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It was an extremely entertaining Saturday night in the NBA, highlighted by Stephen Curry returning in remarkable fashion and another dominating display by Andre Drummond.
After recapping the activity from Saturday evening, we'll wrap up the Dose by taking a look at some important players that are facing injury issues for Sunday's games.
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Nightly Notables:Aaron Gordon scored 39 points to go along seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks, no turnovers and five 3-pointers in 36 minutes on Saturday. It was his first time eclipsing the 30-point plateau in December. However, if Air Gordon can stay healthy, expect him to deliver plenty of 30 burgers in January, as he will be the focal point of the Magic offense with Nikola Vucevic (hand) sidelined.
Kristaps Porzingis stuffed the stat sheet with 30 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals, two blocks, one 3-pointer and no turnovers on Saturday. KP has been on blocks binge of late. He has 16 rejections over the Knicks past four games.
Andre Drummond was devastatingly dominant in the Pistons impressive victory over the Spurs on Saturday, finishing with 14 points, a game-high 21 rebounds, a game-high six assists and three steals in 38 minutes. Per Basketball-Reference, there have been only three instances this decade in which a player has tallied at least 20 boards, five dimes and three steals - and Drummond has two of those three games this season! Drummond has greatly exceeded even the loftiest expectations thus far in 2017-18.
Tyler Johnson scored a season-high 31 points with four rebounds, three assists, one steal and three 3-pointers in 39 minutes on Saturday. Johnson caught fire in the third quarter when he poured in 22 points on 10-of-11 shooting. Coming into Saturday night, his season-high for a full game was 25 points. He has scored in double figures in five straight games and is averaging 19.6 points, 4.6 boards and 1.8 treys over that stretch.
The Pelicans lost to the Knicks on Saturday, but Boogie and Brow did all they could. Anthony Davis scored 31 points with nine rebounds, one assist and five blocks. It was his second game with at least 30 points and five blocks this week… DeMarcus Cousins finished with 29 points, 19 rebounds, four assists, one steal and three 3-pointers. Cousins already has had three 30-point, 20-rebound games this season (more than the rest of the league combined) and just missed another.
LeBron James celebrated his 33rd birthday on Saturday and was relatively solid, if unspectacular, in a loss to the Jazz. James finished with 29 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two steals and a blocked shot over 37 minutes. It was LeBron's third straight loss on his birthday and his seventh consecutive loss in Utah.
Donovan Mitchell had another stellar showing in Saturday's much-needed win over the Cavs. Mitchell contributed 29 points (on 10-of-17 shooting), six assists, four rebounds, three steals and a blocked shot. He drove past J.R. Smith for his final bucket of the game, which gave Utah a three-point lead and sealed the victory for the Jazz. Mitchell is the first NBA rookie in over two years with at least 25 points, five assists and three steals in a game.
Stephen Curry had missed 11 straight games before returning to action Saturday night, so it would only be natural if he were a tad rusty, right? For most players, that would be expected. However, Curry isn't "most players." He's arguably the greatest long-range shooter in the history of the sport. Steph exploded for 38 points and 10 3-pointers in just 26 minutes in the Warriors win over the Grizzlies. He also chipped in four rebounds and three assists. He was 13-of-17 from the floor and 10-of-13 from 3-point territory. Amazingly, it was the ninth time in his career that Curry knocked down at least ten 3-pointers in one game. No other player in league history has more than three such games. In fact, only two other players (J.R. Smith and Klay Thompson) have more than one 10-trey game.
Marc Gasol was superbly efficient as well on Saturday, scoring 27 points in just 28 minutes. Gasol was 10-of-13 from the floor, including 4-of-4 from downtown, and he made all three of his free throws. He also added six rebounds, two steals and an assist.
Jamal Murray scored 31 points and added eight rebounds, three assists, one steal, two blocks and one 3-pointer in 40 minutes on Saturday night. It was his third straight game with 20-plus points. Murray is averaging 24.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.0 treys over the past three contests.
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On The Radar:Very little went right for the Spurs on Saturday, as they scored a season-low 79 points in an embarrassing loss to the Pistons. However, one encouraging development was Kawhi Leonard logging a season-high 28 minutes and finishing with 18 points, two rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block, four turnovers and one 3-pointer. Still, the Spurs play a back-to-back on Tuesday and Wednesday, so Kawhi will very likely sit out one of those two contests.
Luke Kennard scored a career-high 20 points with one rebound, one assist, three steals and four 3-pointers in 30 minutes off the bench on Saturday… Reggie Bullock also registered his career-high with 22 points and added one rebound and four 3-pointers in 34 minutes.
Goran Dragic had 25 points (on 11-of-22 shooting), four rebounds, eight assists, two steals, one block and two 3-pointers on Saturday… Hassan Whiteside scored nine points with 13 rebounds and four assists in 29 minutes… Josh Richardson closed out a strong month by tallying 11 points, four rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block and one 3-pointer in 41 minutes. Over 15 games in December, J-Rich averaged 17.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.9 blocks and 1.9 treys, while shooting 54.6 percent from the field and 88.9 percent from the charity stripe.
Evan Fournier delivered 23 points, six rebounds, three assists, one block and three 3-pointers in 37 minutes on Saturday… Bismack Biyombo double-doubled (10 points and 10 rebounds) and blocked four shots in 33 minutes. Biz has given owners what they were hoping for while he fills in for Nikola Vucevic (hand). Biyombo has at least 10 rebounds in each of his three starts and is also averaging 3.3 blocks over that stretch... Elfrid Payton matched his season-high with 13 assists and also chipped in eight points, two rebounds, one block and six turnovers.
Jarrett Jack had just two points at halftime, but finished with 15 points, four rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one 3-pointer in 24 minutes in Saturday's win over the Pelicans… Michael Beasley had 15 points and five boards in 20 minutes off the bench.
Dennis Schroder was dealing with a quad contusion, but scored a game-high 22 points and added one rebound, eight assists, one steal and one 3-pointer on Saturday… Taurean Prince, fresh off his career-high 30-point explosion on Friday, only took eight shots on Saturday, but contributed across the board, finishing with 12 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and four 3-pointers in 31 minutes.
C.J. McCollum has been surprisingly inefficient of late, and that trend continued on Saturday. McCollum, who scored 18 points with four rebounds and two assists, was just 8-of-21 from the floor. It was the fifth straight game he's shot 45 percent or worse. He is shooting just 34.6 percent from the field and 22.2 percent from downtown over this five-game stretch. He'll look to get back on track Monday at Chicago.
Kevin Love registered 20 points, 10 rebounds, three triples and an assist on Saturday. However, he was just 6-of-16 from the floor and 3-of-10 from deep… Jeff Green provided a nice spark off the Cleveland bench, finishing with 22 points, five rebounds, four treys and two blocked shots across 27 minutes… Dwyane Wade tallied nine points, seven rebounds, four assists and two 3-pointers in 25 minutes.
Tyreke Evans was at it again on Saturday, finishing with 22 points (on 9-of-16 shooting), nine assists, three rebounds and three 3-pointers in 31 minutes. Over the Grizzlies last five games, Evans is averaging a jaw-dropping 26.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 2.8 treys, 1.2 steals and just 1.4 turnovers. Simply can't ask for anything more from this dude… JaMychal Green (knee) was questionable, but was able to play and finished with 12 points, eight rebounds and two assists… Kobi Simmons scored a career-high 17 points and added one rebound, three assists, two steals and three 3-pointers in 31 minutes. Simmons is on his way to securing an increased role in the rotation.
Ricky Rubio just missed a triple-double on Saturday, finishing with 16 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in 32 minutes… Thabo Sefolosha turned in his second straight solid game, tallying 10 points, 12 rebounds, one assist and three steals across 31 minutes. The only negative was Thabo shot just 3-of-11 from the floor… Derrick Favors finished with 19 points (on 8-of-11 shooting), six rebounds, three steals, an assist and a blocked shot.
With Stephen Curry lighting it up, Kevin Durant had to settle for a second-fiddle role on Saturday. KD still managed to register 20 points, nine assists, five rebounds, a steal and a blocked shot… Zaza Pachulia was surprisingly spectacular, chalking up 17 points (on a perfect 6-of-6 shooting), eight rebounds and six assists across 24 minutes… Klay Thompson, who was dealing with some tightness in his back, tallied 21 points, five boards and five triples… Jordan Bell had 11 points (on 4-of-4 shooting), three rebounds, two assists and a steal and four blocked shots over 19 minutes.
Dario Saric stepped up with Joel Embiid (rest) sidelined on Saturday. Saric scored 20 points and added nine rebounds, six assists, one block and three 3-pointers. Over the Sixers last five games, Dario is averaging 18.0 points (on 50.0 percent shooting), 7.4 boards, 5.4 assists and 2.4 treys.
Robert Covington (finger) was initially listed as doubtful for Saturday's matchup vs. Denver, but suited up and scored 15 points with 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals and one 3-pointer in 35 minutes… Richaun Holmes had 14 points, three rebounds, three assists and one block in 19 minutes before fouling out.
Nikola Jokic stuffed the stat sheet on Saturday, finishing with 19 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, three blocks, one steal and one 3-pointer in 37 minutes… Trey Lyles scored 16 points with eight rebounds and three 3-pointers in 31 minutes on Saturday. It was his eighth straight game in double figures, the longest such streak of his career… Gary Harris had 17 points, two assists and a game-high five steals… Will Barton tallied 14 points (on 5-of-15 shooting), seven rebounds, five assists and two steals in 31 minutes off the bench.
Injury Tracker:Chandler Parsons (rest) did not play Saturday against the Warriors. It was the front end of a back-to-back, so we knew Parsons would miss one of those two contests. Parsons is a headache to own and belongs on waivers in standard leagues.
Jonathan Isaac (ankle) sat out Saturday and will be sidelined indefinitely. Isaac's nagging ankle injury has plagued his rookie season. Since initially suffering the injury back on November 11th, he has missed 20 of the Magic's last 23 games. The team announced on Saturday that Isaac will be placed in an injury rehabilitation and conditioning program. His return to play will depend on how he responds to the program.
Wayne Selden (quad) did not play Saturday against the Warriors. Leave him on waivers.
James Johnson (right ankle bursitis), Dion Waiters (ankle) and Justise Winslow (left knee) all missed Saturday's game vs. Orlando.
Stanley Johnson (strained right hip flexor) did not play against the Spurs on Saturday. With Reggie Bullock and Luke Kennard playing well, Johnson's fantasy value has plummeted.
Damian Lillard (hamstring) sat out Saturday's game vs. Atlanta. Dame was a game-time decision but was unable to gain clearance after a pregame warm-up session. Lillard is obviously close to returning, but hamstring injuries can be tricky and will linger if not allowed to heal properly. The Blazers play a back-to-back on Monday and Tuesday, so we'll see how Portland chooses to handle that… Shabazz Napier started in place of Lillard on Saturday and once again posted solid stats, finishing with 21 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two blocks, one steal and one 3-pointer in 36 minutes.
Justin Anderson (shin) did not play in Saturday's game vs. the Nuggets. However, he went through a long workout earlier in the day and was upgraded from doubtful to questionable before being ruled out. He's inching his way towards a return.
Juancho Hernangomez (illness) did not play on Saturday against the 76ers. He has very limited fantasy value even when healthy.
Injury Notes for Sunday's Games:Clint Capela (face, heel) will return Sunday vs. the Lakers. This is a huge sigh of relief for Capela owners, as he was reportedly considering surgery and his outlook was cloudy there for a bit. CC is enjoying a true breakout season, averaging 14.2 points, 11.2 rebounds and 1.8 blocks, while shooting a league-leading 69.1 percent from the floor. Nene, Tarik Black and P.J. Tucker will also see their minutes scaled back.
Victor Oladipo (knee) is doubtful to play on Sunday and is expected to be re-evaluated next week. 'Dipo is dealing with pain, soreness and swelling in his right knee, and has missed the Pacers last two games. Lance Stephenson started in place of Oladipo on Friday and played well, finishing with 18 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two treys in 35 minutes. Stephenson will be a popular DFS play if Oladipo is unable to suit up on Sunday.
Mike Scott (personal) practiced with the Wizards on Saturday and said he will play Sunday vs. Chicago. Scott missed Friday's game due to the birth of his second child.
Kris Dunn (left patella tendinitis) was unable to practice on Saturday but traveled with the Bulls to D.C. and will be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with the Wizards. Sunday's game tips off at 3:30 pm EST, so we should have definitive word on Dunn's status by approximately 2:00 pm, when coach Fred Hoiberg address the media. Jerian Grant will draw another start if Dunn is ruled out. Grant tallied 11 points, seven rebounds, 12 assists, and three treys in 33 minutes when he started in place of Dunn on Friday.
Jaylen Brown (knee) told reporters that he's planning to play against the Nets on Sunday. Brown has missed the Celtics last two games but was able to take part in limited portions of practice on Saturday.
Marcus Morris (knee) is expected to play Sunday vs. Brooklyn. Morris returned to action on Thursday, but logged just 19 minutes. He will likely be capped out around 20 minutes again on Sunday if he does suit up.
Semi Ojeleye (back) is not expected to play on Sunday against the Nets. This will be the fourth straight games he has missed due to his back injury sustained in a fall last weekend.
Paul George (knee) is listed as "out" in the game notes for Sunday's matchup against the Mavericks. It's merely a game-notes designation, so we'll take it with a grain of salt. We will receive a more reliable update Sunday afternoon.
Andre Roberson (knee) is also listed out in the game notes for Sunday. If both Roberson and George are unable to play, Josh Huestis, Alex Abrines and Jerami Grant would see a significant uptick in minutes.
Klay Thompson (low back tightness), Andre Iguodala (left knee soreness) and Omri Casspi (right ankle) are listed as probable for Saturday against the Grizzlies.
Austin Rivers (Achilles) is questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Hornets. The Clippers received great news on Saturday when the MRI on Rivers' right Achilles came back negative.
Joel Embiid (rest) sat out Saturday night but will rejoin the Sixers starting lineup in Phoenix on Sunday.
De'Aaron Fox (quad) is doubtful for Sunday against the Grizzlies. Although it's unlikely Fox plays, being upgraded to doubtful is a good indication that he is making solid progress.
Andrew Wiggins (ankle) was held out of Saturday's practice and is considered questionable for Sunday's game vs. Indiana. Wiggy sprained his ankle in Thursday night's loss to the Bucks but was able to play through the pain and stay in the game. When asked if Wiggins would be able to play on Sunday, coach Tom Thibodeau said: "We'll see [Sunday]. He said he felt pretty good." Jamal Crawford would likely be the biggest beneficiary if Wiggins is unable to suit up.
Tyus Jones (dislocated pinky finger) was able to practice fully on Saturday and is expected to play Sunday vs. the Pacers. Jones suffered the dislocation late in Thursday's loss to Milwaukee. With Jeff Teague (knee) sidelined, Jones will draw another start at point guard. Jones is averaging 10.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 6.3 assists and a whopping 4.3 steals in the four games he has started this season.


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LearningRx Reviews Ways to Help Your Child Overcome Shyness
LearningRx – Brain Training – One-on-One Brain Training Company Reviews
Ways to Help Your Child Overcome Shyness
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – One-on-one brain training company LearningRx is sharing tips to help children overcome shyness. Here are some highlights from the article, "Overcoming Shyness: Helping Your Child Succeed in School and Life":
1. Remind them of past successes.
Highlighting past successes doesn't have to mean just verbally reminding a child that they did something well. It could include framing a photo of their best dance recital, placing awards or trophies in a place of prominence, placing an announcement in the newspaper or family newsletter, or asking them to mentor a younger child on the piano. You can also "brag" to family members or friends within earshot of your child, or encourage a child just for attempting something new.
2. Provide opportunities for new successes.
Just as you wouldn't take a child who is afraid of heights up to the top of the Empire State Building, it's not recommended that you force shy kids into unfamiliar social situations. Your best bet is to introduce them to familiar settings and activities, such as family events, close friends' birthday parties or play dates in the comfort of their own home. Building social confidence doesn't just come from interaction, however. It's largely based on self-confidence, which can be increased through solo successes in art, music, grades, individual athletics, writing and responsibilities (taking care of an older sibling or pet).
3. Get to the root of the problem.
According to Dr. Ken Gibson, author of "Unlock the Einstein Inside: Applying New Brain Science to Wake up the Smart in your Child" kids often beat themselves up over low academic performance. "It's an endless cycle to try to raise the self-esteem of kids who aren't performing well—especially if they're placed into special education instead of trying to address the weak cognitive skills." Gibson recommends one-on-one brain training to target weak cognitive skills. "When learning is faster and easier, kids tend to have more confidence."
To see the article, visit: http://www.learningrxblog.com/2016/07/28/overcoming-shyness-helping-your-child-excel-in-school-and-life/
LearningRx, headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is the largest one-on-one brain training organization in the world. With 80 Centers in the U.S., and locations in 40 countries around the globe, LearningRx has helped more than 95,000 individuals and families sharpen their cognitive skills to help them think faster, learn easier, and perform better. Their on-site programs partner every client with a personal brain trainer to keep clients engaged, accountable, and on-task — a key advantage over online-only brain exercises. Their pioneering methods have been used in clinical settings for 35 years and have been verified as beneficial in peer-reviewed research papers and journals. To learn more about LearningRx research results, programs, and their 9.6 out of 10 client satisfaction rating visit http://www.learningrx.com/.

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Hi guys! Hope you're all having a good weekend - or had one by the time you read this. I had the awesome opportunity to plan a surprise "fun night" for my hunny and I, so I didn't do my usual Saturday journal post. Actually, I didn't do it last week either because my stress level has been through the roof lately. It's been really bad for the last number of months, but I'm finally starting to crack. And in real life.... for those of us who aren't independently wealthy.... you don't get to take the appropriate amount of time needed to decompress, re-evaluate your life and start to feel better. So we keep trudging along, hoping that it will all feel better soon.
Last weekend, I booked myself a spa overnight in an effort to combat the stress. It was nice. It would have been better if I hadn't messed up my neck doing this dance routine:
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I don't know how Beyonce does it!! She must have a REALLY strong neck. Thankfully, I also have a friend who's a massage therapist and after 4 days of being in extreme pain, I asked her fix me. And she did - oh my gosh, massage therapists are gods. Seriously.
Going back to my spa overnight, I stayed at The Wit hotel in Chicago - I LOVE that place! Not only are they a hotel and a spa, but they have one of the top rated rooftop bars in the country! I actually celebrated my birthday there a handful of years ago:
But anyways, getting back to the spa overnight, I didn't bring my camera with me since I was truly trying to decompress and not do ANYTHING other than relax, but here's a photo of the super cool bathroom which I took from their website:
I brought myself a big bag of plain epsom salts and soaked in the tub both days. It was AWESOME :-) I finished up Sharon Osbourne's book, Survivor, while I was there actually.
I did manage to snap one photo on my phone of the view I had at night:
The Chicago Theater sign never gets old to me :-)
Before I arrived, like on any trip I take, I called the hotel to see if they by chance use cotton bedding. The gentleman I spoke with went to check himself and called me back. He said yes, it's 100% cotton! GREAT! Now, I didn't have to lug my bedding all the way down to the city.
So, I get to my spa room (after walking down the hallway which has the sounds of birds and babbling brooks piped into it and crickets at night - so cool) and the first thing I do (aside from saying HELL YEAH to myself) is check the bedding. Womp, womp. It was a cotton/polyester blend. UGHHHHHHHHH.
I call the desk and they said they don't have 100% cotton bedding anywhere in the building. Well, luckily I had the voice mail saved on my phone in which their employee said it was 100% cotton. I told them I hoped we could figure it out, because otherwise, I wouldn't be able to stay. I also had a massage booked the next day, so I was thinking they wouldn't want to lose a hotel customer AND a spa customer. Well, I tell you what.... They stepped up to the plate and went to the store, bought me 100% cotton bedding and put them on the bed!! Now, THAT is what I call amazing customer service. When you go away to a hotel like that, it's nice to feel taken care of and, my, did they do that. They even gave me a late check out since my massage was in the afternoon. LOVE IT!
Since I've been so stressed for so long, I decided I wanted to do something nice for my hunny. He has to deal with all my problems too, unfortunately. That's what happens when you live with someone! But he's awesome and hangs in there with me. And he deserves to know how much I love him.
So, last night I made one of his favorite dinners, from The Gracious Pantry:
By the way, that recipe involves a slow cooker and is soooooo easy.
I had the place all party-decorated when he came home and dinner was ready to go. I also had a nice, big present waiting for him - a new fancy chair for his recording studio. He was in DESPERATE need of a new one, lol. He's actually down there right now teaching this really cool 13 year old boy music lessons. He's SUCH a gifted kid.
But anyways! So, after dinner I read him a list that I'd been working on - "30 reasons why I love you". It was hard to get through it without crying!! <3
After that, I told him we were going on a walk. He looked at me and said, "You're going to go on a walk in heels?"
"Uhhh, yup!"
As we walked outside I told him it was going to be a short walk and indeed it was - it was a short walk to a limo I booked to take us downtown to see Blue Man Group!
It's a GREAT show. They involve music, comedy, and the audience. It's a good time all around. He liked his "appreciation night" :-) I'm a lucky girl to have him.
Now for my skin update.... I do have some persistent spots that I can't seem to get rid of.... We all know stress makes your skin worse.
So, the moral of the story? No matter how stressed you are, don't forget to take moments out for yourself and the people who are important to you. When you look back, you'll be glad to have those memories instead of only having memories of being incredibly stressed and unhappy.
*Cheers to looking forward and staying positive!


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As always you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, or download the episode directly here: King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Ep 035 2015 Year in Review & Superman Rant
During the episode I mention a number of fine podcasters and bloggers that sent me in feedback & shared/retweeted the episode posts to help spread the word about King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun. So please take the time to check out their contributions to the comic book blogging and podcasting community by clicking on the links below.
-Mark Sweeney of the I'm The Gun Comic Blog
-Gene Hendricks of the The Hammer Strikes! & QuantumCast Podcasts
-Van Zee, who may have a podcast on the horizon, and currently posts a ton of great content daily at the Tales of the Justice Society of America Facebook Page
-Ryan Daly of the Dead Bothan Spies, Flowers & Fishnets, and Secret Origins Podcasts and blogs, which will soon be relaunched on the Fire & Water Podcast Network Feed.
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National Coordinator, Chris Chukwubuzor Azuka in a statement issued in Kano Sunday, described the attack on Buhari as 'misplaced aggression'.
The statement jointly signed with Deacon Kingsley Godwin said "this is the time to approach President Buhari with humility to rebuild trust, friendship and to pledge our loyalty to his government."
It warned Igbos "to desist from building tower of isolation and antagonism, as being the antagonist to our neighbour would not do us no good".
"The Igbo race is being hunted by its blind politics of hate, bitterness, isolation, greed over the years. But this is the time for the Ndigbo to engage in honest self-examination and soul searching," he added.
The statement added that the challenge facing Igbo nation was that of leadership and therefore, called on its stakeholders to put their house in order for common good of the zone.
The Igbo group endorsed President Buhari's war on corrupt leaders, urging him to continue with his efforts to recover stolen funds from those guilty of fraud.


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Shame. On All Of Us.
From the desk of George Handlery on Sat, 2014-11-01 17:12
The record of the last century has been assembled with mosaic pieces of horror. This explains inquiries directed at those that, as conscious contemporaries, have witnessed these wrongs. The past's adults are faced with a question: "What were you doing? How could you allow such misdeeds to happen?" The answer tends to be "we knew nothing and cold do nothing".
Whatever the merits of the defense might be, in our day the question, -and the original answer- is again emerging. The compromising case of being an inactive observer posing as an accidental bystander reoccurs. Our welfare, pseudo-safety and the convenient claims of exceptionalism reappear. Soothingly, the excusing pretensions we love, suggest that there is no problem and that all analogies are irrelevant, while the discerned parallels are not applicable. Well, it is not necessarily so. Also, the denial prompted by the wish to self-sedate releases unexpected forces. These will ultimately haunt those that "failed to notice" what did not fit their preconceptions and went contrary to the desire of the uncommitted to be left alone.
Let us glance at the subjectively determined, popularly accepted, and media-inspired global crisis map. We notice that while full of systemic human rights violations, the list of officially certified moral outrages is selective.
Censure happens according to a discernible criterion. It is not the malfeasance of the deed and the harm to the victim that determines revulsion and sanctions. The protest's vehemence reflects the quality of the perpetrator and the PR rating of the victim. It is the bulk of the animal, the size of its teeth and its known temper to bite what fails to praise it that determines the articulated charges. This explains why America is blamed. Indubitably, she has teeth and size. However, she lacks the instinct to nibble back before being bitten at least twice. She appreciates the position of those that wish her destruction. Meanwhile, the crimes of other heavyweights provoke measured critique. It is voiced only after a period during which trembling apologists suggest ways to "understand" and for dismissing the victim's cries for help. This reminds you that not all victims are rated the same. Who has heard of the Yazidis or the Ukrainians? Who will want to know later who the Estonians were?
Societies that share our culture enjoy advantages. To their peril, a "right to privileges" sneaked on the list. One of these is the right to deny the truth. Privileges can never be the subject of a right and ignoring the facts is an illegitimate privilege. Let it be added: This luxury is also an instrument of silent self-destruction.
The case of the struggle for Kobani is an object to make a case. That Syrian town on the Turkish border, defended by its Kurdish inhabitants that resist the Islamic State serves as this moment's test. At stake for the Kurds is – whether Yazidis, Muslims or Christians - to escape the massacre of the males and the slavery of the women. Even if overlooked, there is an attached issue for those that witness with detachment the struggle fought with unequal arms.
In countless previous cases, the Islamic State of the aberrant zealots has proven its moral quality. Except for the fact that these radicals lack the technology Nazis and Communists put into the service of their cause, the atrocities surpass that of analogous movements.
Here a conveniently ignored aspect of the confrontation with Communism and National Socialism comes to mind. Ultimately, both of these were resisted and with good reason. However, they were not combated for all the reasons that should have been mustered once they took control of states and armies. What was the omission? Resistance arose once their military threat could not be denied any more. The antecedents ignored the wisdom that, if my neighbor's house burns, I fight the flames because he is my neighbor and because my home will burn next. Besides that shortsightedness, the postponement of resistance until it was nearly too late, demonstrated, that some principles saluted on our national holidays have shrunk to mere bows to folklore. The affirmed unalterable opposition to tyranny was historical and resulted in the kind of speech whose body that lacked bones.
We should state the obvious: Principles do not prevail by themselves. They demand sacrifices. We know that there are no free lunches. Analogously, there is no humanism-determined life as a gift.
As this is written, the fate of Kobani is undecided. For the point to be made, the outcome is immaterial. In Kobani, a crime that violates every value to which we profess commitment is being prepared. Time, such as in "surprise", cannot be invoked to excuse the "world community's" defective response. Led by Turkey that demands acceptance to a democratic community of nations, all we have done is to watch. It is akin to being a standby witness in a crowd to a rape in a public place. No one acts because others could intervene. Do criminals need better friends?
Inaction, justified by not being directly affected and because there are others qualified to intervene, tends to mask itself as "statesmanship that refrains from overreaction" or as "neutrality" in the interest of subsequent "mediation". As Khrushchev put it, at least in some cases, you can only be neutral in favor of someone. Claimed neutrality can be succor for the aggressor.
Process in your mind the stance taken in response to movements that are committed to mass murder and, especially in America's case, the abandonment of natural allies. A sad insight emerges.
All the mistakes of the 1930s reappear. Those that are unwilling to learn from past errors are not only condemned to repeat them but also become liable to pay a higher price than was paid originally. We end with the conclusion that we are, even if in a position to learn from experience, no better than were our inexperienced grandparents. It is not unfair to state that those of them that were in a position to know and to decide in their own time had failed. If we support that harsh judgment, then we must also conclude: To our shame, we are failing badly.


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In The Community – VC Golf Tournament 2017
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- On March 21, 2018
We had a blast at the Valley Center Real Estate Professionals 13th Annual College Scholarship Golf Tournament. Wow, that's a really long title! This was our first year in the tournament and the first of many events we participated in this summer. Our Team Our owners Mike and Brad along with two of their avid […]Read More


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Ancient Crux/ Weed Diamond split 7"
We're putting out a split 7" pretty soon and thought some of you might be interested. Obviously I'd love you all to buy it, but I know the score. We're all grown ups here. So, with everyone's fiscal concerns in mind you can download both tracks from the blog - http://halfmachinerecords.blogspot.com/
It'll be out on 5th April.
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Eco Font - Save the earth
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For those who like to print stuff out can consider using the Eco Font. It's a font that has many little small holes in it so it uses less ink on your printer. I thought that it was a pretty neat idea.


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aria Sharapova appears in the hotel lobby in canary yellow shorts and a grey sweater, her face still flushed from an hour-long workout in the gym.
"Hi, I'm Maria," she says, extending a hand.
The introduction is polite, but hardly necessary. Sharapova has one of the most recognisable — and marketable — faces in the world. She became an overnight sensation more than a decade ago, as the tall, blonde, preternaturally cool tennis player who won her first Wimbledon title aged only 17. In the years since, she has added another four grand slam titles to her name, becoming one of just 10 female players to win at least once in Melbourne, Paris, Wimbledon and New York — the most coveted titles in tennis.
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Ahh, the greatest cocktail the Internet can brew: boobs and Photoshop. This mom staring in disbelief at her daughter's boobs was a softball lob for the Photoshop wizards over at r/PhotoshopBattles. Here's a taste of what they cooked up.
The original:
1. Simple, but effective
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2. Swoopin' in for a sweet Travolta smooch
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3. Woah, sure wish I had a bright future like that!
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4. Hard not to be jealous of a box full of kitties
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5. Double boob shock!
via ScaryRedGnome
6. My watermelon won first prize at the state fair!
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7. Um, I don't think those are growing in right
via intelligentfolly
8. Man, this guy just can never seem to get out of the way of a photo
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9. This just seems like back pain waiting to happen
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10. Dammit, George Lucas is "enhancing" things with CGI again. Time to call it a day.


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Rob Ford to have surgery to remove cancerous tumour
May 11 operation will involve 4 surgeons and could last up to 10 hours, councillor says
Toronto Coun. Rob Ford is preparing for cancer surgery, after learning Thursday that doctors will be aiming to remove a tumour from his abdomen next month.
"I have to start getting mentally prepared for the surgery," Ford told CBC News a few hours after he learned the surgery will take place on May 11.
Ford had been waiting to learn if doctors would be able to proceed with surgery.
"I got good news today," Ford said when speaking with reporters outside Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital, after he had spoken to his doctors.
He said the operation will involve four surgeons and could last up to 10 hours. He expects to be in hospital for 10 to 14 days.
The surgery will put him "out of commission" for about four months, he said.
The former mayor said that doctors had informed him his tumour had shrunk enough after treatment to make surgery possible, while a second tumour has "pretty well disappeared."
Ford said the meeting with his doctors had left him in good spirits.
"I'm just lucky to be alive today, and I'm just lucky that I'm getting another chance at life," he said.
The councillor thanked his family and the public for their support while he has been ill.
Ford, who turns 46 next month, was diagnosed with liposarcoma last fall and underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
Treatment 'knocked down' tumour
In September, doctors described Ford's abdominal tumour as being approximately 12 centimetres by 12 centimetres in size. On Thursday, the councillor said that following treatment, his tumour had been "knocked down" to a size of "5.6 centimetres by 5.3 centimetres by 4.6 centimetres."
Brett Belchetz, a Toronto emergency room doctor, said that if surgery was not possible, there may not have been other options for Ford.
"We would have been looking at something that really would have been untreatable, so we would have been looking at comfort or palliative-type care, so this gives him a shot," he told CBC News on Thursday.
Belchetz said that Ford's surgery will be a difficult one. The lengthy recovery time the councillor cited is an indication of the complexity of the operation, he said.
Ford ended up dropping his bid for re-election as mayor in the wake of his cancer diagnosis. Instead, Ford ran for a council seat and was elected as the councillor in Ward 2.
The dramatic turn of events saw his brother Doug take his place in the mayoral race, but Mayor John Tory won the election.
Ford's cancer diagnosis followed a turbulent year in which he went into rehab nearly a year after the start of a drug-related scandal involving crack cocaine that made him notorious around the world.
He has capitalized on his fame in recent months by selling off some of his belongings on eBay — including the tie he wore the day he first admitted to smoking crack cocaine.
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Sunday, January 31, 2010
"Dressed to the Teeth" Street Style - oh SNAP!
As street style blogs often do, Examiner asked me a few rapid fire questions to summarize my style quotient. My answers - as well as my outfit that day - were remarkably different from what they have been chronicled as in the past, when I've been caught by street style bloggers and I dressed more like Catherine Baba, Patti Smith, Princess Leia, or Mick Jagger.
On this fateful day however, I was caught debuting my new, purple-black Prada shades (a New Year's gift from my best friend), gold American Apparel leggings, gray boyfriend Burberry cable-knit cardigan, Salvatore Ferragamo boots, and my coveted biker jacket.
In a quick description of my style, I avoided using the cliché term, 'eclectic' which unfortunately, too often conjures the image of a middle-aged woman in ill-fitting and brightly-colored, novelty clothing (think polka dots, ethnic accessories, and gumboots all in one outfit). However, when used accurately and without prejudice, eclectic refers to 'selecting an unrelated/heterogeneous mixture of what appear to be the best of various doctrines/methods/styles'. With that description in mind, 'eclectic' fits my visual personae just fine.
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I'd die for hair like that. Or the confidence to dress like that.
- 1/31/2010
A magazine once took a picture of me in Paris, but I didn't know until a week later, when a friend emailed the photo to me!
- 2/01/2010
The perfect sweater!! I agree it's kinda a crazy outfit - but I love it!
- 2/01/2010
- Martha said...
Fabulous!! The leggings are amazing! Same w/the Shades, very nice.
- 2/01/2010
- Kristin said...
And thrown together carefully, not haphazardly!
- 2/01/2010
"Effortless" I believe, is the right word to describe your style!
- 2/01/2010
- KIRAFASHION said...
and I do love your lamê leggings!!
cool cool cool!
- 2/02/2010
- Ashley said...
This is such a great pic! I would never know what to say if someone came up to me out of the blue and asked about my style, I would probably end up using all the cliched terms like 'eclectic'... luckily, where I live no one cares about style, lol!
- 2/06/2010
You are one hot looking mama!
Fierce, fierce, fierce!
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cruise on Grandeur of the Seas to Bermuda
6 Night Bermuda (Baltimore Roundtrip)
Sail Date: October 09, 2015
Ship: Grandeur of the Seas
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This was my first cruise and it was wonderful. The food was so delicious and the waiters went out of their way to get you what you asked for. The excursions we signed up for were really interesting, especially the snorkeling trip! Our stateroom attendant, Endro , was very helpful and friendly and kept our stateroom spotless. The shops had many good bargains and my friends and I learned some new skills from the various demonstrations. I signed up through BJ's Travel and would not hesitate to do so again, as both BJ's and Royal Caribbean were really helpful when I had questions.
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BT Reward card / Pure card
Found 4th Nov 2016
Anyone with a BT Reward card, owned by Pure card, I would check your statement as i've been charged twice for every purchase i've made. I rang up today and the guy I spoke to wasn't very helpful, he just said they are aware of the problem but don't know when it will be fixed and told me to ring again next week! I should still have £12 credit on it but because of the mistake it's in a - figure! Bit annoying, was wondering if anyone else had the same problem?
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BibleGirl666 on life in the US and quitting drag [US]
Thanks to the internet, queer life is getting more and more connected. The LGBT community has more freedom to learn about new things, artists and personalities who represent the community in a very positive and accepting way. Zack Ryan, also known as BibleGirl666, is one of those faces. Thanks to his positive, conscious, real and humorous internet presence, people get to have a good laugh and enjoy his performances. I had the opportunity and honor to ask him a couple of questions from the perspective of a young person living in an unaccepted country with very limited freedom. Read what he has to say below.
1. What does it mean to you to be a drag performer?
– To me being a drag performer is creating an atmosphere for those that cross over the threshold of a bar where they can experience a sense of escapism – in the climate of where the world stands today, I emphasize the need for a safe escape such as one of my parties or shows.
2. What do you think of the direction your drag would have taken if you were a Europe based drag queen? The UK aside, in terms of creative freedom and outspokenness.
– I feel like if I were to grow as a queen within Europe, my older more extreme drag looks a la "The Old BibleGirl" would've progressively evolved into a more heightened version of itself. I feel like on a grand spectrum, European drag has a love for all things out of the box, and my older aesthetics and makeup would integrate well within that specific community!
3. Speaking of, you are an extremely outspoken queen. What #Triggered you to do so?
– I would say me being outspoken was realizing leading up to and post-US election, that I could and SHOULD do so much more than post a meme or a pretty picture. The latter and being politically active/vocal are thankfully not mutually exclusive!
4. Do you feel supported by your local drag family?
– Totally! The Brooklyn drag community has been nothing short of family to me.
5. Talk to us about your businesses. You are quite the impressive entrepreneur. How hard was it for you to start your own brand (dragqueenmerch.com)?
– Thank you so much! It was a little difficult at first convincing people to join us as queens to represent since I had no preset precedents for people to have a barometer on how honest and well run of a business I could helm. Within a year and a half we gradually snowballed into what we are about 2 years after conception!
6. How do you feel about the US being the most glamorized country in the world? Since you've had the opportunity to experience living there, what is real and what isn't? In terms of quality of life.
– I feel grateful for my american experience. We have many wonderful chances for opportunity and to lead our lives as we see fit! However, I have privileges which I must acknowledge, so I have not directly experienced all of the prejudice, socioeconomic and sociopolitical issues that many Americans are faced with to this day. There are still many conservative mindsets that do work towards being regressive in regard to equality for all.
7. What message do you have for all of the Southern European LGBTQ+ youth who wish to pursue drag as a career?
– Always know that you're capable of drag in any capacity! It can be whatever you make it and want it to be. There may be a box but your drag doesn't have to fit within it!
8. Talk to us about your new mobile game, Bible Girl's Big Apple. Where can people download it, how did you come up with the concept?
– My boyfriend and I pieced together the idea! We're huge Kardashian fans and love the enterprise that the family has built as a whole- I'm a huge nerd and love video games, and creating a parallel, queer answer to Kim Kardashian's game for a market missing said concept just felt right!
9. Did you ever get any response from Instagram for deleting your account? Did they ever apologize for silencing someone's brand just because they're part of the LGBTQ+ community?
– Never a response, never an apology. Makes sense to me seeing as how the heteronormative, homophobic programmers out in Silicon Valley would probably rather not incriminate themselves.
*insert eyeroll here*
10. Will we ever get the long awaited, iconic EP Triggered?
– I'm cooking up a lil' something with my friend, Theda, who is also known as Hamm Samwich (the producer of the lead single for TRIGGERED, Chinatown)!
11. Do you miss the #OldBibleGirl?
– Everyday!
12. When was the last time you #QuitDrag?
– This morning with my cup of coffee!
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1/2 Day Doi Suthep and Hilltribes village
This half-day tour visits the most famous important temple in Chiang Mai known as Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, this temple is situated on Suthep Mountain, which is located west of the old city. Then a Meo hilltribe to observe their simple way of life. This is located a further 18 kms from Wat Doi Suthep into the mountains of Doi Suthep Pui National Park.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. At 1,053 meters above sea level, the most famous and important temple in Chiang Mai sits amidst a cool refreshing climate with expansive views over the city.�Climb the 316 stairs, flanked on each side by a "naga" (mythical serpent), or ride in a tram to reach the temple.�The temple has Lanna-style chedi covered with engraved and gilded plates flanked by four ornamental umbrellas.
Visit at Baan Tong Luang village, new settlement of 4 different tribes including Karen, Lahu(big ear), Palong and Padaung
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Duration : 4 hours.
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TEN YEARS AGO Friday July 27, 2007
Sergeant Reid retires
SERGEANT Dougie Reid has retired after 30 years in police service and is heading for the high seas.
He and his wife, a popular couple in local yachting circles, will set sail later this year. More than 50 colleagues attended Sergeant Reid's retirement dinner and party at the Argyll hotel, Campbeltown.


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The next year will be 1961 and the nominees were
Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's
Piper Laurie in The Hustler
Sophia Loren in La Ciociara
Geraldine Page in Summer and Smoke
Natalie Wood in Splendor in the Grass
For me this is obvious. Sophia for the win! I love Audrey though.
Audrey,Piper,Sophia and Natalie all gave very good performances.My pick would've been Natalie Wood with Audrey and Sophia not far behind.Page was overcooked and not good.
I think Loren will probably win, but I will be interested to see your thoughts on Hepburn very iconic performance, and the others.
I think Natalie Wood will win........
I could see Sophia as your pick, she did pretty well in your winner ranking, and I doubt any of these could triumph that.


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Spirit Guides and Their Guises or... Why Your Indian Chief All of a Sudden Became a Tibetan Monk.
Of all the questions that I get asked, I get asked several versions of this one quite a lot:
"Clare... it has taken me quite a long time to make a connection with my main spirit guide but at my development circle last month I finally did!
He is a tall gorgeous indian chief with a fabulous feather head dress! He has come three weeks straight. I'm over the moon with spirit guide joy!
Then, last week, when I called on him, instead of my indian chief showing up I saw a monk in red and yellow robes. I couldn't believe it...
What happened to my indian chief? Why is there now a monk in his place? Is this the same guide? It felt like the same guide but he didn't look at all the same to me.
Clare, please tell me... where did my indian chief go?
Dispirited About Spirit Guides"
Here's my answer...
Dear Dispirited,
I feel your pain. Once my protector guide, who was usually a tall, 16th century spanish conquistador sporting a six pack decided to show up as a Scottish bagpiper in a kilt.
And I don't even like bagpipes! I'm also not too fond of kilts after 5 years wearing a uniform at all girls Catholic high school...
I felt the same loving protective energy present with me, but, holy cow, that Scottish guy sure did not look the same as my Spanish conquistador at all.
Wanting to get to the bottom of all of this I decided I would take the bull by the horns and ask my spirit guides what the heck was going on here.
And here is what I was told:
One of the most important relationships that you can have is the one that you create and nurture with your spirit guides.
However, what spirit guides actually are is largely misunderstood by us human peeps.
Spirit guides can take on many forms, looks and guises. You can perceive them in so many ways including ancestors, animals, wise beings such as an indian chief or monk, ascended masters, mythological creatures, angels, friends, or even a fictionalized character like Merlin the sorcerer from the Arthurian legend stories, or even Shrek for example.
The truth is they are both all these things and not any of these things.
Yes, you read that right.
Gotta love paradox!
Your spirit guides forms and guises are actually more of a representation of you and your own intentions as you move through your life. Just as your intentions can shift, change, grow and blossom, so, too, can the guises of your spirit guides.
For all you folks who have been working with the same guide for years and years... no worries! The current guise of your guides works perfectly for you! That is great news.
For those of you who find that the shape, guise or form of your guides seems to change here and there or even all the time... again, no worries! This is great news as well.
What are spirit guides?
What spirit guides actually are is wise non-physical energy that you are able to, if you so choose, open up a communication with.
Regardless of whether you open up a communication with them or not, they are and have always been with you, guiding you along, helping you on your life travels and interjecting a little (or a lot of!) wisdom here and there.
That you know they are there is, frankly, irrelevant to their participation in your life.
They are there anyway. :)
Having a conscious connection with them, however, is pretty damn cool. And useful. And awesome!
This non-physical / spirit guide energy exists both outside of and within you.
Think your higher self / inner wisdom.
Think universal wisdom.
Now think a blending of the two of these pure and awesome sources of guidance and wisdom as coming together in the form of your spirit guide(s).
The constant of this non-physical energy / spirit guide / wisdom source - regardless of what form it takes or if that form shifts, morphs or changes - is that it feels good. It feels safe. And you have a strong sense that he, she or it, whatever the case may be, is a loving guiding presence (or loving guiding group depending on how many guides you work with or are aware are around you.)
So, if one of your guides seems to have gone ahead and changed its form or guise on you tune into that energy.
Does it feel like a safe, good, loving and guiding presence like your other guide was?
If so... then YAY!
The new guise may represent something or have a deeper meaning in the scheme of your life so consider that guise through the lens of being a symbol or a sign from the universe. Take a look at how that symbol fits for you and / or what it means to you.
There will likely be a shit ton of information waiting for you in that if you choose to move into a deeper analysis.
The new guise may also be in the result a shift in your vibration or be a match for a change on your life path requiring a new way through which you are to experience the energy and the information from your spirit guide.
You might even be tapping into a higher vibrational energy!
Believe me once I stopped freaking out about my spanish conquistador protector guide morphing into a kilt wearing bag pipe playing scottish fellow and shot for the deeper meaning of that image in my life I was ALL OVER it with joy that Cameron McAllister (yes he has a name, I gave it to him and that's it!) had shown up.
Both guises felt good, familiar, protective and wise. It was a win win for me all over the place!
So you see the non-physical energy that our guides are made up of is one great big wise source from which all spirit guides come. It doesn't matter what they look like, be it angel, nun, horse, rainbow, etc. It's all coming in from one wonderful, awesome source of loving universal guidance and wisdom.
The guise or form our guides take is simply our way of interpreting their energy and, frankly, makes it much easier for us to tap into that guiding energy again once we have made the connection with them.
For me that might be a big green kindly giant that sits up in a huge tree that can actually hold a great big kindly green giant.
For you that might be an angel with the sweetest smile.
Both are fabulous!
Both come from the same most awesome source of loving universal wisdom. And, as such will never steer you wrong. :)
I hope that helps!
xo Clare
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That's so funny, Claire!
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28 March 2009
Good News (papers)!
From Monday, 6 April, both local and national newspapers will be on sale in the reading room of Hugh Miller Institute, Church Street from 9.00–11.00am. All in Cromarty should be grateful to Nancy King and the Community Council for persevering in their quest to bring newspapers back to our town! And 'thank you' to Vivienne Griffiths for selling local newspapers during the interim.


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Times Herald: At Main Line Health System's Riddle Memorial Hospital in Middletown, four babies arrived during the first major winter storm of the season, including one early Saturday, two Saturday night and one on Sunday
Twins make early entrance amid Winter Storm Jonas
About Riddle Hospital
Riddle Hospital, a member of Main Line Health, is a not-for-profit, acute-care hospital with 204 inpatient beds and 23 Transitional Care Center beds. Riddle has been nationally recognized by The Joint Commission, the Society of Chest Pain Centers and other health care rating organizations for its high quality patient care. For the fourth year in a row, Riddle has achieved designation from the Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®. Riddle was ranked among the top 10 hospitals in the Philadelphia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals 2016–17, and was ranked as high performing in the specialty area of orthopedics. Riddle Hospital was also ranked as high performing in the following Common Core specialty areas: COPD, colon cancer surgery, congestive heart failure, hip replacement and knee replacement. The Hospital offers a full range of services including maternity, orthopedic care and cardiovascular care—aided by a dedicated team of health care professionals and advanced technology. Riddle Hospital recently expanded and enhanced its emergency department to better suit the growing needs of the community it serves. Health Center 4, a LEED-Certified Gold building, houses the Rothman Institute, the Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center, a variety of outpatient programs and a state of the art surgical center. The hospital has also achieved Magnet® designation, the nation's highest distinction for excellence in nursing care.


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Letters To The Editor
From Issue #150
Chestnut article error
Thanks for the prompt correction! I'll label the photo in my magazine so no one will be misled when I pass it along. If only car manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, etc. were as forthcoming about an error, we'd all be so much safer.
Carol Yogi
Thanks for sending this notice out. We have lots of Horse Chestnuts in Lithia Park, in Ashland. Our neighbors cooked and ate some. They each ate one and said they were super bitter. They felt nauseous after eating them and said that lasted for a while. They quickly realized they were Horse Chestnuts. We have an American Chestnut tree near our house. It had lots of nuts last fall, so I dried a lot and they are fantastic, sweet and nutty flavored. I cook them right in with brown rice, since it takes a while to cook the dried nuts. Great job with your magazine, I really enjoy it and have learned so much from it!
Susan Baughman
Thank you, Mr. Duffy. Must be humans working there! We still have American Chestnut stump sprouts that produce lots of pricklies to walk on and good nuts. The others we call buckeyes and know they're not good for folks. Your magazine is a treat with its real people with callouses on their hands instead of stars in their eyes. God bless.
Bill Beasy
Please take a deep breath and smile…I've always wanted to meet a person who's never made a mistake " I want to ask them how they've lived so long without doing anything.
Paul McGinnis
Easy enough to pick the wrong picture but anyone who has ever been around either tree would notice the difference once they saw the nuts! I guess there are people out there who have never seen either but living in WV, I've seen both the horse chestnut and the American/Asian edible nuts. There was a tale that went around when I was little that squirrels knew "which half of the horse chesnut was edible." Sure enough, if you watched them, they would eat about half of one. I guess it took that long for the taste to get to them!
Karen Pennebaker
Not to worry. I am sure some of the politically correct folks will pick on this but most of us grew up knowing the difference between "nuts." political and otherwise. Keep up the GREAT work on a very necessary magazine in today's screwed up world.
Paul McClain
Thanks for the prompt correction. There's another point to be made. The horse chestnuts we also call "buckeyes." My father-in-law from western Illinois always carried one or two in his pocket. He said they prevented arthritis. He died a few years ago but never had arthritis. So… it may be they're not edible but they do have medicinal potential.
Howard Schechter
Thanks so much for the clarification! I have an American Chestnut tree in my yard but after seeing your picture I thought I was confused! Really appreciate your making the effort to clear that up!
James Graham
Thank you. I have a horse chestnut tree growing in my backyard, so this was very helpful to me. I had no idea my chestnuts weren't the edible kind and I fully intended to try roasting them this season.
Heather Tremko
Thank you for your clarification and for the extra research that went into this email. I printed off a copy of the correct picture and taped it in. Great job! Love your magazine and pray the Lord blesses your business always.
Cindy Mobley
Thank you so much for the email. That shows what awesome people you are and that you really care about the magazine and its readers. Keep up the great work.
Regis Andrade
We love you guys at Backwoods Home. Thanks for the update Dave. No biggie Jackie. Mistakes happen. We love the magazine and the life that you live. Anybody tries to rake your leaves over this and they will find your readers feeding them the worst leftovers of Dale's Buttermilk (see Roy Roger/Dale Evans).
Randall Roos
I appreciate getting the e-mail and the facebook notification about the error. Another suggestion, you could print it out in color, on a half page, and include it with the next magazine, that way people could take that and stick it in or tape it in over the error in the old magazine. Many people, myself included, keep all the magazines for future reference.
Donnie McIlwain
That is exactly what we have done in this issue on page 29. We also mailed the photos to all our subscribers. " Dave
First time I recall you having a print correction in years. No worries here, keep up the good work and we will see the team at the expo come September.
Dave Rokohl
Thank you very much for the correction. I have an additional comment, that is that the American chestnut is very rare these days having been killed off in massive numbers over the years by a fungus. So, in addition to the fact that horse chestnuts are so bitter that you are not likely to ingest enough to invite a terrible reaction, there is a low probability that what one has in his backyard is indeed American chestnut.
Suzanne Evans
… You have my sincere thanks for your prompt, courteous and, more importantly, effective corrections. My subscription was extended to where it should be and the missing issues are now in my hands.
Backwoods Home Magazine and you have shown me the integrity and commitment to customer service that all publishers could do well to emulate…
Craig Niles
Thank you for replacing my Jackie Clay books
I am so very sorry I haven't written a special thank you for replacing my dear and irreplaceable cookbooks by Jackie.
I lost all my canned food in the fire that destroyed everything I owned. All I had was the old clothes I wore. I am soon to be 81 years old and in all my years on earth I've never been so lost.
I am now living in a 28-foot camper. It has no room to keep my food. I may can in the future. I had made a room in my destroyed place. I burned my hands, singed most of my hair off and breathed that awful black smoke trying to save my little friend "Charlie" who died in the fire. I loved my little friend and to hear him screaming for me, I will never forget.
Thank everyone responsible for sending them to me
I only got $15,000 insurance from Foremost Ins. Company. but the county has made me put in a new septic system which was almost $6,000 not counting the company that put it in plus this camper was $8,000.
I am not complaining but seems no one really can understand my loss. You and your company are good and loving people. I can never really tell you how beholden I am to all of you. I am not asking for anything, only that you accept my loving thank you from a lucky old lady.
Eileen A. Widener
Gluten-free recipes timely
I've been a subscriber for several years and eagerly wait for each issue.
July/August 2014 (Issue #148) couldn't have been more timely. The two "Gluten-Free" articles complete with recipes gave me the courage to finally try going gluten free. Many thanks to Linda Gabris and Richard Blunt.
My first venture was Linda's Buckwheat Blueberry muffins. I have a loaf of bread in the oven right now.
I've found several gluten-free flours at Winco in their bulk section. Much less expensive than other places.
A nice, all-purpose, gluten-free flour blend for cookies I've used and really enjoy:
1 cup brown rice flour
Just need to remember to add Xanthan Gum.
Sherrill Hawley
Thanks for donated subscription
I want to thank you and the kind persons who donate for others to have your magazine. I do enjoy it and read it all " every page. Perhaps soon I will be able to return the favor.
L. Gallea
Thank you for being there while I was canning
Dear Ellen (Mellon),
Thank you so very much for being there when I had my near nervous breakdown over the pressure canner leaking! It was my very first time canning with a pressure canner and I was sooo nervous! The jars of carrots came out fine and I learned to close the lid of the canner very carefully. We live in a very remote area and we've only been "homesteading" for two years, so all things are new to us and we learn as we go along. Backwoods Home Magazine sure helps, as do all of Jackie's books, and we keep them all as reference and read them over and over. Well, since the first experience with the pressure canner I have canned many things & our cupboards are filling nicely with all kinds of homemade goodies. The water bath canner is a permanent fixture on the stove. So, again, thank you for your calming words on the phone! All the best to you and to all the wonderful people at BHM.
D. Knezevich
For those who don't know, Ellen Mellon is our database manager. " Editor
Mas sealed the deal
A buddy of mine at work told me about BHM; and for a while I thought that I didn't have the money for it, so I just told him I would look into it. Then one day he let me borrow an issue he had just received (issue 146 I believe). I loved every bit of it, but when I saw Massad Ayoob the deal was sealed.
So to respond to "you have lost a subscriber" (issue 149), your unashamed stance on liberty, self reliance, and self governance is exactly why I am a subscriber.
Jheremy Klein
A lot of people do not understand, as you do, the civil rights of gun owners. It is one of the most important elements of BHM. Thank you for subscribing. " Dave Duffy
Issue #149 cover
Nice magazine cover
This is my favorite cover yet (Sept/Oct issue #149). As a mother of a 2-year-old and a 6-year-old dreaming of getting out of the city, this photo hits close to home. Kudos to whoever thought about using an actual photo instead of the typical art (which I also think is beautiful). This cover just makes me realize how much my preparations to move and live a more simple life will mean to my girls.
Cindy Dismukes
Freedom in America
I love your magazine. It's informative and educational.
I read the article "The state of Freedom in America" with interest and hung on every word. Claire Wolfe's paragraph "Yet…we Americans still see patches of sunny blue sky in our otherwise dismal freedom forecast."
I encounter people almost every day, my wife included (sadly), that continue to say; "We still live in the freest country on earth" or words to that effect.
In James Bovard's book "Lost Rights, The destruction of American Liberty" he stated; "The Founding Fathers looked at the liberties they were losing, while modern Americans focus myopically on the freedoms they still retain." We The People will be happy until the last shred of liberty is gone. Then what? Sad isn't it? Need I say more?
Joe Grisafi
Leftist loon made me subscribe
Read an obvious Progressive, leftist loon's review on the Kindle magazine. If that person is so repulsed by your magazine, then it is a magazine that my husband and I would enjoy and find very useful.
Tina Hood
We absolutely LOVE your magazine! Keep doing what you are doing!
For all those silly people who stop their subscriptions just because they disagree with some of your articles…
Open your mind! Are you really that shallow?
Thanks again for such great educational articles.
Lisa Foster


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You can apply to Saint James School at any time. You will find all the needed documents here. Please submit your application form, the application fee, a copy of your child's birth certificate, a copy of any sacramental certificates that your child has and a copy of your child's last report card. Students are very welcoming to new students. We encourage a visitation. It is always best to visit Saint James School (SJS) during the regular school day where teachers are teaching and students are engaged. Come for a tour anytime and see the Saint James advantage! Our formal Open House is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on February 26th, March 26th or April 26th. On these days, student Council members will take you on a tour of the school, answer questions from a student's perspective and then you can meet with the principal for any additional questions. You are always welcome to call the principal for a tour at any other time. Join us to see the Saint James advantage!
This page has all the documents that you need for admission. SJS has a rolling admission policy where students are accepted throughout the year. Once the application materials are in hand, students are invited in to see the classroom and an assessment in reading and math is either done prior to the assessment or on the first days of school to make their transition easier. Feel free to call the school if you have any questions.
(207) 282-4084
Saint James School does not discriminate in it's admission policy. When there is a waiting list in a class, preference is given to practicing Catholics and families that already have a student enrolled should an opening occur.
Here is the information to enroll next year at Saint James School. Please print out the form, your birth certificate and your baptismal record (if you have one) and either mail or bring to school with your registration fee. The registration fee is $200 for families that register before March 31st and $250 thereafter.
Refer a student to Saint James School and if they put your name on their registration form, you will get a reward!
Tuition is only $4,290 for a quality Saint James education for the 2018-19 and it is really a bargain. We are only able to offer this because of the support that we receive from Good Shepherd Parish. The goal is to make an affordable education available for all families. A multi child discount is also available!
See the multi child discount that is listed in the registration letter making a Saint James School education affordable and a great investment in your child's future.
Tuition for non-parishioners is only $5,800 with the cost of educating a student at Saint James School is closer to $7,500. This is still a bargain for a quality well-rounded education! Payments can be spread on a monthly basis through FACTS Management listed below under Financial Aid.
There are also limited funds available for financial assistance. We already reduce the tuition a great deal but our goal is to make a Catholic education accessible to all. Please prayerfully reflect on the amount of assistance that you need and fill out the application online.
We use FACTS Management System to determine who has the greatest need. You may also divide your payments to spread across the school-year by filling out the FACTS form. Information has to be submitted online before financial aid is dispersed. Our financial aid committee meets in mid May to disperse available funds.


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"What's New at the "Holler"? The Brookside cabin makeover!! Beginning Friday, November 6, Cabins of Birch Hollow's Welcome Center will be officially moved from the Fanny Morton House into the first cabin you see when you enter Birch Hollow – our beautiful Brookside cabin with the shiny copper roof, located at 170 Birch Hollow Road! It has long been our dream to have our office here, right in Birch Hollow itself, so we are very excited to finally see this dream come true! The Welcome Center will be open from 3:00 – 6:00 PM each day to welcome our incoming cabin guests and to conveniently serve guests already enjoying their mountain getaway with us who may want to stop by the office for ideas on things to do or places to see.
Even more exciting, we are transforming the upstairs area at Brookside into a huge private luxury master suite that we will offer to couples for overnight or extended stays, with access to Brookside's many amenities after the Welcome Center office closes at 6 PM! This type of offering of private rooms plus house-sharing is common across the country, but it's totally new and quite unique to find this type of arrangement for deluxe cabins in the Red River Gorge area! This will serve many of our new guests wanting just a one-night stay, or those wanting to see what the area is like before booking a longer stay in a regular cabin. Former guests have told us they love the idea and plan to try it out themselves.
The new Brookside private luxury master suite with king bed, a corner jacuzzi, lovely new decor, and double sinks in the master bath, is especially suited for discriminating couples. Offered as a one-price package for $139 on weekends, $119 on week nights, and $149 on holidays, it is $30 less per night than our smallest cabins. This price includes U-Verse Internet and cleaning fee. A loft area outside the master suite has two twin beds and can be rented for a second couple or for two chidren in the same party for an additional $25, if needed.
Our manager Dale Smith lives downstairs, and guests can have as much or as little interaction with him as desired. He loves company and enjoys sharing a cup of coffee or a glass of wine around the living room fireplace or outside fire pit, but he also respects the privacy of guests who simply want a peaceful and quiet retreat at a great price. Guests booking the suite can arrive after 5 PM to get moved in and can enjoy the suite and share the rest of the cabin until late check out at 1 PM on their departure date.
The Brookside private luxury master suite cannot be booked online at this time, but you can get all the details at http://cabinsofbirchhollow.
com/BKSuite then give Dale a call at 606-663-0005 to book our new private luxury master suite at Brookside!"