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This is the cutest little Italian restaurant/cafe i have ever been in. I mean it has a tree! It is decorated beautiful with brightly coloured pieces of artwork all over the walls which are whitewashed and put you immediately on the Sardinia coast. service is prompt and friendly. A waitress even noticed i was hankering after the freshly baked foccaccia sitting on a table behind (pictured right) and gave me a complimentary slice. For just £2.50 though you save yourself the embarrassment and get a whole selection with plump juicy olives. Perfect to share if you're not quite up to a starter/main combo.
To start me and will shared the Carpacio and the Calamaretti both at £7.80 each. I adored the Calamaretti (wish i hadn't shared now because that was my choice). The squid was so succulent and perfectly seasoned while the Polenta balls were were so light and fluffy, after the initial crunch they absolutely melted. Will's Carpacio didn't thrill me. I hadn't had it before (horrifying i know for a self-proclaimed foodie) so i have nothing to compare with it but i found it disappointingly tasteless and i was also slightly put of by the texture. I know this is rich as i at the same time i was happily chomping on tentacle.
Over the main course we had a seemingly endless debate. Will wanted the Chicken (Petto di Pollo Arrosto). whilst I had a hankering for a lamb (Agnello Arrosto). we each wanted the other to get a pizza so we could share, because quite simply when the there's a stone pizza oven one must have stone baked pizza. In the end I gave in and got to choose which pizza we opted for. All I ask of a pizza is that it be thin, crispy and covered in salami and chilis. Essentially the SALAMINO PICCANTE incarnate. we also Got a little mixed salad which went perfectly with the pizza. The mains were lovely and the crispy Italian pizza did not disappoint. Couldn't squeeze in half a panacotta or tiramisu if we'd wanted to.
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Someone I know heard the presentations today at this interfaith program on religious liberty sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Little Rock. He did not attend, but happened to be at the LDS church as the presentations were broadcast over a loudspeaker for anyone in the church to hear while the conference took place.
The conference program is online at the Facebook page of the LDS church that sponsored the conference. As you'll see, though the event was hosted by one of our local Mormon churches, speaking at the conference were the local Catholic bishop Anthony Taylor, the head of the local Islamic Center Dr. Omar Atiq, the local United Methodist bishop Gary Mueller (he was slated to speak, but my friend tells me he could not attend and sent a spokesman), and a representative of the Family Council Princella Smith.
The Family Council is a political organizing group that seeks to use "family values" issues to drive conservative "values voters" to the polls in Arkansas to vote for Republican candidates. As her Wikipedia entry states, Princella Smith is a "Republican activist" who ran for the state legislature in 2010. She subsequently worked for the Arkansas Secretary of State until she ran afoul of the law for driving without a license and resigned that position.
The founder of the Family Council, for which Ms. Smith now works — Jerry Cox — spearheaded a 2008 ballot initiative in Arkansas to ban adoption of children by gay couples (the initiative was, in fact, so broadly written that it banned adoption by any unmarried couple) whose purpose was to bring out right-wing "values voters" to pull the GOP lever in the 2008 elections. The Arkansas Supreme Court subsequently upheld the ruling of a lower court that found this ban on gay adoption unconstitutional, though it was passed by a very large majority of Arkansas voters.
According to my friend who heard the presentations today, they were for the most part dog whistles using coded language about family values and the sanctity of the family to attack marriage equality and families headed by same-sex couples. And isn't it interesting that the Catholic bishop of Little Rock was front and center in this venture, which is clearly about building alliances between right-wing evangelicals (both black and white), Mormons, and Catholics in order to bolster support for a single political party — all in the name of "religious liberty"? (The Islamic community is minuscule in Arkansas, and couldn't have been represented due to its political clout — but, clearly, because it shares the "family values" of the other groups represented.)
Isn't it also interesting that the LDS church is funding this political organizing under the guise of religious conferencing? Especially when the "family values" of the Mormon community, the Catholic community, and evangelicals are worlds apart and based on totally irreconcilable theological ideas. I wonder how widely this kind of political organizing on behalf of the Republican party, with funding by the LDS church and collusion of local Catholic bishops, is going on right now now across the U.S.
I'd be very interested to know. Wouldn't you? People who imagine that the religious right is a waning force in American politics are, I think, wildly deceived. If anything, it has built even more local alliances and strengthened more local constituencies in many parts of the U.S. as marriage equality becomes the norm in one state after another.
These alliances and constituencies proved their clout in the 2014 elections. They're determined to do the same again in 2016. And conferences like the one that took place in Little Rock today are their means of assuring that they'll have such clout in future elections.
The graphic: a depiction of the religous make-up of the 112th Congress, from the Pew Forum. As Pew notes, the national Congress is more religious than the people it represents, judged by religious affiliation. As Philip Bump points out for Washington Post, the new Congress is 80 percent white, 80 percent male, and 92 percent Christian.


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|Pudding Pound Cake w/Raspberry Cream Icing
This cake turned out to be a super moist, rather dense, but light in flavor pound cake. It is the perfect pairing for the icing.
I hope you enjoy it.
Pudding Pound Cake w/Raspberry Cream Icing
1 box yellow cake mix (I used Duncan Hines)
3 eggs
1/4 cup oil
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter (softened)
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
|Pudding Pound Cake with Raspberry Cream Icing
1 large pkg instant Vanilla Pudding (I used Jell-O brand)
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1 8 ounce pkg cream cheese (I used Philadelphia brand) softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 Tbl McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract
4 Tbl McCormick Raspberry Extract
Fresh raspberries for decorating
1 prepared Bundt cake pan sprayed with cooking oil
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In medium mixing bowl, stir cake mix (do not prepare according to directions on box)1/2 box of instant vanilla pudding (you'll use the other half in the icing)salt, baking powder, baking soda. Add water, oil, butter and eggs. Blend together with mixer until creamy.
Pour into prepared Bundt cake pan and place in preheated oven. Bake for 40 minutes or until top and sides are browning and toothpick inserted in top comes out clean.
Run knife along sides and invert onto wire rack to cool.
While cake is baking, prepare icing.
Mix softened cream cheese, the remaining half of large vanilla instant pudding mix, powdered sugar and raspberry extract. Blend with mixer until smooth and creamy. Add heavy cream in small amounts while blending with mixer until creamy and fluffy. Refrigerate icing until cake is totally cool.
Prepare cake after cooled by slicing horizontally through center of cake. You will have a top circle and bottom circle of equal depth after slicing.
Remove icing from refrigerator and spread 1/4 of icing on bottom half. Carefully place top half back on iced lower half of cake. Finish icing the top and sides of cake with remaining icing and decorate with fresh raspberries. Keep refrigerated.
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A Little Sharing
Well, I am on my way to reach out to the deprived. I am going to share what I have got – devoting a part of my time and a part of my share of love to those who have got none. I stand for a cause. I will stand for it as long as I can.
Wish me luck. Wish me success in my endeavor. I want to contribute too, and Make a Difference!
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Friday, 11 May 2007
Row map sketch
A sketch of my row thus far. It's probably quite a good guide, locating the locks (milestones) to make sure I'm at least rowing in the right direction. The good news is that I now estimate it to be about 9.5 miles (with a 2.5 mile saving - bonus!). My concern now is ensuring my walking passenger can travel safely beside me at all times....
Pass the sleeping pills!
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I had a two page list with streets and avenues, phone numbers and websites to make sure I found every single one of them. Of course Google Maps eventually won over paper maps, but I can't get myself to trust technology yet.
What I observed is that vegan food at vegan places is much more expensive than I thought it would be. May be even more expensive that what it should be. There is a price to pay for eating healthier but I didn't imagine it would be that much of a difference. Sometimes it puts people off that vegan cafes are so expensive but I wish everyone understood what actually is happening with the food and how the subsidies favour the promotion of unhealthy foods like soda, meat and dairy.
A few of my favourites that didn't quite make it to the pictures:
1. The 'Shroom Burger at B.A.D. Burger, Brooklyn - Grilled Portobello with an amazing pepper cream sauce. Just have a Portobello Burger any chance you get anywhere!
2. The Ancho-Seitan Burger at Cinnamon Snail
3. Udon Thai Curry at Loving Hut
4. Ice Creams from Trader Joes
5. Vegan muffins from Whole foods
So this is what I was doing when I wasn't walking around the city...
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What is the best music to make love to?
My choice has always been the god of sex, the man who is and was the love god himself the great Barry White. Unlike alternative artists with Barry he says so much more than most others. The moment you put his music on its making a big bold statement. Hay baby either get up & go or tonight were going to get it on!
I had many a first night date when I would either end up parked up or at home wanting to make a move as one had not been made for me. Wondering if I should go for gold but unsure if I had read all the signs wrong. The ace in the hole was anything by Barry White. The moment he started to sing or often talk with "Hay Baby" you knew what you were going to get. Without saying it yourself he would do the hard work for you. She would either get up & go or melt in your arms.
Once you get to this point lets face it the music is secondary. The hard work was done. That said what great love music it is. Not only is it a great slow sound, you could also mime to the words as you striped which was a great ice breaker & always worth a laugh.
The big thing to remember is to put plenty of music in the system. You don't want to get started just as it finishes. Be like a scene from the film "10" when Dudley more finally gets it on with Bo Derek to the tune by Ravels Bolero. A hit with many a couple back in 1979 when it became the No1 tune for love making.
Other great tracks include Aerosmith: I Don't Want to Miss a Thing, Marvin Gaye: Lets Get it on, Extreme: More Than Words, Mr Big: To Be With You, or anything by Prince, R Kelly or Norah Jones. But hay don't take our word for it what do you think?


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Sorry, I've been MIA. I have been quite busy...family commitments and I am trying to get some personal business taken care of before I start to cycle. ("O WATCH" begins tomorrow!)
Thursday was my niece's 2nd bday and we went to my sister's for tacos. Our N's bday marks a sad anniversary for us...it happened to be the day I found out how bad our MFI is. If you don't think that is a difficult thing to break to your H, then you are sadly mistaken. It's like you always remember where you were when 911 happened.... I remember getting that horrible news the day I went to see my sis and the her baby in the hospital. Low count...IVF is your only option....that may not even work....I fired that GYN the next day. You don't tell someone that kind of shit over the phone, FFS! (For fcuks sake!)
Sometimes, it's so hard. I love my sister (and BIL) and their kids are so darn sweet. I love that I have a relationship with them but at the same time, I ache to hold my own child and to laugh at all the funny things they do and say and to be able to comfort them when they are upset. (I don't necessarily look forward to the bad behavior or the punishing part but I get that it comes with being a parent.) It just reminds me of what I am missing at times. I just smile and laugh...no one would ever guess what my heart is thinking, I'm sure of it. But sometimes, I cry on the way home.
On a happier note.... yesterday I practiced a little retail therapy! Who can resist shopping for spring when it snows for like 5 days straight?
Oh yeah, it's not always about me.... a friend had her ER today. C, I'll be saying novenas for you until beta day!!!!!!! St. Gerard is going to be busy the next couple of months.....
So, I'm back and I'll be better about keeping you in the loop!
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In the US, the best leading indicator of an economic recovery has been the initial jobless claims. Instead of looking at 101 indicators and trying to track every piece of news, you can just track this single number.
The latest US initial jobless claims have fallen by over 150,000 since peaking at 674,000 for the week ending March 27, 2009. While new jobless claims of over 500,000 hardly reflects a robust economy, a peaking of jobless claims has generally preceded the official end of a recession by 2-6 months. (click on the chart to see how this works). While the US economy is weak, it is probably recovering.
In Singapore, the quarterly PPI (Property Price Index) is an excellent indicator. In all the past few recessions, the private property market had only one turning point for going into recession and one turning point for recovery.
Recent US jobless claims and Singapore Private Residential PPI both seem to indicate the economy is on the (rocky?) road to recovery. However, we are recovering slowly from a very sharp and long global recession and it will be some time before we get back to the economy of 2007. There is also enhanced risk of inflation due to the quatitative easing (printing money) by major economies[Link]. Inflation can be even more painful than recession for many people.
That is all I have for forecasting the economy. The rest of this posting talks about what is really wrong with the global economy and the real root cause of the problems we are seeing today. The root cause is not the subprime crisis or banking crisis - those precipitated a downturn in a global economy that was not sustainable anyway in the long run.
For the economy to grow long term in a sustainable fashion, something known as the productivity-wage gap has to be closed. Since Reaganomics of 80s which resulted in the decline of workers unions and globalisation, this gap has gone up. Workers became more productive making more products but their wages did not catch up. Wages are the main source of demand for these products. In order to make up for the gap, consumers in Western countries borrowed money - first using credit cards, later remortgaging their homes to consume. Debt ballooned..... Globalisation which allowed companies to move their production to where wages were the lowest resulted in a race to the bottom (remember Singapore workers were told to keep wage increases below productivity). Corporate profits rose to the highest levels as a % of GDP as income inequality rose to record levels along with household debt levels. The relationship between wages and productivity which was stable for previous 200 years, according to Ravi Batra, started to deviate and widen in the 80s . Rising debt in Western societies compensated for stagnant wages and we were on a path of unsustainable growth. The problem is with many countries like China have poor labor laws and hundreds of millions of peasants willing to work in sweatshop conditions for low wages...this gap cannot be closed until the Chinese, Vietnamese etc allow their workers better wages & benefits.
We have been told independent unions are a bad thing. They cause trouble by pushing up wages in certain industries and make our country uncompetitive. We are also told that higher wages will cause inflation (lower wages better?). Unions have caused trouble in the past by going beyond reasonable demands weakening the competitiveness of certain industries (e.g. US auto-makers?). However, the other side of the story, less frequently told is the problems caused by the disappearance of labor unions around the world. We need to get rid of ours to compete with China which under communist leaders don't even respect basic human rights let alone worker's rights. In Paul Krugman's book "Conscience of a Liberal", he looked at the how the disappearance of labor union resulted in the decimation of the middleclass in America[Link].


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V-Day is tomorrow, yes tomorrow. There's usually a lot of expectations for men to step up and do something romantic, but let's be real men don't sit around thinking about that kind of stuff. So if you're looking for something fun and romantic to do that won't break the bank take a look at this list.
Roller skating – There's nothing cuter than holding your bf hand while you skate or making fun of him when he falls
Rock climbing – This is great for the athletic couple who enjoys being active instead of sitting on the couch watching a movie
Darts – Not everyone is into fancy restaurants so while not head to a pub order a couple of beers and a few starters and make a night of it ( You can also play pool if darts aren't your thing)
Sledding – With all this snow on the ground why not make the most of this winter season and go sledding
Rifle Range – Ladies don't forget it's V-Day for your man too why not take him out to do something he might like
Wine tour – Wine always sets the mood. You could also stay homecook dinner and enjoy a glass or 3 together
Drive in movie – Drive in. Park. Make out.
Bowling – Remember the couple that plays together stays together
Happy Valentine xoxo
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From Marshall Thompson's Web site for "A Soldier's Peace" --
From August 2005 through August 2006, Sgt. Marshall Thompson wasn't much different from any other American soldier serving in Iraq. What Thompson saw during his year in Iraq as a military journalist changed him forever. By the time Thompson returned home from his tour of duty, Thompson had interviewed thousands of fellow soldiers ranging from privates to generals and he returned home with a startling realization...the war in Iraq was and is an unjust war.
It was a simple realization and yet one that caused Thompson to take an abrupt detour from the military life he'd been living...a life that had included stints in Kosovo, Macedonia and Korea.
Before you start thinking that "A Soldier's Peace," the documentary based upon his life once he returned home from Iraq, is just another story about some commie pinko peacenick I urge you to think again.
Marshall Thompson isn't from a military family, but he had no hesitation about joining the military. He contemplated the Marines and the Army Infantry, before finding out that the Army would offer him the chance to practice his love of journalism. Like many other Americans who were enraged after 9/11, Thompson joined the military with the desire to serve his country and right the wrongs that had been committed that day. Thompson doesn't really qualify as a pacifist, though he can't deny that his experiences in Iraq have given him considerable doubts about the usefulness of war.
Thompson, like many Americans, has simply come to realize that American actions in Iraq began without just cause and continue without just cause and, even worse, to the detriment of the nation we are supposedly helping and to the families of thousands of soldiers killed or permanently disabled by U.S. military actions.
Before his tour of duty in Iraq was finished, Thompson had realized the truth. While it certainly presented him with a moral and ethical dilemma, Thompson still cherished the opportunity to tell the stories of the military's men and women. What he couldn't do any longer, however, was fulfill his responsibilities in creating public relations materials designed to put a positive spin on military actions.
Thompson spoke to his wife Kristen, at home with his two-year-old daughter Eliza, and shared his revelations. Kristen, a lifelong democrat long opposed to the Iraqi war listened and supported her husband as he processed through what would have to happen next.
His tour of duty over, Thompson returned home to a hero's welcome and, much to the dismay of many in his conservative Utah community, immediately began speaking out about this unjust war.
"A Soldier's Peace" is a documentary created by Thompson and his wife, with support from other family members, about what Thompson did upon his return home.
What did Thompson do? He decided to tackle the subject on his homefront, Utah, a notoriously conservative state that until recently polled 20% higher than most other parts of the country in their support of President Bush and U.S. military actions in Iraq. Thompson decided that the best way to get his message out would be to, quite literally, walk 500 miles across Utah with a message of peace, love and understanding.
Sgt. Marshall Thompson became a peace activist.
"A Soldier's Peace" follows Thompson's 28-day journey, one day for each 100 American soldiers killed in Iraq at the point of Thompson's walk, and the people who joined him, opposed him, supported him, guided him and challenged him along the way.
The trailer we saw in class is here: A Soldier's Peace.


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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Skin in the Black of Night
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- Amber Blue Bird said...
wow 10 days with no school, enjoy it!
- February 9, 2011 at 3:48 PM
- maggeygrace said...
OH MY! I'm so jealous. You lucky girl. And I love Jackson's style- tehe! Niklaas would love being pals with him, I feel.
ANYWAYSSS! Forever ago, you talked about how people get all in your face when you say you're going to college with Jackson like they do to me. Isn't it awful?????? It makes me so mad. I always feel like I have to justify myself and the fact that even if we werent together and even if we break up (which would suck) this is still the place I would choose to be. No one seems to believe it! You and I are twin-sisters, man.
- February 9, 2011 at 6:51 PM
- Alex said...
Of course I read this the day you posted it and of courseeeee I am commenting a zillion days later because I suck that bad :P
I loved all the pictures here and I still can't believe the amount of snow you guys are getting. It must be crazy! But it looks like you are really enjoy it, so that's good :P
I probably just spent my days eating, which is not good at all.
Anyway, I am hoping you guys are having better weather now :P and I will repeat this as many times as possible. you + your boyfriend = sakjjjjjjjjjjjjfhsdfasfjgshdfads SO ADORABLE
- February 13, 2011 at 12:07 AM
yummy, i love flan.
- February 17, 2011 at 2:52 AM
If you could update, that would be really fucking cool
- February 27, 2011 at 9:45 PM
no one cares about sweet potato gnocchi anymore...
- March 9, 2011 at 6:59 PM
you suck big ballllssszzzzz
- April 20, 2011 at 10:48 AM
- Miss Selfridge sale said...
You are enjoying your holiday, cool blog.
- July 8, 2011 at 10:48 AM
- Sandra Rosa said...
Really nice pictures ... You have a super nice blog by the way :)
Just take a look at my blog and follow me if you like maybe also on Bloglovin
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- Piter Johnson said...
cool fotos!
I think it was tasty)
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beautiful girl and the food is sooooooooooo cool
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Tuesday, May 27, 2014
A Bloody Mess
Some photos I forgot to upload - About a month ago G and I went to go see Only Lovers Left Alive, the new Jim Jarmusch movie about vampires. On the walk down to the theatre, we stopped at Atlas Cafe for a sandwich.
Atlas isn't totally vegan but they have an incredible selection of vegan options, and are one of the few places in NYC that I know of that sell Vegan Treats stuff.
The movie was okay. Kinda pointless but pretty to watch. And I'm a big fan of Tilda Swinton. Also, usually, Jim Jarmusch.
Anyway, G and I pretended we were vampires walking around the city after dark and got this bloody ginger-apple-beet juice. Ah, yes, just as refreshing as the vampires would have you believe.
More red-splurted stuff lately:
I guess that's it. Less red, more green next time.
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Haha I was nervous about clicking on this post! ;) I was pleasantly surprised to see such lovely meals though. Your sandwich looks amazing, as does your wrap. I love the hippies use the side door sign, that's really funny. The juice sounds perfectly refreshing on a warm day!ReplyDeleteReplies
The sandwich was good, if a little salty. But the juice was so good!Delete
I remember when Jim Jarmusch was a genius. So you finished up the Apricot Jam?ReplyDeleteReplies
I like a lot of his movies, but I think the last one I saw before this was Coffee and Cigarettes. Has he done anything in between? Did you see this one?Delete
I DID finish the apricot jam and bought this one just for you.
I gave up on Jarmusch years ago. I will say Stranger Than Paradise was worthwhile. What do I do with the Apricot Jam I bought just for you?Delete
I never think about missing glutenous bread until I see sandwiches like these. Oh well. The juice sounds like a perfect flavor combo. And I'm relieved the 'blood' wasn't, you know, blood.ReplyDeleteReplies
The bread was very good...Delete
I think I'm happy the "blood" wasn't blood either.
To be honest, I'd go pay to watch Tilda Swinton do her laundry, so good call. Shame about the film. No shame about the sarnie. Just delicious bready joy.ReplyDeleteReplies
Haha! Same here. Love her.Delete
Perhaps this wasn't the best post for me to read coming off the stomach flu! I've only eaten at Atlas once and I was impressed, but that was before all of the impromptu closings.ReplyDeleteReplies
Oh dear! I'm sorry, and hope you're feeling better!Delete
I don't go to Atlas often, so I must have missed the closings.
Dang, too bad the movie wasn't all that. Though lord knows when it'll finally get to Netflix so I can see it. (I miss bigger city livin'...sigh)ReplyDelete
As for that chickn' sandwich though? GET IN MY MOUTH. Harissa on anything is the utter jam, looks amazing!Replies
Yes, but you see mountains on yr commute :)Delete
Harissa is fantastic! This one wasn't super spicy, but flavorful in any case.
That whole wheat wrap looks so great and I wish we had a place like Atlas here. The UK does not have good sandwich game!ReplyDeleteReplies
Too much tea sandwich history?Delete
Funny post using the word 'bloody', I shall use that in my comment! Wowza, that Moroccan chick'n salad sandwich looks bloody yummy with harissa (I'm a fan of harissa and loads of spices). I had a spicy beetroot juice before and couldn't take it anymore on a cleanse (I was on a 3-day cleanse), but I don't mind the beetroot. Goodness, the toast is my thing - I would like to add beanfield nacho chips on that pb & jam toast….ReplyDelete


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The City of Toronto provides a great overview of green development standards. The page explains City "Green" standards, the targets to achieve an improved standard, the recommended green standard, the relationship to LEED and other standards and possible implementation strategies in a matrix form. The website for the City is below:
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
American Crossroads Tells the Truth about Moe
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As previously reported on the Columbia Talk blog, you may experience some vehicular inconvenience and delay in Howard County this weekend. Along with the 2009 Columbia Triathlon on Sunday there are the two days of Wine in the Woods on Saturday and Sunday.
And it all kicks off Friday night with Black Tie and Biker Chic, the annual fundraiser for the Columbia Festival of the Arts at the Spear Center in Town Center. The last time I checked (today), tickets were still available and it's a good deal too. You get a full dinner, hors d'oeuvres, an open bar and a sort of big time comedian for $150.00.
Mama Wordbones has been having fun working on her "biker chic" attire. We've been perusing Google Images for ideas. This could get scary.
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Mini Biographies and more of The Robinson Family Tree and it's various braches and roots.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Death Certificate: John H. Dingler
John was my 2nd Great Grandfather on my dad's side. This is where the tiny bit of German sneaks into my blood! I was shocked when I first located this Death Certificate. Cause of Death: "Gun Shot Wound of Head. Suicide while temporarily deranged" Wow! He was a Philadelphia Police Officer who lived in the Port Richmond, maybe hovering on Kensington section of Philly.
I found this a couple years ago. I remember Aunt Grace telling me that she remembered that Tillie's last name had been Dingler. She remembered eavesdropping on a conversation that she wasn't supposed to hear. The fact that they had a German background had been hidden from them. I never heard about it. My dad didn't know until Aunt Grace shared it with me. This was during the World War II era, they were afraid the kids would be called nazis. But, knowing that Tillie's name was Dingler, I was able to locate this document. While it is morbid, it provides good information. Both of his parents are listed, including his mother's maiden name.
It also states that he is buried at North Cedar Hill Cemetary. I wanted to add him to my cemetary visitation list, so I contacted the cemetary. After they looked it up they had no record of him. I plan to call again. My Aunt has mentioned that she thinks that Tillie is there as well!
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Do you know what church he belonged to? Or does a specific church always use North Cedar Hill Cemetery? The church may be able to help locate him...or at least give you the plot #. The undertaker will be able to tell you specifically where the body was buried. Good luck finding it! I can understand wanting to find it!ReplyDelete
I think we have a group of people buried here, I just have to gather up the info and give em another call...Maybe they will find one of the names and then I can hunt down the rest!!ReplyDelete
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Programmers in Lviv Ukraine
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Looking for a programmer based in Lviv, Ukraine. Experience of osCommerce, Zen-Cart, CRELoaded and other OS software is a plus but not essential. English would be a benefit but not essential either.
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I guess Harold Ford Jr. decided maybe this isn't the best year to be a rich, Wall Street minion hell bent on standing in the way of President Obama's, and the Democratic agenda, while challenging the sitting Democratic Junior Senator from New York.
From The NY Times:
I especially like that last line. Refusing to help Rethugs, Harold, that's all you've ever been good at.
Under intense pressure from Democratic Party officials, Harold E. Ford Jr., the former Tennessee congressman, has decided not to challenge Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand in the primary this fall, according to two people told of his plans.
He has told friends that, while he is convinced he could prevail against Ms. Gillibrand, he feared the winner of the primary would have little money and remain highly vulnerable to a well-financed Republican challenger at a time when the Democratic party controls the Senate by a slim majority.
"I've examined this race in every possible way, and I keep returning to the same fundamental conclusion: If I run, the likely result would be a brutal and highly negative Democratic primary — a primary where the winner emerges weak-ened and the Republican strengthened," Mr. Ford wrote in an opinion article to be published in Tuesday's edition of The New York Times.
"I refuse to do anything that would help Republicans win a Senate seat in New York, and give the Senate majority to the Republicans."read more....


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That may no longer be progress.
Take, for example, the Hospital at Home movement. Originally developed by physicians at Johns Hopkins and now also in place at several other institutions, it seeks to identify patients who can remain at home with targeted support, rather than being admitted to a hospital. Writing in The New York Times, Daniela Lamas, M.D., profiled such efforts at Mt. Sinai Hospital (NYC) and Presbyterian Healthcare Services Hospital (Albuquerque).
The trick, of course, is to identify the right patients. Johns Hopkins originally started with four diagnoses, and the list is gradually being expanded. The program has already demonstrated its effectiveness in several studies, including one looking at Presbyterian Health Services' efforts.
Dr. Bruce Leff, one of the original founders of Hospital at Home, predicts a changing future for hospitals: "My sense is that over time, hospitals will become places that you go only to get really specialized, really high-tech care." I hope he is right.
Sometimes patients in such programs can still end up needing to be hospitalized, but Presbyterian Healthcare Services, for example, says this only happens 2.5% of the time. That means a lot of averted admissions, and a lot of happier patients.
Dr. Leff has described hospitals as "toxic" for patients, and he's not speaking only metaphorically. An article in the Wall Street Journal about the Hospital Microbiome Project points out that 1 in 25 hospital patients acquire an infection there, killing some 75,000 patients each year. Half of the infections are due to bacteria that have become specialized in hospitals.
As is true with virtually all microbiome research, these researchers are finding eye-opening numbers and diversity of bacteria. I especially was struck by one finding: "Typically, people came in and out of each room 100 times a day, trailing invisible plumes of bacteria."
All things considered, I'd rather stay at home.
The home movement isn't just about avoiding hospitals, of course. I've already written plenty about telehealth, which can help avoid office visits, and I don't need to cheer it on further here. Instead, look at home-based diagnostics.
One highly touted start-up is Scanadu, which analysts love to describe as offering a medical tricorder. Dr, McCoy might disagree, since Scanadu's Scout currently can "only" check temperature, blood pressure, and heartbeat. Scanadu expects to soon offer a urinalysis test, Scanaflo. According to The Wall Street Journal, Scanadu also hopes to eventually offer a blood sample and nucleic-acid diagnostic device that can provide information on blood-cell count and genetic markers, which can provide early warnings of health problems or risks. Dr. McCoy might start to be more impressed.
Scanadu sees its devices as consumer devices, and is getting FDA approval for them. CEO Walter De Brouwer thinks he's in the data business, not the hardware business, telling Fortune: "The data will eat physiology...there will be triple or quadruple Moore's Law in these things, and it will go through the phone which is the remote control of our world."
I might quibble that the data still relies on the physiology, and that even the smartphone has a limited lifespan as our data intermediary, but I couldn't agree more that we're going to see a Moore's Law kind of effect due to better use of data in health care.
Scanadu is far from alone in the field, of course. We've had at home pregnancy tests for years, and the first home HIV test kit has just gone on sale in the UK. The home tests aren't limited to pregnancy or HIV, of course. I've written before about Theranos and Diagnostics for All, for example, who are both making a broad-scale testing from home a reality.
Blood draws have been a limitation for home testing, but Tasso Inc. now has a device that eliminates the need for needles, making it easier for consumers to draw blood themselves. Tasso's device still requires the consumer to mail the sample off for analysis, but I'm willing to bet it's only a matter of time before someone -- hello, Scanadu! -- figures out how to analyze the sample immediately or wirelessly transmit the data.
Why go to a lab for testing when you can do it at home?
We've already got portable ultrasound devices and may soon have portable MRIs, yet we keep sending people to imaging centers. Maybe we should be sending the devices to the patient, not vice-versa. One of these days these kinds of devices may be cheap enough to sell directly to consumers, with the results again interpreted real-time or at least sent wirelessly.
Looking further out, a professor at Leigh University has developed what he believes will become an at-home test for cancer. Why not? Researchers at UCLA have just rolled out a device that "can turn any smartphone into a DNA-scanning fluorescent microscope."
I suspect we're not going to go back to having surgeries at home, but it's hard to see what other services are necessarily off the list.
The good folks at Scripps Health recently issued a thought piece on the "emerging field of mobile health," reviewing its progress, opportunities, and key challenges. I was struck by one comment in particular:
Too often, studies of mHealth technology have been designed to answer the question "How can 'these technologies' fit into existing systems of care?" Instead, the more appropriate question is "How can systems of care be altered to best take advantage of 'these technologies'?"I.e., we need to be moving past the current exploratory attitude of "what can be done at home?" to a more aggressive "what can't be done at home?" (or, if you are a glass half-empty kind of person, "what shouldn't be done at home?").
Every time I see hospital construction -- and I see it often -- I think, well, there are resources not being used to keep people at home. Maybe hospitals are the wrong organizations to be trying Hospital at Home.
In a prior post, I argued that we weren't going to really change how our health care system is structured until hospitals and physicians start looking at each admission as a failure, analyzing what could have been done, when, and how, in order to keep that person healthy and/or at home. We're not anywhere near there yet.
I've also argued before that the breakthrough emphasis in health care may not be value, or even quality, but rather consumer convenience. Healthcare facilities can and certainly should become more convenient, but it's hard to beat care at home for convenience.
Not all care will ever be able to be done at home, or even in the community, but those situations should be our treatment choices of last resort, not our default options.


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W Hotel, Vieques, Puerto Rico, pictured via elledecor.com.
Michael Kors one-shoulder stretch-jersey dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Dolce & Gabbana sequined leather shoulder bag.
Giuseppe Zanotti peep toe platform pumps; this and next at shopbop.com.
Noir Jewelry dangle crystal earrings.
Darlings, what do you think of this haute hotel and the look it inspired?
What are your favorite hotels?


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I found this free desktop background download on the Shabby Princess website and thought I'd share. I'm totally diggin' this digiscrapping stuff and absolutely LOVE my new Photoshop Elements software!
I found my new blog banner at the same website, and made the buttons myself (tres simple). I hope you like the new look!


text: Hey everyone, New to the forum and very close to pulling the trigger on my upgrade and going from my Droid X (had it since January 2011) to the Note 2. I've been interested in the phone since it came out, and ultimately it's just a matter of time before I get it. However, I do have a question that's kind of specific and was hoping that someone here would have the answer. I'm a big fan of fantasy sports, and am part of a couple baseball leagues through ESPN. What I'm wondering, is does the Note 2 support doing fantasy drafts? I believe the site requires Flash when using a PC. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!


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The line stuck in my head so just as good an excuse as any to play the Best. Video. Ever.
I think the last time I posted that it was with Mike Gravel throwing the rock in the lake. Mike's been mathematically eliminated, but apparantly is still available if the convention deadlocks. (Dennis K. did get renominated, btw.)
Diarist PocketNines at Kos does the delegate math and shows that in a bipolar race like this it's the blowouts that matter. The Democratic nomination process is designed to make sure everybode gets to feel good and be included, not to settle a cage math to the death between two giants. In a four delegate district, you have to win damn near two to one to pick up that third delegate...
4 delegates - 25%+ to get from 2-2 to 3-1
5 delegates - 40%+ to get from 3-2 to 4-1
6 delegates - 16.7%+ to get from 3-3 to 4-2
7 delegates - 28.6%+ to get from 4-3 to 5-2
and there just aren't that many left for Hillary to pick up. If she wins EVERY remaining contest by 10 points, she only picks up 55 delegates.
But of course, there's Florida and Michigan. Dueling memos yesterday. Governors Crist and Granholm:
"We each will call upon our respective state and national party chairs to resolve this matter and to ensure that the voters of Michigan and Florida are full participants in the formal selection of their parties' nominees. We must restore the rights of the more than 5 million voters whose voices have been silenced."
But Granholm's also quoted saying she'll consider a caucus:
Granholm made it clear her first choice would be to find a way to seat the delegates from the January 15 Michigan primary, but acknowledged the fact that Barack Obama was not on the ballot creates a fairness issue.
"It could not be a primary because a primary is publicly paid for, and the taxpayers would not spend any more tax dollars on a primary. So if there's anything it would have to be a caucus, but we'd have to have a way to pay for it without taxpayer dollars."
Howard Dean, still wondering why Hillary was reciting a list of states Tuesday night without the obligatory YEEAH! at the end:
Either state can choose to resubmit a plan and run a party process to select delegates to the convention; second, they can wait until this summer and appeal to the Convention Credentials Committee, which determines and resolves any outstanding questions about the seating of delegates.
Speaking of do-overs, Clark County NV (Vegas Baby) has rescheduled its convention, which melted down in chaos Feb. 23, for April 12. If this devolves into trench warfare, conventions like that, and Iowa's county conventions a week from Saturday, will be Big Deals.
Meanwhile, John McCain made an obsequious appearance at the White House and let W define the terms of the race: "He's not going to change when it comes to taking on the enemy." 100 more years! 100 more years! McCain's clearly adopting the Anything You Say Boss strategy that worked so well for Hubert Humphrey in 1968.
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"And by and by Christopher Robin came to an end of things, and he was silent, and he sat there, looking out over the world just wishing it wouldn't stop." ~A.A. Milne
Entirely too much time has passed since I visited the mother of my childhood friend. I look at the diminutive woman seated across from me and marvel that at eighty-four years old, her unlined face shows not even a trace of sorrow or sadness. Her smile is wide, her eyes brighter than mine, her laughter is a violin lightly plucking the strings of my heart.
"I remember the day we first laid eyes on you," she says, as a mischievous glint appears in her old eyes. Thus begins a story told and retold for most of my life, yet one I never tire of hearing.
"Y'all had just moved to town." She grins. "My chirren were in the backyard playing when all of a sudden Dickie let out an awful scream. Like to scared me to death."
She looks at me, shakes her head and in a pretty good imitation of two-year-old Dickie, says, "Huh hit me on my head wit' da' cat!"
Contrite even after all these years, I feel the color of embarrassment slowly crawling up my face.
"Law, I looked up to where the child was pointing and saw you for the first time ever. When I asked who you were and where you had come from, the other kids said they didn't know, that you just wandered up."
She cocks her head to the side and purses her lips into a tight smile. "I was trying to figure out what I should do with you when I saw a lady walking toward the house. It was your mama, 'course, looking for you all over the place. Child, you were just a baby, yet you crossed that big street all by yourself when you heard the other kids playing. I reckon you wanted to play, too."
I was three-years-old at the time and from what I've been told, it would not be the last time I wandered away from the home fires. "So how come I hit Dickie with that mechanical cat I've been hearing about all these years?"
She shakes her head. "Who knows? You had hold of it. He wanted it. You had no intention of giving it to him and that was that. It was the day you and Peggy began your life-long friendship. People always thought y'all were cousins. Your mama, bless her heart, and I became friends for life, too."
This beautiful lady sighs contentedly and shifts slightly in her straight-back chair, a necessity since her recent lumbar surgery. The almost imperceptible movement is as close as she will come to a complaint of any kind.
We speak of family, both hers and mine. We talk of my grandchildren and her grands and great-grands. She digs out a shoebox full of wedding pictures and babies born to people I have yet to meet. She tells me how happy she is in her new living space at The Home, and how lucky she is that there is a screen door she can open anytime she wants to feel a nice cross-breeze.
We don't talk about Peggy, my very first friend, gone now over ten years. The pain is still too raw for us both. My gaze drifts from time to time to the same picture of Peggy that sits atop my desk at home, but still, neither of us broaches the subject. Instead, I ask about Peggy's youngest son.
She laughs out loud. "That boy will never change. Why, he could tee-tee on your foot and make you believe it was raining." She laughs some more. "But he'll yank the shirt off his back and give it to you if you say you like it, then hug you so hard you'll beg for mercy."
So much like his mother, I think, and draw in a breath. "He was in Seattle with Peggy," I say, "where she went for the bone marrow transplant. So was I. That boy was so concerned about his mother. We all were."
My other mother looks down quickly and I fear I've opened a wound not yet healed and I'm immediately remorseful. She looks back up at me and for a moment, we share the depth of our sorrow and our need for closure.
"My Peggy was such a brave girl," she says. "She so hated having to give up. Because of her, we all learned a thing or two about courage, didn't we?"
I catch my breath again and hold it inside. I don't want to cry in front of this stalwart woman who has buried a son, a daughter, a husband. Who only three years ago survived the incredibly invasive Whipple Procedure for pancreatic cancer, who smiles at and speaks to every person she meets while pushing her walker down the narrow hallway of The Home. I know precisely where Peggy got her courage.
Stooping down, I give her an awkward hug and a light kiss on her rose-petal cheek. "I'll come back to see you soon," I tell her.
"Well then, we'll catch up some more another time," she replies. I nod my head, but my heart tells me that there will probably not be another time for the two of us.
Only after her door has closed behind me do I allow a well of tears to bathe my sad, sad soul.


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I just saw video of Janet Napolitano saying what may be the dumbest thing I've ever heard from a public official.
Napolitano heads the Department of Homeland Security in the Obama administration. As we now know, on Christmas Day Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was able to board a Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Detroit and tried to blow up the plane with a bomb he smuggled on board. A couple hundred lives were saved when the bomb malfunctioned.
In just the first 48 hours since the incident, we've learned that Abdulmutallab:
-- Was already on a terrorist watch list;
-- Was thought by his family to have "gone over the edge" of radical Islam, and his father went so far as to contact the U.S. Embassy and warn them about his son;
-- Had been spending time in Yemen, an al-Qaeda hotbed;
-- Was able to apply for, and get, a U.S. visa;
-- Smuggled his bomb through security;
-- And failed in his plot only because of the poor quality of the bomb.
Despite this incredible list of breakdowns and failures, Napolitano went on CNN Sunday and proclaimed "the system worked." See the clip HERE.
The Obama administration view seems to be this: None of our tools - terrorist watchlists, airport inspections, etc. - can prevent someone from smuggling a bomb onto an airplane. We know that's their view, because that's what happened, and Napolitano said "the system worked." So apparently the only difference between the system working, and the system NOT working, is whether or not the bomb really goes off, the plane crashes and people die.
This reflects the Obama Administration viewpoint that fighting terrorism is really a law enforcement matter. When things happen - like Major Hasan shooting up Ft. Hood after spending months trading emails with a terrorism advocate - you simply bag the bodies and prosecute those responsible.
I liked it better in the 88 months after 9/11, when the Bush administration decided that we would focus on preventing attacks, rather than reacting to them. They monitored terrorist conversations, they sent special forces to kill terrorist leaders, they set up a terrific detainee system at Guantanamo Bay to hold enemy combatants, and they established military tribunals to deal with those combatants. They forced countries with lax banking laws to stop hiding terrorist funding channels. And in those seven-plus years after 9/11, we had no successful terrorist attacks on the country.
Of course, Obama and his people called this "shredding the Constitution" and "abandoning our values," because they wanted to score cheap political points. And as soon as Obama was elected, he announced he would shut down Guantanamo, and he has since decided to give confessed mass murderers like Khalid Sheik Muhammad a civilian trial in New York City.
And now, in less than a year after Obama taking office with this new "sophisticated" approach to fighting what Napolitano likes to call "man-made disasters" - rather than terrorism - we have had the Ft. Hood massacre, and a fellow with a bomb in a plane over Detroit.
Listen to Napolitano tell us that "the system worked" and then ask yourself how safe you feel with this administration running the country.


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The first half of the NBA season was filled to the brim with goodness in Minnesota. The young Timberwolves looked to be finally turning the corner and were actually looked like a team with a pulse.
But in the past month, they've lost Ricky Rubio to a season ending injury and they're now in the middle of a three game losing streak. Frustrations are obviously high and those frustrations bubbled over last night as Kevin Love and J.J Barea had to be separated by teammates during a timeout during their loss to the Kings.
Afterwards, Love and Barea both said the right things.
"Frustration," Barea said.
Barea called the afternoon's outcome "terrible, worst loss of the year if you want to put it timingwise" after the Wolves committed 21 turnovers and acquiesced in a fourth quarter when they gave up the good fight, after losing in overtime at Utah on Thursday and remaining respectable against the Lakers on Friday.
"Part of the game, competitors trying to win," Barea said. "We're frustrated that we're losing, but it happens, every basketball team. We just got into it. It's all right. He said something I didn't like, I said it back and we're all good. Nothing against him."
Barea shrugged his shoulders and walked out of the locker room toward the waiting team bus bound for Monday night's game at Golden State while Love sat in full uniform, his feet in a bucket of ice, and stared dejectedly down after addressing media members.
"It's nothing personal with J.J.," Love said. "I think we're both frustrated and we took it out on each other when we should have taken it out on the other team. That was both of our mistake, both of our bad."
Here's video of the confrontation:
This is obviously just a little frustration that should be easily diffused. Though it will be interesting to see just how the young Timberwolves handle themselves going forward.


text: I have had several requests for the Taco Lentils recipe that I said was in the archives. I guess I should have checked before I spoke! Here's the recipe for anyone who's interested. It was originally contributed to the list by Ann Miner (thanks, Ann!). This recipe is modified to my own specifications from her original. TACO LENTILS 2 1/3 cups green lengils - rinsed 5 cups water 4 oz. can of chopped green chilis 16 ounces tomato sauce 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 garlic cloves - minced 1 package taco seasoning (or about 4 tablespoons of bulk taco seasoning) 2 tablespoons chopped onion Add lentils to water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender, but whole. When lentils are done, add the rest of the ingredients and stir to mix thoroughly. Pour into a baking dish (a large pyrex lasagna pan is about the right size). Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. These are great in tacos, burritos, or taco salad. The texture is pretty similar to SAD taco meat, so it's a good substitution when you want something besides refried beans and rice. Enjoy! Julie in San Jose ------------------------------


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As a psychiatrist, I am fortunate to have a lot of time to ponder how the brain works. And this greatest of all mysteries is beginning to yield up some secrets. This blog is an attempt to tie what I am learning about the brain with some of my major interests: photography, music, and our experience of consciousness.
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Liver toxicity (hepatoxicity) causes and maintenance
Our Liver, the Oil Filter of Our Body
Sure, the title of this capsule seems hokey, but this is essentially true. There are many factors that affect liver health, and I'll eventually cover all of them. I'd like to assert right now, I'm neither a steroid user, nor do I advocate illicit use of these substances, particularly in competition.
While there are a great many causes for hepatoxicity, the most common are diet, alcohol consumption, and drug use. While speaking of drugs, transdermal (absorbed through the skin like nicoderm etc, sublingual (under the tongue), and injectables have a lesser likelihood of causing as profound an effect as oral meds and supplements. The physiology behind this is really quite simple: it comes down to how many times the substance passes the liver. Ingesting a drug causes two passes through the liver. Injections, transdermals and subliguals require just one pass.
The more the liver processes, the greater the potential to raise liver enzymes above an acceptable level. Alcohol also "may" lead to cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver. While the liver is by far the most resilient organ in the human body, it is not impervious to permanent damage. Please note, too, elevated liver enzymes aren't always simple hepatoxicity. Gilbert's syndrome (while extremely rare), and clogged bile duct are more causes of this ailment. Discuss any of these with you doctor if your enzymes are high.
Some people take for granted that medicines don't always help us full-circle. In the case of this article, I'll point to acetaminophen (Tylenol, Excedrin and the like) are extremely hepatoxic. One should absolutely never use this substance for a hangover, nor if you have several drinks per day (as I do- boy do I). There are entirely too many drugs to list all of them, but alcohol (is a drug) and acetaminophen are in most people's homes.
Enter fatty foods AND cholesterol drugs (like statins). Fatty liver is indeed a consideration, as are statin drugs (and I mention them together as they certainly have a relationship). If your enzymes are high, trimming back the fats in your diet may help. Alcohol is another BIG one. I drink well outside the "moderate range". My liver function always come back great, even though I'm taking prescriptions that cause liver damage.
Now that you know what relationship your atmosphere has on liver function, the next portion will discuss phospholipids, herbs (especially milk thistle- and why IT works), water and dietary considerations. As I feel doctors may become a bit jaded in their approach, I will mention certain considerations to consider. Bear in mind, please-- I am not a doctor, nor any licensed health care provider. These are my opinions based on some valid studies, as well as anecdotal evidence.
Gonna go grab a few drinks and get on with prevention, maintenance (I'm not allowed to say cure), and other ways to stay healthy in conjunction with these tips.
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Non-food items/supplements
One of the liver's "superfoods" is lecithin. Lecithin contains phosphotidyl choline (or phosphotidylcholine) which is a necessary nutrient to begin with. Outside being a fat emulsifyer, making lipids (fats) more soluble, the brain's myelin sheath is comprise of such. PC is necessary for nerve health amongst many other things, too.
This is one of the more costly nutrients to isolate, so choosing the best brand is key.I've found Now to have an excellent range of products that regularly score well in Consumer Lab's tests. They offer soft gel and granule forms. I find granules best as I can mix them with my pre/post workout drinks. This brand's granules mix very well, too.
Phosphotidtyl serine (phosphtidylserine) is another phospholipid that may help, but it's extremely expensive, and PC works just as well.
The following capsules will discuss a few faster options, as well as herbs that actually have science to back their efficacy.
I'm going to state this now, and reissue the warning throughout these capsules-- explosive diarrhea is a potential side effect. Yes, oily poop!
great hub. Not until recently did Tylenol get noticed for being bad for the liver. I am on steroid medication for a chronic illness and get regular blood tests for monitoring of my liver. Steroids are bad for the liver as are most medications, but my liver function has actually improved since I started drinking an herbal tea perdiodically for detox- it includes milk thistle which is great for the liver. I knew that my meds were bad for my liver so before waiting to have issues, I drink that tea and use other natural remedies. Some people have bad arthritis and migraines and have to use meds that are harmful to the liver so if they're going to they should counteract it.


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It was the time of the year again… the time of the year where the Ateneo launches a very big and exciting event just to welcome the incoming freshmen of the university. The event that would mark one as an Atenean. I am very blessed to be part of the community that made this year's event possible! OrSem 2013! OrSem Layag! (June 6 and 7, 2013) The event may have been short but it is indeed worth remembering! The experience was very fulfilling! NO OTHER UNIVERSITY DOES IT THE WAY WE DO.<3 ❤ ❤
Just last year, I experienced my own OrSem. Being new to college, I was very clueless.. I was excited, but also nervous and a bit scared. I don't know what to expect. Looking back, I was a VERY awkward freshie, shy and silent. But then, being welcomed by people with really big smiles, killer dance moves and undying energetic vibes made the big step to college life easier! PACIFIC RING OF FIRE, BANANA and CHUGA… OrSem wouldn't have been that FUN without our insanely awesome TNT's and ever-supportive SEC-MOB's. (Shoutout to my TNT's Enzo and Kari && SEC-MOB's Sarah and Carly! HAHA <3) There and there, I told myself… I wanna be like them. I wanna be part of that big step that the freshies are taking.
It was the first week of April when the sign ups for SEC-MOB's were open. I took the step. I signed up.
20th of April- I filled up the application form.
24th of April- I got a text. Sadly, due to conflict in schedule, my application was rejected. I tried fixing my schedule but it was too late… I was so sad. I just thought of it this way, if it was for me…it will be.
14th of May- my SEC-MOB, Carly, posted in my block's FB group. "Hello everyone! Meron pa ba sa inyo gusto mag-secmob for orsem 2013? :D" And I thought, THIS IS IT!
15th of May- Carly asked me to add Jay in FB, this year's SEC-MOB Deputy for Volunteers. AND….
16th of May- I was added to the SEC-MOB group! YAYYYY!!!! :)))) It was for me after all! =)))
18th of May- I attended my first SEC-MOB training, the make-up training of the first training! I met new friends! (Shoutout to KARAGATANG INA MO! HAHA) And for the first time, I experienced the SecMobStrong!
And with my partner, Faith, I also got the block of my first freshies! WOOH! (Shoutout to Block U1!)
That training was followed my 3 more trainings…
25th of May- Dry run of the tours and situationers
31st of May- We met our TNT's (Shoutout to Basille and Ivy!)
1st of June- We met the Log people…AMAZING RACE!
Then finally, the real deal. June 6 and 7… BEST 2 DAYS OF MY SUMMER 2013!
I may not have spent my summer this year in the beach or anywhere somewhere out of town, but I do not regret anything. Those days might be very tiring but I enjoyed every moment of it. Awesome is an understatement to describe the experience. Such a very special event in my life, truly unforgettable. I will cherish it in my heart forever. I am indeed out of words. I would like to be part of the wonderful experience again! It was all so worth it!
To my first batch of freshies,
Thank you for the memories! Thank you for making this year special for me! I wish I got to spend more time with all of you! I hope I'll be able to get to know each of you better! You are one special bunch! You have bright futures ahead of you guys! Good luck with college life! Be active! And remember, I'm always here to guide you.. It doesn't end in day 2 😀 See you around the campus! Forget me not! ❤ ❤ ❤
To my TNT's Ivy and Basille & my SEC-MOB partner Faith,
I wouldn't ask for other people to share this first OrSem volunteering experience with. You guys are awesome! Cheers to a new friendship! Love you guys! ❤
To SecMob Batch 2013 & SecMob Core 2013,
I found another family in you guys! You guys are the best! I love this batch so much! Thanks for sharing this experience with me! Love you all! ❤
Here's a link of a video showcasing the highlights of this year's OrSem: OrSem Layag 😀 Check it out! 😀


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Annual to tree
Leaves basal or cauline, alternate to whorled, simple to compound
Inflorescence: 1° inflorescence a head, each resembling a flower, 1many, generally arrayed in cymes, generally subtended by ± calyx-like involucre; flowers 1many per head
Flowers bisexual, unisexual, or sterile, ± small, of several types; calyx 0 or modified into pappus of bristles, scales, or awns, which is generally persistent in fruit; corolla radial or bilateral (rarely 0), lobes generally (0)45; stamens 45, anthers generally fused into cylinder around style, often appendaged at tips, bases, or both, filaments generally free, generally attached to corolla near throat; pistil 1, ovary inferior, 1-chambered, 1-seeded, style 1, branches 2, generally hair-tufted at tip, stigmas 2, generally on inside of style branches
Fruit: achene, cylindric to ovoid, generally deciduous with pappus attached
Genera in family: ± 1300 genera, 21,000 species (largest family of dicots): worldwide. Largest family in CA. Also see tribal key to CA genera: Strother 1997 Madroño 44(1):128. See glossary p. 25 for illustrations of general family characteristics.
Annual to shrubs; sap milky
Stems erect, smooth, leafy
Leaves basal and cauline, alternate, ± entire to toothed and coarsely pinnate-lobed; cauline generally sessile, clasping
Inflorescence: heads ligulate, in cymes; involucre swollen at base; phyllaries generally in 3 series, outer many, short-triangular, those of inner 2 series linear, tapered; receptacle ± flat, naked
Flowers many; ligules yellow, readily withering
Fruit generally ± flat, beakless; pappus of many fine, white bristles
Species in genus: 54 species: Eurasia, Africa
Etymology: (Ancient Greek name)
Reference: [Boulos 197274 Bot Not 125:287319, 126:155196; 127:737,402451]
Annual 114 dm
Stems often branched from below middle
Leaves: basal generally < cauline, generally tapered or abruptly wing-petioled; cauline 535 cm, upper sessile, clasping, often widest at base, basal clasping lobes acute, not curled or coiled; blades nearly all lobed except in dwarfed plants, lobes variable in width, terminal lobe often widely arrowhead-shaped
Inflorescence: peduncles 0.57 cm, glabrous to bristly-glandular, sometimes cottony-tomentose just below heads; involucre 1013 mm
Flowers: ligule ± = tube
Fruit 2.53.8 mm, flat, 24-ribbed, cross-wrinkled on each face; pappus bristles ± 2 X fruit
Chromosomes: 2n=32
Ecology: Abundant. Weed in waste places, gardens, etc.
Elevation: < 1500 m.
Bioregional distribution: California
Distribution outside California: to e US; native to Europe
Flowering time: Most of year
Much like S. asper.


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14 Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;
so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
19 Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin;
whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.
whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.
I love how verse 14 says to drop the matter. It seems so simplistic, "so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out." The verse after this one says that God hates for the guilty to be acquitted, so it seems clear that God isn't speaking of just letting other people do bad things to you all the time. It seems to me He is speaking of those silly useless quarrels, which we all have, over trivial things.
Ever fight with your spouse of toothpaste? Or who had to get up and turn the light off last night? Those quarrels, bickering silliness, truly can be like breaching a dam. Suppressing those feelings of frustration is just as bad, as that is what causes the dam that is breached to be so damaging.
No, God doesn't want us to be victims. And he doesn't want us to hold back years of frustration to pour forth upon the unsuspecting loved one when we can hold the dam no longer. He does want us to "drop the matter". Drop does not imply hide, it means let it go. Stop making it an issue. So many little issues between my kids would not exist if they chose to drop them, let them go. They wouldn't even care in five minutes.
The same is true for many marriages. Many marriages are lost of trifles.
Verse 19 relates to verse 14. "Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin". Some of you think, "Who would love a quarrel?" But a few of you out there are like me, or like I used to be. You deep down love a good argument. It gets your blood pumping, adrenaline flowing. It leaves you feeling quite satisfied, dare I say - proud. But God says loving quarrels means loving sin. That's harsh. Or is it? God clearly shows us in His word that quarreling isn't what He has in mind for His children. We need to seek first His will, His kingdom. Or we are first seeking the world and sin.
God made provisions for what his people should do should a dispute arise. Clearly He knew we would have disagreements and miscommunications, as fallible humans. We can see from His love and care that He has ways to settle these disputes and issues, therefore when He tells us not to quarrel but rather let it drop, we can trust that He knows what is best for us and understands the difference between a need for justice and a selfish need to be right.


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PMQs - Beneath contempt
Whilst on "home ground", discussing interest rates, the economy and the credit crunch, Gordon Brown appears to revel in the mess he shared in making. However, on any other subject, any other discussion, he shows his inability to think on his feet and a lack of tact, gravitas and, dare I say it, class. For all Tony Blair's faults, none of the accusations could be aimed his way.
Today David Cameron asked some serious and purposeful questions about the handling of the latest sorry case of child murder in Haringey (and am I the only one concerned that these child murderers seem to be able to remain anonymous ?).
Gordon Brown, could not answer a simple question on the subject and instead levelled accusations of making it a "party political issue" at Mr Cameron. Actually, I didn't see it that way, and the only person who chose to make it a party political issue was Gordon Brown.
If politicians are not allowed to ask serious meaningful questions of the Prime Minister in PMQs, what is the point of PMQs at all, then again, we might ask what is the point of Gordon Brown.
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(and am I the only one concerned that these child murderers seem to be able to remain anonymous ?).
I am assuming (guessing) that there may be other children indirectly, or perhaps (heaven forbid) directly involved or related to one of the convicted, and that is the reason for this.
I can't think of any other reason, to be honest.
I couldn't listen to the details as they came through on the radio, and missed much of the detail (deliberately, in a cowardly kind of way), but I did see a replay of PMQ's on youtube.
I'm no Plastic Dave fan, but he appeared to be asking a simple question as to if it was correct for the head of a department to run an inquiry into the said department.
Brown waffled twice about the national review then made some pretty outrageous comments about party politics. Not very gracious.
I'm reluctant to kick off too much about this less we loose sight of the real issue and fall into the same trap, but it wasn't his finest hour, to say the least.
- 13 November, 2008 03:28
In all fairness I feel Cameron was absolutely genuine on this particular issue and good on him for raising it when there are so many other pressing matters he could have brought up at PMQ.
I am no Tory but I've always felt we should be more gracious even to Tories when it is appropriate as here. Once again Brown is shown up to be a mean spirited and partisan politician who is unsuited to be PM. The best contribution though came from our own Lynne Featherstone.
- 13 November, 2008 09:28
- Malcolm Redfellow said...
Of course there are good legal reasons for the (temporary) anonymity.
Read what is in the public domain already, notice the key gaps, and it becomes clearer.
Nothing like the whole nasty story (and, no, I don't know it either) is yet generally available.
Equally, you may be emotionally satisfied and emotively satisfying in your defence of Cameron. Cameron was loose and inaccurate with the known facts in his statements. His implications were even more bizarre: "a social services department that gets £100 million a year and cannot look after children" should be a marker of how deprived some of the wards in the east of the Borough are, rather than a crack about public expenditure. Witness: this is a small borough which has to undertake a dozen section 47 (child abuse) reviews each and every week.
I suggest, too, you read the Hansard transcript of what Brown actually said. He does not accuse Cameron of partisan politics: Cameron chooses to draw that accusation. Brown does quite clearly spell out the proper approach: Parliament, even PMQs, should not be a kangaroo court, leaping to judgement. The verdict may be in for the tabloids, and the lynch mob despatched on its way; but that is not appropriate for Parliament, the highest court in the land.
- 13 November, 2008 10:25
- Bill Quango MP said...
good point, well made.
- 13 November, 2008 11:22
- James Higham said...
Most seem to agree on this.
- 14 November, 2008 16:36


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This weeks theme is wild card. I decided to post pictures from Kamila's first party invite! Her friend Sydney turned 1. iPhone pics are horrible, but they seem to capture the best "in the moment" pics 🙂
Negative space. I'm late , what's new…
Clearly, there's absolutely nothing negative about this picture. It brings me calmness and happiness. Something about the smell of the salty ocean and crisp breeze going against your face, equals pure bliss. This is my positive space.
*Mission Beach (San Diego, CA) 2/14/2013
With all the packing, move, unpacking, job hunting, baby watching I've really fallen behind on my 'This is our life 52 week project' I'm forcing myself to focus on this and will do my best to make it happen weekly. I wasn't sure if I wanted to do one post with all those pics or do one a day until I catch up. Since time isn't on my side these days, I decided to do them all on this post. Booo I know no fun… here it goes.
Week 2- This makes me laugh
Week 3- I wish I could freeze time
Week 4- A different perspective
Week 5- Finding the light
Week 6- Good Morning (She really should have been in that Pampers commercial)
Happy Valentine's Day! How am I celebrating this hallmark holiday? By sitting on my comp looking through the pics from today, while my romantic hubby and daughter are asleep (it's not even 8pm yet!). I don't blame them, we've had a very eventful and fun day! Not only is it Valentine's Day, it's also Kamila's 8 month birthday! Yikes- 4 more months until she becomes a toddler, so sad. Pretty soon I'll have to start planning her birthday party ahhhh. Let's not think about that right now and focus on the present, well past now because it happened earlier today. We brought out the BOB stroller (more on that later) because it's capable of going through sand since it has huge wheels and is very sturdy. Another reason why I bought it, I plan on doing lots of running at the beach during the summer with her (early in the morning of course when the sun it's too bright). Anywho- We went to PB and hung out for a few hours, stopped at my old friend Nicole's Ice Cream stand to say hello. She made me an awesome Acai bowl, I'm addicted to those and reminded myself that I need to the stuff to make my own at home. Cheaper and healthier 🙂 Oh it was also the first time she had some sorbet. She loved it.
Kamila absolutely LOVED the beach, once we got on the sand she started squealing because she was so excited to see the waves and feel the crisp cool wind. Wasim took her to touch the water a little, it was super cold of course but she loved it. Next time we go it'll be on a warmer day and actually sit on the sand and let her little hands and feet explore. I'm pretty sure she'll try to eat the sand and that's ok, no one ever got sick from a little sand in their mouth.
I haven't taken her monthly picture update yet, but will soon.
*Most of my pics are from my iPhone and none have been edited. I'll finally be getting Photoshop soon woohooo! This is also the age of blurry pictures, she's all over the place, up and crawling getting faster and faster each day.
Tonight is our last night in Houston. I've always been very emotional and tend to keep any feelings to myself, unless we are really really close. It's only appropriate that I write about my experience in this city since it's my last night. My husband and I moved out here a little over 3 years ago, we had no friends other than his dad and step mom. One month after our move, I landed a really cool job with amazing people and ended up staying longer than originally planned. Part of that was because I joined a running group and made some amazing friends. I've always been the type to be friendly with everyone and hang out with anyone that wanted to. My life changed when I met my friend Jackie who pushed me into running harder and faster than I thought I'd ever could. I ran a marathon, several half marathons in between and loved it. I will never forget running 4,5,10,15,etc… miles in the middle of summer and hating life HA, it was a love hate relationship. I mean really, who likes running when it's 95 degrees with 100% humidity on concrete? I hated it, but I loved the feeling after. Once I hit my final mile, I pushed it a little harder… there wasn't much in me left, but somehow I managed to finish strong. Every time. My shirt and shorts were drenched in sweat, my face was covered in salt (runners know what I'm talking about), and my feet were starting to blister. I felt amazing. All the toxins, worries, stress, waste, netagive energy were out of my body. I felt so light, fresh (stinky lol), rejuvenated, happy and alive. I long for that feeling, I CRAVE the feeling of accomplishment from running 10+ miles like it's nothing. That is my drive. I am excited to start running again.
My Houston experience made me the person I am now. I fell in love with running. I made some of the most amazing people I've ever met, I made some of my closest friends, I ran alot of races and gained a new healthy lifestyle. Without the friends I made here, I wouldn't be the way I am now.
There are also a few others outside the running world that made a huge impact in my life. I met them at work. I hate saying "work friends" because we spend more time with them than our own families. I will miss them dearly.
What I like about Houston = People, affordable living and you really can't mess with Texas, they will fight for what they believe in and will not let anyone just come in a take it away.
I didn't think I'd be this sad about leaving, but it's slowly starting to sink in. I will probably never see most of my friends- thank God for FB, Instagram & Twitter, and that makes me sad. I hope we get to see each other again, but in the mean time I hope the calls, texts, emails, inside jokes never stop.
Thank you Houston for welcoming me with open arms for over 3 years, but it's time for me to go home.
Better late than never right. For the next few weeks I'll be trying to get caught up with these weekly posts, it'll be a little hard with the move, but I'll get there…eventually.
Kamila has had a bedtime routine since her first month of birth; play, bath, bottle and sleep. She sleeps for a glourious 12 hours! We are seriously lucky. Actually, everyone is seriously lucky, no more zombie mom! Last Friday we finally got rid of her swaddle for good! I was always afraid that she would never be able to sleep without having her in a straight jacket. Good news… I was wrong!
When we get home from work and school, Kamila likes to sit down, roll around and play with her toys. We only get about an hour and a half (sometimes two if we're lucky) to spend time with her before she goes to bed. It totally blows! I am beyond estatic that I'll get to spend more time with her!
Today is my last day at my current job. Actually, I have less than an hour left (yes I am blogging at work). What are they gonna do, fire me? I've spent three years of my life with the people here and can honestly say I'm going to miss it. Sure, no one likes to work, but I do and I like working here (minus the stupid drama). It's a little bittersweet for me because I know I'll be move onto greener pastures (ok not literally), but I'll be home, where we belong. While I am sad to leave Houston, I'm excited to see how the next chapter in our lives will unfold. I HATE good byes. I will truly miss the amazing friends I've made here and will never forget the great memories we created. Especially with you Ashley 😉 since I know you're reading hahahaha. My only reader probably- I'm so lame.
I don't like change- I hate the unknown and live in fear. Wait, I sound emo or as if I'm depressed. I'm not ha! however, change is a good thing in this case. See ya soon!


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Contact the Manufacturer or Dealer
For all major appliances, contact the dealer for specific move instructions or refer to the owner's manual if you have a copy.
Unplug the Fridge
The refrigerator should be unplugged at least 24 hours prior to the move. Dispose of all perishables and make sure you clean it well. Once the freezer unit has defrosted, thoroughly clean and dry all surfaces and removable containers to prevent mildew and odors from forming. Remove all racks or secure them so they don't shift during the move. If your unit has an ice maker, disconnect the waterline and make sure it's completely drained.
Clean and Prep the Stove
The stove should be thoroughly cleaned inside and out with the racks removed or securely fastened. If you have a gas stove, make sure the gas is turned off before you start disconnecting the line and be very careful. Gas lines can be fragile and need special handling. If you're unsure, call your gas company and ask for help. You may want to consult your gas company or the place where you purchased the stove to find out if it's okay for you to move it on your own without a professional. Tape down the knobs and elements to ensure no parts are lost during the move.
Empty the Dishwasher
Dishwasher units need to be emptied and the utensil holder/rack removed and packed separately. It's a good idea to clean the unit if needed. Run a cycle then let the unit dry before you tape the door closed.
Prepare the Washer and Dryer
Washer and dryer units need special handling. It's a good idea to consult the owner's manual or contact the manufacturer before you disconnect and start preparing for your move. Remove all hoses and pack separately in a box or place them in the washer or driver cavity for safe keeping. For the washer, you'll need to secure the drum so there isn't any damage during the move. Again, consult the manual for thorough instructions or ask a professional for help.
Secure Cords
For all appliances, unplug each unit and secure the plug to the back using packing tape. Don't let cords dangle or come loose.
Pack Up
For all appliances, if you choose, pack lightweight, unbreakable items in empty caverns, such as in the refrigerator crisper or the oven. Blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, chair cushions or clothing can be stored and moved this way. Simply protect the items by wrapping them in a plastic garbage bag before you use them to stuff into empty spaces.
Tape all Doors and Lids Shut
Make sure all doors, cords, extra nuts or screws are taped and secured before moving.


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I've been MIA for a while. Been off making memories with my family, and just plain old BUSY! I have been playing and need to make this quick because my youngest and I are home alone and he wants MOM time! :)
I was inspired by Heidi Swapp a couple of weeks ago to make these candy dispensers, SO easy! All of her information can be found HERE. My kids thought they were pretty ingenious especially my youngest who realized that he could refill it when he was done with the candy inside (no in these pictures there isn't candy....)
This is the closeup of my daughters, I made the flower out of a small muffin cup and used a huge jewel from Glitz for the center, notice the ruffled skirt? I used my martha steward scissors (they have more than one blade)
I was also inspired by Rhonna Farrar to make these flowers, (don't they look like a heart sideways?) you can see the tutorial HERE. These particular decorations went to my mom. Oh, and FYI you can buy napkin packs at walmart for $1.50 for 24. STEAL!
Here are a few closeups:
The measurements are:
5" x 9 1/4" after cutting your paper you need to score it at 7", 8" and 8 1/4". I glued the center part first this helped me adjust if I needed to.
So funny again my kids were impressed and these were SO simple and sort of addicting! :)
Well, thanks for checking in--hope you are having a WONDERFUL week!


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Six Pieces of the Whole
Captain Capham Cluching
Eccentric Gnome tinkerer and ex-Captain of the Guild
This eccentric gnome is one of the more popular heroes of the Guild. Possibly because of his natural gnome inquisitiveness or due to some divine inspiration as a priest of Corali Creat, Cluching is an accomplished inventor as well as hero. He has done design work for the photone rail of Cathul, and invented his own weapon, which he calls the Cluching. Cluching is currently working on a prototype of a new airship propulsion system.
Between the events of Heroes of the Guild and Six Pieces of the Whole, Campham was captured by Wriggley, who tortured him and revealed the truth of the Sister Goddesses to him. He has since been rescued by the Heroes and has become a companion to them once again. Campham is a cleric/paladin of Tazer. Also, he's a drunk.


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I find Martin Luther King Jr. an infuriating historical figure.
Not because of anything the good doctor did in his lifetime, which was monumental and inspiring, but because of the way his mantle, image and aura have been appropriated so vapidly.
Gun advocates cite him to further proliferate firearms. Advertisers employ his image to sell consumer goods. Pretty much everyone left, right and center appropriates his mantle to advocate whatever position they're hocking. Yet the uncomfortable truth about King is that he was a radical, widely reviled before his death for telling young black men, in his actual greatest speech, to not go fight a racist war in Vietnam.


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She was the kinda gal who sashayed where ever she went. Always sashaying and flicking those hips from side to side. She was the best mover in town, everyone said so. Even the Reverend Gascoin, who was a sort of expert in these delicate things.
He enjoyed having opinions on worldly stuff, as long as his boss up above didn't get to hear about it. I kinda think that the Rev didn't really understand the Bible.
As for the gal, who was called Helen, she worked at the Teddy Coffee Shop; it was named after President Roosevelt. One day his automobile had a flat tire and he stopped in for a strong, black treacle drink. He apparently said it was the goddamn best cuppa coffee he had ever drunk. Had them serve it at his funeral, I heard. Not sure how true that is, either.
Still you gotta go with what you hear and make your own mind up. Thems the rules.
The café was on a muddy, bumpy road just off the thruway, and the only folks that visited it, were there 'cause it was accidental. But then the founding father probably took a wrong turn and just decided to stay.
The railway came through in '86 - 1886 that is and folded thirty years later when the main investor, one General Wade took all the monies and disappeared to Bolivia, or at least that's the story. Like I say, you can pick and choose what you believe of this short story.
So you're gonna ask what was so unusual about Helen, the gal who liked to sashay? And you'd be correct to ask the question, 'cause it's an interesting one.
You see Helen was my grandmother and on her deathbed she told me a story. When she'd finished, she took one final guttural breath and kissed me and then the world goodbye.
And so I am gonna tell you the story exactly as she told it to me and you can make your own mind up:
"I was working in the Teddy on that particular day, the day when the two gentlemen came to call. It was unusual as we normally had only one customer at a time. But hey, you gotta take the money where you can get it. They didn't arrive together which made me think that they were trying to have a meet without anyone else over-hearing, if you get what I'm saying. The both asked me what was the special for the day and I told them it was the mac and cheese. They both seemed happy with that. One of them was a real good-looking man with a New England way of talking and I when I walked across the floor, he mentioned that I had a nice real way of moving. I took that on board with both hands, I'll tell ya. The other was a dark, strange looking fellow, who seemed to be keeping one eye on the door.
I was wiping the counter and that was when I heard the conversation they were having. And this is where I swear it got strange. The good looking man said that it was true that he was dying of cancer or something. I couldn't quite hear as they would stop talking when I got close. I couldn't keep asking if they wanted more coffee as it was starting to look strange. That was when the other asked when he would do it.
It seemed that one man was dying and he wanted the other, a hit man, to shoot the dying man, and that he'd get well paid. He just wasn't to tell him when it would happen. 'Let it be a surprise', the good looking man said with a grin.
I remember they left a big tip and shook hands, then they drove off in separate cars and in different directions. It was only when I read the papers a few weeks later, that I realised that one of them was the president, and the other was some guy who shot him from a book depository."