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Cancer Protocol Revised 2009
By Jacki Smith
On December 23, 1971, the National Cancer Act was signed into law. Congress believed that a cure could be found by the Bicentennial in 1976. The war on cancer stalled before it got started. In 1989, one million Americans were diagnosed with a malignancy as well as over 500,000 new cases of skin cancer. Over 500,000 people died of cancer in America alone. The "New England Journal of Medicine" declared that the $30 Billion, 27 year war against cancer had been lost and admitted defeat for the entire field of conventional cancer treatment.
The American Cancer Society estimates 563,700 cancer deaths in 2004, that is more than 1500 people per day, and they state that the scientific evidence suggests that about one-third of those cancers will be related to nutrition, physical inactivity, obesity, and other lifestyle factors and could also be prevented. They estimate 180,000 cancer deaths due to tobacco use and another 19,000 deaths due to excessive alcohol use. It is time we start accepting a little personal responsibility for our actions, our choices, for ourselves.
The world turns upside down when you hear your doctor say "You have cancer." or worse, "You have TERMINAL cancer.". You experience a rush of emotions, thoughts and questions; "Why did this happen to me?", "What will happen if …?", "What can I do now?". My mother experienced these emotions and asked these questions when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer – I needed answers. Thus began my journey. After eleven years of extensive reading, studying scientific research, medical journals, clinical trials, autobiographies of cancer survivors and numerous other publications covering both conventional and alternative cancer therapies, I have gained a comprehensive understanding of cancer, its effect on the body, how to restore balance and rebuild the immune system. Positive steps that allow the body to heal itself.
The first step is to realize that there are others, just like you, who have attacked cancer and won! Next, you should be asking yourself; "How did this start?" and "How do I win this battle?" The keys to winning the war against cancer are to educate yourself, using available research and resources, then make informed decisions for the best approach and treatment plan that fit your specific needs. These steps will empower you to take control of your illness. You must realize everything from here on out is YOUR DECISION. Finally, you must COMMIT to winning the war against the enemy within – your cancer. YOU HAVE THE MOST TO GAIN OR THE MOST TO LOSE – CHOOSE WISELY!
I would wage a full-scale war on the cancer and fight like my life depends on it . . . because it does. I would take charge of my health. The doctors are there to consult, not to make decisions. Family doctors, oncologists, nutritionists, family and friends have opinions and advice regarding what to do, but the ultimate decision is mine . . . and it needs to be an informed decision, not an emotional one. See, no one can heal a person, or cure a disease. For example, urgent care physicians, when faced with a life threatening emergency, recognize the power of the body. They work to stabilize the patient's body; then wait for the body to heal itself. Your challenge is no different – stabilize your body by eliminating the physical and psychological factors that contributed to your illness, fortify the body with nutritional elements that strenghten your body and encourage healing, focus your determination to fight the battle and your will to win! The three pronged attack involves your body, your mind and your spirit, working together with one purpose – restore your health. I can help people to learn how to take better care of themselves, help them learn how to nourish their body properly with diet and supplements, so they can promote and maintain health.
I can tell you that I would not choose any therapy that would compromise my immune system. How can you expect to deal with poisons and chemical toxicity if your immune system is so weak that it is allowing cancer to thrive? If your path includes chemotherapy make sure your immune system is strong; so as to minimize the side effects. The side effects of these drugs can be worse for the body than the cancer and could actually cause death. If you have been at the bedside of a loved one through a conventional battle with cancer as I have, witnessed their body falling apart, toxic, bloated, bed ridden in pain – with Morphine as their only ally – then you would understand its effects.
I would change my lifestyle. This diagnosis needs to be your wake-up call. Whether you are a single mother, a father trying to support your family or a CEO of a major corporation you must make the time to take care of yourself. Otherwise, the reality is you might not be here to worry about life's other challenges. Imagine cancer as your worst houseguest. Now, imagine you invite them into your home. You give them your bedroom; you cook and clean for them; you wait on them hand and foot day in and day out. How hard do you think it will be to get them to leave? This is cancer! Your uninvited guest, the cancer, is less likely to leave your body if you are willing to be a good host. You must make a change.
Eliminate stress and everything negative from your life. Exercise is very important as it promotes oxygenation of the tissues, can lift your spirits and process fluids and toxins through the lymph nodes. Spending five minutes twice a day on a mini trampoline will help stimulate the lymphatic system. Taking a brisk walk while swinging your arms, swimming and aerobics or water aerobics are excellent. Also, do deep breathing exercises. Exercising for thirty minutes three times per week is a good place to start. Also, eliminate deodorants that contain aluminum.
I would stop drinking treated city water. I would drink 10 to 12 – 8 oz. glasses of filtered water per day to carry out the toxins. Minimum half your body weight in ounces of water each day. Increase during cleansing.
I would switch to a vegetarian, organic diet. Begin feeding your body, not the cancer. I would eliminate all meat and animal proteins, dairy, sugar (real or artificial sweeteners), bleached flour, salt, coffee, soda, tea (except herbal tea), corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, all processed foods, fried or fast foods and alcohol. I would eat a wide variety of raw and steamed vegetables including carrots, celery, asparagus, cucumber, squash, yams, pumpkin, and cruciferous and green leafy vegetables. Also include beets, parsley and cabbage as they aid in detoxification. I would eat a combination of fresh fruits including grapes, berries, apples, cherries, melon and limited amounts of citrus. Also a wide variety of whole grains, nuts, seeds and legumes; including chickpeas, red beans and lentils. Drink fruit juices or eat fresh fruit in the morning, vegetables the rest of the day. I would drink 32 to 64 ozs. of fresh organic vegetable juices each day (Reference books #3 & 4) also green drinksor green supplements. Use protein shakes made with whey or brown rice mixed in water, juice, rice or almond milk. Mixing brown rice with beans or with grains creates perfect proteins as well.
Millet cereal with brown rice is excellent for breakfast and is a natural source of IP-6. Use honey or black strap molasses as a natural sweetener. Eat ten raw almonds a day. Eat onions and garlic or take garlic supplements. As cancer cells break down, they produce ammonia. The amino acid arginine neutralizes ammonia. Arginine can be found in oats, soybeans, walnuts, wheat and wheat germ, in gelatin and collagen and in supplement form. Avoid exposure to chemicals (including treated water) and wash all fruits, vegetables and sprouts thoroughly. Try to eat raw food (uncooked) everyday. Use glass or stainless steel cookware. Avoid foods and beverages stored in aluminum. DO NOT USE ALUMINUM COOKWARE.
I would seek natural products to help support and detoxify my body. Options for detoxifying include: juice fasting, chelation therapy, colonics and supplements that support cleansing. To aid my body in cleansing I would take a colon cleanse and a parasite cleanse to free my body of accumulated toxins, parasites and other waste material. I would also cleanse the body of candida albicans, the microbes that are responsible for systemic yeast infections (all are discussed in reference book # 7).
Other supplements I would take include: plant-based digestive enzymes, probiotic intestinal micro-flora, whole leaf, cold processed aloe vera juice, colloidal minerals and antioxidants. Enzymes are involved in every process of the body including food digestion, building muscle, nerves, blood and bones. In fact, life could not exist without them. I would rebuild intestinal micro-flora with a probiotic supplement to increase absorption of vitamins, minerals, enzymes and fatty acids, support healthy bowel function, promote immunity and balance my body chemistry. Whole leaf, cold processed aloe vera juice will balance and feed the body, supports digestion, aid nutrient assimilation and has anti tumor properties. Colloidal minerals are readily absorbed; they promote vitality, support cellular repair, maintain and promote health. Antioxidants aid in repairing damaged tissue and protect us from free radical damage.
Time For A Overhaul…
Lets start with cleansing. I personally use the NUPRO™ line of products. They have a cleansing system I use called Radiant Health Plan-1 Click here for details on Radiant Health Plan-1 (RHP-1 includes:1 ProPara, 1 MovIt, 1 Symphony Aloe, & 1 NuRiche Mineral) this lasts for 30 days. ProPara Parasite Cleanse (I would take 2 with breakfast), MovIt Colon Cleanse (I would take 2 at bedtime).
While cleansing, I would start rebuilding my immune system and my body. I would take nutritional supplements that along with my diet will rebuild my immune system. Nupro's BeneVita Juice, click here for details, is one of the best antioxidant products I have seen. It supports the immune system's natural ability to fight disease and infection. It also increases energy levels and can increase mental clarity, supports proper digestion, and works at the cellular level to aid in cellular regeneration.
Symphony Herbal Aloe Vera, click here for details, contains whole leaf, cold-processed aloe vera which aids in soft tissue repairing, is great for digestive health and is a catalyst and will draw things including the BeneVita deeper into the tissue internally. It also contains an herbal blend that supports the immune system and has their own anti-tumor properties. I would drink BeneVita & Symphony Herbal Aloe Vera together three times daily (am, midday and bedtime). I would actually purchase 2 extra bottles of Symphony Aloe (you get 1 bottle as part of the cleanse) & 3 bottles of BeneVita Juice (I would drink 1 to 2 ozs. two to three times daily of Symphony Aloe and BeneVita Juice combined and I would take it at the same time as when I take the Stem Enhance – see below).
After the 30 day cleansing, I would add the BenePak, click here for details, which includes BeneZymes – digestive enzymes (I take 3 total per day – 1 with each meal) and BeneFlora – intestinal flora (I take 2 to 3 at bedtime). I would also continue with the three liquids above: 1-NuRiche Colloidal Minerals (1oz. AM), 3-Symphony Herbal Aloe Vera juice (3ozs. daily split doseage) 3-BeneVita Juice (3ozs. daily split doseage).
The newest product I have in my regimen is called Stem Enhance™, click here to learn more & watch the video. As you probably already know, the words "Stem Cells" have been in the news quite often over the last few years. Science has just recently discovered that the only system known that actually rebuilds the body is your own adult stem cells. Adult stem cells are predominately found in the bone marrow and can become virtually any type of cell in the body.
According to the New England Journal of Medicine, the number of stem cells circulating in the bloodstream is one of the best indicators of health. As you age, the number of stem cells that circulate in your body gradually decrease, leaving your body more susceptible to injury and other age-related health challenges.
The adult stem cells our own bodies produce have the ability to replace damaged cells, thus fulfilling the natural process of maintaining optimal health. The secret is how to keep our bodies releasing the proper amount of stem cells necessary to do the job, thus the need for Stem Enhance™. When you take two capsules of Stem Enhance™ you support the release of 25 to 30% more circulating stem cells (that is 3 to 4 million additional stem cells). Studies also show an increase of up to 40% in natural killer (NK) cells when consuming aphanizomenon flos-aquae or AFA the ingredient in Stem Enhance™. NK cells have the ability to search for and recognize cells that are cancerous or have been infected by a virus, and kill them. Click here to read the study.
Please take a moment and click here to visit my website. I am seeing incredible results with my clients already. I have 300 plus now taking the product and I am currently working with other health professionals with their clients. You can also read the monthly newsletter that Ray Mumme and myself put together click here to read StemEnhance & You newsletter.
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Other supplements I would consider include: CoQ-10, Garlic, Omega 3 fatty acids, Vitamin C, Vitamin B complex, Silymarin (milk thistle) can help maintain liver function and Cats Claw (Uncaria Tomentosa) enhances immune function, bowel function and has anti tumor properties. Green foods aid in detoxification and are excellent blood cleansers. Alfalfa, barley, kelp, spirulina, wheatgrass, or a blend can be added to water or juices. Greens are available in capsules, which I prefer, tablets or powder form.
Mike Fehlauer is an author and minister. He delivered a sermon in which he posed a question: "What would you think if your doctor told you that You have terminal cancer and you only have six months to live, would you believe him? Would you sit around doing nothing just waiting to die, or instead, would you look to God asking for help to win this battle and believe that you would be healed?". God's challenge to us is to Only Believe! Reference: Mark 5:36; 9:23; Luke 8:50.
Meditate or spend time in prayer, say positive affirmations, surround yourself with positive people who support your healing. This journey involves mind, body and spirit. You have to work on all three areas. You must stay focused on the path ahead of you and believe in your healing.
Remember remission is not a signal that the crisis is over; it is a second chance. Continuing the change of lifestyle, dietary changes, moderate supplementation and vigilance can provide assurance for your second chance. The easiest way to avoid illness is to stay healthy. The easiest way to stay healthy is to eat healthy and do things in moderation. Admittedly, this is not an easy path to follow, but considering the options . . .
Jacki Smith – Health Coach
The Cancer Industry Ralph W. Moss, Ph.D.
Cancer Therapy, The Independent Consumers Guide to Non-toxic Treatment and Prevention Ralph W. Moss, Ph.D.
Raw Vegetable Juices – What's Missing in Your Body? Dr. N.W. Walker
Prescription for Nutritional Healing James F. Balch, MD & Phyllis A. Balch, C.N.C.
Juicing For Life Cherie Calbom and Maureen Keane
Food Your Miracle Medicine Jean Carper
Healing Your Body Naturally Gary Null, Ph.D.
Defenitive Guide to Cancer W. John Diamond, MD & W. Lee Cowden, MD, & Burton Goldberg
A Cancer Battleplan Anne Frähm or Cancer Battle Plan Sourcebook Dave Frähm
Cancer Prevention and Nutritional Therapies Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.
50 Essential Things To Do When The Doctor Says Its Cancer Greg Anderson
The What to Eat if You Have Cancer Cookbook Maureen Keane, MS & Daniella Chace, MS
Peace, Love & Healing or Meditations for Enhancing Your Immune System Bernie S. Siegel, MD.
American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org/
National Cancer Institute http://www.cancer.gov/
Dr Joseph Mercola MD http://www.mercola.com/
WebMD http://www.webmd.com/
Vegetarian Recipes
NUPRO™ Products Co http://www.nupro.net/?1001
Stem Enhance http://askjacki.stemtechbiz.com
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NCI/Complementary & Alt Med http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/treatment/cam
NIH Library of Medicine/Alt Med http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alternativemedicine.html
Cancer Cure Foundation http://www.cancure.org/home.htm
Alternative Medicine Information http://www.alternativemedicine.com/
Drug Information Online http://www.drugs.com/
For more information on any of the products I mention you can contact me direct at: firstname.lastname@example.com
The information listed reflects the personal research and experiences of the author and is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any illness. If you have questions on matters concerning physical and mental health you should seek out a qualified health professional knowledgeable in treating your particular condition.


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Most people accused of a crime in North Carolina would prefer not to wait around in jail until their trial dates. Getting freedom is not only important for its own sake; it also allows a person to contribute actively toward his own defense.
Bail offers a criminal defendant the chance to leave confinement for the period between his arrest and his trial. As you will recall, a judge conducts a bail hearing held shortly after the defendant is arrested. Based on arguments from the prosecution and the criminal defense attorney, the judge will decide the amount of money the defendant may sign over to the court in order to be released. This money must be paid in cash or certified check.
The court does not keep this money permanently; it will be returned after the trial is concluded. If the defendant attempts to leave the jurisdiction, though, the court will keep all the bail.
For most defendants, this is a mixed blessing. If bail is set too low, accused criminals are too likely to forfeit their property and leave the state. Often, then, bail is deliberately set to be extremely expensive—beyond the financial reach of most defendants. Bail levels can easily reach tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars, far more than the defendant's annual income. Does that mean the defendant has to remain in jail for months?
Enter the bail bondsman
The gap between the court's specified bail and the financial resources available to a typical defendant has created the opportunity for a private bail bonds business to develop. In a typical transaction, a North Carolina criminal defendant who is unable to pay the full amount of bail will contact a bail bondsman. The bondsman will examine the particulars of the case and may agree to provide a bail bond for the defendant.
The bondsman will then pay the court the amount of bail in order to get the defendant released. In return, the defendant will sign a contract with the bondsman a bail fee (sometimes called the premium), generally worth 10 to 15 percent of the amount of bail. This is a payment to the bondsman and will not be returned.
In some cases, the bail bondsman will also demand that the defendant surrender additional property on a temporary basis. If the defendant has a history of failing to appear for court dates or is believed to be a risk of fleeing, the bondsman may ask the defendant to sign a promissory note for additional fees, or to sign over the title of a vehicle or real estate. This additional property is called collateral and will be returned to the defendant after his case ends (by plea bargain, conviction, or acquittal). The bondsman is not allowed to treat this property as his own unless the defendant runs away or misses a court appearance.
It should be stressed that defendants are not guaranteed a right to obtain a bail bond. However, well over a thousand bail bond companies operate in North Carolina. If one rejects a defendant as too risky, another may be willing to provide a bond.
Do you need a lawyer to help you through the bail process?
You are always free to try to negotiate with a bail bondsman on your own, or have another family member do it for you. If you choose this approach, don't expect good results. It's not that New Hanover County bondsmen will take advantage of you, but you do not have the experience to know whether you're getting a good deal.
The North Carolina bail release attorneys at Speaks Law Firm in Wilmington have precisely that experience. Our lawyers negotiate with bail bondsmen every week, and we can advise you when you're being offered a bad bargain. Connect to us by calling 877-593-4233 toll-free and learn how a Speaks Law defense strategy can get you the best possible outcome for your case.

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Evolutionists claim that the similarities in life forms are evidence that we all come from a common ancestor. For example, generally speaking, all land animals and humans have the following: one head, one pair of eyes, one pair of ears, one nose with two nostrils, one mouth, two arms/fore legs, two legs/hind legs, and fingers and toes, or paws (for animals). This would seem like good evidence for evolution. But if we use the same observable evidence and look at it from the Creationist perspective, we would expect our God to make his creation using common attributes. Many life forms have similar strands of DNA, and these strands produce certain information, such as instructions for creating hair, eyes, or lungs. This doesn't mean we are related but rather, God used the same method for creating various types of life.
Compare this to an artist. The artist may use the same types of paints, same colors, same brushes, same canvases, and same brush strokes, but the artist does not reproduce the same picture each time. Although the paintings may have similar characteristics and were made with the same products, this does not mean one came from the other but rather, they both came from one creative designer. Remember that the evidence is based on interpretations filtered through our worldview.


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As a lecturer in Oxford University's Faculty of History, Dr. Fogg is available to tutor undergraduates for EWF 11 (transnational connections, 1750-1914) and EWF 14 (global history, 1929-2003). He convenes and tutors the Further Subject on "Imperialism and Nationalism in Southeast Asia". As a fellow of Brasenose College, he also supervises students, teaches first-years in "Approaches to History: Sociology" and upper years in "Disciplines of History" (both methods papers), and participates in the admissions process. Undergraduates writing theses on Southeast Asian history or modern Islamic history are welcome to apply to Dr. Fogg for supervision; recent theses he has overseen include the geographic component of the 1969 race riots in Kuala Lumpur, the move of the Singaporean army away from British ties, British police perspectives on the Malayan Emergency, an analysis of the Weberian charisma of Ho Chi Minh, a critique of the presentation of race in Singaporean history textbooks, the persecution of the Khmer Krom under the Pol Pot regime, the intersection of Commonwealth and Cold War interests at the Bandung Conference, history of war memorials in Vietnam, and the communism of Gramsci and Tan Malaka compared.
For postgraduate students, Dr. Fogg contributes to the Global and Imperial History programme, and runs a graduate option paper on "History of Muslim Societies" in Hilary Term. He also oversees research students in the Global and Imperial History group of the faculty, particularly those students interested in Islamic Studies or Southeast Asia, and is available to assist students in other faculties. Recent masters graduates mentored by Dr. Fogg have studied the international networks of Indonesian nationalism in the 1920s and '30s, the social consequences of prostitution at an American naval base in the Philippines, and Muslim cosmopolitanism in World War I-era Britain. At the doctoral level, one recent graduate wrote on the role of Chinese traders in the initial conversion of Southeast Asian polities to Islam. Current doctoral students are looking at the connected history of Burmese borderlands and the Indonesian party system after independence.
Throughout the year, he gives lectures with the Faculty of History. He is also the senior member (i.e., advisor) of the Oxford University Indonesia Society.
Dr. Fogg also frequently travels to give visiting lectures. Since September 2014, he has given papers in Yangon, Mandalay, New Haven, London, Exeter, Chicago, Singapore, Jakarta, Ponorogo, Mataram, Bandar Lampung, Medan, Palu, Makassar, Yogyakarta, Manado, Leiden, and Oxford.
Those looking for handouts or further materials related to his lectures can find them on Dr. Fogg's academia.edu page.
The above image, from a diploma issued by the Nahdlatul Ulama Islamic Preachers' College in Semarang, Central Java, was shared by H. Jamiluddin Azhar in Mataram, Lombok. In addition to being printed in Roman letters, each diploma was issued also in Indonesian written in Arabic script (called jawi).


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On Blocking Boards
Spray blocking on a blocking board
After years of blocking my knitting and crocheting on kitchen counters, floors, and dryer tops, I finally broke down this weekend and ordered an Official Blocking Board (from Webs—thanks, Kathy and Steve!). I'd been telling myself for years that I didn't need anything fancier—that is, until I started dealing with a serious lace habit. One day, I tried blocking my Flower Basket Shawl on a makeshift foam board that I thought was waterproof … but guess what. It wasn't. The board warped as the shawl dried, and the shawl warped along with it. I ended up having to re-block the shawl all over again. (Not fun, especially when I was anxious to wear it and show it off!)
A blocking board definitely makes the task of blocking a lace shawl easier, but you don't need an Official Blocking Board to do the job well. Knitters have been using mattresses, towel-padded floors, and other ingenious solutions throughout history. Since we have a company full of knitters here, I wondered what other Interweave folks might use. I sent out a quick email survey asking other editors about their blocking tips, and I'll be sharing those with you over the next few posts.
Amanda Berka, assistant editor of Interweave Felt and Spin-Off magazines, says "I usually lay my pieces out to dry on top of my dryer or washing machine. Then I don't have to worry about the dampness damaging the surface or being absorbed. However, I have had to block shawls on the guest bed. I don't own any 'special' blocking tools although I am currently drooling at the thought of a blocking board—who am I kidding … I don't really NEED it."
Kim Werker, editor of Interweave Crochet, says, "I now use a store-bought blocking board; I used to use a mattress. I'll never want to block on a non-grid board again. Those
Blocking The Tomato inch squares make blocking to size so easy!" Kim has a great tutorial on spray-blocking using a blocking board.
Whatever creative solution you come up with for use as a blocking surface, be sure to keep these guidelines in mind:
- Use the right surface for the task. A kitchen counter-top or a table padded with towels works fine for pieces that can be simply patted into shape, such as my Tomato. For items that need to be pinned out, such as lace shawls, you can try waterproof foam-core boards, an ironing board (for small pieces), or cork bulletin boards (covered with towels). Someone in the comments suggested those interlocking rubber floor mats used for children's play areas—I thought that was rather clever.
- Make sure the surface is water-friendly. All blocking methods involve water in some way, so make sure that water will not ruin whatever you are using. Note: This includes surfaces that may have dyes that might bleed through when wet!
- Make sure that the surface is easily accessible. If you have arthritis in your knees, a set of rubber mats on the floor may not be the best choice for you, especially for anything lacy that takes a long time to pin out.
- Your blocking surface has to be big enough for the biggest dimension of your knitting. You can't really block half of a scarf at a time, so the top of the dryer won't work well for large or long pieces.
- The surface has to be something you won't need to use for other things for a day or three whilst your piece is drying. I've known some knitters to use their bed for blocking; this can be problematic if the knitting will take days to dry (unless you like sleeping on the floor).
- Put your blocking out of the way. Your blocked piece needs to be undisturbed until it is completely dry, so keep
Version 1, before I re-did neckline and sleeves it out of range of cats, kids, dogs, and well-meaning housemates.
Anyone have other clever ideas for blocking surfaces? Of course, I shouldn't ask this, because one of you is bound to come up with an elegantly simple solution now that I've finally broken down and bought myself an actual blocking board!
More Q&A From Your Comments
Paula B. asked about eliminating uncomfortable underarm bunching and noted that my Tomato seemed bunchy there as well.The first version of my Tomato had even more noticeable bunching. For Version II, I (a) picked up fewer stitches at the underarm; (b) worked two rounds of decreases on either side of the underarm; and (c) worked fewer rounds overall for the sleeve. I'm making a second Hot Tomato (yes…this one will be called Hot Chocolate!) and I'll be working on refining this in Version III.
Sally T. asked if I had made the Tomato to go with my bracelet, and Charmaine asked if the neckline had been modified to include a teal accent. The teal you see at my neckline is a favorite camisole of mine. My Tomato is hot enough that it shows a little cleavage(!), and it's a family website, after all! The bracelet is one I made for the June/July 2007 issue of our sister magazine, Beadwork. I like teal, what can I say?
Pat F. says that one really does need to block all garments, including those knit in the round. And Pat is absolutely correct. I was cheating. Just because I could wear the top before it was blocked (because I didn't need to seam it) doesn't mean that the top looked its best when I did wear it. Note that my hands are artfully posed so as to hide some of the wonkier bits. My Tomato is being blocked as I type this. (On my kitchen counter, as the board has not arrived yet….)


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Cool Productivity Tool: Flowdock
Today's Cool Site of the Day is #Flowdock. Flowdock is a business collaboration app that integrates with other tools that I actually use (like the super cool project manager, #Trello). I just signed up and instantly had no problem connecting with Trello (I'm also going to tie in Confluence). Give it a shot…unless you're in high school or college in which case you probably don't need this just yet 😉
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A quick interview with Dhaka Tribune's Arts and Letters about translating Shaheen Akhtar's Shokhi Rongomala.
The moment I turned the last page of Shokhi Rongomala, I knew two things: I had to translate this book because it deserved a wider readership, and it was going to be the most difficult and intense translation project I'd ever undertaken.
South Asian literature in translation!
91st Meridian, the online translation journal of the International Writing Program, asked Daisy Rockwell and me to guest edit a South Asian issue for them. You can find the issue here, with fiction, micro-fiction, and poetry from seven languages, and read our editorial about how the issue came together, and why it's important: "South Asian literature in translation is nearly invisible in the US. It shouldn't be. Let's make it a little less so."
Writer Melanie Page interviews me at her blog Grab the Lapels.
What was the first story you ever wrote about?
I had toyed with the idea of being a writer for most of my teenage and adult life, I just hadn't been serious about it. I had numerous story ideas jotted down, and many false starts which still sit unfinished. I still come across them sometimes in notebooks. I think partly because I was lazy, partly because I didn't really believe I could do it, partly because I had no idea how to. Which is one of the reasons perhaps I veered toward translation: because the 'how to' part of the storytelling had already been taken care of.
I'm interviewed by Shamika Shabnam for The Asian Writer.
SS: As a writer, do you prefer isolation while you're in the middle of working on a story or a poem? Do you think writers in general need a certain form of isolation to connect with their work?
SN: Do I prefer it? Yes, absolutely. Do I get it? Not often. As single parent to a young child, a large part of my writing life has been trying to balance my writing hours with the demands of school, meals, laundry, playtime—the mundane demands of everyday living. But I'm also grateful for those demands placed on me. I feel that is exactly the sort of thing that keeps me grounded in the real world. Writers have different processes and what works for me, or rather what I make work for me, may not work for another writer. But for me, I do think what works best is this balancing act; it's my earthing wire. It's good to be reminded that no matter how ensconced I may be in the rarefied air of writing at a given moment, I need to get up and make dinner or my child doesn't get fed. I think that's the kind of thing that can keep a writer from feeling too self-important, from forgetting that even though writing is important, it's not the only or the most important thing in the world, and sometimes the act of crafting khichuri can be as fraught and as vital as that of crafting a story.
I interviewed the novelist Shaheen Akhtar for Eclectica magazine. Shaheen's second novel Talaash (Trans. The Search, Pub. Zubaan Books) is one of the best novels written about Bangladesh's War of Liberation.
SN Tell us a bit about reader response to Talaash. How successful do you think yourself in communicating what you wanted to say?
SA I think that a kind of guilt works at a subconscious level in the minds of the Bengalis regarding the women tortured during the Liberation War. The War went on only for nine months, it was the responsibility of the people of that liberated nation that the period of torture was lengthened beyond that for these women. This is presented to the reader in my novel Talaash, by narrating the story of 30 years of that post-War abuse. Maybe because there was a subconscious guilt about it, readers didn't reject it, they've tried to assimilate it to their own emotions. Such an indication is quite clear in the testimonials of the jury board, reviews of Talaash or reader feedback that I've received on a personal level. Talaash is perhaps a successful book in that it awakened sleeping consciences. But if such a situation should arise again, there's no guarantee that they're not going to behave the same way. In fact, it's more than probable that they will. Because the fault at the root, that issue of satittyo or the honor of women—that remains unresolved.
And my review of Papree Rahman's novel Boyon (2008).
In her second novel Boyon, Papri Rahman presents a tale of love in its various forms and guises. Set in a community of jamdaani weavers, Boyon gives readers the unforgettable tales of Sobed Ali, his first wife Poiron Bibi and their descendants, Atimuni his second wife, the mystic madman Mulukchan and his much younger wife Kamala Sundari. But the love that comes through above all, is the love of the craft — the obsession with color, fabric and design which holds the weavers in thrall despite the miniscule returns from the business.
And my review of Lionel Shriver's novel We Need to Talk About Kevin (2007).
To Eva Khatchadourian, motherhood is "a foreign country". One can hardly ignore the allusion which begs the question: how differently do they do things there?
Here you can check out me reading on the Lit Show (the radio show based at the Iowa Writers' Workshop broadcast by KRUI)— my flash fiction Eating Bone and short story Girl in the Rain (excerpt).


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Les Savy Fav Joins Arcade Fire, LCD Soundsystem Tour
The avant-rockers in Les Savy Fav have got a lot to be stoked about, with […]
The avant-rockers in Les Savy Fav have got a lot to be stoked about, with a comeback album–entitled Let's Stay Friends–released this week on French Kiss and an extended North American/European tour, including one date at Randall's Island with The Arcade Fire, LCD Soundsystem, Blonde Redhead, and newcomers Wild Light.
The band also wrapped up a "make our video" contest for its new single, "The Equestrian," where submissions were loose interpretations of a Les Savy Fav live performance. Given singer Tim Harrington's knack for leftfield fashion and bizarre stage antics, the competition to artistically interpret the band's performance was likely a hefty challenge. Whoever does the band justice with the most YouTube uploads will be awarded $1000 and a trophy. Stay tuned.
Let's Stay Friends is out now on French Kiss.
Tour Dates
09/21 Brooklyn, NY: Music Hall of Williamsburg
09/22 New York, NY: Bowery Ballroom
10/06 New York, NY: Randall's Island
10/20 London, UK: "Secret Show"
10/21 Manchester, UK: Academy
10/22 London, UK: Scala
10/23 Berlin, DE: Festsaal Kreuzberg
10/24 Hamburg, DE: Uebel & Gafährlich
10/25 Rotterdam, NL: Rotown
10/26 Paris, FR: Nouveau Casino
10/27 Dublin, UK: Clawdaddy
11/16 Durham, NC: Duke Coffeehouse
11/30 Seattle, WA: Neumo's
12/01 Vancouver, BC: Richard's on Richards


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Daktronics is an American company based in Brookings, South Dakota that designs, manufactures, sells, and services video displays, scoreboards, digital billboards, dynamic message signs, sound systems, and related products. The company is known for its electronic LED displays. Founded in 1968 by two South Dakota State University professors, Daktronics grew from a provider of electronic voting systems for state legislatures to one of the world's largest suppliers of electronic signs. The name is a portmanteau of "Dakota" and "electronics".[citation needed]
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|Aelred J. Kurtenbach
Duane Sander
|Brookings, South Dakota, United States
Key people
|Aelred J. Kurtenbach, Co-Founder and Chairman
Reece Kurtenbach, President, CEO
|Timing and Display systems
|US$610.53 million (2018)[2]
|US$5.56 million (2018)[2]
Number of employees
|more than 2500
Daktronics was founded in 1968 by Aelred Kurtenbach and Duane Sander, professors of electrical engineering at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD.[3] The company began with the design and manufacture of electronic voting systems for state legislatures.[citation needed]
- 1971 Daktronics developed the patented Matside wrestling scoreboard, the first product in the company's line[4]
- 1976 Daktronics scoreboards were first used at Olympics[5]
- 1980 Scoreboards used at 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York [6]
- 1984 New manufacturing facility built[5]
- 1986 Sales Surpass $10 million
- 1987 Unique mobile scoring system for PGA tour developed
- 1992 Daktronics displays used at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- 1994 Daktronics, Inc. became a publicly traded company, offering shares under the symbol DAKT on the NASDAQ National Market system.[1]
- 1996 80 Daktronics scoreboards and displays used at the 1996 Summer Olympics[5]
- 1997 Daktronics upgrades the world famous "Zipper" sign in Times Square[5]
- 1997 The first Prostar large screen video displays were installed
- 1999 First NTCIP-Compliant Vanguard VMS System Installed
- 1999 Indianapolis Motor Speedway installed the first of 18 large Prostar displays
- 2000 Daktronics displays in the spotlight at the 2000 Summer Olympics[7]
- 2000 Daktronics acquires Keyframe services[8]
- 2000 Daktronics establishes an office in Canada
- 2001 Daktronics installs its first LED video display in Times Square for TDK Financial Services Firm[9]
- 2003 Daktronics establishes an office in Germany
- 2004 Sales surpass $200 million
- 2004 Largest video board in North America installed at Jacobs Field (now known as Progressive Field) in Cleveland, Ohio by Daktronics[10]
- 2004 Daktronics establishes offices in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom[6]
- 2005 Daktronics system wowed fans at Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville[11]
- 2005 Daktronics installs multimillion-dollar system in Kuwait stock exchange[12]
- 2005 Daktronics acquires Sportsound system designer and manufacturer[6]
- 2006 Daktronics sales surpass $300 million
- 2006 Daktronics completes installation of largest HD LED video displays at LandShark Stadium (now Hard Rock Stadium) in Miami Gardens, Florida)[13]
- 2006 Daktronics acquires Vortek family of products from New York-based rigging company Hoffend and Sons[14]
- 2006 World's largest high-definition display installed at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas by Daktronics
- 2008 Daktronics installs world's largest high definition LED video display for the Kansas City Royals[15]
- 2012 Daktronics establishes an office in Brazil
- 2013 Daktronics acquires OPEN Out of Home in Belgium.[16]
- 2014 Daktronics installs world's largest HD display for the Jacksonville Jaguars[17] at EverBank Field.
- LED Video Displays[18]
- LED Message Displays[19]
- Scoreboards & Timing Systems[20]
- Digital Billboards[21]
- LED Street Furniture
- Digit & Price Displays[22]
- ITS Dynamic Message Signs (DMS)[23]
- Audio Systems[24]
- Automated Rigging & Hoists[25]
- Tote/Odd Boards[26]
- Space Availability Displays[27]
- Software & Controllers[28]
Daktronics currently has its headquarters in Brookings, SD, with other facilities in Sioux Falls, SD, Redwood Falls, MN, Shanghai, China, and Belgium, along with more than 50 regional offices around the world.[3][1]
Daktronics acquired Keyframe Inc., a video production and consulting company, in 2000.[8] Today, Daktronics Creative Services designs digital content in HD video, 3D animation and motion graphics, specializing in media networks and large-scale LED displays.[29]
Daktronics Sports MarketingEdit
Daktronics Sports Marketing (DSM) specializes in raising advertising and sponsorship revenue for colleges, universities, high schools, municipalities and teams from all sports to fund new technology in sporting venues.[30]
Daktronics has been supplying scoreboards and video displays for the Olympic Games for several years. However, the Olympic Games often have contracts with larger corporations, such as Swiss Timing, so the Daktronics name is not often used.[3]
Daktronics has been an influence in National Basketball Association rule changes in the 2000s. The company manufactured the first backboard light strips to comply with buzzer beater instant replay rulings, and in 2004, developed a see-through shot clock to improve spectator visibility.[31]
See alsoEdit
- ^ a b c "Company". Daktronics. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ a b . Finance.yahoo.com https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/DAKT/key-statistics?ltr=1. Retrieved 2018-07-23. Missing or empty
- ^ a b c Belson, Ken (2014-07-19). "Daktronics Plays Outsize Role as Giant Scoreboards Proliferate". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2018-02-12.
- ^ "Aelred Kurtenbach- Daktronics by Justin Brunick on Prezi". Prezi.com. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ a b c d "History of Daktronics, Inc. – FundingUniverse". Fundinguniverse.com. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ a b c "Daktronics, Inc. | Company profile from Hoover's | +1-605-692-0200". Hoovers.com. 2010-10-21. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ "Daktronics, Inc.: Information from". Answers.com. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ a b "Daktronics to acquire Keyframe Inc. - Tampa Bay Business Journal". Bizjournals.com. 2000-01-31. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ "Times Square LED Video to Help Celebrate". Daktronics.com. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ "Daktronics To Install New Jacobs Field Led Video Display - SportsBusiness Daily | SportsBusiness Journal | SportsBusiness Daily Global". M.sportsbusinessdaily.com. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ "Jacksonville Jaguars". Daktronics.com. 2008-03-21. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ PennWell Corporation (2005-03-23). "Daktronics to expand display system for Kuwait Stock Exchange". LEDs Magazine. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ "Dolphin Stadium HD". Daktronics.com. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ "Rebranding of Vortek Division". Daktronics.com. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ PennWell Corporation (2007-10-04). "Daktronics installs world's largest HD display for Kansas City Royals". LEDs Magazine. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ "Daktronics Agrees to Purchase Belgium Display Manufacturer". Reuters. 2013-01-11. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ Andrew Tarantola (2014-07-26). "The World's Largest HD LED Display Takes Over Jacksonville". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2014-07-26.
- ^ "Scoreboards and Timing Systems :: Daktronics Products". Daktronics.com. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ "LED Signs and Message Displays". Daktronics. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ "LED Video Displays". Daktronics. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ "Digital Billboards :: Daktronics Products". Daktronics.com. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ "Digit & Price Display Products". Daktronics. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ "ITS Dynamic Message Signs". Daktronics. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ "Audio Systems :: Daktronics Products". Daktronics.com. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ "Automated Rigging and Hoists". Daktronics. Archived from the original on 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ "Tote/Odds Boards". Daktronics. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ "Space Availability Displays :: Daktronics Products". Daktronics.com. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ "Software & Controllers". Daktronics. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ "Creative Services". Daktronics. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ "Daktronics Sports Marketing". Daktronics.com. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- ^ "High-Tech Shot Clocks Improve Court Vision". NBA.com. 2005-11-18. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
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Howdy everyone, Severus here. Like many of you, I am preparing myself for the release of the new Eldar codex and all the changes to come along with it. The biggest issue most people are having trouble adjusting to is all the D-Weapons that the Eldar have now. There was a very interesting article on Spikey Bits on how to deal with the D. It is worth a read. The take home points are lock the units with D weapons in combat and run MSU (multiple small units) to mitigate the effects of that shooting.
So, with all of the above in mind, I sat down to write an Ork list to take out the D. First and foremost, i needed to stick with the MSU concept. If one squad capable of killing a wraithknight or wraithguard was killed, I needed spares. Secondly, I need klaws. The only way my orks can hurt these constructs is klaws. Third, I need bodies for the klaws to hide behind. Last, I needed speed. Eldar are very maneuverable, so I need to be quick if I wanted to catch them.
- Grukk Face-Rippa (joins large mob of boyz in battlewagon)
- Warboss with powerklaw, da lucky stikk, and warbike (joins warbikers)
- 12 boyz with nob (powerklaw and boss pole) in a trukk
- 12 boyz with nob (powerklaw and boss pole) in a trukk
- 18 boyz with nob (powerklaw and boss pole) (takes a battlewagon as transport)
- 8 warbikers with nob (powerklaw)
- Battlewagon with big shoota
- Big Mek with kustum force field (joins tankbustas in battlewagon)
- Warboss with powerklaw, boss pole, and 'eavy armor (joins boys in trukk)
- 12 Tankbustas with 2 bomb squigs (go in battlewagon)
- 12 boyz with nob (powerklaw and boss pole) in a trukk
- 11 boyz with nob (powerklaw and boss pole) in a trukk
- Deffkopta with twinlinked rokkit
- Deffkopta with twinlinked rokkit
- Deffkopta with twinlinked rokkit
- 6 Lootas
- 5 Lootas
- Battlewagon with big shoota
In terms of the list, I have 4 mobs that I feel like I could throw into combat with a wraithknight and do some serious damage to it. Even a unit of boys on its own could do a little damage with the nobz klaw. I doubt that whatever unit makes combat with a wraithknight will live (stomps are brutal on orks), but they should do some damage before they die.
Every unit is very mobile. Either in trukks or battlewagons or riding bikes or deffkoptas, everything can move a combined 12 inches and assault. Throw in a run move on my waagh turn and the 'ere we go re-roll and I should have a decent chance of catching a unit. While on the subject of charges, small units (boyz or deffkoptas) can soak up overwatch.
For the most part, I made everything cheap and minimal upgrades. Defense wise, most of these units will never have a save against decent shooting. So why bother paying for it, just bring more bodies. The only exception is the tankbustas. Giving them a 5+invuln along with there vehicle is a good investment. These guys are dangerous in both shooting and assault to wraith units. They pack a lot of strength 8 ap 3 shots and have melta bombs in close combat.
Now, there are some obvious issues with my list. Not a lot of anti-air. Pretty much I am relying on luck rolls from the lootas, deffkoptas, or bikes. Outside that, I am dead in the water. Scatter laser spam would also screw this list up. Since I didn't buy saves for anything, all these little units would be eaten quickly by a few soucres of scatter lasers (war walkers, vipers, jet bikes, ect). The problem I am running into is that in order to counter scatter laser spam, I need to buy saves ('eavy armor and feel no pain). These are wasted points against a D weapon (no armor saves and no feel no pain).
This is just the first attempt at taking out the eldars new dirty D. I should get a game in this weekend against them, or at least watch one. Hopefully I can test this list out. Let me know how you think the list will do. Until next time this is Severus saying have a good one and take it easy.


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At the Calabasas Farmers Market: Mouthwatering Melons – Calabasas Real Estate
At the Farmers Market: Mouthwatering Melons
There are hundreds of melon varieties, but only three stand out and are sought out summer after summer.
Hot summer days usually translate to beach and pool outings. When it comes to food, succulent summer fruits are on top of the list.
Last Saturday at the Calabasas Farmers Market, Calabasas Patch found three melon varieties perfect for this much-awaited season.
Named after the Italian village of Cantalup where it was first cultivated, this melon variety is typically available year-round. However, their peak season, when they are at their sweetest, is from June to August.
Cantaloupes provide the most beta-carotene in the entire melon family. Also known as muskmelons or rockmelons in different parts of the world, cantaloupes were selling for $3 each at the Oasis Organics Company stall.
"Ripe cantaloupes look slightly golden and usually have a light fragrant smell," said Raul Ruiz, an employee of the San Diego-based grower.
Cantaloupes can be enjoyed with some cottage cheese or yogurt and topped with chopped mint. Also, try slicing one in half horizontally, then scoop out the seeds and use each half as a fruit salad server.
The green-fleshed cousins of the cantaloupes, honeydews are available year-round, but are at their freshest and sweetest from June to October.
Known for their creamy rind and pale green flesh, these sweet melons were also retailing for $3 each for the regular-sized variety and $2 for the petite versions at the Oasis Organics booth.
Fat-free, cholesterol-free and low in sodium, many people also turn to honeydews for weight control and blood pressure maintenance.
Ruiz' tips for choosing the best honeydews: look for ones that have no soft spots and when you shake them from side to side, you should be able to hear the shaking of the seeds inside.
Serve honeydew slices with prosciutto ham and wow your guests with this excellent appetizer.
Around noon, the watermelons at Oasis Organics were almost sold out. Market-goers just couldn't get enough of this sweet summer fruit that is synonymous with summer.
"It's been busy like this since we started carrying watermelons this month," said Ruiz, of the red, seedless variety priced at $6 each.
Believed to have originated in the Kalahari Desert of Africa, watermelons now come in an assortment of shapes and sizes, including square ones from Asia. However, the seedless, round or oblong ones are still the most popular, according to Ruiz.
Brimming with vitamins A and C, this incredibly healthy fruit is grown in 44 states with California among the top growers.
To find out if the watermelon is ripe, tap it and if you hear a hollow sound, it should be ripe. They are still best refrigerated or stored in a very cool place.
For the freshest picks, get your watermelons between June and August.
The Calabasas Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday at 23504 Calabasas Road, across the street from the Sagebrush Cantina.
We love melons. And these look incredible. Head out to the Calabasas farmer's market next Saturday to see all of the incredible vendors with their delicious produce.


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Sea Buckthorn, or Hippophae rhamnoides, is a deciduous shrub that bears bright orange berries and seeds high in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fatty acids, and more. Due to its rich levels of carotenoids and the rare Omega 7 fatty acid, Sea Buckthorn has gained an extraordinary reputation for use against oxidative stress, particularly from UV exposure. SOD, or superoxide dismutase, is an enzyme responsible for antioxidant defense that exists within all living cells. However, Sea Buckthorn berries contain more than 4 times the amount of SOD than another remarkably antioxidant plant: Ginseng.
Also on Sea Buckthorn's lengthy list of nutrients are:
This ingredient can be used for all skin types, but is especially recommended for improving the look of fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, and scarring. Sea Buckthorn oil is extremely moisturizing, improving the skin's texture and tone, as well as protecting against chapping, dryness, and cracked skin conditions. It quickly soothes irritation, protecting against skin congestion and discomfort. With its abundant nutritional and esthetic benefits to match, Sea Buckthorn is an obvious ally for your every day healthy skin routine.
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Two Headed Mini Floppy Doll, Red Hair in Skulls
Two Headed Mini Floppy Doll, Red Hair in Skulls
These special girls have one body and two heads! Their dress is made of super cute skull print fabric with red mini pom pom trim along the hem. They have black and white striped legs and little black with white dotted romper undies that match their outfit perfectly.
Arms and legs are joined by floppy wobble jointing making them perfect for posing and sitting.
Each face is hand drawn and painted using ink pens and colored pencils.
They measure 7" tall from head to feet.
Each dolly is handmade to order, faces and details may vary.
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Disciple-Making Encounters
Walk with me on a journey with simple but transformational steps and make a revolutionary change in your Sunday School preparation and presentation.
Teacher preparation for Sunday School can become monotonous and routine. But when you open God's Word and encounter Him in personal Bible study, your life as a teacher will be radically changed.
That first encounter with God prepares you and transforms your presentation from a predictable lesson to a facilitator-led, revolutionary, classroom encounter with God. Your purpose and your passion will focus on directing those in your group to meet God and be inspired by an encounter with Him in His Word.
Walk with me on a journey with simple but transformational steps and make a revolutionary change in your Sunday School preparation and presentation.
About the Author
Darryl H. Wilson graduated from Belmont University (BA, 1982) and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv/CE, 1985 and EdD, 2003). He began teaching Sunday School at age nineteen. Since 1997, he has served God and 2,400 churches as the Sunday School & Discipleship Consultant for the Kentucky Baptist Convention. These years, following fourteen years of church staff experience in Kentucky and South Carolina, added passion for the church and Sunday School. He has authored The Sunday School Revolutionary blog for ten years and serves on the Faculty and Academic Council for Rockbridge Seminary. Darryl and his wife have two sons and a granddaughter. For fun, he enjoys reading, golf, chess, and the beach.
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Have you ever wondered how to put the "Great Commission" into a daily walk? Witnessing doesn't have to be difficult it's a part of the very day life of a Believer and Teacher. So the question is, how do you put into words, what someone can see in your life?
This book appeals to Christians to be educated, prepared, and watchful to experiences that present themselves in sometimes small and very large life circumstances. To be prepared to offer the relief, comfort, and peace a relationship with God can have for any one who chooses and to be able to relay that is the greatest rewarding vocation there is.
As a leader in the areas of addiction and abuse for new believers group study, and accountability partnering, if I miss an opportunity I have not helped a life to renew and advance to into significant healing. This book is written to help you understand those experiences and make the most of them for your part in God's plan. Most importantly to be prepared. Not by force, but by His spirit. This book uses scripture to support the outlined processes and is a value to any person who teaches or leads by example. It is an uncomplicated and easy to read outline for your walk.
I have received a review copy from Aneko Press. The opinions expressed are my own.
Disciple-making encounters is a great book for those who are leaders in the church or any Christian who wants to learn how to disciple others. This book will help give you practical ways that you can disciple others and help you apply them in your life. It makes a great Christian resource too as it has so much information on discipleship.
Something that I really liked was the author mentions that as Christians it's valuable for us to meditate, memorize, and learn scripture. I recommend this book for all Christians.
*I received a free copy from Aneko press for my honest opinion.
Disciple-Making Encounter: Revolutionary Sunday School by Darryl Wilson is an excellent book with ideas regarding leading Sunday School or Bible Study classes that can be applied to many educational encounters. Even though I do not lead a class, I found this book to be very valuable. I would encourage any Christian teacher to read it as it will aid them in their religious teaching. It also has other lessons that can be applicable to almost any subject such as the fact that "most teachers plan and attempt to cover too much too fast" (36). Unfortunately, a lot of teachers suffer from the idea they want to 'cover' material rather than actually teach it.
Learning requires so much from both the teacher and the learner. Disciple-Making Encounters helps educators realize that "permanent life change demands more than personal determination, it requires the Holy Spirit within us" (72).
There are only two points that bothered me as an educator: 1) Wilson's discussion of illness and medication and their impact and 2) the control a teacher has over the physical environment. In my years as a public school teacher, I found that in many cases teachers really have no control over their own or another's illness or the location of their class. I think this point needs to clarified. There are some who may feel they are not succeeding when things are really beyond their control.
Even with these two concerns, I would recommend this book to others: specifically, teachers, ministers, and homeschoolers. It would also be helpful to those who are studying the Bible by themselves for it presents many important questions and ideas that would help someone prepare for their time with God.
I received a free copy of Disciple-Making Encounters from Aneko Press for my honest opinion.
An encouraging book to help you hit the ground running. Wonderful Bible citation and clear writing style. The Word made applicable for this face time starved society.


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The IPN is an intelligent AC power node that is addressable and can be controlled by one of the Touch-Tone Controllers, the Web-based Controller or from the serial port of a local PC. It also provides automatic unattended reboot capability in the event that the machine to which it is connected hangs (Windows based).
It uses standard internationally available parts and connectors (IEC 320-C 13 & 14) that make it easy to install virtually anywhere in the world with locally available PC power cords and adapters. It can be used on 100 VAC through 250 VAC mains.
There are two methods of connecting multiple IPNs. They can be daisy-chained using the RJ-11 "TelCo" and "Modem" ports as upstream and downstream connections or configured in a star topology using an IPN HUB.
The IPN HUB provides the option for a "star cabling" type of topology. Each HUB has eight RJ-45 connectors that connect directly to the IPN's DB-9 pin serial port with a DB-9/RJ-45 adapter, up to 2000' away. The HUBs themselves can also be daisy-chained or stacked to increase the number of IPN ports.
Either cabling method supports connection to a Touch-Tone Controller, the Web-Based Controller or a PC serial port as the controlling device.
TOUCH-TONE CONTROLLERS (SP-RRC and 3P-RRC )
The Touch-Tone Controllers are available with 1 or 3 ports. Each port can support up to 20 IPNs in a daisy-chained fashion or up to 100 per port when combined with an IPN HUB.
The Touch-Tones can be entered from any Touch-Tone Key pad or appended to a modem's AT dial string, even though there may be no answering modem.
The Controllers also offer password security up to six numeric digits and can share the line with other normal voice, fax or modem activity. They are also Touch-Tone programmable.
A control string includes a #8, password (0-6 digits), controller port number (1-3), device address (00-99 or group or all) and the desired action (1-6, ON-OFF-RESET-NA- PERMANENT ON and PERMANENT OFF). Wild cards (#) and redundant addressing schemes may be used for group control. A sequencing delay is automatic for group ON commands.
A typical control string to recycle power on device 15 might look like:
If this were appended to an AT dial string it would look like:
When using a PC as the controller, the (12 Volt) serial port can support up to 60 IPNs. They may be daisy-chained or run through an IPN HUB. A small adapter is required for the serial port if they are daisy-chained.
The control commands can be entered using Hyperterm for direct serial port or modem connections (A). Serial Net, a Telnet to serial utility can be used if LAN or Internet control is required. It runs on the local "control PC", considered the server (B). It can be accessed by any Telnet client.
The IPN is compatible with any of the CPS's FREE automatic rebooting software utilities. These Windows based utilities can automatically and independently reboot a single device if it senses that the unit is hung (Heartbeat), or they can ping a number of devices directly or through routers (Auto Ping). They can also run as a service with e-mail notification.
The serial port of the "software PC" is used to send the reset commands to the IPNs. A IPN HUB adapter is required, if the IPN's is connected to an IPN HUB; however, "Daisy Chaining" is the more common method of connecting multiple units.
See Proactive Rebooting under Tech Tips for possible configuration diagrams.
A push-button switch on the IPN operates in a toggle ON/OFF mode. The "Permanent ON/OFF" commands negate the push-button function.
Three LEDs are used to monitor the status of the unit as well as power from the main and out to the equipment.
The AC circuit on the IPN is protected with an easy to change time-delay fuse rated at 10 Amps @ 110VAC to 6 Amps @ 220VAC
For single unit applications with the addition of the "auto reboot on six ring" feature, see the IPC. It offers the same international connectivity conveniences, but it is not addressable.
Item No SWTIPN Price $115.00
Physical 4" W x 3" D x 1" H, 2 lbs.
Connectors (2) RJ-11 TelCo/Control,
(1) DB-9 Female RS-232
LEDs (3) Power, Status
Switches (1) PushButton
Bell None
Cable (1) 6' DB-9 Female to DB-9 Male,
(1) 5' RJ-11 Phone Cable
Adaptor None
AC Power 115VAC/60Hz, 10 Amps to
220VAC/50Hz, 6.3 Amps
Item No SWTMNC-T1 Price $145.00
Physical 4.5" W x 3" D x 1.25" H, 2 lb.
Connectors (1) DB-9 RS-232 (2) RJ-45 Concat,
LEDs (3) Power, TX, RX
Switches None
Bell None
Cable (1) 8" Concat Cable
Adaptor None
AC Power Wall Mount 9VAC 1A, 115V/60Hz
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Required for Remote Control. See the specific Controller for additional specifications
TELEPHONE LINE Controllers
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Note: In All-Ages All-Stars, P:R contributors put a kid-friendly spin on familiar comics characters. Today we're looking at Bill Walko's awesome X-Men redesign! – Dean Trippe
Bill had this to say about his Teens of the Atom:
Welcome to your first semester at the the Charles Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters, kids. Hope you survive the experience! As much as I love Wolverine, Storm, Rogue and the rest, I have a special fondness for the original five X-Men. It was like "The Breakfast Club" with eye blasts and telekinesis. It's too bad Marvel rushed through the team's high school years, unaware of the group's future longevity. Here's my version the the team's early days, playing up each of their personalities…
There's sullen Scott Summers (Cyclops), wealthy gadabout Warren Worthington III (Angel), beautiful and brainy Jean Grey (Marvel Girl), boisterous Bobby Drake (Iceman) and brutish yet bookish Hank McCoy (Beast). Now get to class, muties!


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Get it done / Bring new life to old wood
Scott O'Dell of Wolf Lake Restorations
Photo by kc kratt
"My favorite thing to tell people is, "I'm saving Buffalo's history," says Scott O'Dell, who most days can either be found in his Black Rock workshop or in one of Buffalo's many historic churches, homes, or businesses, scrapping, sanding, and clear-coating long neglected or painted-over woodwork.
O'Dell has been in the restoration business for almost thirty-six years; what started as a fluke job to make a little money when he was twelve has turned into a career. "The owner of the Furniture Hospital on Hertel was a family friend. My older brother was working there, and I wanted to make some money. Because it was right around the corner from our house, I started working there too."
While O'Dell started out repairing furniture, his job eventually evolved to repairing woodwork in old homes—everything from windows and interior doors to mantels, trim, paneled walls, staircases, and front doors. Many pieces, like the interior doors and mantels, can be taken back to his shop for finishing, but much of the work, things like large staircases and wall paneling, is done onsite.
O'Dell says that many people could do the work on their homes themselves, but the time and patience required is what eventually prompts them to call him. "A lot of my jobs are from people who started them and decided to call me," he says. "The last house I did was for a lady who had a hallway, a staircase, and eight doors. She called me and said, 'I've been working on this for six years!' We ended up getting the job done in two weeks. It's easy; it's just tedious."
While O'Dell might say the work is "easy," his customers would agree that it requires a certain level of skill and experience, especially to do it right. Some of the more challenging parts of his job are wood beams in older homes ("You're looking up the whole time!") and trying to match new wood with old woodwork, a task that can take a bit of creativity.
When asked if he had tips for those wanting to try restoring woodwork, O'Dell says, "Stripping is the hardest part. You can't rush it. I used to try to do a whole wall and now I just do small sections at time. Otherwise it gets sloppy and messy. You have to take small steps. Oh, and know where you are going to start and end. You need to know your end point!"
Last spring, O'Dell took a step away from his nickname "that furniture guy," which he has been known by for years, and established Wolf Lake Restorations on Amherst Street in Black Rock. "It's where I grew up," he said. "I wanted to stay in the neighborhood."
Wolf Lake Restorations
259 Amherst Street
Buffalo, NY 14207
716-548-4879, facebook.com/FurnitureRepairShop


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Alright, London, you've finally got something to cheer about in the food delivery realm. It's been a long time in the making but it seems things are finally right on track. For years, I've had New Yorkers staying with me as I've moved around the Big Smoke and they've always been so confused as to why we couldn't get the idea of food delivery just right. How difficult can it be to have someone deliver a piping hot meal to your house? Well, for a long time it seemed this city just wasn't on track for making that happen past Domino's and Papa Johns. If pizza places can do it, why can't everyone else?
Of course, with the launch of the iPhone, apps were introduced that made this whole delivery thing a little easier, and over the past year I've written about a few of those apps that are changing the way we order food in London. All of the sudden we can be the laziest you-know-whats in the world and even order McDonalds to be delivered to our front door 24/7. Only problem is that some of these apps weren't ready to take on the demand that was out there for their services.
With the launch of each new food delivery app came a new let down, over time. Food would take two hours to arrive, and sometimes it wouldn't arrive at all. There were excuses as to why it was late, refunds offered or "forgive me" gestures made - but each app seemed to promise more than it could ever deliver, literally. I had had enough. I decided food in London was just going to be something I go out for or stick with the pizza chains when it came to home delivery. Then, my bestie Letty told me to give Deliveroo a try.
Now, I'd seen the Deliveroo bikes around town in London. They did seem to be everywhere. But, I had reached breaking point with lending my Amex number to so many delivery apps at this juncture. Then there came a point, one night, when I was craving dim sum and the cold and wet weather was keeping me in cashmere socks and sweatpants. I wasn't budging and Deliveroo came to the rescue. My experience was flawless and it went a little something like this (and has done now for over 20 orders... yes, I have a problem):
The app on my phone tells me what's local to me. Deliveroo realize they can't deliver a great service if they give you every option in London, so they restrict your offering to local restaurants. Not to fear, there's still plenty on offer. I guarantee you'll be spoilt for choice. You choose what takes your fancy and you decide on a time that you want it delivered. You can opt for ASAP and there will be an estimated time of delivery in a circle under that restaurant - so you know exactly what you're in for with waiting times. Alternatively, you can designate a time for delivery - I love this option. On the app, you can make special requests, leave tips and track your driver on his journey. You're shown every step of the way what's happening with your order, as if you were there yourself. Then, a polite driver arrives at your door and hands over a hot meal for your lazy-arse and you feel like an absolute princess. Yeah, it's pretty much as easy as all that.
Deliveroo is truly the best delivery service I've encountered yet in London - hence the shout out. I know so many of us are getting frustrated by less than stellar service when it comes to food here in town. So I thought I'd just give a small shout out and let you know that my current number on the scale has been greatly increased by the appearance of Deliveroo in my life. This is not good at all, people. But, everything in moderation, right? This is in no way a paid for promotion, just a simple notification to all that this is a good, reliable and safe service that has exceeding all of my expectations and deserves recognition. Enough said. Go forth and overindulge. You only live once, right?


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Fianna Fáil TD for Meath West Shane Cassells says he growing increasingly concerned about the role banks are playing in contributing to isolation within communities.
Deputy Cassells made the comments during a meeting of the Oireachtas Petitions Committee where he questioned the Financial Ombudsman on how banks are taking the human element away from their branches.
Deputy Cassells said, "In recent years we have seen a determined effort by management at banks to remove all human interaction from banking. This has been achieved by shutting counters at bank branches, reducing the number of staff on duty and closing information desks. Banks are zealously attempting to force customers to use online banking in an effort to reduce costs and increase profit margins.
"The impact of these changes has been detrimental for older people in particular who find it difficult to access online banking. Older people rely on human interaction in order to carry out their banking, but they are finding it increasingly difficult to get to actually discuss their banking issues with staff within bank branches. Instead they are being directed to machines which simply cannot provide the same level of service as a bank official.
"Small businesses are also being hit hard as a result of the removal of human interaction from bank branches. Small business owners often approached officials in their local bank for advice and support when it came to financial issues. However now they find that they simply no longer have access to such expertise. It seems the human interaction is being reserved for large business owners or those who are very wealthy. Ultimately this is acting as another barrier to job creation, especially in rural communities.
"If the current trend continues then we could have a situation where bank branches simply no longer exist in ten years' time. Instead people will be forced to do their banking online and there will be no one at hand when advice and support is needed or a problem needs to be resolved. It's an appalling vista and we should all be working to prevent this. Human interaction is key to community banking and there is an onus on management to provide a proper service for local communities."


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What is your biggest fear?
My biggest fear is dying before the boys are raised. It breaks my heart to imagine my little boys growing up without a mother.
And your smallest?
My smallest fear is of spiders. I hate spiders!!!
Any pet peeves?
My biggest pet peeve is when my socks get wet. In the bathroom from the shower or in the kitchen from the boys' sippy cups, it doesn't matter. It makes me crazy!
If you had four more children (two boys and two girls) what would you name them?
Our girls would be:
Bailey Kate
Claire Ariella
Our boys would be:
Frankie Jay
Reid Atley
What is something you regret?
I regret not doing Running Start, a college program that ran through our high school where you could get college credits, and sometimes even graduate high school with an associates (two year) degree, for free! I didn't do it, and I always wish I had.
What moment do you remember most of elementary school?
I remember writing stories in Mr. Boyle's class. I remember doing rough drafts and final drafts. I loved that.
Who is your longest friendship with? (excluding relatives)
My longest friendship is with Maggie (Westfall) Helsel. We have known each other since we were two years old, and were inseparable for much of our lives. We used to rub sunscreen on our backs and "tan" under the clamp lamp on her bed. Ha! I remember thinking her backyard was really cool because she had a hammock hanging from her swingset. And I liked going to church with her because they always stopped at Fred Meyer on the way and got us maple bars!
What is the weirdest spiritual/paranormal thing you ever witnessed? (ie miracles)
Last spring Logan fell down a few steps on the stairs and when Jack met us in the bathroom, he said, "What happened?" I told him Logan bonked his elbow. Jack immediately grabbed his own elbow and said, "Ouch. That hurts."
If you were in therapy, what would you be discussing?
Oh Lord. There are so many options! Probably right now I would be discussing my inability to stay calm with my kids (my temper has been getting the best of me) and how to fix that.
If you could learn more about any one thing what would it be?
I told Josh after we flew back to Washington in May, that in my other life, I would be a geologist. Flying over Alaska and seeing all the rocks, water, mountain and landscapes, I was reminded how much I love geology. I am a rock collector and love to learn about the earth. Maybe when my kids grow up and I am facing an empty nest, I will go back to college and get a degree to teach geology.
Top 3 favorite desserts?
Homemade chocolate chip cookies
Tillamook Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Warm chocolate chunk brownies
Favorite nail polish?
Revlon ColorStay Passionate Pink & Raspberry Rave
Knowing what you do about my life in rural Alaska, what would you find most challenging about living here?
I find it difficult to be in the house all the time; entertaining the kids and keeping them physically active is a challenge. I also struggle with never getting a break from the kids. I think that is why girls nite (shout out to Leah & Susan!) is so important to me!
Everyone says they wish they had twins… Why would YOU want them?
I always wanted twins because having twins is so special. I have always been fascinated by the bond twins share, and I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to witness it firsthand with Logan & Jack. Last night at dinner Logan said something completely incomprehensible. For the life of me, I could not have told you what he said. So I scolded him, "I have no idea what you just said. Don't talk with your mouth full." To which Jack replied, "He said, Ouch! That burnt my finger." Josh and I just sat there staring at each other. We couldn't believe he had known what Logan said...
The answer most people give me is that they entertain each other. Let me assure you, if that is why you wanted twins, or you thought it would be nice to get it "all done" in one fell swoop, it is a serious price to pay for being done all at once. The boys didn't play together well until they were at least two, and still now, at age four, the nice, cooperative play is barely worth the amount of fights they have. Now that I have Wyatt, I see more each day exactly what I missed in having multiples my first time around. Rocking them to sleep, feeding them, playing… everything I did was shared and I was constantly guilt-ridden. I recently read Identical Strangers and the girls were separated because of a handful of studies that claimed twins were better off reared apart, both for the twins' and for the parents' sake. These studies have since been refuted, but I have to say, I found myself nodding with their logic. Parents of multiples are exhausted, more likely to suffer post-partum depression and more likely to divorce. It has not been an easy road, and I am constantly juggling what is good for "him" (the individual twin) with what is good for "them" (the twins).
Favorite ALL TIME (could read a hundred times) books?
Sea Glass by Anita Shreve
Fortunes Rock by Anita Shreve
Barefoot by Elin Hildebrand
The Island by Elin Hildebrand
Please answer these questions, post them on your blog, and e-mail the link to me.
I would love to read all your answers!!!
Life as of late:
Last week the afternoons dragged on and on with the kids. So I decided to make this week different. I have been more focused on playing with them, getting on the floor, making lego castles and coloring superheroes. So far, it has been paying off big time.
I am hopeful the trend continues because Josh leaves tomorrow for Hooper Bay for teacher training with the district for three days. I am excited for him to go to Hooper Bay because it is on the coast, and he is going to get to see the Bering Sea!!! But I must admit to you that this trip is making me crazy nervous. I am somewhat scared to be here by myself with the kids. I am terrified something bad will happen to one of them and I won't know what to do. And I am also nervous for Josh to travel, as I always am. I am praying he makes it back to us in one piece.
I am feeling good right now. Last week, in addition to the kiddos driving me nuts, I was uber exhausted all the stinking time. This week is better. Josh and I are back to working out each night, and it feels so good. I have also been journaling and writing down my blessings everyday, which really helps my state of mind.
I am sad some days, and on those days, I try to let the feelings wash over me, knowing they will never stick around too long. The kids keep me too busy to be sad for long! I would say, though, that a majority of the time, I am very happy here. I miss people, yes. My mom, my sister, my dad, Julie… But I have also been reminded lately what a blessing it is to be home. I am so grateful that I am the one here, day in and day out, with the baby. I am so grateful to be the twins' teacher, showing them shapes & colors & how to write their names.
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In addition to preschool and playing with the kids, I have been busy organizing and cleaning in preparation for our first visit of the year. Josh's parents will be here on Saturday, and the boys are beyond excited. They made countdown chains, and every morning they try to tell me it's actually less days until they get here. So funny!
One of the major projects I wanted to get done before their arrival was the pantry. With three humongous Walmart boxes full of groceries on the living room floor, and the pantry looking like a mini-tornado hit, I had my work cut out for me.
It took me most of last Saturday to completely empty, reorganize and get it back in working order, but it was totally worth it. I am so happy to have it done!
This morning I walked Josh to the door to kiss him good-bye, and there, on Howie's workbench on the rail, was a moose head, watching as we kissed. Only in Alaska, folks! Only in Alaska.
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I am officially on the countdown to thirty—54 days and counting… (My birthday is November 18th) In honor of my first birthday here in Alaska, I am putting up a wishlist page. I am really excited to turn thirty. I am excited that thirty means Josh and I will be celebrating our ten year wedding anniversary. I am excited that this is the first time in a long time where I truly feel the age I am turning. And I am happy to say that I am exactly where I thought I would be when I turned thirty. A stay-at-home mom with three boys, a beautiful home, and an adoring husband. I feel like a very lucky girl.
In addition to a birthday wishlist for myself, I will be putting up a Christmas wishlist for the boys as well. Both can be found under the heading, on the "Wishlist" page.
Word on the street is that we should be getting internet at the house as early as mid-October (three weeks or so) but I am not holding my breath. In the meantime, know that I miss you. I miss blogging for you, I miss reading your blog posts, and I miss feeling connected in this crazy life we live as mothers. And also please forgive me my intermittent posts. I get to the school when I can, but most nights, honestly, once the kids are in bed, all I want to do is lay on the couch and read my most recent Elin Hildebrand novel!


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In composing yet another dopey time-burgling list to live for the ages on the Intertubes, I am left to contemplate a question: Can someone extraordinarily vicious, someone we know is dangerous and possibly even evil and would, if real, very likely kill us be sexy?
The answer: Totally.
In my defense, people send dirty fan letters to Pinhead from the Hellraiser movies. Also, someone actually married the Night Stalker. Monsters herein considered had to be supernatural on some level and relatively unforgiving, guilt-free beings for whom your demise might be just cause to open the good whiskey they'd been saving. The floor is open to augmentation and arguments by fellow nerds and procrastinators in the form of the comment thread below.
And by the way, Alcide, I've got an unopened jar of Jif Extra Crunchy if you're not doing anything later. xo
BEST KISSER: Space Girl (Mathilda May): "Life Force" (1985)
Not unlike Natasha Henstridge in "Species," May – an ethereally beautiful brunette – spends most of this movie walking around naked. She is smooth and flawless and coldly come-hither. And all she wants is to press her beautiful alien body against yours and kiss you. So she can drain you of your life's essence and turn you into a hideous, shrunken husk of your former self. In my opinion, this Tobe Hooper sci-fi/horror gem is pretty underrated considering it has it all: vampires, who are from space, who create zombie hordes. Very forward-thinking.
BITE ME: Franklin Mott (James Frain): "True Blood" (2010)
I had a thing for him from the start. He was reedy and craggy and coarse and British and he prowled in a manner altogether different from the rest of the immortals beautiful in Bon Temps. And anyone who helps serve up a good racist-redneck beat down gets at least a half-grade bump from me in any setting. But of all the alluring monsters in Alan Ball's delicious gratuitous sex-and-gore soap opera, Franklin gets my highest rating. Why? He's so bad he should be in detention. He's turned on by violence. He's deranged and obsessive. He's jealous and unstable. I'm no shrink, but he seems a tad manic depressive (which is, let's face it, very Goth) with a syrupy smattering of psychopathy. Mmmm, delicious. On top of all that, he's extremely well hung in the fang department, rendering him far more menacing whether he's tearing your throat open or fucking your lights out.
A GIANTESS SCORNED: Nancy Archer (Allison Hayes): "Attack of the 50-Ft. Woman" (1958)
Remember when Prince Charles told Camilla Parker Bowles he wanted to be her tampon? We may have found him a true slice of retro-eHarmony with Nancy Archer, five stories of uncompromisingly sexy, full-figured, pin-up glamour served with generous sides of uncompromisingly bad continuity and campy special effects. This was the sort of "Men, be faithful or else!" movie the director of Teeth would have been forced to make before our society devolved into creatures who enjoy watching vagina guillotines castrate men on-screen for real. When the towering, alien-mutated Nancy finds her philandering husband in the arms of the town floozy, a Godzilla-like rampage — the likes of which the cheated-on among us can only fantasize about — ensues. That is some tasty, tasty vengeance. Buxom and leggy, too. (Creepy related trivia: Yvette Vickers, the former Playboy Playmate who starred alongside Hayes in this cult classic, was found mummified in her Los Angeles home earlier this year. She was 82.)
UNWRAPPED: Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo): "The Mummy" (1999)
Say what you will about High Priest Imhotep, but he was devoted. And ballsy. And like so many adulterous men, careless. He smeared the paint on the Pharaoh's favorite ride, the slinky Anck-Su-Namun (a gilded vision in Egyptian-style chainmail that was perhaps inspired by the non-outfit Rose McGowan wore to the 1998 VMAs). Anyway, as is often the natural course of forbidden love, they got busted. They slaughtered the jilted king, she committed suicide and Imhotep swore to resurrect her. And he might have gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for those meddling palace guards. They cursed him, cut out his tongue and damned him to eternal suffering in a sarcophagus full of carnivorous beetles until a bunch of tomb raiders brought him back to life. Why is he sexy? His waking thought was of his beloved. What a romantic. And clearly a generous lover, since the first order of business was getting his tongue back. I know he's got a kind of Mr. Clean thing going on, but I don't care. I think he's hot.
GET SOME TAIL: Dren (Delphine Chanéac): "Splice" (2009)
I think about Dren in a way that conjures those old Frosted Mini-Wheats commercials. The moral compass in me finds this intelligent creature's depressing, confined life as a purposefully generated lab rat reprehensible, but the Cronenberg-worshipping freak in me wants to see Adrian Brody have sex with it again. Besides, if the basement-dwelling Comic Con hordes can jerk it to the blue girl from Avatar — as they most assuredly do — why not Dren? Dren's body is supple and sexy. Dren's eyes are soft and sympathetic. Dren has a long, pointy tongue and hand-like feet and a sort-of hare lip. Not the Tobe Hooper circus-freak kind, the sexy Joaquin Phoenix kind. If Joaquin Phoenix were a weird, catlike hermaphroditic monster with lovely, petite breasts and ripe, red lips and a deadly-venomous tail stinger. Have I mentioned the hand-feet? Those could be fun.
FIRE WOMAN: Callie Maggotbone (Voiced by Natasha Leggero): "Ugly Americans" (2010)
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She is searingly hot to the touch, exceedingly sadistic and she lactates fire. And when she's not molting into an undulating, bubbly-fleshed blob, or baring a mouth full of needle teeth, or screaming in that deep, terrifying Linda Blair demon voice, she's really quite fetching. Callie is the daughter of the Devil, an unholy succubus who works at the Department of Integration in the very twisted New York of this animated Comedy Central series. Callie is sexy for all the obvious reasons, but she's also a beautiful amalgam of evil invincibility and human frailty. Also, she can suck your soul out through your urethra if she wants to. Cool.
HORNY DEVIL:Daryl Van Horne (Jack Nicholson): "The Witches of Eastwick" 1987
He wasn't the sleek, sinewy, early-model alley cat of "Easy Rider." In fact, his charms often came in the form of smarmy observations and body language that was anything but. Cher's witchy character, a beautiful artist, calls it as she sees it: "You are physically repulsive, intellectually retarded, morally reprehensible, vulgar, insensitive, selfish, stupid…." Plus he smells. This doesn't stop her (or Susan Sarandon or Michelle Pfeiffer) from sleeping with him and discovering their dormant arsenal of Wiccan capabilities. Supernatural devil-men just have a way about them. I saw this in the theater when it was released and my 17-year-old best friend, not unlike the conservative schoolmarms of Eastwick, was inexplicably crazy-hot for him — paunch, wrinkles, creepy, leering Joker smile and all. That's animal magnetism for you.
HERE, KITTY KITTY: Paul Gallier (Malcolm McDowell): "Cat People" 1982
Maybe it's Nastassia Kinski's infinite sexiness overflowing onto her incestuous were-panther brother. Maybe it's David Bowie's wanton crooning on the film's fiery theme song. Or maybe it's just his ass in those khakis and the feline bounce in his step and the memory of his charismatic turn as a jubilant, Beethoven-loving, thug-rapist in thermals (not to mention Caligula), but there's just something about Malcolm McDowell. He's intense, with an energy that seems ready to explode — like a rubber band stretched to its ends. And his characters, like the stealthy, graceful Paul, are notoriously off-balance and often dangerous. To be entirely honest, I also thought he was cute as H.G. Wells in Time After Time, so what do I know?
FANCY A POKE?: Shuna Sassi (Christine McCorkindale): "Nightbreed" 1990
How daring are you? Adapted to the silver screen along with her brethren from the pages of Clive Barker's Cabal, Shuna is covered with a Ginsu-level warehouse of poisonous porcupine-like quills, bringing the oft-merged ideas of beautiful and deadly together with pointed precision. Her comic-book back-story has her coming to the underworld of Midian from the bordellos of New England, where she was the favorite of a few exceptionally adventurous clients. Shuna was said to be well worth the risk – if you lived to rate her performance. My opinion: Unless you're unusually nimble, you should probably opt for a hollowed-out pineapple.
IN HEAT: Marsha Quist (Elisabeth Brooks): "The Howling" 1981
Leather-clad lycan of the highest order, Elisabeth Brooks was lithe, lascivious and long in the tooth — which is precisely how I like my werewolves. This film has some camp and black humor to it, but it was genuinely creepy and the effects were pretty impressive at the time. I still love the hulking wolf-creatures and their gargantuan hackles. They may have had other massive attributes, as evidenced by Brooks' fireside sex scene which begins sweetly enough, but culminates in the couples' transformation mid-climax. Or maybe they're just howling at the moon. I really can't tell. Open P.S. to Alcide the Werewolf: This is how you do it. And while I'm not merely alluding to the gorgeous Ms. Brooks' effective use of full-frontal nudity to showcase her lupine lustiness, feel free to steal from her playbook.