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Usually it's men wrecking revenge on the high seas but in Lady Pirate Ms. Sands turns pirate adventures on their ear. Valoree is definitely the star attraction. She is smart, feisty, saucy and she can out cuss a sailor. The one thing that the heroine is not is a dainty lady. Due to the long length of this book, I was able to fully appreciate Valoree's well-rounded character. There is a lot of depth, emotion and humor to discover as the story unfolds. From leading her men to attack an enemy ship, her preference for breeches and knives, and then seeing her annoyance and confusion with wearing a gown and its many parts, all painted a picture of a vibrant, fearless woman who isn't afraid of a challenge. At least the ones she can imagine. The reality of trying to find a husband and getting pregnant in a relatively short timeline in order to obtain her birthright might just be more than this pirate bargained for.
Hilarity stems from surprising scenes regarding cake batter, fountains, the color pink, kidnapping and a romance that is as unconventional as a reader could wish. When pirates play the role of Cupid, with a peg leg and an eye patch, I expected some humor from culture shock but what I got was so much more. The author took the time to make the supporting cast come alive, have unique personalities and used them to effectively help Daniel, the bemused hero, woo their pirate captain.
Daniel's character could have easily faded under the strength of Valoree's presence but instead he rose to the challenge, many times. He had to because she kept him on his toes. I loved watching him be alternately entertained, amused or stunned while he reacted to all the scrapes the heroine got into. My favorite is when he got all hot and bothered, especially when he did it on purpose. That didn't work out quite the way he intended. It didn't go smoothly when he tried to teach the heroine about the difference between what a lady can and can't do in society when it comes to sexual urges versus what a man can do. Valoree wasn't overly fond of that revelation. I'm grinning while remembering that part. I think the heroine made her opinion very clear to Daniel about that. J
What totally surprised me was the real reason why Valoree kept getting attacked. Never in my wildest dreams could I have anticipated that wrinkle or where it would come from. Ms. Sands has a wonderfully devious mind.
Then there's the marriage. I did say that the heroine was unconventional, right? You have NO idea just how much. Readers are in for a treat, and a couple of giggles.
Of course no romance would be complete without the dashing, sexy and virile hero introducing the heroine to the joys of the flesh. As always, Ms. Sands writes them so well that figurative steam rises from the book's pages. The beach blanket scene was particularly memorable.
All in all, I'd say Ms. Sands has another winner with Lady Pirate and hopefully her fans will enjoy reading about the escapades of a very unique heroine and the man strong enough to be her partner in all ways. As big as this novel was, I read it in one day, and then later I read it again because once was not enough. I enjoyed everything about this book including the satisfying happy ever after. Lady Pirate is a must read.
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This is where I hope to be by tomorrow if flights are leaving UK as normal. I'm off to Tuscany for a course on writing romance with Sharon Kendrick.
I've been before and took this photo then of the leaning tower early in the morning before all the tourists were out.
All being well, I'll be back soon with plenty of photographs.

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Last month our firm shared two successful court applications with our mortgage lending clients.
Most Mortgage Recovery matters for the Mortgagee follow a similar process or procedure.
This procedure includes:-
- Step 1: The initial default by the borrower;
- Step 2: Serving Default notices on the borrower;
- Step 3: Filing a claim with a Court that has appropriate jurisdiction.
The form of the Default Notices vary, depending on the type of loan and the location of the security property.
Once the appropriate Default Notices have been served and the relevant statutory time limit has lapsed, the next step is ascertaining the correct court in which to bring the recovery action. The appropriate Court that has jurisdiction varies from state to state and depends on the relevant property law legislation, the amount of the loan and the type of security held by the mortgagee.
Once Default Notices have been issued and the relevant compliance period has lapsed (i.e. 14, 28 or 30 days depending on the State) the next step in the Mortgage Recovery / Enforcement Proceedings will depend on how the borrower responds to the Claim that has been filed in the Court.
If the borrower fails to file a Defence, Judgement by Default can be obtained/entered and the lender may proceed to take steps to obtain possession of the property and attend to a mortgagee sale. This usually involves a further application to the Court for an Enforcement Warrant or a Warrant of Possession.
If the borrower files a Defence the process can vary greatly depending on what is raised in the borrower's Defence. The process ranges from a simple Reply followed by an Application for Summary Judgment (this involves a short hearing before a Judge) to disclosure and proceeding to a full trial.
We recommend throughout the entire mortgage recovery process that our clients always take a commercial approach in enforcing their securities. A commercial approach involves considering the costs, risks and benefits at each stage of the Mortgage Recovery action.
Any number of things can happen during the recovery process. For example the borrower may refinance the loan, sell the property to repay the loan, cooperate with the mortgagee and vacate the property, defend the proceedings and so on. Our firm, on behalf of the lender and with the lender's specific instructions, engages in proper communication with the borrower and responds to the borrower's requests in a timely manner. This not only looks favourable for the lender but may save expenses for each party if the borrower pays out the loan during the recovery process.
This stage may also involve responding to complaints made to the Credit Ombudsman, ASIC or other regulatory bodies.
Our firm specialises in loan, mortgage and recovery services in all states and territories.
Below are two case summaries from Queensland last month.
Case 1 – This case related to a second mortgage that was not repaid by the borrower at the end of the loan term. Jack OReilly of our firm appeared for the Plaintiff in the District Court on a Summary Judgment Application.
Our client lent money secured by way of a second mortgage with the loan amount being approximately $100,000. The loan carried a 10 month term and the borrowers failed to repay the loan on expiration. Numerous concessions to the borrower by the lender went unanswered and the borrower refused to cooperate or repay the loan.
Our firm initiated court proceedings by filing a claim in the District Court on behalf of the lender. The borrowers subsequently filed a defence with the court that lacked any merit or substance and consequently an Application for Summary Judgment in favour of the lender was made to the court.
In Queensland, Summary judgement is made under Rule 292(2) of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999.
2. Rule 292 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 provides as follows:
(1) A plaintiff may, at any time after a defendant files a notice of intention to defend, apply to the court under this part for judgment against the defendant.
(2) If the court is satisfied that–
(a) the defendant has no real prospect of successfully defending all or a part of the plaintiff's claim; and
(b) there is no need for a trial of the claim or the part of the claim;
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Outcome: Judgment was obtained for our client in this Mortgage Recovery matter for the amount outstanding pursuant to the loan agreement and an Order for possession of the property was granted in favour of the lender.
Case 2 – This case related to another second mortgage and Daniel Nash of our firm appeared for the Plaintiff in the Supreme Court of Queensland on an application brought by the borrower to set aside a Judgement by Default and stay the Enforcement of a Possession Order by the Bailiff.
Background: Our client lent money secured by way of a second mortgage with the loan amount being approximately $700,000.00. The loan carried a 12 month term and the borrowers failed to repay the loan on expiration of the loan term and could not pay the monthly interest payments.
Prior to taking enforcement action and serving it's Claim and Statement of Claim the lender allowed the borrower a period of 3 months to sell the property to repay the debt and also offered to share the marketing costs with the borrower.
The borrower did not sell the property or repay the loan and would not cooperate with the lender in relation to a joint marketing campaign.
On the lender's instructions our firm initiated court proceedings by filing a Claim and Statement of Claim in the Supreme Court of Queensland seeking a possession order and repayment of the debt together with interest and costs.
Following service of the Claim and Statement of Claim the borrower/defendant failed to file a Notice of Intention to Defend or Defence with the court and Judgment by Default was obtained.
The Judgment by Default was served on the borrower and a period of seven days was allowed to the borrower to repay the Judgment Debt. When the borrower failed to respond or pay the debt we applied to the Court for an Enforcement Warrant – Possession of Land which was granted and provided to the Bailiff for enforcement.
When the Court Bailiff/Enforcement Officer contacted the borrower and set a date for the eviction the borrower made an application to the Supreme Court of Queensland to set aside the Judgment and Stay the Enforcement by the Bailiff pursuant to Rule 290 the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999.
After a period of argument in Court, given the steps that the lender had taken following our advice during enforcement, the borrower was unable to raise a sufficient argument or grounds to satisfy the Judge that Judgment should be set aside or the Enforcement Stayed.
Outcome: The Judgment was not set aside and enforcement was not stayed. The Court made further Orders that the borrower pay our client's costs in relation to the Application and highlighted that applications of this nature, without merit and when a lender had allowed the borrower so many opportunities to repay the loan and avoid enforcement, were a waste of the Court's time.
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my family did visit me.
my ibu made some nasi lemak,
bought some ayam goreng!!ngee~
and also a birthday cake,
which have my adik's name too la.
my sis made a choc cake.
ouh2,got puding too..hehe..
my tuk alang datang juga..
i have such a big family,right?
met my nenek too!
last time i met her,
was when i went back last month,
not last week, ok??
got a big teddy bear!!
it's so cute tht i don't feel like giving any name to it.
any suggestion,
feel free to contact me. :D
i have the strawberry,the kura2
and this big teddy bear.
it's FAT like me.
nah, maybe i'm much more big than the teddy.
at nyte,
my ayam / sappy / bakal isteri kepada bakal ustaz
gave me a choc cake.
katanya dia yang buat.
*that's why fasha like her, she know how to bake cakes
bt can't cry,
i don't cry on sweet occasion.
my best friend gave me this cute card.
it's really nice,
and i'm thinking of keeping it in this file of memories.
remember the file that i keep most of my letters,
notes frm my friends,
and also birthday card?
yup,that one.
if i got the card secretly,
without any sender's name,
i would think that it was from a girl.
i mean, only girl would do that kind of irritating errand,
i mean, which guy would love cutting papers,
and cutting and so on..
i'm not throwing it away.
unless u told me so la..
i also won't shed the card into pieces,
or burn it into ashes.
hehe.if u know what i mean.
thanks my sweetest family and friends.
gonna remember this la.
i still remember me crying
on my birthday when i was small.
if i post that pic,
everyone's going to call me crybaby..haha!
sekian, terima kasih. :)
p/s : one checked on my wish list.. :D


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Wow! Fall is here in full force and this meal will make you think of Thanksgiving, and rainy days all wrapped up into one fantastic fall ball!
I've been trying to perfect the perfect Thanksgiving offering and I think this time around I got it:
One: It's Vegan/Vegetarian
Two: It involves squash, which pretty much is Thanksgiving
Three: It is beyond seasonal, and insanely easy with little cleanup, who doesn't love that?
Apple, Fennel and Orzo Stuffed Acorn Squash
what you need:
2 Acorn Squash
1 C. Orzo (whole wheat)
1 Tart Apple cubed
1 Fennel Bulb diced
3 Cloves Garlic diced
1/4 C. Currants (optional)
1/2-3/4 C. White Wine
1 C. Broth (veggie used here)
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
1/2 tsp. Nutmeg
1 tsp Cumin
1 T. Fresh Chopped Rosemary, Sage and Oregano
1 tsp Salt and Pepper and some to sprinkle
Step 0: Cut open Squash and De-seed. Hold on to seeds. Pre-heat oven to ˚375. Heat up broth.
Step 1: Brush EVOO onto Squash, sprinkle half the amounts of Herbs and Spices on top followed by a dust of S&P. Pop in the oven and start step 2.
Step 2: Put EVOO in saute pan, add garlic and sweat. Then add fennel and sweat. Then add apples, the rest of the spices and herbs, S&P and sweat. The starches and juices should start coming out and thickening the mixture up.
Step 3: Gradually add the wine to the mixture, once the wine is mostly absorbed, add the dried orzo in.
Step 4: Gradually add in hot broth, be gingerly about it, and stir the whole time, otherwise it may burn. This in total will take about 15min. just pretend you are making risotto, you want to let the starches to release, and the orzo to soften. It is done when you notice everything sticking together. Add more or less liquid, remember you want the orzo to be al dente as well. Once done fold in Currants.
Step 5: Pull out the Squash, they should be browned and soft by this point, if not cook for a bit longer. Stuff the Orzo inside, this should make 4 perfect portions.
Step 6: Return Squash to oven and cook till brown crust forms on top. You are done!
Roasted Beet and Pear Salad
what you need:
Sheep's Milk Feta
Balsamic Vinegar
Walnut Oil
Step 1: Roast Beets with skin on for about an hour covered. Cool. Peel skin with a veggie peeler or use your fingers, I have found the peeler to be a little less intense.
|sometime I wish I had a prep-cook.
Step 2: Prep lettuce and Slice Pears and Beets.
Step 3: Arrange everything in big bowl, sprinkle cheese on top and drizzle walnut oil, vinegar and S&P. Lightly toss.


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Here's something you don't see every day. The story of St. Ignatius Loyola as told by a talking Spanish olive. And--guess what?--it's actually quite accurate. High marks to the stuffed Spanish olive, which has apparently been poring over The First Jesuits. This fun video is courtesy of Jason Kapell of the Fairfield University Media Center. Favorite part: Ignatius cuffs the fellow dressing his wound at Pamplona. Go Stags!
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ed gleason
8 years 4 months ago
Great.... have it shown in every Jesuit HS at orientation. AMDG
Molly Roach
8 years 4 months ago
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david power
8 years 4 months ago
Fantastic!I am going to send it to everybody I know as it is a breath of fresh air.What a Saint and what a video. A Jesuit (not naming names)once called him "like a taciturn unclewho has paid for your college education " but we can also see this was a man who lived and lived an extraordinary life.AMDG indeed.


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"Mind you, MarshallStack is right about the Quo."Discuss.
I'm sure at least one of you will :-)
"Mind you, MarshallStack is right about the Quo."Discuss.
the Marshalina Stacks that I know, spends all her time over at Word mag just wallowing in Fraser Lewry
I do remember when we called Quo fans 'head-bangers' and then we were swacked by AC/DC
I don't quite know what to say...
AoD: I've just spent a few hours that I probably could ill afford poking around Word mag.
My my that is some kind of delicious. Absolutely fascinating.
Thanks for the hat tip.
Gerry: umm, then don't? It's OK mate, I should have actually written a few paras to explain what I found so bloody interesting about the linked article but I am finding it less and less rewarding to actually verbalise those thoughts that actually get halfway formed, if you follow me.
Phil, If you don't verbalise what you're thinking, then WTF _are_ you verbalising? :-)
No, really :-)


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One of my favorite Filipino dessert. You can make this using grated cassava or saging saba (cooking banana). The difference is with saba you don't need condensed milk.
Try this recipe, simple to make and taste so good. Reminds me of childhood and Philippines.
2 cups grated cassava
1/2 cup condensed milk (or more if you want it sweeter)
1 cup grated young coconut
2 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
a pinch of salt
Cooking Direction:
Combine all above ingredients and mix well.
Place in a sauce pan, cook in medium low heat.
Stir constantly till cassava is fully cooked for about 20-25 minutes.
Remove from heat, mold and top with butter and shredded coconut if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!


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Strong Housing Sales, Higher Values Reported In Putnam
Rising home prices and stronger sales are usually a good sign of a recovering economy, and the first quarter of 2014 has been very strong, even better than the region's surge in real estate sales since early 2013. Residential closings increased 10.8% over the same period last year, and compared to the recessionary performance of 2009, the 2014 volume was 61.3% higher. Westchester, which accounts for about 60% of the region's real estate sales, led the way with a powerful 19.4% sales increase in its single family house sector, and 21.0% in its cooperative unit sector. Westchester condominium sales did not follow suit, however, declining by 15.2% from last year.
The next highest year to year increases in residential sales were posted by Putnam (11.9%), Rockland (7.7%) and Orange (4.2%). In all three counties the sales gains were largely in the single family house sector. The robust sales levels kept the pressure on to maintain the region's inventory which, at 10,014 listed properties at the end of the quarter, was 3.9% lower than last year at this time. In the single family house sector, Orange posted the largest decrease (6.3%), followed by Westchester (3.2%), Putnam (2.6%), and Rockland (0.7%).
High sales and falling inventories mean higher home prices. The first quarter median sale price of a single family house in Westchester was $600,000, an increase of $85,000 or 16.5% over last year's median. In Putnam the increase was 11.0%, taking the median price to $318,000. An addition of more high-end properties augmented this trend still further, pushing median prices ever higher. Mortgage interest rates are still very affordable at around 4.5% for a thirty year conventional loan.
Unemployment throughout the region is down by one to two percentage points from a year ago. All of this means good news for Putnam's economy, and by extension, its business community.
-Jennifer Maher, Chairwoman, the Putnam County Chambers of Commerce


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These are the random blabberings of a guy who owned "WANNA DIVE", a dive charter formerly in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. In this blog I might talk about Kona, I might talk about scuba diving, I might just ramble....
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Scuba diving on Kona night dives is really cool...
Kona is pretty well known for it's manta ray night dive, but scuba diving on night dives in general is very cool here. Lots of things come out of the reef at night, shrimp, lobsters, urchins, hunting eels... even squid, like this one I took a picture of last year. When I'm leading the manta dive, I try to make it a point of taking the "long way" back to the boat and look for cool critters - you never know what you might come across.
So I thought I'd put up a quick post about the surf we're expecting here. Big surf, in the 20 foot plus range, pounded the north shore of Oahu yesterday. They said to expect it to bump up to the 30-50... yes, 50 ... foot range in the next day or two. Fifty is huge, I don't think we've had that on Oahu in the years I've lived in Hawaii. In Kona we're often shaded by the other islands from north and northwest swells, and those 20-30 foot swells they get on the other islands can turn in to 6-12 here much of the time - that's still quite diveable - but it'll be interesting to see if this pans out. If it does then we'll probably be shut down for a couple of days here too. Usually we don't get significant cancellations due to swells in months outside of January and February, sometimes none in any given year.
If the surf comes up, I'll see if I can get some pictures.
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The Black Ziggurat
The party having resupplied, headed out to launch their final attack on the Hidden Temple. Their resolve to stop the Lady Below was strong and they would not be stopped. They reached the temple at the same time as a group of bugbears leading a coffle of prisoners from Türos Astor. A short fight ensued and the prisoners were liberated. The prisoners left heading towards the safety of the Midway Inn. The party entered the crack in the stone hill.
The party entered the temple without any resistance, but instead of fighting their way through the halls and rooms they climbed on the roof of the temple and quickly spotted a black ziggurat. Stealthily approaching, they soon found themselves gazing down into a courtyard. A group of gnolls and kobolds were leading another coffle of prisoners down into the ziggurat. The party quickly devised a plan and launched an attack on the gnolls.
The plan was a success, the beastmen were caught off guard and killed quickly. However the fighting alerted the master of the ziggurat, Idimmu the Demonic. The black dragon quickly cast mirror image on himself and the party witnessed three dragons come roaring out of the ziggurat. Idimmu unleashed his breath weapon killing all of the prisoners and gravely injuring Vilhelmus. Brother Merrin quickly used a prayer to remove the rotting disease that threatened to kill Vilhelmus,
Ivanova and Garrick fired arrows and bolts at the dragon, shattering two of the mirror images. Lozan pulled out a green potion she had acquired from the treasure hoard of Agrippa. Swallowing the potion, Lozan grew to twice her height. As the dragon moved to attack, she ran up the ziggurat and sprang off of it. She slammed into the dragon mid-air and threw him to the ground. Vilhelmus ran forward and drove his sword into its heart, killing the dragon.
The party took some time to recover, it was during this time they discovered another ancient treasure room. Taking stock they grabbed a few choice items and they all decided to press on. Stopping at the top of the temple, they smashed the evil altar. They quickly found Idimmu's treasure hoard and picked through it. They discovered an enchanted blade that once belongs to one of Lozan's Blade Dancer Sisters, the one that was recently murdered. Lozan took the blade named Death Drinker and promised to use it to destroy her sister's murderers.
The Blood Lake
Thanks to Oberron previous scouting trip of the catacombs, the heroes knew where the Outer Fane was. Oberron led them down from the ziggurat into the catacombs. The party quickly noticed that there was a lack of beastmen or undead activity, as if the temple had been emptied.
The party soon found themselves on the shores of the lake of blood and saw for the first time, the great tree made of flesh. As a paladin of Fionnghuala the Fair Shouldered, a goddess of sisterhood, sacred pools, water birds and deep and hidden magic, Ivanova saw it as abomination against nature itself and moved to cut down the tree. As she stepped into the blood, it recoiled from her as if touch her would be anathema. She strode towards the tree parting the waters of the lake.
Abominations lurking within the lake moved to attack her but where repealed by the faith of Brother Merrin. The tree attempted to defend itself but the party fought off its tendrils. Ivanova with aid from the party destroyed the tree.
The Outer Fane
The party pressed on and entered the Outer Fane, they were confronted by Ur-Namu, High Priest of Sakkara and his catechists reinforced with deathless minions. Avery let forth with his burning hands and incinerated many of the minions while Brother Merrin cast silence to stop the catechists from casting spells. The party made short work of the catechists. Ur-Namu escaped out the back, running towards the Inner Fane and the Lady Below.
After dispatching all of the enemies, the heroes defiled the altar and icons of Sakkara. They left the Inner Fane and heading down the passageway that the High Priest had ran down.
The Inner Fane
The party strode into the Inner Fane and quickly realized they had walked into a trap. A horde of skeletons and zombies filled the room. The Stone of Sakkara sat atop an altar of bone that rises from an image of a massive serpent eating its own tail carved onto a dais in the center of the 70' wide, egg-shaped cavern. Veins and fleshy "roots" grew around and through the bones of this altar, knitting them together in a blasphemous whole. The tendrils spread across the floor, past a ring of burning braziers stationed around the altar, and grow up into the ceiling 25' overhead.
Standing on the altar was Ur-Namu, High Priest of Sakkara and two more of his catechists. Also standing on the altar was a female warrior wearing plate armor and a masked helm, The Lady below herself. Brother Merrin's spell of silence rendered everyone mute, so he charged towards the altar before anyone could stop him. The undead stepped aside and allowed him. As he approached, The Lady Below took a step forward and decapitated the cleric with one blow from her great ax; this broke the spell of silence.
Most of party was shocked by the sudden charge and equally quick death of Brother Merrin. With the spell gone, The Lady Below took off her helm and addressed the remaining heroes. To the shock of all, the heroes had met her before. The Lady Below was actually the Lady Celena Valerian and she was a Ruinguard, a Fell Paladin of Sakkara!
She took delight in the shock of surprise on their faces. She told them how she had been manipulating them to get to this moment using her doppleganger agent posing as herself in the fort. She needed them to be sacrifices to the Heart of Sakkara, as the blood of heroes made the heart even stronger. And with that battle was joined.
Avery once again let forth with his flames incinerating the undead. Lozan drove back a group of skeletons using her holy symbol. The Lady Below charged the heroes and was soon locked in combat with Ivanova. The battle was bloody as the combat turned into was swirling melee.
Ivanova and Celena exchanged a flurry of ringing blows, each doing damage to other. The two warriors were equally matched. CelenA sacrificed some of her arcane energy and prepared an arcane strike, seeking to end the stalemate with a decisive blow. Ivanova at the same time dropped her shield to take a two handed grip on her sword. Both warriors struck mighty blows, Celena's great axe ripped through Ivanova's armor and dealt the paladin a mortal wound. Ivanova sword struck true (Natural 20) and cut off Celena's head.
Ur-Namu seeing that his mistress was down broke away from the fighting and attempted to seize the heart for himself. Lozan lept forward and drove her sword clear through the priest chest and pierce the Heart of Sakkara while speaking the words that activated the swords dread power. The Heart of Sakkara exploded into a red mist that turned Ur-Namu into protoplasmic goo.
The remaining undead collapsed as the power that once animated was gone. The heroes looked around and quickly tended to the wounded. On the altar, where the stone was stood was not three glowing diamond like shards.


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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Bethel 9-19-1994, effective 10-28-1994. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Procedures and conduct of officers and employees — See Charter, Art. IX.
Officers and employees — See Ch. 15.
Personnel rules and regulations — See Ch. 19.
There is hereby established, pursuant to § C9-2 of the Town Charter, a Code of Ethics for all Town officers, employees and officials, whether elected or appointed, paid or unpaid, including members and employees of the Board of Education. The purpose of this code is to establish suitable ethical standards for such officers, employees and officials by prohibiting acts or actions incompatible with the discharge of their public duties and the best interests of the Town of Bethel and by directing disclosure of private financial interest or personal interest in matters affecting the Town by such officers, employees and officials.
As used in this code, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
- Includes a board, agency, commission, department or other entity of the Town of Bethel.
- All employees of the Town of Bethel, Board of Education and all governmental bodies created under the provisions of the Town Charter and all other Town ordinances and applicable statutes.
- Any financial interest, direct or indirect, which is of more value than $50, to the Town official or employee and which is not common to the interest of other citizens of the Town. "Financial interest" shall include the private financial interest of the immediate family of an official or employee of the Town. "Financial interest" shall also include the interest of any subcontractor in any prime contract with the Town and the interest of any person or his immediate family in any corporation, firm or partnership, which has a direct or indirect interest in any transaction with the Town. Transaction shall include the offer, sale or furnishing of any real or personal property, material, supplies or services by any person, directly or indirectly, as vendor, prime contractor, subcontractor or otherwise, for the use and benefit of the Town for a valuable consideration.
- Includes any spouse, children, parents, siblings, spouse's parents, spouse's children and dependent relatives who reside in the individual's household.
- A natural person.
- All elected and appointed officials and officers, whether paid or unpaid, and members of all governmental bodies created under the provisions of the Town Charter and all other Town ordinances and applicable statutes.
- Includes associations, firms, partnerships and bodies politic and corporate as well as individuals.
- More than suspicion; there must be facts and circumstances brought to the attention of the Ethics Commission, which is trustworthy information, sufficient to justify the belief of a reasonable person that a violation of the code has transpired.
The following actions shall be deemed to constitute unfaithfulness to the duties of public office and unsuitability to the requirements of public service and shall constitute sufficient cause for action by the Ethics Commission hereunder:
No Town officer or employee shall represent interests other than his own, spouse's or minor childrens' in any matter whatsoever affecting his board, agency, department or commission.
No Town officer or employee shall willfully and knowingly disclose, to any other person, confidential information acquired by him in the course of and by reason of his official duties or employment.
No Town officer or employee or candidate for public office shall solicit or accept anything of value, including but not limited to a gift, loan, political contribution, reward or promise of future employment, based on any understanding that the vote, official action or judgment of the public officer or employee or candidate for public office would be or had been influenced thereby; except that nothing shall be construed to limit the right of any officer or employee to engage in a normal commercial transaction which is in no way related to or conflicts with the interests of the Town.
No Town officer or employee shall engage in or accept private employment or render service, for private interest, when such employment or service is incompatible with the proper discharge of his official duties or would tend to impair his independence of judgment or action in the performance of his official duties.
No Town officer or employee shall request or permit the unauthorized use of Town-owned vehicles, equipment, materials or property for personal convenience or profit.
No Town officer or employee shall grant any special consideration, treatment or advantage to any citizen beyond that which is available to every other citizen.
The above list of practices is not exhaustive, and the Board of Selectmen may, in its discretion, define by ordinance additional prohibited practices.
The Ethics Commission shall consist of five members who shall be electors of the Town of Bethel. The members of the Commission shall serve for terms of three years, except the initial terms shall be as follows: two for one year, one for two years, and two for three years, commencing with the creation of the Commission. Terms shall commence on the first Monday of January of each year in accordance with the terms of the Town Charter.
All members shall be electors of the Town and be appointed by a two-thirds majority vote of the Board of Selectmen. No member or employee of such Commission shall:
Hold or campaign for any public office.
Have held public office for a one-year period prior to appointment.
Hold office in any political party or political committee or any organization or association organized primarily for the purpose of influencing legislation or decisions of public agencies.
Upon written request by any officer or employee concerned, the Ethics Commission shall render written advisory opinions based upon the provisions of § C9-3 of the Town Charter and this chapter. The Ethics Commission shall file its advisory opinions with the Town Clerk, but shall delete references to the identity of the officer, employee or other party involved where such disclosure would constitute an invasion of personal privacy.
Upon the sworn complaint, on a form prescribed by the Ethics Commission, signed under penalty of false statement, of any person, or upon its own complaint, alleging facts which if true would constitute improper conduct under § C9-3 of the Town Charter or this chapter, the Ethics Commission shall, after meeting and determining that there is sufficient evidence to warrant such inquiry, conduct an investigation of the alleged violation.
The Ethics Commission shall, not later than five business days after receipt or issuance of such complaint, notify by registered or certified mail any officer or employee against whom such complaint is filed, and a copy of such complaint shall accompany such notice. The Ethics Commission shall also notify the complainant of its receipt of such complaint not later than five business days thereafter.
Any investigation to determine whether or not there is probable cause that a violation of Town Charter § C9-3 or this chapter has occurred shall be concluded within 60 days of the initiation of any complaint hereunder.
An investigation to determine whether or not there is probable cause that a violation of Town Charter § C9-3 or this chapter has occurred shall be conducted in private unless the officer or employee elects to have it in public.
All proceedings shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act of the State of Connecticut.
The officer or employee involved shall have the right to appear and be heard and to offer any information which may tend to clear him of probable cause indicating that he has violated any provision of Town Charter § C9-3 or this chapter. The officer or employee involved shall also have the right to be represented by legal counsel and examine and cross-examine witnesses.
The Ethics Commission shall make no finding that there is probable cause to believe that the officer or employee involved is in violation of any provision of Town Charter § C9-3 or this chapter except upon the concurring vote of four of its members.
The Ethics Commission shall, not later than three business days after the termination of such investigation, notify the complainant and the officer or employee involved that the investigation has been terminated and the results thereof. Within three business days following the termination of any investigation hereunder, the Ethics Commission shall, in written findings of facts and conclusions based thereon, make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen concerning the propriety of the conduct involved. In the event that the alleged improper conduct involves a member of the Board of Selectmen, then such findings, inclusions and recommendations shall be made to the remaining members of the Board of Selectmen.
Upon receipt of a report from the Ethics Commission of a finding of probable cause that an officer or employee of the Town has violated any provision of Town Charter § C9-3 or this chapter, the officer or employee shall be given the opportunity to be heard by the Board of Selectmen and apprised of the charges pending against him. All proceedings shall be conducted in private unless the officer or employee elects to have them in public. All proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. Any such office holder or employee may, if desired, be represented by counsel and may meet the charges with witnesses and evidence. No Town officer or employee may be removed from office or employment or otherwise penalized by a vote of the Board of Selectmen except for cause.
The Ethics Commission shall have the cooperation of all boards, departments, commissions, agencies, officers and employees in the performance of its duties hereunder. The Commission shall be authorized to obtain the assistance of the Police Department of the Town of Bethel in pursuing any investigation hereunder. For purposes of investigation, the Ethics Commission shall have the power to administer oaths, compel attendance of witnesses and require the production of books and papers.
The provisions hereof shall be subject to any provisions of Chapter 19, Personnel Rules and Regulations, and to any provision of any collective bargaining agreement applicable to the employee or officer involved and particularly to any grievances procedure made available to such employee or officer.
Any Town officer or employee who violates § C9-3 of the Town Charter or this chapter may, after notice and investigation, upon the advice and recommendation of the Ethics Commission, be subject to the following penalties as may be determined by the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Bethel by a vote not less than 2/3 of all members of the Board:
The above penalties shall be recommendations of the Board of Selectmen in the event that the Board of Selectmen does not have the authority to impose the penalty; in such case the recommendations shall be made to the agency, board or commission having such authority.
Any person who refuses to obey the subpoena of the Ethics Commission shall be fined not more than $100.
The provisions hereof shall not limit the power of agencies, boards or commissions to discipline their officers or employees and not limit the power of other Town offices to discipline subordinates.


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Patricia Ann Roberts
Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother
Patricia Ann (Davis) Roberts, 72, of Lowell, died Saturday, April 9th at Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Arthur R. Roberts who survives her and with whom she celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on June 30 2015. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, April 29, 1943, a daughter of the late Edward F. Davis, Sr. and the late Esther G. (McShea) Davis, she attended St. Patrick Grammar School and was a graduate of St. Patrick Girl's High School. Among her many interests, Pat enjoyed vacationing and traveling to Atlantic City and especially loved Walt Disney World in Florida. She was also an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. Above all else though, being all about family, she cherished the quality time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Pat is survived by two daughters Maureen Barry and Pamela Sawtelle and her husband Edward all of Lowell, MA; a son George A. Roberts and his wife Renee of Dracut, MA; fifteen grandchildren Richard Barry and his companion Satha Thach, Jonathan Barry and his wife Nicole, Sarah Langathianos, Meghan Langathianos, Nicole Langathianos and her companion Paul Alicia, Stephanie Langathianos, Michael Bahou, Jr., Jason Bahou and his wife Chrystyana, Timothy Bahou and his companion Valerie Michaud, Victoria Roberts, Taylor Roberts, Edward Sawtelle, Jr., Christina Dorval, Keith Sawtelle and Michelle Olena; fourteen great-grandchildren; a sister Esther Lopez of Newton, MA and several nieces and nephews. She was also sister of the late Edward Davis, Jr., Mary DiRocco, John "Jackie" Davis and Elizabeth "Betty" Davis.
Friends may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 4 to 8 P.M. Tuesday. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass to be celebrated Wednesday morning at ST. PATRICK CHURCH in Lowell at 10 o'clock. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Funeral Directors James F. O'Donnell, Jr. and John W. Crane (978 or 866) 458-8768.


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Reader, today was a huge nationwide protest against Prop 8. I joined the Urban Farmers at the Oakland rally. It was great to see an amazingly diverse crowd and listen to the speakers implore us to not let what must surely be the last gasp of bigotry keep us mired in blaming or hatred and instead let the power of love do its work. It was just what I needed to hear. And you know what else? Wanda Sykes came out today at a rally in Las Vegas.
And teh awesomeness of Rachel Maddow goes on as she stands in solidarity with bloggers against certain former Vice Presidential candidates:
Thanks, Rachel!
Saturday, November 15, 2008
NaBloPoMo, Day 15: You Can't Legislate Love
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One of the things I often hear from couples is "well, there is a venue coordinator, so we don't need a planner". I'm here to break down the difference for you between venue coordinators and event planners. Because, that is the first thing you should know...there is a difference. The second thing is that those venue coordinators, they will still tell you that you need a planner!
First of all, all the mad props and love to my venue coordinators, catering directors and on-site managers friends out there! These are highly skilled people who do an amazing job at their job and you need them. They know everything there is to know about their venue. They know it's quirks and how it is best set up and how it flows best when things are done a certain way. It is their domain and that should be respected!
However, while these same people very well may be seasoned event planners, it is not actually their job to create a timeline for you and your other vendors. They very likely have preferred vendors or even vendors they know and love to work with. It is not their job to negotiate contracts with those vendors on your behalf. They are not going to go to the florist with you, they are not going to deliver your cards and gifts back to your hotel room at the end of the night.
Of course they have the skills to do these things, but the fact of the matter is that it isn't actually their job. Not only that, it makes their job much easier when they do have a planner on site to place the escort cards and personal items, etc.
Don't cheat yourself out of the help you need during your big day because you think you already have it when you don't. On-site coordinators are amazing at what they do, but you still need a planner to fill the gaps for what they do not do! Make sure you are covered. Hire a planner!


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Thumbs up to Hagerstown City Council members Penny M. Nigh and Alesia Parson-McBean, for organizing a Dec. 20 Maryland Theatre concert to help people pay their utility bills this winter. One featured performer for the 7:30 p.m. event will be William Clarence Marshall III, an opera singer who performed with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra this past summer during the annual Salute to Independence. Tickets are $10. To get one, call 301-739-8577, ext. 116.
Thumbs up to Charles T. "Tom" Brown, for the 33 years he spent serving with the Hagers-town Fire Department. He rose through the ranks to become the department's Senior Fire Marshal. His accomplishments include increasing the city's arson arrest and conviction rate above the national average and overseeing the standardization of hoses to ensure compatibility of equipment at fire scenes.
Thumbs up to the police, prosecutors and expert witnesses who helped convict Floyd Bing-aman III of Hagerstown of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a 4-month-old infant in January. Dr. Alan Walker, a specialist in "shaken baby syndrome" at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, called the child's injuries the worst he had seen in 30 years. Give this guy the maximum.


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Updated Mon, 02 Nov 2015 14:49:02 GMT
Kenya's ARM Cement posted a pretax loss of US$6.32 million for the nine months to September, citing losses related to the depreciation in regional currencies against the dollar.
The cement producer announced that revenue for the first nine months of 2015 rose 7% to 11.7 billion shillings, due to increased cement sales in Kenya and in Tanzania.
However, although demand for cement grew more than 10% during the period, the sharp depreciation of both the Kenyan and Tanzanian currencies in the same period has resulted in an unrealised exchange loss.
Kenya's shilling has lost about 12% against the dollar so far this year. Tanzania's shilling has lost nearly 20% of its value.


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Bartolo Colon pitched 7 2/3 scoreless innings as the Texas Rangers defeated the host Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Wednesday afternoon.
Delino DeShields Jr. broke a scoreless tie with a two-out double in the top of the eighth inning as the Rangers earned a split of the two-game series.
Colon (2-1), a right-hander who turns 45 on May 24, earned his 242nd career victory, one behind former San Francisco Giants great Juan Marichal for the most by a Dominican-born pitcher. Colon also improved to 14-1 at Safeco Field, the best winning percentage for any pitcher with 10 or more starts at the stadium.
The scariest moment for Colon came in the fourth inning, when Seattle's Jean Segura hit a 102 mph liner right back to the mound. The portly Colon couldn't get his glove on the ball, which hit him in the stomach. Colon picked the ball up and threw out Segura, then laughed if off when manager Jeff Banister and the training staff came out to the field to check on him.
Colon allowed only four hits: a two-out single in the second inning by Ben Gamel, a one-out double by Gamel in fifth and leadoff singles by Mitch Haniger in the seventh and Mike Zunino in the eighth.
With two outs in the eighth, Colon was replaced by left-hander Jake Diekman with Dee Gordon coming to the plate. Gordon blooped a single to center, putting runners at first and second. Jose Leclerc came out the bullpen and got Segura to fly out to shallow right field to end the inning.
Seattle right-hander Christian Bergman matched Colon for seven scoreless innings.
Bergman, who was recalled before the game from Triple-A Tacoma to make a spot start, allowed just two hits. He didn't walk a batter and struck out five.
Bergman opened with 4 2/3 perfect innings before the Rangers' Isiah Kiner-Falefa reached on an infield single, a chopper over the mound that the shortstop Segura tried to make a bare-handed play on but couldn't handle cleanly. The only other hit Bergman allowed was a one-out single by Carlos Perez to left field in the sixth.
Mariners reliever James Pazos (1-1) ran into trouble in the eighth, as Kiner-Falefa lined a single to left and Rougned Odor reached on a bunt. Pazos struck out Ronald Guzman before being replaced by right-hander Nick Vincent, who fanned Robinson Chirinos before DeShields lined a run-scoring double into the right field corner.
The Rangers added four unearned runs in the ninth despite hitting only one ball out of the infield — Jurickson Profar's leadoff, ground-rule double. With two outs, two runs scored on a passed ball on a swinging strike three. Another came on a bases-loaded walk, and the last was scored via a Shin Soo-Choo infield single.
Seattle's lone run came on Kyle Seager's solo homer in the ninth off Keone Kela.
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We are hosting a 5 week session that is designed to get you ready for the upcoming spring tournaments - mawas, war at the shore, etc. Many school wrestling rooms have to close after the NJSIAA states, leaving their wrestlers with no place to workout. Our spring session solves that problem. We expect to have many high caliber wrestlers in the room in all shapes and sizes.
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Polignano a Mare - a Peek at Perfection
stopping-off for drinks once again at our newly discovered watering hole, Café La Cueva. We enjoyed a wonderful time at L'Archibugio, named for a type of medieval weapon similar to a sawed-off shotgun in length but with a matchlock firing mechanism that gave it celebrity as the first trigger operated firearm. I suspect its presence, however, may have discouraged the appearance of any pacifists; our earlier luncheon acquaintances from Luxemburg being nowhere to be found. It was advertised as an "Antipasteria Braceria Wine Bar" and was similar to many other eateries in the old town, being small with something on the order of 10-15 tables on two levels in a domed, grotto-shaped room. Having stumbled upon it in our wonderings earlier that day, we found it somewhat different verses many of the other eateries. It presented itself as informal, with a cozy atmosphere, just the type place we enjoy. From its description, Braceria refers to a wood-fired grill (this one supervised by Eduardo) on which to
roast rolls of meat like local "bombette", steaks, and sausage, right there among the tables. But there was also a simple elegance to the place. Little things stuck out. One was the background music streaming 30s and 40s jazz from a laptop computer. It was the closest we'd yet come to a piano bar anywhere in Italy, as the smooth rhythms of Louis Armstrong's "A Kiss to Build a Dream On" and "Summertime" drifted through the room. It approached perfection to sip wine to the gravelly voice of Louis (and Ella Fitzgerald) alive in the room. Amazing, and to think we were in Italy. Could it get any better?
(chickpeas with jowl bacon from the nearby town of Martina Franca) caught our eye. I'd also never seen, Diaframma di Vitello (Veal Diaphragm), more familiar to us as Hanger Steak, offered on a menu. I couldn't resist ordering this interesting veal entree complimented with a bottle of inky dark
Primativo, this one Colavecchio. For my primo, I indulged myself with the green Foglie di Ulivo, named for its unique shape that resembled what other than an olive leaf. For Maria Elena, chef Nina prepared pillows of ravioli fluffed full of squash while Eduardo stoked the coals and grilled sausages to their occasional explosive flare-ups and hisses in objection.
we'd never been there before, we still feel that the final dolce phase of our meals was above and beyond the norm. First off, Fulvio brought us sniffers of Mirtillo (very much on the order of our aborted bottle of Mirto at the airport in Sardinia), followed a little later with another digestivo, Crema di Mandorle, an almond cream liqueur. In the flow of things, a basket of biscotti and another of walnuts with requisite nut crackers appeared. Clearly, not enough, he then followed this up with chocolate. Of course, it couldn't simply come from a box or on a plate. Much too simple. Instead, Fulvio arrived with a long-bladed device that gave the impression of a guillotine. Lifting the handle at the end of the blade, as you positioned the chocolate, being sure your fingers were well clear, allowed you to cleave hunks of the sweet stuff, every girl's dream, from a block of rich, dark chocolate. The final pièce de resistance, as though we hadn't had enough already, were potato-chip thin slices of candied ginger to cleanse the pallet of by then, our overworked mouths. In a finishing streak of self-indulgence, we enjoyed it all. If need be, my excuse is that I did not want to offend our gracious host and hostess, while Maria Elena will have to contrive her own cover story.
watering hole, Café La Cueva, that I was surprised we hadn't noticed it earlier. Tickets in hand, we hopped aboard a sort of motorized, two-seat rickshaw that drove us to the port from which our cruise would depart. We were dropped off at the top of some stairs and given directions to follow them straight ahead to Cala Paura (Fear Cove). Why fearful, we had no idea but hoped it had nothing to do with our boat. We were not overly reassured though when we arrived to see the cover off our tour boat's outboard motor. God, engine out, might we drift all the way to Albania? More importantly, where were the life preservers? While our "captain" worked on the boat, we surveyed the cove. Here was a treasure of a place. Two small beaches, a few brightly colored boats, and concrete piers edging the surrounding, sea-scraped cliffs (none as high as those downtown), completed the estuary. A narrow passage provided an outlet to the sea.
Most striking, however, was the crystal-clear water, very much like what we'd recently experienced in Sardinia. Here was possibly the cleanest, clearest water in all of mainland Italy. On the beaches, again
with stones some the size of potatoes, families formed beach communities of umbrellas, folding chairs, and coolers as they bathed in the sun and their children splish-splashed by the edge of the water.
Our boat excursion ready, we got aboard, however gingerly. Along with us was a Belgian family of five. We never gave sharing the excursion with others a thought and didn't mind it at all. The more the merrier, so long as the gunnels remained above the waterline. Family dad, however, was heard to say, "So much for
a private tour." Although it was with a smile, we'd have to watch out, there might be mutiny afoot in its larger meaning. I'd have to repress that thought, although thankfully, our craft was too small to support a plank.
replaced by his refusal to add oil, cheese, or even a slice of eggplant for this or that reason. And he had a slew of reasons, … the salt affecting the flavor of the prosciutto, cheese upset something else, the eggplant, God forbid, would get his magical bread soggy. Somehow, the realization that "the customer is always right" had never occurred to him. He was a character all right, straight out of everyday life in Puglia and straight into our memories.


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Pretty god damn excited! My dad has played their songs in our house since I was a wee one so it's nice that I'm going with him and my brother!
I'll do an outfit post later on, but I'm basically wearing a straw trilby, black and white zodiac dress from Topshop (too cool!) and loafers.
Plus I'm taking my new ostrich bag! Beaautiful! Not exactly rock n roll but it'll fit all my stuff in it!
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I'll take lots of pictures! Have a lovely weekend readers!


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Recently I have been challenged into a role I am not used to or specifically want to do and I am finding it difficult and at times want to run, but it is really good for me as I am learning and growing and learning to draw on Jesus in a whole new way. But there have been times when I have wanted to run away and just be 'free' to do what I believe I am called to be. But then the Lord reminds me that actually Sarah, this is what I am calling you to right now.
I am continually reminded of a quote that Heidi Baker says "Lord I don't do children", and He replied "you do now".
But in the process I am seeing around me some people in the Christian church that this is very much the case that when challenged with something that they don't want to do, then they move on instead of sticking with what the Lord has called them to or the place He has put them in. And in this process we have to ask ourselves, is this actually about us, or is it about doing the will of Jesus, the one who calls us and equips us for every good work that he has put in front of us? Many a time as I look around me, I find a very 'selfish' body that really in reality it is all about them and what they can get out of it, rather than about what they can do and serve or give, in order to see the Kingdom of God advance and Jesus name be lifted high rather than their own.
I asked someone recently, "if I asked you to clean the toilets for a month, would you do it?" The answer was interesting. It posed the question of serving one another and of giving not expecting anything in return. And is Jesus in me, the person in whom was asking her to help? Poses lots of questions really.
Often I find myself seeing people willingly giving when they want to give and grudgingly giving, if at all, when it doesn't benefit themselves in some way.
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God cheerfully
I see it is very much a case in society in general today and I hesitate that it is rubbing off in the Christian church. This sense of "if it feels good then I will do it" but if it doesn't, then they wont. So how does that line up with my precious Jesus who of course didn't want to go to the cross and cried out to the Lord for it to be taken from Him, but submitted himself to the will of His father and to those persecuting him, as we are called to submit to those around us and more so to those in authority?
I want to encourage you from my own experience that when I have submitted to those in authority over me and humbled myself and cleaned a bathroom for a month, or done what people have asked of me when I have just wanted to run, then I have found I have always learnt precious lessons in what Jesus was showing me through those times. I have also found that when my attitude was in alignment to the will of God, that of rejoicing in all circumstances, then His supernatural grace has come and given me everything I have needed to help me walk the journey. But when my attitude has not been that encouraging, it has been a very difficult journey. And so I have learnt through all situations and I encourage people to give and serve out of a grateful heart of everything Jesus has given us, a heart full of thanksgiving and allowing His grace to come in your time of need and not to run when it 'doesn't feel good' but rather be a people who others can rely on, a people who serve one another as if serving the Lord, and when you do, God will lift you up.
Col 3:24 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."
Eph 6:7 "Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free."


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Door Frame Rot: Lots of Issues in a Small Area
While it is common for the outside trim of the door, commonly called the brick mold, to show signs of rot and water damage, it is not typical for the door jamb to rot out. The construction of a door jamb is designed to prevent water penetration into the wood jamb. This only leaves a few entry points into the wood. The easiest is from water sitting on the threshold of the door and seeping between the threshold and the door jamb. This amount of moisture takes many years to show wear and tear and usually only involves some surface rot. The most common form of wood rot on a door is from water penetration from the top of the door do to poor flashing, improper caulking, or improper installation of the door. The water penetrates above the door and flows in the space between the framing of the door and the door jamb. The water puddles on the bottom plate and the door jamb wicks the water into it causing it to become saturated. This process will cause a bubbling of the wood surface or paint on the interior of the door jamb. A simple probe test with a scratch Al or a screw driver will allow you to tell how extensive the damage is. In the picture above, I am able to stick the screw driver all the way through the door jamb. This causes a problems with door operation, door jamb strength, and insect infestation. This particular door had a nest of carpenter ants living underneath it, feeding on the soft, moist wood.
While this seems like a small problem, this rot can cause the door to shift, affect the structural framing, and invite mold growth into your home. The cost could be thousands from what is considered to be a fairly small issue.
Fixing Rot
The important thing to remember about rot is that it cannot be fixed. The integrity of the wood has been compromised and can no longer function as it was intended. Applying wood putty over rotten wood keeps the moisture in the wood from escaping and could actually cause more problems. When you encounter wood rot, it is best to remove the rotten portion of wood, or the entire piece and replace it.


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Choosing a Temple to Use in Weaving
Hi Madelyn!
A friend remarked that I am using the wrong temple for weaving scarves, towels, runners, etc. I prefer the metal temples that allow me to "see" the weft picks while I'm weaving. Is there really a reason that I should use a flat wooden temple? I haven't had any tears within the edges of my cloth with my current choice.
Hi Samantha!
There are some reasons to choose one temple over the other, but none are really "right" or "wrong." First of all, there are two types of temples commonly available, one is made of metal, the other wood. (There are other methods/tools for stretching the woven cloth to the width of the warp in the reed, but they aren't really temples.)
Metal temples are slim with slanted teeth. The purpose of the slanted teeth is to allow the temple to be used with a very thick fabric (the teeth can dig into a thick selvedge), so they are the temple of choice for rug weavers. As you point out, a major advantage of metal temples is that their narrow shape allows you see more of the cloth as you are weaving, making it easier to keep your place in the treadling and/or notice mistakes. Some say that the slanted teeth are harder on the cloth than the straight teeth of wooden temples, but I don't think that is really the case. What is true is that metal temples are much heavier than wooden ones, so their weight could possibly cause the teeth to weight and therefore pull a bit more on a fabric with open and fragile selvedges.
Wooden temples, with their straight teeth, can't even be used with a very thick fabric; the space between the teeth and the wood overhang is just too small. One advantage to wooden temples is that changes can be made to the weaving width in smaller increments. The major disadvantage is, of course, that you can't see as much of the cloth as you weave.
The heavier weight of metal temples can be a problem if they are not used carefully. If you leave the temple in the cloth when you advance the warp and you let the warp advance abruptly, the temple will fall forward and hit the breast beam hard enough to scratch it. For this reason (my looms show the scars that led to this decision), I only use wooden temples at the Weavers' School. Beginning weavers have too much to think about to remember to remove the temple before advancing the warp. If I say anything multiple times a day, it is: Remove the temple and advance the warp often, often, often. Do both at the same time, and do them after every inch of weaving.
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Fantasy author Lindsey Sablowski has always adored reading and has been writing for as long as she can remember. In 2012, when Lindsey was 18 years of age, her first book, Cursed With Power, was released by Old Line Publishing. As the first entry in Lindsey's Magicians series, Cursed With Power tells the story of Celestria Hale, who learns that she is one of the last living Dark Magicians and embarks on a journey to learn more about what has happened to her kind.
Lindsey, who lives in Maryland with her boyfriend and her two cats, has since self-published two additional entries in the Magicians series — Shadows and Embers and Thicker than Blood — and is currently working on the fourth in the series, which will be released in 2015.
Learn more about Lindsey and her writing at www.lrenees-fictionalwriter.blogspot.com.
What were you like as a child?
As a child I grew up with two older brothers and a younger sister. I always enjoyed being creative; I loved imagining stories and reading (or when I was very young just listening to) books.
Creatively-speaking, who are your biggest influences?
Definitely authors like Stephen King, Christopher Paolini, J.K. Rowling and numerous others. These are some of my favorite authors, and I loved reading their stories on how they became successful. I also respected the fact that they survived rejections. I've read Stephen King's book on writing, and it was extremely motivational and inspiring. These authors and many others continue to influence me today.
What initially drew you towards fantasy writing, and what do you find most appealing about the genre?
Fantasy is a genre with a lot of possibilities and open doors. I love the creativity that comes along with writing fantasy.
What inspired the story of Cursed With Power, and what was the most difficult aspect of writing the book?
Cursed With Power first came to me in the summer of 2010. I had been writing numerous different stories, but none of them really stood out to me as something worth publishing. Then this new idea came to me about a story with magic where the general roles of "good" and "evil" were not as clearly marked out as they are in other books. I thought, "What if the 'good' characters were not the true heroes? What if they had corrupted society to believe they were heroes when in truth they were villains?" Those questions set me in the direction of writing a new kind of story for the fantasy genre, and so I started with Celestria's story.
The most difficult part of writing the book was working fantasy into also a historical setting. The book takes place in 1500s Transylvania, and while there is magic, I also wanted to incorporate parts of history that made it more realistic to the audience. I did a lot of research to find accurate maps for that time period and other accurate facts that went along with that time era. I wanted it to be believable and feel real.
When shopping Cursed With Power, did you receive many rejections? Were you prepared for that part of the process?
Oh yes, I received many, and in a way, I was prepared to a certain degree. Cursed With Power wasn't my first book I had tried to publish; when I was 12 years old I tried to publish a book titled The Magic of Light. This book received many rejections, which was what led me to putting it aside and trying something new. However, I don't think anything fully prepares you for rejections even when you know they can happen. I really fell in love with Cursed With Power and worked every free minute I had on it. When I started receiving rejections, I did wonder and worry, but each time I also went back to the story and kept polishing it even more. Celestria's story was not one I was willing to place aside when I knew it was different from other ones I had written.
Did you receive any particularly harsh rejections when shopping your books?
I remember several that would claim the book simply wasn't interesting enough or that I needed to try another genre because of fantasy being extremely difficult to be published into. The fact with rejections is that they are not always true; publishers and agents have a very clear set of material that they consider publishable. My very first rejection (when I was 12) was definitely the harshest one because I had such high hopes and didn't know what to expect. I remember running to my parents and crying because I honestly hadn't expected for it to be so difficult.
How did your deal with Old Line Publishing come about?
During my senior year my cousin told me about a friend of hers who had been published by Old Line Publishing. He and I started talking on Facebook, and he suggested I contact OLP about my book. I sent in my materials, and by graduation I received my acceptance letter. Old Line Publishing has a variety of authors, and they are also open to new authors — something that can be rare to find these days. I was 18 years old when I received my first publishing deal.
How has your writing changed or evolved over the years?
My writing has definitely evolved over the years. Each year since Cursed With Power's release, I've released another book, and each year I find I am growing with the characters. I use different methods of writing and planning, and I also incorporate time to market as well. I am always writing something — whether it be finishing one project or starting the next — and I also market and promote my previous books. There are a lot of responsibilities I've taken on as an author, but at the end of the day, I love what I do. I want to continue to grow and add even more to my books in the years to come.
Do you base characters on people you know in real life, or do they all reside solely in your imagination?
I would definitely say people from my life have influenced characters, though mind you I also like to make characters unique in their own way. As an author I observe people -how they act, what they say, etc.— and I keep all of this in mind for when I work on characters. The influences from my life help make the characters more realistic.
What do you enjoy most about writing?
I love major character development scenes, especially the ones where we see two characters interact in a way they had not previously. I've grown so attached to my characters, and I love when they can step out of the shadows and reveal more about themselves.
What's the best video game you've played recently?
My boyfriend tends to play video games more than myself; I prefer watching and commenting. However, I am playing Diablo III with my boyfriend currently, which is extremely fun, and one other favorite we returned to playing is The Last of Us: Remastered.
What book (or books) are you reading right now?
The last book I read was The Coincidence of Callie and Kayden, but recently I haven't read anything new due to just being overwhelmed with other life events. It was a great book; one I strongly recommend if you enjoy a twisted romance story.
If you could sit down and talk to your ten-year-old self, what would you say to her?
Don't give up on your dreams; you really can accomplish something if you pour your heart into it. Don't let struggles bring you down because in the end, you have control over your future, and you have the ability to change it. You'd be surprised just where life might take you.


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He is seen as a win-at-all-costs leader who will sacrifice anyone and anything to get the next win.
There would be one more round for a team to take a shot at knocking off Alabama, which has dominated college football with five of the last nine national championships under Nick Saban. He is able to recruit the best athletes and football players to come to Alabama.
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Despite being the last team in the College Football Playoff and trailing 13-0 at halftime, Alabama rallied to defeat Georgia in Monday's College Football Playoff National Championship by a 26-23 margin in overtime. I'm proud of what we did this year - a big turnaround from year one to year two. Tagovailoa went 14-of-24 for 166 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in the second half against Georgia.
Before fans write off Hurts, just remember he is the same young quarterback we were enamored with in his 2016 debut against USC.
Saban went into the locker room and made a big move. "Because Tua felt that he should've been the starting quarterback and had outperformed (Jalen Hurts) in practice, and Coach never gave him an opportunity". So he'll sit for a year and have three years to play.
Last night's primetime game is up 9% in the early ratings over the Clemson-Alabama battle of previous year.
"Sometimes you win the game but you don't necessarily beat the other team", Alabama coach Nick Saban said Tuesday morning. Whose only real offense in the second half was one lovely long throw from Jake Fromm to Mecole Hardman, the one that made it 20-7 at the time. "I'm very proud of this team and this university".
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Kiffin said the coaching staff actually preferred Tagovailoa. "I think the game was pretty equal and was a good defensive battle until the game opened up in the second half".
"I am here buying shirts, hats, pennants and an Alabama sign".
This is where Saban differs from most of the better coaches in the sport. So what would you do about it, most people would want it settled on the field in a victor take all championship match. "You've got to make it happen, and they've got to believe that".
Sometimes change is needed, and the genius comes in making the right call in those two situations.
What is clear is Tagovailoa jump started the Alabama offense, and was the key factor in allowing the Crimson Tide to come back to win the title. His record as the Alabama starter was 25-2. There were so many moments, on third down and fourth down, when he made the game look as easy for Alabama as Deshaun Watson had made it look against Alabama last January.
Is it possible that Hurts could have brought Alabama back in the second half? "With Him, all things are possible", he said.
With Clemson and Georgia nipping at his heels every year, the trio seem to have ushered in a golden age of college football in the South.