid, challenges her employer's rash decision to promise Tartuffe his daughter, Mariane (Mercedes Morris), in marriage, despite a previous betrothal to the kind-hearted Valere (Jonathan Sousa).
Played with verve by the revelatory Anusree Roy, Dorine is more than a match for the fuming Orgon but still can't convince him of Tartuffe's treachery.
When Tartuffe finally saunters through the door, his pretence is made palpable by Rooney's slick demeanour.
Continuing his charade by chastising Dorine for her revealing clothing, Tartuffe soon attempts a seduction of Elmire, Orgon's beautiful and quick-witted young wife.
Despite being rebuffed — and his hypocrisy overheard by Damis, Orgon's hot-headed son — Tartuffe remains unruffled, rightly convinced of his power over his credulous patron.
Even when Damis immediately confronts his father with proof of Tartuffe's deceit, bluntly telling Orgon how the imposter attempted to seduce Elmire, Orgon's belief remains unshaken.
The ensuing scene is another highlight as Abbey, Rooney and Emilio Vieira's Damis scuffle on the living room floor.
Rooney's Tartuffe persists with his perfidy, uproariously self-flagellating with a dozen roses, while Orgon turns on his son, accusing him of deceit. "You scheming rat, I see your game: You're trying to tarnish his good name."
The scene ends with Abbey's Orgon comforting the "slandered" Tartuffe, ministering to him with wine while promising to make him the heir to his fortune.
But Rooney truly shines in his second seduction scene with Maev Beaty's Elmire. His conniving Tartuffe — unaware he's being deceived — shows his true colours in a comedic tour de force, culminating in a very literal exposure.
Beaty is superb as Elmire, bringing a keen wit — and a wonderful physicality — to the role.
As Tartuffe continues his attempts at consummation — and a stunned Orgon remains in hiding — Beaty's Elmire uses every limb, and the living room furniture, to preserve her own virtue.
While blessed with a uniformly stellar cast, the comedy of Abraham's Tartuffe is bolstered by some seemingly off-the-cuff moments and character touches.
Tartuffe's penchant for breath mints serves as a sly allusion to his true nature while the end-of-play selfie is a perfect capper for a contemporary staging.
The modern setting also gives some added comedic oomph to the ending, perhaps literature's most famous deus ex machina.
The use of a smartphone as a tool of salvation is an inspired choice by Abraham and, again, helps to underscore the satire.
Every element of this production — from designer Julie Fox's modernist set to the thumping dance music during scene transitions — serves to heighten the sharply written comedy while emphasizing the persistent relevance of its satire.
The laughs are constant — and welcome — but there's an unsettling truth at its core.
Tartuffe runs in repertory at the Festival Theatre until Oct. 13.


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How to Cook October Beans
The old-fashioned October beans -- also called "shell" or "speckled cranberry" beans -- your grandmother used to make were probably flavored with salt pork or ham hocks. They were delicious, but the added, fatty pork detracted from the wholesome, natural goodness of these healthful legumes.
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Southerners can grow and enjoy young October beans in the pod, but they are readily available in stores as dried, shell beans. Time is the most important ingredient in preparing a pot full of nutritious October beans.
Step 1
Place dried beans in a colander and sort through them. Remove rocks and debris; rinse the beans thoroughly. Drain and place the beans in a large cooking pot.
Step 2
Fill pot with cold tap water at a level 2 inches above top of beans. Cover the pot and cook the beans on the stove at medium-high heat until the water is boiling rapidly. Turn off the burner; remove the pot from the heat. Allow the beans to soak for one hour.
Step 3
Uncover the pot and remove any floating beans. Drain the beans in a colander and rinse them, again, with cold water. Rinse the cooking pot before replacing the beans.
Step 4
Add enough water and/or chicken broth so that the liquid is 2 inches above the beans. If desired, peel and chop onions and slice celery, and add them to the beans. Flavor the beans with pepper and other seasonings of your choice; do not add salt yet.
Step 5
Place the pot on the stove and bring the water to rapid boil at medium-high heat. Turn the heat to low and simmer the beans from one to two hours until they are tender, adding salt during the final 10 minutes of cooking time. Turn off the burner and let the beans cool until they are ready to serve.


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Yesterday morning Caedmon (my 4 yr old) and I got up at 5:30am so that we could go over and watch a friend's kids for 4 hours. They have 5 kids ranging from 12 to 3 and part of my job was to get the 2 oldest to their respective schools. Everything went smoothly until I tried to start their van. I spent a couple of panicked minutes fiddling with the key until the 10 yr old showed me the special trick to get it turned. I dropped him off and was on my way to drop off his older sister when I can to a four way stop.
I did a California stop...with a cop staring right at me.
All the kids thought it was great fun to have me get pulled over. God saved my butt though...the cop came back with my license and said, "It's your lucky day, I forgot my ticket book back at the station."
So, yes, I am the best babysitter in the whole world.


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It's time for the Big Curriculum Clean Out!! The first item I have up for grabs is the Evan-Moor Learning With Nursery Rhymes for Grades PreK-1. (My version is not an e-book as shown in the photo below...but I couldn't find a non ebook covershot to add.)
Nursery rhymes come to us from many lands, handed down from generation to generation. Learning with Nursery Rhymes is a must-have resource that presents 12 popular rhymes and provides ideas and props for teaching language arts and math concepts and skills using the rhymes.
Reciting nursery rhymes helps young learners:
- develop phonemic awareness
- learn numbers and letters
- practice beginning reading and math skills
- connect literature to real experiences
The format for each rhyme includes:
- the illustrated rhyme
- teacher resource page(s) that tell how to use the rhyme to teach language, math, and (where appropriate) science concepts
- up to 9 reproducible pages to use in teaching the lessons
- headbands, puppets, picture and word cards
- manipulatives
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The 12 nursery rhymes and examples of reproducibles that go with the activities include:
- Little Robin Redbreast-headbands, picture cards to retell rhyme
- The Noble Duke of York-soldier puzzle, soldier counters
- Patty-Cake, Patty-Cake-picture sequencing, record sheet for measuring
- This Little Piggie-finger puppets, picture cards to sequence
- Ride a Cock-Horse-storyboard with 3-D figures, patterns for rings & bells to count and sort
- Hickory Dickory Dock-a little book of new verses, pattern for "Where Did He Run?" class book
- Brow Bender, Eye Peeper-form for a picture dictionary of "people who do something" (adding er), pattern of child to use in pointing to parts
- Twinkle, Twinkle-starry night puzzle, spinning star cut and paste project
- Humpty Dumpty-picture card to build a rhyming wall, figures for counting
- Old Mother Hubbard-dog headband, bear/bare worksheet
- Little Boy Blue-storyboard with 3-D figures, sheep and cows for counting
- Hey Diddle Diddle-picture cards, little wheel book with moving cow
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I am looking to make a Flak 88 replica cannon! I would like ANY ones help to make it as real as possible! It doesnt have to be full size, Im just looking to make a breach loading cannon that can shoot tennis balls. PLEASE AND THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP!
I would suggest looking in the Spud Wiki and cannon showcase sections to get some ideas of what kind of set up you want, then you should draw up a design, search for any questions you have, then come and ask anything left un-answered!
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we don't spoon feed here so your not going to find plans on how to build something. Make a diagram of what you want and what you can't figure out search for it in the wiki and archives, if all else fails THEN post your unanswered questions. You might want to check out davidvainis(sp?) panschrek(sp) for ideas if a flak 88 cannon is like a bazooka.
Consider making preloaded cartridges, perhaps a combustion rather than pneumatic launcher would be better suited.
Couldn't be more wrong:
Flak gun + airplane = very bad!
I actually had plans for a combustion cartridge system for use in feild guns and tanks... But I'm in Texas, so combustion is out. Added benefit; A standard spray-n-pray chamber is roughly the size of many cannon shells. All you need is a bunch of spray and prays and a few outmoded RC airplanes, some shells, drinks, food, and you have yourself on hell of an afternoon.
Completed projects:
CA1 SMSS Basic Inline
CA3 PDAB Airburst Cannon
Current Project: Bolt action rifle (25x140mm + 1in shot)
Being a fellow Texan, i have to ask why would a combustion not be suitable? are they illegal here or something?
People call me ThunderChunks...I dont even know why...
Got a Gamertag?, mines KillerHedgeHog3, add me
Wasn't that the idea?
What are you putting down the barrel of that cannon Captain? Glass, nails, rocks and anything else we can fit in it Sargent! Now shut up and give me your belt buckle!
You should play my Microsoft Combat Flight Simulater WWII Europe Series. All ways have to fly below the flak!
Unfortunately, they are classified as firearms and must be treated (legally) as such. That's why I don't have a full scale PAK-40 sitting in my backyard next to a pile of combustion chamber shells.
And jrrdw, try Aces High II. Very steep learning curve, but very, VERY fun.
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CA1 SMSS Basic Inline
CA3 PDAB Airburst Cannon
Current Project: Bolt action rifle (25x140mm + 1in shot)
Just to put things into perspective, this document is a report on wound ballistics compiled by US authorities after the Korean war. It includes some detailed sections describing some of the horrific injuries suffered by US aircrews operating over Nazi Germany, not for the faint of heart, particularly the graphic illustrations.
Imagine the above cloud of steel fragments fravelling towards you at several times the speed of sound, it makes one more conscious of the terrible suffering our grand and great grand parents went through for the sake of preserving freedom, and makes it more depressing to look at modern society and wonder if it was all worthwhile.
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