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When we just moved here, I bought a tourist guide called Secret Geneva. Local guides by local people, written by Christian Vellas and published by Jonglez. It features interesting places in the city, sites that are not well known and information about monuments many people pass every day.
I went to some of these hidden treasures of Geneva and want to share them with you here.
My information will of course come mainly from the guide mentioned above.
1. Tabazan the executioner
This sign is situated at rue Tabazan and it depicts a man with the same name: François Tabazan, the last executioner of Geneva.
He came from a family of executioners and was actually obligated to do this job, because a son of an executioner was not allowed in any other profession. François was an expert in strappado, knucklebones and the boot and also knew how to handle an axe quite well.
He had a very busy working day at the Escalade of 1602 when the Savoyards attacked and failed and he had to hang 13 prisoners and behead 54 assailants who died in combat. At that time there were 10 florins (about a few hundred Swiss francs) to be earned for a decapitation, but the work was irregular.
François died in 1624 at the age of 90.
2. Lenin
In the town centre, at the side of the Molard Tower there is a bas-relief that says "Geneva Cité de Refuge". It is a symbol of the city that has welcomed many refugees and it depicts two figures, one of which is Lenin.
He stayed in Geneva as a political exile and mingled in influential circles between 1903 and 1905 and between 1907 and 1908. This sculpture was added in 1920.
There is however no inscription for people to read, so many wonder why no explanation is provided for the choice of Lenin as a representation for all the refugees of Geneva over the centuries.
3. Henry Dunant
Henry Dunant, born in 1828, is known as the founder of the Red Cross and he also received a Nobel Peace Prize, but he hasn't always been popular in Geneva.
He was an administrator of the bank Crédit Génévois, that went bankrupt and many Genevans were ruined because of that. Dunant was condemned and dishonoured, fled to France (which he could do because he had a double nationality) and would never return to his home town again. He died in 1910.
Nine years later his nephew wanted to have a monument built to commemorate him. He asked the Genevan government for help but they refused. By 1980 there still hadn't been built a statue and a group of citizens then collected 14,000 francs to have one placed at Place de Neuve, where it still is today.
The site where you can now look at Dunant's commemoration is also the place where executions were held. It was chosen because Dunant fought against the death penalty after being traumatized when witnessing a failed hanging.
4. Bomb shelter
At the Magdalene church, there are three doors next to each other in the hillside. Above one of them is a carving of a bomb falling between Ile Rousseau (you can tell by the poplar trees) and Saint Peter's Cathedral.
The door is the entrance to a bomb shelter, in the middle of the town centre! During the war, Switzerland was a neutral country, but it was nonetheless at risk for being bombed. In 1939 several shelters were built to protect the inhabitants of Geneva from these bombings and this one could hold 1,200 people.
You might wonder how the country could be attacked when being neutral, but apparently that is exactly what happened in 1940. English planes flew over Geneva and dropped eight bombs, which killed four people and injured several dozens. That was not according to plan, so what happened? Well, the pilots were flying at night in a busy sky and probably got a bit off track and they took Geneva for Genoa. Afterwards the British government apologized and paid a compensation sum.
5. Tintin
In the Tintin album "The Calculus affair", one of the characters stays in room 122 of Hotel Cornavin and many fans from all over the world have come to this hotel to stay in exactly that room.
It is only possible since 1998 however. Before that, room 122 didn't exist, but because so many people asked about it, it was created when the hotel was renovated. The employees at the reception desk have to be very careful though, because some of the guest "forget" to turn in their key when they leave…
6. Escalade (history)
At two o'clock in the night of December 11 1602, Savoyard soldiers unexpectedly attacked Geneva. They wanted to blow up the Porte Neuve and let their troops come into the city through this gate. It was going smoothly and they thought the victory was theirs, but two sentinels heard a strange sound and discovered the enemy troops.
One of them was able to sound the alarm and soon all the church bells in Geneva were tolling. This woke up the citizens of Geneva, so they took their arms and went to battle with the enemy. And everybody played their part.
There are many stories now about the courage of the Genevans, like Mère Royaume (Catherine Cheynel) who poured a marmite of soup over one of the Savoyard soldiers. Or Dame Piaget who threw the key to a passage through her building to the Genevan soldiers, so they could attack the Savoyards from the opposite side.
The only way that the Savoyard soldiers could still win, was by opening the gate, but Isaac Mercier – one of the guards – realized this and let the harrow fall. There was no more hope for the enemy and when they realized that, they withdrew and Geneva gained the victory.
Remember Tabazan from the beginning? That was on the day after the Escalade.
7. Cannon of Peace
The Cannon of Peace is not very visible from the main square of the Palais des Nations, but is still a powerful symbol.
In 1983 it was put at the Palais Wilson during a march that wanted to encourage the Disarmament Conference to continue its work. Unfortunately the talks were suspended a month later.
When the underground parking lot at Palais Wilson was created in 1994, the monument was stored in a warehouse. Seven years later it was still there and when there were plans to upgrade the square of Place des Nations, some citizens launched a petition to give the sculpture a place there.
8. Japanese bell
At the end of the 19th century Gustave Revilliod found a Japanese bell in Aarau, a city in the Swiss canton Aargau. It was quite a mystery how this bell had ended up there, but Revilliod, who brought it to Geneva, was not interested in solving the question.
When Japanese diplomats visited Geneva years later, they recognized the bell, which formerly stood in a temple in a Tokyo suburb. In 1876 there was a fire in that temple and the bell had disappeared.
In 1910 Switzerland gave back the bell, which was very much appreciated. Eighty years later Geneva was offered a replica, that now stands in the Ariana Park.
9. Sphinxes
Near the main station of Geneva there are two sphinxes next to each other that used to stand at the entrance of the Russian Hotel. When the hotel was broken down in the 60′s, the statues were auctioned and forgotten about.
Until the city wanted to redecorate the rue du Mont-Blanc and remembered the sphinxes. They bought the pieces back for more than double of what they had been sold for.
10. Fire-pot
This is the last remaining structure of the lighting system that was used in Geneva. This "fire-pot" had resin and tar in it and was set on fire every night.
In 1526 the Council decided that these lights could only be lit in case of emergency and in 1654 people were asked to put candles in their windows, so firemen could be guided by that light.
It was only when foreign troops arrived in 1782 that this public lighting system was lit regularly, but twelve years later (during the Genevan Revolution) it was considered a luxury. This meant that 108 lights were eliminated and the rest of them were classified as "indispensable", "necessary" and "useful until 10 pm".
When the French occupied the city, every light was put out and only after 13 months of darkness, 84 were lit again. After that, the lighting system became more modern and eventually lamps were installed.
11. Bench of justice
Many tourists pass by the stone bench in front of the town hall and plenty take a rest on it too. They probably don't know that until 1829 it was used by judges to give death sentences from.
A lot of people were condemned here, three of which are "famous".
There was Jacques Gruet, who lived against the social conventions of the time. He was convicted for atheism and blasphemy and was beheaded in 1547.
Michel Servetus took part in the Protestant Reformation and was seen as a heretic. His punishment: being burnt alive.
And then you had Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Some of his work was seen as offensive and in 1762 he was condemned for it. He had to flee and couldn't be executed, so they publicly burnt a copy of Emile and The Social Contract. In 1791, thirteen years after his death, the sentence was cancelled.
12. The Antichrist
Geneva was a mostly Protestant city and they even banned Roman religion in 1535. When a bronze plaque was engraved in 1558, it reminded the people of the ban by comparing the pope to the antichrist!
It caused quite a scandal at the time.
The sign was put up on the wall of the town hall and it took until 1814 to take it down again. That year Geneva was preparing to join the Swiss Confederation, which contained Catholic cantons, so a text like that could not stay on an official building. It was removed and replaced by another plaque of the same size.
You can now find the original sign inside of the Saint Peter's Cathedral.
13. Apollo
The legend goes that Saint Peter's cathedral was built over an ancient temple that was dedicated to Apollo. At the back of the cathedral you can see a sculpture of a face with chubby cheeks that has been named Apollo's head, although it doesn't look like any other known image of Apollo. The name was probably given because the Greek god is associated with the sun and this sculpture is round (like the sun).
Several people have studied this and the theories went from it signaling the sun to being just a fantasy of the sculptor. The last explanation is probably the right one, because at one point the sculpture had to be taken out of the wall for renovation purposes and it was then discovered that the face had not been sculpted directly into the wall of the cathedral, but on a column of the 12th century that was later brought here and then put into the wall.
But the legend remains…
14. Victoria Hall
Daniel Barton, an Englishman, came to Geneva in 1883 and 'founded' the Nautical Band, an orchestra to give some spark to the regattas and other events. The band needed an auditorium though, because the boat decks could only be used during the summer.
So he ordered to build Victoria Hall, in honour of his wife Victoria-Alexandra and of Queen Victoria, which could hold 1,800 people. When it was inaugurated in 1894, the statue of Harmony was shown in full figure, completely naked.
This was not a common sight, because normally statues were covered strategically at the 'right' places (through the positioning of a hand or knee for example). So there was quite some commotion at that time, but after a while, people got used to it and now people pass by it without even noticing it.
15. Gondebaud
This statue of Gondebaud, king of the Burgundians, has been put in a wall at the Place du Bourg-de-Four in the old town. He looks quite friendly, but looks can deceive: he only became king by killing off his family.
In 490 for example his brother Godegisel was king of Geneva, but Gundebaud had him killed after setting fire to the city. And a few years before he had already murdered another brother together with his wife and sons. He only spared the daughters because he could use them for bargaining or strengthening alliances.
16. Twisting street
Rue des Barrières is a small street in the centre, you would just pass it without giving it a second thought. The street has some steps at the end (or the beginning, whichever way you come from), a slope and a big turn in the middle.
It was invented by soldiers to fight off the enemy, who couldn't fire because of the blind angles.
17. Rodolphe Töpffer
This statue of Rodolphe Töpffer stands in a square a bit out of the old town and is quite hard to find. Rodolphe was the son of painter Adam Töpffer and also wanted to become a painter, but couldn't because of an eye disease he got when he was 17. He became a teacher instead.
He often took his students on school trips that lasted several weeks, during which they could compare their academic knowledge to real life. Afterwards he drew sketches of these trips and made them into funny stories. He started making albums and those are in fact the very first comic strips.
18. Théodore de Bèze
At the beginning of the shopping street there is a fountain that depicts Théodore de Bèze on one side. He is celebrating the victory of the Escalade (see number 6), but legend says he wasn't even there for the big moment.
It is said that Théodore was a bit hard-of-hearing and when the attack took place, he didn't hear the alarm and didn't even wake up. But this was disregarded by the sculptor of the fountain and he depicted de Bèze thanking God and being surrounded by a group of believers.
The monument was actually made by Savoyard workers, but they didn't know what it was going to be. When they learned about it eventually, they screamed that they would take the stone back if it wasn't so heavy!
19. The weasel
The statue of Philibert Berthelier shows a weasel, because he made it as his mascot and always carried one around in his pocket.
Philibert was born in 1465 and served in the armies of Louis XII. He later arrived in Geneva and became a leader of a group of patriots, who wanted the City-State to remain independent. They fought for their goal, but it didn't end all too well for Phillibert: he was imprisoned and sentenced to death. Where the statue is now, is the place where he was beheaded and then his body was hung from the gallows.
It took almost four centuries before he received a monument.
20. Cannons
The place where these cannons stand is very popular with tourist, but not everybody knows what exactly happened to them.
When Geneva was ruled by Napoleon, he requisitioned most of the artillery and after him the Austrians took the remaining 82 cannons in 1814. A lieutenant tried to get them back and travelled to every city where he pleaded his case to princes and generals. It worked and he got 48 of them back, but they were all melted down after several years.
So how come there are still five cannons in Geneva now? One actually never left the city because it had been hidden by patriots and the other four were still in the possession of a museum in Vienna, that returned them in 1923.
21. House of love
The famous composer Franz Liszt stayed only one year in this house (from 1835 until 1836), but it was long enough to get a plaque for it. Even more because he made quite a stir with his relationship at the time…
Liszt was at the time together with the countess Marie d'Agoult, who had abandoned her husband and children to take off with the 23-year-old pianist. She was 29. They settled in Geneva, but the high society wasn't so happy with the two lovers. Only a few people welcomed them and one of them even signed a false declaration when the couple had their first child.
Marie wanted a career as a writer, but in those days you couldn't find a publisher as a woman, so she wrote under the name of Daniel Stern. Franz only gave a few lessons at the Conservatory, so they weren't very rich.
The affair eventually cooled down and ended in 1846.
22. Figure of Rue de la Corraterie
In a street between Place de Neuve and the Old Town is a figure above a door, but nobody knows who this woman actually is.
Is it maybe Lady Piaget? She threw her keys to Genevan soldiers during the Escalade and went back into her room, where she was strong enough to push a big wardrobe in front of the door.
Or is it Mère Royaume, the famous heroine of the Escalade? She was actually from Lyon, France, and had sixteen children. She threw a cauldron over the enemy Savoyards.
Most people prefer it to be the latter. She is still celebrated when confectioners make chocolate cauldrons filled with vegetables of marzipan.
23. Pictet de Rochemont
Without Pictet de Rochemont Geneva wouldn't be the same.
He started a career in the French army and later became part of the governing council of Geneva. After a while he retired from politics and became a farmer; he was mostly interested in raising merino sheep. However, at one point the city needed the diplomatic skills of Pictet and they asked him to return. He was able to enlarge the territory and would have succeeded in expanding it to the foot of the Jura, but he was stopped because the Genevan Protestants didn't want to include populations with so many Catholics.
His mission was a success and Pictet returned to his farm and his merino sheep.
24. National monument
The national monument stands in the English garden behind the flower clock. It symbolizes the union of Geneva and Switzerland and the women are… Savoyard!
The statue was made by Robert Dorier, who was born in 1830 in the canton of Aargau. He developed his career partly in France and was probably used to the Savoyard models when he got the assignment for the Genevan statue.
The day before the planned inauguration of the monument, there were riots because of a fixed election, so the ceremony was cancelled and took place five years later.
25. David and Goliath
In the beautiful Parc des Bastions, almost at the entrance at Place de Nevue, you can find a statue of David (from David and Goliath).
He s naked, holds a sword with his right hand and reaches for the sky with his left hand. His right foot rests on the cut off head of Goliath. The statue is the last project of Jean-Etienne Chaponnière and received a gold medal at the Paris Art Salon in 1835.
When it was installed in Geneva, there was apparently some uproar about it. You see, originally David wore a bearskin and a (probably jealous) colleague claimed Chaponnière did that to hide that he couldn't properly sculpt the human body. And so Jean-Etienne quickly completed a second version, by which he proved the contrary.
26. Cinema Bio
When you walk through Carouge and you come to the market place, you can see Cinema Bio at a corner. At first I thought it was a bio cafe or something, but it turns out it's actually a movie theatre. So what's with the name?
It has had many names up until now: Ideal-Cinéma, Chanteclair-Cinéma, Cinéma-Carouge, Carouge-Cinéma and Vox. The V of the last name made that the listings of the theatre came last in the newspaper program me, because it was alphabetical.
In 1972 they changed the name to Bio, short for Biographe, which was the first cinematographic device used by the Lumière brothers.
27. Calvin's grave
John Calvin died in 1564, at the age of 55, and he had requested before to be buried almost anonymously, without speeches and chanting and also without a mark on his grave. So nobody knew where exactly he was buried at the cemetery of Plainpalais.
In 1840 – 276 years after he died – a small stone with the letters JC was put at the place where it was thought his grave was. It most probably is not the actual place were he was buried.
In 1999 an elected official went even further in disrespecting the wishes of Calvin and he put iron railings around the grave, planted flowers on it and added a plaque. All because he wanted to attract more tourists…
28. Fauns
At Champel there is a house with a strange figure decorating the entrance: a faun who is eating babies that he takes out of a basket.
What does this mean?
Apparently nobody knows. Many historians have tried to answer this question, but none had an answer. It might be related to personal memories of the then owner or maybe there was a dark family secret…
29. Rousseau's birthplace
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born in the Old Centre in 1712, but in 1793 people thought he was born in the Saint Gervais area. The street was first called rue Chevelu, but the Genevan authorities changed it to rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau. They even had a big ceremony, a parade, speeches and they placed a plaque.
Later, when it was known that Rousseau wasn't born there, the authorities had to admit they were wrong, but it was only in 1904 that the original plaque (in commemoration of Rousseau) was replaced with the one you can see now (stating that the authorities changed the name of the street in 1793).
30. The house of a heroine
At the border between Switzerland and France there is an old house that served as a passage for Jews in the Second World War. Its entrance is in France, but when you go out the back door, you are in Switzerland.
Irène Gubier used to live here and when she was a young girl, the French secret service used her house to enter Switzerland without attracting too much attention to themselves. When she later owned the house and World War II broke out, she helped a lot of Jews pass the border. Later, she became responsible for transmitting secret mail and helping diplomats cross the border.
She was arrested in 1944 and deported to the concentration camp in Ravensbrück.
31. Sissi the empress
The Empress of Austria, also known as Sissi (very famous because of the movie) died in Geneva in 1898. There is still a reminder of this event on the first floor of the hotel Beau Rivage, where she was staying at that time.
On September 10 Sissi and her lady-in-waiting left the hotel to go to the ship "Genève" that was waiting for them for a cruise on the lake. When they were halfway, an Italian anarchist (of 25 years old) appeared and attacked Sissi with a long, sharp blade. She thought he had only punched her and so she boarded the ship, but a blood stain appeared on her dress. She was then taken back to the hotel, where she died about an hour later.
Her attacker got prisoned to life, but he hung himself in his cell after twelve years. His head was preserved in a jar of formaldehyde and can now be found in Vienna.


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06 March 2009
Thursday morning fun
Yesterday I had an extravagant experience: sitting in on a rehearsal of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Pierre Boulez. They were doing the final run-through for the evening program featuring, among other things, Stravinsky's ballet with songs--Pulcinella.
It all started when one of Jon's senior associates gave him a pass for 2 to attend a CSO reshearsal. This was a perk given to contributors to the orchestra. Jon and I were very excited and my boss very cheerfully granted me a few hours of vacation when she heard about the opportunity. We had grand plans of breakfast together and then 2.5 hrs of joyous listening in the lovely Symphony Center.
As the plans grew, so did my excitement, until it all came crashing down. Monday morning Jon informed me that he had a conflict on Thursday--a meeting at work that he was convening and directing, and which was taking place at the same time as the second half of the rehearsal. To say I was disappointed was an understatement. Not only could Jon not be with me, I wouldn't even be able to go. He had the pass and we were not going to see each other before the Thursday morning meeting.
Jon, being in need of a computer and an internet connection, decided to come into the city on Wednesday night. Not only would I get a chance to see him, but he was bringing the pass;-) I tried to find someone to take his place, but in the end it was just me.
I showed up at the concert hall after a long morning (that is another post) to be greated by a lobby full of gray heads. Being firmly in the non-ageist category, I don't mind gray heads at all. However, it is a bit unnerving to find yourself the youngest person in a group by several Decades! How could I forget that the primary audience of mid-morning events is the retired crowd? Not to mention that this was an event open to donors only, which also requires you to have some spare change. Not my usual crowd, but an interesting one, nonetheless.
One of the best things about this performance/rehearsal was that it was open seating through out the hall except for a couple of reserved boxes. I was able to listen to the entire event from Box J! That is the box above and slightly to the left of the double doors in the picture above!
Pierre Boulez was French to the core and an entertaining conductor. It was a bit disconcerting to hear such beautiful music coming from men and women dressed in everything from tracksuits, to flannel shirts and jeans, to business casual wear. However, one of the highlights was from the first piece, Janácek's Sinfonietta. It calls for 12 trumpets lined up in the back of the orchestra. In both the first and fifth movements they are supposed to stand up when they play. Boulez was very picky about when and how this would happen: it must be all together, and it must NOT look like jack-in-the-boxes! They went over which measures it was supposed to take place, and how they were to rise. We saw/listened to that several times:-)
The weather was sunny and warming, the music was amazing and it was REALLY hard to go back to work! I can't wait to until summer and all the marvelous free music in Grant Park.
photo compliments of margotat at InstantEncore
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Inspired by a report about Ajmal amir kasab, the prisoner of 26/11 Mumbai attacks, on how he cried during the trial of the 10 yr old little girl[ Devika Rotawan ], who was the youngest eyewitness identifying kasab as the person who fired at her making her handicapped for the rest of her life.
The Nation dreads
Dead violence breed's
Thick blood spreads
Her dream shreds.
Reminiscing In horror
The night of terror
Stood she in the square
Pointing at the prisoner
The court was silent
Her voice was strident
On how he was violent
The pain - so vibrant
The little girl's accusation
Gave 'kasab' suffocation
Deep in minds jurisdiction
He had no justification
His hands that triggered
Lost hold & shivered
His eyes that aimed
Knew, they were blamed
His mind that was blind
Knew, what means kind
The little girl's fear
Drummed loud in his ears
Filling eyes with tears
The human within- appears.
The tears of the terrorist
Melting the deadly frost
Piercing guilt to his spirits
Creating a repenting crust
Let the tears flow
Keeping all guns low
Spreading peace that follow
Letting our little world glow


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Comprehensive Ban on Nuclear Tests
by J. Bourgois
Reflections on Liability and Radiological or Nuclear Accidents: The Accidentsat
Goiania, Forbach, Three Mile Island and Chernobyl
by M-C. Boehler
Perpetuity of Rights and Obligations in the Agreement for Co-operation
in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Between Euratom and the United
by R. Lennartz
Council of State's Judgment of 28 February 1997 on Superphenix
Constance Shortt and Others v. Ireland and the Attorney General and British Nuclear Fuels plc.
United States
Litigation from the 1979 TMI Accident Takes Another Turn
U.S. Court of Appeals Decision: Department of Energy's Legal Obligation to Accept Spent Nuclear Fuel
European Commission
Judgment of the Court of First Instance in the KLE Case
Judgment of the Court of Justice in the ENU Case
Decree on Dismantling the EL4 Reactor
National Law on Nuclear Activities (1997)
Application of the 1994 Law relating to Radiation Protection and the Federal Agency for Nuclear Control (1996)
Order Relating to Nuclear Safety Policy (1996)
Law Relating to a Special Pension for the Victims of the Accident at Goiania (1996)
Czech Republic
Act on the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy and Ionising Radiation (1997)
Modification of the 1975 Decree for the Protection of Workers Against the Dangers of Ionising Radiation in Basic Nuclear Installations (1997)...
Decree Specifying Conditions for the Allocation of Nuclear Materials to Defence Purposes (1996)
Law on Air and the Rational Use of Energy (1996)
Amendment of the Revised 1959 Atomic Energy Act (1996)
Amendment of the Radiation Protection Ordinance and of the X-Rays Ordinance (1996)
Ordinance to Implement the Federal Act on Radiation Protection (1996)
Ordinances on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (1996)
Amendments to Foreign Trade Act and the Foreign Trade Ordinance (1996)
Implementation of Euratom Directives into Domestic Law (1996/1997)
Atomic Energy Act (1996)
Atomic Energy Act (1997)
Dumping at Sea Act (1996)
Decrees Relating to Radiation Protection of Patients (1997)
Law on the Peaceful Use of Atomic Energy (1997)
Revision of the Atomic Energy Act (1996)
Regulation Concerning Licences for Activities Dealing with Radioactive Substances andOther Radiation Sources (1996)
Basic Regulations for the Protection Against Ionising Radiation (1997)
Law on Nuclear Energy (1996)
Federal Regulations Relating to Safety,
Health and the Environment in the Workplace (1997)
Russian Federation
Legislation in the Field of Nuclear Safety and the Financing of Nuclear Activities (1996/1997)
Act on the Radiation Safety of the Public (1997)
Regulation on Nuclear Materials (1996)
Regulation on Nuclear Weapons (1996)
Modification of the Ordinance on Third Party Liability in Nuclear Matters (1996)
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Privatisation of AEA Technology plc. (1996)
United StatesPrivatisation Plan for U.S. Enrichment Corporation (USEC) (1996)
U.S. Draft Legislation on Spent Fuel and High-Level Radioactive Waste (1997)
OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
Collective Opinion on the Safety of Nuclear Installations (1996)
Seminar on Nuclear Liability and Insurance Issues in Russia (1997)
European Union
Decision Concerning the Control of Exports of Dual Use Goods (1996)
The Seveso Directive II (1996)
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Agreement for Co-operation in the Field of Nuclear Energy (1996)
Germany - United States
Agreement on the Exchange of Technical Information and Co-operation in the Field of Reactor Safety Research and Development (1995)
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Arrangement for the Exchange of Technical Information and Co-operation in Nuclear Safety and Research Matters (1997)
Convention on Nuclear Safety – Preparatory Meeting (1997)
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Women in his bed, celebs and rockers in his chair and a killer bank account at his disposal, life is pretty freaking swell. Then she walks back into it again. With her mismatched eyes, perfect pink mouth and a laugh that still haunts him, she gave him nothing but marvelous misery. Now she wants his hands on her again. Not for pleasure, but for pain. For Ink. A bleeding heart to match the one she left him with five years ago.
She can't forget him. No matter how hard she's tried. The pain she caused him in the past eats at her daily, and she can't move on with her life. But she has a plan, a hope for redemption – a way for him to take his revenge out on her flesh. But it'll only work if he lets her inside his exclusive world, under his famous artist's needle and into his bed—and heart-once again.
Oh my heck ( as Tyra would say)! I stumbled across this on my lunch break and thought to myself…. what the heck, I'm going to start this. Needless to say I started it and finished it same day! This is what I lovingly call a quickie but it was a fabulous one. I thought the story moved along well and I liked how the chapters were set up. It was also refreshing to see that women occasionally (lol) make mistakes in a relationship. This is most definitely a must read. Be sure to have a cold drink on hand to cool you down and make your appointment with you favorite tattoo artist because I'm betting you'll feel the need for a new one once you finish this book.
I give this book 5 chocolate dipped strawberries.


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|I have been pickled, and I am bitter.
Greetings, I am a deeesembodied head that has been pickled in jalapeño brine. As a result, I am very sullen and considerably filled with loathing and rageful thoughts. My name is La Morena, the Brunette. Although I was once a blonde before being cruelly and sadly peeeckled.
My life is dismal and sad, and I am radically pissed. Do you not see me casting a dark look of aspersion into the far and unreachable distance? I am thinking of my former lover, who would not care to see me now! Ah, he would spurn me with his booted foot, and my head would roll with the terrible jalapeños into a deetch or drain and I would be no more.
The jalapeño peppers which surround me are deesgusting. I say that, although I once was familiar with spice in my food stuffs. I float atop their deesgusting awfulness like a cork on a sea of vile and abhorrent speetle! They must menace me from every direction with their horrorful snouts of green, glistening spicyness and badness!
I am not even beheaded properly, for there are deesgusting tendrils of my former neck dangling below my head like some leetle child has cut my head off with dull and blunt sceeesors! Faugh!
I do not any longer care for the jalapeños. If you are in habit of eating them, keep in mind that I am hiding inside the can. Any pepper you poool out of the can could be me! My head! My expression will carry my full condemnation and icy cold crooolty that will freeze your balls or wither your extremities! Be ware of me for I am vairy, vairy disturbed and the pickling has leached my brain of human goodnesses. You have been warned.


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Monday, March 29, 2010
"Come on, let's get something to eat. I'm thirsty."
Picking up where we left off in the first movie, we find Nick & Nora arriving in San Francisco hoping to spend a quiet New Year's at home. Of course it doesn't happen and the two end up spending time with family, much to Nick's dismay. They also get dragged into family business when Nora's cousin, Selma, is having a nervous fit because her louse of a husband's been missing for a few days. They find him in a Chinese nightclub and send him home, and then he ends up murdered with Selma as a likely suspect. Now Nick & Nora try to figure out whodunnit. Hilarity ensues.
Nick Charles: William Powell shines again, especially when he's sarcastically interacting with his in-laws. Naturally, he is still the hard-drinking private eye that he was established as.
Nora Charles: Myrna Loy gets to do a bit more since Nora's dealing with family issues. She even tries to do some sleuthing on her own which doesn't end according to plan. Nick & Nora remain the collective badasses of the movie.
Asta: There's a comic subplot with Asta coming home to find Mrs. Asta hasn't been faithful to him while he was gone.
Selma Landis: Elissa Landi is Nora's fragile-minded cousin. Sympathetic, but also kind of loopy (in the bad way), she plays the part convincingly.
Aunt Katherine Forrest: Jessie Ralph plays the complete bitch who runs the Forrest mansion. She keeps Selma under her thumb and Nick can't stand her.
Robert Landis: Alan Marshall is Selma's asshole husband. He's a drunk and a cheat, carrying on an affair with a nightclub singer. Fortunately, this waste of air shuffles off his mortal coil before too long to trigger the mystery.
David Graham: James Stewart (yes, THAT Jimmy Stewart) is an old friend of Selma's who's carried a torch for her ever since she spurned him and married Robert. Seems like he'd do anything to try and protect her.
Polly: Penny Singleton (as Dorothy McNulty), who's probably best known to this reading audience as the voice of Jane Jetson, is a singer in a shady nightclub and Robert's other woman. Turns out she's also part of a scheme to get a lot of money out of Robert.
Dr. Kammer: George Zucco is the shady doctor who Aunt Katherine has watching Selma. It's a small role, and I only mention him because he popped up in a few of the Universal Horror films looked at during last year's Octoverride.
"Dancer": Joseph Calleia is the owner of said seedy Chinese nightclub. He knows the Charles's, though its far from the friendliest interaction.
Lieutenant Abrams: Sam Levene is the local cop who investigates the murder and gladly accepts Nick's help. Abrams is a fun character and a good, solid sidekick to Nick & Nora, at turns competent and flabbergasted.
W.S. Van Dyke returns as the director and that same kind of fast-paced, playful visual style returns in this movie. Things move fast, there are some interesting shots and the whole film breezes by like a refreshing, uh, breeze.
Frances Goodrich & Albert Hackett return to adapt a Dashiell Hammett story, and there's not a whole lot to say that I didn't for the first one. Dialogue is awesome, pacing is fast and the whole product is immensely entertaining. The plot does mirror the first movie a bit too much with the whole "murder, investigate, gather all the suspects for a finale," but since its an excuse to have more Nick & Nora, I can't really consider it a bad thing.
The original music by Herbert Stothart & Edward Ward gets the job done nicely, though it doesn't really stand out.
After the Thin Man is a good, solid sequel that delivers "more of the same, only MORE!" quite successfully. The characters and dialogue are still solid. Recommended viewing.
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After two seasons in Munich, Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic is poised to leave FC Bayern and join Spanish champions and Champions League finalists Atletico Madrid. "Nothing's signed yet, but there are verbal agreements between FC Bayern and Atletico Madrid and between Mario and Atletico," reported FCB board director for sport Matthias Sammer at the start of the club's pre-season training programme on Wednesday.
"I think we can all rely on each other's word and we'll soon announce closure," continued Sammer, who said Mandzukic had "always behaved correctly and in an exemplary fashion" during his time at the club: "I have only positive things to say about him." After joining Bayern from Wolfsburg, the 28-year-old marksman scored 33 goals in 54 Bundesliga appearances for the Reds.
Mandzukic bundled home the crucial opening goal against Borussia Dortmund in the 2013 Champions League final at Wembley in London and made a vital overall contribution to FCB's historic treble triumph. "We want to thank Mario Mandzukic for his efforts and wish him all the best for the future," said Sammer. Atletico need Mandzukic to replace Spain World Cup player Diego Costa, who is joining English Premier League club Chelsea.


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We touched on this briefly on our Twitter feed last night, but more needs to be said.
Moments after Joel Ward's goal that sent the Capitals to round two and eliminated the defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins, a barrage of racist tweets hit the web.
Chirpstory gathered them all in one place to make it easy to see just how disgusting folks can be. We're sure this isn't how all Bruins fans or even Bostonians for that matter feel, but this just goes to show that racism is still alive and well.
Brace yourself for what you're about to read.


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I discovered very early on that a pencil and a piece of paper could become the magical keys to a whole world of wonder. I've been painting and drawing for as long as I can remember – in fact, one of my earliest memories, from perhaps the age of around three, is of drawing a ballet dancer. She was wearing a tutu with endless layers of tulle, and I spent ages drawing in the faces of the audience watching her.
To this day, I always keep a pen and a sketchbook to hand. They are my talismans.
I sometimes feel that the characters who emerge in my paintings, hang around and pester me until I have rendered them in ink, paint or graphite. I couldn't really tell you where they come from, but I take inspiration from all kinds of places – for example, haute couture, street style, music, film, theatre, dance, architecture or nature. Sometimes I'll spot someone in a cafe, through a window or across the street, and I feel compelled to try and capture whatever it was that sparked my attention. It could be something about their energy, or the way they walk, or the way they are daydreaming.
My work has been collected all over the world, and I've had exhibitions in Manhattan New York, London, Zurich, Marbella, Berlin, Antwerp and Santa Barbara, California. It's been featured in two books, Imagemakers and The Big Book of Fashion Illustration, both published by Mitchell Beazley. Recent commissions include a ten-piece mural in central Brighton, UK.
I graduated from London's Central Saint Martin's College of Art with a degree in theatre design, and I then spent time living in both Berlin and New York City before moving to Sussex, UK, where I am currently based.
I work from a studio that overlooks a castle, and has a kitchen well-stocked with hot-chocolate.
If you have any queries, questions or quantum theories, feel free to get in touch.
When it comes to commissions, no two requests are the same, which means that the process for each commission is unique.People come to me with all kinds of ideas, dreams and stories. Some have a very clear vision about what they would like, while for others, there is some discovery work to do.
What sort of feeling or mood would you like your painting to inspire? What kind of energy would you like the piece to bring into your life? Is it joy, serenity, opulence, cheekiness... or more of a dangerous thrill?
While I don't create portraits with a photographic likeness, I will often work to create a piece that is inspired by a person's character, style or attitude. Perhaps you would like to gift a piece to a friend or loved one, or you would like a fabulous fantasy figure who sums up something meaningful to you. Perhaps a representation of your favourite city, or a character from your favourite opera?
'Some of the most original work I've seen'
Actor and writer John Cleese
Generally, I will begin by getting to know you a little better. We'll talk about your thoughts and ideas, and I will work with you to determine the character, setting and composition for your painting. Often I will email sketches of work in progress, or we can meet for consultations – it is very much a process of collaboration.
If this sounds intriguing to you, click the button below to request a free consultation, and we can take it from there...
'So many thanks again - it is really special. She had a few tears when I sent it to her. She will love and treasure this so dearly. Wow you are the most amazing and talented young woman. Feeling quite emotional.'
F. Alsop
'It's so good it's untrue... you are a weaver of magic and a genie who has made two little girls' dreams come true'
G. Sarmiento-Carr
'Pearl has a beautiful style of painting which is fantastic and enchanting. I know how busy she can get, so I was over the moon when Pearl was able to accept a commission from me. The process was very exciting as she took my seed of an idea and created something really quite wondrous. The end result is an incredible and magical painting that I know is a one-off and completely unique to me. It is probably one my most valuable and prized possessions'


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And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." Matthew 16:18-19 ESV
Is there any such thing as "a sure thing?" In this world nothing appears to be certain; many of us come to discover that our sense of being in control is only an illusion-we cannot control the outcome of even a single day. There is only One who exercises sovereign control over all, and if you have the faith of a grain of mustard seed, it is a promise that is made out to you on a blank check for you to fill in the details, take it to the bank and be guaranteed it will never bounce.
When God made his promise to Abraham, he backed it to the hilt, putting his own reputation on the line. He said, "I promise that I'll bless you with everything I have—bless and bless and bless!" Abraham stuck it out and got everything that had been promised to him. When people make promises, they guarantee them by appeal to some authority above them so that if there is any question that they'll make good on the promise, the authority will back them up. When God wanted to guarantee his promises, he gave his word, a rock-solid guarantee—God can't break his word. And because his word cannot change, the promise is likewise unchangeable.
We who have run for our very lives to God have every reason to grab the promised hope with both hands and never let go. It's an unbreakable spiritual lifeline, reaching past all appearances right to the very presence of God where Jesus, running on ahead of us, has taken up his permanent post as high priest for us, in the order of Melchizedek. (Hebrews 6:13-20 MSG).
Now let me point out that this passage of text tells us that there are two reasons why God's promises are certain: the "unchanging nature of his purpose" and the fact that he cannot break his covenant. Thus, the only stable and unqualified ground of hope is the immutable character of God and the promises that flow out of his character. Many people have an ill-defined or unbiblical hope; they look to the world and not to the Lord as the foundation of their security and confidence. Such people, whether sooner or later, find that their feet are standing on shifting sand.
Nevertheless, as inhabitants of this world, it takes real courage for us to risk everything on the promises of God. At least those who hope in the promises of the world have something tangible and visible to bolster their confidence. But those who hope in God's promises are staking their lives on what is not seen and what is not yet. "For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently." This is why the Word directly links faith to hope: "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." (Hebrews 11:11 NIV).
It takes no faith to believe that ten out of every ten people dies. In view of the certain brevity of our earthly journey, and in light of the strong evidence for the resurrection of Jesus, our hope and trust in him are not a leap in the dark, but a step into the light. Those who have taken this risk discover that this is the only firm and secure anchor for the soul.
Now I conclude this with the same question as the subject of this lesson, "DO YOU HAVE THE FAITH TO STAND ON GOD PROMISES?" Let me encourage you to think GLOBALLY and work LOCALLY. Today, we have ministered to you from the position of peace, purpose, power and prosperity. I remain your brother in JESUS CHRIST, PASTOR DAVIS/MASTER TEACHER!


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***Please note that after switching from several different hosts before settling on Blogger, the formatting of my pictures may not be as it was originally intended. I simply don't have the time to go back through years of posts in order to fix the orientation of the pictures. Sometimes a picture just shows a box of text in its place, but clicking on it will allow you to see the picture. Others, there may be no picture at all. I apologize.***
August 22, 2009
It's coming....
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Tavern In The Dark
It is the year 847 of the Imperium which united the shattered islands of the cataclysm under one rule— all glory to his majesty the Immortal Emperor.
The unquiet spirits of the dead—free to roam the world since the gates of death were shattered in the cataclysm—prey on every living thing in the blasted deadlands between cities.
The port of Doskvol, like every city-stronghold of the Imperium, is encircled by crackling lightning-towers which create an electrical barrier that spirits cannot pass. By law, all corpses are incinerated with electroplasm (to destroy the spirit essence within). However, wealthy citizens, heretics of the spirit cults, and the criminal element often arrange for a spirit to escape destruction at the crematorium. Rogue spirits and the illegal spirit essences derived from them are rich trade for the black market.
The docks of Doskvol, on the cold, windswept northern tip of Akoros, are home port for the titanic iron steamships of leviathan hunters. The blood of those massive demons is the catalyst which gives potency to the plasmic oils which power the city. The noble elite make their fortunes from the fleets of leviathan hunters they deploy on the ink-dark waters of the Void Sea.


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The Bachelorette's JoJo Fletcher realizes how scary Chad is, but is it too late?
This week, The Bachelorette's Chad showed — or should we say, continued to show — his true colors. He ate a (raw?) yam on camera, acted violently and threatened the other Bachelors with cutting off their limbs.
More: JoJo Fletcher's defending The Bachelorette's new villain Chad, so maybe we should too
This isn't news to viewers who have been watching even semi-closely, but our Bachelorette JoJo Fletcher finally opened her eyes and caught on to the game Chad is playing. She wrote about the experience in her weekly blog on People. "Watching it back now, it scares me," she wrote of watching Chad explode on the onstage date. "I had no idea what was happening backstage with the guys. I do know that violence is never the answer. Putting your hands on someone else is never the way to resolve conflict. And boy was that some conflict."
More: Is The Bachelorette's Chad a jerk, or the most real guy the show's ever seen?
I will say one good thing about Chad — he wasn't the one who brought up Hitler during the episode. That title goes to Daniel, who said to Chad, "So let's pretend you're Hitler..."
At least Chad had the decency to respond with an um, let's not. So they chose to pretend he was Donald Trump and/or Mussolini instead. You know, just for the purposes of comparison. We won't go that far, but thankfully, JoJo seems to be seeing the light.
More: JoJo Fletcher called out for questionable The Bachelorette intentions


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An 82-year-old Burleson woman was killed Sunday morning after police say she collided head-on with another vehicle while driving the wrong way.
The wreck occurred about 11 a.m. at W. Rendon Crowley Road and the South Interstate 35W Freeway.
Witnesses told police that Jackie Wilson was driving in a very erratic manner and having trouble staying in a single lane at a constant speed as she traveled west in the 1100 block of E. Rendon Crowley Road.
"The Buick's windows were also fogged up to the point that witnesses could not see in the car." Fort Worth police spokeswoman Sharron Neal said in an email.
The witness told police that after they passed the Buick, the Buick sped up and moved into the eastbound lanes against traffic, where it struck head-on an eastbound Chevrolet Suburban.
Wilson was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Suburban's driver was injured in the wreck and taken to a local hospital, Neal said.


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text: Look, I do not understand why people are not using you guys more. I was charged with defending myelf in my own house. Your team came in and took photos (the police did not take any photos) and my attorney had them in court. I was only convicted of a misdermeanor and got probation. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. People better start calling your office.


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Thursday, January 29, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Helpful kitchen tips...
Keep the linings from cereal boxes~they make great substitutes for waxed paper!
To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes!
Use a meat baster to "squeeze" your pancake batter onto the hot griddle~ perfect shaped pancakes every time!
Use lifesavers candy to hold candles in place on your next birthday cake! Kids love 'em!
Poke an egg with a small sewing needle before hard-boiling, and the egg will peel with ease! And hold that needle in place with a magnet refrigerator clip!
Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips!
Zap garlic cloves in the microwave for 15 seconds and the skins slip right off!
To prevent egg shells from cracking, add a pinch of salt to the water before hard-boiling!
Use a pastry blender to cut ground beef into small pieces after browning!
Sweeten whipped cream with confectioners' sugar instead of granulated sugar~it will stay fluffy and hold it's shape better!
For easy "meatloaf mixing", combine the ingredients with a potato masher!
If you don't have enough batter to fill all cupcake tins, pour 1 tablespoon of water into the unfilled spots...this helps preserve the life of your pans!
To easily remove honey from a measuring spoon, first coat the spoon with nonstick cooking spray!
Run your hands under cold water before pressing Rice Krispies treats in the pan~the marshmallow won't stick to your fingers!
Mash and freeze ripe bananas, in one-cup portions, for use in later baking~no wasted bananas (or you can freeze them whole, peeled, in plastic baggies)
To quickly use that frozen juice concentrate, simply mash it with a potato masher~no need to wait for it to thaw!
To get the most juice out of fresh lemons, bring them to room temperature and roll them under your palm against the kitchen counter before squeezing!
Spray your tupperware with non-stick cooking spray before pouring in tomato-based sauces~no more stains!
Transfer your jelly to a small plastic squeeze bottle~no more messy, sticky jars or knives! This also works well for homemade salad dressing!
Save your store-bought-bread bags and ties~they make perfect storage bags for homemade bread!
When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead~no white mess on the outside of the cake!
Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator it will keep for weeks!
When making bread, substitute non-dairy creamer for the dry milk~it works just as well! Rinse cooked, ground meat with water when draining off the fat~this helps "wash away" even more fat!
Slicing meat when partially frozen makes it easier to get thin slices.
Instead of throwing away bread heels or leftover cornbread, use them to make bread crumbs. For use later, store them in the freezer.
Substitute half applesauce for the vegetable oil in your baking recipes~you'll greatly reduce the fat content! (Example: 1/2 cup vegetable oil = 1/4 cup applesauce + 1/4 cup oil)
To ripen avocados and bananas, enclose them in a brown paper bag with an apple for 2-3 days!
Brush beaten egg white over pie crust before baking to yield a beautiful, glossy finish!
In recipes calling for margarine, substitute reduced-calorie margarine to help cut back on fat! (Same goes with sour cream, milk, cheese, cream cheese, and cream soups)
Place a slice of bread in hardened brown sugar to soften it back up!
When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the corns natural sweetness!
Don't throw out all that leftover wine. Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.
If you have problem opening jars: Try using latex dishwashing gloves. They give a non-slip grip that makes opening jars easy!
Potatoes will take food stains off your fingers. Just slice and rub raw potato on the stains and rinse with water.
To take the tears out of chopping onions: Plug in a portable fan and turn it to high. It'll help blow away the fumes from your eyes - no more tears!
Don't panic if your soup's too salty: Add cut raw potatoes and throw them away once they are cooked and have absorbed the salt. Your soup's saved!
Instead of throwing away a sponge that has a stale odor, simply toss it in the dishwasher and wash it with the next load of dishes. It will come out clean and fresh smelling and will kill any bacteria in the sponge, so it's a good idea to toss your sponges into the dishwasher often.
Save celery leaves. Spread them out on paper towels or a paper plate and let them dry. Crumble them into soups, salads and stuffing's. They will add an extra zippy flavor for free.
Make giant ice cubes in muffin tins or plastic margarine bowls. These are perfect for using in picnic coolers or punch bowls. They look pretty and keep your drinks or food cold longer.
Don't throw those single serving gelatin plastic cups away, make your own single servings. Place the cups in a muffin holder, fill the cups and place in the refrigerator. It only takes a few minutes and no mess.
Fruit Freshener - Use 2 vitamin C tablets in a big bowl of water...let them dissolve and stir...dunk any veggie or fruit and it will stay fresh for a couple of weeks and vitamin C won't hurt you either! Try it out on a potato... dunk the potato and leave it out on the sink..it won't discolor... It's the short version of "fruit fresh ".
Cottage cheese will remain fresher longer if you store it upside down in the refrigerator. This slows the effects of oxidation.
To keep milk past it's expiration date add salt. A pinch of salt in a gallon will do it. The salt slows the rate of bacteria growth.
Brown sugar will not harden if stored in the freezer.
If you freeze wild rice it will last 3-4 months compared to a week in the refrigerator. A good trick when you go away on vacation is to place a baggie with a few ice cubes in the freezer. If a power failure occurs while you are gone and the food thaws and then refreezes you will know about it when you get home.
Ice cream container sealed in a plastic bag will stop ice crystals from forming when it is in the freezer.
Potato chip bag open again and they're all stale and yucky?? Pop them in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds, let stand for two minutes and they'll be crispy again.
If Dunnski sees this...
Blast from the past...
The decor is very unique and quirky, but Lynn's offers the tastiest "down home" cooking and genuine southern hospitality. Not to mention some of the 'best' of the ugliest lamp entries to the Kentucky State Fair, a competion that is held every year and draws a very big crowd.
As we were leaving, I ran into the ladies room and I was taken back 30 years to my bedroom as a child. A lamp that I had by my bed as a little girl, was in Lynn's bathroom. I had totally forgotten about this lamp...
Wow, the 70's were an awesome time to be a kid!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Easy Oreo Truffles
What You Need!
1 pkg. (1 lb. 2 oz.) OREO Cookies, finely crushed, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 pkg. (8 squares each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted
Make It!
MIX 3 cups of the cookie crumbs and the cream cheese until well blended. Shape into 42 (1-inch) balls.
DIP balls in melted chocolate; place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet. (Any leftover melted chocolate can be stored in tightly covered container at room temperature and saved for another use.) Sprinkle with remaining cookie crumbs.
REFRIGERATE 1 hour or until firm. Store any leftover truffles in tightly covered container in refrigerator.
Kraft Kitchens Tips
How to Easily Dip Truffles
To easily coat truffles with the melted chocolate, add truffles, in batches, to bowl of melted chocolate. Then use two forks to roll truffles in chocolate until evenly coated. Remove the truffles with forks and allow excess chocolate to drip back into bowl before placing truffles on prepared baking sheet.
Special Extra
Sprinkle truffles with colored sugar or sprinkles in addition to or in place of the cookie crumbs.
How to Soften Cream Cheese
Place completely unwrapped package of cream cheese in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 10 sec. or just until softened. Add 15 sec. for each additional package of cream cheese.
Friday, January 23, 2009
I'm so embarrassed...
Ha Ha...really funny. Just so you know, I dropped that ear of corn in the parking lot and nearly killed an elderly woman and her dog. I hope you can live with yourself now.
I only have one thing to say...
That is a bow big enough to put on a Lexus at Christmas time.
What was she thinkin'????
Oriental Trading Company is the coolest catalog
I need to order two of these for overnight shipping...Dunnski will be sooooo surprised!!!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Just give me the gas damn it!!!
I went to Kroger last night to fill up the tank and I have to say that I was more than slightly annoyed upon returning to the shelter of the warm car.
I began by, of course, finding my Kroger Plus Card and then stepping out in the frigid temps, this is where my story begins to get annoying. The gas pump starts asking me a random set of questions that made me very happy that I am on an antidepressant.
1. Would you like to pay inside or out?
2. Debit or Credit?
3. Are you a Kroger Plus Customer?
4. Please scan your Kroger Plus Card.
5. Would you like a receipt with your transaction?
6. Would you like a car wash today?
7. Please enter your PIN #.
8. Please select grade of gasoline.
9. Would you like fries with that?
10. Please leave a urine sample and remember to wipe from front to back.
Holy shit! I just want some gas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And did I mention it is 2 freakin' degrees outside???
I am NOT happy!
So, I ask you......how does the hoochie below get a gorgeous VS bra to fit those mamba wamba's?????
And mine are real!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Life is so not fair.
Woops I did it again...
Until we got half way to work and I realized that my pants were actually navy and gray.
Dunnski, although did not seem to have the same degree of alarm to my realization as I did.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
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Thursday, January 15, 2009
Obama's touching letter to his daughters...
Dear Malia and Sasha,
I know that you've both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you have. But I also know that it hasn't always been easy for you and Mom, and that as excited as you both are about that new puppy, it doesn't make up for all the time we've been apart. I know how much I've missed these past two years, and today I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey.
When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me-about how I'd make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with all your curiosity and mischief and those smiles that never fail to fill my heart and light up my day. And suddenly, all my big plans for myself didn't seem so important anymore. I soon found that the greatest joy in my life was the joy I saw in yours. And I realized that my own life wouldn't count for much unless I was able to ensure that you had every opportunity for happiness and fulfillment in yours. In the end, girls, that's why I ran for President: because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation.
I want all our children to go to schools worthy of their potential-schools that challenge them, inspire them, and instill in them a sense of wonder about the world around them. I want them to have the chance to go to college-even if their parents aren't rich. And I want them to get good jobs: jobs that pay well and give them benefits like health care, jobs that let them spend time with their own kids and retire with dignity.
I want us to push the boundaries of discovery so that you'll live to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our planet cleaner and safer. And I want us to push our own human boundaries to reach beyond the divides of race and region, gender and religion that keep us from seeing the best in each other.
Sometimes we have to send our young men and women into war and other dangerous situations to protect our country-but when we do, I want to make sure that it is only for a very good reason, that we try our best to settle our differences with others peacefully, and that we do everything possible to keep our servicemen and women safe. And I want every child to understand that the blessings these brave Americans fight for are not free-that with the great privilege of being a citizen of this nation comes great responsibility.
That was the lesson your grandmother tried to teach me when I was your age, reading me the opening lines of the Declaration of Independence and telling me about the men and women who marched for equality because they believed those words put to paper two centuries ago should mean something.
She helped me understand that America is great not because it is perfect but because it can always be made better-and that the unfinished work of perfecting our union falls to each of us. It's a charge we pass on to our children, coming closer with each new generation to what we know America should be.
I hope both of you will take up that work, righting the wrongs that you see and working to give others the chances you've had. Not just because you have an obligation to give something back to this country that has given our family so much-although you do have that obligation. But because you have an obligation to yourself. Because it is only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you will realize your true potential.
These are the things I want for you-to grow up in a world with no limits on your dreams and no achievements beyond your reach, and to grow into compassionate, committed women who will help build that world. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and thrive that you girls have. That's why I've taken our family on this great adventure.
I am so proud of both of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am grateful every day for your patience, poise, grace, and humor as we prepare to start our new life together in the White House.
Love, Dad
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Oh, the good ole' days...
When 5-year-old May Pierstorff asked to visit her grandmother, her parents had no money to buy a rail ticket.
So they mailed her.
On Feb. 19, 1914, May's parents presented her at the post office in Grangeville, Idaho, and proposed mailing her parcel post to Lewiston, some 75 miles away. The postmaster found that the "package" was just under the 50-pound weight limit, so he winked at their plan, classed May as a baby chick, and attached 53 cents in stamps to her coat. May passed the entire trip in the train's mail compartment and was duly delivered to her grandparents in Lewiston by mail clerk Leonard Mochel.
Posted in Oddities by Greg Ross on December 31st, 2008
Who knew??
Reading THIS, you'll NEVER look at a banana in
the same way again!!
Bananas which contain three natural sugars (sucrose, fructose and glucose) and fiber give an instant, sustained, and substantial boost of energy.
Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous, 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit.It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
Reducing Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS: Forget the pills -- eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Brain Power: Two-hundred students at a Twickenham (Middlesex, UK) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood-sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito Bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
Overweight and at Work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood-sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every 2 hours to keep levels steady.
Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Temperature Control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer, tryptophan.
Smoking Cessation: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6 and B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Stress Relief: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. They can be re-balanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
Stroke Risk: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!
Wart Removal: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
Splinter Removal: For those hard-to-remove wood splinters, rather than poking and prodding with tweezer and needle, take a small piece of banana skin, large enough to cover the splinter wholly, yellow side out, and carefully tape it over the splinter with a band-aid or tape. Overnight the banana and its enzymes will work the splinter out, dissolving it and sealing the wound. So in the morning, when you remove the band-aid, the pad will be yucky brown mush and no more splinter!
CONCLUSION: So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around!
So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say: "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"
Reprinted with permission from Seaside Scoop, August 17, 2004.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
I could see this happening to me...
Oh. Mah. Gah.
This is soooooo NSFW....
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Monday, January 12, 2009
oy vey...
I think Cork's high score for a month is a little over 7k texts.
Where do they find the time?
Happy Birthday Elaine!
Have a great one!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
DUI...Texas Style
Only a person in Texas could think of this.
From the county where drunk driving is considered a sport, comes this story.
Recently a routine police patrol parked outside a bar in
Austin, Texas after last call the officer noticed a man leaving the
bar so apparently intoxicated that he could barely walk.
The man stumbled around the parking lot for a few minutes, with the
officer quietly observing. After what seemed an eternity in which he
tried his keys on five different vehicles, the man managed to find his
car and fall into it.
He sat there for a few minutes as a number of other patrons left the
bar and drove off.
Finally he started the car, switched the wipers on and off–it was a
fine, dry summer night–, flicked the blinkers on and off a couple of
times, honked the horn and then switched on the lights.
He moved the vehicle forward a few inches, reversed a little and then
remained still for a few more minutes as some more of the other
patrons' vehicles left.
At last, when his was the only car left in the parking lot, he pulled
out and drove slowly down the road.
The police officer, having waited patiently all this time, now started
up his patrol car, put on the flashing lights, promptly pulled the man
over and administered a Breathalyzer test.
To his amazement, the Breathalyzer indicated no evidence that the man
had consumed any alcohol at all!
Dumbfounded, the officer said, I'll have to ask you to accompany me to
the police station.
This Breathalyzer equipment must be broken.'
'I doubt it,' said the truly proud Redneck. 'Tonight I'm the
designated decoy.'
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Friday, January 09, 2009
Young love
Two childhood sweethearts, aged six and seven, eloped from Hannover in northern Germany on New Year's Eve, determined to tie the knot under the African sun, police said on Monday.
The pair identified as Mika and Anna-Lena "are very much in love and decided to get married in Africa where it is warm, taking with them as a witness Anna-Lena's little sister, aged five," police spokesman Holger Jureczko told AFP.
The idea for the romantic trip began when Mika told the two girls about his recent holiday in Italy, while their families celebrated New Year's Eve together. "From this, the children began to make plans for the future," Jureczko said.
As the first dawn of 2009 broke, the trio started to put these plans into action, packing all the essentials for the journey, including "sunglasses, swimming trunks, a lilo, summer clothes and provisions."
While their parents slept, they left their house in the suburbs of Hannover, walked a kilometre (two-thirds of a mile) up the road to a tram stop from where they took a tram for the central station.
Waiting for a train to the airport, they aroused the attention of a guard who contacted police.
Two officers managed to convince the young lovers that they would struggle to get to Africa without money or a plane ticket. As a consolation, the children were given a special tour of the police headquarters at Hannover station where they were especially taken with the detention cells.
Their relieved parents picked them up from the station, the spokesman said, adding: "They can still put their plan into action at a later date."
Labor pains and icing...
Thursday, January 08, 2009
I could have baked a thousand cakes and not put Ken on top of any of them.
People really are sick.
But then the more I thought about it, I just had to say one thing....
What is wrong with our society?? This poor guy is hanging upside down, bare nakey from a ski lift, and onlookers are taking pictures of his peen.
People really are sick.
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
#37 of things that annoy me...
I really hate that.
I am watching my wiet...
cake courtesy of
Well, take a look at Robbie Rotten!
Oh, and this is the girl who wears the pink wig...
I am pretty sure they are the only humans on LazyTown. And to be honest, have you ever seen the show? If I were trapped in Willy Wonka's factory, and it was overrun by spiders, and I was tripping on acid, and I had sunstroke, I would never hallucinate anything this creepy scary! The show originated in Iceland, so I am assuming Icelandic kids like tumbling Frenchmen battling Jay Leno look-alikes.
By the way...I would like to thank Mandy for this post, she was my inspiration.


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Asia's Uncertain LNG Future
PANEL ONE Uncertainty in Asia's LNG Markets: Energy Security Implications
Mikkal E. Herberg
The National Bureau of Asian Research
Shoichi Itoh
Institute of Energy Economics, Japan
Padu S. Padmanaban
Formerly with USAID India
Nikos Tsafos
PFC Energy (an IHS company)
PANEL TWOWhat Role Can North American LNG Play in Asia?
Clara Gillispie
The National Bureau of Asian Research
James Slutz
Global Energy Strategies LLC
Jane Nakano
Center for Strategic and International Studies
NBR launched its 2013 Energy Security Report, "Asia's Uncertain LNG Future," on November 7, 2013, in Washington, D.C.
The event featured panel discussions with senior energy specialists including Mikkal Herberg (NBR), Shoichi Itoh (Institute of Energy Economics, Japan), Jane Nakano (CSIS), Padu S. Padmanaban (formerly with USAID India), James Slutz (Global Energy Strategies LLC), and Nikos Tsafos (PFC Energy - an IHS company).
Participants discussed how and to what extent countries in the Asia-Pacific are integrating liquefied natural gas (LNG) into their energy security strategies and the key geopolitical and market implications for the United States and Asia.
Essays in the 2013 Report include:
The New Geography of Asian LNG
Nikos Tsafos, PFC Energy - an IHS company
China's Coming Decade of Natural Gas?
Damien Ma, Paulson Institute
Russian LNG Exports to Asia: Current Status and Future Prospects
Michael Bradshaw, University of Leicester
How the Shale Revolution Will Transform U.S. Policy
Amy Myers Jaffe, University of California-Davis
Asia's Uncertain LNG Future: Conclusions and Implications for the United States and Asia
Mikkal Herberg, NBR; University of California-San Diego
Mikkal E. Herberg is a Senior Lecturer in the Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies at the University of California–San Diego and Research Director of the Energy Security Program at NBR.
Shoichi Itoh is a Manager and Senior Analyst for the Strategy Research Unit at the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ).
Jane Nakano is a Fellow in the Energy and National Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
Padu S. Padmanaban is former Program Director at the South Asia Regional Initiative for Energy and a former Senior Energy Advisor with USAID India.
James Slutz is the President and Managing Director of Global Energy Strategies LLC, which focuses on energy project development, technology commercialization, and strategic energy advisory services.
Nikos Tsafos is Senior Manager for the Global Gas Practice at PFC Energy, a company acquired by IHS in June 2013.
Asian Development Bank
Now in its ninth year, the Energy Security Program convenes top energy and geopolitical experts from industry, research, and policy for an assessment of the developments taking place in Asian energy markets and their implications for geopolitics. To inform and strengthen the public policy dialogue, experts share insights and recommendations through a number of channels, including an invitation-only spring workshop, a public fall launch event, and NBR's annual Energy Security Report.
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Asia's Rising Energy and Resource Nationalism
Pipeline Politics in Asia
The New Energy Silk Road
Russian Energy Policy and Strategy
The Rise of Asia's National Oil Companies
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An interesting and somewhat troubling query was recently brought up in the comments section of our last post. Former Guest Committee Member Stacie writes:
Wait a minute. He can have two identities and still be a potential committee member? And I just got fired?!? What's that about? I had breakfast for dinner, missy. AND I"M PROUD OF IT.
This is an unusual form for a query, to be sure, but the question nonetheless comes through loud and clear: Is Breakfast For Dinner truly Breakfast? Or is it rather some sort of inauthentic poser, attempting to ride in on the coattails of Breakfast's good name? (For related examples, please see Jane Austen Sequels and Ben Affleck.) Let's ask the Committee...
Chanelle: I think the answer to this query is helpfully embedded within the query itself: Former Committee Member Stacie hits the nail on the head when she writes "I had breakfast for dinner"(emphasis added). For, as we all know, the blank-for-blank formula suggests that the real meal in question is whatever fills in the second blank. Another, perhaps more accurate iteration* of this would be that Former Committee Member Stacie has enjoyed a breakfast-themed dinner, which, while whimsical and delicious, is still Not Breakfast. Whether or not this counts as dinner is a question best directed to the What Is Dinner Committee. Indeed, I fear that what Former Committee Member Stacie has eaten may not have been a proper meal at all.
Finally, this might be a good moment to clarify the central project of the What Is Breakfast Committee by stating that the driving question behind the work we do here is "what counts as Breakfast for Breakfast." This is no unimportant question and we want to assure you all that we at the Committee (all members in good standing, that is) approach it with due attention to its complexity, significance, and relevance to everyday life.
Jessy: OH SNAP. My co-chair makes a lot of excellent points here. Breakfast For Dinner really can't be Legit Breakfast, because, if you're in a good place in your life, by dinnertime you've had at least two meals, or possibly four-out-of-five smaller meals. The first of these meals should typically be Breakfast... But if you're not sure if it is, well, you know who to turn to.
I will however have to disagree with my co-chair when she goes so far as to insinuate that what Former Committee Member Stacie has eaten "may not have been a proper meal at all." Who are we to say What Is Dinner? I for one am glad to see that dinner is embracing some Breakfasty qualities, which can only lead to it becoming a more delightful and veracious meal in the future.
(In the interest of full disclosure, I must remind our faithful readers that I am not anymore a member of the What Is Dinner Committee than Chanelle is. And also that I was a willing gustatory participator in the breakfast-for-dinner incident that was referenced by Former Committee Member Stacie. Its deliciousness may have clouded my judgment.)
But as regards our Committee's true area of expertise:
Breakfast For Dinner Is Not Breakfast.
It may or may not be Dinner.
*I think she means "a better way to say this." But I'm really just making an educated guess based on the context.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
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Pastor Chris
If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small (Proverbs 24:10).
Is it possible for a Christian to be attacked by the evil one? Yes, but it makes no difference. The attack or onslaught of the enemy against you will not amount to anything, because you're more than a conqueror ''Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world'' (1 John 4:4). The Bible however talks about ''the evil day'' (Ephesians 6:13) or ''day of adversity,'' as read in our opening verse. It's not a day to dread, but the day when your faith is tested.
Your faith must remain unwavering and resilient in the face of adversity; that's what matters-not whether or not Satan or his cohorts are against you. Isaiah (MSG) says ''if any one attacks you, don't for a moment suppose that I sent them, And if any should attack, nothing will come of it.'' Here the Lord describes the futility of the enemy's onslaught against you; nothing will come of it! No attack, ploy, maneuvers or machinations of Satan can work against you when you stand your grounds in faith: ''…Resist the devil, and he will flee from you'' (James 4:7).
The word ''strength'' used in the opening scripture refers to your faith. When your faith is little or weak, it means your strength is small, and will not be able to stand in the day of adversity. The cure for this is to feed more on God's word and put the word to work in your life; that's how to build your faith strong.
God doesn't think Satan or his cohorts are factors; the factor is your faith. Ephesians 6:16 says ''Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.'' That sickness has attacked you is not a problem; the question is ''Where is your faith?'' It's not about how bad the situation is. With faith in your spirit, every adversity will be walkover. Your faith is the victory; so get into the word and meditate on it consistently, and faith will be stirred in your spirit to walk through every adversity or opposition.
I'm not moved by the physical circumstances, but I stand firmly on God's word, taking advantage of the faith that has been imparted to my spirit to ward off the fiery missiles of the adversary. I declare that the power of God is released to cause a desire change as I put my faith to work. Hallelujah!
Further Study:
Romans 10:17; Mark 11:23
1 Year Bible Reading Plan:
Mathew 27:1-26
Exodus 38-39
2 Year Bible Reading Plan:
Acts 9:1-15
Esther 7-8


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I received "The Heroes book" this week, I love that book and the blue adesive tape inside hehehe, Joyce's and Marty's work are absolutely fantastic... I have an idea to my entry :-)) Thanks a lot friends. Marty I love the kind postcard.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Joyce's Book is here :-)
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Friday, May 1, 2009
Lynne's Book - The Band
How Marty said that is a great book and subject, and I love wolves too, in fact I breed Siberian Huskys since 1994, today I have only one dog named Nanook the great son of my first husky, a female named Nasha. Huskys are "almost wolves", newed as the best a sled dog, the Siberian Husky has been described as a behavioral representative of the domestic dog's forebearer, the wolf, exhibiting a wide range of its ancestors' behavior. They are known to howl rather than bark. Hyperactivity displaying as an overactive hunting drive. Recent DNA analysis confirms that this is one of the oldest breeds of dog as can be seen with the Alaskan Malamute. Well I use Nanook as my model to join "the band" of 6 wolves representing our great group :-)) Lynne I hope you like, and thanks for share your fantastic art.
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Dozier/U.S. 50/Steinmeier construction update
Beginning tonight, if the test is successful, the new intersection with signal lights will be opened. The existing signal lights will remain operational and access to and from Dozier Avenue from the existing intersection will be available. Southbound traffic on Dozier will be able to access east bound U.S. 50 through Friday: ingress and egress from/to Berry Parkway and East Main (at New Horizons) will be closed for island work. Travelers are advised to proceed with caution on U.S. 50 through the new signal location while the test is in progress. The existing light at East Main/U.S. 50 will still be functional and enforced during the work on the roundabout. With both signals functional during the work on the roundabout, traffic movements from south bound Dozier to east bound U.S. 50 will still be operational.
City of Cañon City announces 2016 Leaf Pick-up Program
Program pickup of bagged leaves will begin Nov. 28, concluding on Dec. 14. City crews will be picking up leaves only one time. A detailed schedule of pick up days and locations is listed on the city's website at www.canoncity.org, on Channel 191, or contact the Street Department at 269-9027.
Again this year, residents who wish to have their leaves picked up must bag their leaves due to federally mandated stormwater and water quality regulations. Leaves may no longer be raked into the gutter for loose pickup by the City. Bagged leaves should be placed on the property owner's property near the curb, NOT in the street or the gutter as in past years. No loose leaves will be picked up by the City, and raking leaves into the street and gutter is a violation of water quality regulations for which property owners may be ticketed.
Residents who have their leaves bagged, but do not wish to wait until the scheduled pickup, can drop the bags off at the Public Works Facility at 1525 S. Ninth Street between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, starting Nov. 7. All leaves must be bagged and should be dropped in the posted area, no drop offs will be accepted during off-business hours.
Leaf Pickup Schedule (schedule may change subject to inclement weather)
— Nov. 28, First - Fifth streets from Macon to Pike
— Nov. 29 - 30, Fifth - Sixth streets from Macon to Harding
— Dec. 1 - 2, Seventh - Ninth streets from Macon to Candlewood
— Dec. 5 - 6, 10th - 11th streets from Macon to Monroe
— Dec. 7 - 9, 12th - 19th streets from Main to Harding/Central
— Dec. 12 - 13, Fremont Drive - Central from 19th to Raynolds to include Central, north to city limits and East Main from Cameron to Raynolds and U.S. 50 to Fowler Avenue.
— Dec. 14, From the Arkansas River to Highland Avenue, from Grape Street to Logan Street.
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I don't know how many times I have gone outside or driven in a car, and seen empty feeders sitting in lawns with birds on them. This is just about heart breaking. As you all know, spring is the perfect time to put out new bird feeders. Due to the birds having a low food supply they are more likely looking for food. This is why it is so very important to keep filling and refilling the feeders that you do have presently. Birds have a mental mapping system, where they mark in their heads the locations of food, water, shelter, and other necessary survival items. This is why it is important to not let your bird feeders go empty; birds just wont waist the energy to stop off at an empty feeder.
So what are some of the things that you should look into when getting a feeder?
1. What birds are you trying to attract.
- Now don't be naive. Trying to attract a red wing blackbird while living in the city, or some exotic bird when you are in Ohio is not going to happen! If you live in North Carolina try attracting Cardinals. If you are in Oregon try for a Meadowlark. There are a great variety of birds in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Just do a little research.
- One of the biggest problems that birders have, are the dreaded squirrels...*evil music plays* Squirrels have been the bane of both gardeners and birders alike; digging up bulbs and hording all of the bird food. There is an obvious solution to this problem, pick food that squirrels don't like or feeders that they can't use. Nyjer (Thistle) seed seems to be
- repulsive to squirrels but is a magnet to goldfinches, house and purple finches, red polls, chickadees and pine siskins. Another seed that I have recently found is safflower seed. Safflower seems to be a very contradictory bird feed. Safflower is supposed to attract Cardinals, chickadees, titmice, nuthatches, buntings, purple finches, redpolls, and grosbeaks Some say that it doesn't attract Cardinals and squirrels love it, while other say the opposite.
You can also buy feeders that wont allow squirrels (due to their weight) to feed form them. this is a great investment.
- Birds tend to be a little on the pick side, when it comes to the environment that they will eat. To optimize the amount of birds and how soon they will visit your feeder, here are a few tips. Since birds are on almost all other animals dinner list, they like to have some shelter to fly to in case of emergencies. So provide this with some shrubs or trees near by to provide protection for them to fly to.
They also like to have a place for bathing and drinking. To accommodate this, simply add a bird bath. Putting both of these together will attract them even better, since once they find the one they will find the other. I like to put my bath under a tree or large shrub, so that when they fly into it, they can't help but see the bath.
Also to help them find the feeder, put it in a large open area that they can see when they fly by. Once they have found it, you can slowly move it to they location you want.
I promise you, you will love your new feeder and all the new friends you will make with it. I know I have! Remember, give it time. Good things come to those who wait. So be patient and give it a couple weeks, the birds will come when they want to. But when they do, be ready and get your camera. Doing these tips have ensured that I have a constant flow of my feathered friends to join me.
~Next time I will be talking about Safflower Seed, Does it work or not~


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Thursday, October 13, 2011
Spaceman Spiff redux
I feaking love Calvin and Hobbes, it's one of the things that got me into drawing int he first place. I got to thinking what some of the aliens Spaceman Spiff encounters on his travels would look like if they were brought into a more realistic world. So this is my attempt at one, it's not a super close representation of anything specific but I took my original inspiration from Mr Watterson's amazing cartoons.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Hey guys,
Monkeystack latest project is now live,
Double Happy vs. the Infinite Sadness
Head on over to the website for all sorts of news, giveaways and updates on the project as they come.
Plus there's the Twitter and Facebook groups for even more social networking if that's your thing.
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Saturday, October 8, 2011
Got this one finished as far as I want to take it. I think I'll design a few more things from this universe before letting it go. Good fun.
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I'm on a plane! With my husband! For the first time since before Evie was born, we are getting away from the kids for THREE WHOLE DAYS. Of course - we're house hunting. No rest for the weary, we have 12-14 houses to look at in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I'm really hoping that ONE of them speaks to us (figuratively, of course - otherwise that would be creepy) and says 'home'.
We got official word last Wednesday that Matt got a job, and it's been a mad scramble since. Actually, it's been a mad scramble since we got a contract on our house a couple weeks ago - with move-out date of June 7, we have 44 days to finish packing & get moved. And we don't know where we're going yet.
I've been taking it all in stride up to this point, figuring it will all work out - and it has, so far. I know it WILL work out, but with just over just six weeks and two days left, it would be nice to know have firm details worked out, you know?!?!?
My mom and her husband Bob are caring for our kids while we're out of town, so if you're the praying sort, please pray my kids are good to them! (Pretty sure they'll be good at least today, it's the next two I'm worried about...) Also a prayer that we find a property that is obviously meant to be ours this trip would be helpful as well.
Anxiously waiting for this plane to land so we can go see some houses (I LOVE HOUSES!!!),
Not So Harried Mom today :)
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