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And here I am. Staring at a blank file. Ready to rewrite this novel from scratch.
It is a little nerve wracking. I am, however, looking forward to the challenge. A second write is always refreshing in the fact that I know my characters so much better than I did the first time through. It is amazing how much easier Elle's voice shines through. It is also terrifying because I can't help but think: Is this really the last time I am going to have to rewrite this book?
This is the second time I have chosen to rewrite an entire book from scratch. I claim it is because I am a discovery writer, and in some ways I am, but after outlining this time around I finally see the benefits of nailing down some key points before you start writing with just an idea in mind. Still you gotta do what works for you.
So how about it? Are you an outliner or a write by the seat of your pants type? Whatever gets those words down on paper--best of luck!
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Stanley's Kitchen and Tap, one of our favorite "neighborhood joints" in all of Chicago, is hosting an unbelievably fun New Year's Eve party: Stanley's Getting Married. Stanley is "tying the knot" in a New Year's celebration unlike any other. There will be a live wedding band, a best man speech, a garder toss, group dancing, late-night white castle, and much, much more. All guests are encouraged to dress in their TACKIEST wedding attire. It should be a blast.
If that's not reason enough to purchase a ticket for the event, we will be offering some fantastic prizes for "Top Sharers." All you have to do is purchase a ticket on FanFueled and share your link with friends on Facebook and Twitter. The person that shares with the most people will win Brunch for 10 people with a complimentary mimosa for all 10! Second prize is $100 cash. And 3rd prize is a bottle of Veuve Cliquot. And don't forget that these prizes are IN ADDITION to the cash rewards that you earn just for sharing on FanFueled. You spread the word and we'll share the wealth!

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Windsor police are scouring the east side of the city for two teens who were last seen Monday night near Brennan High School.
Updated: Missing teens are safe and at home
Two teens who had gone missing and were the subject of a police search have been found and are safely back at home.
Windsor police scoured the east side of the city for the young friends, a boy and a girl, last seen Monday night near Brennan High School.
"They're fine,"
Windsor police Staff Sgt. Jeff Verkoeyen said Monday night. "They just didn't want to go home. But they're back in their respective homes."
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Contact UPMC at1-800-533-UPMC (8762).
Go to Find a Doctor to search for a UPMC doctor.
PITTSBURGH, March 8, 2012 – Seven people are expected to survive injuries they sustained when a gunman entered the lobby of Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC) of UPMC today, said Donald Yealy, M.D., chair of emergency medicine at UPMC.
Five patients, including two who have undergone surgery, are being treated at UPMC Presbyterian, and two have been treated and released. One had an injury not related to a gunshot wound. Police officials have not yet released the names of the injured, who included UPMC employees and a hospital visitor.
"I expect all of these patients to survive and do well," Dr. Yealy said. "As the busiest trauma center in the region, we prepare for this kind of multi-casualty situation."
Care of patients was not compromised as events unfolded, said Claudia Roth, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of WPIC. Additional staffing has been arranged, and many staff members volunteered to work extra shifts. All security procedures will be reviewed in the coming days.
"The safety of our patients, visitors and staff is of utmost importance," Dr. Roth said.
Jeffrey Romoff, president and chief executive officer of UPMC, praised the "work, professionalism and prompt response" of first responders.
"[We are] deeply, deeply saddened by today's events," he said. "I want to express our deepest sympathies to the victims."
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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March 28: Teresa of Ávila
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On this day in 1515 Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda y Ahumada was born.
Better known as Teresa of Ávila (d. 1582), the Spanish Carmelite nun was ultimately beatified in 1622 after becoming famous for her mystical writings during the Catholic Counter-Reformation; they remain popular in the present day–her many books have been continuously in print, and are even available for your Kindle. Among all the many portraits made of her through the centuries (some better than others), nothing exceeds the technical brillicance and emotional impact of the Ecstasy of St. Teresa by Gianlorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) for the Cornaro Chapel. The chapel, in Santa Maria Vittoria in Rome, was ordered by Federico Baldissera Bartolomeo Cornaro (1579 –1653), cardinal, bishop of Venice, and super-rich guy. Also super-smart guy, hiring the best sculptor to walk the earth, maybe with the exception of Michelangelo, but it's a close call.
In the sculpture (detailed above) Bernini illustrated an excerpt from one of Teresa's ecstatic visions. She described being visited by an angel:
I saw in his hands a long golden spear, and at the point of the iron there seemed to be a little fire. This I thought that he thrust several times into my heart, and that it penetrated to my entrails. When he drew out the spear he seemed to be drawing them with it, leaving me all on fire with a wondrous love for God. The pain was so great that it caused me to utter several moans; and yet so exceeding sweet is this greatest of pains that it is impossible to desire to be rid of it, or for the soul to be content with less than God.
Bernini managed to express this otherworldly experience with what is, essentially, a well-illuminated rock; applying his keen vision, deft skills, and profoundly creative mind, made spirit visible in stone. From the murky interior of the relatively small church, the sculpture is luminous, and appears to float. The saint's stretched eyelids, limp hand and body, even the difference in the light, diaphanous garment worn by the angel and the nun's heavy robe emphasize the miraculous quality of the scene. You don't have to be Catholic to be moved, in a deep way, by this work, and if you're not, you should check your pulse.
We agree, it's kind of a long walk from the birth of a regular girl in Gotarrendura to this most exquisite sculpture in a glorious chapel patronized by one of the wealthiest and most powerful divines of the day, but it's a walk worth taking.
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IIFL Global launches India fund on Mauritius platform
IIFL Global has launched the Strategic India Fund (SIF) on its Mauritius Open Architecture platform, fully regulated by the Financial Securities Commission.
The Strategic India Fund (SIF) is a collaboration between IIFL Global, Generation Systematic Solutions Ltd and HDFC Asset Management. SIF is a systematic multi-asset fund which aims to outperform the CNX Nifty Equity Index over a long period of time at lower volatility.
The key driver of risk-adjusted returns is a strategic asset allocation process whereby the fund will be allocated 100% to either equities, debt or cash at any point in time, IIFL said.
The weekly signals are generated by a proprietary trend-following model built and designed by Generation. IIFL Mauritius, a part of the IIFL Global Group, is the Investment Manager and HDFC AMC is the investment adviser to the Fund.
Generation has already seeded the Strategic India fund which launched on 1st August 2013.
Roger Mortimer, director at Generation Systematic Solutions Ltd, said: "The back testing of the fund since 2003 delivered 808% returns in comparison to 177% by the Nifty Index and at significantly lower volatility.
"The fund has been running with live recommendations since early 2013 and we are very excited to be launching this product in collaboration with IIFL and HDFC AMC. Given HDFC AMC's long-term focus and risk management discipline, the quantitative overlay can be put in place with significant confidence".
Swati Jain, director at IIFL Wealth (UK) Ltd, said: "India is currently going through a volatile phase and we see immense opportunity for SIF to deliver significant alpha by toggling between asset classes. The fund has already generated high level of interest reinforcing the appetite for innovative products in the market".


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- A Year by the Sea by Joan Anderson
- The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan
- Mockingbird by Katherine Erskine
- Fortune's Magic Farm by Suzanne Selfors
- Technically it's not my fault by John Grandits
- Blue Lipstick by John Grandits
Eat Pray Love and A Year by the Sea both happened to be about women on their own for a full year, reconnecting with themselves and getting back on track. I enjoyed them both. The Middle Place was also quite enjoyable and uplifting, despite the fight against cancer by both the author and her lovable father. The last four books in the list are categorized as children's books and run the gamut from middle grade books to Young Adult books. I think Mockingbird was probably the most well written and moving of the group. It's written from the point of view of a ten-year-old girl with Asperger's syndrome, who has lost both her mother (to cancer) and her older brother (to a random shooting). I know, doesn't sound very appealing, does it? But because you see everything from the girl's point of view, it's almost like experiencing what it's like to have Asperger's, to overload on sensory perceptions, to be unable to interpret others' facial expressions, to learn to use manners and feel empathy for others. It's on the "suggested summer reading list" for the middle school for our district, which is why I read it, and I can see why.
The final two books by John Grandits are Concrete Poems, poems that have physical shape on the page. These books in particular are great for the middle school readers (I have two in the house!) because they are funny, hip, accurate portrayals of this age group and their lives and thoughts. One is written from the point of view of an 11-year old boy, the other from the point of view of his older sister. Both my middle schoolers loved them and finished them in an evening.
Seeing and reading John Grandits' poems has given me some inspiration for my sketchbook. I'm pretty sure I want to include both words and pictures in my book, so illustrated poems or concrete poems would be perfect. I'd love to actually make poem collages, which would be a fusion of a poem and an illustration. I have even written 2 or 3 I'm sure would work for this format. The next question I have to answer for myself is Paper or Fabric? Do I want to keep the book as it is and create collages with paint, paper, and glue, foregoing the stitching? Or do I want to make pages out of fabric, so I can incorporate a little more texture and add stitch? If I do, will I hand-write the words, stitch them, stamp them, or what? Somethings to ponder...


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Jan 4, 2012
When Roman Berens signed up for the "Physics and Applied Physics Research Freshman" Seminar, he wasn't sure what to expect.
"Initially, I really had no idea what it was about," he said. "But I'm majoring in physics, so I thought having lab experience would be really valuable."
Berens and other freshmen in the seminar discussed their research at a presentation at the Rowland Institute on Dec. 12. Using a handmade, laboratory-scale, Sterling heat engine, the team of students was able to generate enough electricity to power several light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, and a laptop computer.
"I'm amazed and invigorated by what our freshmen are capable of," said Jene Golovchenko, Rumford Professor of Physics and Gordon McKay Professor of Applied Physics, and professor to the freshman seminar. "This year's class has a wonderful collection of students who were admitted by interview to assure they were ready to take advantage of the high level of support provided them by the Rowland Institute. They are all prime candidates to concentrate in either in physics or SEAS," the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
The seminar challenged students to study and improve upon the Sterling heat engine constructed by last year's seminar students. Participants were tasked to improve on the existing model, turning it into a scientific instrument — embodying the laws of classical mechanics and thermodynamics.
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Breakfast is one of the most important meal of the day as after 6 to 8 hours of sleep body need some healthy filling breakfast to refill the body with the needed energy. In our busy schedule it's hard to choose healthy breakfast regularly that will be low in fat , cholesterol and rich in vitamins and minerals. Cornflakes nowadays play a vital role to go for a guilt free breakfast which will reload us with liveliness. Cornflakes as we all know are a popular breakfast cereal originally manufactured by Kellogg's through the treatment of maize. It's such a beautiful gift, we can prepare delicious breakfast with. It's easy to prepare, provides enough energy and above all it's crispy and crunchy and you get it almost everywhere.
Do you meet Guptaji and his family? Not yet… you should… I think one of the most wonderful family who loves to share smile and happiness. Mr. Gupta a perfect gentle man, their fun loving kids Ritu and Rohan and Mrs Shalu Gupta a wonderful homemaker and a great chef. She came up with some innovative, healthy delicious nashta ( breakfast) recipes with Kellogg's cornflakes. I am sure all Guptaji's neighbors wait to get invitation from Gupta family to join them in their breakfast table. After watching the making video's of all the delicious healthy recipes from Mr's Gupta in YouTube , I am tempted to join them just once. I am drooling since I saw the coconut cornflakes ladoo. As you all know that Chaitra Navratri is going on and in this festive time temptation run high when it comes to sweet delicacies. Choosing healthy sweets which we can enjoy guilt free is really a daunting job. I think Mr's Gupta crack the code very well with her cornflakes coconut ladoo. For all those who will not be able to join Guptaji's family here is the recipe of yummy Cornflakes Coconut ladoo.
INGREDIENTS 2 Cups (crushed) Kellogg's Corn Flakes 2 Tbsp chopped mixed nuts ¼ Cup condensed milk ¼ Cup ghee dessicated coconut (copra) DIRECTIONS Combine all the above ingredients. Shape into lemon size ladoos and serve.Truly speaking this is not the only drool worthy recipe that makes me tempted to join Guptaji's family for nashta but when I see other lip smacking dishes , all of which I get to know from their Facebook Page like walnut cornflakes chocoballs, cab corn basil, sitafal cornflakes or that Cornflakes popcorn cluster , I find all the reason to join Guptaji's family for nashta. I also want to thank Mr's Gupta for preparing that healthy spicy Chatpata Cornflakes Chivda…..a lovely twist to a regular snacks . "Happiness is only real when shared" and I think Guptaji 's family know it very well. So it will be my pleasure to join Guptaji for nasta. Guptaji do keep the door open …I am coming..…and who knows may be many more friends of mine too will love to share your nashta table.
This post is a part of Kellogg's India.
Image and the recipe source is from - http://www.kelloggs.in/en_IN/best-tiffin-wala-nashta-recipe.html#prevpoint


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March 9, 2012
I just read an e-mail from Ping and she had mentioned that you were coming to China soon. So, I'm just e-mailing you to let you know that we are doing well.
Samantha and I are having a good time in Zhengzhou. We are teaching, but at the moment, we only have about one class that is consecutive every week. We are currently substitutes for other teachers at different schools here in the city. We have a lot of free-time at the moment, but also our apartment is still being put together. We are living in a 30-story apartment complex which we moved into on the 29th of last month. We live on the 24th floor and our apartment window overlooks downtown Zhengzhou. Around our apartment complex, we have many attractions that keep us busy. We don't have internet at home so we take advantage of the wi-fi at work if we have time. Basically, we have been doing demos to recruit new students and also, we've been doing workshops with our Chinese assistants. For every class we teach, we have an assistant which translates for us and helps the students understand the lessons. I have been teaching 5-13 year old students and Samantha has taught 5-16 year old students. We are adjusting very well to the life here in Zhengzhou, but yet we can't wait to return to Seattle.
Like I had mentioned, at the moment, we are restricted to just using the wi-fi at work, so we have to go now. I have to sit down in a quiet place to describe, with the exception of the lack of internet, how great our apartment is.
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Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
-Philippians 2:12-13
How often have I let things get between myself and God? Too often have I let myself slip into a mindset where I think that I can do things without God or keep Him out of my day to day life. Too often have I put things of this world - video games, books, school, friends - above my relationship with my Saviour and Redeemer. Far too often have I let these things fill up my life like so many coloured blocks.
Our relationship with God is like a game of Tetris: life throw us distractions and we have to consciously work to clear them and keep our field of focus clear so that we can keep our eyes on Christ. We have to work continually to persevere, mature and grow in out walk with Christ. And like in Tetris, the further we grow in our walk, the more difficult life's distractions become to ignore and yet the more we are enabled to deal with what is thrown at us: in Tetris because we become more accustomed to the rhythm of the game and in our walk because we are empowered by God.
So may you persevere in your walk and keep those coloured blocks at bay
Brother in Arms
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Jeremy Clarkson sparks PC 'outrage' in criticism of gun control antics
One of the advantages of Sitemeter is the ability to see what people are searching for on the blogs. When old Jeremy Clarkson posts come up it can generally be assumed that he has 'caused mass outrage'. In the eyes of the press, Jeremy never seems to cause less than outrage, although one of these days perhaps we will see that he has sparked huge ambivalence, but that is unlikely. Whatever it is that he sparks is always described in terms of large numbers.
Usually it relates to some comment, tweet, or whatever, that has offended the panty waisted, PC whipped, wusses of the professionally outraged or insulted class of sensitive new age sooks. These people are so good at doing their thing that they can reach a stage of absolute mortification quicker than Wyatt Earp could draw a six-shooter.
His latest sin, seems to be a cynical reference to gun control advocates by suggesting van control in the wake of an incident involving some idiot performing hit and runs in Cardiff, which was certainly, a tragic event:
TOP Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has sparked outrage on Twitter with a remark in the wake of the hit-and-run rampage in Wales. The outspoken TV presenter, 52, posted a remark on the social networking site comparing vans to guns.
He wrote: "Following the absolutely tragic events in Cardiff yesterday, will there now be calls for tighter van controls?"
He followed it up minutes later with a second tweet: "Serious point. If someone runs amok with a gun, gun laws are discussed. If someone runs amok with a van...."
His comments provoked outraged responses from other users. Brian Paget (@brianpaget) wrote: "The horrific events in Cardiff yesterday give a glimpse of what society would look like if Jeremy Clarkson was Prime Minister."
While the event he referred to is so insane as to defy description, Clarkson has a valid point. Gun control advocates have no moral objections, compunction, or consideration towards grieving families to press their cause in the wake of a shooting incident. They can drag the bodies of victims across the parliamentary chambers and press offices of the world at a speed that would leave a Benghazi Jihadist breathless.
There is a breathtaking double standard in the selective outrage expressed toward Clarkson when the ghoulish actions of gun control frantics are considered. Given the context, Clarkson's statement is quite reasonable and temperate.
Jeremy for PM; now there's a thought.


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Sunday, January 25, 2009
Engaging: Jessica & Hunter
Here comes....Hunter & Jessica! Could they be any cuter? Love the engagement shots taken by Lisa Webb. Oh...and the darling shirt Jessica is wearing was our inspiration piece for their wedding. Some peach, some creme, some pearls and some sparkle under a big white tent. It is going to be soft and romantic and a lot dreamy. I can't wait to see this one all put together and share some of the fun surprises with you.
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- Emily@oncewed said...
How sweet. I can't wait to see this wedding!
- January 27, 2009 at 11:24 AM
- robyn said...
beautiful pictures! i can't wait to see the outcome of this wedding!
- January 30, 2009 at 11:45 PM
- Vella said...
Perfect couple to be! I'm looking forward for the big wedding day to come.
- February 18, 2009 at 10:38 PM
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Last week I created a poll on this blog for readers to vote on which 80's cartoon character I should create into an ami next. It was soooo much fun creating my 'Papa Smurf' that I just can't wait to make another 80's toon ami! The choices were:
- 'Smurfette'
- 'Orko'
- 'Rainbow Brite'
- 'Doozers'
- 'Inspector Gadget'
The results of the poll are in- drumroll please......
|'Doozer' from Fraggle Rock
Doozers!!! This is gonna be fun for sure!
For those of you who don't know who the Doozers are...
From the Fraggle Rock wiki:
"Within Fraggle Rock lives a second species of small humanoid creatures, the pudgy, green, ant-like Doozers. Standing only 6 inches (150 mm) tall (knee-high to a Fraggle), Doozers in a sense represent anti-Fraggles; their lives are dedicated to work and industry. Doozers spend much of their time busily constructing all manner of scaffolding throughout Fraggle Rock using miniature construction equipment and wearing hard-hats and work boots. No one but the Doozers themselves seem to understand the actual purpose of their intricate and beautiful constructions."
I am also working on a few other cartoon/comic related projects for my lil cousins - Jack & Aidan
I just started on a 'Spongebob Squarepants' for Jack:
I haven't gotten very far yet...but here is at least the color palate:
|'Spongebob Squarepants' Ami color layout
I am making an 'Iron Man' for Aidan:
|'Iron Man' Ami
Stay tuned next week for more progress (hopefully) of my 'Spongebob' and 'Iron Man' and the start of my 'Doozer!'
Don't forget to stop on over at Tami's Ami's Blog and read about other WIP's, and maybe share one yourself!


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Two books that may be helpful:
One L, by Scott Turow: A story of the first year of law school. Turow is a little intense, and few people experience the first year of law school the way he describes it, but it is an interesting account. Turow has also written a number of wonderful best-selling novels.
What Can You Do With a Law Degree?: A Lawyer's Guide to Career Alternatives Inside, Outside & Around the Law, by Deborah Arron


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By Nekesa Mumbi Moody, AP Music Writer
NEW YORK � Some lucky Taylor Swift fans will get a chance to see her tour before it officially kicks off later this month ? all in the name of charity.
The 21-year-old country singer is selling tickets to the last dress rehearsal for her "Speak Now" tour, it was announced Friday. She is donating all the proceeds to those affected by last month's deadly tornadoes in the South.
Some 13,000 tickets will be available for fans to purchase for the May 21 "Speak Now ... Help Now!" benefit at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, where Swift has been rehearsing for the last five weeks.
"I was watching the coverage of the tornadoes backstage at rehearsals, and I wanted to do something for the families affected by the damage. I've never opened a rehearsal to the public before, but I felt that inviting my fans to the last rehearsal for the 'Speak Now' tour would be a great way to raise money," she said.
"We will probably still be doing some fine-tuning to the show that night, since this will be a true rehearsal, but I feel like it is so important for me and my fans to help if we can."
Earlier this year, Swift donated to relief efforts in Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
Tornadoes struck seven states in the South last week, killing 329 people and destroying entire communities.
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No, not this "Red" (tho' this is my grand-daughter's favorite Red).
I'm thinking about the color red. Red has always been an Important color to me. It's the color I use most consciously to move a viewer's eye about in my work. When I paint, I generally paint an undercoat of various mottled reds under everything I do, so that, if the top coat doesn't cover well somewhere, the red shines through, creating a glow.
And now I am working on the first tapestry in maybe forever that has NO red in it! I really just noticed that. At the same time, I am seeing red everywhere else. The Textile Museum has an exhibit called (you guessed it) "Red". On other tapestry blogs I visit, Meabh is weaving exquisite red squares, and Marilyn has done an amazing portrait in warm reds. But still, I have no red in my current workbasket.
Just for fun, I went to one of those meme sites, to see "What color of red am I?"
|You Are Red Orange
You are a very genuine person, although it takes a while for you to show the true you.
A bit introverted, you desire respect and affection from those close to you.
You are quite empathetic, and you have a true concern for the well being of others.
Many people have warm, heartfelt memories of you - even if you don't remember them well.
Well, OK. That works, I guess. I mean, is that me, or what? And really, although I have no red in my basket, it is full of rusts and bricks (the color, not the object) and a number of shades and tints of oranges. They are the first cousins of red, and sometimes close enough will count... it will have to this time.
Here's how attached to red I am: Once, long ago (great story beginning, don't you think?) I decided I was over-saturated with color. I had spent several years weaving very pure primaries, and I was sick of them. So I decided to weave a tapestry that was totally neutral - no color whatsoever. Just tan and black. I wove the piece three-quarters of the way through, then couldn't take it anymore. I ran to the shelf and pulled out a small ball of red, wound it into a butterfly, and wove it in, gasping a sigh of relief. That small spot of red saved both me and the tapestry! It would have had to have been made into a dog-rug without it.
(By the way, the diagonal lines in this tapestry are lazy-lines... just a side-note for those who might wonder. Did anybody wonder?)
So anyway, I may not make it to the end of this tapestry without grabbing the basket of reds. We'll see...


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Thursday, October 14, 2010
All Fall Down
Last Saturday I fell in the indent of a mulched area and badly sprained my ankle. 10 days of an air cast now. Life's little interruptions. We all have them, we all fall at some time in our life. When I fell it took a few minutes to get up because I wasn't sure if I could stand on my foot. There I was on all fours, my girls asking me if I was okay and I wasn't sure of anything except it hurt. But then after a few tears and a few minutes I was able to gain some composure and stand up and drive home (still in tears, mind you). I could have stayed on the ground and called for some help, or had my husband come pick me up. But I really didn't need it. All I needed was a few minutes. Sometimes we need a few minutes before we get back on the horse. I am frustrated that now this impedes work outs, since I had just gotten my schedule all together for the fall classes. But life happens. Falls happen. Just need to wait til I'm ready again. Soon.
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Kathryn Morgan at Age 15, Arabian Pas de Deux, The Nutcracker
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More old performance footage today! This is me at 15 dancing the Arabian Pas de Deux in Mobile Ballet's the Nutcracker. My partner is Darren Anderson, formerly Royal Winnipeg Ballet. I LOVED dancing this role - I felt like Princess Jasmine (as every 15-year-old would say). Another Q&A coming this Fr


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heirloom seeds are seeds that are NOT GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) and the seeds from the product of that seed can be reused. In essence, one seed can ultimately produce hundreds and even thousands of produce. And these were organic heirloom. Each box was only $1! I also found a bag of Jiffy-7 Peat Pellets for $.80! This was a future homesteaders find today! =)
So what happened to the rest of my money? I took a friend out to lunch. :o) What a happy, frugal, sustainable day! =)


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There are many waterfalls in The Catlins and the campsite was next to The McLean Falls, this 22 mt waterfall was a short walk through rainforest. Further along was the Purakaunui Falls, smaller that the McLean Falls but described as an Icon of New Zealand as it is one of the most photographed waterfalls in the country. Its image is seen on calendars, postcards and book covers. This was also an easy 5 minute walk to get to.
Nugget Point was our next stop; This is one of the South Islands most scenic lighthouse locations, and described as Iconic. The steep headland overlooks jagged rocky inlets resembling angular gold nuggets, hence the name! At the tip of the headland is New Zealands oldest lighthouse built in 1869. The spectacular walk to the lighthouse is on a gravel pathway, New Zealand Sea Lions were on the shores below us. The walk took at least 30 minutes return.
We drove back to Dunedin to get ready for the rugby, England V Georgia tonight.
As far as the Rugby goes, it had been a week of controversy off the pitch for England; Who were back at the stadium to play the 'minnows' Georgia. This Georgia team was vastly improved from the Team I saw in 2003 in Perth, Ausralia, back then the players had had to pay their own airfares and hotel bills, I hope that situation has improved for the players. Once again it was hard work watching England make basic mistakes, I wonder if theses professional players actually know the rules of the game?? As they don't look like they do. Maybe the England Prima Donnas should have to pay their own way during the tournaments? Bring them back down to earth a bit....England Rugby players are appearing arrogant, and I don't know why as the Rugby they are playing is rubbish! The final score with its large margin of victory greatly flattered England, I thought their performance was very poor and they will need to improve if they are to get through to the semifinals. Also, I really missed the fun that the Argentinean fans bring to the match, they are great. But, Dunedins very large student population stood in for the Georgian Fans and certainly created a lively atmosphere.


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WOW!!! That is all I can say about how Amazing God's word is!! It is so full. It is alive and active. It compliments itself. It all works together. God has been showing me some awesome things and I feel as though I am on the verge of putting the pieces in the puzzle. I feel like I am sitting on the edge of a major break through about to jump into the presence of God! I can't put the feeling into words that fills my heart!
I have been seeking God wholeheartedly this year. He is showing me verse after verse. They all connect; yet, they are all written years and years apart. It is so excited! The funny thing is, it catchs me off guard each time! I go in expecting God to speak to me through His word, but then He lets it all work together to reenforce itself. WOW!!!
I have also started the study Experiencing God. I cannot tell you how excited I am!! I haven't done a study like this in quite some time. I trully want to experience God this year. I was super stoked when Joey told me that he thought I should do a study this semester because it would be encouraging for me. And what study is available!?! Experiencing God. That is the aim as I seek Him with my whole heart this year. Isn't He good!?!
I have so many thoughts swarming in my head right now that I can't get them coherently down. :) I pray that God will give me time to put these amazing puzzle pieces together and begin to write about all the nuggets He is showing me.
I just wanted to hop on today and say my God is an Awesome God!!!! Worthy to be praised!!! He answers prayers in amazing ways!!! He loves me! :O That is so humbling. The fact that He is teaching me so much is humbling.
Abba, thank You! May You continue to grow me in the grace and knowledge of my Savior Jesus Christ. Continue to prune my heart so that it can seek You wholeheartedly. I want You to be my treasure. Show me Your will, Father. This is Your day. May You be lifted up and glorified through my life! In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
I can't wait to share everything God is showing me!!! I feel like a little kid in a toy store. :)


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THE WEEK: This isn't Watergate. This isn't treason. And there's still no smoking gun.
The unflagging tedium of the Trump-Russia-Manafort-Guccifer 2.0-Kushner-Page-Comey-Flynn-Steele-Stone-Lavrov-Mueller-WikiLeaks-Fancy Bear-Intercept-CIA-FBI-NSA-BBC-Don Jr. saga refuses to go away. Every day there are new breathless reports, fresh for-initiates-only micro-revelations that inspire screeches of "Treason!"
But there is still no smoking gun. . . .
This is hardly the first This is it moment the media has begged us to acknowledge. Please remember that a year ago we were expected to believe that Donald Trump had committed treason by begging the Russian government to hack Hillary Clinton's emails live on cable television, before an audience of millions. We all know that this is exactly how espionage works and that there is no way that the smiling ex-reality television show host was making a joke about the actual documented collusion between the former secretary of state's campaign and the Democratic National Committee, which marshaled their forces against an honest public servant who could arguably have beaten Trump in a general election if the primary had not been rigged.
And so it has continued, uninterrupted without so much as a hint of self-reproach or critical reflection, and so it will continue, presumably, "from day to day / To the last syllable of recorded time," in saecula saeculorum.
Let's find out their names. You know, in the interest of policing "collusion."


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July 22, 2010
First sale of significant U.S. defense equipment to South Africa in 25 years
FARNBOROUGH, England, - The South African Department of Defence awarded Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) a contract for Paveway II laser-guided bombs.
Raytheon will provide the South African military with LGB computer control groups and air foil groups that transform "dumb" bombs into precision-guided munitions for operational test and evaluation on South Africa's Gripen fighter aircraft.
ARMSCOR awarded a contract on behalf of the South African Air Force for the procurement of LGB bomb kits. ARMSCOR, the Armaments Corporation of South Africa, is the officially appointed acquisition organization for the South African DoD.
The direct commercial sale was negotiated with the assistance of South Africa's ATLANTIS Corporation and calls for Raytheon to begin delivery in 2011. In addition to the weapons, Raytheon will provide air- and ground-crew training.
"The combat-proven Paveway family of weapons is integrated on more than 22 aircraft and serves 41 nations around the globe, making this weapon the ideal choice for the South African warfighter," said Harry Schulte, vice president of Raytheon's Air Warfare Systems product line. "Raytheon is the sole provider of the Paveway family of weapons and is committed to providing the warfighter with a reliable direct-attack weapon at a cost-effective price."
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Korean food is one cuisine I'm not all that familiar with. I can count my visits to Korean restaurants on one hand…one trip to Jang Mo Jib and three to Hanwoori. It's an odd thing considering all the grilled meat and chili involved…two items at the top of my all-time favorites list. My second time at Hanwoori was for their deluxe dinner for six…a most memorable feast. I hope to do that again real soon!
My most recent visit was an impromptu blogger meet-up with Ben and Fmed.
Hanwoori is a most familiar location for me. Many years ago it was Joy's, a venerable old diner that we frequented for breakfast. Although I really miss all those old coffee shops, I am more than happy to see them replaced with restos that serve up superior Asian fare.
The really cool part of Korean dining is the complimentary Banchan.
How can you not appreciate free, tasty & unlimited appetizers? Obviously, this concept needs to be incorporated into each and every cuisine. The Kimchi here is particularly delicious.
For today's feast Fmed suggested we try some of the more unfamiliar menu items. First off, though, I thought we should try some Korean fried dumplings.
Yaki Mandu (Deep-fried Pork and Vegetable Dumpling). These were among the best fried-pocket-of-meat I've come across. A perfect light & crunchy exterior stuffed with a good amount of minced pork. The soy and sliced-chili dip served alongside was a tad salty. I'd much prefer a sweeter, more garlicky version.
Next up, the soup.
Gori Gomtang (Oxtail in Soup). This isn't what I'd expected. Instead of a bland, milky broth, I figured on a deep, spicy beef stock. I can't quite get my head around charging $12 for a weak soup with a load of bone and rubbery meat.
The soup was served with sea salt and scallions on the side.
These did flavor things up a bit but a whack of chili oil would of helped out a lot.
The highlight of the day was Rose Pyunchae (Smoked Raw Beef with Vegetables). Sixteen tender slices of nicely marbled raw beef, daikon, bell pepper, raw garlic, pea shoots and an herb I can't for the life of me remember. After this was placed on the table, the three of us stared at it without a clue as to what to do. We called over our friendly server and she showed us. It turned out to be quite simple. Take a slice of beef and load on whatever you like…
…roll it up and dip in the vinegary soy. Eat. Smile.
Although pricey, damn delicious. Thirty bucks seems a tad exorbitant, no?
Thanks to Shokutsu at Foodosophy, I was able able to get the name of the complimentary dessert. Sikhye is a traditional sweet rice dessert with pine nuts. A nice, cool palate-cleanser.
Aside from the under-seasoned soup, this was an interesting and unique meal. Judging it on price alone, I have to say, the value wasn't there. The unlimited banchan helped a bit but, in the end, I expected more.
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Hi Karl:
The beef is certainly the best of the lot. I would go back again for it often if not for the price. The Sikhye … I did not recall seeing that at all.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Mural Pricing
Murals, as we have mentioned, are fantastic forms of reflection and expression. Murals bring art into the public on such a tremendous scale. Utilizing obscure walls or ceilings to compliment an environment or standing main stage as a room's focal point or to accent a theme. Murals benefiting the artist(s) and critic(s) add life to any place by making a political stand, defining a current era, reflecting an individual personality or a group's collective thoughts, etc.
Murals are typically very detailed works of art painted on a large scale. Due to the skill level involved to paint a mural, these works of art are generally paid for by sponsorship or grants.
Typical mural pricing goes along a Tier Guideline. Usually, muralists offer 3 Tiers to define pricing and complexity of detail per square footage. This pricing is NOT inclusive of per diems, scaffolding, furniture removal, and wall preparation.
Each project always has a minimum charge regardless of size and detail, in this case, the minimum charge vacillates between artists.
Generally speaking, a basic mural of which one would select for a small child's room is considered a Tier 1 project. The complexity of detail is basic and somewhat rudimentary.
Tier 2 murals are the most popular in selection. These murals have more detail rendering recognizable characters. Tier 2 murals are more three dimensional with multi-toned shading. These murals are executed in children's rooms, dining rooms, formal foyers and parlors, and many commercial environments.
Tier3 is the top of the line mural. These murals encompass exquisite detail, precision perspective, multi-toned shading, and complex subject matter.
Tier 1 begins at a minimum charge plus $25.00/sqft
Tier 2 begins at a minimum charge plus $20.00/sqft
Tier 3 is a more intricate and formal bidding process usually involving multiple renderings and price options.
These are just basic parameters. Each artist owns differing talents than the other. As a guideline, this pricing may perform as a base when soliciting bids from muralists or as an artist's reference point when bidding their own work.
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I teach English at a public charter high school and every year we get a lecture about the supposed separation of church and state as it relates to that peculiar Christian holy day, Christmas. This year's homily was particularly egregious: "If a student asks you what you think, keep your beliefs to yourself" we, the adults, were commanded. Whether I was thinking prudence is the better part of valor or if I was moved by sheer cowardice, I kept my mouth shut, thinking, "Hasn't he heard of the #@*&! 1st Amendment?" This incident helped clarify for me what's wrong with education in America today.
Among evangelical Protestants the concerns over public education, if we can believe what we read in the papers, tend to be centered around the lack of school prayer and the teaching of evolution as "the answer" to human origins. What ever truth there may be in this old stereotype, this two-fold concern is not mine, nor does it seem to resonate with most of the people I meet. Instead, it is a concern over the violence and superficiality of public schools that gives one pause. We are a homeschooling family because of the limited curiosity of the local schools. We don't want our children's education to be a series of subtractions from reality, but a presentation of the panorama of human thought and experience – a broadening of reason if you will. Ideally, the public schools should be collaborators in the task of education, but at present they are antagonists. Antagonistic to our insistence that education be a complete education. So-called religious neutrality is a big part of the failure of public schools.
A complete education cannot reasonably exclude religion, either in its historical or literary forms, or from its more existential exigences that spontaneously arise from the hearts of students. Talking to a school board member or principal and asking him or her, "How does your district (school) conceive of man? What is the human person and what does he need?" is likely to result in blank stares at best. Professional educators can wax poetic about test scores or the latest methods and strategies for getting students excited about learning, but when it comes to the true protagonist in education, the student, their view is superficial and hollow.
In The Risk of Education Luigi Giussani takes Joseph Jungmann's definition of education as axiomatic when it comes to the legitimate range of pedagogical concerns: education ought to be an introduction to the whole of reality. A moment's comparison with my administrator's narrow (and alleged secular) vision with these two clerics' insistence on an open horizon points out how the ideology of secularism has truncated the curriculum and become (paradoxically) parochial. Yet not all administrators or school districts are this timid, so I am hopeful that more schools will begin taking the humanity of the students seriously.
The rapidly accelerating charter school movement in our state is encouraging more pluralism, but given the track record of the courts concerning religious liberty and public schools, there is a possibility that these taxpayer supported charters may be allowed to promote only academic excellence, not human wholeness. While the voucher movement seems to have stalled, perhaps the charters can take up the cause of meaning-full education reform. It will take school leaders, teachers and parents who are not beholden to the secular status quo, but it just might happen; God willing, it will happen.


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Australian police have caught another 14 illegal asylum seekers who escaped from the Woomera detention facility Thursday night. Ten of the original 35 remain on the run. From Sydney, Phil Mercer reports.
Australian police say they picked up the escaped asylum seekers Sunday near Port Augusta, 200 kilometers south of the remote desert Woomera immigration and detention camp.
The escapees were part of a group of 35 asylum seekers, who broke out of Woomera on Thursday night. There are now 10 escapees on the run, including two boys. There are growing fears for their welfare - as nighttime temperatures in the surrounding desert dip below freezing.
The authorities say it is possible the escapees have already left the region, aided by pro-refugee activists who helped them break out. An official investigation has begun to establish why and how the mass escape was possible.
Police have scaled down their search and are now only investigating suspected sightings of the remaining escapees.
Police inspector Des Bray said those recently recaptured seemed relieved to finally be apprehended. "I think they were fairly depressed about the whole situation and were quite happy to see police and be taken in to custody where they could be fed, clothed and be warmed," he said.
Many of the asylum seekers will appear in court Monday to face charges of escaping custody. All of the 35 who escaped, 28 Afghans, six Iranians and one Iraqi, had had their visa applications denied and were facing deportation.
Meanwhile at Woomera, more than 100 illegal immigrants continued their hunger strike for a seventh day. Refugee advocates say nine children are among the group.
The remote camp at Woomera has endured attempted suicides, mass escapes, riots and hunger strikes since it became an immigration facility three years ago.
Australia's mandatory detention policy where all asylum seekers are locked away until their claims for refugee status are assessed has been criticized by the United Nations and human rights groups. The process usually takes a few months but can last for up to five years.
The Australian government, however, is unbending. It claims the mostly Afghan, Iraqi and Iranian asylum seekers who arrived by boat from Indonesia are queue jumpers, trying to sneak in ahead of the 10,000 allowed into Australia each year through Unsponsored humanitarian programs.


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Nurses reject non-union agreement
By Chris Latham
In a ballot of nurses employed in Western Australia's public health system, two-thirds voted to reject the state Labor government's offer of a non-union agreement. The clear rejection of the government's attempt to sideline the Australian Nurses Federation occurred despite ongoing public attacks on the ANF.
To help build support for the non-union offer, which was initiated on December 13, state health minister Jim McGinty wrote a letter to all WA nurses. The letter quoted sections of Australian Industrial Relations Commission deputy president Brendan McCarthy's December 8 decision to terminate the ANF's bargaining period, which accused ANF state secretary Mark Olson of not genuinely trying to reach an agreement and of being more interested in conducting a political and media campaign.
UnionsWA secretary-elect Dave Robinson initially appeared to support the government's move. He told the December 14 West Australian: "We don't approve of any of this in general but there appears to be a special case here. We expect the government to negotiate with unions in the future, no ifs and no buts". Robinson then told the December 14 Workplace Express, UnionsWA's online journal, that the West Australian's report was incorrect and UnionsWA was totally opposed to any attempt to bypass the ANF.
According to the Workplace Express, Robinson had "initially believed (incorrectly) that the government was merely conducting a straw-poll ballot to gauge nurses' reaction to its offer — a move he would also normally oppose but for the levels of frustration on all sides of the protracted dispute".
Grahame Armstrong, in a December 19 Sunday Times article entitled "Nurse demands a sick joke", described Olsen as a "headline-hunting, ambitious unionist" who was seeking to use state elections to "squeeze more money" out of taxpayers.
The ANF opposed the government's offer because it failed to address nurses' demands for reduced workloads. According to the ANF, the final offer included a number of setbacks both on previous government offers and existing conditions. These include roster changes no longer requiring the approval of the majority of nurses, loss of accumulated days off for clinic nurses (in lieu of overtime) and changes to the definition of shift worker, which would have reduced some nurses' leave by up to a week.
After the defeat of the non-union agreement, the government will take the dispute into arbitration. However, according to a January 12 enterprise bargaining update to members, the ANF is continuing to push for the government to negotiate further.
There is likely to be ongoing pressure on the Labor government to deliver a better deal for nurses. The ANF has been threatening to campaign against the ALP outside polling booths in the state election.
From Green Left Weekly #611.


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Hello again! After an emergency hiatus, Rocking Horse Scans is back and ready to pick up where we left off! Today we bring the final chapters of Hell's Angels, starting with Die 19. We'll be wrapping this up pretty soon and bringing more of our other series as well, so stay tuned! Enjoy :)
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Die 19
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FORT LAUDERDALE — Eduardo Coudet to the rescue.
Only seconds from a second consecutive home defeat, Coudet converted a penalty kick past keeper Joe Warren as the Fort Lauderdale Strikers managed a 1-1 draw with the Minnesota Stars before 4,442 fans Friday at Lockhart Stadium.
"I never kick PK's but in the 90th minute," Coudet said. "We out played them and had plenty of opportunities to finish them in the first half, but in the end we had an opportunity to tie it and that's what happened."
The Strikers (0-1-1) will have a chance to win their first of the season at the Atlanta Silverbacks in their next game on April 23.
The Stars (1-0-1) broke a scoreless tie in the 61st minute when a free kick by Andrei Gotsmanov found Devin del Do for the header from outside the far left post. It would have been Gotsmanov's second straight game winning assist if not for Coudet's tying goal.
If the Strikers had to be graded on their first half performance in compared to last weeks season opener home loss to Edmonton, consider it a vast improvement. The Strikers could have easily had two goals, if not for big save from Stars keeper Joe Warren.
The Strikers were patient, maybe too patient, to push forward in the early going of the half. Able to push the ball down the wings without much resistance by the Minnesota defense, the Strikers began creating chances.


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Tonight, Antony & Cleopatra performance #5. We had an exhilarating first weekend, and I am excited to see what happens as we dive in for week two.
After Sunday night's show, we had three days of blissful rest, which looked like this:
And this:
And this:
And this:
…If this is what it's like in Alexandria, I'll take it. How about a few more pictures of Cleo, while we get ready for tonight's journey?
She's the go-to, right? Gorgeous Elizabeth Taylor, dripping with gold, giving everything old Hollywood had to give.
Icon + Icon. Show me a great woman who isn't easily put into one box or another, and I bet she's felt some affinity with Cleopatra in her life.
The incredible Theda Bara in a still photo from the 1917 film Cleopatra, of which no known print exists. It was one of her biggest successes, but all that remains is a handful of studio shots of her in costume.
Oh, Marilyn.
One time Richard Avedon took my picture. A month before he died, when I was working with the satirical protest group Billionaires for Bush. He shot us in his studio on the Upper East Side, and it was an extraordinary experience. I wonder, I wonder…was I in the same corner of his studio where he shot Marilyn?
Who's next? How about some more painters, picking up where we left off in Pictures of Cleo I?
Cleopatra's allure continues to captivate painters. Moving into the 20th century, she was a muse for a number of Art Deco artists:
Next time, I'll work with leopards too.
Yes, there is a leopard in that last painting. I know, you might have been focusing on something else. Look again.
And a couple of painters working today, too:
All these men painting Cleopatra, photographing actresses as Cleopatra…I wonder if the icon changes when she is represented by and for women? Let me take that question with me into the play tonight. Not to dismiss the men: just, let us say, to share.
To round out this gallery, here are images of some of the great actresses who have played Cleopatra:
And then there's me, casting heiroglyphic shadows on the pressed tin walls of the Burnt Cove Church in our nightly ritual Antony & Cleopatra:
Infinite variety, indeed.
Now, though, it's time to wash my hair.
Show me, my women, like a queen: go fetch
My best attires. I am again for Cydnys
To meet Mark Antony.
–Cleopatra, Act V, Scene 2


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Pickled peppers are an essential ingredient in my pantry. We eat them on nachos, in eggs, on top of pizza and tacos and in homemade salsa. They also make their way into many homemade sauces, soups, and just about anything else.
I have tried several recipes for pickled peppers in the past, but many of them included a few tablespoons of sugar or honey which really dulled the spiciness of the peppers. Other recipes turned out a bit soggy. Then I tried the recipe from the National Center for Home Food Preservation site that called for soaking the peppers in pickling lime, but that recipe turned out far too crunchy for our tastes.
My sister's mother-in-law, Donna, always brings fantastic home canned jalapenos to family gatherings. They are spicy, garlicky, and have just the right texture. I now use her recipe for canning our home grown peppers and it turns out perfectly every time. I like to add some Ball Pickle Crisp in each jar to ensure that the peppers maintain just the right amount of crunch. I used only jalapenos in this batch, but feel free to use a mix of serranos, Anaheim's banana peppers, or whatever else you happen to have on hand. Just make sure that you keep the ratio of peppers to vinegar brine consistent.
•12 cups sliced jalapeno peppers
•6 cups white vinegar
•2 cups water
•3 cloves garlic, peeled and slightly smashed, but left intact
•Ball Pickle Crisp, optional
Prepare canner, jars and lids.
Place jars in canner, ensuring they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil and process for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude.
Check the seals after a couple hours. Cool, label, and store for up to one year.


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One of my followers , W. M. Morrell W.M.Morrell has bestowed upon me The Honest Scrap Blogger Award. Thank you so much :)Here are the rules of the award:1. 'The Honest Scrap Blogger Award' must be shared.2. The recipient has to tell 10 (true) things about themselves that no one else knows.3. The recipient has to pass along the award to 10 more bloggers.4. Those 10 bloggers should link back to the blog that awarded them.
random info:
1-Aqua phobic.
2-Had my very first kiss at the ripe old age of 24
3-Have a very quick wit, which can get me into trouble.
4-Have lived through 5 major earthquakes, including the 1989 San Francisco, dozens of blizzards, 4 tornadoes, 2 ice storms, 1 fire that destroyed 10,000 homes in San Diego, our home was spared, but we were evacuated.
5- Have limited memory of my childhood
6- Have moved 42 times in my life.
7-Hate the saying "We need to talk" up until recently it was never followed by anything positive
8-I am truly a nice person, but I have to convince myself of this on a regular basis
9-I find humor in most things, including my own cancer. The down side is sometimes the ON switch seldom switches off.
10-I was invited to Marie Osmond's first marriage.
ten blogs I follow:
Abby Annis
books and other random things :)
Heather L. Hansen: YA Author
I Am Write.
Inspired by Real Life
Legend of the Protectors
Montana For Real
the lovers, the dreamers and me
What I Learned Today...
I am sure this is the last link to the honest blogger from me. As I am not sure any on that list follow me.
But I would like to thank Wendy again for the honor.


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Post now located at www.TheBEarthInstitute.com
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
A Simple Healing Appetizer
Posted by Kristie Karima Burns, MH, ND at 11:10 AM
Labels: Food, Healing Your Family, Natural Recipes, NEW BLOG
4 comments:
- Mama Rose said...
Sounds delicious ;D I just received a bag of tomatoes and have quite a bit of garlic. I'm off to make some right now!
- October 13, 2009 at 4:44 PM
Just made it tonight. AWESOME! Thanks for sharing the recipe. YUM YUM!!!!
- October 18, 2009 at 8:51 PM
- Leilani said...
I have been meaning to make this for months...and came back today to look up the exact recipe...I just had a craving for something yummy & fresh - this did the trick, & feels sooo good too! Thanks for the simple easy recipe...I am officially addicted. :)
- April 18, 2010 at 5:54 PM
- Kristie Karima Burns, MH, ND said...
I am glad you found it again Leilai - I LOVE this dish. I planted A LOT of tomatoes this year so I will be making it a lot in a few months!
- April 18, 2010 at 7:08 PM
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Sometimes, Christians (that includes me) can become armchair critics and condemned people like they are beyond God. I remembered my pastor said one time fifteen years ago in a camp of praying for Stevie Wonder as God impressed upon him. It was like out of the blue. Last year, I heard Stevie was very much involved in church and ministry. Perhaps he has been doing all these already I don't know. And I am not saying that prayer did something to him but maybe, just maybe!
So, I will continue to pray for Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, and Bruno Mars, not forgetting my 'beloved' Katy Perry and Taylor Swift.


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Necklace: J. Crew Factory (worn, similar) | Sunnies: Betsey Johnson via Marshall's (worn, similar) | Bracelets: Groopdealz & C. Wonder (worn) |
Earrings & Ring: Nissa Jewelry (giveaway win from Lipgloss & Crayons)
Getting this dress was quite a journey. I trekked to two different Targets the weekend the collection debuted. However, unbeknownst to me, not all stores had the full collection and it was sold out online. I thought all was lost...since there was no way I was paying above retail on eBay. Then, by chance, I saw Carly of Lipgloss and Crayons wearing the dress. (OK, not by chance...I read her blog everyday). I commented that I loved the dress and couldn't find it. Well, Carly replied that she had an extra dress that she ordered online....IN MY SIZE! It was fate. Carly and I did a quick Paypal transaction and the dress was in the mail. However, UPS then held my package hostage. It took several angry phone calls with UPS call center folks, but the Scot was finally able to rescue my dress from the depths of a sketchy UPS facility. And then immediately after, I won Carly's giveaway for some fabulous earrings and a ring. With all my treats from Carly, I was able to duplicate her outfit exactly.....I promise I am not creepy.
And now it's time for the link up.
Linking up with Bloglovin Blog Hop, Bloglovin' Collective, Thirsty Thursday, Lovely Blog Hop, Find and Follow Friday and Vodka Infused Lemonade


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Our leaves are turning, bright oranges, reds, and gold.
Bright yellow mums liven up my fall garden.
I am feeling more balanced in my life now.
Hubby is feeling well. There are no new symptoms to worry about.
My blogger friends have given me good advice.....
It is a mind-set that's beginning to work.....
Bringing me more peace, less worry, less frustration...
And I think Hubby is feeling this new peaceful me.
Healing us both.
UPDATE: It's Blooming Tuesday at Jean's blog. A day to show what's blooming in our gardens.


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Southern War Practice IX
September 08- 10, 2017
Canton of Ritterwald
Site: Alhhard Manor. 1042 Woodland Drive, New Ellenton, SC 29809
Site Restrictions: Above ground fires only. Please do not dig holes. Pets are welcome as long as they are maintained on a leash by their owners and cleaned up after. The horses, the paddocks (except parking paddock) and both houses are strictly off limits. Vehicles must be parked in designated areas. All facilities are to be left clean. Please be sure to dispose of any trash appropriately. Alcoholic beverages are permitted for those over the age of 21.
Martial Activities: Armored | Rapier | Target Archery | Combat Archery | Thrown Weapons
Autocrat: Etienne Le Mons d'Anjou (Richard Le Mons). 157 Gustav Ct, North Augusta, SC 29860. Phone: (803) 5220030. Email: etienne.le.mons AT gmail.com
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Where to begin? I guess the best way to start the race report is to set some expectations (read excuses!) There have been two events that set the stage for this race:
- Plantar fasciitis: My first run since Roth (July 10th, 2011) was in March 10th, 2012… a 17 minutes run! After that, I did a few under 30 minutes easy runs, until finally in May 17th I did a 55min run. After that, I gradually increased the duration up to 2:30 hours. This was an uphill battle with my feet, but we finally got into an agreement and we have been living happily ever after! What finally did the trick? A sock!
- Emma: I'm a dad now!!! Yea, how about that for a life changing event? April 2012 I became a dad of a lovely beautiful baby girl! Sleeping became a luxury, at least for the first two months. Having said that, she started sleeping more and more, gradually getting to 8 hours straight when she turned about 8 weeks! In fairness, Beatriz was the one on the night shifts most of the time, I would just wake up and get a bottle ready; Beatriz would then feed her, which was not a quick task. Without a question, this race was only possible thanks to Beatriz, the true Ironmother!
Now, with all of that in mind, here goes my race report…
Race Report
I had a reasonable night of sleep, the best I ever had prior to an Ironman. It was a perfect racing day. The weather was cool, but not too much. I believe it was about 11C, but the water temperature was on the low 20s. Beatriz, Emma and I made our way to the swim start, which is when I started to get a bit anxious… I found a quiet spot to put my wetsuit and started to enter in race mood.
I also looked around trying to find Fernando Camacho, but I couldn't see him at all.
3.8km Swim: 1:04hrs, 1:41min/100m, 267th out of 2542
A very awesome start with a jet flying over us just as the cannon went off! Very well coordinated!!!
Video: Swim Start by Beatriz and Emma!
The swim is not the part that scares me in the Ironman. I'm a relatively good swimmer (for a triathlete). I'm usually in the front pack and I always find a spot to swim with a small fast group… but not this time!
I started sprinting for 200m or so, just to get away from the crowd, but it didn't workout. I was still in the middle of some ferocious swimmers. Although I didn't get punched a lot, I could feel other swimmers on my legs, dragging them down, which really slowed me down and made me extremely tired. That continued for another 15 min or so. For the first time ever, the thought of dropping out of a race because of the swim crossed my mind. I even did a couple breast strokes just to pull it together. Then I took a deep breath and sucked it up! To be honest the full contact swim continued till the first red buoy, after that I finally got some space and found my pace. After that, It was way more comfortable and I was feeling confident about the swim again.
I got out of the water checked my watch and it was about 2 minutes slower than I would expect, but still within reason. The good thing is that I got out of the water and for the first time, I wasn't dizzy or anything. I even ran to the tent (first time in an Ironman, usually I just walk).
800m T1: 12:26min
Video: Running out of the water, unfortunately I didn't see Beatriz and Emma
I thought the run was AFTER the bike! Yea, 800 meters from the water exit to the changing tent. It took me 3:20 minutes from the water to the actual tent, where I took my time to not just put "almost" all my biking gear on, then I realized half way to the bike that I had lost one of my gloves. I even went back and tried to find it with no luck. Brand new glove… used it 5 times maybe. Oh well, lost a couple minutes there, but no harm done.
Video: Lost my gloves!
180.2 km Bike: 6:32hrs, 27.5 km/h 1199th out of 2542
OK, lets get it out there: I SUCK at hills. I'm not a great rider, but I definitely suck at hills. I made way too many mistakes on the bike. First of all I had no idea what to expect. I thought the course started with the hills, then flats then another loop. Well, not quite… it was like a bit of easy hills, flats (with some long easy hills) then at the 70km mark, a LOT of short steep hills!!! I mean short as in going at 6 to 10 km/h.
My mistake was thinking the hills were over when I got the flat portion at the top. I got too exited I went over my 180W target, finishing my first loop at 192W (normalized). OK, I didn't go crazy, but once I hit those hills, it took the wind out of me. I was feeling my right knee and I could just thinking about two thinks "OMG, I will have to do this loop again?" and "I wont be able to run after this!"
After the turn around at the top of the hills, I finally spotted Fernando, making his way up the hills. I figured he was about 10 minutes behind me, and judging from how I was feeling, it would take long for him to pass me.
I spent the second loop just thinking if I was going to make it uphill again. To make matters worse, the wind picked up at the second loop too, slowing every one down. What also brought my Average down, was the the two "pee-stops", which at least meant I was well hydrated.
When I finally got the the hills again, I was still slow, but to my surprise, I made it up OK. I was surprised that Fernando hadn't passed me as he is a much better climber than I am. Not to mention that I was exhausted at that point, my biking legs were ready to call it a day.
Side note: Interesting fact, my final power average was 178W (normalized), which was actually my target. I wonder what would the bike have felt like if I followed the plan and kept the average at 180W for both laps.
T2: 5:41min
This was a reasonable uneventful transition. Got my bag, put my shoes, deep breath and off I went. Don't ask me why it took me 5:41, because it felt more like 30s. I only stopped a couple seconds at the "sunscreen crowed", who were really fast to put sunscreen on my face and arms!
42.2km Run: 4:49:19, 6:51min/km, 1217th out of 2542
This was a good surprise! Not sure how this happens, but after finishing the bike completely DEAD, I actually was able to run. I started to run with a tinny stitch in my stomach, but it wasn't bad at all. I walked a little bit to take a gel, then I started running as I passed by Beatriz and Emma cheering. Video: I was feeling strong!
As I started the run, I thought that Fernando was right on my tale, and I was expecting to see him passing me at any time. So I took it easy and I decided to follow my original plan: walk all hills and water stations, mind you, there weren't many hills in the run. In fact it is a beautiful run course, the majority is on a great flat trail, which reminded me the belt line.
When I finally got to the first turn around (~10km), I saw Fernando was about 1.5 km behind me and I decided I wouldn't make it too easy for him to catch me! I still didn't go hard, walking hills, walking water stations… and stopping (5 times for the whole marathon) for nature breaks!
Once I finished the first lap, I realized that Fernando hadn't caught-up too much and I decided to bring it up a notch. I tried what felt like a negative split, and it turned out to be a 2:22hrs and 2:24hrs for first and second laps. Not bad at all!!!
Video: Finishing the first 21km loop!
I actually only lost 18 places on the run, moving from 1199th out of the bike to 1217th, seriously, not bad for the little running training I was able to do.
Finish Time: 12:43:37
The last 300m I was running at 4:30min/km, as it would make a difference! But it just felt right not to leave anything behind! I only slowed down at the end so that I wouldn't get in front off anyone crossing the finish line and ruin their finish picture.
Once I crossed the finish line, I was handed a beer!!!! Yes, a beer!!! Finishers got a [plastic] glass of ice cold beer at the end, which I thought was an awesome touch. Although I wasn't able to finish the glass, it felt like I deserved that beer!!!
Rank: 240 of 433 (40 to 45 years)
Overall Rank: 1217 of 2542
This was a great race, with an outstanding organization. Better organized than France by a mile, and also better than Placid, but I have to say Challenge Roth is still the on the organization front!
Unfortunately, Beatriz and Emma were not at the end to great me, since the noise was just too much for little Emma. We also didn't go back for the last finisher because of that.
I truly can't express my gratitude to Beatriz who backed me up all the way, before and after Emma was born. It is not an exaggeration to say that I wouldn't have made it this far without her support. Sounds cheese, but only those who have kids know what I mean, if you don't, don't even try to understanding. Parenthood is a beautiful thing, but it is not an easy task, specially if one of the parents is spending so much time training for an Ironman.
Today I have a different theory about child obesity. It is way too easy to sit a child in front of a TV just to "keep her busy", I just hope we don't do that when time comes for Emma. Hopefully we will be strong enough to keep up the good job and spend the time to play with her, keep her motivated and healthy. Who knows? Maybe she will be a future ironwoman!
For Next Year
Despite all my efforts on the bike, I'm stuck with the same results over and over. Yes, the times are different, but because of the course, not my performance. If you look at the actual power, it is always around 175 Watts. What really matter is the Kg to Watts ratio, specially on hills:
- IMFrance: 175W, 7:20 hrs, 23.7km/h, 86kg
- IMLP: 176W, 6:53 hrs, 25.7 km/h, 86kg
- Roth: 173W, 6:15 hrs, 28.5 km/h, 84kg
- IMMT: 178W, 6:32 hrs, 27.5 km/h, 90kg
For next year, I will again try to improve my cycling skills. Not sure how yet, but I will get better on this!!!
Ironman Mont Tremblant 2013, here I go again!!!! 🙂


text: Jaycee Lentz, along with the rest of her Apple Valley 14U Softball team, won the State Championship (July 21 & 22nd) in the MMFL (Minnesota Metro Fast pitch League) tier 4. Pictured with Jaycee is her father Lyle Lentz, who is the Co-Coach for the team. The team played the weekend with only 9 players. On Saturday the team went 2-1, which had them playing 5 games on Sunday to comeback from the losers bracket to win. The team that knocked them into the loser's bracket on Saturday, is the team they had to come back at the end to beat twice to win the Championship. Jaycee's mother is Lisa Edgerton Lentz and her grandparents are Dick and Connie Edgerton of St. James.


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Per this, Richard Clarke (who?) has something to say about the NSA Surveillance program.
"Add Richard Clarke, former counter-terrorism director in the White House, to a growing list of people accusing the Bush administration of breaking the law with its surveillance without court orders of people inside the United States communicating with suspected terrorists on the outside.
And Clarke, who left the White House in 2003 voicing complaints that the administration had not taken the threat of terrorism seriously before the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, maintains the administration still is mishandling the war on terror. With its focus on a "tactical'' battle with terrorists, he said today, the White House is losing a "strategic'' battle for the hearts and minds of people in Islamic nations and Europe.
Clarke says he didn't know about the National Security Agency's surveillance of telephone calls and emails of people in the U.S. communicating with suspected terrorists, which the president secretly authorized following 9/11 and has re-authorized many times since then. That surveillance program only recently was made public.
"I think what they are doing is illegal,'' Clarke said today at a forum of the Center for National Policy, a nonpartisan research center in Washington."
"Growing list"...
Fact is that list isn't half as big as those legal beagles who the MSM won't put on the air who say just the opposite, or at least in intellectual honesty (something Clarke never had. No room with that ego!) would say, we need to sit down and intelligently discuss the matter.
Blah....blah....illegal speagal...."Ooooh, Clarke look it's George!"
""This administration has regrettably fought the battle against the Jihadists in a highly unproductive way,'' Clarke said at today's forum. "This administration has carried it out in such a way that we have lost support from the very governments needed.''
Yeah Clarke, freaking unproductive!
You know, I knew the left was stupid (I know Clarke is). But this "illegal" crap is bordering insanity. "illegal". For the slow of snapse whatever "tapping" was down went under far more scrutiny and legal wrangling than any program in recent memory. Unless your from the rabid moonbat crowd that sees a Bush conspiracy spell out in your Alphabets everymorning, it's hard to see the myriad of DOJ lawyers who looked into this and decided to it was legal and that the President had the authority.
Moreover, again, this program didn't randomly 'spy' on American Citizens (unless they were talking with another party outtside the United States who was or who had terrorist ties. There is no evidence of widespread monitoring, nor that anyone had their "right to privacy" attacked.
(By the way, "Right to Privacy" isn't an absolute and you have no right to privacy if you're planning to kill people.)
Once again for the slow of snapse, this program isn't "new" or just since 9/11. Clinton employed warrantless survellience, and other tactics to fight "the drug war". Other Presidents did used "controversial" and much more intrusive tactics during times of war.
Again, let's have those Spector hearings and intelligently discuss this subject. Let's debate it. But when there are those who want to kill us, we have no time, and I have no time for morons like Clarke who would sell their mother (and us) down a burning building, just to make a political point. No time at all.
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In mid-January this year while on a trip to Seremban and Malacca, I had stopped by the Seremban2 city park to take in the view. In recent years, this park with its main feature being a magnificent lake has become a premier oasis for the people of Seremban, supplanting the popularity of the Seremban lake gardens which for many decades had been a principal feature of the town.
Anyway, the city park in Seremban covers a sprawling area of about 15 acres. My wife and I took a slow walk around the perimeter of the lake and observed the many activities going on there: individuals walking, jogging or participating in vigorous mass zumba exercises; families strolling and relaxing with their young children in tow. Feeding the fishes in the lake also seemed to be one of the favourite past-times of the people and mind you, there are probably thousands of fish, especially catfish.
I had noticed a particular junction along the perimeter where three pathways joined up. A small, relatively flat space that overlooked the lake. I was told that there were plans by the developer of the sprawling Seremban2 township, IJMLand, to make something out of this land very shortly, possibly to complete before the Chinese New Year. It would be one of their CSR projects.
But of course, there is a purpose to this project. Very soon, I am told, possibly come the middle of May, there will be an official ceremony to dedicate this statue and the area around it to chess.
Chess may not be one of the more visible games in this country but I can assure you that the game has a sizable following. If we consider that:
- Chess is not exactly a spectator sport for the masses,
- There are chess tournaments all year round ranging from higher-end internationally-rated tournaments for the more serious-minded players to the frequent much more popular lower-end rapid-chess tournaments that attracts 100 players on an average per tournament,
- On the assumption that the chess population in the country consists of 10 percent hardcore chess players who have been playing the game all their lives, 25 percent of chess players who have been at the game for more than 10 years, 35 percent of chess players who have been playing the game for more than five years and the remaining being chess players who have competed in local chess tournaments (including at school level), and
- There are unknown players who only play socially among themselves without ever participating in tournaments, plus an unknown number of people who read chess news off the Internet,
- A growing chess coaching industry throughout the country ensures that more children, getting younger all the time, and their parents and guardians are getting exposed to the game,
Taking all the points above, I would venture to guess that the chess enthusiasts in the country would conservatively number around 100,000. A sizable following for a game that is not often in the public eye, and indeed, does not attract as much support from the Olympics Council of Malaysia as I feel it should.
But for all its grassroots popularity, chess does not have a local hero that the chess players can look up to. Considering that the Philippines have their Eugene Torre, India have their Viswanathan Anand and China have their Hou Yifan - and I'm quoting only three countries - Malaysia have none save for our five international masters. We have not grown beyond five because our culture does not permit state support or even provide ample recognition for our chess talents. Is it any wonder then, that our IMs do sometimes question whether it was really worth their while to have spent so much time in chasing their chess dreams and in return, benefit little or at the very least, see scant recognition for their efforts?
Thus, I am glad that IJMLand is now prepared to step into this void. As starters, the public-listed company has erected this statue on their property, the Seremban2 city park. Come this May at the dedication ceremony, the company will unveil five park benches around the statue which shall honour our five international masters. Each of these benches will bear a caricature of a player and beside a chess board etched into the bench, will feature the player's most important game. To make this move meaningful, our five players have already agreed to lend their support to this project.
But while these will be the initial set of five park benches, it should not stop here. I am confident that IJMLand will be prepared to commit more of their benches around the statue to honour new international masters should more of our local players attain this title.
But what will happen if someone should go further and obtain the grandmaster title? I don't see this happening soon enough but when it happens, I would dare say that IJMLand may have other plans in mind to honour them. Who knows, perhaps naming their pavillions at their hill park that overlook Seremban2 after Malaysia's future chess grandmasters? When the time comes, that will be a fine gesture indeed.


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[News] Lee Seung Gi and Ha Jin Won gets engaged in front of 10,000 audience.
Cr. - en.korea
MBC's The King To Hearts, which Ha Ji Won and Lee Seung Gi star in, held a big scale 'engagement of the century.' Previously on April 27, the shooting of the big scale engagement was held at Yong In Everland with 10,000 people who were in the amusement park.
What attracted the most attention however was Ha Ji Won who turned into an elegant bride by wearing a white dress and a tiara, and Lee Seung Gi who showed off the dignity as a king by wearing a red royal outfit.
This engagement heralded the birth of the pure Korean royal family, increasing expectations of many people.
During the ten hour shooting from 9:00 a.m, people kept on gathering to see Lee and Ha. The production crew said that the bustling of crowd and the gathering of more people made the shooting seem more realistic.
Production company, Kim Jong Hak Production, revealed, "The love story between Ha Ji Won and Lee Seung Gi will end beautifully with this scene.
They looked so happy and felt as if they really are being engaged. But, do look forward to how the story will unravel as what actions Yoon Jae Moon plans to take to break their happiness." During the fourteenth episode of The King To Hearts, Yoon asked Cho Jung Seok to come to him.
Yoon smiling wickedly behind Cho aroused curiosity from many viewers as to what Yoon will do to perturb the royal family.


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Today's been dark and rainy, definitely cookie baking weather. Since I can't eat peanut butter I am always trying other butter cookies. These came out particularly nicely; chewy, flavorful, a touch too sweet, but hey, they are cookies.
Sunflower Seed Butter Cookies:
In a medium bowl mix:
1/2 cup butter soft
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 sunflower seed butter
2 eggs
1 + 3/4 cups unbleached flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Bake 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
P.S. I didn't add it to mine, but I'm sure some sort of citrus zest would be wonderful!
Hope you all are well!!


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One project of mine that was recently scraped was a short story called Sacrosanct. It's a love story, focusing on our heroine River asking the Goddess of Death and Fate to sunder her soul, in the hopes that part of it can keep the deceased soul of her lover (Jon) company in the afterlife. The story never got beyond the tight roughs before it was scrapped, but I'm able to share one of those pages with you all.
|Pencil and Paper, 6"x9", Tight Roughs for Sacrosanct
As always, there is more symbolism then a casual reader would ever pick up on - atleast consciously. The camera is always eye level with out heroine, and always looking up at the Dark Goddess. The alter of death is always in the background, often being used as a crutch in some way shape or form. River's sword, a symbolic instrument of death as swords have few other purposes, will cross over her multiple times as she slips further towards, in many way, a living death with her actions. While the [Goddess] is trying to talk River out of her decision, the goddess is blocking the stage left exit (often used for permanent leave from the story). In later pages, the this deity is towering over River in a much more terrifying manner and is pushing her towards the stage leff exit when the request is performed.


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I made it! There are less than 1 million blogs that are better than mine now. Must keep plugging along.
Two things that have already happened this morning before 10am
1. I might have an opportunity to help with social media for a professional organization I'm involved with.
2. I got coupons for free orange juice and free snacks!


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What is up w/ randomness?? If anyone can tell me that would b really cool!! all u have 2 do is tell me what u think randomness is!!! easy enough right? lol!!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
What eva randomness!!!!!
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Buttermilk Rusks
- 3 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 1/2 cups bran flake cereal
- 1 1/2 cups seeds or nuts (poppy, almonds, sunflower, hazelnuts, linseed, etc)
- handful dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, currants, apricots, etc)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk and 1 teaspoon lemon juice)
- 1 cup butter, melted
Preheat oven to 375 F. Line 9-inch by 13-inch pan with baking paper and set aside.
In large bowl mix dry ingredients together.
In small bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter, then pour into dry mixture and stir well until it forms a dough.
Press dough into oven dish, making sure it goes into all the corners. Place in oven and bake 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 180 F.
Invert cake onto large cutting board, and cut or break into desired shapes. Return pieces to baking dish (you may need a second dish to enable air to circulate freely between pieces), and place in oven for 8 hours until rusks are dried out. Prop oven door open slightly with a metal spatula to allow the moisture to escape during the drying process.
Remove from oven, allow to cool, and store in airtight container.


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Sarah from our DT gave us the challenge to make a sympathy/thinking of you card to give comfort to the receiver. I had this paper pack from Bo Bunny that I have not even touched yet, and have been as usual, just hoarding. :-D
The card measures 6x6" and the font is from the Sentimentals Cricut Cartridge, cut at 2". I added some pearls and flowers from Prima and crystal flowers from Dress It Up to finish off this simple card.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
A Little Comfort
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Saturday, October 12, 2013
A Night Owl's First Hallowe'en
I was very excited when Charlotte gave us a challenge featuring "The Night". Well it's about time I make a layout featuring the baby's first Halloween. I fussy cut the pumpkins and owl and raven strips from a Halloween-themed paper from Reminisce. I made paper lace using a bat border punch from EK Success. The cobweb paper is from DCWV. The font was cut using the Happy Haunting Cricut cartridge and measures 1 1/2". The moon is from October 31st, cut at 2". I traced the edges of the letters and the pumpkins with Stickles to make this simple layout pop.
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On Friday I gave a presentation to my student organization: Social Networks and Blogs for Today's Children's Librarian. The title of our group is Children's and Young Adult Library Services Student Organization. We call ourselves C-YA for short. My friend Amanda started the group last year when she saw a gap in our school's options and opportunities for those interested in youth services. And luckily I get to be vice-president! It's been an awesome year watching us grow as an organization! Hopefully soon we'll be passing it on to another cohort of great students to continue the tradition.
For my presentation, I wanted to try using Prezi. It is an online presentation software that just recently entered my radar and I've been dying for an excuse to try it out. I was happy that our C-YA meeting was the perfect chance to do that. Prezi is a really cool departure from the slide-based metaphor of presentations. If you think about it, it really makes sense. How many outdated metaphors do we cling to long after they no longer make sense? Slide presentations when it's been decades since anyone used an actual physical slide. Card catalogs when we're no longer limited to those tiny 7.5 by 12.5 cm cards? When everything has moved online, it makes sense that we start letting some of those old ideas go.
Hence, Prezi. It isn't your standard, linear, bullet point presentation. It zooms, it twists, it goes in circles, basically it flows. You can make a pretty good point that it more closely represents though processes, especially when it comes to brainstorming and creative planning and such. It shows connections and relationships. And really, who I am I kidding, it just looks really really cool.
So, in the spirit of emerging technologies (which is fitting considering my topic), I made a prezi. And you should totally click on the link above and check it out. You can even use it to start making your own. I had a lot of fun with it. While I'm sure I still have a lot to learn, for the most part it is really intuitive.
I had a lot of fun with the topic as well of course. I am really starting to get sucked into the blogging world and it is SO MUCH FUN! And much credit goes to Abby the Librarian and her wonderful blog. I got a lot of ideas from her CYPD handout on a similar topic, which she presented with Melissa from Mel's Books and Info. Thank you so much! I just wanted to post the link today, more thoughts on this topic to come later this week, as well as my favorite blog discoveries so far!