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We walked in Chelwood Vachery, and went,
as Pooh might have done,
as Pooh might have done,
'down open slopes of gorse and heather, over rocky beds of streams,
up steep banks of sandstone into the heather again;
and so at last, tired and hungry, to the Hundred Acre Wood.'
'You didn't discover that it was a river until
you were right on top of it, for it had carved itself
a deep channel through the red-brown, sandy-clay soil.
If you climbed down to the water's edge you were quite invisible
from the meadow above you.
Here the air was cool and richly scented.
The water, brown and mysterious, moved with
unhurried dignity.'
'... a huge ancient beech, one of a group of about half a dozen.
It looked as if over the centuries it had grown tired of holding
its arms up to the sky and had allowed its lower branches to droop.
One branch in particular came out horizontally
then curved downwards to rest its elbows on the ground.
then curved downwards to rest its elbows on the ground.
And at this point you could sit on it.
Or you could stand on it and walk a little way along it
and then jump off into the soft carpet of
dead leaves spread out below.'
dead leaves spread out below.'
'Opposite the orchard were the fields and woods we visited on our
flower picking expeditions.
This wood for primroses, the ash plantation for orchids,
the larger wood beyond for bluebells,
the top of that field, along the edge of the bracken,
for cowslips.
Primroses, bluebells, orchids, cowslips, violets and foxgloves:
Nanny and I would gather a whole basketful.
And it was here - more especially than anywhere else -
I would find that splendour in the grass,
that glory in the flower,
that today I find no more.'
* Extracts from Christopher Milne's autobiography,
dedicated to Olive Brockwell,
'Alice' to others
But 'Nou' to me.
'To remind you of those enchanted places
Where the past will always be present.'
I've put the song here because I loved it and
played it again and again as a child,
played it again and again as a child,
not knowing that Christopher Milne,
the original Christopher Robin,
the original Christopher Robin,
hated it and was tormented by its repeated playing
by his neighbours at Stowe school.
Eventually he broke it into a hundred fragments
and scattered them over a distant field.
Eventually he broke it into a hundred fragments
and scattered them over a distant field.


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In a recent speech, Michael Crichton calls environmentalism a religion based on lies.
It's not really to his credit that much of the speech consists of straw man arguments. He names specific names approximately twice.
His main point is that environmentalism needs to be based on scientific facts, which are checked and rechecked by multiple independent scientific studies.
Fair enough; there is, no doubt, room for improvement in the way environmental science is carried out.
But he also makes a number of radical claims. Two examples:
"Second hand smoke is not a health hazard to anyone and never was, and the EPA has always known it.
"Environmentalism has already killed somewhere between 10-30 million people since the 1970s."
He doesn't bother to cite a source or justification for these claims. Nothing but one vague reference to a few magazines, no date or issue number provided. The version of the speech on his web site cites no sources. There is simply no substance to the argument that is available to the listener or reader.
And the categorical nature of his claims are hardly scientific. "Not a health hazard to anyone and never was"? Such a claim is so easily refuted: a person suffering from asthma walks into a room filled with second hand smoke. We can categorically say that this person is not experiencing a health hazard?
Ok, so Crichton just misworded his speech. But it is a basic principle of science that there can be no ultimate certainty about any such claims, much less something as broad as all second hand smoke in all environments, given any possible person. To say that something like that is provable beyond doubt, even if it is true, is unscientific.
In the best of cases, it's like saying that under any conditions, gravity will exist on Earth. In actuality, we can only ever conclude that under the conditions present while we have conducted experiments, there has been something we refer to as gravity on Earth. Maybe there are conditions under which gravity does not exist on Earth. All we can say with certainty is that as far as we have experienced, it is a consistent presence.
If Crichton knows this--which is among the most elementary principles of science--then he doesn't let on.
Instead, there's this:
I can, with a lot of time, give you the factual basis for these views, and I can cite the appropriate journal articles not in whacko magazines, but in the most prestigeous science journals, such as Science and Nature. But such references probably won't impact more than a handful of you, because the beliefs of a religion are not dependant on facts, but rather are matters of faith. Unshakeable belief.Translation: I'm not making unsubstantiated claims, you are. And if you'd only listen, I would give you the evidence. But you won't listen, so I don't have to. QED!
I am willing to entertain the possibility that some of these claims might be true. Certainly some of the less flamboyant claims are true. But is it not shamefully hypocritical to advocate scientific rigour, only to flout it in obvious ways when it is convenient to do so?
Crichton accomplishes one thing: he introduces a great deal of doubt. This can be very useful, scientifically. But my guess is that, in the current political climate, the take-home message for anyone who hears it is "environmentalists are full of shit -- don't believe them." That, or they just shut Crichton out, and keep believing, despite his preemptive admonitions.
Neither option is desireable.
There's plenty more that Crichton didn't do, or even hint at. Like encourage his listeners to be more scientifically inquisitive. He didn't bother to explain one simple way in which they could be productively skeptical in relation to specific scientific claims. He just said: it's all a religion, based on huge, massive lies.
He doesn't even mention that there are a large number of environmentalists out there who are serious about science. No: they're all wrong, except for Crichton.
How about citing the work of one or two of the thousands of environmentalists whose view of nature and science is in many ways close to sentiments expressed by Crichton in the more lucid (if painfully obvious) moments of his speech?
Why does Crichton not spend so much as a single sentence offering an explanation for the massive obfuscation of scientific fact that he accuses "environmentalists" (who are, apparently, all the same) of perpetuating? One hypothesis I could venture based on these preliminary findings is that his ego is big enough to keep him believing that he's the only one with acess to the real truth. Another might be that he spends far less time (read: approaching none) practicing science than he does talking about science.
In the same breath that he says that the environment and politics are so complex that we need to be "deeply humble", he reduces all of environmentalism to one set of oversimplified beliefs.
If there's a way to start a rational debate about environmentalism as a whole, this isn't it. Crichton tears down far more than he builds, and contradicts himself so much in the process that he sacrifices his credibility before he gets to his important points.


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Speaker: Rebecca Tyson - UBC Okanagan
Opinions on a subject with just two sides can nonetheless be held with different degrees of conviction, which leads to different patterns of influence when individuals interact. Individuals with more strongly-held opinions can have greater influence than those with moderate opinions, or less, if others are wary of extreme views. We use a differential equation model to understand how the distribution of opinions evolves under various interaction and influence scenarios. In particular, we explore the conditions that lead to polarisation (the division of a population into two camps each holding only the corresponding extreme view) and centering (a population largely distributed on more moderate opinions on both sides of an issue).


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NECA Gargoyles Ultimate Broadway
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"One thousand years ago, superstition and the sword ruled..."One of the rookery trio (alongside Brooklyn and Lexington), Broadway is many things: optimist, food enthusiast, and cinephile. This Ultimate Broadway figure is fully articulated, and comes with interchangeable heads, interchangeable hands, axe and mace that combine into a larger weapon, meat, popcorn, and more.
Comes in display-friendly window box packaging with opening front flap.
Nerdzoic Toys & Collectibles sells collectible products, including children's products, for purchase by adults 18 years and over. If any product you are ordering is intended for a child you assume all warnings may apply to that product. Most products contain choking hazards are are not intended for children under five years of age.
We understand that collectors expect their products to be handled with love and care. From experience, we know that this expectation is not something understood by big box stores. That is why we only send out products that are in "standard grade" packaging, Minty Fresh. To understand how we determine the grade on each package and how to figure out which is right for you, watch the video below or read the explanation below that. Heck, do do both!
Standard Grade
Almost everything that arrives in our warehouse is considered standard grade. Minty Fresh packaging is what you expect to find straight on the shelves at your big box store. They may include minor corner dents, small creases, or scrapes, but not enough that it takes away from the overall appearance of the packaging. Minty Fresh is perfect for opening, displaying, or giving as a gift.
Sub-Standard Grade
Figures that are "Near Mint" just fall outside our realm of "mint condition". This can include multiple corner dings, creases, and scratches on the bubble. This product is meant to be opened, but is not so damaged that you would feel weird giving it as a gift.
The name says it all-these toys are more BEAT UP than Rocky after his fight with Apollo, but the figure and accessories are NOT damaged. These toys are meant to be opened and should not be given as gifts. It's a great way to save a couple of dollars if you are a 100% "Loosey" collector!
Damaged Grade
The name says it all-these toys are more BEAT UP than Rocky after his fight with Apollo, but the figure and accessories are NOT damaged. These toys are meant to be opened and should not be given as gifts. It's a great way to save a couple of dollars if you are a 100% "Loosey" collector!
Collectors Grade
For the collector who is looking for "Gem Mint" packaging, this is the way to go. This packaging is flawless, but also rare, which is why we don't offer this as a standard option. If you are looking for a product in Collectors Grade, contact us at email@example.com and we will inspect our inventory. If we find something that we deem "Gem Mint" we will send you a photo for review.
If we have something that we deem to be that quality, we will send it to you for the "Minty Fresh" price. We recommend that you add a FigureSheild to it to keep it safe during travel, but it is NOT required.
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Inspiring Resolve Retreat January 2019
Inspiring Resolve:
1 Day New Year's Retreat
with Rev. Connie L. Habash
January 6, 2019
Palo Alto, CA
Don't resolve to stop doing something…
Or to start doing something…
Resolve to BE !
We don't need more pressure in our lives to do yet another new year's resolution. Sometimes, even with good intentions, a resolution can create stress, anxiety, and a feeling of failure if we don't follow through the way we think we should. It sets up the idea that there's something wrong with us, that we aren't OK as we are.
Release perfection and embrace your wholeness in the present moment. An Inspiring Resolve consistently uplifts you throughout the year. It's like a point on the compass to realign yourself with, knowing that it's always there, inside of you. You don't need to do anything more or less – you can let yourself receive it and be it.
Together, we'll spend a day in community:
- Discovering your Divine Quality to receive for 2019
- Taking it into practice on the yoga mat, the meditation cushion, and with every sacred step you take (but not perfectly!)
- Expressing it through movement and art
- Receiving it through the Life Visioning Process, developed by Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith
Includes a delicious, nourishing lunch!
Adults of all genders, all cultures, all religions are welcome. Let yourself become inspired for the 12 months ahead and join us for Inspiring Resolve!
Early bird registration (by December 6th): $115 per person, or two for $210
After December 6th, until December 31st: $125 per person
Late registration (January 1st on, space available): $130
Rev. Connie L. Habash, MA, LMFT is an ordained Interfaith Minister, psychotherapist, and Yoga & meditation teacher since 1993, Rev. Connie is passionate about creating spiritual community and deep connection to ourselves, each other, Spirit, and the planet. For more information email her: [email protected] or call 650-996-2649
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Today I'd like to share some scenic cards celebrating nature and the mountains featuring Creative Embellishments fabulous nature centered designs.
The cards were made for my two son's in Colorado. I honestly don't craft many cards for men so it's something I want to work on in the new year.
The chipboard used on the cards today are as follows:
Scandinavian Mountain Chipboard set, Small Family Word Set, Tree Border
Treatments of the Chipboard Pieces:
I added texture to the trees by mixing Heavy Body Gel (like a super thick molding paste) with Forest Moss acrylic paint. Then I used a palette knife to slather the paste on, like frosting little cookies. Once the trees are dry, I shading using Walnut Stain:
The snow on the mountains is the heavy gesso added thickly to the chipboard. The "peace" sentiment has been left the natural chipboard kraft color and the mountain pieces have been inked with walnut stain Distress Ink.
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads - Walnut Stain
Here are the papers use on these cards today are from Stamperia's FOREST 12x12 Paper . The fabulous sentiment die is from Spellbinders Sentiments One Etched Dies
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We are happy to announce that Sarah and Jeanette are taking new cat clients! Please read below before you book!
We groom only calm, chill kitties, that can handle the vibrations of the clippers…and the hands of a stranger.
A Royal Touch is not equipped to sedate or forcibly restrain animals. If your cat is aggressive or reactive, we will refuse service. We reserve the right to mitigate risk of injury to our stylists. The stylist may halt the grooming process at anytime if your cat becomes too upset to continue.
There will be dogs in the salon at the time of your appointment.
Think your cat is cool enough for grooming? Give him or her a massage with an electric toothbrush, back, booty, belly and legs. Still have all of your fingers? Use them to give us a call and chat with one of our stylists ! Check out this short video below on how to perform the Cat Grooming Tolerance Test.


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The Polytechnic Ibadan IBADAN POLY Daily part-time admission, 2019/2020 has commenced. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the underlisted Daily Part-Time Programmes leading to the award of National Diploma in the underlisted faculties:
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Environmental Science
- Faculty of Financial Management Studies
- Faculty of Business and Communication Studies
Admission Requirements
1. Candidates must have sat for UTME and obtained a minimum score of 150 in 2019 UTME
2. Candidates who did not pick the Poly Ibadan but have a minimum score is 150 in 2019 UTME
3. Candidates must have 5 credits requirement in WASCE, GCE, SSCE or NECO and NABTEB at not more than two (2) sittings. Candidates may check the application portal for specific subject requirement
How To Apply
Applications forms are obtainable on-line at http://dpp.polyibadan.edu.ng/prospect/register
Candidates will be required to pay the sum of N12,500 using bank payment card
Upon admission, candidates will be required to visit any JAMB accredited centre to fill the JAMB part-time for N3,500 naira only
Other details about available programmes and their requirements can be accessed on the admission website at http://admission.polyibadan.edu.ng/.
The deadline for this application is 31st October, 2019.


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This sounds easy right?
49 teams have played in the Premier League since its inception in 1992. Only six teams have played in every single season, while another six have been to the dance just one time. In between there are clubs that came from nowhere to become established Premier League team, and established Premier League teams that have fallen by the wayside.
Can you remember them all?
(Confession: This writer attempted this quiz today, and was happy with a score of 47/49, but was rather annoyed and ashamed at having somehow missed out on two current Premier League teams! Not a good look.)
Your mind will play tricks on you, but we know you have this. Eight minutes should be ample time to remember at least 45 of the clubs. No slyly checking Premier League tables or any other cheating. And let us know how you get on in the comments (without spoilers, please!)
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The Tierra Verde Grand Canal is filling up with sand.
The water flow has slowed in the waterway snaking along the marina, condos and private homes that make up the quiet community. A gated community built along the water now has a private beach that has sprouted since 2018. For years, residents along the canal have called on the county to speed up a dredging process that would clear it of sand. The dredging itself would take about three months.
But the timeline for the project may take until 2023, Kelli Levy, Pinellas County's public works director said during Thursday's Board of Commissioners meeting.
A flurry of state regulations, funding sources and feasibility studies makes the process long and complicated — there are more than a dozen checkpoints before the county can apply for state and federal permits, which then could take 13 months to process.
"I've heard a lot about 'can we hurry this up'" said Levy. "And we can to a point. But there are a lot of permitting hurdles to dredging out a new project like this."
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Mexico is a land of beauty, culture and magic.
Mexico has 111 Pueblo Magicos (Magic Pueblos) and Mexico City has designated 27 neighborhoods as Barrio Magicos (magic neighborhoods), yet this is just a small sampling of the magic this country holds. From ancient pyramids and dwellings to colonial towns, this site will take you beyond the tourist traps to the True Mexico.
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Guachimontones is a small archaeological site near Guadalajara. It features circular pyramids, unique to the local culture.
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text: Growing up queer in evangelical Christian Southern culture is a unique experience. Having attended the same Christian K–12 school my entire life, I didn't have access to the tools I needed to understand my gender or sexuality until relatively recently. Maybe I would have been able to do more of that in college had I… Read more →


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Ikaria, Greece's famous Blue Zone island, is remotely situated in the eastern Aegean Sea. This singular territory is globally recognized for its exceptional honey that is believed to promote longevity. One of three distinct varieties in Ikaria, Pine and Wildflower, comes from bees that forage on the native Ikarian pines (pefko) and numerous indigenous herbs and wildflowers. This dark, luscious honey is complex with notes of buttery caramel, resin, honeycomb, molasses and wildflowers.
Klio Greek honey is designated single-origin. We source from specific locations with unique terroirs which result in highly sought-after, exceptional types of honey prized among the Greeks. Collected and packaged for us on-site by local beekeepers, our limited-supply honey is pure and unprocessed: raw and unpasteurized, never heated, minimally handled.
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June is the month we honor all fathers. All true fathers, that is. We cannot honor those biological fathers who lack the spiritual quality of a man that makes him a complete father.
A false father is one who neglects the spiritual and religious values which constitute the genuine fullness of human life. Necessarily included is the correct supernatural development of one's children. As head of the household by divine and natural law, it is the father's sacred duty to assure the religious guidance of the entire family.
It is with profound sadness that decent people are harassed and impoverished for courageously fighting for the spiritual values of even one small child.
What price can be put on even one small human soul? The devil certainly knows. The devil knows because he has his agents fighting against God and fighting for the soul of just one little boy: Elian Gonzalez.
It was Divinity Itself Who posed the question: "What doth it profit a man to gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his soul?" The answer, of course, will differ according to which ideology one adopts _ or, better, which ideology is either imposed or freely accepted. If one is conditioned like a mindless brute to respond to physical stimuli, the question has only academic value. But, if the question is considered by an intelligent being with a free will and a genuine desire to seek total fulfillment, the answer will be all-important.
The whole world is not worth the loss of one's soul for all of eternity.
Yet, how many clergymen and laity compromise their souls for a bit of pottage! How many have invented their own theology to fit their individual vices so that they may continue offending the Divine Judge while entertaining the illusion of being saved.
Now, in order to establish sound values, it is necessary to be silent as an individual. For, it is only to the individual soul that God communicates Himself. Every genuinely religious action is a very personal reaction of the soul to God's grace. God's grace is as foreign to a collectivity as is vice or virtue.
The community is only necessary to protect the individual from making a mistake by calling `light' darkness, and `darkness' light. But, when the social collectivity acts in unison to dethrone `light' and adore `darkness,' it has lost its raison d'être _ it's reason for being.
With good reason did Pope Pius XII so condemn Communism that he used his supreme authority to excommunicate anyone who in any way cooperated with Communism.
In a decree of the Holy Office of 1 July 1949 the Church stated its position regarding Communism: "Communism is materialistic and anti-Christian; and the leaders of the Communists, even though they sometimes verbally profess that they are not attacking religion, in fact nevertheless by doctrine and action show themselves to be enemies of God and of the true religion and the Church of Christ."
The Church further declared and decreed that the faithful who profess the materialistic and anti-Christian doctrine of Communists, and especially those who defend or propagate it, incur ipso facto as apostates from the Catholic faith the excommunication specially reserved to the Holy See.
What, then, must a Catholic think of those holding public office who either consent or by their silence are deemed to consent to the sending back to Cuba of a little boy who will most certainly be indoctrinated in the materialistic anti-Christian doctrines of Judeo-Communism?
Can a Catholic support and vote in elections for candidates who aid and abet Communism? The answer can only be in the negative. A Roman Catholic is not permitted to support, vote for or associate with those who openly support Communism.
Parents may not send their children to schools where children are taught ideas contrary to Christian faith and morals. The public schools in the United States where sex education is nothing more than thinly disguised sex induction have a grave obligation to keep their children out of such schools and to use their civil rights to eliminate from office those who promote such immorality under the guise of `education.' When children are shown how to use devices of artificial birth control, it is safe to say without fear of exaggeration or error that the children are being taught ideas contrary to Christian faith and morals.
The Church has further decreed and declared that "Those who teach boys and girls what is contrary to the faith and to Christian morals incur excommunication specially reserved to the Holy See."
Likewise: "The boys and girls themselves, as long as they have part in these associations, cannot be admitted to the sacraments."
It matters little what pretentious disguise such groups attempt to hide behind. It is by their fruits that they are known.
Here is where the parents must exercise their natural and divine right for the protection of the faith and morals of their children. The clergy themselves must do everything possible to encourage and second the parents in their efforts to exert positive influence upon those delegated by vote or appointment in matters of public education to respect the moral values of Christian parents. Immorality has no rights nor do those who promote immorality have any right to legal protection.
It is an absurdity to claim rights for disorder. The time has come for all genuine Americans to stand up for moral order.
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Donor Profile: Rich Sneary
Rich Sneary purchased his first piece of art when he was 13 years old.
His mother took him to an arts and crafts show in Somerset Center, Michigan, where he saw a display of paintings by a woman in her late 70s.
"She painted because she enjoyed it, and she sold her pieces for extra money," Rich said.
Her painting of a single tree, backlit by a sunset, stood out to teenage Rich. He bought it. "It was probably less than $20," he said.
The sun shining from behind the tree gave it a burnt effect, he said. "But to me, it looked like a tree showing signs of strength that it's going to survive no matter what happens to it."
From childhood through today, that 14-by-10-inch painting has always hung in his bedroom. "It's the first thing I see when I wake up."
Rich's art collection has grown to more than 300 works, encompassing sculptures, bronze and crystal pieces, and many paintings.
"I buy with spontaneity when something gives me a good feeling and I cannot get it out of my mind," he said.
Art is important to Rich – so important that he sits on the Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center's board of directors. And he understands the value of access to the arts. He wants that to be part of his legacy, so, his art collection and a portion of his estate will be left to the organization to support a cause he cares deeply about.
"Art gives me the ability to escape to places I've never been," he said. "It allows the mind to wander."
When people visit his Lansing home – which is a de facto art gallery – he enjoys watching them examine the art.
"I'm always amazed by the conversation that comes from it," he said. "Art brings joy to life, no matter if you're a kid going through an education program at the gallery, or you're walking through a museum looking at pieces that make you smile, or you're like me and you find something you like and you invest in it.
"We have to have art in our lives."
Rich, who is a senior financial adviser with the BZEMS Group at Merrill Lynch, knows firsthand it's never too early to think about planned giving.
"So many people put it off, and then when they pass away, money doesn't always go to the places you want it to," he said. "Estate planning is about making sure what you want to have happen with your money happens. That you support who and what's important to you."
Even for people who feel they don't have significant wealth to give away today, making planned giving choices now is a way to understand how much of an impact they could make someday.
For Rich, the impact of arts education is important.
"The Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center brought two things to my life – amazing artwork and the access to art they give to kids," Rich said. "I never had children, so this is a way for me to help bring joy to and enrich the lives of something I never had."
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Eat Here Now: Castel Grisch Winery & Restaurant
Story and photos by Meredith Clarke
The sign for Castel Grisch Winery looks like it was designed by Roald Dahl and made out of wicker dyed in barrels of smashed berries. A canopy of deciduous green hovers over the crunchy road leading to the restaurant and shields your eyes from a bright sun. You turn a corner, burst into the light, and finally see it: a dark, small-ish cottage with red doors and green shutters. You can imagine it covered in snow perched on the side of a German Alp, but its home is on the edge of Seneca Lake in Watkins Glen.
Castel Grisch was established by a Swiss German couple in 1984 as a restaurant, winery, and bed and breakfast in hopes of introducing their native cuisine to Upstate New York. The property extends for a healthy 60 acres, 13 of which are covered in grapes: Cayuga, Riesling, Baco, Chancellor, Traminette, Vidal, Deleware, Niagra and Concord. Castel Grisch is best known for their Baco Noir and Cayuga White wines, and their restaurant boasts some of the heartiest sandwiches you can get for under $11.
When we stepped inside, a confusing rush of cool air and sunshine smacked me in the face. The dining room was lit almost entirely by natural light, as the east-facing wall was simply glass. The only electricity that seemed to be present was lighting from little circular bulbs lining the perimeter of the ceiling. The dark wood of the rafters matched the chairs, and I couldn't help but think the whole place was built out of wood that came straight from the Schwartzwald.
Our server led us onto the patio where we had a crystalline view of the vineyard, the lake and the mosaic of farms on the opposite shore. Those at Castel Grisch know what they're doing when it comes to ambiance; the pickets of the rail that surround the patio are made of clear plexiglass so diners can see virtually everything around them, and they don't even bother with music. The soundtrack to our meal was the rustle of wind through the grape leaves and the soft titter of birds flying just overhead.
I sallied forth with the Apple Herb Club, and my face felt like it was melting into a garden and an orchard at once. Dad stuck with his favorite German fare and opted for the Bratwurst sandwich. He finished his meal without a word and without offering to share. Mom went with the most popular sandwich on the menu, the Reuben, which she described as "the perfect amount of everything." I wasn't allowed a taste of that one either. We don't share well when the food's this good.
We were full after our sandwiches, but everyone knows that "dessert stomach" is a very real thing, especially when chocolate mousse is up for grabs. All in all, we put away three sandwiches, an apple tart, a heaping helping of mousse and tiramisu. And a bottle of Riesling. Thankfully, we'd gone on our hike before lunch. We never would have made it.
Winery hours: 10am-5pm daily, final pour at 4:50pm
Cafe hours: 11am-4pm daily
3380 County Route 28 Watkins Glen, 607.535.9614
Meredith Clarke is a summer writing intern for Edible Finger Lakes.
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1. If the speed of light in vacuum is c, its speed in a medium of refractive index n is:
A. nc
B. c
C. nc
D. n2c
2. When some oil is spilled on water, many colours are visible. This is due to:
A. Refraction of light
B. Diffraction of light
C. Scattering of light
D. Thin film interference of light
3. Two photons travelling in a vacuum have different energies. This implies that they have different:
A. Velocities
B. Amplitudes
C. Polarizations
D. Frequencies
4. Which one of the following shows the least change in value when measured all over the world?
A. Acceleration due to gravity, g.
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C. Density of the air
D. The speed of light
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B. He should swim directly towards the opposite bank.
C. slightly to his right, (slightly downstream)
D. Swim in such a direction that he reaches the opposite bank at a point directly opposite starting point.
6. The speed of sound in air is 333 m.s–1. A man, standing 50 m from a cliff, claps his hands regularly so that each clap coincides with the echo of the previous clap. With what frequency, in Hz, does he clap his hands?
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B. 13.0 kHz
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A. 2 m
B. 4 m
C. 7 m
D. 16 m
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B. is constant but not zero.
C. increases uniformly with respect to time.
D. is proportional to the displacement from a fixed point.
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B. Both land at the same point.
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D. The horizontal component of each is constant and has the same value.
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A. 5.7 ms-1
B. 8.0 ms-1
C. 14.3 ms-1
D. 20.0 ms-1
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car of mass 800kg is freewheeling down a slope, at 30o to the horizontal, at a constant speed of 54 km. h–1. Use this information to answer questions 15, 16 and 17.
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C. 43.2 kW
D. 12 kW
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B. 60 kW
C. 120 kW
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A report from Argentina's INIDEP (fisheries research institute) presented to the Fisheries Federal Council last week indicates that during 2013 Illex squid catches totalled 434.561 tons of which 156.163 were landed by 66 Argentine jiggers. The report identified as Number 20, refers to the first 35 weeks of this year, (1 to 35) and includes Argentine waters and outside Argentina's Exclusive Economic Zone, ZEEA.
However if catches by Argentine trawlers (27.806 tons) are also included the volume jumps to 186.969 tons, with an average daily catch of 22.8 tons in the period extending from January first to 31 August. In the adjacent ZEEA South of 44o degree, Argentine catches totalled approximately 68.172 tons and foreign vessels operation in the 'Malvinas' area, an estimate of 147.339 tons.
"It is necessary to underline the high degree of uncertainty associated to the estimates of catches by foreign fleets that operate inside and outside Argentina's EEZ", point out the researchers in the report.
To the south of 44 degrees S Illex catches totalled 365.041 tons of which 59% by foreign fleets. According to Inidep estimates, 39% of that volume was achieved by week 23. To the north of 44degrees South, Argentine catches totalled 37.439 tons of which 27.901 by jiggers. Uruguay declared to having landed 142.4 tons of squid from the Argentina-Uruguay Common Fishing zone, while the foreign fleet outside the Argentine EEZ took 32.081tons.
Finally considering the different fleets and areas the total catch for the 2013 Illex season is estimated by Inidep at 434.561 tons.
The report also points out that this season there were no scientific research cruises, which normally helps with the biomass estimates and this was so because the 'BIP Dr. Holmberg' was being prepared for a South Georgia campaign.
Additional data indicates that each jigger operated 106 days with an average daily match of 22.72 tons. To the south the figures were 83 days and 24.1 tons per day while to the north fishing days were 26 with an average catch per day per vessel of 18.58 tons. Among the jiggers with the best performance are Estandarte; Esperanza 909; Orion 5; Estrella 5 and Estrella 6. As to trawlers, 153 vessels were involved and 66% of operations were to the south. In May and June they had a significant participation to the north.
The report on describing the foreign fleet points out that catches in the high seas started at the end of November 2012, and by week 1 of January, 115 vessels were operating outside Argentina's EEZ. In February the number jumped to 200 of which 15 to 20 began operating in the area around Malvinas Islands, while 59 Argentine flagged jiggers started operations in the intermediate austral shelf.
In March and April was when the major fishing effort of foreign fleets was registered with 316 vessels, operating mainly on the austral shelf to the north and northeast of Malvinas Islands. In May the number of foreign vessels dropped significantly in that area, with 64 Argentine flagged jiggers and 80 foreign operating. Between 40 and 50 foreign jiggers left towards north and by June only 26 foreign vessels were in Malvinas and "on the extreme Buenos Aires shelf" 10 to 40 vessels. As of July only Argentine flagged jiggers were operating according to the Inidep report.
I certainly hope there were no British squid in that catch, where is that Malvinas place?Sep 30th, 2013 - 05:23 pm 0
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This kind of "tank tourism" means member states lose billions in tax revenue every year, as well as increasing transport pollution, according to Commission impact assessments.
The proposal is expected to suggest raising the minimum duty from €302 per thousand litres today to €359 in 2012. Portugal and Greece are among countries that would be affected by any change.
Several member states already impose an excise duty well above the Commission's proposed level, with the UK in the lead. British excise rates stand at €693 per thousand litres.
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There's a strict height limit for buildings in Washington, D.C., and consequently, one of the highest structures now within close proximity to the U.S. Capitol building's dome is one of the largest HD screens in North America. Peering down from rows of brand new centerfield stands in the nation's newest Major League Baseball facility, Nationals Park, stands a 1,300-inch LED scoreboard, built and wired under the watchful eye of digital signage firm ANC Sports.
The HD screen is getting several trial workouts starting this week before the regular season starts March 30. While it's not the largest scoreboard in baseball (Atlanta's is a bit bigger), its detailed imaging capabilities will allow the use of loads of graphics and video highlights (live, instant replay, and historic)—with an emphasis on the use of textual statistics and other quickly assembled information on players and teams that will be instantaneously manipulated via a bank of cutting-edge computers, the team said.
The scoreboard itself which comprises the TV screen is 101 feet wide by 47 feet high (which is about five times bigger than the old scoreboard at the Nationals' temporary home until now, nearby RFK Stadium).
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This is the story of how one perfect couple becomes three.
Austin and Riley have been together since high school. They've always loved each other and know they'll spend the rest of their lives together. But when they start playing soccer in college, they meet a sexy blond named Luke who, as far as they know, is the stereotypical conservative rich kid with the perfect GPA, who might also be their answer to a question they never asked.
For Luke, college life means keeping his head down and working hard, denying his own needs until he graduates and can get out from under his father's thumb. It works, until he meets Austin and Riley, smart, gorgeous, and in desperate need of someone to look after them. Luke longs to be that someone, but is he willing to give up his future to have an amazing now?
Austin leaned against the wall outside the bathroom at the coffee shop while he waited for Riley, arms crossed on his chest. A defensive posture, he knew that from psych class. But why not? He'd been on the defensive for the past ten fucking years. He and Riley both, when they'd come out together in fifth grade. Though living next door, they'd snuck into each other's houses for as long as he could remember.
Customers flowed passed him, most of them regulars, students rushing between classes, with a nod or wave at him. He'd nod in return, or not, preoccupied. If Riley didn't finish soon ...
The latch on the door clicked, and he pushed off the wall as Riley came out. Head down, his lover skirted him and headed for the exit, coat clutched in his hands. Austin's stomach churned as he followed, feeling eyes on them. That was nothing new, either. He was just another guy on campus, but Riley was pretty enough to be in the movies, perfect skin and big hazel eyes and lots of soft brown curls. Austin watched his sweet ass in skinny jeans as they traversed the room and knew a lot of other guys did the same.
Riley remained silent as they crossed the campus and Austin let him be, knowing he needed time to collect his scraps of courage before going home. All too soon they turned onto their tree lined street. Their houses stood side-by-side halfway down the block, but Austin steered Riley to the small park across the street and the bench they often took refuge on beneath a spreading oak tree. Overgrown bushes gave them a little privacy and Austin sat close enough their thighs touched, both of them needing the contact.
"Let me see," he murmured when Riley kept his face averted. Riley turned to him and Austin winced. They'd iced Riley's face at the coffee shop, but still a dark bruise was forming on his cheek, his cut lip swollen and a little bloody.
"I'm sorry, babe," Austin said helplessly and placed a gentle kiss on the corner of his mouth. Things had been better for them lately, most people either accepting or ignoring them altogether. Until this year, when they'd joined the soccer team and Gabe Allister decided to make Riley his target.
Austin's thoughts jumped inevitably to the team captain, Luke Parson, and his heart pounded. Luke had stood up for Riley twice that day. Austin could love him for that alone. But the man was also intelligent and funny, with all those gorgeous muscles Austin wanted to lick.
He sighed and put Luke from his mind. They'd experimented with other guys before, but this was the first time both he and Riley crushed on the same guy, Riley shyly confessing Luke made him feel safe. That was rare. Come to that, he made Austin feel protected and cared for as well, and that never happened.
Riley shifted on the bench and spread the damp coat out on his lap. "I couldn't get all the blood out," he said, and Austin hated the defeat in his voice he heard too often lately.
"Fuck," he muttered, touching the rusty stains down the front of the coat. Suddenly, it was too much, and he fisted the fabric. "Fuck it all. Living on Murphy Court would be better than this," he asserted, mentioning the homeless camp that had sprung up over winter.
A light flared in Riley's eyes, hope, but then his shoulders dropped. "No. It's almost summer break, then three quarters to go until graduation. After that you'll have your business degree and we can live anywhere we want."
"And where does my lovely artist want to live?" Austin nuzzled against Riley's ear, licked the delicate tip peaking from the light brown curls.
Riley giggled and scrunched up his shoulder. "San Francisco?" he replied, mentioning the city they'd often talked about. But there was a hesitant note in his voice and Austin followed his gaze to the battered Honda in Riley's driveway.
Austin clenched a fist again. "No. I'll grab a few things and we'll leave --"
"No!" Riley jumped up and faced him, his breathing ragged. "You've worked too hard --" His anger left as quickly as it had flared and he slid his arms around Austin's waist, slim body fitting perfectly under his chin. "Let's just get through this last month, then see what we can do over the summer. If we both work all we can, maybe we can scrape together enough for a deposit on an apartment this time."
"Sure," Austin agreed, though he had his doubts. He held Riley tighter, heart aching that he couldn't take care of him properly. Couldn't even take him home. His parents barely tolerated his own sexuality, making it clear there would be no room in their house for his boyfriend.


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Valentino: Themes and Variations
Author Pamela Golbin, Contributions by Valentino
- Publish Date: September 09, 2008
- Format: Hardcover
- Category: Design - Fashion & Accessories
- Publisher: Rizzoli
- Trim Size: 9 x 12
- Pages: 300
- US Price: $80.00
- CDN Price: $110.00
"We'll mist up every time we pass our coffee table…Halard does an exquisite job in bringing Valentino's masterful works to the page, and Golbin…provides concise, reverential text to complement the arresting images." ~LA Confidential
"This tome includes stunning photography of fabric samples as well as lively, backstage images of fittings minutes before models walked out onto the runway." ~Florida InsideOut
"Original sketches, behind-the-scenes runway images, photos of fittings, and the atelier at work, as well as his ad campaigns over the years, celebrate this legenday talent in all his glory."
~Southern Accents
"Perfect for the most glamorous person in your life..." ~Private Clubs Magazine
"The remarkable 50-year career of Valentino, founder of the first couture house to be recognized by the French government outside of Paris, is given the coffee table treatment in a lavish new book..."~Luxist.com
"The new book is a collector's item and a keepsake for every devoted fan of Valentino and the fashion industry." ~Hautemimi.com
"The book isn't just a retrospective, but the essence of Haute Couture." ~Lepetitechic.com
"Valentino is synonymous with timeless elegance. From a distance many of his designs appear simple and understated, but the details are always stunning. This book celebrates forty-five years of an outstanding career." ~Bookriot.com


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1. The effect of μ-opioids on the glutamate response was investigated in rat locus coeruleus (LC) neurons by intracellular recording in the brain slice preparation. Glutamate responses were evoked by bath application of selective glutamate agonists, glutamate iontophoresis, and stimulation of excitatory afferents. 2. The μ-opioid agonist D-Ala2-MePhe4-Gly-ol5- enkephalin (DAMGO; 1 μM) potentiated the response to bath application of N- methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) and α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazole proprionic acid by 91 and 142%, respectively, in slices cut in the horizontal plane. The mechanism of action of this effect was investigated under conditions that limited the DAMGO-induced hyperpolarization and improved the space clamp of the neuron through 1) addition of barium, 2) increase in extracellular potassium concentration, 3) sectioning of the LC in the coronal plane, and 4) addition of carbenoxolone. Each experimental manipulation decreased the DAMGO outward current and reduced the μ-opioid potentiation of the glutamate response. The results suggest that the μ-opioid-mediated potentiation of the glutamate response is dependent on membrane hyperpolarization. 3. Neither forskolin nor the phorbol ester 4b-phorbol 12,13-dibutyrate (PDBu) altered the glutamate-mediated inward currents. The potentiation of the glutamate response by DAMGO was not affected by PDBu. 4. The μ-opioids DAMGO and [met]5 enkephalin (10μM) did not significantly affect the NMDA receptor-mediated depolarization (mean 14%) evoked by local application of glutamate but inhibited the NMDA receptor-mediated synaptic potential (mean 25%). 5. In summary, DAMGO potentiated currents produced by bath-applied glutamate agonists that may result from poor voltage clamp control of the dendrites of LC neurons. Many of the above results could be approximated by a simple passive electrical model of an LC neuron.
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|English (US)
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|Journal of neurophysiology
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|Published - 1993
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Neuroscience(all)
- Physiology


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I have discovered the best resource for yoga classes online. It's called Yoga Downloads, and they have hundreds of different yoga classes—really, they have over 800 classes—as well as meditation, chakra balancing, and many other great offerings.
I used to go searching around on YouTube for yoga videos, and there are tons of them there, spanning a wide range of quality levels. There are indeed some good yoga channels there, but the thing that makes Yoga Downloads so much better is that you can find classes according to skill level.
I can't tell you how many videos I tried on YouTube before discovering Yoga Downloads where I started out thinking it was a good fit for me, but inevitably I would end up trying something that was too difficult for me and hurt myself! Now, I definitely take full responsibility for my own well-being, but I do like all the different filters you can use to search for classes.
There are so many different instructors offering classes on Yoga Downloads, each with their own unique styles. This is really important and another reason to try a subscription, because you can freely try different classes and different instructors to see which ones are the best fit. Then you can download up to four classes per month with a subscription once you find certain classes and instructors that really work for you.
Jackie Casal Mahrou is one of my favorites. She has an amazing class for people who have hip pain—another way of searching by the way, by "focus." For example, you can search for classes that focus on Yoga for hip pain, which is what I did. I found an excellent beginner class called Heavenly Hip Openers. That one class worked wonders on pain that I sometimes feel in my hip that extends down my leg.
Jackie offers another great class called Daily Decompression that will help you decompress and elongate your spine, increase mobility, and relax your mind. Click here or on the image below to access this class for free:
If you have a local yoga studio or YMCA where you can enjoy an in-person yoga group or class, that can be a great experience. But I really prefer accessing yoga classes online, especially since I've found this source that has every variety of style I could imagine and that gives me so much control of what skill level and intensity level I want in a class. As a beginner, I can really trust the ratings given to the classes and go through a class knowing that it's a good fit, and I love that!


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Redmi Note 10 Pro Release Date and Price in Pakistan
The latest images of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro have surfaced online, unveiling some Specifications. This phone offers four cameras, 8GB RAM and more. Scroll down for further information!
Redmi Note 10 Pro Specifications
As we learned, Xiaomi has added new members to its Redmi Note family, including the Note 10 and Note 10 Pro. Recently, the design of the Pro model has spotted online. In detail, there are two large modules, plus two smaller ones between them. That seems to be an LED flash and a Laser AF window to the side as well. How about other Specifications? Let's take a look below for more information on this Redmi Note 10 Pro smartphone!
Speaking of the display, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Specifications feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. Additionally, the Redmi Note 10 Pro smartphone has a tall 20:9 aspect ratio display, alongside the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Under the hood, this Redmi Note 10 Pro phone works on Android 11-based MIUI 12 as the operating system.
Let's talk about the storage. The Redmi Note 10 Pro smartphone sports 4GB/ 6GB/ 8GB of RAM and 64GB/ 128GB/ 256GB of internal storage which can be upgraded to 256GB. Moving on to photography, the Redmi Note 10 Pro camera consists of a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP lens on the rear. Meanwhile, the selfie lens has a 16MP sensor. Keeping the lights on by a 5050mAh juice box. Coming to the processor, this Xiaomi phone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G chipset, paired with the Adreno 618 GPU.
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Forum › General Inquiry
I plan to make some WP sites static. Just one question:
Is Disqus (currently) the only comment system on Publii?
I think so, but check out this thread: https://forum.getpublii.com/topic/please-add-graphcomment-support-to-publii/
'By the end of this year, Publi will support the plugin system, so the next comment systems will also.'
Thanks. I saw that.
Can one actually mix WordPress and the Publii static twin? Something like this scenario:
Sort of best of both worlds. Sounds possible, or?
(I rarely get legit comments anyway and a few days delay are no problem at all for me)
Update (which closes my question): I will use GraphComment manually. Looks perfect to me.


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Rush Limbaugh
The challenge from Rush Limbaugh to President Obama to debate – sparked by the controversy over the talk radio icon's statement he wants Obama to "fail" – has been dismissed by the White House press secretary.
"I'm busy this afternoon," Press Secretary Robert Gibbs responded to a question shouted by Les Kinsolving, WND's correspondent at the White House, as Gibbs was leaving today's press briefing.
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The question was shouted because Gibbs did not allow Kinsolving to ask a question during the briefing. Among the 75 reporters on hand, Gibbs recognized only 15 for questions, even though one reporter, from ABC, was allowed to ask four questions, and seven more were allowed to ask three each.
"Are you willing to debate Limbaugh now?" was the question Kinsolving wedged in as the briefing was being closed.
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The debate challenge came after Obama said, in an attack on the radio host, Congress wouldn't get anything done "listening to Limbaugh." The dispute grew because Limbaugh said he wanted Obama to "fail."
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Limbaugh explained his statement on the Sean Hannity show on the Fox News Channel.
"Do you want him to succeed?" Hannity asked.
"I am hearing many Republicans say that very thing. 'Well, we want him to succeed,' and prominent Republicans! 'Yes, we want him to succeed.' They have laid down. They have totally. They're drinking the Kool-Aid, too. They have no guts to stand up for what their beliefs are because they're afraid of criticism. They're afraid of being called racists. They're afraid of not having gotten with the program," Limbaugh said.
"Now success can be defined two ways. I said earlier, 'I don't know about this guy.' I really don't. I've got my suspicions and they're pretty close to convictions, but we're going to have to wait to see what he does. Now if he turns out to be a Reagan, if he adds Reagan to his recipe of FDR and Lincoln … if he does not eliminate the Bush tax cuts, I would call that success. So yes, I would hope he would succeed if he acts like Reagan," Limbaugh said.
"But if he's going to do FDR – if he's going to do The New New Deal all over, which we will call here The Raw Deal – why would I want him to succeed? Look, he's my president. The fact that he is historic is irrelevant to me now. It matters not at all. If he is going to implement a far-left agenda... Look, I think it's already decided: a $2 trillion in stimulus? The growth of government? I think the intent here is to create as many dependent Americans as possible looking to government for their hope and salvation. If he gets nationalized health care, I mean, it's over, Sean. We're never going to roll that back. That's the end of America as we have known it, because that's then going to set the stage for everything being government owned, operated, or provided," he continued.
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"Why would I want that to succeed? I don't believe in that. I know that's not how this country is going to be great in the future; it's not what made this country great. So I shamelessly say, 'No! I want him to fail.' If his agenda is a far-left collectivism – some people say socialism – as a conservative heartfelt, deeply, why would I want socialism to succeed?"
One blog writer, Patterico, commented this weekend under the headline "Democrats have no right to be snooty about Rush not wanting the president to succeed."
"Were the liberals out there hoping Bush succeeded or were they out there trying to destroy him?" the commentary asked. "I think we all know the answer to that – but here's some hard proof."
He then cited a 2006 poll from Fox News in which people were asked whether they wanted President Bush to succeed.
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Fifty-one percent of the Democrats said no, and another 9 percent said they didn't know.
"This came after Katrina and in the middle of the deluge of sectarian violence in Iraq, and not long before Bush's second midterms," the commentary said. "We didn't hear screams of outrage in the media when this survey showed a majority of Democrats wanting 'our president' to fail."
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Professional Biography Tips
Think of your professional biography as your resume, but in paragraph format. Here are some things to include:
- Some background
- Did you grow up in your service area? If not, what attracted you to the area? Do you have an "against-the-odds" story?
- Relevant Experience–What do you bring to the table?
- Was your parent a real estate agent? Have you worked in lending? How much customer service experience do you have? Do you have a degree in marketing? Do you organize events for your church?
- Your big WHY?–What brought you to real estate?
- The chance to work for yourself? To help others the way another agent helped you? To improve on your experience with another agent? Family legacy? Do you just love to talk to new people?
- A little personal information
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Cooking up a large feast for the holidays is a great way to spend time with loved ones. But sometimes, all of that chopping, dicing, slicing and stirring just feels like way too much work.
If you've already spent time wrapping presents, dealing with squealing kids and playing host to extended family, why not take a break from kitchen duty?
Here is a list of popular restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with extra details on a few special deals and holiday dishes.
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Restaurants open on Christmas Eve
- Buffalo Wild Wings: Open
Buffalo Wild Wings will stay open with regular hours from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Christmas Eve (so technically you can ring in Christmas Day if you stay there late enough). The wing chain's website says "most" stores close on Christmas Day, but it's always worth a phone call if you have a hankering for wings and "shareables."
- Chick-fil-A: Open
This chicken chain always closes its doors on Sunday, but that doesn't mean it's closed on every holiday. Yes, Chick-fil-A will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day), but most locations will be open on Christmas Eve, so if you want to leave Santa some nuggets and waffle fries to help fuel his midnight sleigh ride, you can definitely pick up a few boxes.
- Cracker Barrel: Limited hours
Cracker Barrel locations will remain open until 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve; however, the restaurant will be closed on Christmas Day.
- Olive Garden: Varies by location
Olive Garden closes on Christmas to allow staff time off to be with their friends and families. But if you're craving unlimited breadsticks (we're looking at you, Jimmy Fallon) on Christmas Eve, most locations will be open on Tuesday, Dec. 24. The chain's website says to call your favorite location ahead of time, as some restaurants may close earlier than usual.
Restaurants open on Christmas Day
- Applebee's: Varies by location
Many Applebee's restaurants will stay open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but that decision is up to store managers' discretion. So call ahead to see if the hours have been changed before you head out to your local neighborhood grill and bar.
- Boston Market: Open
If you're craving the fixings of a regular holiday feast, Boston Market is offering a Christmas Day meal to take out or eat in. It includes individual meals or feasts for multiple diners with options like hand-carved ham, sliced turkey breast or rotisserie chicken, plus two sides, dinner rolls and pie.
- Buca di Beppo: Open
Enjoy a family-style spread at this Italian restaurant, which will open at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Buca di Beppo will also cater your event if you want a Christmas party at home without the fuss.
- Burger King: Limited hours
Most Burger King locations are typically open from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. But on Christmas Day, many locations will have limited hours this year. Just call your nearest restaurant before popping in.
- Denny's: Open
Does anyone else think of "The Santa Clause" with Tim Allen when they think of Christmas Eve dinner? Maybe that's just us, but this diner-style chain does stay open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The opening hours will be the same as usual, but there will be new festive flavors on the menu to enjoy, like pumpkin spice pancakes, roasted turkey and dressing.
- McDonald's: Varies by location
Many McDonald's locations will stay open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but the hours are at the discretion of franchise owners. The chain recommends calling ahead before swinging through for a Big Mac. If you're lucky, you might even be able to find its elusive, custard-filled holiday pie.
- Waffle House: Open
Waffle House prides itself on being open 24 hours, 365 days a year and usually closes only for a major catastrophic event, like a hurricane. If the whole family is craving breakfast for dinner on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, this Southern-style chain is a great option.


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I think I've seriously become addicted to Alcohol Inks! I may have a problem and need a meeting sometime soon! haha As much as I love playing with them, it's a struggle because Stampin' Up! doesn't carry Alcohol Inks. So how do we solve this problem? Well, we have to be creative! For today's project, all you need is some Stampin' Blends, or any other brand of alcohol ink marker, some isopropyl alcohol, or blending solution, a blower tool or straw, and this tutorial! Let's create some gorgeous flowers!
With a little practice, you can be creating flowers like this in no time! This was my third attempt, and I made a card out of 2 of the attempts. It's actually not that hard at all.
I've created a VIDEO TUTORIAL for you so you can see how I do it
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Take Care & Happy Stamping! <3


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The Symbian Foundation on Wednesday released its first package of open source software under the Eclipse Public License (EPL),this move has been considered as the first step towards open sourcing the entire Symbian mobile OS.
The Symbian Foundation is an organization set up in 2008 by Symbian mobile manufactures like Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, NTT DoCoMo, Texas Instruments, Vodafone, Samsung, LG and AT&T.
"The OS Security Package source code is now available under the EPL, and it is the very first package to be officially moved from the closed Symbian Foundation License (SFL) to… the EPL," Heath wrote in a blog post
The next move from the Symbian Foundation will be to open source the Symbian Kernel and this is planned to happen within the next three months.
Via Symbian Foundation Security Blog
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