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Baptism is the sacrament that all Christians share in common and the first of the seven sacraments that we share in as Catholics. "Baptism is the entrance to life in the Spirit, and the basis of the whole Christian way of life" (CCC,1213).
Interested in finding out more about Baptism?
- Infant Baptism - For Parents
- RCIA - Baptism for children, teens and adults
Would your parish like to support those preparing for Baptism?
- Infant Baptism - Parish Baptism preparation teams
- Teens or adult Baptism - Forming an RCIA group in your parish
Infant Baptism
Every child is a blessing and to be celebrated. Each person who joins our faith community is a great blessing for the whole community, and we celebrate the parents decision to be a Christian family. At the start of your child's Baptism ceremony, you will hear the priest say "The Christian Community welcomes you with great joy." This welcome is at the heart of Baptism.
We hope that the following information on Baptism will help you to feel involved, supported and welcome as you take this step as a family.
- What is the Sacrament of Baptism
The Celebration of Baptism - the order of service
Finding my local parish - a link to map and parish search.
In the Sacraments we meet Jesus. Sacraments use familiar, everyday things, (like water, oil, bread, movement) to help us to recognise better the presence of Jesus. Each day we use words and signs to communicate with one another. God also communicates with us in the sacraments through words and signs. Baptism is a Sacrament. The signs used in Baptism are water, oil, white garment and light.
When someone is baptised, that person is joyfully made a child of God the Father, a brother or sister of Christ, and a member of the people of God, the Church.
The Baptism ceremony is the start of our faith journey, and it emphasises this by having some physical movement in it. We normally start at the church door, walk to the top of the church together, later move to the Baptismal Font and then to the Altar. (Because the design of some churches does not make this movement easy, the ceremony may be conducted in one designated area, usually near the baptismal font.).
Here is a short outline of the full Baptismal ceremony:
The priest, and any other parishioners like members of the parish Baptism team, greet the parents, godparents and friends who are waiting with the child, inside the door of the Church. The parents declare that they want Baptism for their child, they give the baby's name and promise that they will bring the child up in the Catholic faith and be good and practising Catholics themselves. As a sign that we now place this child under Gods protection, the priest then signs the baby's forehead with the sign of the cross and invites the parents and godparents to do the same.
Those taking part in the ceremony now move to the front of the Church, sit down and prepare to hear Gods word in Scripture. Parents and God parents generally sit together at the front of the group, so they can easily step out of their seats later on when required.
God always has something to say to us in all circumstances. We are now invited to listen to the chosen readings from Scripture and the special prayers offered here, in order to hear and be nourished by Gods Word. The saints are also asked to help and guide us. (Ministers of the Word and/or family members may read the scriptures and prayers). While you may prefer your priest to choose the scripture – this link offers some choices of readings for your child's Baptism.
The priest anoints the child on the chest with the Oil of Baptism, as a sign that he/she is being set aside for a special friendship with Jesus. (Please have the top buttons undone to make it easier to anoint the child).When an adult prepares for Baptism, they receive the Oil of Catechumens at the start of their preparation. Infants receive this blessed oil during the ceremony as a reminder that they are entering into a learning, loving friendship with Jesus.
After the water is blessed, parents, godparents and all Christians present are asked to renew their Baptismal vows. These vows are a public statement of what we believe and commit to passing on. We don't say 'I do' just because someone asks us to - we say 'I do' when we mean it.
Then the parents and godparents are invited to come around the Baptismal Font. This is the central point - the actual Baptism of your child. The priest pours blessed water on the child's head, saying: "I baptise you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
The newly baptised child is now anointed on the forehead with the Oil of Chrism.
Godparents assist in wrapping the child in a white Baptismal shawl, as a sign of the new life the child has received. The child's baptismal candle is lit from the large Easter Candle. This is handed to the parents and godparents with the words: "Receive the light of Christ." This candle may be lit on the anniversary of Baptism, for first Holy Communion, Confirmation celebrations etc.
The priest touches the child's ears and mouth and prays that the child may soon hear God's Word and praise God in prayer.
In the final part of the ceremony, the family is invited to bring the baby, who has joined the Christian family to the altar. The community gathered prays the great prayer of the Christian community, the Our Father, recognising that this child is now a member of our faith family.
In this action there is a pointing forward to Confirmation, the Mass and First Holy Communion. To share in the Mass is the privilege of the baptised. These Sacraments will complete the child's entry into the Christian believing community.
Finally, special blessings for the baby, the parents and for all present are said. Parents are reminded that they will be the first teachers of their child in the ways of faith.
After the ceremony, the parish priest records the baptism in the Baptismal Register of the parish. This record includes the full names of the child, parents and godparents, the child's date of birth, the date of the baptism and the name of the officiating priest or deacon. A Certificate of Baptism can then be issued by the parish as and when required, (for example, before your childs wedding)
Parents preparing for their Infant's Baptism
If you would like your child to be baptised, you will need to make contact with your local parish and your priest. You can find details of your Limerick parish here.
Many Irish parishes have a team of parishioners who offer information and support to parents who bring their child for Baptism. Preparation usually takes one of two forms:
- Parents are invited to a once-off gathering in the parish where they are introduced to the meaning, ritual and symbols of Baptism, and where they are welcomed in a new way into the parish and its life.
- Two team members visit a family in their home where they discuss the meaning, ritual and symbols of Baptism, and where the parents and child are welcomed in a new way into the parish and its life.
Parishes wishing to develop a Parish Baptism Prep Team
In the context of today's parish, Parish Baptism teams are a powerful way of reaching out and making connections with parents/ families who request Baptism for their children.
The following are some basic details about what is involved in creating a parish Baptism team:
- A Baptismal team normally has 6-10 members.
- Training for new teams takes place over 3 nights or 1 day and is ideally suited to clusters of parishes.
- Renewal and support for established baptism teams is available on request.
- A parish baptism team is part of the overall ministry of the parish and therefore deserves the on-going support of the parish pastoral council and clergy.
The training course is built around the following themes: Present Experience of Baptism, History of Baptism, Challenges for today's Parish, Symbols, How Baptismal Teams work – possibilities, Christian life as journey. Please see the 'upcoming events' calendar for details of training courses this year.
The Pastoral Development team also sometimes visit Baptism teams in a parish to plan together an evening or a Saturday gathering. These gatherings serve as a refresher for the group, and help them to re-organise and re-new their energy for the year ahead.
RCIA: Baptism for teens and adults
The' Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults' (RCIA) is the process by which the Catholic Church welcomes new teen and adult members into the Christian Community. As an infant, parents choose and childhood catechesis follows. As a teenager or an adult, an inquirer is first welcomed and given the opportunity to learn and experiences our Catholic faith. In this time of welcome, they can then discern if this where God is calling them. The following information may answer some of your questions. However its worth remembering that each parish is unique and adapts to the needs of its community. So the best way to find out about becoming a Catholic is to come along and meet us this Sunday - you'll be very welcome!
What is RCIA? The RCIA is a return to the way that the early Church initiated new members into the Christian Community. RCIA takes place in the participant's local community, so they really experience what it is to become part of the faith community. RCIA happens in small groups (usually 4-10 people), who meet for between six months and a year. In these relaxed and welcoming groups participants discuss and pray together, study sacred scripture and doctrine, take time for spiritual reflection and engage in community service and involvement.
Simply put, the RCIA is a process of conversion and spiritual growth for adults.
It is divided into four parts (listed below) and each period has a prayerful celebration to mark its end and the start of the next stage of the faith journey. There is not set duration for this journey as each person comes with different experiences and needs, but it usually concludes on Holy Saturday night at the Easter Vigil ceremony. There, at the parish Easter Vigil celebrations, adults receive all the Sacraments of Initiation together (Baptism, First Holy Communion and Confirmation), in the presence of the whole faith community.
Who participates in the RCIA?
- Non-Christians who are interested in becoming members of the Christian Community.
- Those baptized in another Christian tradition who are interested in becoming full members of the Catholic Church.
- Catholics who are baptised but who have not yet received the Sacrament of the Eucharist or Confirmation.
- Parishioners committed to supporting inquirers on their faith journey.
Outline of the RCIA Stages
Because RCIA is international; its terms/words can sound a little strange to our ears sometimes. The words hold thousands of years of history and meaning, so please don't be put off by them. What is important is the process – one of welcome, learning, prayer and belonging.
Part one: Period of Evangelization and Pre-catechumenate
An informal time for those who are curious about Catholicism but aren't yet sure if they want to become Catholic. It's a chance to meet some parishioners and ask questions/discuss faith.
Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens
Inquirers who wish to continue, now move onto the next stage, which is known as the Catechumenate (Study) Period. This short but lovely rite marks the transition between the Period of Inquiry into the Period of the Catechumenate. It takes place when the members of the local Church (parish) are gathered together to celebrate Mass.
Part Two: Period of the Catechumenate
The Inquirers have now become known as Catechumens [preparing for baptism] or Candidates [already baptised]. Parishioners, Candidates and Catechumens will now spend time studying the Bible and the fundamental teachings of the Church. Meetings are held in the same small groups on a regular basis. The aim is for the Candidates and Catechumens to get a good sense of the Catholic faith through study, prayer and community involvement
The Rite of Election or Enrolment of Names
When a Catechumen or Candidate is ready to proceed, it is a time for the whole Church to celebrate! Where possible, all Catechumens, Candidates and their Sponsors in the diocese come to meet their Bishop and be formally ratified as 'ready to receive the Sacraments of initiation'. This short ceremony normally happens on the First Sunday of Lent at the local Cathedral, led by the local Bishop. The Catechumens - from now on known as the Elect - publicly acknowledge their desire to receive the Sacraments of Initiation and to be received into the Catholic Church.
Part Three: Period of Purification and Enlightenment
This time is the time that the Christian community came to call Lent. Early Christians came to see that the preparation that the Catechumens were undertaking would be beneficial to us all. Those preparing for the sacraments enter into a time of increased reflection and prayer. The aim is to support and bless the Candidate as they prepare, and at the same time to identify and heal anything that might block them from the graces of Baptism and the love of God.
Throughout the time of Lent, a number of Rites (short public prayers at Sunday Mass) and Presentations are offered to the Candidates and Catechumens. These also help the whole community to feel connected with their soon-to-be brothers and sisters.
Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation
At the Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday night), Candidates and Catechumens receive the Sacraments of Initiation and are now full members of the Catholic Church.
Period of Post-Baptismal Catechesis or Mystagogy
Early Christians found that the time after Baptism was as important as before. There were so many questions to ask, they needed time to settle into this new life they had chosen. So the church put aside time for faith formation (catechesis) after Baptism, usually the length of the Easter Season. In this time the local parish community offers opportunities for development and growth of the person's faith - as well as that of the entire community, though study and prayer. The Pentecost celebration is a final 'Alleluia' to mark the end of the beginning of the new Christians life!
Parishes who wish to develop an RCIA group in the parish
'I was never baptized as a child'
'My child is in First Communion class, can we be baptized together?'
'I am already Christian and want to become Catholic'
Sound familiar? …. Not sure of what to do next??
Every parish has a number of people who have expressed a wish to 'become a Catholic'. While some are nervous as to how we might support such enquirers; we all want to joyfully encourage those God is calling to join us. The R.C.I.A. process is a simple, joyful way that is adaptable to your parishes realities. It draws on the Word of God, it links the new Christian into the Sunday liturgy and invites the whole community to pray and give thanks for those who prepare.
A leaflet for parishioners who might want to know more about form a welcoming RCIA group is here
Interested in learning more? Read on!
What is the RCIA? The letters 'RCIA' stand for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The RCIA process was introduced after the Second Vatican Council, Church leader advocated a return to community style initiation, with an emphasis on liturgy, as a more fitting form for the modern world.
RCIA is a process which involves the faith community in journeying with a person who has asked to become a Catholic.
It takes place over a number of stages, and actively links our community prayer and the persons faith journey. At the Easter Vigil, the sacraments of initiation are received and the person becomes a full member of the Roman Catholic Church. The entire process takes several months, but participants are invited to proceed at a pace which suits them individually.
Who is involved in the RCIA process?
- The person who is inquiring about becoming a Catholic, or to receive some of the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, First Eucharist, Confirmation)
- The parish R.C.I.A. team (3-4 people)
- The whole parish community
What material is covered in R.C.I.A.? (or 'but do we need a theology degree to do this?' !)
- Suitable Catechesis: The Catechumentate is essentially training in Christian life. It contains instruction, but it is about learning for life not learning for a test! (I.e. formation not information!) There's lots of training and material available for RCIA groups to use.
- Liturgical life: All we do is supported and grounded in scripture and the lived liturgy of the faith community.
- The Sharing of life experience: All of us are journeying – conversion is a life long process. Priests, parishioners, new comers and old times - we all have more to learn, and can best do that together.
So what do we do now? The following steps are necessary to establish an RCIA group in your parish:
- A parish decision is made to establish an RCIA group. (Usually by the parish's priests & pastoral council)
- The Parish R.C.I.A. group is established to learn about R.C.I.A. and trained to welcome enquirers (the Pastoral Centre will help with this)
- Parish agrees upon a procedure for enquirers (so when a person calls, they get in direct contact with the RCIA team!)
Support for parish RCIA groups: The parish RCIA team works on behalf of the whole parish, and thus is supported by the parishes priests and its pastoral council. A member of the parish group is a contact person for the diocesan RCIA committee, so that resources and support are always available. Parish groups from across diocese meet annually around Pentecost to review and celebrate their work.


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Day 1: Chicago
It was a bright July morning, and I was standing on a crowded street in uptown Chicago, across the way from the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge. I'd never been there before, but three years earlier, looking for a distinctive sidewalk to place my character on in a short story, I'd looked the bar up and chosen it. Now, I was across from that spot, with that character standing down the street, waiting for me to call "Action" and summon him to walk into the scene I'd dreamed up. The street was crowded, and we were just a few people with a camera—we weren't running sound, and most of the crew was elsewhere—so you could easily have missed what was happening, missed the dreamy grin on my face, walked right by the guy having one of the best days of his entire life.
We only had one day of shooting in Chicago, covering two locations: this street scene, and two quick interiors. We'd started the morning with breakfast at the hotel restaurant, where we all signed our contracts and officially bound ourselves to each other for three weeks of come-what-may, and then about half of us grabbed the camera—a RED Epic, which had been shipped to the hotel along with our lenses and other accessories—while the rest of the crew went to pick up the lighting gear and the RV that would be our rolling base of operations.
Out on the street in Chicago adrenaline was high, we were making decisions on the fly, not having been able to do much planning (the joy and the curse of the road movie when the only scouting option is Google Street View), and my main takeaway was: this will be hard work, but this is nowhere near impossible. The years of believing I could never do this, the months of being utterly convinced this was a mistake, it all fell away. We could do this. We WERE doing this. And having fun doing it.
We had a dinner of deep-dish pizza (because we were in Chicago for one night, and what were we supposed to do, NOT eat deep-dish pizza?) and then moved on to our interior location. This was one of those occasions where you really feel lucky to be making a movie in the 21st century. We needed to shoot two short scenes in an apartment, but being my own location scout, I didn't have much idea how to find an available apartment in Chicago, until a light-bulb went on: AirBnB.
I searched AirBnB for one-bedroom apartments in Chicago until I found one that felt right for the scene, and then reached out to the host, explaining our situation, and asking his permission to use his apartment as a film set. He was amenable to the idea, and we were off to the races.
Shooting in the apartment was smooth, and then we had three scenes under our belt, and we'd made a dent in making a movie. We carried all the equipment down three flights of stairs, sweating and panting even after dark, loaded it into the RV, and drove an hour and a half west to Rockford, just far enough to get a jump on the next day, which was going to be a big one. We checked into the motel, had a crew meeting, and set the time to meet and get started the next morning. The security of a big city was behind us, and we were headed out into the great wide country beyond it, knowing it would be weeks before we saw another town of more than a few thousand people. We weren't quite a family yet, just a loose assemblage of what make-up artist Hillary would later dub "North American misfits," but as I looked around at this gang crowded into a small double room, I felt proud, and thrilled, and for the first time in a while, only a little bit scared.


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Therapy for Addiction
Addiction can often feel like a hell you can't escape. If you're considering therapy for treating addiction, you're probably experiencing some version of this already. This cycle can feel like an epic battle of wills and it takes up an incredible amount of mental energy — energy robbed from the rest of your life: a repetitive thought process where you obsessively crave and yet try to stop the addictive behavior — and then you may frequently feel guilt, shame and failure for having behaved this way again.
At its essence, addiction is an anxiety management response. People struggling with addiction use substances, activities and behavior to try to control the angst they carry around about what disturbs them the most: emotions, change, that they cannot control other people, death.
I help people resolve addiction by observing this whole cycle, deconstructing obsessive thinking and resulting addictive behavior and understanding the basic anxiety that underlies the cycle. This process takes time, commitment and courage to change. Like the wheel of addictive behavior, the healing process takes twists and turns. But the more mindful attention we bring to it, the more it will unwind and the more freedom you will experience.
I sometimes suggest that clients consider additional support systems (e.g., 12-step programs) as well as therapy, depending on the nature and intensity of their addiction.


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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Danny Taylor's Thanksgiving Poem (shared during NE Ohio Thanksgiving dinner)
Chew on this... you look left and right and see empty chairs
You talk about fun times over the year but silence only fills the air
You slouch down in your chair and no one scolds you and makes you sit up
A plate hits the floor and no one tell you to get up
I know. Hard to imagine, yet crazy as it seems
This is reality for some, at times even myself
To lie to myself and say all I need is myself
No dinner on the table... just another day I'm thankful for being able to see more misery
Grateful for feeling unwanted and not feeling a part of the family
Knowing and having it shoved in my face like the dressing
Stuffed like a turkey of thoughts so depressing
It shouldn't be like this!
Why is it like this?
Why can't I connect with you? Why can't you connect with me? Why is it like this?
How come my yams aren't so sweet?
The circumstances have delivered to me a plate of haha and playing in the street
Inside it's a little pink, outside it's barely brown
Yet it feels right knowing it's wrong but I just ignore how it sound
The fact is my heart isn't on this empty plate and fork
So naturally, of course,
I just lay my face on the napkin and fill it with tears
Those tears are shaped like the things I wish I had here
I know no one, and you treat me as the closet outcast
I wonder if I will outlast
Another year like this one here
And then it becomes clear
As I awake from my sleep, realizing I'm drifting on my past
Surely it didn't last
Surely this shouldn't happen to anyone; but it does
What can I do to change that?
I ask myself every day how can I build on this castle?
I want my brothers and sisters to have it better than me
Come forth, let your plate be stacked
Run around laughing, like you don't know how to act
Who said anything about misery?
I'm all smiles and giggles, come look at me
Looky! Looky! I got collard greens
And never had zucchini bread until I had some from the wonderful lady
Every time I take a bite, I savor the flavor and think how much better it taste around everyeone
Everything is better when you can do it with the people you cherish
No one wants to be left out, so why do we feel clothes and shelter make a home?
Why don't we think about those who spend Thanksgiving feeling alone?
Those who long to be wanted and loved
Thanksgiving is about more than turkey and cornbread, it's about cherishing those you love
Family is taken for granted until they're gone
A person can have three people in their circle, but yet fill up a church when they croak
In a time where peace of mind has a price limit
But peace and love have no bounds or limits
We may not be able to give a dollar, but at least give a care
And thank about what you would do if you had no one to share
Simply because you was the only one sitting at that empty table
Trying to be thankful in your heart but unable
And we so quick to say, it can always be worse - yeah, true, but it can always be better
So does that make me selfish because I want more and to have better
All right, the next time you have a Thanksgiving and struggle with a prayer for the cross
Think about all those chairs and plates being bare...
Now that, my friend, is Food for Thought.
~ Danny Taylor
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How Stopping Helps Us Go Forward
Are there ways that we can build moments into the rhythm of our days that help us stop? Small moments to stop and ponder the beauty and majesty of being alive?
In stopping and noticing, perhaps we can find a kinder and more joyful way forward.
Every morning I run my dogs, they romp around the woods of Massachusetts while I trod along the sandy path. As we roam under the pine trees and next to the bogs, my mind vacillates between noticing the weather, ruminating on this problem and that problem, notices a bird and tries to figure out what it is, then back to my anxious monkey mind. Occasionally, something stops me in my tracks.
Like this picture I took this morning of deer prints frozen in the sand. Whenever I notice tracks, my mind stops whirring and I feel a sense of surprise and delight; Oh Look! Deer were here! I stoop down and check how frozen they are; did they come before the rain last night? Or are these two days old? I notice the depth, size and distance apart and try to imagine the size of the deer. Were here toes splayed out, indicating running? Or are her toes together, indicating a casual stroll out of the woods and down to the water for a cool sip before that crazy lady and her smelly dogs come barreling through the woods.
I like to touch the ground where her feet have been, connect myself to something larger than my incessant whirring thoughts. Looking up from the prints I notice the sun, feel the cold air crackling against my cheek, feel my body nestled inside the wide open space.
Stopping, we return to ourselves. Stopping, we notice. Stopping helps us move forward with grace.


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GREAT BEND, Kan. — A late second-half run by Barton doomed the Butler men Saturday night in a 91-82 road loss.
The Grizzlies (4-2 overall, 1-2 conference) trailed 74-72 with 3:28 remaining before Barton scored on consecutive possessions to take a seven-point lead.
Barton (7-0 overall, 3-0 conference) then made 10-of-12 free throws in the final 1:55 to pull out the victory.
Jared Armstrong matched with a season-high with 18 points, while Ketarrious Bouchum added 13 and Equan Ards scored 13 for Butler.
Butler tied the contest four times in the second half before finally taking a three-point lead after back-to-back three-pointers. Armstrong drilled a trey from the far corner, then Bouchum followed with a three in front of the Grizzlies' bench to put Butler in front 65-62 with 8:08 to play.
A Barton 6-0 run moved the hosts back in the lead before Armstrong made another trey to tie the game at 68-all at the 5:51 mark. Barton's Kawanise Wilkins answered with a jumper on the other end to put the Cougars up for good.
Butler struggled offensively in the first half, as the Grizzlies went without a field goal for a 9:09 stretch. Russell Smith's dunk with 14:18 remaining in the half pulled Butler within 11-10, but the Grizzlies managed just four points off foul shots until Ards hit a jumper with 5:09 before halftime.
Meanwhile, Barton went on a 20-4 run to build a 15-point lead. Butler would close the deficit within two before halftime with a 22-9 run, ending with an Armstrong basket just before the break.
Barton's ability to get the foul line also damaged the Grizzlies' hopes, as the Cougars made 33-of-53 free throws (62 percent). Butler hit 88 percent from the charity line, hitting 15-of-17.
Noah Webster led Barton with 20 points, while Wilkins, Marvin Cannon and Keshon Montague scored 18 each for the Cougars.
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Where was I?
Ah yes, the Twelve Days of Christmas, or Chocolate—either way it ended Saturday, the Epiphany being Sunday. My mother referred to the holy day (between bites of the forbidden Christmas fudge my sister banned from her house because "we are all on diets") as "Mini Christmas." At which point I heard my grandmother scream, "Why dida we waste alla da money ona da private's eschool" from the big Italian table in Catholic Heaven.
So the Epiphany, aka, Mini Christmas, was Sunday, which made me think it was time to haunt the melting Walgreen's Christmas aisle to see if they had completely cleared out the birth of our Lord for the fat little naked guy. No, not Danny DiVito, and I'm still sans limoncello.
There were surprisingly few Valentine's Day items, although I did come across the tub o' Cocoa Deli Rocky Road Clusters pictured above. I'd show you the unwrapped candy photos, but they look a scosh too much like a Christmas present the dog would leave. The chocolate doo drops were so bad, that after one bite I decided to ditch them in a snow bank.
Those Cocoa Deli Popsicles were to die for; someone even wrote me Jonesin' for some long after Belgian chocolate popsicle season was over. Cocoa Deli Rocky Road Clusters, not so much. They're not worth .99 cents of the $6.99 asking price. They taste like stale Chunkys, look nothing like the picture on the tub, and I left them as after dinner mints for indiscriminate squirrels. A few nibbles reminded me of eating the paper that sticks to melted chocolate, then solidifies, then you find it weeks or possibly months later, and eat it when you think no one is looking.
Not that I've done that.
Monday, January 07, 2008
Day 9
Dished by Jeanna on Monday, January 07, 2008
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Man, they sounded good (the rocky road ones) in theory...but yes, I guess they doo (he he) look a bit like droppings.ReplyDelete
Hey Jessie, how did a fellow Oleson end up in Seattle? I'm going to have to add your most excellent cake blog to my sweet blogroll.ReplyDelete
The beginning of King Cake Season—cool.
I think a lot of these lousy chocolate products have to do with age.
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The recent FOX News Iowa debate on Thursday evening saw its moderators speak for 27 minutes and 27 seconds - the most of any debate since Rick Perry joined the field in September.
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The site compares these to the three debates hosted by CNN: "Wolf Blitzer and Anderson Cooper clock in at just 17:38 (in Tampa, Florida), 14:03 (in Washington, D.C.), and 13:21 (in Las Vegas, Nevada).
And all of the above to the other networks: "CNBC's Michigan debate (22:54) and NBC / POLITICO's gathering at the Ronald Reagan Library in California (21:34)."
What is the takeaway here? Well for one less moderating does not equal a better debate. Fox News has hosted two of the strongest debates of the year. And CNBC's debate on the economy was exactly what a debate should be: tough and focused.
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Pilgrims of Rao: Core Guidebook
Pilgrims of Rao is a multiplayer tabletop roleplaying game for 2-9 players, featuring a randomized game world that provides a unique experience every time it is played. In the world of Pilgrims of Rao, humanity teeters on the brink of extinction after a failed attempt to usurp the gods millennia ago left only scattered pockets of survivors around the world. Players take on the role of humans, create and customize their characters, and set off on an epic quest to rediscover the legendary fallen human capital of Rao. Players will explore the world, encounter devious traps and wicked monsters, and uncover the secrets left behind by those who dared to face the gods. Players succeed in their quest and clear the game by surmounting the final, greatest challenge of Rao itself.
- Sessions: The game is played in sessions of varying length depending on the objective chosen at the start of each session, or at player discretion. This can be as little or as much time as you like. I recommend playing for at least fifteen to thirty minutes, with thirty minutes to ninety minutes being the ideal session length. Game sessions can connect to one another, as is the case when playing a campaign. Campaigns are a series of long term game play objectives interwoven with narrative, typically played with a persistent group of people. Scenarios are specific world states meant to be completed in a single session.
- Starting play: Players begin a session by determining if they will play a long-term campaign or a shorter-term scenario. The campaign or scenario determines a "soft conclusion" for the game session. The game is intended to end once the stated objective is completed, but players can choose to continue playing in that world state if they wish. Players can choose to continue an existing unfinished game as well.
- Characters: Next, players either create a new character or pick up one that they have already created. Characters have many customizable fields to make each one unique. You have your class, abilities, origin, skills, vocation, and more. Combine that with the wealth of items you can find in game using the procedurally generated loot drop system and the possibilities become almost infinite.
- Encounters: Player characters progress toward an objective by completing encounters. Encounters come in three varieties: combat encounters, communication encounters, and exploration encounters. Combat encounters throw you into the heat of battle to claim honor, glory, and loot. Communication encounters steer you into the dark waters of political intrigue, investigation, trade deals, and more. And exploration encounters pit the player against nature. It sounds innocent enough until you are climbing active volcanoes and leaping across shattering glaciers.
- Encounters are fast paced and full of surprises. Any one of them could be the end of your journey, or maybe the legend for which you will be remembered. A critical hit could spell your doom in combat, a decisive reading of your senate opponent could sway the fate of a nation, or you might just be the first person to ever set foot atop the Stormgrave Spire. Players must manage their resources carefully and master the advantage/disadvantage system to succeed. All encounters require strategy, cooperation, and a little luck with the dice.
- Brand new engine! If you have ever played a game like Dungeons & Dragons or Pathfinder, you know what to expect from a roleplaying game at this point, but Pilgrims of Rao approaches the classic genre in a brand new way. Rao uses a game engine that I developed specifically for this project. This engine uses intuitively simple equations to randomly generate everything in a play session from the enemies to the entire region that the session takes place in. You will never play the same game twice!
- Pilgrims of Rao forgoes the traditional d20 system in favor of a three dice system. The game uses a d4, d6, and d8. You want to roll high numbers to succeed. Generally the better you are at an action, the bigger your die size and the more dice you get to roll. Treasure improves with high rolls too. Players will use the treasure chart in the guidebook to determine what they have won.
- Legacy system: Rao separates itself from other RPGs in two major ways: players are supposed to hit the level cap and start fresh, and all scenarios/campaigns are made for adventurers of all levels. When a player character has completed his or her objective set out at the beginning of the game, that character may retire, passing on certain items and other possessions depending on how many Feats that character accomplished in their lifetime. The new character begins with Legacy bonuses to expedite their growth and to carry on the adventuring line.
- Using the Legacy system is entirely optional, but I recommend doing so. Legacy keeps a feeling of progression beyond the maximum character level. The generation that began the journey may not even be around to see it fulfilled. The old heroes leave their work in the capable hands of the young.
- Cycling back around to level 1 also resets spectacle creep, the psychological need to see bigger and bigger monsters to feel excited. Scenarios and campaigns have different objectives available depending on the level of player characters taking part. There will always be an appropriate challenge for your level to ensure that no content is locked away just because you leveled up a few too many times. It also opens the door for a wholly different experience. One player may boast how she bested the Hydra and cleared her campaign while another player retells how he saved a small town from bandits and became a local hero.
- No DM! There is no need for an additional player to serve as the dungeon master or game master as it will always be players against the game. The engine has been carefully balanced and play-tested to ensure that it is fun at all levels of game experience. I like to think of it as combining the freedom of a roleplaying game with the structure of a video game.
The roleplaying game community on Kickstarter is fantastic. Projects that just five years ago never would have been possible because publishers called them too risky, now have the support to make innovative new products, new games that let us play in ways we never thought of before. I brought Pilgrims of Rao to Kickstarter to harness that creative momentum. My funding goal is relatively low and easily achievable with your support.
- The goal: Create and distribute a 100 page, 8.5x11 (inch) illustrated core game guidebook in digital and softcover print formats. The book will be independently published utilizing Amazon's Createspace and rewards will be distributed by me. Using Createspace's print on demand functionality combined with Amazon's shipping infrastructure lets me provide the most high quality content possible with the lowest risk. In turn, I can keep prices low and create even more content for my players.
- Stretch goals: These are additional bonus materials created and provided to backers in a FREE digital format. They will not be included in the book itself. Print formats of some materials will also be created and provided to some higher backer tiers. The further we go beyond the minimum funding level, the more bonus content I can create for you.
- Post launch support: I plan to release several supplementary materials for FREE, host community game sessions and discussions, and otherwise provide assistance wherever it is needed. Expect a short delay to shipping after the product is available online (Amazon store - if you are a backer, do not purchase this until you have received your reward copy in the mail from me) as I review it personally before sending it to my players.
These amounts are based off of the minimum required budget for successful funding.
- 60% Editing, Distribution, Fees
- 20% Art (plus any money raised over minimum)
- 10% Kickstarter share
- 10% Taxes and other Miscellaneous costs
Pilgrims of Rao has been in development for over a year now and it underwent months of extensive public alpha and beta testing with dozens of participants. I compiled all relevant materials into a single document for your convenience.
Follow the link below to the official facebook page to try out the beta for yourself. Keep in mind that most of that information is now out of date and inaccurate regarding final balancing. A primer of final information can also be found on the official page. These are found in the group "files."
The following bonus materials will be awarded when the corresponding amount of funding has been reached. Rewards come in three forms: digital, additions to the book in all formats, and physical.
$3,000 (USD) = Funding goal
- 3,500 = Pets New rules and mechanics for mounts, battle companions, and creature interactions (add 10 pages to the book) - REACHED!
- 4,000 = Housing New rules and mechanics for camps and permanent housing in towns (add 10 pages to the book) - REACHED!
- 5,000 = Set Sail New mechanics for naval combat, new vehicles, new items (add 10 pages to the book)
- 10,000 = Encounter Manual Everything you need to know about the monsters, people, and environments of the world (separate 100 page book, expect release several months after Core Guidebook, counts as a digital stretch goal and physical for certain backers)
- 12,000 = Love and War New rules and mechanics for NPC interactions, loyalty, and family. New rules and mechanics for large scale battles and fielding armies (add 20 pages to the book)
- More? = ???
The following bonus materials will be awarded when the corresponding number of backers back the project. These are digital only. Spread the word and be rewarded.
- 20 = Digital collection of book art REACHED!
- 50 = Novella: Dragonmarch REACHED!
- 100 = Scenario: Old Aram REACHED!
- 200 = Campaign: The Roaring Legion
- 350 = Campaign: Civil War
- 500 = Campaign: Gravelord
Risks and challenges
Third party art:
The nature of this project requires collaboration between myself and numerous other artists over a period of several months. Occasionally there are hang ups in communication or in an artist's individual schedule, but to date I have not had any serious issues that we could not work out. I have accounted for any unforeseen hiccups by pushing the projected release date back. I anticipate delivery well before that date.
Other than that, this a low risk project. Most of the major hurdles have already been overcome. Most of the art is complete and the writing is coming along well. Editing, distribution, and support are taken care of.Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
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These words, "Do not fear", must have deeply penetrated Mary's heart. We can imagine how in various situations the Virgin must have pondered on those words, she must have heard them again.
At the moment when Simeon said to her: "This child is destined to be the downfall and the rise of many in Israel, a sign that will be opposed – and you yourself will be pierced with a sword", at that very moment in which she might have succumbed to fear, Mary returned to the Angel's words and felt their echo within her: "Do not fear, God is carrying you". Then, when contradictions were unleashed against Jesus during his public life and many said, "He is crazy", she thought once again of the Angel's words in her heart; "Do not fear", and went ahead. Lastly, in the encounter on the way to Calvary and then under the Cross, when all seemed to be destroyed, she again heard the Angel's words in her heart: "Do not fear". Hence, she stood courageously beside her dying Son and, sustained by faith, moved towards the Resurrection, towards Pentecost, towards the foundation of the new family of the Church.Pope Benedict XVI Pope Benedict XVI
Let us now meditate briefly on the most beautiful Gospel of this Fourth Sunday of Advent, which for me is one of the loveliest passages of Sacred Scripture. And so as not to take too long, I would like to reflect on only three words from this rich Gospel.
The first word on which I would like to meditate with you is the Angel's greeting to Mary. In the Italian translation the Angel says: "Hail, Mary". But the Greek word below, "Kaire", means in itself "be glad" or "rejoice".
And here is the first surprising thing: the greeting among the Jews was "Shalom", "peace", whereas the greeting of the Greek world was "Kaire", "be glad". It is surprising that the Angel, on entering Mary's house, should have greeted her with the greeting of the Greeks: "Kaire", "be glad, rejoice". And when, 40 years later, the Greeks had read this Gospel, they were able to see an important message in it: they realized that the beginning of the New Testament, to which this passage from Luke referred, was bringing openness to the world of peoples and to the universality of the People of God, which by then included not only the Jewish people but also the world in its totality, all peoples. The new universality of the Kingdom of the true son of David appears in this Greek greeting of the Angel.
However, it is appropriate to point out straightaway that the Angel's words took up a prophetic promise that is found in the Book of the Prophet Zephaniah. We find the same greeting almost literally. Inspired by God, the Prophet Zephaniah says to Israel: "Shout for joy, O daughter Zion!… the Lord [is with you and] is in your midst". We know that Mary was very familiar with the Sacred Scriptures. Her Magnificat is a fabric woven of threads from the Old Testament. We may thus be certain that the Blessed Virgin understood straightaway that these were the words of the Prophet Zephaniah addressed to Israel, to the "daughter Zion", considered as a dwelling place of God. And now the surprising thing, which must have given Mary food for thought, is that these words, addressed to all Israel, were being specifically addressed to her, Mary. And thus, it must clearly have appeared to her that she herself was the "daughter Zion" of whom the Prophet spoke, and that the Lord, therefore, had a special intention for her, that she was called to be the true dwelling place of God, a dwelling place not built of stones but of living flesh, of a living heart, that God was really intending to take her, the Virgin, as his own true temple. What an intention! And as a result, we can understand that Mary began to think with special intensity about what this greeting meant.
However, let us now reflect in particular on the first word: "Rejoice, be glad". This is the first word that resounds in the New Testament as such, because the Angel's announcement to Zechariah of the birth of John the Baptist is the word that still rings out on the threshold between the two Testaments. It is only with this dialogue which the Angel Gabriel has with Mary that the New Testament really begins. We can therefore say that the first word of the New Testament is an invitation to joy: "rejoice, be glad!". The New Testament is truly "Gospel", the "Good News" that brings us joy. God is not remote from us, unknown, enigmatic or perhaps dangerous. God is close to us, so close that he makes himself a child and we can informally address this God.
It was the Greek world above all that grasped this innovation, that felt this joy deeply, for it had been unclear to the Greeks whether there was a good God, a wicked God or simply no God. Religion at that time spoke to them of so many divinities: therefore, they had felt they were surrounded by very different divinities that were opposed to one another; thus, they were afraid that if they did something for one of these divinities, another might be offended and seek revenge.
So it was that they lived in a world of fear, surrounded by dangerous demons, never knowing how to save themselves from these forces in conflict with one another. It was a world of fear, a dark world. Then they heard: "Rejoice, these demons are nothing; the true God exists and this true God is good, he loves us, he knows us, he is with us, with us even to the point that he took on flesh!".
This is the great joy that Christianity proclaims. Knowing this God is truly "Good News", a word of redemption.
Perhaps we Catholics who have always known it are no longer surprised and no longer feel this liberating joy keenly. However, if we look at today's world where God is absent, we cannot but note that it is also dominated by fears and uncertainties: is it good to be a person or not? Is it good to be alive or not? Is it truly a good to exist? Or might everything be negative? And they really live in a dark world, they need anesthetics to be able to live. Thus, the words: "Rejoice, because God is with you, he is with us", are words that truly open a new epoch. Dear friends, with an act of faith we must once again accept and understand in the depths of our hearts this liberating word: "Rejoice!".
We cannot keep solely for ourselves this joy that we have received; joy must always be shared. Joy must be communicated. Mary went without delay to communicate her joy to her cousin Elizabeth. And ever since her Assumption into Heaven she has showered joy upon the whole world, she has become the great Consoler: our Mother who communicates joy, trust and kindness and also invites us to spread joy. This is the real commitment of Advent: to bring joy to others. Joy is the true gift of Christmas, not expensive presents that demand time and money.
We can transmit this joy simply: with a smile, with a kind gesture, with some small help, with forgiveness. Let us give this joy and the joy given will be returned to us. Let us seek in particular to communicate the deepest joy, that of knowing God in Christ. Let us pray that this presence of God's liberating joy will shine out in our lives.
The second word on which I would like to meditate is another word of the Angel's: "Do not fear, Mary", he says. In fact, there was reason for her to fear, for it was a great burden to bear the weight of the world upon herself, to be the Mother of the universal King, to be the Mother of the Son of God: what a burden that was! It was too heavy a burden for human strength to bear! But the Angel said: "Do not fear! Yes, you are carrying God, but God is carrying you. Do not fear!".
These words, "Do not fear", must have deeply penetrated Mary's heart. We can imagine how in various situations the Virgin must have pondered on those words, she must have heard them again.
At the moment when Simeon said to her: "This child is destined to be the downfall and the rise of many in Israel, a sign that will be opposed – and you yourself will be pierced with a sword", at that very moment in which she might have succumbed to fear, Mary returned to the Angel's words and felt their echo within her: "Do not fear, God is carrying you". Then, when contradictions were unleashed against Jesus during his public life and many said, "He is crazy", she thought once again of the Angel's words in her heart; "Do not fear", and went ahead. Lastly, in the encounter on the way to Calvary and then under the Cross, when all seemed to be destroyed, she again heard the Angel's words in her heart: "Do not fear". Hence, she stood courageously beside her dying Son and, sustained by faith, moved towards the Resurrection, towards Pentecost, towards the foundation of the new family of the Church.
"Do not fear": Mary also addresses these words to us. I have already pointed out that this world of ours is a world of fear: the fear of misery and poverty, the fear of illness and suffering, the fear of solitude, the fear of death. We have in this world a widely developed insurance system; it is good that it exists. But we know that at the moment of deep suffering, at the moment of the ultimate loneliness of death, no insurance policy will be able to protect us. The only valid insurance in those moments is the one that comes to us from the Lord, who also assures us: "Do not fear, I am always with you". We can fall, but in the end we fall into God's hands, and God's hands are good hands.
The third word: at the end of the colloquium, Mary answered the Angel, "I am the servant of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you say". Thus, Mary anticipated the "Our Father's" third invocation: "Your will be done". She said "yes" to God's great will, a will apparently too great for a human being; Mary said "yes" to this divine will, she placed herself within this will, placed her whole life with a great "yes" within God's will, and thus opened the world's door to God.
Adam and Eve, with their "no" to God's will, had closed this door. "Let God's will be done": Mary invites us too to say this "yes" which sometimes seems so difficult. We are tempted to prefer our own will, but she tells us: "Be brave, you too say: "Your will be done', because this will is good". It might at first seem an unbearable burden, a yoke impossible to bear; but in reality, God's will is not a burden, God's will gives us wings to fly high and thus we too can dare, with Mary, to open the door of our lives to God, the doors of this world, by saying "yes" to his will, aware that this will is the true good and leads us to true happiness. Let us pray to Mary, Comfort of the Afflicted, our Mother, the Mother of the Church, to give us the courage to say this "yes" and also to give us this joy of being with God and to lead us to his Son, to true life. Amen!
Source: Fourth Sunday of Advent (18 December 2005)
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Should sick babies come to our playgroup?/
We have a baby playgroup that meets once a week. In the past couple of months some of the babies have had colds. It's uncomfortable to tell other parents that they can't come to the group with a sick baby, but we also don't want the babies catching colds or other illnesses from each other. What can we do?
Once babies are out of a parent's lap and playing (or just colliding) they begin to share more than toys. Young children, especially crawling babies and toddlers, are particularly susceptible to colds and other illnesses because they pass toys around that they have placed in their mouths. The bacteria and viruses that are in everyone's saliva and mucus pass from one child to another very quickly. Since most viruses are contagious before a child acts sick, there is really no way to keep the babies in your playgroup from ever being exposed to illnesses. However, you can develop guidelines for deciding which sick babies are most likely to infect other babies (or their mothers!).
Here are some guidelines that are appropriate for infants in group child care (the standards for group care are the same as for any group of babies playing together, except that in group care there are fewer adults so there actually may be less chance of cross infection!)
- A baby who has had a fever should not be in group care until he has been without fever for 24 hours. That means that if a baby has a fever at 7 p.m. on Monday, he should not be in care the next day, since a fever often will disappear in the morning and return in the afternoon.
- Babies who are not fully immunized can pass infections to babies who are only partially immunized. Parents should agree about an immunization policy for the group.
• A baby who has had diarrhea or vomiting should not be in group care until he has been symptom-free for 24 hours.
• A baby with a rash (except for diaper rash) should not be in group care.
• A baby who is too sick to be cared for by the childcare provider should not be in group care.
All of these guidelines would be appropriate for your play group to follow. However, in group care it is usually not considered necessary to exclude babies or children with simple colds. That's because the children are together every day, and they are exposing each other to the cold viruses even before their noses start to run. (If every child with a runny nose were kept out of group care, it would be impossible for parents to get to work!) In your weekly playgroup, on the other hand, the babies are not getting this continuous exposure. It would be reasonable to ask moms whose babies are coughing, sneezing, or who have runny noses to stay home, especially if their babies are old enough to crawl or move about, touching other babies or toys that are shared.
You can also minimize illness among the group members by making sure that everyone washes hands after changing diapers and before serving food. Hand sanitizers are just as good as soap and water if your hands are otherwise clean. It's best if each mother changes her own baby. Toys should be washed after playtime and can be rinsed in a solution of 1/4 cup liquid bleach mixed into 1 gallon of water. Try to meet in homes or parks that have ample space for your group--eight babies need a lot of room as they get more active.
Keep in mind that if you decide to ask moms to stay home from the group every time their babies are sick, you will sometimes be excluding a mom who really needs the support of the group. This is particularly a problem if one mother has a baby who is often sick--she's the one who needs more time with other mothers, not less! One solution to this problem would be for other mothers to visit the stay-at-home mom to take a walk while the babies are in strollers. If that doesn't work, telephone calls or a visit later in the week if the baby is better will keep the mom from feeling too left out.
Expect mothers in the group to have different opinions and feelings about these guidelines. It's often easier to discuss group business at an evening meeting when parents can relax--maybe without babies--so that everyone can feel as though they are a part of the decision-making process.


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Good Enough?
I usually don't throw away bad photos...
It has to be really, really bad for me to throw it away or delete it from my hard drives.
Even when they are pretty bad, I used as seeds for programs like Fractal Architect or Filter Forge. I use them to create abstract art in other words.
Sometimes, I see something that triggers that photographic corner of my eye and I have to take a picture.
That is the case for this image. I was walking into this house and there was something about the metal works and the plants that attracted me to take this photo.
I brought it into Lightroom and started massaging the pixels trying to coax and image that said: "You were right, there was something there!".
I edited and sent it into MacPhun Tonality CK for the black and white treatment. Then, back to Lightroom for some sharpening and Vignetting.
In the end, I was like: "Good Enough?, Meh! I kind of like it but not my best work..."
I posted it to Ello and it got a good response, so I guess it was Good Enough?
In this day and age, where everything retro is back in vogue, we are becoming more adept to the "Good Enough". We are been conditioned to accept mediocrity. Instagram filter and apps destroy images to make them look old and hip.
And then, we display and consume in small screens with very low resolution.
We call it Art!


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Marco Abularach with The Icemen at City Gardens, Photo: Ken Salerno
Marco Abularach Founded the band The Icemen in 1982
In March 2011 Marco had this to say about his life now:
My life has taken many twists and turns in continual pursuit of art and expression. From art school and working as an illustrator to music of course, and eventually acting and writing.
A career in cinema evolved with a small character role in Vin Diesel's first independent feature film "Strays" which went to Sundance Film Festival in 1997 and after that he encouraged me to come out to Hollywood and write for him. Wrote a couple of original screenplays for his production company "One Race Films" which have yet to be produced.
Also have done re-writes on some of his bigger commercial films and although we still collaborate I have been writing freelance since 2008 and the majority of my work is "ghostwriting"- rewrites on Hollywood films. I also continue to develop my own feature screenplays which I plan to eventually bring to life.
I am grateful to finally be able to immerse myself completely in art, no more side jobs - and that is truly fulfilling.
Recently have managed to find a little time to revisit The Icemen and hope to cast some ice-magic in the future."
Official Websites:
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/theicemen
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Icemen/8113253489
Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheIcemen
You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/user/IcemenTV
Ping: http://c.itunes.apple.com/us/profile/id-13723
Last.fm: http://www.last.fm/music/The+Icemen
Website: http://www.officialicemen.com/
Official Webstores:
MerchNow: http://new.merchnow.com/catalogs/the-icemen
iTunes Store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-icemen/id296382270#
Marco Abularach in 2011, Photo courtesy of: Marco
Sunday, April 24, 2011
WHERE ARE THEY NOW - Marco Abularach/The Icemen
16 comments:
- Pim said...
Here's a long interview with Marco, where he talks about this stuff etc:
- April 25, 2011 at 4:01 AM
Word, Hertz rent a mercedez week special. I like it.
- April 25, 2011 at 2:10 PM
what about his playin' on the young and the useless e.p.?
- April 25, 2011 at 2:57 PM
i know next to nothing about this band. were they sxe?
- April 25, 2011 at 5:22 PM
The Icemen weren't SxE, they were just a NYHC band that had Mackie from the Cro Mags on drums.
- April 25, 2011 at 8:15 PM
A funny dig on his car and a question about straight edge. Narrow focused doublecross readers never let me down.
- April 25, 2011 at 8:35 PM
- Rinjo Njori! said...
Seriously-- Posing with the mercedes is very West Coast. Too much gangsta rap or Vin Diesel movies.
The Icemen were a great band- with Mackie on Drums and Carl the Mosher (find his demos with Underdog to give you a new view of the band) and a guy that looked like Mario van Peebles. Sure they only had 4 good songs but they were good but fell victim to high school bull shit.
- April 25, 2011 at 9:58 PM
- Rinjo Njori! said...
Oh yes-- and don't let me forget Mario- he rocked also
- April 25, 2011 at 10:03 PM
"yo vin, take this shot of me all up on my neighbors whip!"
- April 25, 2011 at 10:32 PM
Vin "The Weasel"..... That's what he's known as in downtown, Manhattan. Stay in Hollywood.
- April 26, 2011 at 1:28 AM
Apartment complex?
- April 26, 2011 at 11:52 AM
- DEEZ NUTZ said...
posing on benz = douche move
- April 26, 2011 at 12:47 PM
I don't know him. But if he is breaking balls by posing on that Benz, that is pretty funny.
- April 26, 2011 at 12:50 PM
"We're The Icemen, cause it's a cold fuckin world out there.. and I gotta live in it everyday"..
Loved The Icemen, Mackie was a great fit for that band. Bass player was Noah. They played on some great matinees and a few superbowls if I remember correctly. Wish someone would put out a full discography of theirs..
- April 26, 2011 at 2:14 PM
Van Peebles is Noah Evans and he produced some great records.
- April 26, 2011 at 7:50 PM
posing on benz = douche move
I don't know him. But if he is breaking balls by posing on that Benz, that is pretty funny.
Either one of the above posts can be correct.
- April 27, 2011 at 9:56 AM


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Cambodian Spiced Pumpkin Soup
Jet lag brings out the worst in me, and after 36 hours of travel to reach Paul in Cambodia, I was tipsy with sleep deprivation and drooping with hunger. Ignoring my desperate mutterings about going to sleep, Paul grabbed a moto driver and whisked us across town to Friends, a non-profit restaurant and job training center for at risk youth. I ordered half the menu in my hunger, and recall finding it all delicious with one exception...the pumpkin soup was outstanding! The flavor was deep with a warming blend of spices set off by a rich coconut and pumpkin base. I begged the cooks for the recipe, and they rattled off a long list of spices. I have been obsessively trying to recreate that soup for many years. This Cambodian Spiced Pumpkin Soup is a Westernized version that brings me back. The recipe base was inspired by Bon Appetit.
Yield: Serves 6 as a main
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 medium ripe bananas, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground clove
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 5 cups low-salt chicken or vegetable broth (reduce salt in recipe if not using low salt broth)
- 1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 2 (13.5 ounce) cans unsweetened coconut milk
- 1-2 teaspoons soy sauce or fish sauce (optional)
- fresh cilantro, yogurt, pumpkin seeds (optional garnish)
- Heat a large pot over medium high heat. Add butter, carrot, banana, onions and garlic. Reduce heat to medium and cook stirring frequently for 8-10 minutes, until onion is translucent and vegetables are soft.
- Add spices and salt (nutmeg, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, coriander, sage, allspice, curry, cayenne, salt) and cook for 1 minute until spices are fragrant.
- Add bay leaves, broth, pumpkin and coconut milk and bring to a boil.
- Once soup comes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Puree soup until smooth. Adjust seasonings to your preference, we like to balance out the warming spices by adding 1-2 teaspoons soy sauce or fish sauce to the soup. This soup can be quite thick, adjust the texture by adding water, broth or yogurt to achieve your desired thickness.
- Serve warm with yogurt, cilantro, and pumpkin seeds.


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Monmouth allowed the use of video gaming for "amusement purposes" only. That did not include gambling although the ordinance was difficult to enforce.
The discussion was prompted by changes to state law that will allow video gaming this year. The proceeds will help pay for capital improvements.
City Administrator Eric Hanson says the city council discussed keeping the ban in place.
He says, "One of the council members indicated, 'You know, this has been going on for a long time. These machines have been in place. It makes sense to update our books to make sure that we're in compliance no only with state statute but also with local ordinance.'"
The city council reversed course and lifted the ban.
Hanson says a number of pubs and restaurants currently operate the machines. He says the VFW and American Legion also have them. Businesses and fraternal organizations will have to go through the state license process.
Hanson does not expect a windfall from the city's five percent share of the revenue. But, he says the city is not receiving any revenue from the machines now.


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I have Medicare and a supplemental policy. Do I need to buy travel insurance for a trip within Germany? (I'm covered for trip cancellation.)?
Medicare doesn't leave the US and Germany requires that you have coverage to enter the country.
Buy a travel health insurance policy, they tend to be pretty cheap. You'll get a little card to show immigration in Germany.
Yes...Medicare does not cover care outside the United States
Ask your insurance carrier or travel agent.
Absolutely YES
Absolutely YES.
U got ZERO coverage outside USA.
Everything is OUT of your pockets
Yes, if you want any kind of medical coverage while you're out of the country, you need to buy it now, before you leave.
Medicare does not cover anything out of the country.
Some Medicare Supplements do have coverage outside of the country for emergencies only after a $250 deductible and then will only pay 80% up to $50K. The problem here is any follow-up is your responsibility.
Medicare Advantage plans do have coverage for Urgent Care and Emergencies world wide with just your co-pay. However, again any follow-up is your responsibility.
The problem is most providers in foreign countries will expect you to pay first before you get help, even for emergencies. You'll then need to get reimbursement from your Supplement or Advantage plan. This reason alone is enough to warrant getting travel coverage. Also, International policies will pay for more than just emergencies or urgent care.


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Graston Farm is set within the scenic tranquillity of the Bride Valley, less than one mile inland from the beaches and cliffs of the Jurrassic Coast World Heritage Site.
We've owned the farm for the last 30 or so years, supporting cattle and growing wheat and maize for their winter feed. Before that Andrew was farming further north, in Staffordshire, where his family have been working the land for generations. Chrissie had a long career in the NHS as a nurse and midwife, manager and executive.
For the last few years we have been slowly increasing the amount of tourism on the farm, balancing the needs and wishes of our guests with those of the land we live on and care for. We started with one self catering cottage - Barn Cottage. (Barn Cottage has had a thorough refurbishment this Spring). Then we converted the paddock so that Chrissie can welcome campers campers and caravans (C&C approved) to enjoy the farm too. Chrissie has also recently started looking after guests into our own house in three bed and breakfast rooms. And in the late summer of 2015, the next stage of our growth took place, as we opened four more self catering cottages in a converted stone barn that has stood on this farm for several hundred years.
Wherever you stay on Graston Farm, we are here to make you feel totally welcome, and to answer any questions you might have. Most of the fields are there for you to explore, along with the stream, which is great for playing pooh-sticks or building dens alongside. And you and your children are welcome to join Andrew in tending to the calves at certain times of year, feeding them milk or helping with their feeding.
Beyond Graston lie a wealth of opportunities, many just a gentle stroll away. Our farm is criss-crossed by a network of ancient byways and footpaths, which will take you towards Bridport, Burton Bradstock or Shipton Gorge. The footpath across the farm to the north offers breathtaking views across Lyme Bay to the Devon coast in the west and Portland in the east. And at night the lights along the coastline can be seen as far as Start Point in South Devon.