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3 things you need to do before the FLSA deadline
Advice from former Superintendent of HR Mark Frost
By Dec. 1, all employers must comply with the updated Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which exempts teachers from new compensation rules, but requires school- or district-level action to ensure other employees are compensated in compliance with the rule or properly documented as exempt.
For education leaders that still need help understanding FLSA and what they should do to ensure compliance, Mark Frost, regional strategic advisor at PeopleAdmin and former superintendent of HR at Park Hill School District in Greater Kansas City, revealed "three crucial steps that all schools and districts should take in the final days leading up to the deadline … if they haven't done so already."
1. Determine each employee's exemption status
Before you do anything else, it's important to know which of your employees will lose exemption status under the new rules. This starts with a salary review to see which employees fall between the current salary threshold of $455 per week and the upcoming threshold of $913.
"I would print out a list or a roster of all employees in the school district and then take a look at how much they're being paid," Mark said. "We would want it sorted by their rate of pay and their salary."
Additionally, you should review job descriptions. Though no change occurred to the duties test, it is possible that employees were previously misclassified … and the updates to FLSA will likely increase the risk of audits.
"This is a great opportunity for schools and districts to review job descriptions," Mark said. "They may have an employee group that would meet the exemption status, but, for some reason, they were classified as nonexempt."
2. Communicate with staff
After you determine which staff members will be affected by the updated regulations, you should reach out to them to prevent frustration with the change.
"There needs to be communication with employees. I think, oftentimes, it isn't so much that employees are really concerned about the reclassification — it's that they don't understand why it's happening," Mark said. "So, I think having open and honest communication is important."
3. Train affected employees
Finally, to properly comply with the updated regulations, you must train your employees to handle any role changes that the law will require.
"Plans should be initiated to ensure that employees are trained on how to correctly track and report time, and the payroll team is prepared to accurately implement payroll procedures," Mark said.


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The Barack Obama Sisters in Their Store - pictures
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You're killing him..... Hahahahaaaaaaaaa.....
Nice work as always. The many faces of Obama...I think. hahahahahah
hahahaha, man im still crackin up...well done on everything here mate... so funny
This has to belong to Rwpike. One heck of a funny pic.........
so funny...it's very cool...excellent work
Great work. I love the colors and everything.
hahahahaha, im still laughin mate... like a kookaburra..
Awesome.... Congrats on the gold rwpike..
Ha congrats mate. awesome caricature once again. Did you change anything though, cause i notice something weird on the jaw of the left obama that i didn;t see there before. A little masking mistake.
I knew it had to be yours. This is the best yet, keep them coming. Love it. Congrats...
Thanks guys. No jeremix, I didn't change anything. I'll check the PSDs. Thanks.
Good stuff Pike, you are cvleaning us all up lately..good stuff mate..think that was one of the funniest things ive seen here yet..congrats on the gold mate..
Congrats on the Gold mr Pike.. I knew u were busy with something lately
Congrats on the win, Pike. You seriously rawk.
Excellent work, nice use of sources- congrats.
Genius. RW, this image is seared, seared I tell ya, seared in my mind.
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As the New York Mets seek trade partners for Ike Davis, perhaps it is time they seriously consider cutting the cord and move on. Take their losses and start over.
The Mets appear to be playing a game of chicken, expecting the Brewers or Orioles, or anybody else, to blink and give them a pitcher for their former first base power-hitting prospect.
There is no Zack Wheeler for Sandy Alderson to swoop in and get this time. Those opportunities don't come along often, and another thing, Carlos Beltran was a more appealing trade chip than Davis.
I've written several times teams are waiting out the Mets in hope they'll jettison Davis during spring training and sign him off the scrap heap as to not have to give up anything. That is becoming increasingly evident.
The Mets are thinking they should get something for a player who hit 32 homers in 2012. Other teams wonder why they should they give up a lot for a player who strikes out well over 100 times a year and barely hit over .200 the past few seasons. I wonder that, too.
The most Davis would cost the Mets this year would be roughly $4 million. That's not a lot by today's standards, but if the Mets kept him for another season and Davis doesn't produce, one can only envision how the year unfolds.
If Davis falters and his strikeouts spike and average plummets, calls to cut him or send him to the minors will serve as a life-sucking distraction to this team. If you're trying to change a team's culture and rebuild, and if a goal is to see what Lucas Duda can provide, hoping for Davis to catch lightning is a strategy not worth pursuing.
The Mets severed ties with Oliver Perez and Jason Bay. In both cases they got rid of high-priced, low-performance players. This time there's not a lot of money at stake, but only a considerable amount of disappointment.
Perhaps the best option in the interest of making the next step is to simply release Davis and not worry about what he might do elsewhere. It's clear he's not doing anything in New York.
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Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want and deserve to get it good and hard.
H.L. Mencken
Congratulations, Egypt!!
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lets up they do something good with it and that the current lot have not squandered the billions they got thanks to President Carter
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Congressmen Sam Farr (D-CA), Jeff Denham (R-CA), Kurt Schrader (D-OR) and Elton Gallegly (R-CA) have introduced HR 3798, the "Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012." The legislation would codify the agreement between the United Egg Producers (UEP) and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to establish a national standard on cage sizes and enriched housing for egg laying hens. The changes required would be phased-in over 15 to 18 years. Congressman Farr said, "Having consistent rules and a national standard will help egg producers meet the consumer demand for safe, wholesome food and will send a message that doing what's good for animal welfare and what's good for industry economics are not mutually exclusive." The act would:
• Require conventional cages to be replaced during an ample phase-in period with new, enriched colony housing systems that provide all egg-laying hens nearly double the amount of space they typically have;
• Require that, after a phase-in period, all egg-laying hens be provided with environmental enrichments, such as perches, nesting boxes, and scratching areas that will allow hens to express natural behaviors;
• Require labeling on all egg cartons, nationwide, to inform consumers of the method used to produce the eggs, such as eggs from caged hens, eggs from hens in enriched cages, eggs from cage-free hens and eggs from free-range hens;
• Prohibit feed- or water-withdrawal molting to extend the laying cycle, a practice already prohibited by the United Egg Producers Certified program;
• Require standards approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association for euthanasia of egg-laying hens;
• Prohibit excessive ammonia levels in hen houses;
• Prohibit the transport and sale of eggs and egg products, nationwide, that do not meet these requirements; and
• Seek no federal funds.
Those supporting the bill include the United Egg Producers, state egg associations of California, Colorado, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina and Ohio, Humane Society of the United States, Farm Sanctuary and National Consumers League. Concerns or opposition has been raised with this legislation by the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, National Farmers Union, National Pork Producers (NPPC) and National Turkey Federation. The NPPC stated: "This one-size-fits-all farm takeover bill is government intrusion on family farms at its worst and is unnecessary. If enacted, it would open Pandora's Box for special interest groups to pursue similar federal laws on pig farmers, dairy farmers and other family farming operations."
Supreme Court Rules Against California "Downer" Law — The United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously that California's law requiring all non-ambulatory animals be euthanized immediately upon arrival at a packing plant without the opportunity for veterinary evaluation was unconstitutional. The California law banned the slaughter of all non-ambulatory livestock, including pigs (fatigued or injured). Justice Elena Kagan, who wrote the court's opinion, said federal law "precludes California's effort to impose new rule, beyond any the Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) has chosen to adopt, on what a slaughterhouse must do with a pig that becomes non-ambulatory during the production process." The National Meat Association (NMA) brought suit against the State of California on the grounds that the law was in violation of the Federal Meat Inspection Act.
Business and Agriculture Raise Concerns with Trade Reorganization Proposal — A group of 85 business and agricultural groups are asking President Barak Obama to reconsider merging the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) with five other agencies responsible for business and trade into one singe cabinet-level department. In a letter a letter to the White House, the group stated: "USTR's unique and important role stems in substantial part from its position within the Executive Office of the President, lending it credibility with foreign trading partners, Congress and other U.S. government entities and private stakeholders. Most developed economies have a direct counterpart to the USTR that reports to the head of government, which lends the position enormous credibility. Subsuming USTR into a broader trade and business government department will severely harm that credibility and USTR's ability to play its unique coordinating role within the U.S. government." Those signing the letter included the American Farm Bureau Federation, American Meat Institute, American Soybean Association, Consumer Electronics Association, Motion Picture Association of America, National Association of Manufacturers, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, National Pork Producers Council, National Retail Federation, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Meat Export Federation. The administration is proposing to merge the U.S. Department of Commerce, Small Business Administration, USTR, Export-Import Bank, Overseas Private Investment Corporations and U.S. Trade and Development agency.
New Standards for School Meals — USDA released its new standards for healthier school meals. The new standards call for an increase in the servings of fruits, vegetables and whole grains and a decrease in the amount of fats, salt and sugar in school meals. Only fat-free and low-fat milk can be served. The standards include:
• Ensuring students are offered both fruits and vegetables every day;
• Substantially increasing offerings of whole grain-rich foods;
• Offering only fat-free or low-fat milk varieties;
• Limiting calories based on the age of children to ensure proper portion size; and
• Increasing the focus on reducing the amounts of saturated fat, trans fats and sodium.
The new meal requirements will raise the standards for the first time in more than 15 years. The new standards were required by Congress with the passage of the "Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act" in 2010.


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For Immediate Release
LISLE, Ill. June 1, 2006 Molex Incorporated has developed the new Bus Bar Connector (BBC) Assembly, providing a reliable, compact solution for the direct mating of two perpendicular power bus bars for such applications as power or switching power supplies. The BBC Assembly is aptly suited for telecommunication equipment applications such as networking hubs, switches and routers; high and mid-range computing applications, such as servers, data storage and power supplies; and operating base stations in cellular communications.
With a rating of up to 320 Amps and a low voltage drop, the BBC Assembly offers increased current capability at a 30°C temperature rise, topping the competitions amperage offerings by over 20 percent. It is also rated for interruption, which meets true hot-plugging requirements.
The BBC Assembly mates with a standard 25.4 mm (1) wide by 3.18 mm (.125) thick bus bar, which is the size of de facto output blades used in typical power supply applications. The isolated parallel contacts free-float to facilitate blind mating with bus bar tab. Additionally, isolated left and right contacts provides an option for power feed and return when used with a laminated bus bar.
New telecommunications and high end computing equipment require ever increasing amounts of current from power supplies, said Gregg Farnsworth, associate product manager, Molex Incorporated. To meet this need, bus bars are replacing copper wires to carry the higher amounts of current needed by these new systems, which makes the BBC Assembly a natural extension to our product offering. It provides our customers with a cost effective solution and also meets their bus bar distribution power requirements.
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Menudo is not only a name of a dish in Philippines but also in Mexico, although in Mexico they used tripe, in Philippines they used chicken meat, pork or beef. I made simple menudo today, simple in the sense that I did not put, bell pepper, onion, raisins and liver spread. As I have said I want to make cooking easy and simple for everybody. I omitted some ingredients but it doesn't affect the real taste of the recipe. That is my way of cooking.
3/4 cup tomato sauce
1 big potato
1 big carrot
1 small onion
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 pieces chicken hotdog ( sliced)
1/2 cup water ( add if necessary)
3 cloves garlic
spring or green onions for garnishing
salt and pepper to taste
Procedure:1. Saute the garlic and the onion,then add the meat, simmer for few minutes.
2. Add the soy sauce, tomato sauce and pepper,simmer for 3 minutes then add the water and let it boil.
3. Add the potato and carrot cover until it is cook.
4. Add the chicken hotdog then simmer for a minute, add salt and pepper to taste simmer then turn off the heat.
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I've learned more about myself than I ever thought I would. I've dealt with challenges I never thought I'd have to face, as well as opportunities and chances I would have never imagined. I wouldn't have been able to make it without the help of my wonderful family and friends, who have stuck with me through the good and the bad, even when I was occasionally a bit irrational.
When I first started this little blog over 8 months ago, I wasn't expecting much. Just a way to express my thoughts and have them documented for future reflection. What it turned out to be was so much more.
Through this blog, I've (virtually) met people. These people have inspired me, helped me, and made me realize that I'm not alone in my experiences and frustrations.
I recently came across this quote:
"Every person is a new door to a different world."
- from the movie "Six Degrees of Separation"
and it really rings true to me. These people have taught me so much, and I don't think I can get through this post without thanking them.
I'll start with Michelle. I first stumbled across Michelle's blog this summer. She's probably one of the first people I really connected with through blogging. She left a really nice comment on my blog (I'm sure you could find it if you looked) and encouraged me to keep writing. After exchanging emails with Michelle, I realized she was probably the first deaf adult I'd ever had some sort of conversation with. And I remember thinking "Wow. She's just so normal." Now, I hope no one is offended by this, heck, I'm deaf myself. It's not like I was expecting some green person who spoke alien. I just thought it was cool how she was just some funny, spunky lady with a family and who'd held a job, and just happened to be deaf. I hope you guys get what I'm saying here...Anyway, Michelle has served as a great inspiration to me, and I'd better stop before I say something stupid! Thanks Michelle!
Next up is Kristi. Kristi is a year older than me, and I look up to her for so many reasons. If you go to her profile, you'll see that it simply says "deaf teenager (who aspires to inspire) with her own journey: a big fish in a small pond" And inspire, she does. I encourage any readers of this blog to check out her blog, it's great and she writes so poetically. She recently switched from a mainstreamed school to a high school for the deaf, and reading her experiences have really impacted me. She's made me question (in a good way) if I'm doing what I really want. Am I searching for the right things? Am I doing it in the right place? Those questions remain unanswered, but she is helping me find those answers. Who knows if I'll follow in her footsteps or pave my own path, but she's helped me more than words can express.
Writer Kid (M) is a couple of years younger than I am. I first met her through the Cochlear Community, and I sent her a message. She wrote back and told me that she'd read my blog and has one of her own. I clicked on the link not really knowing what to expect, but after reading a couple of her posts I was absolutely blown away. It was like reading the journal of a younger, smarter, more awesome version of myself. I kid you not, this is girl amazing and inspiring. She's such a joy to talk to, and she is basically my definition of "cool."
These three gals are amazing, and I just can't thank them enough.
On to the next order of business...
So, we've yet to receive word on whether insurance will pay for the new processors. After reading this post, I wasn't sure if I still wanted them! However, we spoke to some people at Cochlear who assured that, if I didn't like it, I could "trade back" and go back to my Freedoms.
Which leaves the most important decision left- what color? Since my last poll is running out (only 1 more day) I thought I would post a new one. What color do you think my new Nucleus 5's should be?
Now, I already know I'm getting brown coils, and I'm probably going to buy some of those nifty covers. I have an idea of the color I want, but I'm just curious about everyone else's opinion. I am not, I repeat NOT going to make my decision solely based on this poll. So anyway, feel free to leave a comment or vote-which color do you think I should get?


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Section 144G of the Liquor Act 2007 (NSW) is concerned with Written Submissions for Review of Decisions and is set out below.
For accurate advice and exceptional representation from lawyers who are experienced in representing liquor licence holders, applicants and defendants call Sydney Criminal Lawyers® today on (02) 9261 8881.
144G Matters to be considered by Director-General and Authority
(1) In this section:"decision-maker" means the Director-General or the Authority.
(2) A decision-maker must, when making a reviewable decision in relation to a licence:
(a) notify the following persons in writing that the decision-maker is deciding the matter and invite those persons to make a submission within a specified period of at least 21 days:
(i) the licensee,
(ii) the manager (if any) of the premises to which the licence relates (the "licensed premises"),
(iii) if the decision is whether a second or third strike should be incurred–each interested person in the business carried on under the licence (but only if the person's name has been provided to the Authority under section 41 or 55) and the owner of the licensed premises,
(iv) if the decision is whether a third strike should be incurred–each former licensee or manager who may be adversely affected by the decision,
(v) any other person prescribed by the regulations, and
(b) take into account any submissions received before the end of the specified period from any of the following:
(i) a person referred to in paragraph (a),
(ii) the NSW Police Force,
(iii) the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing, Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services,
(iv) the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research of the Department of Attorney General and Justice, and
(c) take into account each of the following to the extent that the decision-maker considers it to be relevant to the decision:
(i) whether the licensed premises were declared premises within the meaning of Schedule 4 when the offences that caused a strike are alleged to have been committed,
(ii) the size and patron capacity of the licensed premises and how this may impact on the ability of the licensee or manager to prevent the commission of prescribed offences,
(iii) the history and nature of the commission of prescribed offences by relevant persons in relation to the licence or on or in relation to the licensed premises,
(iv) the history and nature of violent incidents that have occurred in connection with the licensed premises,
(v) whether other action would be preferable,
(vi) whether there have been changes to the persons who are the licensee, manager or business owner,
(vii) whether there have been changes to the business practices in respect of the business carried on under the licence,
(viii) any other matter prescribed by the regulations.
(3) Nothing in this section prevents a decision-maker from taking into account any other matter that the decision-maker thinks is relevant to the proper making of a decision under this Part.
(4) A decision-maker must, as soon as practicable after making a decision under this Part, give notice in writing of the decision, the reasons for the decision and any right of review in respect of the decision to each person that is required to be notified by the decision-maker under subsection (2) (a) in respect of the decision.
(5) A submission provided to a decision-maker under subsection (2) (b) (i) may not be used for the purposes of prosecuting an offence under this Act.
(6) The regulations may prescribe guidelines setting out how the matters referred to in subsection (2) (c) are to be taken into account by a decision-maker.


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It appears there is a tie for first baby of Colorado in 2014.
Brooklyn Nolasco was born at 12:03 a.m., Wednesday, at Avista Adventist Hospital in Louisville, the Longmont Times-Call reported.
She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces. Her parents are Louis and Melanie Nolasco.
Bo Elizabeth Sieck was born at Memorial Hospital North in Colorado Springs at the exact same time, The Gazette reported.
She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces. Her parents are Eden and Sonner Sieck of Rush.
Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins delivered its first baby of 2014 at 1:50 a.m.
Poudre Valley Hospital delivered 2,397 babies in 2013, according to spokeswoman Jill Clark.
A baby girl was born at 3 a.m. at University of Colorado Hospital and twins were born at 4:41 a.m. at Swedish Medical Center, according to hospital officials.
A baby girl was born at 3 a.m. at Rosé Medical Center.
Alexander Carpenter was born at 4:28 a.m. at Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland.
He was 7 pounds.
The first New Year's baby at Denver Health Medical Center was born at 6:03 a.m.
There were 3,437 babies delivered University of Colorado Hospital in 2013 – more in one year than ever before, said Dan Weaver, hospital spokesman.
Ryan Parker: 303-954-2409, firstname.lastname@example.com or twitter.com/ryanparkerdp


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Inspired by Chowking's Orange Chicken, I challenged myself to try making my own Orange Chicken dish without having a recipe at hand. Yup, I simply followed my instinct, hold on to a pan and cooked based on my present kitchen know-how and curious taste buds.
|Orange Chicken
salt and pepper
to make the Orange sauce:
mix these ingredients according to your desired taste - orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, dissolved, water
Yearning for another orange sauce on your dish? You may want to check out my other recipe - Porkchop with Apple-Orange Sauce


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Violet Baudelaire (A Series of Unfortunate Events) Violet is the 14 year old eldest of the three Baudelaire orphans in Lemony Snicket's series, A Series of Unfortunate Events, beginning in 2004. She is a very talented inventor (the automatic rolling pin!), often coming up with ingenious devices to help her and her siblings out of the many dangerous circumstances in which they find themselves as a result of their adoption by the evil Count Olaf. She is a spunky, positive-minded and very protective of her younger brother and sister – all in all, a fine role model for any young girl, and not at all too-good-to-be-true.
Violet Beauregarde (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) Violet is the gum-chewing little terror who wins a Golden Ticket to Willy Wonka's factory in Roald Dahl's 1964 book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (also translated into two successful movies). She is one of five children to find the tickets in the Wonka chocolate bars, which entitle them to a trip to the factory and a chance to win the grand prize. All of the children are obnoxious in their own delightful ways, which makes the "accidents" that happen to them all the more fun. Violet's comeuppance occurs when she disobediently tries a three course meal contained within a stick of gum and swells up like a giant blueberry. Although it has been criticized as depicting children in a negative manner and doling out harsh consequences to their actions, it has always been loved by its primary audience – children themselves.
Violet Trace (Jazz) Violet is a main character of Toni Morrison's novel Jazz, published in 1992. Taking its rhythm from its name, the story weaves and drifts, disconnects and reconnects, creating a nonlinear composition of haunting variations. Violet is the fifty-six year of African American wife whose husband has cheated on her with a young woman, an act that drives her mad, makes her "Violent". Her husband, Joe, kills his young lover, and Violet attacks her dead body at the funeral. Somehow, out of these sordid beginnings, rises a tale that helps us understand the origins of lovelessness and human yearnings, the indignities of slavery, the powerful healing of forgiveness and the final redemption of the courage to live life.
A Violet Fluid - a song by Nine Inch Nails
Sumiregusa (Wild Violet) - a song by Enya
Ultraviolet - a song by The B-52's
Violet - a song by Hole
Violet - a song by Bad Astronaut
Violet - a song by Seal
Violet And Blue - a song by Stevie Nicks
Violet Hill - a song by Coldplay
Violets for Your Furs - a song by Billie Holiday
Violets for Your Furs - a song by Frank Sinatra
Baby Einstein: Violet's House (Julie Aigner-Clark) - Take Baby on a tactile journey around the house! In Violet's House, Baby can explore the sensation of soft curtains in the living room, a rough orange in the kitchen, sticky paints in the playroom and so much more. When you've finished reading the book, you can continue the learning in your own home. Part of a series. Recommended for Baby to preschool.
Goodnight My Sweet Violet (Heather Young) - Written in verse, Goodnight My Sweet Violet is a bedtime story about the love shared between a young mom and her little girl. It chronicles the joys, frustrations, spats, hugs, tears, and giggles that are part of each day, and ends at bedtime, when the mother tucks her little one in and realizes that she can't imagine life without her sweet Violet. Recommended for ages 4-8.
Shrinking Violet (Cari Best) - When class bully Irwin taunts Violet about her fat knees (they're not) or deadly sewer gas smell (she doesn't), all she wants to do is shrink away. The thought of being in the class play about the solar system makes her itch and scratch and twirl her hair. But when she's alone or with her best friend, Opal, Violet is a master performer, mimicking her classmates and retaliating against Irwin with razor-sharp wit. Her chance for real-life revenge comes at last during the play, when she plays the offstage role of Lady Space. On opening night, when Irwin, a.k.a. Mars, starts to spin out of control and forgets his lines, Violet saves the day (but not without a little of her savage humor). Recommended for ages 7-10.
Violet (Tania Duprey Stehlik) - Violet is happy that her father has come to pick her up after her first day at a new school. But as she races over to meet him, one of the other kids asks, "How come your dad is blue and you're not?" Violet has never even thought about this before. Her mother is red and her father is blue, so why isn't she red or blue? Why is she violet? Upset and confused, Violet goes to her mother. Using paints, her mother shows her that when you combine red and blue, you get violet! Like many people in the world, Violet is a beautiful mix of colors. But color isn't really that important. After all, it is what's inside us that counts. Recommended for ages 4-8.
Violet Comes to Stay (Jan Karon) - Part of a series. Violet is the last kitten of the litter, and her mother instructs her (as she has all her babies) to remember the mouse-catching rules: Prowl silently. Plan your leap carefully. And pounce boldly. When Violet is adopted by a plant nursery owner and then by a bakery chef, she fails each time to remember the rules, causing havoc and resulting in a return to her mother. But the third time, the little white kitten happily discovers what God has planned for her. Recommended for ages 4-8.
Violet in Bloom: A Flower Power Book (Lauren Myracle) - Part of a series. These books tell the story of the "Flower Friends Forever." Violet's mom is in the hospital; outwardly brash, inwardly insecure Katie-Rose worries that classmate Natalia is stealing her friends, which brings on a conflict with Yasaman; and just as Milla's confidence is improving, a shudder-inducing accident with her crush Max's hamster deeply upsets her. Over a single, eventful week, each girl makes discoveries about herself and others, including her individual—and collective—flower power. Recommended for ages 9-12.
Violet Makes A Splash (Anne Mazer) - Part of a series. Mabel's a bit miffed that she doesn't have any magic. But she's still the big sister -- which is a power all its own. She can put Violet's magic to good use! With a snap of her fingers, Violet gets Mabel's things sorted and priced for the upcoming garage sale. Violet even uses her magic to enchant some of Mabel's toys! Then Violet conjures a pool for their yard -- and refuses to make it disappear. That's when Mabel knows their fun has gone too far. What will the neighbors think? And how will she ever explain this to her parents? Recommended for ages 7-10.
Violet on the Runway (Melissa Walker) - A wallflower in the spotlight can do one of two things: wilt, or blossom...Violet Greenfield's life changes forever when a lady in giant Chanel shades tells her she could be IT, the next Kate Moss-but taller, and without the PR problems. That's how Violet winds up with a business card in the front pocket of her jeans on her first day as a senior in high school. Angela Blythe from Tryst Models in New York City wants to put Violet on a plane and whisk her into the world of high-heeled boots and oversized sunglasses. Tall, skinny Violet, who's been P-L-A-I-N practically forever. Recommended for ages 13+
Violet Raines Almost Got Struck by Lightning (Danette Haworth) - A coming-of-age tale that is as full of sass as its uniquely named protagonist. At 11, Violet is caught betwixt and between childhood and adolescence. She remains very much a child, reveling in hollowed-out tree trunks and playing Barbies with her best friend's little sister. However, just like the ominous atmospheric changes occurring prior to turbulent weather, Violet's growing awareness of a developmental shift among her peers leaves her unsettled and unsure. Recommended for ages 9-12.
Violet the Pilot (Steve Breen) - Meet Violet, a spunky girl who dares to follow her dreams. A wonderful role model for all readers! Recommended for ages 4-8.
Violet's Hidden Doubts (Martha Finley) - Originally published more than 125 years ago in the Elsie Dinsmore series, these newly-updated stories introduce another young girl whose strong faith is a powerful example for today's girls---Violet Travilla, the daughter of Elsie Dinsmore. Violet is a fourteen-year-old Christian girl growing up in the late 1800s. Today's readers will find it easy to identify with Violet's growing faith and struggle toward maturity. Book one begins in 1877, when creative, independent fourteen-year-old Violet learns that growing up brings new problems, feelings, and questions. As the entire Travilla family faces a tragic loss, Violet discovers that true faith defeats even hidden doubts. Part of a series. Recommended for ages 13+
Violet's Music (Angela Johnson) - Ever since she was a baby, all Violet has wanted to do is play music. When she enters kindergarten, she notices that every kid has some activity he or she likes--painting, pasting, playing in the sandbox--but no one loves music like Violet does. Then Violet grows old enough to play guitar, and while strumming in the park, she meets other kids playing instruments; together they form a band. Recommended for ages 4-8.
Violet, the Fuzzy Honeybee (Stephanie Clancy) - Who knew being a bee could be so much fun? Violet, the Fuzzy Honeybee, has a day of adventures in store. After working in the garden, she has a lovely afternoon planned with her girlfriends. But she'll get into some mischief along the way. Just what does this sweet honeybee do all day? Buzz along to find out! Recommended for ages 4-8.
What Does Violet See? Raindrops and Puddles: Baby Einstein (Julie Aigner-Clark) - A very special puddle sets Violet the mouse off on her latest nature discovery. It is through this puddle that Violet observes the effect rain has on the world around her. A Mylar puddle on the last page offers children a chance to see their reflection in a puddle, just like Violet! Recommended for Baby to preschool.
Famous People Named Violet - Violet Fane (British author); Violet Oakley (American muralist)
Famous People who Named their Daughter Violet - Ben Affleck (actor); Christina Milian (singer/actress); Jennifer Garner (actress)
Violet - We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Violet.


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The Book of Revelations is commonly attributed to John, the apostle, which Pagels quickly disagrees with. John of Patmos was most certainly a different author, if he was the author at all. A large group of early church fathers condemned the Book of Revelations and were convinced it was "written not by a disciple but by a heretic named Cerinthus" (107). We come to find out that a large number of early Christians felt The Book of Revelations was just blasphemy and nonsense. Cyril of Jerusalem, Gregory of Nazianzus, and Bishop Amphilochius of Iconium all intentionally left Revelations off their lists of authentic books.
The Book of Revelations is full of symbols, some of which border on the absurd, like the seven-eyed zombie Lamb which takes a scroll and is told by a loud voice it is worthy to open it, or the pregnant woman that wraps herself in the sun while a seven-headed, ten-horned dragon impatiently waits to eat the coming baby. The main thing to take from all that silliness is the polarity it espouses. In Revelations there are the saved and the damned and that is it. God's elect, and Satan's minions. There is no room for anybody else in the cosmic battle. It is ironic that the author demonizes Babylon because it is very likely that the concept of a cosmic battle between good and evil was inherited by Judaism from the Babylonian religion during the Jew's exile there. Babylon was a symbol of evil that the author of Revelations used to symbolize Rome. Babylon is now used to represent whatever and whomever a church might happen to disagree with.
Athanasius, the bishop of Alexandria is almost solely responsible for the canon we recognize today as the Bible, and for the inclusion of the Book of Revelations, and he added it for political reasons. Athanasius was a charismatic and ambitious Bishop who had stolen his position with a well-timed endorsement letter from the Emperor while another 200 or so Bishops were trying to decide who would take the position. He immediately began seeking out what he called "heretics" which included any Christians that felt they were outside the Catholic Church. This included the thousands of monks that had congregated in small monasteries under the leadership of an ex-Roman Soldier named Pachomius. They had no need to fall under the leadership of any Bishop and saw the rank structure of the church for what it was, the Romanization of Christianity. They also kept large libraries of works Athanasius would condemn and was eager to destroy. Luckily, one of those Egyptian monks at Nag Hammadi, buried a large number of scrolls in a cave used for meditation 1500 years ago. They were uncovered in 1945 and have contributed greatly to our understanding of the Bible since then. Elaine Pagels was among the first scholars to begin studying the Nag Hammadi scrolls.
Athanasius apparently condemned any book that allowed for the personal search for God through asceticism. The Book of Revelation spoke out many times against heretics within the Church and Athanasius was able to use it against many of his opponents. Check out Pagels herself being interviewed about the book: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/2012/02/24/february-24-2012-elaine-pagels-on-the-book-of-revelation/10372/
What should disturb most people about this is that even today this book is being used to spread hatred and intolerance. The Young Turks say it better than I could. Check out this video:
sigh… I guess that's one way to solve the population problem, but reducing the human population to 144,000 would just make a big mess. So spread the word; the Book of Revelations is a bunch of fear mongering nonsensical delusional Iron age gibberish, stop electing people that think its prophetic!!! Time to start paying attention to the House and Senate Elections.


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Monthly Archives: June 2016
Scientists For President by Suzae Chevalier
Scientists give you the straight line,
they experiment and then hypothesis.
Their experiments are not based on lies.
They are not funded by lobbyists
that have agendas and lists.
Scientists are not trying to impress.
they don't keep things close to the vest.
Scientists are here to help the environment.
They don't need scandals and to repent.
They will listen to everyone's side
they formulate and do not criticize.
Once they know "what's working" they
"share" the surprise.
Now American's let US take a different view,
of how the government should be run not just for a few
but for the People, Animals, Wild Life, and Plant Life
on Which It Stands-
let US Bring Back Integrity To This Land.
Written By Suzae Chevalier on January 27, 2012


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Summer is coming to a close for us, so I decided to have one last good barbecue before it's too cold (ok, I live in the desert, so it won't be cold until November - but it does get dark a lot earlier now!) This is a favorite Sunday meal for us. You will need to start this about 4 hours ahead of time to have time to marinade and tenderize this.
1 1/2 pounds top round, London Broil cut
meat tenderizer
1/3 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar
Sprinkle meat liberally with unseasoned meat tenderizer, then pierce with fork 1/8 inch apart and at least half-way through the meat on both sides. Rub in tenderizer. Place on a plate, cover, and set aside for an hour.
In a small bowl, mix together oil, lemon juice, seasoned salt, lemon pepper, garlic, parsley, and tarragon vinegar (note: if you don't have tarragon vinegar, which can be hard to find, substitute 2 TSP white vinegar and 2 TSP dried tarragon) . Pour marinade over meat, reserving a portion to be used for brushing (Note: DO NOT mix the reserved marinade with the meat; set aside for later). Pour remaining marinade over meat, recover dish and refrigerate for three hours, turning every half hour.
Preheat grill for hot heat.
Lightly oil grate, and position it 2 inches above the coals. Place meat on grill, and cook for 5 minutes. Turn meat over, brush with marinade, and cook for another 5 minutes or desired tenderness (I like my meat medium rare.)
Serves 4
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Summer London Broil
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|This might be me tomorrow during my publisher appointments!
I just arrived at the Speak Up Conference and have a few hours to sit in the conference center before dinner. The plane ride was full of amazing time with God and I am continually in awe of how He works circumstances to continually speak to my heart. A few weeks ago, a marketing person contacted me about reviewing Anything by Jennie Allen (a fellow Austinite). Since I've been
So, the tagline to my potential book (which I'm sharing with publishers tomorrow) is "Pursuing purity, armed with God's grace." (To those of you who may be new to this space, I'm writing a book with my husband about our journey through his porn addiction). As much as I liked this tagline, I still wasn't feeling that it stated the entire scope of the message I want so much to convey. Much of my book is about fighting for our husbands, but at the core is the foundational belief of surrendering control to God (hence the working title, Giving Up without Giving In). Then, this morning on the plane, I read this from Anything:
"The gospel of grace fights every piece of pride in us. When God gives us grace, he is also taking something from us. He takes our control." (p. 27)I'm still processing this, but I'm taking this to mean that when we are armed with God's grace, the resulting fruit is a state of surrender. His very presence has the power to affect us so greatly that the only things we see are through His eyes. He is our filter and we have a clarity that is not marred by our own twisted perspectives. For example, when I seek to control my husband out of fear that he will engage in porn, I find myself in a state of anxiety. When I am anxious, I am much more likely to fall into other bad habits, such as comparing myself to others, being judgmental, and feeding my pride. In this state, I see his potential to sin, his potential to hurt me. I become defensive, thus fighting AGAINST him instead of FOR him. If I continue to view him this way, I lose sight of the entirety of his person and there is no way I can treat him with grace. Frankly, I end up treating him as a child, which does absolutely no good for our relationship. But, if I am armed with God's grace, I see my husband as God sees him and I am able to see myself with clarity, too -- we are both sinners whose have great potential to flourish under God's redemption.
With grace, I don't have to defend myself. God is my shield.
With grace, I don't have to build walls around my heart. God is my fortress.
With grace, I don't have to use the weapons of this world. God has given me His Word, the Sword of the Spirit.
Am I making sense? I've been up since 3:45 AM, so it's very possible that the spirit of my words is still locked up in my heart. Will you add to this conversation? How do you see the gift of grace coupled with the surrender of control?


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Welcome to The Asylum, where I chronicle my adventures as a stationery designer but also as a mom to Gravy and The Dude, wife and partner to the love of my life, daughter to the best mom there ever was, sister to more siblings and in laws than you can count, an aunt to 22 nieces and nephews and friend to an amazing and inspiring collection of people. My passion for design, art, food, parties, friends and family are on display here everyday.
The word "asylum" is defined as being a shelter, sanctuary, haven, retreat or home…but for me the choice to name my blog "The Asylum" actually began with referring to my house as an insane asylum…. the combination of my two young children, my husband who owns his own business, our hyperactive Boston Terrier, Buddy and my billions of projects often make our house feel like an insane asylum. But it is also a comforting place where I design for my clients, entertain friends and family and cook and bake for my husband and kids.
I'm often asked "When do you do all of this?" and the answer is always "all the time"….I'm always working on something. Here in The Asylum you can literally see when I do it, how I do it and even sometimes how I fail to do it. It's not always pretty or perfect but it's always honest and it's always fun. I love making things and I always try to find the easiest means to a simple and elegant end.
I am fortunate enough to be surrounded by people I admire; their passion, creativity and knowledge are sometimes featured in guest posts. I firmly believe in the saying "it takes a village…" and I love being able to introduce you to my village!
Enjoy your look around The Asylum….make yourself comfortable and check back often for new posts, designs, stories and tutorials.


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After my last skirt I was ready to jump on this one hoping it would be a much better experience, and this one did not disappoint. I did have a couple of bumps but nothing like my last skirt. So the second variation on the basic skirt is called the Rosie.
Description from DIY Clothes "This one's a sturdy little workwear-inspired number with a center front seam, a waistband, big patch pockets, and some sassy little side slits at the hem."
Quick Info:
- Mid to heavy weight twill
- Self drafted pattern using Design-It Yourself Clothes
- 5 pattern pieces (front, back, waistband, pocket, button tab)
- A-line skirt with front patch pockets and side button closing
- Double turned hem with side vents
A little side note, the top that is pictured with all of the skirts is BurdaStyle Magazine 02-2009-108, I made it the summer of 2009, never reviewed it (not sure why) but it's one of my favorite t-shirt patterns.
Until next time, happy sewing...


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Tristan's Resort Reviewed
Last week, I had the opportunity to head over to Bantayan Island for a night. I choose to stay at Tristan's again. It was my second time to stay overnight at Tristan's. It is hard to improve on the experience at Tristan's.
The owner of the resort is Nancy and she is attentive as they come. If I'm hot, I get a fan turned on. The food is fantastic and they take great care in the presentation of it. I had some breaded pork chops that tasted of butter. Just like the last time I had it, it is one of the best things I've ever put in my mouth. It is just unbeatable to me.
Tristan's has these wonderful bamboo reclining chairs that I love too sit in for hours and soak up the cool breeze off the Visayan Sea. Tristan's is right on the beach except at high tide when the beach sometimes is replaced with water licking the steps of the resort.
Tristan's is all about a peaceful place of rest. If that's what your looking for this is the place to be.
The cost of Tristan's is quite low. If you can get room one or two, you might pay a little more for those but they have a ref (refrigerator) and air con. I think all of their rooms have air con though. They don't have hot water but I've never been there or any where else on the island where that is needed. The water is warm right out of the tap. On this last trip I paid only P800 for the room. During peak season the price will be higher. During Holy Week the price will be much higher, if you can get a room at all. Unless you book it well in advance, you will not be able to get a room at all any where on the island during Holy Week.
If you visit Tristan's please tell her that Rusty sent you. I would make a reservation if at all possible and you should make arrangements if you're going to be later than 1pm but check with Nancy about that time.
Her nephew is the cook and its obvious he's had some training as its not your normal meal in the Philippines, it will always be presented nicely. Jessie loves the pizza there but I'm more inclined toward those breaded pork chops.
For this visit, I spent only P2500 for my overnight stay. That's around 50 bucks and that includes the meals.
Tristan's now has a boat to take guest to nearby Virgin Island, the captain is included for P1500. I hope to give that a try on my next visit. There will be the opportunity to go snorkeling as well.
If you do make it to Tristan's Resort, please tell us how things went for you.
Tristan's Resort Contact Information:
Contact: Nancy Fernan. Tel #: (032)438-9041. Mobile #: 09195371536
Tristan's Beach Resort provides the best service you will ever find. For that reason, it is one of the best of Bantayan Island Beach Resorts on the island. It may not be the most plush but the service at Tristan's resort makes it a favorite for many.
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On January 13, Nick Coghlan pushed up the C implementation of PEP 380, which officially supports yield from syntax, to Python 3. I have toyed around with yield from idea since P. J. Eby cooked up his fiendishly clever trampoline in pure Python. The official C implementation is a welcomed news because it alleviates the need for such a trampoline from app to app.
Here's a simple event loop that makes use of PEP 380.
import heapq
import inspect
import time
_processes = []
def sleep(delay):
yield 'sleep', delay
def task(name, delay):
for i in range(10):
print('hello {0} {1} {2}'.format(time.time(), name, i))
yield from sleep(delay)
def spawn(proc, *args, **kw_args):
def generatorize(f, *args, **kw_args):
yield 'ignore', f(*args, **kw_args)
global _processes
if not inspect.isgenerator(proc):
if inspect.isgeneratorfunction(proc):
proc = proc(*args, **kw_args)
proc = generatorize(proc, *args, **kw_args)
heapq.heappush(_processes, (time.time(), proc))
def run():
global _processes
while _processes:
(start_time, proc) = heapq.heappop(_processes)
if start_time > time.time():
heapq.heappush(_processes, (start_time, proc))
command, arg = next(proc)
except StopIteration:
if command == 'sleep':
heapq.heappush(_processes, (time.time() + arg, proc))
def not_a_task():
print('not a task')
spawn(task, 'task 0.5', 0.5)
spawn(task, 'task 1.0', 1.0)
The main functions are spawn and run. In spawn, a function object is converted into a generator if needed and then pushed into a heap queue of scheduled processes. These processes are given a chance to run when they are up in schedule. They can voluntarily yield execution to other processes by calling yield from sleep, or some other utility functions such as read or write.
Overall, I think the code is quite compact and readable.


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JB develops and finances projects and is looking for other partners with similar creative instincts and business interests.
Jonathan teaches Feature Film Economics in Italy at the University of Bologna GIOCA Master's Program (since 2008).
Jonathan teaches entertainment economics and feature film finance and distribution at Carnegie Mellon's Master of Entertainment Industry Management program (since 2007).
Jonathan worked on Wall Street at Salomon Brothers Asset Management in institutional sales.


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I completed my little black dress with these pair of dolly wedges and some of you asked me if these shoes were uncomfortable in my previous lookbook video. Well to be honest, I am not going to say it right out that these would be comfortable if you have never worn angled wedges before as it does need some practice getting used to, but once you get the hang of it, it feels just like any other kind of shoe. I find that angled wedges work really well with me and gives me a good amount of height and enhances the shape of my calves. If you don't have it, fake it! Ah, the irony.
Outfit Details
Dress: ClosetMino
Socks: Daiso
Shoes: Lush Serendipity
Alright my ethereal fluffy mermaids, I hope you liked yet another ramble and picture heavy post of my mermaid inspired outfits. Don't forget to check the video out for visual details and tell me your thoughts in the comments if you think mermaids should really just evolve and have a short crop instead of long amazing tresses. Oh and the tan, we can't forget the tan.
P/S: I also have a bonus Little Mermaid Inspired outfit posted here. Find out what Ariel wore for her wedding day!
Toodles and have a great weekend dudettes!
Be Part Of The Fluff!


text: I had never seen this video clip of the tsunami. People are yelling and crying "I can't believe it!" "No!" "This can't be!" The mist in the distance, as if the sea is on fire, is all that is evident at first of the impending wave of death. You can see the speed and the power with which it rips through town. People run for high ground. Some don't make it. At the very end at the left, a man in a blue jacket rushes down to help but is swept up in the wave probably never to be seen again. Warning: this video may be too graphic for many people. (It doesn't seem to work on iPads and some computers.)


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When people are friends, they have no need of justice, but when they are just, they need friendship in addition.Aristotle
Moral excellence comes about as a result of habit. We become just by doing just acts, temperate by doing temperate acts, brave by doing brave acts.Aristotle
The two qualities which chiefly inspire regard and affection [are] that a thing is your own and that it is your only one.Aristotle
To enjoy the things we ought and to hate the things we ought has the greatest bearing on excellence of character.Aristotle
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.Aristotle
Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.Aristotle
The happy life is thought to be one of excellence; now an excellent life requires exertion, and does not consist in amusement.Aristotle
For what is the best choice, for each individual is the highest it is possible for him to achieve.Aristotle
Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothingAristotle
Man is a goal seeking animal. His life only has meaning if he is reaching out and striving for his goals.Aristotle


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for Advanced Knitters
Here is a knitted hare girl. She is a great toys for all ages. We hope you enjoy making her. The Hare Girl measures about 24 cm (9.5 inch) to tip of ears. All pieces of the toy are knitted flat.
What you need to make:
Straight needles (or circular) size 2 (2.75mm)
Crochet hook, size 2.50 mm
Leftovers from different projects of a similar gauge in DK or worsted : for hare's body – brown, grey, yellow or other, any color yarn for clothes and booties.
If you use thicker yarn and bigger size of needles you get a bigger toy.
The pattern includes 6 pages of instructions and pictures how to make the hare girl, her dress, pantalets and sack.
It will be e-mailed as a PDF document after Pay-Pal payment has been received.


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Monday, 18 January 2016
Happy New Year!
14 comments:
O so glad to see you back in the blogging world Fran and to read about what has been happening in your world.ReplyDelete
Must have been very trying indeed to have been subjected to bad behaviour from a management like them and it sounds as if they have been learning from their pupils ?
Shall now wait patiently for your return xxx
Great to have you back. No job is worth all that hassle!ReplyDelete
Oh Fran, it's lovely to have you here again. I know I see you on WOB, but it isn't the same. Blogging is still the best. I feel I have lost real touch with so many friends now I only see them on FB. That's sad about the job becoming too much, but I'm glad you will get your life back soon!! The wheehouse is fabulous! Well done, Pete!ReplyDelete
Happy New Year!ReplyDelete
The wheelhouse looks fabulous. Sorry to hear about the negative turn at work, but you have a good outcome now which is exiting.
Hi Fran, First of all . . . It Is Great To Have You Back! I have been worried that something had happen to one of you. I am always amazed by Pete's craftsmanship. The ceiling in the wheelhouse is gorgeous and those cabinets are perfection. Sorry to hear about your heavy workload, it will be great to have you back blogging again, you have been missed.ReplyDelete
Your blogging sister,
Connie :)
Happy new year to you too! I'm glad you are ok and sorry to hear of the trouble at work. Hopefully the next job will work out better. Great news about another grandchild : )ReplyDelete
Thank you so much everyone - I have missed you all and your lovely comments confirms that I need to get back to blogging regularly ASAP! XxxxReplyDelete
YES, You do, you do, you do !ReplyDelete
Thanks Mel 😘ReplyDelete
Hello Fran,ReplyDelete
I'm new to your blog and am intrigued by the title of the blog. I presume you're on the Clyde but can't tell from the picture just where. Our daughter lives in Largs with her family and a couple of time when we've visited we've walked the canal from the Bowling end and from Glasgow and of course from Falkirk Wheel. We did at one time think of moving our boat to Bowling to be nearer to our daughter but time passed and it didn't happen.
Glad to hear that you had the energy to quit a job that was making your life difficult, so all the best for whatever you decide to do in the future. Your wheelhouse looks fantastic by the way!
Hi Carol, lovely to meet you. Bonnie of Clyde came from the fact that the barge spent a lot of its working life transporting torpedoes up and down the Clyde. When we bought the barge she was moored at Gare Loch Head (hence the picture). We transported her down to where we are now moored in Tollesbury, Essex, so probably as far away from Scotland as you can get! The barge has changed considerably from the original picture. Sorry to disappoint you, the name is my husband's clever (he thinks!) play on words. Am off to your blog later for a nosey around xxxxReplyDelete
I was just thinking about you and your barge today, and there you were. The wheelhouse looks so nicely finished and festive. I enjoy hearing about all of the renovations. - MargyReplyDelete
Hi Fran and Family !ReplyDelete
What did I say long time ago ? I said You will be ready-build
before me and what I see, Your soon have completed the works.
It looks awsome ! Compliments ! Nice Job Pete !!
Don´t forget a Happy New Year to You All.
Margy - great to hear from you and thank you xxxReplyDelete
Ib - thanks, still quite a long way to go! Xxx


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13 December 2011
8 comments:
- RACHAEL said...
oh these photos are so very beautiful. so peaceful and dreamy.
yikes-- working 7 days a week! yep, you should definitely take at least one day off... it's making me tired thinking about it :)
- 1:15 PM, December 13, 2011
- danica said...
beautiful, beautiful work.
aww, i hope you get a break soon, aron. it sounds like you have been overworking yourself. take care!
- 6:56 PM, December 13, 2011
- See Hear Say said...
working 7 days a week is not healthy, you should def have 1 day off! have some rest and hope you feel better soon aron!
- 1:28 AM, December 14, 2011
- Yoli said...
My friend I am sorry you are not well. Take the advice of the other fellow bloggers, have at least one day off. You are making money but you do not have a life. This is not you. Take good care.
PS: Those photos are dreamy.
- 4:26 AM, December 14, 2011
- Melissa said...
I hope you can arrange for at least one day off. I've never thought money has the same worth as time. Having time to yourself is so therapeutic. It's as essential as sleep and food. :)
- 12:29 PM, December 14, 2011
- Claudia said...
Sorry to hear that things are a bit rough right now, Aron; seven days is definitely strenuous. I hope you can work something out soon and find some time for yourself :)
- 8:09 PM, December 19, 2011
- HÉRITAGE said...
I love this set of pictures....
- 9:12 AM, December 20, 2011
- kitchu said...
these photos are stunning.
- 7:42 AM, January 19, 2012


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Our fifteen city tour of California has begun! We spent Saturday night camping in our solar-powered RV, Gracie ( we travel in grace), at Refugio State Park, a beach park north of Santa Barbara. I used to visit this park with my family when I was a kid. This has so many wonderful memories of childhood for me, since I was born and raised in Santa Barbara! As we were driving in, the park attendant asked about our license plate, Raw Chef. He wondered, as many people do, if it meant sushi. We explained about raw foods and told him we are on a 15-city California tour, educating people about the health benefits of raw food and how to make it easy and delicious. He became very excited about it and bought a copy of our new book, Raw Food For Dummies! The next morning, he told us that the whole family is reading the book, and they love it! He said he thinks this could change everything for them! It just shows that all of us can make a difference in people's lives when we are least expecting it!
Our experience at Ninaya and Daniel's house in Goleta (a few minutes north of Santa Barbara) on Sunday afternoon was delightful! We spent the day with the local meetup group, friends and family, enjoying food together before Dan and I talked about Raw Food for Smart Busy People (fashioned after our newest book, Raw Food For Dummies), then I gave a class in flavor dynamics and flavor balancing and showed how to create big bold favors without depending on oil or sugar. We answered questions about food, kitchen equipment, and lots of questions about Living Light classes. They were surprised to learn that we re the ONLY state licensed raw vegan culinary school (and voted Best Raw Chef Training Program!) there is.
One of our graduates, Amy Bacheller, was there (so great to see her and her husband, Glen!). She got up and encouraged everyone to attend the school, even if they have no interest in becoming a chef. She told everyone to stay at the Living Light Inn and experience the love and support of the Living Light staff — it is an experience you will never regret or forget! Thanks Amy!
We'll stay in Santa Barbara for a couple more days before going to LA to share our years of experience (over 35 between Dan and I) with folks there! Looking forward to meeting more people eager to thrive on a high raw diet of fresh ripe raw organic foods that are delicious and easy to prepare! My only concern is where to park our 26-foot RV, Gracie, in LA, even though she isn't that big (1 1/2 parking spaces). Big cities are not very RV friendly and sleeping in them is prohibited. Well, we are doing good work for the planet, so I trust we will be supported on our journey and everything will work out!
Cherie and Dan
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Expensive and recurring drug treatments are putting a strain on private health care plans. Insurers are pooling their costs to shelter sponsors from skyrocketing prices.
The Canadian Drug Insurance Pooling Corporation (CDIPC) is a not-for-profit corporation created by insurers to share the burden of expensive medications. Data released by the CDIPC reveals that in 2015 the cost of some ongoing drug treatments increased by 22% compared to the previous year.
While most high-cost drug use is related to autoimmune diseases, the report shows that newer cancer drugs, blood disorder drugs, and Hepatitis C drugs are also having an effect on industry pooling. Remicade, Harvioni, Solvadi, Humira, and Solaris topped the list of pricey medications last year; Harvoni, for example, only accounted for about $3 million of paid claims in 2014 but grew to $42 million in 2015.
"As each year goes by, it is abundantly clear that without drug pooling in place, many smaller and mid-size employers would be forced to drastically reduce or outright eliminate their drug benefit offerings to employees," says CDIPC's executive director Dan Berty.
As published in The Insurance & Investment Journal by Andrew Rickard Nov. 8, 2016 11:30 a.m.
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Most of Mississippi is dealing with drought conditions right now, with much of the central part of the state under a "severe" drought. After a hot, dry summer, farmers are struggling and neighborhood associations across the state have banned watering lawns. We spoke with Ernie Flint, Regional Specialist for Agronomy in Mississippi's southwest district, about what farmers and others face this drought season. He said soybean farmers have been particularly hard hit.
A project to reinvent high school education in America called XQ: The Super School Project is in Jackson inviting young people to talk about their ideas and frustrations at a traveling road show. XQ is visiting cities that include New York, Boston and New Orleans. They're in Jackson, at the Mississippi Children's Museum through today to hear ideas to improve education from all segments of the community, including teachers, parents and business leaders. Marlene Castro is with XQ and says the American model for school hasn't changed in more than 100 years.
Andy Taggart is a Jackson-area attorney. He and his wife, Karen, suffered the greatest loss parents can know when their son, Brad, committed suicide in 2012. With that action, the Taggarts found themselves among the thousands of Mississippians who deal with mental illness, drug use and the severe damage they can cause. Brad left a note that discussed his drug use and the psychosis he was enduring. Taggart spoke with us about the loss.
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Another weekend has come and gone, but at least spring has finally arrived here in upstate New York. We still may get snow, but a taste of spring is what we needed. Sorry for the lack of posts. My bookmarks, notes and desktop items to blog about are piling up. Here's to a good week ahead!
Work-wise, I think I am headed for an all-time low in my 17 year career as a graphic designer. I saw this in the paper today and feel the need to post it somewhere in my workspace. Maybe it will help. Or else just putting it up will make me feel better. Calmer. Namaste.
St. Patrick's Day has come and gone, but I did get some cool suggestions of other Irish blogs.
Aideen's blog, i like local*, was featured in my St. Patrick's Day post. She is a writer and designer based in Ireland, and passionate about the promotion of design and architecture. Her blog was recently included in House & Home Magazine's Irish Hot 100 and is a finalist in the Irish Blog Awards 2010. Congrats, Aideen, and thanks for the following links…
- www.thisisfieldwork.com (art, design, culture)
- www.alwaysreadthesmallprint.com (design, illustration, culture)
- www.thisisanoffshoot.blogspot.com (fashion, culture)
- www.hitone.wordpress.com (irish book covers)
- www.vaughshannon.wordpress.com (design, culture)


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Most Aussie property owners will buy their first home and never go beyond thinking of buying another one as an investment property. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of owning more than one home. What benefits do I get from multiple properties? Of course, you want to know how owning multiple investment properties… [Read More]
Tired of the Rat Race? It's Never too Late to Do what You Love
The workforce is a real contradiction. A huge majority of the population work for a living. They get up each morning, go to an office they don't want to be in and do something that's not fun. Meeting someone who truly enjoys what s/he does is a rarity these days, and finding your passion gets… [Read More]
How to Finance Your Company's Van
A van is a necessary investment for lots of different types of businesses. For small enterprises working on a strict budget, though, they need to know that they're getting the best deal. There are a number of different methods available to you when it comes to financing a vehicle. Here's a breakdown of your main… [Read More]
Politics Can Interfere with your Financial Planning
Life goes on while governments change. Everyone can be affected by new legislation without any real means of avoiding the consequences. It is election season in the USA with Presidential candidates vying for their party's nomination while the current administration continues to govern. Those seeking nomination logically need to tell the electorate what they stand… [Read More]
Planning for Long Term Care? What You Need to Know About Medicaid
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, almost 70 percent of all adults over age 65 will need long-term care at some point. Long-term care refers to anything from assistance with basic living tasks and personal care, to skilled nursing care in a residential facility. Because it's almost impossible to know what… [Read More]


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Whadaya think?? Do you notice anything different...? (Haha! Of course you do!) I just thought it would be nice to freshen things up a bit & do some "Spring Cleaning," if you will, to good old PT.
I hope you all enjoy the new look. I know I certainly do! I'm really digging pink and grey lately... I think I'm planning on doing my bedroom in those colors too. (Random fact of the day, anyone? lol!) But if you have some suggestions for the decor, feel free to comment & let me hear them!!
In other random news, I am currently reading through Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. I cannot get over how completely amazing the writing is!! This is my first encounter with the great celebrated novelist, and to be honest, I was nervous at our first meeting. You might ask why, but I think my fear makes perfect sense when explained...
In any given list of famous works of literature, Dickens' name is certain to appear on the list. When I hear his works repeatedly referenced as some of the most amazing pieces of written art ever published, I immediately begin to think, "Just how sophisticated is this guy's writing? And what mysterious formula did he discover to craft his world-famous stories? How difficult is the reading?" But these questions are not the ones that cut me with anxiety. The question is, "Will I ever amount to a fraction of this magician's talent?"
So even this literary giant with the phenomenal talent had little hiccups & re-dos along the way. It's encouraging to see that even the best had their slow days and unique ways of trudging forward.
Needless to say, I am enjoying the book very much! So much, in fact, when I went to Half-Priced Books the other day, I went ahead and bought Oliver Twist to read later!! (And I also got Jane Austen's Emma & The Wind and the Willows by Kenneth Grahame.)
What authors have inspired you? And what books were you afraid to pick up because of reputation? Let me know in the comments!!


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Hi, Beauty Gurlz! Here's another post on dupes between two under eye correctors. If you have been following my blog posts you'll see that the two products that I am discussing here are also in my top 3 Fave eye correctors hahaha.
Pixi correction concentrate in brightening peach is one of a drugstore eye corrector product that's been a hype in the States & can be bought at Target. Though it's a little pricey for a drugstore product but still a lot cheaper & affordable compared to high end peachy corrector. It has a very peachy shade that really upon applying on your dark under eye it knocks out those blue veins.
The Skinfood Salmon Dark Circle is also peachy under eye corrector that's available in the Asian countries. From the word "salmon" you might already have an idea that this is no ordinary concealer but a color corrector concealer that also deals with dark under eye circle. If you searched on google, a lot of bloggers say that this is a dupe for the Pixi corrector - since this is not available before.
On the swatches above you will see them side by side. On the left side is the Skinfood Salmon concealer which is more yellow undertone while on the right is the Pixi corrector which is more of an orange undertone. But if you look at them separately, both of them have this peachy-ness shades but on side by side you will see closely.
So, there you have it guys. Hope my blog post helps.
Thanks guys for dropping by!
Mary Ann


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They say their new brand of hockey is supposed to be rough and tough. Fast and exciting. Upbeat and up tempo.
And the Calgary Flames certainly showed all of those things Saturday against the visiting Edmonton Oilers. At times.
It's National Hockey League preseason — split-squad preseason, at that — so there was no surprises that the game wasn't a masterpiece.
And the incoming youth?
That was on full display Saturday night, too, as many of Calgary's up-and-coming stars showed both their talent and inexperience in a 3-2 loss which was the first result at the Dome since the devastating floods that hit Southern Alberta in June.
Emile Poirier, one of Calgary's top gems from the 2013 NHL draft, gave Calgary's fans a treat when he connected on a third-period rebound —- made possible thanks to veteran defenceman Shane O'Brien's slapshot from the point — and ignited a late comeback in the game.
After Edmonton's Ryan Jones and David Perron put the visitors up 2-0 through two periods, Poirier's marker got Flames on the board. Then, it was only a matter of time before Michael Cammalleri tapped in a pass from Matt Stajan to tie it (Oilers goalie Richard Bachman, trying to play an iced puck, couldn't get back to his net in time).
However, when Edmonton started pouring on the pressure with five minutes to go, the Calgarians cracked.
Goaltending prospect Joni Ortio fumbled a Jordan Eberle backhand and, boom, Martin Marincin stunned the youngster with 4:52 remaining and the Flames couldn't recover.
"I can't fault the effort," Hartley said. "The first two goals, they were some kids mistakes. But that's why we play (preseason games). We want to put them in those kinds of situations. If they do well, good. If they do bad … this is a game of mistakes.
"I felt like those kids recuperated real well and kept going."
But the young and old(er) Flames, true to Hartley's word, did play physical for the most part.
Newcomer O'Brien laid down the law, letting Ty Bilcke have it for most of the game. Centreman Blair Jones, who was in Hartley's dog house last season, also showed how badly he wants to earn a role with the Flames and got in the kitchen of a few Oilers, particularly on a second-period scrap with Edmonton prospect Travis Ewanyk.
Then, of course, there was (captain?) Mark Giordano.
He set the tone in the first period, landing a big hit on Bilcke in the Oilers' corner and, when Bilcke tried to give him the business back at the top of the circle, Giordano (wanting no part of that) simply poke-checked him to end the exchange.
"The guys stood up for themselves well," Hartley said. "I thought we played well as a team. It's not like we're playing crazy hockey and spending time in the box … we're starting a new culture here.
"So let's make sure it's a blue collar one. Everyone accepts his role.
"Even though this is the third day of camp and we lost the game, I felt there were plenty of good things to build on."
While Poirier, fellow 2013 first-rounder Sean Monahan, and Michael Ferland were singled out for their efforts, Calgary's blueline prospects John Ramage, Ryan Culkin, and Patrick Sieloff also held their own.
They did a good job of clearing the net when they could and, when they needed him to, veteran goalie Joey MacDonald (who played the first half of the game) had their back.
Case and point was a sequence in the second period when things started to get scrambled in the corner and Edmonton's Derek Nesbitt offered a no-look pass out to Bilcke in front.
MacDonald, far from being a rookie as a longtime NHL journeyman goalie, read the play and turned aside Bilcke's shot.
With 8:52 left in the second period, MacDonald stepped aside to let Ortio take a shot at the Flames net.
And it wasn't long before the 22-year-old Finn (not to be mistaken for the 36-year-old red-headed Finn that retired a few weeks ago) was tested.
Oilers capitalized and made it 2-0 when O'Brien and rookie Culkin were scrambling. An unmanned Perron lets one go and Ortio's reflexes simply weren't fast enough.
Edmonton hit the scoresheet 3:41 into the game when Jeff Petry let a point shot loose on a powerplay. Sieloff, trying to tie up Ryan Jones in front, was out-manned and Jones gets a piece of it.
So, you ask, what does this all mean?
Well, it's another evaluation tool for the Flames coaching staff as they try to assemble their 2013-14 roster.
And one of Hartley's main objectives was seeing how his older players mixed with the incoming talent, hence the evening of line juggling which, for example, saw Monahan between Curtis Glencross and Cammalleri at one point.
"I want to make sure that I see my veterans react to playing with younger players," Hartley said. "I want to see my younger players react to key positions. We put some kids against Eberle and (Edmonton's other top players) and, for me, that's what I wanted to see."
Both groups return to Calgary on Sunday, hitting the ice for another set of practices at WinSport Arenas, while preseason continues Monday in Saskatoon against the Ottawa Senators.
Another split squad game is scheduled against the New York Islanders on Tuesday in Regina and Calgary.
Edmonton Oilers 3 at Calgary Flames 2
Game Summary
First period
Goals — Edmonton, Ryan Jones (Jeff Petry, Taylor Fedun) 3:41 (PP)
Penalties — Edmonton, Ryan Jones (hooking) 1:10; Calgary, Ryan Culkin (intereference) 2:29; Edmonton, Ryan Jones (cross-checking) 8:08; Calgary, Pat Sieloff (hooking) 12:59; Edmonton, Jeff Petry (boarding) 19:58
Shots — CGY 6/EDM 5
Second period
Goals — Edmonton, David Perron (Taylor Fedun, Boyd Gordon) 13:13
Penalties — Edmonton, Travis Ewanyk (fighting) 9:02; Calgary, Blair Jones (fighting) 9:02; Calgary, John Ramage (holding) 11:08
Shots — CGY (6)12/EDM (10) 15
Third period
Goals — Calgary, Emile Poirier (Shane O'Brien, Ryan Culkin) 2:43; Calgary, Michael Cammalleri (Matt Stajan, T.J. Brodie) 6:31; Edmonton, Martin Marincin (Ryan Hamilton, Jordan Eberle) 15:08
Penalties — Edmonton, Ty Bilcke (unsportsmanlike conduct) 2:43; Calgary, Shane O'Brien (unsportsmanlike conduct) 2:43
Shots — CGY (10) 22/EDM (6) 21


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Teacher of the Year – Be an Ambassador for Teachers
New York State recognizes and celebrates the exceptionally skilled and passionate educators who exist in every school in the State. The purpose of the New York State Teacher of the Year program is to:
- Support the development of programs throughout the State that recognize great teachers in their schools;
- Engage exemplary teachers in professional development by completing the New York State Teacher of the Year application; and
- Identify and celebrate one teacher per year as the New York State Teacher of the Year who will represent all of New York State teachers at events throughout the State and at national events with Teachers of the Year from across the United States.
Who is a Teacher of the Year?
A Teacher of the Year is a skilled professional who has demonstrated excellence in the classroom and in the community. This teacher is respected by colleagues and all stakeholders in education.
At all levels, the Teacher of the Year is also the face and voice of exemplary educators. As a representative of the profession, this leader is asked to engage and inspire other teachers and community leaders.
At the state level, the New York State Teacher of the Year represents excellence and speaks for 220,000 New York State public school teachers by engaging in presentations, attending meetings, and participating in professional development at local, state and national levels.
While all of these qualifications are considered, the most important one is the superior ability to inspire learning in students of all backgrounds and competencies.


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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Palm Springs
Posted by Emily Faulstich at 12:51 AM
7 comments:
- AnonymousMay 13, 2011 at 11:10 PM
do you go to palm springs like every day?ReplyDelete
you are super prety! soooooo cool all the photos!:)ReplyDelete
xoxo from spain!
- AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 8:50 AM
This so pretty! What is the tattoo on the back of your neck of?ReplyDelete
Aw thank you!!ReplyDelete
The tattoo is an empty banner, I make people write their names in it.
And yes I basically go to palm springs about once a month :) I can't stop!!
Is Anton your man? His hair is out of this world. You two are just effortless.ReplyDelete
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you guys are too cool for school :)ReplyDelete
Such amazing photos. You and your love man are a cute couple.ReplyDelete
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Android IPTV Boxes and Non Android Boxes
N & S models, Nova Silver Edition, Stalker & Nova Middleware
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Please only post the specs in this sub-forum section. All Android STB specification and or features are welcome. ... Discussion can be found in the main Other-Android- STB forum area :)