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Saturday, August 30, 2008
Assumptions and Presumptions
I hate it when people make assumptions about what I'm doing or why I'm doing it.
Given the life I live, which isn't quite what most Christian young women my age are doing, I've been given lectures and rebukes and disapproving looks plenty of times from well-meaning friends. It seems like most of the time when someone has actually said something, those were the times when I didn't need a rebuke! Those were the times that I actually felt confident that I was doing what God wanted me to or the times when I was doing exactly what I could and should to the best of my abilities. On the other hand, there have been plenty of times when a loving rebuke would have been quite appropriate and no one said anything!
I'll never forget the time when a friend rebuked me for something it looked like I had been doing. In actuality, what I was accused of had not even crossed my mind. I was shocked and hurt. What?! I was too embarrassed to even try to defend myself and explain what the situation really was. But it taught me a lesson to think not once, not twice, but several times before I decide to correct someone or presume upon their motives.
Well, I thought I had learned that lesson.
I recently found myself greatly humbled when I realized that I had presumed on a friend's very noble motives.
To me, it looked like this friend was motivated by a great deal of pride and selfishness in several major decisions that they had made. This wasn't one of those situations where one should just not form an opinion because one doesn't know the whole story. No, indeed - in this situation things looked very obvious. It appeared that such choices could have no other root than selfishness itself. This person even made several comments about why they were doing such things, and it confirmed what I had suspected.
I didn't spend a lot of time thinking about my friend's motives or worrying about their choices for life, but when someone else commented on what a sad choice this person had made, I agreed and added something about unselfishness being a virtue of which most people have much to learn.
And then I heard something from someone else. This friend was making these choices, not because they wanted to or would have chose such a course for themselves, but out of honor to parents who wanted something different. And they hadn't wanted anyone to criticize or dishonor their parents, so they had done the best they could to take responsibility for what they were doing and move forward, trying to enjoy what they were embarking upon.
I was speechless...
I hope I'll remember for a long, long time that even if it looks like I see the whole picture, I probably don't.
Esteeming others as better than myself means that I will be more likely to dismiss their shortcomings and errors and make excuses for what they do that I would my very own self!
Ummm... I have a long way to go!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Those Blessed Books!
I've dearly wanted to study for the past four years, but my obligations at the Capitol have had to come first, so I've barely cracked a book in years.
But now we've legalized the midwives in Missouri, so I can really and truly become one! I can't wait!
Since I am now free to study, I am trying to carefully guard a few hours of day to do just that. Some days tomato canning consumes the whole day, but other days I actually retreat to my bedroom and pile of books. I don't usually get as much done as I aim for, but it feels wonderful just to be sitting in a pile of books and papers and folders and forms!
Teratogenic effects of drugs, neonatal infections, placental sufficiency, sickle cell traits, endometritis, cystoceles, rectoceles, fetal tachycardia in labor.... and even words like suboccipitobregmatic diameter... All of these need to be far more than words and definitions in my head.
I'm learning again... finally. And I love it!
I hope I am sitting for the NARM exam next August and a CPM by the end of next year!
The Eternal, Unchanging God
Thy Word commands our flesh to dust,
"Return, ye sons of men:"
All nations rose from earth at first,
And turn to earth again.
The busy tribes of flesh and blood,
With all their lives and cares,
Are carried downwards by the flood,
And lost in following years.
Time, like an ever rolling stream,
Bears all its sons away;
They fly, forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the opening day.
Like flowery fields the nations stand
Pleased with the morning light;
The flowers beneath the mower's hand
Lie withering ere 'tis night.
Under the shadow of Thy throne
Thy saints have dwelt secure;
Sufficient is Thine arm alone,
And our defense is sure.
Before the hills in order stood,
Or earth received her frame,
From everlasting Thou art God,
To endless years the same.
-Isaac Watts (1719)
Sunday, August 24, 2008
"You are as holy as you want to be."
Yes, people can disagree with that statement, or clarify, or whatever. (And, yes, I know that it is only by God's grace that we can do anything right... that's the other side of the coin, but not what I'm posting about tonight!)
That statement is far more true than many of us would like to admit. We lament because we have habitual sins in our life that we haven't conquered, because we just keep having the wrong priorities, etc...
The truth is, usually we don't want personal holiness bad enough.
People decide to go to college and get a degree. Many don't want it that badly, and they quit short of the goal. But for many, it doesn't matter what obstacles land in their way or how unfairly life treats them - their eyes are fixed on the goal - and they do it! I could think of numerous examples of people who are determined to do something, regardless of the pain, sacrifice, cost, and discomfort but set their mind to who/what they want to be and do it!
Many Christians talk about stopping their anger or bitterness or lust or pride or immodesty or dishonesty or slander or dishonor of authority... or throwing away those magazines, that music, whatever brings them back to sin. They really do want to stop it. But they don't want to bad enough. So they don't quit or they just stick the music or magazines under the bed for awhile to pacify their conscience.
I know, because sometimes that's me. Impatient with a little sister again, I want to repent, confess it, and do better next time. But did I need to act that way this time? No.
As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he, the Bible says. I am a goal-oriented person. I make and follow to-do lists, and I prioritize what I want most to get done each day. I don't always get everything done that I want to, but I try hard, because it matters to me.
Does being holy tomorrow matter to me? Of course, it matters. But does it matter enough to make it to the top of my list, above all of my other goals?
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Tonight at our ladies' Bible study/prayer group, we found ourselves discussing a chapter out of an old book that we had read. The book talked about the need for young women to cultivate piety in their lives.
Hmmm... Piety. That's kind of an old-fashioned word. What does that mean? we all wondered.
So, we pulled out Webster's 1828 dictionary. I found a lot of food for thought.
Piety 1.) Piety in principle, is a compound of veneration or reverence of the Supreme Being and love of His character, or veneration accompanied with love; and piety in practice, is the exercise of these affections in obedience to His will and devotion to his service. 2.) Reverence of parents or friends, accompanied with affection and devotion to their honor and happiness. Piety is the only proper and adequate relief of decaying man.
"...love of His character..."
I thought back to a recent visit with my friend who I was trying to explain something to. I knew that she doesn't believe what I do. I was trying to explain a Biblical doctrine to her that she had asked about. She is someone who has always had a very negative view of God, and is finally taking baby steps towards recognizing that God is God and He is good, and he deserves her respect and love whether or not she likes everything that He does. These concepts seem so hard for her to grasp. She seems so easily offended by the hard truths of the Bible, and yet little by little, I see her mind opening to truth, even hard truth, a tiny bit at a time.
So, I explained the part she had asked about. I carefully avoided getting into another related subject, knowing that it probably wouldn't go over well if I told it to her like it is. She would need the "mild" version or would need to wait for another day to hear all of those hard truths... so I didn't even go down that trail with her.
But, I stopped myself this evening. I should have a love of God's character. If I LOVE God's character, why would I cringe to tell her everything of God's character? Why would I think that perhaps she wasn't ready for all of this just yet?
Somehow I believed that my human character could better portray the Truth than the way GOD said it?
I stand convicted.
I must love God's character enough to tell it like it is unabashedly not just to most, but even to my most sensitive friends.
God's character is good, through and through. There is no reason to hold any of it back.
It's GOOD. I should LOVE it! If I love it, I will find it strange if other people find it offensive.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Stuff that happens to people with too many veggies
I've never voluntarily watched them, but this week, Veggie Tales started happening in my very own living room - live!
I'm afraid that some family members and close friends have experienced too much vegetable saturation in recent weeks.
They are now attending Veggaholics Anonymous, so for that reason they also will remain unnamed in this post. But enjoy the picture. This is called therapy, when you are hot and just plain tired of cutting up tomatoes. And can't think of any other way to maintain a good attitude....
(They highly recommend this type of therapy, by the way.)
Baked Squash Casserole
Baked Squash Casserole
8 medium yellow squash, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
1 cup cracker crumbs or dry bread crumbs
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
Cook squash and onion in a small amount of water for 5-7 minutes. Drain well. Cream squash in food processor, blender or mixer. Combine squash mixture with remaining ingredients. Mix well and spoon into lightly greased casserole dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Makes: 8 servings
If you like to waltz with tomatoes....
Mom and I started picking tomatoes before 8 am this morning. We brought one van load home to the other girls, who started processing, then we went back to the garden, and picked a few more bushels, only to return around lunch time to the whole house covered in tomatoes. (All the pictures for this post were taken today.)
This one to process immediately...
This one to ripen for tomorrow...
This one to sell...
Liz wants me to remind anyone reading that you are always most welcome to show up with a couple extra kettles and a paring knife! : ) We can't promise to look impressive or be in the best mood, but we'll be thankful you arrived!
If only we were vegetarian...
Above: Liz and Julia (a neighbor girl) picking peaches from 'Zaiah's backhoe scoop!
Well, this year they did better than usual, so we have onions drying in long, long rows
in one of the neighbor's 250 ft. long barns!
And when we get bored, we sit around and make onion braids...
(Above: When Sam's friend, Ben came to stay for a week and help us in the garden, they decided that they would each try to eat a whole 25 pound watermelon a day! They came close to reaching their goals. Needless to say, for once, they didn't need much lunch!)
Hay Balin'
It becomes an all around family affair to get the hay done, as we all pray for the rain to wait just till it's all inside the barn!
To be completely honest, I wasn't home this day, so I did not experience it, but I heard plenty about it when I got back!
Play Dough
Making play dough is always a hit.
Here's my recipe:
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup salt
4 cups water
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup cream of tartar (helps it stay fresh for a long time)
Food coloring, if desired
Mix all ingredients in a sauce pan. Cook and stir over low/medium heat until play dough is completely formed and no longer sticky. (Really, it will cook up to a nice play dough consistency as long as you watch it closely and keep stirring!) Mix/knead in food coloring, if you want colors! Allow to cool at least part way before beginning to play with it! Store in an air-tight container or a zip-lock bag.
Something lasting for something fleeting...
something lasting for something fleeting
the holy for the unholy
the heavenly for the earthly
the eternal for the temporary.
That which I gain in so doing will never
be worth the price I have to pay for it.
-Shirlissa Harris
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Myself - My Deadliest Foe
Note to younger readers: This blog post contains some sensitive topics – please ask your parents to check it out before reading. Thank you!
This post has been in the works for several days. I'm still reeling from the news of the fall of a "good" man.
I don't know why I'm surprised when I hear than any human being has failed miserably. But I am, every time that a friend stumbles into grave and ugly sin. Adultery, divorce, abuse, anger, bitterness, rebellion…. now child rape.
"How could they?!" I ask myself over and over again.
And then I remember that it could have been me.
This time it was somebody from the Capitol who I respected as a Christian man who was purposing to live a life of integrity and love his family. Sure, I knew he wasn't perfect – far from it. Sometimes I saw him make decisions that were politically motivated more than they were completely about justice. I didn't know him that well, but several of my really dear friends at the Capitol considered him one of their best friends and respected him as a man of integrity, morality, and character.
I have a hunch that Representative M. went to the Capitol, originally purposing to do some good in the world. I think he loved his wife and boys. I think he was a "good" man (by our human standards) who never would have dreamed of doing what he has been charged with.
I'm sure that as he was logged into the Cole County Jail the other day, he wondered what on earth had become of him and the man he planned to be. I sure he asked himself a hundred times why he had been so stupid; why he had ever thought that his sin wouldn't find him out.
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I still remember the day four years ago when I met Representative M.
I was totally new to the Capitol, trying with a friend to find my way around to the twelve offices of the committee members who would be hearing our bill in the morning.
I don't remember much of our exchange except that he took my information and listened. As we were getting ready to leave, he asked us where we were from and somehow seemed to assume we were Christians. He smiled pleasantly and said, "It's so nice to meet people like you up here. I was raised in a good Christian home with wonderful parents, and now that I have two little boys back at home I realize what a big responsibility I have to raise them up with Christian values in world like we live in today. It's a lot of work, but my wife and I love them to death, and I'd do anything for them. You know, it's really hard to kiss your family goodbye and leave them every week. But the reason I first decided to run for office was to make a better world for my boys when they grow up. So, it's worth the sacrifice to my wife and I when we remember that we're doing this for them."
I liked him there on the spot. Most of the politicians I had met were very business-like, but Representative M. seemed transparent, like you could glimpse a bit of his soul when he talked.
The next week, I was talking to the Committee Chairwoman about our bill, which Representative M. was not supportive of at the time. She had nothing but good things to say about him. I remember her looking up from her desk over the top of her glasses and saying, "Representative M. is one of our very best and brightest in the entire
That was four years ago.
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The years passed, and I saw Representative M. frequently. He wasn't supportive of our bill most of the time (he had a strong constituency who opposed it), but I still liked him and respected him in many ways, even when he refused to vote with us.
He always ran up the three flights of stairs, instead of taking the elevator that was just down the hall from his office. He was pleasant to people he didn't like or agree with, and he seemed to avoid some of the ethical breaches that many legislators found themselves falling into. He was willing to work hard and smart and earned himself an influential place - including hanging out with the Governor on private excursions. The moral conservative lobbyists made him one of their go-to guys because of his firm commitment to family values issues. Some legislators were known for their partying and wheeling-and-dealing. Representative M. was known for his strong conservative principles, his willingness to stand firm on his beliefs, and his ability to communicate effectively.
He seemed wise – one of the rare people who realized that every decision he made today would effect his tomorrow.
He was considered one of the rising stars of the conservative Republican Party - he was young, bright, articulate, personable, handsome, rich, and had impeccable credentials. A few people called him "The rich kid from
On the House Floor, during debate, Representative M. was brilliant, witty, and nearly always on target with his comments. Even the Democrats found themselves smiling at the analogies he thought up on the spot. Whenever I saw him rise to a microphone, I would tell myself, "This is going to be good..." And it always was. I was either in stitches, or saying to myself, "Wow! Some people in government still use a lot of common sense!"
Since he was friends with several of the legislators who I was closest with, we frequently ended up in the same offices and the same conversations.
Three nights before the legislative session ended this year (May), I was watching a legislator's children in a Capitol office, when Representative M. strolled in and asked what was up. The little girls began chattering away eagerly and Representative M., as usual, obliged them with funny stories and tales about his boys. I asked him how his family was, and he happily told me all the details of what his wife and boys were doing these days and how glad he would be to be back home and take a vacation with them over summer. Once again, I found myself impressed with him – he really seemed to love and miss his family, unlike many of the other guys at the Capitol.
Session ended a couple of days later. I went home. Some of the legislators stayed over and partied late into the night. According to police reports, sometime during the wee hours of the morning, Representative M. raped a 14 year old girl while her mother witnessed the incident. The girl's mother was a former legislative staffer who Representative M. had been having a secret affair with over the past year.
When the news was first reported a couple of days ago, as Representative M. was booked at the Cole County Jail, I found myself feeling disbelief.
Him? I could see other people at the Capitol doing that, but not him!
I texted a couple of my friends at the Capitol, "What?!"
They all replied, "Shocking… we can't believe it either. He was a man who would have never dreamed of doing that to a girl. How? Why? We don't know what happened to him either."
The political blogs have been filled with comments about how Representative M. should be shot, beheaded, stoned, or locked in prison with the key thrown away. There has been an outpouring of angst against him, with many people saying, "These 'family values voters' Republicans that supposedly care about morality go around doing this?! We knew they were hypocrites all along! They don't approve of homosexuality, yet they do worse things!" and on and on...
Beyond the disbelief, rage, and calls for him to resign, I have to hope that Representative M.'s sad legacy will imprint itself deeply in the minds of not only the sleazy politicians, but the "best and brightest and most principled."
As one of my lobbyist friends remarked yesterday, "It goes to show that no one is immune to sin, anywhere, and especially not in the Capitol world…"
I'm only speculating here, but I can only imagine that most likely this awful situation started out so innocently. The devil rarely appears with horns and a pitchfork in any of our lives.
I'm sure that it wasn't an affair at first, just a pleasant staffer who he enjoyed being around..
Then it was adultery, but I guess he (and she) had some way of justifying it, and feeling certain that it would just be something between the two of them that would never be found out and would never hurt anybody.
He got used to living a double life – coming home to his wife as though he had been faithful throughout the week.
…Continuing his friendships with people who would have been appalled if they had any idea that he was living in adultery.
He had started out with the reputation of a "good man" – he had to maintain that front, and maintain it he did.
The final day of session, when Representative M. got up and headed back to the Capitol for his final day of work this year, I'm sure he would have been appalled if anyone would have suggested that he would rape a child before his day was over.
After all, he had been busy pushing legislation to allow the death penalty for child rapists.
I don't know what happened or how it happened (other than that alcohol was involved, according to the police report), but I'm sure that when Representative M. headed back home to St. Louis the next morning, he had to wonder what kind of a person he had become.
He abruptly announced three days later that he would not seek re-election, and said that he and his wife had actually decided such "back in January, but didn't want to tell anyone till the session ended…" What a load of guilt he must have been carrying. The girl hadn't even reported the incident to the police yet, nor had her mother.
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I don't know what will eventually happen to him. It looks like he may be facing up to 7 years in prison, if convicted (he's already been indicted by a grand jury).
Whatever the case, I hope that Representative M.'s story will remind all of us "good people" who would never think of doing something like that, that we are all prone to fall in the most awful ways. We may shudder at what he did. I can assure you that a couple of years ago, he, too, would have shuddered at the thought of anyone doing such a thing.
I think of the story of David and Bathsheba… and Nathan the Prophet's story of the poor man with the one little lamb. As David's indignation rose in him, Nathan pointed the finger and said, "Thou art the man!" So, often we are doing the same things we condemn others for, but until God points the finger back at us, we don't see the deceitful, self-righteousness of our own hearts.
We have no idea of the depths of depravity lurking within each of our hearts. Especially if we've been raised in a "good" family, and never done anything "terrible."
Representative M. was also raised in a "good Christian family" and lived a clean life and wanted his boys to grow up to do the same.
Martin Luther's famous quote came to my mind: "I am more afraid of my own heart than of the pope and all of his cardinals."
I am more afraid of my own heart than I am of the devil, of worldliness, of wrong influences, of humanism, or anything else. The battle for sin is won or lost there. It is I who chooses day by day if I will flee from sin or if I will embrace it little by little.
I would like to think that I would never succumb to unthinkable evil like Representative M, but I know myself a little too well. I know that "little" sin leads to big sin. That my mind can justify anything, a little bit at a time. That I can convince myself that something is necessary or acceptable in my circumstances. That my conscience can become dulled to the gentle promptings of God's Holy Spirit, saying, "That isn't holy like I am."
I think the first step towards preventing us from finding ourselves in place like Representative M., is to realize the deceitfulness of our own hearts, and live wisely according to that knowledge.
That means confessing and repenting while things are "small."
It means being accountable.
It means accepting God's authorities and their wishes in my life, regardless of how uncomfortable I may find them at times. Rebellion starts when I think that I know what is good for me, better than my authorities do.
It means never allowing myself to become comfortable with a little "pet sin" in some back corner of my heart that I think will never hurt anyone.
It means knowing that my freedom in Christ will allow me to go places, to do things, to participate in activities, but that those things are not expedient for me and could lead my heart to places it should not go, and therefore I will not do those things.
It means living life humbly, realizing that "If not for the grace of God, there go I…
Myself, arch-traitor to myself;
My hollowest friend, my deadliest foe,
My clog whatever road I go.
-- Christina Rossetti
Hot Summer Days and No Time for Rest!
In recent days life has been filled with lots and lots of company, canning spaghetti sauce and peaches, sharing the gospel at the fair, campaigning across the state, and long sweaty days in the garden. Usually, those things all kind of run together. Like, picking tomatoes at 7 am, canning peaches at 10 am, then leaving for the fair to do an afternoon shift at our gospel tent, picking up a friend or two along the way who needs a ride back to our house to stay for a few days, then hammering in some yard signs, and door knocking with some campaign fliers, then coming home to sisters frantically setting the table for several families who have spontaneously showed up for dinner (this summer we've been averaging about 5-10 people per day stopping by for a visit!), washing dishes, visiting with whoever is hanging around, canning some more, finding sheets and beds for whoever decided to spend the night, frantically replying to a few emails at midnight, starting a couple of loads of laundry, and then dropping into bed!


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SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, SC – Fort Sumter National Monument and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site welcomed over 940,000 visitors in 2016. This year also marked the National Park Service Centennial. In 2016, 888,330 people came to Fort Sumter NM, an increase of 5.66% over 2015. For Charles Pinckney NHS, 53,184 visitors explored the park, which is an amazing 13.17% increase over the previous year.
"We anticipated more visitors in 2016 as the NPS celebrated its Centennial, and the final numbers were remarkable. While visitors came to the parks for a variety of reasons, all had an opportunity to be immersed in the history of this nation and gain an understanding of how we have been shaped by significant, historical events," stated Superintendent Tim Stone. The park planned a wide array of programs and events to attract diverse audiences of all ages. Centennial programs and events included: the release of South Carolina's America the Beautiful® quarter, featuring Fort Moultrie; numerous black powder demonstrations at Fort Sumter; a celebration of George Washington's visit to Snee Farm; a Naturalization Ceremony on the grounds of the Charles Pinckney NHS; the Wings Across South Carolina Bird BioBlitz held at both Fort Moultrie and Charles Pinckney NHS; star-gazing programs at Fort Moultrie, and the 100th birthday celebration held in August at all sites. All of these special programs and the launch of the FindYourPark/EncuentraTuParque with the National Park Foundation, helped increased visitor connections with their National Park sites during the NPS Centennial year.
For more information about visitation, please go to the National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics web page at https://irma.nps.gov/Stats/.
Charles Pinckney National Historical Site is a 28-acre remnant of Charles Pinckney's Snee Farm plantation, located at 1254 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC. Gorgeous grounds boast ornamental gardens, live oak, Spanish moss, and a half-mile loop trail. An 1828 low country cottage serves as the park's visitor center and museum. Exhibits and a film tell the story of Charles Pinckney's role as a drafter and signer of the US Constitution, and his leading role in the early development of South Carolina. Park entrance is free.
Fort Sumter is the site of the opening bombardment of the Civil War on April 12-13, 1861. Across the Charleston Harbor entrance is Fort Moultrie, best known for the patriot defeat of the British Navy on June 28, 1776 , one of the first decisive victories in the American Revolution. Combined, both forts showcase 171 years of seacoast defense. Fort Sumter is located in Charleston Harbor and is only accessible by boat. Concession-operated ferry boats depart daily from Liberty Square in Charleston, and from Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant. The Liberty Square departure point also houses the park's primary visitor center and museum, and is located at 340 Concord Street in Charleston. For information on ferry departure schedules and prices, call Fort Sumter Tours, Inc. at (843) 722-2628 or visit them online at www.fortsumtertours.com. Fort Moultrie is located at 1214 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island and is accessible by car.
Now entering its second century, the National Park Service continues to explore new ways to help visitors connect and find their parks. For more information on park news, events and programs, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FtSumterNPS, www.facebook.com/FtMoultrieNPS, and www.facebook.com/PinckneyNPS. Visit the park websites at www.nps.gov/fosu and www.nps.gov/chpi, or call 843-883-3123. You can also share your park experience with others by posting on social media with the hashtag #FindYourPark or #EncuentraTuParque. Come find yours today!

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Modern Ayurveda
The prefix ud attached to verbs and nouns, means upwards or superiority in rank. It also means blowing or expanding. It conveys the sense of pre-eminence and power.
Jaya means conquest, victory, triumph or success. Looked at from another viewpoint it implies restraint or curbing.
Ujjayi is the process in which the lungs are fully expanded and the chest puffed out like that of a proud conqueror.
1. Sit in any comfortable position like Padmasana (Plate 53), Siddhasana (Plate 38) or VIrasana (Plate 43).
2. Keep the back erect and rigid. Lower the head to the trunk. Rest the chin in the notch between the collar-bones just above the breast-bone. (This is the Jalandhara Bandha. Jala means a net, web, lattice or a mesh.)
3. Stretch the arms out straight and rest the back of the wrists on the knees. Join the tips of the index fingers to the tips of the thumbs, keeping the other fingers extended. (This position or gesture of the hand is known as the Jnana Mudra, the symbol or seal of knowledge. The index finger symbolizes the individual soul and the thumb the Universal Soul. The union of the two symbolizes knowledge.)
4. Close the eyes and look inwards. (Plate 147)
5. Exhale completely.
7. Take a slow, deep steady breath through both nostrils. The passage of the incoming air is felt on the ro'of of the palate and makes a sibilant sound (sa). This sound should be heard.
8. Fill the lungs up to the brim. Care should be taken not to bloat the abdomen in the process of inhalation. (Observe this in all types of Pranayama.) This filling up is called puraka (inhalation).
9. The entire abdominal area from the pubes up to the breast-bone should be pulled back towards the spine.
11. Exhale slowly, deeply and steadily, until the lungs are completely empty. As you begin to exhale, keep your grip on the abdomen. After two or three seconds of exhalation, relax the diaphragm gradually and slowly. While exhaling the passage of the outgoing air should be felt on the roof of the palate. The brushing of the air on the palate should make an aspirate sound (ha). This exhalation is called rechaka.
12. Wait for a second before drawing a fresh breath. This waiting period is called bahya kumbhaka.
13. The process described from para. 7 to para. 12 completes one cycle of Ujjayi Pranayama.
14. Repeat the cycles for five to ten minutes keeping the eyes closed throughout.
15. Lie on the floor for Savasana (Plate 146)
16. Ujjayi Pranayama may be done without the Jalandhara Bandha even while walking or lying down. This is the only pranayama which can be done at all times of the day and night.
This type of pranayama aerates the lungs, removes phlegm, gives endurance, soothes the nerves and tones the entire system. Ujjayi without kumbhaka, done in a reclining position, is ideal for persons suffering from high blood pressure or coronary troubles.
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Saat Hanif masih duduk di Sekolah Dasar, saya setia menemani belajar dan menjawab berbagai pertanyaannya. Meski cara belajar anak dulu berbeda dengan anak sekarang, toh materi Sekolah Dasar masih bisa dinalar dan tak banyak berubah. Alhamdulillah Hanif anak yang cepat mengerti. Baru ketika ia menginjak Sekolah Menengah Pertama, saya mulai kelimpungan. Bobot materi lebih tinggi ditambah masa puber membuat saya sulit berperan sebagai gurunya lagi. Walau masih menemani belajar, beberapa…Continue Reading
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Little House of Rena for SWD Artist Alley
But that's not all! In the year of 2013, SWD moved to base 2 through their own Artist Alley. A round-up of artists working on Star Wars based artworks and showcase. The Alley is open for approximately half-a-day on Saturday October 5th.Continue Reading
My First (Real) Halloween Party
Halloween emang udah lewat, tapi kayanya ngga rela kalo dilupain gitu aja :p. Apalagi ini pesta kostum Halloween pertama saya *yaii!* Iya~, meskipun saban Halloween kita ngumpul bareng temen atau sodara, baru kali ini saya bener-bener pesta lengkap sama barbeque, kostum & turntable segala! Aseli, super menyenangkan! Beda sama Halloween-Halloween sebelumnya yang biasa kita lewatin sambil nonton film horror, share cerita spooky atau sekedar rumpi ceria…Halloween Rabu 31 Oktober 2012…Continue Reading
Yard & Yarn's First Yard Sale
Other than workshop, Yard&Yarn also organizing yard sale. Similar to the workshop, yard sale in our vision includes having Sunday fun, chat and of course, nice stuff :). I know we don't shop a lot, but lotsa our friends does. So we asked them to join us in our first sale. More about the yard sale can be read in Yard&Yarn's home-site. The event was really fun! Especially coz we're…Continue Reading
Battle of The Toys 2012: Lightsaber Competition
I knoooow, shudda post this before the Braga Festival walk! But uh-oh…I can't hold myself to post that cute Siths posing cherrybelle on the stair :"> Therefore, this is ze Battle of the Toys 2012 memorable event. Held on September 14-15 at Senayan City Jakarta, this event is a must for toys & games lover. Tho' a bit small compare to Hellofest or Toys Fair, two of similar event might…Continue Reading
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You know, I'm catching up with my old activities, trying to post them on time. But I had so many things to do, and reviews mostly need appropriate pictures to go with, so there there…been postponing things now. Ack…am so embarrassed >.< But you see, after the yard sale has done…And many other things been done as well, I finally have some time to run on my late posts. Although it…Continue Reading
Keukeun #3 Athlete's Feast
Remember my post about Keuken #2 last February? As planned before, Keuken #3 coming right up exactly 6 months after. At the sport holy-field of Lodaya Bandung, Sunday 30th September '12. Still vision to Reclaim The Sreet, Keuken #3 looks more into the athlete's part of our nature. Afterall, who doesn't like sport? Especially in a place where food & beverage is just a step away from your sweaty feet…Continue Reading
Project: Yard & Yarn
Hello again, sorry for not posting for long. Been brewing something in our yard!
This time, we're having a collaboration with Nyanya of The Babybirds. As we share identical interest in crafting goods, our love for cozy chat and we both does have kids to care..we join in what we call Yard & Yarn, a collective project.
Our new baby can be visit at www.yardandyarn.com. And our #1 project will run this Sunday. Specially dedicated to The Mystery inc. and Addams Family, welcoming the glorius Halloween Night. Hello, October! So let's join our Sunday DIY Bash, a trick or knit workshop for kids. This Sunday @ The Birdiehouse ☀
Since we both love to chat, you can kindly email us at email@example.com for further info & registration 🙂
Helarfest: Lightchestra
Oke, sekian sekilas info tentang Helarfest. Sekarang lanjut ke Lightchestra, yuk! Jadi tanggal 6 Juli kemarin saya dan teman-teman dari Urban Jedi beringsut ke Hutan Babakan Siliwangi untuk mengisi acara Lightchestra di sana. Sampai di Hutan Babakan Siliwangi, pendar-pendar cahaya merah-kuning-biru-hijau sudah menyapa dari kejauhan. Ternyata Hutan Babakan Siliwangi yang dipenuhi rindang dedaunan itu dipasangi lampu-lampu LED di sepanjang jalur setapak dan dinding pohonnya. Enchanting! Kalo katanya Anipchan "Kaya lagi di Na'vi ya ndai" haha, werds!Continue Reading
Star Wars Day Bandung
June 24, 2012…wind blowing hard especially around Balai Kota area. Where Storm Troopers and people seeking for the Force gather in an event called Star Wars Day Bandung (SWDBDG). Held in Gedung Indonesia Menggugat, another memento from Soekarno era. SWDBDG transform the old ambiance into somewhat outer-space under the Force's atmosphere. Star Wars Day Bandung is an event dedicated for commemorating 35th years of Star Wars. This event is the…Continue Reading
Keuken #2: Flavorsome Intimacy
Keuken (not sure how to spell it..hihi) is a brand for food. Seriously….Ung, actually Keuken is a brand for event held in attemp to reclaim the street (their tagline). How? By having our wonderful picnic, gather with friends and yes..reclaim the street. This one is the second event. Too bad I missed the first that held in the very street of Braga. Must be fun. Anyway, the second event held…Continue Reading


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Couples for Seychelles (FEMALE- HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR AND MALE -MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT)
Company: Rise Manpower Services Inc. (Accredition No.:)
JOB PURPOSE Undertake the day-to-day care and maintenance of the Gardens and overall property maintenance at Jastam House and to work within a team environment to keep the grounds & house to the highest standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (These include the following, but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Further tasks can be added at the request of the Employer based on the skills, potential and interest of the employee.)
You will be delegated work on a daily basis by the Estate Operations Manager and in turn you will ensure that the work is carried out in a timely and efficient manner.
Attend to the general gardening duties including but not limited to: cleaning, grass cutting, watering of plants, trimming of hedges, pruning, weeding and top work of fruit trees and any other trees, planting, collecting fruits and vegetables, fertilizing and composting of fruit trees, plants and other parts of the garden and feeding the tortoises, cleaning of water drains on all buildings and power washing all walkways (or as directed by the Estate Operations Manager)
Assist with the vegetable garden and nursery when requested to
Ensure beach area in front of the gate is swept regularly
Report any dangerous branches, dead or leaning trees to Management to prevent possible danger to Guests/Staff.
Clearing rubbish and any other litter (dog faeces, dead animals) away from the garden and grounds and to dispose of appropriately.
Excavating & digging trenches where necessary for new garden beds, pipes or any other requirements within the garden.
To aid in keeping the tool shed clean and tidy
Undertake any repairs around the property or as directed by the Estate Operations Manager.
Daily rounds of the property to identify areas which need to be fixed or repaired i.e. lights, pumps and taps, doors etc…
Clean all the high windows and lower windows of the main house, bungalows and hanging lamps before occupation.
Ensure all storm drains are maintained and are unblocked at all times
Wooded slats on roofs, facia boards and slats of all bungalows, laundry and managers house are to be kept clean
Cleaning of all water drains around all buildings and power washing of all walkways and driveways on the Estate.
Help with the removal, emptying and cleaning of garbage bins on a daily basis
Share the responsibility with your co-workers to keep lamps, water bowls and other duties done before, during and after occupancy of the villa
Assistance with offloading and loading of equipment and stock as and when required
Ensure security of the premises during working hours.
To assist with all new project work on the grounds.
The use garden trimmers, leaf blowers, power washing & any other machinery required to maintain the property
Assist with maintaining & cleaning the pool and all its equipment
QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience in gardening &/OR Property Maintenance would be an advantage
Able to work independently with minimal supervision but also able work as part of a team
Good general knowledge of plants and gardening practices as well good DIY skills (plumbing, carpentry, masonry etc…)
Physical ability to perform all tasks including some heavy lifting
Must have a valid Driving License
Weekend & Overtime work will be required


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The Health Benefits of Fasting
Fasting is a practice that has been going on for centuries, whereby people abstain from eating either some types of foods or all types of foods or drinks. The fasting periods vary depending on the circumstances. Intermittent fasting, on the other hand, is a cycle between eating and fasting. Some people might not know it, but fasting actually has several health benefits, some of which we are going to take a look at in this article.
Promotes Blood Sugar Control
The risk of conditions like diabetes is lowered when one is fasting due to the fact that it could reduce insulin resistance in the body, promoting blood sugar control. This means that the body becomes more sensitive to insulin, keeping the blood sugar steady.
Fights Inflammation
Fasting means that the body can fight off acute inflammation to promote better health.
Improves the Health of the Heart
The heart is one of the leading causes of death across the world, and its health could be improved by fasting, since it reduces bad cholesterol (LDL), decreases blood pressure, and triglycerides levels. The chances of getting diabetes are also greatly lowered.
Boosts Brain Function and Prevent Neurodegenerative Disorders
One of the major health advantages of fasting is the fact that it could boost the brain function and structure through the generation of nerve cells for better cognitive function, and relieving inflammation. The nerve cell synthesis is increased, protecting people against conditions like Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's.
Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss
Weight loss is something that many people are struggling with. It seems almost impossible for some, while for others it is easy. In this part of the article, we are going to take a look at intermittent fasting tips, by The Smart Consumer, knowing that it works with weight loss.
Tips to Make Fasting Easier
- Drinking black coffee is known to keep you energized, and in intermittent fasting, it is important, being that it is known to suppress hunger naturally.
- Sparkling water is known to be carbonated and with zero calories, and it is known to make one feel full due to the carbonation.
- Diet soda also has carbonation and zero calories, like sparkling water.
- Water can also make one feel full.
- Keeping active will drive your mind away from food. Sitting around will most likely make you break the fact.
Intermittent Fasting Meal Plan Example
Below is an example of a weight loss fasting meal plan that you could use. It consists of two meals a day. The meals should be based on body weight and goals. The meal plan below is based on a diet of 1800 calories.
- Wake up at 7 am
- Drink black coffee at 9 am-11am
- Drink diet soda or sparkling water at 11 am- 1 pm
- At 1 pm, eat an 800 calorie lunch
- Eat dinner at 5 pm, 800 calories
- From 7 pm onwards, go for a high protein 200 calorie snack
Dieting is a great way of losing weight if you stick to a diet like the one we have mentioned above.…


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Finding the Quinta
The Quinta can be easily accesssed by road, (though the last 4kms can be challenging if you arrive after dark), and there are regular trains from Lisbon or Faro, both of which are serviced by scheduled or charter flights from most major airports. A great way to arrive if you want to keep your carbon footprint low and tickets easily found from anywhere in Europe with Seat 61.
If you're flying, as well as all the low cost carriers such as Easyjet, Thomson and Ryanair that fly into Faro and Lisbon, British Airways flies into Lisbon on a regular flight. Watch out for Ryanair though - their customer service leaves a LOT to be desired and you're much better off going with one of the others! Not for nothing are Ryanair consistantly voted worst airline with the most used adjectives describing them being "arrogant" and "greedy". They may sound cheap to begin with but they give a whole new meaning to "hidden extras". You have been warned!
Guests can arrange their own car hire or they can be collected from the airport (Faro or Beja are 1 1/2 hours drive away, Lisbon about two and a half). The Quinta is happy to arrange road transfers between any of the airports or the local railway station. For those wanting to hire a car, there are many services available on the web, but the one we've found best is Zitauto. There are also several sites that compare prices to get you the best deal; Blue Valley Car Hire is particularly good - and supported us handsomely in our fight to save Salgados, (see our Blogs here and on Birding-in-Portugal.com from July 2012 onwards) - and there's another one called Argus Car Hire.
By car
If you're coming by car and are at all unsure about how to get here please print out the Driving Directions instructions by clicking the appropriate link on this page. We cannot stress this enough as those guests who don't invariably get lost - some sat nav systems don't work near here and it's not a good start to any holiday to be lost for hours in the middle of nowhere, no matter how beautiful the area.
For directions from Lisbon click here. For directions from Faro airport click here.
The GPS co-ordinates for the start of our track are 37º33'04.5N / 8º25'03.0W and our What3Words address is "helicopter.superpower.presently" - rather apt as you'll no doubt realise once you arrive at the Quinta.
Please be careful when hiring cars; check the tyre treads before you leave their premises, and if you book one with air-con, make sure it works and doesn't just blow warm air at you etc … I'm talking from experience here! There are some real rogue companies out there that will spoil your break and if in any doubt please just give us a ring.
One company to definitely be aware of and steered clear of is Goldcar; we have had several guests whose whole holiday was ruined by this company. Quite often they company supplies cars to other internet based providers - i.e. you book with a company, but when you arrive off your plane you're directed to go to pick up your car from Goldcar, so it's always best to check very thoroughly that this will NOT be the case when arranging your car hire - once again, you have been warned!
The Quinta is approximately one and a half hours by train from Faro and three by train from Lisbon; the nearest station is Santa Clara-Saboia. I'm going to repeat this sentence from my opening paragraph, "A great way to arrive if you want to keep your carbon footprint low and tickets easily found from anywhere in Europe with Seat 61."
There are two or three trains a day from either Faro or Lisbon. Timetables change frequently but you can see the current one here. From the station this end there's a collection service available which drives all the way in through spectacular countryside directly to the door.
There's also a regular bus service from either Faro or Lisbon that's inexpensive, but the drop-off point is Ourique, 45 kms away, and the final leg of the journey can make any cost savings redundant.


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* Every transaction is unique, and the actual price for each piece could vary based on the market metal and manufacturing costs at the time of actual placement of an order.
Wholesale vs. Retail
If you can walk into your corner jewelry store and buy something out of the case, why consider a wholesale jeweler? Quite simply, because you get exactly what you want at a price that's remarkably lower.
As far as design goes, when you deal with a retail store you get what you see...and not much more. But with Carat Corp we do more than just present you with a few options to choose from; we manufacture jewelry one piece at a time. With us, you are included in every step of the process, from design to stone selection, to insure the ring you get is perfectly suited for you.
In addition, we have strong relationships with diamond cutters and manufacturers. Our understanding of the global diamond trade makes us especially skilled at negotiating lower costs for our clients. What that means for you is appraisals that often come in 30- to 50-percent higher than the actual cost of your Carat Corp piece.
Diamond Certification
Diamond grades, country of origin, synthetics and gemstone enhancements are all important in determining the quality of gems and jewelry. Therefore, we partner with gemological laboratories to supply, and verify, important information about diamonds and gemstones. Having your diamond certified validates that the stones you purchase are of the highest quality and value.
To learn more about this process, click here.
An appraisal is a document stating the approximate retail replacement value of an item based on current market data. The cut, color, clarity and carat weight of the gemstones are combined with the weight of precious metals and the craftsmanship of the piece to determine a value.
Having an appraisal insures that in case of loss, theft or damage, your insurance company will give you an equal replacement for your item. Your insurance agency can refer to a current appraisal when calculating a coverage rate or replacement value for your fine jewelry.
All of the vintage pieces of jewelry are sold with an appraisal at no additional cost. However, if an appraisal is desired for any other piece, Carat Corp can certainly arrange that for you. These appraisals are done by a third party in keeping with our strict ethical standards.
To properly guarantee the safety of your jewelry, there are two things to consider. The first is to know your diamond. The second is to insure it.
Like a fingerprint, every diamond carries with it distinct markers that distinguish it from all others. Knowing the inclusions and subtle imperfections of your stone is vital to identifying your diamond.
And because things sometimes get lost or stolen, Carat Corp recommends you always insure your jewelry. A rider for fine jewelry is available with most policies.


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A year ago "he" suggested me to join the bartending course in Bangalore. As in one of his recent visits to Singapore, he was very much fascinated by the idea of woman mixologist. Back home he tried his best to motivate me actually pestered me to go for it but I immediately rejected the idea, I had my obvious reasons. I was scared to explore untapped opportunities and also my risk taking appetite is limited so couldn't convince myself enough to take it as a career.
Cucumber Lemongrass Lemonade Recipe
- 1 medium cucumber peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 stalk lemongrass bottom part only, roughly chopped
- 6 – 8 fresh basil leaves
- ½ Cup lime juice
- ⅓ Cup sugar syrup
- Salt as per taste
- Sparkling Himalayan Water chilled
To serve
- Ice cubes
- Cucumber slices and basil leaves for garnish
- Lemongrass sticks as natural cocktail stirrers
- Combine cucumber chunks, chopped lemongrass and sugar syrup in a blender. Blend until smooth puree is formed.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher. Discard solids.
- In the pitcher add lime juice, salt and cucumber puree. Whisk to combine.
- Fill in serving glasses with ice cubes, drop in few basil leaves in each glass. Equally divide the liquid mixture among 4 serving glasses.
- Top each glass with chilled Sparkling Himalayan Water.
- Garnish with cucumber slices and basil leaves. Serve Cucumber and Lemongrass Lemonade chilled.


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Tauni & Will put together such a fun wedding at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis. These two were so great to work with and are the epitome of why I love my job. They had a "Game On" themed wedding featuring everything from Twister to Scrabble, to Mario Bros to Guitar Hero…and many many more. How cool. They were also my only couple that took me up on a 5am sunrise engagement session this past spring, and we got to play in the beautiful morning light. Here's some of that magic.
Speaking of magic, Tauni's mom played the Saw during the wedding ceremony, and I was absolutely blown away. It was truly amazing watching her bow a Saw (yes, the ones for cutting wood) and to hear the beautiful sound she was creating from it. So awesome.
The Varsity Theater has long been my favorite place to see live music in the Twin Cities, and I was so happy to find out that I would be getting to shoot a wedding there, with such a cool couple. The staff did a fantastic job and helped put on one of the best weddings that I've been a part of.
Huge congrats Tauni & Will! Here's to a lifetime of love and happiness! =D


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This little nugget is brought to you by the letter "A" for adorable! I can't even express to you enough how much I ADORED this session. (See what I did there) hee hee. 😉 She was the most relaxed baby and loved nothing more than to be photographed. She was allllllll grins when daddy held her, and she posed like a dream for me. In fact, no matter what pose I placed her in, she rocked it like a model. This is hands down one of the easiest babies I've ever photographed!
An added bonus is that her parents were a dream to work with! We had such a great time together laughing and chatting. I truly love getting to know my clients as we spend special hours together! Mom & dad were among the loveliest of people I have had the pleasure of meeting. This little baby is so lucky to grow up with such incredible, loving parents. I can tell you with complete certainty, that she will be cherished for her lifetime. Besides, just look at those cheeks! How could you not just want to give this gorgeous baby the ENTIRE WORLD!!?!?!
I loved the colours for this session. Green, pink and striking black & white images on a black backdrop. I mean, you can't get much more classic and timeless than that! Perfectly feminine for a perfect little baby sent directly from heaven. All these head bands were custom made and I was thrilled to use them for the first time! Aren't they just to die for?!? They were made to match the blankets used for these images. All this, with the perfect, squishiest baby ever….simply divine all around. Everything about this session was dreamy. I couldn't have asked for more than this. I *heart* my clients.
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Our Friendly Pool Cleaning Sachse swimming pool service technicians travel weekly to residences in the entire area of Sachse. Their cleaning routes include most suburban areas such as those in the following zip codes: 75048, etc. Our goal is to provide the best in pool Cleaning to all Sachse home and condos. Give us a call, 214-972-3435, to confirm availability at your location.
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hieroglyph beads I purchased in August. The color is so intense, it's hard to find just the right complements and contrasts for it.
I recently picked up some new turquoise blue druks, and turquoise green seed beads, which I thought would provide a nice background for one of these curious orange beads. As I went through my bead stash, building the palette, I collected all kinds of blues and greens. The different shades together have a sort of aquatic, boggy feel to them - like papyrus reeds along a river bank.
With so many different colors and shapes, I decided to keep things simple and use them in a three strand bracelet, with the hieroglyph bead front and center. I love the way the orange works with the hints of turquoise, and the darker emerald and cobalt beads really highlight the metallic green hieroglyphs.
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The Women's City Club of Pasadena located in the marvelous, lovely Binn House is celebrating its 71st anniversary.
On April 23, all are invited to WCC's Spring Boutique and Club Fair. Folks are invited to "sip, shop, and socialize"—meeting members and learning about WCC membership, tour Blinn House (worth the trip!), learn about the nonprofits that call the "historic clubhouse" home, and participate in games and raffles.
Vendors such as 10,000 Villages and Silpada will be selling jewelry, handbags, hats, clothing, and make-up. Food stuff is represented by Juice Plus and Chefelle personal chef services. Women Self Defense will be selling its products, and—wow—L. A. Cash for Gold (Pasadena) will be on site.
Nonprofits attending the event include California Art League, 50/50 Leadership, Daughters of the Revolution, L. A. Children's Chorus, Rose City Center, League of Women Voters, Foothills Art Collective, Soroptimist, and Women Network.
This event is free to attend; $10 for hors d'oeuvres, and a no-host bar is available.
WCC Spring Boutique & Club Fair
Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free event
$10 for hors d'oeuvres
For more info, visit WomensCityClub.com/calendar
Blinn House, designed by George Washington Maher, 1905.


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Congrats bjj!Addl questions:1. New years resolution?2. Financial goal for the year?3. Love life goal for the year?
Wow, bjj, sa wakas! (Great choice, FGiz, btw, not to mention long overdue. )Questions to come...brace yourself for a barrage! Wish some of our old pals could come by and congratulate you as well...
Hope 2015 will be awesome for you!
Wish some of our old pals could come by and congratulate you as well...
Hi, bjj. As someone who's sincerely interested in what goes on in young people's minds these days, I'd like to ask you to candidly answer the below questions:- If you're Amal Alamuddin, who'll be your George Clooney? Why?
- Which of these have you tried or would like to try for your planned "man-hunt" this year: online match-making, tinder, speed-dating, etc.?
- What do girls of your generation (those born in the 80s or even a bit earlier, I'm assuming) fear most?
Sagutin mo, ha? I know you're brave and won't let me down. Thanks!
About damn bloody time! Congrats bjj. D. Ramsey, ey? Slim pickings, my dearie Wait. You are a cat person.
@ff: Yay! Missed not having you around here for the longest time, woman... Now, how about making bjj squirm in the hot-seat some more?
Preferred ko pa rin siguro yung within my circle na referral or "reto", at least may magvouch sa character nya at madaling mapa-BI. hehehe


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methodology is based on a technique called 'slice history',
which was developed by a group of Australian social historians and involves
the deepest possible investigation of one-year slices of history, a generation
apart [Ref].
For this project our 'slice' years are 1815, 1835, 1855,
1875, and 1895, which were deliberately chosen to 'stand for'
their respective decades. Different issues emerged in our selection and
treatment of the sources for each of these years, however, principally
because of the explosion in print culture. So while at the beginning of
the century it was possible to index the principal surviving newspapers,
by the end of the period, we had to be far more selective and abandon
ideas of comprehensive coverage.
Sources consulted were as follows:
Morning Chronicle; Times; Morning Herald;
Morning Post; Sun; programmes of the Concerts
of Ancient Music
Times; Sunday Times; Morning Post;
Morning Chronicle; Court Journal; Atlas;
Spectator; programmes of the Concerts of Ancient Music;
Musical Magazine; Athenaeum; Morning Herald
Musical Directory; Musical World; Morning
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An October 9th Editorial at the Times Argus pulls no punches in addressing the latest scheme of Iberdrola / Avangrid to influence the November vote in Grafton and Windham.
Iberdrola / Avangrid's actions "raise serious concerns," writes the Editors of the Argus, after Iberdrola / Avangrid announced last week that they would give registered voters individual, annual payments if they vote "yes" to the wind project and then opt-in to the payments.
Writes the Argus:
The company would also be contributing property tax revenue to the town and other payments, providing a significant share of municipal revenues. But the payments to registered voters would go a step further. How is it not a bribe? How it is it not the buying of votes?…
Sensing that the wind was blowing against them, Iberdrola has decided to pay off the voters. That is an astonishing corruption of the democratic process.
Not that it should come as a surprise to anyone, however. Iberdrola is currently the target of multiple fraud and corruption cases across Europe and in the US. In Spain, Iberdrola is currently appealling a $27M fine for market manipulation. It's received millions of dollars in fines and is facing tens of millions in proposed fines. It's been banned from World Bank financing. As Connecticut's New Haven Register suggests, the only reason Iberdrola recently adopted "Avangrid" as their US name, is Iberdrola has become synonymous with corruption.
Why should Vermont voters expect anything different? Indeed, just a few weeks ago Vermonters got a taste of how deeply Iberdrola / Avangrid has undermined the state and its political process. On Monday, September 19, 2016, VT Governor Peter Shumlin literally flipped the bird to VT residents as Shumlin sped past in his SUV to join Iberdrola / Avangrid in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the $80 million Deerfield Wind project, the first ever commercial wind project to be built in a national forest.
Yes, the finger.
Yes, foreign industrial wind in Vermont's national forest.
Yes, even though Vermont's own Fish & Wildlife Department has fought the Deerfield Wind project since the beginning.
Yes, paying residents who vote "yes" to Iberdrola / Avangrid.
No, nothing corrupt here.
At the Chester Telegraph, Windham resident Bill Dunkel explains, in detail, the entire disaster that is now the Vermont political process around corrupt foreign energy companies.
Last Tuesday night, a foreign corporation promised me a minimum of $23,240, as long as voters approve their turbine project in November.
This was done publicly and in writing at an open meeting held at our local elementary school. I was not the only one offered this opportunity. Every registered voter in Windham can get their share of the annual $350,000 Project Partnership Program, provided the referendum goes Iberdrola's way.
As a prominently displayed sign stated, with the key information in bold print, "Each year the fund will be dispersed evenly among the number of participants in the program, making the yearly payment a minimum of $1,162 per registered voter based upon the current number of registered voters."
If the turbine project is approved on Nov. 8 and subsequently receives a 20-year Certificate of Public Good by the PSB, I'm in the money to the tune of $23,240 – even more if some people opt out of the program, leaving fewer people to divvy up the spoils of victory.
The dictionary definition of a bribe is "money or favor given or promised in order to influence the judgment or conduct of a person in a position of trust." The Project Partnership Program offers "direct annual payments" in a blatant effort to influence voters who, in a democracy, are in a position of trust when they go to the polls. This certainly seems to fit the definition of a bribe.
A number of people have asked the Vermont Secretary of State's Office to investigate whether this scheme violates any campaign laws. Iberdrola is a huge, multinational corporation headquartered in Spain with total assets in excess of $100 billion and an annual net income in 2015 of $2.422 billion. No doubt they have an army of well-paid lawyers on their payroll. Odds are they have found a loophole in ours laws that will allow them to legally dangle this money in front of voters.
But even if this is deemed legal, is it ethical? Does it pass the "smell test?" Do we really want a system that allows any fabulously rich individual or corporate entity to say to Vermont voters, "Here is a huge pot of money, and I will give you some of it as long as this referendum, this ballot issue or this elective office is decided as I wish?"…
The referendum in Windham and Grafton on Nov. 8 is not just about windmills anymore, it's about the integrity of our electoral process.
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Newswise — GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Farmers and consumers can benefit from a more drought-tolerant peanut, and scientists from the University of Florida and Georgia Institute of Technology will soon begin research to develop a more resilient crop. With it, growers would be able to produce more market-ready peanuts, and consumers can get more of the protein-filled legume.
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Introducing The Andreas Strehler Transaxle Remontoir Tourbillon Watch
Andreas Strehler, one of the most talented Swiss watchmakers and movement designers right now, has just unveiled his most ambitious project yet, an incredible timepiece dubbed as the Andreas Strehler Transaxle Remontoir Tourbillon. As its name states, this beauty combines both a remontoire and a tourbillon to deliver ultimate accuracy and consistent timing performance.
The highly-engineered Transaxle Remontoir Tourbillon features a distinct looking case, that's complemented by a detailed in-house designed mechanism. Available in either gold or platinum, this beauty comes attached to an alligator strap and starts off at a cool 182,500 CHF – this ridiculous price-tag might scare a few people, but most of you will realize it's worth every penny.
The movement comprises 250 tiny components, joined together for perfection, with symmetrical elements in the bridges on display on both the front and rear of the intricate mechanism. An off-centered dial indicates the hours and minutes, while an overlapping subsidiary seconds indicator has a jumping seconds hand – it's not too easy to read, but that's part of the charm, I guess.
Meanwhile, the power reserve indicator will show that a total of 78 hours of power reserve is available. The Transaxle Remontoir Tourbillon is clearly a product of the past aimed at the future; featuring a 41 mm case, elegant and ornated by the exposed movement, this spectacular watch seems more interesting than any other psychedelic creations out there – at least, to me.


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CDD Presents and Exhibits at SLAS February Conference in Washington, DC
January 12, 2017
CDD will be presenting and exhibiting at the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 6th Annual International Conference and Exhibition in Washington, DC, between February 4th and 8th, 2017.
Dr. Barry Bunin, CEO of CDD, will be presenting a poster entitled "Present and Futuristic Collaborative Drug Discovery Informatics Innovations".
Come visit us in Booth 847
CDD will be exhibiting the latest developments in our hosted solution for chemical registration, bioassay data management, visual analysis, inventory and structure activity relationship (SAR) analyses. Please visit us at Booth 847 in the Exhibit Hall between February 4th and 8th, 2017 to witness the power and flexibility of CDD Vault.
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JD Sports' takeover of Go Outdoors probed by competition watchdog
JD Sports' takeover of Go Outdoors is being scrutinised by the UK's competition watchdog as the sportswear giant also feels the heat from an undercover investigation into its workplace practices.
The retailer agreed a £128.3m takeover of Go Outdoors in November which cemented its status as the country's largest tent and camping equipment retailer.
JD Sports already owns tent and hiking equipment retailers Blacks, Millets and Ultimate Outdoors, and will add the 58 GO Outdoors shops to its group.
However the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said that it is now reviewing the takeover, meaning JD Sports has to stop any work to integrate the two companies.
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Let me begin by saying – SaunApolo 56 is not for the gay faint hearted. It is a combined sauna for men, woman and transgenders. Be prepared for some heterosexual porn broadcasted across the venue. Bisexuals gays and even Heterosexuals are the target audience of SaunApolo 56.
To me. This was far from a fun experience. Although the place is extremely clean, there were only 3 other visitors other than myself and although this can happen anywhere, the entry price was a true exaggeration. €30 entry price for single male. Females and male-female couples entry differ and are €20 per person. Given the fact that this place did not have a jacuzzi to sit down and relax until the place gets busier, I think this was a ridiculously overpriced fee.
The lack of jacuzzi could have been somewhat compensated for, by using the Hydro Shower facility – SaunApolo 56 charges €20 for 1 hour of use.
Other areas of the venue include a large clean dark room, porn cinema room, lounge area with magazines, bar, showers and lockers.
You are given 2 towels and a set of weird looking flip flops. For such an entry price you would expect at least a free drink as they wisely offer at NZ Amsterdam.
Another thing that I found disappointing was the fact that some areas were closed with large heavy doors. Especially the two glory-hole rooms.
The medium size wet sauna or steam room was well lighten which I found to be non-functional.
It might be that I came at the wrong time, and maybe during weekends this place is pumping with some hot action going on. I suggest you check it out and let me know in the comments down below.
All in all I give SaunApolo 56 a lame 40 degrees Celsius out of the boiling 100.
SaunApolo 56 is located at R. Luciano Cordeiro 56A, 1150-069 Lisboa, Portugal
Have you been to SaunApolo 56? What did you think about it? Let me know in the comment down below


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I was a fiction writer who wrote non-fiction. This is how I changed my writing journey. If people asked, I always said, I am a fiction writer. I started on Medium in March 2018. Up until last month, I had only written non-fiction articles. I have read all the articles on tips and tricks to … Continue reading How to Change Your Writing and Gain Genuine Followers
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Swagger – Flash Fiction
Michael walked into the restaurant with a swagger. He talked loudly on his mobile phone. Loud enough for everyone around him to stop. His suit was crisp and immaculate like he had taken it off the peg. In fact, that was exactly what had happened. The bag dumped around the back of the restaurant. As … Continue reading Swagger – Flash Fiction
The Trophy and The Wife – A Short Story
Laura sat down on the edge of the bed. She looked around the tatty motel room. An old TV sat in the corner, the dust collected on it told her it was no longer working. The walls had been dyed yellow with the number of smokers who had used the room. The condensation run races … Continue reading The Trophy and The Wife – A Short Story


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I cannot start to explain to you the dramatic change that working with EFT has caused in my life. And I'm not just talking about a "finding a relationship" kind of level but to a general level as well.
Once the excess emotional baggage is removed, your life really starts to make dramatic changes and you just feel more relaxed and content.
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I'm working through the rest of the program now, and I'm so excited because I finally know that there is a special woman out there for me! ~Konstantinos
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I had been unlucky in love. I think I had a lot of unresolved issues. I had never had a serious relationship in my life - and I was 47 years old.
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Finding my life partner was like trying to solve an ancient mystery. Even though I actively sought and educated myself with the current guidance and advice from relationship experts, I still didn't understand why I was magnetically drawn to the wrong types of men.
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What a breakthrough! This program was beyond my expectations and I am thankful that I made the decision to seek Stefan's help! ~Julie
The Single 2 Soulmate Breakthrough Program was nothing short of groundbreaking! Stefan incorporates Inner Child work and EFT to release the emotional trauma impeding romantic growth.
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Week III was unbelievable for me as I took ownership of the key core issues between me and my mother - I haven't needed to look back since.
When all is said and done, I have every confidence that these steps will ultimately lead me to attract a breathtakingly amazing partner and I will find the LIFE that I want. The point being, I feel wildly hopeful about what lies just ahead!
If after years and years of traditional talk therapy, you find you are still grappling with your same demons, the Single 2 Soulmate Breakthrough Program will make them go POOF - once and for all. ~Elizabeth, Indiana
I loved your program! I felt very safe with you. I think you have a way of creating safety for everyone. You handled everyone's calls with care and compassion.
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I REALLY liked the way you got "angry" during the tappings, demonstrating how to relate to our own anger in a healthy way and how to get it out and the fact that you are probably the only person I have heard get angry that didn't upset me.
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I thought your program was extremely well laid out. It coherently explained pretty complex emotional stuff in a way that made it a whole lot easier to understand. I gained a lot of new insights and ways to release old baggage.
As I mentioned in the last class, the session I had where you guided me through the issues with my father, transformed my relationship with him.
I had already done a lot of work in this area but that one session was more powerful than all the work I had done to date combined.
So thank you again! I'm sure my future relationship will reap the rewards as well. Your program met and you exceeded my expectations! ~Lesley
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So, thank you Stefan! Your program was wonderful and I'm wildly happy that I was a part of it! ~Jacqueline
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Clinton tips hat to Bernie Sanders, but uses out of date statistic
Hillary Clinton gave Bernie Sanders major respect as she accepted the Democratic nomination he worked so hard to claim for himself. Early in her speech, she praised Sanders for putting economic and social justice issues "front and center, where they belong."
Clinton gave Sanders a nod again when she laid out her plans to invest in the nation's bridges and highways, cut the cost of college tuition and make it easier for small businesses to get loans. She promised it all would be paid for.
"And here's how: Wall Street, corporations, and the super-rich are going to start paying their fair share of taxes," Clinton said. "Not because we resent success. Because when more than 90 percent of the gains have gone to the top 1 percent, that's where the money is."
Clinton's claim about who's been getting most of the gains comes -- almost -- straight from Sanders.
On the opening night of the convention, he offered a slightly toned down version saying "the top 1 percent in recent years has earned 85 percent of all new income."
The problem is, when we looked into that, we found that the numbers are out of date.
University of California Berkeley economist Emmanuel Saez is the go-to source on income inequality. According to Saez's latest data, the top 1 percent took in 52 percent of all income in 2015.
As recently as 2012, the fraction was close to 90 percent, but here's how things have changed since then:
When we reached out to the Clinton campaign, they cited a fact-check we wrote in 2015. But as we've noted, the trend has changed. Inequality still exists, but not at the level the country was seeing before.
As Saez explained in his most recent report, "In 2014 and especially in 2015, the incomes of bottom 99 percent families have finally started recovering in earnest from the losses of the Great Recession."
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Clinton said that "more than 90 percent of the gains have gone to the top 1 percent." That statistic was approximately correct a few years ago, but today, one of the nation's leading authorities on income distribution says a more accurate figure is that 52 percent of all income flows to the top 1 percent.
That still reveals a great deal of inequality, but not at the scale Clinton said.
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Asara Vineyard Collection Chardonnay Lightly Wooded 2015
In my happy journey through the wines of Asara Wine Estate and Luxury Hotel and using recipes from Dianne Bibby. So, this is Asara #5, the Asara Vineyard Collection Chardonnay Lightly Wooded 2015, currently available from the Estate, restaurants and wine shops around the country. Asara is situated on the Polkadraai Hills which are in the western part of the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation. The undulating hills offer different soil types, altitudes and aspects which makes for some interesting wine making, there being a lot of options on offer. The vineyard is at the entrance to the Estate's Hotel Entrance and has offered me many different views of a year in the life of a vine, from pruning in late winter to harvest time.
French Oak Barrel in the Asara Cellar
The Asara Vineyard Collection Chardonnay Lightly Wooded 2015 reflects the best of both styles that are shown in better examples of the variety. Two facing blocks on opposite sides of a dam create the fullness of palate seen in a fuller, riper style, and the elegance of freshness and minerality that newer style dictates.
A light touch of oak, and contact with the lees contributes further complexity with barely perceptible toasty, nutty notes. Asara's Vineyard Collection Range stays true to vineyard of origin by means of minimal cellar handling.
One of the three Asara Chardonnay Vineyards
The 3 different vineyards are planted, at an average of 16 years old, on Vilafonté soils, acidic, nutrient and well drained, contributing to consistency of grape quality and yielding an even-handed yield of 5 to 6 tons per hectare.
In the cellar
Harvested usually at first light while the vineyards are still cool, the grapes are taken to the cellar in small lug boxes to protect their integrity. After overnight cooling, the grapes are whole bunch pressed and the resulting juice cooled. 70% of it goes to stainless steel tanks and the balance into French oak barrels, 10% of them are new tight grained barres and the balance were previous fills. Blending and then a period of lying on the lees for five months follows to build up the mid palate and add to the mouthfeel of the wine.
Chardonnay grapes ripening on the vine
From a Burgundy shaped bottle under screw cap, the Asara Vineyard Collection Chardonnay Lightly Wooded 2015 has the Asara Vineyard Collection livery. In the glass, it is a pale straw colour. On the nose, there are whiffs of a mix citrus, fresh sliced ripe pear and ripe white peach. There is also an almond brioche aroma. At entry the fruit is crisp and generous. Here we have flavours of fresh ginger juice and again the white peach. Nice and full midpalate and the aftertaste is zesty and refreshing.
Dianne Bibby's Wild Rice Salad with Sweet Peppers
As a sipper on its own, it is perfect as a sundowner. With peaches and nectarines reappearing on our supermarket shelves, Dianne Bibby's Wild Rice Salad with Sweet Peppers is a perfect lunch time dish for the Asara Vineyard Collection Chardonnay Lightly Wooded 2015. Click here for her recipe.
Dianne Bibby taking a welcome tea break
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