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MIDDLETOWN � Heather Abbott stood on two feet Friday.It was ahead of schedule, but there she was, the stump of her left leg resting in a flesh-colored prosthesis, complete with white sneaker.�It feels...
MIDDLETOWN � Heather Abbott stood on two feet Friday.
It was ahead of schedule, but there she was, the stump of her left leg resting in a flesh-colored prosthesis, complete with white sneaker.
�It feels weird,� said Abbott, who was injured in the Boston Marathon bombing less than two months ago. �It feels like my limb is sitting in a glass socket.�
Her limb was in fact doing just that, and now she has to learn how to walk with it.
The leg was made for her Thursday in a day-long process at Next Step Bionics and Prosthetics in Warwick.
But the real work began Friday at Olympic Physical Therapy in Middletown, where physical therapist Bert Reid took her through an hour of exercises.
�Today is a big turning point,� Reid said.
After Abbott left the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital on May 11, she started coming to Olympic for 90-minute physical therapy sessions three times a week, focused on retraining and strengthening her nerves and muscles. �Her attitude is so wonderful and positive and easy to work with,� Reid said. �She�s going full speed ahead.�
�Is it always going to feel so stiff?� Abbott asked him about the prosthesis.
�It will feel like you have a shoe on,� Reid said. It weighs 10 pounds, about the same as her natural leg, but right now it feels heavier. That will change.
Abbott put her crutches aside and stood between a bed and chair as Reid led her through exercises intended to overcome a natural hesitancy to put weight on the prosthetic foot. �Ninety percent of it is getting your body weight on it and getting comfortable with that,� Reid told her. At home, Abbott will wear the prosthetic twice a day, starting with an hour and gradually increasing the time, and do the exercises that Reid prescribes.
�I saw my surgeon on Tuesday,� Abbott remarked, �and he said, �the next time you see me [in six weeks] you�ll be walking into my office.��
Her surgeon was unconcerned about two spills she took recently, bruising the stump. �Yeah, you�re going to fall,� he told her. Once, the doorbell rang while her mother was on the phone. Instinctively, she rose to answer the door, forgetting she had no left foot. Another time one of her crutches slipped and she fell.
In her Newport apartment, Abbott is never alone. Her mother stays throughout the week and her boyfriend comes on the weekend.
The prosthetic she got this week is temporary, because her stump will continue to change shape and shrink as she heals and strengthens. In six months, she will get a longer-lasting replacement.
�This is tough for me to look at,� Abbott says of her prosthesis, which is bulbous and unnatural-looking. �I have to keep in mind it�s not always going to look like this.�
She selected Next Step to make her prosthesis in part because she admired their attention to making limbs look natural. Eventually, she will get a cosmetic cover that will look exactly like a real leg. �Most amputees � 80 percent � are men. A big percentage are significantly older than I am,� said Abbott, who is 38. �Relatively young women are not the majority. Finding people who do what I want wasn�t easy.�
While her prosthesis was being made, she said, she watched other amputees who stopped in at Next Step. They all looked so at ease with their limbs that you couldn�t tell they were amputees. �I keep thinking, if they can do it, I can do it,� Abbott said.
Abbott is not sure how much her care is costing, or what her future costs will be. Prostheses have to be replaced every few years and can cost $15,000 to $30,000 or more. Before the attack, Abbott worked as a human relations manager at Raytheon, which provided health insurance. But insurance typically doesn�t cover all of an amputee�s expenses.
She expects to find out by the end of the month how much she will receive from the One Fund Boston, the victim relief fund; she�s been told it won�t cover a lifetime of prosthetics. But her friends have held fundraisers � with another scheduled for Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Atlantic Beach Club in Middletown. And she�s welcomed local and national media coverage, appearing on NBC News and the front page of People magazine. Friends and strangers alike have donated at gofundme.com/HeatherAbbott.


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EPL 2016/17: Ander Herrera frustrated with Manchester United's recent form in front of goal
Manchester United's Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera says he has no idea what his team must do to win a game. The Red Devils took on West Ham United at Old Trafford on Sunday and could only draw the game 1-1.
Speaking after the game, Ander Herrera said that their performance was up to the mark, but his team were just not lucky enough to get 3 points.
"Another game the same. We control the game completely from the kick-off. They score a very lucky goal and then we control and create chances," said the Spanish player.
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West Ham United goalkeeper, Darren Randolph put in a man of the match performance keeping West Ham in the game until the very end. The Irish goalkeeper made seven incredible saves in the game which helped the Hammers take home a crucial one point.
Herrera was in a despondent mood and credited Randolph's performance, "Their keeper was the best one more time. That happened against Stoke, Burnley, and Arsenal. We don't know what we have to do to win a game. We have more possession than the opponents. I don't know, honestly."
The midfielder also stated that United were in control of the game throughout but just couldn't find the net when it was required: "I have had a run like this but not playing good. The way we are playing we are controlling the whole game from the kick-off.
"Football is about scoring goals and finishing and we are not doing that right. It is true," said Herrera.
On the other hand, Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho made things worse for his team after being sent to the stands by referee Jon Moss. The United manager reacted to a yellow card given to Paul Pogba for simulation by kicking a bottle violently.
Last night's result was the 5th draw of the season for Manchester United in the Premier League having drawn games against Stoke City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Burnley and now West Ham. The 1-1 result with the Hammers also meant that this was the first time since 1980 that United have drawn four League games in a row at Old Trafford.
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West Ham scored the first goal of the game through Diafra Sakho but United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic equalised before half-time.
With Sunday's 1-1 result, Manchester United find themselves 11 points behind table-toppers Chelsea FC, possibly bringing an end to their title ambitions. The Red Devils will once again face West Ham in the EFL quarter-final clash to be held on the 1st December.
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No one woke me up in September... I have to deal with a dream.
It focuses on a lightswitch; I stare at it in curiosity.
I feel like turning on the switch... I DID.
The room turned bright, everything was light. I refused to turn it off... I REFUSE.
Now I have the choice to turn the switch on my own.
Sometimes it's on; sometimes it's off.
Sometimes I feel it; sometimes I don't.
Nonetheless it complies all the time, or maybe most of the time.
Simple yet interesting.
Weird but fun.
Should I REFUSE to awake?
Coz I'm getting used to it. I DO.


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Turkish prisoners of war at Ari Burnu, Gallipoli, Turkey, 1915
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I've been living with fibromyalgia or fibro for well over a decade. I have seen vast progress in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease in that time. I've also learned how to alter my life in order to work around the fibromyalgia pain and still be productive. This is just my view point as a patient so you need to work with your own doctor to find the right fit for you.
Fibromyalgia Pain Treatment
There are three main medications that are used in the treatment of fibromyalgia. They do have a lot of side effects and also tend to only work for a certain percentage of patients. I've read studies that quote it as being as low as 30%. However, this is the best course to take with your doctor because it's also going to be the most effective.Credit: sa5rawrites
Fibromyalgia Diet
Another aspect that you can add in is changing your diet but there isn't one approved diet for treating this illness. Instead, I've found just generally eating healthier is much easier than trying to make drastic gluten free changes. You need to factor in the fibromyalgia fatigue when you plan any new life change; including your diet. If it takes up all of your energy to just cook in a certain way then it's probably not going to work for days when you have no energy.
Natural Fibromyalgia Treatments
My favorite natural treatments for fibromyalgia don't have anything at all to do with fibromyalgia. I love chamomile tea because it helps me to relax and sleep better. Plus, insurance doesn't typically cover natural treatments which is why I'm always on the lookout for a more affordable version. A box of chamomile tea, while it isn't made specifically for fibromyalgia, just costs a few dollars.
Aggravating factors of fibromyalgia are going to differ from person to person. However, when you realize what is leading to a flare it can drastically change how you deal with your disease. Even after consulting your doctor you're going to be left with at least a few symptoms. Then you have to figure out all of the nuances of living with fibromyalgia. Here are a few of the tips that have really helped me. Talk to your doctor before trying any of these.
Fibromyalgia and Weather
The most drastic thing that I've done for my disease is move to both a lower elevation as well as a slightly warmer climate. Granted, I'm still in Utah so it does get pretty cold. There might not be an actual medical connection to this. However, I think that it has a lot more to do with balance. When I'm able to get outside in the winter more I can exercise. I am not losing tons of energy standing out in the snow and scraping ice off my car. Other fibromites have had a lot more flares in the heat of summer. Figuring out what climate is right for you and whether or not it's worth changing your situation for will be one of the most life changing effects. For me I had seen the results enough on vacations that the move was worth it.
Fibromyalgia and Stress
Again, this is a day to day part of living with fibromyalgia. This affects a lot of relationships especially if you're married. There's the stress of not being able to get all of the housework done or maybe you can't hold down a job. I find that stress aggravates fibromyalgia more than anything. However, it's not practical to live without it totally. So I manage what I can and try to avoid taking on more stress than is absolutely necessary.
Living with Fibromyalgia
One word of caution with this. When trying to manage stress you usually cut down on everything that doesn't have to do with your basic survival. This makes sense when even cooking a meal can take up your entire amount of energy for the whole day. Overtime though these drastic cuts can lead to a depression or just a feeling that life isn't fair. Try to keep at least one hobby that you enjoy even if you have to scale back on it a little bit. This helps keep your sense of identity. Remember that living with fibromyalgia is still living; just a slightly modified version of what you may be used to. Finding and controlling the aggravating effects of fibromyalgia helps to reduce this problem.
Types of Exercise to Reduce Fibromyalgia Pain
It took me quite awhile to figure out the types of exercise to reduce fibromyalgia pain. When every movement hurts exercise literally feels like torture. Then add on fibromyalgia fatigue and you probably don't have enough energy to be in the extra pain let alone actually go out and exercise. I often joke that just putting on shoes is exercise when someone is in the midst of a flare. However, depending on your doctor sometimes the only recommendation they have is that you get exercise. Consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise regimen. Also depending on your case physical therapy may be necessary. The following are just my experiences.
Rethinking Exercise
Since I was sick I wanted to be as healthy as possible which also meant exercising as much as possible, right? When you think about one of the healthiest exercises out there you probably envision running. I found that this almost always preceded a flare. I thought that if I just started running more and working my way up to a moderate exercise routine my fibromyalgia would get better. I was pretty wrong. The more I ran over time the more my health deteriorated in every way. Then I decided that I needed a lower impact exercise that would still give me results.
Fibromyalgia and Yoga
So the next step on my journey was to find the lowest impact exercise possible which in my mind was yoga. Again, I found this to be very painful. I even tried a special type of yoga that was designed for people with chronic health issues. It recommended sitting in a chair. Sitting in a chair is usually the most taxing and painful thing I can do because of all of the tender points on my back. I have heard that this is one of the more helpful exercises for fibromyalgia so if your doctor approves then you should try it. A lot of the moves look advanced but don't be intimidated you can catch on pretty quickly.
Lower Impact Exercises
Another exercise that I heard a lot about was both water aerobics and swimming. When I have gone swimming I have found that it is one of the least painful exercises as far as the next day is concerned. However, I also found that since I live in Utah it just wasn't practical. I'd have to drive a long ways to a pool. My fibromyalgia pain gets worse if I do a lot of driving.
For me the best solution was lower impact exercises that I could do even on days when I'm in a flare or too sick to leave the house. I haven't found that this has made a signifigant impact on the fibromyalgia pain on days when I'm not feeling way. This is when I need the pain relief most and I find that it just gets worse if I skip my exercise routine repeatedly. I tried a lot of exercise videos which were better than nothing. I also got a set of pedals from amazon because I didn't have the space or money for a full fledged exercise bike. Also, I can use them sitting in a chair that is pretty comfortable. This means that I can use them a lot longer and with much less pain than I would with an actual exercise bike. So while the types of exercise to reduce fibromyalgia pain will differ depending on your situation the one constant is dedication to exercising even when you don't feel good.


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Monday, July 4, 2011
Spelt Scones with Dried Tropical Fruit . . . Taking Spelt for a Spin!
I wasn't sure just how I was going to feel about these scones, never having used spelt before, but I'm pleased to report that they exceeded all of my expectations. Strange word, spelt. What the heck is it anyway? Sounds like something you'd find piled on the ground in a greenhouse, doesn't it? "Just dump that load of spelt over there, right next to the cedar mulch."
The first thing one tends to hear about spelt flour, it seems to me, is that it's an ancient grain dating back to the 5th millennium BC and, secondly, that it's quite nutritious. Made from the whole grain, spelt flour is uniquely mild and subtly sweet. It works well in recipes mixed with some white flour, and it doesn't add nearly the same heaviness as typical whole-grain wheat flour.
Spelt's flavor doesn't come on strong. If regular whole wheat flour struts up to your taste buds like a muddy paratrooper, spelt flour saunters up slowly, like a waiter in a white jacket who doesn't want to interrupt the conversation.
I actually made two slightly different batches of scones using this recipe. First, the wedge-shaped scones that are pictured with chopped, dried, tropical fruits (kiwi, mango, papaya, and pineapple; I didn't end up liking the taste of the dried star-fruit, so I left that one out).
And then, pictured below, I made a softer dough (I added in a bit more cream) to make drop scones; for those I used only dried, sweet, Michigan (of course!) cherries. I brushed cream on the top of all the unbaked scones and sprinkled them with sanding sugar. Both varieties were very good. All of my males (that would be the hubby, the almost-15-year-old, and the 18-year-old) liked them a lot.
Like all scones--well, all the scones I've ever had the pleasure to meet--these are definitely best the first day, as they tend to dry out quickly. Second day, they benefit from being warmed before serving. Warmth revives them.
About this recipe . . .
From the 2010 book, Good to the Grain, by Kim Boyce, this recipe is one of many from that source I'd love to try. Cleverly organized by flour type, it recently won the James Beard Award in the baking and dessert book category. I changed the recipe slightly (it originally included only currants, and wasn't patted out and baked in wedges, among other things), and reworded it to reflect exactly what I did.
Spelt Scones with Dried Tropical Fruit (Kiwi, Mango, Papaya, and Pineapple)
(For a printable version of this recipe, click here!)
Yield: 8 or more good-sized pieces, formed either as wedges (cut pie-style) or as drop scones
1 and 1/4 cups spelt flour (I used Bob's Red Mill brand.)
1 cup all-purpose flour, unbleached
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar (Doesn't sound like much, but the sugar on the dried fruit, along with the fruit itself, lends sweetness as well.)
1/2 tsp. coarse kosher salt
2 oz. cold unsalted butter (1/2 of one stick), cut into 1/2" chunks
1/2 cup (Or add a little more if you like!) mixture of chopped, dried, tropical fruits (I used chopped, dried kiwi, mango, papaya, and pineapple; or, try sweet dried cherries instead.)
1 and 1/2 cups heavy cream, plus a couple extra tablespoons for brushing on the unbaked scones
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, sift together the first five ingredients, putting back into the bowl anything that didn't sift through (like, perhaps, some of the kosher salt).
Toss the cold butter chunks into the bowl, and begin pinching the butter into the dry mix with your fingertips. Keep doing this until it's the texture of fine cornmeal (Or, if you're squeamish, do this with a hand-held pastry blender, or even an old-fashioned potato masher. I've done it all three ways for scones, and it always works!)
Pour in all of the dried fruit and stir it in evenly. Make a well in the center and, if you want your dough to be quite moist for drop scones pour in all of the cream.
If you want your dough to be slightly firmer in order to pat out a circle and make wedges, hold back 3 to 4 Tbsp. of the heavy cream.
Stir just until the dry mixture is more or less evenly moistened.
For drop scones, simply drop 8 large spoonfuls onto your parchment covered baking sheet, being sure to leave adequate space between each one. (No need to tidy up each "drop" but you certainly can if you wish. Might want to flour your fingers first.) For wedge scones, first dust a sheet of parchment lightly with flour. Plop the entire amount of thick, doughy batter onto the center of the parchment, and flour your hands well. Pat the dough into a circle about 10" in diameter.
Using a sharp pizza/pastry wheel (or a very sharp chef's knife) dipped first in flour, quickly cut the circle into 8 wedges, pie fashion.
Using a thin metal spatula if needed, gently lift each wedge and place it evenly on the parchment lined baking sheet.
Using a pastry brush, lightly brush heavy cream onto the tops of the scones and then sprinkle them with coarse/sanding sugar (granulated sugar will do fine as well, but the coarser sugars look more sparkly once baked).
Bake the scones at 400 degrees for approximately 20 minutes or so, until the scones are golden on top and bottom.
Let them cool a few minutes on a rack before diving in. (Excellent served warm with butter--you heard it from me.) Best eaten the day they're made.
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- Nisrine said...
Very beautiful scones. Btw, I have never seen dried star fruit.
- July 4, 2011 at 5:19 PM
These are wonderful looking! Spelt flour is so nice for baking, thanks for making these!
- July 5, 2011 at 12:46 AM
- I♥naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes said...
These look great!! My mom used to make scones all the time and we all loved them. Thanks for reminding me about them.. need to try this recipe.
I ♥ Nap Time
- July 5, 2011 at 1:43 AM
- The Vanilla Bean Baker said...
These scones look wonderful. I bet the dried fruit does add a nice flavour to them, not to mention a little bit of colour too :)
- July 7, 2011 at 10:13 AM
- Jane said...
Hi Nisrine,
I'd never seen dried star fruit until just recently either! It looks so exotic, like a starfish, in dried form, but honestly it didn't taste too good and that's why I left it out of this recipe. Thanks so much for visiting again. I just dashed over to Dinners & Dreams and your latest post, with all the citrus fruit, looks yummy.
Jane :)
Hey there WarmVanillaSugar,
I am looking forward to trying spelt flour in other recipes now. Maybe toss a little in when I make cookies and so forth.
Thanks for stopping by,
Jane :)
Hi Naptime,
Scones are wonderful in general, aren't they? I agree with you.
Keep on baking!
Jane :)
Hi VanillaBeanBaker,
Thanks! Yep, you're right--I liked the colorful effect of the fruit. The tropical fruit aspect was a nice change from the norm, too. Something different than the usual stuff like raisins, etc.
Jane :)
- July 9, 2011 at 8:59 AM
- Lisa said...
All that fruit would make for such sweet deliciousness in every bite. I have a sweet treat linky party going on at my blog till Monday and I'd love it if you'd come by and link your scones up. http://sweet-as-sugar-cookies.blogspot.com/2011/07/sweets-for-saturday-25.html
- July 9, 2011 at 2:49 PM
I want to try dried fruit in scones, but I'm curious about the texture of them after baking...does the fruit re-hydrate and become soft or does it stay gummy? If gummy, as I suspect, is the texture still pleasing?
- August 16, 2011 at 4:03 PM


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Relations between the two Asian countries, both aspirants for membership of the United Nations Security Council and for a bigger role in the world, are diversifying and deepening, even when the approval ratings of their leaders decline. India and Japan have been friends, though not close friends, since our Independence. Fifty years ago, Abe's maternal grandfather Nobusuke Kishi visited India, the first prime minister from post-War Japan to do so. Nehru memorably returned the visit in 1957, when Japan was not yet a major economic power. Then began Japan's first Overseas Developmental Assistance to India. By 1989, India had become the largest recipient of Japanese ODA.
The loan arrangement continues, for agreed projects where the Japanese can contribute to India's deficient infrastructure. This makes for an ingrained inequality in the relations. The Japanese respect India as an ancient civilisation which has enriched their own tradition, but they look down on our record as a modernising economy. Since the Indian rate of growth began ascending sharply in recent years, however, they are much keener to cultivate India as a compatible partner in joint ventures and as a market for sophisticated products.
The Japanese have an idiom which commends 'large ears and a small mouth'. A reticent folk, they consider Indians sharp-witted but argumentative. They confer and reach consensus more habitually than we do. This may delay decision-making, but decisions once taken are normally carried out.
Commerce Minister Kamal Nath is right to ask for a shift in our attitude from that of an aid receiver to that of an investment partner, for FDI, not ODA. Abe's visit with a 200-strong business delegation has given a strong impetus to economic cooperation. Hitherto, Japanese investment in India has been hesitant because they were chary of India's bureaucratic controls, trade unionism, and poor infrastructure.
Two agreements were signed, one on environmental protection and one on energy security. Japan wants to carry forward the Kyoto Protocol by an international convention, 'Cool Earth 50', to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2060. But India hedged its position by reaffirming that no commitment on its part towards this worthy end should impair its drive to eliminate poverty through economic advancement.
Trade is picking up, now said to total $7 billion per annum. Both sides would like it to be nearer $20 billion in three years. Japan would welcome a free trade agreement. These goals look unrealistic now, but may be achieved if conditions are propitious.
In the energy sector, both countries are desperate for more oil and other fuels. Japan is aware of India's need for nuclear power, but declines to cooperate in this sensitive area until India concludes safeguard agreements with the International Atomic Energy Agency and satisfies Japanese concerns on proliferation. Japan has moved far from its righteous indignation at the Pokhran nuclear tests of 1998. But Japan and India can cooperate more purposefully on solar power and other alternative energies, besides technology for fuel efficiency.
Abe has backed 'the Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor' and the railway freight corridor between the two cities. It could be extended to the Delhi-Kolkata sector as well. The plan will cost $90 billion at least. Japanese involvement and funding are prerequisites. Japan has already done its bit for the Delhi Metro and is ready to participate in other infrastructure projects. These constructive ventures can multiply bilateral contacts and ties beyond the diplomatic courtesies and rituals. Both sides want to formalise their ambitions in a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Whether it is another document to be filed and forgotten or a cornucopia of tangible benefits will depend on how the two countries exploit their mutual complementarity.
All this is contingent on the political dimension of India-Japan relations. The quest for closer relations is not one-sided. We are in an era of melting unipolarity, when China is catching up with the US as an economic powerhouse and Russia is resurgent on the strength of its oil and gas. The middle powers are groping for associative security and cooperation in their common interests, like securing sea lanes, preventing piracy and countering terrorism.
India and Japan do share concerns about China's growing diplomatic weight, defence capability and economic clout, but neither wishes to retrench or abrade its own relations with China, so long as China remains peaceable and benign. Japan, allied to the US, is dependent on the American nuclear cover despite its vaunted 'nuclear allergy'. India is vexed by a schismatic division in its foreign policy framework which has hitherto been consensual, with the government creeping into a proto-alignment with the US and the critics dead set against a junior partnership with the sole superpower.
In this inchoate stage of a revenant Cold War between the US and Russia, and a chilling of the mutually advantageous Sino-American entente, both India and Japan can further their common interests as Asian powers. They can intensify defence relations beyond naval exercises and exchanges of visits, now that Japan is less coy about its higher military profile.
But the concept of 'a broader Asia', which Abe outlined fuzzily in his address to our Parliament, envisages an oceanic sweep to include the US and Australia. China has noted this as a warning sign to watch. India, which has kept its distance from the militaristic dimension given to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation by the recent Sino-Russian exercises, should equally avoid closer involvement in a quadrilateral combine which will harm its slowly improving relations with China.
Phrases like 'the Arc of Freedom and Prosperity' or 'Strategic Global Partnership' smack of verbal inflation, the obverse of which is semantic devaluation.
A Madhavan was India's ambassador to Japan (1985 to 1988) and to Germany (1988 to 1991). He lives in Mysore after retirement.


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2006 - Minutes of October 2, 16, 23, 30 Meetings
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Meeting Minutes
October 2, 2006
6:00 PM: Open Meeting
Quorum present: Michael Kirchner (MK), Curt Wilton (CW), Tina Skorput Cooper (TSC). Also present: Administrative Assistant (AA). No press present.
Board reviews and approves previous meeting minutes.
Board reviews and approves weekly warrants.
6:15 PM: Town Accountant Maryellen Brown, present at Board's invitation, discusses the Treasurer's Office operations and its impact on the overall Town financial team. Board and Town Accountant discuss requirements and expectations of the Town Treasurer position and the Board agrees to draft a letter to Town Treasurer Bruce Turner instructing him to respond to the Board with an office action plan in the next two weeks.
Resident Ralph LoCassio asks the Board for an update on the abandoned hill property on State Line Road. Board responds that Hill heir information that the Land Court judge requested has been obtained and passed along to Town Counsel Scully who, in turn, has delivered to the court. Town Counsel feels that this is the last step and now we have to wait for the Court to issue the judgment.
Board reviews the Village School project. Specifically, the Board discusses actions necessary to obtain a State waiver for the installation of sprinklers in the gymnasium. Sprinklers and associated work in this area is estimated to drive up the project cost considerably. Along with the waiver application, letters of support are required from both the local Building Inspector and Fire Chief. Applying for a waiver was recommended by the State Building Inspector.
Board reviews a letter from Carmen Morse who has requested using the Village School grounds for a scarecrow making youth project. CW makes a motion to approve with the note that the gymnasium is booked for an activity during the same time period. TSC seconds the motion. Vote taken, 3-0 in favor.
Board reviews a current salary survey of the Tax Collector position of like sized and budget communities. The survey indicates that West Stockbridge ($13,000) is slightly below the average of 19 surveyed communities ($14,435). Board agrees that it will propose an increase in the FY '08 budget to get in line with the average. Tax Collector Eunice Panzeri has stated that she will not be seeking reelection next spring. The Board wishes to get the salary in line in order to attract as many candidates as possible.
7:00 PM: Tom Webb, formerly of Berkshire Housing, discusses the Senior Center project. Mr. Webb wrote last year's grant for the Senior Center that was withdrawn prior to submittal because the architect's project cost estimates were higher than the allowable grant amount. Tom now works privately but has carried his Berkshire Housing portfolio with him. The cost of the Senior Center will be reduced under the new grant application because the Town will be supplying a portion of infrastructure items under the Village School reconstruction project. It is agreed that Mr. Webb will continue to do preliminary work in anticipation of applying for the next grant round. However, it will not be submitted until the Town opens bids in early November for the Village School project. If bids come in over estimates then both the Village School project and Senior Center will have to be re-examined. Tom notes that a Public Hearing, as a grant requirement, will need to be scheduled for the first part of November.
Other Items: Board reviews and signs a driveway permit for Richard Klein.
Upon the recommendation of Chief of Police Karl Cooper, TSC makes a motion to appoint Eric Munson as a Part-time Police Officer. CW seconds the motion. Vote taken, 3-0 in favor.
Board approves a request from the Library Trustees to seek private donations as matching share to a State Library grant they are seeking to purchase new computers for the Library.
Board reviews a recent report on the Transfer Station as required by the DEP. The only item of note in the report is the need to post an emergency phone number at the facility.
Board schedules a Public Hearing for the Village Oven on October 16, 2006 to consider an application for a Change of Manager.
7:40 PM: There being no additional business to discuss, TSC makes a motion to adjourn the meeting. CW seconds the motion. Vote taken, 3-0 in favor.
Meeting Minutes approved by:
_____________________ _____________________ _____________________
Michael Kirchner, Chair Curt Wilton Tina Skorput Cooper
Date: ______________
Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
October 16, 2006
6:30 PM: Open Meeting
Quorum present: Michael Kirchner (MK), Curt Wilton (CW), Tina Skorput Cooper (TSC). Also present: Administrative Assistant (AA). No press present.
Board reviews and approves previous meeting minutes.
Chief of Police Karl Cooper introduces and recommends Tom Rubino to be appointed as a Part-time Police Officer. Chief Cooper presents Mr. Rubino's training records and provides a background. Following a discussion, TSC makes a motion to approve Mr. Rubino's nomination. CW seconds the motion. Vote taken, 3-0 in favor.
Chief Cooper furnishes training records for all Department Officers.
Board reviews and approves weekly warrants.
7:00 PM: Public Hearing opens to consider a Change of Manager application for the Village Oven. The application seeks to replace William Boudreau with Anthony Swenson. The application is complete and there is no one present from the public to speak for or against the application. TSC makes a motion to approve the application for Change of Manager. CW seconds the motion. Vote taken, 3-0 in favor. Public Hearing is closed.
7:10 PM: Treasurer Bruce Turner addresses the Board. Bruce recently turned in his letter of resignation as West Stockbridge Treasurer. Bruce acknowledges that he cannot devote the time required to do a proper job. Bruce apologizes for getting behind in the work and notes that he has had some trouble getting up to speed with the new software system. Bruce recommends that the Board consider combining the positions of Treasurer and Collector as is done in a number of communities. Board will debate that issue. MK thanks Bruce for coming in and talking with the Board. Bruce notes that he knows of two working Treasurers in nearby communities who may be interested in working in West Stockbridge.
Other Items: TSC passes along an item from Dog Officer John Springstube that Matt Merritt is upset with the Dog Officer for charging a kennel fee for Mr. Merritt's stray dog that was picked up.
MK instructs AA to speak to Tom Webb, formerly of Berkshire Housing, about the need to go out to bid again for the grant administration portion of the Senior Center grant.
Finance Committee is meeting tomorrow evening. TSC and CW will attend.
AA notes that several water shut off notices have been sent for past due accounts. Services will be shut off next Monday if payment is not received.
Board reviews a list of fourteen letters recently sent to homeowners who lack a Certificate of Occupancy. The list was provided by the Building Inspector and the letters urging people to contact the Building Inspector to rectify the deficiency were sent in response to concerns raised by other Town Boards. Earlier in tonight's meeting, Dominick Luchi dropped of a letter in response to the Selectmen's Certificate of Occupancy letter.
Board reviews a letter from the Wine Merchants and Concerned Citizens for Safety lobby seeking support for a No vote on the November election ballot question #1. Board takes no action.
8:00 PM: There being no additional business, TSC makes a motion to adjourn the meeting. CW seconds the motion. Vote taken, 3-0 in favor.
Meeting minutes approved by:
______________________ _____________________ ______________________
Michael Kirchner, Chair Curt Wilton Tina Skorput Cooper
Date: _____________
Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
October 23, 2006
6:30 PM: Open Meeting
Quorum present: Michael Kirchner (MK), Curt Wilton (CW), Tina Skorput Cooper (TSC). Also present: Administrative Assistant (AA). No press present.
BOS reviews and approves previous meeting minutes.
BOS reviews and approves weekly warrants.
TSC suggests that Treasurer Bruce Turner write a letter extending his resignation date a few weeks until a replacement is hired and trained. Board agrees.
Board discusses the Senior Center project. Plans and specifications for the Village School conversion project will be forwarded to Clark and Green. A public hearing date to discuss the Senior Center project will be set after bids for the Village School project are opened later in November.
Resident Peter Thorne discusses recent press items that talked about removing tolls from the MassPike. Peter asked the Board if they would support removing tolls. MK recommends that the Board wait until after the November elections before weighing in. Board agrees.
Fire Chief Peter Skorput asks the Board if it would be all right to paint the exterior of the Fire Station. The current white is hard to keep clean and attracts bugs. Peter suggests a shade of red and says that volunteers would be used to do the painting. Board agrees but requests to see the color before it is painted. Peter also asks if it would be all right to place a new flagpole at the front right side of the Fire Station. CW will check with neighbors before Board gives their approval.
Other Items:
The Town has $2,500 worth of credit dollars built up to be used exclusively for a solar project in Town. Credits earned are a reflection of recycling tonnage generated from the Transfer Station. There is a meeting in Williamstown on November 2nd to discuss ways to use the credits. AA to attend.
AA reports that recent water service shut off notices proved effective. All past due accounts have been paid.
There will be a site visit for interested contractors tomorrow at Village School. Architect and Project Mgr. will attend. Contractor questions will be addressed in an addenda.
Board will revisit discussions on the future of the old Town Hall once the Village School project gets underway.
Board discusses future meeting space once the Village School project begins in November. After discussing the Selectmen's request with Masonic Lodge members, Larry Tonini responded that the Lodge must respectfully deny use of the Lodge for Selectmen's meetings. Following a review of remaining options for a temporary meeting place, MK suggests contacting St. Patrick's Church to see if the Parish Center would be available. MK notes that an earlier opinion from Town Counsel ruled that there are no church/state legal issues with public meetings at the Parish Center.
TSC notes that the last use of the Village School prior to construction will be on 11/10 for a program by the Friends of the Library.
TSC reports that RCI archival services will begin their work on Town records following the November elections.
AA informs the Board that a member of the Stockbridge Transfer Station Committee toured the West Stockbridge facility and was very impressed with the cleanliness and overall operation of the facility. MK suggests sending a complimentary letter to operator Bill Pixley. The facility just went through an annual inspection as required by DEP and passed with flying colors.
Bill Hillman requested that he be able to store the wrestling mats in the gym during construction. After viewing the mats, Board grants permission.
CW asks if the Town should look into other suppliers for electricity. AA notes that he has been in touch with the Franklin Council of Governments that is willing to come to a meeting to discuss options for providers.
MK asks if activities on downtown improvements are proceeding with the contractor. CW responds that he has been in touch with Guertin Associates and that a representative will be picking up information soon.
CW and TSC wish MK a Happy Birthday.
7:40 PM: There being no further business to discuss, TSC makes a motion to adjourn. CW seconds the motion. Vote taken, 3-0 in favor.
Meeting minutes approved by:
_______________________ _______________________ _______________________
Michael Kirchner, Chair Curt Wilton Tina Skorput Cooper
Date: _______________
Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
October 30, 2006
6:30 PM: Open Meeting
Quorum present: Michael Kirchner (MK), Curt Wilton (CW), Tina Skorput Cooper (TSC). Also present: Administrative Assistant (AA). Press represented by Berkshire Eagle and Berkshire Record.
Board reviews and approves previous meeting minutes.
6:40 PM: MK welcomes Cable TV Commission members Carol Kuller and Mati Kiin. Carol begins with a discussion of a program called Loose Change that ran on Channel 2 on 9-11-06. The showing caused some unhappiness among residents.
Carol presents the Board with the Cable Commission's Mission Statement. The Statement says, in short, that the appointed Commission has sole editorial control over programming. MK notes that the Board contacted Town Counsel on the question of what is and isn't appropriate to air on a local accesses public television channel and who has control over programming. The answer from Town Counsel was that programming is up to the Commission and that appropriateness isn't easily defined. MK states that the Board needs to maintain a "hands-off" position. MK suggests that a disclaimer be added to programming that states that items shown are not necessarily the opinion of the Selectmen or any other Town Board or Commission. Mati agrees. But at present, system technology is limited.
Carol and Mati state that any citizen can present programming to the Commission.
On the question of saving space for the Cable TV Commission in the Village School, MK notes that the 'undesignated space' is just that. A number of uses will need to be considered as the reconstruction project moves along.
Carol introduces Tom Ross from West Center Road and asks if the Board will consider him to fill the vacancy on the Commission. Tom gives a background of his interests in local access TV. TSC makes a motion to appoint Mr. Ross to fill the vacancy. CW seconds the motion. Vote taken 5-0 in favor.
Norwin Rehm reminds the Board and audience that DVD's and CD's are protected by copyright laws and cannot be broadcast without permission.
CW thanks the Cable Commission for their efforts to date and notes that he hasn't heard any complaints other than the Loose Change program.
7:10 PM: Other Items:
Board reviews a contract proposal from CTC to provide phone service to the Village School. It is a 3-year contract that includes a dedicated T-1 line with local and long distance along with data and internet. CW notes that the cost of all is about 40% less than what the Town is paying now and will be a better, faster system. TSC makes a motion to approve the contract. CW seconds the motion. Vote taken, 3-0 in favor.
TSC discusses the new Town website. She has distributed a list of all the Town departments that need to get their information in. The start up date for the website has been pushed back to December 1.
Board reviews Addendum #1 as issued by EDM for the Village School project. It is noted that the list of questions asked by bidders is short because the quality of the project plans and specifications.
A pre-bid walkthrough for the asbestos abatement portion of the Village School project will be on 11-1-06 at 11:00 AM.
It is noted that the Village School furnaces have been serviced and cleaned. In the future, they will be scheduled for preventative maintenance on an annual basis.
It is noted that the emergency generator has been installed at the Fire Station/Highway garage and is waiting for the gas service to be hooked up and tested.
Resident Steve McMahon informs the Board that he has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Upper Housatonic National Heritage Association. A substantial amount of funding may be available in the coming years for projects of historic importance located in the Housatonic River watershed. Steve asks the Board to keep this in mind and to present any project thoughts to him. Board thanks Steve.
7:40 PM: There being no further business to discuss, TSC makes a motion to adjourn. CW seconds the motion. Vote taken, 3-0 in favor.
Meeting Minutes approved by:
______________________ _______________________ ________________________
Michael Kirchner, Chair Curt Wilton Tina Skorput Cooper
Date: ________________
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4th Confession
Do not let my soul be bound to words
by the glue of love through the bodys senses.
St. Augustine
this chair, window, tree
data transmuted into the moment
of a poem, dative
the pairing of sense to soul
bound by words, a process
sticky as the glue of love
unbridled beneath a dome of stars
Orions broad shoulders, jewelled sword
brilliant, potent in Artemis absence
chastity pins virility to
the wall of night
beguiling in her tucked-up gown
moon goddess rails fury in a quiver
of arrows, blows monsoons
through the bodys senses.
Mari-Lou Rowley
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text: AS there were musicians among the Levites, and priests among the Phœnicians who chanted bare-foot and in white surplices the sacred hymns, so there were bards among the Druids. Who were divided into three classes. I. The Fer-Laoi, or Hymnists, who sang the essence and immortality of the soul; the works of nature; the course of the celestial bodies; with the order and harmony of the spheres. II. The Senachies who sang the fabulous histories of their ancestors in rude stanzas, and who with letters cut from the bark of trees inscribed passing events and became the historians of their nation. The Fer-Dan who were accustomed to wander through the country, or to be numbered in the retinues of kings and nobles, who not only sang enconiums upon the great warriors of the age, but who wrote satires upon the prevailing vices, worthy of a Juvenal or a Horace. I can best give the reader some idea of the style and power of their conceptions, by quoting some of their axioms which have descended to us traditionally. They are in the form of Triads, of which the subjects are, language-fancy and invention-the design of poetry-the nature of just thinking-rules of arrangement-method of description--e.g. The three qualifications of poetry--endowment of genius, judgment from experience, and happiness of mind. The three foundations of judgment--bold design, frequent practice, and frequent mistakes. The three foundations of learning--seeing much, studying much, and suffering much. The three foundations of happiness--a suffering with contentment, a hope that it will come, and a belief that it will be. The three foundations of thought--perspicuity, amplitude, and preciseness. The three canons of perspicuity--the word that is necessary, the quantity that is necessary, and the manner that is necessary. The three canons of amplitude--appropriate thought, variety of thought and requisite thought. How full of wisdom and experience! what sublime ideas in a few brief words! These poets were held in high honor by the Britons, for among a barbarous people musicians are angels who bring to them a language from the other world, and who alone can soften their iron hearts and fill their bold blue eyes with gentle tears. There is an old British law commanding that all should be made freedmen of slaves who were of these three professions. A scholar learned. in the languages--a bard--or a smith. When once the smith had entered a smithy, or the scholar had been polled, or the bard had composed a song, they could never more be deprived of their freedom. Their ordinary dress was brown, but in religious ceremonies they wore ecclesiastical ornaments called Bardd-gwewll, which was an azure robe with a cowl to it-a costume afterwards adopted by the lay monks of Bardsey Island (the burial-place of Myrrddin or Merlin) and was by them called Cyliau Duorn, or black cowls; it was then borrowed by the Gauls and is still worn by the Capuchin friars. Blue which is an emblem of the high heavens and the beautiful sea had always been a favorite color with the ancient Britons, and is still used as a toilet paint by the ladies of Egypt and Tartary. Blue rosettes are the insignia of our students in the twin universities, and for the old Welsh proverb. Y gwer las ni chyll mói liu, -True blue keeps its hue," one of our proverbial expressions may be traced. The harp, or lyre, invented by the Celts had four or five strings, or thongs made of an ox's hide, and was usually played upon with a plectrum made of the jaw-bone of a goat. But we have reason to believe that it was the instrument invented by Tubal which formed the model of the Welsh harps. Although the Greeks (whom the learned Egyptians nicknamed "children," and who were the most vain-glorious people upon the earth) claimed the harp as, an invention of their ancient poets, Juvenal in his third satire acknowledges that both the Romans and the Greeks received it from the Hebrews. This queen of instruments is hallowed to our remembrance by many passages in the Bible. It was from the harp that David before Saul drew such enchanting strains that the monarch's heart was melted and the dark frown left his brow. It was on their harps that the poor Jewish captives were desired to play, on their harps which swayed above them on the branches of the willow trees while the waters of Babylon sobbed past beneath their feet. And it was the harp which St. John beheld in the white hands of the angels as they stood upon the sea of glass mingled with fire, singing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the lamb. The trunks of these harps were polished and in the shape of a heart; they were embraced between the breast and the arm; their strings were of glossy hair. In Palestine they were made from the wood of the Cedars of Lebanon; in Britain of Pren-masarn, or the sycamore. In their construction, the same mysterious regard was paid to the number three. Their shape was triangular; their strings were three in number, and their turning keys had three arms. In later times the Irish, who believe that they are descended from David, obtained an European fame for their skill in the making of this instrument. Dante mentions the circumstance, and the harp is still a mint-mark upon Irish coin. The Bards from what we can learn of them, neither debased their art to calumny nor to adulation, but were in every way as worthy of our admiration as those profound philosophers to whom alone they were inferior. We learn that, (unlike the artists of later times) they were peculiarly temperate, and that in order to inure themselves to habits of abstinence they would have all kinds of delicacies spread out as if for a banquet, and upon which having feasted their eyes for some time they would order to be removed. Also that they did their utmost to stay those civil wars which were the bane of Britain, and that often when two fierce armies had stood fronting each other in array of battle, their swords drawn, their spears pointing to the foe and waiting but for the signal from their chieftains to begin the conflict, the Bards had stepped in between and had touched their harps with such harmony, and so persuaded them with sweet thrilling verses, that suddenly, on either side soldiers had dropped their arms and forgotten the fierce resentment which had been raging in their breasts.


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Thanks to numerous festivals and special events held annually in Indio, the city's official nickname is "The City of Festivals." Indio offers a wide range of events and activities year round, so your next experience is always right around the corner!
The Riverside County Fairgrounds hosts various events year round including the world famous International Date Festival, music concerts, 4x4 monster truck rallies, rodeos and other special events. The Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival is held each February since 1947. The festival celebrates the annual date fruit crop of the Coachella Valley and features rides for guests of all ages, shows and exhibits.
The City of Indio hosts several events in the heart of the city each year. The Tamale Festival is held each December on the streets of Old Town Indio, celebrating one of the culinary deights of the region. The event holds the Guinness World Record as the largest tamale festival on record, with a 120,000 in attendance. The city also launched the annual "Indio Block Party" in 2014, featuring several showcase events celebrating the art, culture and music of Indio.
In 1993, a Pearl Jam concert was held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. This is viewed by many as the "Birth" of the Indio music festivals. Six years later the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was created by concert promoter Goldenvoice. Since 2001, Coachella has been an annual event that has brought notable music acts to the desert, including: Prince, Paul McCartney, Radiohead, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, The Cure, Jay-Z, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and many, many more. Coachella continues to draw large amounts of concertgoers to Indio. In 2007 Goldenvoice launched Stagecoach, a two-day country music festival held the weekend following the Coachella. Performers have included George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Luke Bryan and Kid Rock. These events have transformed Indio into the music capitol of the world for three weeks out of the year.
Indio has several major events centers, including the Fantasy Springs Special Events Center, The Empire Polo Club, and Indio Performing Arts Center. The venues feature live stage theater, music, comedy, and world class sporting events throughout the year. Stars of entertainment such as George Lopez, The Wayans Brothers, Wayne Newton, Terry Fator, and Whoopi Goldberg frequent the stages of Indio.


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|Kansas Geological Survey
Winter 1999
Vol. 5.1
Mapping Sends Survey Geologists to the Field
Geologic Mapping–page 1
out on the Kansas countryside, most people notice the colorful grasses,
weathered barns, hawks perched on fenceposts, whatever catches their eye
and interest. Geologists, however, look at the landscape differently.
Instead of focusing on what's visible at the surface, they often
try to visualize what lies beneath it.
"I want to know what kind of cake is under all that frosting,"
said Jim McCauley, Kansas Geological Survey geologist, referring to the
bedrock or solid rock that lies underneath the soil. He said he's
always looking for clues about the bedrock. Sometimes the clues are in
plain view, as in rocks laid bare by a roadcut. Often they're more
subtle—the slight bump on a gravel road that signals exposed bedrock,
the color and thickness of the soil. Taken together, these clues provide
a picture of the mostly hidden bedrock.
McCauley is part of the Survey's geologic mapping program, which
produces maps of bedrock in the state's counties. Because geologic
maps show the rock formations likely to be encountered in a given location,
they are useful in construction, in understanding soils and agriculture,
in searching for water and mineral deposits, and in a variety of engineering
and environmental applications.
Although most Kansas counties have modern geologic maps, a handful are
being mapped for the first time. Since 1991, the Survey has released new
geologic maps for Finney, Phillips, Butler, Riley, Chautauqua, Russell,
Montgomery, Ness, Stafford, and Elk counties. McCauley recently finished
mapping Leavenworth County and is currently at work on maps of Wyandotte
and Comanche counties.
Mapping a county's bedrock, most of which is covered by soil and
vegetation, involves both painstaking sleuthing and a thorough knowledge
of the local stratigraphy, the sequence of rock layers found in a given
area. Some information about a county's geology can be gleaned from
published materials—old maps, aerial photographs, soil surveys.
But, said McCauley, "there's no substitute for getting out
in the field."
Though technology has changed how some geological research is conducted,
McCauley's approach to mapping is essentially low tech. Generally
he works his way across the county stratigraphically, starting with the
uppermost (and youngest) rock unit and tracing it throughout the county
before going on to the next unit. "This way I get really familiar
with the characteristics of the unit," he said. Generally, unit
boundaries represent a change from one rock type to another—for
example, from a shale to a limestone. Out in the field he tries to locate
as many of these boundaries as possible.
Armed with a stack of U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps (from 15
to 30 depending on the county's size), a hand level, and a small
vial of dilute hydrochloric acid (if it fizzes, it's limestone),
McCauley drives the county roads, scanning the landscape for clues about
the underlying rocks. "I always keep an eye on the ditches,"
McCauley said. Because ditches are constantly being eroded, they are a
good place to look for exposed rock, as are streambeds and gullies. He
also scans hillsides, looking for breaks in the slope, which signal a
change in the underground rock. Vegetation can also provide clues about
the bedrock: oaks, for example, tend to grow in soils formed from sandstones.
Manmade exposures such as roadcuts and quarries are good places to examine
the bedrock in detail. In urban areas, construction sites can be an important
source of information about the bedrock in a largely altered landscape.
"You take whatever markers you can find," McCauley said.
Once a rock unit has been identified, its location is pinpointed on the
topographic map, along with its elevation. Each of these locations becomes
a data point for the rock unit that's being mapped. Eventually these
points are connected with a line that represents the contact between rock
units (which show up on the final geologic map as different colored areas).
Because outcrops may be scarce, geologists must fall back on their experience
and knowledge (for example, that rock units in Kansas generally dip gently
to the west) to fill in the blanks.
This has led critics to claim that geologic mapping is more art than science. McCauley admitted that, in the absence of good exposures, geologists are often forced to make inferences. "But these inferences are preceded by a lifetime of observation and study of our subject and are based on the recognition and interpretation of the form, pattern, and structure that we see in our subject." With that in mind, he's willing to stand by the maps. "Plus," he said, "they make great wall hangings."
At this Leavenworth County roadcut, Survey geologist Jim McCauley points out the contact between the Stranger Formation and the Stanton Limestone.
Online February 10, 2003
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Christian Humanism: Some Helpful Explanations
In the current edition of Image, the impeccable quarterly of art, faith, and mystery, editor and publisher Gregory Wolfe suggests that Christians reconsider the value of the Renaissance. In the process, he makes valuable elucidations of central ideas within Christian Humanism. Here are excerpts from Wolfe's essay:
[I]t has been shown that many of the greatest Renaissance thinkers and artists were already at work trying to find a new synthesis of self and cosmos and bring healing to modern consciousness. The conditions they faced were strikingly like our own.
The rediscovery of pagan culture involved the question of how to approach the dialogue between secular and sacred. As the Christian humanists argued for the importance of learning from pagan culture, they deepened the theology of the Incarnation, attacking the sort of dualism that compartmentalizes experience and denies the unity of truth. "For Erasmus wisdom does not consist in despoiling a humiliated paganism, but in collaborating pedagogically with its highest expression," writes [Marjorie O'Rourke] Boyle.
The age of exploration began the process of globalization, and while the record of western engagement with other cultures has been checkered at best, the greatest religious order to emerge out of the Renaissance — the Jesuits — offered some of the most humane forms of intercultural exchange on record, including the mission to the Guarani' in South America, recounted in the film The Mission. The Jesuit missionaries to China dressed as Mandarins and learned both the language and Confucianism before breathing a word about Jesus….
At the risk of some anachronism, I think it can be argued that the struggle between hell-for-leather Reformers and reactionary Catholics during this period can be seen in the light of what have recently been dubbed the "culture wars." Eventually, these conflicts would erupt into shooting wars that would engulf Europe in an orgy of division and destruction for over a century. What gets lost in dwelling on this conflagration are the achievements of the humanists on both sides of theological divide: the emergence of biblical criticism and philology, the first stirrings of the discipline of history, pleas for tolerance and understanding of Jews, and programs for the education of women.
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To the bride, the wedding reception of your dreams is all about flowers and frills. The groom-to-be, however, is hoping for something a little more...masculine. Incorporate both of your visions to create a his-and-hers look that unifies your wedding-day theme.
One way to do that is to focus on a color theme. Blue is one hue that appeals to nearly everyone, so it stands to reason that it can contribute to a happy compromise on wedding day decor.
This buttoned-up reception proves that a something-blue color scheme doesn't have to be all seashells and lighthouses. For a non-nautical look in shades of blue, go for the classic look of a tailored suit coupled with the elegant beauty of Wedgwood china.
And as the planning unfolds, be sure both of you are involved. Together you can create a wedding -- and marriage -- that fits both of your dreams.
Remember that a consistent color palette makes planning easier and unifies the look of the wedding. A symbol of fidelity and love's purity, blue is a perfect choice for this masculine-meets-feminine look.
If blue isn't your color however, the shirting-style fabrics are available in a variety of colors, so you can achieve this look in nearly any palette. The fabric also is available in a variety of solids, stripes, and more whimsical paisley.
At a tented reception, focus on tabletop style. Dress up rented white linens with table runners, simple floral centerpieces on glass stands, and a few votive candles for ambience.
We used tailored shirting fabric to create button-edge table runners, bow-tie table decorations, and starched menu cuffs. A beautiful china pattern carries through the motif seen on everything from the invitations and menus to the favors and cake. Combined, the look is both structured and soft.
Welcome guests to the reception with pretty details such as place cards that match your theme. Display each table's seating assignments on a vintage serving tray lined with ribbon.
When there's a gorgeous backdrop to attract attention, a little goes a long way with decorations. Accent vendor-supplied white linens and chairs with simple touches.
Get the table measurements early and spend a prewedding weekend making runners from shirting fabric.
Choose big-bloom flowers for fewer stems per arrangement, which keeps them simple and cost-effective.
These low-lying centerpieces are pretty to look at and won't interfere with an across-the-table conversation. Moisten a piece of florist's foam so it's fully soaked but not dripping; place the foam on a cake pedestal.
Pin hydrangea leaves around the base, then fill in with hydrangeas, bachelor's buttons, and lilies, making sure to cover the foam completely.
Add interest to plain white linens with easy-to-make bow ties at each corner.
Welcome guests to their tables and tempt their taste buds with a printed menu in the style of your wedding stationery. Insert the menu and napkin into a crisp cuff, inspired by a tailored shirt.
Share a message with your guests on a chair-back hanger. Print a favorite quote, love poem, or other sentiment onto white paper; cut out and glue onto colored paper. Punch a hole in each corner and thread a length of coordinated ribbon through; tie ends in knots.
Grouped together and tied with a ribbon, these paper boxes look like cakes. Display the favors on cake stands of various heights to dress up the cake table. Each box could be filled with chocolate candies, flower seeds, tiny cookies, candied fruits, a love poem, or a note of thanks.
Make your blue bouquet a showcase for such summertime blooms as lilies, hydrangeas, and bachelor's buttons.
Ask your florist to create a short-stem handle wrapped with beautiful satin ribbon that's held in place with pearl-tipped corsage pins.
A pomander is ideal for a young flower girl; its ribbon loop makes it easy to carry or drape around the wrist.
Take the tiered wedding cake concept a step further. Cover graduated round boxes with coordinated papers or fabrics. Cut holes in the tops, secure, and use as a card-gathering box for the gift table.
Serve a beautifully tiered cake on a silver serving tray. Instead of a groom's cake, have your baker make several small round cakes in a variety of flavors, and display them on a make-it-yourself multilevel cake stand.
If the traditional bride-and-groom cake topper doesn't suit your taste, try fresh flowers. Make sure your florist provides nonpoisonous, pesticide-free flowers.
Traditional Wedgwood china patterns inspired the intricate designs on these elegant blue-fondant cakes displayed on a unique wooden cake stand.
Surprise your groom, maid of honor, grandparents, or favorite aunt with a beautiful handmade card to commemorate the occasion.
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Conjoining Rainfall and Irrigation Seasonality to Enhance Productivity of Water in Large Rice Irrigated Farms in the Upper Ruaha River Basin, Tanzania.
Improving productivity of water in agriculture (more crop per drop) has been identified as an urgent global priority. However, there is lack of knowledge to inform the necessary strategies and actions for achieving this goal. A study was conducted to assess water utilization and productivity in one of the largest rice irrigation schemes in the Upper Ruaha River Basin. The water balance approach was applied to determine the components of water use and rice yield. Rainfall analysis was done for trends and variability in relation to the on-set, cessation and their likely contribution during the rice-growing season using data of ten years from the meteorological station in the study area. The gross water use was 2300mm per ha, of which 28% was used for wetting up the fields during land preparation. With an average effective rainfall of 500mm, irrigation requirement was estimated to be 1800mm and productivity of irrigation water was less than 0.3kg/m3. The findings from this study show that productivity of water can be improved relatively easily up to nine percent from the current levels if the transplanting season coincides with rainfall between the last decads of December and January, the period with sufficient and uniformly distributed rainfall. This conjunctive use of water leads to shorter season lengths and savings of water that can then be considered for allocation to other intra or intersectoral uses.
WaterNET/WARFSA Symposium Proceedings, 15-17 October 2003, Gaborone, Botswana, Paper 87: pp 97-101
Conjoining Rainfall and Irrigation Seasonality to Enhance Productivity of Water in Large Rice Irrigated Farms in the Upper Ruaha River Basin, Tanzania.


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There I Go Again: How I Came to Be Mr. Feeny, John Adams, Dr. Craig, KITT, and Many Others
There I Go Again: How I Came to Be Mr. Feeny, John Adams, Dr. Craig, KITT, and Many Others
There I Go Again is a celebrity memoir like no other, revealing the life of a man who isn't really famous but whose acting career has been so rich that millions of Americans know his face and his voice even if they don't know his name. The book chronicles the extraordinary seventy-five-plus-year career of distinguished actor William Daniels and his indelible imprint on American popular culture through the beloved characters he's portrayed. Daniels is an enigma - a rare chameleon who has enjoyed massive success both in Hollywood and on Broadway, where he has been embraced by fans of every generation. Few of his peers inspire the fervor with which fans celebrate his most iconic roles, among them Mr. George Feeny on Boy Meets World, KITT on Knight Rider, Dr. Mark Craig on St. Elsewhere, and John Adams in the play and film 1776.
In looking back on his life, Daniels realizes that he never really wanted a career as an actor but never had the courage to say "no" - certainly not to his domineering stage mother, who thrust him into show business at the age of four. Once he became a young adult, Daniels's natural impulse was to say "no" to almost every role, but he still defied the odds by "backing into" stardom.
A talented storyteller, Daniels guides readers through some of Hollywood's most cherished productions, offering candid recollections of legends such as Tennessee Williams, Lucille Ball, Marilyn Monroe, Barbra Streisand, Warren Betty, Humphrey Bogart, Kirk Douglas, Lauren Bacall, and many more. Among Daniels's more colorful episodes, he morally refused the Tony Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and bore firsthand witness to Audrey Hepburn and Albert Finney's affair when he played alongside them in Two for the Road. He helped convince director Mike Nichols to keep Simon & Garfunkel's music in The Graduate, a choice that helped both the band and film skyrocket to fame. Perhaps most remarkable of all, Daniels has achieved everything with the same woman by his side, his inimitably charming wife, actress Bonnie Daniels. Only through the analysis of his life - professional and personal - does Daniels come to realize that he wound up exactly where he was supposed to be.
About the Author
William Daniels is an American actor and former president of the Screen Actors Guild (1999 to 2001). He is known for his performance as Dustin Hoffman's character's father in The Graduate (1967), as Mr. George Feeny in ABC's Boy Meets World, as the voice of K.I.T.T. in Knight Rider, and as Dr. Mark Craig in St. Elsewhere, for which he won two Emmy Awards. He currently appears as Mr. Feeny in the sequel series to Boy Meets World, Disney Channel's Girl Meets World.
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The adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-sensitive (KATP) channels in pancreatic β cells couple the blood glucose level to insulin secretion. KATP channels in pancreatic β cells comprise the pore-forming Kir6.2 and the modulatory sulfonylurea receptor 1 (SUR1) subunits. Currently, there is no high-affinity and relatively specific inhibitor for the Kir6.2 pore. The importance of developing such inhibitors is twofold. First, in many cases, the lack of such an inhibitor precludes an unambiguous determination of the Kir6.2's role in certain physiological and pathological processes. This problem is exacerbated because Kir6.2 knockout mice do not yield the expected phenotypes of hyperinsulinemia and hypoglycemia, which in part, may reflect developmental adaptation. Second, mutations in Kir6.2 or SUR1 that increase the KATP current cause permanent neonatal diabetes mellitus (PNDM). Many patients who have PNDM have been successfully treated with sulphonylureas, a common class of antidiabetic drugs that bind to SUR1 and indirectly inhibit Kir6.2, thereby promoting insulin secretion. However, some PNDM-causing mutations render KATP channels insensitive to sulphonylureas. Conceptually, because these mutations are located intracellularly, an inhibitor blocking the Kir6.2 pore from the extracellular side might provide another approach to this problem. Here, by screening the venoms from >200 animals against human Kir6.2 coexpressed with SUR1, we discovered a small protein of 54 residues (SpTx-1) that inhibits the KATP channel from the extracellular side. It inhibits the channel with a dissociation constant value of 15 nM in a relatively specific manner and with an apparent one-to-one stoichiometry. SpTx-1 evidently inhibits the channel by primarily targeting Kir6.2 rather than SUR1; it inhibits not only wild-type Kir6.2 coexpressed with SUR1 but also a Kir6.2 mutant expressed without SUR1. Importantly, SpTx-1 suppresses both sulfonylurea-sensitive and -insensitive, PNDM-causing Kir6.2 mutants. Thus, it will be a valuable tool to investigate the channel's physiological and biophysical properties and to test a new strategy for treating sulfonylurea-resistant PNDM.
- Submitted: 30 January 2018
- Accepted: 27 April 2018
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In the 27 hours the House Energy and Commerce Committee spent debating Republicans' Affordable Care Act revision plan, a handful of moments stand out.
This is one of them.
At the start, Democratic Rep. Mike Doyle (Pa.) was talking with Republican Rep. John Shimkus (Ill.) about his objections to the Affordable Care Act's requirements for health-insurance plans.
As a reminder, former President Barack Obama's signature 2010 health-care law ordered that all health plans cover certain essential health benefits, such as doctor visits, hospital care and prescription drugs.
The law also required plans to cover pregnancy and childbirth. That's where the fireworks started in...


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Top Best Android Tablets PCs for under $100
There is nothing wrong with buying a cheap tablet PC in 2012 or in 2013 for that matter. That said, you need to set the right expectations. If you only want to pay under $100 and expect to get performance like on the Apple iPad, you will be really disappointed. You will be better off spending your money on some Kentucky Fried Chicken. That said, there are many reasons some will want to spend that little on an entry level device. If you have limited budget and you wonder what it will feel like to play around with an Android Tablet, you can check out the list below for some inexpensive brands.
Coby Kyros 7-Inch Android 2.3 4 MID7012-4G
This is a nice little device that will make your little ones happy. It is available for purchase at most online retailers. It comes with a 7-inch touch screen and runs on the Android operating system. That will also give you access to the Android market for easy download of applications. It comes with a small limited 4GB storage space and offers wireless internet connection. The storage space can be extended by using the micros SD card reader.
Elsse (TM) 4.3 Inch
This is a rather small device when compared to other brands that offer a touch screen of 7-inch. That said, it is cheap and you can really complain if you want an Android 2.1 operating system with Wi-Fi support. The battery life will give you up to 6 hours of music and video. If you are not used to very small handheld devices, this might prove a little too small for you. That said, it is worth considering for those who want high definition LCD screen at affordable price.
Archos 7 8GB Home Tablet with Android
This is one of the more decent Android table PCs that can be purchased for under $100. If offers a decent 8GB of storage space and it can be extended with the aid of the micro SD card reader. It comes with a 600MHz processor which is not too bad. The 7-inch touch screen is an average size for inexpensive tablet PCs, which is what you get with other more expensive Android tablets.
New 7.1 Zeepad with android 2.3
If you want a tablet that runs on the Android 2.3 operating system, this 7.1-inch device should be on your list. It comes with Wi-Fi-, 256 MB of RAM and a touch screen that requires a stylus. That is a little disappointing but it has the advantage that you will not have to keep cleaning your screen. The 4GB of storage space is rather limited when you think that Archos will give you 8GB for almost the same price. You can however extend the storage to 32GB with the micro SD card reader.
Velocity Micro T301 Cruz 7-Inch Android 2.0 Tablet
This is a nice little black Android 2.0 based tablet PC. It comes fully equipped with software that might come in handy for those who plan to do more with their device. For example, you can get the OfficeSuite installed. For most users however, the Wi-Fi internet connection will be the most important thing. Devices in this price range will often give you about 600MHz CPU and 256MB of RAM. It will not be the fastest but you get what you pay for.


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H-Shingles Formula
H-Shingles Formula is a homeopathic natural alternative treatment for shingles. If you've ever had shingles you know how painful it can be and how long it takes to heal. H-Shingles can stop an outbreak from spreading, reduce healing time and provide relief for the common symptoms.
Click here to know how to get H-shingle Natural Homeopathic Formula.
What Is Shingles
Shingles is a physical reaction to the virus varicella-zoster which also causes chicken pox. Whether you have had chicken pox or been vaccinated against it the virus lays dormant in your nerve cells. Stress, age and immune system issues can cause the virus to awaken. Shingles produce a rash with "weeping sores" and a burning sensation. It typically occurs on only one side of the body and stretches in a strip from the spine around the torso, but it can occur anywhere on the body. There are cases where shingles has occurred on only one small part of the body, such as inside the ear, near an eye or on a hand. Many sufferers say the early pain starts by feeling like a pulled muscle or numbness but then describe the pain as prickling, stabbing, burning and itching.
One shingles outbreak increases your risk for further outbreaks, especially if you have other increased risk factors. Nerve damage can be a result of untreated and recurrent shingles, causing post herpetic neuralgia or PHN. PHN can continue to cause nerve pain, numbness and even weakness for several months after the shingles outbreak heals. In some cases, PHN has been known to last for years or cause permanent damage.
How Do I Know If I Have Shingles?
Before self treating you may ask how to even know if it is shingles you are dealing with if you have never had it before. If the pain and itching does not have another explanation and you have sores, you probably have shingles. If you have an immune deficiency or an overactive immune system and have recently experienced a major life change, trauma or other stress you may be at increased risk. People who have auto-immune conditions are often at higher risk but unable to recognize the earliest signs of shingles because it can mimic a lupus, fibromyalgia or multiple sclerosis flare up. The weeping sores are caused by small blisters bursting and may be the most obvious sign of a shingles outbreak if you have other illnesses that can mask the other signs.
What Are Common Treatments & Why Don't They Work?
Doctors sometimes offer no treatment at all beyond suggesting your reduce your stress and ride the outbreak out. When they do offer treatment it can take the form of medications which have other side effects while trying to manage symptoms. There is no cure for shingles, so at best treatment can provide some relief from the pain. Anti-depressants are a common treatment offered, as some anti-depressants are known to block some nerve pain. If you do not have depression, however, those treatments may cause other serious risk factors or be contraindicated with other conditions you may have.
Another treatment is to take medication designed to address a herpes outbreak. There are some potential side effects with this treatment and it has not been proven effective in stopping the outbreak. Prescriptions for anti-depressants and herpes treatments may also create some additional sensitivity and stress due to filling a prescription for an illness you do not have and which is stigmatized. This treatment method is also temporary and therefore does not help if you experience post herpetic neuralgia or PHN pain once the shingles has resolved.
What Is H-Shingles Formula?
H-Shingles Formula is a natural homeopathic treatment option created by a blend of essential oils. It is available for purchase without a prescription and does not require a co-pay to visit the doctor first. The H-Shingles Formula conforms to FDA standards for homeopathic medicine and is manufactured in the USA with all natural ingredients. It is intended for topical (external) use and designed specifically to treat shingles and post herpetic neuralgia. This soothing and safe oil can
- Relieve inflammation
- Reduce itching
- Stop burning sensation
- Heal sores faster, or reduce how many form if used early enough
- Also treat the pain and discomfort of PHN
Why is H-Shingles Formula A Unique Treatment?
H-Shingles Formula is the only known formula to successfully treat PHN. Because we do not fully understand why shingles happens, it is difficult to explain why certain treatments work better than others. The special formulation of H-Shingles Formula provides a soothing sensation to the skin and the herbal blend has natural known healing properties for certain symptoms.
What Makes H-Shingles Formula So Effective?
H-Shingles Formula contains the following natural ingredients and properties
- Calendula officinalis – The marigold flower is a natural anti-inflammatory, can prevent scarring, soothes irritated skin and tissue and heals wounds.
- Iris versicolor – The iris has pain relief and anti-itch properties and is especially efficient at healing zoster-virus related sores.
- Ranunculus bulbosus – Part of the buttercup family of flowers, this plant is another pain reliever which also acts specifically on burning and itching sensations and has been proven effective to help heal zoster-virus sores.
- Inactive ingredients in essential oil form include lemon grass, English lavender, litsea, myrtle, rose geranium and sesame. These oils combine to provide additional skin soothing properties and a pleasant non-medicinal scent.
How Do I Use H-Shingles Formula?
This oil is intended for topical use only. Only a few drops are necessary and it should be applied three times a day to the affected area. The earlier you sense shingles coming on and start using the H-Shingles Formula, the better it will work and may even prevent a full outbreak. You can begin using it at any time during an outbreak, however, and you will find relief increasing over time.


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An exhibit at the Orange County Historical Museum traces Orlando's history through some of the manufactured products that have originated here.
Even in the early years, Orlando residents found invention a necessity. Witness a bottle of Magruder's Liniment, billed as ''the best for horses and mules,'' with a photo of a bow-tied J. Bailey Magruder gracing the label. Magruder owned a livery stable in downtown Orlando and originally made the mixture for his charges. Eventually, human clients found uses for the unguent, and later Magruder touted the liniment as ''unexcelled for rheumatism, bunions and dandruff.''


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We want to make the process of doing business with us as easy as possible. That was the whole point of building this Web site in the first place. Just select your destination from the provided links to get started.
You may also test drive our Customer Portal and Document Library systems by logging in to our demonstration site.
At the Customer LogIn link, from the main menu or home page, use xyz for Username, and demo for the password.
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With 200 m stretch of sandy beach descending into the Arabian Gulf, this 5-star resort is located in Ajman. Fairmont Ajman boasts an expansive infinity pool, a range of water activities, and a spa with a range of signature treatments. Guests can enjoy free WiFi in the hotel as well as in the rooms.
All guestrooms and suites are highlighted by far-reaching views of the sea. Each is luxuriously furnished with plush bedding and state-of-the-art in-room technology. The sumptuous bathroom comes with separate rain shower, bathtub and Le Labo bath amenities from New York.
Fairmont Ajman offers eight restaurants and lounges. The Turkish restaurant serves Turkish favorites in a traditional Ottoman setting. Spectrum features open show kitchens and international cuisine. Guests can enjoy shisha at the outdoor lounge overlooking the sea.
Dubai International Airport is 31 km away. Corniche Avenue is a 5-minute walk from Fairmont Ajman. The neighboring Dubai emirate, famous for its world-class attractions, is a 30-minute drive away.
This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Ajman ! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
This property is also rated for the best value in Ajman ! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.


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Fun Fall Recipes!
Pumpkin Crumble Muffins
Fall Is Here!!
Fall is always the dreaded season. With the shortening of days and the cooling breeze at night, also comes the greatness of the fall vegetables! Potatoes, turnip, carrots, squash etc. There's nothing like coming home to the wonderful aromas of your favorite comfort foods baking in the oven or simmering on the stove! Cinnamon and spice, chicken and rice! Your family will love coming home to these great Fall recipes!
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- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 Cup White Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Apple Sauce
- 1/3 Cup Vanilla Yogurt
- 1/2 Cup Raisins
- 1/2 Cup Canned Pumpkin
- 3 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Cloves
- 1/2 Tsp Nutmeg
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar, (For Topping)
- Pre heat oven to 400F. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, white sugar, raisins, baking powder, salt & spices. Mix well.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, add yogurt, pumpkin, and apple sauce. Mix well with a hand mixer.
- Add wet ingredients to dry mixture, stir just until ingredients are moistened.
- Fill your muffin cups 3/4 full, sprinkle the tops of each with a generous amount of brown sugar.
- Bake on middle rack for 25-30 minutes. let cool.
Pumpkin Spiced Cookies
Pumpkin Spiced Cookies
2 cups canned pumpkin
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cups margarine
2 eggs
2 3/4 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1) in a small mixing bowl combine dry ingredients, set aside
2) Combine pumpkin, margarine, eggs & brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
3) Add dry ingredients, mix well
4) Bake at 325F for 12-15, Until golden brown, but still soft in the center!
Creamy Cinnamon Spread!
Hi Amanda, What could be more delicious then Pumpkin Crumble Muffins? I love fall recipes, thanks for sharing these. I will be making them.
Blessings to you.
Love them! Fall is my favorite season. I had pumpkin coffee yesterday for National Coffee Day!
I have two sugar pie pumpkins sitting on my counter top waiting for me to roast and puree them. Definitely looking forward to those cookies!