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I've been a bit busy.
Lots of work from the day job & lots of work from the kitchen. I've been playing with recipes for vegan cheeses & have started working more and more toward a new project called Counter Culture Foods. The way that I see it, I'm pretty good at this whole slow-foods, fermentation & culturing of foods thing, so why not? There's going to be cheeses, pickled veggies & I'm playing with….shhh…. bread. Take a look at the link which will take you to the Facebook page & give it a like to follow along in the adventures. I'm currently working on numbers for it right now & giving out samples to friends to try(sorry, no shipping…..yet.). I've got a decent plan in place & that should be up pretty quick.
On the cookbook status, I've started working on the format & I think the best thing is to do a pay-what-you-want e-book or find a good recycled paper publisher. It seems that there are so many books out there and I'd like to stay a bit different while remaining true to the environmental animal I am. It is well underway though.
I got a little tired of those banana cookies that I had posted about a few months back & had a couple of bananas that were getting to that super-nutritious browning stage.
This presents a conundrum, primarily because I have several small tubs of frozen bananas in the freezer, either in chocolate iced cream form or in whole banana form for treats. So freezing more bananas was out.
Cookies are good, but those easy cookies just didn't get the craving from me.
Muffins ended up being the way to go. I whipped these guys up in about ten minutes. Then I ate most of them in half of that time.
I mashed two bananas in a bowl, added a flax egg(3T warm water & 1T ground flax, let sit for a few minutes), & then mixed in two tablespoons of coconut oil, a teaspoon of sea salt, two tablespoons of agave, a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, half a teaspoon of cinnamon & allspice, half a teaspoon of vanilla, a teaspoon of baking soda, & 3/4C of whole wheat flour & 1/4C of rolled oats.
I scooped the mix into a greased muffin pan & then tossed it in the 350F oven for twenty minutes. A toothpick came out of one of the muffins clean, so that was my indication that they were done.
And so was I after I ate four of the eight muffins it makes immediately after they came out of the oven.
Well, not immediately. That would be the actions of an insane person hellbent on burning the top of his mouth.
Which I have learned from.
Easy though, right? I suggest making a glaze with a tablespoon of almond milk & 1/4C powdered sugar for the top, but that's not necessary if you want to skip the sugar, which I've been working on as well.
I guess that's about it for the time being, lots of work behind me & lots ahead. It's like I've got a non-stop chemistry set and it just gets more & more interesting.
So, I'll leave you with some pup pictures, but have a great week & I'll keep you updated!
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What does it take to maintain your status as a bestselling author?
Han Se Ju (Yoo Ah In) was a writer in his past life during the 1930s Japanese occupation of Korea. He has been reincarnated and is a bestselling author in modern day. But Se Joo is depressed and has writer's block that keeps him from completing his next bestseller.
Yoo Jin Oh (Go Kyung Pyo) is a talented ghostwriter who can bail Se Joo out of his predicament, but the mysterious man has a condition for his services that Se Joo may not be able to meet.
Jeon Seol (Im Soo Jung) is a veterinarian and book lover who runs her own delivery service. She becomes an anti-fan of the overrated Se Joo.
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Mile Markers
Knowing where you are, and where you are going, depends on a dizzying array of tools including maps, aerial algorithms, and global positioning satellites. Earlier journeys were undertaken using rudimentary directions passed from person to person, with only a few scattered markers to verify the correct path.
The first markers were cairns of stone, stacked in various ways to indicate the correct fork or the presence of a special feature nearby. The Romans elaborated on these stones to carve obelisks from granite or marble. They created durable roads for the timely delivery of supplies and armies, and clear signage assisted their competent engineering. Road crews placed a cylindrical stone every thousandth double-step from the Appian Way to the very edges of the Empire. Place names and distances were not always included; some mileposts carried only the name of the Emperor and the distance from Rome. The Golden Milestone (Milliarium Aureum) was erected in the Forum, marking the presumed center of the world.
There are many examples of historic mile markers in Britain, from the simplest tombstone carved by locals to cast iron whimsies with details highlighted in stark white and black paint. The most prevalent distance markers in current use are found on the national motorways. In the United States, aluminum mileposts are placed beginning at the southern and western boundaries of each state line. These driver location signs provide a landmark so that stranded motorists can call for help. Canals, rivers, rail lines, and other modes of transportation have similar signposts for safety and orientation.
The Zero Milestone in Washington, D.C. was inspired by the Golden Milestone; it established the point from which all road distances were calculated in America. Each city has a single point to which all distances are measured on highways, usually a post office or city hall. In New Orleans, the zero point is the U.S. Customs House on Canal Street, New York Cityuses Columbus Circle, and in London the prime reference point is not at Greenwich, but a plaque at Charing Cross. Kilometer zero in France is a stone compass embedded in the cobblestone plaza in front of Notre Dame; in Cubaa 25-carat diamond (since 1973 a replica of the original once owned by Tsar Nicholas II of Russia) lies in the floor of El Capitolio. What is the central point of your city?


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I got this as my free gift for renewing my Sally's Beauty Club Card membership. They didn't have it at my Sally's in Oregon, so I waited until I went to NC so that I could try this product! I … Continue reading
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Wash day!
Well today is the big day … My first roller set. I am waiting for my dryer to be delivered and since it seems I am dead last in queue for UPS delivery, I will spend this glorious MLK day prepping it.
First thing this morning, I put in some Alterna Overnight Repair and sealed it in with Dr. Miracle's follicle repair. My oils from Vitacost have not arrived, so that oil, which has jojoba oil among others, will have to do for now. I have tied my hair up with a scarf, leaving portions of it out and rolled up with a clip.
Woo-hoo! Dryer just came! I thought that I was going to wait until 6pm, which is the time that UPS delivers to me.
I immediately began my hot oil treatment. Since my oils have not come in from Vitacost, I used an oldie-but-goodie, 24k oil that I bought from my hair salon back in Durham. This oil contains everything I was going to include, anyway (e.g. Vitamin E, jojoba, coconut, grapeseed, etc.) I also used the Dr. Miracle follicle oil and for the last one, I headed in to my kitchen and got some extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).
I sprayed my hair with some water and ran each of the oils through my hair, concentrating on the ends and scalp. I didn't heat them up … I figured the dryer would do that soon enough. I placed all my hair on the top of my head, clipped it, placed a baggy on it and sat down for 30 minutes.
I washed with my normal shampoos, then applied Apoghee 2 step protein treatment to my hair. Part 1 is the protein. It stinks. I have had these done many a time, but you never get over that smell. Oh well … It works!
I have to sit under the dryer until it gets hard, rinse it out, then afterwards I have to do a deep conditioner. I will use the conditioner included, Alterna Caviar and Redken All-Soft and sit under the dryer for about 40 minutes.
Done deep conditioning and roller setting. Ugh! The roller setting was my least favorite. I finally got the hang of it, but it took me about 40 minutes with most pieces needed to be rolled over and over again. Now I remember why I prefer the blow dryer and flat iron!! I will probably be under here for an hour. Then I will have to saran wrap my hair and let it set. I predict this whole ordeal will take me about 4 hours.
Took rollers out, still a tad damp in the back, but dry everywhere else. Took them out, wrapped hair in saran wrap, then sat down for another 15 to set it.
I am concerned about how it will turn out! Other people's roller sets turn out so pretty. I hope mine does!
Whew, all this work has left me hungry. It really felt like I was at the salon, but I was doing the work and I still have the money in my pocket!
Prepping for the journey …
I went to Sally's Beauty Supply to pick up a few things to begin my journey. I spent a bit more than anticipated, but hey! I got a free bag!!! I am sending it to my godchild because I have a million and one tote bags and do not need another!!
I got some red, gray and purple rollers and placed them in a beverage bucket! I also got some banana clips, pins, bottles and other knickknacks. I also got some Roux porosity control (will explain what this later). I also got Apoghee products (protein and keratin treatments).
My lovely cousin works for Vitacost and was able to get me the hookup on a bevy of oils that I plan on using as pre-shampoo hot oil treatments (a.k.a. preepoos). Some of the oils are jojoba, lavender, eucalyptus, sweet almond and grapeseed. I can also use them to seal the ends of my hair.
My hooded dryer is en route and should be here tomorrow, so I will be able to do my first roller set!


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Origami is "Popping-Up"at the Library!
Sunday, March 10, 2019
2 – 4pm
This season we will be folding only very simple folds, but we'll make them into pop‑ups! Folding will take place only during the first 20 minutes, so please come early. A limited number of pre-folded models will be provided for those only want to learn how to make the different pop-ups.
All ages are welcome, but children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. This program and all materials are provided free, thanks to The Friends of the Joshua Hyde Public Library.


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In 'Grant Park,' Leonard Pitts Jr. explores four decades of race relations
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts Jr.'s third novel, Grant Park, will be released Tuesday. This time, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist digs ever deeper into the past four decades of race relations in America, where two veteran journalists, a superstar black columnist and his unheralded white editor, must come to terms with the choices each made as young men during the Civil Rights Movement. The Miami Herald will publish three excerpts this week.
Chapter One:
Martin Luther King stood at the railing, facing west. The moon was a pale crescent just rising in early twilight to share the sky with a waning sun. He leaned over, joking with the men in the parking lot below. A couple of them were wrestling playfully with James Orange, a good-natured man with a build like a brick wall.
"Now, you be careful with preachers half your size," King teased him.
"Dr. King," called Orange in a plaintive voice, "it's two of them and one of me. You should be asking them not to hurt me."
"Doc," someone called out from below, "this is Ben Branch. You remember Ben."
"Oh yes," said King. "He's my man. How are ya, Ben?"
Another voice yelled up from below. "Glad to see you, Doc."
As Malcolm Toussaint moved toward King, it struck him that the preacher seemed somehow lighter than he had the last time Malcolm had seen him. It had been late one night a week before, by the Dumpsters out back of the Holiday Inn. The man Malcolm met that night had seemed … weighted, so much so that even Malcolm had found himself concerned and moved — Malcolm, who had long scorned the great reverend doctor, who had, in the fashion of other young men hip, impatient and cruel, mocked him as "De Lawd."
But that was before Malcolm had met the man. That was before they had talked. Now he moved toward King, his mind roiling with the decision that had sprung from that moment, the news he had come to share. King, he knew, would be pleased. There would be a smile, perhaps a heavy hand clamping on Malcolm's shoulder. "Good for you, Brother Malcolm," he would say. "Good for you."
Malcolm was vaguely amused to find himself here on this balcony, anticipating this man's approval. If you had told him just a few days ago that he would be here, ready to go back to school, ready to embrace nonviolent protest, he would have laughed. But that, too, was before.
Malcolm meant to raise his hand just then, to catch King's attention, but a movement caught his eye. Just a reflected ray of the dying sun, really, glinting off something in a window across the street. Something that — he knew this instinctively — should not have been there. He wondered distractedly what it was.
King's voice drew him back. "I want you to sing it like you've never sung it before," he was calling to someone in the parking lot below. "Sing it real pretty."
And Malcolm realized he had missed something, because he had no idea what they were talking about. His attention had been distracted by … what was that?
"It's getting chilly." Yet another voice calling to King from below. "I think you'll need a topcoat."
"Okay, Jonesy," King was saying. "You really know how to take good care of me."
And here, the moment breaks, time fracturing as time sometimes will into its component parts, until an event is no longer composed of things happening in a sequence, but somehow all happens at once. And you can see and touch and live all the smaller moments inside the right now. This is how it is for Malcolm Toussaint now.
King is laughing. Malcolm is taking a step toward him. King is straightening. Laughter is echoing from below. King is reaching into a pocket for his cigarettes. He is becoming aware of Malcolm on his left. His head is coming around. There are the bare beginnings of a welcoming smile.
And Malcolm knows. Suddenly knows. And Malcolm is leaping, leaping across space, across time itself, becoming airborne — he was sure of it, that detail felt right, even though by this time King is barely six feet away. Malcolm grabbing two hands full of expensive silk, yanking Martin Luther King off balance, yanking him down hard in the same instant they all hear the popping sound like a firecracker, in the same instant he feels the soft-nosed 30.06 bullet whistle past his cheek like a phantom breath, in the same instant he falls awkwardly across King's chest.
And then …
And then time seems to reel for a crazy breathless moment, as if deciding what to do now. The fulcrum of history teetering, the future hanging, suspended in midair. Until all at once and with a brutal force, time decides itself and slams back into gear.
A woman shrieked.
Someone yelled, "Somebody is shooting!"
Someone yelled, "Doc, are you OK?"
Someone yelled, "Stay down!"
Malcolm's breath was ragged in his own ears. His heart hammered like drums. Then from beneath him, he heard a familiar baritone voice say calmly, very calmly, but yet, with a touch of breathless wonder.
"Oh my God. Was that a gunshot?"
Their eyes met. Malcolm didn't speak. Couldn't speak. "Brother Malcolm," said Martin Luther King, his voice still suffused with wonder and yet, also, an almost unnatural calm, "I think you just saved my life."
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The next excerpt from Leonard Pitts Jr.'s novel 'Grant Park' will be published Tuesday.


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DECEMBER I8, 1909. A -H.P. PETROL ENGINE FOR MODELS.-Theabove well-built engine is one that is being supplied by Mr. W. Cochrane, fitted with one of his 18J-in. propellers,to Mr, Moya t of Leicester, for demonstration purposes. Itweighs 8 lbs. complete, as seen above; its bore and its stroke are If ins.; and we are told that it gives a thrust ofclose upon 5J lbs. when driving the propeller at 1,800 revs, per rnin, A similar model of J-h.p. is also to be put on,*he market by Mr. Cochrane at an equally moderate price very soon. Among the flyers who are to take part in the meeting will be the young American sportsman, Mr. Hayden Sands, who purchased the Antoinette on which Mr. Latham made the height record the other day. Mr. Sands is already at Cairo practising. Commander Engelhardt has a Fall. WHILE practising on the Wright flyer at Johan- nistal, on Saturday last, Commander Engelhardt fell from a height of about 15 ft., apparently due to some defect in the steering gear. The machine was broken badly, but the aviator sustained slight injuries. Flying in Canada. ON Thursday of last week, Earl Grey, the Governor- General of Canada, paid a visit to Dr. Graham Bell's laboratory at Baddeck, N.S., and spent some time examining the different flying machines there. Afterwards Earl Grey had his first sight of an aeroplane in flight, when Mr. McCurdy, mounted on " Baddeck No. 1," flew for a mile in a heavy storm. L'Institut Aerotechnique. A SITE has at last been found for the technical institute for flying matters, for which M. Henry Deutsch de la Meurthe so generously gave the endowments to the University of Paris at the end of June last. It is situated at St. Cyr, on the national road from Versailles to Ram- boillet, at the junction of the Bois d'Arcy with that road. The opening ceremony has been fixed for May 1st next. ® ® AIRSHIP NEWS. "Zodiac III" at St. Cyr. HAVING arrived back at its headquarters at St. Cyr, Count de la Vaulx's dirigible, "Zodiac III," has been inflated again, and on the 12 th inst. made a trip lasting an hour, during which it was manoeuvred over Le Chesney, Vancresson, Garches, Serres, Ville d'Avray, and Versailles. L.N.A. and Dirigibles. WITH the object of infusing fresh interest into military aeronautics in France, the Ligue Nationale Aerienne have recently formed a Military Committee with General de Lacrois as President and General Langlois as Vice-President. At their first meeting this Committee came to the conclusion that the situation in Germany regarding dirigibles constituted a grave danger to France. Although great developments have been made with aeroplanes, it was agreed they cannot render the same service as dirigibles, and it is therefore necessary that France should have a fleet of airships ready to meet a hostile aerial squadron. The Committee will therefore carry on propaganda work with this end in view. Accident with a German Dirigible. MISFORTUNE dogged the trials of a new dirigible balloon built for the Rhenish Westphalian Motor Air- ship Co., on Sunday last. Starting from Leichlingen, the airship had not proceeded far before it was necessary to descend to repair a gear-wheel. All night was spent in an open field, and the next morning a fresh start made, but by the time Gladbach was reached further defects rendered another descent necessary. A large crowd of sightseers was attracted by the unusual spectacle, and they greatly hampered the anchoring operations, so that the balloon could not be kept head on to the wind. Eventually, one gust of wind caused the ropes to break, and the gas-bag floated away but burst in the air. The car and motor of the dirigible were not seriously damaged. To Replace " La s Republique." IN the Journal Ofjiciel of the 14th inst. appeared decrees authorising the French Minister of War to accept (1) the offer of a dirigible balloon to replace "La &epub- lique," made by MM. Lebaudy; (2) that of a motor made by MM. Panhard and Levassor, and (3) that of two wooden propellers made by M. Chauviere. The dirigible will be put in hand immediately, and it will be remembered that in his original letter containing his generous offer M. Lebaudy said the work of con- struction would occupy about three months. THE ITALIAN MILITARY DiRIGIBLE.—In its latestform the Italian military dirigible is somewhat different in appearance to what it was originally when the long pointedtail was the distinguishing feature. From the above photo- graph it will be seen that this has now been shortened,and a series of horizontal and vertical rudders fitted beneath. In the long-distance voyages of this airship, notably fromRome to Naples and back, these stabilising and steering- planes worked with every success. 821
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I disappear and then return often.
I've photographed this bridge before. This time I got a better view.
Isolation. Dilapidation.Strength. Wisdom. Weathered Beauty.
The striking introvert.
alone and comfortable.
what is madness? how does one go MAD?
It's a word that intrigues me. it's a character trait that I feel familiar with. It brings about in me feelings of curiosity, confusion, and fear. Is it a complete loss of control and rational thought? Is it extreme anger? rage? Are those who go mad manipulative? Do they lie and know that they're lying? Is it thought out and controlled?
I don't know. But I feel I've known madness and chaos all of my life. I have lived in survival mode for as long as I can remember.
I am tired. I am working on letting go and feeling free.
I do know that with madness, you have to be able to step outside of it. You have to look at it objectively.
You have to clear yourself of the terror in order to allow safety in. In order to see the light in the dark.
what do I see?
looking up this lovely stairwell I am stuck in thought. in vision.
spinning around and around in awe.
i start to think of cycles and patterns, going around and around, over and over. endlessly, like alice in the rabbit hole.
we must take ownership of all that we are, all that we do, and all that we say. we should be honest and learn from all of it. so we don't keep spinning in circles. in cycles. over and over.
what do you see?
deep blue
When did I forget how to have fun?
I asked myself this as I was massaging a heat/cool rub into my aching neck and shoulder. I looked in the mirror and watched the warm white turn icy blue and then absorb into my skin. My hair is long and mostly put up, except for some wavy strands that hang down and were getting swirled in with the creme. I have this ball of stress and tension in my neck and shoulder that refuses to leave me. It hurts.
What does it stand for? What does it need? I take pretty good care of myself. I eat well, I exercise, I sleep a good amount. I don't look my age, and my life, in the big picture, is pretty good.
But when did I forget how to have fun?
I can think of two times in my life where fun did not exist. Two times that stand out like nothing else. When I was fifteen years old and felt abandonment from my mother. When I was thirty eight years old and felt abandonment from my 'then' husband.
I lost trust. I lost fun. It's hard to regain that.
I'm working on getting me back. I need me back. I need fun.
Ahhh, my aching neck.
a tree in Palmer Park
I come here often with my dog. There are many trees, and many squirrels. My dog is obsessed with squirrels, as most dogs are.
When I was very young, I used to talk to the trees. Literally. That included the real christmas tree that we would get each year, I would sing to it as I rocked in my little rocking chair. I would cry when it was time to get it out of the house.
I considered trees friends. I trusted them when there wasn't much else to trust. They made me feel safe.
I love trees. I feel strength and protection from them. I feel all the history, the stories, memories, and peacefulness that they hold inside of them. I breathe them in as I add stories of my own to them.
This tree in Palmer Park. I love this tree.


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April M.~ Founder/ Lead Investigator/ EVP
I have lived in the Hampton/ Newport News area all of my life. From the time I was 7 I have seen, heard and felt things that I could not find an explanation for. Although I wasn't afraid it did however leave me with a lot of unanswered questions. I founded Haunted VA Paranormal Investigators in 2006 with a mission to help our clients understand what is happening in their home or place of business and to help them resolve the issues they are having. I also wanted to educate the public about the paranormal to help ease any fears they may have and to let them know they are not alone, that we are here to help them.
Kristen S.~ Investigator/ Photography
I was born and raised in the Hampton and Newport News areas of Virginia. I have been interested in the paranormal since I encountered some explainable phenomena in the house I was living in at a young age. I joined Haunted VA Paranormal Investigators in 2007. My major goal is to help people whether they are living or passed on and to go about investigations scientifically.
Elizabeth D. ~ Investigator
I am originally from Tennessee. From a young age I had paranormal experiences, witnessed things that defied reason, and found myself in the presence of something otherworldly that didn't have any explanation. Some of these experiences were frightening, but the majority of which were simply strange occurrences that only made me more curious about unexplained phenomena. My goal as a Paranormal Investigator is not to prove skeptics wrong or justify my views, I want to help people who may be suffering at the hands of what they cannot see or reason with, to end the fear of the unexplained, to aide and assist lost souls to cross over or find rest in the afterlife. I want to find a way that both the living and the dead can share the same space in harmony, and find the answers to my own questions about the paranormal.
Jackie H. ~ Investigator
I joined HVPI in 2012. I have always been interested in the paranormal field but didn't know what to expect. I was a little intimidated but I realized with my daughter's encouragement (April) that they are just lost souls without a body that want there stories told. They are always willing to talk all you have to do is listen.


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PCT's Brad Harbison recently spoke with George Williams, general manager and staff entomologist for Environmental Health Services (EHS), Norwood, Mass., about European fire ants, Myrmica rubra. Williams has become a "go to" source on this pest, which recently made news in New England after infestations were found in a pair of Cambridge, Mass., yards. Learn more about this outbreak and this invasive ant in the following podcast :
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A garage door can malfunction at any time in the day or night. Usually, when you require a garage door repair, it is not a planned occurrence. Unless you have the contacts of a reliable garage door company like Champion garage door repairs in Minnesota, you might be confused as to which company to choose for the project. The best thing is to research a good garage door company in the area before you have to face an actual garage door issue. With hundreds of companies advertising their services via the internet, local newspapers, radio, and television, selecting the right company can be a nightmare for the average homeowner. Here are important tips to consider when choosing a reputable and experienced garage door company like Champion garage door repairs in Minnesota.
Word of mouth is the most powerful method of sourcing a reliable contractor in the area. If you have a relative or friend who has worked with a reputable company in the area, ask him or her for a referral. If your friend or relative is satisfied with the quality of service of the garage door company, he/she won't hesitate to recommend the same contractor to you. That way you can save a significant amount of time that goes into researching a reliable garage door company in the area.
A quick Google search is another effective method of picking the right garage door repair company on the market. A Google search will give you quite a few candidates operating in the region. Most people make the mistake of picking the first result on the SERPs without doing any research on the candidate. In fact, you should do a background search on each garage door repair company before selecting the right candidate for the job. There are some important things to look for when picking the right repair contractor in the area.
First, make sure the contractor has a valid license or registration in the area they operate. They should have adequate insurance such as general liability and worker's compensation coverage. Never work with a company without adequate insurance since you may have to pay for unexpected injuries and damages occurring during the project. The contractor should come well-recommended by a majority of their clients in the area. Check independent customer review sites on the internet for this purpose. There are many review sites and online forums that provide honest information about the numerous garage door repair companies operating in the area. The right company should employ highly trained and experienced garage door technicians capable of dealing with all brands and models of garage doors. The company should be equipped with the latest tools to handle any type of garage door repair. These are important things to look for when choosing the best garage door repair company in the area.
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Despite Trump's assertions that he is focusing on deporting immigrants with serious criminal convictions and those who pose risks to national security, the reality is starkly different. As this article in The Guardian describes, Trump's immigration policies are being enforced by ICE agents who are arresting, and placing in removal proceedings, people with very minor, or no, criminal records.
A recent poll shows that a large majority of Americans favor immigration rules that do not punish those who have been in the U.S. illegally if they have been working, paying taxes, and have not been convicted of serious crimes.
Clearly, the Trump administration's immigration proposals and its current actions related to deportation policy are out-of-step with the views of most Americans.
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Womp Womp Wednesday | 7-30-2014
Got a variety of womps coming at you this Wednesday; From Jersey Club to Trap, and From Dance Floor Anthems to Down-Right Bangers.. We got'em here. Enjoy.
Yellow Claw, Diplo & LNY TNZ – Techno (feat. Waka Flocka Flame)
Porter Robinson – Flicker
Snoop Dogg – Drop It Like It's Hot (Tim Gunter Remix)
War – Low Rider (Lookas Remix)
Lorde – Tennis Court (Diplo's Andre Agassi Reebok Pump Remix)
Hudson Mohawke – Chimes (Official)
Daktyl – Jungle Pips
Great Dane – i took her to the bay wit me
Clean Bandit – Rather Be (Andino & Kelvin Remix)
GLADIATOR & the MO$T – Touch (My Ass)
AObeats x Manila Killa x Vices – Food Diaries
Sum 41 – In Too Deep (Kasum Remix)
Valentino Khan feat. DJ Kool – Make Some Noise (Original Mix)
Sander Van Doorn, Martin Garrix, DVBBS – Gold Skies (Elephante Remix)
Schoolboy Q – Hell Of A Night (YOGI REMIX)
Core – RL Grime
10 Songs I'm Playing On Repeat
Have you ever experienced one of those breakthrough moments where you feel like FINALLY you've reached what you've been trying to get to for so long? I had one of those today. I'll be the first to admit that I've been in a funk for a while now – just not really feeling like myself. Work hasn't been exciting me, and I've been letting that affect my personal life. But I turned 27 yesterday and I told myself that 27 is going to be better than 26. And I woke up this morning, and somehow I just felt giddy. I've been cheery all morning, and a big part of it has been fueled by the music I've been listening to. So I wanted to share 10 songs that I'm playing on repeat today (some new, some old). I don't usually get into remixes or heavy beats, but I'm feeling it today, so why the hell not! Let the beat build!
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The intermittently interesting, occasionally dull blog of not very well known SF writer Alastair Reynolds
Tuesday, 11 March 2014
Class of '88
I'm on the left; next to me is Gavin Ramsay, who joined us in St Andrews a year or so after my arrival. Gavin has remained in astronomy and now works at Armagh Observatory in Northern Ireland; he is a leading expert on cataclysmic variable stars and compact binaries. During our time in St Andrews Gavin introduced me to Shostakovich, establishing a lifelong interest in classical music - I am hugely indebted. Gavin and I also worked in the same department in Utrecht, though on different research programs. Later, we were part of a collaborative study between ESA and the Mullard Space Science Laboratory on high speed optical observations of magnetic cataclysmic variables.
Next to Gavin is Steve Bell; Steve was a few years ahead of me in St Andrews and helped show me the ropes. Steve was also my partner during two observing runs at the Anglo-Australian Telescope in New South Wales. During the first such run, Steve contracted a severe eye infection which resulted in him being admitted to hospital and spending the rest of the trip having emergency treatment to save his sight. Fortunately all came well, and our second run was more successful. Our main research topic was optical spectroscopic observations of high mass X-ray binaries, using the instrument to measure the velocity of one of the stars in a binary. This radial velocity curve then gives you an idea of the mass of the other object in the binary, which might well be a neutron star. Measuring neutron star masses is a critical test of fundamental physics since the Chandrasekhar Limit predicts that they cannot be more massive than 1.4 times the mass of the Sun. All our neutron star measurements were consistent with the theory, pleasingly enough. Since leaving St Andrews, Steve has worked for many years in the Nautical Almanac Office and is now in a senior position at the UK Hydrographic Office in Taunton. If you purchased the official guide to the 1999 eclipse, that was Steve's work.
Next to Steve is Paul Rainger, with whom I shared an office after my arrival in St Andrews. Paul was nearing the end of his PhD work but was spending increasing amounts of his time involved with politics; our local MP was Menzies Campbell with whom Paul worked for several years. Paul later moved to London to continue his involvement with the Liberal party. Paul is now resident in Bristol, where he is involved in green activism; he is one of the curators of Bristol's Big Green Week which this year takes place in June. Owners of Interzone 39, which contained my second published story - "Dilation Sleep" - will note that Paul is credited with taking the author photo.
Photo by Emma; thanks to Emma and Paul for hosting this most enjoyable reunion.
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Alastair, I work with a Kevin Jones who says he knew you at St Andrews: does that ring a bell?ReplyDelete
Hello Tony - yes indeed, and in fact we lamented the fact that none of us had contact details for Kevin. Please pass on my best!ReplyDeleteReplies
I will - do you want his details? I am @helmstone on twitter if you want to follow me I can DM you some details (you can then unfollow;-)Delete
Clothing selected by the OU wardrobe department? LOLReplyDelete
Strapping young lads!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous13 May 2014 at 20:48
The maximum mass of a white dwarf, not a neutron star, is 1.4 Msun. The maximum mass of a neutron star is not well defined (yet), but may be more like 3 Msun before it has to become a black hole.ReplyDelete
You are quite right; blame it on time away from the subject. What I should have said was that the neutron stars in high-mass X-ray binaries are expected to have masses close to 1.4 Msun since they are the end products of type 1a supernovae.ReplyDelete


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Well...we are finally back home after spring break. We had loads of fun in Alabama, but it sure is nice to get back home. I took a few photos while we were there and thought that I would share. The below picture is of my childhood home where my parents still live. It is a wonderful old home build in the 1920s.
Above: this is a picture of my in-laws barn. I love that barn and think that it just oozes "farmness". They don't have any farm animals, but they do garden and their yard is just beautiful. You can see the purple martin houses in the picture also.
Above: This is the view from their side yard. I just love it out in the country.
Above: My mother-in-law's roses.
Above: Her irises. They are just gorgeous.
Above: My little dog "Pip" enjoying the sunshine and grass.
Above: Another view of their barn.
Above: This is the view from their front porch. It is so peaceful and quiet.
We are all sinners and by God's sovereign Grace and Mercy we are saved from the wrath that we all deserve! Jesus is risen! Forgiving our sins by the blood that was shed.
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I'm sure you'll have heard the saying, "Time Flies". The expression is often found written on the faces of sundials in Latin, "Tempus fugit" and originates from the poem "Georgics" written by Roman poet Virgil:
"Sed fugit interea: fugit irreparabile tempus, singula dum capti circumvectamur amore."
And can be translated as:
"But meanwhile it flees: time flees irretrievably, while we wander around, prisoners of our love of detail."
Never a truer word has been spoken. There are moments in 'The Time Machine' where the Time Traveller is wasting time with details, when he should be getting on with the job in hand, and all his time-wasting ultimately results in disasterous consequences. I sometimes feel the same way about putting this musical together, that I'm wasting time blogging about details, telling the story of the making of something when I should be getting on with the process of creating music and writing lyrics. However, the blog is helping me to some extent to crystallise out a few song ideas so, in a way it is part of the creative process—or am I deluding myself?
I do feel this sense of urgency to move things forward though. Time is flying by and I'm not getting any younger. In my twenties and thirties I would frequently work well into the night when I had my teeth into an interesting project, burning the midnight oil and, then on into the early hours of the morning, sometimes until I perceived the first pale light day or heard the birds singing—that was always my cut-off point. On the few occassions in my life where I've missed a night's sleep I've felt pretty unreal next day and beware, there be dragons—this is no joke. Now I'm in my forties, although the mind is willing, the body is not so able. We all have our weak points and mine's ulcerative colitis—a particulary nasty dragon of a condition. I do what I can to keep this dragon pacified and sleeping at all costs because when he wakes he runs amok causing all kinds of terrible mayhem and destruction. If you have coltis or have seen the scene from the movie ALIEN where John Hurt seems to be suffering from severe indigestion, then you'll understand what I'm on about. There is one positive thing about colitis though—it does keep me focused on what's important—I've no time for time wasting.
Also, the recent spate of tragic loses of famous musicians and actors has further compounded my sense of urgency. First Lemmy of Motörhead, who I thought was indestructible, then David Bowie, Alan Rickman, Terry Wogan, and just a few days ago, Victoria Wood and Prince, many of these stars passing away at what I would consider to a relatively young age, especially in these modern times of medical miracles. It makes me all too aware that we only have a short space of time available to us in which it is possible for us to achieve astounding things. The sun's light only shines on us for a few decades (even less if you happen to reside in Stoke-on-Trent)—if we're going to do anything truely spectacular and blaze across the cold night sky like a brilliant shooting star then we had better get a move on and sieze the day.
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I love any cause for celebration! (Celebrations usually involve Sugar. Sugar is an ingredient in Cake. Cake is usually followed Ice Cream.) #majorwin
This month marks 100 years since the Family Home Evening program was established! While I wish I could somehow send cake and ice cream through the interwebs to commemorate this momentous day, that technology still awaits development. In the mean time, I've teamed up with some awesome bloggers to create Family Home Evening lesson plans based on the April 2015 sessions of General Conference. Read on for my FHE outline based on The Lord is My Light by Quentin L. Cook.
Ask children to think about an experience where something was hard for them. Discuss how they felt during their time of difficulty. Explain that in General Conference, Elder Cook taught us how we can find joy even during the hard times of our lives.
Read Elder Cooks' account of the sunflowers near his Grandparents' home:
My wife, Mary, has always loved sunflowers. She rejoices when they, in quite improbable places, appear on the roadside. There is a dirt road that leads to the home where my grandparents lived. When we started down that road, Mary would often exclaim, "Do you think we will see those amazing sunflowers today?" We were surprised that sunflowers flourish in soil which has been impacted by farm and snow removal equipment and the accumulation of materials that would not be considered ideal soil for wildflowers to grow.
Watch the following video of a sunflower bud following the sunlight:One of the remarkable characteristics of young wild sunflowers, in addition to growing in soil that is not hospitable, is how the young flower bud follows the sun across the sky. In doing so, it receives life-sustaining energy before bursting forth in its glorious yellow color.
Discuss the following quote from Elder Cook:
Like the young sunflower, when we follow the Savior of the world, the Son of God, we flourish and become glorious despite the many terrible circumstances that surround us. He truly is our light and life.
Brainstorm ways we can "Follow the Son". (Examples include reading the scriptures, praying, attending church, going to the temple, keeping the Sabbath Day holy, etc.)
Bear you testimony of the importance of staying near to God through both the happy and trying times in life.
Related Scriptures: Psalms, 27:1, Mosiah 16:9, Doctrine Covenants 10:70.
Flashlight Follow: Turn off all or most of the lights in your house. Ask an older sibling or parent to hold a flashlight and walk to another room where the treats are being kept. Explain that the family is going to pretend to be sunflowers and follow the flashlight to find nourishment, just like real sunflowers do with the sun. (Make sure to clear the pathway of any obstructions before hand. Note: Teeanger's clothing-laden bedroom floors may not be the best place for this activity.) ;)
Gardening: Plant sunflowers together. Through the coming months, be sure to notice how they follow the sunlight while they grow.
Coloring Page: Download the coloring page from Google Drive, here. Have family members write or draw one way they can follow Jesus Christ in each flower petal.
|Click here to download this free coloring page.
Sunflower seeds are always divine! Roasted, salted, plain, or even chocolate covered . . . Mmm my mouth is watering!
You could also try making some sunflower cupcakes,
|Image/Tutorial Source
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If you'd like more inspiration, visit these other bloggers to find more great family home evening lessons based on a talk from the April 2015 General Conference! Be sure to leave them comments thanking them for their hard work in putting the lessons together.
Camille @ Chicken Scratch 'n' Sniff | Heidi @ A Lively Hope | Sarah @ The Sprinkles on my Ice Cream
Ginger @ Ginger Snap Crafts | Kerry @ My Random Sampler
Whitney @ Southern Hope | Jocelyn @ We Talk of Christ | Montserrat @ Cranial Hiccups
Happy Monday, and here's to another wonderful hundred years of FHE!
Note: The original image for the sunflower coloring page was found on MormonShare, here.


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How can it be that I am now homeschooling a HIGH SCHOOLER?
It seems like yesterday I was abandoning the ideal of public school and bringing my oldest (then in third grade) home.
I hope when you read this blog you NEVER think I have it all together, because I most certainly DON'T.
Homeschooling a teen hasn't always been easy. I am thankful I heeded the wise words of a mom friend, listened to that gentle voice of the Holy Spirit, and ultimately kept my daughter at home for school.
And, as we officially finished eighth grade this week, I am so proud to say we are homeschooling through high school and I AM EXCITED!
I know homeschooling teens can present ALL KINDS of challenges, from hormones and mood swings, to difficult academic subjects, to just plain mental exhaustion.
If you gain anything from today's Collage Friday post it is that I believe homeschooling our teens is WORTH IT.
This time in our children's lives is critical, and if we seek counsel, pray, research, and stay the course, I believe the fruits of homeschooling are numerous.
Find Like Minded Homeschoolers for Support
I do know one thing for certain: if we were not part of a community of like minded homeschoolers we would not be able to effectively homeschool the teen years. It's so important for parents and children to have good friends - friends who can share your trials and successes, friends who will celebrate with you and friends who will hold you accountable.
For us, our Classical Conversations Challenge community is just such a place.
In a nutshell we chose Challenge because:
- We believe in a Classical, Christian education and love the mission of knowing God and making HIM known.
- We believe that ultimately the PARENT is the teacher and we did not want to abdicate grading, transcripting, or anything else to a "school".
- We love the DISCUSSIONS that happen each week between the students, tutors, and parents - deep discussions about important issues.
Last week my husband and I had the great joy of attending the Challenge B Mock Trial.
In the mock trial competition our children had been preparing an entire semester for this ONE day. We traveled an hour north to meet another Challenge B team and compete in a real courthouse, in a trial presided over by a real judge.
And, even though there were times when it felt like I could have almost lost my marbles over mock trial - the end result was SO worth it! (I don't think my Anna will ever forget the day she presented a pretrial motion in a murder case where a woman suffering from battered women's syndrome was accused of murdering her own husband. This is DEEP stuff, but I just love how we approached it together and with such care.)
I cannot tell you how proud I was to see our team present themselves in such a professional manner. They were competent speakers, writers, and thought well on their feet. They carried themselves gracefully and were such a credit to the homeschool community.
And yes - they were still just goofy teenagers at heart, being silly at lunch afterwards and giggling themselves silly on the ride to the courthouse.
As I thought about our journey to homeschooling and how far we've come, I had some observations that day - observations I just had to share with you:
Do not buy into the belief that your children need to be taught by "real teachers" for high school.
Do not buy into the belief that your children don't need as much parental guidance for high school.
Do not buy into the belief that your children must experience "the real world" before they go on to college or whatever they will do after high school.
Do not buy into the belief that your children will be missing out on "socialization" if you don't send them to traditional high school.
Our teens need their parents, and they very much need a sheltered (yes, I did say SHELTERED) environment in which they can explore big ideas. And, whether you think so or not, YOU are equipped to be their very best teacher, because no one else will care for them the way YOU do.
The Most Fruit Comes After the Hardest Struggles
Two days after mock trial my daughter was confirmed in the Lutheran church. We believe Confirmation is an Affirmation of Baptism - it's a faith milestone in our church, and one we celebrate!
This year has been HARD in our home. It's been a year of three sick grandparents -- and all three of them GRAVELY ill at some point. It's been a year of new jobs, changed friendships, and some difficult life lessons.
It's been a year where my teen has learned that doing the right thing is indeed RIGHT - even if others don't do the right thing.
We all needed a reason to CELEBRATE this past weekend; we made so many wonderful memories and it was a blessing that so many of our family and friends could join us for a celebration
As I watched Anna give her talk during church on Sunday, and then as I watched her so gracefully engage with all of her guests on Sunday afternoon, I realized MORE huge benefits to homeschooling.
Again - I'm so glad we didn't throw the towel in when things got hard, because homeschool is just so WORTH IT. (I feel like a broken record)
More observations I need to share with you:
Having a small group of faithful friends (whose families all have similar goals) helps you to become your best self - the encouragement, support, and genuine happiness Anna's friends showed for her on Sunday was heartwarming to me.
Learning to interact with many different ages of people on a daily basis is an invaluable skill. Our homeschooled kids have ample opportunities to shake hands, look people in the eye, and think outside of their own teenage worlds. We don't grow up and interact with people of the same age all day long, and our kids are receiving this experience from little on!
Homeschool kids aren't confined to one PATH after high school - they have not done anything traditionally ever before, so why start when they turn 18? Who says that after four years of high school you must go immediately to college? I'm even beginning to wonder about "college" in the traditional sense. We need more productive outside the box thinkers in our world, and I believe our homeschoolers are those thinkers!
This has been a week of warm fuzzies all around, know what I mean?
I'm happy to be a homeschooling parent, and I'm so proud of my children.
I realize this feeling won't always be there. We will have hard days -- hard weeks -- hard months -- but in the end I believe that homeschooling your teen is worth every ounce of effort we give. And, I think we are modeling for our kids that DOING HARD THINGS is worth it.
We need to be training young adults who won't be afraid to DO HARD THINGS... young adults who aren't afraid to go against the standards of the world and stick up for what is right.
Someone has recommended the book DO HARD THINGS for us to read this summer; I'm thinking this would be a great study for some homeschool teens.
The sky is really the limit when it comes to educating these kids, isn't it? I love that we are so free to train them as we see fit, and to guide them into becoming the person God has designed them to be.
What an honor - what a joy.
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Years & Years burst onto the music scene in 2015 with the release of their sixth radio single Kings and haven't looked back since. After pounding the pavement and touring Europe for years, Kings hit number one in their native UK and went on to win the band the highly coveted BBC Sound of 2015 award.
Our cameras recently caught up with the trio, made up of Olly Alexander, Mikey Goldsworthy and Emre Türkmen to talk about their newfound success and where the inspiration for their biggest song came from.
The band's breakout single Kings may play like an upbeat pop track, but it has a much darker origin story. "I was going out with a guy that was kind of a douche bag, but I still really liked him," explains Olly. "I know lots of people can related to this. It's a song about how it feels good to be treated badly by someone."
The mix of electronic and pop that has made Years & Years a critical and commercial success is not the same genre the band has always played. "Our sound has changed quite a lot from when we started," says lead singer Olly. "We were quite a mix between Beirut and Fleet Foxes. It was kind of acoustic-y, more guitar-led and then over the years we became more electronic and we produced more."
Although Years & Years only just released their debut album Communion earlier this year, British trio are already thinking about how they want to be remembered. "As long as people think that it's honest" says Emre. "The music itself doesn't date and it's not embarrassing and it's got some meaning to it so that it sticks with people."
Check out Much's full interview with Years & Years below!


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Christine Hunter, R.N., C.C.R.C., instructor and research manager for the Parkinson Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinic, will be honored "Taking Wing," the Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas 2011 Gala, celebrating 25 years of helping Texas with Tourette syndrome soar.
Dede and Conrad Weil, Jr. will serve as the honorary chairs with Shelly Sekula-Gibbs, M.D., Robert Gibbs, Elysse Greenberg and Adam Boretsky as chairs. The Jan. 27, 2011 event, will be held at the Houston Country Club.
Prior PDCMDC honorees include Cathy Jankovic and Dr. Joseph Jankovic.


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Gleaming boardwalks and sun-bathing crowds have returned to the Jersey Shore this summer, but questions about the aftermath of the region after Sandy persist. How do we balance upholding the emotional attachments many New Jerseyans have to the Shore while preparing for the future and staying safer and more resilient in the event of future storms? What lessons have we learned? How do we consider both the short-term and the long-term at the same time?
This online discussion started a few days ago and will continue to unfold over the next day or two. The panelists include:
Thomas Kelaher, the mayor of Toms River, one of the towns hard hit by Sandy;
Chris Sturm, senior policy analyst at NJ Future, an organization that looks at planning and land-use issues throughout the state;
Tom Critelli, president of Danitom Development and past president of the NJ Builders Association;
Helen Henderson, policy advocate and Tim Dillingham, executive director, will both be speaking on behalf of the American Littoral Society, an organization that works on coastal conservation.
If you have any questions or comments for our panel, tweet them to @NJSpotlight with the hashtag #NJSSandy for our moderator to review. You can also pose them in the comments.


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Find out why fans of Jack Reacher, Mitch Rapp, and Pike Logan, flock to Zeb Carter.
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Just hold on until May 7th, because we're coming home.
Create & Cultivate is getting back to its roots with our biggest dream conference we've held to date. We're so excited to host our 10th (#doubledigis) conference at the Hudson Lofts in Downtown Los Angeles. Think: floor to ceiling windows and women who have shattered glass ceilings.
Check out the lineup, the panels, and sign up for our newsletter to be the first to keep up with future (and v exciting) announcements!
Hold on to your Moon Juice LA, this is gonna be GRAND.


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Total Education Blog
Why Are Our Schools Not Places of Joy?
Thursday, May 05, 2016
The APN press recently ran an article by Dr Ali Black, a lecturer in early childhood teacher education at the University of the Sunshine Coast. The article was titled 'Is Curriculum Pressure Killing Student's Joy?'. In it Dr Black reflects on her experience of her daughter not wanting to return to school because of a general lack of joy in the classroom.


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UF journalism school was selected for the ABC News on Campus program.
Getting the news will be as easy as A.B.C.
In an effort to appeal to college-aged audiences, ABC News will open a student-run news bureau in the College of Journalism and Communications in September. The college was selected as one of five from universities around the country for the ABC News on Campus program.
UF was chosen for its outstanding journalism school, said John Green, executive producer of special programming and development for ABC.
ABC News on Campus will allow the students to produce news for online and broadcast and be used by different ABC news outlets. Mark Leeps, faculty liaison for the bureau, hopes to see student work on "Good Morning America" or "World News with Charles Gibson."
"It will be fun to see what they can accomplish," said Leeps, news director for WUFT-TV.
Four UF students will work in the bureau part-time and be mentored by seasoned writers and producers, Green said.
Bureau chief Robert Bradfield will oversee the staff at UF. Bradfield, a telecommunications senior, is working with ABC this summer to set up a Web site for ABC News on Campus to attract more young adults.
"Teenagers and people in their early 20s don't sit and watch the news at home," Bradfield said. "You can just click on a story and you don't have to watch a half-hour newscast."
Green said he hopes the program will help them better understand the types of news stories young adults want covered.
Patrick Fleming, photographer and videotape editor and a telecommunications senior, said a national network gearing more news toward a younger demographic is a great experience for everyone involved.
The other universities are Arizona State University, Syracuse University, University of Texas at Austin and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
ABC has plans to expand in the U.S. and internationally, but they wanted to give personal attention to the five schools in the first year, Green said.
"My major goal is to be sitting where Charles Gibson is sitting one day," said Bradfield. "But that's going to take a lot of hard work."


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How Extreme Cold Affects Pansies, Violas, Cabbage and Kale
Pansies and Violas are hardy plants and will survive a frost—and even a hard freeze—for a period of time. Depending on how hard the frost was, flowers that were blooming may wither, but the plants will stay alive. The future buds are protected down in the crown of the foliage, and will emerge when air temperatures rise again.
When temps fall below 10 degrees for several hours, this is extreme cold for Pansies and Violas. The roots cannot absorb water from the frozen soil. This is usually most apparent in shady beds and northern exposure settings. Frozen soil and drying winds can kill the plants, even though the plants were healthy prior to that. Snow cover actually helps the pansy beds, as it insulates and protects from wind.
The Triad has seen some of its coldest weather in many years. Your Pansy or Viola beds may indeed suffer more damage this winter than in past years because of this fact. You can help the surviving plants by fertilizing lightly once temperatures begin to warm in late February and early March.
Ornamental cabbage and kales were also hit by the excessive cold this year. While they also are fairly hardy, and in most years will provide needed color and texture in winter months, this latest blast of cold probably killed most of them in the area. If your cabbage or kale have turned a light tan color, they should be pulled out and disposed of.


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Innovative features, new Real Time AWD and dynamic new looks set to wow customers
16 April 2012 - Dubai, UAE –
The all new fourth generation CR-V debuted today at a press conference hosted by Honda Motor Co.
(Middle East Office). Set to go on sale from 16 April, the new CR-V will be available for customers in
GCC and Near East in 3 different grades* –LX, EX and EX-Leather.
Globally, the CR-V has been recognized as a pioneer of compact SUV. Since its first launch in 1996,
over 5 million CR-V's have been sold today which amply proves its global appeal in terms of design,
quality, refinement and popularity. Building on this solid reputation, the all new CR-V now enters into
its 4th generation with enhanced exterior aesthetics, car like interior comfort, innovative features
and a smoother & quieter ride; and is designed to offer urban sophistication and exceed customer
expectation of a 5-seater compact SUV.
Exterior Style and Design Concept
The previous generation CR-V's refined styling, size and proportions contributed a lot to its success
since its launch in 2006.
Compared to the previous-generation CR-V, the 2012 model takes on a more aggressive and
aerodynamic stance with deeper sculpting of the bodylines and a bolder front fascia. The front
bumper's smooth-flowing lines are highlighted by a horizontal three-bar grille and deeply set multi-
reflector headlights. The lower front bumper wraps smartly upward to convey SUV capability with
a generous approach angle, while the lower front bumper design with fog lights (only for EX & EX-
Leather grades) now integrates more smoothly with the fascia for improved aerodynamics. The CR-V's
signature vertical rear brake lights have a more three-dimensional style that further compliments the
design and aerodynamics of the vehicle. The CR-V's large alloy wheels (17" for LX grade and 18" for EX
& EX-Leather grade) and bold fender flares emphasize the vehicle's dynamic presence and capability.
Adding to the sleekness of exterior styling is the Shark fin antenna.
The Honda CR-V offers a modest increase in passenger and cargo volume. It also offers a more car-
like driving position compared to the previous generation CR-V. Inside the CR-V, every tactile surface
viz., interior door handles, steering wheel, etc. are designed to be pleasing to the touch—and easy to
Fabric upholstery is standard in the LX grade, while the EX has upgraded fabric with a suede-like feel.
The EX-Leather grade has standard leather upholstery.
All put together, the CR-V offers a smart package which blends form and function like no other vehicle
in the class.
• The controls and instrumentation of CR-V has a "smart interface" between the vehicle and
the driver that requires minimal driver eye movement. The steering wheel mounted controls
allows the driver to operate a range of features without taking their hands off the wheel, thus
avoiding potential distractions.
• For new CR-V, the Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® phone interface is standard on EX and EX-
Leather, and offers intuitive hands-free calling convenience.
• Available on EX & EX-Leather grades, the color "intelligent" Multi-Information Display (i-MID)
positioned high in the central part of the instrument panel within the driver's line of sight.
The 5-inch TFT color display screen of i-MID shows a multitude of information like, audio track
titles, fuel economy information, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® information, personal wallpaper
and warnings such as door ajar and parking brake.
• Air-conditioning is a standard feature for CR-V. The conveniently located AC vents for front
seats and rear seat allows efficient climate control inside the cabin. The LX grade has a manual
control and EX and EX-Leather grades have automatic dual-zone controls.
• A green ECON button to the left of the steering wheel if switched on changes several operating
characteristics of the vehicle to enhance fuel efficiency.
• The generously sized front console has a large 10.8-liter central storage compartment, and the
sliding cover keeps contents out of view. 3 cup holders and a small storage tray are positioned
at the front of the console within easy reach. Compartments in the side of the console and
dual storage compartments in each door panel provide additional space for small items. The
front doors also include bottle holders. In the rear seating area, a flip-down center armrest
includes 2 cup holders.
• The CR-V is designed to offer cargo capability to suit the needs of active owners. Compared to
previous generation, the new CR-V has gained cargo space behind the rear seats (up from 35.7
cubic ft. to 37.2 cubic ft.). For easier loading, the CR-V's lift-in height and cargo floor has also
been lowered by 20 mm, making it among the lowest cargo floors in the class. For maximum
cargo capacity, the Easy Fold-Down 60/40 Split Rear Seat can be quickly lowered, creating
a nearly flat load floor. The CR-V also includes a retractable cargo cover that can hide items
stored in the cargo area behind the second-row seats.
Engine and Transmission
The all new CR-V is powered by a 2.4L, DOHC, in-line 4 cylinder gasoline engine that produces
max. power of 188 HP @ 7,000 rpm - up by 20 HP compared to the previous generation. And max.
torque is 22.6 kg-m @ 4,400 rpm. A host of innovative features are designed to deliver a cutting-
edge combination of performance, fuel efficiency, and low emissions. Most apparent is the i-
VTEC "intelligent" valve-control system – which results in good fuel economy and low exhaust
The 5-AT gearbox works in conjunction with the engine's Drive-By-Wire™ throttle control to smoothly
shift between gears. The new Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System debuts on the 2012 CR-
V and is available to help provide traction in low-grip driving conditions. Compared to the prior 4WD
system, the electronically activated AWD system offers a faster, more intuitive initial response when a
loss of traction is detected. It also reduces weight and minimizes internal friction and help to minimize
the negative impact on fuel economy inherent to virtually all four-wheel-drive systems.
Body and Chassis
Significant improvements to body and chassis of new 2012 CR-V improve interior quietness and ride
quality compared to the previous model.
The 2,620 mm wheelbase, wider track dimensions, independent suspensions, and features such as
VSA® and new Motion-Adaptive Electric Power Steering (EPS) all contribute to the CR-V's objective
to provide a premium driving experience. The compact multi-link rear suspension helps maximize
second-row seating and cargo space, while also providing outstanding handling characteristics and
ride quality.
The new CR-V is equipped with a host of standard safety features unmatched by any other vehicle in
its class. These include:
• Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body for enhanced occupant protection and crash
compatibility in frontal collisions.
• Front hood with features to mitigate pedestrian injury in case of a frontal collision.
• Front seats that help mitigate the severity of neck injuries in the event of a rear impact.
• Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) enhance control capability while the vehicle is accelerating,
braking, cornering or when the driver makes a sudden maneuver.
• Brake Assist feature that helps shorten braking distance.
• Advanced 4-Channel ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution.
• Advanced front airbags (SRS) system for driver and front passenger incorporate dual-stage and
multiple-threshold activation technology. In addition, the front passenger's seat is equipped
with the Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) that deactivates the side airbag if a child
(or small-stature adult) leans into the side airbag deployment path.
• Side airbags for front seats are available for EX-Leather grade.
• Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor system, are available on EX-Leather grade.
• Hill Start Assist.
• ISOFIX provides a simple and convenient method to install compatible child safety seats in a
• Three-point seatbelts are standard for all seating positions. The front seatbelts are equipped
with automatic tensioners and load limiters to help minimize injury potential in a frontal
An expressive color choice is available for 2012 Honda CR-V models. These include – Twilight Blue
Metallic (new color), Alabaster Silver Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Polished Metal Metallic, Basque Red
Pearl II, White Diamond Pearl and Urban Titanium Metallic.
All grades of CR-V come with beige color interior as standard.
The 2012 Honda CR-V is covered by a 3-year/100,000-km new-car limited warranty.
Please check with your local dealer/ distributor for the available grade in your country.


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Casey Good defended his title in the calf roping and was on the third- and fourth-place finishing teams in the team roping, making him one of the big winners at this year's Big Horn County Fair rodeo Saturday night in Basin.
Good, with a 14.51, captured the $126 dollar top prize in the calf roping. Pablo Good, with a 14.96, placed second, earning $84 in prize money.
The team roping was won by the Hughes boys — Kolter and Jeff — who posted a time of 8.42. Each took home $476. In second, and earning $357 a man, was the team of Kolter Hughes and Jordan Herman, who posted a 10.54.
Casey Good was a common denominator in the third- and fourth-place teams, as he joined forces with Shawn Billy to post a 13.27 and earn $238 per man, and with J.T. Collingwood to post a 14.11 and earn $119 per man.
In the bareback, first place and $310 went to Robby Cobler, with a score of 69; second and $227 to Jeffrey Zdzairski, with a 68, and third and $151 to Luke Wozney, with a 67.
Colt Carlton won the saddle bronc with a score of 68, good for $338, followed by Cree Minkoff in second with a 58, good for $225.
Hawk Whitt again won the bull riding, finishing with a score of 73, which was good for $495.
Jack Steed earned $80 for winning the steer riding, with a top score of 62.
Coralee Spratt, with a 3.66, took first in the breakaway, winning $141. Callie Nelson, with an 8.12, placed second, earning $94.
In the junior barrels just 1.5 seconds separated the top four finishers. Tori Steed won it with a 19.45, followed by Jada Foss with a 20.43, Kylee Washakiee with a 20.86 and Jayce Sorensen with a 21.14. The payouts, in descending order, were $60, $45, $30 and $15.
The women's barrels competition was even closer. Shannon Hill took home the top prize of $384, finishing in 18.10. Rachel Taylor finished in 18.32 to earn $288. Jess West took third with a 18.4, good for $192. Jenny Spratt rounded out the top four, earning $96 with her time of 18.48.


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Does this question drive you crazy? Here's a favorite post from my archives to provide some useful help!
Is this not one of life's great mysteries?
True confessions: I've written 4 cookbooks with a 5th on the way (about which, more soon) and I have a personal library of 560 cookbooks. YOU'D THINK I'd know what to cook for dinner, like for the next 2, maybe 3 years?
But I'm sure we can all agree that this is a SERIOUS issue that everyone faces! Restaurant chefs. Experienced moms. It's THE question I get all the time. What should I make for dinner?
Good news! Out of sheer exasperation and determination, I have developed superb strategies and time-savers to help us all get dinner on the table AND keep our sanity.
Every minute spent on planning time will smooth out your life in the kitchen.
Once you've got a menu in mind and your shopping and prep work done, cooking is a relative breeze. You will be SO impressed with how calm you are in the kitchen, and how much you enjoy it. Cooking can be a meditative, nourishing act -- IF you prepare!
You may even fall in love with it.
My top 3 expert tips:
- Plan in advance. Pick a cookbook. Or pick two. Or pick a magazine or favorite food blog. Or browse your own recipe box (or mine!). Go ahead -- be tempted.
Start building a menu and shopping list. Think about the season and the weather, and what your schedule looks like in the coming week. Will you have an hour in the kitchen? Or just 20-minutes, in order to eat at a decent time? If you're cooking quinoa on Monday, how can you repurpose it on Wednesday? We do Meatless Mondays at our house, and Wednesday is fish night, when my fishmonger's fresh shipment comes in. One night will definitely be a stir-fry, that speedy kaleidoscope of colorful, seasonal produce and flavors from my spice rack that's sure to please. Something old and something new… Let these thoughts swirl in your head, and riff from there. Capture it all on a menu and shopping list as you go along.
- Make a pleasant ritual of planning, when you're not in a hurry. Sunday is my day. For other people it's Saturday. Picture your favorite coffee or cup of tea, and some of your favorite tunes playing. What's the best planning day for you?
- Shop & prep in advance. Do not skip this step! Do not come home at 6pm and find nothing in the house! Buy what you'll need for the week, and as soon as you get home from the market, break them down and prep them out so you're not staring at a whole head of cauliflower at 7pm Thursday night. That's enough to make anyone pick up the phone for take out!
Check out how easy it is to prep in advance!
This is where you save most of your time and sanity.
Everything you prep in advance is like a deposit in the culinary bank. There's nothing more stress-relieving than knowing that you've got most of the components for a meal all ready to go.
Some potions with your prepped broccoli from my Recipe Box:
Making a meal shouldn't feel like a competition.
We all know it's no fun cooking in an exhausted rush. The best cooking invariably results from being relaxed and mindful, stirring and savouring the fragrance of the food as it blooms, and plating the results in a way that pleases the eye.
You get bonus points for:
- Developing a great pantry & prep stash -- spice blends, roasted nuts and seeds, roasted veggies, greens.
- Creating a recipe inventory. As you find recipes that really hit the spot, add them to your rotation. What happens as you experiment? You get better!
- Enlisting others to help. If you have a plan and a list, you can easily invite kids, partners and friends into the kitchen. My husband has great knife skills, too.
There are, of course, times when at the end of the day I feel like, OMG, I don't know how I'm going to pull together dinner. I'm done! I'm tired. Maybe I've been cooking all day or put on a cooking demo. But I open my refrigerator. And I get a smile on my face. Because in front of me are prepped vegetables, sliced chicken, quinoa, and a delicious olive oil and herb drizzle. I've got this. And I am feeling like superwoman because I am in control of what I put in my food. That feeling of gratitude plus, yes, well, smugness is pretty awesome. The new fast food :)


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Tuesday, Aug 13, 2019 at 5:00pm
When you join the medical weight loss program at Mercy Weight Management Center, you participate in a life plan, not just a diet. You also join a community of people just like you. All of our community members are dedicated to losing the pounds that most of them have struggled with for years, practicing healthy behaviors and supporting others in the program.
In our weekly nonsurgical weight loss classes, we weigh in to check our individual progress, discuss our challenges for the week, learn new dieting strategies and behaviors, celebrate victories over the scale and encourage each other to stay on track. Most important, however, we always keep our eyes on the prize—to develop the life skills we need lose the weight and keep it off for life.
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Local Dance Commissioning Project
In Support of Metro DC Dance Community, Artists Commissioned for World Premieres
Project Mission
The Millennium Stage Local Dance Commissioning Project (LDCP) supports the local dance community by nurturing the creation of new dance work and presenting that new work to a wide audience via the Millennium Stage, the Kennedy Center's free daily performance series.
The Millennium Stage aims to:
- Make art available without financial or geographic barriers
- Showcase artists that reflect the importance of the artist's role in society
- Stimulate and transmit the creativity and joy inherent in the performing arts
- Seek out and present programming of the highest standards that reflects the breadth and depth of cultural life in society both in the United States and around the world
- Encourage, nurture, and develop the widest possible audience for the performing arts
- Welcome, value, support, and respect both artists and patrons
- Honor the hallmarks of quality and diversity
2019 LDCP Performance Dates
Ann Sofie Clemmensen
October 18 & 19, 2019
The REACH
6:00pm – 7:00pm
In To and Out Of
Choreography by Ann Sofie Clemmensen
Featuring 20 dancers in all, this three-part experience will transport audiences through different spaces of the REACH, using the unique characteristics of each location to explore concepts in pattern and timing, light and dark, limitation and transformation.
Robert Woofter
October 24 & 25, 2019
The REACH
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Electric Idols
By haus of bambi
Choreography by Robert Woofter
Performed to an original score by D.C.-based DJ and producer Lemz, this site-specific work will blend a trance-like onslaught of movement with large-scale projected video inspired by nightlife culture, religious iconography, and the community of the dance floor.
Award Details
Kennedy Center LDCP awards are given to local (DC Metro Area) dance choreographers/companies to create a new work or a combination of works to premiere on the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage in September/October.
Commissions are awarded by a panel consisting of Kennedy Center staff based on the strength of application and artistic merit. Awards will be announced in January/February, and recipients will then have time for creative development through August. Exact performance dates are determined after artist selection.
In its complete stage, the proposed work must be at least 20 minutes in length but no longer than 50 minutes. Both choreographer and company/dancers must be local. Applications for work created specifically for the Millennium Stage will be given preference over works already in progress.
The Commission Award includes:
- $7,500 artist fee
- Center-hosted private showings for choreographers to share work and receive feedback
- Rehearsal space, as available, at the Kennedy Center
- Technical support prior to the performance to develop lighting, sound, and/or set concepts for the new work
LDCP Required Application Materials
This application is your opportunity to share your creative vision. All criteria MUST be addressed. (Parts A, B, C and D).
Part A. Complete Applicant Questionnaire
Part B. Provide a statement addressing the following topics in no more than two typed pages:
- Begin with a brief artistic statement that describes your creative work and your process.
- Share an idea for a new work in response to that the Millennium Stage Local Dance Commissioning Project would help fund. In your response, please address the issue of how this new work fits artistically, technically, and spatially in the Millennium Stage venue, and in principle with the Millennium Stage mission (please note: stage dimensions of the Millennium stage are 24 ft. X 24 ft.). Be specific about your ideas for musical accompaniment.
- The newly commissioned work or combination of works must be at least 20 minutes but not more than 50 minutes start to finish, no intermissions. Within your written statement, indicate the projected length of the new work. Indicate how you would round out the rest of the program should the new work be less than 50 minutes. Additional programming can come from your existing repertoire. While Q&As can be added post-performance, a Q&A is NOT an acceptable way to fill remaining performance time.
Part C. Provide visual representations of your work via recording.
Items 1 & 2 below required. Both video elements may be included on the same tape.
DVD or links to online videos are accepted. DVD's must be compatible to DVD players. Links to online videos are highly preferred.
- Proposed Work: Recording of movement for the new work that you are interested in developing. Professional-quality video and/or editing is NOT required or expected (i.e.feel free to set up a camera in the corner of a rehearsal studio and press record).
- Existing Repertory: Recording of existing work that demonstrates you can produce a polished work, as well as how you would complete the program if necessary.
Part D. Additional Creative Representation
It is important for us to get a clear picture of your ideas for a new work. We understand that your artistic vision has its own, unique way in which it must be shared. Include a minimum of one additional "Freestyle" representation that best supports/communicates your proposal.
Some suggestions are included below. Please do not limit yourself to these suggestions, and be as exploratory as you see fit in sharing your creative vision and process.
- Costume or scenic design sketches
- Graphic/artistic representation, photographs, or slides of choreographic sketches
- Music sample
- Storyboard of your current plans for the work
Application Checklist
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14th at 5:00PM.
- Part A: Applicant Questionnaire
- Part B: Written Statement (Sections 1, 2, and 3)
Part C: Visual Representation
- Section 1: New Work
- Section 2: Existing Work
- Part D: Additional Creative Representation
- List your name on all application materials
- Make sure your contact information is listed clearly including Name, Mailing Address, Phone Number, and Email
- Review mailing instructions
- Select address for mailing. Be sure to note Attn: Dance Programming LDCP on all packages.
All questions regarding LDCP should be directed to
Kennedy Center Dance Programming
For more information regarding the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage visit www.kennedy-center.org/millennium
Meet 2019 Awardees
Ann Sofie Clemmensen, and Robert Woofter
Meet 2019 Mentors
LDCP Commission Recipients
- 2018:
- 2017:
- 2016:
- 2015:
- 2014:
- Adriane Fang and Arturo Garcia
- 2013:
- Sarah Ewing and Urban Artistry with Good Foot Dance Company and Baakari Wilder
- 2012:
- Company E and Sydney Skybetter
- 2011:
- Kimmie Dobbs Chan and Enoch Chan, Sarah Levit and Benjamin Wegman, and Erica Rebollar
- 2010:
- Angella Foster, Stephen Clapp and Laura Schandelmeier, and Mary Lane
- 2009:
- Jason Garcia Ignacio, Tehreema Mitha
- 2008:
- Vincent Thomas, Karen Reedy, Cassie Meador
- 2007:
- Aysha Upchurch, Princess Mhoon Cooper, Gesel Mason
- 2006:
- Helanius J. Wilkins, Asha Vattikuti, Francesca Jandasek
- 2005:
- Ludovic Jolivet, Meisha Bosma, Daniel Burkholder
- 2004:
- Sharon Mansur, Naoko Maeshiba, Vladimir Angelov
- 2003:
- Boris Willis, Ed Tyler & Jason Hartley, Laurel Victoria Gray
- 2002:
- Tino Bastidas & Susan Reynolds, Nejla Yatkin, Helanius J. Wilkins
- 2001:
- Ed Tyler, Deborah Riley, Nilimma Devi


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