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Christmas in the Shadow of the Tree
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"I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall crush your head, and you shall bruise His heel" (Genesis 3:15).
"I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall crush your head, and you shall bruise His heel" (Genesis 3:15).
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!
It is fitting, I suppose, that we speak tonight from the shadow of a tree. It is Christmas Eve, after all, and we Lutherans love our Christmas trees. In fact, it was a Lutheran pastor, Rev. H. C. Schwann, who is credited with putting up the first Christmas tree in an American church in 1851. What a beautiful tree we have here! Bright white lights! Shiny silver and royal blue ornaments! A dazzling star! But the fruit on this tree, though a delight to the eye, is obviously not good for food, nor does it promise to make one wise, like the forbidden fruit of the tree in Eden.
The Lord spoke the words of our text from the shadow of that tree on one of the worst days ever—the day that Adam and Eve fell into sin. God had created the man and the woman and placed them in Paradise so that they might live with Him forever. He'd given them dominion over all creation, only withholding from them one thing—the fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. But tempted by the serpent, Eve ate the forbidden fruit while Adam stood by and said nothing, and then even participated in the sin himself. Sin came into the world, and death through sin. The days of creation were suddenly numbered.
The consequences of the Fall would be many and horrendous, and the Lord was about to tell Adam and Eve what would happen. But first, even before He spoke of the pain and strife and death which was to follow, He spoke to give them hope—a silver lining of promise in the dark cloud of judgment. To the serpent, He said: "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; He shall crush your head, and you shall bruise His heel."
Enmity… an enemy of Satan was coming; and while the devil would manage to bruise his opponent's heel, his opponent would crush the devil's head. Who would this be? The Lord declared it would be the Seed of the woman, a strange phrase indeed, because women don't have seed; men do. It was as if this devil's enemy would be born of a woman alone, without her having known a man. Behold the great mercy of God on sinful man. Even before the Lord described the consequences of sin to Adam and Eve, He first promised that a Savior was coming. He'd be born of a woman; and while the devil would hurt Him for a time, He would destroy the devil and his power once for all.
While the Lord spoke to give Adam and Eve hope, His words gave no comfort to Satan at all. You see, the Lord didn't specify which child born to which woman would be the Savior. So for thousands of years, each time a child was born, the devil would have to wonder if this would be the one who would crush him. For even Satan knows that God keeps His Word.
And so, in the course of time, God kept His promise. In the backwoods town of Nazareth, the angel appeared to Mary and spoke the Word of God; and Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit so that He might be born of the Virgin Mary in the little town of Bethlehem. The Savior was now become flesh, and from the moment He took the form of a single cell in Mary's womb, His flesh and blood had one destination—a tree on a hill called Calvary.
Thus, our Christmas Eve finds us in the shadow of one more tree. A leafless tree, with only one fruit hanging from its branches, the fruit of Mary's womb, the God-man Jesus Christ. Behold your Savior on the cross! It's not as pretty as the Christmas tree, is it? It's not as cute and cuddly as a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. But it's oh-so-important to your salvation. For this is where the Lord keeps the rest of His promise to save His people from their sin. Here, the Seed of the woman crushes the serpent's head.
From the story of Christ's passion, you can visualize the physical suffering, at least as much of the wounds and the blood and the cruelty as your mind will permit you to imagine. By faith, you also believe what you cannot comprehend: not only does Jesus suffer physically on the cross, but He also suffers God's judgment and hell for the sins of all the world. In other words, while the physical suffering is horrendous, it is only a small bit of the suffering that the Lord truly undergoes. You cannot comprehend the full, eternal agony that Jesus suffers on that cross as He bears God's righteous wrath for each sin of every sinner.
And yet, you rejoice in this: while the suffering of the Lord Jesus Christ is infinitely unimaginable on the cross, for Him it is only the bruising of His heel. The Lord keeps that promise, too. Even as Jesus hangs on Calvary's tree in God's Judgment, He remains the Son of God who will be delivered from this condemnation. The Lord keeps His promise as Jesus suffers on that cross—for three days later, He is risen from the dead. The devil is thoroughly crushed.
That's not to say that say that he won't try to take you with him. Even as Satan struggles in the final throes of death, he will draw upon one of his various schemes and lies from his bag of tricks to trip you up, too. Given the chance, the evil one would use your sins against you in order to accuse you: "Do you see what you have done? Surely God has no love or mercy for the likes of you, and you can't atone for your guilt." But this lie is crushed at Calvary. Your Savior declares, "I see what you have done. But you, look at the cross and hear that there I have suffered for all of your sins, paid the price for them all. You can't atone for your guilt, but I have. And no matter the devil's accusations, I say you are forgiven."
The evil one would also use death and grave to haunt you: "What hope do you have as a Christian? You grow sick and weary; you lose friends and loved ones; and eventually, you also will die and go to the grave. What advantage do you have being a Christian? Forsake this Savior, for you are still going to die."
This weapon, too, is destroyed at Calvary. The Lord declares, "Until I return, it is given to you to rest in the grave; but look to the cross and hear this Word. I have already gone to the grave, and I have come back out. I am the death of death because the grave could not hold Me. And as I have been raised from the dead, so also I will raise you, My people, from death and grave to everlasting life."
The devil will whisper that he still has the upper hand; sure, Jesus scored some points on the cross, but the evil one still has the power to snatch you into hell forever. But his power is destroyed at Calvary. The Lord declares, "I have paid the price and broken out of the tomb. Furthermore, I have descended into hell to declare My victory. The gates of hell could not keep Me out, nor could they keep Me there. I have conquered hell for you, and I will raise you up to heaven."
The promise made long ago has been fulfilled for you. The Seed of the woman was born in Bethlehem in order to be the Sacrifice for your sin. He went to the cross and crushed Satan's head, robbing him of every possible weapon by which he might snatch you away. One day soon, He will return to bring you home with Him. There, in Paradise, you will eat of the tree of life, that yields its fruit continuously, Christ Jesus Himself.
Joy to the world! The Lord has come—for you. The Savior has died—for you. Jesus is risen—for you. You are forgiven for all of your sins.
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.


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The programme, supported by the Jalalabad Regional Office of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), focused on the centrality of elders and community leaders in peace building efforts in the province.
In Afghanistan, community leaders and elders are respected figures with significant influence on individual and community actions. "Afghanistan is a country of Jirgas, no conflict can be solved without tribal elders and religious scholars' involvement," said Gul Miran Dawlatzai, a tribal elder, who regularly presides over and helps resolve disputes in his community. "In the eastern region, we have very courageous elders who mediate and help solve conflicts" said Dawalatzai, recalling numerous land and family disputes in several districts which have been resolved through the intervention of elders.
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Janey, on the other hand, is more interested in Dad's electronics:
We've enjoyed one visit to the Aquarium up in Sandy already, and will be going back again many times, I'm sure, as the girls loved it. Some favorites:
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Janey's other favorite part was the sharks tank--Breanne liked it too, but Janey was just in awe of the big fish:
And just some random ones in the stroller around the aquarium, and playing in the rocks:
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My name is Jennifer Gilmour and I am a survivor of domestic abuse, I have published two books both with a focus on raising awareness about domestic abuse at their core. Whilst both aim to raise this awareness one is written as a work of fiction whilst the other is a compilation of survivor stories and therefore non-fiction. Both work in different ways to educate and raise awareness of this insidious and unacceptable behaviour.
Over Christmas, incidents of domestic abuse reported to the police rise. Assault and domestic murders increase 25% during the festive period with a third of them been on Christmas Day itself. Bombarded with images of the perfect nuclear family gathered around the gold baubles of a Christmas tree, it can be easy to forget that Christmas is a time of coercion, punishment and violence for many women* and men.
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Safari Overview: 4 Days Kidepo Wildlife Safari Uganda
This 4 Days Kidepo Wildlife Safari is a 4 Days affordable safari tour to Uganda's Kidepo Valley National Park dubbed the "true African wilderness".
Kidepo Valley National Park is such a unique destination, almost "untouched" and so scenic sitting within a valley surrounded by several mountains.
The park is located in the far north eastern part of Uganda just close to the border with South Sudan.
Being so distant from Kampala – Uganda's capital at about 569 Km by road, the park has remained less visited as many tourists on Uganda safaris opt for a visit to the nearby parks.
Your 4 days Kidepo safari starts from Kampala on a road drive that takes all of the first day.
Game drives and a nature walk are the activities you will involve in while at Kidepo Valley National Park. This tour is private and can be booked by an individual or group. This means you have your tour as requested.
Estimated at about USD 835 per person for 2 people sharing on a mid range accommodation, this trip can be undertaken any time of the year.
This safari to Kidepo is most recommended to be undertaken during the dry season in the months of September to March.
Safari by day Highlight: 4 Days Kidepo Wildlife Safari Uganda
Day 1: Drive from Kampala to Kidepo Valley National Park
Day 2: Have a morning game drive and evening nature walk in Kidepo Valley National Park
Day 3: Undertake a morning game drive on a visit to the hot springs and have an evening game drive in Kidepo Valley National Park
Day 4: Drive back to Kampala marking end of your 4 Days Kidepo National Park Wildlife safari
Safari by day Itinerary: 4 Days Kidepo Wildlife Tour Uganda
Day 1: Drive from Kampala to Kidepo Valley National Park
On the first day of your safari to Kidepo Valley National Park be prepared to wake up early in order to start your long drive northwards. Latest 6:30 am, you should be getting out of the city to avoid traffic jam.
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Your Uganda wildlife safari guide will ensure to offer an explanation to any of your questions depending on anything you may get curious about during the drive.
Gulu town is where you will make your lunch stop for a maximum of about 1 hour. After lunch and a little relaxation, you get back in your safari vehicle for a drive towards the north on a good tarmac road till Kitgum town. 154 Km from Kitgum to Kidepo Valley National Park are on a rough road and could be really dusty during the dry season.
Drive time: 12 hours
Meal plan: Lunch and dinner
Accommodation options: Luxury: Apoka Safari Lodge, Midrange/standard: Kidepo Savannah Lodge/Nga'moru wilderness camp, Budget/basic: Apoka Bandas
Day 2: Have a Morning game drive and evening nature walk
After a night in Kidepo, you wake up for breakfast then embark on a morning game drive in the plains of Kidepo. The game drive takes the Kakine circuit just close to Apoka, the trail may offer you a chance to see wildlife species including Buffaloes , warthogs, waterbucks, Jackson's Hartebeests, Rock hyrax, Elands , Giraffes, Zebras, side striped jackal and many more.
Alongside wildlife you may also see several bird species. After the game drive, return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, you take a nature walk through the park. Along with a ranger guide, you walk within nature for about 2 hours. Return to your lodge for dinner and a night' stay.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Accommodation options: Luxury: Apoka Safari Lodge, Midrange: Kidepo Savannah Lodge/Nga'moru wilderness camp, Budget: Apoka Bandas
Day 3: Undertake Morning game drive and visit to the hot springs and evening game drive
On your second morning at Kidepo Valley National Park, you'll have breakfast then get back to the park for another morning game drive. This morning you take the circuit to the "hot springs" at the furthest point of the park.
For this drive, ensure to carry insect repellent since there tsetse flies in some parts of this section. Many park endemics survive in this side of the park and you may sight the dik dik (smallest antelope), cheetah and birds like Ostriches.
Going past the Kidepo River, you have an amazing view of the scenic mountains around the park. After this morning game drive, you return to the lodge for lunch and then relaxation. In the evening you go for your last game drive. Taking a different circuit still, expect to see more wildlife species.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Accommodation options: Luxury: Apoka Safari Lodge, Midrange: Kidepo Savannah Lodge/Nga'moru wilderness camp, Budget: Apoka Bandas
Day 4: Drive back to Kampala marking end of trip
On the last morning of your 4 days safari in Uganda to Kidepo, you have really early morning breakfast then embark on a drive back to Kampala.
This time the drive is a little faster since there no many stops. You have Lunch most probably in Masindi then continue with the drive to Kampala. Your driver guide will ensure drop off at your accommodation facility.
Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Drive time: 12 hours
End of your 4 Days Kidepo Wildlife Safari Uganda
Safari inclusions
- Park entrance fees and taxes
- Full board accommodation
- Nature walk fees
- Entrance fees & taxes
- Game drives by 4×4 safari Vehicle
- Accommodation & meals as indicated
- 4×4 safari vehicle
- A professional English speaking knowledgeable driver guide
- Bottled drinking water on board
Safari Exclusions
- International flights & Visas
- Tips
- Drinks
- Any changes to the itinerary
- Laundry
- Optional Activity not included in the itinerary
- Tourist insurance/ local health insurance
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Why turkey?
Why not fish, duck, chicken or any other bird?
According to a news article: Turkey was indigenous to North America and a way to feed lots of people as well.
Another source claims that it has to do with Charles Dickens and A Christmas Carol. When the book was published in the 1840s, it introduced an American audience to the idea of a turkey being something special.
Another article says that It was during Abraham Lincoln's presidency. After his election, he had started the tradition with a Thanksgiving dinner that featured roast turkey, reportedly his favorite meal.
Even though there are myths going around the turkey being on our table, one thing we know for sure – it doesn't have to be a turkey.
That's why today we are going to make chicken legs in rich sage and pomegranate sauce!
Pro Tip: To make the sauce I use pan drippings and emulsify it into a nice and thick sauce in a pan. No flour or starch needed!
Serving size:
About 5 (2 legs per serving)
- 10 chicken legs
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 6 sprigs of sage
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 1 cup chicken bone stock
- Seeds from half pomegranate
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 572 Calories
- 30.9g Fat
- 9.4g Carbs
- 0.6g Fiber
- 60.4g Protein
Preheat oven to 400F/200C
Put salt and pepper on chicken legs and leave at room temp for 30-60 minutes.
Combine stock, pomegranate juice, sage, smashed garlic, pomegranate seeds in a deep baking dish.
Put chicken legs into the dish, pour some olive oil on top, cover tightly with foil and cook for 25 minutes.
Turn the legs over to the other side and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
Set chicken legs aside.
Put pan drippings into a saucepan and cook over medium heat until thick for about 5-7 minutes.
Pour sauce over chicken legs and serve!


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This Emigration Museum is located at Colombres, 4 km from the camp site.
Built in 1906 by returned emigrants, this tiny palace is called "Quinta Guadalupe" as well. It displays representative furniture and ornaments of these emigrants returning home.
The building has a rich selection of documents as diaries, transatlantic ships flyers or west indies Spanish cultural centers in Mexico or La Havana.


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Kayak Fishing Lavon Gets Catfish, a Yellow Bass, and a Gar!By trtfshng84 / July 13, 2020 / Fishing
Had a fun time kayak fishing Lake Lavon. The repairs to the cast net made for a much easier and faster means to catch Shad for bait. Brought jug lines to work the area of the point at Highland Park, bite started out fast, then slowed down as the temps rose. Did manage six Catfish… [read more]
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Cooking Yellow Bass #cooking #kayakfishing Here is a brief video on how we cooked the Yellow Bass we caught kayak fishing the other day. Easy method when dealing with small fish… Step 1. Scale the fish Step 2. Butterfly the fish by splitting from the backbone Step 3. Clean and rinse the fish, removing guts… [read more]
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Normally we troll Slab and Jig Rigs when kayak fishing. Works well for fish holding in the upper water column. But, when fish are holding deep, near bottom… what to do, what to do. We try the Back Paddling Technique! This round in keeping with our motto, "Learn to Fish by our Trial and Errors"……. [read more]
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Orange peel is the tough outer skin of the orange fruit together with some part of the white pith beneath it. The orange peel is arguably the best part of the orange fruit to consume but few people know this.
The orange peel is rich in numerous nutrients, antioxidants, and phytochemicals. Some of the vitamins and minerals in an orange peel includes; vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, magnesium, copper, and calcium.
There are numerous ways to include orange peels in your diet to make it more palatable than just eating it in its raw bitter form. However, ensure it is properly washed and cleaned to get rid of any potential herbicides or pesticides.
Below are various uses and benefits of orange peels;
1. Orange Peels Tea
The orange peels will give your tea an appetizing orange flavor. First, you would need to wash and chop the peels into small pieces, then, boil them in water. After they are well boiled, strain out the juice and add honey to taste. Another way of making the orange peel tea is by drying the peels and just adding them to hot water. Orange peel tea is perfect for decongestion as it contains antioxidants that help in opening up of the sinuses and getting rid of sinusitis. Orange peel tea has both refreshing values as well as lots of medicinal values for the body.
2. Great Source For Vitamin C
Orange peels are rich in vitamin C that is essential for the production of collagen in our bodies – collagen is used by the body to heal wounds. Vitamin C also helps the body to absorb iron that is contained in plant-based foods. Orange peels are also known to contain anti-inflammatory properties and help the body to increase resistance against inflammations and irritations. In case of inflammation or irritation, you can wrap freshly peeled orange peels on the inflamed area or boil the peels in water and use that water to clean up the affected area.
3. Manage Your Blood Pressure
Orange peels tea is a common herbal remedy when you want to lower blood pressure. This is because they contain a sufficient amount of potassium and anti-inflammatory hesperidin that is essential to human bodies and various blood cells to help control the rate of heartbeats as well as controlling blood pressure. Ingesting orange peels either in juice form or even eating them raw is therefore very beneficial.
4. Better Vision And Eye Health
Vitamin A, that is contained in orange peels, works in conjunction with other constituents like carotenes to ensure that your eyes remain healthy. This is because they ensure that there is a balance and a healthy mucous membrane that is needed to prevent the eyes from such cases like macular degeneration, that could lead to partial blindness.
5. Oily Skin Treatment
Oily skin can be treated by rubbing the juice from the orange peels on the skin. This is an effective way of brightening a dull or faded skin as well as clearing and refining up the pores on the skin. Doing this regularly would help reduce the oiliness on your skin and face. This method can also be used to control acne effectively and without extra costs.
6. Preservation Of Sugar
Sugar left in the open would accumulate moisture and clump together. This is especially very common with brown sugar. For you to ensure that this would not happen and preserve your sugar, what you would need to do is add orange peels to the bowl of sugar. The peels would, in turn, absorb the moisture contained in sugar and prevent the clumping together. Orange peels can also be used to get rid of moisture from electronics. For example, if you dropped your phone in water, wrapping it with slightly withered orange peels will absorb most of the water and keep your gadget from getting spoilt.
7. Alternative To Charcoal
Dried orange peels can be used to make fire instead of using charcoal. The fire produced would also come with a beautiful aroma and orange fragrances. Its flame is also much brighter than that of ordinary charcoal. Orange peels would also produce less carbon while burning compared to traditional wood charcoal and thus reduce the risk of suffocation.
Using orange peels to make fire not only helps improve the ambiance of your living room by adding brightness and the fragrance but it also helps conserve the environment. This is simply because, no trees are cut down to get orange peels, unlike charcoal or firewood.
8. Helps Lower Cholesterol Levels
Orange peels contain polymethoxylated flavones (PMFs) that are used to bring down cholesterol levels in the body. Higher cholesterol levels increase the risk of a heart attack. Orange peels offer you a more effective way to maintain a healthy heart.
9. For Weight Loss
Regular use of orange peels creates enough metabolism in the body that would, in turn, act as a perfect catalyst to burn fats that are responsible for extra body weight. These peels would help burn the calories and they are recommended by natural health practitioners to help with reducing weight. However, it is important to note that the orange peels are not a substitute for your routine work-out.
10. Reduces Anxiety
If you are someone who is always suffering from anxiety, smelling orange peels might be a herbal remedy worth considering. Research has proven that inhaling the steam from boiling orange peels has a soothing effect that helps when it comes to dealing with anxiety.
11. Protection Against Infection, Flu, Fever, And Cold
Vitamins C and A that are constituents in orange peels and they act as natural antioxidants in the fight against flu and cold-causing viruses and germs as well as boosting the immunity system of our body. It is important to note that, orange peels are richer in vitamin C than the orange itself. The ration of this vitamin C in the peels is almost twice as much as what could be found in the orange.
12. Treatment And Control Of Asthma
Orange peels have unique medicinal properties that help in the removal of phlegm; mucus that makes it hard to breathe. The clearing of the phlegm is very essential when it comes to treating asthma. Orange peels tea helps clear the mucus and clean up your breathing system.
13. Natural Air Freshener
The smell of freshly peeled oranges is very good when it comes to clearing up a stuffy room. The smell also helps keep off bad odor from garbage bins or even the toilets. You can use the peels by hanging them on a string in the bathroom for a constant supply of fresh fragrances. Throwing the dry orange peels in a burning fire would also help with freshening up the air. Other ways of freshening the air are by using the dry orange peels, mixing them up with wax to make orange scented candles.
Another way of using the orange peels as air fresheners is by boiling them together with other natural ingredients like hibiscus flowers, roses, cinnamon or even mint and use the water as an air freshener for your house.
14. Making Of Bathing Oils
For those looking for natural ways to improve their skin tone and texture, you should extract the oil from orange peels that are ideal for this. This can be done by grinding the peels and fermenting them with vodka or gin for a few days and straining the oily substance formed from the fermented product – only a few drops are enough to have a refreshing bath. This oil is also a perfect anti-inflammatory treatment.
15. DIY Mosquito Repellent
Out for camping but you forgot to carry your mosquito repellent? Worry not, grab yourself fresh orange peels and rub them on your body and you are good to go. The peels have a citrus scent which acts as a perfect mosquito repellent. This solution can also be used at home instead of buying a repellent that might react with your skin.
16. Spices, Garnish, And Zest
Orange peels can be used as spices for cooking. By grating the peels, you can add them to your dough while making cakes to give your cake an orange flavor. You can add these peels to flour while making pancakes as well to have a lovely texture, color, smell and flavor for your Saturday morning pancakes.
17. Control Hair Loss And Get Rid Of Dandruff
Dandruff can be pretty annoying and sometimes hard to get rid of. Orange peels offer an effective remedy for dandruff. All you need to do is grind the orange peels and mix them with warm water for about 12-15 hours. Use the water to wash your hair and this would help get rid of those annoying dandruff in no time while at the same time protect you from hair loss.
18. Treating Constipation And Indigestion
If your stomach is bloated, full of gas, or you are having a case of nausea/vomiting, orange peels are bound to help you. The peels have various properties that help get rid of excess gas and reduce the likelihood of constipation.
19. Car And Sea Sickness Remedy
If you are the kind of person who gets car or ocean sickness, you should chew on the orange peels before or during the trip. They would help you deal with nausea and also help you enjoy the cruise much better. Drinking orange peels tea would also help achieve the same result as it helps get rid of nausea.
20. Taking Care Of Your Bad Breath
Eating orange peels is a much better way of clearing up your breath, even more effective than chewing gum. The citric acid helps deal with bacteria that cause the bad breathe in the mouth in the long run.
21. Orange Peels Salad
Salads made with orange peels as one of the ingredients will definitely give you a kick. To make it even more appetizing, use slightly dried orange peels and add sour spices, leave it to marinate for a couple of hours before savoring it.
22. Dish Scrubbing Sponge
Slightly dried orange peels are effective as dishes and pots scrubbing tool. It could be used as a dishwashing sponge. The peels contain oils that work perfectly when it comes to degreasing kitchenware and kitchen surfaces.
23. Inhibits Development Of Cancer Cells
Orange peels have been proven to be effective in inhibiting squamous cell carcinoma (a form of dangerous skin cancer). Eating orange peels regularly would reduce the chances of an attack from lung cancer or skin cancer. If one has already been diagnosed with lung or skin cancer, eating orange peels would help in slowing the development, spread, and growth of cancer cells.
24. Beat That Alcohol Hangover
Orange peels tea is an effective way to deal with a hangover the morning after a night out full of alcohol. For this remedy, boil the orange peels and strain out the syrup. Add honey or sugar to the syrup for taste and you are good to go.
25. Anti-Fungal Control And Treatment
Rubbing fresh orange peel on the affected areas helps to inhibit the fungi or even protect from further infections.
26. Smelly Shoes And Feet?
If you are one of those people whose feet stink after wearing shoes for a short while, orange peels would sort you out big time. Take freshly peeled orange peels and put them in your shoes in the evening and leave them there overnight. The peels have citrus fragrance and antibacterial properties that would inhibit the bacteria that cause your feet to smell. Wrapping the peels on your feet with a piece of cloth before going to bed would also help with that.
27. Orange Peels Smoothie
Adding orange peels into your smoothie to get the orange flavor always works, anytime, any day. You would need to blend them with your favorite ingredients while making your smoothie. The peels would also provide you with extra vitamins A and C and other essential nutrients.
28. Bathing Powder
Grind some of your dried orange peels to make a powder This powder will be added to your bathing water to give you both the sweet aroma and a therapeutic bath. This helps clear up the skin, the lungs and decongest your respiratory system.
29. For Dealing With Different Allergies
Orange peels contain substances that would help regulate histamines in the body. Histamines are responsible for allergic reactions in the body. The peels would help inhibit these allergic reactions from exacerbating and in some cases, treat them completely.
30. Boosting Your General Immune System
Orange peels contain pectin – an agent that helps in the development of probiotics within the body, especially in the gut. Probiotics are the natural antibiotics that are produced by the body to combat ailments and diseases that attack us. Orange peels act as a catalyst to speed up the rate of development of these probiotics thus keeping us healthy and better immune to attack.
31. Quick Remedy For Headaches And Migraines
Boiling orange peels tea and inhaling the steam vapor from the boiling tea goes straight to the system and helps clear up that annoying headache as well as giving you a soothing effect.
Word Of Caution
Avoid consuming large quantities of orange peels at a time. One of the primary constituents of orange peel is synephrine which has a stimulant effect on the body. This could cause an initial burst of energy followed by a feeling of tiredness. This could manifest as a headache or vision problems. As such, take little quantities of orange peel and monitor how your body responds.


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WILMINGTON — The following information comes from incident reports provided by the Clinton County Sheriff's Office. All those arrested are presumed innocent until possibly found guilty in court.
The sheriff's office recently processed these reports:
• At 12:05 a.m. on Feb. 8, deputies found suspected narcotics when responding to a suspicious vehicle report at the 900 block of Oak Grove Road in Martinsville.
• At 12:28 a.m. on Feb. 4, while investigating a suspicious person report at the 4400 block of State Route 730 in Adams Township, suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia were located.
• At 8:33 p.m. on Feb. 2, a 22-year-old Wilmington male was charged with alleged persistent disorderly conduct after responding to the 1-99 block of Hormell Road in Wilmington.
• Deputies responded to the 4700 block of Starbuck Road in Liberty Township at 11:36 p.m. on Feb. 3 on the report of shots being heard. A 20-year-old Jamestown male told deputies when a subject exited a nearby residence, he fired a firearm. A shotgun was collected as evidence.
• Deputies responded to the 800 block of Ogden Road in Adams Township at 9:17 a.m. on Feb. 4 on the report of a trailer being stolen. A 35-year-old male advised the trailer went missing between Feb. 2 around 9 p.m. and Feb. 3.
• At 12:29 p.m. on Feb. 4, a 49-year-old Harveysburg female reported a known subject took her vehicle on Jan. 18 from the 1500 block of Osborn Road in Vernon Township and refuses to give it back.
• Deputies received a report of $200 being stolen from a Green Township residence on State Route 73 South at 6 p.m. on Feb. 4. The boyfriend of the 28-year-old Mt. Orab female victim is listed as the suspect.
• At 8 p.m. on Feb. 6, a 40-year-old Wilmington male reported a business on U.S. 22 West in Adams Township told him his gray 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 was stolen from their parking lot.
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"Forgive as I have forgiven you." Luke 11:4
That is a command not a suggestion.
"For if you do not forgive your brother then neither can my Heavenly Father forgive you." Matthew 8:14-15
There are conditions.
Who ever said that being a Christian was a riparian delight or a walk in the park? Depending on where you live, it can get you murdered.
But, let's be honest, American Christianity has not been tested and I fear if it was, it would not pass muster, not at this point anyway.
There are standards, some would call them laws, and this issue of forgiveness is one of those. It is serious!
We can gloss over it, as many do, with all kinds of reasons why it is impossible to keep this command, such as, "I can never forgive him, you don't know what he did to me." No, well then, why should God forgive you for what you have done to Him? Is not the greater sin your telling God you won't do what He asks of you. Disobedience, my friend, is outright rebellion, in case you didn't know.
We can say that God does not really mean that He won't forgive us if we don't forgive our brother, because He loves us and He accepts us in Jesus just as we are. That is a half-truth. Half-truths are no different from lies. A little bit of dog poop in a brownie still makes it inedible.
I can just hear someone say that I am being legalistic. Really? Have a glance at the Proverbs of Solomon and see how often he uses point and counter-point to show how God looks at things. There is the Law and there is the Gospel. There is the Old Testament and there is the New Testament. These are Covenants, made by God. He takes them pretty serious. I think He means what He says.
Offense comes to every one. There are no exceptions, we live in a fallen world. Again, choices are made. We either decide we will forgive or we decide we won't. No decision is a no decision, simple! Is it easy to forgive? Absolutely not! It is probably one of the hardest things to do. "A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city." Proverbs 18:19
So, my friends, the challenge today is this: Have a look at your heart before the Lord. Are you offended by someone, by something said or something someone has done? You better deal with it, because the repercussions are great.
God is a righteous judge. This is how fine it gets: "But I say unto you, (Jesus speaking) that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. for by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned."
Matthew 18: 23-35 Jesus tells the story of a steward who worked for a King. He owed the King a huge sum and could not pay. So the king commanded that he be sold, with all that he had, until he could pay off the debt. He begged for his life and the king had compassion on him and forgave him. However, the servant found a fellow-servant who owed him a small amount and told him to pay up or else. The poor fellow begged for patience and he would pay, but he would not hear of it and had the fellow thrown into prison. This really irritated the other servants and they complained to the King, who when he heard addressed this unjust steward with these words: "You are a wicked servant, I forgave you all your debt, could you not have compassion and pity upon your fellow-servant as I had upon you." And, then He handed him over to the tormentors, "till he should pay all that was due unto him."
Here is the kicker: Verse 35 "So likewise shall my Heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses."
I guess that pretty much sums it up for me. I have no choice. Either I forgive the one who offends me or I won't be forgiven. And, if I won't forgive the tormentors come, guess who they are… I choose to forgive, for my own sake. I like freedom and peace….don't need tormentors, no thanks. How about you?
Reflectively His,


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The Hookers recently unveiled a football with a soccer ball pattern for Birra Moretti. Here's a quick clip of the Hookers testing out this fun new ball. Like to have your own Morettie football? You can order your very own at MorettiFootball.com.
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Gage Makers' Tolerances
Gage Makers tolerances have been established by the American Gage Design Commitee and are referenced for building and calibrating all solid ring gages, plug gages, and fixed snap gages. Gage Maker tolerances are refered to as classes. For example Class ZZ tolerance is an open tolerance or economical tolerance. There are 6 classes of tolerance - class XXX, XX, X, Y, Z, and ZZ.
See the link below for Gage Maker tolerances in inch and metric
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I've decided to add to my juban collection, partly by making my own.
When dressing in kimono recently I realised that one reason I don't wear kimono as often as I might is my lack of jubans.
I'm now seriously regretting giving away my pastel synthetic juban. I didn't like it next to my skin, but of course I should, anyway, have been wearing it over proper kimono underwear, something I also lack.
I have just bought this lovely red floral rayon juban – isn't it gorgeous? So pretty and bright that I panicked for a second, having won it, in case it was a child's. But indeed, I had actually checked the measurements and it is indeed an adult size.
Three of my other jubans are silk: pale pink plain ro, awase pink silk with red shibori (somewhat spoiled now for having been through the wash – I didn't realise you have to dry clean jubans as well as kimono), and this gorgeous mustard one. And finally, there is this cream wool muslin one with red hemp leaf pattern.
I can, however, extend my number of jubans by wearing yukata as a juban instead – I have a couple of ro yukata that work well as underwear, but somehow it doesn't feel quite as luxurious as a proper juban, especially an awase.
The problem is, good jubans are very expensive. So I have decided to make a few of my own, along with some proper kimono underwear.
In the sewing room is a giant stash of fabrics, and many of them, I just can't think what to do with. In some, the pattern is too large to be flattering on a dress or a jacket, or the fabric is too transparent to wear without an underliner. But they would make great kimono underwear, and making it has the virtue of reducing my stash at the same time as creating items to wear (important, as I am turning the sewing room back into a bedroom).
So far, I have earmarked a number of fabrics as potential juban fabrics: pink silk foulard with the word 'Jacquemar' in black Pitman shorthand all over it; a pale blue 1950s silk with a tiny pink flower; black slippery rayon with a 1930s-style pink rose print; and pink wool challis with a floral pattern. All of these are a difficult fit for modern clothes but would look great as juban, alongside my red batik 'windowpane' cotton and yellow 'stained glass' cotton – very thin and startlingly bright; vivid orange cotton gauze, taken from a multi-layer skirt; and beige rayon chiffon with enormous pink flowers on it (what WAS I thinking?).
I could go on: mint green sari silk with satin stripes, which has sat in my stash for nearly 30 years, unused; red sari silk shading to black, with a gold imprint; yellow, black and red tartan cashmere mix; cream wool challis with black 'tyre track' marks (again, WHAT was I thinking?).
It's intriguing and quite exciting to think of uses for these impossible fabrics in this way – the loud colours and loud patterns are perfect for Taisho Roman kimono, so I hope to make at least five jubans and five lots of underwear. Watch this space.


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FRAMINGHAM – After working 11 months without an active license, Superintendent Stacy Scott was granted the necessary permission by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the agency confirmed Thursday.
Scott's preliminary superintendent's license from the state lapsed at the end of the last school year, something Scott said was an administrative oversight. On Thursday, DESE spokeswoman Jacqueline Reis said his license is active and in good standing.
Scott said his preliminary license, the first level in licensure, had lapsed in June after he went to file the paperwork to get his initial license, but realized he hadn't fulfilled the necessary requirements. There are three pathways to obtaining an initial license, the step above preliminary, Reis said, one of which includes completing 500 hours of DESE-certified apprenticeship or internship hours. Scott was participating in a three-year, state-run New Superintendent Induction program, which he said he thought would act as his 500 hours of apprenticeship.
Scott said he then found out the hours did not qualify him for an initial license, at which point he started down a different path to earning the license that requires a panel review. Scott declined to say when exactly he started the panel review process.
Reis said the timeline to transition from a preliminary to an initial license varies depending on the person and the chosen path, but the person seeking the license typically drives the schedule.
Scott said the lapse in his license was an oversight on his part that should not have happened.
"I think that what is most important is that this is an important administrative oversight. There's no question that it's an oversight," he said. "There was no malfeasance involved. I do take full responsibility for the error and it's absolutely something that should not have fallen through the cracks."
Scott said there is no state law that prohibited him from working while his license was in transition. According to the DESE's website, an educator cannot be legally employed with an invalid license, unless the district receives a waiver. It is unclear if Framingham had a waiver for Scott's case.
Scott declined to say whether he had notified the School Committee that his license had expired, but a statement issued by the committee says it only recently found out.
School Committee Chairwoman Heather Connolly repeated an earlier statement made to the Daily News, but declined to answer any questions about Scott's license.
"The committee recently became aware of the situation," Connolly said. "We have contacted the district's legal counsel and we are considering all of our options at the moment."
Framingham Teachers Association co-presidents Sarah McKeon and Christine Mulroney said the license lapse is concerning because of Scott's hefty salary. McKeon said Scott, who agreed to a $200,000 a year contract in 2014, could be contractually required to have an active license.
"The question is whether or not he's getting paid that amount based on whether his licensure is at a certain level," she said.
McKeon also said since teachers are expected to have an active license, administrators should be held to the same standards. McKeon said teachers have been let go in the past because their licenses lapsed.
Scott said he will make sure his new license, which is valid for five years, does not expire.
"We will set up reminders to make sure important things don't get missed," he said. "Often, something can fall through, but the important things shouldn't."
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According to Police's preliminary investigation, a 48 year old man seems to be responsible for usury against three other men (aged 50, 50 and 58).
From January 30, 2011 until October 2014, he managed to achieve 18 non-bank loan agreements with them, with a total cost of 110,000 euros and 21,000 euros plus as bank interests.
Police officers searched his house and found several documents of those loan agreements.


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Enoch and Andrew LawrenceOur second walking tour will encompass the various homes of Enoch Lawrence and his son, Andrew Wilson Lawrence. according to census reports of that period that were researched by my cousin Andrew Lawrence. As we shall see, both father and son moved around quite a bit within a rather small area!
Enoch Lawrence, who married Eliza vanderVoort, was the patriarch of our Lawrence branch. Their son Andrew Wilson Lawrence married Ellen Virginia McCloskey. These are the common ancestors that we all share.
Both father and son were artists, being listed as "jappaners" on some of the census reports. Jappaning is the art of painting on tin. My Aunt Valerie Somers feels that this is where the artistic talent in our family comes from. Her father (my grandfather) Congressman Andrew Lawrence Somers, did wood carving as a hobby, as did his son Edward Somers. His daughter Valerie Somers is herself a painter, and her daughter Victoria designs jewelry.
North 10th StreetThis time we'll start out at the north end of Williamsburg and work our way south. This tour starts where the first one left off, at North Tenth Street. You can choose to continue from the first tour or start this one afresh on another day. If you do that, it's only 10 minutes from Manhattan by subway. Take the L line, which runs along 14th Street in Manhattan. Get on at Union Square or at 14th and First Avenue in the East Village, and the first stop after that is the Bedford Avenue stop in Brooklyn.
The area where you get off has been described as follows:
"The epicenter of everything has always been and will always be the modest intersection of Bedford Avenue and 7th Street, which is where the first subway stop on the L line outside of Manhattan is located." (http://www.newyorklogue.com/williamsburg-brooklyn-and-why-you-should-visit.html)
When you get off the train at N. 7th St, walk 3 blocks north to N. 10th St. Our first stop will be the old TUTTLE & BAILEY location on North 10th Street, between Wythe Avenue & Berry Street. This is only a few blocks away from the subway stop, and right in the center of the most lively part of Williamsburg today! Dear great-great-grandpa Lawrence, who knew? Andrew W. Lawrence started working for Tuttle & Bailey in 1851 at the young age of 15, and worked there for most of his life, until he retired.
The residences on N. 7th and N. 10th Streets would have afforded a most convenient commute for Andrew to the offices of Tuttle & Bailey. Since they were mentioned in a newspaper article but not listed on any of the census reports, I have no dates for when Andrew and Ellen lived here, and they got included at the end of the first tour rather than on this tour, which is based on dates on census reports. However, since we're starting out at the same location as we left off, they could just as easily be included in this tour. Refer to Part I of A Walking Tour of Williamsburg for the details. References to these two residences can be found in a newspaper article posted there.
Kent AvenueNow proceed west over to Kent Avenue, which will serve as the spine for the rest of our tour.
A bit of history on Kent Avenue:
"Kent Avenue was opened in 1847, from Flushing Avenue to the Williamsburgh line at Division Avenue. It was opened from the Brooklyn town line to Grand Street in 1828, a number of cow stables were along this line. A stone fence ran along Division Avenue forming the divided line between Williamsburgh and Brooklyn. Behind the fence was the pasture lands, known as BOERUM field, along the ball grounds to Flushing Avenue and as Wheat Hill to the Lee Avenue Church."
South 3rd StreetWalk south on Kent Avenue, then turn east on S. 3rd St. just north of the Williamsburg Bridge. The Census of 1856-1857 shows Andrew living at South 3rd Street. The exact address is 56 S. 3rd St. between Kent Avenue and Wythe Avenue. It's a pretty industrialized area today, so there's not much to look at here. My guess is that right after they were married in 1854, Andrew and Ellen were probably living in Manhattan, then moved to Williamsburg when the ferry stopped running, to South 3rd Street. I also have some census information saying that Andrew was living at "Fulton Ave. nr NY Avenue" in 1856, so they may have moved from there to S. 3rd St. in 1856.
Kent Avenue and BroadwayReturn to Kent Avenue and keep going south under the Williamsburg Bridge, and continue for a ways to where the foot of Broadway intersects Kent Avenue. The Census of 1861-1862 lists Enoch Lawrence as living at this intersection.
At first I wondered if this was Andrew's father Enoch, his brother Enoch or his son Enoch. Let's explore the possibilities: Enoch Lawrence the father was born in 1806, which would make him age 55 in 1861. Andrew's brother Enoch was born in 1846, making him only 15 in 1861. Andrew's eldest child Enoch Pink Lawrence was born in 1855, making him only 6 in 1861. By process of elimination it can be determined that this was the home of the first Enoch Lawrence, the father of Andrew Wilson Lawrence. His wife Eliza vanderVoort had already died in 1855 and Enoch remarried Kate Shell, who may have been living with him by this time. His son Enoch was age 15 and presumably was still living with him.
214 Union AvenueA sidetrip from here would be to continue east along Broadway over to 214 Union Avenue, where Enoch Lawrence was living in 1860 according to the Census of 1860-1861. To get to 214 Union Avenue simply follow Broadway east all the way to Union Avenue, where the exact location is just a few blocks north of the intersection of Union Avenue and Broadway. It looks like there's a shopping center there today, but remember that when the Lawrence family was living in the area there was a lot of pastureland and very little development. It must have been quite beautiful, although already in the rapid process of becoming industrialized.
South 11th StreetReturning to Kent Avenue, continue south a ways until you get to S. 11th Street. This is quite a distance so unless you're on roller skates or a bike, you may want to hop on a bus if one is available. Turn right on S. 11th Street and walk a block to the intersection of Wythe Avenue. The residence at S. 11th Street was listed in the Census of 1859-1860 as the residence of Andrew Lawrence, so Andrew and Ellen had moved here from S. 3rd Street sometime after 1856.
162 Taylor StreetNow get back on Kent Avenue and walk, skate, bike or bus south to Taylor Street, where Enoch Lawrence was living according to the Census of 1857-1858. Turn left and walk east one block to 162 Taylor Street, which is on the corner of Wythe Avenue and Taylor Street.
1857 would have been two years after Eliza vanderVoort died. Their son Andrew Wilson would have been 21 and already married to Ellen McCloskey, but the younger son Enoch Jr. would have been only 11 years old and presumably still living with his father on Taylor Street.
14 Ross StreetGet back on Kent Avenue and go two blocks south to the intersection of Kent and Ross Street, which I think was once called Rush Street. Remember Ross Street from the previous tour? Turn east on Ross/Rush Street and you should find No.14 close to the corner of Kent Avenue. According to the Census of 1857-1858, Andrew and Ellen were living on 14 Rush Street in 1857-1858, one year after they were living on S. 3rd Street in 1856 and one year later they were living on S. 11th Street during 1859-1860.
There follows a long period between 1861-1869, when Andrew and Ellen seem to have fallen off the census radar and we don't know exactly where they were living. Maybe this was when they were living on North 7th and North 10th Streets, but we don't know for sure and we don't know exactly when they moved from Williamsburg to Park Slope.
Park SlopeWe do know that by 1870 Andrew and Ellen were living in Park Slope, according to the Census of 1870. Here they spent at least the next 10 years living and raising their large family there. The Census of 1880 shows that they had moved down the street to another address, but were still in Park Slope.
To visit this area, take A Walking Tour of Park Slope.
588 Bedford AvenueBy 1901 Andrew and Ellen age 65, were back living in Williamsburg at 588 Bedford Avenue, with their son Andrew Lawrence Jr. age 40. To get there take Kent Avenue to Ross Street, then walk east on Ross St. to Bedford Avenue.Turn south on Bedford and it's in the middle of the block.
That brings us full circle back to 588 Bedford Avenue, which was the starting point of our first tour, and the ending point of this one.
Whether you take these tours physically or virtually, I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.
Pamela Lawrence Somers


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Have you ever tried visualizing your goals? Like really and vividly imagining what each step of the process would look and feel like? It can make a difference. Ask any Olympic athlete if they visualized themselves on the podium. The answer is likely yes!
According to The Muse, "by using visualization, you're tricking your brain into acting as if your desired outcome—whether that's nailing a presentation, landing a big promotion, or launching your own business—has already happened. And because your brain thinks your desired outcome has already happened, you're more likely to take the actions necessary to align with your brain's perceived reality."
- The perfect meeting: Imagine yourself nailing your presentation and hitting all the right talking points. Take it another step further and envision others reacting positively to your pitch.
- The promotion: Vividly dream about what today would be like if you had the position you wanted. Imagine everything from waking up in the morning to what you would wear to what it would be like to walk through the hallways in your new role.
- The networking event: Regardless of whether or not you like networking, envision yourself interacting with others. What are you saying? What is your body posture like? How do you feel?
- Resigning: Feel stuck in your position but can't imagine leaving it? Visualize what the process would be like from start to finish. How would you feel?
- Starting a new position: A new job is nerve racking so pump yourself up by imagining your first day going smoothly. While you're at it, visualize what your day will be like three months from now when you're a more seasoned employee.
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A 17-year-old boy in a wheelchair died at the hospital Sunday after being ejected from a vehicle in a two-car collision in Thunderbird Farms, a spokeswoman for the Pinal County Sheriff's Office said.
The fatal accident occurred at approximately 2:29 p.m. on Oct. 29 at the intersection of Ralston and Papago Roads in unincorporated Maricopa.
Prior to the collision, a gray minivan carrying at least five passengers was westbound on Papago Road.
Pinal County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Navideh Forghani said a driver of a 2018 black Acura driving north on Ralston failed to stop at the intersection's stop sign and continued north through the roadway.
The driver of the minivan struck the rear passenger-side of the Acura, causing the van to spin into the northwest corner of the intersection and roll onto its side, Forghani said.
"In the middle row seats of the van were two individuals who were in wheel chairs. One of those individuals was ejected from the vehicle," Forghani said. "That 17-year-old died from his injuries at the hospital."
Forghani said the second person in a wheel chair received "moderate injuries."
A 1-year-old and a 39-year-old in the rear seat of the minivan were both uninjured. Another person in the van, described by PCSO as a juvenile, suffered a broken arm.
Charges are pending against the driver of the Acura. PCSO said that driver's condition is unknown.
Residents nearby reported hearing sirens, seeing a medivac helicopter and multiple emergency responders at the scene Sunday afternoon.
The minivan's "entire left side (was) ripped off," said Amy Rogers-Boterman who lives in a neighborhood not far from the intersection.
The Acura's "front end (was) completely smashed," Rogers-Boterman said. "(It) looked like one of the people in the minivan was dressed up to go somewhere."
PCSO has not released the victim's name.


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[update id="grannytax" time="16:10″ text="They are calling the pensioners' tax allowance freeze the Granny Tax now, with Ed Balls telling the Commons that 'This looks like a tax grab on grannies'. Oh, dear."]
The budget has been delivered, and as usual the devil is in the detail. Now experts and politicos will be delving into the small print to find out all of the little changes and measures that George Osborne didn't dwell on- those stings in the tail that will be causing the government trouble in the next few days. Here, we will be bringing them to you as they become apparent.
- Osborne has introduced a new corporate tax loophole which will cost the UK £1 billion and take £4 billion from developing countries used as tax havens by British businesses (from ActionAid).
- 4.5 million pensioners, nearly half of all pensioners in the country, will be worse off in real terms as a result of Osborne's Granny Tax (more from Gransnet).
- The government has admitted that cuts to income tax relief could slash major donations to charities, which rely on public generosity (more at HM Treasury).
- The budget hints at a further £10.5bn welfare cuts still to come (more at The Guardian)
- The plans announced in the budget today are set to hit pensioners hard as the government pockets £1.2 billion by freezing age-related tax allowances. Freezing the personal tax allowance means a tax rise by the back door for around 150,000 pensioners who could face having to work longer with another review of the pension age – whilst Osborne drops the top rate of tax by 5% (more at Citywire).
- The tax hike was presented as a "tax simplification" by Osborne – but experts quickly spotted the extra burden for some of the nation's most vulnerable.
- The average family with children will lose £253 per year as a result of the measures contained in the budget- with the average household income reduced by 1% – but by 2% for the poorest 20% of the population (more at The Daily Express).
- Around 14,000 British millionaires will keep getting richer, paying £40,000 less in taxes each year as a result of the 5% tax cut given to them by the Chancellor (more at The Guardian).
- The OBR say that cutting the 50p tax rate will do nothing for the economy, making "no … material adjustments to the economy forecast" (more at HM Treasury).
- The basic rate of tax threshold will fall from £34,370 to £32,245 between 2013 and 2014, hitting the squeezed middle once again, as the richest have their tax bills cut (more at HM Treasury).
- 200,000 – 300,000 more people will start paying a higher rate of tax, with the threshold starting at £41,450 (more at The Telegraph)
- Following the budget, the OBR have dropped their forecast for business investment this year from 7.7% to just 0.7% (from Will Straw).
- The OBR have also increased their forecast for public sector job cuts up by 20,000 to 730,000 (from George Eaton).
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~Axeleron Chronicle Interlude: Rising Tide of the Endless Void~
The shadow of an enormous figure loomed down the passageways as Balor, Lord of the Evil Eye and leader of the Fomorians, stalked down the hallways of the Winter Court stronghold of Arctis Tor, the torches on the walls only barely illuminating his hulking form. The fachan strode forward, flanked on each side by a wizened goblin wielding a rusty scimitar and a triangular shield bearing the symbol of the rebel group. The echoing, repetitive pounding of his colossal maul striking the black ice floors silenced the chatter of the groups of various dark fey they passed by. Even the normally chaotic and rambunctious redcaps fell deathly silent as the cold gaze of Balor's single lidless eye passed over them. The general and his escort made their way through the twisting passages, descending deeper into the fortress and eventually coming upon a tall set of double doors flanked by a pair of revenants. The leering skeletal monstrosities bowed low as their leader passed between them, their heads almost scraping the ceiling of the hallway as they resumed their upright positions and opened the doors into a wide, octagonal chamber with a circular platform in the center. Balor turned to the goblins escorting him and raised his gnarled free hand, gesturing in a dismissive manner, and growled out an order in his deep, gravely bass.
"Guards, leave me. I have business to attend to in private."
The goblins gave a crooked bow, then turned and walked out of the chamber, the revenants swinging the doors closed behind them with a boom that shook the chamber and echoed off its walls. Balor leaned his maul up against the wall and opened up a chest, retrieving a rolled piece of parchment sealed shut with a wax symbol of a crystal ball, and approached the center dais, undoing the binding on the paper.
"Greater Clairvoyant Message."
The scroll flared with light, it's script glowing for a brief second with an azure hue before the paper disintegrated into a nimbus of magical energy that floated onto the platform. With a blur and a static noise, the glowing motes coalesced into the ethereal image of a tall, thin figure in robes and twisted black armor standing before a throne of jagged obsidian shards, with a rubbery looking, winged, crab-like creature at their side. Balor inclined his head to the figure, speaking once again in his harsh, rumbling voice.
"Your grace."
"Evil Eye, your report is overdue." The figure pointed their staff accusingly at the warlord, speaking in a rasping high pitched timbre with just a hint of a Renlothian accent. The piercing sound was seemingly unhindered by the sleek black visor of their helm.
"My apologies," said Balor with a bit of chagrin in his tone. "My forces have been occupied with the other Courts and their assaults on my kingdom these past days. It is done, I have recovered the Seal concealed within the fighter Tannis' village, as you have requested." The hologram raised their head, focusing intently on him through a slit in the visor, and lowered the staff.
"Excellent. You must deliver it to me immediately."
"I have already dispatched a contingent of your Ankou to escort it to your stronghold, they should arrive within the next 48 hours." The figure turned to the crustacean creature next to it and spoke a few words in a garbled, nonsensical tongue, and it responded in kind before fluttering its wings and flying into the air, out of range of the message spell.
"Very good. I will send a scouting party to intercept them. Our victory is at hand, but that window of opportunity becomes more and more narrow each passing day. Ragnablok is almost upon us. The universe is strained to its breaking point, and the fabric of reality will be at its weakest in the coming months. Things will no longer be as predictable as they have been. We must be more cautious than ever if I am to succeed in bringing about the return of our lord." Balor nodded. The signs of the prophesied end of days were becoming more numerous as time went by. Though Axeleron was rather secluded from the other worlds of the Brikverse, and he himself had barely ever left the seclusion of the deepest regions of the Wyrdwood, the whisperings of chaos and bloodshed heralding the coming of Ragnablok had not failed to reach even the most isolated of his followers. The time for war was fast approaching.
"You will succeed in your mission, it has been foreseen."
"Even so, we must take great care." The voice of the figure became grave. "I recently felt a great disturbance in the psionic ether, and that can only mean one thing. The Quantumsurfer has become aware of our presence, and our enemy has chosen his champion in response."
"But your grace," the fachan inquired confusedly, "is he not still trapped beyond this world, as you said before? How can this be possible?" The robed figure waved their gauntleted hand dismissively, and sat down on the throne of black crystal fragments.
"The destruction of the Seals has weakened his shackles as much as it has those of our dark master. Worry not, this is a foreseen development. However, it has occurred sooner than I expected, which means we need to move forward with our plans more quickly. You must marshall your forces and wait for my next communication. Once my other agents have retrieved the remaining Seals, we will enact the next phase of the plan, and your army will make its move against the Travelers Society and their ilk along with our other allied forces." Nodding again, Balor briefly looked away from the magically projected image to avoid meeting the cold eyes staring back at him out of the black slash in the center of the helm.
"On a related note, there is a development here that you should be aware of. My spies indicate that the forces of the remaining three Courts are marshalling for an assault on my kingdom to free the Winter Queen from her imprisonment." Even now, the combined might of the Spring, Summer, and Autumn Courts of the Fey were moving into position for a conflict, setting up war camps and siege engines near the outer walls. If their current pace was anything to go off of, the assault could easily begin within the next eighteen hours. "Our defenses can hold, but the combined might of the Faerie Kingdoms is nothing to scoff at. If I am to come to your aid with military might in the near future, I will require more reinforcements to hold Arctis Tor in the event of a siege." The figure was silent for a moment, tapping their finger on the throne's armrest and contemplating the Fomorian Lord's words before speaking again.
"No, no, this won't do at all. Mab is a grave threat to our plans, she must remain imprisoned. It is for that very reason that I chose you as my right hand in this matter. I will send as many night gaunts and mercenaries as I can spare, but I warn you, do not fail me, Balor. Should your defenses fall, the mission of the Esoterica Metavoth is much more important than you or your people's lives. I will not expend more resources than absolutely necessary, even to maintain the Winter Queen's absence, and if Mab becomes freed, know that my lord will punish you gravely for your mistake once he walks this world once again. Let this be motivation for you to ensure your victory." Balor bowed his head again grimly.
"I understand, your grace." The figure inclined their head slightly, then waved again, and the magical hologram dissipated into a cloud of faintly glowing dust that quickly dispersed throughout the room and vanished. After a moment of complete stillness, the gravity of the situation sinking in, Balor strode over to his maul, grasping it once again in his hand, then pounded on the smooth black floor of the chamber thrice, the noise almost deafening in the enclosed area. With barely a second of delay, the doglike albino form of a yeth hound blinked into existence in front of him, teleporting through the room's still closed doors. It kneeled before him as well as a quadrupedal creature could, then spoke in a sinister baying manner.
"Mine lord, how may I serve thee?" Balor gestured with his weapon.
"Go, send word to the Nuckelavee and the other generals. They are to prepare the defenses for an attack on the main gate. When you have finished, fetch the high priestesses of the Morrigan to my throne room. I must consult them for information regarding the upcoming battle." The hideous creature bared its teeth in a grin, its eerily humanoid features twisting with the expression.
"As you command mine lord." With that, it turned and blinked again, vanishing with a quiet "pop." Balor walked to the doors and pushed them open, the heavy aperture providing very little resistance as he exited the hidden chamber, and the revenants outside shut them behind him. Motioning for them to follow, he began to make his way out of the bowels of the dark stronghold towards the throne room he had usurped from its rightful inhabitant several months past. The sounds of marshalling soldiers and dark fey monstrosities beginning to permeate the surrounding area as his troops prepared for the coming fight. His jaw set and his pace quickened, Balor of the Evil Eye barely held his hatred and anger in check, calming his agitation by envisioning the slaughter and carnage about to take place. If Ragnablok was coming, he would not be swept away in its wave of destruction when it arrived.
"Let them come then," he growled with an air of menace in his voice, to no one in particular. His single eye blazed with thinly veiled rage. "Titania and the other monarchs may persist in this futile attack, but when it is over, all the kingdoms of the Wyrdwood will belong to me, not just that of Winter, and Axeleron will belong to our overlord. This I swear."
[BF18] Interlude: Rising Tide of the Endless Void
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this is excellent, hooks you in from the beginning by setting the stage
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this is excellent, hooks you in from the beginning by setting the stage
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Now usually I'd include some extra notes, but its 10pm and today is deadline so I'll make it choppy.
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Looking forward to see more pictures and expansion on this story once the Brikfic Festival ends ;o
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Looking forward to see more pictures and expansion on this story once the Brikfic Festival ends ;o
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Gaaaawd this is so good. Really super looking forward to hearing more of this, especially that Quantumsurfer you promised!
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Gaaaawd this is so good. Really super looking forward to hearing more of this, especially that Quantumsurfer you promised!
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Fantasy at its best.
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