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Uniform shop
The Uniform Shop is conveniently located on the College campus in the Administration Block. We are open in the afternoon on Monday and Wednesday 2:00pm to 4:00pm, and in the morning on Friday from 8:00am to 10:00am.
(Please Note: Hours will vary during school holidays).
During Shop hours you can phone direct on 02 4634 7414.
The Online Uniform Shop can be accessed by clicking on the following: Alinta Apparel. All new families will be contacted by Alinta to make an appointment for a private fitting prior to starting at the College.
Alternatively, a link to Alinta Online with instructions on purchasing can be found through the MACC App, under 'Uniforms'.


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A bachelorette party is definitely more special than other parties as the bride-to-be is celebrating the last of her single days. Thus, this night marks her freedom days and is very special to her. This day or night should be fun and exciting for all the girls and therefore a lot of fun activities can be included to make it more happening.
You can plan for activities that are fun, rewarding as well as creative, like joining flower crown workshops, cookie making classes or cooking lessons. One can have lots of fun by calling in good looking men who will serve them the way they want them to. Since the party is thrown by the bride-to-be's close friends and colleagues, privacy is not an issue.
Bare body male for bachelorette
It can be really sensual and fun if the girls call in topless waiters for hens' party. They can be a source of entertainment as most women will enjoy the sight. Good physique, bare chest men serving the ladies at the party will definitely add to their excitement. Since the bride will not be able to enjoy such a night after her marriage, this idea will definitely be a hit with her. If someone wants the night to be more exciting, pole dancing can be added. Either the males can be asked to dance or the women can join in and do the pole dancing themselves. Just as women strippers are called in for a stag party, male strippers can also be called in for a fun bachelorette. The whole night becomes a fun night with such activities and performance and really makes it a memorable night of one's life.
The girls enjoy the most if there are good looking men
All the girls can have the best time of their life, flirting, dancing, drinking and enjoying the male company. The fun gets even better when these handsome looking and dashing men with their bare chest and tight pants are moving in and around the girls to serve them food or drinks. The strong and attractive men with good physique and face are all there for the entertainment of these girls and the girls cannot ask for more.
This kind of party is becoming very common these days as more and more people are looking for ways to entertain their guests differently. Having beautiful women around for men's night outs can be the idea of fun for males, likewise women can want good looking men around them and have fun too. The younger generations are all up for such parties and events.


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The perfect face & body paint for both professionals and beginners, that gives a great metallic effect. Amazing for Halloween or for festival face painting.
It's non-toxic, specially formulated to be gentle on the skin and fragrance-free.
As it's water based it's not only quick drying, but as easy to get off as it is to put on. Simply remove with soap and warm water, you won't need to scrub!
(Please remember that due to the high pigment contents, some colours may stain fabric, exactly the same way as highly pigmented make-up can)


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At least two people were hurt Thursday afternoon when a car crashed into a Glendora bank with customers inside, police said.
The crash was reported about 1 p.m. when a 69-year-old woman lost control of her Mercedes-Benz sedan and drove it into a US Bank in the 800 block of S. Grand Avenue, Glendora Police Lt. Robert Lamborghini said.
One bank employee was hurt when a piece of furniture hit her, Lamborghini said. The employee and the driver were taken to this hospital.
Top news of the day
A bank employee may have in fact saved the driver from a more severe injury.
"Somebody in the bank, actually after the accident, pulled my mom out and about two minutes later about a six foot piece of (glass) went right through the sunroof," the driver's son Joe Russi said. " "It would have been very bad."
The cause of the crash was not immediately clear, but police thought the driver may have "experienced some kind of medical issue."
Russi told NBC4, however, that his mom thought the car was in park but it was instead in drive.
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GOODELL has ultimate and unfettered power to demand a Witch Trial even when the only evidence in support is the unsupported ramblings of guy who retracted what he said. And who's to blame? Well, sure, Goodell for treating his office like he's the Chief Inquisitor, where players must prove innocence rather than Goodell proving guilt – but the real culprit is the Players Association.
The PA allowed Goodell to be judge, jury and often executioner. PA is to blame for empowering a despot, for without the PA signing that awful agreement he wouldn't have this power to use.


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Sebnem Buhara Designs The Bebek House Residence
Sebnem Buhara, the architect of the highlighted project Residence:Bebek House by Sebnem Buhara demonstrates, In order to turn spaces that have relatively low ceilings into bold and unique houses, we needed a clear architectural language. Instead of going for the functional sense fearing from these restrictive features of the house. It is possible to define the interaction between the design and decoration as aesthetical beauty and conformism..
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Vanilla Malt & Chocolate Butterscotch Swirl Gelato Fudgsicles Recipe (Organic with Sugar-Free, Raw & Vegan Options)
My 100% healthful Vanilla Malt & Chocolate Butterscotch Swirl Gelato Fudgsicles will blast your taste buds with rich creamy flavor without spiking your blood sugar.** This superfoodized delicacy is designed to nourish your immune system and nervous system with its content of long-chain omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin c, tonic herbs, lecithin, and antioxidants.**
Place in a high-speed blender:
1 ½ cups organic pumpkin seeds (soaked and dehydrated rocks!)
1 1/4 cup warm tonic herb tea, gynostemma tea or spring water
½ cup organic walnuts (soaked and dehydrated rocks!) (careful of bulk-bin walnuts as they are notoriously oxidized, moldy or rancid)
4 organic pastured egg yolks or for a vegan option use a couple tablespoons non-gmo soy lecithin and a few dashes of spring water and cold pressed olive oil
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon organic ghee (my favorite) or cold-pressed organic 100% olive oil or 1/4 cup raw heavy cream
2 teaspoons Longevity Power Maca Bliss or He Shou Wu or Goji Joy or Mushroom Immunity or Longevity in a Bottle
1 teaspoon organic almond butter
Blend on high for 1 minute and strain through 3 nut mylk bags (1 bag inside the other to create a 3-layered bag) into a large bowl. Pour back into the blender and then add:
2 tablespoons birch xylitol or wholesome sweeteners of choice
1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder
¼ teaspoon stevia extract powder or ½ teaspoon for full sweetness (KAL brand and NOW brand are great tasting)
Blend on high for 15 seconds and then pour most into a pitcher leaving 1 cup in blender, then add to blender:
¼ cup organic raw cacao powder
1 tablespoon birch xylitol or wholesome sweeteners of choice
¾ teaspoon freshly squeeze organic lemon juice
1/2 – 1 teaspoon Longevity Power LEVITY or more Maca Bliss
Blend lightly. Set up your fudgecicle molds and pour the vanilla malt gelato (in pitcher) and chocolate butterscotch gelato (in blender) into the molds simultaneously to create a swirl of light and dark cream. Freeze for several hours. You may also just pour into a bowl and freeze to make gelato, or use a home ice cream maker if you have one. ENJOY!
Like the idea of superfood butterscotch? Then you'll LOVE my recipe for my favorite elixir, "Liquid Butterscotch Candy," found in my book Superfood Beauty Elixirs.
To the greatest version of yourself!
-Christian Bates
I share your enthusiasm for a life built for longevity and peak performance. I want to share with you that my company is not a 'discount product line.' The quality and potency are there – and since you're not paying for pills or capsules – all our products are already in a bulk-priced but elite-quality and extreme-potency form.
That said, I have found that increasing the percentage in one's diet of herbs and superfoods is a winning strategy. Before Longevity Power, 'feasting' on tonics (and the accelerated healing and fully energized life that comes with it) was but a dream lived only by emperors past.
You see, the very mature and wise 'nutrition theme' of the 2010s is that no matter what diet path you follow, it must be rich in medicinal nutrients – less agriculturally tampered and closer to a virile wild state.
Raw… cooked… veg… primal… – chances are you'll dabble in all of those labels over the years as I have, but no matter what is floating your boat right now, make sure it is abundant in nature's medicine and a wide variety of immune-strengthening, hormone-balancing, stress-reversing, DNA-protective (and science-proven!) nutrients.
Enter: Longevity Power tonic herbs and superfoods. It is my life's mission to ensure that you get to have all the life-transforming tonics your body craves. You shall not be held back from your potential any longer.** Get clear about the variety and quantity of powerhouse substances your body requires to reach your next set of goals.
Unleash into your life the healing power of herbs and superfoods!
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With all the hype around tech, it may come as a surprise that tech's share of U.S. GDP has been remarkably steady around 6% over the past 20 years. Not exactly a growth sector.
The reason is that while volumes have grown dramatically, prices have been competed down. Strategically, price management is the leading issue in tech. Tech companies tend to have only primitive capabilities in this area
Also, tech profits as a share of total U.S. profits is stable at 7%, but with a bit more variation (the dotcom bust lowered them). And tech payroll is highly stable at a bit below a 6% share.
(Rather than tech, professional services, followed by financial services, have seen the greatest gains in share of GDP.)


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A baby elephant has been freed from a dire predicament after tumbling into a hole - all thanks to the efforts of a few helpful humans.
The trapped little calf was spotted in a 6-foot deep water storage pit on the grounds of a nature reserve in China's Yunnan province. Villagers alerted local police, who dispatched a team to help. They believe the elephant had been stuck for nearly a day.
Try as he did, the baby elephant was unable to hoist himself up and over the slick, muddy walls.
"Because it rained yesterday, the ground around the pit was slippery," police officer Tang Zhouxing said, as quoted by The Guardian.
To help the calf out, police used a hoe to lower the edge of the pit enough for him to get a better foothold.
Sure enough, the rescuers' efforts paid off. About an hour and a half after they began, the elephant finally managed to scale up and out of the hole, pausing for a moment to get a better look at the people who had helped him.
Afterwards, he shuffled back into the forest. We hope he reunited with his herd after the harrowing ordeal!
Despite the rampant trade of ivory in parts of China, elephants living in this sprawling jungle sanctuary in the country's southwest are closely guarded with some of the strictest elephant protection laws in the world - including the death penalty for convicted poachers.
"Elephants have it pretty good here because it's safe and there is plenty to eat," local forestry official Chang Zongbo told the New York Times. "Once the elephants cross the border from Laos, where hunting is allowed, they never want to go back."


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Whether you are a fan of cycling or not, cycling events is something that everyone will tend to enjoy. You have to make sure that you look into all the right ways of getting the best experience of what the cycling events have to bring into your life. Therefore, always make sure that you focus on doing your research. Having experienced your first cycling event will assure that you will want to experience more and more. If you are that person who wants to get to experience much more of the cycling events that are around the world and that has a very high recognition, you should definitely start by doing your research. Here are some of the most important things that you have to know about the best cycling events:
The Down Under Tour
If you are in Australia, you might be aware that the Australian tour down under is one of the most anticipated events of the Austrian calendar. It is not only much of excitement for the Australians but for people from all over the world. Therefore, if you are interested in bringing about a part of it, and expense the best of racing has to offer, make sure that you get to know all the valuable information about it and take your steps in to be a part of it and experiencing the ultimate best out of it. With this, you will come to realize how much of a momentous event it is.
Attend to the World Class Event
If you up for a world-class event that has been happening for over hundred years, then surely, you should give you chance at tour de France. If you have always dreamed of witnessing this extra special event that happens once a year, then your chance is here. If you are hoping to get your chance in 2018, make sure that you focus on proper tour de France 2018 dates so that you can attend this event without any hassle at all.
Be aware of What's Happening in the Cycling World
You have to be clear about what is happening the cycling world in order to gain the best experiences that it can offer. Of course, there are many things ways through which it can make your life easier. Therefore, you have to make sure that you don't miss out on the any of the new in the field. Having a passion and a hobby such as cycling is the finest way to keep up with a good life and this might even motivate you to cycle that will bring about many lifestyle and health benefits.


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Planning With Metaphors
Greetings all. I appologize, once again, for the lateness of this post. I rented the first 3 seasons of 24 and tried to watch them all this weekend. I kinda didn't get the point there, I guess. Who knew that each season of 24 actually took... 24 hours to watch? I mean, I didn't get that. That was 72 hours over all. Um, time kinda got away on me, there...yeah.
Anyway, this past week I got a new job in Vancouver, teaching English as a Second Language. Because I'm a glutton for punishment, I decided to teach my classes about metaphors, using one concept to replace another. Apparently most Asian languages don't use metaphors and it was a little tricky to get the point across. We were watching t.v. and movies and talking about the metaphors in the stories. Actually, it went pretty well and it got me to thinking that maybe the same concept could be used for organisation.
No really, go with me here, this could work. Hey, I've been right almost as much as I've been wrong before, so it's worth a try. Without further ado, here's my Metaphorical Storyboarding Template. This would be a typical day:
I just don't know where I get these ideas. I'm glad I could share this one with you today. Until next time, keep your pen on the page, and your metaphors unmixed.
Steve Sharam
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Former ESL teacher here. There are various ways of tackling metaphors, depending on what level you're teaching. I never taught them as an extended topic, but would visit them in more depth as they came up in class. There is a book that I read in college that might be useful, if only just for yourself...to help analyze and discuss metaphors in English, called Metaphors We Live By (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0226468011/102-3035464-7814...)
You might want to check it out, you can probably find some of the text online -- and, fyi, this approach has political implications, and the author, Lakoff, has written recently on the use of metaphor by politicians.
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Information on Standard & VIP Hajj Packages 2016
You are reading this article because you are getting ready for you're in the Saudi Arabia. Looking for the best and cheap hajj packages 2016 is very good idea. You will get lots of useful information regarding hajj performance and the package available in the market. The customers, who find and compare different packages on different grounds, successfully get a good deal. In the cutthroat business competitive environment, every company wants to defeat the other companies operating in the market. Cheap rates and quality services are two major parameters that allow a company to defeat the other company in the market. Being a wise customer, you must understand these things while comparing different packages in the market to find the best one. These packages are designed to make your travel full of ease and comfort. Contrary to this, you may have many other things that will make your travel full of hassles. Following are two major kinds of hajj packages available in the market; you are free to choose the best one as per your needs and demands:
VIP Hajj Package
If you are good enough in the finance, I suggest you to get VIP hajj package while traveling to Saudi Arabia for hajj purpose. This package is perfectly designed to make your travel hassle free in the aspect and provide you ease and comfort at its peak. A high value protocol is seen from travel agency while managing the whole tour. You are provided an accommodation that is close to Makkah and Madina that is almost at walking distance. You don't need to hire public or private transportation to reach to your destination for the performance of the hajj. It looks expensive but it also save much of your cost that you could spend on private transportation to reach your destination. In the VIP hajj package, you are provided with the experienced instructor who guides you to perform hajj in Saudi Arabia.
This training session will be very useful if you are going Saudi Arabia for very first time for the performance of the hajj. A male and female guide is also provided you in the VIP hajj package that performs the hajj with you to guide you on every step of the hajj. A VIP private transportation is provided to move on anywhere in the country without any problem. You are also provided a VIP hotel accommodation while staying in Mina for the protection of your equipments. These private rooms are also used to take shower and to use bathroom as well. In the Mina you have to stay in the camp where you can only sleep without your luggage.
Standard Hajj Package
In the standard cheap hajj packages 2016, you are not provided any premium location to stay near Makkah and Madina. Only male guide is provided in the standard hajj package that is also known as imam who performs hajj with you. The female guide is not provided in this package to guide female pilgrim.


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Rashis in Light of Kriya Yoga (New Book) [Hardcover/Paperback]
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The author Guru Ji Sh. Sanjay Aggarwal is a practicing Kriya Yogi. He has been guiding one and all through regular discourses in the Srimad Bhagvad Gita, Patanjali Yoga Sutras amidst other ancient scriptural texts. He also emphasizes on being regular in the meditative practice and at the same time fulfilling one's duties towards family, mankind, Guru and God.
He founded Shree Maharishi Bhrigu Ashram in Irvine, California as per the will of his Guru – Shri Maharishi Bhrigu, where regular meditative and satsanga activities take place. The book 'Rashis in Light of Kriya Yoga', authored by 'Shri Sanjay Aggarwal' discusses the very basics of Jyotisha (Vedic Astrology) - the twelve rashis in the most fascinating, inspiring and never-before manner. The true understanding of "What is Geeta Divya Kriya Yoga?" and "What is Jyotisha?" comes out beautifully through this book. One needs to read this book to understand and realize how the Light of Kriya Yoga comes out through each zodiac sign revealing some deep secrets of this esoteric spiritual practice. The goal of this practice being 'God Realization'.
The book while bringing the astrological essence of each rashi, establishes jyotisha as a spiritual subject with very deep esoteric messages for anyone who is in the quest for truth, freedom, eternal peace and bliss. The book is not just a book on astrology but a book filled with guidance and inspiration for any sincere spiritual seeker. The book has a number of hidden pointers which can be understood by each person as per his level of development and spiritual advancement. People having some knowledge of astrology will be able to appreciate the dimension and depth of spirituality embedded in jyotisha; for Kriya Yogis, the book will offer many answers in the spiritual domain and for a layman, it will introduce him to the richness of our scriptures.
The book is an inspiration for everyone to recognize the ultimate goal of existence and live in complete awareness of it. Its goal is to inspire the spiritual seeker in making sincere efforts through a meditative practice such as 'Kriya Yoga' to break through the vicious entanglement of binding samskaras and karmas.
OM Tat Sat
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There are places we go
That forever stay
There are feelings
That leave with no goodbye
And it's in the midst of these
Indefinable points of
. latitude and longitude
We grieve
. quietly.
In the smallest smiles
And words unsaid
Lie the broken chords
That will never be tuned
And in the discordance
The sustained hum of harmonies
. straining for resolution
We thrum
. quietly.
So step beyond the pale
And drink to the moon
Toast the holy, silent night
With unsung screams of
. fractured dreams
And listen
As the universe leans in
And sings with you
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author's note: Forgive the weird formatting with the floating periods. I couldn't figure out how to indent single lines without indenting the entire paragraph, and when I tried to "space-bar in" a blank space instead, the lines just ended up going back to left-justified. So if anyone out there knows how to indent single lines, I'd love to learn some WordPress magic.


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For the Sake of One God
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Why did religions lose their place in the hearts of people? Why did materialistic philosophies substitute them so easily? Why is a teaching given to humankind to create love still used as an instrument of conflict?
For the Sake of One God tries to find reasonable answers to these questions. But most of all this book aims at distracting the general attention of people from the outer aspects of religions, which are usually overvalued, and at emphasising the importance of 'the basic foundation of the religion of God, which was ever the principle of love, unity and the fellowship of humanity.' If everyone will understand the primary importance of this law and resolve to conform to it, the common future of humankind will certainly be happier.
Author: Julio Savi.
Format: Softcover book, 193 pages.
Publisher: Royal Falcon Books, 2005.


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Bonds: Keeping warm in a sub-zero world
Jon Jonsson (pictured), senior portfolio manager, Global Investment Grade Fixed Income at Neuberger Berman argues that although European government bond yields bear little relation to economic fundamentals, zero-weighting or short selling them is a risky option.
The European Central Bank president's latest press conference was not a market-moving event but it did not lack excitement. Most memorable, perhaps, was the young woman who showered Mario Draghi with confetti while decrying an "ECB dictatorship." Did she mean that the central bank is "dictating" European government bond pricing? If so, our Global Investment Grade Fixed Income team would probably agree.
Lower Than Low
Yields have been low for months but the week before the press conference on Wednesday, April 15, saw some real milestones: Switzerland auctioned 10-year bonds at a yield of -0.06% and, for a while, even Spain's two-year bonds traded at negative yields, having approached 7% three years ago. Germany's yield curve is negative out to seven years. As an indication of the breadth and extent of the collapse in yields, consider Portugal's bond maturing in October 2016: Just three years after breaching 20%, its yield is also flirting with zero.
Technical Drivers
In our view, technical forces are the key drivers behind the low yields. The ECB has committed to a €1 trillion-plus quantitative easing program over the next 18 months. When the Federal Reserve conducted its QE programs, the U.S. was running massive deficits and the Fed bought less than half of an abundant supply of bonds. Deficits are much smaller in Europe and the ECB is buying all the new supply and more. That makes the impact on bond yields much more dramatic. The ECB's decision to purchase long-dated bonds explains the substantial flattening of eurozone yield curves as well.
Disconnect from Fundamentals
A look at the recent trading levels of credit default swaps (CDS) reflects the dominance of technical factors over fundamentals in current pricing. European bond yields have been roughly 30-70 basis points below corresponding CDS spreads everywhere except Greece—in contrast to their typical trading range above swaps. Given that CDS are viewed as more reflective of credit risk, they suggest a relatively positive picture that would be seen in bonds yields if not for quantitative easing.
Indeed, while there is clearly risk associated with Greece, the combination of QE and a weaker euro is already improving growth and financial conditions. As Draghi noted in his press conference, the M1 money supply has climbed steadily over the past year (Figure 2). Historically, this metric has led GDP growth by about 12 months. Backed by a robust pick-up in lending to households and corporations (Figure 3), the eurozone recovery seems at odds with what is priced into its government bond markets.
Wary but Not All Negative
Despite the disconnect between prices and fundamentals, we believe there is currently built-in demand for government bonds that should make investors wary of substantially underweighting or selling short low or negative-yielding bonds without having offsetting positions.
A small portion of the market is likely to buy these bonds speculatively, anticipating yields falling even further into negative territory. Demand may also come from European banks, which need them as high-quality collateral (although Draghi's commitment to keeping the ECB deposit rate at or above -0.2% may incentivize them to hold cash in the event of yields breaching that level). Passive index funds naturally will also continue to buy and even active managers with tracking error constraints are likely to avoid underweights that could generate risk while adding zero alpha. Then there are the pension funds and insurance companies that need the bonds to match liabilities or meet regulatory requirements.
Moreover, with the ECB likely to err on the side of caution before winding up QE, even if our core scenario of improving growth and inflation materializes, eurozone bond yields may not rise immediately, and indeed could fall further.
Investment Takeaway
With yields at extreme lows even as technicals threaten to maintain current momentum, we think it is important for investors not to restrict themselves to binary choices—such as going long or short a particular country's bonds. Rather, we believe in embracing a range of relative value opportunities. For example, one could short core eurozone paper against longs in other markets that could also benefit from the downward pull of core yields; those shorts could then potentially deliver positive results when European markets eventually return to pricing in economic reality. The point is to maintain flexibility and to take opportunities where and when they arise—something that can help investors seek return in the current ungenerous interest rate environment.


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How to Plant Cottonwood Tree Seeds
The cottonwood tree is indigenous to North America, where it is commonly seen growing along riverbanks and streams. It is easy to recognize in the summer when the female cottonwood tree dispenses seeds attached to white fiber type fluffs that resembles cotton. Planting cottowood tree seeds is an easy process, but you must plant the seeds within two to three days after you collect them. Otherwise the viability of the seeds can plummet.
Gather the seed capsules of a cottonwood tree before they dry and crack open. This is usually in June or early July.
Place the cottonwood capsules into a fine-mesh wire colander or sieve. Put the sieve or colander in a warm location in your home where it will remain undisturbed. Let the capsules dry in the colander or sieve until the capsules start to crack open. This can take as little as three or four days or as long as a few weeks, depending on the temperature.
Rub the capsules across the surface of the colander or sieve to separate the cottonwood tree seeds from the capsules. Do this once the capsules have dried and are cracked open.
Fill up a seed flat or similar type of container with a good quality seed-starting planting mix. Or if you want to make your own, measure out equal amounts of vermiculite, perlite and peat moss. Mix the three ingredients together until they are well blended. You can purchase a seed flat at your local plant nursery or garden center.
Tamp down the seed raising mix in the tray using the base of a 4-inch pot. Then, use the long side of 12-inch ruler to level off the contents in the seed flat.
Create shallow rows, no more than 1/8 inch deep, in the seed flat. Each row should be about 1 1/2 inches apart. Place one cottonwood tree seed every 1 inch in each of the shallow rows. Then, press the cottonwood tree seeds into the soil ensuring good seed-to-soil contact.
Transfer the seed tray into a light-filled temperate area in your home. Placing the tray near a window that faces south, or southwest is ideal. But do not place the tray where there will be any sunlight directly upon it. The temperature range should be between 60 and 70 degrees F.
Mist the entire contents of the seed tray until it is thoroughly saturated with water. Cottonwood tree seeds will typically being germinating within a few hours, so it's essential the germinating media remains moist but never sodden wet. You can transplant the cottonwood saplings into 4-inch pots, or larger pots, when they are approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches tall.
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Things Needed
- Cottonwood tree seeds or capsules
- Colander or sieve
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- Seed raising mix
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Inaugural High Panel Conference on Agriculture Research in Kenya, ICRAF headquarters, 13th September 2018
The theme of Conference, which was organized by the State Department for Agricultural Research along with other partners, was, "Priority Setting in Agriculture Research: Towards Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security in a Changing Climate"
Motivated by the Berlin "Falling Walls Conference" the conference brought together leading personalities drawn from key sectors that influence agricultural research to discuss key issues in agriculture and it provide information which is be useful in enhancing coordination of agricultural research.
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We are back again today with a new challenge over at the Lily Of The Valley Challenge Blog where the challenge is Fun and Games.
I have used one of the soon to be released images today called Build a Snowman.
Isn't this new release just to die for like I told you the first of the week ???
My image has been colored with my copic's and I used some glamour dust on my image too.
The sentiment is also from Lily Of The Valley from the Christmas Circular Sentiments Collection
I used some raffia ribbon and some button snowflakes from my stash
And the snowflakes I have added some Diamond Dust to they are punched from MS and Nankong punches.
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Today we all received the news that our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI will leave the Papacy at the end of February. As a community of faithful, let us pray together for our beloved Pope that has served our Church so well. Let us also pray for the upcoming Conclave, that all those involved may live it in deep prayer so that they may really leave room for the Holy Spirit to elect the next successor to Peter. May God's will be done.
Thank you Pope Benedict for your humility, your courage and your love of truth. You have been a true father to us all. May the Lord reward you for your "good and faithful" service to Him.


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Ken Smith sez: A film you will remember long after others are forgotten. This U.S. Army production introduces us to "Homer," a hillbilly-type who smells real bad. The guys in his barracks have to figure some way to encourage him to take a bath. They hit upon the idea of creating new lyrics for folk songs, and at this point the film quickly spins out of control, as Homer's loveable gang of GIs warbles tune after tune, such as "Fresh And Clean," and "Wash Your Socks." Amazing.
The U.S. Army, one of the world's most prolific makers of motion pictures, excelled with this one, which may have been produced near where we are now sitting at the Astoria Studios. Homer, a soldier of rural or mountain origin, doesn't wash and is smelling up the barracks. His strangely benevolent buddies decide on a musical strategy to get him under the spray, and cook up new lyrics for folk songs. The remainder of the lengthy film is composed of musical sequences like "Fresh and Clean" and "Wash Your Socks." After films like this, it's no wonder that veterans-turned-students needed the remedial advice of films like Body Care and Grooming.
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Explore leading ministry professionals' views on gender roles and their effects on families with the Foundations for the Family series. Editors Wayne Grudem and Dennis Rainey have assembled a team of distinguished writers to argue that egalitarian views destroy God's ideal for your relationships, marriage, and life purposes. They offer their perspectives—both personal and practical—on significant issues in modern Christianity, such as the meaning of submission, male and female roles, and the history of egalitarian interpretations of Scripture. They cover practical topics for pastors and give applications for real-life ministry.
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For years a debate has raged over how to define true masculinity and true femininity. While there is agreement that men and women share equally in the privilege of being made in God's image, some views of manhood and womanhood blur God-given gender distinctions.
Wayne Grudem assembled a team of distinguished writers to show how egalitarian views destroy God's ideal for your relationships, marriage, and life purposes.
As the shepherd of the flock, a pastor has many responsibilities—few as great as leading and training families. The pervasive attitude and beliefs of the world have only added stress and confusion to this task. Sixteen highly regarded men and women help bring clarity and guidance to this important issue. They tackle practical topics such as how and why to preach on biblical manhood and womanhood, putting the Internet to use, church discipline, small groups, and handling domestic violence. They discuss the personal applications within the pastor's marriage, and they examine the biblical views of ministering to singles, homosexuality, leadership and submission, and much more. This compilation is thorough, potent, and a must-have for any pastor's library.
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As many of y'all know, I'm in the process of opening a new Instagram account this week. So many people have told me I'm crazy but I don't care. Why am I doing this? To start fresh. I need a fresh start with this. But why did I just drop 30K followers? Because a lot of the people that were following me were there from when I owned my boutique and simply not for what I am doing now, which is blogging. I want a following that's there because they like what I post, they don't mind the fact that I'm crazy about Jesus and people who are true to themselves.
Secondly, I did this because I felt as though I built and was continuing to build that account on glorifying myself and that is simply not who I am. I think we feel so pressured to conform to what everyone else is doing and to be equal to or greater than others. I don't want to be that woman. Some people have told me they never got that vibe from me but I know what's in my heart and that's exactly where it was and would have continued to go without this change. I'm here to bring glory & praise to my Savior not myself or material things. He should always come first.
I know this might not seem like a big deal to some people but it was very hard for me to make this transition. I've been praying about it for weeks and I know in my heart, without a doubt, that this is right. I want to be that Proverbs 31 woman. I don't want to be selfish, rude, self-absorbed, all about money, etc... I want to be humble, loving, kind, ambitious, and an on-fire woman for God. I believe in my heart that I already have some of these characteristics... but I'm working on building on those and letting them shine through even to my social media outlets.
I hope y'all will continue to follow along with me on this journey. My new account is @the.mrs.mcqueen and you can click over to it via my Instagram feed to the right of this post. Y'all are each so special to me and the kind emails, DMs, and comments I have received in the past few days have absolutely blown my mind. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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and she laughs without fear of the future.
When she speaks, her words are wise,
When she speaks, her words are wise,
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IAVA Daily News Brief – March 6, 2017
Sailors assigned to the search-and-rescue team onboard Naval Air Station Fallon conduct cliff side rescue training exercises with an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on Feb. 10, 2017. MC1 Joseph R. Vincent/ Navy | Military Times >>
Today's Top Stories
A group of soldiers, family, and community members came together Saturday to fight a deportation order for a former U.S. soldier. Army Private 1st class Miguel Perez, Jr., was born in Mexico and grew up in Chicago. On Monday, Perez faces a deportation hearing because he committed a non-violent drug offense, his family said. | ABC 7 Chicago >>
Officials at the Durham VA hospital said Friday changes have been made after troubling photos of the facility's waiting room were posted to Facebook. The couple that posted the photos said they witnesses older vets being mistreated and ignored during lengthy waits for service. One photo showed a veteran in pain lying on the floor. | ABC 11 >>
Veterans of the U.S. and foreign militaries are drawn to the front lines here in the fight for Iraq's second-largest city. Besides military experience, they bring medical skills, part of a toolkit they use to save the lives of Mosul's "most vulnerable." What they find, on the edge of a battle now in its fifth month, is a familiar camaraderie — born of adrenaline-pumping action and mind-numbing boredom. | Military.com >>
Iraq and Afghanistan
Britain agreed on Sunday to arrange 10 billion pounds ($12.3 billion) in loans to finance infrastructure projects in Iraq over a 10 year period, a program that would only benefit British companies, an Iraqi minister said in Baghdad. The two countries signed a memorandum of understanding in the Iraqi capital that serves as a framework to provide up to 10 billion pounds in funds to specific projects during this period, including water, sewage, electricity, healthcare and transport. | Reuters >>
"I am deeply unhappy that I left behind patients, especially female patients in remote villages – they are not in a condition to explain all types of their sickness to male doctors – so it would be very difficult without a female doctor," she says. Religious and cultural mores mean that women rarely visit male doctors for any condition, never mind a gynaecological one, and Dr Kakar, 39, realised that leaving her post in Paktika province left her patients dangerously vulnerable. | BBC News >>
The battle to uproot the so-called Islamic State, which is centered in the cities of Mosul, Iraq, and Raqqa, Syria, has been underway for months, using local forces backed by U.S. advisers and air power. The president wants it done faster. | The Inquirer >>
Military Affairs
The unseemly episode is deeply embarrassing for the Marine Corps and the Defense Department, proud institutions that, like many college campuses around the country, have struggled to curtail widespread problems with sexual assault. At the same time, it exposes an unsettling rift within a segment of American society consistently regarded as reputable, honorable and trustworthy. | Marine Corps Times >>
These days, short-staffed Shaw maintainers often work 12-hour-plus days, 60 hours a week, and they come in on weekends at least twice a month. Many are fed up with the stress, the long hours, and the extra duties — such as physical fitness training and professional military education — taking up time that could otherwise be spent with their families. And, increasingly, they're seeing their fellow airmen hang up their wrenches once and for all. | Air Force Times >>
Soldiers have been discussing the idea behind closed doors and in open forums for years, but the push to research the possibilities and make a decision really picked up earlier this year, according to the Army G-1 uniform policy sergeant major. "It's more driven from the religious accommodations group," said Sgt. Maj. Anthony Moore, referring to a working group that made the recommendations that informed the Army's authorization of beards for Sikh men in uniform. | Army Times >>
A non-traditional student, she enlisted in the U.S. Army when she was 18. It was her service that led George W. Bush to select her as one of a group of veterans he chose to honor in his book, "Portraits of Courage: A Commander-in-Chief's Tribute to America's Warriors." She was also featured on the "Today" show on Feb. 27, as one of several veterans, showcasing Bush's new book. | Daily Herald >>
"Before my injury I was a person that could walk into a place of 100 strangers and within probably less than 15 minutes everyone knew me and I knew a majority of them," he said, fighting back tears. "Because I was in impressionable person. After my injury, I didn't want to reach out." | WLBZ >>
Gordon said the family prepared to meet the staff sergeant in Germany if Eric lived long enough in transport to the facility. "He was stable enough to be brought back to the states, so we prepared to see him in Washington at Walter Reed (Hospital)," Gordon said. "When we arrived, the doctors told us to unplug him from life support. They said Eric would be in open-eye coma for the rest of his life." | Rio Rancho Observer >>


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The World Anti-Doping Agency's controversial "whereabouts" rule suffered a fresh setback yesterday after a key European Union panel said it contravened privacy laws. The rule, which was introduced on 1 January this year but has split world sport after big-name athletes and sporting bodies including Fifa criticised it, requires a pool of elite athletes in each sport to say where they will be for an hour a day, 365 days a year. If they miss three tests in an 18-month period, they will be banned for at least a year.
The EU working party said today there were "numerous issues that remain problematic" about the rule. Athletes including Andy Murray, Britain's No1 tennis player, have claimed that it infringes their human rights and could break privacy laws.
"It is also in light of the proportionality principle that the working party invites Wada and anti-doping organisations to reassess the collection of whereabouts as it is conceived today, and more in general, the current retention period of processed data," the panel said.
The panel's decision will form the basis of a broader, binding legal opinion by the European Commission. The EU sports commissioner, Jan Figel, had asked Wada to suspend the rule while Brussels examined it. Wada said the panel went beyond its mandate and criticised its verdict, saying it "contains some regrettable factual errors and could potentially undermine the fight against doping".
"Wada repeatedly offered to meet with the working party to provide more information and clarifications, but the European Commission, acting as the working party secretariat, regrettably turned down our requests," said Wada's president, John Fahey. "By challenging well-established and accepted anti-doping practices and offering no constructive solutions, the working party could potentially undermine the fight against doping in sport."
A legal challenge has also been lodged in Belgium on behalf of 65 athletes, including cyclists and volleyball players, who argue the rule breaks EU privacy laws.
The panel also said "types of sport" should also be taken into account, but Wada argues that if the rule is not applied equally across all sports around the world, it will undermine its effectiveness.


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ClickFair Review | What You Should Know About ClickFair
What is ClickFair?
Is it a money making online scam or legit business?
What are the disadvantages of using ClickFair for your business?
In this ClickFair Review, we're going to find out all there is to the advantages and disadvantages of ClickFair. Â Read more…!
ClickFair Review | About ClickFair
The origins of ClickFair are not a entity of a company but a Paid To Click (PTC)Â website that is owned by 99 Ventures Ltd. from the United Kingdom. Â The website appearance is new as of February 28, 2013 but the actual domain name does have some age and history.
ClickFair operates like a online advertising platform to network with publishers and advertisers so you can drive more traffic by visiting websites.
The company 99 Ventures Ltd also is the founder of three other websites upon our research:
We noticed is how similar the interfaces are on all of these sites and there is a certain feeling of lack of trust we noticed as well with every single site.
ClickFair Review | The Advantages of ClickFair
- A way to network between the advertiser and the publisher
- A way for you to drive cheap traffic
- Soon as you place and Ad you will be seen
- Custom audience enabled
- Earn coins that can be converted into cash
- Earn up to 20% for ever click referrals
- Unlimited number of direct referrals
- Free trial period for testing
- Members only community
ClickFair Review | The Disadvantages of ClickFair
- Not a trust worthy site
- No social proof to be validated
- Very limited ads due to the dependence on advertisers
- Free members have limited access and can't earn much
- Still have to build a downline
- Minimum earns $5 in order to cash out
- Not recommended as a income opportunity for beginners in training
- Don't use your account and sit on it over one month will get you terminated
- Rented lists (Not a good idea)
ClickFair Review |Â Conclusion
The bottom line is we recommend to stay away from programs like this because they are not solving the real problem of a entrepreneur. Â Paid To Click websites are a dime a dozen and most of them really are good and pay great while others are not so great and have been replicated over and over to dupe you out of your wallet.
Why would you even waste your time clicking for 100 coins in order to earn your first $1? That means all it takes is a consistent click rate of over 30 days starting out and then you can't cash out till you reach $5 minimum.
Plus, if you don't have a large list of people to market this to then it's really going to be harder for you to make money with it because you need to build a team. Â They want you to refer as many people as you can so you can make money and them of course that is the idea.
It's already happening on the internet where members of ClickFair are blasting messages and spamming their lists of friends on social media or community forums just begging for a freaking signup to join their team because hence "They have the best Paid To Click program in the world".
Forget it, all this is designed to do is distract you from what you need to do in your business. Â Nothing comes free and that is the truth, the investment is time and time is money to an entrepreneur. Â You should be in control of your own business and should never have to rest on a policy like ClickFair that isn't fair to you by trying to limit your progress.
Let's say this doesn't work out for you and for some reason the website gets shut down…
If you truly want to have success with your business you are going to be required to learn the skills to build your own brand, your own list, and your own income. Â If you are struggling with getting leads and how to increase your sales its because you keep trying to buy up all these programs that are just confusing you and not solving your problems.
Focus on getting results with your business, don't take your eyes off the prize, and stop selling your dreams and goals short with ridiculous lazy programs that burn a whole in your wallet like this. Â Your business has to be treated like a six figure business not a hobby. Â The amount you have the potential to earn is extraordinary and astronomical because it is dependent on what you are willing to put into the business to grow it.
If you have been noticing results with ClickFair or not we love to hear from you, we are all entitled to our opinions as it's coming from actual experience not hype. Leave a comment below we love to know what is going on with your business.
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Bees were always an interest to Bill.
At 5, his aunt took him out to watch her look at a hive. There were lots of bees and a few stings that day. A few years later, after being stung while playing in the grass, he figured it was not such a big deal after all.
While still in high school in 1962, Bill became more interested in keeping bees. The following year, a friend and he bought packages from Chester Bee Supplies.
In 1967, Bill continued on the legacy of a local Apiary.
In 1968, he found his Queen bee, Rosemary, and soon followed some little worker bees. Now along with some grand baby-bees, the operation has grown.
As our legacy continues, we look forward to your visits and enjoy hearing from you!
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United Progressive Fraternity (UPF) update
TPA reported back in April that former members of Australian proggers Unitopia – Mark 'Truey' Trueack, Matt Williams, Dave Hopgood and Tim Irrgang, had formed a new band under the name of the United Progressive Fraternity (UPF). The now internationally flavoured line-up now includes Guy Manning, Daniel Mash and Marek Arnold with guest appearances on the new album including: Steve Unruh, Jon Anderson, Steve Hackett and many more. The band have also called on visual artist and designer Ed Unitsky to provide the stunning artwork for the release.
The band signed with InsideOut Music in the latter part of August and together they will release Fall In Love With The World, in several formats, on the 10th November 2014.
01. We Only Get One World (Overture)
02. Choices
03. Intersection
04. The Water
05. Don't Look Back – Turn Left
06. Travelling Man (The Story Of Eshu)
07. Fall In Love With The World
08. Religion Of War
The band will be on tour in Europe towards the end of September and into October…
27 Sep 2014 – Summer's End Festival, Chepstow – UK
02 Oct 2014 – The Barge Antipode, Paris – France
03 Oct 2014 – Poppodium Nieuwe Nor, Heerlen – Netherlands
04 Oct 2014 – Chez Paulette, Nancy – France
05 Oct 2014 – T Blok, Nieuwekerk Aan Deijsel – Netherlands
07 Oct 2014 – Blues Café Nieuwstraat 74A, Apeldoorn – Netherlands
10 Oct 2014 – The Bedford Balham, London – UK
11 Oct 2014 – The Wesley Arts Centre, Maltby – UK
12 Oct 2014 – Cathouse, Glasgow – UK
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Thursday, August 9, 2012
My Childhood Monster Blogfest
The very first movie my mom took me to was E.T. I was maybe 5 at the time. My mom thought I'd LOVE E. T., but I hated him. He scared the heebeegeebees out of me. So much so, that when he "went home" at the end, I cheered while everyone else cried. "Good riddens," I thought.
How can you be scared of something so cute you ask?
Every since that movie I'd have to sleep with my closet door closed at night. The scene with E. T. amongst all of the stuffed animals, hiding in the closet burned in my memory for all time. I used to reason with myself that the odds of a fictional character coming out of MY closet were about as slim or more slim, than the odds of my childhood crush (Christian Bale from Treasure Island and The Newsies) coming out my closet. And I'd would have liked that much better!
So tell me, what was your childhood monster?
10 comments:
- Guilie Castillo said...
You know, you're not alone :) There's another entry for the Childhood Monster Blogfest that also had ET as the monster. I think I was ten or so when I saw the movie, so it had little impact (aside from making me love ET, of course) and I never really gave much thought to whether someone might find him scary--but you're right, that scene with him in the closet is plain creepy :) Thanks for sharing, and for dropping by my blog earlier!
- August 9, 2012 at 9:38 AM
- Maryannwrites said...
You are not alone, Aubrie. A lot of very young children were scared by E.T. That opening scene alone was enought to scare the bejeebers out of a kid as young as 4 or 5.
- August 9, 2012 at 2:10 PM
- Timothy S. Brannan said...
Yeah I have a lot of people tell me ET freaked them out.
I saw ET in one of the first theaters around me to have dolby sound so I was too enthralled to be scared.
Tim Brannan
The Other Side
- August 9, 2012 at 2:12 PM
- Christine Rains said...
When you describe E.T. in that manner, he is pretty scary! I wouldn't share my candy with him! Thanks for sharing your monster and helping promote my novella.
- August 9, 2012 at 2:30 PM
You know I never found E.T. cute... I found him freaky and scary too...
- August 9, 2012 at 8:12 PM
- Angie said...
I was terrified of E.T. As well!
- August 10, 2012 at 10:41 AM
- Unknown said...
I was older when I saw E.T. but I could totally see why he would be a creepy monster. I love that good riddance when he went home. :)
- August 10, 2012 at 11:12 AM
- Shannon Lawrence said...
I never thought about how negatively that stuffed animal scene could impact a child, but when you look at it from that angle, it could certainly be nightmare-worthy!
My monster: http://thewarriormuse.blogspot.com/2012/08/childhood-monster-blog-fest.html
- August 10, 2012 at 10:53 PM
- Deniz Bevan said...
Oh no! Scared of E.T.? Though I must admit, that scene where he's gone all white and Eliott fears he's dead scared the heck out of me. I still close my eyes for that scene when rewatching the movie.
- August 11, 2012 at 6:25 PM
- Cherie Reich said...
Aww! That's so cute that E.T. frightened you as a child. My parents wouldn't let me watch it for a long time, so I was older before I did, but I can see how it could scare a little child.
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Goodbye Special Friend Ballaseyr Royale
British Dressage is sad to learn from Richard Davison's team at Combridge that this morning they said goodbye to yard matriarch, Ballaseyr Royale, aged 27. Richard reported that 'she looked very well but old age had recently started to take its toll'.
Owned by Gwendolyn Sontheim, 'Royale' represented Great Britain at Olympic, World and European Championships as well as FEI World Cup Finals and was the 2003 National champion, all with Richard in the saddle. Earlier that year, the duo were part of the European Championship team which claimed a historic bronze at Hickstead, scoring 70%+ in all three tests.
Bred by Inge Kataballe in Denmark, Royale (Picandt x Matador) was retired fit and sound after the Athens Olympics in 2004 and Richard and Gwendolyn decided to breed from her. Her first foal was by Lingh, duly named Bubblingh, and is Richard's current Grand Prix ride.
Richard said; "Today is a very sad day for us all at Combridge. I know I am not the only one to shed tears at her passing as Royale held a special place in the hearts of all our staff both past and present. I would like to thank all of them and everyone else who contributed to Royale's care including our travelling grooms, vets, farrier, physio, Louise Morton and all of the support team within Team GBR and the UK Sport World Class Programme.
"But I will always be most indebted to Royale's owner, our loyal supporter and friend Gwendolyn Sontheim, for granting me the privilege of riding Royale and entrusting her care to me.
"Royale's story is not only that of an extraordinary and wonderful horse, but also of an on-going journey that united so many special people. This was part of her legacy; this was her gift. We'll miss her big kind eyes and huge ears, always pricked forward."
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Every year, I try to record my first ripe garden tomato. Here are my results for the last few years:
2011 - August 5th
2010 - July 23rd
2009 - July 17th
2008 - Sometime in September (I got my garden in late)
In 2009 I had a bumper crop. I had tomatoes ripening as soon as July 17th. Well, this year is looking promising. I have at least two ripening tomatoes - and it's not even the 4th of July!
salad. Since I discovered them, they have been my first tomatoes to ripen every year. They are incredibly high producers and they are indeterminate - which means they flower continuously throughout the season. Flavor-wise they can't be beat.
I had a few other things to harvest today. My artichokes are the envy of my community garden.
As you can see, the garden has been so productive that it's time to weed again. I better get on it!
Is your garden doing well this year, or have you had problems with the heat? I know in the Pacific Northwest we have been pretty sheltered from the excessive heat of the rest of the country. I hope everyone else's gardens are going well!


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"Am I a player in this scenario or a puppet ? I guess, in the end, it doesn't matter. It is what it is: my destiny."
- Cynthia Hand, Unearthly
So, seriously Harper Teen is the best ! I got this book for .99 on my Kindle over the holiday season. Before that, it wasn't even on my radar , it was just another pretty girl in a pretty dress cover.
I'm not a big fan of paranmormal romances. To me they all tend to be the same and have the similar kind of ugh-inducing female protagonist who doesn't exist outside of the new guy they met. And while Unearthly falls victim to some of the usual tropes in paranormal romance (new person in school, love interest is dating mean girl, single parent . . .) I took a liking to it.
Unearthly is a slow paced, yet slightly witty story of Clara Gardner, a teenage angel who has just received her purpose--the major responsibility of angels. She and her family move to Wisconsin for her to put the pieces of her purpose together and of course she gets a few hitches and surprises along the way.
I'll be honest, this novel isn't plot rich. I mean things happen, but the overall plot is more talked about and theorized more than we see things happen. There are some interesting ideas and concepts introduced, but there isn't enough follow through. The ending felt very rushed to me.
I think Clara comes close to being an autonomous female protagonist. She is shown to have purposes and determination outside of the male characters in her life. This book also steers clear of insta-love. However, I think Clara is very much controlled by others and doesn't know how to be herself.
The male characters were okay. I don't think we learn enough about Christian Prescott. We know what he does, but not why he does them. I liked how Tucker Avery was developed throughout the series, he played the jerk in a believable and likable way.
While this book isn't bad, it's nothing spectacular or new. I hope we get more in the sequel, Hallowed. I'm not anxiously awaiting it, but I will make time to read it this year.
I'm really upset this show got passed over to have a pilot on the CW. I think it would have been an awesome addition. I think the first book alone has the flexibility to be made into 22 episodes.


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Egyptair extends its cargo partneship with WFS in Amsterdam and Brussels
Egyptair has awarded a new cargo and mail handling contract to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Amsterdam and Brussels, extending its relationship with WFS at both airports.
The three-year contract, which commences in March 2018, will see WFS handling cargo and mail for the airline's daily Boeing 737-800 from Amsterdam to Cairo as well as its five times weekly 737-800 services from Brussels to Egypt's capital city. In 2017, Egyptair chose WFS to also provide trucking services connecting Amsterdam and Brussels with Ostend.
Marc Claesen, Regional Vice President at WFS, said: "Providing trucking services for Egyptair in recent months has enabled us to demonstrate the benefits we can offer to our airline customers and our growing relationship has now resulted in WFS now being chosen to provide full cargo and mail handling services at two of the main European airports in Egyptair's network. We look forward to supporting the airline's continued growth in Amsterdam and Brussels and to providing the highest levels of safety, security and service."


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Human health is a complex and wide-ranging subject far beyond nutrition and physical exercise. Still, these factors have a huge impact on global health by their ability to prevent diseases and thus promote health. Thus, to identify health risks and benefits, it is necessary to reveal the underlying mechanisms of nutrition and exercise, which in many cases follows a complex chain of events. As a consequence, current health research is generating massive amounts of data from anthropometric parameters, genes, proteins, small molecules (metabolites) et cetera, with the intent to understand these mechanisms. For the study of health responses, especially related to physical exercise and nutrition, alterations in small molecules (metabolites) are in most cases immediate and located close to the phenotypic level and could therefore provide early signs of metabolic imbalances. Since there are roughly as many different responses to exercise and nutrients as there are humans, this quest is highly multifaceted and will benefit from an interpretation of treatment effects on a general as well as on an individual level. This thesis involves the application of chemometric methods to the study of global metabolic reactions, i.e. metabolomics, in a strategy coined predictive metabolomics. Via the application of predictive metabolomics an extensive hypothesis-free biological interpretation has been carried out of metabolite patterns in blood, acquired using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), related to physical exercise, nutrition and diet, all in the context of human health. In addition, the chemometrics methodology have computational benefits concerning the extraction of relevant information from information-rich data as well as for interpreting general treatment effects and individual responses, as exemplified throughout this work. Health concerns all lifestages, thus this thesis presents a strategic framework in combination with comprehensive interpretations of metabolite patterns throughout life. This includes a broad range of human studies revealing metabolic patterns related to the impact of physical exercise, macronutrient modulation and different fitness status in young healthy males, short and long term dietary treatments in overweight post menopausal women as well as metabolic responses related to probiotics treatment and early development in infants. As a result, the studies included in the thesis have revealed metabolic patterns potentially indicative of an anti-catabolic response to macronutrients in the early recovery phase following exercise. Moreover, moderate differences in the metabolome associated with cardiorespiratory fitness level were detected, which could be linked to variation in the inflammatory and antioxidaive defense system. This work also highlighted mechanistic information that could be connected to dietary related weight loss in overweight and obese postmenopausal women in relation to short as well as long term dietary effects based on different macronutrient compositions. Finally, alterations were observed in metabolic profiles in relation to probiotics treatment in the second half of infancy, suggesting possible health benefits of probiotics supplementation at an early age.
A novel hypothesis-free multivariate screening methodology for the study of human exercise metabolism in blood serum is presented. Serum gas chromatography/time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC/TOFMS) data was processed using hierarchical multivariate curve resolution (H-MCR), and orthogonal partial least-squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) was used to model the systematic variation related to the acute effect of strenuous exercise. Potential metabolic biomarkers were identified using data base comparisons. Extensive validation was carried out including predictive H-MCR, 7-fold full cross-validation, and predictions for the OPLS-DA model, variable permutation for highlighting interesting metabolites, and pairwise t tests for examining the significance of metabolites. The concentration changes of potential biomarkers were verified in the raw GC/TOFMS data. In total, 420 potential metabolites were resolved in the serum samples. On the basis of the relative concentrations of the 420 resolved metabolites, a valid multivariate model for the difference between pre- and post-exercise subjects was obtained. A total of 34 metabolites were highlighted as potential biomarkers, all statistically significant (p < 8.1E-05). As an example, two potential markers were identified as glycerol and asparagine. The concentration changes for these two metabolites were also verified in the raw GC/TOFMS data.The strategy was shown to facilitate interpretation and validation of metabolic interactions in human serum as well as revealing the identity of potential markers for known or novel mechanisms of human exercise physiology. The multivariate way of addressing metabolism studies can help to increase the understanding of the integrative biology behind, as well as unravel new mechanistic explanations in relation to, exercise physiology.
We have investigated whether postexercise ingestion of carbohydrates in combination with proteins generates a different systemic metabolic response, as compared to the sole ingestion of carbohydrate or water, in the early recovery phase following exercise. In addition, metabolic patterns related to fitness level were studied together with individual responses to nutritional modulation. Twenty-four male subjects were exposed to 90 min of ergometer-cycling. Each participant was subject to four identical test-sessions, including ingestion of one of four beverages (water, low-carbohydrate beverage, high-carbohydrate beverage, and low-carbohydrate−protein beverage (LCHO-P)) immediately after cycling. Blood was collected at six time points, one pre- and five postexercise. Extracted blood serum was subject to metabolomic characterization by gas chromatography/time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC−TOF MS). Data was processed using hierarchical multivariate curve resolution (HMCR), and multivariate statistical analysis was carried out using orthogonal partial least-squares (OPLS). Predictive metabolomics, including predictive HMCR and OPLS classification, was applied to ensure efficient sample processing and validation of detected metabolic patterns. Separation of subjects in relation to ingested beverage was detected and interpreted. Pseudouridine was suggested as a novel marker for pro-anabolic effect following LCHO-P ingestion, which was supported by the detected decrease of the catabolic marker 3-methylhistidine. Separation of subjects according to fitness level was achieved, and nutritional modulation by LCHO-P was shown to improve the metabolic status of less fit subjects in the recovery phase. In addition, the potential of the methodology for detection of early signs of insulin resistance was also demonstrated.
An excessive energy intake combined with a low level of physical activity induces detrimental processes involved in disease development, e.g. type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However the underlying mechanisms for regulation of metabolic capacity and fitness status remain unclear. Metabolomics involves global studies of the metabolic reactions in an organism or cell. Thus hypotheses regarding biochemical events can be generated to increase the understanding of disease development and thereby aid in the development of novel treatments or preventions. We present the first standardized intervention study focusing on characterizing the human metabolome in relation to moderate differences in cardiorespiratory fitness. Gas chromatography-time of flight/mass spectrometry (GC-TOF/MS) was used to characterize 460 plasma samples from 27 individuals divided into two groups based on physical fitness level (VO2max). Multi- and univariate between group comparisons based on 197 metabolites were carried out in samples collected at rest prior to any intervention, over time following a nutritional load or a standardized exercise scheme, with and without nutritional load. We detected decreased levels of gamma-tocopherol (GT), a vitamin E isomer, in response to a high fitness level, whereas the opposite was seen for the alpha isomer (AT). In addition, the high fitness level was associated with elevated ω3-PUFA (DHA, 22:6ω3) and a decrease in ω6-PUFA (18:2ω6) as well as in saturated (16:0, 18:0), monounsaturated (18:1) and trans (16:1) fatty acids. We thus hypothesize that high fitness status induces an increased cardiorespiratory inflammatory and antioxidant defense system, more prone to deal with the inflammatory response following exercise and nutrition intake.
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It's a United States final in women's beach volleyball for the gold medal on Thursday at the 2012 Olympics. As expected, Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh-Jennings defeated the team from China in their semifinal to advance to the gold medal match. What was not expected however is the team of Jen Kessy and April Ross upsetting the No.1 ranked team from Brazil, the favorites to win the gold medal.
But that is exactly what happened on Wednesday in London. After dropping the first set, Kessy and Ross, the big underdogs on the betting odds, seemed to find their groove midway through the second. From there, things just went their way. After getting the win in the second set, the match was forced to a decisive third set. The Americans simply came out better than Brazil, winning the set and the match.
Earlier in the day, May-Treanor and Walsh-Jennings won in straight sets, as they look for a third-straight gold medal. It wasn't as easy as it appeared on paper though, as the dynamic duo battled back from a 13-7 deficit in the opening set. And after getting out of that hole, the momentum was in their favor and they never looked back.
So now, the Americans are guaranteed a gold and silver in women's beach volleyball. It's simply a question of which team will come out on top.
2012 Olympic Beach Volleyball Betting Odds available at Bovada Sportsbook have set May-Treanor and Walsh-Jennings as the assertive favorites to win a third-straight gold medal in the Olympics. The two-time defending champions are going off at -350 on the betting line to win the match. Kessy and Ross come in at +260 on the other side of the betting line in the role of the underdog.
This is the fourth time in five Olympics since beach volleyball became an Olympic sport that the United States will win at least two medals, continuing the dominance.
This is just the second time that these two teams will play each other. Ross and Kessy upset the gold medalists at a 2008 AVP event. May-Treanor and Walsh-Jennings took time off after the 2008 Olympics, and just recently reformed as a team.
This gold medal match takes place at 4pm ET on Thursday.


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UK's Lincoln Plaza wins 'ugliest' building 2016 award in London
The Lincoln Plaza, a 31-storey block of luxury flats near Canary Wharf, in London has won the 2016 Carbuncle Cup for being the 'ugliest' building completed in the Britain in the past one year. The residential luxury tower block was called a "brain-numbing jumble of discordant shapes" and awarded the Carbuncle Cup by an online British architecture magazine Building Design. A London skyscraper dubbed the 'Walkie Talkie' won the 2015 award.
Lincoln Plaza, the work of BUJ Architects, a tower block has been named the worst new building in the UK, after being described as "an open invitation to commit suicide". Featuring geometric cladding, projecting glass balconies and a so-called sky lounge, the residential complex was intended by developer Galliard as a striking new landmark to stand alongside the towers of Canary Wharf.
Designed by BUJ Architects for the property developer Galliard Homes, the Docklands-based tower block is described as "a putrid, pugilistic horror show that should never have been built" in a BD article written by the architect Ike Ijeh.
The Carbuncle Cup has become one of Europe's most controversial architecture prizes thanks to its focus on naming and shaming the architects behind "bad" buildings rather than awarding "good" ones. It is intended as a counterbalance to the Stirling Prize, which is awarded by the Royal Institute of British Architects each year to recognise an outstanding new building.
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Liturgy Pillar
This Committee reviews and suggests items that can enhance the basic Mass, such as; floral arrangements, colors proper to the season, decorations, special liturgies, etc. Also reviews and recommends booklets to be used during the Advent and Lent seasons.
Committee meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM in the Church hall.


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More Tears are Falling than rain
"All is born of water, all is sustained by water" (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Faust II).
A colorless, odorless, transparent and tasteless liquid. Yet, the compound of oxygen and hydrogen is essential for human survival. Three to five days without H2O and life as we know it ends. Humanity is water. 60% of our body is water. No water means no future, simple as that. Without it, the body is just dust and five liters of blood, and is suddenly useless. No water in our cells, no heartbeat. The music ends. We all know the battle for survival of gallant nomads, opposed tribes fighting each other for an oasis, for the only water hole, somewhere in the distant desert, or of warriors, who survived knives and bullets but wilted in the heat, capitulating in front of a dried out or poisoned well.
Civilization is advancing in the rhythm of technology: pumps, desalination plants, giant dams to store water. Some sources are located in mountains, where water is as clear and valuable as diamonds. Water is fed by rivers, streams, hundreds, thousands of them often covered by phenomenal flowers and stunning plants. Here and there, a hippopatomus, groups of elephants taking precious water, lions doze in deep bush, hiding from the rays of sun, preparing their hunt. Be aware of alligators, snakes, panthers: all search for water, and kill to kill thirst. That's the myth of Africa, a breathtaking continent covered by 677 majestic lakes, among the largest in the world. Lake Victoria for example is shared by Kenia, Uganda, Tanzania. Lake Malawi measures 29600 square kilometers, equaling the size of Belgium. Lake Tanganyika is the second largest freshwater lake by volume and depth, filled with an estimated 32000 KM/3 of water, which represent 16 percent of the planet's freshwater. Millions of Africans are drawn to the shores and surroundings, or settling on embankments of legendary transcendental rivers, like the Nile, (6650 km), Zambesi (2574 km) or the Congo river (4700 km). The ecosystem, fauna and flora, seems bountiful and unique, if it rains in abundance, and as long as the water is not polluted, nature can provide food.
Somehow, most of Africa seems water sufficient, since 39 of its 54 countries have oceans or seas littoral. There is plenty of water, but this is also a challenge for technology and finance, for infrastructure and management. We know that the ocean water is saline and not useable for human consumption, and it is too salty for agriculture or livestock. Finances are needed for desalination plants, and as well enough funding for high energy costs, in order to pay for the extraction of the unwanted salt. Scientists have signaled over and over again that Sub-Saharan Africa counts the largest number of so called "water stressed" countries, more than any other place on our planet. Poor citizens are condemned consequently towards malnutrition and starvation, through drought and lack of wells, polluted streams and rivers. Worse: experts believe that by 2030, 75 to 250 million people living in areas of high water stress, will be forced by nature to escape their unlivable, impoverished villages, and possibly move north where they suspect paradise but more often meet hell. How many souls who searched at home for water to survive drowned in the distant Mediterranean Sea?
More than 300 million Africans, according to scientists, have no access to clean safe water. They survive mainly through agriculture, as long as they can depend on precipitation. 93% of Africa's agriculture is rain fed, and half of its population relies on agriculture for food and income. But there are more tears falling of despair than rain, and that means often a battle for survival. Just two examples of dozens: nearly 40% of the citizens of Uganda need to travel more than 30 minutes to access safe drinking water. In rural parts of Congo, only 21% of the villagers can rely on clean drinking water nearby. We've been aware of the problem for decades, and even of its magnitude. 14 African nations today are experiencing "water stress", 11 ones are expected to reach critical points of water scarcity soon. The drought, the lack of underground water, the unending stretches of wasteland, the rocky sandy desert, are overwhelming for any government to handle, since many of the sparsely populated countries lack the financial means or structures to face them, and are without industry or booming commerce. Recent headlines demonstrated, again, that despite all warnings, people continue to underestimate the calamity facing the world through climate change. Nature is catching up with industrial nations and developing countries faster than we expected, harsher than predicted, punishing our civilization for neglect and arrogance.
For the first time in history, a major city declared its water supply bankrupt. It's not a small town in Burundi or Togo: it's Capetown, South Africa, one of the most popular cities of the world, a tourist magnet, a symbol of South Africa's beauty. The city announced to its citizens that only a few days of supply remain, and then the city would turn the system off. A decade ago, Barcelona was facing a water disaster, Sao Paolo too, and less of a surprise, Nairobi. But Capetown, a city of four million inhabitants, a symbol of economic power and democracy, covered with splendid beaches, touched by waves of rare beauty? The wild, free and energetic water must seem to those living near the beach, facing the waves, like a provocation of nature. So much water, and despite the wet, they were advised to take their shower at home in 90 seconds.
The historic drought could be blamed: three years without rain emptied their dams. The crisis could also be explained by incredible population growth. But did he administrators ever listen to the critics, who already in 1990, warned that if rain would ever stop falling, the six reservoirs could not be filled anymore since more than 80 percent of the city's water was rain fed? The leaders of city hall apparently trusted nature: during the winter months, for centuries, rain always helped the citizens of Capetown. Why should that change? Because of climate change? They were considered as predictions of pessimists, or of left radicals. Just in case, Capetown built a desalination plant, Mossel Bay, but it was soon mothballed to save in energy costs. Desalination could be an escape, but water would then be needed to be pumped to distant users. But pipes are not in place, which could also be used to reroute water from Wolwedans Dam, which is presently 73% filled. Various administrations did not see any urgency to set up a vast supply system. The result? Panic, insecurity and possibly cancellations of tourists. The image tainted.
These days the city lowered water pressure to stretch supplies, and asked its citizens to restrict their water consumption to 50 liters a day. Headlines of doom, the countdown towards dust and thirst. Suddenly relieve, hope: 1.2 millimeters of rain, people dancing in the street, full of joy , because the meteorological service promised more disaster aid by nature: march 4, "a little rain", ten days later, "afternoon showers", march 15" thundershowers", a day later "showers". "Day Zero", the day the taps would not deliver one drop anymore, that was projected for April 12, was changed to May 11. Four million inhabitants will then need to queue at 200 official distribution points, protected by soldiers and police. If heavy rain surprises the weather service and begins refilling the large Theewaterskloof Dam, which is bordering on empty (between 11.7 and 12.5 percent of its 480 million cubic meters capacity) the date could be extended further towards a cutoff in June. This dam alone covers 41 percent of Capetown's water needs, but it depends entirely on rain, which needs to appear three years in a row during winter months to fill the dam back to capacity.
Capetown is more than just city mismanagement, human errors and corruption. Capetown signals that climate change is real, and is threatening not only islands in the South Pacific slowly drowning, disappearing from navigational charts ,and one day, reappearing in history books documenting the lunacy of mankind. There may be, by then, much less water in Africa, and certainly not enough for an estimated two billion people. Today, much of the water reserves, rivers and streams, are polluted and unsafe to drink. It is even dangerous to swim in many lakes, since sewage or industrial waste has turned the valuable liquid into a smelly dark broth. No surprise: factories just dump chemicals into the lakes, so untreated human waste is adding to the ecological disaster. Deforestation, overfishing and hydrocarbon exploitation, are threatening even the Lake Tanganyika, which is divided by four African nations. Efforts are made, since governments are aware of daily disasters touching their citizens through water scarcity. Yet, the tasks are almost overwhelming: hydrological monitoring stations, which are supposed to calculate how much water is flowing their way, are dysfunctional, and the money for renewal as well as experts are missing. Investment for mechanization is difficult to obtain, and irrigation systems are hardly planned on a larger scale. Motor pumps are not, or rarely, available, and water conservation is hardly practiced.
The water level of Lake Victoria (30 million people are directly relying on the lake for survival) is shrinking, because its almost exclusive supplier, the sky, does not deliver clouds and rain, which usually represent 80 percent of the water stored. The Nile and 180 million persons living at its banks and surrounding regions, may lose water as well because Ethiopia is taking water to feed its "Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam", which needs between five and fifteen years to fill. OCP Policy Center Senior Fellow Abdelhak Bassou wrote a note on the tensions around this dam. Ethiopia assured its neighbors, threatening to use violence to stop the gigantic project, that the Nile would continue to flow through Egypt and five other nations, and that no water would be lost. But who knows? We are on a crossroad of priorities, with water at the center of discussions. While tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, typhoons, rip the earth apart, scientists are moving further and deeper into the unknown of the universe. They are now searching for water and life in space, exploring Mars, the moons of Jupiter and Saturn as well as dwarf planets, looking for water because water is the source of human existence, needed for projected settlements in space. Rockets, satellites, robots, even four wheelers stuffed with electronics and computers, are sent into the unknown. Speed has escaped our imagination into the abstract, speed measured by light years. To reach the galaxies, unexplored and unknown, we need and spend trillions of dollars, including the search for life on yet to be discovered planets. Science has discovered oceans and ice on planets and is certain that mars has been, in large areas, covered through centuries, by deep oceans. Where did the water disappear and why? Did water from mars feed our oceans? Or other planets, as distant as the milky way, 24000 light years away?
We can keep asking and dreaming about aliens, or about a future projected as science fiction. What about citizens on earth, humble shepherds or farmers on the African continent, who do not dream of conquering Pluto, but dream of a simple pump, spitting clean and clear water into a plastic bucket? Or of a well, discovered 30 or two hundred meters under the desert by specialists, or even using magic unconventional drills! Daughters and wives would never again have to carry water containers on their heads and shoulders from nearby polluted streams or wells to their village, covered by dust, sweat and tears. Just as the citizens of Capetown may be experiencing in a few weeks: no water, just tears.