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RELIGION: Local churches to celebrate Easter
BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCHI believe that without a doubt we have before us, today, the greatest opportunity for living, showing, telling and sharing the gospel of Christ in all of history. I believe the fields are white unto harvest, and we as God's people need to be sharing His love, mercy and grace. Someone said, "Preacher, I just don't understand this thing called salvation." That's ok, for you don't have to understand it; just stand on it. Believe it, and receive it. Salvation is free. The gift of God is eternal life. It is not cheap for it cost God His Son and the Son His life, but it is free to all who believe and receive. If you are saved, God has placed you here for "such a time as this". He has you here to be a light in a world of darkness, a candle upon a hill, and a witness of His love to others. Let us not neglect our responsibility. Let us not mishandle our opportunity, but let us shed forth the love of Christ to a lost and dying world.This Sunday, the 10th, is a special day for us at Broadway Baptist Church, and we would like to share it with you. Sunday, March 10, is Friend Day! During the morning service we have Dr. Gene Howard who is a John Wayne impersonator. Not only will Dr. Howard impersonate John Wayne, but He will give a spiritual message of Freedom and sacrifice with a patriotic flair. Come out and be a part of the fun and blessing.If you don't have a church home, we would like to welcome you to come and visit us this Sunday. Our Life Groups, which is for all ages, starts at 10 a.m. Our morning service is at 10:50 a.m. and our evening service begins at 6 p.m. Come and let us be a blessing to you as we worship the Lord together.EMMANUEL FELLOWSHIP CHURCHWe invite you to join us this Sunday at Emmanuel Fellowship Church! Our Sunday morning services are at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Both morning services are filled with the same warm fellowship, dynamic worship and life-giving messages, as well as top-notch children's ministry and nursery care for children up to fifth grade."Worldchangers," EFC's Wednesday evening children's ministry is in full-swing, with children ages birth through fifth grade exploring what living life with Jesus really looks like! They meet Wednesday evenings from 6:45-8:30 p.m. The Salvage Yard youth ministry, for grades 6-12, meets Wednesday evenings at 6:45 p.m. for their worship service and again on Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. for small group discipleship. They are very excited to be in their newly opened youth center. Come check out the great new facility. The youth will be hosting a garage sale on Friday and Saturday, March 15-16, to raise funds for the mission trips to Hurricane Sandy Relief and the Apache Indian Reservation. If you have items you would like to donate to the garage sale, please drop them off at the church offices anytime.Lifegroups for adults meet Monday evenings (Young Adults Group, Tuesday evenings (Celebrate Recovery) and Wednesday evenings (Family Groups and Women's Group) at 7 p.m. For more information on how to connect with a small group, check out the Lifegroups display in the church foyer, or log online to www.efcsweetwater.com.We also invite you to step into The Growth Central Bookstore when you visit EFC. It's stocked with Bibles, study aids, devotionals, marriage and parenting resources, worship music, inspirational gifts, original art and fiction books — there's something for everyone. The bookstore is open between Sunday morning services, from 10:30-11 a.m. and 12:30-1 p.m. For more information about the ministry of EFC, log onto the church website at www.efcsweetwater.com.FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCHFaith Lutheran Church MS observes the Lent season from Ash Wednesday to Easter. The past few weeks we have been "Facing the Cross" with looking at our sins and temptations. As we face the cross during these Lenten days, we will see our fears, worldliness and suffering. We face certain aspects in our lives which are not always in line with the cross. We come to terms with them through the cross of Christ who came to save us that we might see him face to face in heaven. Please join us as we face the cross on Wednesday evenings. You are welcome to a light meal at 6 p.m. and services at 7 p.m. Our Sunday worship begins with a 9 a.m. devotion at Sweetwater Healthcare, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:45 a.m. worship service with Rev. Chester McCown, interim pastor. Join us with the Lord's blessing.FIRST BAPTIST CHURCHFirst Baptist Church invites you and your family to join us on this Sunday, March 10, for Bible study, beginning at 9:15 a.m. for all ages, followed by the Sunday morning service, which begins at 10:30 a.m. First Baptist Church is located at 213 East Third Street, next door to the Post Office. All are welcome. Your presence will enhance our worship experience and fellowship together.XA Weekend will be changed to April because of conflicting extracurricular activities. If you would like to encourage, motivate or just say "I am praying for you," please do! If you would like to write a prayer out for a student during XA weekend, please send it or give it to Tique Hamilton at firstname.lastname@example.com for Children's Church are still needed for March and November. Only one month during Sunday morning worship is required. You will receive such a blessing. The children are so fun and loving. The curriculum is user friendly and supplies are provided. Please call the church office if you are interested.There are many opportunities for service. High school camp sponsors are needed June 9-14. Vacation Bible School workers are needed June 24-27. P3 Circle Drive workers are needed July 7-11. Missions Camp sponsors are needed for July 30-Aug. 2. Lad and Lassie Camp sponsors are needed Aug. 2-3. Day Camp sponsors are needed for Aug. 3. P3 Coral Cove workers are needed Aug. 4-8.You can still join our growth groups. Most are at 6 p.m. on Sundays. There is also a Bible study which is on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Welcome Center.The fifth and sixth grade Sunday school classes are partnering with Group Cares and World Vision to provide mosquito nets to children threatened by malaria. For a mere $6 donation, up to three children's lives will be saved for years to come. Please help teach our children about the precious gift of life. You may send your donation to the church or place it in the basket in the lobby at the Squash Malaria information center.Kid X continues on Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. Kid X is an exciting way for children in Kindergarten through sixth grade to learn about Jesus. On March 17 at 6 p.m., the Zahasky Family, an Alaska String Band, will be at FBC. We are pleased to present an engaging and uniquely Alaskan musical entertainment. The Alaska String Band is a concert group comprised of members of a single family performing with guitar, twin violin-fiddles, bass, mandolin, ukulele, percussion and vocals. Their repertoire consists of a lively collection of bluegrass, old time, gospel, swing, blues, Celtic and original music. The concert is free, but a love offering may be offered.The Lenten lunch/devotion will be at First Baptist Church at noon on March 20. Please come.For in depth information on First Baptist Church Sweetwater, find us onFacebook and check the website www.fbcsweetwater.org.FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHFirst Presbyterian Church would like to invite you to Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and to worship with us on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. Visitors are always welcome at First Presbyterian Church; we hope you will join us. The church is located at 14th and McCauley. A nursery is provided for all church activities for children kindergarten age and younger. No Sunday school this week. This is a catch-up week or a get ahead week. There will be fellowship at 9:30 a.m. (nursery is provided). Next Sunday, March 17, The Bible in 90 Days will continue discussing days 22 through 28, 1 Samuel 28 ~ 2 Kings 15.Pastor Kary's sermon title is "Who is the Prodigal?" on this fourth week in Lent. The lectionary will be Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 and Psalm 121. The worship assistant is Boo Nemir and our greeters are Lou Ann Cumbie and Dorothy Stroman. Coming up:All committee meetings will be on Wednesday March 13, at 5:30 p.m.The Lenten Luncheon will be at First Baptist Church on Wednesday, March 20 at noon.Session meeting on March 20 at 5:30 p.m.Holy Week: March 24 — Palm Sunday will have "One Great Hour of Sharing" offering, March 28 – Maundy Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Chapel, March 31 — Easter "Sonrise" service at 7 a.m. in the Mustang Bowl, fellowship at FPC at 9:30 a.m., Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. and Easter worship at 10:45 am.Reminders:Presbyterian Women meet on the first Wednesday of each month. The business meeting is at 5 p.m. and Bible study begins at 5:30 p.m.Plarning will meet every Wednesday in the fellowship hall at 1 p.m.Kary Ann's Clan will be at 11:45 a.m.Choir practice is every Thursday at 5:30 p.m.All committee meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m.Session meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m.HIGHLAND HEIGHTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHOur church's mission statement: "To glorify Christ in all that we do by bringing people to Christ and equipping them to serve Christ."You are welcome to join us for Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship service is at 10:45 a.m., with Pastor Claude bringing the message entitled, "Grace Beyond Human Comprehension: The Goodness of God." Worship assistants are Lisa Peterson serving as worship leader, Brenda Alexander leads the congregational hymns and plays the keyboard, pianist is Eugenia Hill and our greeter for the month of March is Lela Hatter. Pat McKiddy will present a special musical selection, "When God Ran."Pastor Claude is leading a new young adults Bible study class from 9:30-10:30 a.m., in the Claudia Clift Lounge. The class is beginning with a comprehensive study of the Gospel of Saint John. This opportunity is not only open to congregational members, family and friends, but especially to other members of the community. Call the church office at 235-2454 for further information.The evangelism committee will meet Monday, March 11, at 7 p.m., in the Friendship Sunday School Classroom. In our spiritual preparation during Lent, we encourage the community to attend the Lenten services sponsored by the Nolan County Ministerial Alliance. Wednesday, March 20, Highland Heights will be helping First Baptist Church with sandwiches and chips during the noon hour. First Baptist will provide the soup and a short devotional will be given by the pastor.For the next few months, Highland Heights will be focusing upon our "Samaritan Hospitality House Ministry." "The House" is located in Colorado City and ministers to families visiting loved ones that are incarcerated in area prisons. With a homelike atmosphere, the facilities provide weekend lodging for family members during their stay free of charge. Articles being collected are paper goods — paper towels, napkins, toilet tissue and Kleenex; paper cups and plates, plastic forks, spoons and knives; dishwasher liquid, laundry detergent and softener; cleaning supplies — comet/ajax, 409/lysol and carpet freshener; new bath towels/wash cloths and soap; foil, plastic wrap and zip lock bags; coffee, creamer, tea bags, hot chocolate mix, lemonade/kool-aid mix and sugar/sweetener; books, magazines, crossword puzzles, sudoku and/or other activity booklets; board games, playing cards and dominoes; If you wish to contribute, please call the church office.Lent is the 40-day season of preparation before Easter. Many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline. The purpose is to set aside time for reflection on Jesus Christ — his suffering and his sacrifice, his life, death, burial and resurrection. "Bless This House" ask that we prayerfully use this period to examine our own lives and spiritual relationship with Jesus Christ.You are always invited to join us at 1801 Lamar Street, sharing in our vision of making Disciples of Jesus Christ, growing spiritually, fulfilling our God-given gifts, witnessing to others, and ministering to ones in need.Come! Join the excitement at Highland Heights United Methodist Church. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-racial congregation, serving the Lord in unity and purpose, where the contribution of everyone is valued and welcome. The congregation and staff of Highland Heights is a friendly God loving people — join us as we praise God together, and practice unity here on earth until he comes again in Glory!For more information, please call the church at 325-235-2454 or the parsonage at 325-933-4296 (Monday through Wednesday). Highland Heights United Methodist Church is located at 1801 Lamar Street in Sweetwater. The pastor is Rev. Claude A. McKiddy, and the youth pastor is Darren Williams.LAMAR STREET BAPTIST CHURCHWe would like to welcome all the visitors in town for the World's Largest Rattlesnake Round-Up and extend an invite to join us Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for Sunday school, followed by our 10:40 a.m. service including children sermon, hymnals and praise songs and Bro. Billy Oliver will bring a message from the Bible. Come again at 6 p.m. for our evening service.On Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., we offer GAs (Girls in Action) and RAs (Royal Ambassadors) for first through sixth graders, Mission Friends for preschool age, youth activities for 7th-12th graders and Bible study and prayer for adults.We want to remind members that are many opportunities to give within our church, for example, our food pantry, our local mission projects and summer camps for our children and youth, our two Zambia kids we give to each month and more.The week of prayer for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering ends tomorrow, but we will continue to accept offerings until mid April. The theme is "Whatever It Takes." Please pray and prepare your heart to give to North American Missions.Please continue to pray and encourage the members serving on our pastor search committee and members church-wide. There is a mailbox in the foyer to send uplifting words to our brothers and sisters in Christ.To learn more about Lamar Street Baptist Church, visit us at 513 Lamar, find us on Facebook or call the church at 235-1779 and leave a message and someone will return your call.THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (THE MORMONS)Believe, Obey and Endure:"Life by the yard is hard; by the inch it's a cinch. Each of us can be true for just one day — and then one more and then one more after that — until we've lived a lifetime guided by the Spirit, a lifetime close to the Lord, a lifetime of good deeds and righteousness."—Thomas S. Monson,Is there a way to safety? Is there an escape from threatened destruction? The answer is a resounding yes! I counsel you to look to the lighthouse of the Lord. I have said it before; I will say it again: there is no fog so dense, no night so dark, no gale so strong, no mariner so lost but what the lighthouse of the Lord can rescue. It beckons through the storms of life. It calls, "This way to safety. This way to home." It sends forth signals of light easily seen and never failing. If followed, those signals will guide you back to your heavenly home. Through the winds of changeEncircled by the clouds of painI guard it with my lifeI need the warmth—I need the lightThough the storm will rageI stand against the pounding rainI remainA keeper of the flame.May you believe and then may you keep the flame of your testimony burning brightly, come what may.If any has stumbled in her journey, I promise you that there is a way back. The process is called repentance. Our Savior died to provide you and me that blessed gift. Though the path is difficult, the promise is real. Said the Lord: "Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow." "And I will remember [them] no more."Finally, may you endure. What does it mean to endure? I love this definition: to withstand with courage. Courage may be necessary for you to believe; it will at times be necessary as you obey. It will most certainly be required as you endure until that day when you will leave this mortal existence.I have spoken over the years with many individuals who have told me, "I have so many problems, such real concerns. I'm overwhelmed with the challenges of life. What can I do?" I have offered to them, and I now offer to you, this specific suggestion: seek heavenly guidance one day at a time. Life by the yard is hard; by the inch it's a cinch. Each of us can be true for just one day—and then one more and then one more after that—until we've lived a lifetime guided by the Spirit, a lifetime close to the Lord, a lifetime of good deeds and righteousness. The Savior promised, "Look unto me, and endure to the end, and ye shall live; for unto him that endureth to the end will I give eternal life."For this purpose have you come into mortality, my young friends. There is nothing more important than the goal you strive to attain—even eternal life in the kingdom of your Father.You are precious, precious daughters of our Heavenly Father sent to earth at this day and time for a purpose. You have been withheld until this very hour. Wonderful, glorious things are in store for you if you will only believe, obey, and endure. May this be your blessing, I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior, amen.Quotes from the World Wide Young Women's Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.If you would like to talk with representatives of the church about the Saviors teachings, and his infinite love for us, call 1-800-622-5595.We are located at 910 Elm Street in Sweetwater.Elders serving in this area are Elder Rios and Elder Cosmas and their number is 325-864-2999.Calendar:March 10 – Sunday church service at 9 a.m. Visitors are welcome.March 11 –Monday family home evening.March 12 – Tuesday adult institute of religion at 6:30 p.m.March 13 – Wednesday young women and Scouts at 6:30 p.m.WORD OF GOD CHURCHThis ministry is not closing down. I know there has been false statements and rumors spread as to why the ministry has been closed at this time. But none of these have come from me, the pastor. I am following the lead of the one I serve. Being a believer in the Lord's word, I believe what Romans 8:14 says, "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." For me it is important that I am able to be led by the Spirit of God. The scriptures tell us that those who can be led by His Spirit are the sons of God. So who are those who are not led by the Spirit of God? As believers you should read Romans chapter eight sometime.In knowing that it is the Holy Spirit that leads me as a servant of the Lord God and a disciple of Jesus Christ, I have to give attention to when the Lord is Spiritually moving in my life. Even if it seems to go against tradition or religion or even structure, basically the norm. I have never, since I have been here, proclaimed to anyone that I was righteous in my own eyes. I have never claimed that God sent me here to become the pastor of this town. I have never claimed that I would build a church. I have never asked anyone to believe in me. I have never asked anyone for anything. I have always had an open love for my neighbors, never judging anyone, just guiding all into the light. I have been very forgiving toward all that have come up against me, accused me, talked bad or falsely about me, or have been offended or ill feeling towards me. I have never rejected those who have chose to reject me. I have continued to love everyone unconditionally. I came here not believing I was anything of any value. But what I did come here stating is that I am a servant of the Lord God and a disciple of Christ Jesus, my King. Not in a special way, but in the way of that I have chosen to make the decision in my life, over 15 years ago, to bow down to the Lord God only and to give my heart, soul, mind and strength to whatever He chooses to do. I am a total servant to Him. He is my total sufficiency. I serve not the world or the things of the world and God has proved to me that He is complete in my servitude. I have not told anyone they have to be this way, but I have the right to stand the way I see to stand. I am not out to build a "church." I came here to follow the leading of the Lord's Spirit and serve Him in whatever He sees fit for me as a servant. My belief is that He is real and that I can trust Him no matter what the circumstances are. Now I may be wrong, but I have been taking care of by the Lord for over 10 years now, completely giving my life, all of my life, to Him to follow Him where he chooses. My whole life is His. I came to Sweetwater to serve a vision that God has given for this area. That is the direction this ministry has been going toward since God opened the doors seven years ago. This time that we as a ministry are going through is not an ending it is a continuing of the vision to finish and fulfill the Lord God's desire and will. It wasn't closed because of money or problems of any sort. God allowed me to take some time in solitude with Him to get away from the service part of this ministry so I could hear His guidance. He is the one that directed me to temporarily shut down the ministries. This may seem crazy, but this is why I trust God because I cannot trust the flesh to tell me the truth. In spending time with the Lord away from here in a cabin alone, He has guided me for the next three months to shut down regular services at the church and to have a deep discipling for those who are strong in Christ on Thursday night at 5:30 p.m. and to open the services Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. for praise and prayer following with taking those who came out at 10:30 a.m. to the streets and lanes of the city to seek for what the Lord says is the rejected and lost. I know that this does not build a church as what traditions, religions or normalcy says is how to build a church. Some have said that I will lose my congregation. I am not out to build a church by numbers and they are not my congregation. They are the Lord God's sheep. I am out to follow the Lord God as a servant, obeying the Lord and leaving the consequences to Him. I Corinthians 1:14 "The natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, neither can he know them because they are spiritually discerned". Only those who don't trust God concern themselves with the failure of the ministry God has given them. Those who trust God know that they can trust God no matter what. Job said in chapter 13:15 "Though he slay me yet will I trust in Him." Even though others may not understand, I have the right in my faith to stand this way, even though others may not. Whatever is said is said. It will not distract me from this one thing I have done, abandoned myself to the Lord God Almighty and His will, to serve my King, Christ Jesus and to always seek for His Holy Spirit leading. He has not failed me in this way. What God has opened no man can close and what God has closed no man can open.There is a time of God's wrath coming down on this world for turning away from Him and turning to their own ways. He will use His nature and creations to deal with the evil of this world. Floods, fires, famine, pestilence, sickness, droughts, earthquakes, storms, wars, hatred, financial substances, etc. just to remind us that we have forgot a real living God and our need for Him. The world has turned to their own ways and have forgot His ways.The vision for this ministry is to loosen the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, to let the oppressed go free and to break every yoke, to give out bread to the hungry and clothes to the naked and to help the poor. This all being done by Christ Jesus and His redemption. By His grace are we saved. We are seeking the lost for the Kingdom of God, for the day of the Lord is at hand. Whatever is His outcome from this direction is what He will choose and I will trust Him.For three months starting the Thursday of March 14, every week on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. we will have deep word study preparing believers to go out for their Lord God to be disciples. And on Sunday morning starting at 9:30 a.m. we will have praise and prayer. Following that at 10:30 a.m. we will go to the streets to be the church (body of Christ). No other services will be open during this time God has given us except missions in Mexico and evangelizing. I ask no one to believe in any of this or to trust me. It is my choice to loose my life for the Lord. You have to choose what you choose.Those who have ears to hear, let them hear.In Christ: Dale Stowe, Pastor


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The nation's private employment growth slowed in October to 130,000 jobs, the smallest increase in six months, according to a survey released today by Roseland-based payroll data company ADP.
Small business gains were notably meager — a trend economists blame mostly on uncertainty caused by the federal government shutdown.
Rutgers University economics professor Joseph Seneca said national indicators are consistent with New Jersey, where the job market is progressing with "a light foot on the accelerator."
"We're stuck — not in neutral, but certainly not overdrive," said Seneca, a member of the university's Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy.
ADP's October job gains rose by the lowest amount since April, when private employers added 124,000 jobs and trailed the 12-month average of more than 183,000 jobs. ADP also revised down September job growth from 166,000 to 145,000. Economists say the nation needs to add at least 200,000 jobs a month to generate noticeable progress.
Seneca said current figures don't suggest a big reduction in New Jersey unemployment, which came in at 8.5 percent in August, the most recent month available. The state's jobless rate is at its lowest point since March 2009 but still well above pre-recession levels.
"It's not enough to put a dent in the unemployment rate for the right reasons," Seneca said. "The decline in the unemployment rate has been happening for the wrong reasons. Unemployment has been going down because of declining labor force, not because of increasing employment."
According to ADP's national report, the biggest slowdown in October occurred among small businesses, defined as 50 or fewer employees, which added 37,000 jobs. That's down from a 12-month average of 71,250.
Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody's analytics, attributed the ongoing weakness to fiscal austerity, mainly the combination of tax increases and spending cuts enacted by the so-called "fiscal cliff" deal in January, followed by the sequester in March.
Zandi said the government shutdown this month added to those problems, particularly among small businesses who can afford less uncertainty.
"Businesses are nervous," he said. "It's more likely small companies would be nervous than bigger companies just because they have fewer resources than bigger companies."
ADP said the majority of jobs, or 81,000, were added by large businesses, defined as 500 or more employees. For all the tepidness, Zandi said employment is still growing overall and should further improve if the political climate settles.
"Job growth is soft and weak, but it's not breaking," Zandi said.
Zandi said most encouraging was that goods-producing jobs rose in October, from 16,000 to 24,000. That improvement should result in more service jobs, which fell from 130,000 to 107,000 jobs in October.
Zandi said additional construction and manufacturing jobs bode well for recovery next year, assuming the political and economic climates are not still dominated by congressional gridlock.
Seneca agreed.
"Hopefully we won't have another high-cost, no-benefit exercise that just cost the economy $12 to $20 billion," Seneca said of the recent shutdown. "Hopefully there will be an epiphany and that will not be repeated. The political cost for doing this a third time will be tremendously high."

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Marc-Antoine Charpentier: David et Jonathas Libretto by François BretonneauSung in French with English supertitlesLes Arts FlorissantsA defiant cry against the futility of war, Marc-Antoine Charpentier's moving 1688 opera contrasts the touching love between two young men with a dramatic backdrop of political intrigue and bloody conflict.
Following their landmark revival of Atys in 2011, venerated conductor William Christie and his early music ensemble Les Arts Florissants return to BAM with French composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier's (1643—1704) rarely staged sacred tragedy David et Jonathas. Cast:Jonathas: Ana QuintansDavid: Pascal CharbonneauAchis: Frédéric CatonLa Pythonisse: Dominique VisseJoabel: Kresimir SpicerSaul: Neal Davies
William Christie, conductor
Envious of the affection that has developed between his son Jonathas and the giant-killing shepherd boy David, Saul banishes David from the Israelite kingdom. Despite his desire for peace, the young man reluctantly joins the rival Philistine army, with the horrifying knowledge that when battle commences, he may be called upon to slay his beloved friend.
David et Jonathas contains some of Charpentier's most sensuous and achingly poignant music, used brilliantly to convey the opera's themes of love, loyalty and valour.
This new production by the German director Andreas Homoki updates the opera to the Mediterranean in the early 20th century.
Andreas Homoki: Stage productionPaul Zoller: Set designerGideon Davey: Costume designerFranck Evin: Lighting designer
A new production from Festival d'Aix-en-Provence
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Dear SOS: Euro Pane on Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena has the most delicious spiced pear cake. It is moist and truly delicious with a hint of ginger. I would love to re-create it at home. Could you get the recipe for me?
Lynda Jenner
Dear Lynda: Owner Sumi Chang was happy to share her recipe for this wonderfully fragrant, moist and delicious cake, writing that "it is a very humble-looking cake, but the taste is incredible. Originally, someone gave me this recipe as an apple cake recipe, and I baked a lot of apple cake using it. Once, however, I was out of apples, so I used Anjou pears instead. The rest, as they say, is history." The secret is the ripe pears; Sumi told us she usually buys the pears before they are fully ripe, then lets them ripen fully before using.
Euro Pane's pear spice cake
Total time: 1 hour, 45 minutes, plus cooling time
Servings: 12 to 16
Note: Adapted from Sumi Chang of Euro Pane in Pasadena. She recommends using fully ripened Anjou pears.
3 cups (12.75 ounces) flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 eggs
3 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
7 ripe Anjou pears, peeled, cored and chopped into cubes
2 cups chopped walnuts
1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking pan, line the bottom with parchment paper, then grease again.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon, and set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar, then beat in the oil. Beat in the flour mixture just until combined, then fold in the pears and nuts.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Place the pan in the oven and bake until puffed and golden brown, and a toothpick placed in the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Check the cake after an hour, and cover the top loosely with a sheet of foil if it browns too quickly before it is done.
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Yep. But we have to go past France and Brazil first.
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France doesn't look that great anymore but Brazil is, well Brazil.
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This is one thing grownups and children have in common. No one can resist hot chocolate on fruit. On Tu B'shvat I set out pineapples, cherries, apples, pomegranate, grapes, dried fruit and let everyone dip it into the chocolate.
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In a small sauce pot, bring the cream to a simmer over medium heat. While it's simmering, chop the chocolate into small pieces. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the chopped chocolate and mix until the chocolate milts. Add the liqueur.
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SUVA, Fiji – Fiji residents are beginning to clean up after a powerful cyclone blew through the Pacific island nation.
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Just like the eleven year old, this was a passion that they both have. Both are sharing tips and successes that would be so helpful to others. They'll not get rich from it. Other than this blog post, they may not even get recognition for their efforts. But, they're sharing what works for them. It could serve as inspiration or motivation for other classrooms. Why not?I decided to accept Doug's challenge and I notified him I was taking up the gauntlet via Twitter.
Imagine the thousands of teachers who are teaching thousand of lessons right now as you read this post. Imagine the shear sum of the passion and the effort that has gone into the development of those lessons. What is it about our profession that we're not all sharing our work via website, blog, wiki, Diigo, Delicious, Facebook, or pick your own sharing site? What would happen if everyone took the time to share just one lesson that really worked this week?
I had always intended on sharing my lesson plans on my general wiki (http://mzmollytlsharespace.pbworks.com/ ) but I had never gotten around to it. Part of it involves self-doubt - which lessons would people actually want? Are any of these lessons any good? What if the lesson worked well for one class and bombed for another; should I still share it? Are some of these lessons out-of-date? Is it worth the time and effort? In the end, I chose to put up several complete units, lessons I compiled for my "Media Lit Lesson Kit" (because I find teachers struggle with teaching media literacy in the primary grades), lessons that incorporate video games, and some recent creations on the Ontario Library Association Forest of Reading / Blue Spruce nominees for 2012.
Doug, in his fantastic, supportive way, immediately provided me with feedback via another blog post about my wikis. What will be interesting is if I get any feedback or interaction. I never write my blogs or wikis expecting to attract a large readership - although I am surprised to learn who does and doesn't read my blog (including people from the Ministry of Education). Will people just download the files and steal away in the night? Or will they comment ("that lesson was terrible!" or "that lesson was great - do you have one on X?") or discuss?
So what are my passions? They change, depending on what I'm teaching or reading or thinking about. This year, thanks to my wonderful Gaming PLC (Liam O'Donnell - @liamodonnell - and Denise Colby - @Niecsa) I've been quite immersed in gaming and education. Media literacy, comics, student choice for reading, web 2.0 tools/social media, these are also interests of mine. However, you never know when a "plain ol' lesson" shared inspires something exciting and passionate in someone else - so please, let me know via the comments section of this blog what sort of lessons you'd like to see, what lessons look neat and which look scary - and let's share our passions! You can take a further step by joining Liam, Denise and me at our upcoming webinar called "Wanna Play? Gaming @ Your Library" on March 5 beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST at http://tlvirtualcafe.wikispaces.com/ to learn more about one of my passions. Join us. Let's talk!


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The pop superstar made her debut on Stern's Sirius XM show and her appearance cost the DJ £313 after he bet his producer she wouldn't turn up.
Stern, who is known for his controversial interviews, took the chance to ask Gaga about her past battle with cocaine abuse, and the singer fired back by warning fans not to get involved in drugs, telling the host, "I regret every line I ever did. So to all of the little sweethearts who are listening - don't ever touch it. It's the devil."
Stern went on to grill Gaga about her sex life, asking her whether she lost her virginity to ex-boyfriend Luc Carl - which she denied - but the saucy subject matter riled the Poker Face hitmaker and she refused to answer any more of Stern's racy questions.
She told him, "I've got a lot of young fans and I love you and I respect your show and I know you want to talk about sex and cocaine - but honestly you should wait as long as you possibly can to have sex... I really think that kids have sex way too young."
Gaga went on to reveal her on/off lover Carl is still a big part of her life and will even appear in one of her upcoming music promos, telling Stern, "Luc Carl is my best friend and he is going to be in my video."
The interview later took an emotional turn when one of Stern's show employees, Michael 'High Pitch Mike' Morales, who is openly gay, spoke to Gaga about her activism, thanking her for all she has done for the gay community, and the confession brought the pop superstar to tears.
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Ben Whishaw will reportedly embody the Queen frontman in an upcoming biopic about the 'We Will Rock You' singer and bandmates Brian May, John Deacon and Roger Taylor
Ben Whishaw is set to play Freddie Mercury in a biopic about Queen.
The 'Skyfall' actor will reportedly embody the band's frontman in a film which tells the story of the 'We Will Rock You' singer and his bandmates Brian May, John Deacon and Roger Taylor's success.
The film depicts their journey to fame and culminates in Queen headlining Live Aid in 1985, however Mercury - who died from complications of AIDS in 1991- won't have his final days featured.
Deadline.com reports actor-turned-director Dexter Fletcher will helm the film while Peter Morgan is set to pen the script while the forthcoming project will be produced by GK Films' Graham King and Tim Headington.
The news comes after May - who will be involved in producing the feature film - said that he would like to see Whishaw play Mercury after the 33-year-old actor expressed an interest in the role.
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The legendary guitarist also mentioned Sacha Baron Cohen's departure from the role earlier this year after the 'Borat' star quit the project due to creative differences.
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Sunday, July 3, 2011
Fluff Conversion Etiquette
Over the last few months, I've learned that not everyone appreciates my efforts to share the fluff love. Let me put something radical out there- Cloth diapering isn't for everyone in every situation. Like many fluff lovers, that was a difficult lesson for me to learn because cloth diapering was a no-brainer for my family.
When dealing with the non-fluffer, I find it important to keep a few things in mind before delving in to my long speech about why cloth diapering is better for your baby, the environment, your wallet, etc. Here are a just a couple of those things:
1. Follow the golden rule: treat other moms the way you want to be treated. Don't look down on them because their views are different. It doesn't feel good when people do it to you, so don't do it to others. Don't make them feel like they are intentionally ruining our eco-system just because they are not using cloth diapers. Many have just never considered it or don't know that there are new, user friendly options available. Treating others disrespectfully often just leads them to feel more strongly about their views than before.
2. Be prepared but don't dump information on your listener unexpectedly. There is a wealth of valuable information about why choosing cloth is a great idea. If you want to entice your friends, you should be prepared to answer their questions about cloth diapering. If you are a cloth zealot like me, keep in mind that that doesn't mean dumping all of the facts on them because they asked you a simple question like, "Doesn't cloth diapering use a ton of water?" Your intentions may be good but your listener probably feels a little overwhelmed.
3. Be willing to meet halfway. Challenge your friend to take the "3 things Challenge" or even to just use one cloth diaper every couple of days. Or encourage your friends to try cloth diapers for swimming instead of using the expensive disposable swimmers-cuter and way easy to use. Small changes make a big difference.
4. Be willing to be supportive. If your friend is interested in cloth diapers but is still skeptical and doesn't want to spend money before taking a test run, consider loaning out one or two of yours. It might be hard to see your fluff go for a few weeks but isn't it worth it if it changes one persons' mind?
5. Most importantly, listen to what they have to say. Really hear their concerns, don't just dismiss them with information. Let them share their experiences, thoughts and feelings before asking them to listen to what you have to say. They might know more than you think they do.
It may sound simple but these were hard lessons for me to learn. I hope these few ideas help you to share your cloth love in a more listener respectful way. Happy fluff sharing.
Mindy Hill is a cloth diaper addict. More importantly, she is the mother of a one year old boy and is expecting her second fluffy butt in late September.
6 comments:
- Natural Momma said...
I needed this post! LOL I am overzealous as well... I always try to keep it short but sometimes I get carried away...
- July 3, 2011 at 1:38 AM
- Laurie said...
Yes, listen to this. Converting from disposable to Fluff can be overwhelming and scary. I was so worried that I would screw it up. I'm still learning, but it's not as bad as I thought it would be. It's just all the information can be overwhelming if it's thrown at you all at once. Learning things piece by piece is much easier.
- July 3, 2011 at 1:39 AM
- Leigh Anne said...
I really have to work hard to remember that it really doesn't work for everyone in every situation. My best friend has a tiny (rv size) washer and dryer, is a first time mom, her husband is out to sea and her family and friends are half way across the country. There was just no way to make it work for her without it being stressful, and she has more than enough on her plate. I sent her snap covers to put over sposies to keep her kiddo from taking her diaper off, and a swim diaper, she loves them! So maybe next time.
- July 3, 2011 at 12:22 PM
- Rebecca said...
Love this! I work in a store that's sells cloth diapers and accessories. I am a faithful cd-er. I try and be as basic as I need to be wether it be telling them how it saves money or as filling as I need to be an go over every detail. I am a younger mom(23) so it helps that I can relate to younger moms, let them know I do it:) and I can relate to low income. My biggest way to sell is to ask if they have ever had a leaky disposable:) that answer is almost ALWAYS a yes!
- July 3, 2011 at 3:45 PM
- Gretchen said...
Exactly right. And these suggestions can be applied to just about any topic, I have found.
Took me 3 babies to get to cloth - but here I am!
- July 3, 2011 at 9:26 PM
- LeahandEric said...
I WISH I had a friend who cloth diapered when I started with my son. Even my Mom, who used cloth for 1 of her 3 kids, was totally against it. Having support would have been helpful and much less scary! Now I find myself wanting to offer that to my friends. Unfortunately, none of them will even try it. I want to tell people diapering is not the same as it was 30+ years ago. I want to say a lot to people about how much I love cloth diapering my son, but most of the time I just shut my mouth, satisfied with the fact that I know how great cloth diapering is.
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Except as provided in subsection (b), whoever knowingly circumcises, excises, or infibulates the whole or any part of the labia majora or labia minora or clitoris of another person who has not attained the age of 18 years shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
(b) A surgical operation is not a violation of this section if the operation is—
Whoever knowingly transports from the United States and its territories a person in foreign commerce for the purpose of conduct with regard to that person that would be a violation of subsection (a) if the conduct occurred within the United States, or attempts to do so, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
(Added Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 645(b)(1), Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–709; amended Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title X, § 1088, Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1970.)
2013—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 112–239 added subsec. (d).
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the practice of female genital mutilation is carried out by members of certain cultural and religious groups within the United States;
the practice of female genital mutilation often results in the occurrence of physical and psychological health effects that harm the women involved;
such mutilation infringes upon the guarantees of rights secured by Federal and State law, both statutory and constitutional;
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the practice of female genital mutilation can be prohibited without abridging the exercise of any rights guaranteed under the first amendment to the Constitution or under any other law; and
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Newly-formed support group open to caretakers of those with autism
Thursday, January 17, 2013 7:32 AM
Area service agencies and Huntington University have teamed up to offer a support group for parents and caretakers of individuals with autism.
The Autism Puzzle Connection of Huntington County is sponsored by the Bowen Center in Huntington, the Autism Society of Indiana, Pathfinder Services Inc., the special services department of Huntington County School Corporation and Dr. Joni Schmaleride, assistant professor of education at Huntington University.
Shelly Snyder, director at the Bowen Center, says each partner plays a key role.
"Dr. Schmaleride's class provides activities for the children, while the group meets," Snyder states. "At our last meeting on Jan. 10, our guest speakers were Ken Wood and Lisa Pape, from Pathfinder. They talked about the Indiana Medicaid waivers."
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month, starting at 6:30 p.m., at Huntington University in Leow-Brenn Center, room 165.
"The aim is to provide parents and caretakers with support by connecting them with information and resources within the county as well as outside the county," Snyder adds. "Each meeting will have at least one guest speaker."
For more information on the group, contact Snyder at the Bowen Center in Huntington at 356-2875, extension 3110.
"The Autism Society of Indiana also has districts and each district has allies who act as representatives," Snyder states.
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One of the most important tools Markham uses to protect individual properties of cultural heritage value or interest is designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
At present, over 250 properties are individually designated. To find out if your property is designated, search the Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
What type of properties can be designated?
A variety of properties can be designated including:
Who can request designation?
Anyone can request that a property be designated. Council must obtain the advice of its municipal heritage committee on any property proposed for designation.
What approvals are required to alter these properties?
All exterior alterations affecting the identified heritage attributes require City review and approval. Minor alterations usually require a Heritage Permit Application ( 46k/2p). Larger projects require Site Plan Approval
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July 18, 2012
Let's play a game. Ready?
You say: MEATBALL.
Wanna know what I say?
Having grown up in New Jersey, and now living in Brooklyn, I associate meatballs with Italian-American food. Spaghetti and meatballs was a staple of my childhood diet—and still is. When I try to change things up, I end up skipping the spaghetti for something like Escarole, White Bean, and Meatball Soup. But the meatballs? I always end up making them Italian-style. And why not?! Good Italian meatballs are food from the heavens.
I've tried to break from my Italian meatball habit. Remember when I learned how to make these easy, tender turkey meatballs from my sitter? They are great (and, really, soooo easy), but I still serve them Italian-style over pasta.
And way back when the Hungry Boy was starting finger foods, I made super health charged meatballs with wheat germ (instead of bread crumbs), cottage cheese, sweet potato and spinach. That was nearly 5 years ago, and I've since made a commitment to a single family meal. Those meatballs were tasty but, uh, not the hungry papa's favorite.
So, though I try, honestly, I haven't had much success in changing up my meatball style until now. I'm not sure what it took to finally push me to experiment, but I'm thrilled that I did. Because, really, the Italian thing aside, meatballs are a near perfect food. They are fun to make, you can easily control the size and portion, kids love them, you can share them with early eaters and, apparently, you can flavor a million ways! Thai style chicken meatballs, Vietnamese shrimp meatballs, Greek lamb meatballs with rice, French style with herbs de provence and wine, Swedish meatballs, Hungarian meatballs with mushrooms and, of course, these Indian spiced lamb and beef meatballs.
I must say: I even impressed myself with these. They are bold and aromatic, packed with flavor but not overwhelming or spicy. They have a great texture—you fry the outside until crispy and browned, while the inside stays moist thanks to coconut milk, which also gives a whisper of flavor.
Layer my Quick Indian Style Spinach over quinoa or rice (I used a combination of quinoa and barley; basmati or jasmine rice work well) and top the whole thing with a couple of these meatballs for a dinner that comes together in about 40 minutes, start to finish (even faster if you make parts—like the spinach, rice or meatballs—ahead of time). Totally delicious and—let's take a second to marvel at this—a kid-friendly meal that has healthy grains, spinach, chickpeas, and an easily portioned animal protein. Perfection!
Indian Spiced Meatballs
(can be shared with kids 8+ mos)*
makes about 16 meatballs
1/2 pound ground lamb
1/2 pound ground beef
1/3 cup coconut milk
2 large cloves garlic, grated
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground tumeric
Dash of cinnamon
Dash of cardamom
1 tablespoon salted butter, plus more as necessary
1. In a large bowl, combine lamb, beef, coconut milk, garlic, breadcrumbs, coriander, cumin, pepper, salt, ginger, tumeric, cinnamon, and cardamom. Using your hands, mix until well combined.
2. Roll the mixture into round, golf ball-size meatballs (about 1 1/2 inches), making sure to pack the meat firmly.
3. In the meantime, heat butter in a large pan set over medium heat. Once the melted butter is hot, add as many meatballs as fit making sure to keep them from touching. (You may have to cook the meatballs in batches.) Brown one side, carefully turn the meatballs, and brown the other. When the meatballs is nicely browned nearly all around, add a scant 1/4 cup of water and cover the pan. Finish cooking until the meatballs are cooked through, about 3 minutes. If cooking in batches, remove the first batch and add the second. Unless using super lean meat, you shouldn't have to add more butter to cook the second batch.
*Note: Meatballs make a great early finger food and these, in particular, are full of bold spices that can excite young palates! While there is nothing in this recipe that is unsafe for younger eaters, I recommend these for kids 8+ months so that kiddo can practice their finger food eating skills. If you'd like to share these with younger eaters, be sure to pulse them in a food processor until they are an age-appropraite texture.
Can't wait to give these a try! They sound great!
Very neat!! These look great!
I make these every now and then, and everyone loves it. I get them to float in some nice tomato based gravy, and it's a full on meal.
This look wonderful! I'll be making this in the coming week for sure ?
These sound fantastic! It's hard not to stick with traditional meatballs isn't it? I'm that way too. But changing them up is so easy, gotta try these out!
These are amazing! Had an Indian themed dinner party and these were a huge hit!! Made them a day ahead which firmed up the meatballs and blended all the amazing flavors! Love and will make again! Thanks!!
@Lori – I'm so glad that you love this recipe!! Thanks for letting us know. And for reminding me to make these this week! 🙂
These are great. My new favourite to add to a tapas style starter. I make them a bit smaller (about the size of an eyeball -sorry I can't think of a better analogy) and serve them with red cabbage salad and yoghurt based dips
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Prior to announcing the nominees for the Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female category, The Manhattan Transfer harmonize a capella on the jive/swing number She's The Most.
Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female nominees:
Joni Mitchell - Chalk Mark In A Rain Storm
Tracy Chapman - Fast Car
Brenda Russell - Get Here
Whitney Houston - One Moment In Time
Taylor Dane - Tell It To My Heart
Joni can be seen in the audience sitting next to Larry Klein at 01:54.
This night Tracy Chapman won for Fast Car.
The 31st Grammy Awards were held at the Shrine Auditorium in 1989. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the year 1988.
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It's Friday! Boy did this week fly by for me. I am not sure where it went. Can you believe Christmas is just 18 days away? I love this time of year and want it to slow down! I no longer receive Traditional Home {need to renew my subscription} but LOVE to browse online over there. I am a sucker for a wreath. Here are some inspirational images for sure. I want to somehow transport myself into each of these spaces. They are all so warm and welcoming.
And nothing says Christmas charm like a pretty boxwood wreath. FYI. . . Trader Joes was selling these for only $10. One came home with me just the other day!
{all images via traditional home here} Don't you think a wreath just says, "Welcome. Be at home here." I hope you all enjoy your weekend. We will be attending our neighborhood tree lighting ceremony where my daughter is part of a little singing troop. It's sure to kick up the Christmas spirit a notch or two. m e r r y w e e k e n d!


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how can i say tusamo or ron on it?
i <3 hwang mi ri manga she makes all my favorites
I don´t understand what you´ve asked. But to find a mahjong game you can try those wich are recomended in the different topics. If you´re looking for offline PC game you can try to find japanese games as Saikyo no 3D Mahjong or the DS mahjong games.
If you play japanese games, maybe you will need these.
ツモ: Tsumo.
ロン: Ron.
アガリ: Win.
リーチ: Riichi/Reach.
ポン: Pon.
カン: Kan.
チー: Chi.
フリテン: Furiten.
パス: Pass.
You can find variations of these, but i bet you´ll have no problems.
You can learn to play Japanese mahjong online at three new websites competing against other players for fun or even for cash if your up to it...the sites are http://www.emahjong.net , http://www.i-mahjong.com , http://www.mahjongworld.com they have multiple different languages a rule guide and even practice bots to play against if you dont want to play against real players...
Just wondering. How many here have played using real tiles?
I have tiles and I sent myself a non digital mahjong table, a normal one, to my country from Japan where I was this christmas. I think I can make some people join me. For now only a friend of mine wants to play, but I think I can convince a friend of mine that is studiying japanese by himself, and some companions from my japanese classes. I play on internet.
Thanks so much for this post!
-_- great place to learn used to be on Janryumon on your phone. It explained it quite well. However, there is janryumon on the computer though everything is in japanese and on the japanese server for ncsoft. To make this game simple you have to explain EVERYTHING.
There are 4 repeated tile for every tile on the board, 1-9 in character(chinese symbols or kanji), bamboo, and dots
then there's the terminal Green, Red, White dragons (in that order) and that leaves the wind terminal East, South, West and North.
First hand is the East prevailing wind. If you are the dealer than you're directional wind is also East. If you happen to pun east during the round that's a yaku. You need one yaku ( a set list of yaku can be search online with reiichi yaku hands) to complete your hand. Without one yaku you can not complete your hand.
Each hand you start off with 13 tiles in your hand and you start the game by drawing from the wall (the line of tiles in front of you usually 17x2 tiles unless you're playing three way mahjong then two wall is 14x2 and two other wall is 13x2 with 2-8 character tiles removed from the game). East draws the first tile and discards a tile, the discarded tile is in play until the south player draw (usually given 3 seconds before drawing). Pung (3-3-3 of the same suit etc etc) can be called at any given moment but you have to remember that some yaku must be in a conceal hand (ie. pinfu, reiichi, tsumo). Once you have 4 sets of 3 matching tile, one pair of a tile, and a yaku you're allowed to ron or tsumo (ron is when you call a tile from an opponent discard and tsumo is when you draw your own tile from the wall).
Once you've completed your hand (14 tiles in total) you calculate the score. Scoring sound super complicated if you look at it from a mathematical stand point but after a while you'll come to understand it better.
Your score is separated into two parts, one is your hand score and the other is your han or fan. han or fan is literally yakus.
To calculate your hand score you start off with 20 points then you add the amount of pungs you have. If the pung is conceal in your hand it is worth 4 points, if the pung is open then it is worth 2. If the pung is a terminal meaning 1 or 9 of a suit or dragons or winds and open would equal 4 points and close would be 8. If it's a kan rather than a pung then it's 8/16 depending on it being open or concealed. You also have to consider whether you've won on a close inbetween wait. lets say you have 3,5 bamboo and you won on a 6 bamboo, that adds 2 more points to your hand score. Self-drawn tsumo also add to your hand score but only if your hand is concealed. Once you've finished adding up your hand score it gets rounded up to the next multiple of 10. lets say you have 34 then your hand score is 40.
Finally you add your yaku scores. starting with 2 as your starting point. Add the amount of yaku plus the doras indicated by from the dead wall. Lets say the tile facing up on the dead wall is a 2 dot. Dora would be 3 dot. If the dora indicator (the face up tile on the dead wall) is green dragon then dora would be Red dragon. GRW (green, red, white) and winds are ESWN (east, south, west, north). If you've won by a reiichi then the reverse dora (the bottom tile of the dora indicator) is flipped and added to your dora indicators.
Once you've finished all that here comes the math part. (hand score)x(2)^(2+fan)=rough score. if you won by a ron you take the points multiply it by 4 and take it from the person you ron off of. if you tsumo then you take the rough score multiply it by two and dealer pays 2 times the rough score everyone else pays the rough score. If you're dealer and you tsumo, multiply the rough score by 6 and divide by three and take the points from every player (everything is rounded up to 100 points ie. 140=200). However, don't let that scare you off most people who are used to this game usually have the number sort of memorize. There are tables as well that tells you how much the payout is just remember to subtract the original 2 yakus when you're looking at the table most of them run on pure fans. let's say i have a 30 point hand score, and 3 fan the table will most likely show 1000/2000 for tsumo and 4000 for ron (most common score you'll find in an amateur table).
Congratulations now i've just basically taught you 1/100th of the game we like to call mahjong it gets much more fun if you dive right into it. It took me a few weeks to get used to the scoring and the understanding of yakus but these things come naturally the more you play. Yakus aren't that hard to memorize since alot of it over laps and some of them scream at you saying that they are yakus.
Once you've understand this game more i recommend you go watch akagi and you'll sit there amazed at the anime. Saki is a great anime but akagi puts mahjong anime into the next level. also if you would like to purchase a mahjong set i recommend you purchase it from amazon. just make sure that it's for reiichi and not chinese mahjong or you'll be sitting there confuse with the flower and seasonal tiles.... usually if they have the wager stick they are reiichi style.
lol i forgot to say, STAY AWAY FROM AMERICAN MAHJONG they are confusing. Their winning hand changes every year.
The best english explanation of the game I´ve found is here:
Download it, it´s short, easy and very clear. And free!
Unless it´s fixed, barticle´s guide has an error when talking about Furiten:
"when you passed up an opportunity to take a RON WIN". (Barticles guide, p43)
Truth is:
Furiten (temporary or not) is for missing an opportunity to complete the hand. Not necessary to win.
Even letting pass a non-winnable hand will get you furiten (when in Tenpai state).
You can see this here:
In Youtube you can find a very good explanation on how to play looking for: How to Play Japanese Mahjong by HanaYoriUta. 4 videos in total.
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Author Notes: I developed these pear chips for an iron chef competition a couple years back. The secret ingredient was cocoa, my fridge was near-empty save for a couple of pears, and I had an hour. I used galangal, which is a bit spicy like ginger, but also delightfully fruity. The result was unexpectedly delicious, the perfect thing to have out on a table during an open house. - Rivka —Rivka
Food52 Review: These pear crisps aren't the most obvious "Open House Dish," until you taste them, and then all becomes clear: you don't want to be eating big baked dishes at an open house. You want somewhat light, intensely flavored food that can be eaten out of hand. The flavor of these delicious pears, which are seasoned with cocoa and spices, concentrates as they bake, and you end up with a chip that's warped and brown, like a fossilized pear. Don't bake them too long -- you want crisp edges and slightly chewy centers. Then pile them into a bowl, and make sure you tell your guests they're edible! They'll love you forever. - A&M —The Editors
Makes: about 60 crisps
very firm pears
tablespoons sugar
teaspoon powdered galangal, optional
teaspoon ground ginger (if not using galangal, increase this to 1 teaspoon)
teaspoon cinnamon
tablespoons cocoa
- Preheat oven to 275°F. Halve each pear and use a melon baller to scoop out the core (including the stem).
- Set a mandoline to the 1/8-inch setting, and slice each pear half into about 10 very thin slices. Occasionally, the 1/8-inch setting will cause the pears to mush or crumble. In this case, the 1/4-inch setting will work, though the crisps will need an extra 15 minutes or so in the oven.
- Mix sugar and spices in small bowl. Place pear slices on rack set over baking sheet. Alternatively, place slices on silpat-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops with spiced sugar. Bake until almost dry, about 1 hour, turning the slices over and the sheets around half way through to ensure even baking. Cool on rack or sheet. Store airtight up to 2 days.
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so far no fumbles by Rashard...LOL.
WTF...Mendenhall just fumbled... man Tomlin is NOT happy
kirsche and eason's stock just went up
Eason is going to make the team this year, he's had a real good camp and a good preseason.
Right now Rashard is getting the call play after play, Tomlin is determined to make him hold onto it.
good, can't let him get mentally down
Good job jinxing Mendenhall there.
Sounds like we are moving the ball pretty well.
Proud fan of Dale Earnhardt Jr., Pittsburgh Steelers, Duke Bluedevils, and San Antonio Spurs.
yeah TG got a yellow flag on that one
ya know, I thought about that as soon as I posted it..LOL
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Murray reaches Key Biscayne semis
Key Biscayne, FL – Former champion Andy Murray was a straight-set quarterfinal winner Thursday at the $4.169 million Sony Open.
The second-seeded Murray handled ninth-seeded Croat Marin Cilic 6-4, 6-3 in 1 hour, 42 minutes amid sunshine at Crandon Park. Murray needed seven match points to close out Cilic, who was sloppy with 37 unforced errors on Day 9 of this 12-day ATP Masters 1000 event.
Murray moved into his fourth Key Biscayne semifinal by popping six aces and breaking the overmatched Cilic six times. The British star is now 8-1 lifetime against the tall Croat.
The U.S. Open champion Murray titled here in 2009 and was last year's Key Biscayne runner-up to Novak Djokovic.
Murray's semifinal opponent on Friday will be fifth-seeded Czech Tomas Berdych or eighth-seeded Frenchman Richard Gasquet, while the other semi will pit third-seeded Spaniard David Ferrer against 15th-seeded 34-year-old German Tommy Haas, who stunned the world No. 1 and two-time defending champion Djokovic here on Tuesday. Berdych was the Sony Open runner-up three years ago.
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Something fun: The Family Tree Rhapsody and Proof that YouTube Is For Genealogists Too!
My hubbie shared a very cute YouTube video with me called Family Tree Rhapsody. You must check it out and be sure your sound is on and turned up.
What struck me is that YouTube is also a great place for learning, even for the Family Historian! In the YouTube sidebar alone were several videos on a variety of topics, including an hour long session by Kyle J. Betit for Ancestry.com titled "Tracing Your Irish Ancestors Back to the Homeland" or "Researching Newspapers for Genealogy for Free" by Kenneth R. Marks, though his focus is on American newspapers. Do not despair! Library and Archives Canada is also there with their own channel and the search box at the top of the main site will let you search for videos on all different types of genealogical research.
Have fun!
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Friday, March 26, 2010
How to Train Your Dragon
While I haven't seen all the DreamWorks animated features, I've seen most of them. How to Train Your Dragon is my favorite so far. While I enjoyed Kung Fu Panda, I didn't find Po's transformation from loser to warrior convincing. The arc for Hiccup, the boy pictured above, is better constructed and the plot points are all in place.
The story has elements of E.T. and is pretty predictable, but it is well told and emotionally satisfying. There's a good balance of humour and suspense. The film is built on a father-son relationship that works within the context of the film and resembles Disney's Chicken Little. The dragon designs are nicely balanced between caricature and menace and the Vikings are fun to look at.
There are things that I could criticize in the film, but they don't detract from the overall experience. I saw the film flat, not in 3D, as I was more interested in judging the story elements than I was the technique. I still found the camera moves too busy in the early part of the film and wonder if I would have suffered whiplash had I watched it in 3D. The children, except for the male and female leads, are one dimensional, which often happens with supporting characters in animated films. It's a bit of a stretch to have Vikings talking with Scottish accents, though I guess it is plausible. The relationship of the largest dragon to the others is not clear and probably unscientific. I can't say more without spoiling something.
I couldn't help thinking while watching the film that should it outgross Disney's Bolt (and it deserves to), it will be vindication for director Chris Sanders, who was removed from the Disney film by John Lasseter. Dragon also seems to me to be the DreamWorks film most dominated by it's directors (Sanders and Dean Dublois). With DreamWorks now set on releasing 5 films every two years, I think it would be all to the good for Jeffrey Katzenberg to loosen the reins a little and let directors put their stamp on films.
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- Jeremy said...
Watching Dragon in 3d was a real treat. I agree that the story was predictable but what worked was the relationship between Toothless and Hiccup. It reminded me of my pet cat. Gabe & Cassidy deserve a pat on the back for getting the Toothless animation to feel believable and genuine. Great review and I hope others give the film a chance.
- March 27, 2010 1:19 AM
- Alex_Munguia said...
I read your review earlier, before watching the movie and just got from the theatre absolutely in love with the film. The 3d and camera movement posed to whiplash issues for me haha.
YES this movie does deserve to outgross Disney's Bolt, perhaps even some of Pixar's films. The story was a bit predictable but there were also a few things that made up for the predictability.
The NON TALKING DRAGONS is definitely a plus as the movie establishes a strong relationship (all pet owners can relate to) between Toothless and Hiccup purely on gesture. I loved the film, hence my need to comment on your review. Here's hoping the movie does really well.
- March 27, 2010 3:55 AM
- cadguycad said...
I agree with the two previous posts.
On the whole i enjoyed it. (only a few gimmicky 3D parts).
The story was predicable but also entertaining. I think the dragon flying was very similar to some of the Avatar shots and like Avatar the scenery was good.
I especially liked some of the use of colour (and lack of, for contrast) in the final battle scenes.
I slight niggle i had was that the end emotional beat could have been extended a little, it seemed to be glossed over. (foot thing i mean)
I left with a smile on my face after seeing some great scenes and the kids loved it.
- March 28, 2010 3:43 PM
- Mr. Semaj said...
Disney must really be kicking themselves for letting Chris Sanders go. By now, they should know what happens every time they let talent slip away like this.
- March 30, 2010 7:05 AM
- Floyd Norman said...
Does Disney even care? I get the impression they're getting out of the movie business.
- March 30, 2010 3:11 PM
- jriggity said...
I too enjoyed the film very much.
I wish all the best for the team that created it.
- April 01, 2010 4:11 PM
- Virgil said...
Speaking of Panda, I don't think there is any way a zero-to-hero kind of story can be believable, unless the zero is Hercules... so that makes him a hero anyway. Or maybe the loser drinks some magic potion. Anyway, without an external influence like that, there is pretty much no way you can make an audience believe a loser could become a hero. And that would be deus ex machina, and is not about the character actually changing in any way or deserving to be a hero. I for one, never bought these Hollywood ridiculous stories of people changing radically...
- April 20, 2010 10:59 AM