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Have you ever heard of PANDAS?
This story needs to be shared. I had never heard of PANDAS before, but over the last couple months it has come up multiple times. Because I shared this story with one friend, she was able to get a diagnosis for her son that completely changed his life. Allison's story with PANDAS showed up as anxiety. PANDAS presented very differently for my friend's son. It presented as GI issues like Lily.
As parents, we don't ever think strep is that dangerous, until it is.
Allison's Story with PANDAS:
On Sunday, January 15, 2017, our world changed. We had no idea what lay ahead of us over the next 6 months and all that God was going to do in the storm ahead.
Our day started out normal until I asked Allison to go downstairs to get something off our kitchen counter. She couldn't do it. She couldn't leave my side – literally. The thought of going to the kitchen while I stood at the top of the stairs petrified her to the point of tears. At that point, I thought she was just being ridiculous, but things got worse from there. She developed tics, pulling at her throat and pounding on her chest. She became anorexic, refusing to eat anything except peanut butter. She cried hysterically each morning before school and would cling to me so hard that my arms became bruised as I peeled her off me and forced her into the school building. She only lasted a couple of hours before I had to pick her up before noon each day, being told that she had cried uncontrollably while she was there. Allison said it was too loud and too bright in her classrooms.She developed OCD tendencies and was afraid to touch her desk or food, fearing that she would get germs that would make her sick. Steve had to restrain Allison if I had to go someplace. Her separation anxiety was so bad that one evening she ran away from home while I was at church. I slept with her at night. And I cried….everyday. What was wrong with my confident independent 11-year-old? Was this our new normal?
Her pediatrician said she was suffering from anxiety.
Over the next two months, we were told that she was the worst case of anxiety the school had ever seen. We were told to medicate her. We worked with teachers to develop behavioral plans to get her to stay in class, but they didn't work. We did her schoolwork at home. She was not able to function.
One week after Allison got sick we had some friends over at the house. After seeing Allison, our friend Julie mentioned PANDAS. As a social worker in the schools, she had seen cases where kids became totally different and said it was related to a strep infection. PANDAS – Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychological Disorder Associated with Strep – is thought to effect 1 in 200 children. I mentioned it to her doctor, but she said that she really didn't believe it was the issue. Surely Allison was struggling with anxiety. I was not convinced and started researching and researching PANDAS. Allison had 5 of the 7 typical symptoms. I pushed her doctor and finally after a month, we got her tested for strep. It came back positive! The doctor put Allison on Amoxicillin for 10 days, but there was no change. That seemed to confirm the doctor's diagnosis, but Steve and I weren't convinced.
We sought out a PANDAS specialist at VCU Children's Hospital, Dr. Zhao, who ran extensive blood-work.
He found strep in high levels in her blood. He put Allison on Augmentin, a heavy-duty antibiotic, for 30 days. After just two days, Allison said that she felt better. After 5 days, she said, "Mom, I can separate from you easier." That day I cried again, but a hopeful cry. I went out to get coffee and she yelled, "Bye" from her room. That was it. Just 'bye'. No crying. No bruised arms. No restraining. No screaming. I got to the end of my street, parked the car and cried. That's when our healing began.
After 30 days on Augmentin, Allison started back to school. We were determined to have her go back before the year ended, and she did it! We had to adjust her schedule, giving her frequent breaks when necessary. I ate lunch with her every day – she never went back into the cafeteria. She finished the school year and graduated 5th grade!
We continue to work on getting her eating back to normal and, with the help of a counselor, practice strategies to help her with her anxiety.
While she is still very afraid of getting PANDAS again, Allison is now in middle school and thriving!
We are so grateful that our friend mentioned PANDAS right away. Allison was diagnosed within two months of getting sick. Many families are not that fortunate. The average amount of time it takes for a child to be diagnosed is 3 years! That diagnosis comes after seeing multiple doctors, receiving many incorrect diagnoses, and requiring parents to fight for their children.
I took Allison back to her pediatrician 2 weeks after she started the Augmentin and the doctor was astounded at the improvements she saw. The reality of PANDAS and the possibility of a cure was sitting on her examining table. By the end of our time together, the doctor said that she had some other patients she needed to revisit. I was overjoyed that she was willing to listen and see what she didn't see before.
Many doctors continue to say that PANDAS isn't real. Many don't understand it or haven't heard of it. Because of all we went through, we want to tell as many people as possible about PANDAS. To do so, we are partnering with PRAI – Pediatric Research and Advocacy Initiative – to raise $6,000 in honor of the 6 months that Allison was sick. Please help us support PRAI's mission of raising awareness, increasing access to care and investing in research by making a tax-deductible donation through this page. I know we can do it! We desperately need to raise awareness for this scary and complicated disorder.
Thank you SO much for your support. Please feel free to share our story and link. The more people who know about this crisis, the better chance we have at finding a cure.
PANDAS is not rare. It's rarely diagnosed.
Thank you for partnering with us!
Sandy, Steve, Allison and Madeline

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The Secrets of the Pebbles
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It was originally my wish to pass our history on to our children, but somewhere over the years that I have worked on this story it redefined itself and became an intriguing story that spans the years 1940 to 1995.
The Story
The Secrets of the Pebbles is a story of romance and intrigue, filled with photos of the place in which the story is set, Filicudi – the captivating small volcanic island located north-east of Sicily, Italy.
When in 1940, Italy is thrust into World War II, the 17 year old Francesca who lives on the tiny almost desolate island of Filicudi located north of Sicily, is separated from her lover who is sent to fight. When she discovers she is pregnant, she refuses to divulge the father's name.
Not only are others implicated as a result of her secretiveness, but many more secrets are uncovered, gossip gets out of hand and still more scintillating tales emerge. Francesca's secret becomes a link to the secrets of others, and inch by inch the ramifications of secrets that extended through two generations begin to emerge.
When a long hidden manuscript is by uncanny chance discovered in 1995, the pieces of a giant jigsaw eventually come together, with total unpredictability. Here is a read guaranteed to keep readers hooked to the very last line!
The Soundtrack
The CD that accompanies the book consists of eight music tracks which I composed during the process of writing this book and a poem written and spoken in the Filicudare dialect. An English translation of the poem can be found in the book. The closer I came to the end of writing the book, the more the melodies came to me.
The tracks were written simply because they found their way to me from whatever place in one's heart all music and poetry ever written comes. I could almost hear the music as I wrote the book, and decided I would try to capture it for readers' added enjoyment.
May those who listen find a place that is not only close to my heart but a place that also finds its way into your own. My greatest hope is that the music fills the gaps that my words could not.
The genius, arranging and gifted musicality of Clive Lendich were second to none in helping me to breathe extraordinarily beautiful life into the tracks.


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Recall that last month we discussed placing a bet on rain for a good winter pasture. As the stock brokers would say, we went long on rain. When placing that bet this year we noted that we had abstained last year for fear that the drought would continue into the fall and winter, saving our money for hay instead of spending it on seed, fuel and labor. Instead, we got the heaviest rain of the 2011 and early 2012 fall/winter season but had no seed on the ground to take advantage of the windfall of water — much to our regret. Not only do we save money by having winter pasture to keep our livestock fed (hay being the more expensive alternative), the stock prefer it over hay. It keeps a big grin on their face all winter. So this year we spent into the 4 digit dollar range as well as much time on the tractor preparing the pastures for broadcasting the rye, oats and clover. We then broadcast our seed and had just enough rain in October to cause the seed to sprout- we were encouraged! Winter pasture is a beautiful thing, bringing rich greens to the landscape in contrast to the yellows and reds of the fall season. Farming is not just about the mechanics — it's also the beauty that comes along with it. Really.
What have we gotten since then? No rain, and a new long term forecast that the drought will worsen over the winter period. We are watching our sprouting winter grasses starting to turn brown at the tips as we contact our hay growers to get us through the winter. Maybe things will turn in time to save the crop, but we cannot take the chance of having no hay to back us up. So we buy stored grass and hope we don't need it.
I hope this doesn't sound negative or feint-hearted. We learned long ago that farmers gamble on what the future will hold, not just every year but every season and every month. Sometimes we're wrong, going long when we should have gone short. It's the nature of the beast. We accept our fate as part of the deal and wait for the season when everything goes right, knowing that it will come. We like to think of ourselves as knowledgeable farmers — but in truth it might be nothing more than stubborn optimism on our part.
So we keep smiling in recognition that most of us do not have the privilege of dancing with Mother Nature. She is a grand lady with occasional flaws.


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[POLL] Are you still using GameMaker 8?
[POLL] Are you still using GameMaker 8?
So, let's say (hypothetically, of course) I were to start developing the next generation of GameMaker Server extensions, how bad would it be if I left out...
...GameMaker 8?
...GameMaker 8 and GameMaker 8.1?
and what exports should I support?
Native runners, like OS X, Android, iOS, Windows Phone?
HTML5/JavaScript based runners?
and how would you feel if I dropped support for...
gms_action_* functions?
Automatic variable synchronisation?
The VS mode?
Guest logins?
Please share your thoughts. Also, please keep in mind I've not decided anything! As of right now, I'm not developing a new version, nor am I dropping support for anything (yet?). If you don't feel like commenting, please use the "upvote" button on other posts if you agree with them!
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Last message on 14 Jan 2017
(Administrator) on
7 Dec 2015, 14:28:24
Since I can't create polls, I'm going to do it like this: Upvote this post if you want GM8 support.
18 Dec 2015, 17:33:58
Hey sorry this is not the proper place to put this comment, but on the GMServer site can you make it so that your account on the site gets notified if there's an update on a game that you have logged into? and also maybe on the game pages, a section for an update log?
(Administrator) on
19 Dec 2015, 11:49:10
Good idea. Added to my todo list!
(Administrator) on
7 Dec 2015, 14:28:29
Since I can't create polls, I'm going to do it like this: Upvote this post if you want GM8.1 support.
12 Dec 2015, 06:11:49
Hell YES. i still use game maker 8. and 8.1
i absoulutly hate game maker studio. and refuse to upgrade to it. :3
15 Dec 2015, 19:30:18
I was never going to move to GM Studio if GM 8 and 8.1 games were not able to be decompiled.
4 Jan 2016, 20:25:50
Oh god PLEASE. I just worked like, 5 weeks for an online mode for it and now it'll go to waste? PLEASE NO.
(Administrator) on
4 Jan 2016, 22:57:07
Calm down. :)
I'm not retroactively dropping support for versions that have already been released. This would just be for a complete rewrite of the extension.
17 Jan 2016, 06:26:54
(Administrator) on
17 Jan 2016, 21:17:57
HTML5 support will be added in the rewrite :)
8 Feb 2016, 13:05:44
When are you going to rewrite Game Maker Server? I am so excited for it! :)
(Administrator) on
9 Feb 2016, 15:01:54
Rewrite is being worked on. I don't have a specific release date :)
12 Feb 2016, 17:31:05
Great. I can't wait!
15 Dec 2015, 19:26:55
-I use GM8 most(just for expriments).
-I think most popular modules are Windows, Android, iOS and HTML.
-Please support HTML. :P
-Just keep automatic variable synchronization and I don't care about VS mode and gms_action.
Good Luck! :)
(Administrator) on
19 Dec 2015, 11:49:34
15 Dec 2015, 19:34:03
15 Dec 2015, 19:33:22
Oh! I forgot to mention that I uses GM Studio now, but I like GM8. :P
15 Dec 2015, 19:31:27
9 Dec 2015, 16:01:31
OK, so I tried porting my game to GM:S and changing all the settings and stuff so it would be compattable (made the GMS object etc) but it came up with a bunch of random errors that shouldn't be there, and they changed some things with strings so my login system no longer functions properly. I'll just stick with GM8.1 for now until I get those fixed lol
(Administrator) on
12 Dec 2015, 11:22:46
Don't worry, you don't need to be in a hurry to upgrade. Everything will remain as it is right now for quite some time. From the responses I'm gathering here, it seems like it might be worthwhile to keep supporting GM8/8.1 in future updates as well.
8 Dec 2015, 23:48:51
Another thing that I would love to see have more love is "Friends". From my understanding, it is very limited. For instance, we can not strike conversations with friends on this website (I have honestly never thought of MSGing people but the option would be nice... Maybe have messages delete after a month/year). I have not explored yet what "friend" codes there are yet, but its more of on the backburner / not neccessary for my game (well, I could add pms in my game...)
8 Dec 2015, 23:49:45
This would also allow people to MSG you directly without having to spam your email (unless you prefer that)
(Administrator) on
12 Dec 2015, 11:41:01
I don't mind the mails, every reply here will also send me a mail. That way I can keep track of whom I need to reply to a bit easier.
In its current form the friends feature is not worth keeping. Just like achievements and statistics, it's barely used. I'll either have to rethink and improve it, or drop it until I can come up with a better implementation.
One use case that I'm considering is add the ability to team up with friends and play the game together, so that not every dev needs to code their own system, or use the nowhere near as flexible VS mode system (which does not support friends right now). Some way to send PMs would also be nice, maybe even a way to chat with friends while they are playing a game.
8 Dec 2015, 08:31:53
This was unexpected.
Well since I've been using GM8, it would be unfortunate if you no longer supported it. My project hasn't been finished yet but Multiplayer mode is near complete. It would suck to come that far just to have it no longer supported along with a couple of these functions I put in multiple times. But it's your server I'm using and I'd hate to be the one to hold you back, so it's up to you if you need to make that decision.
(Administrator) on
8 Dec 2015, 18:54:50
Thanks for the feedback! Just to be clear: I'm not retroactively dropping support for versions that have already been released. This would just be for a complete rewrite of the extension.
9 Dec 2015, 15:05:17
Oh I see, thanks for clearing that up! If that's the case then I honestly don't have a say in this. Because once my project is finished I'll most likely be done with using GM8 all together. Still there are a few bugs with the current version of the extension. But as far as I can tell, there's nothing broken so I wouldn't really mind if you upgraded.
7 Dec 2015, 20:03:49
1. my thouts are you should get rid of GM8 support, but keep support for GM8.1 (that's what I use)
2. you should support all the exports in my opinion
3. keep automatic variable synchronization, it helps a lot
those are my votes hopefully that's how it works, I hope you don't get rid of GM8.1 support though because that is exactly what I use lol
(Administrator) on
8 Dec 2015, 19:05:39
Thanks for the feedback! There's no fixed limit on the number of votes something needs to get to remain supported, I'm just trying to find out what you're all using and what features are worth focusing on in the future. I'm not retroactively dropping support for versions that have already been released. This would just be for a complete rewrite of the extension.
8 Dec 2015, 04:53:44
I personally think you should upgrade to studio but that is up to you of course.
10 Dec 2015, 18:12:47
I tried that but it messed up my game, and I don't feel like re-coding everything to GM:S standards :P
10 Dec 2015, 18:14:10
Yea it had messed up my game too.. But I tried it at a later date and it worked... so IDK. If you want me to look into it, just pass the files to me and I will see if I can get it to work. If you'd rather stay in GM8 then thats fine XD
10 Dec 2015, 18:16:17
I'll upgrade as soon as I finish my game, but for now I'll stick with GM8, I honestly wish they just would have updated game maker a bit more and removed some bugs and added some things instead of making GM:S because its almost a different code, lots of the features work differently and its just a bit frustrating to move over to :/
7 Dec 2015, 20:06:08
basically what Aaron13ps said...
8 Dec 2015, 04:53:00
For the most part.
12 Jan 2017, 03:20:43
Just a thought, but perhaps the commands "gms_info_serverload" and "gms_info_playerlimit" would be good additions? gms_info_serverload would return the current load, and player limit would show an estimate of how many players could fit onto the server at the time.
(Administrator) on
14 Jan 2017, 10:54:03
Absolutely! The rewrite will, among other things, feature multiple servers as well as in-game information regarding the server load.
I'm currently only providing bug fixes for the current version of GameMaker Server, so that I can focus all my efforts on the rewrite. Especially something that requires both server and extension updates takes quite a lot of time, so it will not be added to the current version.
14 Jan 2017, 21:29:30
Also, another idea for the rewrite would be having the game background display in the developer panel.
14 Jan 2017, 16:34:56
Alright, If I find a bug I'll report it to you asap.
18 Jul 2016, 03:21:21
I use a mix of 8.1 and studio, so i want 8.1 to stay, but 8 is a bit different.
Some requests though.
A bit more on the friend list side? And also, make the menus center to the middle of the camera, when i was opening up the friends list in game. It would move to the middle of the room instead of the middle of the camera which ANNOYS the heck out of me.
(Administrator) on
25 Jul 2016, 17:21:15
Thanks for the feedback. GM8/8.1 is definitely staying, a lot of people still use it, it seems.
You can use gms_show_set_position to change the area the menus use.
Friends list is something I'm looking to improve. In it's current state it's not very useful, I agree.
30 Dec 2016, 00:52:03
If you require ideas for that, I can say you would need a command that allows you to agree to requests in game, such as gms_friend_accept(n) and perhaps the ability to invite playerID X to your session with gms_friend_invite(player_id).
30 Dec 2016, 00:58:01
Also, I actually like VS mode. I personally have been having problems with the actual commands and enjoy the automation that VS mode allows for.
21 Jun 2016, 03:45:53
GM 8.1 pro + GM studio
Export IOS, Android, Java
(Administrator) on
22 Jun 2016, 14:27:19
7 Dec 2015, 18:40:13
BTW is there a way to get notifications for when you post new "updates"? I would really like that so I can keep in touch :D
(Administrator) on
8 Dec 2015, 18:55:46
Currently not, but it's definitely something that's on my todo list.
7 Dec 2015, 18:37:29
-I like guest logins, but I would prefer if their data was removed when they logged out. This would free up clutter as game developers and free up space for you as the one who has to host / pay for all data used. It would also give incentive to create an account.
(Administrator) on
8 Dec 2015, 19:03:47
Good point. It might be worthwhile to give some more control over the INI files in general. Some way to programmatically loop through all files and edit/delete them.
8 Dec 2015, 23:45:23
That would be nice. In my game, when you join "another players server" the house data for that player is supposed to load. Unfortunately it is impossible to load OTHER players data and instead I am resorting to Binary Data Blocks (BDBs) (Which is why I am emailing you about them ;)
7 Dec 2015, 18:35:15
No I do not use Game Maker 8 or 8.1, But I know of some who do. Im neutral on this pole.
I would be sad to see support stopped for those people, but it would be nice if they upgraded heh.
-Windows of course. That would be silly not to.
-Personally, I think all Native runners listed are good. They are the most commonly used (not sure about Windows phone tho)
-HTML5, even thought I do not use it, think it might be a good idea, undecided on Javascript, I can not voucher for something I know little about.
-I do not know what gms_action* and can not even find it in the documentation. I would be ok with it removed
-Automatic Variable Synchronisation??? Possibly if you could pick which variable is being synced. The lack of documentation on which variables are synced bothers me and I think having the choice would be nice.
-I was never sure what VS mode did... I do not see a high need for so I would not mind its absence.
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8 Dec 2015, 19:01:47
Thanks for the feedback! Seems like nobody has a clue what the gms_action_* system does, which is good because I'll be able to replace it with something better without anyone noticing. :)
28 Dec 2015, 13:00:43
Accept Friends in game is a problem for me
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This book is all about women not only facing change in their life but also embracing it. Several Biblical stories such as the story of Joseph, Ruth, and Esther are given as examples. There is also heavy emphasis on Jesus and his story, giving this book much of a Christian undertone. In terms of the real-life examples from modern day, those were spot on...for certain people. The examples were interesting, but they just didn't hit home for me. Being a young working professional, I could not relate to the change of marriage, divorce, children leaving the home, and so forth. Still, that does not mean I did not enjoy the book. The book did hold my attention was kept me thinking about how others in the world are going through so much (even if it is not the same change I am going through).
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Saturday, September 26, 2015
"The Sabbath" by Abraham Joshua Heschel
This book is an essential must-have for anyone curious about the Sabbath. In this short book of quick easy-to-follow chapters, readers begin to understand what the Sabbath is all about. Through carefully woven language, each page is almost a work of art. Speaking of art, there are beautiful black-and-white illustrations throughout that are quite thought-provoking. The biggest concept I got out of this book is that the Sabbath is centered around time instead of space. Space is ordinary, while time is holy. During the Sabbath, man is blessed with a taste of eternity.
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"The Time Garden" by Daria Song
This is a wonderful coloring book for artists of all ages. While the story follows a girl in her dream thru time and space, females may find this book more suited for them. Besides the images themselves, there is some text to walk colorers through the story. The coloring pages themselves are quite intricate and take a bit of time to color--hence the title of TIME garden. Still, this book is quite relaxing and enjoyable. Whether there is a rainy day or just an early morning, this book is great for passing the time. The patterns are intricate enough to make you think what color patterns to use but not so detailed that you get frustrated trying to color in the lines. On the left is an example that this book reviewer colored.
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Saturday, September 19, 2015
"Thank You Lord for Everything" by P J Lyons, Tim Warnes
This children's book is simply adorable. The little teddy bear is quite grateful, and readers of all ages see that. From the basic needs of food and nourishment to the joys of friendship and family, this little teddy is thankful. The full-color illustrations are cute and get the story across in a fun manner. There are several animals throughout the book, so kids see not only bears but also other wildlife. Since the teddy bear thanks Lord for everything, there is a religious feel to the book. There is a chapel in an illustration, so the book leans more towards Christianity. Nonetheless, the overall theme of being thankful for life's blessings is central. The book is hardcover, and the pages are thick and more wood-like than paper. It is a durable book that can take lots of reading and dropping!
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Sunday, September 6, 2015
"Life on the Edge: The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology" by Johnjoe McFadden, Jim Al-Khalili
I am fascinated with quantum mechanics, so this book immediately stood out to me. How does quantum mechanics relate to biology? Obviously, there are quantum particles such as electrons in living matter. However, these authors really take it a step further to explain and postulate how quantum mechanics aids in common biological processes. From photosynthesis to enzyme action to the concept to the soul, and more, this book dives deep. Of particular interest was the idea that quantum mechanics is responsible for the compass in creatures such as birds and butterflies that allows them to migrate on precise magnetic headings to their migratory destinations. Also fascinating was the concept of how quantum mechanics works with the sense of smell in creatures. This book was great. My only criticism is that it could have had more pictures. When discussing complex chemical phenomena, sometimes words alone can not convey the whole story. I work as a rocket scientist by day, and even I had to read many paragraphs multiple times before I got the gist.
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Friday, September 4, 2015
"The Chase: Trusting God with Your Happily Ever After" by Kelsey Kupecky, Kyle Kupecky
This is a delightful book from a husband and wife about waiting for God's best for your life in terms of marriage. Both give their opinions and share their stories. Readers will hear of heartbreak from the authors themselves, as well as from the authors' friends. Cutest of all is how both talk about praying for their future spouse and how they met. The font is a nice size, and there are embellished (artistically, not verbally!) quotes throughout to make readers smile. The book goes by fairly quickly and is a great conversation starter. While both authors are Christian, they do not force their views on others. They talk about what they believe, but I did not feel they were forcing me to believe everything they believed. Rather, they were just sharing their story...and part of their story is their religion. Overall, this was a great book. There are even some wedding photos at the end, which is adorable. This book does talk about sex and waiting until marriage. It is in no way graphic, so parents may decide for themselves whether or not this book is suited for their children.
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Carrot salad
Ribbons of carrot with fresh herbs and lemon juice make up this tasty side dish.
3 carrots, peeled into ribbons
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp oil
½ cup chopped herbs (fennel, dill, parsley, coriander)
Place carrots into a bowl.
Mix lemon juice, oil and herbs together.
Add to carrots and toss.
Cover and leave in refrigerator for flavours to develop.
• Use grated beetroot in place of half of the peeled carrots.
• Add ½ tsp ground cumin or ground ginger in place of the herbs.
Serve with Pan fried chicken pieces


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The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Herndon, Virginia
Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
Accident Number: ERA15LA315
Date & Time: 08/16/2015, 0906 EDT
Registration: N82587
Aircraft: PIPER PA 28-161
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT)
Injuries: 1 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Instructional
On August 16, 2015, at 0906 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-161, N82587, was substantially damaged when it impacted trees and terrain in Bristow, Virginia. The student pilot was seriously injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The local solo instructional flight was operating in the airport traffic pattern at Manassas Regional Airport (HEF), Manassas, Virginia and was conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.
During an interview with a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the student pilot stated that she had just reduced engine power and air traffic control asked her to extend the downwind leg of the airport traffic pattern due to other traffic. She became distracted looking for the other traffic and did not increase engine power to maintain altitude. Air traffic control then instructed her to turn base leg of the airport traffic pattern and she complied; however, the airplane continued to descend and collided with trees, before coming to rest upright on the ground. Examination of the wreckage by the FAA inspector did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions, nor did the student pilot report any. The inspector noted damage to both wings and the fuselage.
The recorded weather at HEF, at 0855, included wind from 180 at 3 knots, 10 statute miles visibility, sky clear, temperature 25 degrees C, dew point 20 degrees C, and an altimeter setting of 30.17 inches of mercury.
Student Pilot Information
Certificate: Student
Age: 50, Female
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 08/13/2014
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: 59 hours (Total, all aircraft), 59 hours (Total, this make and model), 4 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Manufacturer: PIPER
Registration: N82587
Model/Series: PA 28-161 161
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1980
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 28-8116026
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 05/31/2015, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2325 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 15180 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: LYCOMING
ELT: C126 installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: O-360
Registered Owner: DULLES AVIATION INC
Rated Power: 160 hp
Operator: DULLES AVIATION INC
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Pilot School (141)
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: HEF, 192 ft msl
Observation Time: 0855 EDT
Distance from Accident Site: 2 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 131°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Temperature/Dew Point: 25°C / 20°C
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 3 knots, 180°
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 30.17 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Manassas, VA (HEF)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Manassas, VA (HEF)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 0900 EDT
Type of Airspace: Class D
Airport Information
Airport: Manassas Regional Airport (HEF)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 192 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 16R
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3715 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Traffic Pattern
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 Serious
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Serious
Latitude, Longitude: 38.743889, -77.549167


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How to Make Mindful Purchases/
Hello Lovely,
Can I be honest with you guys? Money management is my biggest struggle of adulthood. I honestly don't know how I managed to pay for school out of pocket with classes costing 2.4k per class, while travelling for a long distance relationship without losing my mind! I thought once I was done paying for school, everything would get better, but more unexpected expenses came up. I guess that's how life is right? More money, more problems? I can't tell you how many things I bought on a whim that I really didn't need but in my impulsive moment, thought it was the best thing since sliced bread. So recently, I made a more conscious effort to make more mindful purchases. I'm going to do this by following these 3 steps:
A Guide To Making Mindful Purchases
1. Figuring out what my needs are vs. my wants
Shopping is all about being conscientious. Do you really need that white blouse when you already have a white blouse at home? Sure it doesn't look like this particular white blouse, but does it NEED to look like this one? And if you do get it, are you keeping the old one as well? How long will you wear these blouse for? Is it just for one occasion or an investment?
2. Not needlessly following every new trend
Fashion always repeats itself, however most trends die before they even really get started. Just when you're on board with a new trend, something else has sprung up to replace it. You can be on trend without always wearing everything on style watch lists. Invest wisely in trends that are likely to last and repeat and always be on the look out for cheaper versions that give the same effect without costing all of your coins.
3. Learning what self-care actually looks like
Okay so you had a tough week at work. Do you really need to drown your sorrows in a venti latte, or would self-reflection and planning how to improve on those downfalls be better? It's so easy to convince yourself that you deserve this treat, whatever it is, because you've been having a tough time, but what does that treat really solve? Sure it's okay to indulge every now and then, but indulging without solving the problem or learning from the experience is not self-care and can only lead to more damage.
Living a life with intention means being more thoughtful when it comes to making decisions. Making mindful purchases can mean less buyers remorse. I hope these three tips will help you the next time you're faced with a big purchase. Share any tips you may have that I didn't mention in the comment section below!


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INJURED AGAIN: Serena Williams
SERENA WILLIAMS has had an injury scare just a week before the start of the US Open. Williams has withdrawn from the Western & Southern Open tournament in Miami due to a foot problem.
Her decision to rest her troublesome right foot cost the women's bracket yet another high-profile player and raised doubts about her readiness for the US. Open.
"I don't think this is a good time for me to take a big chance," she admitted.
Williams is on a run of 12 straight wins after successive titles at Stanford and Toronto, but the WTA explained that the 29-year-old had aggravated an injury to the big toe on her right foot.
"I felt a pain while playing (in the first round on Tuesday) and I don't think it's the right time to be taking risks," said Williams, who underwent a foot operation after winning Wimbledon in July 2010. That injury, followed by a pulmonary embolism, kept her away from the courts for almost a year.
She returned at Eastbourne in June, with her world ranking having slipped to 175, but the successes at Stanford and Toronto have seen her rocket up the rankings to 31 this week.
"I'll take a rest and prepare for the US Open as best as I can," added Williams, who is seeking a 14th Grand Slam singles crown.
Williams' withdrawal allowed Australian world number 10 Samantha Stosur - who lost to the American in the Toronto final on Sunday - to advance to a third-round contest with Chinese world number five Li Na.


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Problems cannot be solved at the same level of awareness that created them.
Is it five o'clock yet? As a manager, that is probably not your favorite thing to hear around the workplace. Although employees show up on time and get their work done, many are counting down the hours, minutes, and seconds until they can go home.
Wouldn't it be great if employees enjoyed their job more? As a manager, there is only so much you can do to motivate an employee who has no interest in being an engaged employee. The real solution is that the employee must want to be more engaged. When the responsibility for increasing Engagement is shared, ...
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My husband is adopted. How he connects, attaches and loves is very different from me.
My husband is particularly good at self-sabotage. His unintended, but often realized, survival philosophy has been "if I push you away it will hurt less than if you push me away." Except, it doesn't work that way and the hurting, steeped in regret, never stops.
My husband and I spend a lot of time clawing and fighting our way over the damaged foundation our love is built on. Between the stress and demands of my chronic experience with pain and illness and the emotional trauma Trent battles we rarely make things easy on ourselves or each other.
Through it all, we try to honour our love for each other with gratitude and forgiveness.
We are teaching our children about love and perseverance.
We are teaching our children that even at our worst we are still at our best together.
When Beth first arrived I loved her. I loved her, but I also resented her. I held her. I cuddled her. I sang to her. I nursed her. I played with her. I stroked her. I came to her when she called. I walked the floor with her night after night, and yet I couldn't shake the sinking feeling of despair, loss, exhaustion, frustration, and anger. I was consumed with guilt. What if she knew? What if she, also, spent a lifetime battling attachment like her father? What if she never trusted in an "I love you no matter what" love?
My counsellor asked "Do you go to her when she cries? Do you feed her when she is hungry? Do you change her when she is wet or dirty?" Yes. Yes. Yes. "Then she knows love. She can't read your mind. She only knows your actions. Your actions let her know she is loved. This is all baby needs to know."
Trent and I often grapple with his experience of love. Born Sean Robert Chant on October 15, 1975 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, he was put up for adoption and the records were sealed.
Was he loved, desperately? Was he wanted? Was he cuddled close by someone who spent months lovingly picking out the perfect name for a boy and a girl? Did the woman whose voice had soothed him on the inside, comfort him in the hours and days after his arrival? Did she nuzzle her nose to his and whisper Sean over and over again? Did he love her and then she left him in the arms of someone else? Did he connect his name and the sound of someone's voice with a safe place and then one day soon find everyone echoing entirely different syllables energizing his safety with an element of unease?
Did he arrive in a rush when everyone was too busy to hold him? Did he cry in a nursery with too many babies and not enough staff? Did he scream for the voice he had heard for months prior only to hear nothing? Was he forced to self soothe, immediately? Was he fed only when the clock on the wall suggested it was appropriate?
Did he attach? Did anyone attach back?
I am very fortunate because our children are the best at everything. They can do and be anything. My husband once wrote a story about it being a form of child abuse to tell a child that they can be anything they want because statistics tell us this is untrue. Fortunately, our children are so awesome this isn't a concern.
Of course, my children would be this awesome. After all, they are my children and my parents have spent 36+ years telling me I can do and be anything, lifting me up, raising my spirits, encouraging me, teaching me, supporting me, and filling my heart and life with boundless love. This is what the love of a parent is.
Relationships are complicated.
We make choices. We chose to apply the lessons of love we are taught. We also choose to keep or toss our previous lessons of abuse, emotional, verbal and physical.
Upon meeting a partner's mother years ago she asked me to take a walk with her. Over the course of two hours she shared every misstep, every perceived failure, every moment of anguish from her son's life that she could recollect. She was surprised that I was aware of them all. She expressed disappointment in her son's choices.
He was the only one of several siblings that had not saved to make a down payment on a home. He had been offered the chance to have a downpayment matched by his parents and hadn't taken advantage of this offer. She saw this as wasting an opportunity. A lack of focus. A lack of drive.
I remember saying her son had no previous need to own his own home. That renting can be a more practical choice when income sources are not reliable or consistent. I remember sharing with her how many different education paths I had begun to venture down in the past, only to decide I wasn't suited for them. I remember commenting that I'd rather a relationship end before marriage than after. I remember her asking if a professional woman like myself was embarrassed to be with him, and my response that I couldn't imagine being with a better human being. How much kinder would the world be if there were more people like him?
At the time, I thought it was a test. Does this woman love my son? Would she stay with him even if she knows the nefarious details of his life? In hindsight, after having children, I wonder how it must feel to see the pain in my child's life as milestones of his perceived failures. I ache for the child that didn't understand their potential, that felt safer alone than at home, that was reminded regularly that they were a failure, weird, fat, untalented, unintelligent, a loser, a disappointment, and unworthy. Reminded they weren't quite as good as their siblings. Not quite as creative, strong, determined, established or successful
I wonder what has to happen to a parent to make it ok to a treat a child, of any age, like that? How much hurt did they have to have experienced? Or did they experience hurt? What if they spent so much time dreaming of what their life with children would look like, that they didn't prepare for the potential that life is messy, and children are not perfect? What if the child was expected to fit into tab a but was designed to slide into slot c? What then?
On more than one occasion my mom and I have visited psychics together. I am a sceptic but TWICE have been told the story of the same past life. Shaking my scepticism is the story of how I once was an aborted fetus that returned to heaven abused, and without trust, asking to never return to Earth. The story of how I was assigned to keep my mother safe and then later asked if I could return to Earth as her baby.
I watch how our children smile when Trent walks into the room. The pride our son displays when he shows me the latest dance routine he has developed with his dad. How calm our daughter gets when in her daddy's arms and how well she sleeps cradled in them.
I am comforted knowing that no matter what I am loved.
I am glad that we are teaching our children that no matter what they are loved.
I am proud that my husband is learning to celebrate his strengths, is increasingly self aware of the potential of his creative pursuits, is fighting at my side to help provide for our family, and will drop everything to kiss an owie, change a diaper, snuggle a baby, comfort a toddler, and spends time each day building up, encouraging, reinforcing and giving our children the kind of love that builds strong, successful, independent and kind people!
My husband is adopted.
We are family.


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Meet Paul the dog, or technically Paul Jr! We met Paul during our recent two weeklong sterilisation and veterinary treatment campaign in Zomba.
Sadly, this friendly dog was hit by a rock and his leg was subsequently fractured. The dog's owner didn't think the dog could live with this injury and didn't feed him as she was waiting for the dog to die (as this seemed to be the only solution for her) as unfortunately, the option to have an animal put down is not possible in Zomba.
Luckily for the dog, the door-to-door Mission Rabies team found him and identified that he urgently required veterinary treatment. The dog was collected by Paul from Mission Rabies who subsequently brought the dog to the WVS clinic, where Dr Dagmar and her veterinary team amputated the dogs leg the very next day. The dog didn't have a name, so Dagmar decided to call him Paul (naming him after his rescuer)
After his operation, Paul Jr. immediately bounced back; he ate lots of food (having previously been starving) and was running around the WVS clinic. In total, Paul Jr. stayed at the WVS clinic for 8 days in total and is now fully recovered. HIs stiches have been removed and he is like a different dog! The entire team love Paul Jr. as he is such a happy and friendly dog!
Paul (Sr.) took Paul Jr. back to his owners place two days ago, his owner was very happy that WVS had been able to help her dog and has promised she will look after Paul Jr. now that he has got a second chance in life! Paul Sr. will check in on Paul Jr. to make sure that he is being properly looked after, but the future is looking much brighter for Paul Jr!


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Getting to Kona
The IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, HI crowns the best triathletes in the world. The athletes' journey to Kona for the World Championship begins months or years before the blast of the cannon signals the start of the race in Kailua Bay. For age-group athletes, just getting to the starting line is an incredible accomplishment that requires a top finish at another IRONMAN event.
The Everyman Triathlete
Darren Mounts is a father, husband, media executive, and happens to be a top-age group triathlete. His story began 29 years ago when his father introduced him to the sport as a kid. But it wasn't until joining Team Every Man Jack that Darren realized he might have what it took to make it to the "super bowl" of triathlon.
2.4 miles
Right before the starting cannon goes off, the athletes treading water in Kailua Bay have never felt more alive. It's a little bit like a boxing match... kicking, yelling, thousands of people jockeying for position.
112 miles
Streets packed with yelling crowds eventually lead to desolate lava fields. On the road back from Hawi is when the elements - the winds, the heat, the humidity - really start to become a factor.
26.2 miles
No shade, no breeze, it's like a cauldron. But then you get back to town, greeted by thousands of cheering fans and Mike Reilly on the loudspeaker calling your name... it's the epitome of reaching the top.
Average Temperature
60 Mph
The Road to Kona
Team Every Man Jack Training Camp
Las Vegas, NV | February 2017
Connection and culture – that's what the Team Every Man Jack training camp is all about. When Ritch Viola set out to create a team of triathletes from across the country, he wanted to make sure it was more than just an affiliation. That's why a weekend of team building and training has become a cornerstone of the Team Every Man Jack's annual calendar. "After our first camp, and it became very clear how important the camp and weekend was for our team," said Viola, who founded Team EMJ in 2012.
It's an epic experience, according the athletes. For the last two years, Las Vegas has been the venue. Good weather and easy flights makes it a perfect location for the February camp. Rides through the deserts, swim-training, and trail runs fill the days along with yoga, strengthening, and plenty of eating.
With 65 athletes, team dinners prove to be one of the biggest logistical challenges. But Donna Trauger, the wife of one of the original members of the team, makes it look easy. The team dinners are a time for the athletes to learn about each other's' diverse careers and lives outside of sport. After all, despite frequent podium performances, the athletes on Team EMJ are not professional triathletes and all have "day jobs."
And of course, a trip to Vegas wouldn't be complete without a night out on the town, as the Team Every Man Jack motto is #CleanUpNice!


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We introduced our IndieReader.com Author spotlight in our last post, and now I'd like to introduce our other spotlight author, mystery novelist Charles Finch.
Charles is the author of the Charles Lenox mysteries set in Victorian England. His first novel, A Beautiful Blue Death, was nominated for an Agatha Award and was named one of Library Journal's Best Books of 2007—one of only five mystery novels on the list. Charles will be releasing his first contemporary mystery, The Last Enchantments, in January.
I'm personally excited about Charles mapping his scenes because they are set in a historical context, and play into the difference between setting and place—which is a subject I've discussed in the past on this blog. Many places exist over time, between eras, and change greatly in appearance, function, name and community impact. No doubt Charles will be discussing this topic as he maps the scenes throughout November.
Not surprising, Charles is also mapping some of the Sherlock Holmes novels and short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. We tend to think of Holmes and Dr. Watson as Victorian England mainstays, but the scenes that Charles has mapped span across the globe in India, Burma, the U.S. and Australia.
I urge you to check back often throughout the months to check on Charles' status and his thoughts about place in literature. For more updates, please follow Charlie on Facebook.


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6×6 Art Show and Auction
November 2, 2019
Featuring fantastic art objects produced by the region's most talented artists, the Museum's 6×6 Art Show and Auction is the largest fundraiser for the exhibition programs of the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum.
Come and get to know the local art scene, enjoy some delicious refreshments, take home your very own masterpiece, and most importantly show your support for the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum's excellent exhibitions.
Check out the artwork for auction at 2018's event:
Interested in becoming a 6×6 Artist?
CLICK HERE to download an entry form or call 360-642-3446 for more information.


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"Strength and honor are her clothing;
She shall rejoice in time to come."
Proverbs 31:25
Who are we?
Women are not created to rule the home, but to build it. We are not created to be stepped on, abused, or mistreated. (Neither are we called to step on, abuse, or mistreat anyone else. I will talk more about that part next week.)
Women of God are clothed with Strength and Dignity- this is how the Bible describes a virtuous woman.
In the Lord, we are created to be STRONG and DIGNIFIED. Not a weakling, not someone's punching bag or property. A warrior like Deborah, a woman of courage like Esther, someone who is faithful like Ruth. If you are a woman reading this, regardless of what your culture teaches you, it is time to believe and internalize the voice of Truth (Jesus) and who He says you are. If you are reading this as a man, please affirm the women in your life and tell them (or remind them) who they were created to be.
We are strong - not in our power, but in His strength.
We are dignified - not conforming to the powers of this world but standing up for what's right, loving God and our families, exuding a confidence and beauty that comes from within.
Since the fall of humanity, the roles of men and women have been confused. The truth about who we are has been grossly misrepresented on both sides of the spectrum and all throughout the world.
No program can really fix that.
True women's liberation began with Jesus. He interacted with women when other men wouldn't. He talked with a Gentile outcast by a well. He welcomed a sinful woman to worship Him and wash His feet with her tears and hair. He healed the bent over woman and the woman with the issue of blood. He raised the widow's son and kept company with women as some of His closest friends (Mary and Martha, etc.). Our true liberation still lies in Jesus. I try to share that with the women here in hopes that they can grasp the reality of who they are in the eyes of Christ. They are so much more than their culture says they are. They are beautiful, bought with a price, valued for their inner qualities and not just for a pretty face or how hard they can work in their homes. So are you. I know far too many women in the US as well who have been in abusive and destructive relationships. Too many stayed with abusers while the Church looked on and didn't step in. We serve the God who turned over tables and called religious people out for their hypocrisy. I believe the Church today could use some of that as well.
For my sisters today, please hear this:
You are valuable to God.
You are not a second-class citizen.
You should never stay in an abusive situation.
God has created you with a beautiful purpose in life, in the Church, and in the Home. The world would be incomplete without you.
Not in your own strength, but in His, step out and be all that you are called to be. Recognize that you are a beautiful creation of God, and He loves you dearly.


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Kate Lumpkin
"It is the ultimate luxury to combine passion and contribution. It's also a very clear path to happiness." - Sheryl Sandberg
Successful leaders exude authentic passion. They choose to lead the work they do because they simply cannot imagine doing anything else. Their purpose, and the "why" they do it, are clear and aligned. Their compelling passion is what gets them up in the morning, what motivates meaning for their vision, and what stimulates their courage to inspire others to support their goals. Passion ignites leaders' thinking, emotions, and actions -- causing challenging roadblocks to somehow seem easier, and inspiring perseverance in the face of adversity.
As cliché as it sounds, I truly believe one person, with undying passion, can change our world. Yet I also believe personal passions can cycle and morph over time. Passions can even "recycle" when the time is right. And, sometimes, it can be a brand new passion, when one least expects it, that changes your life.
I am confident it is always the right time (read: "never too early or too late") to act with passion in a way that improves lives and conditions.
16-year-old Nicole Ticea, from Vancouver Canada, won US$50,000 (and second place) in the Medicine and Health division of the Intel International Science Fair for creating a simple and inexpensive HIV test that can be used by people in low-income communities. Her test appears to detect the virus in babies under 18 months old, as well as adults who've been infected for as little as three months. The disposable device doesn't require electricity, provides results in less than an hour, and should cost less than $5 to produce - just imagine how many millions of lives it might save.
Ticea said, "Scientific research involves dedication, determination, long hours and a deep-rooted love for the field that makes sacrifices worthwhile." Passion, not age, changes our world.
31-year-old Serena Williams just won her 6th Wimbledon singles title and is the oldest number one women's tennis player ever. She has accomplished every definable success in tennis. She could quit anytime she wanted, stepping down as arguably the greatest woman tennis player of all time. She has money, and she has created an enduring legacy. But her passion keeps her going. For her, tennis is not just a job. Instead, through her passion for tennis, she inspires young women everywhere to be all that they can be.
I know about passion cycling, and about persistence to hold on to the passionate pieces of your professional self. I am passionate about leadership. Most importantly, I am passionate about developing future leaders to positively change our world. I strategically focused on that passion while working at Bristol Myers and at FDA. And I have continuously served as a leadership mentor to new professionals.
For the past 21 years, though, I have primarily focused on the regulation of prescription drugs. I will continue to do so and am passionate about that work. However, I am thrilled to increase my commitment to leadership development and act again on that original passion in a more focused way. For me, the time is now.
What is your passion? Are you acting consistently with that passion? If you are, congratulations! If not, it is NEVER too late! Choose today to act on that passion, and with great passion. You just might change our world.


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All SFCC members singing this fall have the opportunity to join Calvary Chancel Choir for their rehearsals of the Haydn and Vaughan Williams pieces for our joint Fall Concert. While for most of the season we will be practicing separately, we are cordially invited to join them for regular Sunday rehearsals, and they are invited to join us on Wednesdays.
Special time for this week only: 11:15 to 12:30.
Also, this week the Notes Rehearsal will be in the Chapel, not the Sanctuary. To get to the Chapel, enter through the doors on the north side of the church and keep walking towards the back nearly as far as you can go.
Come early (such as just after 11 this week) for the excellent refreshments in the Social Hall; everyone is invited.


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I found this recipe on Pinterest, go figure. It looked pretty good so I did the next logical thing and pinned it.
Surprising, right?
This past Saturday while I was busy in the kitchen cooking dinner I realized something unusual. It was fairly quiet and no one was whining that they were hungry/thirsty/someone took my toy/etc/etc/etc.
I enjoyed that moment with my whole heart knowing it may never happen again. ha!
This recipe is super easy and because I actually changed it up a bit, I don't feel the need to link to the original. Some of my toppings are different and my dough is different so I feel like I can call it my very own slice of perfection.
Basically all it is is homemade pizza dough, scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese and gravy. The end.
It's that easy.
1 package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1-1/4 cups warm water (105-115 degrees F.)
3-1/3 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
1/2 tablespoon salt
Non-Stick Spray
In a medium size bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until foamy, about 3-5 minutes. In a food processor with the dough blade add flour and salt. Pulse a few times to mix. With food processor on, slowly add water/yeast mixture to flour/salt mixture. Once water is completely absorbed by flour and a dough ball has formed and cleans the sides of the work bowl, process for an additional 30 seconds to knead dough. Dough may be slightly sticky. Coat dough ball with non-stick spray and transfer to a large bowl. Place bowl in a warm place for about 45 minutes to rise. After 45 minutes, punch dough down and let rise again for 5-10 minutes (or until you are ready to make your pizza). Roll out on floured surface to desired size. Poke with a fork and cook for about 15 minutes at 400 degrees F. until set.
Now, for the gravy!
I don't have a recipe. I never have but here is how I always make it.
All you do is put a few tablespoons of butter in a skillet. Once melted add a couple spoon fulls of flour and whisk together. Then over medium heat add milk whisking until smooth. If the gravy mixture thickens too fast on you and it isn't smooth yet you can turn the heat off until you get it smooth, them turn the heat back on to continue thickening. Add milk to thin as needed. Season with salt and pepper (or Tony's if you can get it!) to taste.
Okay- here is what makes this recipe so yummy. Not only does the pizza have gravy on top when served, it also has a thin layer that acts as the "sauce" on top of the dough.
So now that your dough is out of the oven, spread a thin layer of gravy on it and then add your scrambled eggs, bacon and cheese. Heat back up in the oven until the cheese is melted. Serve with gravy!
That's it!
Short on time? The dough and toppings can be made up in advance. Come breakfast or dinner (or lunch even?) assemble, cook and serve.
Blessings to all!


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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. WSM, through its notable brands Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids and PBteen, unveiled new collection, with the well-known resort wear brand, Lilly Pulitzer. The company will incorporate Lilly Pulitzer's signature patterns and prints in their quality home furnishing collection.
This collection, which has more than 100 variants, includes bedding assortment, duvets, comforters and quilts in 14 different Lilly Pulitzer prints, sheeting and accent pillows along with bath furnishings. Moreover, the recent assortment will allow customers to decorate their homes with Lilly's Palm Beach style.
Initiatives to Drive Growth
Williams-Sonoma is one of the largest e-commerce retailers in the United States. Its innovative efforts helped it drive e-commerce growth to an all-time high of 55% of the total revenues in the third quarter of fiscal 2018.
The company keeps on collaborating with celebrated brands and designers to offer exclusive home furnishings products to meet consumers' changing preference. It believes that collaborations with designers and brands attract new customers, invent trends in home furnishing and widen social media reach.
In the first nine months of fiscal 2018, the company's total revenues increased 6.2% to $3,835 million. Also, comps grew 4.4% in the same period. The upside was driven by a 9.4% improvement in e-commerce business as well as growth across all brands.
Notably, comps grew 2% and 3.4% in Pottery Barn, and Pottery Barn Kids and Teen, respectively, from negative 0.2% and negative 3% recorded in the year-ago period. For fiscal 2018, the company expects total revenues of $5,565-$5,665 million, reflecting 4.2-7% growth from fiscal 2017. Also, comps are anticipated to grow 3-5% (versus 3.2% reported a year ago).
However, shares of Williams-Sonoma have underperformed its industry in the past year. The company has been facing higher costs related to continued investments in e-commerce. Increased spending on digital advertising and higher employment-related costs have been pressurizing margins. In the first nine months of fiscal 2018, its non-GAAP operating margin contracted 30 bps to 6.9%.
Nonetheless, the company took initiatives to achieve retail transformation and excellence by offloading the fleet of underperforming stores, and selectively investing in new stores, remodels and relocations while elevating the store experience.
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
Williams-Sonoma currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Some better-ranked stocks in the Retail-Wholesale sector are RH RH, Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. HVT, and Darden Restaurants, Inc. DRI. While RH currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Haverty and Darden carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
RH's earnings for fiscal 2019 are expected to increase 175.4%.
Haverty surpassed earnings estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average positive surprise being 19.3%.
Darden's earnings for the current year are expected to increase 18.3%.
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