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Don't you?
It brings out my inner Nancy Drew. I feel way more skilled than her though with my statistical knowledge (I teach statistics). So I'm more like a well designed character in a classic Agatha Christie novel....a curious statistician if you like ;)
Cooking brings out my inner Laura Ingalls Wilder (or perhaps Rose Wilder if you've read their history). Sometimes I wonder if part of each of them reincarnated with me. That is the power of books (and especially autobiographical books like the Little House in the Prairie series). Of course Nancy Drew is a purely fictional character but what young girl didn't envision herself as a detective after reading her books!
So, the mystery that unfolded to me in the last year was one that erupted when I discovered the possible death of nervonic acid from a) our food chain and b) our food information chain.
At this point you might be wondering what the heck I'm talking about...I'm keeping my cards pretty close to my chest eh?
Well, just like Agatha Christie, I'm setting it up for you. That's all this will be since any answers are not clear enough to draw firm conclusions (alas, that is the nature of the allopathic world we live in). But I will tell you where you might find some sources of nervonic acid without heading to the drugstore or compounding pharmacy.
So who is our suspected cadaver then? Not much is known about our victim. For starters, nervonic acid is also known by the two other names I've attached as labels to this post - selacholeic acid and tetracosenoic acid. But a search on those terms leads to even less information.
So nervonic acid isn't quite a "Jon Doe" but there is not exactly a lot of background information on the topic. The information on wiki's stub for Nervonic Acid indicates clearly that there is interest emerging in this monounsaturated long chain (Omega 9) fatty acid - i.e. food. Note the reference list is only 3 items long and all of them are patents.
Patents on food? Easy to do if the item has almost disappeared from our food chain and consumers look to pills and supplements for answers to health issues - and vaccines, but that's a tree I won't bark up in this mystery.
MS consumers are mentioned in one patent specifically.
In fact, MS and nervonic acid research is also currently underway by the Canadian government - research into seed breeding to create higher nervonic acid concentrations for 'treatment' purposes for MS and other diseases (scroll about 1/2 way down the page for the research headed by David Taylor). The research summary is partly as follows (bold emphasis is mine):
Nervonic acid has also been investigated as a raw material in the pharmaceutical industry for production of medication used for symptomatic treatment of MS. Therefore, the focus of this project is to produce new elite prototypes of Brassicaceae producing seed oils highly enriched in nervonic acid for human and animal health-related targets.Interesting plot twist eh? Especially coupled with this professor's research - another Canadian - he is conducting more nutraceutical research on nervonic acid. There must be a bit of money in this I'd say.
So we've got 3 patents and one government so far directly linked with our suspected cadaver, nervonic acid. And one source for nervonic acid - brassicaceae seeds which include many well known and not so well known items including mustard and cabbage. According to wiki (bold emphasis is mine):
The (brassicacaeae) family is cosmopolitan, but is concentrated in the northern temperate regions and reaches maximal diversity around the Mediterranean area.Do we now have yet another hypothesis for why MS rates are exceedingly higher the further you go from the equator? Hmmm...too simple? Sometimes the simplest explanation is the right one. Actually I would say most times.
Could nervonic acid consumption (or lack thereof) be a cornerstone in the mystery known as multiple sclerosis?
And why is the Canadian government supporting research into pharmaceutical applications to produce nervonic acid while not reporting it in any of our food (the Canadian nutrient database does not list nervonic acid in it's output and neither does any international nutrient data base that I've explored)?
What's up with that? To be fair, the entire class known as monounsaturated fats have been discovered to provide health benefits only very recently (the link is to an example 2007 publication on the health of children and consumption of monounsaturated fats).
But to be blunt....why fund commercial applications while not providing consumers with raw data on a nutrient that is AVAILABLE IN OUR FOOD CHAIN? (yes, this makes me a tad angry). It is like barking up a tree that nobody else sees in the forest - or only corporations are seeing.
So we now know that most governments have avoided connecting themselves with our suspected victim. ...so we have 'evidence' linking nervonic acid with 3 patents, many governments worldwide (linked by omission or commission) and one food source.
But onto another tree that I will bark up - an actual tree - for trees hold a special spotlight in my nervonic acid mystery story. A spotlight that perhaps should be floodlit but without a chemical lab at my disposal then the only actual tree I can connect with nervonic acid is the one a curious publication in Forest Products Journal identified in November 2006. The following is from that page - bold emphasis is mine:
Purpleblow maple (Acer truncatum) is a plant belonging to the genus Acer. In ancient China, its Chinese name was Yuanbao. The tree is widely distributed in China from north of the Jilin Province to south of the Gansu Province and from south of the Anhui Province to the Kerchin Desert of Inner Mongolia. It is one of the main species of the red-leaf trees on Mount Xiangshan and in big cities such as Beijing. In the early 1970s, seeds of purpleblow maple were exploited for their edible oil; the oil content is high reaching 45 to 48 percent (Wang 2003). The cultivation technology, constituents, and medical value of purpleblow maple have been systematically studied through intensive research projects, The results showed that purpleblow maple has been developed and exploited as food and for use in medicine and chemistry. The fatty acids of purpleblow maple seed oil contain 5 to 6 percent nervonic acid (NA).Updated evidence list: 3 patents, many governments and 2 food sources.
And China? Well, now there's a country that's been just a hopping with nervonic acid production (stimulated/funded by the above publication?......the dots connect for me.....). China taking over our food chain...what a novel concept eh?
Evidence update: 3 patents, many governments including a large Chinese supplier and 2 food sources.
One more key piece of evidence in our nervonic acid story is in this pdf publication from the journal Pure and Applied Chemistry in 2001. This is an article entitled "Lexicon of lipid nutrition". Basically it reports the lipid content of many oils and foods (download this if you wish a very detailed resource on all fat contents in many foods...you will have to know the chemical composition to identify the fat that you are interested in but wiki contains that information).
Lipids are basically any fat soluble naturally occurring molecule and nervonic acid is one of the identified fatty acids in this study. The only food items that contain ANY nervonic acid in this published study are: Rapeseed (canola) oil (<3%) and Rapeseed oil (low erucic acid - this is probably what is on the market if you know that canola is heavily gmo'd) < 0.4%. Soybean and peanut oil also contain small amounts but they are not part of my diet.
Hemp oil was not reported in the previous study but a number of sites suggest that it has a nervonic acid composition of < 0.2% as does borage oil.
So as evidence in our nervonic acid mystery we have: 3 patents (at least); many countries; and a few food sources.
There are other sources of nervonic acid that have been identified in published research but all of them seem to be published by pharmaceutical interests and contain food from far away continents such as China. I included the Chinese purplebrow maple tree because just maybe the maples littering my own province contain this same molecule. And the fact that China seems to have cornered the nutraceutical market on this so far. And oh yeah...nervonic acid is present in breastmilk. Surprise surprise. I'm so glad I breastfed my daughter for 14 months.
So do we have a cadaver?
Perhaps, but, like my tag line reads, "Each morsel is an opportunity for change".
So I've grabbed some organic mustard seed powder and use it liberally in my cooking and salad dressings. I'm eating mustard greens, cabbage, turnips and hemp products like I've never before.
Nervonic acid is not dead to me. Not anymore. And that's the crux of the matter isn't it?
Thanks to Shauna at Crazy Orange Turtle and Melissa at Gluten Free for Good for inspiring this post. Namaste to you and yours.


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We look here we look there. We look far away and sometimes up close. Often we wonder where we should focus in life?
Our big world up close is such a fascinating place,
filled with so many intricacies that tie it all together.
That wonderful web of life.
But when looking at the big picture we often don't see how
every living thing is somehow depending on another. We somehow
see it all but see it as separate in the big picture of things.
But when one does focus more on a certain living things
you begin to realize how the big picture fades away and you can now
start to see the details that begin to connect to the web of life.
You begin to see it more clearly as a whole and how it can
relate to the bigger, yet still not quite focused picture of life.
We all find ourselves at these different places where
we focus our lives and feel our connections.
Just remember to always stretch your arms out
and let yourself focus, so you can better understand how
we are all connected to God's wonderful web of life.
I hope one day everyone can see clearly on whatever
they are focusing on in their life
and have a
Good Morning… Good Afternoon… Good Night…
What ever it is to you.
Photo & Words
Here I Am/ Carrie

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My wife and I are proud parents to a pair of dumbo rats, Ruth and Idgie. Rats love to chew, so we keep them well-supplied with toys and toilet paper tubes and other things to occupy their time. A few months back, I had a baseball card (the Sean Rodriguez seen above) that I had been using as a bookmark. When I finished the book, I put the card inside the rats' cage, just to see what would happen. Their usual pattern, when a new item is introduced into the cage, is to ignore it for a week or so, then partially destroy it. Once the item has been gnawed on, they finally embrace it as one of their possessions. Rats are builders and nesters by nature, and Ruth and Idgie love to move their things around the cage and arrange them in ways that make sense only to their tiny, little minds.
It took them a while to warm to the Rodriguez card, but you can see that they eventually made their mark on it. For a time, they had it flat up against the front of the cage, as though they were proud little Yinzers flying their colors. Last week, I gave them some vintage and handed over the Terry Harper. They took to this one much quicker and have been moving it around the cage pretty much every day. Yesterday, I managed to catch Ruth in the process of moving the card into their hanging bed, an honor rarely given to their other chewed-up sticks of wood, wine corks, and scraps of cloth. Given the girls are named after the principal characters in Fried Green Tomatoes (which takes place in Alabama), I guess it makes sense that they'd be Braves fans.
Any other non-human collectors out there?


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Sacred Dance
Mochica Culture
The arrival of the Spaniards at Cajamarca.
The death of Inca's Emperor,
and the end of Inca's Empire...
Six months after disembarking in Tumbes and after a hard journey
across the coastal plains and the rough mountain roads, on 15th
November, 1532 Pizarro's host caught sight of the splendid valley of
Cajamarca. They were 72 men on horseback, 106 men on foot and an undetermined but
large number of porters, Indian men and women from Nicaragua and some
black and Moorish slaves.
At one end, as if secluded by the shelter of the soft cordillera,
was the vast stone city and at the back, Atahualpa's camp at the
hot-baths of Cunoc. "It looked like a very beautiful city because everyone had his
own tent", reported Hernando Pizarro to the Hearers of the Audience of
Santo Domingo. The view of the Inca's army must have impressed the Castilians,
maybe they had ventured too far into the Empire, but returning was out of
the question. The die was cast.
The Spaniards arrived after midday "at the time of vespers" as the
chroniclers point out. It was raining and hailing; soon afterwards
they entered the empty city Atahualpa had transferred his camp to the
thermal springs a little over a league away from the city Pizarro called
together his captains to explain the plan. Experience advised a surprise
attack, without there being any provocation. If they wanted to get out alive it
was important to capture the Inca. It was thus established; it was, in short,
the tactic that had proved so successful in the conquest of Mexico and the
As soon as they had settled in, Pizarro sent Hernando de Soto
and some horsemen to the Incas camp to invite him for dinner that
same night. Soto left for the Cunoc camp with fifteen men on horseback and an
interpreter. After traveling the road across the reed-covered
plain they found the Inca in a small palace in which there was a warm water pond
where only the monarch and his women bathed. De Soto asked through the
interpreter for the emperor to come out and speak with him. Atahualpa had
Soto wait for him while his servants hung a transparent curtain from the door,
the Inca sat behind it. There were some women next to him and many nobles.
The Inca's soldiers remained at a distance in a compact crowd.
De Soto began talking without Atahualpa condescending to reply.
One of the nobles declined the invitation for him explaining that
his lord was on his last day of ritual fasting. After some time he had the
curtain withdrawn and told the Spaniards he accepted the invitation for
the following day. At the same time he mentioned the serious news he
had received from the cacique of Poechos about the acts and defects
of the Castilians. For their part the Spanish captains - for they had
been joined by Hernando Pizarro, bold and violent - boasted about their prowess
as warriors and the power of their horses. Atahualpa invited them to dismount
and have dinner. The Castilians showed their fear of being poisoned.
Atahualpa calmed them down by drinking some of the contents of their
glasses, and managed to persuade them to drink some chicha.
De Soto asked the Inca if he would like him to
race his horse before him and, with his acceptance he spurred on his
horse, galloping in a nearby field.
Suddenly, he galloped across the field towards the tents;
witnessing the never-before-seen beast charge in their direction, the guard
drew back in fright. Then, going back towards Atahualpa with the intention of
scaring him, he spurred on and stopped only a few inches away from the
monarch. Some chroniclers state that great was the fear of the Spaniards
when they saw the Inca's composure.
Night had fallen when de Soto returned to his companions, whom
he found taking shelter in the rooms that faced the plaza. The
captains told Francisco Pizarro the details of the meeting: Atahualpa was every
bit an Emperor and his Court's refinement had surprised and amazed them.
They had also seen a victorious army in battle formation, which both
de Soto and Hernando Pizarro calculated was forty thousand strong. Atahualpa
was strange and impressive. He had not smiled once, nor had he shown
gratitude for the presents the Governor had sent him: a delicately
embroidered shirt from Flanders and a lovely glass of Venetian crystal.
Pizarro set up the guards, patrols and sentries to be on watch
throughout the night. His men were battle-hardened: there were
veterans from the Italian campaigns, from the conquests in the Caribbean,
Mexico and Central America. They had all been tempered in battle, even
against Indians, but that night no-one was able to sleep. Maybe next day
they would be dismembered by the Inca's maces. Only luck and a very
audacious sudden attack could save them. Some confessed their sins to the priests
who had come with them. As soon as day broke, governor Francisco Pizarro
formed his army and laid out the battle plan. The "immense" plaza referred to
in the chronicles suited his plans perfectly and they had to wait there
anyway. Two of its sides were made up by huge sheds, which he had the cavalry
enter. Each of these buildings, which were only erected in important
administration centers, had - said Cristobal de Mena - "more than two hundred
steps and twenty doors". These sheds surrounded the plaza's enclosed space.
The other side of the plaza had a "mud wall with a tower in the
middle, open towards the plain". This tower or fortress, as the
chroniclers call it, was no less than the ushno, a sort of platform where the Inca
or the governors sat to impart justice or decide important matters. Every
administrative center in the Empire had one. Pizarro had Pedro de Candia's
artillery placed there with four shots or falconets and eight or
nine arquebusiers. A shot would be the signal for the attack to begin.
The entrance was covered by the rest of the infantry.
Atahualpa had promised to arrive early, but hours went by without
his turning up. Only in the afternoon of that very long day could
they make out the amazing entourage in the distance. In front came a troop
of sweepers cleaning the way the sovereign was going to go through,
then, three groups of musicians and dancers led a body of the
army; behind marched a large group of nobles. Carried on litters came the
lords of Chincha, of Chimu and of Cuismanco; finally, on his magnificent
portable platform and with the dignity of a god, came the Inca.
A quarter of a league before arriving, the entourage stopped.
Nobody knows why. Atahualpa decided to put up tents, which caused panic
among the Castilians. They saw how the trap they had laid for him was
failing, and they began to suspect that what they most feared would happen: a
night attack. They kept waiting, hidden at their posts, under orders
not to show themselves until they heard the signal agreed upon. Pedro
Pizarro, then the governors page, would later remember: "I saw many a Spaniard
pissing himself in sheer terror without even noticing".
Francisco Pizarro asked for a volunteer to go with the
interpreter and ask the Inca to keep his word, and Hernando de Aldana stepped
forward. Atahualpa, confident in the situation and believing there was
nothing to fear, continued on his way, leaving behind, with fatal consequences,
the bulk of his army of slingers and lancers. With no more than five or six
thousand men, apparently disarmed, he decided to go into the city, It is
also possible that the Inca was planning to lay a trap for the Spaniards and
had ordered Ruminahui (stone eyes) and other generals to surround the city so
that no invader could escape.
At about five o'clock that afternoon, carried on his gold
platform, Atahualpa entered Cajamarca. He advanced to the center of the
great esplanade and ordered his entourage to halt. Seeing nobody, he
asked for the Spaniards. Someone from his entourage told him they were hiding.
He then asked his men to look for them. Then unannounced and in the midst
of an expectant silence, the Dominican friar Vicente Valverde came out,
followed by Martinillo, the Tallan boy who acted as interpreter, and by
Aldana. The friar approached the Inca's platform and began speaking. He may
have been reading or reciting by heart the formula of the Request that had
to be pronounced to justify the conquest. He surely spoke of God, of the
right the Pope and their majesties, the king and queen of Spain had
conferred on them to occupy the Inca's dominions, preach the faith in Jesus Christ
and save their souls. He probably assured Atahualpa that Pizarro came in peace.
The monarch, having heard and not understood what had been said,
asked the friar, outraged, where he got all that from. Valverde pointed at
the book he had in his hand. The chroniclers say that Atahualpa asked him for
the book and after observing it he tossed it away in anger. The friar,
frightened, started running towards where Pizarro was hiding.
We do not know the priest's words; the chroniclers give different
versions. What they all agree upon is that he asked the governor
to attack. Pizarro gave the signal. "The gunner was signaled to fire - said
Cristobal de Mena - and so he fired two shots, unable to release more".
Candia's falconets shook the air with terrifying thunder and at the cry of
"Santiago, let's get them!" Pizarro came out to lead the attack as the trumpets
sounded; the arquebuses were fired and the cavalry squadrons charged, leaving
death and confusion in their wake.
The Inca's entourage was taken by surprise. Surrounded in the
plaza, they were not capable of organizing a defense. They all tried to
reach the few narrow exits, while the Spaniards, positioned above, released a
shower of arrows on them. The first who tried to find the exits were struck by
arquebus shots and those who were escaping from the horses stumbled into them. The
Spaniards had closed them in and the Inca's companions could do nothing
about it.
Atahualpa stood up on his platform watching the massacre in awe.
The main caciques who bore the litter never abandoned him and the
chronicles agree that those who fell in the slaughter were replaced by
others. Although many of them were wounded and almost dead, they did not cease to
surround him with their bodies, trying to stop the Spaniards from reaching
the Inca.
Pizarro and twenty-four soldiers made their way to where Atahualpa
was and, after shooting down those who stood in their way, they
got to him, and knocking down the litter grabbed him by the hair. Somebody
tried to stab him, but Pizarro prevented it; while defending the Inca he was
wounded in the hand. The Inca was captured and taken to a stone building that
faced the plaza.
Outside the slaughter went on. The Spaniards, intoxicated by the
blood, continued to stab and spear Atahualpa's unarmed companions. When
they had finished off those in the plaza they went out to the
countryside after those who ran for their lives. The slaves and the troop finished
off the wounded.
Ruminahui, who with his army had been waiting outside the city for
the Inca's orders, failed to make a clear decision and left the
place fearing Atahualpa was dead. Night fell on that 16th November, 1532 and on
the bloody dusk of that day the sacred sun of the Incas set for good.
"Six or seven thousand Indians remained dead on the field", reports Cristobal
de Mena and other witnesses confirm the number.
Atahualpa was treated formally with the consideration his
condition demanded. They allowed some of his women to keep him
company and he was visited by relatives and servants. The Inca
was a shrewd man; he understood his situation perfectly and the danger
in which he would be if the followers of his brother Huascar dealt with
the invaders.
He knew on the other hand, the Spaniards' greed for precious
metals. In exchange for his freedom he offered them a room filled with
gold up to where his arm reached, and two more with silver. The Inca
believed that with this ransom and the formal promise of the Spaniards he had bought
his freedom. He was far from imagined that Pizarro's little army was but
the advance party of an inevitable invasion. He probably believed that the
Spaniards would leave, but his fate was already decided. Fast chasquis
(runners who carried news) took Atahualpa's orders in all directions and soon
the porters of the fabulous treasure started to arrive in Cajamarca.
Without waiting for the amount offered by the Inca to be completed,
the Spaniards began melting the gold and silver pieces: jugs,
plates, goblets, pans, braziers, vases, drums, figures of men and
animals, "monstrous pieces". After melting them down, they marked the bars
with the royal stamp and noted down their weight and assay value. They
only left some pieces that amazed them for the quality of the
workmanship, which went to complete the royal fifth.
On 17th June, Pizarro ordered the distribution of the silver and
gold of the most fabulous ransom ever to be paid in history, slightly
more than 6,080 kilograms of "good gold" (22 carats) were melted down and
11,872 kilograms of silver. But the treasure was distributed in parts.
After separating one fifth for the Crown and one tenth for the Church, Pizarro
took thirteen parts and the customary "Governor's jewel", no less than the
gold seat of Atahualpa's litter.
Hernando Pizarro received seven and the younger brothers two and
a half parts. De Soto, without whose intervention, as Lockhart says, the
conquest would scarcely have happened, only received four parts.
Sebastian de Benalcazar received two and a quarter parts and captain
Cristobal de Mena less than a man on horseback.
In short, each conquistador on horseback received approximately
forty kilograms of gold and eighty of silver. Pawns, that is
foot-soldiers, were given approximately half of that. The loads of gold and silver
pieces continued arriving in Cajamarca, and they kept melting them even
after the Inca's execution. Never has a soldier received such a large pay.
They all became rich. The Inca's treasure ended the Spanish adventurers'
poverty; fame would come in addition.
Atahualpa, who had trusted Pizarro's word, noticed the deception
when he saw that the treasure was being distributed and he was
still a prisoner. Gomara says that it was agreed to establish a court
presided over by the Governor, which found the Inca guilty of treason, because
having promised a ransom he was doing all he could to finish with the
Spaniards. It was said that he had ordered Ruminahui to advance towards
Cajamarca and attack his captors; he was found guilty of usurping the throne of
the Empire and having ordered the death of his brother Huascar, according to
them the legitimate monarch; he was accused of having ordered the
slaughter of the Cusco nobles without bearing in mind sex or age; he was condemned
for having committed incest, by having his sister for his wife and
for adultery for having many wives and children with them. Finally, he was
declared a heretic in contempt for refusing to recognize Christ's faith and
proclaiming himself Son of the Sun. The court found all the accusations valid
and Atahualpa was sentenced to die burned at the stake.
Hernando Pizarro and Hernando de Soto opposed the Inca's execution, considering it
a tremendous injustice. They were of the opinion that he should be taken to Spain
to be tried by the king and that the Governor had no competence to sentence
a sovereign prince in his own dominions.
Some soldiers shared this view; among them young Pedro Cataño.
But others, like Diego de Almagro and the royal officers, treasurer Riquelme,
overseer Salcedo, accountant Navarro and father Valverde supported the
Inca's death.
So that no one should speak out in Atahualpa's defense, Hernando
Pizarro was entrusted to take the part of the booty corresponding
to the Crown to Spain. Hernando de Soto was sent to fight a false
rebellion. Cataño was arrested. At the last minute Atahualpa's sentence to burn at
the stake was commuted for the vile garrotte, in exchange for being baptized.
Atahualpa accepted baptism not because he wanted it, but because
he was terrified by the thought of his body being destroyed: his
remains, like the mummified bodies of the previous Incas, were destined to be
The Inca was strangled on the night of 26th July, 1533, and quarteled.
The next day the funeral was celebrated with "great honour" at the
improvised church of Cajamarca. Governor Pizarro, dressed in rigorous
mourning and with his hat in his hand, came out to the door of the church in
the company of Diego de Almagro to receive the corpse and conduct the
service with Valverde. The chroniclers state that during the funeral there were
desperate scenes of grief on behalf of the Inca's wives and women servants;
some committed suicide and many asked to be buried with their lord. Amen.


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Choosing the Engagement Ring
Historically, men were expected to pick out engagement rings on their own or with input from the bride's close friend or family member. There's nothing wrong with this approach, but it's becoming more common for couples to go ring shopping together. This ensures that the bride gets a ring she's thrilled to be wearing every day and takes some of the pressure off the groom to guess which ring his beloved would prefer.
If the groom picks out the ring on his own and the bride isn't pleased with the design, etiquette experts recommend a tactful conversation once the excitement of the proposal is over. Brides should bring up the topic privately, praising the groom's thoughtfulness but gently stating that the ring doesn't suit their personal style. Many jewelry stores do offer return or exchange policies, but it may also be possible to have the stone reset.
Paying for the Rings
The groom traditionally pays for the bride's engagement and wedding ring, while the bride traditionally pays for the groom's wedding ring. However, with many couples living together before they become engaged, there's been a growing acceptance of women chipping in to help pay for the ring of their dreams.
Ring Placement
The custom of wearing the engagement ring and wedding ring on the left hand ring finger originated in Egypt. At one time, people believed this finger contained a vein that led directly to the heart. By the time this idea was scientifically disproven, the tradition was well established.
On the day of the wedding, etiquette dictates that the bride should temporarily switch her engagement ring to her right hand ring finger. The groom places the wedding ring on his bride's left hand ring finger. After the ceremony, the bride moves her engagement ring back to her left hand by placing it on top of her wedding ring.
A married woman should always wear her wedding ring closest to heart, with her engagement ring placed next to the wedding ring. For this reason, many brides choose to have their wedding ring and engagement ring permanently welded together.
Keeping the Rings Safe During the Ceremony
Traditionally, it's the job of the ring bearer to bring the rings to the bride and groom during the ceremony. The ring bearer is typically a young boy ages four to eight, but a young girl can be a ring bearer too. If the ring bearer is a girl, consider having her wear an outfit that matches that of the flower girl, and make the ring pillow a feminine one with lace and flowers.
If you are not having a ring bearer or do not feel comfortable entrusting valuable jewelry to the care of a small child, have the maid of honor keep the groom's ring on her thumb and ask the best man to slip the bride's ring on his pinkie finger. Alternatively, the maid of honor can carry the ring in a small satin bag and the best man can slip the bride's ring in his pocket.
Who Gets to Keep the Rings After a Broken Engagement or Divorce?
Traditional etiquette says that once you give someone a gift, you can't take it back because you're displeased by their behavior. This leads many women to feel as though they have a right to keep their engagement ring after a broken engagement.
- However, the laws regarding who gets to keep an engagement ring vary from state to state. Some states classify the ring as an unconditional gift that the receiver can keep regardless of the reason for the broken engagement, while others require that it be returned under certain circumstances. The ring may also be viewed as part of a business contract, where the recipient is legally required to return it if the wedding does not take place.
- In the event of a divorce, the law in almost every state favors the woman being able to keep both her engagement ring and wedding ring. The primary exception occurs when the ring is an heirloom from the groom's family. In this case, the bride might be compensated with a cash payment or the couple might decide to set aside the ring to give to one of their children.
- To avoid legal troubles, it's best to consult an attorney for advice specific to your situation before selling your engagement or wedding ring.


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Use a line from a film as inspiration for a short piece of writing.
American Psycho (2000)
Patrick Bateman:
"I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust. Something horrible is happening inside of me and I don't know why."
With those words firmly etched in my mind, I opened my eyes to an incredible light. The sound of the rapidly halting tyres was like the bellowing roar of a thousand people. I had played it through a hundred times. But that fucking tepid heat! How irritating, it made my skin crawl. I couldn't be seen to be flustered; to the contrary I was quite the opposite! Something as pathetic as weather having that kind of control, it's nauseating. The light grew larger as it neared, and I could see nothing but this. In the spotlight, as planned. My performance was about to begin.
Why was I doing it? Because it was satisfying. To see if I could. To affirm dominance. Because of those vile, cretinous peasants undeservedly expressing their self-admiration so publically. Money. Glory. Respect.
They are NOT better than me!
I had been waiting there, past Tippin Farm Vineyards and just before Broadmayne and Weir, for fifty seven minutes and twenty seven seconds at this point. Thirty two minutes longer than I should have been. I mean what had he been doing? How can people be so fucking disorganised? The heat was a matador. I was a bull. The muscles along my neck and shoulders tightened. Head tilted, and eyes up, my motionless face would have been all he saw at that very moment. So close. The anti-locking brake system was pounding beneath the custom alloys, louder and closer, and those expensive sports callipers Mr Peterson, those wonderful, lavish, expensive callipers Mr Peterson, well… it looks like they might just save your life now doesn't it. I stepped to the left. The Aston stopped two, maybe three inches before the verge of the abrupt incline.
I pigeon toed the skid marks. Slow enough to avoid debris touching my Zegna. I was a god. My reflection; triumphant, confident… Powerful!
Five, I ran my finger along the side of the Aston. That regal blue, pristine paintwork felt like silk.
Four, I exhaled contempt. He knew now.
Three, the fingers of my left hand wrapped one by one around the handle of the nearside door.
Two, I filled my lungs with spite. The muzzle tilted and poised.
One, Tap… Tap… Tap.
The electronic whir of the window winding down was heard over the ticking of the cooling engine. His face was a vision. The fright it displayed and the whites of his eyes were compelling. Appeased and composed with my lips pursed to say… but Mr Peterson interrupted. That self-indulgent, self-gratifying, abortion spoke before me. His face contorted as he grit his forty grand teeth. "Boy, you better have one hell of a damn good reason why you…" The words hurtled out of his mouth along with the puss he sprayed onto the custom leather. It was pure abuse of perfection. He was spitting like a rabid dog. The valet will remove his scum. He paused when he caught sight of my Smith and Western. Only a glimpse, but a glimpse enough. Then I saw it. "Well aren't you pathetic" I said. I hadn't so much as blinked since we had been facing each other. He recoiled and returned trepid. Checkmate. My intrepidity gained the advantage. It was time to present the situation for what it was. The heat was now intense.
This is how I began:
"Mr Peterson, you are going to die, and to some degree, it's your decision how and when. Right now…" I said, not quite breaking a smile "…is a good opportunity for you to consider it. In this space, this space between you and I…" I exhaled, inhaled, and moved the muzzle through the space. "…there is nothing you can use to defend yourself if you so choose to try. Now, here's the thing. I will be taking this car. This is not a question, you do not have to answer, or speak. God forgive me if you speak, if you interrupt me again." I paused, recomposed and exhaled. "Mr Peterson, you will die. And you will most likely die of gout, or obesity, or of liver failure."
Mr Peterson's gaze was intense and fixated. He was frozen. It was outstanding. I continued.
"This is what is going to happen. You are going to get out of the vehicle. You're going to turn around, and walk down that hill. If in any way you resist or attempt to fight me, you will lose and you will die. And if you look back, I will shoot you in the face."
The heat had began to displace my composure at that point. Pearls of sweat cascaded down my face like mountain geese leaving the nest for the first time. I tried to ignore it, but that mother fucker had the heated fans on. I lost my cool for a moment "And why the fuck have you got the fans on? Are you deranged?" There was no movement from Mr Peterson. Not a fraction. And after an intensely long three seconds he smiled, cocked his head and said "Hell is hot Boy."
Just a few seconds, that's all it took for him to make a decision. Mr Peterson was going to die. I saw his thumb twitch, once, twice. The light was reflecting off of his platinum cufflinks. Three… Mr Peterson had made a correct assumption. My vision was still slightly distorted from the lights and he used this to gain the advantage. He positioned his wrist so that the light beamed directly into the back of my eye, and as it entered he thrust his hand through mine, gripping the chamber and positioning his thumb so that the trigger could not be pulled. I remained static. It would be another four or five seconds before I could regain my vision. My move.
"Do you think that will save you Mr Peterson?" I whispered, not attempting to look at him. I had already made an assessment. I could feel the sweat from his hand on mine. It was foul. "what do you think will happen?" I did not want an answer, I already knew what would happen. He would try to disarm me and he would die.
"Mr Peterson" I addressed him. "You have chosen haven't you." Despite my tone, I was not doing this to satisfy a murderous tendency. I wanted to take the Aston. I wanted to watch him feel small. I wanted him to feel inadequate next time I walk in on him sipping his old fashioned and gloating. I wanted him to stop the sickeningly narcissistic public displays of one upmanship. My suite was pristine. I didn't want a blood sodden suit.
I told him it was futile, and he, inutile. His hand was quivering like a child's. Some kind of man he was. Despicable. I offered him a further twenty seconds. Twenty, nothing; nineteen, nothing; eighteen, nothing; seventeen through 9, he glared, attempting to remain composed; eight, the thumb twitched again. I pre-empted a move; seven, he drew a breath; six, nothing; five, nothing; four, he began to exhale; three, he continued; two… his body convulsed and his arm drew back as much as he could force it to. My body jolted towards the open window but only so much as to alter my position. I was strong, much stronger that he. My physique was glorious and powerful in comparison. My left hand was pressed against the handle still.
Stupid little man. He began to wriggle like a fly caught in a spider's web. There was no logic to this shambolic attempt at saving himself. This man doesn't deserve to live. And I will have his car. He reached with his right and tore a button from my cuff. "Scratching like a cat MR PETERSON!" I spat through my teeth with furious resentment. The fear in his eyes sickened me. So, I looked him in the eye "I've had enough" I said, "you are a joke Mr Peterson." He said nothing.
With my left hand firmly poised on the door handle I pulled back my right hand, bending Mr Peterson's wrist. I pushed my arm forward with full force to release his grip. As my torso shunted forward, his eyes grew bigger, I felt my thighs strengthen, and then…
Even his blood was vile. That creature hunched before me. His blood was running down my wrist and soaking into the fabric of my suit. My palm was still resting on the base of the gun as it hung out of his skull. His limp hand flailed downwards like a dead eel. He was grotesque. I hadn't even given a thought to how it had happened. I watched the stream of blood run from that obnoxious face and it was exhilarating. I pushed with the base of my palm. The sound was satisfying.
And how did I feel? Remorseful, guilty, upset, sacred? No… Nothing, I felt nothing.
How do you feel now?
How do I feel now?… I feel nothing.
I closed my eyes for a moment. There was a bellowing roar of a thousand people that sounded like rapidly halting tyres… and I opened my eyes to an incredible light.


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June 06, 2007
2006 NAIP aerial photography North Dakota
The North Dakota State Water Commission has recently updated their map services to include the 2006 NAIP aerial photography. The resolution of this photography is 2 meters and is similar to the quality of the 2004 photography. The 2003 and 2005 photography have higher resolutions of 1 meter. See
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5th pillar
Any attempt to break the shackles of bribery even by one link is to be commended. The 5th pillar approach by itself may not solve all the bribery related problem in India; but it makes a bold statement against it. Similar and more such actions can make a difference.


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13 Reasons Why
Date: 22nd May 2017
13 Reasons Why is a 2007 novel-turned-Netflix show that was released in March of this year. In a nutshell, the series reflects on events in the lead up to the suicide of its main character, Hannah Baker, and is narrated by Hannah from beyond the grave via a series of cassette tapes.
13 Reasons Why has become a hit with audiences all over the world, but its popularity is controversial. An open discussion of suicide and mental illness is a welcome thing, and there is an argument that 13 Reasons Why has facilitated this – which, to an extent, may be true, and which is not something we would wish to discourage. Unfortunately, the show also romanticises Hannah's suicide, and ignores guidelines for dramatic depictions of suicide deaths. Commenting on the show, the National Suicide Research Foundation has written of the "consistent evidence of the negative impact of detailed and graphic portrayals of suicide in terms of an increased risk of copycat suicides, in particular among young vulnerable people."
As the show's posthumous protagonist, Hannah Baker is the focus of everyone's attention – both that of the audience, and of her fellow characters. This, coupled with the show's glorification of a lonely and marginalised person after her death, have potentially harmful implications for those vulnerable viewers for whom Hannah is very much alive. Her school locker is memorialised, and fellow students even take selfies with it. At no point does it feel as though Hannah is really gone.
The 13 Reasons of the title refer to the reasons Hannah gives for her suicide – each referring to a person she has left behind, and their treatment of her. While it is important to recognise that the way we treat others can affect them in ways we can never know, to perpetuate the idea that a suicide has clearly defined reasons, and can be blamed on an individual or individuals is an over-simplification of the complexities of the issue, as well as potentially harmful to survivors of a suicide loss who may already be struggling with feelings of guilt.
Hannah makes only one attempt to seek help: from a school counsellor who fails to grasp her distress and who is shown throughout the show as being incapable of helping Hannah's friends to cope after her death. His ineptitude – and thus, symbolically, the futility of asking for help – is emphasised by the suicide attempt of another character toward the end of the series. All of the show's younger characters hide their growing distress from a slew of worried parents who ultimately also fail to provide their children with any meaningful help or support.
The suicide that triggered the plot is depicted in graphic detail. The Press Council of Ireland's code of practice states that "excessive detail of the means of suicide should be avoided", so in itself this is problematic. Add to this, that dying and in death, Hannah is as beautiful as she was in life, further romanticising her suicide, and you have something that, as a whole, could potentially be triggering to vulnerable viewers who have identified with Hannah from the beginning of the show.
It is important to remember that 13 Reasons Why is fiction, and help is always available. If you are having thoughts of suicide, have lost a loved one to suicide, or are self-harming, you can call Pieta House 24/7 on our Freephone helpline: 1800 247 247. 13 Reasons Why is immensely popular, particularly with younger people across Ireland, and an awareness of the show and the issues it raises is important for parents, educators, and caregivers.


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There was lots missing from Fantastic Four: charm, humour, a decent story, characters resembling the Fantastic Four from the comics. More specifically there was a scene missing that was hinted at in the trailer. We were shown the image of the Thing skydiving – sans parachute – from a plane.
It never turned up in the theatrical cut, so what was all that about. Trusty old Entertainment Weekly turned to its sources to find out. And here's what the mag turned up:
"A Chechen rebel camp in the wee hours of the night. There's no explanation for where we are, but there are soldiers speaking a foreign language, and they are loading up some heavy-duty weaponry. Crews are filling truck beds with the gear, preparing to mobilise – then a siren goes off. Everyone freezes, and one by one they turn their faces to the sky. A stealth bomber whispers by overhead, and a large object falls from it, streaking through the air at great speed. The object collides with the earth in the center of the camp, sending debris is all directions. The soldiers take cover, then tentatively emerge and walk toward the crater, where there is a giant pile of orange boulders. Slowly, the rocks begin to move on their own, becoming arms, legs, a torso, a head…his rock-figure lumbers out of the smoke, and the soldiers level their weapons – then open fire.'
"As The Thing lurches into view, bullets spark and ping off his impenetrable exterior. Rather than some elegant, balletic action sequence, The Thing moves slowly and deliberately. He's in no hurry. The storytelling goal was to show the futility of firepower against him as he casually demolishes the terrorists. It's a blue-collar kind of heroism. When it becomes clear this rock-beast cannot be stopped, the surviving Chechen rebels make a run for it – and that's when a hail of gunfire finishes them off. From the shadows of the surrounding forest, a team of Navy SEALS emerge with their guns drawn and smoking. The cavalry has arrived, but the enemy has already been subdued. The film would then have shifted to a bird's-eye view of the camp, an aerial shot showing waves of American soldiers flooding in to secure the base. Just when it appears the American soldiers may be ready to clash with the rock monster, The Thing gives them a solemn nod, and they clear a path. He lumbers past them, almost sadly, a heartsick warrior. Then he boards a large helicopter and is lifted away."
So there you go. That would have made all the difference. From a flop that's struggling to recoup its production costs (let's not mention marketing and distribution costs on top of that, eh?) to a billion dollar blockbuster, surely?
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Sunday, June 17, 2012
I'm not buying the argument that banning circumcision is a violation of religious freedom, because such freedom must involve being able to choose for themselves.
Title says it all. Apparently Norway is about to ban non-medical circumcision of infant boys. Good for them. Here is the article.
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Can I suggest that you clarify that the suggested ban is for non-medical circumcision of _infant boys_. As it is now the ban suggested ban appears more encompassing than it really is.ReplyDelete
If you are of legal age you would still be free to get a circumcision.
Ugh, you are right. Changed that. Thanks.ReplyDelete
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4 Tips for Making Important Decisions
Studies show that the average adult makes about 35,000 decisions every day. Many of these decisions are of little consequence, but when your decisions impact the people around you and the broader community, making the right ones is imperative. The following four tips will help you feel confident that you're making the right decisions.
Research and Prioritize
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This two-step process is a good start to making any decision. Researching the issue surrounding the decision, including any arguments for and against, will help you act on facts and not your own gut instinct. The critical thinking imparted through degree programs, such as a Master of Public Administration (MPA), will be useful here.
You'll need to watch out for opinions masquerading as facts and information presented with a clear bias. Gather enough data to make an informed decision, but don't spend too long on this step. Too much information can actually make reaching a decision more difficult.
Once you have gathered a reasonable amount of information, prioritize your research. The facts about the issue should have the highest priority. The opinions of others, while important, should have less weight. Remember too that your decisions should always consider what is in the public's interest. Your research should help make what is in the public interest clearer and help you more accurately predict the consequences of any decision you'll make.
Pretend You're Advising a Friend
Studies show that emotions can cloud our judgments. For example, people who feel a "frustrated anger" during decision-making are more likely to choose high-risk options, while people feeling fearful are more likely to choose a low-risk strategy. To gain some objectivity, try taking yourself and your emotions out of the equation. Instead, pretend that you're advising a friend through the decision-making process.
How would you approach this conversation with your friend? What types of questions would you ask, and what pros and cons would you mention? Considering this scenario can help you step back from your emotions and gain the perspective you need to make the best decision you can make given your situation.
Putting yourself in the shoes of another person should also help you make decisions that are in the public's interest. No choice you make will affect only you, so you should let your desires guide your decision-making process.
Remember the Big Picture
British business mogul Richard Branson never forgets to assess the big picture when he's making decisions. Before he settles on his decision, he carefully considers how that decision will impact his other projects in the short- and long-term time frame.
No decision you make occurs in a vacuum. You could be presented with a great opportunity, but you probably shouldn't act if your focus needs to be elsewhere. Remember to mentally zoom out and assess how all the pieces of the puzzle will fit together.
This means looking beyond your own circumstances and thinking about how your decision will impact those around you. As a business owner, Richard Branson would consider the impact his professional decisions would make on his customers and shareholders. You should also think about whether your decision would benefit or harm others.
Listen to Your Gut Instinct
Ultimately, you should listen to your own instincts. If a decision doesn't feel right, despite all the data you've collected to support it, don't ignore what your instincts could be telling you. Our brains are wired to help us make the best possible decisions with the information that we're given. We instinctively know whether a decision is the right one for us and other members of the public. This process occurs naturally, so don't second-guess it. Trusting your intuition will make you a more confident decision maker, rather than someone who hesitates during the process.
Making an important decision can be a stressful situation. By keeping these tips in mind, you can feel confident that you'll make the right choice that's best for you.


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School inspector examining an indigenous school, Varanasi (Benares)
Photographer: Bromochary, Brajo Gopal
Medium: Photographic print
Date: 1870
Photograph of an inspector and pupils at an indigenous school at Varanasi (Benares) in Uttar Pradesh, from the Archaeological Survey of India Collections: India Office Series (Volume 46), taken by Brajo Gopal Bromochary in c. 1870. Images like this one were shown at European Universal Exhibitions during the nineteenth century to demonstrate the method of inspection in Indian schools. The photograph is inscribed on the album page, 'Taken by the photographer in the service of H.H. the Maharaja of Benares. The Sub Dy. Inspector of Schools Munshi Chhote Lal (to the left) is examining an indigenous (Persian private) school. The teacher is standing on the right. After exhibition to be placed at the disposal of the Secy.of State for India.' The term 'munshi' denotes that the inspector pictured is a teacher of languages.


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Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Swim Team
Parker stopped napping when he turned 3. Swim team sure wore him out!!
The boys had an AWESOME swim team season! It kept us busy and we are sad that it is over.
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|The audiobook Making Friends with Billy Wong by Augusta Scattergood
Augusta Scattergood has many fans at Pioneer Middle School. All fifth grade students read Glory Be, another one of her books. Last year, Mrs. Rice's students took their learning a step further by creating book trailers centered upon the book. These trailers caught the eye of Ms. Scattergood, who graciously agreed to Skype with our enthusiastic fifth graders.
Needless to say, I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of Making Friends with Billy Wong. This book did not disappoint! Much like Glory Be, this selection has heart and humor, all while tackling difficult topics in a gentle and age-appropriate way.
This story centered upon young Azalea, a girl who was sent to care for her Grandmother Clark for the summer. The summer arrangement gets off to a rocky start because Azalea doesn't know her grandmother well. Azalea also would rather be back with her parents in Texas instead of in the little town of Paris Junction, Arkansas.
Azalea soon meets other children in Paris Junction--a prissy girl, a bully, and Billy Wong, whose family owns the Lucky Foods grocery store in town. Throughout the story, large topics such as bullying, civil rights, discrimination, poverty, family relationships, and friendships are deftly covered. Like all of Augusta Scattergood's works, this title addresses tough subjects in a way that will be appealing to younger readers. Above all, themes of kindness and understanding emerge as main takeaways from this lovely book.
This historical fiction story also introduced me to a portion of our nation's history of which I was not previously aware. During the late 1940s through the early 1960s, hundreds of Chinese grocery stores flourished within the southern United States. These stores served a vital need within southern communities, as Chinese grocers stepped in as old plantation commissary stores ceased to exist. In Making Friends with Billy Wong, Billy's parents own a Chinese grocery store. Their experiences within the story mirror many of the struggles and triumphs that these grocers and their families would have experienced in the past.
Although the book on its own would still be an amazing read, the audiobook version added richness and depth to the story. The voices of Azalea and Billy were spot-on and really transported me to the American South in the 1950s (even as I listened to the book in my car near snowy Buffalo, NY!).
There is so much more that I want to say about this book, but I don't want to spoil any surprises. Making Friends with Billy Wong is sure to be a hit with middle school audiences. In fact, the book has already been checked out multiple times here at Pioneer Middle School. Thank you to Augusta Scattergood for generously providing us with a free audiobook copy!


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Set in a former 17th-century converted convent in the peaceful Lisbon quarter of Lapa, many consider A Travessa to be one of Lisbon's best restaurants. From the creative Portuguese-Belgian cuisine, elegant surroundings, attentive service and charming ambiance, Travessa's quiet location in the historical neighborhood of Madragoa in the Convent of the Bernardas, makes this restaurant also one of the city's most beautiful dining destinations. There are three dining areas: the main room with it's spectacular vaulted ceiling, centuries old tile flooring and period furniture; a small private dining room and picturesque terrace overlooking A Travessa's cloistered courtyard — the ideal location for lunch on a warm summer day — but the warm amber hued lighting, elegant tables and roaring fireplace in the main dining room is the picture spot for a romantic evening for two. The lunch and dinner menu, which changes every day, features a selection of sensational Portuguese-Belgian entrées preceded by seven or eight delicious prix-fixe appetizers, in addition to a wine list that features many of Portugal's best including an extensive selection of Douro reds. A hidden gem in the leafy Lapa quarter of Lisbon, Travessa is both a culinary and historical treasure well worth discovering on any journey to this exceptional city.
Tucked away through a secret doorway and down a small set of step, is Travessa's small lobby
A beautiful bouquet of roses sit on the vestibule
Tavessa's menu and the elegant interior of Travessa
We decided to start with a glass of Portuguese sparkling wine before deciding on our main course
Fresh baked bread is prepared in house each day
Olive oil for our bread
Grilled peppers
A couscous and mixed pepper soup
Smoked Wild Boar
Sizzling cooked black pork arrives at the table on a wooden board, to be carved to served to each guest
Fluffy scrambled eggs with wild mushrooms
Exquisitely perfect scrambled eggs
A light mixed salad with tomatoes, pecorino and balsamic drizzle
Prawn Dumplings with Mango Sauce
Fresh Lisbon oysters with a 'thimble' of lemon juice
We ordered a gorgeous bottle of Duoro wine to enjoy with our dinner
The sommelier decanting our wine
The sommelier places the decanter on a napkin he has folded in the shape of a chrysanthemum
Roast Lamb with Mint Sauce and Mushroom Risotto
Filet of Wild Bull with Mushrooms
An array of side dishes arrive as part of Travessa's nightly offerings, like this silky smooth Spinach Purée
Mashed Celeriac
Lovely Little Roast Potatoes
Warm house made crisps!
A light warm Cabbage Salad
We shared a dessert which was inspired by one made by the nuns: warm eggy and similar to a clafouti, it was delicious


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Extreme Outdoor
Earlington, KY
Located between Hwy 1337 and Hwy 112
Over 500 acres of trail.
In July 2010, the City of Earlington kicked off their opening to the new Earlington Loch Mary Lake ATV Park.
Permits are a requirement at the park and can be purchased at Earlington City Hall
Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm. Permits can be purchased in advance and are
per ATV.
ATV Park is open from 7:00am to 9:00pm, 7 days a week.
Come on out and ride with us. Have a great day in the great outdoors.
Be sure to watch our 30 second video on our Video Page, and check out a very brief
look at all of the excitement that is waiting for you at the Earlington Loch Mary ATV
Park located in Earlington, KY.
ATV Park Survey can be viewed and downloaded here.
(must have pdf reader software to view and print.)
Click here to view or print the ATV Park map (must have pdf reader software to view and print.)


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This post is part of a Multiple Part Series on the 2012 AECT Convention.
9:15- 10:15 Scenario-based and Standardized Patient Simulations in Nursing Education
The first session I attended was about how to create simulations for nursing students. Catherine Maney of Northern Illinois University presented on how she created simulated live scenarios of mental health patients. The scenario she described was interesting - a bipolar patient in a manic state. I was impressed with the process they used for creating the scenario case:
I like the methodical nature of this task or case creation process, particularly the step of having another faculty member review the scenario. A great way to formatively evaluate a learning scenario.
They used a live actress for the simulation. After following the scenario-creating process, they
- ran the simulation with 2 nursing students as the learners
- filmed the students in the simulation as they worked through the process of calming the patient, gathering vital signs, deescalating patient's manic behavior, and administering medication.
- debriefed the students on how it went by reviewing the video at key points.
- had the students self-evaluate their work by asking what they did well, how they might improve.
The second presentation in this session was given by John Jeon and Terry Tao of University of Wisconsin-Extension. They described how they are developing an online scenario-based training.
The presenters described how they worked developed an idea of using what they call microscenarios. They basically broke these scenarios (cases) that they were using previously into pieces and developed an online strategy and technology for delivering and applying that knowledge.
Here are a couple of interesting graphics from the presentation:


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Rents accelerate into 2016
In Full...
Compared to the same point a year ago, rents in January 2016 have risen by 3.6%. This is up from 3.4% annual rent rises over the twelve months to December.
This puts average rents at £790 per month, as of January 2016.
An accelerating annual pace of rent rises comes despite recent seasonal month-on-month drops in the latest market rents, dipping by 0.4% between December and January.
While rents have fallen on a monthly basis over the winter period, this trend is beginning to reverse into January, with the 0.4% latest month-on-month drop comparing to a 0.6% fall in December, 0.9% in November and a 1.2% monthly drop into October 2015.
Adrian Gill, director of estate agents Reeds Rains and Your Move, comments: Right now, canny tenants are taking advantage of the slightly cooler winter rental market, and securing tenancies with rents a little lower than in the peak autumn market last year. There are good deals to be had. But underneath this seasonality, rents are beginning to accelerate once again on an annual basis.
There is a huge shortage of housing in the UK, particularly compared to an accelerating population and an economy that continues to outpace neighbouring countries. Meanwhile, real wages continue to rise meaning many tenants are able to pay a little more rent if necessary. In a competitive market that is a recipe for rent rises."
Rent rises in East Midlands and East of England overtake London
On a regional basis annual rent rises are now led by the East Midlands and East of England, with rents up 5.9% and 5.8% respectively since January 2015. This pushes London to third place on this measure, with rents in the capital 5.7% higher on an annual basis, marginally slower than 6.3% in the capital in December.
At the other end of the spectrum rents are lower than a year ago in the South East and North East regions, both seeing a 1.0% annual fall. Meanwhile the slowest annual rent rises are in Wales, up just 0.6% since January 2015.
Six out of ten regions have witnessed monthly falls in rents, in line with the overall month-on-month trend across England & Wales. This is led by London, with rents in the capital 0.7% lower than in December.
Tenants mend household finances in the New Year
Tenants in the private rented sector have paid down outstanding rent in January. On average late rent now stands at 8.2% of all rent due, representing an improvement on December's figure of 9.3%.
However, tenant finances remain slightly more difficult to manage than a year ago, with the latest arrears rate of 8.2% comparing with 6.8% in January 2015.
On a longer-term basis late rent remains reasonably steady compared to the all-time high of 14.6% of rent in arrears seen in February 2010.
Adrian Gill concludes: "Some tenants seem to be applying New Year's resolutions to keep up with the bills. But the best news is that they are able to do so and the money is there.
December is the most difficult month for most tenants, a fact which always shows up in all our statistics on late rent. That was no different at the end of last year. But regardless, renters have proven resilient and it's encouraging to start off 2016 with tenants' finances going the right way."
Source: www.propertyreporter.co.uk


text: Viktoria Bergman Board member Name: Viktoria Bergman Born: 1965 Elected: 2015 Member of the Remuneration Committee. Education Communication Executive Program at IFL/ Stockholm School of Economics. Berghs School of Communication. Other assignments Chairman of the board of Galber AB. Board member of Trianon AB. Previous positions Member of Group Management and Senior Vice President Stakeholder Management & Corporate Sustainability E.ON Nordic, Board member E.ON Försäljning, E.ON Kundsupport and E.ON Smart Living (2012-2014). Positions in Trelleborg Group (2002-2011), member of Group Management and Senior Vice President Corporate Communications Trelleborg Group (2005-2011). Various positions in Falcon Breweries/Unilever (1989-1996), Cerealia Group (1987-1989).


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The Physician Leadership Program developed by VISHWAS, has been successfully tested in a community in Mumbai, and has gained a lot of recognition for its innovative practices.
We helped develop communication material such as posters, brochures as well as designing manuals. Some of our team members were actively involved in the project then.
In the year 2000, IMO joined forces with the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), member governments and the shipping industry to assist less-industrialized countries to tackle the ballast water problem.
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British artist Cameron Watt chats about his work, his new life in Sweden, the importance of sketchbooks on his art, working with plasticine animation for music videos and his struggles with art school…
Hi Cameron and welcome to Om Pom Happy. It's great to be able to finally chat after admiring your work so much! I love your series of 100 portraits that you're working on at the moment…
Hello Cand, thanks very much for having me. The series of portraits started because I was getting tired of being labelled a mouldy old landscape painter ha ha!
My first exhibition was 95% landscapes and even though portraits were creeping into my paintings I struggled getting them to work with the rest. I thought one way round this was just to whack out a bunch of portraits so I bought a pad of thick paper which had 100 sheets and thought I would only use it for portraits. I told myself I would make 100 and so far I have done 50 odd. And now I think I will probably just keep knocking them out till the day I die… Or maybe I will get angry and not want to be labelled a mouldy old portrait painter and then I'll start painting flowers or something.
You're British by birth but living in Sweden…
I grew up in the north of England in an arty family. My mother is a sculptor and my dad used to paint. I remember Dad trying to get me to draw apples or anything other than cartoons, or teaching me how to sharpen a pencil with a knife, or how to mix black out of brown and blue, that sort of thing. It was unavoidable that I'd go to art school!
Above: 1st YEAR AT ART SCHOOL PAINTING
Above: ART SCHOOL ETCHING
Above: ART SCHOOL PAINTING
In 2002 I enrolled on a portfolio course at Telford College in Edinburgh where you do a little bit of everything, and after that I did a two year drawing and painting BTEC. It really opened my eyes and I still try and tap into that energy I had during those years. The course was great; the tutors were very passionate and switched me on to lots of painters. I then studied at Edinburgh College of Art which was also very good, but I became jaded after three years or so. It's not something I am terribly proud about, but I dropped out. It was a dark period in my life and I didn't touch a paintbrush for 4 years.
Above: ART SCHOOL PAINTING
I have very little work left from art school which is a shame as I stupidly burnt most of it. One glimmer of hope out of all of this was that I met my girlfriend. And when she was offered a job in Sweden I moved too. It was her who encouraged me to paint again. And I stopped beating myself up when I bagged my first exhibition here. I felt that it somehow gave me validation to move onwards which is complete nonsense really in hindsight.
Have you held any other jobs along with your art?
I have worked in kitchens, aye. When it's creative it can be quite fulfilling, but most kitchens become too demanding. It starts off as two or three shifts a week, then the sous chef goes awol, then the dishwasher walks out, then the waiter books a table of 25 and forgets to tell the kitchen and before you know it it's double shifts six days a week. Its not ideal if you are trying to draw everyday.
But it has inspired some wonderful monoprints…
Despite being labelled a mouldy old landscape painter I see you are still painting them!
Ha, I re-started the landscapes when I moved to Sweden. Being somewhere new is visually inspiring. Summers are warm, but winters here can get pretty real. It's not uncommon for my watercolor paint to freeze on the sketchbook page! I always tell myself I will stop painting landscapes, that I should be painting edgy subject matter, but then I look in the philosophical mirror and I realise I'm actually not that edgy. As much as I like to romanticize about being a self destructive angry poet, its all a load of rubbish. I buy cat food and listen to podcasts about stationery. But in all fairness going out in minus 5 and drawing buildings whilst everyone else is watching Netflix is pretty hard core.
Call me old fashioned but I'm getting more and more sympathetic towards art that isn't perceived to be hip or out there. Devoting one's life to welding owls out of nuts and bolts, or throwing pottery, or making ships out of driftwood is pretty fantastic if you break it down to its bare elements. I am rubbing coloured liquid on a flat surface because I am emotional. I am making a decorative drinking vessel out of soft earth and very high temperatures because I think it looks nicer than a plastic cup. It's certainly hipper than I am, eating fat and sugar and being spoon fed shit entertainment.
We have to talk about Doris! Your monoprints and paintings of her are so sensitive and acutely observed. I just love them…
I met Doris when I worked in a kitchen; she was hanging out near the bins for a week or two eating daddy long legs from a floor light. I noticed she was skin and bones so I started giving her some fish and after a week or two I eventually cracked. I felt dead bad for her so one night I put her in a potato box and took her home and the next day I took her to the vet. The vet lady said she was underweight and had an ear infection. She wasn't tagged and was only a few months old so I adopted her. She is a good muse.
Do you keep sketchbooks?
Yeah, sketchbooks are the bones to my painting. When I'm making art it's easy to feel like I'm making little or no progress at times, so it's nice to go through sketchbooks and see the odd minuscule improvement. From a work flow perspective I don't think you can get raw thought out as fluidly any other way.
My books are not beautiful pieces of art; they are a jumbled mess of shorthand style scribbles t
hat means very little to anyone except me. Quick sketches of buildings or compositional ideas. A ten second sketch can jog my memory of a place much more than a photograph can. Maybe not how many windows were in a building, but for instance what way the wind was blowing, or how I felt happy or hungry or how a man walked with a limp.
And what about a studio space?
I am looking for a place to work as my last studios contract ran out. But in all honesty the studio for me can be anywhere as I work in different mediums, a café and a laptop, my living room and a canvas, the street and a sketchbook. As of right this very moment I'm making a gig poster for a band, cutting out cardboard shapes and scanning them into Illustrator in my kitchen. I know some people need a place to work outside of their home, but I honestly don't care too much. Plus my cat seems happy.
Lucky Doris! So how do you usually spend your day?
Nothing too exciting. I might go outside and draw, but mostly I'll work at home. Maybe I'll go see a gallery or the library if I'm feeling empty. My only routine is to draw everyday. If I don't draw I get depressed. It can just be 15 minutes scribbling on an envelope with a ballpoint, but it helps get stuff out.
Above: ENVELOPE DOODLE
Above: DAY OFF
I don't listen to music often whilst working, but I like to listen to podcasts. It doesn't really matter what they're talking about as long as the people talking are passionate and not going to bring me down too much. I remember when me and my dad were in the car and I used put John Peel on the radio. My dad didn't like 99% of the music but he liked hearing John talk about Berlin techno or African jazz or whatever.
Above: THAT SHIT WILL ROT YOUR MIND
I'm a HUGE techno fan! And though I'd never heard of Withered Hand – aka Dan Wilson – I love his track Black Tambourine which of course is so brilliantly animated by none other than yourself!
Dan and I both have a love for bad plasticine animation; we both dabbled in it before. I like to think we were on the same page. I like to think that when I pitched the idea he was aware he wasn't going to get Wallace and Gromit the wrong trousers.
Cameron, thank you so much! It's been such fun chatting with you and I can't wait to see your entire 100 portraits (and more) and possibly one day invite you back as a mouldy old cat painter. In the meantime let's sign us out with one of your favourite tracks, the fabulous CATE LE BON singing ARE YOU WITH ME NOW…
Words: CAND JUSKUS and CAMERON WATT
Images: CAMERON WATT


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Elbow came to the police's attention for the first and probably last time when the two 12ft statues that appear on the cover of Cast of Thousands were mistaken for aliens by drivers on the M1.
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Tuesday, 27 November 2012
Knitting and Stitching show
It was great to catch up with old friends and also to meet up with 2 ladies I have met through stitchinfingers.
Lots to see, there was an exhibition by O2 textiles which was full of humour, unfortunately no photos allowed but I did buy the booklet they had published as I so enjoyed their work. The quilters guild had a few quilts on display and there were various others with pieces of work, some photos to follow. I am afraid I should have made notes as I seem to have forgotten some of the displays.
There was a competition to upcycle old clothes etc, Bella Lane who is a member of HEN had a pair of shoes which she had decorated.
I was also amused by this dress made from silk ties.
Another exhibition I was drawn with a variety of work by a group called Push stitchery, a couple more pictures
this was beautifully embroidered by Erin Endicott
just one more photo I must share with you made from discarded tea bags, sorry not sure who did these or what group she was exhibiting with
Will do another blog to confess what I spent my money on later. think this is more than enough for now.
11 comments:
- Pippas quilts said...
looks like you had a good time.
- 28 November 2012 at 01:31
- motidana said...
Your blog post reveals what a lovely time you had at the show Margaret. Loved the needlefelted frame by Zoe Williams though all the other eye candy is good too . Eagerly awaiting your next post !
- 28 November 2012 at 02:18
- Vintage Sheet Addict said...
Bet you had a great time! :)
- 28 November 2012 at 04:09
- CJ Stitching and Blooms said...
I am sure you had a very grand time. I wish I could of joined you and I am really forward to seeing what goodies you bought. VBG Hugs Judy
- 28 November 2012 at 05:30
- Suztats said...
Looks like an interesting and inspiring time. How I wish there were shows like this in my area! Looking for more wonderful pics.
- 28 November 2012 at 06:09
- Claudia said...
Thank you, Margaret, for the report and the photos. I think you have enjoyed the show!. Looking forward to your next post!
- 28 November 2012 at 09:20
- Radka said...
It is always good to see new ideas. Thank you for sharing :-)
- 28 November 2012 at 16:39
- Queeniepatch said...
What a lot of variation on the show! I love it when embroidery is extended to 3-D, clothing and so forth. Must hurry to your next post to see what you bought!
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"Is taking calcium supplements dangerous with a history of kidney stones?"
I am taking calcium supplements with vitamin D since I take Depo Provera for birth control. I don't know want to change my contraception. I also have a history of kidney stones and have been told I get them solely due to dehydration after analysis of my blood and urine several years back. Is it dangerous for me to continue calcium supplements since I have a history of stones? I am currently taking calcium citrate since I have read that the citrate is protective against stones. I also only take them with food since I read that is protective as well. Thank you.
It sounds like you had a pretty good work up for your kidney stones already, if you had blood and urine tests done after your first attack with kidney stones. Typically, what these studies are looking for is any evidence of why you tend to form kidney stones, such as an increase in calcium concentration in the urine. Especially in younger people, however, it is quite common for these tests not to demonstrate any obvious abnormality. In most of these people, like yourself, the major factor contributing to stone formation is probably not drinking enough water. Most of the time, therefore, making sure you keep your fluid intake up for the rest of your life is enough to prevent stones from forming again. The impact of your calcium supplements is less straight forward. Most likely your calcium supplements do put you at somewhat increased risk of another episode of kidney stones, but in most cases that risk can probably be managed by keeping up your fluid intake. One approach that some doctors might use is to measure the amount of calcium in your urine while taking the supplements to see if it has gone up significantly. I would suggest talking to your primary care doctor or kidney doctor about this issue in more detail. Good luck.
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Business Partnerships to Advance STEM Education: Building a Bridge to Careers in STEM
The Committee for Economic Development, in partnership with José Martí MAST 6-12 Academy and others have released the issue brief "Business Partnerships to Advance STEM Education: Building a Bridge to Careers in STEM."
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Engaging women in STEM education and career fields is a key linkage to overcoming this skills gap. In August 2011, the U.S. Commerce Department released a study, Women in STEM: A Gender Gap to Innovation, which found that although women make up almost half of the U.S. workforce and half of the college-educated workforce, they are greatly underrepresented in STEM jobs and among those with STEM degrees. While the report found that contributing factors may likely include a lack of female role models and gender stereotyping, it ultimately found "evidence of a need to encourage and support women in STEM." Educators and administrators at schools like José Martí Math and Science Technology (MAST) 6-12 Academy in Hialeah, Florida, believe that the key to increasing the numbers of women in STEM careers begins with eliminating barriers for young girls who excel in STEM-related subjects.
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Allen Long
Garland TX | 75044
About me
Music and beauty are major themes in my studio. Music is the ball, life is the playing field, the teacher is the coach, and the student is participant. Moving the ball requires knowledge of musicianship which in turn promotes character development and life skills for the participants. As students experience making music and develop their listening skills, I seek to enable them to discover the music that resides within their heart. Ultimately, I believe that music can prepare students to experience a greater depth of meaning and understanding in their lives.
Students receive extensive instruction and application in the areas of Piano Technique, Performance, and Music Theory. In addition, I offer many opportunities to enter competitions and festivals in order to put these disciplines into practice. 85% of my students who have entered festivals have received "Superior" ratings.
Lesson details
Beginning students do well with half hour lessons and transition to having one hour lessons. In order to adequately teach theory, technique, repertoire and general musicianship skills, I have found that one hour is an absolute necessity.
The tuition year is August through July. For those beginning lessons in August, tuition will be spread over the 12 month period. Many find that this arrangement is the easiest on their budgets. If a student begins after August, tuition will be calculated monthly according to how many lessons will be given each month. Invoices are emailed at the end of the month.
Students who commit to working with the teacher will:
•Have the joy of using music as a gift to serve God and to share with people in homes and in public venues.
•Have the ability to discover and understand the theoretical structure of a piece.
•Have the ability to independently work out a piece from unknown to mastered. Regularly play piano for fun, self-expression, and as an emotional outlet.
•Have a general knowledge of Western art music history and its greatest composers.
•Enjoy listening to classical music more as a result of increased knowledge of theory and history.
•Realize the positive influence that piano study has on life, such as:
•the friendships and community ties established as a result of their active musicianship;
•increased confidence, poise, and perseverance;
•enhanced life skills, such as how to divide a project into sequential tasks and how it feels to reach fulfillment of challenging goals; and
•character development in the skills of delayed gratification and self-discipline.
•Remember piano lessons as a positive experience.
•Regard himself or herself as a "pianist".
Education and Accreditation
Bachelor of Arts degree at California State University at Fullerton, majoring in Music with a special emphasis in Piano Pedagogy and Accompanying. Studied under Rita Fuzsek and Earle Voorhies.
Masters degree in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1981. As an ordained minister, served in ministry as a pianist, music director, choir director, arranger and composer for 26 years.
Masters degree in Music Education from Southern Methodist University, 2005. Studied with Dr. Carol Leone, Head of the Piano Department.
Member of Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)
Member of Texas Music Teachers Association (TMTA)
Member and Board Member of Richardson Music Teachers Association (RMTA)
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