text:
Friday, 9 November 2012
Advent Cross Stitch Projects
I was going through some of my old magazines and found these beautiful projects.I usually not that drawn to cross stitching as it takes quite a lot of time for the images to form but these are really neat and so easy to make. You will fly through and not realize that you are stitching.
I have photographed two projects from the magazine for you one is a fabric framed NOEL bunting which is made by using heavy paper and fabric. The other one is actually not one but two small Christmas themed illustrations to use with cards or ornaments. All color codes are supplied below. Happy stitching!
Noel Bunting
A hint: Do the letters first with generous spacing and make the frame accordingly to fit the size.
Ornaments and Cards
Posted by Virag Lovas at 2:54 pm
Subscribe to: Post Comments ( Atom )


text:
The Single Best Strategy To Use For Cheating Wife Unmasked
The concern of how to catch a disloyalty spouse making use of a cellular phone is not the most crucial one. Now you could see that the cellular phone spy application from Copy9 is the main device that you will certainly need to capture your dishonesty partner. Ways to capture a disloyalty spouse using a mobile phone? Given that about 99% of individuals that rip off and also dedicated infidelity use their cell phone to interact with the individual they are ripping off with you ought to be able to catch the disloyalty person in the act instead rapidly utilizing a remote cellular phone spy like cell tracker.
Our User friendly interface allows you to Track Geo Area of a how you can catch partner cheating on cellular phone target cell phone. Additionally, my partner will never never recognize that I was utilizing the cell phone to catch them cheating on me. This can permit you to how to capture a cheater online complimentary.
Phone usage is an additional effective as well as simple means to catch a cheating spouse (or catch disloyalty guy or girlfriend). Ideal Android spy software to catch unfaithful partner. Well, there are lots of things a mobile phone spy program like Auto-Forward can do to help you catch your cheating partner or hubby.
Cheating Wives. It supplies with an opportunity to discover how to capture a cheating spouse using a cell phone. How you can capture partner unfaithful the best ways to spot a disloyalty female, unfaithful partner on phone. The simplest method to capture your guy is to obtain hold of his cell phone.
How to capture a cheating partner making use of cell phone 2017 the way that is proper. You could catch a cheater if you track that he/she is interacting with online. Make use of these 18 means on the best ways to capture a disloyalty companion, and also there's no other way a cheater could get away with their cheating means.
In order to capture your husband unfaithful, you should look for a means ways to get his mobile phone or computer. Phone spy software application for capturing an unfaithful partner functions just as well (programs like Spy bubble and also Mobistealth) the greatest obstacle to spying on a cheating spouse's cellular phone with these kinds of cellular phone spy software programs is the spy software must be set up to their cellular phone. To catch a cheating spouse these 5 cell phone suggestions are only the start.
To unlock the how to capture spouse unfaithful on cellular phone to gain access. The simplest means to capture your partner unfaithful is to check their smart phone. Wish to how to capture an unfaithful sweetheart redhanded just what it requires to spy on how you can capture a disloyalty partner redhanded phone right?
I will certainly run down exactly the best ways to utilize it to capture a cheater as well as whether it is the appropriate option for you. The exact same applications could be used to capture a cheating spouse. A little bit of examination might take you a to the best ways to capture a cheater online cost-free long means.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Published on
An overview of the Rise Private Network Program discussing how resellers can create and manage their own, exclusive digial signage network. This program allows integrators to utilize Rise's digital signage software with their brand and message to increase margins and build an ongoing revenue stream.
Digital Signage Software


text:
Like Twitter but for people who ride: http://velog.com
Velog.com April 30, 2008
Non-Emergency Numbers in the DC Metro Area April 24, 2008
Shared by one of the members of Babes on Bikes:
Arlington (703) 558-2222
Fairfax County (703) 691-2131
Fairfax City (703) 385-7924 or 7933
Falls Church (703) 241-5053
Montgomery County, MD (301) 279-8000
Keep them handy in your cell phone to report any non-emergency you'd like to notify them about.
Check Your Bike April 23, 2008
I had another good lesson a couple of weekends ago while on a 25-mile ride in the area with my husband. I had ridden three times since falling on the office club ride a few weeks ago. I had noticed that the last few rides were fairly unpleasant; my knees hurt when I got off and I just didn't feel like the ride was strong. My thighs burned like the dickens. As the husband and I started our ride that morning, I still felt like I was so off. We were barely out of the neighborhood and my legs burned so bad already. I was like, "What is UP?!" Once we got on the trail, I realized that I was wobbling side to side in my seat. My seat was loose! When I fell on that club ride a few weeks ago, I remember that my seat had become misaligned. Steve had pounded it back in place for me and I didn't give it a second thought. It all made sense when I realized that. Earlier that morning while getting the bikes ready I had a REALLY hard time getting to the seat bag as it was squished quite tightly between the seat and the rear rack. Over time, I had slowly pushed the seat all the way to the seat post and didn't even realize it.
THAT explained the knee soreness, the burning in my thighs, the crappy rides. There was a bike shop in the direction we were heading right on the trail so I decided to be a trooper and just make it there and then we'd make adjustments since my seat post is not quick-release and I can't find my mini multi-tool. I bought a folding Park multi-tool from them and it is now a permanent fixture in my seat bag. Once we made the adjustment and hopped back on the bike, I IMMEDIATELY felt a difference. All was right with the world again. I felt like a new person. I heard the birds singing and could've swore someone was playing the "Allelulia" chorus somewhere. It was utterly amazing!
So, the lesson is, folks, to check your bike after a fall or crash or whatever. Make sure things are not loose! I was lucky for me that it was just my seat and not something critical like a wheel or something but I could have saved myself some pain and confusion at the very least. Bike fit is SOOO important. I know you see that everywhere but it really does make SUCH a difference. Maybe if everyone rode a bike that fit them properly, we'd have more people riding regularly. A girl can dream, right?
Cyclefest 2008 & My Win! April 8, 2008
I made my way out to Wakefield Park for Cyclefest 2008 sponsored by the good people at The Bike Lane despite the fact that it was drizzly and cold with the temps around the 40s (Fahrenheit). (Check the pictures they have posted!) Good thing I went for that bike ride on Saturday with the husband instead. (He's more in shape than me and that was his first ride of the season!)
Anyway, I digress. So it was darned cold and fairly miserable but imagine my surprise to see the parking lots fairly full with cars and bike racks. I got there a little before 11 AM and believe that most people were out on the race that started earlier that morning. You can't keep BMXers and MTBers out of the mud, you know! There was no coffee but there was Baja Fresh to keep us warm. Yum!
I had signed up for some workshops ahead of time:
- Heart Rate Training 101 with Melissa Dalio from Sport and Spine Athletics at 11 AM
- Road Bike Handling 101 with Adam & Joanne from Synergy Fitness at 12:30 PM
- Core Training for Cyclists with the same Joanne from Synergy Fitness
I learned a lot at each session I went to. For instance, at Melissa's I learned that I was INDEED training in too high of a zone. This means I will need to learn to crawl before I can walk, etc. So it's not in the cards for me this year to be breaking any speed records. 😉 Not that I had intended on doing so anyway. With Road Bike Handling I learned three methods of Cornering: turning, counter-steering, and steering. I have read about these but to actually see them and do them is a whole other thing. We also learned to look behind right/left and over and under the shoulder. I totally suck at under the shoulder. They had wanted to show us more but the wet conditions were not the most conducive. At Core Training, I was inspired by Joanne's core strength as she was probably about my parents' age and in great shape. I didn't need a whole lot of convincing that core work makes you a stronger rider. That makes sense to me. I didn't need to learn a whole lot of new exercises either as a lot of the ones she talked about I knew about. What I DID need though apparently was a core workout. I didn't think I worked THAT hard but here it is Day 2 from Sunday and my abs are still fairly sore. I've realized it was January or February when I last worked out my core.
I made a new friend (Hi Bach!) and we pal-led around all day as he had pretty much signed up for the same sessions I had. Together we checked out some of the other booths and we stopped at the Fairfax Connector booth who was giving away a pink bike trainer. They also had Oreos on their table. I was more interested in those at the moment. I put my name and my office phone number on a slip of paper and they put it in the bowl underneath the Oreos (they were in their own bowl.) I am pretty sure that it was the pink Saris Breast Cancer Awareness Bones rack.
Everyone knows that the Saris Bones is a great rack. I got a voice message on Monday left on Sunday telling me that I had won! I finally spoke with Charlie from Fairfax Connector today and he said the bike rack retailed for $110 but all the pink Saris Bones I see retail for more than that. Maybe it isn't a Bones after all. He did say that it was a really nice rack though. Charlie is keeping it for me in his cubicle while we figure the best way to get it to me. He offered to drop it off at my house but I can always pick it up to near work. It's a bit out of the way but not terribly so. I told him I didn't want to have it taking up valuable space in his cubicle but today didn't work out for him as he was off to drop off some data via bike! A man after my own heart, I tell ya!
So that was my experience at Cyclefest. It was great and I really enjoyed myself. Can't wait for next year's!
CycleFest 2008 at Wakefield Today! April 6, 2008
Park. Enjoy a day completely dedicated to the sport of cycling. You will be able to demo the latest Trek, Lemond, Gary Fisher mountain and road bikes. Attend seminars including yoga for cyclists, core training for the cyclist, commuting basics, adventure racing 101, road and mountain bike clinics, bike fit and maintenance sessions, bike travel trips, and much more. We are adding more seminars everyday. Local experts and cycling's top of the line manufacturers will be on hand to show you everything you want to know about the latest and greatest in cycling.
And I'm Spent! April 2, 2008
I work for a big company here in the DC Metro area with several offices all over the place. We have a bike club within the company that'll do events and it's nice because the company will go-in on a lot of your fund-raising requirements. I believe they'll do up to 6 events a year too. With the season starting up the listserv has been busy, busy.
Some of us in my office got together today. There ended up being 4 of us, one of which is my own personal biking buddy, Steve. I met Steve last year first at the kick-off happy hour to the bike club. He was newer to the company and all. Later, Steve and I met up again at the Arlington/Alexandria Community bike ride. Steve is great because he always hangs back with me and never makes me feel bad for it. I think Steve doesn't mind hanging back with me because he likes to be social and he told me that he doesn't like being dropped so he doesn't like to drop people. He's been such a great source of encouragement and has done RAGBRAI every year for the past 5 years but told me today he isn't doing it this year.
Today's ride pretty much had the other two dropping us fairly quickly on. Before this though I couldn't get my foot down and down I went on my left side. Of course, it hurt at the time but once I got going I totally forgot about it until I got in the car as I was driving home and could feel the pain. Definitely had a bruise and some road rash on my knee and I was wearing tights! Then I started feeling the pain in my hamstring. I felt around and sure enough found a hole. Turns out I have a lovely 3-inch gash back there.
Steve and I did 21 miles today at a pace of 13.2 mph which has been my highest to date that I have record of. Towards the end he knew I was really hurting and I looked down at the bike computer and realized that we were now going under 10 mph. The other two were not too far ahead of us but probably ended up doing at least 5 miles more than us. Steve promised that next week he'd bring his fixie so that he could ride with me and really get a good workout.
If you had a tough workout like I just did make sure you eat something after your ride. I had some SERIOUS nausea until I forced myself to have some string cheese and peanuts. Then my tummy started moving again and all was good.
I wish that all people just starting out could have a Steve like I do: always positive, great company, and more experienced than me. I know some of you out there are intimidated by group rides but you know they say that you get better when you ride with people faster and more experienced than you. More than that though, if you never get out there you may never find your Steve.
Too Beautiful Not to Ride! April 1, 2008
I had full intentions of taking a nap on the couch when I got home from the office but the 70+ degree weather was just too beautiful to ignore. I had intended on visiting a local gift store to buy presents for this weekend later in the week but decided I might as well do it today and ride my bike there. Hubby was too tired to make dinner so I offered to pick up something at the Whole Foods in the same shopping center.
I didn't wear cycling clothes except the shoes and my helmet, of course. I didn't bring the Garmin. I didn't wear the heart rate monitor. I just put the grocery basket pannier on the rack and donned my AE bike tote and was out the door.
The shopping center is less than a mile away and is at the bottom of the hill so it's pretty fun on the way down there. This is the first time I've taken the big hill up on the Sutra and I LOVE having all the gears that I do on my bike. But I still have a nice burn in my thighs right now. I totally felt urban chic. My husband even said as much when I came home. I'm a dork I know but it was a great outing and the blooming trees were absolutely beautiful on my way back up the hill.
Tomorrow is the first "club" ride with folks at my office.


text:
Barefoot KY Radio on WLXU 93.9 LP FM Lexington Community Radio - Renee Collins, Marcus Wilkerson, Cosmic Bliss and Billy Crank - Part II - February 25, 2018
Barefoot KY Radio
February 25, 2018
Podcast #57
Broadcast #38 for Lexington Community Radio
Our Special Guest - Renee Collins of RedBarn Radio and now also her radio show Overtones on Lexington Community Radio on Monday's at 3:00PM!
Our musical guests, Marcus Wilkerson and Tristan Busker, Cosmic Bliss
Also present: Actor Billy Crank, Resident Smart Guy, BLUbeard, Matthew Florez, Jaye Arehart, Steele, William Thomas and Carolyn Burnette.
If you have original music, and its of good recording quality, and would like to submit it for consideration to be heard on our podcast, then for more information go to Soundoflexington.com and look under the radio tab. More information coming soon.
Barefoot KY Radio and Barefoot KY TV are a Part of Sound of Lexington, LLC
Thank you for listening!
Follow us here on PodBean!
You can also find us here:
Billy Crank, Marcus Wilkers and Renee Collins by Carolyn Burnette - Look on Sound of Lexington Face Book Page for more info.
Create your
podcast in
It is Free


text:
Rajesh, though orphaned at a very age, comes from a very wealthy and noble family, is very insecure and possessive almost to the point of an obsession. As a child he had loved a girl named ... . You can read more in Google, Youtube, Wiki
Rajesh, is very insecure and possessive almost to the point of an obsession. He introduces Meena to his close and best friend, Dr. Shekhar, and soon gets formally engaged to Meena. Thereafter, Rajesh and Meena have an automobile accident, in which Rajesh becomes paralyzed and must be confined in a wheelchair. It is then that Rajesh finds out that Shekhar and Meena are having an affair, and the old murderous and possessive hatred, that he had managed to conceal, surfaces again - and this time will it will be Shekhar's turn.
- Category:Romance
- Stars:Dilip Kumar, Waheeda Rehman, Manoj Kumar, Simi Garewal, Pran, Padma Chavan, Agha, Shivraj, Ulhas, Mohan Choti, Sulochana Latkar, Nataraj,
- Uploader:Itachi8x
- Country:India
- Director:A. Bhimsingh,
- Writer:Akhtar-Ul-Iman (dialogue), Kaushal Bharati (dialogue), Ramarao (dialogue), Shamanna (dialogue), Jawar N. Sitaraman (story)
You may also like
Aadmi torrent reviews
Kaitlyn J (mx) wrote: Not as good as the previous Ice Age movies. They lost their touch. Some parts were rather ridiculous. Some parts were rather boring.
Karl L (us) wrote: Could have been better.
Kristina K (br) wrote: Weird and brilliant .
Dan H (gb) wrote: Kinda liked it twist makes you think.
James O (mx) wrote: Simply better than the original. Better plot, much better acting. Obviously the assassins are over the top but that's the mindless fun bit. In terms of the core characters the acting is surprisingly good for a low budget film. I found this tidy, short but a decent film.
Daniel B (ca) wrote: Some good gory graphic scenes but pretty terrible film !
Paul W (ru) wrote: The first two thirds is a beautifully observed and stunningly acted portrayal of a family, and indeed Japan, falling apart in a post-bubble implosion of redundancy and youth emigration. The screenplay trips up over itself in the final act with a series of improbable coincidences for each character, but the acting remains strong to the end.
Sebastin G (ru) wrote: No me tincaba, pero me fue cautivando minuto a minuto, a veces no me agradaba, creo que caa a ratos en el cliche del homosexual coquero que se quiere revelar contra nada. Tan emocionante.
Stephen E (jp) wrote: Formulaic and unfunny. Nuff said.
Scott M (de) wrote: Entertaining to a point. I enjoyed this film, but felt that it could have been better.
Jack F (kr) wrote: This movie is a fun ride. Many say it is not worth watching but I disagree. It is fun from the the time it starts and continues on. Crazy fun characters all around.
Patrick L (kr) wrote: "Ethan Hawke turns in another beautiful and engaging performance as jazz great Chet Baker"Movie Review: Born to Be BlueDate Viewed: April 1 2016Written and Directed By Robert BudreauStarring: Ethan Hawke, Carmen Ejogo, Callum Keith Rennie, Stephen McHattie, Janet-Laine Green, Tony Nappo, Dan Lett,Kevin Hanchard and Katie BolandEthan Hawke turns in another beautiful and engaging performance as jazz great Chet Baker. "Born to Be Blue" has the usual musical biopic roots but the acting is strong here and it's a solid effort from Canadian filmmaker Robert Budreau. With this movie and Don Cheadle's upcoming Miles Davis biopic "Miles Ahead", April is definitely going to be a great month for movies about jazz.Chet Baker struggled with heroin use for a long time but he fought tremendous odds to make it back to the music scene. "Born to Be Blue" is not a great biopic but it's still worth seeing, you can see it either in theaters or on demand. During the 1950's and 60's, Chet Baker (Hawke) was one of the most renowned and famous jazz musicians ever, he was later ranked one of the best jazz artists of all time, right up there with Miles Davis. We first see Baker being hired to play himself in a movie about his earlier years when he first started using heroin. He has struggled with his addiction for years but that's what keeps his career going. However, one day when he goes out on a date with a would-be actress named Jane (Carmen Ejogo), Baker gets beaten up by a group of thugs. He survives the incident but his front teeth get smashed up and his embouchure is gone, that means it will be pretty difficult to play the trumpet again. With his career now tarnished, Baker aims to get back in the game but it won't be easy. He also tries to clean up his act by stop doing heroin and remain loyal to the love of his life.Ethan Hawke can certainly take on any challenging role he wishes, that's why he's one of our very best actors working today.The story is moving and the cinematography by Steve Cosens is great to look at but I felt that the movie needed to be more loose and tighter. Nevertheless, "Born to Be Blue" is a compelling biopic with terrific performances and fine jazz music.


text:
This product was submitted for review, all opinions and stories are my own.
If you have a Disney Princess fan in your life, then you have to see this ultimate story book. Disney Princess: A Magical Pop-Up World is the best pop-up book, I have ever seen!
I have never seen such a beautiful book, each page showcases a different magical world full of surprises and our favorite princesses.
When I first opened the book, I was in awe of the main pop up display on each page, however that was just the beginning. Each corner has more surprises as you pull down or open up each story.
Both Ariel and Aurora's scenes transform as you pull on the pages!
Then came Lilly and I's most favorite part, you can pull on the page and Cinderella is transformed by the Fairy Godmother!
This is an amazing masterpiece that was put together by Matthew Reinhart, award-winning paper engineer. "Disney Princess A Magical Pop-Up World" retails for $65.00 and features twenty seven amazing pop-ups.
Visit Insight Editions to learn more about "Disney Princess A Magical Pop-Up World" and save 35% using
Coupon Code: IEFRIENDS and save 35% using
Coupon Code: IEFRIENDS
Both Lilly and I fell in love with this book and it has become a nightly story we share. It includes all the stories we both love, plus it has such incredible illustrations.
This would be a fantastic addition to any Disney fans book collection. Or take a little princess fan's breath away this Christmas.
Enter to win a Copy of your Own!
"Disney Princess A Magical Pop-Up World"
Giveaway Ends: December 21st, 2015
6 Comments on "Disney Princess A Magical Pop-Up World" Book! A Peak Inside + Giveaway and Coupon Code!
Ariel has always been my favorite Disney princess!
Ariel is my favorite princess.
My favorite Disney princess is Cinderella 🙂
Belle is my favorite princess!
Elsa is my favorite disney princess. Thanks for the giveaway. I hope that I win. Bernie W BWallace1980(at)hotmail(d0t)com
It's really hard to choose but because I have to I'm going to say Belle because I love the life lessons it gives!!!


text:
Ice Scream ScoopSo, my scoop came to nothing. Bugger.
Listened to Blair's speech... I'm going to go through it later. There's no doubt about his speaking skills, though; he's a master.
A disappointing blogI'm going to preface this post by saying that I am very well aware of some of the deficiencies of this blog, not least that it's not particularly well-argued.
Jonathan Roberts is the official Labour Party Conference blogger. Which is a shame, because his blog's crap.
His commentary on Gordon Brown's speech reads as if it was written by one of GB's sublieutenants.
For me, we saw a personal side rarely seen before. Too many people have seen him as a lifeless robot who has one single, pre-programmed dimension.Well, shit. Gordon Brown, the heir apparent, is trying to make himself more 'human' and the official conference blog confirms that Gordon Brown is, indeed, a member of the human race.
For me, he was reminiscent of some of the best bits of New Labour circa 1997. He seemed like the bloke from down the street who genuinely cares - a trait which has real pulling power at the electorate.By definition - and thanks to Estelle Morris for the line - political people aren't normal. Normal people don't go to three meetings a month to argue about what the CAC should do, don't give up their weekend lie-ins to stand around on rainy November mornings flyering or knocking on doors and don't spend entire days walking around convincing people to go and vote. I don't want the bloke from down the street as PM (and Tony Blair sure as hell doesn't) but someone who can actually do the job. The electorate are used to managed images. It doesn't always work - Tony Blair's appearance on whatever football programme it was - and people are now cynical to the point that every politician is expected to support Local Town FC, drink beer and like Trisha. If people stopped being what head office thinks 'the bloke down the street' should look like and actually behaved like themselves, two things might happen. Firstly, you might actually find 'the bloke down the street who really cares' not being put off by politics. Secondly, people who are unpolished would be seen to have 'real pulling power at the electorate'. Enter stage right, Boris Johnson, stage left, Ken Livingstone.
Needless to say, the biggest applause he received was his "I would love to take on David Cameron". From the reaction he received, that's what everyone else wants too.If the best thing a senior politician can say is 'I think I/we have good ideas and I would like to stop the others getting in so I/we can implement them', I despair. This is nice, it's semi-obligatory, it rallies the troops, but decent political discourse it is not.
More later.
Labels: Americana, Blogging, Films, Insanity, Journalism, Photography, Politicae Britannicae, Politics
Conference Arrangements CommitteeWatching the CAC report from Labour Party Conference, and the responses to it, is almost as much fun as the UGM at LSE.
I quite understand why people aren't interested in the endless joy of constitutions/codes of practice/standing orders. It is, though, important; if I understand what's happened correctly (and it was an acquaintance of mine, Ben Folley from Islington North CLP, that was speaking against the CAC's decision) then there won't be a proper debate on Trident at Conference. It's odd, because I think most people in Labour would support replacing Trident, but it appears there won't be an opportunity for the sovereign body of the party to make a decision about a lifetime issue that will be resolved in Parliament in the next twelvemonth.
Having said that, could someone explain why Hazel Blears is appearing on a video singing the praises of Tesco at Conference?
Party Conference ScoopWe hear from an informed source that Tony Blair may announce his immediate resigation on Tuesday of Labour Party conference.
As I have said before, TB might want to go at a quiet time and his own terms. People are preparing for a leadership contest next May and are knocking potential leadership candidates - here, here and here - rather than TB.
Continuing my ill-informed rant about privatisationThere are some instances where privatisation has worked; the obvious example is telephones. There is effective competition in telephony, particularly mobiles, as you can make a reasonably informed choice and it's easy to change provider, particularly if you're on pay as you go.
However, there were still ridiculous charges for using your mobile in a different country, which might not be a huge issue for people who don't cross country borders often, but I do and I should think it's pretty bloody common in Belgium; in any case, I want to be able to use my phone on holiday. As it's a technology-based thing, the workforce is probably relatively small, but I would not want to work in a call centre.
Medicine is a different one. Firstly, it's not something that you use so often that you can make a choice; you don't have the experience. Secondly, a rich person can pay to use their phone more often; a rich person doesn't need better healthcare than a poor person (the opposite, in fact). Thirdly, I fail to see the case for the amount of money you have being able to justify better health care. We have a lack of doctors in this country. If you were to walk into a hospital and, on the basis of having more money, take the patient off the table and insist you have a less immediate need for surgery but you're bloody well going to have it anyway.
I also wonder why it is, though, that those who argue that the state is oppressive and should be cut back are always arguing in favour of the most oppressive parts of the state - the police and the armed forces.
New Bennism?Cheerleader for neoliberalism and eating babies, Matt Sinclair, muses about Hillary Benn's refusal to give the World Bank £50m.
Ignoring the fact that he seems to think the current government is left wing, Matt does make make a few statements that are, er, nuts.
Respecting sovereignty means allowing nations to do what they want with their own citizens and their own money. It doesn't mean we have to throw our own money down a hole because we need to wear democratic blinders to avoid telling the difference between a loan which is going to end up spent on subsidies for the Chad auto industry and one which will get used constructively.Yes, absolutely. However, we could perhaps come to an accomodation between the hardline position of Wolfowitz that - heaven forbid! - allows countries to have some say in how the West helps countries that they have royally screwed over in the past. Matt seems to follow the line that is working so well in Iraq and Afghanistan that once you have democratic structures in place, things will work perfectly. Unfortunately, as we see with low council turnouts in the UK, you have to think that voting is worth something to bother going to the polling station. What's the point of setting up a democracy if Paul Wolfowitz is going to offer you the choice of his way or starvation?
Seeing as you mention Chad, it's perhaps worth pointing out that the international financial system does have form in that country - Chevron and Petronas owe Chad on the order of US$450m. No, this isn't mad anti-imperialism - they let Exxon stay.
World Bank conditionality is an easy target for lazy snipes about democracy from socialists who haven't absorbed the historical experience of what privatisation, Britons should know, and trade liberalisation, all Europeans should remember, can do to improve a country's economic performance.No, I don't think that we should, for instance, sell arms to Iraq and then advocate invading it. Where is that picture?
Oh, there it is!
Let's look at the experience of privatisation in Britain. The privatised company responsible for the Waterloo & City Line, Metronet, are so shite that they cannot open what must be one of the simpler railway lines in the world - two stations 1.5 miles apart and totally separate from the rest of the Tube.
Or we could talk about the competition that would occur between Rolling Stock Companies (ROSCOs). Oh, wait, no. Generally each type of carriage is only made by one company, so there is no competition. Not even economies of scale as with a nationalised system.
Southall, Ladbroke Grove, Hatfield and Potters Bar showed that the attitude of private companies to safety was lax at best. Things have improved since the public outcry and more subsidy from the state, but there is still greater risk of an accident because of communication problems in a fragmented system.
I have to go out now - more later.
Will the real Charles Clarke please shut up?I think it's fair to say I'm interested in politics. I don't know as much about it as I think I do, and I spend far too much time obsessing about day-to-day (or hour-to-hour) intrigue. However, I do tend to pick up on things - small, unimportant things.
Now, I may well be mistaken on this, but I don't think anyone really picked up on Gordon Brown's smile. Had someone asked, it could have easily been explained away as the two great statesmen of the age being of one mind as to the future direction of the country and that Brown was happy that the question had been settled.
Instead, Charles bloody Clarke has to stick his oar in, and ensure that things spark up again just as they were becoming quiet, with the added bonus of damaging the likely next PM. Nice one. Does Clarke have a deal with someone, hoping for preferment by damaging Brown, either to stop him winning or to strengthen someone else's hand? Who is going to run for Deputy Leader?
My concern, again, is that speculation over candidates for both positions and the forming and reforming of factions is going to hole Labour below the waterline. This isn't the Left agitating; we all know the Left don't like TB. These are Blairites, pink in tooth and claw, who have resigned. The coup is from within. The Blair-Brown feud looks increasingly silly as they are so close in policy terms; groups forming every few days (or being portrayed to be Fleet Street) will kill us in the upcoming elections.
Keep leftOn the way into Parliament, just before you go past Westminster Hall, there's a sign (for pedestrian traffic management) that simply says:
"Keep Left"
Sinclair's Musing AgainMatt Sinclair's blog, sinclairsmusings.blogspot.com, is back. Go, read, inwardly digest. There'll be a test later.
Labels: Americana, Blogging, Films, Insanity, Journalism, Photography, Politicae Britannicae, Politics
Stop press: Government reads blogEvidently unoriginalname38 has had an effect - within seconds of my post, Sky News announces six ministers have resigned.
Shurely shome mishtake?
Perhaps interesting to note that of the seven resignations (dare I say so far?), three are Welsh MPs - Wayne David (Caerphilly), Ian Lucas (Wrexham) and Mark Tami (Alyn & Deeside) - and there are elections coming up in Wales.
Labels: Americana, Blogging, Films, Insanity, Journalism, Photography, Politicae Britannicae, Politics
The Star Who Won't Play the Last EncoreI was going to begin this post by saying that Tony Blair has done some good things and some bad things. I don't actually think it's relevant any more. I wish I'd been more aware during the last days of Thatcher and Major's term so that I had more of a comparison and I wish I really knew how much of an effect the
That having been said, I think it's time for the Prime Minister to step down and leave the stage. He has become the issue.
Today's edition of the Sun carries an exclusive of sorts about Tony Blair's departure date, shortly after a decade in power. I don't know whether that was a particular deliberate leak or not, but it is true that TB and the Sun are close – It Woz the Sun Wot Won It. I've been told that this was to make sure that the readership of such papers would stay on side. I'm going to take a guess and say that those readerships would not be impressed by a leadership election, particularly given the current atmosphere; the risk of 'loving ourselves to death' would be minimal.
I don't see the succession of Tony Blair going away as an issue. If TB does not give any indication of when he's going, the calls for an unpopular leader with unpopular policies to go immediately will continue and grow louder, with sections of the Labour Party and the Nick Robinson tendency of the media (and the Tories for explicitly partisan reasons) making things harder and harder for the party to do anything. Equally, if he is to announce a date – say a year hence – then as the date approaches, he will be increasingly a lame duck, with his policies taken less and less seriously by ministers who will be cosying up to whoever they think will be or want to be the next leader. Equally, people will have longer to prepare mounting alternative bids to Brown's, leading to a fractured party (precisely what TB wanted to avoid) that will not look good for the next election.
This is a rod that TB has created for his own back by saying he would go before the next general election but not saying when. The curtain has come down, gone back up, and not only are the audience disinterested, some of the cast are walking off stage.
recent posts
friends' blogs
political blogs
blogs i like
photography blogs
political tools
sadly gone


text:
|This week was election day and lots of our regulars were working at the polls and did not hike. However, the hike took place with a nice group of 11 hikers. The hike was on the Bartram Trail from Warwoman Dell to Pinnacle Knob. This hike is mostly on the Bartram Trail but the final climb to Pinnacle Knob is on a side trail. Hiking distance is almost 8 mi.
HIKERS - Phil Achey, Chuck Crisp, Greta Driggers, Alan Herrin, John King, Peter Muir, Vic Robson, Pom Sinnock, Bob Thompson, Ron Tudor, Lynne Saporito.
TRAIL INFO. - Excellent trail with nice waterfalls and great mountain views from Pinnacle Knob. Lots of elevation change makes it a moderately strenuous hike, especially in July.
Directions: Take Highway 884 East (Warwoman Road) from Clayton, GA for 5 miles or so and look for the Warwoman Dell sign on the right and turn right and park in the first parking area. Walk a short distance up the road and you will see the trail leading to the right. Follow the yellow trail markers.
Another great day for a hike! Partly cloudy and hot! Temperatures ranged from the mid 70's to mid 80's F.
WILDFLOWERS IN BLOOM: Flowers identified: Flowering spurge, Goldenrod, Phlox, Galax, Rattlesnake plantain, Rosebay rhododendron, Sourwood, New Jersy Tea, and Butterfly pea.
BIRDS IDENTIFIED: Red eyed vireo, Crow, Junco, Pileated woodpecker, Wood thrush, Carolina wren
scroll down for photos.......
Today's hike started at Warwoman Dell in Rabun County, GA.
Crossing the bridge at Becky Branch.
Becky Branch Falls
The veiwing platform at Martin Creek Falls.
Cooling off at Martin Creek Falls.
Arriving at Pinnacle Knob, we find about 30 girl hikers from Camp Pinnacle. .
Looking down over Clayton, GA from Pinnacle Knob.
Here, you can see Camp Pinnacle and the lake.
Lunchbreak at Pinnacle Knob
Vic cools off at Martin Creek Falls.
The OFHC gang for today's hike. (l-r front) Chuck Crisp, Vic Robson and Pom Sinnock. (l-r back) John King, Phil Achey, Lynne Saporito, Gretta Driggers, Bob Thompson and Peter Muir.


text:
Alleviating Poverty
Homeless Action Group
Group Description:
The Homeless Action Group works in partnership with Urban Ministries of Durham to provide support for homeless and low-income individuals in Durham, NC.
Overarching Goals:
The ERUUF/Urban Ministries Homeless Action Partnership is one way in which ERUUFians live their faith by serving our low income and homeless neighbors. The work that we do helps change lives through the dedicated service and financial contributions of our members. The programs at Urban Ministries of Durham (UMD) is only possible because of the work of volunteers. UMD relies on over 2000 volunteer hours each month to provide housing, clothing and food. Each year over 200 ERUUF members and friends volunteer at the homeless shelter to support the various programs of UMD.
Sister Communities of San Ramon, Nicaragua (SCSRN)
Group Description:
SCSRN was founded at ERUUF in 1993 and has been active since then at ERUUF and other congregations, schools and communities in NC. SCSRN's mission is to keep justice and human rights in the third world with particular focus on San Ramon. There is an annual ERUUF and Friends cultural immersion ecotour to San Ramon that has included many ERUUFians.
Overarching Goals:
SCSRN partners with San Ramon, Nicaragua to support education and community development initiatives that build friendship, understanding, environmental preservation and respect for human rights.
Read more: Sister Communities of San Ramon, Nicaragua (SCSRN)
Lakewood Elementary Bag Packing Team
Group Description:
ERUUF partners with the Duke University Retirees Outreach Organization (DURO) to provide bags of food each week for 30 qualifying low income families with children at Lakewood Elementary School. DURO manages the organization of the food pantry, the weekly packing list and the procurement of the food, while ERUUF packs the bags each week. ERUUF's cooperative effort in this project came about as a result of a Children in Poverty discussion group at ERUUF in 2014.
El Centro Hispano
Group Description:
ERUUF's partnership with El Centro Hispano builds a shared community of service, love, and spirit. El Centro holds an after school tutoring program, focusing on early literacy skills, on Monday evenings from 4:30-6:00pm. ERUUF volunteers serve as the tutors and build deep, meaningful relationships with latino/hispanic students aged 5 through 8, their families, and the El Centro community. Since our tutors meet with the same student week after week, the relationships and literacy skills grow and mature alongside in unison.
- Contact Person: open
- Role: Coordinator


text:
Apologetics Press
Apologetics Press
You walk up to the man on the street and tell him that Jesus Christ loves him and died so he could receive forgiveness of his sins. You explain that everyone should obey Jesus because He is the Son of God. The man wants to know how you know this information. You inform him that the Bible, the inspired Word of God, declares it to be true. He wants to know two things: (1) How can you prove that there is a God?; and (2) How can you prove that the Bible is His Word? He is not being belligerent or cantankerous; he simply wants some good evidence that would warrant the total overhaul of his life you are asking him to make.
It is now your responsibility to present solid, rational arguments that prove the things you have affirmed. You must defend the propositions you have presented. You are appointed for the defense of the Gospel (Philippians 1:17, NKJV).
The term "apologetics" derives from the Greek word apologia, which means "to defend" or "to make a defense." Thus, apologetics is a discipline dedicated to the defense of something. There can be as many different types of apologetics as there are beliefs in the world: atheistic apologetics, Hindu apologetics, Buddhist apologetics, Christian apologetics, ad infinitum. However, generally when the discipline is discussed, most people associate it with Christian apologetics. Therefore, for the remainder of this discussion, when I use the term apologetics, I will be referring specifically to Christian apologetics.
What is apologetics?
Christian philosopher Dick Sztanyo has suggested: "Apologetics is the proclamation and defense of the gospel of Christ regardless of whenever, wherever, and by whomever it is challenged." The apostle Peter used apologetics when he appealed to the empty tomb on Pentecost.
Paul used apologetics when he quoted the stoic poets to draw attention to God's existence as he addressed the Athenians.
Christ used apologetics when He appealed to a Roman coin to prove that Jews should pay taxes.
We can see, then, that the word apologetics carries no hint of "apologizing"—in the sense of being sorry or ashamed. On the contrary, the word houses the exact opposite idea of intelligent vindication by vigorous argument. In fact, Paul stated in 2 Corinthians 10:4-5: "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ." Apologetics vigorously defends the truth by refuting arguments that exalt themselves above God's Word.
What tools, then, can apologetics use to "cast down" faulty arguments?
Its toolbox is as endlessly deep as it is long. Any discipline—from astronomy to zoology—can be called upon to come to the aid of apologetics.
Just as Peter used the physical evidence of the empty tomb, just as Paul used contemporary literature, and jut as Jesus used an inscription on a coin, modern apologists can use archaeology, literature, science, morality, technology, and countless other facets of human life to defend Christianity.
A small child can watch ants hard at work and testify to the wisdom of the book of Proverbs.
An astrophysicist can contemplate the Second Law of Thermodynamics and maintain that the world will not last forever.
An archaeologist can find an ancient inscription about a people known as the Hittites and assert that the Bible has accurate information about this ancient group of people.
A professor of literature can read poetry from ages past and ascertain that mankind always has desired to worship a Creator Who is infinitely higher than humanity.
From the heights of the mountains to the depths of the oceans, facts surface that provide an ample array of ammunition that can be fired from the cannon of apologetics.
However, the machinery of apologetics can operate only on the fuel of reason, for without reason apologetics has no sure foundation.
The Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary defines reason as "the power of comprehending, inferring, or thinking, especially in orderly, rational ways."
Paul contrasted reason with insanity in Acts 26:24-25: "Now as he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, 'Paul, you are beside yourself! Much learning is driving you mad!' But he said, 'I am not mad, most noble Festus, but speak the words of truth and reason.' "
God and His spokesmen always have spoken rational, reasonable truths.
God employed reason to convince Isaiah's listeners of their sin: " 'Come now, and let us reason together,' says the Lord, 'Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow' " (Isaiah 1:18).
When Samuel spoke to the Israelites at the coronation of Saul, he said: "Now therefore, stand still, that I may reason with you before the Lord concerning all the righteous acts of the Lord which He did to you and your fathers" (1 Samuel 12:7).
From the dawn of time, God presented man with the facts, and then allowed man to use reason to reach correct conclusions. Thus, Romans 1:20 states: "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made…."
Reason provides for the removal of all contradictory and fallacious arguments, leaving only those facts that are consistent and correct.
The Christian religion, at its core, is based upon historically verifiable facts. The Bible is not a sourcebook of wise proverbs that somehow stand upon their own merit. Without an establishment of the facts concerning the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, the Word of God as we know it—even with all of its sound wisdom and practical guidance—is nothing more than a devotional book full of helpful platitudes that deserves to be placed on the shelf next to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. By using historical facts that are consistent and correct, apologetics makes its defense by appealing to man's capacity to reason.
God never has desired that His human creatures blindly accept unreasonable propositions postulated by perverse persons. He does not want us to be "children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness by which they lie in wait to deceive (Ephesians 4:14). On the contrary, He demands that we "test all things; hold fast what is good" (2 Thessalonians 5:21).
In the end, however, apologetics can soften only the hearts of those who agree to be honest with themselves and to deal honestly and reasonably with the available evidence. There is much truth in the old adage: "A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still."
What is counter-apologetics?
Counter-apologetics is the term used to describe the process of providing rational objections to arguments made by religious apologists. **While this process could also be called 'apologetics' (based on the strict definition), the terms 'apologetics' and 'apologist' have become virtually synonymous with Christian (or religious) apologetics.**
This redefinition carries implications about the burden of proof and additional concerns that seem to demand that a different, yet similar, term be used to describe objections to traditional religious apologetics.
- Iron Chariots Wiki
Iron Chariots is intended to provide information on apologetics and counter-apologetics. We'll be collecting common arguments and providing responses, information and resources to help counter the glut of misinformation and poor arguments which masquerade as "evidence" for religious claims.
The complexity of issues surrounding religion ensures that any proper assessment requires us to delve into a number of philosophical, historical and sociological topics. Our ultimate goal is to provide a robust and definitive resource for:
* atheists seeking responses to common apologetic arguments
* theists who are questioning the efficacy of their beliefs
* apologists who feel that their "pet" argument is above reproach
* individuals of any philosophical ideal who have an interest in religious studies
* atheists seeking responses to common apologetic arguments
* theists who are questioning the efficacy of their beliefs
* apologists who feel that their "pet" argument is above reproach
* individuals of any philosophical ideal who have an interest in religious studies


text:
|Reno Byrd
|Biographical information
|Birth place
August 15
|Physical description
|Hair color
|Eye color
|Personal information
Martial arts, electric rod, control of water, pistols, teleportation
|Chronological and Political Information
Reno Byrd was a mutant who was later turned into a Bastavo vampire
Early Life
Reno Michael Byrd was born in Northern Ireland, along with his twin brother Axel, and younger sister Kelsey. He was the oldest of three kids born to Tristan and Isolde Byrd. The young red head was born into a long line of Irish Mafia members. In fact, his forefathers had founded the Irish Mob, and expected him and his siblings to be a part of it somehow. Once Reno was old enough to walk and talk (around three or four months old), Tristan had begun to teach him the Family ways. Guidelines and rules were shoved down his throat as often as breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reno was only three years old when he suffered his first bullet wound, from a drive-by intended to kill his father, who was at the time, the Consigliere of the Family. Tristan died later in the hospital, leaving Reno and his family to move along without him. By the time Reno was ten, he was considered a part of the Family, as well as the head of his own, despite the fact that Isolde was perfectly capable of taking care of herself, and her three children on her own. On Reno and Axel's twelfth birthday, as a way to, official mark them as a part of the Family, their Grandfather sent them along with their uncle Jeffery Byrd, to a raid of one of the Italian Mob's operations. There was of course a fight, and in the midst of it all, Jeff was injured. One of the Italian men was advancing on Reno and his brother. Seeing no other way out, the young red head took his uncle's gun and shot the man until he stopped moving. Reinforcements arrived moments later, and the three were escorted to safety. However, nothing could erase the damages done to Reno's mind. At the age of thirteen, Reno began to go through his mutant ability puberty. He inherited the ability to teleport, and to control water. During puberty, he would teleport at the most random of times to the most random of places, as well as cause nearby water bottles or faucets to erupt water from them. The process was quick and painless for the most part, although he did have some incidents of teleporting to the wrong places at the wrong time. Once he reached the age of fifteen, he was official a Soldier for the Family, and he was running around the streets like he owned them, getting himself in an out of trouble as if it were second nature. As a tradition, he was taught the old Irish (otherwise known as Gaelic) language, and therefore was able to communicate with his family while the majority of the population had no idea what they were speaking. By the time he turned sixteen, he tired of the life he was living. The red head, packed up everything he could and took the first flight he could to Germany.
The Holocaust
There was only one thing Reno had never admitted to anyone in his family, and that was that he was Jewish. Once in Germany he was able to make friends with other Jews, and he began to feel more at peace. He confessed to the sins he committed while living with his family, and overtime, he changed his ways, successfully washing out all of the brain wash his father, grandfather and uncles had set into his brain. However, happy times were not meant to be for the mutant. In 1941, only months after his arrival in Germany, the Nazis went into small apartment and dragged him out of it, torching it to the ground as they made their exit. He awoke in what Nazi Germany called, Jewish Ghettos, areas of a city sectioned off for only Jews to live in. They were forced to work, starved and constantly beaten. Before long the Nazis gathered all of the Jewish people from those Ghettos, and they were all shipped off to concentration camps. Reno, wound up in Auschwitz. Along with the majority of the males, he was forced to work, and they were starved. Anyone who showed weakness or tried to retaliate was taken away and never seen again. Reno tried to escape a few times, trying to teleport his way out, but the electrical fences around the area interfered with his powers, and he could not even teleport from one building to the other, let alone out of the camp. A series of numbers were permanently burned into Reno's left arm, his identification numbers. The Nazis had found burning them into the skin a lot more convenient than sewing it on the uniforms the prisoners were given. Four long years, Reno stayed in Auschwitz, fighting to stay alive even as so many of his friends died around him. Finally, on January 27 1945, the Soviet army located and liberated the Auschwitz camp. Three million had died over the four years, and when the Soviets arrived the Nazis, who had already cleared out of the camp, had removed the majority of the prisoners. Leaving only seven thousand for the Soviets to save. Half-starved, and exhausted beyond the human capability to be exhausted, Reno allowed the doctors to examine him and to treat him for any of the diseases he had contracted while in the concentration camp. He was suppose to be twenty years old by then, but his body had been so malnourished, Reno could barely pass for seventeen. Once his health was back up, and the doctors managed to get him at a healthy weight, the mutant was able to leave. Determined to get as far away from the horrible memories the Nazis had given him, Reno took the first flight to Midgar.
Life in Midgar
At first, Reno had trouble making friends. His years in Auschwitz had frightened him into being unable to trust people well, though he had a very good reason not to. The red head applied to take a test for his GED, since he had his high school years taken away by the Nazis. Over time however, Reno began to open up and it was a couple of months after his arrival that he met his best friend, Rude Osaka. Rude proved to be a very good friend, and offered Reno to share his apartment, because the mutant hadn't been able to find one yet. Once he got settled with his new friend, he met Rude's girlfriend, Janine Carter, and they all became rather close. The red head still refused to talk about the Holocaust, though his friends new something was up, especially because of the numbers on his arm. They weren't easy to hide, and the news of the concentration camps found by the Allies had already been released to the public. Eventually, Reno told them everything and the bonds of their friendship tightened, bringing the three closer together. One night when they went out to a club, they met Elena Suzu, a spunky blonde who didn't let anyone push her around. She and Reno hit it off right away, flirting and messing around by spilling drinks on each other. The four of them became great friends, but the only problem was that they were all going to different colleges. Reno and Rude were staying in Midgar to go to the University there, while Janine was heading to Arcadia and Elena to Japan. They all promised to keep in touch. During college, Reno and Rude picked up a cab-driving job to earn spending money, as well as money for their books. Reno, naturally, was an insanely fast driver, and usually ended up completing more fares than his best friend, although his car always came out more beaten than Rude's. One night, the red head picked up two women, who threw some cash at him to keep him from looking back at them. They were Kiara Shion and Ashlie Lynn, two very beautiful, and very naked girls, seeing that they were changing their clothing. Being sneaky, Reno managed to get pictures of them, and once his shift was over, ran to share with Rude. In hopes of running into the two women again, though this time, Rude rode in the passenger seat, Reno drove around the same area he had picked them up before around the same time, for about a week. On the last day, the two were ready to give up, but fortunately for them, the girls showed up again. This time, instead of just getting dropped off, they invited the two to go to the clubs with them. Rude stuck to Kiara's side, while Reno and Ashlie hit it off right away. The two danced for hours, before they found their way to Ashlie's hotel room. They slept together, giving up their virginity to one another. However, the four never saw each other again beyond that night, and the boys were forced to push those memories to the back of their minds.
A couple of years after college, Reno met back up with Elena. After years of being apart, the two's attraction towards each other increased somewhat, and they started dating within two days of their reunion. They shared stories of their college adventures, though Reno left out the night with Ashlie. Elena had majored in English and minored in Criminal Justice while Reno had majored in Criminal Justice and minored in Theater Arts. They shared what their classes were like, their teachers and the classmates, as well as the different fraternity like organizations on campus. It was like the two had never been apart, and within two years, Reno proposed. The two worked hard to find a way to make a living, and soon Reno got them hired with Midgar's secret police. The ones who went undercover and did missions for national security, under the radar. To Elena's surprise, Rude was also working there, but the hyperactive teen from high school had changed into a much more reserved, serious and mature adult. Neither Reno nor Elena let that affect their friendship, and the job kicked off well. While it was dangerous, the three of them together were a wonderful team, even if Reno preferred his electric rod to a gun no matter whom they were fighting. Reno and Elena happily married four months after their engagement, fortifying their strength as a team while on the job. They were the talk of the town, always seen in public together and they were always bringing up the idea of children, deciding on names and when would be the proper time to have the children. Rude and Janine had gotten engaged a few months prior to the Byrd's wedding, but before any finalization could be made on the wedding day, Rude broke it off, and, in her heart broken rage, Janine left Midgar. This event didn't really disrupt Reno and Elena; they had never thought she was right for their best friend. After four years of a blissful and peaceful marriage, tragedy struck. While on one of their missions, a massive explosion took out a quadrant of the facility they were infiltrating. Elena and Rude were able to get back to Midgar, Reno however was lost in the explosion, and the two were forced to pronounce him as KIA (killed in action). However, Reno had managed to survive, with a heavy amount of injuries. He was transferred over to the best hospital in the world, in Hyrule.
Life in Hyrule
Reno recovered quickly, thanks to his Mutant genetics, and was on his feet in no time. However, the red head had suffered severe trauma to the head, and had amnesia. He remembered his friendship with Rude and Elena, but nothing about his marriage with the blonde. Sadly enough, because he was officially pronounced dead in Midgar, their marriage was null and void, making both of them single. While Elena mourned in Midgar, Reno began to get closer to the people in Hyrule, worming his way into the Palace. He was quick to become friends with Yazoo Itou, the head of the Royal Guard and soon, the elf had managed to get the red head an interview with Mimi Murritta, the Queen of Hyrule.
Behind the scenes
|Anime Fan Project
|Reno Byrd is part of Crimson Heir!


text:
It's Donald's party now. Make sure no one is allowed to forget it.
by djerrid
A piece of advice for Democratic message makers: There is no "President Trump." There is only "Republican President Trump."
Those who represent the Democratic Party should literally not say his name without putting "Republican" in front of it. Tying Republican Trump to the Republican Party should be done now so that it becomes an entrenched symbol of his identity in the minds of the average American voter. It will send a clear and obvious message that a major strategy of the Democrats is to put their counterparts in the tight and suffocating embrace of "their" president.
Knowing this, GOP congressfolks will try to give themselves a little bit of breathing room in case the bottom falls out his sinking ship and his popularity continues to submerge. They could even adhere to their ideological principles rather than just playing follow the leader. And perhaps maybe they can act like they're independent of Republican Trump when he changes and re-changes his policies again and again on a whim and a tweet.
That will obviously piss Republican Trump off. He will see the whole GOP as his enemy. The same way he targeted the Tea Party after the ACA repeal disaster, he will attack those who supported him. And the money shot? A persistent civil war between Republican Trump and his party, and they will not be able to accomplish anything.
Again, there is no reason to refer to him as "President" without adding on the epitaph "Republican" right in front. For those who wish to hang on to their majority, there might not be anything scarier.
Categories: Politics/Law/Government


text:
This year's Geek Media Expo is not to be missed, and GMX just gave everyone another reason to get excited!
PADAMN! will be setting no phazers to stun when we shoot first on Friday the 26th. Bring your favorite Bronie or Goth Chick and get ready to shake the tribbles out of your pants! We're ready to DM the hell out of a fun night. Our DPS is maxed and we've got the 1.21 gigawatts necessary to send a whole audience back to when Sleestaks ruled the Earth. Seriously, is that enough geeky references…?
For tickets and more information on the Geek Media Expo, click here.


text:
The Hartmann Conspiracy – An evidence-backed exposé of the criminal acts of Weld County District Court Chief Judge James F. Hartmann.
Boulder County Corruption – Detailing Boulder County Colorado authorities' years-long retaliatory involvement in the criminal acts of Weld County District Court Chief Judge James F. Hartmann.
Commission On Judicial Performance Report – Investigative reporting, analysis, and opinion about the California Commission on Judicial Performance and CJP Director Victoria B. Henley.
The Judicial Integrity Project -Help yourself to a better justice system.
Clear the Bench Colorado – Some judges continue to hold themselves above the law – but they are not beyond accountability.
Ripoff Report – by consumers, for consumers… Don't let them get away with it!® Let the truth be known!™
A Terroristic Divorce – Corrupt Judges without Jurisdiction.
Law Week Colorado – Law Week Colorado is the state's only newspaper published specifically for lawyers, law firms, corporate counsel and the judiciary.
Judicial Disqualification Resource Center – Recusal and Disqualification of Judges and Other Adjudicators.
American Civil Liberties Union – The website of the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation.
Stop Secret Laws – Exposing the use of Secret Laws through Peaceful Protest.


text:
Milestone moment: Tiana-Jo Carter eclipses 1,000 point mark, leads Lakers over Poland
By Wayne E. Rivet
Staff Writer
As Tiana-Jo Carter looked around the packed house Tuesday night, she felt both excitement and jitters.
She was in awe seeing fans wearing gold T-shirts with the slogan "This is Carter Country" on one side and "T2, 1000 points, 1000 rebounds" on the other.
When the game clock struck 6:56, Carter created Lake Region hoop history. Teammate Jordan Turner came up with a steal, made a quick push up the court and dumped the ball inside the lane where Carter pulled the trigger on a short jump shot for her fourth point of the night.
More importantly, it was the shot that put Carter over the 1,000-point plateau — just the second time in school history that a player reached the magic number (the other being Dana Wheeler).
The game stopped.
Fans cheered wildly.
Teammates embraced their leader, and handed her yellow roses.
And, a four-minute audio clip played as players, Coach Paul True and former coaches offered their congratulations as well as glowing comments about a young lady who was described as selfless, hard working, humble and tenacious.
"Seeing the number of people who came here tonight and their response was really cool, unbelievable," Carter said. "It is so awesome to be part of such a great community, where people are so supportive. I am so grateful, to my teammates who helped make this all happen, and to the community for always being there to cheer us on."
Carter was ecstatic about scoring the 1,000th point before Laker Nation. She had drawn within three points heading into Tuesday's game against Poland, after scoring 15 points last week in a 47–29 victory at Yarmouth.
"It's special to do it before our fans," she said. "I didn't know anything about the audio tribute, and really didn't know that I have over 1,000 rebounds. That's really cool."
Scoring early in the game enabled Carter to get the celebration out of the way and return her focus onto basketball.
"I really don't like the focus on me, I'd rather it be on the team. It's never about one person. We succeed because we are a team," she said. "While scoring 1,000 points is nice, we are going after a much bigger goal."
The elusive Gold Ball.
Carter and the Lakers stayed on track with a 58–44 win over Poland, the team's 13th straight victory. With one game left on the schedule (home against York Friday at 6:30 p.m.), a victory would likely secure the Lakers the Number 1 seed in the Class B West tournament, which opens next week with prelim games. If LR lands the top seed, their first playoff game would be Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 8:30 p.m. at the Portland Expo.
Although Poland was without three players, including top-scoring threat Michaella Arsenault, the Knights played a gritty game. Senior guard Emily Bolduc connected on four 3-pointers en route to a game-high 24 points.
Carter gave the Lakers a quick 4–0 lead by sinking her first two shots. After the Carter tribute, Poland took a 5–4 and 7–6 lead before the Lakers stormed ahead behind three-point shots from Sarah Hancock (11 points) and Kristen Huntress (7 points) for a 16–8 first quarter lead.
The Lakers had a strong three-minute stretch midway through the second quarter, going on a 10–0 run behind a three-pointer by Spencer True, an inside bucket by Carter off a well-placed pass by Turner, and an old-fashioned three-point play by Turner, who knifed between two defenders for a hoop. Sierra Hancock closed out the half by sinking a pair of foul shots with 3.8 seconds left for a 32–20 advantage at the break.
Poland kept it interesting as Sarah Bolduc drained a three-pointer to spark the Knights to a 7–2 run to start the third quarter.
Up just five, the Lakers responded with their own spurt as Sarah Hancock swished a left-wing trey, followed by hoops from Turner and Carter, and a pair of foul shots by Huntress to make it 43–29. Hancock completed the strong finish by netting a straightaway three-pointer with 1.2 seconds left.
The Lakers (16–1) put the game on ice with a 8–3 run to start the fourth quarter as four different players scored.
With 53.3 seconds left, Carter was pulled from the game. As expected, she received a standing ovation.
"I really enjoyed tonight," she said.
Laker Nation has also enjoyed watching a promising young lady develop into one of the dominant players in the state.
Lakers: Tiana-Jo Carter 20, Miranda Chadbourne 6, Sarah Hancock 11, Sierra Hancock 4, Kristen Huntress 7, Spencer True 3, Jordan Turner 7.
Rebounds: Turner 7, Sierra Hancock 2, Chadbourne 4, Carter 14, Meghan VanLoan 2, Lucy Fowler 2, Sarah Hancock 2, Spencer True 2.
Poland: Emily Bolduc 24, Sarah Bolduc 12, Sadie Pelletier 2, Lindsay Theriault 4, Sarah Walton 2.


text:
Donna Daniels' cool sports job: New Jersey Devils SVP for business services
After amassing 25 years of experience at the NBA, Donna Daniels assumed she would continue on the hardcourt track. And for the record, she would have been perfectly content with that. As an executive, she was able to keep things fresh over the span of her career by spearheading different departments in sales and sponsorship at headquarters, while also being influential in launching a D-League team and two WNBA teams at their inceptions.
Then the New Jersey Devils organization sought out NBA commissioner Adam Silver's blessing to speak with Daniels. He graciously gave it, and Daniels began her next chapter as senior vice president for business services at the New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center this past April. As for how she's adapting to an entirely different professional sport, she's more than equipped in transitioning after spending her formative years relocating from town to town as her family followed her father's trajectory as a football coach.
With the puck dropping in the Devils' opener on Thursday -- and their home opener next Tuesday -- Daniels details her journey for espnW and explains why she believes in the "never say never" concept.
On the move
My dad was a high school and college football coach, so we moved almost every two years while I was growing up. He would come home on a Friday and say, "OK, I'm on to my next place," and he would be gone on Monday. My mother would stay behind with us to get our studies situated and to sell the house, and then we would meet him at the next destination. It was very exciting, but adapting was definitely a way of life for us -- next team, next school, next set of friends. I have a younger sister and brother, and they were on board as well. I think some of us adjusted better than others, but we helped each other as a group. For me, it was an amazing way to grow up. I didn't really know anything else.
Bleacher creatures
We tried to get to as many games as possible, which included the away games. We would get up at 4 a.m., and my mother would load us all into our wood-paneled station wagon. Sometimes it would take six hours to get there for kickoff, but we lived and breathed it. My dad was able to drive back with us if the team won, which was such a treat. But if they lost, he usually had to go back on the team bus. (Although we probably wouldn't want him in the car with us anyway when they lost!) But then we would say our goodbyes in the parking lot and pile back in the wagon to drive six hours home. It's just what we did.
Trial and error
My father was the coach at Hobart and William Smith in upstate New York when it was time for me to go to college, so I decided to go there to continue to be near my family. I ended up majoring in English because even though I grew up in the sports world, I didn't really understand back then that there was a whole business side to sports. My best friend went into retail in Albany after graduation, so I thought maybe that's what I wanted to do. I think I lasted two months. But I learned what I didn't want to do very quickly, and I'm appreciative of the opportunity for that realization. So I decided to move to New York City to see if I could make it there, although I didn't fully understand what that even meant. I just wanted to survive somehow.
To still be part of the NBA but to start a team from scratch? That was a dream for me. I walked in and said, 'OK, it's just me. Now what?'Donna Daniels
Garden variety
I landed a job at a medical advertising agency, which turned out to be the most amazing first job I could have. I learned a lot about working in an office environment with a great group of people, but I always used to say to my dad, "Wouldn't it be great if I went to work at Madison Square Garden every day?" That was my dream. I pursued it through an alumni connection and landed an interview for a job selling advertising for MSG radio. I assisted in managing inventory for the Knicks, Rangers and St. John's basketball. That was the start of my career in sports, and it opened up a whole new world for me.
Supportive superiors
After two years at MSG on the sales side, I really thought that I needed some buying experience and moved to the advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi. This is where I say "never say never" since working at MSG was my ultimate dream. But I really thought being a sports media buyer would be a good move from a career standpoint, which it was.
I was there about a year when I received a call from a former MSG colleague who had moved to the NBA, but I didn't think I had been at Saatchi long enough to warrant a job change. But I worked for an amazing boss at the time. With him, I could walk in and say, "I just got a call about a job." I told him, "I love it here, I love working for you, and I think I have more to learn on the buyers' side." And he looked at me and said, "You have to go on that interview. The NBA is the best sports marketing company in the world." And that conversation changed my life.
Mad hops
I started there working in media for our properties, like the show "NBA Inside Stuff" and Hoop magazine, while also selling units for the pregame shows. I then spent nine years working in marketing partnerships with brands like Nike, McDonald's and American Express before moving to sponsorship and also digital when that became a priority. So again, I was fortunate to be able to stay at the same company but continue to switch departments. It kept things interesting.
Team building
We were launching the NBA Development League in eight markets around the Southeast back in 2001, and I was offered the opportunity to go down and be the president of the Roanoke, Virginia, team. To still be part of the NBA but to start a team from scratch? That was a dream for me. I walked in and said, "OK, it's just me. Now what?"
It was a lot of hard work from hiring the right people to putting the ticket sales plan together and business strategy, and then collaborating with the arena staff for scheduling. But that's what I love to do best. Just give me a challenge with a blank slate. I had this mindset that the ball is going to be tipped off, and I know the date and the time that tipoff is going happen, so I can choose to either be ready or not ready. I was going to be ready.
Launch a go
I was part of what we called the WNBA launch committee, representing the corporate partnership side. My job was to work with sponsors and leverage NBA assets to make sure we could kick the league off in a way that would be effective. It just seems like yesterday that I was sitting in that room. It literally seems like yesterday, and here we are 20 years later.
It was an exciting time. The WNBA began play in June 1997, and we were coming off the Atlanta Olympics, so there was a huge amount of momentum for women's basketball after Team USA's gold-medal win. And then later, I also helped launch two new WNBA teams, the Atlanta Dream and the Tulsa Shock. So when I think back over the course of my career, I really loved to work with the new entities like the D-League and the WNBA. I mean, I loved the NBA as well, but those three leagues have different personalities, so I was able to flex different muscles with each of them.
Parquet to pucks
What I really appreciated about the process is that my department head and commissioner Adam Silver gave the Devils organization their blessing to talk to me before I even knew about it. That really made me feel like it was OK to begin to explore the opportunity when they called. And one of the selling points was the ownership group of Josh Harris and David Blitzer, who I can't say enough about. When you look at what they've done over the course of three years, from owning the 76ers and then buying the Devils' Prudential Center and also the Premier League team Crystal Palace F.C. -- they're savvy, they're competitive, and I just love being around them.
Even though the Devils are an established team, there's almost a startup feel here with a huge focus on culture and talent with this new ownership group. Since they took over, the organization has grown from about 40 individuals to more than 200. In the end, it was definitely hard to leave the NBA and the amazing human beings I spent so much time with over the years. But I left an organization with very passionate people who love to come to work every day, and I've found only the same here. I would never have expected anything different, but you certainly never know until you get into the day to day.
Range of wisdom
I think there's two things I say for advice. The first is that networking is so important. Don't be afraid to reach out, because you'll be surprised at how receptive most people are. And the second lesson is one I was fortunate enough to learn early on, which is that there's a whole world of opportunity at a sports team. They're really structured like any other business. You can go to law school and work in sports, or have an MBA and work in the finance department. It's not just ticket sales or sponsorships. You can work in HR or PR or do any number of things. In talking with people, I sometimes think they don't fully understand how many opportunities there really are. It's beneficial to think broad.


text:
Coffee, Tea & Cocoa
The penalty for poor moisture control affects both grower and processor alike. For the grower it means poor yields, contaminated product and a loss of his livelihood. For the producer it affects the colour, taste and quality of the product and ultimately leads to consumer dissatisfaction.
Sinar BeanPro 6070
The Sinar BeanPro Moisture Analyser is the newest coffee moisture analyser in our range.More Info
CM-100 Coffee Colour Analyser
One of the most exciting new products of its kind, the CM100 Colour Meter is fast becoming the best hand held colour meter on the market. Using the latest IR LED technology, it can test ground or whole beans instantly, with great precision. It displays the Agtron measurements using the 'gourmet' scale, meaning the readings can be understood universally.More Info
AgriPro 6095 Green Coffee Moisture Analyser
The AgriPro is the perfect product for anybody looking for truly portable moisture measurement. Its simple design with no moving parts allows it to be small and robust while its large variety of calibrations gives it the versatility to measure virtually any commodity you need.More Info
Large Seed Analyser 8100
The Sinar 8100 Large Seed Analyser is the perfect solution for measuring moisture and temperature in large seeds; such as cocoa beans, palm oil kernels, animal feeds or virtually any other granulated material.More Info
Sieve Shaker
The CRI4-8c sieve shaker is a simple and effective way to shake your sieves consistently, whether it be for coffee grading or cereal application.More Info
ColorTrack Laser Colour Analysis
The ColorTrack R100 Laser Colour Analyser represents the latest in technology and a new standard for color analysis delivering unparalleled precision.More Info
Nilema Litre Hectolitre Weight System
The Nilema Litre Hectolitre Weight System provides laboratory grade accuracy on bulk density measurements for cereals, oil seeds and other bulk commodities.More Info
Join Our Mailing List
There are so many interesting aspects to what we do that we though our customers might like to hear about some of them. Check out our newsletter to read about what the team have been getting up to.
Next EventLAMMA 19 9th January 2019
Visit us at The NEC this year for LAMMA 19. HALL 8 STAND 8.112 Offers available for new and existing customers!


text:
Used Car Dealerships in Milford, Connecticut
Car Factory Direct is one of the best places to choose used cars, trucks, SUV, Van etc. ofall models and brand. We are serving in area of Bridgeport, Stamford and New Haven in Connecticut. Please check our online inventory for any vehicle & book now.
|Related Link: Click here to visit item owner's website (0 hit)
|Target State: All States
Target City : All Cities
Last Update : Jan 29, 2018
Number of Views: 93
|Item Owner : Car Factory Direct
Contact Email:
Contact Phone: (None)
|Friendly reminder: Click here to read some tips.


text:
Ok ok.. I know I havent updated my blog that much lately, but much has happened during the past few weeks... Some bad times and some very good times to count of course...
Ok 1st dilemma: emergency. Our Uncle Sam died unexpectedly... Actually the only scary part is the flight to Davao and return to Manila, the rest was too damn boring unfortunately. After all, when it comes to family issues, I prefer to be more passive and just focus on other fronts, for example the cheerdance competition. Although I had some fun with my relatives and of course got some Cowboy Bebop for cheap prices, I'd say my stay there was a complete waste of time.
2nd Dilemma: Foundation day and Cheerdance Competition.
Now I wasnt there during the 1st and 2nd main rehearsals, so the solution is simple, we stay at the back. XD Plain and simple. and I wasnt there during the 1st day thus making me miss the freaking magic show. But hey, at least I had fun during the cheerdance. XD
Finally, today. It was gratitude day for the teachers and it fell on valentines day. How nice yet boring... too bad she isnt available for today... I wanna teach her how to play DotA! XD
Well what the hey... I'd say those weeks are kinda fun to say the least, and aside from some side events (economics project fallout, 3rd quarterly exams, low grades in physics, pwnage in shop etc...) I'd say all is fine and well here... And oh yeah.. I now visit 4chan XD I'll post more details later XD
Materialized @ 1:15 PM
|| 0 Notes
Personal Links♥Multiply
BlogRoll♥GM Phage
Previous Posts♥ Seven Black Roses - chicosci
Archives♥November 2005
CreditsMade By June Parreno 11/05/05


text:
Over a U.S. Air Force base in the New Mexico desert, pilots on Wednesday tested some off-the-shelf options as the military looks for its next light-attack aircraft.
Test flights for the experiment known as the OA-X initiative are being conducted at Holloman Air Force Base. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson, a former New Mexico congresswoman, was on hand along with other top officials as pilots put the planes through their paces.
The scenarios are designed to emulate combat missions and other flights such as search and rescue and reconnaissance.
The Air Force earlier this year invited the aviation and aerospace industry to put forth data on readily available planes that would meet the service's needs for a small, low-cost aircraft that could support missions on the ground while being easily maintained. The top candidates were then invited to Holloman to show off their capabilities.
U.S. Senator John McCain, an Arizona Republican who is chairman of the Armed Services Committee and a supporter of the experiment, said Wednesday that the event is aimed at helping the military procure the tools it needs more quickly, efficiently and affordably.
"Our adversaries are modernizing to deploy future capabilities aimed at eroding the U.S. military advantage — and reversing that trend will require a new, innovative approach to acquisition and procurement,'' he said in a statement.
Not a competition
Air Force officials have said they do not consider the test flights as a competition since the event won't necessarily result in any decisions about which planes to acquire.
Some have suggested that a new light-attack plane could partly replace the A-10, which had been marked for retirement by the Obama administration. Air Force officials have disputed those claims and the latest military spending proposals call for keeping the nation's 283 A-10s flying for the foreseeable future.
Some congressional members have pointed to the acquisition of light-attack planes as a way to lessen the burden on the service's fighter fleet and reduce operating costs related to the A-10 and other fighters such as the F-16 and the F-15.
The Senate Armed Services Committee earlier this summer added more than $1 billion to the proposed military budget for the OA-X initiative. If the measure survives negotiations, the Air Force could use the funding to buy a fleet of light-attack and observation aircraft to bolster existing resources.
The testing includes Textron Aviation's Scorpion jet and its AT-6 Wolverine turboprop and the A-29 Super Tucano, another turboprop manufactured in Florida by Sierra Nevada Corp. and partner Embraer Defense & Security. AirTractor and L3's AT-802L Longsword also is part of the experiment.


text:
If you have decided to pack up your home by yourself, or maybe pack only the items you know you can handle and leave to professional packers the toughest things to pack and move, then sooner or later you'll get to the kitchen as well.
And then, you'll quickly realize that the kitchen itself is one of the most difficult rooms in the house to pack due to the large number of various kitchen items that can be found there: silverware, utensils, pans, pots, bowls, cups, dishes, glasses, small kitchen appliances, large kitchen appliances, and so on. To make your packing task even more challenging, your kitchen will be full of breakable items that will not survive the move unless properly packed.
However, it's when you get to the task of packing knives for moving that you'll likely face your first packing challenge. If you happen to own cutlery sets with around 10 or more different kitchen knives for different purposes, then you may find it hard to figure out the best way to pack kitchen knives for moving without any risk of damage to other items or injury to yourself or your movers.
Find below the best way to pack knives when moving – that is, pack knives safely and quickly.
What to do before packing kitchen knives for a move
Before you learn the steps that will show how to pack kitchen knives when moving, there are three things you need to do first in order to ensure that packing those sharp kitchen items for moving won't end in any kind of damage or injury.
- Gather the right packing materials. You shouldn't worry about getting the proper packing supplies to protect your knives during the move. Why? You'll only need the most basic packing supplies: plenty of unprinted packing paper, a few sheets of bubble wrap, a roll of packing tape, and a permanent marker.
- Prepare the moving boxes. Of course, you'll also need to get your hands on a few small cardboard boxes to store your wrapped kitchen knives – shoe boxes usually work well. Prepare a separate box or boxes only for your kitchen knives to eliminate the possibility of damaging other kitchen stuff as well. Then, make sure you place crumpled packing paper to the box bottom and line the boxes with one layer of bubble wrap to provide extra cushioning for the kitchen knives and prevent the sharp objects from cutting through the cardboard.
- Sort your kitchen knives prior to packing. Before you can learn how to pack knives when moving, you should organize your knives by sorting them according to their type and size. Group all your butter knives together as usually they are not as sharp as the rest. Then, group steak and bread knives, including the ones you use to chop vegetables. Finally, set aside your chef's knives and carving knives and make sure you pack each one of those larger knives individually.
Moving timeline: Interactive week-by-week moving checklist
How to pack knives when moving: Step-by-step
The moment you have gathered the knives packing materials, prepared the cardboard boxes and sorted out your sharp kitchen objects, it's time to pack your kitchen knives for a move. If you keep those sharp cutlery pieces in a knife block, you can pack them together with that cutlery block (the packing method is explained further below), but right now let's focus on packing individually all the kitchen knives you own.
- Step 1. Position your stack of unprinted packing paper on the kitchen table or counter.
- Step 2. Gather several knives that are similar in size and purpose.
- Step 3. Place one knife at an angle near one edge of the paper stack, then take a few (3-4) sheets of paper and roll them diagonally over the knife multiple times until the sharp object is completely covered in paper.
- Step 4. Add another knife with its blade pointing in the opposite direction of the first cutlery piece, then continue to roll the paper until the second knife is covered in packing paper as well.
- Step 5. Add another knife to the bundle, and then yet another until you run out of paper.
- Step 6. Tuck in the ends of the packing paper to form a tight bundle and don't forget to alternate the direction of the blades as you keep wrapping them. In most cases, one paper bundle will hold around 4 or 5 knives depending on their size.
- Step 7. Finish wrapping the bundle and take a look at it – it should resemble a roll of knives in packing paper where each knife is wrapped up individually. When you're ready, there should be at least 20 sheets of paper that cover the knife blades, which will be enough to eliminate any chance of accidents during the actual transportation.
- Step 8. Use packing tape to secure the bundle and keep it from unwrapping itself during transport.
- Step 9. Take the permanent marker and write KNIVES on the paper bundle.
- Step 10. Transfer each paper bundle containing your kitchen knives into the cardboard box you have prepared for the sharp objects. Once the box is full, fill up any empty spaces using crumpled paper or old pieces of clothing so that no shifting occurs inside the box during the haul.
- Step 11. Close the box and seal it with packing tape.
- Step 12. Label the box clearly on at least two sides, write KNIVES, KITCHEN, and HANDLE WITH CARE
How to pack glasses for moving
How to pack knives in a knife block when moving
If your set of knives is already inside its own knife block, then you should wrap them as they are without getting them out of the cutlery block.
Here's how to pack a knife block for moving:
- Step 1. Apply tape to secure the knives inside the block so that the sharp objects won't slip out of the block during transport. Make sure you use several pieces of packing tape from various angles, starting from one side of the knife block over the knife handles, and finishing on the other side of the block.
- Step 2. Place the knife block sideways in the middle of the paper stack, then roll a few sheets over it from all four edges as if wrapping a present.
- Step 3. Wrap the paper-wrapped knife block in one or two sheets of bubble wrap for extra protection.
- Step 4. Transfer the protected cutlery block to the bottom of the moving box that contains other kitchen items, including your bundle-wrapped kitchen knives.
Great packing tips for your move
Safety tips when packing knives for a move
Finally, here are a few knives packing tips that will help you stay safe throughout the move:
- Cover the blades of larger and sharper knives with pieces of bubble wrap, use tape to keep the plastic material in place, and then wrap those knives in packing paper as detailed above.
- Pack butter knives in secured bundles of four, the way you would pack your cutlery pieces.
- Consider packing your knives in old towels or other pieces of clothing but make sure you have protected the blades first with bubble wrap to prevent damage to the cloths.
- Be extra cautious when packing knives simply because they can easily hurt you. ALWAYS touch your kitchen knives on their handles, not on their blades and cutting edges.


text:
Ray Burleigh
Ray Burleigh (Phoenix, New York)
Ray Burleigh Poems
|Cowboy's Christmas
|The Little Outhouse
Comments about Ray Burleigh
Best Poem of Ray Burleigh
The Little Outhouse
Out back under the trees,
no lights or water, no shiny paint
dirt from the earth makes the floor
sometimes the odor makes you faint
The path is worn with use,
wooden block holds the door,
hook on the inside makes it secure
meaning there's room for no more.
Order catalog sits next to the seat,
during daylight it is used for
wish book, nighttime used for
toilet paper only because it is
too dark to look.
Ventilation is from the moon in
door, crevices and cracks between
boards, water leaks in when
raining, vines ...


text:
UN Human Rights Council expert Alfred de Zayas posted this photo
of himself in blackface, which he called "in colonial identity."
Geneva, December 1, 2017 – The non-governmental human rights group UN Watch today called on UN chief Antonio Guterres and human rights commissioner Zeid to take action over the latest offensive actions by UNHRC expert Alfred de Zayas. Letter below.
UN Watch Letter to UN Secretary-General
and High Commissioner for Human Rights
Click here for PDF
1 December 2017
Re: Blackface Photo Posted by UN Human Rights Official
Dear Secretary General and High Commissioner,
We have received disturbing information alleging that UN Human Rights Council official Alfred de Zayas has posted on his blog a photo of himself in blackface, which he termed "in colonial identity."
Given that your own United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent has determined that the practice of blackface perpetuates a negative stereotype and derogatory image of Africans and people of African descent, who consider that this practice is rooted in unacceptable, colonial attitudes that they find racist and offensive— with elements linked to enslavement—we urge you to (a) investigate the allegation, and, if proven true, condemn Mr. de Zayas' actions; (b) demand that the photo be removed immediately from his website, and that he apologize to people of African Descent.
Excellencies, this latest racial allegation underscores grave concerns we have raised repeatedly over Mr. de Zayas' revisionist history of World War II which has made him a hero to Holocaust deniers, and over his support for oppressive regimes such as Iran, Cuba, and Venezuela, where he is now on an official UN visit—orchestrated by the Maduro regime, but supported by your funds and officials—which he is using to post propaganda photos of well-stocked stores, when in fact millions are hungry. Mr. de Zayas discredits the United Nations. We urge you to call on him to go—immediately.
Yours sincerely,
Hillel C. Neuer
Executive Director
1. @UNHumanRights rep @AlfreddeZayas in Venezuela for fake investigation arranged by Maduro regime & just posted propaganda photos of abundant food—as millions face mass hunger. Also poses with Maduro soldiers. Why is @UN_HRC High Commissioner Zeid silent? https://t.co/EHW5ZC32Ey pic.twitter.com/8QGEeV2gUO
— Hillel Neuer (@HillelNeuer) December 1, 2017
Venezuelan friends: please be aware that the @UN expert visiting Venezuela now—Alfred de Zayas—was appointed by the Castro regime & is a complete fraud. Thread: https://t.co/jk5Qk0Hkdb
— Hillel Neuer (@HillelNeuer) November 29, 2017


text:
Every employee is supported to carry out volunteering work within the community or for projects or charities registered in the UK. We provide two paid days per year per employee so that this can take place.
Volunteering opportunities include community care work; environmental work and conservation projects; fundraising for community projects or charities; and the administration of public events.
Employees who carry out volunteer work can use the skills that they have developed at work to help the community. They also have the opportunity to acquire new skills, as well as improving their morale, physical well-being and work-life balance.
Employees can also make suggestions for developing new partnerships with organisations, or specific projects that could be initiated. These may range from long-term partnerships to short-term projects involving a small number of employees.
Linked to this we have a scheme to match fund agreed charitable donations up to an agreed threshold where an employee had taken part in a physical activity to raise money.