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You're going to hear an awful lot of lot of laudatory as regards to Mr. Bush this morning. In truth, he probably deserves most of it.
(Re-read the first para, and then proceed…)
Thing is, I've been seeing an awful lot of examples of what I would consider to be false respect in the last several hours that turns my stomach.
Obama for example…
It was reported this morning that Obama visited with Bush a few days ago. He said, apparently last night:
America has lost a patriot in the humble servant in George Herbert Walker Bush. while our hearts are heavy today they're also filled with gratitude. Not merely for the years of service you spend as our 41st president but for the more than 70 years he devoted in service to the country he loved."
Well written, obviously written in advance, and hitting all the politically correct buttons. And also about as disingenuous as they come, if you take into consideration the way the Bush family was treated while they were still a threat to Democrat power.
I have made no secret over the years of my disdain for the GOP establishment of which the entirety of the Bush family is a part. I have repeatedly said in these spaces that not a one of them was actually conservative,but rather big government establishment Republicans of the Rockefeller/globalist persuasion.
More than granted, that he was arguably more conservative then Bubba and Barry were as Predident, but then again, that's not all that much of a hurdle is it?
I have also repeatedly suggested that the only reason that Reagan accepted Bush as his running mate was to quiet the clamoring in the GOP establishment for 'balance" to the ticket. For the Establishment Reagan was far too conservative. Still is, for that matter, which accounts for the objections to Trump today, and how the establishment has been about tearing Reagan's legacy down for the last 40 some-odd years.
So it is that I look with a jaundiced eye toward the comments being made by such as Obama this morning.
Not only is it easy to praise on someone who has died…( being I suppose, the thing to do and so very politically correct… ) but in truth the Bush family was never very much of a threat to the left and their agenda anyway, regardless of their screaming about it at the time.
Look carefully at that quote from Obama. Now, replace Bush's name with Donald Trump…. Someone who is working tirelessly against the leftist agenda and it was certainly is not beholden to the GOP establishment. Can you possibly imagine Obama saying such things about Donald Trump?
I suppose it 20 or 30 years we will get the chance to see. Frankly, I doubt it.
Remember, with Democrats it always comes down to whatever happens to be the biggest threat to their power at the moment. Under these conditions it's far easier to be politically correct. False praise is always the easiest thing to do and takes no courage whatsoever.
By the way I gather that arrangements are being made for mr. Trump to attend the funeral. This is a rather marked contrast so what happened with John McCain


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The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) offers primary care providers a unique opportunity to implement the Collaborative Care model (CoCM) and receive reimbursement for services provided. Practices must apply to OMH and be accepted into the Collaborative Care Medicaid Program (CCMP) before becoming eligible to use the medicaid rates for reimbursement.
Program participants must be able to demonstrate that they are following the evidence-based best practices of CoCM, and that they are able to report evaluative data to NYS OMH. Approved CCMP sites are eligible to bill the Collaborative Care case rate for any Medicaid patient receiving CoCM depression treatment.
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"At the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism, we seek to call all Christian churches, regardless of denomination, to the goal of visible reconciliation and unity for the world's sake, expressed in one faith and one eucharistic fellowship in Christ." (cf. Eph. 4)
About Prairie Centre for Ecumenism
The Prairie Centre for Ecumenism has been in operation since 1984. Our ministry involves the promotion of inter-church dialogue, understanding and co-operation. In addition, the Centre also promotes inter-religious encounters in our communities. For further information about the Centre, see the history page.
The Prairie Centre for Ecumenism is sponsored by seven denominations. We work in partnership with the Canadian Council of Churches, the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism, the Association of Interchurch Families, and other ecumenical ministries.


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I finished the first of a pair of socks from the STR sock club that have been waiting patiently for me for 2 years. I have stated in the past how their sock yarn is not my favorite, and you could never do fair isle with it—that is if you wnated to actually wear them. The yarn is thick. I was less than enamoured with this pattern, and still don't like the cuff as it flairs out. But…in trying them on, I love the way that they feel. The pattern and the garter stitch heel and toe are so soft and squishly. Mind you, these would never fit comfortably in a pair of shoes, they will be indoor only socks. I wish that I had done one more repeat. I was nervous, as I have had barely enough yarn for the socks from this club in the past, and didn't want to go beyond the reccomended length.
Now, somewhere I have one last pattern to knit up from that club. I am keeping these, and I think the last pair that I will make. Just wish they used a different base yarn, as the colors are really beautiful.


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DxWeb, through its integrated cloud based technology, is where state of the art medical software technology meets cloud based computing and creates the Physicians' Digital Trusted Space® at the point of patient care. DxWeb has developed secure and interoperable HIPAA compliant cloud computing to share healthcare records with healthcare providers and patients.
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Pipeline training program a 'win-win' for Aboriginal community
Enbridge, Banister Pipelines team up with Whitefish Lake First Nation in Alberta
When the Whitefish Lake First Nation No. 128 approached Enbridge last spring with a proposal to partner in a pipeline skills training program, the answer was an obvious "yes."
"It was very doable. It was a real easy one for us to be a part of," says Jordan Duguay, an Edmonton-based Aboriginal business advisor with Enbridge's Aboriginal Affairs division.
Enbridge strives to create opportunities that are aligned with the aspirations of Aboriginal communities near our projects and operations – and Enbridge, alongside trusted contractor Banister Pipelines, was one of the first companies to respond to Rennie Houle's request for help from industry partners.
As the employment training co-ordinator with the Whitefish Lake First Nation, Houle plays a lead role in developing initiatives that help advance economic development in the northern Alberta Aboriginal community.
About 1,500 of the 2,500 Whitefish Lake First Nation No. 128 members live on the reserve 220 kilometres northeast of Edmonton. While an industrial dry-cleaning plant and garment factory provide some employment, many of the reserve's younger residents are forced to seek work outside the community and away from home – but often encounter barriers to employment because of a lack of skills and training.
The band's leadership is trying to change that situation – aiming to enrich lives and brighten futures within its community, by embracing the challenge of economic renewal.
"Our leadership's focus has always been to mobilize our people to a workforce," says Houle.
Pipeline construction training was identified a couple of years ago as a potential initiative – and when Enbridge began advertising labour-force needs for its Wood Buffalo and Woodland Pipeline extension projects, Houle saw an opportunity to make something happen. He plugged into the local labour union, Local 92, and the two organizations soon developed an introduction-to-pipelines program that could be offered in the community.
After Enbridge entered the partnership, Duguay worked with trusted contractor, Banister Pipelines, to ensure the trainees would have employment as well as skills. For the 15 band members who successfully completed the 10-week course this past summer, there are Banister jobs waiting for graduates during the winter construction season, should they so choose.
"That's one of the key items we consider for any training initiative – whether these candidates will have a job to go to after the training," says Duguay. "From Enbridge's perspective, we are very happy Banister would guarantee the positions, and support our approach to maximizing local Aboriginal participation in our projects."
The outcome, says Houle, is a "win-win" for everyone.
"We want to have a sincere partnership and they in turn, have been very sincere with training programs and partnering. They come to our table," he says. "They don't have to come to every meeting, but they do. When they show commitment like that, you work twice as hard."


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- Jacob Malone, 33, is accused of sexually assaulting and impregnating a young member of his church
- He is also accused of furnishing liquor to the underage alleged victim, and endangering the welfare of a child
- Malone, who has resigned as a pastor, will return from Ecuador to turn himself in, his lawyer says
(CNN)An eastern Pennsylvania man who is accused of sexually assaulting and impregnating a young parishioner while he was her church pastor will return from Ecuador to turn himself in, his attorney told CNN.
Charles Proctor said he expects his client, Jacob "Jake" Malone to be on a flight back to the United States early next week.
Police in West Whiteland Township, Pennsylvania, allege that Malone, 33, developed a relationship with the alleged victim when she was a minor, then invited her to move in with him and his family, and sexually assaulted her after she turned 18 and was living with them.
Police say Malone first met the girl in 2009, when she was 12 years old and a member of a church in Mesa, Arizona, where Malone was an associate pastor, according to the press release.
A few years later, Malone moved to Minnesota to be a pastor at another church. He contacted the girl, who was 17 at that time, and invited her to stay with his family, according to the release.
"While in Minnesota, the victim alleged that Malone began trying to have inappropriate contact with her," the release says.
In July 2014, the teen moved with Malone, his wife and three children to Pennsylvania, where Malone took a pastor position at Calvary Fellowship Downingtown, a nondenominational church, according to Detective Scott Pezick of the West Whiteland Police Department.
Shortly afterward, the teen told police, he began sexually assaulting her.
The victim, then 18, was given alcohol by Malone, according to Pezick.
Suspect's lawyer expects him back in U.S. early next week
On at least one occasion, she was sexually assaulted and impregnated by the pastor, the detective said.
Malone is wanted for rape, sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, furnishing liquor to a minor and other related offenses, according to Pezick.
Proctor, Malone's attorney, told CNN he would not comment on the charges at this time, but said he is in daily contact with both the West Whiteland police and Malone, who is currently in Ecuador.
Malone went to visit acquaintances in Ecuador in recent weeks as an opportunity to give him and his wife "space," according to Proctor.
Police were expecting Malone to return Thursday morning, according to Pezick, but Proctor said it was "logistically impossible" for his client to get the 2 a.m. flight back to the U.S.
Fellow pastor: Suspect 'flew completely under the radar'
Malone, Pezick said, "was somebody from the church offering to help her, guide her. And that was the problem. She was looking for guidance and an adult to look up to, and she was taken advantage of."
Malone joined Calvary Fellowship in the summer of 2014. As pastor of leadership development, he was responsible for organizing volunteer teams around the church for things like worship and Bible studies, according to Bill Bateman, the church's pastor for global outreach.
"He was very good at it," Bateman said.
The church became aware of allegations against Malone in November 2015, according to Bateman, after they received a call from police detectives in Mesa, Arizona, where similar allegations had been made against him.
"It was a complete shock. Complete shock," Bateman told CNN.
Supervisors at the church confronted Malone with the allegations shortly after finding out about them, Bateman said. Malone immediately resigned, Bateman added.
"Jake Malone passed every check and participated in every educational forum," the church said in a statement. "He flew completely under the radar, deceiving even those who were closest to him. We know this is hard to imagine, but we assure you that no one suspected anything until very recently."
Bateman said that the situation was "heartbreaking." No other church members have come forward with allegations, he said.
The police department in Arizona reached out to Calvary Fellowship after a different woman came to them and said that she was sexually offended by Malone as a minor, according to Detective Esteban Flores of the Mesa Police Department.
That alleged victim, who is now 20 years old, said Malone had "sexual contact" with her beginning in 2009 and continuing until 2011, Flores said.
She was a member of the Trinity Church in East Mesa, where Malone was an associate pastor for youth, Flores said.
The Mesa investigation is ongoing, and charges have not yet been brought in that case, Flores said.
The two women do not know each other, he added.
"We're still waiting for our detectives to get ahold of him and conduct an interview," Flores said. "Our detectives have been in contact with his attorneys. If he returns back to Pennsylvania, we would like to talk to him."


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Paula – Customer, Amy – Manager
Paula – Amy, you mentioned that Agile is supposed to be faster. Why don't you speed up the work with the same team? Sprint velocity is supposed to be must faster sprint after sprint and the speed of work should constantly increase.
Amy – Too much of speed can affect the quality of work. Agile promotes sustainable development. In a long run, the overall benefit with respect to quantity or quality is going to be more in most circumstances while the sprint can run with a pace and all you can expect is little improvement sprint after sprint.
Paula – OK. Got it.
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Petra Partners with Novi Security to Distribute Innovative New Products
Petra Industries, the consumer electronic industry's accessory authority, has expanded their SmartestHome and Surveillance categories with Novi Security's innovative home security solutions.
Do-It-Yourself smart home products are exploding on the market and the Novi Security accessories are a perfect addition to this category. Their 4-in-1 smart security solution looks like a traditional smoke detector, but it's so much more. A battery powered HD camera, smoke sensor, motion detector and 90db siren all in one can be installed in under 5 minutes and provides users peace of mind on many levels. The device, when armed, will notify the user via a smartphone app if motion activity or smoke is detected, giving them the option to call authorities, sound the siren, request more images or ignore the notification all together. If a user decides that they want more monitoring they can opt into Novi+ which means for an additional price, their home can be monitored by a professional and can also include unlimited access to events and images with cloud storage.
"One of the biggest barriers to smart home product adoption is the complexity of product compatibility," said Tate Morgan, Petra President. "The 4-in-1 approach taken by Novi eliminates that barrier for customers, and optional professional monitoring put it at the top of the list as a preeminent security solution."


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Semi-dry cider, pure juice 25 cl - 6.5% al. vol
KILIMILIKLIKpronounced as it looks
bottoms up in basque. Very fruity, refreshing, drink it as often as you can.
The Navarrans defeated the Moors in 923 CE and mocked the ridiculous war cry the enemy monarch shouted before the battle. In French its que lon mette la claque or lets put a beating on them With a very strong Mediterranean accent. It sounded like kilimiliklik. As the warriors had crossed the very dry Andalusia desert. The war cry has been translated into bottoms dry in French, or bottoms up in English.
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Serve chillded, (about 7°C)
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On 26 January, 1980, "Volcano" by Jimmy Buffett peaked at #66.
I guess if I complain about the Billboard charting songs all sounding the same, I have to be prepared to appreciate something like "Volcano" by Jimmy Buffett. Don't misunderstand me: I find Jimmy Buffett infuriatingly insipid. But I will grant that his tropical noodling sounds nothing like anything else I've talked about so far, and in that regard, it's refreshing. It's not a love song, or a lost love song, or even a loneliness song; it's just a goofy song about an impending volcano eruption and what the islanders threatened by it are considering doing about it. I can only think of one other song about a dangerous volcano eruption, and it isn't nearly as happy as this one.
And really, the lyrics to this are kinda fun, even if they are delivered over silly tropical musical nonsense. There's a groaner of a pun on "lava", and there's all the places that the native doesn't want to end up, which includes a list of a few places famous for music styles in which that Jimmy Buffett doesn't write: New York City, Mexico, and Nashville. There's even a call out to each of Three Mile Island and Ayatollah Khomeini, which doesn't happen often in pop music. So, okay, Jimmy, I'll grant it to you, you were doing something special in the late 70s. I may not have liked it, but at least it was a unique influence on the charts.


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Why cops kill
The ongoing rash of police using deadly force against minority citizens has triggered a search for a universal cause—most commonly identified as racism. Such soul searching is understandable, especially in light of the racist e-mails uncovered in the Ferguson, Mo., police department by the U.S. Department of Justice's investigation into the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown.
To whatever extent prejudice still percolates in the minds of a few cops in a handful of pockets of American society (nothing like 50 years ago), it does not explain the many interactions between white police and minority citizens that unfold without incident every year or the thousands of cases of assaults on police that do not end in police deaths (49,851 in 2013, according to the FBI). What in the brains of cops or citizens leads either group to erupt in violence?
An answer may be found deep inside the brain, where a neural network stitches together three structures into what neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp calls the rage circuit: (1) the periaqueductal gray (it coordinates incoming stimuli and outgoing motor responses); (2) the hypothalamus (it regulates the release of adrenaline and testosterone as related to motivation and emotion); and (3) the amygdala (associated with automatic emotional responses, especially fear, it lights up in response to an angry face; patients with damage to this area have difficultly assessing emotions in others). When Panksepp electrically stimulated the rage circuit of a cat, it leaped toward his head with claws and fangs bared. Humans similarly stimulated reported feeling uncontrollable anger. (continue reading…)


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Town of Stafford Civic Calendar
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The mission of the Stafford Community Farmers' Market (SCFM) is to create a place for local farmers, producers and artisans to sell locally sourced goods directly to community members. Entering its fourth year, SCFM not only provides accessibility to fresh produce and local agricultural commodities, but is also a venue for consumers to meet their local farmers/producers, build social ties, recirculate local dollars and learn healthy eating habits. Additionally, SCFM promotes and hosts live music, guest speakers, artists, children's activities, and civic engagement opportunities. From the first ripened berry to the last root vegetable, SCFM op ...
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The Town of Stafford Community Events Calendar is an online calendar for civic events local to the Town of Stafford. Local civic and non-profit organizations are eligible to request online access for event posting. To request access a free Town of Stafford Business Portal Account is required. If you already have a business portal account, login and then click the 'calendar' link. New users can create a free business portal account here.


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The Importance Of Vitamin B cannot be neglected if you want to increase your health and fitness in the long run. Vitamin B12 deficiency is responsible for many conditions such as cognitive decline, depression, schizophrenia, and possibly autism which was revealed in a recent study. If you are in your twenties or thirties, you may probably not worry too much about your vitamin intake. This is quite OK. In fact, if you don't feel any negative side effects, you have nothing to be concerned about at all. But vitamin B12 is essential for good health. It is considered one of the most dangerous and silent deficiencies out there. B12 is vital for dopamine stimulation which is a pleasure producing hormone in your brain. This hormone is crucial for combating depression as well as boosting your mood. It can also stave off cardiovascular disease, keep your nerves and blood cells healthy. and prevent neurocognitive disorders. There is a study published in the Journal Plus One which states that vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to neuropsychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and autism.
In this study, the researchers observed the brains of more than sixty-odd deceased men and women between the ages of 19-weeks to 80-years. They also included 12 young individuals with autism and 9 middle-aged individuals with schizophrenia in this study. The results showed that the older individuals contained the lowest levels of B12 in their brains compared to the youngest members of the group. Their B12 levels were exactly 10-times lower.
The most interesting thing was, young people with autism and middle-aged individuals with schizophrenia had only one-third of the required vitamin b12 levels compared to healthy individuals of the same ages. The individuals who had autism and were under 10-years old had similar levels of B12 similar to the levels found in a 57-year old adult. The individuals with schizophrenia between the ages of 36-49 years had similar levels of vitamin B12 to those found in a 72-year old person. This was reported in Science Line recently. Although it is not 100% clear what these low levels imply, it is clear that vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to the brain's inability to establish important neural connections between regions of the brain. This is why the importance of vitamin B cannot be underestimated in any way.
The daily dosage of vitamin B12 depends on the age of the individual. You can start by adding certain food items to your diets such as fresh meat, fish, and dairy foods. Vegetarians can meet their vitamin B12 needs through the consumption of fortified breakfast cereals. Also, fermented beans and vegetables are a good source of B12. It is best that you talk to your doctor to learn the importance of vitamin B and ask for alternative options of vitamin B12.


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This month 50 years ago, high-speed rail was launched between Tokyo and Osaka.
The first Japanese bullet train had a maximum speed of 130 miles per hour. Now those high-speed trains –in Japan, China and elsewhere — have reached and, in some cases exceeded, 186 mph.
Last year, Turkey became the ninth country to operate a train at an average speed of around 125 mph, according to Railway Gazette. While there are proposals to build bullet lines in California and Texas, the fastest train in the United States, Amtrak's Acela Express, averages 105 mph on a short stretch between Baltimore and Wilmington, Del.
The Shinkansen high-speed train in Japan has became a symbol of what rail service can be. Over 10 billion passengers have traveled on the line without a single fatal accident.
The Japanese model has inspired other countries to install high-speed rail — even the car-crazed United States. Of course, speedy train travel isn't exactly a new idea. In the early 20th century, American steam-powered locomotives averaged over 75 mph on certain runs.
But high-speed rail is coming to the Midwest although not as fast as train enthusiasts would like. The Chicago-based Midwest High Speed Rail Association is pushing for the reauthorizing of high-speed rail programs: This year, Congress will vote on whether to reauthorize Amtrak and federal high-speed rail programs.
The association is calling for an increase in federal appropriations since Congress has not allocated funding to high-speed rail since 2010. The group also calls on states to step up their commitments to a high-speed transportation system.


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Deciding to sell your home is a big decision. For many families it is the largest financial asset they own. Choosing who to represent you is an important step. Selecting the right agent could mean the difference between time on market and money in pocket. An experienced Realtor knows how to facilitate a sale in the shortest time, with the least inconvenience, at the highest net to you.
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Tenderfoot First Aid
12.a. Demonstrate how to care for someone who is choking.
b. Show first aid for the following:
- Simple cuts and scrapes
- Blisters on the hand and foot
- Minor (thermal/heat) burns or scalds (superficial, or first degree)
- Bites and stings of insects and ticks
- Venomous snakebite
- Nosebleed
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The owner of this page is Foodyeater. According to policy, no other user, with the exception of admins, may edit this page without the owner's permission. If they do, they will receive an automatic 3 month block. If you are the Owner, and someone edits your page, alert Chris6d immediately.
Dragonet (real name Bubbles) is one of the main protagonists of Foodyeater's Pokémon series on Pokéfanon Wiki. She is a Ninja Dragonet who arrived in the Pokémon World from Reeftown and lives in Hau'oli City with her caregiver and best friend, Elizabeth, as her pet.
She is also an actress and theater performer who has appeared in several movies and TV shows such as Splash and Bubbles Super Why!, Keeping up with the Ninja Dragonets, and most famously, Splash and Bubbles.


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Hospitality Mondays
Because we know how hard you work, we offer you, Hospitality Industry Team Members, a day to enjoy our food and drink at 50% off. Every Monday at Three Birds Tavern, industry employees receive 50% off regular priced food and drink from open till close. Please bring your most recent paycheck stub to verify employment.


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Josh Feit started the news Web site Publicola in January with a very meager budget and a goal of expanding political coverage, especially since fewer reporters were covering state government in Olympia.
Since then he's attracted a couple of big-time investors, assembled a group of big-name advisors, hired another full-time news staffer and now is working to broaden Publicola's focus beyond political junkies. Not a bad start in the rough and tumble online content world.
But while Publicola has become a must-read for people who work in politics and government the site has raised eyebrows because of just how close some of the principals are to the process. Sandeep Kaushik, who helped Feit get Publicola up and running, works for the campaigns of Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels and County Councilman Dow Constantine, who is running for county executive. Another Publicola staffer also works for a local political campaign.
Feit is quick to point out that Publicola discloses such relationships when necessary and that Kaushik has no role in making editorial decisions. And, he says, Publicola's connections aren't a bad thing at all.
"Publicola is involved in the DNA of politics in the city," he said recently.
Feit was the longtime news editor at The Stranger, one Seattle's alternative news weeklies. Recent hire Erica Barnett was also a longtime reporter and editor at The Stranger. Their journalism backgrounds are important, Feit says, noting that one criticism of the blogosphere is a perceived lack of standards.
"Publicola is an effort to make journalism change blogging," Feit said.
Barnett says she wants to make Publicola "the news site in the city."
But the Publicola crew acknowledges that straight news will only get you so far. They are expanding their roster of "nerds," people who write about everything from the Sounders to music, to food. And they've started to pay the nerds.
"We have a lot of ambition for where we want to take the site," Kaushik explained. "There's a ceiling to the readership with politics."
For Feit, the rationale behind Publicola is simple.
"I'm in love with Seattle," he says.


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The second album from Skint & Demoralised is a certified romp that arrives after a number of dramas and devices such as split and reformation, unreleased albums, re-release dates and general major label hijinks. As a result naming the album after a kitchen sink drama isn't so conceited as a person might imagine.
Skint & Demoralised is a bleak duo hailing from Yorkshire. Their initial success was driven by a self started online campaign benefiting from times before Myspace sucked itself whole and turned shit.
The concept was easy. Matt Abbott a feisty young northern poet would unleash his rhymes as his mate Mini Dog (I shit you not) would add the tunes and backing tracks. And initially it was good, a lowlife but high brow version of spoken world detailing adventures and a lifestyle that was interesting and tangible. Unfortunately then came time to turn it all into a band and offer themselves as indie.
With the transition the words have become more lyrical and now mostly sung. In other words, it has all gone a bit normal. All remains very normal but the backing now feels slightly hack, generic indie rock in an irksome fashion. Part of me suspects someone in a suit sat behind a desk somewhere suggested this all in the hope of tapping into the Arctic Monkeys audience and vibe. Am I being too cynical?
Well, perhaps not when the original suggestion was potentially of an Arab Strap from Wakefield but instead ultimately what is served sits in some Embrace cum Doves territory. There is suggestion of a Smiths type appreciation for existence (not least in the kitchen sink references) but the execution feels not fully formed. Fuck a duck.
At this point that band has already broken up once which kind of causes me to question their commitment to the cause. Is there much longevity let in this act? No doubt while they remain signed they're soldier on.
Music wise you would be forgiven for expecting something different. Now gone full on indie there is a strange, retro sound to proceedings. It probably won't thrill them for me to report opening track "Hogmanay Heroes" makes me think of The Wonder Stuff. All in all there feels a desire for the anthemic but unfortunately rarely is it reached (or even required).
As the record gallops on tracks such as "The Lonely Hearts Of England" have a weird Pogues vibe in their euphoric gallop as drunken nights are celebrated in blind fashion as if "Tubthumping" had not been delivered with irony. Maybe it's a northern thing.
I thought these guys were angry about signing on? Where's the edge?
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Construction works on the $53.32 million Kennedy Developmental Road Upgrade (Hann Highway) – between Mount Garnet and Hughenden – has officially commenced, which will be delivering a more reliable freight and tourist route for North Queensland. The project is also expected to create jobs for the local communities surrounding the project site.
According to Federal minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester, the upgrades are vital for the region's economic development.
"This is one of the key projects being delivered through the Australian Government's $600 million Northern Australia Roads Programme, which will improve safety and efficiency for all users, particularly heavy vehicles.
"These works are also going to be important to local communities, with Flinders and Etheridge Shire Councils carrying out some of the works, which have indigenous employment and procurement targets," Mr Chester said.
Queensland Main Roads and Road Safety Minister Mark Bailey said that the project will include sealing 42.15 kilometres of the Kennedy Developmental Road between The Lynd and Hughenden as well as widening works on a 3.4-kilometre stretch of road between Mount Garnet and The Lynd.
"This upgrade to the Hann Highway will improve travel times and road safety as well as boosting economic productivity in North West Queensland by creating jobs for locals.
"We have been working with the Flinders and Etheridge Shire councils to identify opportunities for local businesses and employment, including indigenous employment.
"Widening works between Mount Garnet and The Lynd are expected to be completed by early 2018, and the progressive sealing works between The Lynd and Hughenden are expected to be completed by late 2019, weather permitting," Mr Bailey said.
The Kennedy Developmental Road Upgrade is expected to create an average of 130 jobs over the lifespan of the project, with spinoff benefits for other industries as well.
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On an exciting note, I have been writing and taking photos with The Overflow for nine months now. I seems unreal that I get to interact with all these dear Christian girls and watch some thrive and grow in Christ. I will never tire of watching people find their victory in Jesus. :) Just last night I was up into the late hours of the evening writing a post; I had a burden and couldn't wait to get it down on to paper. It's my prayer that each post will cause the readers to be freshly abandoned to Jesus Christ; hopefully they don't even notice I'm there writing it, but instead it is my hope that they are completely pointed to Him. Some of my recent posts are: Why I Lost Control of My Love Life, The Day I Failed My Driving Test, and Standing for Life: a Post About Abortion.
I'm currently wrapping up junior year and all the classes and assignments that entails. School has been extremely hard this year and I have learned a lot, thanks to my parents and all my teachers! :) This year, my friend Emma decided to start a Bible study at our home school group, and it was such an encouragement to be able to soak in God's word together. Here are some photos from that-
|Emma leading our discussion on the book of John
I'll wrap up this post with a great Amy Carmichael quote (and it will be a part of my upcoming Overflow post!) -
"If you would live in victory over the circumstances, great and small, that come to you each day… And if you want God's life and power to well up from the depths of your being… Then you must refuse to be dominated by the seen and the felt."


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The day has finally come everyone! (Sorry about the tags, I got carried away/wanted to get a bunch of hits.) Our 100th post has arrived!!!! HAPPY 100TH POST DAY TO US AND TO YOU!!! WOOHOOO!!!! (Picture me twirling my noise maker.) And for the 100th post Lucky and I have decided to revamp Cocktails at Tiffany's so that we can not only tickle our 5 readers to death with all of these exciting changes but also so that we can grab the attention of some people with lots of money (Kelsey Grammer) who might be interested in sponsoring us to be us. Here's what you have to look forward to in the coming weeks/months:
Weekend posts, audio posts(mostly drunken), a new COCKTAILSATTIFFANYS.COM web address DOT COM!, a Dear L,G,&ShyGuy advice segment , posts about Lucky and Gizzy's upcoming reunion and the shenanigans that will ensue *ahem* black wednesday, new years eve, and dressing up as fruit of the loom at 7 o'clock in the morning to drink and be merry at Gizzy's alma mater's rival football game, but mostly the moment you've all been waiting for, the announcement of what won the 100th post poll. It was a 3 way tie between post our middle school pics, 100 Lucky and Gizzy fun facts, and meet 100 guys. It was a hard decision and the winner is…
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ALL 3! (I said WHOMP! DER it is! Everyboday! WHOMP! Der it is)So let's jump right on in the 100th post pool like we waited 20 minutes after eating but we really only waited 2.
100 Fun Facts on Lucky & Gizzy:
1. Gizzy will not eat boneless wings from Buffalo Wild Wings unless they are accompanied by Bud Light Lime and buffalo chips and cheese with 2 cups of ranch. Some call this OCD.
2. Lucky has a massive fear of soggy bread, which she thinks derived from watching people throw bread at ducks in a pond at a young age. As a result, she doesn't eat stuffing, dumplings, bread bowls, or double-decker sandwiches. (G Note: HAHA Should've thrown them some QUACKERS! God, I am funny.)
3. Gizzy puts on 3 coats of burts bees chapstick every night before bed. More OCD.
4. Lucky's favorite movie has, and always will be, Home Alone.
5. Gizzy habitually eats old candy out of the bottom of her purse in front of people and thinks it's ok.
6. Lucky's lucky numbers are 3, 7, and 35.
7. Gizzy's first job was at Osh Kosh B'Gosh where she remained for 6 years, well into college.
8. Lucky hates Dan Brown. And wishes him a painful death.
9. Gizzy sleeps with a giant stuffed pink flamingo.
10. Lucky is currently on the hunt for a faux fur vest. Eat that, PETA.
11. Gizzy suffers from insomnia which is really hurting her chances at ever getting a real job but enables her to think with new inventors via late night infomercials.
12. Lucky knows how to play one song on the guitar: The Nicest Thing by Kate Nash.
13. Gizzy and Lucky have recently discovered if they attend their 1o year high school reunion it will be exactly like Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion. Instead of inventing the post it, they have decided to purchase cubic zirconia rings and say their fiances are in London making deals.
14. Lucky wishes MTV would've had a second season of "Rich Girls," starring Ali Hilfiger.
15. Gizzy's mother agreed to let her name her little sister (Ella) because there is a good chance she will never get to name a child of her own.
16. Lucky knows everyone hates Dane Cook, but she still thinks he is hot and really funny.
17. Gizzy lost her virginity drunk, high, in a frat shower and under blue christmas lights to her ex-boyfriend, and moments later found out he had a new girlfriend. She is scarred for life.
18. Gizzy & Lucky were mildly obsessed with Justin Timberlake's debut solo album, Justified.
19. Gizzy can text at the rate of 150 wpm.
20. Lucky is convinced that John Mayer is indeed the love of her life. No seriously, she isn't just saying that. She truly believes that is why love hasn't worked with anyone else.
21. Gizzy doesn't care, she will watch Full House reruns and laugh at them like they are new until the day she dies.
22. Lucky auditioned for Playboy when she was in college. No, she didn't make it. Only because she didn't eff the photographer.
23. Gizzy strives to be fashionable but fails and fails again.
24. Lucky & Gizzy met over an out-of-control love for Hanson. That, and their phone numbers were one-digit different from each other's.
25. Gizzy got dumped in high school by a guy with 2 letters for a name who she didn't know was her boyfriend until he stated, "I just don't like calling you my girlfriend."
26. Lucky lives on the second floor of an apartment complex because she thinks she has less of a chance of getting robbed.
27. On senior spring break in high school Gizzy finally drunkenly made out with her high school crush in a bed in her and Lucky's hotel room, then threw up on him. A girl who would later become his girlfriend did the exact same thing the following night.
28. Lucky saves all of her ticket stubs.
29. Once Gizzy got hired as the assistant manager of the snack shop at a golf course and got fired after a month for being too awesome.
30. Lucky has never smoked weed. Ever. And she never will.
31. Gizzy firmly believes her life should play out like a romantic comedy.
32. Lucky's favorite cereal is Lucky Charms. She eats the bread/cereal first, then the marshmallows.
33. Gizzy went to college for pre-med, then discovered frat parties.
34. Lucky & Gizzy purposely bought each other silver flasks for Christmas one year.
35. The only condiment Gizzy will eat is ketchup, and lots of it.
36. Lucky was a bartender in college…and afterward. She got fired for "not being slutty enough."
37. Gizzy could eat nacho cheese doritos until the cows come home. Even after stepdad told her he found rat poop in a bag of them once.
38. Lucky has fond memories of riding her tricycle indoors as a child.
39. Gizzy had diarrhea in her pants on the first day of 8th grade during a convocation in the school gym and stayed until the end.
40. Lucky is a Mac. (G too! And damn proud of it!)
41. Once Gizzy flashed an ex-boyfriend in the Red Lobster.
42. One of Lucky's favorite books is Truman Capote's, In Cold Blood.
43. Lucky and Gizzy were ecstatic when Kelsey Grammer followed them on twitter. He is their new favorite celeb.
44. Lucky was the captain of her high school dance team.
45. Her freshman year of high school Gizzy tried to convince a guy to let her practice making out with him for her senior boyfriend. He said no.
46. Lucky & Gizzy played a game of speed on Lucky's 19th birthday. Instead of beer, they drank screwdrivers. They believe they both barfed glitter, and Lucky was convinced she was going to die at 19.
47. Gizzy refuses to wear the color brown.
48. Lucky hasn't been able to take a shot of Rumplemintz since she got sick from it. Jager, however, is a different story.
49. Gizzy will go out as a braless hippie as often as possible.
50. Lucky secretly wants to be like Carrie Underwood and marry a professional hockey player (you know, if John Mayer doesn't come to his senses).
51. This is totally disgusting, but sometimes Gizzy thinks that after a big ol' poop she'll have no problem giving birth to a baby.
52. Lucky enjoys every movie featuring Vince Vaughn.
53. Gizzy likes to drink Goldschlager just because the little gold pieces cut your throat and she thinks it makes her more badass.
54. It isn't a rare thing for Lucky to turn on Bonnie Raitt's greatest hits and sing a full-fledged concert to no one, using a broom for a microphone.
55. Gizzy has an odd obsession with monkeys.
56. Lucky hasn't watched an episode of The Office since they ripped the wedding dance from YouTube.
57. If the guys from The Buried Life came to Gizzy's town and asked what she wanted to do before she died she would say, "Be inducted into the Cyrus family."
58. If she wasn't a writer, Lucky would want to be a chef. Maybe one day, she'll be both.
59. Gizzy's middle name is Rae. Gizzy Rae Cyrus, at your service.
60. Lucky is an only child.
61. Gizzy aspires to one day be a good enough bowler that someone will ask her to join a league.
62. In high school, Lucky saw a psychic who told her that her parents would get divorced. And they did.
63. Gizzy likes to play The Sims (nerd alert) and recently forced her male rockstar sim to father 24 children, for funsies.
64. Lucky drinks dark beer, and as far as wine, she loves Merlot and Malbec. Mixed drink? Stoli and soda with one lime.
65. At age 7 Gizzy broke her arm and was stung by a pack of jellyfish. On the same day. Which happened to be Easter.
66. Lucky & Gizzy wore acrylic nails their senior year of high school. And it still didn't help them get guys.
67. Gizzy was kicked out of a bar in college for her friend Dave's 21st birthday for throwing a glass of water at the bartender because he cut her off.
68. If Lucky could eat one food for the rest of her life, it would be french fries. Or anything with peanut butter.
69. Gizzy tried to 69 once and failed. (Lucky says, for rizzle? How do you fail at that?)(Gizzy says, gravity and weak arms.)
70. Lucky once had a job as a carhop, slinging fried tenderloins and ice cream.
71. Gizzy eats her hamburgers plain with nothing on them.
72. Lucky is certain that Tu-Pac is alive, but not Biggie. She also thinks Aliyah was reincarnated to become Ashanti.
73. Gizzy's drink choices are as follows: Captain Morgan, Red Wine, and Bud Light Lime.
74. She goes to the movies by herself more than she does with friends.
75. As a child Gizzy idolized Baywatch.
76. Lucky does not have an iPhone. She rocks a red Blackberry curve.
77. Gizzy was kicked out of another bar in college for falling asleep in a booth.
78. Gizzy & Lucky both have horrible eyesight, resulting in contacts and coke bottle glasses.
79. Gizzy was kicked out of a 3rd and final bar in college for standing on a table after the San Diego Chargers beat the Chicago Bears and screaming, "VICTORY BITCHES!" Gizzy does not like football and does not recall this, but heard it happened.
80. Lucky is a jealous person. She is envious of the rich and famous, anyone who is engaged or married, and anyone who drives a nicer car than her.
81. For Halloween in 8th grade Lucky threw a "Dress As Your Favorite Musician" party. Gizzy dressed as Zac Hanson and Lucky as Alanis Morisette.
82. Lucky has naturally blond hair, but has dyed it dark brown for the last six years.
83. Gizzy will lie about her college gpa to anyone who will listen.
84. Lucky has only been out of the country once, on a cruise to Cozumel. She came close when she visited the Virgin Islands, but it doesn't count.
85. On her 21st birthday, Gizzy took 26 shots and did not throw up, on her roommates 21st birthday Gizzy took 26 shots and threw up a whole cheesestick.
86. Lucky wants to start reading Lauren Conrad's book series, and the Style book.
87. Gizzy worked at Victoria's Secret for 1 month last Christmas in order to get a free bra for going through training.
88. Lucky agrees with ex-countess Luann, that "Money can't buy you class," but she still wants a lot of it.
89. Gizzy dry heaves when she sees snakes.
90. Lucky isn't a movie buff. And she is especially bad at remembering names of actors/actresses.
91. Gizzy and Lucky once made out with the same guy in the same night. His name was Karl. They both slept on couches in his frat house living room in sleeping bags.
92. Lucky donates money to the local food bank each Thanksgiving.
93. Gizzy donates her time to the local American Legion Post in order to drink free beer.
94. Lucky doesn't like Tyra or Oprah, and it's because they're annoying, not because they're black.
95. Gizzy painted her bedroom red in high school and her parents still cringe at the sight of it.
96. Gizzy & Lucky both have huge racks (or, booberries).
97. Gizzy is a certified hypochondriac.
98. Lucky wears a pair of pink argyle slippers around her apartment (or white sweater boots, or leopard slippers).
99. Gizzy and Lucky almost got arrested once for underage drinking while home for the summer from college at a friend's lakehouse. The only words exchanged during the encounter: Gizzy to Lucky -> "We're going to jail."
100. Lucky has painted all of the paintings in her apartment (total: 8).
Next up on THE FUN FABULOUS 100TH POST DAY… is our pictures. Aweeee, with captions, how exciting!
That's me in 6th grade, with my parents. Before they got divorced. And no, I'm not from Miami—although my mom could've fooled you with her ring watch and fanny pack and everything.
Hey loser, Lucky! Yep, that's me in 8th grade, wearing my uniform for the school dance team, the faggots.
That's Gizzy, on the last day of 8th grade. Don't worry Giz, Nike Air was cool then. THIS, WAS A ROUGH TIME! Also that is stepdad's shirt, so embarrassing.
That's me in high school, probably freshman or sophomore year. And I thought I was Hillary Duff. And I'm carry an Espirit purse. Christ.
Gizzy and I at our friends' high school graduation party. Yeah, we look so cool in our Hollister gear. Since we are surfers and all.
Gizzy and me on winter break our freshman year of college. Which is why I look disgusting. I mean seriously, the freshman 15 didn't miss a pound. Gawd.
Gizzy and me about to go to a Hanson concert. We were shitty drunk, I was in my cigarette phase. And still pretty huge. This is the summer before sophomore year in college.
Starting off pictures de Gizzy, we have me here dressed to the nines, clearly, with a fake dog trying to look innocent and sexy. Moving on…
This is me dressed as Zac Hanson before Lucky's "Dress As Your Favorite Musician" party in 8th grade. Obviously, still going through that rough time. Oh, what's that framed photo on the wall you ask? Why here, it's me and my mom's glamour shots:
Also embarrassing. But funny story, after we got these done a girl in my class at school stole the proofs and never gave them back. Obviously she was jealous of my beauty. I can see why.
Moving on to later in the 8th grade year we have my slumber party. In the first photo you see we are playing light as a feather stiff as a board with Lucky's body, obviously it's working. The second picture is me with my Hanson cake. That is all.
Here we find Lucky and myself on our last day of school sophomore year in high school. I like this picture because of Lucky's luscious half golden locks and my 1 strap tank top. Christ.
Here we find Lucky getting ready before our senior winter formal posing with her self portrait back there on the wall (she says it's not a self portrait because it has red hair but I think that's up for interpretation.)
Here we are all ready to go to the formal. As each other's dates, but not before we take each other out to dinner first. And there I am with that awesome 1 strap again. 2003 fashion is so fetch.
Here is me, our friend E, and Lucky on twins day before our senior spring break. We're such a good time in our white tee's and saucy jean skirts and pig tails. I love how I am like, the conservative one here in my long skirt and elbow tee. Fuck my ass.
Here Lucky and I are sitting outside of Hooters on our Senior spring break to Ft. Myers Beach, Florida, this was mere hours before I puked on my crush. See the smile?
Here we are, the freaks waaaayyy in the back wearing Mardi Gras masks on Bourbon Street in NOLA (Pre-Katrina) where Lucky and I flew in, met up, and joined forces for our fall breaks freshman year of college. Some may call this foreshadowing, but you can expect us to post a new picture of us on Bourbon Street on New Years *HINT*HINT* OK cats out of the bag. Lucky and I are joining forces again and flying into New Orleans to party hardy for New Years Eve. WAHOO!! You know we'll get some good bloggin' out of dat!
Here you'll find me in the front, Lucky in the black, and Jossie peeing… after the bars one night I'm assuming? But who knows. Yes, I used to make it my goal to piss in public after the bars. No really.
Candice Cameron aka DJ TANNER wanted to stop in and say she approves this message. (Soooo politico, Cameron.)
And the third, and final, part of this blog (the longest one in the world, sorry, WAKEUP) is LUCKY & GIZZY do 100 men. Ok, so maybe not "do" but meet. We're going to split the job 50-50.
There are no rules to this game, we don't have to give 100 guys our phone numbers or go on 100 dates. We simply must meet 100 men and acquire the following information before January 1, 2011:
1. Name We really don't need to waste our time with names, we're assigning them each a number between 1 and 100. How's that for a study? Take that, bastards!
2. Relationship Status [criss, cross, applesauce that they're all single!]
3. Age
4. Occupation (ugh)
5. Fun fact
We'll give a description of what they look like too and if the cards are right we will get a picture of/with them, if it turns into more and we give them our number/get theirs, well that will be better for you because we'll probably get a good lil bloggy out of it. But we have got a lot of work to do. We're shooting for a 10% phone number range, as in we each expect to be talking to at least 5 guys by the end of this little game. We won't be telling the guys what we're doing, although when they see us diligently typing notes into our blackberry's they might figure it out, we'll never tell. So strap down your seatbelts and strap on your condoms, (strap on your dildos?)the rest of this year is about to be a wild ride…Day 1 starts now!


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I love Fall. When the nights come a little earlier, there's that magical crisp in the air, and everything just seems to get cozier. Oh, and football. There's football. That's a BIG thing around our house. Life seems to slow down a bit in the Fall too, which means more time for gathering with friends and family, and if you know me, you know I love a good get together. If I'm being honest, largely because it means I get to be a little fancy and enjoy great company. There's something about gathering with friends and family that truly just fills my soul. BUT, if you know me, you know that I'm also about casual and inviting–nothing too stuffy. You could say I'm a t-shirt and jeans kind of girl, and when I set a table, I go for that same casual, relaxed atmosphere that feels put together and intentional, but inviting. So today, I've teamed up with Cost Plus World Market to share some Fall table inspiration and share some of my favorite tips and tricks for setting a table perfect for those casual gatherings I love so much.
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Whenever I set a table, whether it's for a casual get together or a more formal affair (which still tends to stay pretty casual around my house), I always like to start with neutral basics like white or cream plates, linen napkins–maybe sometimes a linen tablecloth, although I often opt for a more casual runner.
Once the basics are covered, next comes my favorite part: mixing colors and textures. When you build from neutral basics in the table linens, dishes, and flatware, it's easy to add the colors and textures of the season. I'm really feeling the blue and gold jewel tones for fall this year, mixed with the traditional deep oranges and rusty reds. So in addition to my linen napkins I always have on hand, I love these simple blue striped napkins and these floral ones with the hints of deep oranges and reds and the blue and yellow, and these rustic blue and white bowls. Choosing a few colors and keeping them consistent helps to create that casual but cohesive feel.
Another of my favorite tricks when setting a casual table: forget the fancy stemware. I love tumblers, especially some fun colorful ones, of course in this case, more of that fabulous jewel-toned blue and gold. There's something about a glass of wine in a tumbler that makes me think of family style dinners at a rustic wood table on some European hillside–all of that because of a tumbler, don't I have a vivid imagination?
And speaking of textures and color. Never be afraid to mix metals–one of my favorite things. I love all shiny things equally, so some brass and rose gold mixed with some hammered bronze works perfectly in my book. Add some rustic wood and it's, well, golden. Serving trays, barware, flatware, some pretty candle holders…mix it up. And same as the napkins situation, mixing it all up means more options.
To complete the look, there is always greenery or branches of some sort on my table. Without it, there's just something missing, and I love these olive branches for fall. Whether they're in a vase, or just laid down the middle of the table with some candles mixed in.Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving this year or just having a casual gathering with friends, World Market is my favorite treasure trove of goodies for your Fall table.
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When baby no 2 was due a new hospital had been opened in town. Angela and Tate sent Milano to daycare and went over to book in for the birth.
Angela calmly made her way over to the birthing room while Tate panicked and ran around excitedly. She took a deep breath and pushed open the swinging double doors. she was greeted by a single bed with an unusual contraption at the end of it. "Lie on the bed Mrs Vogel" a voice boomed out from somewhere behind the machine. She waddled over to the bed and lay down she spotted the doctor at the controls " I'm Doctor Alexander Goth. I'll be doing the procedure today it's very straight forward. please just relax and try to lie still and I will start up the machine" he instructed " The Machine can be a little noisy. it's perfectly normal. don't worry" He informed her. He started fumbling with the controls The tube slid up the bed and covered her torso, The Claw arm and antiseptic spray arm swung around wildly spraying all over. " No, This ' Go there " An agitated Dr Goth addressed the Machine as he frantically tapped away at the controls. " LET ME OUT OF THIS THING" Angela shouted at the doctor " YOU DONT KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING. I don't like this" She cried realising she was trapped under the tube. " Relax Mrs Vogel. I have everything under control Dr Goth tried to reassure his patient sounding unsure.
Tate was still in a state of panic and watched helplessly as the doctor accidentally remove his wife's heart. Dr Goth grimaced and slotted it back as fast as he could. The claw re entered Angela and extracted the baby. Angela was nudged out of unconsciousness by the sound of her baby's cries.
"Another boy Tate, Milano has a brother" Angela whispered as she picked up her son.
A second Bassinet had been purchased and baby Milano had been picked up from daycare. with both babies asleep Tate was in awe his Beautiful wife had done it again. He was the father of 2 beautiful boys.


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This past weekend my roommate had the urge to bake. He had a big bag of apples that he needed to use so he decided to make a crispy/flaky apple pie. He layered the phyllo dough along with a bunch of melted butter in my spring form pan since I didn't have a tart pan.
Even though the butter flowed onto the bottom of the oven and created a smoky apartment for a little bit, this tart turned out beautifully. My roomie asked if he could put his pie on one of my cake stands and I said yes.
It looked so pretty on my sturdy, white ceramic cake stand that I just had to snap some photos. After I was done, he went to the kitchen to clean up and I went to my room to get ready to head out for the evening.
Then we heard a pop. We couldn't figure out what it was at first but then my roomie saw that the cake stand had two cracks in it. I went over to touch the stand and *CLINK* *CLUNK* *WHAM*! The whole stand started crumbling in front of our eyes.
The pie had cooled before it went on the ceramic, but we're guessing the heat that was left bugged some weak spot and *POP*!
RIP cute vintage cake stand. Hello yummy phyllo dough and butter encrusted apple pie! It was SO delicious. I highly suggest using this recipe for a different take on the normal apple pie. (Just don't put it on an old ceramic cake stand!)
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2PM – 4PM
Don't be late for a very important date. Join us for a rather curious Mad Hatter's Tea Party. Per the queen's request, wear your most sensible non-sensible hat, a prize to be won by the maddest hatter. Sip tea and nibble on pastries served on fine china. Do you have a set of china that you'd love to use? Enter our table decorating contest for $30 and create your own tablescape to showcase your setting (includes 4 tickets). Sign-ups open February 3rd and end April 23rd. $8 per person or $30 for table decorating contest entry (includes 4 tickets). Please call 415-899-8290 for more information.


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Hula hoopers get their exercise on at Portland martial arts studio
Exercise meets childhood fun at popular class that just might reignite '50s trend
PORTLAND >> Hula-hooping for fitness is trending nationally and local hoopers are whooping it up.
A hula hoop fitness class has quickly become popular on Tuesdays at Inner Circle Family Martial Arts Center in Portland.
"When I was child and teenager, I loved hula hoop," said Amy Milardo, an active grandmother who cares for her mother and toddler grandson. "I decided to try a class and fell in love with it."
Milardo saw the unusual exercise session posted on social media by Inner Circle staff so she decided to give it a shot.
The class is offered by Certified Hoop Fitness instructor Cori Magnotta, a Portland stay-at-home mother to a toddler, Luigi. Magnotta always had a real knack for hula hooping, she said. It's a skill she used to win the 1996 Miss Connecticut Teen title and America's Fit Mrs. 2016.
Hooping is unconventional, fun and a great way to exercise, Magnotta said.
"It's a high-intensity interval workout — we do Pilates, barre. We use the hoop to work the upper arms," said Magnotta, who has "never met a person I can't teach."
"Cori plays wonderful energized music. It's a great workout," said Milardo, giving rave reviews of the class, including the chance to laugh and sing.
The American Council on Exercise offers certification for those interested in teaching classes.
Hula hooping has made a big comeback, making fast fans of First Lady Michelle Obama, pop superstar Beyonce, actress Marissa Tomei and even basketball icon Shaquille O'Neill, according to the American Council on Exercise.
Soon a Thursday night class may be added at the studio. About 15 to 20 people have attended the Tuesday class, according to Michael Pelton, owner of Inner Circle Family Martial Arts at 143 Marlborough St.
"I'd love to try anything new and interesting," said Pelton, who did give hooping a go. "It was deceptively hard and it's fun. There's a lot of laughing and smiling."
"We burn over 600 calories an hour all while smiling and doing a beloved childhood activity," Milardo said.
"Try walking while hula hooping. It's not easy," said Carla Mackay, mother of two young sons who attends the class. "There's a lot of humor and camaraderie in class. It's positive and encouraging."
"I hadn't ever been to a class where people were so supportive," she added.
There is $10 drop-in rate for each class, and individuals pay at the door.
The hula hoop fitness class runs Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Inner Circle, Portland. For information, call 860-342-2381 or 860-833-8045. Go online to www.hoopwithcori.com and the Inner Circle Family Martial Arts Center Facebook page.


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Language and Culture
There are many who would say much about language and culture. Some might even say that the two are intertwined. There is ample evidence that language determines a culture. However some would save that language does not determine culture. My personal belief is that the use of the language determines the culture. One such place to find this evidence would be in any branch of the United States' armed forces.
Every day military culture includes a vast variety of ways to make the language shorter and quicker. Military acronyms range from branch name to procedures to names of people, places, or things. Take in account the very names of the services; USN: United States Navy, USA: United States Army, USMC: United States Marine Corps, USAF: United States Air Force, USCG: United States Coast Guard, and USMM: United States Merchant Marines. All of these services can be identified by a three or four letter acronym.
To shorten the link of speech in writing, there are many military acronyms that represent phrases of words. Some of these acronyms include SAM: Surface-to-Air-Missile, AWOL: Away WithOut Leave, SAW: Squad Automatic Weapon, and AFRCC: Air Force Rescue Control Center. In addition to acronyms words are broken down and made into compound words. Some examples are FITCOM: Fighter Command, DefCon: Defense Condition, and FTTEX: Fire Team Training Exercise. All of these examples are ways to make the language of the military shorter, more precise, and quicker. The shorthand language makes the military culture more rigid and strict in its everyday use.
The end result of all this strictness and swiftness is the two basic cultures of the military: NCO-(Non-Commissioned Officer) and Officer-life. The NCO Culture is rude and crude yet It is still refined. The NCO is the man, or woman, on...


text: Jane Austen used the name Emma Woodhouse as the title character of her popular novel from 1815. Perhaps because of that book, the name actually peaked in the 1800s as one of the most popular girls names in the world. Thanks to the trend of using old school names in the new millennium, Emma saw a big comeback after some very low numbers in the 1970s. It didn't hurt its popularity that Ross and Rachel from "Friends" also named their little girl Emma. In 2011, it was the third most popular girl's name in the United States. Even though you may simply be enchanted by the simplicity of the name, you might be interested to know that it means "all-embracing" in German.