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- Sampler Platter4 Wings, 3 Chicken Fritters, 3 Mini Chicken Tacos, 4 Mac n' Cheese Bites, 4 Cheese Sticks served with Ranch & BBQ, Sauce – $14
- Orleans Famous NachosCrisp tortilla chips topped with ground beef or chicken, tomatoes, black olives, onions and a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, served with sour cream and salsa – $9
- Chicken TendersHome made breaded chicken breast tenders served with ranch – $8
- Wing DingsServed breaded with your choice of dressing – $8
- Fried MushroomsHome made battered fresh mushrooms served with choice of dressing – $7
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- Dressing ChoicesRanch, Honey Mustard, Blue Cheese, Italian, 1000 Island, Our Orlean's House Dressing, Raspberry Vinaigrette and Caesar. Sauce Choices: Cocktail, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ, Franks Hot Red Hot Buffalo, Carolina Tangy Gold, Sweet Baby Ray's Chile Sauce and Orleans Special Sauce.
- 8 Deep Fried Mac Bites stuffed with cheese – $7
- Battered, served with Orleans Special Sauce – $7
- 10 Mini Tacos served with salsa and sour cream – $8
- The ClubSliced turkey, crisp bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo – $9
- Fish TacosCrispy cod fillets served on two tortillas topped with jalapeno, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese & Orleans coleslaw, served with Cajun fries – $10
- ReubenStacked high with thinly sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing and topped with Swiss cheese – $9
- Chicken Tender PitaHouse breaded chicken tenders, with cheddar, ranch, lettuce and tomato, served on grilled pita – $8
- BBQ Pork TacosHouse smoked pork tossed in Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce, topped with cheddar, jalapeno, red onion, tomato & coleslaw, served with Cajun fries – $10
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- Philly Cheese Steak PaniniThinly sliced grilled steak, mushrooms, onions and Provolone cheese with Italian dressing – $9
- Turkey Pesto PaniniThinly sliced turkey, bacon, Provolone cheese, lettuce and tomato with fresh pesto sauce – $0
- Sandwich AdditionsSandwiches served with a pickle and chips. Make it deluxe! Add fries and slaw $2.50. Add fries $2.00. Add sweet potato fries or onion rings $3.00.
- Corned beef, turkey, ham, bacon, American, Swiss, lettuce, tomato and garlic herb mayo – $10
- Orleans Burger*A 1/2 lb. Fresh ground round with your choice of topping – $8, add cheese $1
- The Mushroom Burger*Topped with grilled mushrooms and melted Swiss cheese – $9
- The Bacon Burger*Topped with bacon and American cheese – $9
- Chipotle Burger*Chipotle seasoned beef topped with jalapeno & cheddar cheese – $9
- Burger AdditionsAll burgers served with a pickle and chips. Make it deluxe! Add fries and slaw $2.50. Add fries $2.00. Add sweet potato fries or onion rings $3.00 *Cooked to order, consuming raw or undercooked meat may increase your risk of food bourne illness.
- 1/3 lb. Chipotle seasoned veggie burger, choice of cheese – $9
- Caesar SaladFresh romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing, topped with Parmesan cheese & croutons – $7
- Antipasto SaladCrisp lettuce, tossed in our famous house dressing and topped with salami, ham, pepperoncini, mozzarella cheese and tomato – $8
- House SaladLettuce, cheddar cheese, tomato, cucumber, red onions & croutons – $6
- Buffalo Chicken SaladCrisp lettuce, crumbled bleu cheese, croutons, walnuts, & celery, topped with buffalo style chicken – $9
- Salad AdditionsAdd chicken to any salad for an additional $3
- Lettuce topped with beets, tomatoes, black olives, feta cheese and pepperoncinis – $9
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- Orleans SpecialOur cheese pizza with pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, onions & green peppers. Small $10 Large $15
- Pizza Combo for TwoCheese pizza with one topping served with an antipasto salad. Small $13 Large $19
- Chewy Cheese SticksBaked pizza dough topped with mozzarella cheese, served with pizza sauce or ranch – $8
- The CheeseburgerThis unique pizza includes ground beef, onion, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Orleans Original sauce, topped with sliced dill pickles. Small $10 Large $15
- BBQ Chicken PizzaMozzarella cheese, seasoned chicken, red onion, yellow pepper, bacon, green pepper, topped with Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce Small $10 Large $15
- Pizza Additions6 pc Small $7; add $.75/item 10 pc Large $12; add $1.50/item Build Your Own! Toppings are as follows: Pepperoni, Bacon, Salami, Ham, Mushrooms, Red Onion, Jalapeno, Green Peppers, Black Olives, Banana Peppers, Feta, Crumbled Blue, Fresh Mozzarella. Try Our Pizza it's the BEST in Town! Take One To Go!
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Try this for a good curried goat - thanks Ricky for the seasoning advice!
Ingredients for seasoning
3 kinds of chilli peppers (or whatever your taste is) - Ricky used scotch bonnets, bullet and home grown killer peppers
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
4 spring onions
1" ginger root
whole black peppers
2 tbsp curry powder
west indian season-all powder
A little water
Blend together and marinate the meat overnight. Best to use fresh goat on the bone, but if youare unadventurous or goat is unavailable, some cubed lamb works well too.
Dice one potato, and a carrot or two if you wish, and add to the mix. Add a little water and cook very slowly for as many hours as you can manage.
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Many of you already know this already. If you've read A Basic Renovation you might my remember my homage to the Brady Orange Kitchen. or seen my semi-regular tweets, you've probably worked out that I am a fan of the Brady Bunch. When I was attending university, my buddy Xtina and I used to race home from class to watch the Bradys. We'd have a little contest to see who could Name That Episode just by the opening and incidental music where the credits rolled. Xtina and I were chock full of useless Brady Trivia. We'd quote lines and apply them to life, or do the dialogue with the characters as the show played. We came up with a sweet drinking game to play, which I probably would have played had I been a drinker. We liked to see who could do a better Bobby Brady Wowwwww or recite Cindy's 'Seven silver swans swam silently seaward' from the episode titled A Fistful of Reasons, where Peter protects his little sister from the bully Buddy Hinton.
Channel 11 in Australia runs the Brady Bunch weekdays at 5:30, which means I watch it nearly every evening whilst I prepare dinner. Some of you participate in supporting my Brady appreciation and join in on the #BradyLove hashtag. You know who you are. I am no going to name names. Some of you have a thing for Mike Brady and his chest hair, and go that one step further to offer me cookie recipes from a Brady Bunch cookbook penned by Ann B Davis, who played Alice Nelson (did you know that was Alice's' last name?). You have a certain Librarian PhD candidate to thank for this bit o' Brady Love. This Very Brady book belongs to Ms Vassiliki Veros. This is her second submission to the 44 days of Holiday Coffee and Cookies and I thank her for her 'relates to A Basic Renovation' submission!
Oh My Nose Oatmeal Cookies (a Marcia Brady influenced cookie) comes from page 173 of Alice's Brady Bunch Cook Book (1994)
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(Reuters) - Efforts to contain an oil spill in a major western Canadian river faced a setback on Friday, after water levels rose, allowing the oil to flow past containment booms and downstream toward a small Saskatchewan city, provincial officials said.
The city of North Battleford, which draws its drinking water from the North Saskatchewan River, shut off its supply intake and was preparing to use ground water until the immediate risk had passed, the government of Saskatchewan said in a statement.
Up to 1,572 barrels of heavy oil and diluent leaked from Husky Energy Inc's Saskatchewan Gathering System pipeline on Thursday, flowing into the river. The company shut in the line, stopping the leak.
Husky crews were busy on Friday working to clean up and contain the spill, and both company and government officials were hopeful that booms in the river near the village of Paynton would stop the flow of the oil mixture.
But water levels rose, pushing debris into the booms, and the oil continued to moved downstream, the province said. There were worries it could contaminate drinking water supplies, prompting North Battleford to shut down its water intake plant.
The city of 14,000 has water in its reservoirs and can also rely on treated well water, Mayor Ian Hamilton said, adding he planned to speak with Husky about preventing future spills.
The Calgary-based company, which reported a smaller-than-expected loss on Friday, said it is testing water samples as it monitors the situation. So far, no water advisories have been issued.
Husky chief operating officer Rob Peabody told media on a conference call that it would likely be weeks before the cause of the leak was known.
He added that the company was assessing the business impact of the spill, but did not provide details on shipment impact. The Saskatchewan Gathering System runs from Husky's heavy oil operations east of Lloydminster to facilities in that city.
"This gathering system is flexible," said Peabody. "There's more than one way to get through the pipeline system, so we really are expecting minimal impact to production at this stage."
The province said emergency activities are expected to continue for several days and has said the company will be responsible for the cost of the cleanup.
The North Saskatchewan River is a major tributary to the Saskatchewan River, which flows east across Saskatchewan and Manitoba into Lake Winnipeg.
Husky shares closed up 3.05 percent at C$15.89 on Friday in Toronto.
Reporting by Rod Nickel in Winnipeg and Julie Gordon in Vancouver; Editing by Jeffrey Hodgson, Bernard Orr


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'Lo Sguardo Laterale: Moroso', an exhibition at the Musée des Tissus (fabric) in Lyon, France, tells the story of Italian design brand Moroso. Of the many features in the sprawling exhibition curated by Patrizia Moroso and Marco Viola, a rich brocade from the 18th century re-edited by Venetian company Rubelli has been used to dress some of the most iconic pieces from the contemporary Moroso collection.
"The exhibition is an off-centre exploration of the relationships between ideas, forms, fabrics and colours, to tell the story of a company which has always freely and skilfully combined creativity with craftsmanship." says the Musée des Tissus.
"One of the most interesting features of the exhibition is a rich brocade created by the Venetian company Rubelli which faithfully reproduces a weave pattern which is held at the Museum in Lyon and has been attributed to Philippe de Lasalle, one of the leading figures in the eighteenth century silk industry. This luxurious fabric, with its elegant decorative motif and high thread count, has been used to dress some of the most iconic pieces from the Moroso collection, such as the Patricia Urquiola-designed chairs Smoke, Bohemian, and Fjord."
Lo Sguardo Laterale: Moroso, une recherche entre Arts décoratifs et Design is on now at the Musée des Tissus in Lyon, France until September 1, 2013.
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Since the earthquake in Japan on March 11th, I've followed the news with great sadness. I first learned of the disaster early Saturday morning when a bout of insomnia had me up and browsing the internet at 2 a.m. By this time the tsunami had already struck and was on its way to Hawaii. Videos were already uploaded to YouTube and I watched the very surreal destruction of villages and towns along the coast.
Now almost two weeks later, the news updates are less frequent, but nonetheless they are still horrific. With a possible breach in the reactor at the Fukushima nuclear plant, the situation only becomes more grave. It is distressing enough to deal with this news as adults, the situation feels so hopeless. How does one even try to explain this to children? This thought reminded me of a skill I have taught many times to kids throughout the years, the skill of origami. Most specifically the crane. 千羽鶴, Senbazuru is a Thousand Paper Cranes. It is said that a wish will be granted to those who fold one thousand paper cranes. As I fold these cranes I would like to wish that everything would be alright for Japan, but how does something like this ever become alright? So my wish is that things will simply be better. Folding the cranes gives one a feeling of hope which is something I think we could all use right now.
If you would like to join me in folding your own Senbazuru, you can find instructions here. And you can find origami paper to download and print here.


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Guns are such a taboo topic these days, along with a myriad of other subjects. You have people far off on one side wanting civilians disarmed. Then there is the other side that wants no regulation what so ever. Of course there are people that fall in between those two as well. What it comes down to is an extremely touchy subject that is difficult to bring up in conversation unless you know the person or are willing to get into a debate.
As for me, I am a gun owner. I also teach my children the simple rules from Eddie Eagle as well as the cardinal rules of gun safety for my older two children who are starting to be interested in firearms. I think those are the absolute best ways to prevent accidents. There is also my responsibility as a parent; that is to ensure my firearms are kept locked away from my children so they cannot obtain access without permission and supervision.
I do carry a firearm on a daily basis when I leave the home. I hope that I never have to protect myself and children but I do not want to take that risk. It takes minutes for police to arrive, by that time myself and my children could be dead. I have yet to have a negative encounter from other people. Usually it is those who are surprised it is legal and ask how they can start carrying as well. Once in a while I get comments like " If something happens here, I am coming to find you!", from those that do not carry firearms but are supporting of the right to do so. I also live in a state where it is legal to do so, we have quite a bit more freedom than other states who infringe on citizens rights.
Firearms are not something to be afraid of. Take some time to educate yourself, take a trip to a gun range with an experienced instructor, you will find it is not scary at all. Remember criminals do not obey the law and a background check will not stop the majority of them from obtaining a firearm . See the following links for examples, including a paper that surveyed criminals on various subjects with the focus being firearms for the paper.
I will end with the 2nd Amendment "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."


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This was the commencement of a nervous sever, which confined me for several months. During all that time Henry was my only nurse. I afterwards learned that, knowing my father's advanced age, and unfitness for so long. a journey, and how wretched my sickness would make Elizabeth, he spared them this grief by concealing the extent of my disorder. He knew that I could not have a more kind and attentive nurse than himself; and, firm. in the hope he felt of my recovery, he did not doubt that, instead of doing harm, he performed the kindest action. that he could towards them. But I was in reality very ill; and surely nothing but the unbounded and unremitting attentions of my friend Gould have restored me to life. The form of the monster on whom I had bestowed existence was for ever before. my eyes, and I raved incessantly concerning him. Doubtless my words surprised Henry: he at first believed them. to be the wanderings of my disturbed imagination; but the pertinacity with which I continually recurred to the same subject persuaded him that my disorder indeed owed its origin to some uncommon and terrible event. By very slow degrees, and with frequent relapses, that alarmed and grieved: my friend, I recovered. I remember the first time I became capable of observing outward objects with any kind of pleasure, I perceived that the fallen leaves had disappeared, and that the young buds were shooting forth from the trees that shaded my window. It was a divine spring; and the season. contributed greatly to my convalescence. I felt also sentiments of joy and affection revive in my bosom ; my gloom disappeared, and in a short time I became as cheerful as before I was attacked by the fatal passion. " Dearest Clerval," exclaimed I, "how kind, how very good you are to me. This whole winter, instead of being spent in study, as you promised. yourself, has been consumed in my sick room. How shall I ever repay you? I feel the greatest remorse for the disappointment of which H have been the occasion; but you will forgive me." "You will repay me entirely, if you do not discompose yourself, but get well as fast as you can ; and since you. appear in such good spirits, I may speak to you on one subject, may I not * I trembled. One subject what could it be? Could he allude to an object on whom I dared not even think?
"Compose yourself," said Clerval, who observed my change of colour, "I will not mention it, if it agitates you; but your father and cousin would be very happy if they received a letter from you in your own hand-writing. They hardly know how ill you have been, and are uneasy at your long silence."
"Is that all? my dear Henry. How could you suppose that my first thought would not fly towards those dear, dear friends whom I love, and who are so deserving of my love." * *
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Clerval, then put the following letter into my hands.
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Top podcasts for science lovers
Podcasting is the latest trend. What is a podcast you ask? A podcast is like a radio show that you can download and listen to whenever you want. What makes a podcast different from a normal audio file hosted online is that you can subscribe so it will automatically download to your computer whenever a new episode of a particular show is released. It's usually free and you can unsubscribe at any time.
You don't need an iPod to listen to a podcast. All you need is a computer connected to the Internet that can play audio files. If you have a portable MP3 player such as an iPod you can download the podcast file from your computer to your MP3 player so you can listen to the podcast when you are on the train, walking the dog or sitting in the garden.
Below is a list of some science podcast web sites to get you started:
- The Wild Classroom: The Wild Classroom presents video podcasts that can also be downloaded for classroom use. Scientists and graduate students from around the world contribute to the podcasts. The site also offers lesson plans and useful links.
- This Week in Science: This weekly podcast provides an overview of news and happenings in science from that week. Podcasts are available by download through iTunes or through streaming. TWIS also promotes a book of the month and shares science videos.
- The Sounds of Science: The National Academies Press presents this podcast, which are 10-minute biweekly episodes that focus on the work that the academy is doing. Issues cover science, engineering, and medicine, and key findings and recommendations are presented.
- The World Science: The BBC, PRI and WGBH offer these podcasts with "global perspectives for an American audience." The weekly podcasts discuss scientific news, and subscription is available through iTunes, RSS, or email. Some recent podcasts discussed biofuels, lead recycling, and gene therapy.
- Brain Science Podcast: Dr. Campbell, an experienced emergency physician, hosts this podcast about discoveries in neuroscience. Podcasts aim to reach a general audience, and Dr. Campbell "believes that understanding how the brain works gives us insight into what makes us human." Some recent podcasts cover pop psychology myths, glial cells, and alzheimer's disease.
- The Naked Scientists: Here you'll find science radio and naked science podcasts. Some recent podcasts include "Where does phlegm come from?","Cosmic Climate Change", and "AIDS to conquering HIV". You can subscribe to or download podcasts, and receive a transcript of them. In addition to the podcasts, the site also offers articles, experiments, kitchen science, and much more.
- Science Update: You can choose from a weekly or a daily update and can subscribe via iTunes or other podcasters or e-mail. The weekly edition premiers each Friday and is about five to 10 minutes, while the daily update is a one-minute morsel of science. Podcasts cover the latest discoveries in science, technology and medicine.
- Slacker Astronomy: Podcasts discuss all topics related to astronomy, and interviews with researchers in the field are often featured. Podcasts can be streamed or downloaded. The site also includes a blog and cool Slacker Astronomy merchandise.
- Microbe World: Microbe World offers a number of podcast channels, including This Week in Virology, The Podcast for Microbe Lovers, Mundos de los Microbios, Meet the Scientist, and This Week in Parasitism. Each has different subscription options and parameters, but they all offer a fascinating look into different aspects of the world of microbes.
- Global Challenges / Chemistry Solutions: The American Chemistry Society presents this podcast, which attempts to identify the foremost pressing sustainability challenges, and explore the solutions emerging from chemistry. Podcasts are available by subscription from iTunes and RSS. Listeners can also download complete transcripts.
- The Groks Sciencie Show: This weekly show is broadcast on radio stations throughout the country and is available as a podcast. The shows cover recent events in science and technology and discuss how they impact daily life. Each show also includes an interview with a leading scientist, researcher or industrialist.
- Lab Out Loud: Two high-school teachers produce this blog, which focuses on science for the classroom. Each week, the hosts discuss science news and science education, and they interview leading researchers and experts in the field. There is also a companion blog.
- Skepticality: Sometimes science has to find truth by determining what isn't true. This podcast takes a critical look at pseudoscience such as the paranormal, UFO reports, astronomy and more. Complete show archives are available since the show's inception. There is also a forum, extensive show notes, and more.
- A Moment of Science: These daily two-minute vignettes are available as audio and video podcasts that answer questions such as – What do bicycles, footballs, and space shuttles have in common? Can you really learn while you are asleep? Why do some birds hop and others walk? Users can listen to, download, or subscribe to the podcasts, and archives are available back to 2003.
- Science Snaps: This partnership project trained a number of Scottish scientists to produce science podcasts, which are available here. The hope is to give scientists a place to talk about the work they are doing that has not yet made it into the mainstream media or news outlets. Podcasts are available by subscription.
- The Merseyside Skeptics Society: These podcasts take a look at scientific issues with a skeptical eye. Some recent discussions consider evolution denial, magnetic feet, the Man in the Moon, and much more. Episodes can be streamed or downloaded.
- Futures in Biotech: This podcast explores issues and developments in biotechnology through discussions with leading scientists and researchers. Shows are available on YouTube, as well as iTunes. The site also hosts past shows, transcripts, and a show wiki.
- Astronomy Cast: The planets, space exploration, constellation, space history, and more are explored in this weekly podcast. An extensive archive of shows is available, and users can browse shows by topic. Podcasts are available to stream or download.


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The G2 Mobile System is run on a Windows-based laptop or tablet and interfaces with both the R2 transceiver for RF communications and with a GPS receiver for satellite locations.
The G2 Mobile Software provides a GPS-enabled mapping interface with multiple features to aid the meter reader with efficient data collection.
The G2 Mobile Software provides the two-way datalogging functions and displays all consumption flags such as leaks, high usage, backflow and zero usage.


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Why you need to change your view about limousine services?
One common thing to notice when it comes to hiring car services is that one often tends to overlook the limousine services. Have you ever asked yourself as to why this is the case? Well, it is for the common misconception that a limousine service is as costly as it gets but most of the times an individual never even tries contacting one to find the fact, such is the extent of the notion's impact! Well it might come as a surprise and a delight to you that the notion is total rubbish. A limousine service is just as reasonable as any other car services out there but there are still a couple of things why you can never go wrong if you hire a limousine service.
Are you concerned about your safety while traveling? Well, then it's time that you stop taking cab and hire a limousine instead. And no, limousines aren't just known for the bountiful of luxuries it provides with but also it is the safest mode of road transportation there is. If you visit any of the popular limousine service websites like limousineconnection.com, you would possibly come to know about the details of the services. But in general, a limousine driver is the best on road and have the ultimate knowledge of the shortest driving route to your destination. Only a very able driver is chose for the job of limousine driving, a driver who has years of experience and an impeccable driving record as well. A typical limousine driver is always aware of the roadways and also which one is one way, which has construction work going on, which will be the less jerkier one and which will be the shortest. There are also dispatchers who keeps in contact with the driver all the way and always lets the driver know about any update on the shortest route and also which road will have the least traffic. Even when there maybe some procession or celebration on a roadway, the dispatcher always makes sure that doesn't hampers your journey by suggesting an alternate roadway.
Limos define the very description of convenience when it comes to cars. What makes a limo better than any other car out there is the fact that a limo is seldom late and hence is best suited for the punctual and busy individual. Therefore, never miss another important meeting at your office again, all you have to do is to hire a limo and you will be there in no time. Also there is no more the hassle of waiting in long lines for getting a taxi and then again looking for a parking space as well.
As you may very well know that limos are much preferred for the special treatment provided to its customers. Therefore, you can even get a bit extra from your limo ride, especially if you are directly going to the office meeting right after your flight landing. A limo can help you relax and feel comfortable no matter what.
Hence, now you that you know the very facts about the limousine services out there, you can easily skim through websites like limousineconnection.com , to choose the limo service best suited for you.


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Deal signed for world's biggest undersea pipeline
The project will counter the blocking tactics of some Baltic countries.
Nord Stream and top Russian pipe maker OMK penned the deal to build Europe's biggest undersea gas pipeline.
Construction across the Baltic was due to start next year, but has now been delayed until 2009.
On a tour of the OMK factory, Nord Stream's technical director blamed protests from Baltic States, through whose waters the project passes, for the delay.
The company's boss told RT the battle lines are now being drawn, between countries set to gain from the pipeline, and other EU nations raising objections on economic, political and business grounds.
"Some members of the European Union will get direct benefit from our pipeline – that means getting direct supply. These are countries like Germany, France, Denmark and the UK. Other countries, like Poland, Latvia, and Estonia, do not have direct benefits but in this period of EU they should at least tolerate the project if we meet environmental concerns," said Matthias Warnig, CEO of Nord Stream.
OMK's president revealed the project's record global ambitions.
"At 1420 mm wide no one else in the world is making pipes this big, let alone underwater. Just running the small army of ships to install the pipes will cost a million dollars a day," said Vladimir Markin, the President of OMK Metallurgy, Vyksa, Nizhny Novgorod region.
Sweden denied that it was calling for the re-routing of the pipeline but continues to insist on extra environmental checks. The EU has threatened to stop the pipeline in Germany if owner Gazprom does not allow other gas companies access. Only once Nord Stream overcomes these challenges can the pipeline complete its planned journey through Germany to the Netherlands and the UK.


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If you got that reference, then move back into your parents' basement, because you're not ready for the real world.
Anyway, just got a healthy dose of mega-cliches from an episode of ER. Here's what I learned:
- You can tell how the show is going to progress based on the star quality of the guest stars. For example: Hal Holbrook was on tonight, which means that Luca's taking the job at the old persons' home.
- If a patient says that the prognosis is good more than once, they are dead. Deader than disco.
- Love advice from the guy who seemingly knows nothing about love will work, always.
- County General in Chicago is like a fucking gun magnet. Apparently, next week, someone breaks in and forces the doctors to do his bidding. This will be the fortieth time they've used this particular story line.
You know what wouldn't be cliche? Give the fucking doctors guns. Considering how often they're getting mugged, shot at or pistol whipped, they should change the break room (you know, the one where they progress all the non-medical personal storylines?) into an arms locker.


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Ali Baraka, Hamas's representative in Lebanon, said Friday that a recent visit by a Hamas delegation to Iran had "opened a new chapter" in relations between Tehran and the terror group.
"[Tehran] has pledged to continue supporting the [Palestinian] resistance," Baraka told the Turkish Anadolu Agency.
"Hamas welcomes the support of any Arab or Muslim state," Baraka added. "But unfortunately, the Arabs are just spectators... to the systematic Judaization of Jerusalem by Israel and the expansion of illegal settlements."
"We have not received responses from a number of Arab countries that we had asked to support us and our people [against Israeli aggression]," he charged, adding, "This has forced us to seek support from other [Muslim] nations such as Iran."
Nevertheless, Baraka stressed that Hamas was keen on maintaining good relations with Arab countries along with Turkey and Iran – "in order to safeguard the resistance".
Iran was once a stronger supporter of Hamas, but the two have been at odds over the uprising against Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad. As a result of Hamas' refusal to support Assad in the uprising, an angry Iran reportedly stopped supplying the terror group with weapons.
Nevertheless, the two sides have been getting closer in recent months. The speaker of the Iranian parliament, Ali Larijani, recently boasted that Iran provided Hamas with the technology it has used to rain down rockets on Israel from Gaza, and Hamas later thanked Iran for providing the group with the rockets.
Following the Hamas's delegation visit to Tehran, some Palestinian media outlets had reported that Saudi Arabia had called certain Hamas officials to voice its displeasure with the visit.
Credit to Arutz Sheva


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Venue: with Basu | City: Paleros, Greece
Kashmir Shaivism Meditation Retreat
With Basu @ Ellas Retreat Paleros
in a small greek village at the Ionioan Sea
from 14th to 24th October 2019
Program 13 or 8 days Tantric meditations from the tradition of Kashmir Shaivism.
Why Kashmir Shaivism?Did you know that is possible to transform all our experiences in daily life into liberating meditations.
The tantric trandition of Kashmir show us the way. Without intense effort in every moment entering the spiritual heart - the innate counsciousness.
The Kashmir Shaivism teaching that is given will be practical and direct the meditator into a way of implementing its deep wisdom in daily life.
At the center of Kashmir Shaivism teaching is You. Contemplating your personal and normal experiences in life you are invited to enter into the underlying consciousness and energy that gives us our life experience. This is called entering the spiritual heart, or entering the Centre.
The teaching of Kashmir Shaivism has an unparalleled open approach to spirituality and meditation. The teaching can hold all spiritual traditions and modern contemporary teachings in its dynamic understanding and it gives the mediatator a map of all spiritual practices. All the different methods that are used by different traditions and teachers suddenly are seen in a bigger picture and their purpose and usefulness becomes clear.
Basu Basu He is an experienced teacher and has been giving courses and retreats in yoga, tantra and meditation in India, Thailand, Greece, Denmark and Austria since 2000.
He offers a clear teaching and practice from different spiritual traditions without them loosing their originality. He began his yoga sadhana (spiritual practice) in 1997 and was in the following periode introduced into Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Tantra, Vipassana and Qi Gong.
In 2002 he was initiated in Kriya Yoga by Swami Shankarananda Giri. In 2008 Swami Shankarananda Giri gave him the allowance to introduce and guide others into Kriya Yoga and in 2016 he became a Kriya Acharya and can give initiation into Kriya Yoga.He also have permission from Guruji Rajkumar Baswar to share tantric sadhanas.
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Lahiri Mahasaya Tradition
The Kriya Yoga meditation technique can be learned very easily. It uses the tantric science of life-force and chakras and will elevate your consciousness to soul level. Everyone who have the desire to be more free internally will have great benefits from Kriya Yoga. Other great teachers of this tradition. Sri Yukteswar, Yogananda, Hariharananda, Shankarananda more>>
Shakta and Shaiva Tradition
Tantra offers transformation that is both spirtual, mystical and very human. The Shakta tradition is mainly focused on energy and uses mantra,yantra, puja and yagna as its main tools. The Shaiva tradition uses mostly meditation and contemplation based on a very practical and lucid metaphysics more>>
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If you like to learn to be truly present then the science of mindfulness is for you. Since the time of The Buddha the Theravada tradition have perfected mindfulness meditation. The benefits of present moment awareness is endless. You will experience instant results from the practice more>>
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Hatha and Kundalini Tradition
The Natha yogis of India have designed a yoga and meditation practice that uses body, breath and mind to awaken the kundalini (the energy of awakend consciousness). Through a series of techniques starting with asanas the activation happen gradually. The tradition uses mainly asanas, pranayamas, bandhas and mudras more>>


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F&L Designer Guides Urge You Not to Miss 'The Cheapside Hoard'
October 2013 saw the opening of one of The Museum of London's most exquisite exhibitions. Time is running out though, as this wonderful display of the world's finest collection of Elizabethan and early Stuart period jewellery, known as The Cheapside Hoard ends in April 2014. F&L Designer Guides say that this has been an excellent opportunity to gain some insight into the inspiration behind many of the bespoke engagement ring masterpieces created by the UK's finest independent designers.
The Cheapside Hoard was found under a cellar floor in London's Cheapside and had been buried over 100 years ago, says curator Hazel Forsyth. Ms Forsyth claims that, as far as it is possible, the exhibition hopes to uncover the personal tales and stories of the jeweller, smuggler, and patron or thief of the time. It is likely that the Hoard was buried during the Civil war period and the stunning pieces found have given historians and jewellers alike a better understanding about the processes, techniques and designs used at the time.
F&L Designer Guides discovered that certain features of the exhibition itself were the result of the collaboration between The Birmingham School of Jewellery, the jewellery industry and Innovation Centre. These groups came together to create 3D models of some of the pieces showcased in the display, and these 3D renditions really bring the jewellery to life for the viewer while presenting the pieces in a way that maximizes their attributes and features.
Ms Forsyth has explained that this new technology has allowed historians to get a much better idea of how the jewellery found in the hoard was made. With the use of digital photography, laser scans, CAD and 3D printing, the pieces have been taken apart digitally and rebuilt to create replica models. Some of the pieces found were not in very good condition and, for example, a pendant that was missing most of its pearls was recreated into a series of wax models, base metal and more recently 18ct gold. They are even currently attempting to source some pearls so that the pendant can be appreciated in all its original glory. By displaying the pieces suspended on fishing line they actually move slightly capturing the light in a way they would have done when worn during their hay day. Some of the jewellery pieces are even available for the public to try on, and with this level of interaction the pieces are really brought to life.
The Cheapside Hoard exhibition is an excellent display of the beauty and exquisite craftsmanship synonymous with the decadence and opulence that was celebrated during this period of history. F&L Designer Guides can see why many of its featured designers have been so inspired and excited by these unique pieces. The historical value and modern day influence that this treasure trove combines has immeasurable value in the jewellery world today.
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Florida State's playoffs hopes tested in season opener
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Florida State will find out immediately if it has the talent to get back to the College Football Playoff for the first time in three years.
The Seminoles, who have 17 returning starters, open with Alabama on Sept. 2 in Atlanta's new Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Two weeks later, they host in-state rival and Atlantic Coast Conference Coastal Division favorite Miami.
''I think this schedule has got everything involved in it. And it will be extremely challenging, but that's why you play the game,'' coach Jimbo Fisher said.
Florida State is hoping it learned from its mistakes from last season when it won its first two games and were ranked second before a 63-20 drubbing at Louisville on Sept. 17. After a last-second loss to North Carolina, Florida State was 3-2 before it won seven of its final eight.
The defense should be FSU's strength early on. It returns 10 starters, including junior safety Derwin James and cornerback Tarvarus McFadden, who tied for the national lead in interceptions last season with eight.
The offense has the most questions. Quarterback Deondre Francois threw for 3,350 yards last season but running back Dalvin Cook and the top three receivers have all departed.
Here are some other things to watch:
KEEPING FRANCOIS UPRIGHT: Francois took some major hits last season as the offensive line gave up 36 sacks. The sacks were due to a combination of things - Francois needing to learn how to throw away the ball, receivers not running the right routes and the line. All three are going to need to be better if Francois is going to make it through the season in one piece. The offensive line, which has struggled with consistency, will have two new starters, including Rick Leonard moving from right tackle to left tackle.
JAMES ON DISPLAY: James played in only two games last season due to a knee injury, but he is still being considered as one of the top defensive players in the nation. Besides playing safety, he will see time at linebacker and also as a rush end in passing situations. Fisher is also looking to get him some snaps on offense along with returning punts. Many are comparing James to Jabrill Peppers, who played at Michigan before being selected in the first round of the NFL draft by Cleveland, because of their versatility and athleticism.
KEY GAMES: Florida State hosts Louisville and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson on Oct. 21. The Seminoles also have late-season road tests against defending national champion Clemson (Nov. 11) and Florida (Nov. 25). Florida State has not lost three straight to the Tigers since 2007 but it has a four-game winning streak over the Gators for the third time in series history.
SEASON OPENER: The Sept. 2 game against Alabama in Atlanta marks the third time in the past four years that Florida State has opened against a Power 5 opponent at a neutral site. The Seminoles defeated Oklahoma State in Arlington, Texas, in 2014 and rallied to beat Mississippi in Orlando last year.
PREDICTION: The Seminoles could drop the opener and still be in the mix for the College Football Playoff, but they would have to win out. At worst, they figure to be in the mix for another New Year's Six bowl trip and a sixth straight season of 10 wins or more.
Online: AP college football website: http://collegefootball.ap.org
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Event Details
Event Title: Rooster Prosperity Virtual Run 2017
Organizer: MD Events
Date: 9/12/2016 – 13/1/2017
Distance: 5KM
Pricing: RM33 (Malaysia), RM38 (Singapore)
Entitlement: Lunar Coin (See image below)
The Year of the Rooster, Lunar Coins for Rooster Prosperity Run 2017 (Virtual Run). It featuring contemporary designs of the animals of the Chinese zodiac. Its symbolizing love, luck and good fortune.
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This article was orginally posted on June 16, 2016 by Pastor Roberto Rajas Jr on the website The Brothers of John the Steadfast.
After Omar Mateen, a 29 year old Muslim from Fort Pierce, Florida, murdered at least 50, and wounded another 53 at "Pulse," an LGBT nightclub in Downtown Orlando, many don't know what to do (Another article on what to say is sure to follow). As Christians, what are we to do in times of terror?
There are helpful things you can do for your "community," such as providing food, shelter, donating blood, etc. But, the most important things the Christian can do is to cling to God's Word in times of terror, and speak this Word to those who mourn. Here are three helpful things that pastors can direct their sheep to do in times of terror, and how Christian fathers should instruct their families to respond.
1. Go to Church.
Don't just go to any church; go to your church. Go to your pastor. Ask him questions. Speak with your brothers and sisters in Christ. Take your wife and children to church. Tell your pastor to show you what God says from Holy Scripture. This will get you away from listening to your feelings, the opinions of the world, and false teachers. Rather, listen to what God's Word says.
Also, avoid going to unionistic/syncretistic services and vigils where various denominations and religions are all represented and have their "part" in the service. There is a tendency to "put all differences aside," and to "join together in worship and prayer" in times of tragedy and disaster. However, whenever this happens, the only thing that is compromised is the actual Word of God, and the true comfort of the Gospel. This puts the One true God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—on equal footing with idols and the false gods of Islam, Judaism, and Hinduism, etc. In these services, various gods are prayed to, worshipped, and glorified. Yet, we as Christians know that these things belong to the One true God alone (1st, 2nd, 3rd Commandments, and 1st Petition of the Lord's Prayer). Sadly, even in a unionistic service with other Christian denominations, the Word of God is compromised as well! Here are a few examples of how God's Word is compromised by other denominations: The ELCA does not condemn the sin of homosexuality (Romans 1); The Roman Catholic Church does not teach salvation by grace through faith alone (Ephesians 2); The Baptist church does not believe that Baptism saves (1 Peter 3). As Lutherans, it is our deepest and most earnest desire to see a church without divisions or denominations. We strive for this at all costs, but never at the expense of God's Word. To join in these prayer services, it gives the impression of unity when there is no true unity; they say "peace," when there is no peace (Jeremiah 6). Scripture exhorts us to flee from false teachers (Romans 16).
If you really desire a Prayer Vigil with your community, the best practice is for the pastor alone to lead the Vigil in his own church and invite the community to hear the Word of God purely preached. This is the time to invite people of all denominations, religions, and all affected by these terrors to sit in the pews, follow the liturgy, and hear the preaching of God's Word without compromise. This is evangelism. However, don't be surprised when the world persecutes, and slanders the pastor and church when God's Word is purely preached. This is the cross that God has given the faithful to carry. Therefore, we don't compromise His Word in order to be "liked" by the world. Don't conform the Word to the world. Transform the world with the Word. Preach the Law in its full sternness, the Gospel in its full sweetness, and exhort the hearers to live godly lives. Condemn the false gods of other religions, culture, feminism, etc. Call them to repent of their sins of homosexuality, murder, idolatry, adultery, etc. Preach the comfort of Christ as the only way to the Father (John 14). Do this knowing that you will be persecuted for it. However, rejoice, for great is your reward in heaven (Matthew 5). Fathers, teach your wives and children to expect this persecution because the world hates God and His Word. Yet, remind them that God gives a crown of glory to those who remain faithful until the end (Revelation 2). Rejoice that you would be counted worthy to suffer disgrace for His name (Acts 5).
2. Read the Bible.
The most precious thing in the world is God's Word. It is worth more than all the silver and gold on this earth. The Word of God gives something that money cannot buy: the forgiveness of every sin through the death and resurrection of Christ. This is the one and only thing that can set us free. So, this is why this is the chief thing the devil attacks. Without God's Word, faith dies. The devil knows this. Therefore, the only true attack the devil has against the Church is his lies. The lies of satan bind you to your sin, this world, and your own condemnation. But, the Word of God sets you free. God sanctifies us in the truth; His Word is truth.
To be defended from the lies of the devil, read Holy Scripture. Tell your pastor to read the words of Holy Scripture to you. Read God's Word to your wife and children. Be careful with the "memes," and "Pinterest" theology that you find online or popular books. Rather, read Holy Scripture. The Word of God is clear. Meditate on what God has caused to be written down for you. Direct those who mourn to Christ, who has destroyed the works of the devil by His own suffering and death on the cross.
Here are some helpful lessons from Holy Scripture:
For those grieving the murder of a baptized Christian: Psalm 23, 37, 140, 143, 145; Matthew 10; Luke 23; John 10; Romans 5, 8, 12, 13; 2 Corinthians 5;
For those who struggle with homosexuality: Genesis 19; Leviticus 18:22;Psalm 32, 38, 51; Romans 1, 5-6; 1 Corinthians 6, 10; 1 Timothy 1; 2 Peter 2; 1 John 1; John 3;
For heathens, and those who have left the faith: Psalm 53, 115, 119:41-48; Ezekiel 34; Luke 15; John 6:66-69; John 8, 10; Acts 4; 2 Corinthians 4; Colossians 2; 1 Timothy 6; 1 Peter 3; 2 Peter 1; 1 John 4; Jude;
For those who are anxious or afraid: Psalm 4, 34, 91, 94, 118; Matthew 6:25-34; Mark 4; Romans 8; Philippians 4; 1 Corinthians 7.
3. Pray.
Everyone keeps saying #PrayForOrlando. However, there's no point in praying for something if you don't know to whom you pray! Even more, in times of terror, many don't know what to pray for! But, you, dear Christians, know to whom you pray—your Father in heaven—and you know what to pray for—His Will to be done. When there is nothing good in your heart, and when you do not know what to pray for, repent and pray the Lord's Prayer. Pray the very words that God has taught you to pray to Him. Teach your family to pray. Pray this for yourself, and for all those who suffer. Thank God for His visitation upon you.
Study the meaning of the Lord's Prayer in Luther's Small Catechism, and teach others what each petition means. Focus on the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 7th petitions of the Lord's Prayer. Pray that God's kingdom come. Pray that He graciously give you faith to believe His Word, and to lead a godly life here in time and there in eternity. Pray that God's Will is done. How is God's will done? "God's will is done when he breaks and hinders every evil plan and purpose of the devil, the world, and our sinful nature, which do not want us to hallow God's name or let His kingdom come; and when He strengthens and keeps us firm in His Word and faith until we die. This is His good and gracious will" (Luther's Small Catechism, The Lord's Prayer: The Third Petition). Pray also that God gives you the heart to forgive, and that He deliver you from evil. What does this mean? "We pray in this petition, in summary, that our Father in heaven would rescue us from every evil of body and soul, possessions and reputation, and finally, when our last hour comes, give us a blessed end, and graciously take us from this valley of sorrow to Himself in heaven." (Luther's Small Catechism, The Lord's Prayer: The Seventh Petition). Focus on the words, on their meanings, and teach them to your children and loved ones.
Pray the Litany in church, and at home. The Litany asks for God to be gracious and merciful to us. We ask for God to deliver us, according to His Will, from the very things that happened this past weekend. Listen to the words from this excerpt: "Be gracious to us. Help us, good Lord. From all sin, from all error, from all evil; from the crafts and assaults of the devil; from sudden and evil death; from pestilence and famine; from war and bloodshed; from sedition and from rebellion; from lightning and tempest; from all calamity by fire and water; and from everlasting death: Good Lord, deliver us" (The Litany, LSB 288). Pray the Litany whenever tragedy and terror strikes in our nation, or at your home. Learn to ask for God's mercy, and know that He listens to your pleas on account of Christ.
Finally, sing hymns. Hymns are a confession before God and man. Pray these hymns. If God has blessed you with children, start by teaching them, "I am Jesus Little Lamb" (LSB 740), and tell them to focus and memorize on the third stanza: "Who so happy as I am, Even now the Shepherd's lamb? And when my short life is ended, By His angel host attended, He shall fold me to His breast, There within His arms to rest." Teach them to also sing LSB 546, O Jesus So Sweet, O Jesus So Mild. Sit down with your family, friends, and loved ones and learn these hymns together:
· LSB 334, O Lord, How Shall I Meet You
· LSB 513, The Clouds of Judgement Gather
· LSB 514, The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us
· LSB 515, Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers
· LSB 516, Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying
· LSB 555, Salvation unto Us Has Come
· LSB 556, Dear Christians One and All Rejoice
· LSB 594, God's Own Child, I Gladly Say It
· LSB 636, Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness
· LSB 666, O Little Flock, Fear Not the Foe
· LSB 745, In God, My Faithful God
· LSB 750, If Thou But Trust in God to Guide Thee
· LSB 754, Entrust Your Days and Burdens
· LSB 755, In the Very Midst of Life
· LSB 756, Why Should Cross and Trial Grieve Me
· LSB 758, The Will of God is Always Best
· LSB 759, This Body in the Grave We Lay
· LSB 760, What God Ordains is Always Good
· LSB 766, Our Father, Who From Heaven Above
· LSB 768, To God the Holy Spirit Let Us Pray
· LSB 777, Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord
· LSB 897, O Rejoice, Ye Christians Loudly
Go to church. Read God's Word. Pray. You will be tempted to stop doing these things. Resist that temptation. Reach out to your neighbors and loved ones with the very Word of God. Memorize this Word. Keep it in your heart and mind, so that out of the abundance of God's Word in your heart, your mouth with speak these words of God! Stand up for what is true, and speak God's Word boldly. Face whatever persecution comes your way. Carry the cross that God has given you. Don't find temporary and fleeting comfort in false hopes, the appearance of unity and solidarity, the compromising of God's Word, or in work, TV, social media, or comfort dogs and other distractions. Although these things bring temporary happiness, true comfort and joy is found only in the wounds of Christ.
See, my soul, thy Savior chooses
Weakness here and poverty;
In such love He comes to thee.
Neither crib nor cross refuses;
All He suffers for thy good
To redeem thee by His blood.
Joy, O joy, beyond all gladness,
Christ has done away with sadness!
Hence, all sorrow and repining,
For the Sun of Grace is shining!
(LSB 897, O Rejoice, Ye Christians Loudly)


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Read the text here: Matthew 21:23-32
Will You Work?
Well, things are beginning to heat up. Immediately before our passage for today Jesus has entered into Jerusalem in triumph – Hosanna to the Son of David! He immediately goes to the Temple, enters it and begins to push over tables - …you have made (my house) a den of robbers – Jesus yells at them. The next day Jesus is confronted by a group of the leaders of the Temple with an obvious question – Who gave you this authority to do these things? It is of course a trick question. Jesus cannot answer it without getting deeper into trouble. If he says God is the source of his authority he would be immediately denounced as a blasphemer; if he names a teacher or a human source for his authority he would be denounced as misguided and dangerous. So, he turns the question back on his questioners – Where did John the Baptist get his authority? Wow! This is an even harder and thornier question. If the authorities agree that John's authority came from God, then why did you oppose him; and if from a human source then that response would anger a large part of the crowd, for in death John has achieved a bit of celebrity status. So – they refuse the answer the question. And Jesus refuses to answer the question. And the question of authority goes unanswered… but not really.
For what happens next is that Jesus changes the focus of the question with this simple little parable that he tells them: A man had two sons. The man also has a vineyard, and if you know anything about vineyards you know that they require a lot of work. The vines need to be pruned constantly, and when the grapes are ready they have to be picked right away in order to have the right sugar levels for good wine. It is a tricky business. So the day has arrived – the grapes need to be picked and the man needs all the help he can get. Son #1, will you come and work in the vineyard today? Yeah, sure – comes the answer. Great! Son #2, will you come and work in the vineyard today? No, I'm busy! Fine. The father does not argue. He accepts the commitments of his sons as they are and, presumably, goes himself to work in the vineyard. And there he is joined, not by Son #1 – who had agreed to work, but rather by Son #2, who had declined to work.
What is Jesus saying here? As with all of Jesus' parables there are any number of possible interpretations that are possible. But for today this is what I suggest. Think of the vineyard as life in this world, and the work to which the sons are called as the work of the Gospel. This work also represents the future, my future and your future, and the future of the community of Christ, the church. The invitation to work in this vineyard, in this context is in fact an invitation to enter into the future. Of course the future is uncertain. Anyone who has ever grown grapes can tell you that you will not know if they are any good until after they are harvested. So the work has the potential to lead to failure and to hard times, disappointment and loss. But, at the same time, the work has the potential also to open up a wonderful and productive future, which is successful and filled with promise - and perhaps also a little of both. So will you work in the vineyard – will you enter into the future – will you trust and take a chance?
Son #1 seems to want his father to believe that, yes he wants to participate, that he wants to enter into this unknown future and that he will do the work, even though there is no assurance that it will be successful. But, wait. Things are fine the way they are. Why take the chance; why entertain the risk when I can just ignore the present work and hold on to the past. The past is set. I am familiar and comfortable with it. I have a vested interest in maintaining it. It makes me feel secure. There is no risk there – maybe. So, I will not go to work in the vineyard of the future, because the past is so much more comfortable. Even though I have promised to work, even though I am pretending to be all for doing the work – I really have no interest in it. It is too scary.
Son #2 has an initial reaction that is probably pretty familiar to all of us. You can just see him rolling his eyes and hear the sigh. I don't really want to do that. It sounds exhausting; it sounds tiresome; there is no assured benefit. I really have better things to do. But, as he reflects on it he begins to realize – the work represents the promise of the future. Son #1 thinks by ignoring the work, refusing the work he can forestall the future and maintain the past. He is wrong. The future will come; change will come regardless. The question is really whether or not I, Son #2, will be a part of the work; will enter into and take hold of the promise; whether I will step into the future or take refuge in the past.
Jesus asks the Temple authorities at this point to tell him which of these sons is doing the will of the Father; which of these two sons is acting in harmony with God, the Father. Well, they answer, the 2nd son, the one who went to work. Right, says Jesus, the one who is willing to step out of the past and embrace the gift of the future. You Temple authorities are the 1st son, you are too rooted in the past. This past is where you get your authority and so you have a vested interest in maintaining this past. But God, the Father is inviting you to step out beyond it and into the uncertain yet potentially glorious future.
What about us? Which of these two sons do we identity with? How many of us are more like Son #1, who is afraid of change, refuses to try new things and just wants to hold on to the past even as that past is crumbling around us. How many of us can join Son #2 and enter into the future, going to work in the vineyard of the world, the community – working to build a new future – trusting in the promise of the Gospel? These are the questions this parable confronts us with. It is scary and uncomfortable to accept change and to be willing to move beyond the chains of the past. But no matter how wonderful the past was it is now gone and we must be willing to step into the future no matter how uncertain it is and embrace its potential.
So, will you go and work in the vineyard? And when you get there I think you will find that God is already there working and ready to work with you and support and embrace you as you move forward into the future.


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Victims identified as two 35-year-old women, Roxana Lauseda Gómez and Nadis Carolina Flores.
Editor-in-Chief, Buenos Aires Times.
Seven people, including two Argentine women, have been killed and 33 more injured after an accident involving a coach in eastern Cuba, local media reported on Friday.
A Frenchman and a German woman were also among the four tourists killed in the accident, along with three Cubans, the Venceremos newspaper said.
The Argentines were identified as two 35-year-old women, Roxana Lauseda Gómez and Nadis Carolina Flores.
Two other Argentines were also listed as injured, Daniela Mateuchi, 29, and Constantino Ziekeridis, 27.
Local reports named the other deceased foreigners as 67-year-old Patrick Demer Tesseran and 59-year-old Annegret Frieda Gohike. In addition to the dead, three Cubans and two foreigners – 42-year-old Spaniard Felicita Hurtado and French woman Marline Alphonse, 63 – were said to be in a serious condition.
"Of the 40 passengers, 22 were foreigners from countries like Holland, England, France, Mexico and Canada," said Venceremos.
The coach overturned while driving on the road linking the city of Baracoa, near Cuba's eastern tip, to the capital Havana.
The driver said he lost control of the coach due to a wet road, claiming to have been driving slowly, the newspaper reported.
However, it said witnesses said the driver had been attempting to overtake another vehicle when he found himself face to face with oncoming traffic, causing him to swerve off the road.
According to official statistics, there were 11,187 road accidents in 2017 that left 750 people dead and 7,999 injured from a population of 11.1 million.
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Diddy is somewhere punching the air! After ending a decade long relationship, Cassie has moved on to a new man and is reportedly expecting her first child! Publicly affectionate and happy with her new love, it's clear that Cassie has learned to leave the table when love is no longer being served. Good for her!
According to a source connected to the model/singer, Cassie is expecting a child with her boyfriend, personal trainer Alex Fine. The couple took their relationship public in December and have been living their best lives ever since. While such a milestone in life shouldn't be connected to how her ex is taking it, curious fans are wondering how Diddy is responding to the news. From the looks of things, he's having some difficulty taking it all in.
In a recent post, Diddy took some time to share some love for himself, but it's interesting to note that he turned the comments off. Although Diddy is restricting public commentary, Cassie's posts are full of speculation. One fan noticed Cassie has been wearing a thin gold band on her ring finger in recent photos. Going back to posts from Valentine's Day, it is clearly visible.
Is it possible the couple exchanged vows in secret? Or is Cassie just making a fashion statement? Do you think she's preggers?
Uncle Snoop Get Your Apology to Ari Lennox Ready
Apparently, everyone's favorite uncle likes apologizing. Fresh off of his apology tour for his controversial comments towards broadcast journalists Gayle King, Snoop Dogg decided to comment on Ari Lennox's Instagram live to instruct her to "grow your own hair."
Yesterday, the Dreamville songbird took to Instagram Live in true Ari fashion to document her trying on a new lace front wig. Not known for wearing wigs, she struggled with figuring out how much lace to cut and securing the hair as she entertained her followers with hilarious gestures and commentary.
Eventually, a snippet of the video ended up on The Shade Room for everyone's viewing pleasure.
Moments later, Snoop was unnecessarily commenting under the video.
In no time, women were coming to Ari's defense, reminding the legendary rapper that his wife and daughter are no strangers to wigs.
You'd think men would know to leave their opinions to themselves when it comes to women's hair, especially black women, but clearly, Uncle Snoop forgot to read that particular memo.
Once Ari caught wind of Snoop's comments, she delivered a lovely little shade tree, posting a photo of Snoop wearing a blonde wig with the caption, "Uncle I just…I just thought we had an understanding…."
Following the backlash that he's currently receiving, I can already envision the apology that's sure to follow. Perhaps someone should remind Uncle Snoop that the best apology is changed behavior…
DJ D-Nice Has Spun His Way Into the Living Rooms of Thousands
Every day, legendary DJ D-Nice (a.k.a. Derrick Jones) spends countless hours helping thousands of global citizens forget about the coronavirus pandemic and financial woes with his "Homeschool" parties.
Initially jumping on Instagram Live to cure his boredom while "self-isolating," D-Nice had an audience of a few hundred, mostly friends. As word began to spread, it grew to a few thousand. By Sunday, over 160,000 people joined his live for a virtual party that included the heavyweights such as Michelle Obama, Jennifer Lopez, Jada Pinkett-Smith, 9th Wonder, Jimmy Fallon, and Vice President Joe Biden.
During a CBS This Morning interview, D-Nice shared, "I literally just played what feels good. I wanted people to feel good. I wanted their experience to be lifted through music, just one song at a time." And he's done just that. While on live, his comment section is a constant stream of cheers, shout outs, and music-lovers asking, "Where the drinks at?" It feels like the best VIP section you'll ever experience but from your living room.
"No matter what your problems are, you can put on a good tune and it just takes you away and I was trying to do that," he explained. "It wasn't just the music, it was the whole experience and everyone escaping what's going on today just for a few hours."
While some of his neighbors have complained about the noise, D-Nice is committed to keeping the party going as the universal language of music is playing a vital role in keeping us all connected.
We have DJ D-Nice to thank for that!
Jay Electronica & Joe Budden Used Their Twitter Fingers to Exchange Insults
It took 10 years for Jay Electronica to release his highly-anticipated album, A Written Testimony. While some are singing his praises, others are incredibly disappointed. One such person is former rapper turned media personality, Joe Budden.
Budden used his platform, The Joe Budden Podcast episode Dry Snitching to express his disappointment. Budden proclaimed, "You've been missing for ten years- which is cool, 'cause you've been living life. But that confidence that I thought you might've been living life with is suppressed…that lens that I'm looking through paints the story of a different MC. And that MC is one that would get smacked around by Hov on every song."
In response, Electronica took to Twitter and posted a video clip of DaBaby saying "fuck it," directing the tweet at Rory, one of the co-hosts on Budden's podcast.
Shortly after, Budden responded referring to Jay-Z's performance on A Written Testimony, where he appears on eight of ten tracks. "I never got absolutely mopped around on my own project either… @ me, not Rory."
Here's how the rest of that conversation went:
The tirade ended with Electronica demanding credit for "lighting up" the podcast episode.
Electronica released A Written Testimony on Friday, March 13th. It's his first solo album after more than ten years of delays with features by Jay-Z, The-Dream and Travis Scott, with additional production by The Alchemist, No ID, Swizz Beatz and Hit-Boy.


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|Lemon Crumble Slice
Paul and I decided to have a wee break from the winter in Auckland and spend a weekend on the Coromandel Penninsula - about an hour and a half from central Auckland. We picked our B&B and set off for the lovely drive from here to Thames.
When you arrive at Haven Homestay - after all the introductions, tour and settling in your room - I always invite guests to have a cuppa with us, to get to know who we will be sharing our home with us and to ascertain what the guests might want to do whilst they are staying in Auckland. This is a simple thing to do, but I feel so important to make our guests feel at home.
So, back to my story - The un-named B&B we stayed at was a lovely period property, clean and comfortable, no complaints there - but - the welcome "sign" wasn't a happening thing - and it made SUCH a difference to us as guests. We didn't know the area - where the best place was to eat - which bush walk was worth doing - you get what I'm saying!
So I am glad that we went out and stayed at another B&B, if only to know that what we do here at Haven Homestay helps in some small way and that people feel at home and comfortable staying in our home!
Well my latest instagram of the slice pictured above was popular - many requests for the recipe! This recipe came to me from my lovely friend Jane - a farmers wife in Gisborne. Its as popular down on the farm as it is here at Haven Homestay.
Isn't it funny that with all the fancy iced cakes you see theses days a plain old slice still catches the eye! So here goes.............
Put the first three ingredients in the food processor and wizz together - then add beaten eggs and wizz again - press two thirds of the crumble mixture into a lined swiss roll tin - spread with a jar of lemon curd - sprinkle the rest of the mixture over the top of the curd - bake at 180 degs for 30 minutes - Jane mentions that you can really use any preserves but as many of us know lemon always hits the spot!!
So, if you were to stay at a B&B would you want to have a welcoming cuppa with home baking or be left alone to get on with it?...............................
Till next time, when I will tell you about what we found to do on our short stay on the Coromandel Penninsula... bye!


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Fri., November 29, 2013 11:00am
Driving Today? Your Tag Might Be Caught On Tape
Tybee Island officials have been receiving lots of negative feedback about a proposal to track visitors with cameras. The beachfront city is considering recording the license plate numbers of all the cars going on and off the island. But Mayor Jason Buelterman says officials may reconsider in light of public opinion.
Wed., November 6, 2013 11:46am
Who's Coming To The Savannah Music Festival?
The Savannah Music Festival is holding a concert tonight as it unveils its 2014 line-up. Blues musician Taj Mahal is one of the artisits coming to next year's festival. And he's just one of the festival's musical surprises. Yesterday, event organizers came out with their list of featured musicians for the spring event, which includes masters of classical, jazz, and folk.
Wed., October 9, 2013 5:10pm
Movie Becomes Tourist Attraction
The first of nine production days in downtown Savannah began for the Spongebob Squarepants movie. Residents and business owners got a taste of what the next week will be like. Several streets and sidewalks were closed. Some people reported minor inconveniences. But the overall mood was one of a spectacle.
Thu., September 12, 2013 6:00am
Ga. Awards Arts, Tourism Grants
Gov. Nathan Deal has announced the state Department of Economic Development has awarded more than $178,000 in grants to 13 agencies promoting fine arts and tourism throughout the state. Deal said Wednesday the Georgia Council for the Arts is distributing the funding as part of the state's Tourism Product Development Agreement program.
Mon., September 9, 2013 8:00am
Tourist Train Leaves Station In Oct.
A tourist train running on the tracks of the old St. Marys Railroad is scheduled to fire up its locomotive and start bringing passengers aboard next month. St. Marys Mayor Bill Deloughy says he hopes the train rides will boost tourism in the area.
Fri., May 10, 2013 11:59am
History Connects On Savannah's Southside
Three Savannah non-profits are joining forces to promote heritage tourism in an off-the-beaten-path part of Chatham County. The Pin Point Heritage Museum, Bethesda Academy and Ossabaw Island Foundation announced a partnership on Friday to share expertise and resources.
Wed., May 1, 2013 7:00am
Atlanta's 2012 Tourism Sets Record
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has announced the city hosted more than 40 million visitors last year, and the record puts Atlanta on par with Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Diego. Reed made the announcement during a press conference Tuesday afternoon, and said tourism is one of Atlanta's primary economic drivers.
Mon., February 4, 2013 6:06am
After years of declining attendance, the Historic Westville living history museum in Lumpkin might relocate to an urban area to try to attract more tourists. The chairman of Westville's executive board says they hope to have a location chosen within six months.
Wed., January 30, 2013 5:12am
New Tourism Guide Features 'Walking Dead' City
This year's Georgia Travel Guide was unveiled Tuesday by Gov. Nathan Deal. The state is publishing 750,000 copies of the magazine-sized guidebook. A Georgia city featured as a filming location in the TV show "The Walking Dead" is featured on the cover.
Fri., January 4, 2013 12:00pm
Developer Buys Waterfront Property
The sale of a former Georgia Power plant to a boutique hotel owner is another sign of economic recovery in Savannah. Orlando-based developer Richard Kessler this week bought the former industrial building on the city's historic waterfront. A historic preservationist says he's optimistic about what can become of the site in part because of Kessler's track record for historically-appropriate development and the building's location.


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What Is a Disadvantage of Using Incandescent Bulbs to Grow Plants?
Incandescent light bulbs are the ones commonly found in grocery and hardware stores. They are round towards the top and have a stem that screws into a socket. When turned on, the thin filament inside heats up and glows, creating light. The light emitted covers the part of the electromagnetic spectrum between ultraviolet and infrared. Plants absorb light on the red side and the blue side of the spectrum, and the light is used by the plant to create food for itself. Blue light tends to promote green, leafy growth while red light tends to promote flowering and budding. Household incandescent lights tend to emit colors on the red side more than the blue.
One drawback to using incandescent lights to grow plants is that they aren't very efficient. The amount of light expended is little compared to the amount of energy needed to illuminate the bulb. The energy that doesn't get used to make light is given off as heat. While the initial expenditure may be small to purchase incandescent bulbs, they are much costlier to operate when compared to fluorescent bulbs, even though fluorescent bulbs cost more to purchase initially.
Light Intensity and Heat
Because so much of the energy in incandescent bulbs is converted to heat, much is lost in light intensity. Because the bulbs are hot, they can't be placed close to the plants, even though doing so might increase the light intensity needed by the plant. To avoid damage to plants, bulbs shouldn't be placed closer than 24 inches from the plant. However, lack of light intensity can be remedied by increasing the number of hours the plant is exposed to the light or by adding reflective surfaces to make the available light reach more areas of the plant.
Color Spectrum
While incandescent bulbs produce light slightly more on the red side of the light spectrum, plants need light from both the red and the blue side of the spectrum to be healthy. Providing light to plants from exclusively incandescent lights deprives them of the amount of blue light they need. At best, they should be used for supplemental light in combination with fluorescent or natural light. Because red light tends to encourage bud and flower growth, incandescent lights are better used on flowering plants.
One aspect that makes incandescent lights more expensive to use than other lights is that they are relatively short-lived. Most incandescent bulbs only last for 750 to 1,000 hours, as compared to fluorescent lights, which can last nearly 8,000 hours. This is only an average, and longevity can be wildly variable, ranging from just a few hours up to a couple of years. While the initial cost is fairly inexpensive, when you consider the number of times these bulbs will need to be replaced, they aren't much of a bargain.
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