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I finally see what Jill St. John saw in Henry Kissinger.
It's the timbre of his voice that sets your heart aflutter and fells you emotionally – Timber!
Of course, I'm familiar with Kissinger's slow, accented, deeply lower-register delivery, but seeing him – hearing it – up close and personal last night at the Vietnam War Summit at the LBJ Library was the difference between watching Jurassic World on TV and experiencing it in an Imax theater.
Also, I think The Voice is deeper and more gravelly and guttural than ever, perhaps because, as last night, at 93 come May 27, Kissinger's chin now rests on his chest as he speaks
Listening, I realized how much of his credibility depends on the quality of his voice, the measured delivery and the muddiness of his accent, which lends a slight veil of mystery to exactly what he said, a useful tool for a diplomat.
It left me wondering, if you were to dub in Mike Tyson's high-pitched lisping voice would anybody have paid attention to him?
The first day of the Vietnam War summit confirms the sense that the United States was doomed in Vietnam because its leaders – and the American people – were simply not willing to do – practically or morally – what it would take to destroy the enemy, and that bombing the enemy to the bargaining table was doomed because the enemy was willing to bear any cost – no matter how high – to prevail, which meant reuniting Vietnam as a single, unified, Communist country, and that they had no interest in negotiating any kind of compromise.
That said, it was all a matter of once you got in and realized you were doomed, how do you get out.
Here is what Kissinger said (or what I thought he said. on a couple of occasions his low German accent left a particular word not precisely intelligible.).
Speaking of Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and Ford, Kissinger said:
All of the presidents were haunted in their way. Each of them was dedicated to finding a peaceful solution. Each of them had the dilemma of how you relate American honor to the ending of the war. There was nobody who wanted war. Nobody who wanted to escalate the war. They all wanted peace but the question is what conditions they would (accept) without turning over the millions who had relied on the word of previous presidents who had committed themselves.
Kissinger said the American people, isolated as they are from the rest of the world, "have a tendency to think peace is the normal condition among people or countries and when there is a war or there is instability, it is sort of an accident which you can remedy by one set of actions, after which you can go back to a situation of civility."
"We've been involved in five wars since World War II," Kissinger said. "We've entered each of these wars with wide public consensus. But, after some period of time, we needed an extrication strategy. The best extrication strategy is to get out, but you can also call that defeat.
"If you cannot describe objectives that you can sustain you should exit, he said.
"You have to distinguish those things you will do only f you have allies and those you must do because your national security requires it."
"We have to learn … not to get into conflicts unless you can describe an end that you are wiling to sustain and unless you willing in the extreme to sustain it alone, or, to know when you have to end it."
"Those are lessons from Vietnam."
Very good.
We also have to learn to moderate our domestic debate because, in the course of the Vietnam War what started as reasonable debate about whether we were engaged in a process that we could master, turned into an attack on the moral quality of America's leaders and when one teaches one's people that … for 20 years, that they are run by criminals and fools, then you can get a political debate that becomes more and more violent and we suffer from it in some of our current political debate.
Among those who questioned the moral authority of America's leaders during Vietnam was John Kerry, who served in Vietnam and then challenged he war as a leader of Vietnam Veterans Against the War. Kerry, now secretary of state, will speak the LBJ Library's Vietnam War Summit tonight.
Kissinger noted the symbolic irony "that Secretary Kerry is coming here tomorrow night. He was walking around with a placard outside the White House when I served there. We've become good friends in the interval and he came to my 90th birthday and made a toast."
It was too bad, Kissinger said, that he and Kerry "didn't have an opportunity to talk" back when they were on opposite side of the White House fence during Vietnam.
It will be interesting to hear what Kerry has to say tonight about the lessons of Vietnam because, it appears that in the Obama administration, it is Obama, far more than either Kerry or his predecessor, Hillary Clinton, who seems to be informed by Vietnam in his reluctance to intervene abroad if he does not believe it represents an existential threat to the United States, and if he does not think the American people have the will to see it through.
This became clear in Jeffrey Goldberg's revealing interview(s) with Obama in the Atlantic.
Over the past year, John Kerry has visited the White House regularly to ask Obama to violate Syria's sovereignty. On several occasions, Kerry has asked Obama to launch missiles at specific regime targets, under cover of night, to "send a message" to the regime. The goal, Kerry has said, is not to overthrow Assad but to encourage him, and Iran and Russia, to negotiate peace. When the Assad alliance has had the upper hand on the battlefield, as it has these past several months, it has shown no inclination to take seriously Kerry's entreaties to negotiate in good faith. A few cruise missiles, Kerry has argued, might concentrate the attention of Assad and his backers. "Kerry's looking like a chump with the Russians, because he has no leverage," a senior administration official told me.
The U.S. wouldn't have to claim credit for the attacks, Kerry has told Obama—but Assad would surely know the missiles' return address.
Obama has steadfastly resisted Kerry's requests, and seems to have grown impatient with his lobbying. Recently, when Kerry handed Obama a written outline of new steps to bring more pressure to bear on Assad, Obama said, "Oh, another proposal?" Administration officials have told me that Vice President Biden, too, has become frustrated with Kerry's demands for action. He has said privately to the secretary of state, "John, remember Vietnam? Remember how that started?" At a National Security Council meeting held at the Pentagon in December, Obama announced that no one except the secretary of defense should bring him proposals for military action. Pentagon officials understood Obama's announcement to be a brushback pitch directed at Kerry.
Ditto Obama on Clinton and Libya.
But what sealed Obama's fatalistic view was the failure of his administration's intervention in Libya, in 2011. That intervention was meant to prevent the country's then-dictator, Muammar Qaddafi, from slaughtering the people of Benghazi, as he was threatening to do. Obama did not want to join the fight; he was counseled by Joe Biden and his first-term secretary of defense Robert Gates, among others, to steer clear. But a strong faction within the national-security team—Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Susan Rice, who was then the ambassador to the United Nations, along with Samantha Power, Ben Rhodes, and Antony Blinken, who was then Biden's national-security adviser—lobbied hard to protect Benghazi, and prevailed. (Biden, who is acerbic about Clinton's foreign-policy judgment, has said privately, "Hillary just wants to be Golda Meir.") American bombs fell, the people of Benghazi were spared from what may or may not have been a massacre, and Qaddafi was captured and executed.
But Obama says today of the intervention, "It didn't work." The U.S., he believes, planned the Libya operation carefully—and yet the country is still a disaster.
The cover of last Sunday's New York Times Magazine was a piece by Mark Landler on How Hillary Clinton Became a Hawk.
Meanwhile, Bernie Sanders sought to exploit Clinton's affinity for Kissinger at a Democratic debate back in February.
From Gary J. Bass at Politico:
ll the dastardly deeds for which Henry Kissinger can be blamed, here's an especially odd one: he made Hillary Clinton lose a foreign policy debate with Bernie Sanders. Last night at the Democratic presidential debate in Milwaukee, in a moment to baffle the youthful voters who helped give Sanders his crushing victory over Clinton in the New Hampshire primary, Sanders (age 74) blasted his opponent (age 68) for being too cozy with Kissinger (age 92).
Kissinger usually gets a free pass in Washington, where celebrity has a way of overshadowing historical analysis, but it's still jarring to see Hillary Clinton embracing him. After all, in her youth, she protested against the Vietnam war and served as a staffer on the House Judiciary Committee considering impeaching President Richard Nixon for Watergate. But in more recent days, she lauded Kissinger's historic outreach to China in her 2014 memoir Hard Choices, and wrote a fawning Washington Post review of his latest book in September 2014, calling him a personal friend and adviser while praising the book as "vintage Kissinger, with his singular combination of breadth and acuity."
Despite Kissinger's efforts to cultivate Clinton and other grandees, his reputation has been undermined by the realities revealed on the White House tapes. In 1969, he recommended a risky nuclear alert in 1969 to spook the Soviet Union. In September 1971, he privately told Nixon, "If we had done Cambodia in '66, and Laos in '67, the war would be history." And in 1971, in one of the darkest American chapters of the Cold War, he and Nixon supported a brutal military dictatorship in Pakistan while it unleashed a devastating crackdown on what was then East Pakistan and is now Bangladesh. Both the CIA and the State Department conservatively estimated that about two hundred thousand people perished, while ten million desperate Bengali refugees fled into India. Kissinger joked about the massacre of Bengali Hindus, and privately scorned those Americans who "bleed" for "the dying Bengalis."
In the Milwaukee debate, Sanders announced that he had a "very profound difference" with Clinton. "In her book and in this last debate, she talked about getting the approval or the support or the mentoring of Henry Kissinger," he said with disbelief. "Now I find it rather amazing, because I happen to believe that Henry Kissinger was one of the most destructive secretaries of state in the modern history of this country. I am proud to say that Henry Kissinger is not my friend. I will not take advice from Henry Kissinger." He slammed Kissinger for bombing Cambodia, which "created the instability for Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge to come in, who then butchered some three million innocent people, one of the worst genocides in the history of the world. So count me in as somebody who will not be listening to Henry Kissinger."
Sanders' attack was doubly effective, giving him a rare chance to put his rival—a confident former secretary of state who is noticeably more adept on world politics—on the defensive on foreign policy, while also tarring Clinton as a profane creature of Washington. He got to showcase himself as someone who hadn't been slowly corrupted by establishment cronyism. And the voters who are likeliest to care about this 1970s flashback aren't Sanders' young enthusiasts, but baby boomers who should be in Clinton's camp.
Sanders had a point about Cambodia, although the history isn't as straightforward as he suggested. While Kissinger deserves some credit for his efforts to end the Vietnam war, he also escalated the conflict and promoted sideshow wars in Laos and Cambodia. When massive bombing failed to wipe out communist sanctuaries inside Cambodia, Kissinger, while considering the arguments of dovish White House staffers, came to support a U.S. ground invasion, which was launched in May 1970. In December of that year, when Nixon complained that the U.S. Air Force was merely "bombing jungles" in Cambodia, Kissinger passed along the order: "A massive bombing campaign in Cambodia. Anything that flies on anything that moves."
According to a leading Cambodia historian, Ben Kiernan at Yale University, the civilian death toll from these bombing campaigns drove many Cambodians to rally to the radical Khmer Rouge, which went from being a relatively minor guerrilla force to conquering Phnom Penh in April 1975. That November, a few months after the Khmer Rouge began their bloody reign, Kissinger asked Thailand's foreign minister about a top Khmer Rouge leader: "How many people did he kill? Tens of thousands?" Then Kissinger added, "You should also tell the Cambodians [the Khmer Rouge] that we will be friends with them. They are murderous thugs, but we won't let that stand in our way."
Hillary Clinton's response in the Milwaukee debate was flat-footed. Surely there must be issues where she disagrees with Kissinger. But rather than offering any criticism of him, or mentioning her own opposition to the Vietnam war, she ducked by saying that "whatever the complaints you want to make about him are," Kissinger is worth talking to because of his "his ongoing relationships with the leaders of China"—a formulation which, while correctly noting Kissinger's formidable guanxi in Beijing, sounds like cronyism taken to a global level.
Sanders was on much shakier ground when he slammed Kissinger as a proponent of the domino theory in Vietnam, which he, in a particularly Seinfeldian moment, explained in yadda-yadda terms: "You know, if Vietnam goes, China, da-da-da-da-da-da-da." (He seemed aware that many of his young supporters would not know what the domino theory was: "Not everybody remembers that, you do, I do.") But China, then in the throes of Mao Zedong's radical Cultural Revolution, had been communist since 1949, so could hardly be a falling domino; the domino theory was propagated by plenty of Democrats in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations; and Kissinger's main linkage of China with Vietnam was to hope that an American opening to China would help to end the Vietnam war. More broadly, there's still ample opportunity for Clinton operatives to beat up Sanders for a New Left critique of American foreign interventionism and globalization.
Mark Updegrove, director of the LBJ Library and Kissinger's interlocutor last night, asked the war criminal question.
There are many who allege that you are a war criminal due to the systematic carpet bombing of Laos and Cambodia. Why was that bombing necessary?
Kissinger said it was necessary and successful and reduced causalities.
But, before he got to that he said, "I think the word `war criminal' should not be thrown around in the domestic debate. It is a shameful reflection on the people who use it."
And, he said, "First there was no carpet bombing. That is absolute nonsense, it's not true."
In other words, if you don't want to be accused of war crimes, "carpet bombing" – suggesting indiscriminate bombing with significant civilian casualties – is best avoided.
But that apparently is not a lesson Ted Cruz has learned.
For many months he has said, "If I am elected president, we will utterly destroy ISIS. We won't weaken them. We won't degrade them. We will utterly destroy them. We will carpet bomb them into oblivion"
He has described a desire to "make the sand glow."
Cinton has said that kind of "tough talk," suggests that Cruz is "in over his head."
On ABC This Week, Jonathan Karl had this exchange with Charles Koch, who one would presume Cruz might have wanted or even thought would be in his corner.
JONATHAN KARL: And when you hear another top presidential candidate talking about making the sand glow and carpet bombing in the Middle East…
CHARLES KOCH: Well, that's gotta be hyperbole, but I mean that a candidate, whether they believe it or not, would think that appeals to the American people. This is frightening.
Cruz, meanwhile, was the victim of some political carpet bombing in yesterday's five Northeast and Middle Atlantic primaries.
Not good for Cruz
But Cruz seemed bright and bushy this morning in Indiana.
"I recognize Donald Trump did well at home," Cruz said, with "home" in this case referring to a huge stretch of the Northeast.
But, as he insisted Tuesday night, the campaign now "moves back to more favorable terrain."
Meaning Indiana, which votes Tuesday.
To that end, Cruz promised a big announcement at 4 p.m. today, 3 p.m. our time.
Speculation focused on his announcing a running mate. Carly Fiorina is the name that has been mentioned. That would be good for Fiorina but I don's see how it does much for Ted in making him more appealing or in proving his electability or governing capacity.
Nikki Haley, yes. Carly Fiorina, no.
Or maybe he's got the endorsement of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence – or better yet is naming Pence his running mate – which would outmatch Trump's endorsement Wednesday by Bobby Knight.
In any case, Cruz constructed Trump's success as a media plot to guarantee a general election between "two rich liberal New Yorkers" in Trump and Clinton, who he said are indistinguishable on the issues.
"The media is going to have some heart palpitations tonight," he said of Trump's impending victory.
The problem for Cruz, however, is that Trump has now succeeded in a far broader swath of America than he has, most especially in sweeping the South, with the notable exception of Texas. which was to have been Cruz's home turf.
"Ted Cruz is now a marginal, regional candidate. a loser," Mike Barnicle said on Morning Joe this morning.
For Cruz, "Indiana is the Alamo," said Kasie Hunt on MSBNC.
And from Josh Marshall at Talking Points Memo:
Trump is not at all conventional. That introduces a lot of unpredictability into the equation.
I think there's a good chance that Trump would lose even worse than Cruz. But he could also do substantially better. Do I think Trump will win the presidency? No. Let's be clear: nominating Trump is an epic disaster for the GOP. I think he's too unpopular with too many key segments of the electorate. But he has more upside potential than Cruz.
And from FiveTbirtyEight, noting that Trump is prevailing amid declining turnout:
So it may not be that undecided voters are gravitating to Trump so much as anti-Trump Republicans are discouraged. Trump faces unusually high levels of intraparty opposition for a front-runner — or at least, he had seemed to until the past two weeks. But Kasich and Ted Cruz are also deeply flawed, and somewhat factional, candidates. It's asking a lot of voters to cast a tactical vote against Trump when that tactic requires (i) going to a contested convention in order to (ii) deny the candidate with the plurality of votes and delegates the nomination in order to (iii) give the nomination to a candidate they don't particularly like anyway. The #NeverTrump voters might not be voting for Trump, but they might be staying at home.
Indiana is important not only because of its delegates, but also because it will give us an indication as to whether the apparent change in Republican attitudes is temporary or permanent. If Trump wins Indiana despite its middling-to-fair (from his standpoint) demographics, he won't quite be the presumptive nominee because he'll still need to follow through with a decent performance in California. But he'll at least be in the liminal zone that Hillary Clinton spent a lot of time in, with the race not quite wrapped up mathematically but close enough that something (a gaffe, a scandal) would have to intervene to deny him the nomination. Incidentally, Trump's potential support from the uncommitted delegates in Pennsylvania will give him more margin of error in that situation.
If Trump loses Indiana, however, that will suggest the race is still fairly volatile week-to-week, that he's very likely to lose states such as Nebraska that vote later in May, and that the geographic and demographic divergences in the GOP haven't reversed themselves so much as become more exaggerated. It will improve the morale of anti-Trump voters and change the tone of press coverage. And mathematically, it will make it hard (although not quite impossible) for Trump to win 1,237 delegates outright; he'd be back to fighting tooth-and-nail for every uncommitted delegate.
I don't know what's going to happen in Indiana. But Trump's strong results over the past two weeks have changed the Hoosier State from potentially being "must-win" for Trump to probably being "must-win" for his opponents.
And this cautionary word from Josh Kraushaar at National Journal.
The GOP nomination fight is going down to the wire, and Indiana is the only contest left that could go either way. Every little shift matters. Cruz doesn't have as much momentum entering Indiana as he did in the run-up to Wisconsin, but he doesn't need a 13-point blowout to stop Trump, either. Even a razor-thin victory should net Cruz a majority of delegates in the state. The alliance that the Cruz and Kasich campaigns brokered wasn't pretty, but it could be the tactical decision that blocks Trump from the GOP nomination.
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Next up in the Reflections and Predictions series, we have Jenelle from TrashN2Tees. I am just in love with the creativity she displays in repurposing! Find some awesome repurposing tutorials from Jenelle on her blog, follow her on Facebook, or check out her shop!
Don't miss the other posts in the series! We are honored to have several sewing industry leaders take time out of their busy schedules to talk to us about 2016 and what they are looking forward to in the year ahead! So far, we have heard from Nydia Kehnle of Nydia Kehnle Design + Photography, Samarra Khaja from Samarra Khaja, Debbie Jeske from A Quilter's Table, Sarah Fielke from The Last Piece, and Chawne Kimber from completely cauchy.
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Sew Mama Sew: Looking back on the sewing scene in 2016, what trends stand out?
Jenelle: 2016 really started shedding light on some of the fantastic natural dying techniques and reluctantly ombre gave way to shibori, patchwork, visible mending beyond functionality with elegance and style, and the midas touch of metallics (hello! rose gold!) are all trends that I embraced in 2016.
SMS: Who knocked your socks off and why?
Jenelle: Grace Vanderwaal, Jake Finch, and all the strong beautiful women out there at different stages in their lives, who are taking are courageous, brilliant, and creative steps forward. Thank you for being an inspiration to us all.
SMS: What do you think the sewing and quilting industry has in store this year?
Jenelle: Innovations like whoa! It is hard to keep up- but the technology and tools that are available to us are truly revolutionizing the way we sew. From top to bottom there are so many "space age" advancements in the industry talking about the machine capabilities (scanners, cutters, painting right on the sewing machine itself) and products that improve efficiency and accuracy. It's exciting to see these tools offered to home sewist at affordable costs but I also hope that we can keep touch with the art and craft of sewing- the tradition of quilting. Our challenge is balancing them both & hope to foster an inclusive culture for all!
SMS: Do you have any thoughts about the role of art in the years ahead?
Jenelle: I often wonder if others realize how vital it is, to do art. Live it, breathe, make, see, smell, scribble it & throw it away if we must. We make it. Many of us can identify some aspect of our creativity to art- even if you don't call yourself an artist. Meanwhile an entire generation of children are growing up without exposure to needle crafts, to sewing, to wood working, but to ART in general. It's a huge fear of mine, for our future, that we lose touch with creativity, innovation, experimentation, and moments in between. Art will always have external benefits but the role of art in the years ahead only remains if we can encourage others to make art- for art's sake. And actually appreciate it.
SMS: Who do you think are rising stars in the industry?
Jenelle: Ashley Nickels, I am fascinated by her watercolor quilting and use of color/thread. It's fresh and for me stands out in a crowd. My second nod, not specifically in 'the industry' but 100% amazing machine embroidery artist and total star, Amanda McCavour.
SMS: What did you do this year that you're most proud of?
Jenelle: If you've ever been met with the words, 'it can't be done that way" or 'that's not how we do it?" Ahh, I'm raising cup to you right now. (Later, let's go find those bozo's and make them eat their dirty socks!) For many years I've heard similar things- and because my work straddles the quilt world (I come from an environmental science background) I've spent many years really trying to push a movement for sustainable & responsibly made fabrics made using recycled yarns- and finally this year I received & fine tuned the product. Unfortunately it's not yet available for market, but hey let's celebrate the baby steps forward! Oh and I made my first 3 quilts ever! (pictured below: hand-cut t-shirt layers which was inspired by an instagram #beesewcial prompt)
SMS: What can we expect from you in 2017? Any big projects, life changes or goals you can share?
Jenelle: In 2017, "I'm going commando!"- in the words of the great Kim Niedzwiecki. I planned and crammed a lot into 2016- by the end of the year I felt mentally drained. There are so many fantastic opportunities out there, but reminding myself that I don't have to say yes to every single one is important. There's enough success to go around! Read: Stop the hustle! I'm excited as ever to get out and teach a limited number of workshops and for the first time, I'll be teaching internationally! That's pretty special. Meanwhile my goal is focusing on getting healthy, being a better human, supporting my family, friends when they need me. If a fantastic quilt, craft, or pattern evolve out of that space- it's a bonus!!

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Happy 2012!
Friday, 30 December 2011
Tails up for a Happy New Year!
13 comments:
I love this greeting! Happy New Year to you and yours.ReplyDelete
Me, too. I love old-fashioned greetings. Happy New Year, Barbara!ReplyDelete
- Alex Baugh31 December 2011 at 14:22
A Very Happy and Prosperous New Year to you, too.ReplyDelete
- Diane C31 December 2011 at 21:28
Love it! Happy New Year to you too!ReplyDelete
- barbaraannefisher31 December 2011 at 22:42
Diane, Alex, Claudine, & Donna,ReplyDelete
thank you!
I hope you all have a wonderful New Year.
- Darlene Foster1 January 2012 at 03:51
Perfect!! Happy New Year to you as well and all the best for 2012!!ReplyDelete
- barbaraannefisher1 January 2012 at 09:24
Thank you Darlene. Happy New Year to you and yours.ReplyDelete
Happy New Year Barbara! Hope it's a great one for you!ReplyDelete
- Catherine Hawley1 January 2012 at 20:15
What a pretty - post. As though you do any other kind! Happy new year Barbara and thanks for all your bookselling help and support last year.ReplyDelete
- barbaraannefisher1 January 2012 at 21:54
Thank you Megan. I hope your new year is everything you want it to be.ReplyDelete
- barbaraannefisher1 January 2012 at 22:06
Happy New Year Catherine. Your help and advice over the last few years has been invaluable, thank you.ReplyDelete
Happy New Year to you! What a great post! :)ReplyDelete
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A little post for the randomness of my week in photos...
My garden is looking amazing with all of this lovely rain we have been having here. I havent had to water all week! I am growing carrots for the first time, and I just couldnt help but pick one the other day just to look at it, and OMG am I glad I did! Look at how absolutely adorable that carrot is!!! Made my moment for sure!
I love watching Violet on the porch. She loves this chair so much, we pretty much named it Violet's chair. She could just sit in it forever and watch things going on outside. Alot of times I will look out the window and she will have her little paws up on the arm rest, crossed, with her chin resting on them, its the cutest thing ever! Well SHE is the cutest thing ever... She sleeps inside every night, and the second she wakes up, or we wake up I should say, she runs to the door so she can go on the porch and sit in her chair :)
My fridge at the current moment.
Sat on the porch or a bit the other day when it was raining and red a bit of my Leonard Cohen poetry book, and then was inspired to write some more myself in my beautiful book below. I love Leonard Cohen, he is such an odd, inspiring artist who passionately writes about deep intense love that exists only in his head... Amazing what an artist loneliness can make of a person.
I got a pretty new dress at goodwill and upcycled it just a bit. Now its not just pretty, it beautiful and worthy of a date, I do believe.
Probably my favorite thing from the past few weeks is that James has been playing guitar almost everyday. This makes my heart so incredibly happy. And I give credit to awesome friends who passed on a new guitar and ones that have inspired him to play more. Im very excited for him and Jonny to play more together.
And we have been doing alot of hula hooping, and yes, James has joined in on the fun, and he is so funny when he does it. He has all kinds of moves... he has a 'michael jackson' move, a 'home alone' move, an 'elvis' move... Im sure there is more Im forgetting about. He cracks me up everytime he picks up the hoop!
Ha ha, check out this one...
And yes, I hula hoop in my mumu at night, lol. I got this pink nightgown at walmart and james just about freaked when he realized I was serious about buying it. It was so funny. He was so embarassed that I was buying a mumu. Although, I dont really think it is one, but he calls it one... I happen to think its quite adorable... ha ha.
And I had a little visit with Shelley and got to play a bit with Isabel and Xavier. The two most precious babies in the whole entire world. They have a HUGE place in my heart.
Just look at this boy! Ridiculously cute.
And now, more rain... Its been everyday. I really hope it clears up a bit while Katelyn is here... Speaking of, my friend Katelyn is driving all the way from Louisianna to come stay with me! I am so excited to meet her and her beautiful little girl. We are going to have so much fun together!
Time to get my post on! A few new dresses in the shop tonite!


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Environmental Media Services and The Unified Forest Defense Campaign have released a media tip sheet on the ethical lapses of the Bush Administration in regards to environmental policy.
There is growing concern that the current Administration has become comfortable operating within a pattern of deception and spin to circumvent laws and environmental protections and exploit the natural resources found on public lands. From keeping confidential files on public meetings, misleading the public through misnamed programs, ignoring scientific and economic facts, to granting sweetheart out-of-court settlements to friends in industry, Administration officials have become increasingly brazen in their intentions toward public lands.
Collectively, these examples illustrate a pattern that—at best—skirts ethics, and—at worst—demonstrates contempt for public involvement and maintaining a healthy balance between economic growth and environmental protection.
They list a number of areas along with supporting information for each. I won't go into detail here, but there are a number of examples for each charge.
1. Withholding Information From The Public
2. Misleading The Public
3. Out of Court Settlements That Favor Industry
4. Ignoring Scientific Information
In other words...deception, double dealing, lying, cheating, profiteering, corruption, cynicism, and fundamentalist irrationalism.


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During a 10-year long term study, 6 eye-witnessed and 1 pressumed cases of abortions occurred in 3 one-male bisexual troops of free ranging langurs (Presbytis entellus) near Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The age of the unborns varied from 35 to about 200 days. The subsequent birth interval ranged between 7.1–21.1 months. 2 miscarriages occurred during stable periods of residency of a single male. 5 cases occurred prior to or after infanticide in connection with male changes. In one case a female was attacked by the new male before she aborted. In one case a female presumably aborted after attacks on her semiweaned infant. Most of the reproductive losses hence seem to be related to psychical and physical stress exerted by new males on pregnant females. As part of their reproductive strategy, males reduce their waiting time to insemination in this way. Abortions may likewise represent an adaptive reproductive strategy of females, who prefer to abort instead of investing in a foetus which is likely to be killed after birth.
Key wordsPresbytis entellus Reproductive strategies Abortion Infanticide
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Winter is a wonderful time to be in the hills, but also brings new challenges and the requirement for some additional skills.
If you'd like to brush up on your winter skills for going into the hills in the more challenging Scottish winter conditions we can offer day courses in winter skills, including use of ice axe and crampons, navigation and avalanche awareness.
We also offer full day guided hill walking in winter and are happy to guide hills you are keen to tackle, or suggest ideas for a great walk if you don't already have something in mind.
Full day winter skills courses and guided winter walking - £200 (max 4 people)
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I became confident that there was no way we could reduce our consumption enough to make any real difference on our bill. So I gave up trying.
A couple months ago I got a dose of reality that gave me the kick in the butt I needed to try again. I made some simple changes that I hoped would make an impact on our bill.
Well the bill finally arrived and I was shocked by our new numbers.
So How Did We Do With Our Attempts to Cut Electricity?
After I opened the envelope I honestly couldn't stop smiling and it was all I could talk about. Take a look at our kilowatts per hour number in the right column.
Ya, that's the one in the … SINGLE DIGITS!
Our scheme actually worked!
This is actually the best possible bill for this post because the billing history starts with our highest ever usage bill and shows it dropping little by little until today's lowest usage bill. I'm especially proud of the shocking drop in usage from the last bill to this one.
We're on an equal billing system with our electric company. So, we're paying $140.00 this month. That is what the electric company thinks we'll be using on average. The actual amount we used this month was only $45.94! That's almost $100.00 less than their estimate of our average use.
I pulled out the bill for the same time period last year. Our monthly usage went from an average of 33.06 kWh/day down to 9.03 kWh/day. That's a drop of 72.7%!
So How Much Did Our Buzz Kill Save Us?
To calculate our savings, I took the kWh/day saved and applied the current electricity rates. I also added the tax and took off the 10% Ontario Clean Energy Benefit. Take a look at the calculations yourself:
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|Rate $/kWh
|Difference per Day
|$ 2.29
We saved an incredible $64 this month on electricity just by cutting back our usage! Did you think it would be possible to save this much? I sure didn't!
The actual savings are higher, but I have no idea how to compute the variable portion of our "delivery charge" so I didn't bother trying.
Could my day get any better?
The very same day we got our electricity bill was the day we had a whole house energy monitor installed as part of the Peak Saver Plus program. As part of the program, we give our electric company the power (see what I did there?) to shut off our air conditioner for up to 4 hours a day during heat waves.
Since we barely used our air conditioner this summer, it seemed like a small price to pay for this awesome new toy!
Now I can watch in real time how much energy the house is using. Somehow I can measure how much electricity individual appliances are using too, but I haven't figured that feature out yet. I've got many fun days ahead playing with this little guy.
Last month we made some changes to the way we used electricity in our house. Those changes cut our electricity usage by over 70% and saved us over $65 in one month.
The days are getting shorter, so we'll use more lighting, and it will be getting colder, so we'll be using our furnace fan more, so I expect our bills will go up in the upcoming months. Then again, we started line drying our clothes, so we might still come out ahead. I guess we'll just have to wait and see…
In any case, sometimes you can find savings even on the bills you think are set in stone.
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Do you notice a difference in your total cost when you make changes to your usage?
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Trinity Community Project together with POhWER -Peer Support/
Trinity Community Project together with POhWER are pleased to inform you that we will be starting a Peer Support group run by and for those with a mental health difficulty - first session will take place on Tuesday 17th November 1-2.30pm at Trinity - please see attached flyer for details. Sessions will run every Tuesday after that.
If you would like to come along, please contact Cornelie via email or on 01727 838671.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Don't get fooled by the good looks of your car. The features inside also matter whether they make your everday drive easier or end up saving your life in an accident
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While customers are blessed with the option of choosing the convenience and safety features of their choice, it has also become harder to pick the truly essential ones from the seemingly unlimited choices at their disposal. One must remember that not every feature available in the market for your car is going to be helpful. There are some that are helpful for the drive and make driving more convenient. There are others that improve your safety in case you meet with an accident.
So, in an effort to make your choices easier, we have gathered the must-have car features (in no particular order) to help you come to grips with what features are available, what they do, and why you should have them in your next vehicle even though they may add to the cost. End of the day it's your call. Save money and buy a bare minimum car or own a safe and comfortable vehicle.
Many may sneer and say if you can't reverse your car safely, you better not drive at all. But in big cities, with chaotic parking lots and unreliable attendants, it is better to repose faith in a reversing system. A proximity sensor in the rear portion of the vehicle senses when the vehicle gets too close to an object and warns the driver. The system is automatically activated when you engage reverse gear. Small sensors send and receive ultrasonic radio waves, which bounce off obstacles and alert you to their presence. A buzzer gradually increases in frequency as the vehicle approaches closer to the object. Some cars also have a visual aid as an added help to ease parking woes.
Airbags are now available in affordable cars. Crash sensors wired to an on-board computer trigger an airbag during a collision. The front airbag inflates automatically to prevent occupants from hitting the dashboard, steering wheel or windshield. Side airbags reduce the risk of occupants injuring themselves against the door. Although airbags are optional, we recommend it.
The back window gets just as fogged as the front windshield; however, many cars do not include a rear window defogger as a part of the factory-installed accessories. The defogger clears the mist off your window and hence maintains good visibility. Without this visibility in the rear window, you will be facing a potential safety problem.
ABS too has been introduced in the hatchback segment in recent years. One has to pay a premium but then it's worth the amount as it prevents a car's wheels from locking up during "panic" braking. Basically ABS allows the driver to steer the car and swerve away from harm's way even under hard braking. This is a key advantage of a car with ABS as opposed to one without the system. However please also bear in mind that merely the presence of ABS is no guarantee of safety. So, drive carefully.
Head restraints are extensions of vehicle seats. They're those things that most people think of as headrests, but that's not really their primary function; they are actually designed to restrict head movement during a rear-impact collision. In doing so, they reduce the chance of neck and shoulder injuries. Having a locking head restraint is important. If the head restraint is not locked in position during an accident then this can compromise the amount of protection the restraint offers. The restraint must be at least as high as your eyes and as close to the back of your head as is comfortable. Set it no lower than your ears. If your head restraint is too low, you could get serious whiplash injuries in a rear-end collision, even at slower speeds. Have your passengers do the same. Always check your head restraint when getting into a car, particularly if you share a car. The head restraints may have been adjusted for someone of a different size and may not suit you.
Traction control utilises the anti-lock braking system to detect and control wheelspin. Sensors monitor the speed of each wheel. If the system recognises that a wheel is turning faster than its counterpart on the opposite side of the vehicle, it pulses the brake on the faster-spinning wheel in an attempt to transfer power to the wheel with better traction. Traction control can be a big help when you're driving on wet tarmac or other slick surfaces, and if a wheel spins when taking off from a stop. Some drivers may find the intervention of traction control annoying, especially if they drive a performance vehicle. So most systems have a button or switch that allows the driver to temporarily deactivate traction control. When the system is disabled, a warning light will illuminate on the instrument panel to remind the driver that traction control has been switched off and is not available. The system will remain disabled until the driver pushes the TCS button again, or until the start of the next ignition cycle. Disabling this does not disable or affect the operation of the ABS system. Many people mistakenly believe that traction control will prevent their vehicle from getting stuck in surfaces like snow or mud. This is not true. It does not have the ability to increase traction; it just attempts to prevent wheels from spinning.
Who wouldn't want to custom the driving comfort? Most cars have the seating and steering position designed considering an average driver in mind. This setting puts shorter and/or taller than normal drivers at a disadvantage; the issue can be compensated by virtue of steering adjustments. An steering wheel adjustable for reach can be extended towards or away from the driver. Most cars though get a rake adjustment whereby the steering can be lowered or raised. Meanwhile a seat height adjustment function allows short or tall drivers to lower or raise the seat in order to aid visibility or be comfortable in the car.
Nowadays most of the cars have at least 12V power outlet on centre console which is actually a boon as it provides a way to charge your mobile phone. We don't recommend chatting on the phone while driving, but it's a comforting feeling to know you have the power to make a call in case of an emergency. For those who can't live without their MP3 players and iPods, multiple power outlets become their saviour as they can run their players as well.
Adequate light is necessary for you to drive safely. Especially in foggy weather; due to inadequate light you may drive blind. As fog lights produce a low but wide beam of light it penetrates through fog and produce less glare. It helps in improving vision in ugly weather not only in fog but in rain and snow also. Different types of fog bulbs are available such as yellow, white or blue. Yellow fog lights are considered better because they only emit one part of the light spectrum and therefore scatter less. There are also halogen fog lights, and xenon HID.
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Crop Cash Choice Program
How Does Crop Cash Work?
Choose and prepay from the following three budget levels. By prepaying prior to March 15th, you get extra farm credit and grow your purchasing power! Are you a veggie lover? Consider prepaying for multiple amounts!
Prepay $90 – Receive $100 Farm Credit
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Prepay $500 – Receive $550 Farm Credit
Recipients are sent regular emails on what is fresh in our market. You are in control of what you buy and when you want it! Farm Credits can be spent from when we open in June until the market closes for the season, approximately mid-December (weather permitting). You may purchase more than one level of Crop Cash to receive a higher amount for the season at a discount. You can purchase any products we carry at the market!
Please note: Setting up or replenishing your account any time after March 15th will be for the amount tendered and will not be eligible to receive additional farm credit. You are welcome to replenish your account during the season so that you can continue to experience shopping without your wallet, additional Farm Credit will not be offered.


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Hooded eyes present a special challenge when it comes to winged eyeliner. If we go about it in the same way as everybody else, we'll end up with a displaced or hidden wing. Here's a step-by-step of how I do it.
Products used:
Urban Decay – Eyeshadow Primer Potion
Sephora – Pro Shadow Brush #14
Laura Mercier – Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Kat Von D – Tattoo Liner
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By Alexis Litz
Last week, Indianapolis celebrated a huge victory in the fight against coal as IPL announced that it would begin the process of phasing out coal and completely converting to natural gas by 2016.
What does this mean for the citizens of Indianapolis and beyond? Cleaner air, fewer carbon emissions and no more dependence on dirty coal.
Though this is a step forward in terms of a cleaner future, not all of us are jumping for joy just yet. Mirror mirror on the wall, what is the dirtiest fossil fuel of all? Coal, obviously.
So, converting the Harding Street power plan to natural gas is clearly a step in the right direction. But as anyone with any knowledge about resource extraction will tell you, natural gas has its own ramifications.
Hydraulic fracturing, the process by which natural gas is extracted from the ground, poses a direct threat to water supplies. Millions of gallons of water — combined with sand and toxic chemicals — are injected into deeply buried beds of shale where large reservoirs of natural gas exist. The chemicals used in fracking fluid have the potential to contaminate aquifers and therefore make water undrinkable.
When water supplies are threatened, so are human lives.
Another issue to consider about fracking is the seismic activity it stimulates. In areas where fracking is rampant, such as Oklahoma, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of earthquakes. Scientists believe the injection of fracking wastewater back into the ground (for disposal purposes) is to blame for the increase in seismic activity.
If the threat of earthquakes and water contamination isn't enough to turn you off the idea of fracking, consider the contribution it makes to global warming. During the process of fracking, excess methane that is not captured escapes into the atmosphere.
Methane is a much more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. Over a period of 100 years, methane traps 25 times as much heat as carbon dioxide does. The EPA estimated that in 2011, 145 million metric tons of methane were released during fracking operations.
This massive volume of methane release suggests we are heading for a planetary disaster.
In summation, fracking poses its own set of risks just as coal does. Although I did include the risks of fracking that I found to be the most pertinent, I left out some key issues that are still significant. I recommend visiting the EPA's website for more information.
Phasing coal out of Indianapolis is still a tremendous victory as it ensures we are doing our part to comply with the EPA's Clean Power Plan. It ensures that no more hazardous coal ash will be produced here in Indianapolis.
It means that we can all breath easier with fewer toxins in our air. Because of this change, Indianapolis will be an even better place to live.
For the time being, let's celebrate and express our gratitude for the volunteers who put in so much time to protect the health of our planet and its people.
Alexis Lynn Litz
Geology Major
Environmental Science Minor
Student Environmental Sustainability Coordinator
President of the Green Panthers
Class of 2015


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Eason started working with The Armstrong Law Firm, P.A., alongside her family in September 2015. A local of Smithfield, Eason returned home after graduating from Wake Forest School of Law in May 2015.
Eason is a "Double Deac." She graduated from Wake Forest University with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Religion in 2012. She knew she made a wise decision to continue her legal education at Wake Forest when she met her husband, Daniel, during her first week of law school.
Eason welcomes the opportunity to be "Strong for You" in the courtroom. While at Wake Law, Eason honed her trial advocacy skills, participating in Litigation Clinic and Trial Bar, achieving the highest grade in Trial Practice, and receiving the North Carolina Advocates for Justice Award and the CALI Award for Excellence. Her leadership, editing and writing abilities landed Eason a position on the Board of Editors for the Journal of Law & Policy.
Following in the footsteps of her mother, Marcia Armstrong, Eason handles a variety of domestic claims, from child support and custody to equitable distribution of marital assets. Eason is an active member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and the North Carolina Bar Association.


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2014 in a Flash
2014 was supposed to be a grand year for all. However, right away, in the space of several months, 3 of our most beloved members Gabriela Van B, Stephanie G and Michael O. passed away. The winter was long and hard and their deaths were profound losses to not only their heartbroken families but to their martial arts family as well. After such a tragic early time, the rest of 2014 has been quieter, if not in the world, then at least at the DoJang. A few of our most dedicated students moved away for work reasons; the King family, the Spierer family and black belt Teresa Hartmann. They know, as all who train here know, they will be very much missed and will always be welcome here whenever they are in town. In some happy news, 2nd dan Instructor Ralph M and black belt instructor Pavan M married their respective fiancées. We wish them much happiness as they start on a new joyous chapter in their lives. We also welcome back Black Belt Kristen Walsh from her three year meditation retreat. What an outstanding accomplishment and commitment to the Do!
We are already in the 8th month of the year; in a blink of an eye, it will be 2015. With so much turmoil in the outside world, it's more important than ever to have gratitude for the precious time we have here, not only here at the DoJang but for your time here on earth with your loved ones.


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Day Two Hundred and Thirty
I put the clean whirlies into action today, with a bunch of excited 9 year olds, and recorded, of course. Plus street sweeper from yesterday, repeated at different pitches, forwards and backwards.
The project I've been working on for the past few months with kids, whirlies, bubble wrap and puppets has its on blog: here.


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04 August 2009
Indian Wedding Photography - Santa Barbara, California
this past weekend, i had the pleasure of joining dane sanders for three days of shooting, beginning with a mehndi ceremony on thursday, an indian wedding on friday, and a stellar western ceremony on saturday. the couple was incredible, the details were fabulous, and the party's were each 100% rock star!!
i can't begin to express how stoked i was to have been asked to take part of such an epic wedding, all of which, was craftfully pieced together by the incredible lisa vorce. for the rest of the details, check dane's blog...
victor yields his sword, during the baraatis.
gia flashing her indian wedding bling [aka bangles].
no detail was spared on day 2...
...or day 3.
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Amazing work here. Love all that color. The details are exceptional!ReplyDelete
All the color is amazing! Great work guys! BTW, is that a hairless horse? :)ReplyDelete
Rad Gabriel!!!ReplyDelete
Wow! I just shot my first Indian wedding a couple of weeks ago and it was amazing too. I'm totally hoping it's not my last! These are gorgeous - so colorful and full of spirit. Awesome!ReplyDelete
wow. the henna on her hands is gorgeous, she is gorgeous, the photos are gorgeous...well, you get where i'm going with this!ReplyDelete
LOVE all the colour :)
Wow! These are phenomenal. I can only imagine how stunning this was in person!ReplyDelete
Amazing!! I can't decide which day is my favorite. And the photos could be in any wedding magazine! Great jobReplyDelete
oh man, i love your guys' photos! the colors make me want to eat candy and the black white make me feel like i was there. awesome work!ReplyDelete
I am blown away! Every detail is amazing and your work just ROCKS!!!ReplyDelete
three words. out. of. control.ReplyDelete
your colors are soft when things are soft; your colors are vibrant when things are joyous and full of life. you guys are perfect at capturing the moment for what it is and adding a bit of your inner soul to the photography. gorgeousReplyDelete
Was just talking to Dane about this wedding. You did an awesome job capturing it! Love the time lapse of getting her hair done, the detail picture from day 2, and the dip!ReplyDelete
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such beautiful photos!I adore the one of the couple sitting togetherReplyDelete


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In the spring, I had the pleasure of being one of many people interviewed by Julie Zaugg for In Vivo Magazine.
Their sixth issue featured Less is More with data and opinions from mainly Swiss physicians and researchers.
From the by-line, it seems they've missed the idea entirely
People are beginning to speak out against over-medialization. Measures are being taken to encourage less care, even if that means giving up old certainties.
That sounds like doing less is a terrible idea! Fortunately, the article comprehensively features the benefits of taking this approach to care. Comfort with uncertainty is one trait that can make a good physician great. That piece explores the state of the 'overmedicalised world,' the causes for it, and what some of the remedies might be. My emphasis? Patient-centred care.
You can see the article here, or explore the whole issue on Issu. If you'd like to see other interviews, articles, or talks I have participated in, check out the Media section.
It was wonderful to be a small part of the article and because of my involvement, I learned about "Smarter Medicine," a Swiss campaign [in German and French] similar to Choosing Wisely; I have a feeling that they two will be integrated in time. This and other projects around the world are featured on the ever-growing Projects page.


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Cornerstone Presbyterian, Concord
Christmas Cantata: 4 p.m. Dec. 19. 401 Pitts School Road S.W., Concord. 704-782-6824 ; www.cornerstonepcusa.org .
Kimball Lutheran, Kannapolis
Advent Services: Contemporary worship with a band, 8:30 a.m. Dec. 19. Traditional worship with organ and piano, 11 a.m. Dec. 19.
Christmas Play: "Bethlehem PD" featuring children and adults. The Dragnet duo travel back to Bethlehem to get the facts on the heavenly disturbance. 4 p.m. Dec. 19. 101 Vance St., Kannapolis. 704-933-4101 .
First Presbyterian Church of Kannapolis
Christmas Eve Service: This service will be preceded by an extended 15-minute musical prelude, which provides an opportunity for families and individuals to come early and unwind before worship. The service is an informal celebration with candles, carols and "a simple Christmas pageant" for all ages. We will conclude with a joyous candle lighting ceremony. 5:30 p.m. Dec. 24. No charge. First Presbyterian Church of Kannapolis, 201 Vance Ave., Kannapolis. 704-938-4623. www.FirstPresb.org
New Grace Baptist, Concord
Live Nativity: Drive-through live nativity with music by the New Grace choir. Refreshments provided. Free. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21. 1160 Warren C. Coleman Blvd., Concord. 704-784-1007 .
Rocky River Church, Concord
Christmas Series: 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays. RiverKidz ministry will sing at both services Dec. 19. Services held at Pitts School Road Elementary School, 720 Pitts School Road. www.rockyriverchurch.com .
Advent Lutheran Church
Musical: Advent Lutheran youth and adults will perform "And This Shall Be a Sign" a Christmas musical with live nativity and a mini-play as part of worship. A Christmas luncheon will follow the service. 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Dec. 19 in Orinson Fellowship Hall.
Christmas Eve: Dec. 24, 5 p.m., children and family service with Holy Communion; 7:30 and 11 p.m., candlelight services, with Holy Communion. Pre-service music begins 30 minutes before each service; arrive early for seating.
University Hill Baptist Church
A Christmas Carol: A family oriented concert, featuring a contemporary musical setting of a Dickens holiday classic. The preparatory and intermediate levels of the Charlotte Children's Choir will be featured. Group rates and tickets will be available through the Charlotte Children's Choir. 11 a.m. Dec. 18. www.CharlotteChildrensChoir.org. University Hills Baptist Church, 1500 Suther Rd., Charlotte. 704-549-8215.
Westford United Methodist, Concord
Concert: The Charlotte Chorus performs at 7 p.m. Dec. 15.
Christmas Event: Birthday party for Jesus. 5 p.m. Dec. 19. 273 N.C. 49 S., Concord. 704-782-1423 .
Covenant Church of Harrisburg
Candlelight Service: 11 p.m. Dec. 24. 6900 Hickory Ridge Road, Harrisburg. 704-455-5812 .
Fire Church, Concord
Christmas Eve Service: 6 p.m. Dec. 24. 4323 Concord Pkwy. S., Concord. www.fire-church.org .
Concord First Assembly
Christmas Program: "The Gift." 6 p.m. Dec. 18 and 9 and 11 a.m. Dec. 19. 150 Warren C. Coleman Blvd. N., Concord. www.cfaconcord.com . Also www.christmastrilogy.com
Roberta United Methodist Church
Cantata: The Adult Choir Christmas Cantata will be held 10 a.m. Dec. 19, followed by the children and youth program "A World of Christmas Customs" at 6 p.m. Holiday snacks and a visit from Santa will follow the program in the Fellowship Building, 3925 Cochran Road, Concord. 704-782-9216. www.robertaumc.org.


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Ginaville has been practicing martial arts for over 20 years. She holds a 3rd degree black belt in Shotokan Karate and a 1st degree black belt in Shorinji-Ryu Karate. As a karate instructor, she loves that karate encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual training and wants to instill in her students the importance of discipline, leadership, and compassion. She incorporates her personal training education and martial arts background to create exercise programs that efficiently support training and helps avoid common injuries in karate.
As a personal trainer, she enjoys helping people transform their sedentary habits into more active, healthier, and happier lifestyles. In her spare time, Ginaville is a volunteer coach for the American Heart Association and is an RRCA-certified running coach. She loves her black Lab, Connor, dancing, sports, and is a huge San Francisco Giants fan.
Ginaville has been working with me for approximately 6 months. First as a volunteer coach for the American Heart Association (AHA) Start Training Program helping me prepare for the Western Pacific Half Marathon Event. Having benefitted from her dedication to my success in that program it occurred to me that as a personal trainer, she is someone I could trust to help me reach my lifestyle and fitness goals.
At the beginning of our personal training sessions, we talked about my goals and she has designed a program to meet those goals and adjusts the program based on my progressing fitness level. Personally she is a very positive and supportive individual that has a sincere desire to share her expertise to help people reach their goals. From what I've been able to learn about her, Gin has personal experience with taking a dream and fostering it into a livable goal and she can help you transform your desires into measurable accomplishments that you can attain.
Working with Ginaville has strengthened my core, upper, lower body and balance. She makes sure the exercises are effective, that I'm engaging the right muscles, and designs and models personalized adaptations. We work our way through new challenges and make adjustments to ensure I'm engaging the correct muscles.We focus on quality of form over quantity of reps. She also fosters independence in executing proper performance, and ultimately isn't that what we all want--to be the owners of our success and growth.
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Foxconn Denies Strike at iPhone 5 Factory
Foxconn this weekend denied a report from a labor rights group that claimed workers on the iPhone 5 production line at the contract manufacturer's Zhengzhou factory went on strike last week amidst overly burdensome quality control demands for Apple's new smartphone.
Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group said that production of the iPhone 5Reuters reported. The company flatly denied a report issued by China Labor Watch last week that held that "multiple iPhone 5 production lines from various factory buildings were in a state of paralysis after strike by workers."at the Zhengzhou facility was "on schedule,"
"Any reports that there has been an employee strike are inaccurate. There has been no workplace stoppage in that facility or any other Foxconn facility and production has continued on schedule," Foxconn said in a statement sent to Reuters.
The China Labor Watch report claimed that approximately 3,000-4,000 workers at the Zhengzhou factory went on strike last Monday, prompting a "widespread work stoppage on the factory floor," the New York-based labor rights organization said in a statement.
Most of the workers, the group said, worked in onsite quality control (OQC). China Labor Watch said Foxconn and Apple imposed "strict quality demands" on workers regarding indentation standards and not allowing the frame and back cover of the phone to be scratched.
Furthermore, Foxconn did not allow workers to take a vacation day on Monday, which was China's National Day, according to the labor group. Foxconn claimed that those who worked the holiday had volunteered for shifts that paid triple time, Reuters reported.
China Labor Watch also said there were physical fights on the factory floor over the quality control issue, resulting in "the injury of some people, and the hospitalization of others." Foxconn appears to have conceded that there had been altercations at its Zhengzhou factory last week. The plant "suffered only two brief and small disputes several days" before the alleged strike happened, Reuters reported Foxconn as saying.
Meanwhile, Reuters also noted that China's Xinhua news agency had reported that about 100 OQC inspectors had "refused to work for an hour on Friday after one was allegedly beaten by workers irate over the inspection demands."
One of those quality issues is the fact that the back and side panels on the new iPhone 5 appear to be very prone to scratching. Apple's Phil Schiller made headlines recently when he said such imperfections were "normal." But more recently, it was reported that those same back panels will be used on the rumored iPad Mini, and the scratching issue had held up production for the rumored tablet.
Labor rights at Foxconn have been a huge issue of late, with various groups accusing the firm of worker abuses. Earlier this year, Apple ordered an audit of the Foxconn facilities that produce its products, which showed excessive overtime and unsafe working conditions. Recently, it was reported that Foxconn was taking steps to rectify the problems.
Last week, however, there were reports of riots at Foxconn's Taiyun, China facility, which Foxconn blamed on a "personal dispute" between several employees.
China Labor Watch, meanwhile, was in the news several weeks ago after it released a report that accused Samsung of violating child labor laws. Samsung agreed to conduct audits of its facilities.
For more, see PCMag's review of the iPhone 5 and the slideshow below.
With additional reporting by Chloe Albanesius.
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Larger vehicles are almost always more expensive than their smaller counterparts. But you don't have to spend a fortune to get the size of vehicle you need. Kelley Blue Book has named the Mitsubishi Outlander to its list of the 10 Most Affordable 3-Row Vehicles.
"The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander is an outstanding value proposition and comes with a long list of standard safety features and amenities," states Don Swearingen, Executive Vice President, MMNA, in a statement. "And for 2016, the Outlander will feature bold new styling and over 100 key engineering and interior refinements, adding even more value to an already feature-laden vehicle."
KBB.com described the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander as "loaded with value." The editors were impressed with its standard three rows of seats, micron air filtration, hill-start assist, traction and stability control, seven air bags, and Mitsubishi's impressive 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.
In addition to these great value-oriented standard features, the Outlander is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ with the available Forward Collision Mitigation system. Other safety features include anti-lock brakes and Electronic Brake-force Distribution. The Outlander is even built with Mitsubishi's Impact Safety Evolution chassis.
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Now the world has become glamorous and this glamour can be seen making bustles on each fashionista's head. No girl today goes out without makeup even if she has to cover some steps only. But do you think carrying makeup all day is good for skin? Of course, no.
So, do you peel off all the makeup before going to bed? Which Cleanser do you use to remove makeup??
Take my one suggestion and I am sure you will love it! Use Korean cleanser and get the natural beauty. You don't need to wash your face multiple times, only one wash will give back your flawless beauty.
This effective product you can buy from the most promising online store of Southeast Asia, Althea as it is offering a variety of Korean Cleanser creams that too at very low rates.
For more savings, join hands with CollectOffers.com as it avails you a handful of discount coupon codes and voucher codes rso you can save voluminous amount easily.
Here are some creams which you can use according to your skin.
Forencos V-right New Tone Cleansing Foam
It is containing Kakadu Plum, Camucam and Acerola Extract Mix V Lightening Complex with High Vitamin Content. Translucent, Glowy, Radian! The toning effect creates healthy, bright complexion. The fine bubbles gently clear the pores, reducing irritation and breakouts on the skin, enhancing the whitening effect. Apply a proper amount to make foam. Gently massage thoroughly over face and rinse with water. Buy this from Althea and save voluminous amount.
Forencos Wonderwerk Marula Foam Cleanser
It is Firm, ampoule-type lather powerfully clears pores, removing dirt or fine dust, Its Thick, dense bubbles gently clears the tired skin without irritation. It is Mixed with natural marula oil and honey extract, the formula creates a three-step skin repair system. A premium foam cleanser containing Marula oil and honey, for moisturized skin after cleansing. Take an appropriate amount and bubble well with water. Massage the entire face, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Buy this from Althea at discounted rate.
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It removes makeup residues and impurities inside pores. Its micro bubbles cleanse deeply without irritation and finish without leaving tight feeling behind. Take an appropriate amount of the product and lather enough. Massage your face in circular motion and rinse with lukewarm water. Wash off once more with cold water for firming effect. Buy this from Althea and save voluminous amount.
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Take I-5 to exit 170. Go straight through the stop sign onto 8th Ave NE for 4 blocks (Parallel to I-5), then turn right onto NE 66th St. Go one block, then turn right onto Roosevelt Way (one-way in southerly direction). The Ananda Center is on the right in the middle of the block.
Take I-5 to exit 171. Go the stop sign, turn left onto NE 70th St., cross over I-5 and go two more blocks to Roosevelt Way (one-way in southerly direction). Turn right, and the Ananda Center is 4½ blocks down on the right, just before NE 65th St.
The East West Book Shop is across the street.
Street parking is available and should be easy to find early on Saturday morning.
There is a private parking lot adjacent to (just north of) the building which is currently open to the public.
There is a Park n Ride west on 65th Street under the freeway (about 3 blocks west).
There is a Park n Ride north on Roosevelt Way in the parking lot of the Baptist Church (about 3 blocks north).
NOTE: Roosevelt Way is one way in southerly direction.
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Located at 3534 ½ Butler Street in Lawrenceville, Paul's Print Store is the studio and showcase of original hand-carved woodblock art made by Paul Roden.
Paul Roden, the owner & principal artist of Paul's Print Store, has carved and printed woodcut prints for twenty years. A graduate of Washington University and the University of South Dakota with degrees in printmaking and fine art, Paul has shown his work throughout the country at fairs, galleries, and exhibitions. He is most proud of having a piece in the archives of the National Gallery of Art. Originally from Tennessee, Paul has lived and worked in Pittsburgh since 2007.


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Sunday morning Nursery resumes Sunday, September 8th, 2019!
All children are welcome in worship at St. Mary's, but for those parents who would like to take time alone during mass, the St. Mary's Nursery is available from 10:45AM-12:45PM. Children from infancy to 5 years old are welcome.
The nursery is located in the Sunday School classrooms on the 2nd floor of the Parish Hall. To get there travel through the rear doors of the church, left through the Cloister, then up the stairs (between the Cloister and Parish Hall, you can't miss them as they're quite grand). The door is secure, so if you find it closed please knock. Also, an usher can escort you there if you ask. The nursery schedule loosely follows the academic year and is in session from the first Sunday after Labor Day until Pentecost. You are welcome to retrieve your child at the Exchange of the Peace if you would like them to participate in communion!
The nursery will be staffed by a rotation of paid staff and volunteers, and on the days when the ages of the children make it appropriate, there will be Godly Play lessons exploring various stories of the Bible.
Nursery Volunteers
Sara Macro Forrest has been a parishioner at St. Mary's Hamilton Village for 15 years, and Sunday school teacher for over ten years. She is the mother of two teenage daughters, alumni of St Mary's Nursery School, and godmother of two. She works at Bryn Mawr College, and in her spare time enjoys gardening, jogging, and crocheting. Spending time with the children and youth of St Mary's, and watching their spiritual growth, has been a blessing in her life.
Vanessa Albert Lowry has been a member at St. Mary's since 1985, when she was at Law School at Penn. She began teaching Sunday school when her elder son was 5 or 6. He is now 17. Her younger son is 13 and recently confirmed. She is excited to begin serving the next cohort of young children and their families as a caregiver and teacher by providing a safe and welcoming place for children and a place where each has the opportunity to begin to engage, at their own pace, with the stories, music and ideas that shape our faith.
Ann Farnsworth-Alvear lives in West Philly and has three teenagers, all of whom have fond memories of years of Sunday School at St. Mary's–mostly because this wonderful community was always able to make room for fun and play. She and her husband, Rui Dasilva, are trilingual (Spanish/Portuguese) and very involved with large, loving Colombian and Angolan extended families. For work, she teaches Latin American history for the History Department at the University of Pennsylvania.
Kia DaSilva grew up attending Sunday School at St. Mary's, and is a presence in the Nursery every Sunday during the academic year as a paid worker. Kia is now an undergraduate at Penn, and is active in student theater and debate societies.


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if you haven't heard about it, unhappy hipsters is releasing its first ever book!! unhappy hipsters: it's lonely in the modern world, a whitty, ironic(super) yet stylishly edited blog by molly jane quinn. i fell in love from the first post i read. (click here to see my old post if you're curious what i said. oh, you will need google translator if you don't read chinese…)
unlike other nagging,bashing blogs, unhappy hipsters doesn't give you that guilty, negtive feeling after you left the page. instead, it made you wondered: am i a unhappy hipster?
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Our Staff
Brad Gray, Pastor
The Reverend Brad Gray has been our pastor since June of 2012. Brad is a native of Columbia, SC, and he has previously served in Columbia and Sumter, SC. His undergraduate degree is from Wofford College, where he majored in Religion. He also earned his Masters of Divinity from Duke Divinity School. His wife, Rev. Megan Gray serves at Cokesbury UMC and is also a graduate of Duke Divinity School, where the two met. Brad and Megan are both ordained elders in the South Carolina Annual Conference. They have two young children and two dogs, Durham and Jedi. Life at home is sometimes chaotic but always fun. Brad enjoys spending time in the kitchen with Megan, playing golf, running, listening to podcasts and when time permits, taking naps.
Cindy Curtis, Director of Youth Ministry
Cindy Curtis formally joined the St. Andrews Parish UMC staff in September of 2015. She is a retired teacher of 26 years (grades 3-8). Cindy earned her BS degree in Elementary Education and holds a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She has been an active member of the United Methodist Church throughout her life and has served in many capacities—VBS volunteer, Sunday school teacher, drama instructor, vocalist and lay speaker. Cindy has embraced youth ministry as an opportunity to combine her passions for both service and education.
Missy Wilson, Church Secretary
Missy has been living in Charleston since the age of three. She has been married to her best friend for 18 years and has four amazing boys. Her husband is a pastor for another congregation, and Missy has a profound understanding of church life and congregational needs. She has been managing office affairs for St. Andrews Parish UMC since 2015. When she isn't at work she enjoys reading and cheering on her boys as they play various sports.
Michael & Shannon Flynn, Directors of Music
Bio coming soon.
Kristie Johnson, Director of Children's Ministry
Kristie Johnson formally joined the SAPUMC staff in 2017 after years of enthusiastic service as a Sunday School, Children's Church and VBS volunteer. She attended Georgia College and graduated from State University in Milledgeville, GA. Kristie began her career in childcare in Charleston. She is currently a preschool teacher at the Grace UMC Weekday School and an instructor at St. Andrews Family Fitness Plus. Her husband, daughter and son are also members of SAPUMC who play active roles in children's programs, music ministries and Sunday morning worship.
Julie Malliet-Nowak, Nursery Director
Julie Malliet-Nowak joined the SAPUMC staff in September of 2016. Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, she moved to Charleston in 2015 to escape frigid winters and enjoy retirement near the ocean. She enjoys swimming and kayaking in her spare time and is learning to paddle board as well. Julie has a degree in Early Childhood Education with additional certification and training in infant/toddler care, parent education and special needs intervention. In Wisconsin, Julie was the Educational Specialist for a clinic that provides pediatric therapy for children with special needs. Julie also served for 18 years as the Director of a vocational program for adults with developmental disabilities.


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Lufthansa celebrates the festive season with India's favorite beverage, Chai!
Lufthansa has consistently demonstrated its strong commitment to the South Asian community with its special offers, promotions and over 5 decades of award-winning service to India.
After multiple successful campaigns capturing the hearts of South Asians, Lufthansa has just launched its Fall 2012 India promotion. Festive get-togethers are just not complete without the flavorful and aromatic Indian Chai! With this sentiment and as a tribute to this widely consumed and most enjoyed beverage, a dedicated micro site has been created—a platform to bring together family and friends for a fun engagement during the holiday season.
Indians all across the U.S. are invited to enjoy the virtual "Chai Lounge" experience at LH.com/ChaiLounge. Immersed in the rich and diverse tradition of bonding over the favorite beverage of Indians all around the world—Chai Time is seamlessly connected with Play Time and Celebration Time.
As members of the Indian community rejoice with family and friends, Lufthansa brings them the opportunity to enhance their celebratory experience and win big this holiday season.
Participants who register at LH.com/ChaiLounge are automatically entered into the drawing for the Grand Prize: two round-trip Lufthansa Economy Class tickets to India. Keeping the "spirit of giving" alive during Diwali, a special prize will be raffled on the day of the celebration of the "festival of lights". One lucky participant will win exclusive Lufthansa luggage and branded travel merchandise.
Lufthansa's virtual Chai Lounge is packed with more fun elements to bring family and friends together. An exciting Daily Trivia game with questions related to Sports, Entertainment, Travel, Food and of course Chai, challenges visitors to the site to test their knowledge and be rewarded with a chance win an Apple® iPad® every week. The interactive ChaiLounge micro site also offers additional engaging opportunities: a fun Chai Personality Quiz, Chai Fun Facts, and a chance to explore the Chai culture in the current Lufthansa-India destinations.
If you are planning a trip back home, avail the opportunity to book right from the comfort of the virtual Lufthansa Chai Lounge!
*Lufthansa offers convenient connections to key destinations in India: Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Pune. Whether visiting friends and family, undertaking a business trip or just exploring the diversity of India, take advantage of great Lufthansa-India special offers. Enjoy a special experience on your next Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Delhi and Bangalore: exclusive comfort on the "Queen of the Skies", the new Boeing 747-8.
Happy travels and happy holidays from the Lufthansa family. Prepare your favorite blend and pour some Chai—let the fun begin at LH.com/ChaiLounge! Promotion ends November 25, 2012.
*destinations and flight schedule subject to change without notice.
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OK. You know that thing where you're so close to something that it makes it hard to truly speak clearly about it….well that happened on this episode. This one is about imaging (all of the pieces that make up an artist's public image, but it's also about image itself. We speak with a woman I love and truly resect, Joanna Carter, about her role as the VP of Creative Services Video Production at UMG. Joanna has a brilliant perspective on imaging–which is really about helping the artist be who they really are and present that to the world. She'll tell you some cool stories about some of your favorite videos like Dierks' and the video for Long Strip Alone. We'll also get into some conversations about red carpets, and what makes a "star."
This is a complicated subject full of fun aspects (the glam, the fashion), and really tricky aspects that tie in to how we present ourselves as artists…and particularly as women. I'm saying…we did our best. It's not perfect, but we're having the conversation and I think we just need to keep having it.
Also, I tell a story near the end of this episode that we refer to as the "sparkle story" that's really just about my own struggle with compromising myself, or changing myself based on what other people were saying about me. It's not my proudest moment, but I wanted to share it anyway. And, I just want to make it clear, if it isn't already, that this story took place before I ever got to work with Joanna, so she played no role in the story at all.
Huge thank you Joanna Carter for teaching me so much over the years that I got to work with her. Her attention to detail and her taste in general is impeccable.
Head on over to Taste Of Country for this week's episode.
Cutting Room Floor: There's a ton of great stuff every week that just can't be used for whatever reason. I'm going to start sharing some of it with you here as little excerpts.
KB: What's your favorite haircut on the label right now?
JC: I love Jon Pardi's haircut right now.
KB: Can you talk about "hotness?"
JC: You're as hot as you think you're hot. I think it's really about staying true to who you are.
KB: What do you think is the most famous video that you've worked on?
JC: Strawberry Wine. That video was just organically perfect…It was a perfect match.
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Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
By Arman Barari on Sep 20, 2010 with Comments 0
As it turns out Audi is not going to introduce a S1 model at Paris Motor Show, instead they are bringing this, the Audi A1 1.4 TFSI.
And we don't mind the S1 at all, becasue this little beast is definitely very hot. It might not show it, but it comes with mountains of power from an ultra-modern 1.4 liter TFSI four-cylinder engine.
It churns out 136 kW (185 hp) and 250 Nm (184.39 lb-ft) which. Now that's very good amount of power even for big saloon cars, let alone a small hatchback.It also comes as standard with S tronic dual-clutch transmission.
The car does 0 to 60 mph in just 6.9 seconds, and has a top speed of 227 km/h (141.05 mph). Despite this, the A1 1.4 remains fairly economical at 5.9 liters of fuel per 100 km (39.87 US mpg), and CO2 emissions of just 139 g/km (223.70 g/mile).
Other features include McPherson construction at the front and the torsion-beam rear suspension, ESP stabilization program with electronic limited slip differential, two front airbags, thorax/pelvic side airbags and curtain head airbags, LED interior lighting package, the high-beam assistant, the light and rain sensor, the panoramic sunroof, the convenience key with the start-stop button, two navigation systems and a 465 watt Bose surround sound system and…
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