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We're less than a quarter into 2018, and the movement to end the death penalty has already made major strides in state capitols around the country.
In Utah, a Republican-sponsored repeal bill passed out of a House committee for the first time ever. Two years ago, Utah came close to ending the death penalty but ran out of time before getting to the House. This year, Utah's session was extra short, but with strong backing from conservative lawmakers and civic leaders, the state is primed and ready to take repeal the rest of the way in 2019.
Washington's death penalty also appears to be on its last legs. The Senate voted 'yes' on a repeal bill and so did a House committee, leaving just one final hurdle left. But like in Utah, Washington lawmakers ran out of time before they could get the bill to the Governor's desk. The state, however, was a veritable echo chamber of voices calling for repeal, from families of murder victims, law enforcement, newspaper editorial boards, and, recently, from Kirk Bloodsworth, who had the personal experience of being exonerated from death row. Stay tuned for what is sure to be an exciting campaign next year.
The latest sign that the death penalty is falling out of favor comes from Delaware, where earlier this month, the State Supreme Court struck down Delaware's capital punishment statute as unconstitutional. The Court found that judges rather than juries wielded far too much power in determining who received a death sentence. The Delaware Attorney General has announced that his office will not appeal the ruling, which makes Delaware the latest in a growing number of states to scrap capital punishment.
Support for the death penalty is also shrinking across the United States. Two recently released polls show how unpopular capital punishment is becoming. According to the surveys, around 72% of Kentuckians and 53% of Oklahomans prefer alternatives to the death penalty.
"Recommended this week" features highlights from the past week in news about the death penalty, crime survivors, and trauma-informed responses to crime.
Evangelical Leaders Call for Halt to Texas Execution Demand New Sentencing Hearing for Jeff Wood, The Gospel Herald
Evangelical Leaders Call for Halt to Texas Execution, Evangelicals for Social Action
Evangelicals urge halt to Texas execution, Baptist News Global
Evangelical leaders: Texas has 'moral obligation' to stop execution of death row prisoner, Christian Today
Several stories about the almost 50 Evangelical pastors who called on Texas Governor Greg Abbot and the Board of Paroles and Pardons to commute the death sentence of Jeffrey Wood. Wood is scheduled to be executed on August 23, even though he never killed anyone, had no previous criminal history, and suffers from borderline intellectual functioning and mental illness. Although Wood was involved in a robbery, he didn't plan to kill anyone and wasn't even inside the gas station when the victim, Kris Keeran, was shot. He was sitting in a truck outside.
Even violent crime victims say our prisons are making crime worse, The Washington Post
According to a new report from the Alliance for Safety & Justice,"A majority of crime victims prefer investments in treatment & prevention over prison spending." The report, "Crime Survivors Speak," includes the first national survey of crime victims' views on safety and justice policy. It reveals their preference for prevention, health, and rehabilitation over more spending on prisons and jails. Continue Reading →
Most states will start the New Year with a new legislative session, which means supporters of death penalty repeal are preparing efforts to end the death penalty across the country. In the wake of repeal in Nebraska – an effort championed by conservatives – more Republicans are stepping up to lead many of these campaigns.
In Kansas, Republican Representative Steven Becker has already announced his plans to sponsor repeal legislation. In his corner stands the state's Republican Liberty Caucus and the Kansas Federation of College Republicans, both of which passed resolutions in support of repeal. Last year, the Kansas Republican Party modified its party platform to remove support of the death penalty.
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James P. Allison
"I hope this Nobel Prize will give people hope"
In this interview from the Nobel Banquet on 10 December 2018, Medicine Laureate James Allison talks about how his research is giving people diagnosed with cancer a new way to treat the disease.
"I always consider myself a basic scientist, but not any more I suppose!"
Telephone interview with James P. Allison following the announcement of the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 1 October 2018. The interviewer is Adam Smith, Chief Scientific Officer of Nobel Media.
Transcript of the interview
James Allison: Hello.
Adam Smith: Hello. This is Adam Smith calling from Nobelprize.org, the website of the Nobel Prize in Stockholm. Is this Professor Allison?
JA: Yes it is. Yes it is. Sorry you guys had so much trouble to get hold of me.
AS: Many, many congratulations on the award of the Nobel Prize.
JA: Oh, well thank you, thank you so much. It's, as you might imagine, the dream of a lifetime. I don't know what to say – I'm just stunned.
AS: How did the news actually reach you?
JA: Some reporter called round about 5:30 or so, from Sweden, and then my son called. Saw it on TV!
AS: Your son must be pretty happy too.
JA: Yep. It's amazing. I'm still in shock. I don't know what to say.
AS: It's the first prize awarded specifically for a cancer therapy for many years, and that's a nice hopeful thing for everybody, that it's something to reward.
JA: Yes, I think that's correct, yes. Really hopeful, getting it to work, to try to get everything to work better for patients.
AS: You didn't actually set out to find a cure for cancer – this was basic research?
JA: No, no, no, I was trying to understand how T cells work. We figured out this one thing about this negative regulator. Had this idea that if we just took that off, you know, maybe it would do a better job of killing cancer cells, and sure enough it works!
AS: Yet again an example of not knowing which way research is going to take you?
JA: Yep, I always consider myself a basic scientist, but not any more I suppose!
AS: I have to say you do sound excited. It's nice.
JA: Well speechless. It's kind of sinking in.
AS: Yeah, yeah.
JA: [Inaudible] found out, came to their hotel room. I'm at an immunology conference in New York city.
AS: So people are joining you in your hotel room?
JA: Yes, yes.
AS: You're assembling a party around you.
JA: Some people heard about it, been showing up, spontaneous celebration going on, a little champagne.
AS: That sounds pretty good. And I have to mention that I've actually heard you playing the harmonica at an immunotherapy conference before.
JA: Oh really? With The Checkpoints, yeah.
AS: I do hope you plan to bring your harmonica to Stockholm when you come in December?
JA: I'll bring it. [Laughs]. I don't know if I'll play but I'll bring it.
AS: I was wondering whether I was brave enough to ask you to play on the telephone now.
JA: Oh I don't have one with me now, I'm sorry.
AS: I think you should play, you're good at it if I remember right.
JA: Oh, thank you.
AS: It's a pleasure to speak to you, and we greatly look forward to welcoming you to Stockholm when you come.
JA: OK, well thank you so much.
AS: Congratulations again.
JA: Thanks, thank you so much.
AS: Bye bye.
JA: Bye bye.

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Below you'll find a roundup of the latest manufacturer announcements and press releases to hit our inbox here at JCK Marketplace, the jewelry industry's essential sourcing site.
Jewelers Mutual Insurance Chooses GEMINI Software by MPI Systems for their Salvage and Recovery Division
GEMINI by MPI Systems was chosen by Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company to manage their salvage and recovery division.
"This system met many of our needs right out of the box without a lot of customizing and is simple to use," said Amy Helein, Graduate Gemologist salvage specialist at Jewelers Mutual, in a statement. "Their staff is friendly and always available if we have any questions."
The software helps to control inventory and items, including business analytical reporting with imaging and bar coding. The Pro version includes features for jewelry manufacturers.
"We are honored that Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company has opted for GEMINI for their own business needs," said Annette Schwarz Kaye, vice president of MPI Systems.
Silver Promotion Service Presents Gifts to Traditional Home Magazine's 2011 Classic Woman Honoree
On Nov. 7, this year's Traditional Home Classic Woman honorees were honored at a luncheon at New York's Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
Each of the five women were presented with an award and a check from Traditional Home by Ann Maine, editor in chief, and Natalie Morales of NBC, who served as co-host of the event.
The presentations followed videos describing each honoree's area of volunteerism. At the close of the luncheon, Michael Barlerin, SPS director, congratulated the women on their exceptional work and gifted each with a sterling silver cuff from American Estate Jewelry.
Marsha Raisch, executive editor, Traditional Home magazine, Michael Barlerin, Silver Promotion Service, Natalie Morales, The Today Show, Maria Parasugo, Century Furniture, Ann Omvig Maine, editor in chief, Traditional Home magazine, Beth Fuchs Brenner, publisher, Traditional Home magazine
Adwar Releases New Catalog
Adwar Casting Company released their newest catalog, Collection #25. The latest collection features all new engagement sets, semi-mounts, stackable rings, designer collections, colored stone series, earrings, jackets, and pendants.
All of their styles are available in 14k or 18k gold, in white, yellow, pink, or green. The company also casts in platinum, palladium, and 18k palladium.
Adwar also introduced its newly updated CAD/CAM modeling department, which specializes in model outputs and designs.
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Excerpt from Forbes
If you've always suspected bad airline service is the quickest flight path to profits, then here's your proof. A new study by the University of Nevada, Reno, finds there's no link between customer satisfaction and an airline's financial performance.
That's right, an airline can mistreat you and it won't affect how much money it makes. Not a penny.
While that may not come as a surprise, this probably will: The research also suggests airlines can get away with offering bad customer service because you let them.
"Airlines don't seem to place a priority on customer service despite the fact that they advertise to the contrary," says Jeffrey Wong, a professor and department chair of the University of Nevada, Reno's College of Business Accounting Department. "And yet, some airlines are still profitable."
The study reveals one of the most uncomfortable truths in the travel industry: no matter how much airline passengers complain about ridiculous fees, indifferent cabin service, or lengthy delays, they'll keep buying tickets.
I cross-referenced the University of Nevada research with my case files, and sure enough, travelers with even the most serious "I'll-never-fly-your-airline-again" grievances often welcomed a chance to return to an offending carrier again. The findings underscore an unavoidable conclusion. Until passenger threats translate into lower ticket sales, the airline industry has a green light to continue mistreating its customers.
Click here to read complete article at Forbes.
Logos, product and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.


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Owner of Lisa B Designs Craft Shop, Creative Designer and Demonstrator for Imagination Crafts and guest presenter on Hochanda TV. Run and teach Lisa B Designs craft classes in Maidstone, Kent.
Thursday, 21 January 2016
Glittery and Dimensional Sweet Poppy Dotty Flowers
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What a beautiful card Martina. I'd forgotten about this technique. Thank you for the reminder. I'll have a go soon.ReplyDeleteReplies
Me too! Was looking through my makes for the year! xx Glad you liked it xDelete
So very pretty, yes thank you too for reminding me about this technique as its so very effective...it's on the to do list xReplyDeleteReplies
I think we all forget what we have done before; it's nice to re-visit sometimes! Would love to see what you make xx Thank you for reading xDelete
Such a pretty card!ReplyDelete
I love this techniques, lovely colours Martina xReplyDelete
Lovely card Martina, great recap on the technique xxReplyDelete
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Monday, October 5, 2009
Tanking chaos and guild complaints
Tanked my first raid. Yes..you heard right..though I really just off-tanked. We did OS10 Friday night with the guild. Apparently, they decided I was geared well enough to off tank. Surprisingly, it went very smooth. Except, I was getting and holding aggro a little too well. I was pulling adds off the warrior tank and I'm just not geared well enough to take that much direct damage. So, once I backed off a little it was smooth sailing. I got my T7 glove drop. That was a pretty good upgrade for me. Yay!
Have I mentioned that I hate pugs lately? So this is how it goes....
ME: LFM 3 DPS for h-gundrak, pst
Stupid Mage in whisper: I'll go
-Stupid Mage joins group-
Eto: Yay! Full group
ME: Flying that way
Stupid Mage in party: uh, who's tanking
ME: That would be me
Stupid Mage: Are you in tank gear?
ME: Yes
Stupid Mage: 25,000 health?
ME: Would you prefer to tank?
Stupid Mage: I thought tanks were suppose to have a lot of health.
ME: Your call dude, you're welcome to find another group.
-Stupid Mage leaves group-
-Not so stupid mage joins the group-
It's just Heroic Gundrak...not like I'm trying to tank Ulduar. *sigh*
We finish gundrak without any major problems. It did wipe twice. Once because I attempted to tank the snake boss in the room at the bottom of the stairs, snakes wrapped me and thus causing a wipe. Moved the DPS and healer to the top of the stairs..snake boss went down with no problems. Second wipe was on the last boss. I don't think Eto was expecting me to take as much damage as I did when he went Rhino form. But second try, popped Unbreakable Armor when he transformed and all was well.
Watched, or semi-watched, Eto heal the new Ony encounter with the guild Saturday night. I watched the first attempt, they wiped, then decided to walk away for a bit. Yeah, I was jealous. Think that was magnified after the run when I saw what Eto got off the run. Oh well. Never said I wasn't human. Well..Bloodelf..but we can be jealous too. =(
Got pulled into a Flame Leviathan run last night. I did walk away from it with Ironsoul. =D
The guild is a little odd. They aren't geared or ready in any way for Ulduar but the GM insists on skipping all the early 80 raids in hopes of getting them directly into some of the higher end content. The hidden reason for this...because he's already done everything up to and including most of the ToC10 stuff. So instead of building his guild up and showing them how to work together, which they seriously need, he'd rather skip right to the content he can use.
Sadly, most of the DPS from his so called "old friends" is well below where it should be for their level. I'm not just talking about them being under geared. I'm talking about them needing help understanding the concept of raiding. For the most part, they are pretty well geared, with emblem items and a few drops. But they aren't exactly well spec'd or using the proper rotations to get the max damage they could be doing.
Example...a destro lock, in combination T7 and T8 gear, nice weapons and trinkets, is pulling about 2000 dps. *shudder* I almost shed a tear when I saw this. Not to mention the weeping I did when I saw the Demo lock, in horrible gear, walk into the instance with her Voidwalker out. I inspect her and she hasn't talented into her Felguard. *gawk*
Those are just a few of the things I've seen going on with the DPS I've had in my 5 mans. We have decent mage damage output..but they haven't learned to control it. The raid leaders have to actually tell them when they can start dpsing. Otherwise, we have mages shooting fireballs before the tank even gets to the target.
I find myself more and more annoyed with this guild as of late. They all want to throw advise around and have the attitude that I seriously just started playing yesterday, but they can't play their own toons. Honestly, I accept your advise and thank you for it, but I'm not a noob. Really I know what that is used for and I know how to gear my toons.
I've never been the kind of person to need to stroke my own ego or prove my point. But sadly, right now, I'm ready to faction transfer my lock to the server just to prove girls can play and in this case, better then most of the guys in the guild.
4 comments:
- Askevar said...
Your post [specifically regarding stupidmage ] reminded me of a tanking incident that happened to me not too long ago. I credited and linked you in the post accordingly :D
- October 5, 2009 at 9:49 PM
- Aelystriel said...
"Tank is in DPS gear now, right?"
This claims the spot of my biggest pet peeve at the moment. People complain endlessly about how few tanks there are, then slam people who are trying to gear one up. I blame people like your stupidmage for all the plate-wearing DPS running around going "I'm rolling on tank gear, btw, tank is my main spec but I don't have gear to use it yet." Just... just... 20k used to be perfectly acceptable! Stop complaining about anyone sporting less than 30k. D:
- October 6, 2009 at 7:49 AM
- blitzenslayn said...
Amen! Amen!
I completely agree. Kaly is an awesome tank.
I can count on one hand the number of times that she's actually messed up tanking instances. Whereas I'd need all of my fingers and toes to count the number of times I've screwed up healing her or the party.
- October 6, 2009 at 10:43 AM
- tdleitch said...
I agree totally, the stupid-mage's of the world are the ones that make warriors, paladins and DKs decide to stay DPS. Who wants to be complained at when you're trying to gear up. Grrr, annoying.
- October 6, 2009 at 12:04 PM


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"You bless people when you allow them to help you."
Extraordinary Birthdays Founder, Schinnell Leake joins True Conversations Founder, Meghan Enriquez, for a True Conversation about the value of your VILLAGE as a woman. Extraordinary Birthdays is a non profit dedicated to providing individualized birthday parties for children in homeless shelters as well as breathing belief into their self worth. www.extraordinarybirthdays.org to learn more.
SCHINNELL LEAKE, Founder & Executive Director
It was the "extra special feeling" Schinnell Leake felt a birthday party brought to the ordinary moments in life of a child that lead her to establish Extra-Ordinary Birthdays in 2010. After learning that more than 2,000 children live in homeless shelters throughout the Washington, D.C. area, Schinnell decided not to, in the words of Sam Rayburn, "… wait for extraordinary circumstances to do good action, but try to use ordinary situations." Eating cake, singing Happy Birthday, playing games, opening presents are all ordinary things in a birthday party that can be taken for granted. However, when you are homeless, life is anything but ordinary and the means to pay for or even think about planning a birthday party is often out of a parent's reach when overwhelmed with just securing a warm, safe, and permanent place for your family to sleep each night.
The mission of Extra-Ordinary Birthdays (EOB) is to transform the lives of homeless children by creating personalized birthday parties that make them feel valued and inspire moments of delight in their lives. EOB believes every child deserves to celebrate their birthday, to know that their family and others care about them and their growth matters, which contributes to their self-esteem and worth. EOB brings the simple joy of birthday parties to homeless children from babies to teens in shelters in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia each month shining a light on homeless children and honoring them for who they are despite their circumstances.
The only organization of its kind in the capital area that throws personalized birthday parties for homeless children to make them feel recognized and valued, EOB this year launched two new programs to continue their work of layering self-worth.
Extra-Ordinary Moms (EOM) is a recognition program for homeless mothers with the purpose of inspiring and motivating their self-worth through positive reinforcement, personal development and membership in a supportive community. The EOM Program encourages determined mothers to feel proud of the progress they make each day to be the best mom they can be with the resources they have. When mom is recognized and cared for we believe she is better suited to celebrate life and foster a healthy level of self-esteem in their children.
Our Extraordinary Readers (EOR) program supports literacy for all children, regardless of socioeconomic status. It permits each child who receives an Extraordinary Birthdays celebration to be treated to a very special party favor—a brand new, age appropriate children's book, chosen especially for them. Through EOR we encourage self-worth and forward thinking toward a bright future for homeless children as well as pride in ownership of a new book.
As a mother, Schinnell knows how important it is for children to feel confident and have self-worth. Through Extra-Ordinary Birthdays, Schinnell has thrown more than 450 birthday parties and currently partners with eight homeless shelters in the metropolitan area. Celebrations that show the children that they are worth celebrating and truly one of a kind.


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The Canucks cleared room for the return of high-scoring forward Daniel Sedin by sending forward Matt Pettinger to their AHL affiliate on Saturday.
Sedin has missed 18 games since his foot was broken by a teammate's shot in the fourth game of the season on Oct. 7. Sedin has led the Canucks in goals in each of the last three seasons.
Sedin would be reunited on the Canucks' top line with identical twin Henrik, likely Sunday night at home against the Blackhawks.
"They're still good players when they're not with one another. Hank has proved that," coach Alain Vignault said earlier this week. "But, obviously, I believe they're better together."
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SPECIMEN rudd have made a big impression during the spring and summer- and few catches rival this one!
James Thomson returned to the secret water he found and ended up with a dream rudd brace of 3 lb 4 oz (pictured above) plus another of 2 lb 14 oz (below).
After a break, James finally got round to a few sessions after rudd at his secret forgotten pond revealed exclusively by Angler's Mail magazine, with both breaking his former PB.
Lincoln-based John explained: "After a couple of short sessions floating caster and sweetcorn, I just couldn't seem to wade through the thousands of smaller samples.
"I knew I had to persevere and that my time would come where I would bag one of the big girls.
"I had been given some Miracle Baits Expander pellets by a matchman pal of mine as they initially float and then begin to slowly sink as they absorb more water. They were perfect for the baiting situation I was trying to achieve.
"Everything went to plan from here and there were soon golden shoulders breaking the surface gently taking the pellets.
"I kept feeding the pellet whilst setting up the old Drennan Tench Float and Shimano Stradic reel and soon got a bait in the water," said James.
"The bite didn't take long to happen and instantly I knew it was a better fish. Too good to be a rudd, I thought. A flash of gold soon dismissed that doubt and into the net she went.
"At 2 lb 14 oz a new PB. It's a cliché I know, but 'like buses', it wasn't long before another PB came along with the lovely 3 lb 4 oz specimen falling for the tactic.
"I left the pond pretty happy that night. But there are still at least a couple bigger so there may be more to tell soon," he enthused.
James's biggest rudd of 3 lb 4 oz made him a winner of £100 of Korum tackle in the Angler's Mail Korum Specimen Cup.
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These rich shortcrust pastry tarts are filled with a thick, spiced apple compote and a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream – topped by soft Italian meringue, prettily piped then lightly browned.
Makes: 6 individual tartlets
Hands-on time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Baking time: 17 minutes
Skill level: Needs skill
For the vanilla ice cream:
200ml full-fat milk
1 vanilla pod, split lengthways
3 medium egg yolks, at room temperature
75g caster sugar
200ml whipping cream, well chilled
For the shortcrust pastry:
250g plain flour
Good pinch of salt
150g unsalted butter, chilled and diced
3 tablespoons caster sugar
1 medium egg, at room temperature, beaten
About 1 tablespoon ice-cold water
For the apple filling:
3 bramley cooking apples (about 725g in total)
About 3 tablespoons caster sugar, to taste
About 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, to taste
3 tablespoons water
For the Italian meringue:
3 tablespoons water (about 45g)
20g liquid glucose
200g caster sugar
3 medium egg whites, at room temperature
Pinch cream of tartar
You will also need:
Ice-cream machine
Ice-cream scoop
6 deep, loose-based tartlet tins (10cm wide)
Baking sheet
Baking beans
Heatproof pastry brush
Sugar thermometer
Stand mixer
Large piping bag, fitted with large star nozzle
Kitchen blowtorch
Step 1 – Make the ice cream first so it has plenty of time to freeze: pour the milk into a heavy-based, medium-sized pan, add the split vanilla pod and place over a low heat. Leave until steaming hot then turn off the heat and leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Remove the pod from the milk and scrape the tiny black seeds into the liquid – you won't need the pod again but you can rinse and dry it thoroughly to use later for flavouring vanilla sugar or a jug of hot chocolate.
Step 2 – Put the egg yolks and sugar into a heatproof bowl and whisk, using a wire hand whisk, until very pale and thick, then whisk in the hot milk. When thoroughly combined, return the mixture to the pan and place over a medium/low heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the custard thickens to coat the back of the spoon – don't let the mixture get anywhere close to boiling or it will scramble. Strain into a clean, heatproof bowl. Leave to cool then cover and chill for 30 minutes.
Step 3 – Whip the cream until floppy then fold into the chilled custard. Pour into the ice-cream machine and churn until firm. Transfer the ice cream to the freezer until hard enough to scoop easily, then remove 6 neat balls (using an ice-cream scoop or pair of spoons) and arrange slightly apart on a freezer-proof tray lined with cling film. Return the scoops and remaining ice cream to the freezer.
Step 4 – Make the shortcrust pastry either by hand or in a food processor. If making by hand: sift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl, add the butter and rub into the flour using the tips of your fingers until the mixture looks like fine crumbs. Mix in the sugar then use a round-bladed knife to work in enough of the beaten egg (and water, if necessary) to make a firm dough.
To make the dough in a food processor: put the flour and salt into the bowl and 'pulse' until combined. Add the butter and blitz until the mixture looks like fine crumbs, then add the sugar and 'pulse' again until combined. With the machine still running, pour in enough egg (and water, if needed) to make a ball of firm dough.
Step 5 – Turn out the dough onto the worktop, shape into a thick disc, wrap in cling film and chill for 15 minutes. Then unwrap the pastry onto a lightly floured worktop and divide into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion to a thin disc (15cm across) and use to line the tartlet cases by lifting the pastry over the tin and letting it drape across.
Step 6 – Lightly flour your fingers and gently press the pastry onto the base and up the sides of each tin – pressing out any bubbles of air or creases. Roll the rolling pin across the top of the case to cut off the excess pastry. Flour your fingers again and gently ease the pastry rim up and above the metal rim of the tin – this will make the pastry case deeper, help prevent shrinkage and give a neat, thin rim. Prick the base well. Place all 6 tins on the baking sheet and chill for 15 minutes.
Step 7 – Meanwhile, heat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/375°F/Gas 5. Cut 6 discs of baking paper (16cm across), crumple them to soften, then smooth out and use to line the pastry cases. Fill with baking beans then 'bake blind' in the oven for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the paper and beans and bake the empty tartlets for another 7 minutes or until the pastry is crisp and golden. Transfer the tartlet tins to a wire rack and leave to cool.
Step 8 – Meanwhile, make the apple filling: peel, quarter and core the apples, then cut into 2cm chunks (they don't have to be neat or even). Put into a medium-sized pan with the sugar, cinnamon and water and place over a medium heat. Cook gently for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the apples are soft and very, very thick. If necessary, turn up the heat and stir until the mixture has lost any watery appearance. Taste and add a little more sugar/cinnamon as needed – the filling should be nicely 'tart' to contrast with the very sweet meringue. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and leave to cool.
Step 9 – Now for the meringue: weigh the water, glucose and sugar into a small, heavy-based pan. Place over a low heat and leave to melt very slowly, stirring occasionally. From time to time, brush down the sides of the pan with a heatproof brush dipped in cold water to remove any stuck-on grains of sugar. When the mixture is clear, bring it to the boil and boil for 5-7 minutes until the syrup reaches 116°C on the sugar thermometer.
Step 10 – While the syrup is boiling, pour the egg whites into the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the cream of tartar and whisk until the mixture stands in stiff peaks. Once the syrup is ready, pour it onto the whites in a thin, steady stream – while whisking at full speed. Keep whisking until the meringue is very thick and shiny and returns to room temperature. Transfer to a large piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.
Step 11 – To assemble the tartlets: first have everything ready so you can move swiftly. Place the tartlets on a serving board and fill them with the apple mixture. Place a scoop of ice cream in the centre of each tartlet then quickly cover the ice cream and apple filling with meringue, piped in ropes, swirls or rosettes (whichever you like best). You need to work fast! Then quickly brown the meringue with a kitchen blowtorch. Serve immediately with the remaining ice cream on the side.


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THE SHORT VERSION: Paramount owns
Star Trek and everything to do with it. I make no money off
this site; it's just for fun. For more details, read the long
version. Live long and prosper.
Personal Quiz: Porthos
Name as it appears on your birth certificate?
Breezy out of Gingersnap. Look, that's how they do pedigrees.
Current name? Porthos
Nicknames? Pup, Port, "dog"
Parents' names? Gingersnap and Ulee
Siblings? Athos (Brian), D'Artagnan (Bryce), Aramis
(Bruno) -- we were the B litter, obviously.
Number of candles that appeared on your last birthday
cake? 2
Date that you regularly blow them out? February
Pets? I'm considered one.
Height? 37cm
Eye color? Brown
Hair color? Brown, black, and white
Piercings? none
Tattoos? a little ID thingy deep in my left ear.
How much do you love your job? Since my job is "keeping
Alpha Male happy," I'd say I wish I could do it better.
Birthplace? Los Gatos, CA (yes, I'm aware of the
Hometown? Enterprise
Current residence? Enterprise, in Alpha Male's
College attended, degree? None so far; I'm looking
into correspondence courses. I'm having difficulty deciding
on a major. Maybe Philosophy. Or Interspecies Comparative
What kind of car do you drive? Cars are for hanging
out of.
Croutons or bacon bits? Bacon bits. But they have
to be real bacon.
Coke or Pepsi? yuck! I don't like carbonated beverages.
The bubbles go up my nose.
Sprite or 7UP? See above.
Coffee or ice cream? Ice cream. Dulce de Leche.
Coffee, tea, or decaf? None of the above.
Milk chocolate or dark? Chocolate is not good for
Buttered, plain, or salted popcorn? Salted and buttered.
Red or white wine? What cheese is it being served
Gold or silver? Gold
Two or four doors? whichever one's open
Bridges or tunnels? Depends; is there a rabbit in
the tunnel?
Beach, city, or country? Beach, definitely. Alpha
Male and Fixit Male like to throw the Frisbee around for me.
Summer or winter? Summer. Who needs snow in their
Storms: Cool or scary? Cool to watch, scary to be
in. Not even dogs like the smell of wet dogs.
Roller coaster: Scary or exciting? You must be this
tall to ride this ride, and I'm not.
James Dean or Clark Gable? Gable. Dean is a lone
Marilyn Monroe or Audrey Hepburn? Marilyn. Yum.
Beatles or Stones? Stones. Alpha Male and I do a
mean duet on "Honky Tonk Women."
Blanket or stuffed animal? ...they STUFF animals?
One pillow or two? I have two of my own, but I sleep
on Alpha Male's.
Adidas, Nike, or Reebok? Dogs don't wear shoes.
Mac, PC, or Unix? Mac all the way. (I confess I
don't have the head for coding.)
Salad dressing? Blue cheese.
Salad? grass with basil
Pizza topping? sausage, meatballs, extra extra extra
Foods? Cheese. Any kind of cheese. Brie, boursin,
Fontainebleau, Stilton, Dorset Blue Vinny, Leicester, Penbryn,
Tyn Grug, double Gloucester, Bryndza, feta, gouda, mozzarella,
ricotta, ricotta salata, marscapone, provolone, asiago, parmigiana,
gruyere, camembert, Swiss, Saanenkaese, siraz, Jarlsberg,
oaxaca, quark, zamorano, gorgonzola, limburger, cheddar, monterey
jack, muenster, colby, edam, farmer's, American, Velveeta,
bring it on!
Sandwich filling? white American cheese with just
a little bit of mayo
Dessert? Fixit Male's dam made a ricotta cheesecake
once. Heavenly.
Type of ice cream? Dulce de Leche, French vanilla
with maple
Restaurant? Any place they'll serve me.
Fast food place? See above.
Drink, non-alcoholic? milk
Drink, alcoholic? I had beer once. I see no need
to repeat the experience.
Color of socks? white
Shampoo or conditioner? Canine Care
Toothpaste? Canine Care
Place to be kissed? nose, top of my head
Holiday? Thanksgiving. Lots of leftovers.
Color? Brown
Car? Anything with big windows which roll down all
the way.
Day of the week? "Saturday night's the night
I like, Saturday night's all right, all right, ooooooooooooh..."
sorry -- I love Elton John. :)
Band/Artist? Elton, Sheryl Crow, Billy Joel
Book? A Wrinkle in Time, A Wind in the Door,
A Swiftly Tilting Planet, Madeline L'Engle
Magazine? World News Digest Weekly
Movie? The "Lord of the Rings" trilogy,
extended director's editions
TV show? "Frasier"
TV character? Mork. Robin Williams should have done
more TV.
Disney character? The Tramp from "Lady and
the Tramp"
Warner Bros. character? The sheepdog and coyote
who spend their "working" day beating the tar out
of each other and then are friends at the 5:00 bell.
Sesame Street character? Big Bird. Barkley was like
the retarded cousin nobody wants to talk about.
James Bond? Connery! Is there any other?
Quote? "On the Internet, nobody knows you're
a dog."
Word or phrase? "Dinnnertime!"
Flower? buttercup (What, you thought I was going
to say "dogwood"?)
Sport to watch? Fencing is very exciting. Water
polo is okay.
Zoo exhibit? What's a zoo?
Board game? Trivial Pursuit. I'm the ship's undefeated
champion. Healer Female is my only real competition.
Town to chill in? Stone Harbor, NJ
Perfume/Cologne? yuck!
Website? Comics.com, the WebDVM advice column, The
Straight Dope
Least favorite thing? What happens after cheese.
Least favorite subject? Alpha Male lecturing me
on what happens after cheese.
Been in love before? I'm developing a crush on Healer
Male's Pyrithian bat, Phaela. I wonder how she feels about
cross-species dating.
Loved somebody so much it made you cry? Check back
with me after I've talked to her.
Dumper or dumpee? Neither, I hope!
What inspires you? Knowing there are intelligent
species on other planets.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Still keeping
Alpha Male happy. And Fixit Male and Guardian Male if they're
What do you look for in a partner? Intelligence,
sensitivity, a sense of wonder, the ability to hear very high-pitched
sounds, an appreciation for Elton John.
What did you want to be when you grew up? Part of
a great pack. Which I am.
What characteristics do you despise? Rudeness. People
who are bullies. Stinginess. Flaunting pack authority.
If you had a big win in the lottery, how long would you
wait to contact people? I think Alpha Male is legally
required to handle my finances, so you'd better ask him.
Where would you retire to? Alpha Male's feet. Preferably
he'll have found a mate by that point. I can't sire any litters,
but nothing's stopping him.
Have you ever been convicted of a crime? Never!
Accused, certainly, but nobody could ever prove it was me.
Do you get along with your parents? Well, I didn't
know my sire, really, but my dam was very nice. I adore Alpha
Male. He just makes me want to wag my tail all over. He's
the best.
Have you ever gone skinny-dipping? That would require
me to shave all my fur -- an embarrassment at the very least.
Do you make fun of people? All the time. There's
a little chameleon in the Healer Male's den, Maddie, who loves
to gossip. When we get going, nothing is sacred.
Last person you went to dinner with? I brought Guardian
Male a "bag lunch" from Hunter Male a few weeks
ago, and sat with him to make sure he ate. Guardian Male takes
his duties very seriously. I mean, that's a good thing, but
even the Guardian has to eat. I can watch the perimeter for
fifteen minutes.
What did you do for your last birthday? Alpha Male
took me with him when he went down to the beach planet, but
the Mystery Bitch he met had a little bitch with her. None
of us got along. Why couldn't we have just thrown the Frisbee
around with Fixit Male?
Do you carry a donor card? Yes
Had the drink Calypso Breeze? ew! no.
Been to Europe? no
Been to Africa? no
Been toilet-papering? yes, but I was scolded for
dragging it around the house.
Been toilet-papered? I was paper-trained; does that
Been in a car crash? No!
Lucky Number? 261 -- amazing how often those numbers
come up in my life.
Any superstitions? Always turn around three times
before going to sleep for the night. Unwinds all the day's
When was your last hospital visit? The only good
thing to come out of that horrible experience was meeting
Phaela. I refuse to discuss the rest of it.
First thing you think of when you wake up? I'm warm!
Why is Alpha Male making me move?
What color is your bedroom's carpet? gray
What color is your bathroom? I'm a dog... the world
is my bathroom.
What's on your mouse pad? It's Alpha Male's. He
has a photo of me! He loves me.
What's under your bed? I don't know! Let me go check.
...Oh, it's a bow from the surprise birthday party the pack
threw for Alpha Male. That was fun. Even Silent Female made
an appearance.
How many times did you fail your permit and/or driver's
license test? Haven't taken either.
If you could eat lunch with one famous person, who would
it be? Pavlov. I'd have quite a bit to say to that man.
What was the last film you saw at the movies? Whatever
was showing at Movie Night... it was something with subtitles.
What was the last film you saw at home? Talking
Female brought over "The Red Violin." Alpha Male
nodded off, but I thought it was lovely.
What was the last book you read? I'm working my
way through Flatland, by Edwin Abbott. Fixit Male recommended
it. Very strange, but I'm enjoying it.
What was the last CD you listened to? "Goodbye
Yellow Brick Road"
What do you have for breakfast? Kibble. Plus whatever
Alpha Male will share from his plate.
Can you touch your nose with your tongue? yes. And
many other places, but not in mixed company.
Can you roll your tongue? yes
How many keys on your key ring? I don't use keys.
I whine until someone lets me in. It's not dignified, but
I don't have opposable thumbs.
Where would you like to visit most? Middle-Earth
Hobbies? Frisbee-chasing
Which single store would you choose to max your credit
card? Harrod's
What do you do most often when you are bored? Chew.
Which doesn't please Alpha Male if I chew on something I'm
not supposed to.
What words or phrases do you overuse? "ostensibly"
(Maddie says I'm just showing off my vocabulary)
What words or phrases do your friends overuse? "I'll
get back to ya." (But Fixit Male, I need to go NOW! or
I'll have an accident!)
Friend who lives farthest away? Dale, the chocolate
Lab who lived next door to us when we were in San Francisco
Greatest pet peeve? (That's sort of redundant, isn't
it?) When Alpha Male gets so wound up in his water polo games
that he forgets that I need to go for a walk. I mean, the
game is recorded; there's no reason he can't pause it.
Best thing in the world? Alpha Male. And cheese.
When do you get up? Right after Alpha Male does.
Bedtime? 2200
Last new thing you bought for yourself? I haven't
bought anything in ages. I did indulge myself and write some
sonnets recently, though.
Photo: Second season promo photo via Enterprise


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177/365: Taillight Sky
It seemed like everyone was having a Monday's Monday today, and mine was no exception. I didn't leave until about seven, but I was at least treated to absolutely perfect weather and beautiful light, which reflected here in the taillights of my car.
This week might be about words, unless of course I change my mind tomorrow. I thought the same thing about last week when I shot one of the big stop lines in the parking lot, but looking back over the past ten days or so, it looks like they were mostly about portraiture. So I guess we'll just wait and see.


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DayBreaks for 12/30/13 – Villains and Betrayals
Luke 22:47-48 (NLT) But even as Jesus said this, a crowd approached, led by Judas, one of his twelve disciples. Judas walked over to Jesus to greet him with a kiss. 48 But Jesus said, "Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?"
I know it is not Easter week, Maundy Thursday or even Good Friday, but in my quiet time this morning I was looking at this passage from Luke and a few thoughts struck me that I'd never really pondered before.
There have been many who bore the title of "villain" throughout history. We know the names of some of them and sadly many lived in the past 100 years: Stalin, Hitler, Pol Pot, Saddam Hussein, Idi Amin, Mao – to name just a few. There are others who are also villains because of their involvement in school shootings, mass murders, drug or human trafficking and other notorious events. Sadly, it seems that there is nearly always at least one tyrant on the world stage at any given moment in time. And we must remember that villainy is also somewhat a matter of perspective: George Washington would have been considered a villain by the British, and Lincoln by the Confederates.
There was another villain in today's text: Judas Iscariot. Was his betrayal of Jesus the darkest event in human history? I don't even know how a finite human being could judge such a thing. Is one betrayal worse than any other? Of course, the betrayal of an innocent person seems worse to us than another kind of betrayal. Jesus was innocent, so you could argue that Judas' betrayal was worse than say, Peter's. But how many times have I betrayed Jesus? Given that I have almost certainly lived longer than Judas, I have probably betrayed him many more times than Judas did. No, I didn't directly sell him to the authorities, but I, by my sin and betrayal of God, am complicit in His death.
Why did His plan include a human betraying Jesus? He could have simply been arrested in the temple (as Jesus himself said in the context) with no betrayal by Judas or anyone else involved, at least not an explicit one. I don't know the answer to this question, but perhaps it was because we needed to see the dark underbelly of human nature at it worst in war against the God who created us. We needed to see and understand the depths to which any one of us could, and do, descend.
If you have thoughts on why a human betrayal was part of the plan, I'd love to hear from you!
Perhaps we should be more cautious in our judgment on Judas, for each of us is a betrayer, too.
PRAYER: If you counted our sins, who could stand? Not only have we like sheep gone astray, but we have all betrayed you, too. Thank you for your incredible forgiveness and being willing to die for us even as we betray you. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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Sweet, sexy, hot and horny. Is there a better way to describe our stunning porn goddess Cassie Del Isla? The otherwise submissive BDSM Queen gets lost on her way to a casting and parks the car to ask farmers David Perry and Ricky Mancini for help. Both soon feel their massive boners getting harder and harder as they discover some nude pics of that athletic bombshell in her casting folder. What a wonderful opportunity to get some outdoors double blowjob in, right?
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Fiorentina announced a deal to sign Cristiano Biraghi from Pescara for €3m and he will undergo a medical tomorrow.
It is a loan with obligation to buy at the end of the season.
According to Sportitalia, the operation costs €1m for the loan plus another €2m to make it permanent.
The left-back turns 25 next month and came through the Inter academy.
Biraghi went on to play for Catania, Chievo, Granada and since last summer has been at Pescara.
He is a former Italy Under-21 international with one goal in 22 caps.


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- A coach can help them to remove barriers that are preventing them from doing their best and achieving their potential
- Often these barriers result from their lack of awareness and emotional intelligence (EQ), rather than their IQ. (We know now that being blessed with a high IQ is no guarantee of success, but having a low EQ is likely to lead to failure).
The benefits of mentoring on the other hand, is that it gives people access to the mentor's experience. This saves them the time and energy of making mistakes, because the mentor has walked the road that they are on and can share their lessons. A mentor also holds them accountable to achieve the results they want to achieve.
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Riverdale season 1 has definitely come with its share of burning questions for fans. One of the biggest mysteries (the identity of Jason Blossom's killer) was finally revealed last week, but that still doesn't clear up another major question mark: who will Archie Andrews end up with?
Okay, okay, the ships on this show aren't the most important thing (after all, we're still holding out for a Sabrina Spellman crossover), but the romantic storylines certainly keep things interesting. And considering that Archie has been tied to Betty, Veronica, and Valerie over the course of the first season, it's understandable that fans are wondering how things will pan out.
Unfortunately, the latest sneak peek of the finale doesn't help clear any of that up; in fact, it makes the mystery a whole lot worse. In the clip, Archie is performing with the Pussycats in front of a big crowd of his classmates. But fans seem to be zeroed in on the fact that Archie's eyes wander a lot throughout the performance. Like. A lot. Is he making eyes at Betty? Or is he pining for Veronica? Or maybe Val? Or, like, every other girl in the room? The possibilities are endless, and they have Twitter really, really confused.
Watch the video for yourself and see if you can spot one smoldering look that's more intense than the others. We might just have to wait for tomorrow's episode (or, gulp, season 2) to find out for sure.
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Book Review: Just a Geek by Wil Wheaton
Geek confession time: I didn't watch Star Trek: The Next Generation. Not really. I've seen some episodes, but I never followed the show.
However, I am still a big fan of Wil Wheaton's.
Stand By Me was the first rated R movie that I was allowed to go to in theaters. This privilege was a big deal for me. As my sophomore year approached, I pleaded and pleaded with my parents to let me head over to the Ridgewood, New Jersey movie theater with a few friends. Going in, all I knew was that this movie was some kid adventure to see a dead body. I walked out of the theater feeling like Gordie's life was pretty similar to my own. And if he could figure out his path, then I could figure out mine.
I didn't think about Wil Wheaton again until he guest starred on The Big Bang Theory and appeared in The Guild. I was beside myself with laughter at his evil antics. And then he was narrating audiobooks and I read a few of his blog posts and then Tabletop exploded and blew my mind.
The more I saw Wil Wheaton on social media and at conventions, the more I wanted to learn a bit more about him. This guy seemed so genuinely well-balanced. Sadly, when I think of kid actors whose movie careers didn't take off, I don't usually conjure positive images. So how did this guy not only survive, but reinvent his career?
This memoir is a curated collection of blog posts that he narrates, explains, and gives context to from a more emotionally intelligent vantage point a few years after writing the original blog posts.
Sure, he tells some great stories about his childhood and about his family life with his two adopted sons. More importantly though, he lays out how much he struggled with the repercussions of his teenage decision to leave TNG.
As an actor who used to be a big deal, he found himself just famous enough that people have opinions about him, but not famous enough to make money with celebrity endorsements. He had to get inventive to pay the bills. He had to find new outlets for his creativity. He had to learn to cope with his own self-doubts.
And there's the heart of this book. Wil weaves blog posts from 2001-2002 into his tale of how he survived. He writes how an original blog post may not be a true reflection of every emotion he was feeling because those self-doubts were telling him to project a much more confident or positive attitude. He points out where he was lying or embellishing. He explains why his doubts had such a hold over him.
And I love his message. That message that it's okay to be honest about who you are. This lesson is a tough one for most of us. Reading about how an actor who used to be pretty famous copes with his own insecurities and finds a way to prosper is motivational and inspiring.
At least for me, but I am biased because I already have a high opinion of the guy. But I think even people who just know that Wil Wheaton is some Internet geek who likes board games could find this book motivational and inspiring.
Wil has talked publicly about how he's struggled with depression too. I was hoping that this memoir might have some of those struggles in there as well. But after reading these stories, I realized that this book was very much dedicated to fully answering the questions about how Wil dealt with his own ghost he named "Prove To Everyone That Quitting Star Trek Wasn't A Mistake."
Even if you're not a huge fan of Wil Wheaton's, his treatment of regret and how he dealt with it is a universal tale that anyone can appreciate and relate to. He really is just a geek.


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Getting a photo that tells the story of peek-a-boo was a little more difficult than I first imagined. But since I was given an article to post on the UCCC blog about the importance of peek-a-boo, I was determined to try.
While I can't guarantee I got an amazing peek-a-boo photo, it is hard to screw up photos of an adorable child.


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Ghostlight is sharing our personal stories of why theatre is so important to us and, in turn, to others. We hope you'll feel inspired to support the arts now and forever more.
Jaclyn Jensen, Audience Development Coordinator, Ensemble Member
Mike Wozniak, Visual Design Specialist, Ensemble Member
"Our first date started with Mike in the audience for one of Jackie's shows. Sure, sure, there was dinner and drinks and a romantic rooftop patio, too. But it started in a theatre. That 'theatre' may have been the upstairs of a punk rock bar, but for that show, it was the perfect theatre.
"Our relationship continued with Mike seeing Jackie's shows and being her biggest fan. But seeing shows together became something that really brought us closer together. Being able to connect after sharing these experiences, seeing how shows affect each other, seeing where our perspectives align or not... we learn more about each other.
"A few years ago we took a leap and actually wrote a play together — neither of us are playwrights. But we created something together and it was a highlight in our relationship. And we are looking forward to future projects!
"Whether on stage, back stage, or in the audience, theatre gives you an opportunity to really connect."


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Nightclub Featuring Live Music & DJs
The Capitol is a subterranean restaurant, full bar and a 300 person capacity music venue below NW Oregon Avenue in downtown Bend. Serving appetizers, dinner, great drinks, they also host a variety of performances. Their name was chosen from one of the community's forefathers to reinvent and reconnect with a theater which operated in downtown Bend from 1922 to 1955. Known for its prestige and lively atmosphere, the Capitol Theatre brought films and performances to the small logging town, and people from all over the county came to there to be entertained. The old school basement location was chosen to back the feeling from the past and create a sense of connection to the small town of Bend. Their kitchen boasts a menu that is strictly in season and entirely from scratch, sourced from local, organic, non-GMO products, made with sustainable practices, and their Lit Slice menu features hot pies, sandwiches, salads, and desserts served until 2:00 a.m. every night. Check their online calendar for entertainment details. Open daily from 5:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
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'There can be no safe hands for nuclear weapons,' declares South African president
September 29, 2015
During yesterday's opening debate of the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly, heads of state and government from across the world delivered statements on a range of global issues, including the urgent need to prohibit and eliminate nuclear weapons. The president of the General Assembly, Mogens Lykketoft of Denmark, noted the "vast" nuclear arsenals that still exist today.
"Disarmament negotiations in Geneva have been stalled for years," he said, referring to the long-stagnant Conference on Disarmament. A visit to the Japanese city of Hiroshima last month reminded him of the horrors of nuclear war, he said. "We must remember that all too many nuclear warheads are on high alert, and we have not even eliminated risks of nuclear conflicts by mistake."
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South African president Jacob Zuma observed that 2015 marks not only 70 years since the formation of the UN, but also 70 years since the first atomic bombs were detonated on Japan. "There can be no safe hands for nuclear weapons," he declared. "The humanitarian consequences of a possible detonation of a nuclear weapon, whether intentionally or accidentally, will be catastrophic for humanity."
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Frances Bean Cobain has very occasionally dipped her toes into playing music, like the time she very briefly covered Jimmy Eat World in 2016. She has by no means made a music career for herself, despite her parents being Kurt Cobain (who died 24 years ago today) and Courtney Love, but she seems to at least have an interest in writing her own music, since she just shared a snippet of her first original song.
In a new Instagram video, she goes a capella on the untitled song, which includes lyrics about Jesus and Heaven. She captioned the video, "A) there are so many memeable moments in this clip B) I'm SUPER restless because i can't play guitar with long nails so I'm just sitting in my room alone singin to mah self C) not having a TV in my house is the best decision because I'm forced to occupy my time with things that feed my brain & soul instead of wasting energy on thinking about not having to think."


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A summary of five Sabbaths - Creation, Manna, Mosaic Law, Sabbath Year, and Spiritual Sabbath Rest.
- Creation Sabbath (Genesis 1-2). This was the seventh day of creation. God had completed his work. He rested, blessed creation, and set the seventh day apart as the day that marks the completion of his creative work. He had created the place, the creatures, the supplies, and the plan. By recording his rest she showed to all mankind that the arena for life was in place and perfect. All mankind had to do was to trust him and obey him.
- Manna Sabbath (Exodus 16:23-30). The manna Sabbath was marked as the day for rest from gathering manna. This rest reminded the nation Israel that God graciously took care of their food supply. God met their nutritional needs for life. This was later brought in to the Mosaic Law.
- Mosaic Law Sabbath (Exodus 20:8-11; 31:12-18). The Mosaic Law Sabbath was part of Israeli constitutional law along with the commandments of the Mosaic Law. This Sabbath was based upon creation and the Mosaic Law. The seventh day was set aside for the nations benefit. It provided physical rest, was a reminder of God's provision for their physical life, and a sign that Israel was God's priest nation. This Sabbath was the sign that Israel was God's priest nation under the Mosaic Law (Exodus 16:12-18; 20:8-11).
- Sabbath Year (Exodus 23:10-11; Leviticus 25:1-7). Every seventh year Israel was to rest the land—no plowing, planting, or harvesting. God promised to provide a large enough crop on the sixth year to carry the people through year seven, eight, and until the ninth year crops come in. That which grows from the sixth year planting was free for any to take and use. The Sabbath year was to give spiritual and social refreshment and turn people to be thankful to God for his goodness to them.
- Spiritual Sabbath Rest (Hebrews 4:1-16). The spiritual Sabbath rest refers to the rest that any believer experiences when he knows, applies, and therefore rests in what God has done and has promised. God has provided everything necessary for the life of each believer. When each believer believes God to provide and care for him, that person is resting in God and his promises.
- Why is this important to us in the church?
- The Sabbath was abolished at the death and resurrection of Christ.
- The church has never been under the Sabbath.
- We can help ourselves and others to understand the purpose of the Sabbath in Bible history.
- We have a spiritual rest, or spiritual Sabbath, when we believe God's promises to us.
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Yorkshire Sculpture Park / Events / Thu 28 Sep to Wed 22 Feb 2017 (-217 days)
Art and Social for over 55s
A monthly social event for people aged over 55.
Join us for tea or coffee and cake, followed by a look around the exhibitions, a gentle walk, or perhaps a drawing or making activity – you tell us what you like and we'll try to make it happen. Whether you come alone or with a friend, we guarantee a warm welcome!
Planned content for the sessions is as follows:
Please note these are suggested activities, and may change to accommodate the needs of the group, the weather, or creative inspiration!
Thursday 29th December, on the cusp of one year and the next we will explore Balance and make a mobile or assemblage.
Thursday 26th January, a talk about the history of the park and landscape
Thursday 23rd February, water colour painting
Thursday 30th March, visit Tony Cragg exhibition
Thursday 27th April, take a pencil for a walk – go for a walk and record the journey in a sketchbook
Thursday 25th May, walk to Longside Gallery
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Processing of medicinal plants
The importance of the cultivation of medicinal plants:
One of the existing capacities in Iran for the development of the domestic economy and international export, is growing and harvesting of medicinal plants.
According to experts, the development of agro- industrialization of medicinal plants, plays a significant role in saving the species, creates added value and increases the volume of global trade in medicinal plants.
The national document of medicinal plants and traditional medicine states that the volume of global trade of medicinal plants in the world in 2010 was $100 billion. It is expected that focus on medicinal plants and herbal medicines in 2050 may reach a turnover of $5,000 billion.
According to the currency binding of medicinal plants and their role in economic development, cultivation of medicinal plants, strengthening the processing industry and export it to other countries is solution to experts for support & development of medicinal plants.
Fidar Tejarat Sabin Company in order to achieve the vision and goals for sustainable agricultural development, has set out to develop cultivation & utilization of medicinal plants such as Moringa Oleifera which is of high economic importance.
Introduction of Moriga Oleifera Plant:
In recent years Moringa Oleifera has been a good food source & of good economic value for advanced & developing countries. Its leaves are a rich source of protein and vitamins and grows easily and widely used in projects to combat malnutrition. Moringa leaves can be a new concept in agricultural production, progress of the food industry and trade.
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In the world Moringa has been popular for its benefits & use in medical industry- Pharmaceutical and food industries-agriculturally known & is a plant whose all parts are usable & consumable.
In India outer shell of it is used as a vegetable in culinary use and it is packaged or exported fresh to many countries for immigrants. The root is used as a substitute for horseradish and its leaves are used as vegetables as half cooked or cooked as food or used as seasoning. The seeds are consumed as snacks raw or toasted.
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Yarra Valley: Zonzo Estate visit
What better way to welcome home some close friends from the UK than with a trip out to the Yarra Valley wineries. A visit to Zonzo Estate made for a great way to celebrate their recent engagement.
First, sitting down with their wedding coordinator, sipping on coffee and flicking through beautiful photos of stunning weddings that have previously been hosted at this magical place. Next, it was time for a tour of the new venue spaces up for offer, including a private dining space, known as the 'Stables' and a unique ceremony location, known as the 'Chapel'.
To top off our visit, we ended the afternoon at Zonzo's ever popular restaurant where friendly staff served us up a feast of authentic Italian food. Here we spent much time eating, sipping wine, soaking up the sun and taking in the views of the rolling valley.
When it was time to leave, we all came to an agreement on one thing; we may all just find ourselves back here in the nearby future, when it's time for our loved-up friends to say "I do."
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Purple and Pink Zinnia Necklace
Jazz up your style with this easy-to-wear necklace! The Pink and Purple beads are complemented by a colorful threads and hints of silver. This piece has no closure and hangs on a black cord. Pair this necklace with some dangle earrings to dress up just about any outfit!
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Sometimes I feel like this needs to be a disclaimer that pops up every time you open up Facebook or Instagram.
Like... hey, friendly reminder: You're probably not going to scroll your feed and see photos of people's kids screaming with snotty noses or an Instagram photo of your friend and her cellulite.
You're probably not going to read status updates about how one friends' marriage is failing, or how another friend feels like a complete failure and the worst mom ever.
Instead, you will scroll and see nothing but happy couples, clean houses, and beautiful children. Styled outfits, styled living rooms, styled EVERYTHING.
This is the age we live in.
You have to know, though, that this is not a full view of real life. What we see on social media is ONE side of life that people are sharing.
As a blogger and a content creator, this has been a rising issue and people have been talking about it left and right for months now. What is fake vs. what is real. Are bloggers fake? What's actually real? Etc.
Here's the thing that you gotta know: Our job is to create visually stunning content. That is what brands are paying us to do. So, no, we aren't fake. We are creatively directing content for brands. In my opinion, there is no shame in staging or styling a shoot for some beautiful photos. I love doing this. It actually brings me a lot of joy.
I've TOTALLY been that person before that's put her phone down, suddenly feeling like:
My house isn't bright enough, big enough, or clean enough.
My outfits aren't cool enough and everything these people are wearing would never fit me.
I should have lost my baby weight within 3 months of having it.
I don't spend enough time with my husband.
I don't get enough done in a day.
But if you really think about it, wouldn't these thoughts cross your mind anyway? Sure, if we didn't have social media flooding us with "perfect lives" constantly it wouldn't be as frequent... but isn't it in our nature to compare ourselves to our surroundings? You see Sally at the grocery store a few months after she's had a baby and you're instantly comparing her postpartum body to yours. It's human nature.
I don't have a solution for this, but I want you to know that first of all, YOU ARE ENOUGH. Second of all, I'll say this again: When using social media, PROCEED WITH CAUTION. Sounds funny, but it really is something we all need to remind ourselves of.
Ever see a friend post a bunch of photos from the weekend, and you're like "Wow, they have the perfect life. They had family in town, cooked dinner, played in the pool. What a perfect life."
Wrong. Everyone has their sh**. You NEVER KNOW what people are going through.
The good news is, you can be in control of this. If you're following someone who isn't making you feel great about yourself, then unfollow them. If you find that you have any negative feelings about this person, then you have the power to stop it. Just unfollow.
If you have a problem being happy for someone else who seems happy, then maybe it's time to take a look at what's going on on the inside. Quit comparing yourself and start cheering those people on. I promise it will make you a happier person.
Once again, every time I hop on social media I know that I'm probably going to see tons of beautiful babies, kids, and families. Perfectly styled kitchens that I wish I could have, and outfits that will never fit me. I'm probably not going to hear about someone's financial or marriage problems. And I probably won't know that the person the perfect kitchen has the messiest house ever.
It is what it is. And I'm perfectly okay with it.
My GO-TO pulled together and flattering, yet comfortable outfit: leggings, tunic, kimono, booties.
Photos by Sarah Wisted.