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The Dunstane is a little gem of a boutique hotel that I hadn't come across until I recently found out about the Skerries restaurant there. The restaurant is a wee piece of Orcadian heaven only a five minute walk from Haymarket station. The Mowat family who own the hotel come from Orkney and were keen to share the culinary delights of the Islands with the people of Edinburgh.
I was lucky enough to attend the re-launch night where I got to chat with their new head chef, Paul Hood, who has worked in some of the City's finished kitchens including Prestonfield House. Paul is passionate about his Scottish menu and told me that it will be refreshed monthly so that every time you visit the restaurant there will be new dishes to sample. Here I am with Chef Paul and winner of Masterchef Professionals 2014, Chef Jamie Scott. I think you could call this a Chef Sandwich!
It was great to see that the restaurant has a close working relationship with its suppliers; their butcher was on hand to talk about how the meat is sourced and prepared. I sampled some delicious canapés including mini venison burgers; why is that things in miniature always taste twice as good? My mouth was watering at the special 'Orkney Tasting Menu' filled with scallops, lamb, beef and cheeses all from the Islands.
I hope to return to The Skerries for a full Orkney dining experience soon so stay tuned for my full review!


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Through our years of BitTorrent defense, we have a network of local counsel, when needed, and the ability to operate in District Courts throughout the United States. We are well versed in BitTorrent cases, such as those brought by Bodyguard. Our experience spans well over a hundred BitTorrent copyright suits and resulted in a track record favorable outcomes for our clients. Our knowledge runs deep. The Illinois State Bar Association has twice published Mr. Phillips' writings on BitTorrent cases. This experience and knowledge allows us to offer flat-rate representation with payment plans to work towards the results you need.
Shay Phillips, Ltd. has litigated against BitTorrent plaintiffs in courts across the country. We have defeated them outright. Other times, we begin our vigorous defense only to have them try to escape the case when it realizes that our clients are not willing to roll over. This typically occurs around the time we serve discovery pointing out the faults in its investigator's efforts and the lack of a basis to bring the case. In those cases, we get favorable terms for our clients before letting the plaintiff drop the suit. Other times, for those who do not wish to litigate, we obtain favorable settlement terms for our clients at the outset. We get to these expected results predictably and can offer flat-rates to get there.
Every case has its own set of facts. Clients' economic circumstances, desires for anonymity, or principled stances dictate the path forward. We do not force our clients to settle or force them to fight. Every case requires an initial consultation that allows us to recommend the most fitting course of action for the client. We "triage" these suits with a thirty-minute consult. And, at the end of that consult, we can offer you a recommendation of flat-rate tasks with payment plans to get there.
Many of our clients did not commit the infringement. These victims, wrongly targeted by BitTorrent plaintiff's litigation campaign, suffer from these plaintiffs' initial presentation of tenuous evidence to allow early discovery. When these clients want to fight back, we can do so efficiently based on our prior experience with the litigation model.
We will defend Bodyguard Productions lawsuits with a tried-and-true method. We review the complaint, identify defects in the (usually) German-based investigators (usually IPP International U.G., Excipio, or MaverickEye) methods, point those out to opposing counsel, and offer to allow them out of the case at that point. This early stage, even-handed approach, allows an early resolution of the case with little cost to the client. If opposing counsel takes us up on the offer, the case ends. Unfortunately, opposing counsel rarely does. If the plaintiff refuses to drop the case, then we offer our clients a variety of litigation paths, each with a set flat-rate, for the initial stages of a defense.
Our litigation options include one of, or some combination of:
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· Answering the complaint and serving discovery that will point out the flaws in Bodyguard's case.
For those of you who have done your research, you may ask, "Where is the motion to quash the subpoena to my internet service provider?" In many jurisdictions, a motion to quash is inadvisable. They are rarely successful and may cause adverse consequences. That said, if your case is in a jurisdiction that a motion to quash is a valid option, we will present you with the option.
We have found, but cannot guaranty, that BitTorrent plaintiffs will try to "cut-and-run" when faced with a determined defendant willing to stand up for him or herself. Use the form below to set up a consultation. We can help you with your case.
BitTorrent successes & coverage
Every BitTorrent case involves specific facts and situations. Some of our clients come in, and given the factual scenario and the clients' position (i.e. financial or family situations, likely liability for the infringement, the simple desire to put it behind them), we work towards a favorable settlement. However, when the facts and situation call for it, we are well-positioned to defend these suits. In fact, we have obtained some of the best results, of any attorney, for BitTorrent lawsuits.
In the Southern District of New York, we defended a Malibu Media case that Malibu refused to dismiss at the outset. In Malibu Media, LLC v. Levin, we used the same tried and trued method as usual. Once the case got to a point that Malibu was not comfortable proceeding further with, it wanted out of the case. But, in federal courts, if a defendant answers a complaint, then the plaintiff must secure the defendant's permission or ask the Court to dismiss the case. It cannot just give up. Our client let Malibu out after securing favorable settlement terms. The dismissal even stated that it was apparent our client was not the infringer.
In PTG Nevada, LLC v. Knott, we utilized our well honed method to defend a BitTorrent copyright case brought by PTG Nevada. In that Colorado case, once we put up a valid defense, PTG Nevada wanted out of the case. Given the procedural posture, though, it required our consent to do so. In the end, we agreed to dismiss the case after settling on terms favorable for our client.
On February 8th, 2016, Northern District of Illinois Magistrate Judge Brown granted Jonathan LA Phillips'Motion for Summary Judgment against copyright infringement claims brought by Malibu Media.
Previously, in one of the early blows to Malibu Media's (the most prolific filer of these suits) litigation model, Mr. Phillips questioned the techniques of Malibu Media's investigators, and otherwise started looking into the evidentiary basis for its suits. Upon doing so, Malibu promptly dismissed our client in Southern District of Indiana case number 12-cv-00842.
The Illinois State Bar Association has published two articles by Jonathan LA Phillips concerning BitTorrent suits. As these articles show, we are on the cutting edge of how changes in the law can help those wrongly sued by BitTorrent plaintiffs.
Will the Northern District of Illinois' Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot program end copyright trolling in the District?, Intellectual Property, vol. 57, no. 1, Illinois State Bar Association (Sept. 2017)
The Northern District of Illinois recently adopted a Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Program. That program, essentially, front-loads cases, forcing litigants to disclose a far greater amount of information than Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26 ever did. Given copyright trolls difficulty in producing the evidence claimed to exist at the outset, despite months of discovery practice, will this program end trolling in the Northern District of Illinois?
How will the FRCP's amendments affect BitTorrent litigation?, Intellectual Property, vol. 56, no. 2, Illinois State Bar Ass's (Sept. 2016)
The Supreme Court recently amended the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The changes focused, in part, on the need for early and active judicial case management, ensuring cases do not stall at the outset, and ESI preservation. The new Rules became effective on December 1, 2015. Attorneys handling BitTorrent related copyright litigation should take note, given the amendments' focus. This is particularly true for the Illinois attorney, because the Northern District of Illinois remains a hotbed of copyright litigation involving the BitTorrent protocol. Accordingly, these amendments should change the way Northern District judges approach these cases.
Academics have also recognized our experience in this area. The Iowa Law Review published Copyright Trolling: an Empirical Study by Professor Matthew Sag. Professor Sag was kind enough to honor Jonathan LA Phillips in the mentions for the paper. Matthew Sag, Copyright Trolling, An Empirical Study, 100 IOWA L. REV. 1105 (2015).
Need help with your Bodyguard case?
If so, fill out the form below. Do not provide any information you believe is confidential. After filling out the form, we will reach out and schedule an initial consultation to determine what the best path forward is for you.


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The media relations staff at Focus on the Family may soon have to create a form letter for requesting corrections from Newsweek (which, as tmatt noted earlier this month, published one of the funnier corrections in recent Godbeat history). Newsweek sure seems to have the correction in a macro somewhere. From the Feb. 20 issue:
In the Feb. 13 article "God's Green Soldiers," we incorrectly identified James Dobson as a reverend. He in fact has a Ph.D. in child psychology and goes by Dr. Dobson. Newsweek regrets the [error].
From the Aug. 8, 2005, issue:
In our Aug. 1 issue, a sidebar on lobbying groups ("A User's Guide to the Groups") incorrect[ly] identifies James Dobson as a reverend. He in fact has a Ph.D. in child psychology and goes by Dr. Dobson. Newsweek regrets the error.
The style guardians at Newsweek might consider adding a stylebook entry for Dobson, James, Ph.D.; urging their reporters to bookmark this page; or posting a copy of this article by their own Howard Fineman at each water fountain in every bureau (all together now: "Unlike evangelical Christian provocateurs such as Jerry Falwell or Pat Robertson, Dobson isn't a minister").
Even if Dobson were ordained, the proper word is pastor, not reverend, as this Wikipedia article explains.
Yes, the doctor wields the Bible like he belongs behind a pulpit, he talks more openly about Jesus than do some ordained ministers, and his father was a Nazarene pastor, but politics plus evangelical faith plus a national profile does not have to add up to the pastorate.


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Located over two floors, the ground floor consists of a well equipped kitchen, lounge with patio doors which leads out to the terrace and private pool area, stocked with sun loungers.
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The Vidamar villas are located within walking distance of the VidaMar hotel and holiday resort and the wonderful facilities on offer, as well as the sandy Salgados beach. VidaMar resort has a wealth of family fun activities to discover, such as large, wonderful swimming pools, kids' club, daily games, a spa, and a whole host of family friendly restaurants.
VidaMar resort is located within the Salgados area of the Algarve, a 10 minute drive to Albufeira and close to many amenities.The Salgados beach and pristine championship standard golf course are incredibly close by whilst there is a supermarket within a short drive too.
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- Daily breakfast
An on-site concierge to organise:
Cost: £169 per person per week
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Gin Bar is situated in the main hotel building and offers a wide variety of gin cocktails and other drinks. There is snack menu available for those that are peckish too.
Nespresso Corner is located opposite the Gin Bar and offers the same snack menu, plus a fine range of teas and coffees.
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Yey! Wait… what is that?
It's the perfect combo of the privacy of your own personal villa, with all the luxury and convenience of a hotel.
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The Elan Valley (Welsh: Cwm Elan) is a river valley situated to the west of Rhayader, in Powys, Wales, sometimes known as the "Welsh Lake District". It covers 70 square miles (180 km2) of lake and countryside.
The valley contains the Elan Valley Reservoirs and Elan Village, designed by architect Herbert Tudor Buckland as part of the same scheme. Elan Village is the only purpose-built Arts and Crafts "Model Village" in Wales.
It is also famous for its picturesque scenery. Over 80% of the valley is designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest, and a popular cycle trail, the Elan Valley Trail, makes a loop from Rhayader around the reservoirs. Part of the trail overlaps with a spur of National Cycle Route 81 (Lon Cambria).
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
- Sustrans Routes2Ride: Cycling in the Elan Valley
- Sustrans map and description for Route 81, Lon Cambria
- Official site by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and the Elan Valley Trust
- City council to fund water museum at BBC News, 26 July 2006
- Abandoned communities ..... Elan Valley
- From Shelley to the Dambusters
- www.geograph.co.uk : photos of the Elan Valley and surrounding area
- Photographs of the Elan Valley in Winter from the August 2009 Exhibition, The Beauty of Winter at the Elan Valley Visitor centre


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Lovers Chocolate Raspberry Quinoa Cake
Leanne Vogel
Recipe type:
Gluten free, Vegan, Dairy free
Prep time:
60 mins
Cook time:
50 mins
Total time:
1 hour 50 mins
9×9 double layered cake
When's the last time you had a slice of cake that was 1 full serving of protein? Switch things up by trying this delicious cooked quinoa cake, complete with pretty pink [naturally colored] frosting. Your first bite will surprise you with a mouse-like consistency, deep and rich chocolate flavor, with a slight taste of coconut. What's more romantic than that? Sheesh! Inspired by:
Quinoa 365
Elana's Pantry
1½ cup full fat coconut milk
½ cup honey
5 teaspoon arrowroot powder
1 tablespoon water
1 cup melted
coconut oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup raspberries [if frozen, make sure to defrost]
⅔ cup red quinoa, uncooked
1⅔ cup water
½ cup Almond Breeze Almond Milk – Original Unsweetened – or you can use another milk of your choice
4 flax eggs – 4 tablespoon freshly ground flax mixed with 8 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¾ cup melted
coconut oil
1½ cup sucanat sugar
1 cup
cacao powder
cocoa powder
1½ teaspoon
baking powder
½ teaspoon
baking soda
½ teaspoon
himalayan rock salt
2 cups frozen raspberries, defrosted and mashed with a fork
In a medium size saucepan, combine coconut milk and honey. Cook on medium heat, whisking every-so-often until it comes to a boil.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix arrowroot powder and water. Add to saucepan.
Continue to whisk icing until it thickens [about 1 minute]. Remove from heat and slowly add in coconut oil, whisking to combine.
Place vanilla, icing mixture and raspberries in blender. Blend until smooth.
Place icing in a glass container, leave on counter until cool, then place in fridge. Allow to cool in the fridge for 1.5-2hrs. Consistency should be that of icing. Once ready to ice the cake, whip up the icing with a hand blender.
Now, to make the cake!
In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat [keep covered!] and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Once complete, fluff with fork and set aside.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F
Lightly grease two 9 inch round pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper [believe me, it's worth the effort. Just DO it!]. Set aside.
Combine milk, flax eggs, and vanilla in blender. Blend until smooth.
Add 2¼ cup of the cooked quinoa, and the coconut oil. Blend until smooth [may be challenging to do, just blend it as best you can]
In a large bowl, whisk together sucanat, cacao powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the contents of the blender to the bowl and mix well with a hand mixer.
Divide the batter evenly between the two pans and bake on the middle rack of your oven for 40-50 minutes [my cake was perfectly cooked at 48 minutes]. You can test to determine if the cake is done by inserting a toothpick in the middle.
Allow cakes to cool for a couple of hours before removing from the pans and topping with icing.
Serve with raspberry sauce drizzled over top.
Instead of flax eggs, 4 real eggs can be used. [The recipe would not be vegan if this change was made]
Instead of sucanat sugar, regular brown sugar will do the trick
Can be stored in a sealed container in the freezer for 14 days, or in the fridge for 3 days.
Recipe by
Healthful Pursuit
at https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2011/02/lovers-chocolate-raspberry-quinoa-cake/


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Have you ever noticed that any time you read a trans persons personal account of the time of their life prior to transition, the word 'terrified' pops up again and again? Yeah, me too, which stands to reason since I'm writing about it now. While I'm sure they exist, and that we will no doubt hear from them below, I have yet to talk to anyone who identifies as trans who doesn't describe soul crushing, pants wetting, nightmarish cold sweat style fear regarding their condition. Let's talk about that.
I'll raise my hand and go first here, since I brought it up and everything. I was terrified about the very idea of someone suspecting I was different in the way I actually was, much less being caught. Yeah, the idea of being caught really took the cake as worry numero uno. Something like that would be smoking gun evidence of my innate femininity. Any excuse would be immediately burned though under the intense light of razor honed interrogation. I would be undone and probably die, or worse. Actually in that instance dying would have been the preferred outcome to being paraded through the streets in a torn dress while weathering the onslaught of spoiled vegetables hurled by disgusted Buffalonians. OK, fine, I had a little streak of drama, but I was pretty sure if it wasn't that specifically, it would be just as heinous.
Nearly every nightmare I ever had pre-transition that wasn't some tragedy befalling a loved one featured me being discovered. Spiders, monsters, aliens, serial killers, dread diseases, being lost, fired, deported, ha! None of these had any teeth as far as I was concerned. Keep 'em coming so long as I don't have that one again where I'm at church with my parents and suddenly realize I'm wearing a skirt and make up. I'd awaken with a scream of terror, bathed in sweat. "Sounds like you were having some bad dreams last night?" "Uh… yeah, someone was holding me down and sawing my legs off before making me eat them." "Oh you poor thing! That must have been horrible!" Ha, I should be so lucky.
The funny thing is that now I'm living what used to be my darkest, most terrifying nightmare and it's pretty freaking great. In the past I had highly realistic dreams about coming to work dressed, going to the mall, having my friends and family find out, and even being stared at like some kind of freak. What used to have me hyperventilating, clawing for a belt of Nyquil just to get back to sleep I now call any given Tuesday. So why? Why do so many, if not all, of us have this exact same story?
For one, I think it's bred in the bone and bound in the flesh to have a desire to conform to our surroundings. True, many people rebel against this at some point, which explains the once proud proliferation of Hot Topic locations, allowing teens to both rebel and enrich a suit and tie corporate entity at the same time. I think it comes down to when we begin to discover ourselves. For those like me who understood we were different at age 4, the idea of rebelling was inconceivable. I said that in the Wallace Shawn 'Princess Bride' way, just so you know. Our "rebellion" was inherent to our nature, competing against our conformity urges while still in a stage of absolute powerlessness and dependence. I think this is bound to breed strong survival instincts for repression and deception while producing the terror and nightmares such an internal conflict is bound to foster.
The terror lasts long after there is any rational reason for it simply because it was instilled so early. Eventually, however, it has to be faced in some capacity; no one can live like that indefinitely. Many poor souls simply cannot take it and end things the most expedient way possible. Most of the rest of us finally come to the conclusion that we want to live, and to do so must face the terror head on and allow that any and all of the things we are most afraid of really may happen. For some they do, and others, only some of it. In the end though, we are far better off having left it behind.
I think the best thing we can do, those of us who have crossed the line and living more comfortably on the other side, is give our support to those who aren't there yet. Much like the 'It Gets Better' campaign, telling our stories and validating that the terror is a real and prevalent thing, while highlighting not only the possibility of abandoning it with our childhoods, but how good it feels to be free and alive. To ironically quote malevolent bastard President Snow from 'The Hunger Games', "The only thing stronger than fear, is hope".


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… be sure to have all of your supplies!
I was in a crunch when I needed to finish the last Rock'n Round Robin row onto a quilt which I showed last week. Well, I was in such a time crunch when I was working on this (about 3 weeks ago) and the night before I was struggling to stay awake at the sewing machine (but of course once I went to bed, it took me forever to fall asleep which led me to thinking why am I not sewing if I am not sleeping but yet I can't get to sleep if I am not laying down…) and finally decided that this was just going with me to work the next day!
Today I thought I would share with you a quick tip for utilizing just about anything around you or the place you are in, in order to get your sewing done! I am sure we have all been met with deadlines but have other commitments (like the job that keeps the utilities on :::insert sad face here:::) and among life in itself, can't find the time to get it done; I got her done! hehe
One of two very large couches became my design wall…
A small white chair with a white rag on it next to the last electrical (in my reach) plug was available; which was also where all phone lines and electrical is based became my iron board…
|The small table to the right of it became the table where I laid the blocks out for ironing.
So to say that when in a crunch and needing to sew, I have quite learned that I don't need all the fancy set ups and all the appropriate devices such as tables and ironing boards to sew… if I want to sew I really can. Yet they say that with anything, don't they? If you really want to do something, you will. So I did.
I am grateful that I work for a company that supports ME and not just the job I do FOR them. I hope you enjoyed today's quick TIP! Never say never when it comes to sewing! You CAN get it done.
I am linking up and sharing my tip over at Tips and Tutorials Tuesday w/ Late Night Quilter so stop on over and check out all the other great Tips and Tutorials or share yours!


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When Love Happens is available in: English on Netflix Portugal
When Love Happens
Fed up with coordinating weddings for everyone else, unlucky-in-love event planner Mo turns to the internet to see if she can find her own Mr. Right.
Watch it on Netflix Portugal
|When Love Happens (2014)
|Rating: 5.5/10 (90 votes)
Director: Seyi Babatope
Writer: N/A
Stars: Shaffy Bello, Kc Ejelonu, Bassey Keppy Ekpeyong, Desmond Elliot
Runtime: 109 min
Rated: N/A
Genre: Romance
Released: 24 Oct 2014
|Plot: A 28 year old event planner feels the clock ticking on her chances of getting married. With a friend getting engaged and being tasked to handle the wedding, she starts on line dating and a ...


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What is Medical Necessity and why do I care?/
Medical necessity is a term used by insurance companies to determine if a client needs services, and what services are appropriate. If a client "meets medical necessity" then services are approved! If not, you get that dreaded denial letter. Each insurance company has their own definition of medical necessity, but there are usually three main components:
- Diagnosis
- Impairment
- Treatment Plan
Diagnosis- Most insurance companies want to see a DSM diagnosis for clients to quality for treatment. It is not enough to randomly list a diagnosis (and also not ethical). You need to identify the client's symptoms to show they meet the DSM criteria.
Impairment- People can live with a diagnosis and not really have an impairment. But, when symptoms start affecting a person's work or personal life, they need treatment. An impairment is an area of life that is negatively impacted by the client's diagnosis. Example: The client is depressed and has low motivation and difficulty concentrating which impacts their ability to complete tasks at work and they are now on probation.
Treatment Plan- We've identified that the client needs help. Now, what are we going to do about it? It's the therapist's job to show the client and the insurance company how they plan to help. Will you introduce certain topics or coping skills, will you use an evidence-based practice, etc. Check with the client's insurance company, because you may need to identify how many sessions you think this will take.
Medical necessity is a great way to conceptualize your client's needs and how you can use your expertise to help. If you're billing to an insurance company, it's a requirement. If you still need help, sign up for Maelisa's newsletter and check out QA Prep's Facebook page for more helpful tips.


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Blogging... help!
I enjoy blogging. I really honestly do. The problem with blogging for me is there are so many other projects I spend my time on that I rarely have creative margins to come up with blog ideas. That's where you can help! I'd like to start a series of blogs prompted by the things others are interested in rather than what interests me. The parameters are anything related to theology, the Bible, Christianity, religion in general, or pop culture. If you have something you'd like to see me address, leave a comment or send me a Tweet or email. The plan is to start making a list of these topics and tackle them one by one. And, of course, if there is no interest, I will just continue to post random thoughts as they come to me, as sporadic as that may be!
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There is a popular Christian song which contains this line:
This is your life, are you who you want to be?
I have heard this song and bellowed the words over and over again, but today, as I was lying on my bed, weary in mind and body, I actually thought about them.
And the answer was "No! No, Lord. I am not who I want to be! Because every time I rejoice over taking off another filthy, sinful rag made foul by my flesh, I turn around and see another one. I know the gleaming, white, flawless cloak of righteousness will never be my only clothing this side of heaven. And I am okay with that. It is the purpose of my life is it not? To strive for holiness? To seek after You and become more like You every day? I know this is what You have called me to! It is what I want.
But I have to admit, Lord ... it is hard. I feel like I am constantly at war with myself - always seeking taking my thoughts captive, denying lies the enemy continually flicks my way, focusing my mind on You instead of others, forcing myself to think of others instead myself, choosing to sacrifice my wants for the needs of another, joyfully meeting the needs of my husband and children even when it is the last thing I want to do ...
Will there ever come a day when all of these things are effortless, Lord? Will I ever master my flesh? Paul never did. Noah, Abraham, David, Daniel ... none of them were wholly sanctified, even though each of them loved You with an all-consuming passion.
I know You are the only perfect One ... the only sinless One ... and no human can ever be fully like You as long as we dwell in the flesh. But, Lord, thank You for the promise that one day - one day we WILL be like You - we shall see You as You are, in the fullness of Your glory, and we will finally be made complete. Because You promise,
... being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6
What a precious promise this is to the heart and mind of one who is feeling worn down, discouraged, weary, and wondering if she will ever seek and desire her Savior more than she seeks to satisfy self.
You have to be our everything, Lord. You will not accept second place in the lives of Your children. And too often, I do place You beneath self. It is a choice - You gave us free will for a reason ... so we would choose to seek You ... to obey You ... to love You - with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength.
This is my life, Lord, and I am not who I want to be, because I do not look enough like YOU. It is a little scary to ask You to make me look more like You - because the process is always a bit painful. But it is always worth it."
Make me like You, Lord
Make me like You
You are a servant, make me one too
Lord, I am willing, do what You must do
to make me like You, Lord, make me like You


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Red Bull's marketing permeates the action sports world. The energy drink wants to be synonymous with excitement and risk-taking, and it has largely succeeded.
The brand is plastered all over big-time extreme athletes, from Formula One drivers to freestyle motorcross riders.
But it also takes its slogan " Red Bull gives you wings" literally.
Red Bull has a series called Red Bull Air Race, which is currently being revamped for 2013. World-class pilots fly around a course in a race for the fastest time.
It also has Red Bull Flugtag, a much-publicized contest in which people construct homemade flying machines to launch off a pier.
And it just dropped Felix Baumgartner from the edge of space.
But there's one event that really proves Red Bull's commitment to its wing-giving promise.
It's called Red Bull Paper Wings, and it's a worldwide paper plane competition. That's right, paper planes.
What's so different about it compared with its other sports ventures?
There's absolutely nothing "extreme" about it. No one's plunging from space, no one's racing around a track at 200 mph and no one's barreling down a steep hill on a bike.
And there's no connection with the action sports culture like Red Bull BC One (breakdancing) and Red Bull Art of Motion (freerunning).
The event is branded Red Bull for one reason only — wings.
That's how serious Red Bull is about pushing that simple marketing message.
NOW SEE: Felix Baumgartner's Jump Was The Biggest Risk Red Bull Has Ever Taken >


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In all households, there is a variety of products that are poisonous or in other ways harmful. Accidental use or consumption of these products may lead to poisoning that in the worst cases may be life threatening.
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Children of age 1 – 4 years are especially prone to poisonings. In case of accidents, it is very important to know how to react, in order to minimize damage. Often, you will not need to do anything – but sometimes it may be important to give the child something to drink, to flood eyes or skin, or to react in other ways.
Some medicines and chemicals may be dangerous even in small quantities. Swift medical treatment may be important. Do not wait for symptoms of poisoning to occur before you ask for help and advice: Call The Poison Information: 22 59 13 00 – this line is open and answered by qualified personnel, around the clock.
Make sure the child can and does breathe freely. 113 will guide you in life saving when necessary.
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My profound apologies if this recurring topic has been definitively settled and my searches have failed to find a fix.
My Lightning calendars (4.0.6) are all sync'd with Google calendars via Provider for Google Calendar 2.7.
My time zone is UTC / GMT (London) in Windows and in Google Calendar.
If I set up a recurring entry for (say) 1030 on the first Monday of each month in Lightning, Lightning changes this in its monthly display to 1130 as soon as UK daylight saving time kicks in - ie it shows it as 1030 on 1st Feb and 1030 on 7th March, but as 1130 on 4th April.
Editing 'all occurrences' of the event shows the correct time, whichever instance I start from; but editing 'just this occurrence' shows the time advanced by one hour if I start from an instance during the daylight saving period.
The time is always correct in Google Calendar and on my iPhone.
I have fiddled with various versions of UTC in various locations, but to no avail.
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This is the most imposing of the 11 historic buildings in the Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne. Formerly the Convent of the Good Shepherd, this ex-monastic site on 16 beautiful acres is now home to several art galleries and cafes.
My sketch (including colour) was finished on site. I should have taken more time in getting the angles correct because I failed to capture the soaring nature of the building above me. It was a very enjoyable day (and such an interesting location!).
The sketchmeet finished up at the back of the building for the usual show-and-tell and group photo.
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What to Expect From Your Chicago Wedding Caterer
The excitement of your wedding day is preceded by meticulous planning and detailed checklists. One of the most important things you will decide on before the I dos are said is a catering service. Keep all your expectations in mind when you interview your list of wedding caterers, and be sure to include the important items summarized below. When you search for a wedding caterer, odds are you are going to have quite a long list. If you take the time to find the right caterer, you can expect your wedding reception will be one to remember.
The Caterer's Capabilities
Most Chicago wedding caterers are experienced when it comes to serving events both large and small. Your prospective choices should feel comfortable serving the number of guests you choose to invite. It is customary to provide a final headcount about one to two weeks before the wedding, but make sure all potential caterers you interview are capable and comfortable serving the maximum number of people you expect (including those you don't expect) to attend. In order to do this, it's important to provide your caterer with the number of people you are inviting. It's easier to reduce the number later when you work with the right wedding caterer near Chicago.
Keep in mind that the more customizations you make to the chosen menu, the trickier it gets to ensure things go smoothly. Therefore, if you have guests with dietary restrictions (allergies, lifestyle choices, etc.), be sure to communicate this from the start. You may want to offer unique cuisine, or a completely customized menu based on your family's favorite traditional recipes. These are all personal touches not every Chicago wedding caterer can execute, so be sure to communicate any such requests ahead of time.
Expect to sit down for a tasting with your caterer. Do ask if the portions you sample that day will be the same as the serving size provided at your wedding. Ask potential caterers to include one or two of their favorite dishes at the tasting, as well. You might not have an entire menu in mind yet, and sometimes a chef's favorite turns out to be yours too. Finally, ask about recipe alterations. Not every caterer is comfortable making changes to an existing recipe, and others simply can't offer the kind of flavor variety you are looking for. Be specific, and expect quality.
Lastly, you should get a full list of the charges on your bill and a complete breakdown of each. Will it cost extra for linen service? If so, how much? Don't be afraid to ask questions so you know exactly what you will pay.
Checks and Balances
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Five Chapter Bonding Ideas
By: Jessica gallardo
Bonding is a great way to grow as a family. Arranging social time doesn't have to be overly complicated or extravagant. Applying these strategies and ideas to your own chapter will truly pay off. So, what are you waiting for? This year help your chapter become a team!
1) Meet & Greet - There are two parts to this plan. First, your own officers should know most your members, if not, make it a priority to get to know them! This helps with adding that personal touch, and letting your members feel involved. Next, a more elaborate plan would be to get to know your neighbors, DECA neighbors. Bring the whole family and have a pizza party!
2) Breakfast Feast – "The way to someone's heart is their stomach". This activity is all about having a delicious potluck! Have everyone bring a dish or drinks of their desire. Remember just mingle and make some new friends!
3) #DECAHalloween – This contest is for those who enjoy competition and love a twisted traditional pumpkin carving. Here's the plan, have everyone bring their own Pumpkin, meet up at the local park (or the place of your choosing) and carve on! Link to the official carving contest and registration: http://www.decadirect.org/2017/09/29/2017-deca-pumpkin-contest/
4) Sharing is Caring – Getting community service hours with your friends? Yes, please! It's up to your chapter to find a place, volunteer, receive hours, and at the same time work with each other to reach the same goals. It's all about putting yourselves out there!
5) Anytime, Anywhere – If you want to take a more relaxed approach to an planning an event: here is the way to go! Meet up at your local coffee shop for lattes, or go for a slice of pizza down the street. The possibilities are endless!
The purposes of chapter socials are to have fun, make new friends, inspire one another, and to attack this year as a team! Be Limitless with your chapter socials this year!


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Press Release
From: Planetary Resources
Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
WHAT: Join visionary Peter H. Diamandis, M.D.; leading commercial space entrepreneur Eric Anderson; former NASA Mars mission manager Chris Lewicki; and planetary scientist & veteran NASA astronaut Tom Jones, Ph.D. on Tuesday, April 24 at 10:30 a.m. PDT in Seattle, or via webcast, as they unveil a new space venture with a mission to help ensure humanity's prosperity.
Supported by an impressive investor and advisor group, including Google's Larry Page & Eric Schmidt, Ph.D.; film maker & explorer James Cameron; Chairman of Intentional Software Corporation and Microsoft's former Chief Software Architect Charles Simonyi, Ph.D.; Founder of Sherpalo and Google Board of Directors founding member K. Ram Shriram; and Chairman of Hillwood and The Perot Group Ross Perot, Jr., the company will overlay two critical sectors - space exploration and natural resources - to add trillions of dollars to the global GDP. This innovative start-up will create a new industry and a new definition of 'natural resources'.
The news conference will be held at the Museum of Flight in Seattle on Tuesday, April 24 at 10:30 a.m. PDT and available online via webcast.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 24 10:30 a.m. PDT
Charles Simonyi, Ph.D., Space Tourist, Planetary Resources, Inc. Investor
Eric Anderson, Co-Founder & Co-Chairman, Planetary Resources, Inc.
Peter H. Diamandis, M.D., Co-Founder & Co-Chairman, Planetary Resources, Inc.
Chris Lewicki, President & Chief Engineer, Planetary Resources, Inc.
Tom Jones, Ph.D., Planetary Scientist, Veteran NASA Astronaut & Planetary Resources, Inc. Advisor
WHERE: Charles Simonyi Space Gallery at The Museum of Flight
9404 East Marginal Way South
Seattle, WA 98108
Event will also be streamed online.
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Today is the day that From the Gutters goes live.
Our first episode with Matt Wagner, presented in three parts, is available now. Here is segment one, and you'll see a handy embed to lead you to segment two at the end. You can also see them all on our dedicated YouTube channel.
We've been working on From the Gutters for the better part of this year, so don't hesitate to click that "like" button!
We also have a new website running to promote the show where we will post added info and behind-the-scenes reports. Check out fromthegutters.com and add it to your RSS feed.
This is a new venture for me, uncharted territory, so I really do hope you all dig it.
Next week...Becky Cloonan!
Current Soundtrack: Martin Rossiter, "No One Left to Blame" single


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Cosmic Knot
Cosmic Knot was born out of a dream. The dream was to create music that would make the world a better place, music that promotes a beneficial effect on the listener through specific tuning, note placement, word placement and song content. We like to call it, "healing music."
Countless sleepless hours and an undeniable conviction manifested this dream into reality. From the beginning, Cosmic Knot has been wowing audiences with their positive energy and musical virtuosity, putting as much passion as humanly possible into each and every show.
Simply put they are musicians on a mission, delivering a high energy, "bluesy fusion-funk" sound that will move an audience to its core.


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This CHICK, Marla Singer, did NOT have testicular cancer.
Based on the cult novel by Chuck Palahniuk, FIGHT CLUB is a black comedy, set in the concrete jungle of anywhere and everywhere, which questions the value system and the people who follow it.
The scene begins with FIGHT CLUB's anonymous, insomniac narrator in the arms of a big-breasted man during a testicular cancer support group session. He is calm, comfortable, this is his vacation.
Then, she enters the gym where the session takes place, interrupting the solemnity of these men who've lost their testicles. We are introduced to Marla Singer, a destitute woman who infiltrates the support group and disturbs the peace.
Marla did not have testicular cancer, but neither did the narrator. Her lie reflected his lie, and the narrator soon finds her at every other support group he attended.
The narrator, who relied on the support group meetings in order to vent his emotions and recover from his insomnia, is numb yet again. And so, he cannot sleep.


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It's been a rough few months in sports. Disturbing reports, video tapes, suspensions, and cover-ups have dominated the headlines, so much so that wait — there are actual games to play? That's why, when the clouds moved in on New York City yesterday threatening to cancel Derek Jeter's final game at Yankee Stadium, we thought "of course." Then, just before first pitch, the clouds parted, and a rainbow hung over the Bronx, setting the stage for one of the greatest moments in the history of sports.
In the history of sports. That may sound like hyperbole, but it's not. Not even close.
Derek Jeter built his career on the big moment. For 20 years, the Yankee shortstop has been making plays when it counted most. It's how he earned the nickname "Captain Clutch." It's why he'll take his place alongside Ruth, Mantle, and Gehrig as one of the greatest to ever wear the pinstripes. It's why when he stepped to the plate in the bottom of the ninth in a tie game with a runner on second, in what would ultimately be his final at bat in Yankee stadium, we thought "of course."
You've probably seen what happened next, and really there are no words. For those that haven't, watch the video above. For those that have, well, all we can really do is tip our caps. Jeter's nephew, below, has the right idea.
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Okay yesterday I did not post. I was busy all day AND all evening with work… but I did begin a new treehouse ATC (or two) before midnight struck on the clock. And today I am finishing them. However… I don't wish to post them yet, because the recipient will see them. And I feel like at least SOMETHING in her package should be a surprise. And I don't want to just skip another post. So today I will post a copy of an entry that I did last year for a journal partner, who also did one for me. The assignment was to choose a quote from a list we had agreed upon, and illustrate it somehow.
It reminds me that I miss doing these! (both the journals, and the pen art) The lettering was quickly and imperfectly scribbled, but I can't remember why I didn't take the time to do it right… maybe I have just raised the bar that much for myself this year? I think I may have copied (or mostly copied) a famous woodcut for this. I was very into Rene Quillivic at the time and drew several of his pieces of art. (Some people think that's wrong, but I think that's a good way to develop skills.)


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Day 5 - Staunton to Natural Bridge VA
Crew's Log…
Mileage: 68
Climbing: 4200'
Weather: Upper 60s to start. Low 90s to end. Winds out of the south.
We rolled out of the hotel around 7:30 this morning. The temperature was comfortable but there was a definite hint to the fact that our days of unseasonably dryer air had come to an end. Reading the forecasts also seems to indicate that the temperatures will soon remind that we are indeed riding in Virginia in August. We cannot complain. We were spoiled for a few days and now, while it will get hotter, it won't be too too bad. It just means we might leave a little earlier and go through a lot more water. We've got this down!
The terrain was rolling to hilly all the way to the SAG stop. We go up. We go down. We don't spend a lot of time on flat. Until… after the SAG du jour, we had almost 10 miles of relatively flat terrain. It was the fastest 10 miles we've had all tour. River to one side and railroad to the other - it was pretty obvious that we wouldn't be doing too much climbing during this section of the day. Road ended, we turned left and no more flat road. Nothing terribly big but nothing terribly flat. We must be in the Shenandoah River Valley!
Today's route brought us to Natural Bridge. Natural Bridge is so named because of a natural bridge created by the Cedar Creek that carved a gorge through the limestone. The arch itself is the remains of the roof of a cave or tunnel. As of 2014, the deed to the land was given to the Commonwealth of Virginia and there are plans to designate the site as a state park. It's all there in Wikipedia (and the pamphlets available at the visitor's center). All these details aside, it's a beautiful natural feature worth visiting and the riders enjoyed taking lots of pictures associated with an activity that had nothing to do with a bicycle.
For dinner, the whole gang went to the Pink Cadillac Diner. As the name indicates, there is a pink cadillac parked in front of the diner. Riders discussed, at length, the year of the car. I don't know if it was settled but I think there was some semblance of an agreement for 1954-1956. The music was straight out of a 1950s juke box. The food was reminiscent of a diner from 1950s - burgers, fries and, of course, shakes. The walls were covered in 1950s memorabilia. Combined with a certain demographic that predominates this particular group, visiting the Pink Cadillac was a bit hit. Sated, we all waddled back to the vans and now hope to stay awake until at least 8:30. Hey, we can try. It's always good to have a goal.


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Recording Wildlife
Information about Cumbria's wildlife, habitats and geology have been given to Tullie House Museum for over 100 years. The information from this collection of specimens and records is used by: national and local organisations to help policy and planning decisions; researchers and students; biological recorders and the public. By recording in Cumbria you will help continue this tradition and important work.
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|If you are interested in wildlife and are considering recording read this section or contact our Recording Officer.
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Xcel Energy has finished installing a high-voltage transmission line in north Amarillo as part of a series of upgrades to Xcel's infrastructure, company spokesman Wes Reeves said.
The 115-kilovolt line runs six miles between the newly built Rolling Hills substation on Cherry Avenue and the Hastings Substation near Hastings Avenue and Broadway Drive, he said.
"We've seen need for more of these lines, but also for improving the lines we have," Reeves said Tuesday by phone.
The lines will help prevent and minimize outages by opening up different routes for power during outage events on the network, said David Hudson, president and CEO of Southwestern Public Service Co., Xcel's local arm.
Xcel previously built a similar transmission line in April in south Amarillo, which connected the Amarillo South Substation to the Randall County Substation. The company invested more than $20 million in the project, Reeves said.
Xcel plans to build a third line connecting Hastings to the East Plant Substation in east Amarillo, which should start in January and finish a few months later, Reeves said.
More studies are underway for transmission improvements in southwest Amarillo, he said.
The projects were ordered as necessary improvements by a 2010 Southwest Power Pool study. Southwest Power Pool is the regional organization that coordinates power transmission in portions of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana, Reeves said.


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Reader's Questions: What happened to my Millstone Coffee?
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Turquoise and Yellow Living Room Moodboard
This post has been written in partnership with Marks and Spencer Home
About ten years ago, Andre and I moved in together to a little attic flat on the top floor of a Victorian house in West Didsbury. With blonde laminate floors, leather sofas and a builder basic B&Q bathroom it was the height of luxury to our early-twenty-something eyes, having accustomed ourselves over the years to the horrors of rented student accommodation (a personal highlight for me being the shower that had one temperature only - inferno hot - meaning I had to psyche myself up to dash in and out of it once a day).
Here's the house itself - our living room was the little arched window on the top floor on the right. In winter we shivered under blankets, and in summer it was so hot we stuck to the (faux) leather sofa. But we loved our little flat because in our eyes, it was for just the two of us and so it was perfect.
All my books - arranged not alphabetically, or even by genre, but by the mood evoked in the reader. Fancy or what?
And the infamous sofa.
I don't do a lot of sponsored-type posts, but I liked the sound of this particular challenge set by Marks and Spencer Home, namely to spruce up an old living space with nice shiny new M&S kit. I decided to think not what would I buy now, but what would we have bought at the time had unlimited funds been available. Andre has more contemporary tastes than I do, and ten years ago I had no clue how to incorporate my personal taste for more eclectic items of furniture into the mix (and didn't have the space, knowledge or tools to do the whole eBay upcycling thing I love so much now) so all our stuff - most of which was from student-tastic Argos or Ikea - was your basic streamlined modern-ish laminate.
Here's what I'd do to create a lovely new contemporary living space for us:
We've always loved bright colours (do you see the modern abstract art behind the sofa in the photo above, painted by my artist Grandpa?) so I'd pick a turquoise Conran sofa and contrasting yellow and white kilim rug. The bookcase is a much nicer wooden version of the Argos-special that currently resides in our cellar, and I absolutely love the hanging cluster lights. It was a small room so rather than adding another sofa, I've chosen a knitted pouffe for extra seating. Obviously we need a new media cabinet (the old one - yikes!) and I've replaced the glass coffee table with a curvier version. I've also added a crazy Rococo-style photo frame to show my own more fanciful style starting to creep in.
The sunburst mirror would reflect the morning light that crept in through the Velux windows, and I added the side table just because I really love it. The turquoise and white of the zigzag photo frames remind me of the Greek islands where we often go on holiday, and the standard lamp would provide useful task lighting when curled up on the now non-sticky fabric sofa with a book. The yellow cushion picks up the colour of the rug, I chose the 'A' cushion for our initials, and the bunny cushion as it adds a quirky touch.
Ta da! My favourite piece is definitely the hanging cluster lights, which is naturally the most expensive :-) Meanwhile, work continues on our master bedroom - Andre has been busy plastering away while I've been typing this post. I've never been so happy to see brown walls before.
I was gifted one of the items in this post (no, not the cluster lights!) but all words, thoughts and layouts are my own.


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The following is an excerpt from a recent interview. Read the full article HERE.
Q: Do you recommend light therapy for any of your patients? What is the result?
A: I often recommend light therapy for patients who have depression and who notice that the winters are particularly difficult. Quite a few of my patients have found it helpful.
Q: In your experience, what proportion of patients with major depression worsen in the winter?
A: Approx. 20%.
Q: Do you believe light therapy can mitigate symptoms of the milder "winter blues" as well as the more severe SAD? Where do you place the distinction between the two?
A: In major depression, the impairment often prevents the person from getting out of bed or functioning. It can also include feelings of hopelessness, despondency, and suicidal thoughts. In the "winter blues," the person is often able to function adequately but they feel chronically down, with low energy and fatigue being predominant symptoms.
Q: Once light therapy has been prescribed by your doctor, where should you buy a light box? What are things to look for?
A: I recommend Northern Light Technologies or Alaska Northern Lights for quality light boxes. Light boxes need to be 8,000 to 10,000 lux (lux being a unit of light intensity), to be used for 20 minutes in the AM, and it can be placed indirectly. FYI - a typical fluorescent bulb is around 500 lux!
Another good article about Seasonal Affective Disorder HERE.


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Mexico's top five silver producers saw output increase 18.7% to 27.8Moz in the first quarter, compared to the same period last year.
The bulk of the increase was from Goldcorp's Peñasquito mine, which produced 7.05Moz silver, up from 3.53Moz in 1Q13, as the company began steps towards tackling a lack of water which has held back throughput.
Vancouver-based Goldcorp (TSX: G, NYSE: GG) was the second biggest silver producer in the period behind Mexico's Industrias Peñoles (BMV: PE&OLES), which increased output 3.7% to 12.7Moz as a result of higher grades at the Saucito, Sabinas and Tizapa mines and new production at the Velardeña mine, which more than offset lower grades at the Ciénega and Fresnillo mines.
Pan American Silver (TSX: PAA) produced 3.12Moz in the quarter at its Dolores, Alamo Dorado and La Colorada mines, down from 3.20Moz, while production growth at fourth placed First Majestic (TSX: FR, Amex: AG) continued, with output at 2.90Moz, up from 2.44Moz.
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Thursday, February 14, 2008
New New York
New logos and uniforms for the Staten Island Yankees were one of the last projects I worked on at my former job, and it's quite exciting to see them finally announced. The SI Yankees are the Single-A Affiliate of the New York Yankees.
This project I created from start to finish, with the exception of the "SI" and hat with bat I combined for Alternate Cap 1. Those elements were were from the main team logo, which was retained with the uniform update. The badge shaped "SINY" logo will appear on the sleeve of each uniform along with Alternate Cap 2, and contains five stars, one for each of New York's five boroughs, with the gold star for Staten Island.
I can't wait to see this stuff on the field and around NYC. More to come as they are released!
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It's that time of the year! Muir Lake Formal Day will be held on Tuesday February 14th from 11:45-2:35. There will be a formal dinner and dance as part of the celebrations.
Our theme this year is "Starry Night", and we encourage all students in grades 7-9 to attend in their semi formal attire (although this is not mandatory). There is no cost to attend.
See you there!