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On the surface Roll of Honour is not so different as many other stories about war: to try to understand the reason why they fought. It's a compelling subject for writers. Not because it's macabre, but because we need to put it into context, to contain the horror. The catharsis of writing does that.
But I also wanted to insinuate a sub-theme: to suggest that the values we hold dear (that so many have given their lives for) constantly change, and is what inspired this story in the first place. The Canada of today is not the same country that my great-uncle died for in WW1, nor is it the same as when my father went overseas in WW2, or during the Korean conflict either. Canadians have gradually metamorphosed into people with values quite different from those who were staunch defenders of the Empire. This story is an attempt to pay homage to those volunteers who continually put themselves in harm's way for the sake of all of those values.
Roll of Honour was a semi-finalist in the 2011 JKGLA, and won the Lest We Forget Category of the 2012 Canadian Stories Contest, appearing in Volume 15, Number 86 of Canadian Stories Magazine. In addition, it is slated to appear in this Fall's edition of Flight Plan (a newsletter for ground crew vets from WWII - which pleases me no end).
You'll find a recurring theme throughout: "If not us, then who?"
Roll of Honour was a semi-finalist in the 2011 JKGLA, and won the Lest We Forget Category of the 2012 Canadian Stories Contest, appearing in Volume 15, Number 86 of Canadian Stories Magazine. In addition, it is slated to appear in this Fall's edition of Flight Plan (a newsletter for ground crew vets from WWII - which pleases me no end).
Roll of Honour
There are voices.
In a land of dreams, beyond the realm of beating hearts, they linger, waiting to be heard.
It is to this place that I am compelled to venture.
* * *
All is darkness. I cannot see, but I can feel the silence echo from far distant boundaries. Every nerve is an antenna, receiving signals on the pregnant air.
I am not alone.
To the air I say, "I am listening."
From close by there comes a voice – a man's - young, but so too is it old; it is transfixed with fear, but a fear so embedded that it lies nestled in the hidden regions of the mind – acknowledged, but otherwise dismissed. I soon understand that he is not speaking to me, but is reciting a memory that has become as deeply entrenched as his fear – that has become so intricately entwined with it that it is difficult to tell one from the other.
"Machineguns everywhere! The bastards! They're concentrating on our frontline, scything us down like so many stalks of wheat! I can see the flashes winking from their muzzles! I can hear the slugs ripping past my head. The sound is sickening as they tear into my comrades! I can hear their cries as they tumble and drown in rain-filled shell holes, already polluted with mustard gas and other comrades from previous blunders.
"I lower my head against the storm and struggle forward, but one of them has finally found me! Bullets tear into my chest like sledgehammers, and I'm screaming like the others, falling into the mud…falling into darkness."
He finishes, and at last my vision comes into play. He appears in a pale ghostly light, his uniform is ground-in with clay; but his face is calm, the fear banished when he tells me, "I often have this dream."
His sudden tranquility is unexpected. I feel a cold chill sweep over me when I gasp, "It must have been horrible!"
The waste offends me: all who have died in our wars – everyone on the frontline a volunteer. I need to understand what drove so many to throw away their lives with such disregard, so I ask, "But why? You didn't have to go! What was it for?"
For a moment he seems lost in his memories, his eyes far away. Then, without raising his head, he says, "You're asking, 'Why did we go?'"
I am struck by his calm, although it does not infuse me. Still agitated, I reply, "Yes!"
He considers the question, the lines on his face etched in shadow.
Then he begins:
"They say that the war came about because of this or that, but the real reason was that the Hun was threatening the Empire, acting aggressive as hell, and saw that we were standing in the way." His eyes flash. "We were, too – four-square! We couldn't allow them to destroy what had taken centuries to build. The Kaiser had to be stopped, and it fell on us to do it!"
He becomes more reflective: his tired features wreathe into a weary smile. The sense of calm deepens.
"Well, that was the face of it, anyway.
"Me? Well, I was just a lad when I joined up, and all I'd seen of the world was a few miles outside the family homestead. Back then, I didn't know anything about what I just mentioned. Damn few of us did. We were young, thirsting for adventure, and the Old Country needed us. What more can I tell you?"
He shakes his head, at the same time transforming the smile into a boyish grin. For reasons unknown, it wrenches my heart.
"Now I laugh when I think of that poor, deluded fool," he says, still grinning. "If I'd known that 'adventure' meant slogging through mud, day after day, freezing in one water-logged trench after the other, fighting foot-rot, rats, snipers, pig-headed generals and the Hun – all in that order - I might have hesitated before signing on, but there's no question that I would have gone anyway. It would have been unthinkable not to."
Now the grin fades.
"Years of fighting make you tough, and we were the toughest of all. I say that without prejudice: others - including the Germans - said it too. My word! You should have seen us, all those thousands of fine young Canadians! We were the cream of the Empire, tough before we ever saw a trench, and years spent living in that hell only made us tougher still!
"They say that we forged a nation over there, that we first came to terms with ourselves in the mud of Flanders, and I suppose that it's true." The tone saddens, "But even the toughest of men isn't immune to a bullet. All those thousands of fine young lads filled too many cemeteries, proving to the world that we were the best."
He pauses, as if remembering something unshared, yet I lack the courage to inquire as to what it is. The moment passes; he shakes it from his mind, and says, "So, you want to know what I died for.'"
I have no words. My reply is a single, silent nod.
Now those shining eyes burn into my own.
"Well, I'll tell you.
"I died because I was more afraid of letting down my comrades than I was of the enemy - because I found that it was possible to love an idea more than life itself. I was proud of who we were, of what we had accomplished, but most of all, of what we stood for: something good in the midst of a world gone mad. All else was darkness," His certainty is implacable when he adds, "And we were the light!"
On impulse, I reach out to grasp his arm, but my hand passes through his body as if he no longer exists. Soon, he does not. His story told, he is fading, returning to shadow, with his voice still warm in my ears. After the briefest of moments, he is gone.
Others are waiting.
Soon, one begins.
"Sweet Jesus, a searchlight's found us! Why us? Out of all the hundreds of aeroplanes over Europe on this unholy night, why is ours singled out?"
He resembles the first young man - prematurely old from facing death too many times. His uniform is different – a flight suit and leather helmet, with goggles strapped to his forehead – but the haggard look is the same. The fear is the same too: I can hear it in his voice, reaching out, seeking to control him.
"I kick the rudder and edge the wheel forward, sending the Halifax into a shallow dive, but more lights latch onto us from below. I give the column a desperate twist, a voice insanely screaming in my head, "Why us, you bastards!"
It's not a charitable voice. In that moment of pure panic - knowing what's to come – that voice doesn't care which of the others lumbering along in formation are singled out, only that it be allowed a reprieve. It's the voice of reason gone mad - of my desire to live!
"The kite shudders as the first round of flak explodes off our port wingtip, and again as another explodes somewhere behind us! Moments later, the sky lights up when we're bracketed from nose to tail!
"The windscreen shatters; something hot sears into my right arm, another into my neck; my headset is filled with the screams of my crew! Just for an instant, I see flames curling around the cowling of number three engine, and the entire world bursts into light!"
Once more the fear has vanished; his expression is peaceful when he looks at me and says, "I never heard the explosion."
I think that he resembles my father, only younger - impossibly younger. I feel what he felt at that moment - not pain, but unspeakable loss. I shudder, trying to chase the sensation away, but it clings to me, pulling my soul from my body.
I manage to ask, "Why? Why did you go? What drove you to venture into all that madness?"
With a ghost of a smile, he allows, "'Madness', that's a good word for it, all right."
I persist, "Then why?"
He pauses to consider.
"Well, we were all young, of course, and the young are immortal," he actually laughs, "or so we thought! Adventure was churning in our blood, even though we had no idea what the word actually meant."
Gradually, his expression turns serious.
"So yeah, that was a big part of it, but not all. I won't say that there was any burning desire to go and fight for King and Empire. Those ideas still existed, but they'd become tempered, knowing what the last war had cost, and how it needed to be done over again. That can take the luster out of even the finest idea.
"What did exist in our minds, though, was that Hitler needed to be stopped, and it was us who would have to do it."
He becomes more philosophical, subtly turning the subject onto a different plain.
"Fate can be precocious that way: one generation is allowed to live in peace, never really knowing or understanding what it means to have to fight for what it believes. Then the wind shifts just a little - a madman comes to power - and the next generation is led to the slaughter, with the knowledge forced on them that it's not possible to turn away."
He levels his gaze on me; at the same moment his features begin to dim. "That's what happened. That's why we went." There is a terrible firmness to his voice even as he fades. "The darkness was coming, and there was no one else to hold it back!"
Then he, too, is gone.
There is a moment, but too brief to reflect on a matter so profound. Reflection must wait; there is an impatience to fill the void.
A new voice begins.
"Christ, there's thousands of them!"
"Who?" I ask, "Thousands of who?"
"Chinese!" He replies, tense with that ever-present fear. "Somebody's sent up a star shell, and the night's all in shadows! My eyes are playing tricks on me! The entire face of the hill is shape-changing, transforming and re-transforming, as if it's made of liquid instead of solid earth! But it isn't that at all. It's the commies coming at us again – like I said, thousands of the bastards - and this time they mean business!
Breathless, he continues.
"Terror stings me into action, and I'm hauling back on the bolt of my rifle. Then it's bucking against my shoulder, again and again, but there's so many of them – so goddamned many!
"I see the tracer a moment too late, stitching up the ground toward me, zeroing in on my muzzle flashes! I try to duck behind the sandbags, but something slams into my shoulder, spinning me against the back of the foxhole! Then I hear a thud on the ground beside me, and see the grenade!"
I sense a shudder - a memory too often revisited.
"I close my eyes before it explodes."
He says it with relief, as if it is a victory.
I stare into his face; it is young and handsome like the others. Again, I am captured by the moment. It is impossible to phrase my question, but he seems to understand.
"It's a hell of a thing, dying," he says, in a voice so soft that I have to lean forward to hear, "but the fear of dying's a helluva lot worse. When you see it coming, part of you leaves, a part you never get back, even if by some miracle you survive." His smile is accepting when he tells me, "Well, I didn't survive: miracles weren't in the cards for me that night."
I am finally able to gather enough of myself to ask, "What was worth so much for you to go – to risk your life, and…" I force myself to continue, "…and to lose it? What could possibly be worth such a sacrifice?"
His laughter is disconcerting when he replies, "It's like this: I was too young to get into the big war, but I wanted to do my part. I mean, back then it was pretty glamorous, seeing all those older guys returning from overseas. The way the dames flocked all over them was the bee's knees to a kid of fifteen! So I suppose that when the call came for Korea, it was as much the memory of all those men, just off the train, struggling through the crowd with their mouths and cheeks already smeared over with lipstick, that decided it for me as anything." He chuckles, "I wanted to get some of that, too!"
Then, seriously:
" Of course the Reds were a threat. They had to be stopped. Who else was going to do that if not us?"
His brow wrinkles pensively, although the smile never leaves, even as he begins to lose substance.
"There's a thousand ways to die, but few have a reason. We wanted a better world, something that was a beacon in the darkness. An idea like that's worth a lot."
He dissipates like the others, but there is still no time to reflect. My heart continues to sink, for I know there is one more story, from one last generation, remaining to be told.
It comes riven with adrenaline and something else: perhaps it is panic. Of course it is, I know it is – how could it be otherwise?
"My legs! Where the hell are my legs? Oh god, they're gone! But why?
"So tired, I need to think, get my head on straight, but I'm so tired!
"Fight it off soldier, you're going into shock, stay alert!
"Oh good, here's Sammy – Sam-the-Man - a geek with the ladies, but still the best medic in the company!
"Hey Sammy! Help me figure this out, okay? Like, I seem to have misplaced my legs, ain't that a scream? Oh god! I really do feel like screaming!
"What the….? He's acting like he can't hear me! Never mind, let him do his thing. Go to it, Sammy, get it done, man!
"So tired…
"Wonder what happened? Everything was fine, then there's this loud bang, and I'm tossed out of the LAV, somehow, and sprawled here by the side of the road.
"Tired…really, really tired…
"Ow! What was that, Sammy? Morphine? Good deal, man, things were starting to get a little too real there for a while. Hey! Take it easy, can't you? No need to rip my shirt open like that, it's got buttons, you know?
"Stop…hitting…my…chest! Wanna…break…a…freakin'…rib?
"Oh lord! He's giving me CPR! That must mean…!
"Oh no! No! NO! NO! NO!
"My legs! Where the hell are my legs!
"So tired…sleep…just for a moment…"
Then, like the others, the recitation ends, and he speaks directly to me.
"I've been sleeping ever since."
He could have been my son – so beautiful, so full of youth. I cringe away from this thought, and he states, "You want to know what I died for."
I reply, "Yes," even though there is a great lump in my throat. My eyes brim with tears. "I need to know."
Soberly, he nods. There is something terrible in the gesture; it is far too mature in someone so young.
"It's not like I planned on it or anything, but that's how it goes sometimes, when you feel that your life has to stand for something. My buddies and me, we counted the cost, and went anyway."
His tone changes as he reflects further.
"We had to go, there was no one else. There were bullies that needed to be stood up to," his grin makes him look ridiculously young, "and we're real good at standing up to bullies!"
I wait, knowing what is to come. He is fading even as I hear it.
"Someone had to step up and shine."
When he is gone, I am alone, filled with a sense of loss. The silence stretches on as I struggle with all that I have been told. Soon the waking world will find me, and everything will disperse. This cannot happen. Not yet.
Each of these men had confessed to the folly of youth, yet each had alluded to a higher calling when faced with the peril of his time. But their time really has no time; the beginning is lost in the shadows of yesterday, and the end disappears into the mists of an uncertain tomorrow. So many sacrificed to preserve who we are - to preserve what constantly changes.
I knew none by name, but all are set in bronze, in every church, in every town hall or cenotaph across this land – names of those who have paid the price so that what we believe can continue to have meaning. They once walked among us; now most lie in forgotten graves, far from their homeland.
Does this help me to understand? Can anything? The appalling waste still offends me, as it should offend anyone. What if they had survived? What measure of genius has been taken from us because they went too soon? Yet, to counter, it must be said that when the need had been greatest, they did not rest, and for that there can only be gratitude.
And still they do not rest. Perhaps they never will.
Their spirits are a flame, casting illumination on a path far different from the one they were faced with when they lived. They once walked among us; they are among us still – reciting their stories, over and over, on the chance that, one day, the world will finally listen.
Can you see them?
They shine with a light all their own.
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- Education Department Rescinds Obama-Era Guidance on Campus Sexual Assault Investigations, Issues Interim Guidance
- October 30, 2017 | Author: Crystal L. Tyler
- Law Firm: Jackson Lewis P.C. - Chicago Office
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos on September 22, 2017, released Title IX interim guidance, while rescinding Obama-era policies, for handling sexual assault cases on college campuses.
Specifically, the Department of Education withdrew the "statements of policy and guidance" contained within the April 4, 2011, "Dear Colleague Letter" and the corresponding April 29, 2014, "Questions and Answers on Title IX and Sexual Violence." As part of the rationale for the withdrawal, the Department of Education posited that the previous guidance had "led to the deprivation of right for many students…."
The interim guidance signifies a sharp change in how schools are required to investigate and resolve allegations of sexual assault and sexual misconduct. Notably, while schools had been required to employ a "preponderance of the evidence" (more likely than not) standard, under the new guidance, schools are given more flexibility, which can include the imposition of a more stringent "clear and convincing standard" of proof.
The new guidelines also:
- Allow for an informal resolution process, such as mediation, in all sexual misconduct cases, if all parties agree;
- Permit schools to limit appeal processes to the responding party only;
- Eliminate the 60-day timeframe for schools to investigate and resolve complaints of sexual misconduct;
- Prohibit schools from relying on fixed rules or operating assumptions that favor one party over another when instituting interim measures; and
- Require that disciplinary sanctions be made for the purpose of deciding how best to enforce the school's code of student conduct while considering the impact of separating a student from his or her education.
Many of the changes signal the Department of Education's recognition of the increased number of claims being brought by accused students.
The Department intends to engage in rulemaking on an institution's responsibilities under Title IX. As part of that rulemaking process, the Department will implement a formal notice and comment period during which input will be solicited from survivors, campus administrators, parents, students, and experts on sexual misconduct. Until then, the interim guidelines will remain in effect.Remember that the Department's newly issued interim guidance applies only to enforcement of federal law requirements. Colleges and universities must continue to comply with all applicable state laws regarding sexual misconduct and sexual misconduct investigations.

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I can't find Plastique Magazine anywhere :(
I'm researching for my project right now, but keep getting excited about photos and forgetting about the actual amount of work I need to do.
If anyone can send me some studio portrait images that are AMAZING then do… cos I need more inspiration.
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It has only been a few years since our family moved to Southern Oregon and fell in love with the storybook scenery. Every season brings new opportunities for family-friendly adventures. As a family of five, we have explored many of the unique experiences in Southern Oregon. It's easy to make your basecamp in Medford and choose between homestyle comfort food, seasonal farm-to-table cuisine or quickly grabbing a hot dog and soda while cheering on our collegiate baseball team, the Medford Rogues. Here's how your family can spend four days of fun in the Rogue Valley.
Day 1: Zipline, mysteries and cheese sampling
Explore your Medford surroundings. Take a bike ride or a short walk to the Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market, held at Hawthorne Park every Thursday, March through October. Nosh your way through the market's many vendors, including Pennington Farms and Northwest Pine Apple. Nearby the market, Buttercloud Bakery is known for their enormous sticky buns if you're feeling extra indulgent.
Then gear up for a morning of thrills at Rogue Valley ZipLine Adventure in Gold Hill, where you can soar between the trees with views of Crater Lake Rim, Mount McLoughlin and Table Rock. Just 15 minutes away, explore one of the state's more bizarre attractions, the Oregon Vortex House of Mystery — a mind-boggling curiosity that will keep your kids questioning gravity for months. Enjoy lunch at the famous Rogue Creamery in Central Point (try to resist their honey grilled cheese sandwich) and Lillie Belle Farms, next door, satisfy your sweet tooth with fruit-filled chocolates and truffles.
In downtown Medford, settle in at Inn At The Commons, where you can relax by their seasonal outdoor pool or walk across the street to Common Block Brewery for a dinner of upscale pub grub. Kick back on the family-friendly patio and look over your trail maps for tomorrow.
Day 2: Crater Lake, hiking and waterfalls
The next day of your adventure begins at Crater Lake National Park, about 90 minutes northeast of Medford — but don't forget to stop for more fun along the way. Not far off Highway 62, Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint is a perfect midway rest point, with access to the kid-friendly Mill Creek Falls trail, Pearsony Falls and Instagram-worthy Prospect Bridge, which spans the mighty Rogue.
Snack break? Stop in at the historic Beckie's Café in Union Creek, located 15 minutes north, for a giant slice of their gooey huckleberry pie. Hop out for a 2-mile trek starting at the Natural Bridge Loop in Union Creek and see how the Rogue River disappears underground into a 250-foot lava tube — a truly impressive sight.
Follow Highway 62 as it veers to the right towards Crater Lake, or take a detour onto Highway 230, where you can access even more stunning Southern Oregon waterfalls.
At Crater Lake, drive the 33-mile rim and stop at the viewpoints along way to gaze at the deepest, bluest lake in America. There are a number of accessible trails and picnic areas, including Vidae Falls, the 2-mile Plaikni Falls Trail and Godfrey Glen Trail, a 1-mile loop. Time permitting, don't miss the mile-long hike from the rim down to Cleetwood Cove, where you can fish, take boat tours to Wizard Island and even spend the day swimming.
On your return, grab a bite at Crater Lake Lodge, or back along Highway 62 toward Medford at Phil's Frosty in Shady Cove, for an old-school ice cream treat. Back in Medford, cap off your day with fresh salmon and other farm-to-table fare in the retro '60s-era dining room at Larks Restaurant and Lounge, which anchors the Inn at the Commons.
Day 3: Rafting and burgers
Today, prepare the family for an exhilarating trip whitewater rafting on the Wild and Scenic Rogue River, which marks its 50th anniversary in 2018. Rogue Rafting Company and other outfitters offer full or half-day guided trips (May through September) through class IV rapids, suitable for age 8 and up — mild enough for novices but still plenty of thrills for experienced river rats. Trips along the Upper Rogue River depart from Gold Hill and continue for seven miles of pristine waterway, with a chance to see plenty of wildlife above and below — osprey, eagles, beaver, otters, salmon and the occasional turtle or black bear.
End your magical day with a simple dinner at Jaspers Cafe in Medford, where you can chow down on the best gourmet burgers and sandwiches in town. Don't forget your side of sweet potato fries and a hand-scooped, old-fashioned milkshake.
Day 4: Trampolines, pizza and baseball
Spend your final morning in Southern Oregon jumping, diving and dodging with the kids at Medford's one and only indoor trampoline park, located just a short walk from your hotel. Rogue Air Trampoline Park boasts 10,000 square feet of wall-to-wall trampolines that are fun for any age, size or ability level. Play dodgeball, tumble or jump. Kids can literally bounce off the walls — and you can, too.
Or if it's nice out (and it usually is), head to Prescott Park, the second-largest city park in Oregon, with 1,700 acres to roam by foot or bike year-round. Find a trail to suit your family's energy level; for a challenge, head up to Roxy Ann Peak at the 2,200-foot summit and soak up more views of Mount Shasta, Mount Ashland, Table Rocks, the Three Sisters and Mount McLoughlin — more trail inspiration for your next trip.
In the evening, grab a pizza from Kaleidoscope Pizzeria & Pub in Medford, with tasty gourmet pies to please everyone.
Or, if you prefer, load up the car and head out to Medford's Harry & David Field for a ballgame. The Medford Rogues are part of the Great West League — a collegiate summer league of top-level NCAA ballplayers from across the United States. Between May and August, the Rogues offer family-friendly theme nights, with giveaways, concerts, fireworks and fun promotions. Kids 12 and under get in free every Monday.
When you go: Stay at Inn At The Commons, a pet-friendly hotel in the heart of downtown Medford, with continental breakfast, onsite Larks Restaurant and Lounge, heated outdoor pool, spacious rooms with rollaway beds, and easy walking and biking to nearby shops and restaurants.


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Do Not Read This: A Mystery
"The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we only know them when they are gone."
-George Elliot
My previous article has just been flagged with "Needs Revision" but I have just decided to put the task of addressing the alerts to lower priority on my task list for now, as the ideas for this, the next article, may escape if I attend to the nitty-gritty of editorial work first.
The first thing I did when I turned on my computer was to jot down the list of topic ideas obtained from my silent sitting meditation, just to make sure I don't forget what these are. I ended up with three items on the list.
I wondered about how to decide on which topic to write about first. I decided on importance of idea as the factor to determine which among the three to write about on this page.
When is a thing considered to be of importance? This question somehow leads me to reflect on why I write on hubpages, a soul-searching question that calls for an honest answer. So I came up with one closest to my heart: I write to share the lessons that I learn or am trying to learn.
What may be important to me may not be important to others, I understand.
I may not get the same number of readers as our more popular fellow community authors; nonetheless, I should go on if I feel that these ideas are important.
A reason that I feel these ideas are important is the fact that the ideas come from insights, dreams or after or during a silent meditation, and that it is my present calling to communicate them to the world.
I feel these are not my ideas at all, that they only come through me and I should not keep them to myself.
Lose to gain, empty to fill, die to live.
The reason that acceptance of the moment is important is because it funnels energy into the physical dimension, to give the non-physical universe the opening to materialize graces into our material experience. If you've read that, you may not need to read on.
The most recent experience I dealt with challenged my understanding of the idea of acceptance.
I lost my smartphone.
It had all my contacts, of four years, stored in it. Although it was an outdated piece of equipment, it had once been an expensive brand new model and I loved its functionality.
It was rather unusual how I learned that it was missing. I had stopped to buy a cover for the phone and was about to purchase the cover when I decided to test for size. As I reached out for the phone, voila! Phone missing.
A barrage of questions raced through my mind, ending in "Where do I look for it?" I had to explain to the phone case salesclerk that I couldn't test his merchandise as I couldn't find my phone.
I couldn't accept the fact that the situation is inconveniencing me and imposing on my limited time. I couldn't accept the fact that I had to trace my steps all the way back to the office, when I was almost home after coming a long way. I couldn't accept the fact that I had to go back in the opposite direction, to jostle my way through the rush hour crowd in the southbound train.
Then I recalled a previous article regarding the verse "Your will be done on earth as in Heaven" and the meaning that everything that happens, happens according to God's master plan which is based on his unconditional love for all beings.
What is happening (which I'm currently resisting or rejecting) is actually part of God's master plan. The trick is to not impose on the moment my trying to understand why it happened to me, to not to demand for an immediate answer!
Although we need a prior background understanding of the why things happen, the moment only asks one thing: acceptance.
Simply accept.
Four Stars: Serendipitous Events In Search of the Lost
After your moment of sincere acceptance, be alert for the delicious synchronicities that are sent your way. Your being mindful of the graces that God and the universe send you make their frequency increase.
Below is a list or description of what happened as I tried to retrace my steps to retrieve the lost smartphone:
I considered the possibility between a) a pickpocket having taken the phone or b) my having left it at the office.
Possibility a: I tried my best to recall a picture of the crowd as I stepped in to the train on the previous journey prior to the discovery of the loss. Who was to my right? Can I recall any pressure (e.g. as when a pickpocket uses pushing as a strategy to distract your attention) as the crowd stepped in along with me? As I stood inside, who was in front of me? Both the who's yielded no possible suspect for pickpocketing. I was gladdened by the possibility. That means there was a chance to find the phone!
The train station guard, on my way back to retrieve the phone, had announced that no more additional passengers were to be allowed in through the turnstiles until the crowd inside the platform had abated. I thought, oh no, this is not happening just when I needed to know immediately exactly whether I could still find the phone in the office. But no, lo and behold, after only a brief wait time, the guard reversed the announcement, saying that station traffic is back to normal and passengers are now being allowed in. Star 1.
Next the platform was crowded right in front of the turnstiles that it seemed like I may have to let several trains go by before I could get my chance to get on the train. But I walked to the right of the crowd, found a clearing and got to board that same train. Star 2.
When I got to the office I ran to my workstation to check on the drawer where I usually put the phone. There was a pregnant moment of suspense before I pulled the drawer open, as this drawer is one that can't be locked. No phone, I found out when I pulled it open. It's amazing how many thoughts can run through our minds in a brief second. One of them I noticed is: is the phone lost forever?
But there was drawer number 2. Locked, but still with the possibility of having my phone inside it. I turned my key, opened the drawer and found its insides in its usual state but no phone in sight. However, there was still my utility bag which I usually take to lunch for holding my phone and wallet. I felt hope arising with the thought, could it be that despite having taken my wallet for bringing home, I had inadvertently left the phone in the utility bag? I was so excited as I took the bag and was rewarded with the sensation of the weight that assured me the phone was inside. And as I opened the bag, there it was, a most precious friend of four years, the phone.
Instead of leaving it, where I usually left it for my easy access as I worked in my station, in the unlockable drawer, it got inadvertently locked along with the otherwise empty utility bag in the lockable drawer. Star 3.
Overjoyed, I took the phone with me, ready to head back home and rest for the day's end. As I was walking along the office corridor, I found I still had my tumbler in my pack. I thought I should have left it in my workstation to minimize the stuff that I was carrying home. But since I was halfway between my workstation and leaving the building, I thought, what the heck, will just carry it home.
Along my way out of the building as I passed by the cafeteria, I thought I should be hungry by now, including from all that stress and noticed that indeed I was hungry. So then, I proceeded to consume one of the two to go goodies that was originally meant for sharing with loved ones when I got home. I was so hungry I entirely forgot to get some drink before starting to eat. I only noticed I needed some when I had finished chomping away. Since there were no tumblers anywhere in sight, I thought what now, how do I get water to drink? Of course, I had the tumbler that I forgot to leave behind in my workstation. Star 4.
I told my mother the story of the lost smartphone. In conclusion, we reflected that when we let go and accept, using terminology from a Christian perspective, the angels can come to our aid and do magic for us.
"Do Not Read This"
Somewhere from the vast ether, for no apparent reason, the title "Do Not Read This" came to mind. I took the title for its appeal, in terms of its mystery to me, without concern for the eventual need to explain the reason for the choice.
I now face the daunting task of finding a reason for the why of the title, to give it a logical meaning. The relationship I see is regarding the potential for losing readers of this article and the loss of the phone. Both tie down to the challenge of letting go and accepting what the present moment holds, but am not thoroughly convinced that says exactly what it is.
Maybe the reason is best left as a mystery. Maybe life is best lived when approached as a mystery.
"Lose to gain, empty to fill, die to live" –Ray Grigg


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A 76-year-old man presented to the andrology clinic for assessment and management of side-effects associated with androgen deprivation therapy, which he was about to start for treatment of prostate cancer. His identical twin had started androgen deprivation therapy for localised prostate cancer 1 year previously, and since then the twins had no longer looked identical (figure). Our patient's twin reported that he was more easily fatigued, had intermittent hot flushes, and noted increasing abdominal girth since starting androgen deprivation therapy.


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Superb sites in the renowned Napa Valley AVA highlight the world-class pedigree of this release. Classic Bordelaise winemaking (handwork in Napa Valley vineyard, modest use of new French oak barrels, egg-white fining) partnered with a touch of Oakville District Cabernet Sauvignon provides a richly textured and balanced result.
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Vintage 2016
Varietal Merlot
Appellation Napa Valley
pH 3.65
Alcohol % 13.3
Wine Enthusiast 90
Wine Profile
Ratings 90 points, Best of 2017 Issue - Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Vineyard Notes Originally brought to the United States in the 1850's from Pomerol by Antoine Delmas, Merlot is, at its best, a textured wine capable of great power and elegance. Our Merlot comes from three blocks located within the famed Napa Valley AVA. Each site brings unique attributes and adds complexity. These sites showcase diverse gravelly and loam soils. The Oak Knoll lot brings backbone, sweet red fruit and tannins. The Oakville District Merlot lot showcases color and deeply textured, high-quality tannins. The small Cabernet fraction adds power and "grip". Together, they all complete a wonderful package. Exemplary sustainable farming practices are employed in these sites and after veraison unevenly ripened bunches were hand culled which reduced yield to about 6 pounds per vine (@ 3 tons/acre).
Winemaker Notes Hand-picked clusters were field sorted, and then hand-sorted at an average of 24 Brix. Cold soaking for 2.5 days in open-top temperature-controlled fermenters developed color and flavor in the absence of alcohol. Fermentation began spontaneously with prevailing yeasts and two daily punch downs kept the cap immersed in must, extracting superb flavor and structure. After innoculation with cultured yeasts, fermentation completed and was followed by sixteen days on the skins. The must was gently pressed into French oak barriques where it slowly completed ML fermentation. The press fraction was not used. Barrels were of the highest quality; 100% French, 30% new, two-year air-dried, medium-plus toast and handbent by Cadus and Francois Freres in central France. Fourteen months barrel maturation with two rackings and one egg white fining integrated flavors and developed a silky mouth-feel.


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Etsy Holiday Gift Guide - Rhode Island
à la mode stuff
Seatbelt bags :: home decor :: jewelry & more. Linda makes amazing items with seatbelts, yes, seatbelts. Also industrial jewelry, switch plates and fun jewelry. I have one of her home prints and I love it!
D. S. Brennan Photography
I only know this photographer through her friendly tweets, but I love these images. They cover all my favorite topics: flora, fauna, the ocean!
Screenprinted goodies, handmade with love. What can I say about Heather? She is a fabulous person who makes utterly original work! Dell and I buy her cards and bookmarks whenever we see her. And the coffee at her shop is excellent too.
K. O'Brien Jewelry
Contemporary handcrafted jewelry. Kim is someone I met online and am very glad I got to meet in real life. She is so generous and kind, and her jewelry is gorgeous!
Kristin Crane
Books, travel journals and other fun stuff! Kristin is an amazing bookbinder. Her map-covered, hand-bound, blank journals make excellent gifts for travelers and graduates. Plus Kristin is the fun voice of Craftland on Twitter!
Parrott Design Studio
Letterpress wedding & stationery. I've met Sarah in person at shows and I just love her elegant letterpress!
Tanner Glass
FUNctional Objects for Everyday Life. Suzanne is a glassblower! How cool is that? She's also a super nice person I love interacting with online and running into at craft shows :)
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What a lovely post, elegant and charming.ReplyDelete
WOW! Great items. Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
Yay, so many great artists, and friends!ReplyDelete
i LOVE this post! go lil rhody!!ReplyDelete
ps. you were on martha?! i am so jealous! i think i would literally die of an omg overdose!
thanks again for the awesome post!
Craftland is awesome! I bought a print there this weekend and squealed when I saw your stuff there. :)ReplyDelete
You're so sweet! Thank you! Can't wait to finally meet you face to face! And party with all our Craftland friends!ReplyDelete
oo! Some of my favorites and some new ones! I am loving your excellent gift guides :-)ReplyDelete
Yay, RI! Thank you so much for the sweet words! Hopefully we meet again soon. :)ReplyDelete
Thanks Liz! We RI'ers certainly consider you to be one of us!ReplyDelete
I do love RI and Craftland. We are a crafty little state with lots of heart. Thanks for this sweet post.ReplyDelete
So much beautiful artwork to choose from! And the photos are amazing. :)ReplyDelete
Good luck with all your holiday shows!
Yes, we Rhode Islanders Get you! :) Great post! I wish I didn't have to miss your evening at Craftland. How did it go? By the way, D.S. Brennan is the daughter of a good friend of mine, Linda Brennan. Small world...ReplyDelete


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On several sites they direct you to peel it off after 3 minutes, which I've found to be almost impossible as it's dried by then. Hmm. The directions on the box mentioning the 3 minute wait, but to give it a gentle massage and then wash it off. I tried both and finally just tried it like a normal mask and waited for it to dry and then washed it off. That worked the best for me.
I did feel my skin to be softer and a it had a tightening feeling to it which lasted for a while, but I haven't really noticed anything about my pores. They seem smaller for a few hours and then back to normal again. I have a fairly dry so I don't really have to worry so much about oil control or break outs. On the occasion that I do get a spot I dab a bit of this and leave it on overnight. In the morning the spot is gone or the redness is drastically reduced to almost nothing.
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-Small amount is needed to fully cover the face
-Doesn't do much for pore size
-Has a plastic smell
Rating: 8/10
I've tried several different clay masks and by far this one does seem to be the best. Once I stopped expecting my pores to dramatically disappear I started to like this product again. I've heard this mask is actually part of a two step process so I might need to pick up the first part and see how well it performs with it's duo. I'd repurchase it, but only after trying the Innisfree mask first and seeing if that one bombs or not. My boyfriend does seem to like it though, and it does work really well for his oily skin. It gets rid of his redness and helps keep his face looking nice and clean. It's not bad but it's not that overly amazing either, it just does a little bit better than its competition.


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I told the boys I was thinking about putting them in week long swimming lessons while I was on holidays so they would have to go twice a day but it would only be a week long. This started a two-boy chorus of whining, groaning and complaining.
Boy 2: I am not taking swimming lessons. I hate them.
Me: You have to take them. It is an important lifelong skill and I am not allowing you to quit until you are done all the badges.
Boy 1: Well that isn't really quitting then, if we are all done. That's like saying "You can quit school when you are done university." That isn't quitting, that's finishing.
Me: Good point. Let me rephrase: You are both finishing swimming and school.
Throughout this exchange Boy 2 is making a noise that sounds like a Formula One race, "Reeeeeeeeeee, Reeeeeeeee. " I think it is meant to convey frustration but it could also be designed to drive me completely bats. Under this extraordinary sensory pressure I come up with this:
"If we are ever in a flood like in Calgary, you will be glad you can swim. It could save your life. Or, (I am warming up, now) if you are ever stranded in the ocean, you don't want to be the slowest swimmer or you will be the one eaten by sharks. The best swimmers, are the safest, right?"
Boy 2: No, the people in the boats are the safest.
Me: You are correct, and boats cost money so you have to finish school and get a good job so you can buy a boat!
Wait, what?
To recap, I think I won the argument that we weren't having about finishing school AND distracted them from refusing to take swimming lessons. On a parenting scale of 1 - 10, I rate myself a solid 7 this round. If they start having shark nightmares I might have to scale that back a bit.


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Latitude: 51.8343 / 51°50'3"N
Longitude: -0.0158 / 0°0'57"W
OS Eastings: 536809
OS Northings: 216936
OS Grid: TL368169
Mapcode National: GBR KB7.WB2
Mapcode Global: VHGPH.N5Z5
Entry Name: Thundridgehill
Listing Date: 30 September 1983
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1078714
English Heritage Legacy ID: 356008
Location: Thundridge, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG12
County: Hertfordshire
District: East Hertfordshire
Civil Parish: Thundridge
Traditional County: Hertfordshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Hertfordshire
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2/10 Thundridgehill
House. Late C17. Plum brick and steep old red tile roof. Deep
central staircase plan house, roofed in one span, with external
gable chimneys, and facing S. 2-storeys, attics and cellar.
Symmetrical 3-windows elevations front and back. Brick-on-edge
dentilled eaves and gable parapets. Tall rectangular chimneys
with corbelled tops. 2 tie rods at upper floor level with
circular tie plate at front and S plate at rear. Slightly
recessed boxed sash windows to front, now with early C19 margin
light sashes to 1st floor and replaced by a modern 2-light
casement and a semi-circular bay window to left and right of
central door. 4-panel half-glazed door with wide frame, moulded
transome and semi-circular radial fanlight under half-round brick
arch. Similar blind arches over ground floor front windows.
Symmetrical 3-windows rear elevation has segmental arches and
flush 2-light casement windows. Central door matches front but
6-panel fielded door up 5 steps. Interior has ovolo-moulded
panelled doors and H hinges, cross-beams, and large fireplace to
single room on left of entrance. Pretty C18 chimney piece with
reeded colonettes in parlour on right (extended back to take in
small unheated room at rear on this side. Small early C19 red
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Prince George's County Police Department Phone Recording
|Nov. 7, 2017
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From: Stephan Neidenbach
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to Maryland's Public Information Act ("PIA"), I hereby request the following records:
A copy of the recording made by Cpl. Bhaskarnauth Tiwari of his conversation with Karla Tubal, a science teacher at Thomas Johnson Middle School in Lanham, MD.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Stephan Neidenbach
From: Prince George's County Police Department
Attached is the standard 10 day letter.
John Mitchell
Associate County Attorney
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 7, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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- corded petticoat
- I bought sugar n cream crochet cotton today. I found a yarn shop within driving distance which sells this cotton. Now, I am ready to make my corded petticoat. At the yarn shop, they have some #10 crochet cotton from South America, the colours are wonderful, so I bought some as well. Next to the yarn shop, there is a patchwork shop, so I bought some fabric too.
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You will need to take me to said shop!!!! LOL I think I want to make one now too!
Lets do a shopping trip one day. I have done 3 rows so far. Looking good.
You will need to show me on Monday!!!!


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Friends (1994)
3 corrected entries in The One With the Breast Milk
Starring: Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry
The One With the Breast Milk - S2-E2
Corrected entry: In the scene where Chandler pours Joey a glass of orange juice, even though there are sounds of something being poured, if you observe carefully, you can see that there is nothing in the glass - when the juice is supposedly being poured, and even when Joey is drinking the juice. (00:14:50)Zyen Hoo
Correction: You can see the juice being poured in the glass. You can see it dribbling. Also when Joey is holding the glass on the counter you can see the liquid slosh around when he moves his hand.
The One With the Breast Milk - S2-E2
Corrected entry: Ross asks Phoebe if she heated the breast milk in the microwave. However, there is no microwave in Monica's apartment.MovieFan612
Correction: There is a microwave in Monica's apartment. In Season 1 TOW with all the poker, you can see her warming up some food in the microwave when they were playing poker with the girls for the first time. Also, in the same episode itself i.e. Season 2 episode 2, you can see the microwave beside the fridge in the scene where Monica is thanking Rachel for her jacket after coming back from lunch. The microwave is visible in many scenes throughout the episode.
The One With the Breast Milk - S2-E2
Corrected entry: At the very beginning when Carol starts to breast feed Ben, it is *very* obvious that Carol has a bra on.
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Thursday, 21 January 2010
Keeping Chickens - Chicken Facts You May Not Know
Roosters and Hens - You don't need a rooster to have eggs. Hens lay eggs if they have a rooster friend or if they don't have a rooster. If you are thinking about getting some backyard chickens but worried about the rooster crowing at 4 am, then getting hens only is the way to go. Hen's do not crow but they do make some cackling type noises sometimes.
Egg Laying - Younger hens will lay eggs every day for 2-3 days in a row and then take a day off. Hens start laying around 5 months of age. Hens laying will begin to slack off as the days grown shorter. In winter there are fewer hours of daylight so hens will lay less. If you want hens to lay more in the winter then make sure they have a light on in their coop 12 hours a day. Hens will continue to lay for about 5 years but they will never lay as good as they did their first year.
Hen Pecked - Chickens really do have a pecking order. There will always be a chicken the flock picks on the most and can be down right mean to.
Handling Chickens - The best time to catch chickens is at night when they are sleeping. They really don't move much so you won't have to chase them around.
Chicken Friends - If you decide to let your chickens roam around free there are a few things you should be aware of. Chickens are highly entertaining. They are fun to watch and they like to watch what you are doing. Chickens love eating bugs! Chickens will get into pots and planter boxes. I stop them by place large rocks in the planters, they don't like the rocks in the way so they stopped hopping up. Free range chickens will often decide to sit on the porch and wait for you to come out to feed them. Chickens sitting on the porch = chickens pooping on the porch.
We're Out Numbered - There are more chickens in the world than there are people! China has over three billion chickens! its a rare occurrence but chickens can live as long as 20 years!
Chicken Egg Facts - Chickens lay eggs in shades of green, blue, brown and white. Different breeds lay different egg colors. The biggest chicken egg ever laid was 12 ounces! Chickens often lay double yolk eggs. These eggs are typically longer than regular eggs. Double yolk eggs are more common in younger chickens.
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The Walks programme is issued three times a year, March to June, July to October and November to February and is sent to members a few weeks before the start of the program. It gives the following details for each walk
- Date and Time
- Walk Distance and Grade (click on Walk Grades in the Menu List above to read the different walk grades used)
- Walk Description, Number of Refreshment Stops and Travel Fee
- Leader Name(s) and Phone Number(s)
Click here to view the remaining walks on the Current Walks Programme
Click here to view the next walks programme November - February 2019.
On each, the Walks Program is displayed in a separate window
Those going direct to the start of the walk should phone the Walk Leader to confirm the parking arrangements.
The Cirencester Group Walks are also listed at The Gloucestershire Area Website and The Walks Finder at The Ramblers Website. Thus we are joined by members from the other Gloucestershire Groups, visitors to Cirencester, and local residents trying out walking with us.


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Question: Would you go to dinner with a professor? If it was paid for by an outside third party?
My college sponsors an event every semester called Food for Thought which invites students to take a professor to dinner. It allows the faculty and students to get to know each other outside the classroom, or just as an individual, which can be tricky at a Big Ten University sometimes. Last year I went and it was awkward, so this year I was super hesitant . . . after all, you know how office hours can go.
But it was great! I went with my English professor, and although I had tons of back up questions to ask in case dinner did get weird, I never used them! We chatted about books, movies, films, different cities around the states. Initially I thought that taking my professor would make class with him perpetually strange and tense, but I think not now.
So, would you do it?
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Stitching Through Time
With over 80 years of sewing experience Clara Nicon (nee Chakos) was asked why she never considered selling her work. Her reply? "Never, never. I think of it as sharing my talents."Read More, View Photos and Video
A Journey of Many Experiences
For Angelina (nee Mulenos) Larson, it was her voice and musical talent that brought a zest for life that remains to this day.Read More, View Photos and Video
Why Christto, not Christo?
Why does this man spell his name with two "t"s and what were the keys to his happiness as a Greek in the city of Seattle?Read More, View Photos and Video
Go Greek Go
Two signs hang on Jerry Costacos' office door. On his 40th birthday, one of his employees put a sign saying "THE GOLDEN GREEK – O CRISO ELLHN." Another sign saying "GO GREEK GO" had been placed there by a good friend.Read More, View Photos and Video
Maids of Athena
The Maids of Athena is the female junior auxiliary of the Daughters of Penelope which is affiliated with AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association). Its membership consists of young women between the ages of 14 and 28. It is also the sister organization to the Sons of Pericles, the male youth affiliate to AHEPA.Read More, View Photos and Video
Born to be Greek
It was the 50s. They called her Faye and she called her Theo Panagioti Nicolaou Papageorgiou "Uncle Pete."Read More, View Photos and Video
One Hundred Pies for Apple Days
Cashmere, with its apple orchards and factories was a change from the coffee shops and small churches that had been typical in Anna's Greek village of Vitalo. Although she spoke no English it was not difficult for her to adjust to life in Cashmere, Washington.Read More, View Photos and Video
The Macedonian Aprons
In 1954 Sonny Newman was walking by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Spokane when he heard music coming from the basement. Knowing a bit about Greek dancing, of course he went in. This experience expanded his career to include performing and teaching Greek dance.Read More, View Photos and Video
Found Treasures
In April of 2011 while sorting through a box of memorabilia a well-remembered document about Greek music surfaced. A found treasure: "Musical Memories of Nine Seattle Greeks."Read More, View Photos and Video
Dance Gives Voice to the Soul
For those who know a few Greek dance steps and those having grown up with the usual syrto, tsamiko, hassapiko dances at weddings and other celebrations, it becomes routine. For Yvonne Hunt, dancing is a way of expressing the deeper meaning of the culture.Read More, View Photos and Video


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The food is pretty good, but it's not the biggest draw. The best thing about this place is the ambiance and the decor and how it makes you feel. My favorite thing to get here is the Banana Mocha which is blended and made with real ingredients so it's not as awful for you as it would be at some other place (probably). Honestly, the coffees and other drinks here are probably the reason to go. They're also pretty veggie friendly if that's your thing.
|These Sangrias weren't from Gypsy Den, they were from Habana in the same area. But they were so good I had to include them.


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Purple Haze, for garlic lovers only
May 6, 2013
For more information, please call (970) 872-1098 or visit the website at http://www.PurpleHazeGarlic.com.
Although Gilroy, Calif., might be known as the garlic growing capital of the U.S., there's no need to travel that far in order to stock up: Purple Haze Garlic, located at 14414 2900 Road in Hotchkiss, Colo., has plenty to come.
Harvested in July, "The crop is ready by early September, after it's been cured," says owner Elsie Winne Edstrom, who was born in Tortola BVI and raised in Crested Butte, Colorado before she settled in Hotchkiss. "Customers can either stop in to buy some; print off and mail in an order form from our website; or actually pick their own during our yearly garlic camp." Setting up tents or campers, aficionados of the plant (which is also known as the "stinking rose") are free to help dig up, wash, sort and form the heads into braids in exchange for a bag full. They are also invited to stick around for the Garlic Harvest Party which follows and includes roasted garlic, garlic soup, garlic chicken and shrimp, garlic hummus … and even, during Cocktail hour, garlic Martinis. "As of the last couple of years, we've been hiring extra people, as well, to help with the harvest," adds her husband, Sven. "It speeds up the process and actually saves on costs."
Usually planted in November, individual cloves are pushed into the ground with the root end down, developing root systems during the winter before sprouting in the spring. "We will break apart each head first, which has seven to eight cloves, and then separate each according to size — large, medium and small — and plant them accordingly," explains Sven. (A Colorado native who is originally from Gunnison, he laughed when asked about his unusual name, saying, "My mom got it out of a Swedish dictionary. There were no other family names that she felt like passing on.") He continued, "The neat thing about garlic is that even when accidentally planted upside down, they'll more often than not right themselves, although the necks tend to come out crooked." And aside from a little fertilizer from the dairy down the road, as well as some from a man known as Dr. Fish, it doesn't take any particularly special soil to grow it. "We use from one-half to one-third of an acre for ours," and as a bonus, "the plants (which just sprouted in late March and currently stand about 6-inches tall) don't take a whole lot of water."
According to their website, Purple Haze is an "heirloom, hard-neck, Rocambole that has been grown on Redlands Mesa, in rural Western Colorado at the base of the Rocky Mountains, since the 1930s. (Rocambole is a variety that is typically purple in color and produces a scape, or flower, which creates a double loop as it grows before straightening out and producing bulbets, or small garlic seeds.) The big, easy-to-peel cloves make it a favorite in the kitchen since its spicy flavor adds a zing to favorite dishes" making it easily distinguishable from such conventionally-grown brands as the Georgia Crystal and Brown Tempest. For Sven, getting started in the business in 2004 was a great decision since he simply "loves garlic. We were looking for something different and this is an easy crop to grow."
Once referred to as "Archie's Garlic," Purple Haze got its start in Colorado in the 1930s by late gardener Archie Ware, who brought the plant to this area and used to generously share the bounty. In the 1980s, his neighbors, commercial growers Mark Welsh and Nancy Horn tried, but failed, to learn the original name, settling instead on "Purple Haze" during the harvest of '89. Surrounded by the rich smell of over 1,000 pounds of garlic, and fascinated by the beauty of the color purple, a friend who was helping them stood up, looked around, and declared "I feel like I'm in a purple haze." It stuck, and Elsie and Sven kept it when they bought the business after Mark and Nancy — longtime friends of the family — decided it was time to move on.
"They helped us get going by sharing all they'd learned," he says. Now raised just a mile from where it was originally grown, Purple Haze has attracted an increasing number of fans who drive long distances to buy entire braids when they are in season. Braids are created by hand shortly after the garlic is harvested, typically on the same day (before it starts drying up or spouting). One braid, which contains 15 to 20 heads, can be stored in a cool, dry area without going to seed for about a year. Thanks in part to the wonderful flavor of their product as well as the promise to "never use chemicals or synthetic fertilizers" this small, family-run operation, which includes daughters Olivia and Pilar, is flourishing. Check them out the next time you take a trip to Hotchkiss … just follow your nose. ❖
For more information, please call (970) 872-1098 or visit the website at http://www.PurpleHazeGarlic.com.


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Obama: 7-Eleven wouldn't hire Trump
During a campaign rally in North Carolina, U.S. President Obama says Donald Trump would disqualify himself from a job at 7-Eleven with his comments about women. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: U.S. President Barack Obama said that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump would disqualify himself from a job application at 7-Eleven due to his intolerable comments, during a campaign rally for Hillary Clinton on Tuesday (October 11). "The guy says stuff that nobody would find tolerable if they were applying for a job at 7-Eleven. Or you, I mean I don't know what job, if you were kind of vetting somebody for a job and then you heard what somebody said on tape about women, set aside what they were saying, that you would hire that person for that job. And, the fact that now you've got people saying, well we strongly disapprove, we really disagree, we find those comments disgusting. But we're still endorsing him, we still think he should be president. That doesn't make sense to me," Obama said. Obama told the group that the lewd comments Trump was heard making in a 2005 recording that was released last Friday (October 7) were something that any "decent human being" would condemn. Polls show that Trump has fallen further behind Clinton since the release of the recording and now trails her by 8 points among likely voters, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll, with 1 in 5 Republicans saying his vulgar comments about groping women disqualify him from the presidency.


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This September, the 12-member Athens team "All Over the Pace" finished first in the Open Women Division (female teams with at least one member under the age of 40) in the 208-mile Blue Ridge Relay Race, one of the longest relay races in the U.S. Their total time was 31 hours and 28 minutes, with an average pace of 9:05/mile (keeping that pace over 27,000 feet of mountain climbing!) through the picturesque Blue Ridge and Black Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina. Each runner ran three legs of the 208 miles, and each leg varied from two to 10 miles in distance and from 'easy' to 'mountain goat' in difficulty. Thus, each woman ran from 12 to 22 miles total.
Five members of All Over the Pace ran together last year to raise money for Semper Fi as part of the Marine Corp Marathon, calling themselves 'Miles for Marines.' They talked (while running) about how fun it would be to do a running relay. After some research, they found the Blue Ridge Relay and decided to put together a team to run it. That team became All Over the Pace, whose goal was to work together to accomplish the distance of the relay.
Running can be a very solitary sport, but through the relay experience they came together to run as a unit. Now, some of All Over the Pace regularly run together and have traveled to several half and full marathons together.
Team organizer and leader Tyra Byers says, "We enjoy running for a number of reasons. Many of us work and have children, and this provides us with both quiet time and time with friends while staying active and healthy. Many of us like to set goals and enjoy the sense of accomplishment we receive from achieving them.
If you are interested in seeing a video of the race to get a sense of what it was like, watch http://youtu.be/S-97Ry6YQCI. For more information about the Blue Ridge Relay, visit www.blueridgerelay.com.
I always say that running keeps me happy, healthy and sane."
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Luxury silk scarves and design lead accessories, lovingly designed and handmade in the UK.
Hello from Wilful North, luxury silk scarf creators!
Founded in 2015, by textile designer Holly Picthall, Wilful North aim to add a little bit of luxury to your wardrobe with scarves designed, printed and hand finished in the UK.
Often inspired by Britain, whether it be quirky folklore traditions or our native wildlife, each design has a distinct colour and texture, with impeccable attention to detail taken at every step.
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A junior football team in Whitby has been dubbed "The Untouchables" after a remarkable double-winning campaign
Whitby Fishermen's under 11s team captured the Specsavers U11 League title with 17 wins and a draw from their 18 games, finishing seven points clear of nearest challengers FC Seamer.
They also won the district cup by seeing off local rivals Goldsborough 1-0 at the recent finals weekend.
Coach Phil Stabler said: "This is the boys' third season together.
"In the first two, we have always finished in the top three and reached the cup final on both occasions, winning it once before.
"The whole squad have being fantastic this season, pulling together to reach their ultimate goal of winning the league and cup in the same season.
"For me, they have gone one step further by only dropping two points all season with a home draw against a Hesleton team who simply came to Whitby to park the bus.
"In that game, we had well over 80% possession and well over 30 shots at goal but simply could not get the lucky break and get a winner."
Phil attributes his young team's success to a solid defence which only conceded a handful of goals, a midfield tracking back, moving forward and attacking as a unit and supplying a very potent strike force.
"The boys have simply been too good for the other teams in the league this year," he said.
"They have used the full width of the pitch to simply pass other teams off the park and this shows with some fantastic results, capped by a 10 -0 home victory mid way through the season.
"I am very proud to have looked after this team.
"The boys have been a pleasure to work with and deserve nothing more than winning the league and cup double.
"I never thought they would go through a full league season and a hard cup run undefeated – they simply are the untouchables."
Phil thanks the Whitby Fishermen's Club for supporting the youngsters with "fantastic" equipment, Mark Storr who keeps the team together, the referees through the season and the parents who are "the best set of parents a coach could wish for".


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Most of these erroneous perceptions come from the world of entertainment. Cartoons, stage hypnosis and novels create the false impression that the hypnotist has some power over the person going into hypnosis.
The facts are very simple. People will only do what they consider both reasonable and pleasing while in hypnosis. A suggestion that is reasonable but not pleasing will not be accepted and nor will a suggestion that's pleasing but not reasonable. Stage hypnotists will only use volunteers and the volunteers must all think that it's reasonable and pleasing to act the fool for the audience or the show will fail. Watch the last scene in the short video below to see what I mean.
Most people are surprised to discover that hypnosis feels very much like sitting in a comfortable chair with your eyes closed while you listen to someone else giving you directions. Which reminds me; with hypnosis there is no injecting. There is no cutting, stitching or diagnosing. You don't have to swallow chemicals or breathe in any gasses either. Registered hypnotherapists are required to abide by strict codes of conduct and ethics. All the hypnotherapist ever does is talk to you and so there's no need to be nervous at all, but it's okay if you are.


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Easy and yummy party appetizer that everyone will love, littles and bigs!
Gluten free, non-stick cooking spray
½ pound gluten free elbow pasta (I use Jovial brand) (2 cups uncooked)
¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons almond milk
2 teaspoons Arrowroot
2 tablespoons Keri Gold butter
½ white onion, very finely diced
¾ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon nutmeg – freshly grated
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup yellow or white cheddar cheese, grated
2 tablespoons gluten free panko style bread crumbs (I use Ian's brand from Whole Foods)
Tomato Jam
2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
½ cup coconut palm sugar (or brown sugar)
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Gluten Free Mac and Cheese Bites
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 36 mini muffin tins well with coconut oil non-stick cooking spray.
Cook the pasta in heavily salted boiling water per the package directions. Drain and rinse with hot water.
In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoon of milk with arrowroot.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, salt, pepper and nutmeg and cook until the onions very soft but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining ¾ cup of milk and bring to a boil. Stir in the corn starch mixture and boil until thickened, just a few seconds. Stir in ¼ cup of parmesan cheese and the cheddar cheese. Lower heat and stir until the cheeses are melted. Add the cooked pasta and stir to coat the pasta with the cheese sauce. Taste and add some more salt and pepper if needed.
Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese with the bread crumbs.
Spoon rounded tablespoons of the mac and cheese mixture into the prepared muffin tins, gently pressing down with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle as pinch of the bread crumb mixture on top of each mac and cheese bite and bake for 11 – 12 minutes or until the bites are golden brown and sizzling. Let cool for 5 minutes then run a knife around each bite and remove from the pans.
Serve warm.
Tomato Jam
Combine all ingredients in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat. As the tomatoes start to soften, about 2 minutes, mash them with a spatula or potato masher. Continue to boil the mixture until it is thick and the liquid has been reduced (when you drag a spatula across the bottom of the pan, it should leave a path free of running liquid), about 10 minutes. Let jam cool then store in a clean jar, covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Serves 36 appetizers and 1 pint of jam
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Peman, Iraq
"The children recognize me, not just because I educate them but because I put a smile in their hearts."
Peman was a star player on the Iraqi Women's National Team for seven years. During the Allied occupation of Iraq, Peman's niece was shot dead by an American sniper. The tragedy inspired Peman to want to do something for other young girls in Iraq using her passion – football.
"I decided to work for Spirit of Soccer because I wanted to do something to educate as many children as possible and to keep them away from weapons" she says.
"I played for seven years on the national team of Iraq, but no-one in my home town of Sulaimaniyah knew who I was" Peman says. "But since I started working for Spirit of Soccer, I have become famous! Children know me more than the adults, not only because I educated them but because I put a smile in their hearts. That is the power of football."


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