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"A charming pair of performers, [they] create a song-and-dance act that may have roots as deep as vaudeville, but together they add a kinetic flair that gives it a lively currency. The resulting show is simply adorable." -New Orleans Times-Picayune, New Orleans LA
"Everyone is still raving about [the show]! The student 'Tea for Two' outreach was a wonderful experience for the young dancers… certainly a worthwhile addition to the performance. The artists were excellent onstage and the performance was everything that we had hoped it would be. We would certainly recommend [TWO ON TAP] to others… thanks for a wonderful show!" -The Theater at North, Scranton PA
"Their performance was one of the best we have had on our stage. The audience felt the same way. It was perfect!" -Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, Mahtomedi MN
"The show was amazing!! We couldn't have asked for a better performance or more engaging performers. Now a month later, we are still receiving feedback from our patrons who attended saying, 'it was one of the best performances we have ever seen.' And, they 'didn't expect that level/degree of professional tap dancing.' Many of the audience members told us 'it was like being at a Broadway show.'" -Monroe Arts Center, Monroe WI
"…Seasoned professionals who know how to put on a wonderful show. I can't think of anything to improve [it]. The artists definitely created a memorable experience…!" -Black River Valley Concert Series, Lowville NY
"…The people here were totally amazed at the quality of the performance! Can you improve 'perfection?'" -Pearson Lakes Arts Center, Okoboji IA
"TWO ON TAP was a smash hit! The audience responded with enthusiasm to the professional performance of the very talented and personable artists. It was a great evening!" -Tehama Community Concerts, Red Bluff CA
"One of the best shows I have ever seen anywhere!" -Delta-Montrose Community Concerts, Delta CO
"We were truly wowed, beguiled and bewitched by these two talented, adorable and charismatic performers." -Club Concordia, Monroe Township NJ
"[Their] stage personalities radiate wherever they are. They are exceedingly gracious and charming. Their rapport with the audience of all ages (we had 41 youth age 12 and under) was heartwarming. We would welcome a return engagement!" -Gem Valley Performing Arts Center, Grace ID
"Hot, hot, hot! Every piece of this event was over the top! The…relationship transmits the very best of vibes and reaches every single audience member. Feel the love! I have already recommended this wonderful duo to other [presenters] and hope to see their return!" -Upper Shores/Ocean County Libraries, Lavallette, NJ
"Excellent on all counts. Wonderful individuals. Exceptional performance!" -Arkansas State University, Jonesboro AR
"The charm, the wit, the song, the dance... The audience was wild about TWO ON TAP!" -Ross Ragland Theater, Klamath Falls OR
"Simply put – every aspect of the program and presentation was delightful, well-received and appreciated by us and our patrons. After only a few minutes of dancing, they were fascinated and caught in a web of choreography, costuming and talent. Just book TWO ON TAP!" -Starz On Stage, Helena MT
"The audience LOVED them! The artists' rapport with the audience… was superb. Some of the best we have seen!" -Dillon Community Concerts Assocation, Dillon MT
"The audience was very much taken with these performers; they enjoyed the repartee and loved the music and dancing! The dancers appeared to be having so much fun… in response, I was having so much fun! I was thrilled to attend and would enjoy seeing them again!" -Dickinson Community Concerts, Dickinson ND
"The audience was enthralled and involved with entire performance. [The] performers' professionalism was amazing. There was no 'down time' during the entire performance. We were amazed at their stamina at the high altitude! What an energetic, entertaining evening!" -Craig Concert Association, Craig CO
"The audience was spellbound! They commented on the high quality of the program and the high degree of talent. Very friendly, too!" -Livingston County Concert Association, Pontiac IL
"One of the most professional acts we have seen. Great attention to detail, great audience contact, very friendly, and spent quite a bit of time visiting with members after the show. Top Rated!" -Weston County Concert Association, Newcastle WY
"The best of our shows this year... would certainly have them back!" -SouthWest Colorado Concerts, Cortez CO
"The music, dancing, personalities they both presented were TOPS. Excellent! One of the best shows we have had!" -Westminster Canterbury, Richmond VA
"Can't believe how much energy you two have…can I borrow some?! My patrons are still talking about your show. Thank you!" -River Raisin Centre for the Arts, Monroe MI
"The audience was hooked from the beginning with 'I Got Rhythm!'" -Ogallala Regional Arts Council; Ogallala NE
"Elated audience response! Their performance created a youthful excitement in the all-ages crowd – people were literally bopping around in their seats…" -North Bay Bohemian, Sonoma CA
"They were wonderful! The audience loved them!" -Pierre Concert Association, Pierre SD
"Great stage presence and a wonderful rapport with the audience…" -Hutchinson Community Concerts, Hutchinson KS
"Delightful – absolutely delightful! An absolutely stunning performance! Their singing and tap dancing literally turned the clock back to a simpler time… like a drink of cool, clear water in the midst of what so often seems in present times to be a cultural drought devoid of romance and lofty matters of the heart." -Delta County Independent, Delta CO
"Bright and fresh! Very positive audience reaction with good "day after" buzz. Their solos were much appreciated by the audience, with strong comments of professionalism and Broadway-quality!" -Border Concert Association, International Falls MN
"You can't get any better. Great entertainment!" -Hastings Concert Association, Hastings MN
"…Musical and visual variety! Enjoyed it much!" -West Central Concert Series, Willmar MN
"What a great, high-energy performance! Delightful all around!" -Arrowhead Concert Association, Virginia MN
"It was refreshing and very entertaining. Everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy the whole concert. You walked out in a happy mood! Wonderful!" -La Porte Community Concerts, La Porte IN
"The audience thought they were wonderful and were impressed with their talent. The performers were great – loved their costume changes! [They] were outstanding with their energy, vitality, and coordination. They were at the top of the best entertainers we've had!" -MCT Presents, Mediapolis IA
"The tap dancing and choreography were excellent!" -Dodge County Concert Association, Beaver Dam WI
"The audience loved them! All of these musicians are extremely talented, and they brought the stage to life with their singing, tap dancing and piano playing! Phenomenal talent!" -Bottineau County Concert Association, Bottineau ND
"In a word... AWESOME!" -Monroe Senior Center, Monroe Township NJ
Happy Holidays!
"First, it was a pleasure having you here. Second, you were a hit. So many people said that you were the best show we had had since they had been subscribers!" - Concerts By the Bay, Mathews VA
"A lovely evening for the young and "not-so-young" to kick off the Christmas season!" -Jasper County Concert Association, Newton IA
"Everyone loved them! They're asking 'Can we have them again?' They were so popular with the kids at the concert, at which there were quite a few." -Fairbury Community Concerts, Fairbury NE
"What a way to start our holiday season! A great mixture of song and dance!" -Community Concert Association, Milbank SD
"...The music, the dancing, the warmth of the performers. Please let the group know how we enjoyed them and their entertainment. Personally I was hoping for 'O Holy Night' and it was fantastic. I'd say the performance ended at 9:00pm, but it could have been a little later as I was totally engrossed in the performance and did not look at my watch!" -Tomah Concert Association, Tomah WI
"The audience was hooked after the first song. They are sincere, warm, and friendly... thumbs up all the way around. Broadway-professional... how delighful to have such goodness! All of the board members received nothing but favorable comments in the hopes that these fine entertainers will be brought back again!" -Center of the Nation Concerts, Belle Fourche SD
"Over the top! Always professional, warm, engaging. Their energy and love for their craft never wavered. Great repertoire and audience banter. Terrific show… thanks for coming to North Carolina!" -Ashe Civic Center, West Jefferson NC
"The audience loved the festive presentation!" -Huron Concert Association, Huron SD
"The audience LOVED the show! A perfect program mix of voice, tap, piano, and costuming." -Glencoe Concert Association, Glencoe MN
"Wouldn't change anything... they were most entertaining!" -Hannibal Concert Association, Hannibal MO
"The audience thought the show was delightful. Great variety!" -Western Plains Arts Association, Colby KS
Student Outreach
"I want to thank you so very much for including our students in your show. You made us all feel so very special... One of the adults came by the studio Friday and had tears in her eyes when she told me how incredible the experience was for her. And to think that you have the opportunity to do this all over the world is inspiring. You will both be remembered by all of us as performers who care." -Lake City Community Concerts, Lake City FL
"The programs for 1,340 elementary students and teachers were fabulous! [They] worked a huge amount of educational information into the time with great interaction from the audience members and the fun of having concepts translated by clapping and vocal sounds, as well as by tapping." -ARTCORE, Casper WY
"They did an outreach for local schools, and they had the kids in the palms of their hands. Before the show started, some of the kids were a bit rowdy, but once TWO ON TAP was on the stage, they were super attentive. Loved it!" -Arkansas Valley Community Concert Association, La Junta CO
"I just wanted to extend my deepest thanks… for allowing my students to work with you. I will always smile when I recall their excitement, joyous chatter and beaming smiles. I have even gotten some messages from their parents how [the students] woke up and were still talking about how much they enjoyed the show and their performance. I am so so so glad they were able to experience this positive and inspiring event. THANK YOU!" - Dance World, Watertown NY
"This was a very entertaining program. The quality was top notch! Wow! Sharing how you combine two loves makes a one-of-a-kind show!" -Bellevue Elementary, Bellevue IA
"The students LOVED the performance!! This group was truly outstanding. The performers made their presentation appropriate for all students. The performers talked about concepts and then demonstrated them through performance...[making] the more difficult concepts understandable for the students. The students also loved the audience participation. Some performances I have seen in the past featured fantastic performers who had trouble relating to kids. This duo talked to the students in an age appropriate way and provided fantastic information." -Galena Primary School, Galena IL
"The teachers really enjoyed it too! They kept the students engaged very well. One of my favorite presentations!" -St. Anthony Elementary, Dubuque IA
"The performers were 'in command' of the presentation from beginning to end. They had a way of interacting with the students, knowing how to elicit questions. They had voices that could be heard and understood. They looked and were professional in every aspect. They left students wanting more. I had students tell me and 'show' me how they enjoyed tap dancing." -Lincoln Elementary School, Dubuque IA
"We liked that they talked about the musical elements between pieces. Way to back up the music teachers curriculum!" -Bryant Elementary School, Dubuque IA
"Loved all the music terms! The students looked at me a lot because we've been talking about the same concepts all year. They know I'm teaching them skills that are used in the real world. Fun to see!" -Eisenhower Elementary School, Dubuque IA
"The entire presentation was great. The singing was fantastic, the dancing was incredible, and the infusion of the elements of music was very creative and well done. It was perfect!" -Southwestern Middle School, Hazel Green WI


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Laura Penhaul set 2 world records when she led the first all-female crew to row across the Pacific Ocean. After 4 years in preparation, they set off from San Francisco in April 2015, rowed 9,000nm and after 9 months arrived in Cairns, Australia in January 2016.
Laura's day job has been as Lead Physiotherapist to the Paralympic Programme for British Athletics, which she has just recently returned from the Rio Paralympic Games. After having been to Vancouver Winter Paralympics and London 2012, she thought that rowing an ocean would give her an insight into what her athletes go through when faced with the question of wanting to give up.
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The Fire Kimono
Laura Joh Rowland
Minotaur, Sep 29 2009, $14.99
In 1700 supporters of Lord Matsudaira almost kill Lady Reiko during an attack on her. Chamberlain Sano Ichiro is outraged on the assault of his beloved wife and vows vengeance against his despicable rival Matsudaira although his adversary denies any involvement.
However, the samurai has to put aside his growing suspicion that a third party attacked his wife when the Shogun orders Sano to investigate the finding of a body buried near a Shinto shrine. Items uncovered next to the corpse imply the deceased is the Shogun's cousin who vanished without a trace four decades ago during an inferno that devastated much of Edo. As the husband and wife investigative team probe the case in which the shogun concedes reluctantly three days to them, they find evidence that implicates Sano's mother Etsuko with the murder.
THE FIRE KIMONO is one of the best Ichiro Japanese historical thrillers, which says a lot as this long running saga is known for its consistent excellence. The story line contains two strong twists, but it is the second one that shocks the samurai hero as his belief system is torn asunder with what he learns about his mother. Fans will enjoy this super entry as Sano and Reiko have three days to prove his mom was not the bearer of the deadly FIRE KIMONO who killed the shogun's cousin and destroyed Edo; but every clue seems to lead to the conclusion she is.
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Judging the Royals
Why getting swept in the I-70 Series hurt the Royals more than usual
On Thursday night the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Royals 8-6 and completed a sweep of their four-game series. When the series began the Cards were 55-56, a losing team, so getting swept in a series of poorly-played games hurts more than it might otherwise.
Here's why:
Generally speaking, you don't build your record by beating teams with a winning record; you build your record by beating teams with a losing record.
The Royals have 10 games left with the Cleveland Indians and since they're games within the division they matter a lot and will get a lot of attention. But if the Royals go 5-5 in those games, they might not be all that unhappy.
If they split the Cleveland series the Royals wouldn't gain ground, but they wouldn't lose ground either.
The Royals need to build their record by beating up on teams that have scuffled.
So in the players' minds, this White Sox series is big; the Sox are 44-68 and the Royals need to sweep or take at least two out of three. Same goes for the Tigers (52-62), Blue Jays (54-60) and Athletics (50-65).
Talk to players and coaches about a big series and they'll say you have to win them all, but you sure don't want a scuffling team to beat you because you were so focused on the previous series or a series that's coming up.
Getting swept in the I-70 Series hurt more than usual because the Cardinals presented an opportunity for the Royals to build their record and the Royals lost all four games. Now the Cardinals are no longer a team with a losing record.
How being down by multiple runs shuts down the Royals offense
When the Royals are behind after the first inning, their record is 7-14. When their opponent scores first, the Royals are 27-34.
Why are those early innings so important?
Take a look at the four-game series against the Cardinals: in Game 1 the Royals were down 7-1 after the top of the fourth, in Game 2 the Royals were down 7-3 after the top of the fifth and in Game 3 the Royals were down 8-5 after six innings.
When the Royals are playing well they're an aggressive team; they steal bases, drop down bunts and go first-to-third or second-to-home. But if the Royals get down by multiple runs, it shuts down their aggressiveness.
You don't risk getting a base runner thrown out when you're down by six runs and other teams know that.
So when the Royals are down by multiple runs, opposing pitchers don't have to worry about throwing out of the slide step, middle infielders don't have to hug second base to make sure they can cover second on a stolen base, catchers don't have to call fastballs to throw out runners and outfielders don't have to rush their throws trying to prevent runners from taking an extra base.
A big part of the Royals offense is getting the ball in play and running the bases aggressively; that puts pressure on the other team and Royals fans know how often their team capitalizes on an opponent's mistakes.
But if the Royals get down by multiple runs early in the game, they're much less aggressive on the base paths; they have to get back in the game by swinging the bats and for a team ninth in team batting average, ninth in slugging percentage and dead last in on-base-percentage that can be difficult.
When the Royals get blown out, as they were two times in the Cardinals series, they look especially dead on offense because, even though they're hitting more home runs this season, they're still not designed to score runs in bunches. They're at their best when playing low-scoring games.
When the Royals allow four runs or fewer, their record is 48-12; when the Royals allow five runs or more, their record is 9-45.
Can the Royals take advantage of the White Sox?
After Thursday night's loss to the Cardinals some of the Royals players and coaches were left shaking their heads; how in the world did we let that happen?
But hope springs eternal.
As he headed to the showers, coach Mike Jirschele said: "OK, we'll get it started in Chicago." But if the Royals are going to take advantage of the White Sox, it would help if they get some decent starts out of their rotation, keep the scores low, grab some early leads and play their kind of game.
The Sox haven't been very good this season, so it's a big series.
Lee Judge: 816-234-4482, @leejudge8


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QuoteOne thing that surprised them was the height of the toilet. It is plainly too tall for both of them. They have a question to ask the factory about a lower pedistal....maybe no pedistal.I do not know about the toilets in the newer models of the 2350 but from the pictures it looks like it is on a pedistal. But in the 2551, the toilet is much lower since it is a different model toilet and it does not sit on a pedistal. Having had both the 2350 and now 2551 it was a real surprise when I first used the 2551 after having been used to the 2350. You are correct: the 2551/2 toilet is not on a pedestal - it is "normal" height and has a foot flush. The 2350 that we saw in production was on a pedestal but Amanda, Stuart's delightful daughter, told us she could check into d/c'ing that pedestal if we were interested. QuoteThey liked our older sliding windows for improved air circulation while parked. At first we were not sure if the newer style windows would give us the air circulation but having had both kinds of windows now we find the newer style to work very nice. Surprisingly you get very good circulation through them. And the best part is you do not have to worry about them being open if it is raining. We also like the rimless look on the outside.Ron's sliders are nice, but as was pointed out, for rain purposes and for not worrying about the dogs cleverly finding a way out while left alone, the new style is really fine. And, the awning-style window over the driver's side twin bed is actually a full awning top to bottom, on the right half of the window, so gives nice air flow.QuoteIt may be the old uncomfortable jack-knife style sofa.When someone needed to sleep in our 2350 on the sofa I always placed a piece of memory foam underneath the sheets and there were never any complaints. I would then roll the memory foam up and store it behind the sofa.They do put memory foam on this jack-knife sofa now, so it truly is not bad when it comes to comfort. I tried one out that was being put in a 2100 model -- but this very setup was what convinced me that we did not want to go with a 2350 without a slide, as it felt very "close" for me in there and the bed wasn't even folded down. It would be fine for a single person or someone with a small dog -- but perhaps not for two humans and several dogs.It is nice that they had a chance to see your unit so they can now compare the differences between 2007 and 2013. Hopefully they will be able to pick and chose and get exactly what they want. SueWell, once again, thank you all for your good wishes and extremely helpful advice. Ron's PC was a good backdrop for us to go see the 2013's and having spent time with him in his, made viewing them at the factory quick and easy. We believe that we did, get exactly what we wanted. Love the people at the factory, everyone was terrific, and am glad for Kermit that he has done so well both for himself and all of us who benefit from his hard work!
One thing that surprised them was the height of the toilet. It is plainly too tall for both of them. They have a question to ask the factory about a lower pedistal....maybe no pedistal.
They liked our older sliding windows for improved air circulation while parked.
It may be the old uncomfortable jack-knife style sofa.
Having lived with two big dogs in a 2350 and now having a 2552 with one large 100 lb German Shepherd Dog, I think you will be happy with your choice. We had half a page of modifications to our 2552, like shelves in both shirt closets, no roof vent in the bedroom (the one in the bathroom was close enough to do the job), two fantastic fans (bathroom and living room) and jacks to level the PC when camped. What mods have you requested? ....One of the best things about Phoenix is their willingness to work with the customer to get just what the customer wants.
...We got the ladder but not the roof rack. One never knows when you might need to get on the roof to clean it or remove tree branches.....The new switch by the door turns on the light by the kitchen and we would have preferred it turn on the light by the door. We also wish they have taken one of the two bedroom overhead lights and put it up front near the front cabinets... ...Are you going to get the front shades from Amanda? They are kind of expensive but work really well at keeping people from seeing in during the day, keeping the sun/heat out and at night keeping the outside light from lighting up the front curtains.


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I confess that I have "a bit" of a crush on the Chef at Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. And I know his wife understands because I'm just one of a long list of adoring fans.
Chef Nils Tarantik, in my humble opinion, is about the nicest and easily one of the most talented chefs in Sarasota. It's my opinion, and if you don't agree, that's ok. You probably need to meet him before you can join the fan club. (I'm running for president, just so you know!)
My husband, Mart, has a background in the restaurant business and has worked with Nils . . . waaaaay back when he was a sous chef at one of those restaurants where Nils had to follow someone else's recipes. Talk about curbing your enthusiasm! As Mart describes Nils, he's the brand of chef who is best when given free reign in the kitchen. We both agree that Chef Nils' creativity in recipe development and food presentation are not to be missed, and we've followed his career for some time.
We dropped by Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood again last Friday evening and peeked into the kitchen to make sure Chef was there. It was just before 6:00 and the restaurant hadn't filled up yet, so we said hello and congratulated Chef on the news that a second baby is on the way. (His, not ours!)
Once comfortably seated in the dining room, we ordered cocktails, Mart's a Manhattan Martini and mine a classic Duval's Martini, made slightly "dirty" with olive juice. We'd arrived in time for Happy Hour discounts and who doesn't like to sip and save while looking over the menu?
As appetizers go, calamari is one of those go-to starters that most of us have enjoyed dozens of time. But, not like what you'll savor at Duval's, where, under the skill of Chef Nils and his dynamic crew, calamari is dialed in pirate-style. We're talking Siesta Key Rum Glazed Calamari, flash fried so it's nice and crispy, then tossed in a rum glaze . . . alongside slices of pineapple, banana peppers, cucumber and red peppers. Mart was wowed by the topping of pea shoots, which gave the entire dish an "octopuses garden" (his words not mine – no octopus here,) air to it. This calamari has a real zing to it, a bright taste that wakes up the appetite, just as an appetizer is meant to do!
I 'm watching what I eat, so I thought a nice Southern Caprese salad would allow me to dine guilt free. Ha! Just look at the size of this dish! Featuring fried green tomatoes as big as my fist, this Caprese alternated between the fried tomatoes, thick slices of mozzarella, garden fresh basil, heirloom tomatoes, and a balsamic reduction. This masterpiece sat atop a brilliant green garlic herb oil that had me begging for more. (To take home, that is! Duval's could seriously bottle the herb oil and make beaucoup bucks!) I really enjoyed the crunch of the battered fried green tomato as it added that extra "somethin' somethin'" to the typical Caprese salad. (Notice how I snuck the word "thin" in there? Positive thinking at its best!)
Finishing up our apps, Chef asked if we'd like to try two new dishes he'll be introducing to the menu. Seriously? The opportunity to play guinea pig with Chef Nils was irresistible. We're all in!
Before trying the new dishes, Chef recommended a simple palate cleanser . . . a minute arugula quinoa salad with blue cheese and red onion, extra virgin olive oil and a mango balsamic reduction. "Only Nils could make a palate cleanser with red onions," Mart exclaimed. Don't ask me how, but it worked. Quinoa in a salad is always a hit with me, especially since it adds an almost nutty crunch that I usually get from seasoned croutons.
First up on the two new menu items was Duval's Classic Oven Roasted Trout. This North Carolina River Trout was so sublime, and so divine, with the cavity lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, and a fine dusting of flour before they quick pan sear the trout, just browning the skin before roasting it in the oven. The final "kiss" on this dish? Laying it gently in a sauce of lemons, capers, white wine and lemon juice. Notice how it's not swimming in sauce? It didn't have to be!
"It's simple, yet superb!" I complimented Chef Nils when he asked our thoughts on the dish. "I'm so thrilled with the flavor of the trout, the texture of the meat and the skin."
"You have to respect the fish, " Chef explained. "The flavor of a river trout is excellent, almost on its own. We celebrate that flavor. You shouldn't cover it up with needless garnish or spices." Trust me on this. . . this trout was so well respected. Served with a fresh gremolata of parsley, lemon zest, and shallots, the amount of restraint shown in this dish was every bit as important as the decision to add spices to it. I rated this trout "Superior!"
Alongside the trout was an order of Duval's Fries. These chunky wedges of potato are sliced thick, slathered with whole grain mustard, salt, pepper and olive oil and then oven roasted. Don't ask why they're called fries, they're way healthier than that!
The rock star in food presentation this evening was the Blackened Ahi Tuna served with a citrus rice pilaf and shredded slaw ensconced within a toasted tortilla "fort." The tortilla was is wrapped around a rolling pin, rolled in sesame seeds and baked to a light, crispy crust. Standing on its end, it resembles a cracker castle, a virtual fortress rising up from the rice pilaf, protecting a mound of shredded slaw seasoned with a sesame vinaigrette and topped with Ahi tuna. A beauty, for sure!
"Do you think Chef Nils stays up all night thinking of these dishes?" Mart had to ask. I have to wonder as well. We spent our evening complimented the sauce, the spice choices, the plating, the flavors, the freshness . . . name any detail in any dish and we found something we loved about it.
While we didn't take photos of our desserts (they were gobbled up too fast!) we did enjoy the creativity in both. Mart had a wonderful Pecan Praline Mousse, served on a small plate that was just the right size dessert after such a scrumptious meal. The crispy praline reminded me of pecan brittle, which was drizzled with chocolate and sat on a velvety espresso mousse. I had taken the first bite and immediately knew this would be a hit with Mart.
I finished our evening at Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood with a Summer Trifle, one of the featured desserts on Duval's Savor Sarasota menu, which was still being served in late July, even though the promotion ended the middle of June with most other participants. My trifle was a wonderful blend of strawberry, black berries, blueberries, and raspberries swirled in a lemon curd over a moist vanilla cake. Chantilly cream topped the confection, brimming over the top of the shot glass it was served in. It certainly presented all the tastes of summer berries at the exact proportion of dessert I've come to favor. These little confections are the perfect solution to the cautionary "Save room for dessert" commentary. Just lovely!
You don't have to know Chef Nils or anyone else at Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood to get the royal treatment. Once you go, however, you
may will join his fan club! Duval's is so cool they even offer a shuttle service for folks in the general downtown area who don't drive, or chose not to. For that service, call/text 941-374-3996 or visit their website to schedule a pickup.
But here's a hint: Make sure you call for a reservation, as Duval's dining room fills up quickly, even in the quietest days of summer.
And if you're ever invited to sample a new dish . . . go for it! I'm so glad we did!


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There is nothing lonelier than seeing other people go about their day completely unaware that you've just been to a spot where you expected to see your child waiting for you and she wasn't there.
Where is she? Why isn't she here? Did we get our signals crossed? Did she bike left and I ran right? Is she hurt?
Maybe that's her biking up the hill. She always waits for me at the top of the hill. She's not there. She likes to ride fast down the hill, I am sure she'll be there at the bottom waiting for me. She's not there. I look around. She wouldn't get this far ahead of me. We've been biking/running these routes for 3 summers and it is not like us to be separated like this.
Where is Tarah? I am about 2 miles into a 4 mile loop and as far away from the start/finish as I can be. Do I go back . . . or keep moving forward?
There is a strip mall up ahead so I run to a phone closest to the bike path and call a friend. Please help me, I can't find Tarah. I get back on the path hoping she'll see me. I don't see her anywhere. My head starts to spin while my world stands still. Then panic strikes. I flag down one car and then another. One very kind woman <a mom> quickly begins to drive the bike route while another gentleman calls 911.
Within minutes, it all comes together. As I am on the phone with the dispatcher, my friend's husband pulls up and tells me his wife is with Tarah back at the car and she is fine. The other mom returns - someone had seen Tarah and she offers to take me there. I tell her Tarah is now with a friend of mine and thank her profusely for stopping and looking. The gentleman with the phone left before I had a chance to properly thank him. After speaking with the police, I head to my daughter.
With my permission, Tarah had taken a quick detour to bike around the school parking lot as I kept running. When she headed back to the trail and did not see me, she thought that I was ahead of her. She biked to catch up with me and when she did not see me, headed to our finishing point thinking I was already there. When I was not, she opened her bike pack, took out the car keys and my BB and was going to call a family friend in town.
See, the kid had the BB the whole time. So when I ran to the first phone to call a friend, I could have called Tarah. When I asked the gentleman to call 911, I could have asked him to call Tarah. I did not know where my little girl was and I had to find her. I wasn't thinking straight.
Tarah kept her wits much better than I did. It's cool that she thought I was running so fast she had to bike to catch up with me. Cool, but not reality. What's real is that this little girl is the very center of my entire world.
Honey, I found the kid.


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Sewing 101 – October 5 & 6, 2019
Included in the price of workshop:
- Selection of fabrics for all three projects
- Cushion pad for your cushion cover
- Sewing guides
- 1 x bobbin
Supply List:
- 250m spool of black & white polyester thread, preferably Gutterman *(Please avoid spools that come in plastic packages, spools from mini sewing kits, and spools with ridges as they get caught in our machines.)
- Dressmaking Pins (Glass, Pearl, or Plastic head)
- Hand sewing needles
**Bring a few loved pieces in need of repair from your wardrobe to alter in the last session.
***For winter season and rainy days, please bring a pair of dry shoes or slippers. If you drop your project on the floor at any point, we want the floors to be dry and not to soil your fabrics!
Studio doors open 10 minutes before class starts. Please give us a call @ 780-429-0069 if you are running late. If you are going to be more than 15 minutes late, this will likely be disruptive to everyone else in attendance and you will not be able to join the class.
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Golf Tourism Can Drive Nigeria's Economy – Muyiwa Salami (allAfrica.com)
The country's quest to become one of the world's major tourism destinations could be actualised if government paid adequate attention to golf and other sports development, says Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) official, Muyiwa Salami.
Salami, who said that sports and tourism could boost the nation's internally generated revenue if the leadership of both sectors teamed up in promoting the country's interests, tasked President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure a healthy relationship between sports federations and the Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC).
This, he said, would save the dying Nigerian tourism sector. The DVINE Travels and Tour managing director, who doubles as South West NATOP chairman, added that two sectors could generate close to the revenue the country is currently realising from oil. "It seems that government always uses the office of sports minister to pacify the aggrieved political class with the result being that square pegs are pot in round hole.
This has been the major factor retarding the growth of Nigerian sports and tourism. "Tourism in Nigeria is supposed to be a high revenue earner if well harnessed; the same thing with sports. But the bodies saddled with responsibilities of managing these sectors are not doing enough.
They don't conceptualize any new event that would draw foreigners into the country like many other African countries such as South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Uganda are doing and earning great revenues from it.
What tourism and sports bring are direct monies which have immediate impact on the economy," he noted. Salami, who revealed that he plays "golf and table tennis at my leisure times and I am an active member of Ibadan Golf Club," added, "I know the kind of impediment facing the sport and Nigerian tourism. "None of our tourist sites or any national packs are working. The managers just pay lip services."


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SFDC Randomizer
Carefully posted by Cody on February 29th, 2012 in Salesforce Development and tagged with apex, random, utility methods
Who needs predictable? Sometimes we need to get a little random. Here is a utility class you can put into any Salesforce org to generate all sorts of random things such as a random number, a random string, even a random sobject ID from a list.


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Kirkman EnZym Complete/DPP-IV II w/Isogest
90 Capsules
Product Details
- Brand: Kirkman
- Product Code: enzym-complete-dpp-iv-ii-isogest-KRK-90-cpsls
- Quantity per Container: 90 Capsules
Multi-Enzyme Support for Optimal Digestive Health
Depending on your toxic load and the complexity of your meals, it may be difficult to maintain a healthy digestive process. If you've been searching for a way to get a little extra support, Kirkman offers a product that may be just what you need.
EnZym-Complete/DPP-IV II w/Isogest is a gluten and casein-free dietary supplement for daily use that promotes optimal digestive health and function.
Product Details:
- Formulated with over 10 different enzymes, including peptidase, bromelain, cellulase, and protease, among others
- Supports optimal digestive health and function
- Contains no gluten or casein
- Ultra Tested to be free of over 950 different contaminants
This product contains none of the following:
- Preservatives or artificial colorings or flavorings
- Fish, tree nuts, peanuts, gelatin, or yeast
- Sugar, wheat, casein, gluten, milk, or egg
Kirkman's EnZym-Complete/DPP-IV w/Isogest comes in a capsule form that is easy for adults of all ages to swallow, and should be taken before every meal in support of optimal digestive health and function. Give it a try today, and see the difference it may be able to make for you. Order now!
Professional-grade products adhere to the strictest standards for purity and potency, and use the highest-grade ingredients available.
Nutrition Facts
Supplement Facts
1 capsule contains:
Peptidase 25,000 HUT
Acid Fast Protease (3.0) 50 SAPU
Transglucosidase (Isogest) 33mg
Bromelain 640,000 FCCPU
Papain 1,000,000 FCCPU
Glucoamylase 32 AGU
Lactase 500 ALU
Phytase 5 FTU
Alpha-galactosidase 25 GalU
Invertase (Sucrase) 200 SU
Cellulase 100 CU
Xylanase 50 XU
Alpha Amylase 50 DU
Protease 6.0 87.5 HUT
Diastase 1.3 DP
n zimes PA Containing: 55mg
---Lipase 1,375 FIP
---Protease 11,000 HUT
---Amylase 412.5 DU
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Plant Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Water.
Contains NO: Sugar, wheat, casein, gluten, milk, egg, yeast, gelatin, flavorings, colorings, peanuts, tree nuts or fish.
Recommended Use:
Adults: One capsule at the beginning of each meal or as directed by a physician.
Do not allow the powder in the capsules to get into the eye or contact the skin. If you are pregnant or nursing, please consult your healthcare professional before using this product. Keep out of the reach of children.


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It's sweltering down below.
But up here on the mountain top, the wind courses through the birches and pines, sweeping over scrub covered fields.
Swallows swoop on the wind, crossing with a passing crow. A hawk lazily hangs on the updraft.
We're ankle deep in blueberries. Some as black as night. Some a soft sky blue with a touch of mist. Large marbles and tiny berry bursts.
My wrist hurts a little from the repetitive sweeping of the blueberry rake. Homemade of wood with some metal tongs, it's heavy. We got it secondhand from a local doctor who was closing up his summertime blueberry business he staffed with a host of local kids.
If I get a little tired, I can stop and drink the ice cold water from the thermos we brought with us. Or simply hunker down and snack on the blue orbs of mild sweetness around me.
Just out of sight are my two children and my husband. Hidden only by a slight roll of hill or a patch of birch trees. But within calling distance.
Each of us has found our little patch and we're caught up in our work.
All you hear around you is the wind through the trees and the birds. Occasionally a conversation starts up between my kids and drifts over to where I'm working steadily – a soft bit of laughter as they recall a joke or a hint of a song.
Now both teenagers, my children mostly help. The pick by hand and occasionally spot one of us with the rake.
We've been doing this for 8 years. And in past years, when they were younger, they spent their time imagining, playing games together, finding good rocks to climb and jump off of. Picking was done absentmindedly and usually forgotten. Instead, they'd sidle over to where we worked, plop a few blue donations into our bucket and then scoop out a handful, looking at us sideways to see if they'd be reprimanded.
And at the end of the day – usually three or four hours later, we shoulder the two five gallon buckets of berries. Gather up thermoses and hats. And carefully make our way down the mountain, reveling in our haul.
It's a lot of work. But it means blueberry smoothies this summer. And blueberries in our oatmeal and blueberry cottage cheese pancakes on Sunday all winter long.
Best of all, as we tap into our stores over the course of the year, we are reminded of our day on the mountain.
Idyllic. A day lived like you were dying. A time out of time filled with the simple joy of existence . . .
So let me ask you this . . .
Why – with all this beauty and goodness – why was I busy making calculations while taking a shower the other day?
Why was I calculating how many hours this expedition took . . . multiplying it by my hourly rate as a freelance copywriter . . . and then comparing it to the going price of blueberries as noted in the state agricultural bulletin?
Why was I trying to figure out if this was a good use of my time? If it was worth it?
I'll leave the question open-ended since it's something we all hit at different times – it's not always about blueberry picking on the mountain. But I'm sure you know the stupid calculations you've done as well with slightly different variables. Stupid, yeah, I said that.
The answer?
It's universal . . .
Too often we leave out all kinds of figures in the balance sheet. I didn't step back a moment and really tally up all I gained blueberry picking on the mountainside. Sound familiar (only with a few changes in the details)?
So here's my challenge to you . . . Start calculating. But this time with all the figures that count.


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Cheat Sheet
Buying Gemstones For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition)
While people often admire or even drool over gemstones and the jewellery they're made into, most people don't know much, if anything, about shopping for gemstones and their settings. You need some basic knowledge about buying gemstones and gemstone jewellery, as well as the skills to recognise a high quality natural gemstone.
How to Buy a Diamond
Mostly people buying gemstones are interested in looking at diamonds: They're still the favourite. When you're buying diamonds or shopping for diamond jewellery, you should always take a jewellery or hand loupe with you or borrow one from your jeweller. Clean the diamond thoroughly before you look at it with a soft cloth.
These are the things you need to ask your jeweller when buying a diamond:
Is it a natural diamond and not a synthetic or imitation? Natural diamonds have formed at great depths in the Earth's crust, at extremely high temperatures and pressures, and have taken many millions of years to do so.
Certain substances have been substituted for diamond, such as cubic zirconia (CZ) and synthetic moissanite; as well as zircon; glass; synthetic rutile, sapphire and spinel; and man-made garnets like GGG and YAG.
Can you guarantee that it's not a conflict diamond? Conflict diamonds, also known as 'blood diamonds', are natural diamonds which have been illicitly mined and sold to finance wars and civil unrest, mainly in certain African nations. Ask your jeweller if he or she can provide you with a Kimberly certificate, which states that a diamond's sale has not financed war. Diamonds mined in Australia or Canada are not blood diamonds.
What is the diamond's exact grading: carat weight, colour, clarity and cut? Diamond quality is graded by reference to the 4Cs — carat weight, colour, clarity and cut. Diamonds are weighed in carats (1 carat = 1/5 of a gram), or in points (100 points = 1 carat) for smaller diamonds. Most people think of diamonds as 'white' or clear, but diamonds come in many colours.
Generally, the 'whiter' the diamond the better, unless you are fortunate enough to have an intense fancy coloured diamond. Clarity refers to freedom from internal inclusions and external flaws, and the cleaner a diamond is the better. A diamond usually sparkles best with a brilliant cut, which was designed especially for diamonds.
Has your diamond been clarity enhanced? Some diamonds are clarity enhanced usually by fracture filling and laser drilling. Fracture filling involves filling cracks or breaks with a colourless substance to hide them. Laser drilling is used to make inclusions less visible and so improve a diamond's look. Ask your jeweller whether a diamond has been clarity enhanced and, if so, how.
What is the shape? The term 'cut' does not refer to shape. Shape refers to the outline of a diamond's edges. A diamond may be round, square, rectangular, marquise, pear, trillion or heart shaped. Whatever its shape, the quality of the cutting must be judged, too.
Does it have a good 'make' (proportions)? The term 'cut' is also referred to as a gemstone's 'make'. When you judge cut, you're really considering a gemstone's proportions and finish. It is these two factors that determine a diamond's fire (flash) and brilliance (life), no matter what cutting style or shape. In a well-proportioned diamond, the height of the crown should be a third of the pavilion depth.
What are the exact millimetre dimensions of the stone? When buying gemstones you should be told its exact dimensions in millimetres (size), in addition to its carat weight.
Is the diamond accompanied by an independent grading report? An independent grading report is an objective assessment that identifies and describes an unmounted diamond. However, it is neither a legal certificate nor an appraisal, which gives a subjective value or price attached.
Most independent grading reports include the date; type of gemstone; shape and cutting style; weight; dimensions; proportions (depth, table, crown, pavilion, girdle, culet); colour grade; clarity grade; cutting and finish (polish and symmetry) quality; fluorescence; and diagrams showing inclusions (types and locations).
How to Buy a Quality Coloured Gemstone
Colour is the most important consideration when buying coloured gemstones; the colour component of a coloured gemstone is between 50 to 70 per cent of its value.
Here's what to look for when you're shopping for coloured gemstones:
Determine whether the gemstone is a natural, an imitation or a synthetic. Natural gemstones are produced by nature with no human interference. Synthetic gemstones are man-made in a laboratory, and they share the natural stone's chemical, physical and optical properties.
Imitation stones are simulants that do not share the natural gemstone's properties. Shopping for imitation and synthetic stones can be fun, but you don't want to be paying a natural gemstone's price for them.
Clarify the name of the gemstone. Be aware of misleading names such as Australian jade (which is really chrysoprase quartz), Balsa ruby (a red spinel), Evening emerald (peridot) and Brazilian sapphire (blue tourmaline).
Check out how the colour looks in a variety of lights. Remember that daylight varies throughout the day and where you are in the world. A high quality coloured gemstone should look good under all lights; it should be a bright, intense, pure, rich and vivid colour.
*Be aware that coloured gemstones are rarely as 'clean' as diamonds, and should be judged differently. There is no universally accepted standard for grading the clarity of coloured gemstones, although the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has developed its own standards.
Ask whether the coloured gemstone is enhanced. Gemstones that have been enhanced need different care and cleaning treatments so you need to know if you're buying an enhanced stone. Ask your jeweller; for example, has this blue sapphire had diffusion treatment, or has this emerald been oiled?
Determine the quality of the cut, which is what gives any gemstone its beauty and brilliance. An ideal cut reflects the light in an even manner, without any dark areas or windowing (where a too-shallow or poorly proportioned stone lets the light straight through reducing the brilliance of the gemstone).
Shop around and compare lots of stones before you buy. Unlike diamonds, the market for coloured gemstones is highly fragmented with no central marketing organisation. Grading and pricing is much more subjective. So you really must shop around.
Do you really like the gemstone? Does it complement your skin tones? Would you like to be partners for life and pass it on to future generations?
How to Pick Out a Precious Opal for Purchase
If you're shopping for opals, know what type you're buying and choose the one that you like the best in your price range. Be aware that solid opals are best, whether they be black opals, white opals, boulder opals or crystal opals.
Composite or assembled opals as doublets and triplets can look spectacular, but they are not nearly as durable. If you're buying opals from the Internet remember that a photograph simply can't accurately portray a natural opal.
Here's what you need to know when buying an opal:
What type of opal it is. Australia produces over 95 per cent of the world's opals. Each of the different types comes from a different part of Australia and each looks very different to the others.
Black opals from Lightning Ridge are the 'Rolls Royce' of opals and are rare and expensive. Boulder opals come from Queensland opal fields and can have stunning colour, but they also have a natural ironstone backing which adds to their weight (so beware of being sold boulder opal as a price per carat), but which also makes them stronger.
Crystal opals have a translucent or transparent quality, and those with a good colour as well can fetch high prices. White opals come from South Australian opal mines, and have a 'milky' white body tone, which often results in the colour being less bright; however, a good quality white opal is still a wonder to behold.
Compare, compare, compare. Look at as many different types of opal as you can, and when you've decided on which type you like best, establish whether the one you keep coming back to is solid or a composite stone (a doublet or triplet). Solid opals are most durable, but they're also more expensive.
Determine the quality of the opal. To judge an opal, consider its play of colour, body tone, brilliance, pattern, the thickness of the colour bar, and any faults such as cracks or inclusions (natural inclusions are acceptable but never buy an opal that's cracked).
Choose an opal that you love and one that goes with your skin tones. While red on black is the most desirable and the most valuable (followed by orange, yellow, green and most common is blue), if you prefer blues and greens then go for it.
Consider the brilliance of the opal. The brilliance or brightness is one way the value of an opal is judged. There are three ratings: Brilliant, Bright and Subdued; with 'brilliant' being the brightest and most expensive, 'bright' in the middle range, and 'subdued' having the least brightness. Brilliant opals are fabulous but even subdued opals can be lovely.
Always get a certificate of authenticity. Obtaining a certificate when you buy an opal is good for insurance purposes and re-sale value, and it makes the seller accountable.
Take advantage of paying no GST. If you're a tourist in Australia, or you're an Australian who's travelling overseas and doesn't mind taking it with you, you don't have to pay the 10 per cent Goods and Services Tax when you buy opals, or you may receive a refund of the amount if you do.
Remember that opals are quite fragile and require extra care. Opals don't respond well to sudden temperature changes so setting an opal in a piece of jewellery requires the skill of an expert. If you've chosen a loose opal that you want set in jewellery ensure it's set by someone who really knows opals.
What to Look For when Buying a Pearl
Natural pearls are quite rare because they're a random product of nature that occurs less and less frequently due to pollution and over-fishing. You can readily buy cultured pearls, however; which are natural pearls created with human assistance.
Both natural and cultured pearls form from an irritant that molluscs protects themselves from by secreting successive layers of nacre, which is an organic substance composed of aragonite and conchiolin. Imitation, faux or stimulated pearls do not possess nacre; they are usually glass, plastic or shell beads dipped in ground up fish scales and coated with a lacquer.
Natural pearls are extremely rare and outrageously expensive, so you'll probably be looking at types of cultured pearls. Familiarise yourself with the different types: saltwater South Sea, Black Tahitian and akoya pearls; and freshwater pearls.
When judging pearls firstly consider nacre. Natural saltwater and cultured freshwater pearls are solid nacre, while cultured saltwater pearls have a nucleus that's surrounded by layers of nacre. The number and thickness of the layers of nacre is what's important in determining the quality of a pearl. And, in turn, this produces the inner glow of a pearl; the soft, satiny sheen — its lustre — which will influence its value.
Check out the colour. Pearls come in a wide range of colours and you should consider a pearl's main body colour, its overtones (say, a white pearl with gold or rose overtones) and its orient (iridescence), which means the play of light interference across the pearl's surface or just beneath it. Natural colours are best, but you can also buy pearls dyed various colours.
Pearls are graded according to the smoothness of their surface. Blemish-free pearls demand a premium; small spots on a pearl don't decrease the value as much as chips or cracks.
Round or spherical shapes are most desirable. But pearls can look beautiful in all sorts of shapes. If you're having a necklace or bracelet made ensure you have matching shapes and sizes.
Generally, the larger the diameter of a pearl the more expensive it will be. The price of a pearl increases exponentially as its size increases.
Pearls can be graded on one of two scales. No standardised, industry-wide pearl grading system has been established, but your jeweller may use one of two commonly used grading systems: the AAA-A and the A–D systems. If your jeweller refers to a grading, for example AA, ask exactly what he or she means by that. Ask if you can read a description of each grading term so that you know what each term used means.
Pearls are soft (3 on Mohs' scale, which measures a gemstone's resistance to scratching) and they're porous, so be prepared to look after them. Necklaces and earrings are a safer option than rings or bracelets, which are more easily damaged when you wear them.
Always get a detailed certificate of authenticity with your purchase. A certificate states the quality of your pearl and contains a detailed description of your jewellery, which is handy in case you ever need to make an insurance claim.


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Welcome to the SewerShop.ie website where we hope you will find the tools and accessories you need. This online shop will provide you with all the equipment you need to help with maintaining and repairing your drains and sewers both at home and on commercial premises. The range of tools and accessories will vary from single poly rods and brushes for the smallest of blockages through to pipe repair systems, air testing kits and complete drain cleaning and maintenance packs.
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The Trade Counter for SewerShop.ie is open from 8.30am-5pm, Mon-Fri and will enable our customers to call in and purchase all our products listed on the website. We can also help you determine which products you need with friendly and experienced staff. If you require a product not listed we will do our upmost to source this for you. To find out where we our located, click here.
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Elbert Hubbard was a prolific writer of the early twentieth century. He was a major figure in the Arts and Crafts movement having establish a hand crafted publishing house called Roycrofters, famous for beautiful, illuminated limited edition volumes, bound in leather.
His book "Hollyhocks and Goldenglow" is a collection of essays on topics from the Titanic to Abdul Baha. (I recently made an entry on the Talisman9 discussion forum about this and what follows was drawn from that post.)He writes movingly about the Titanic recounting the bravery, loyalty and love of Mrs. Straus who refused to leave her husband for a life boat. Ironically Hubbard and his wife, Alice perished three years later aboard the Lusitania. Survivors told stories of their courage, matching the characteristics of Mrs. Straus.
There is also an essay about Abdul Baha entitled "A Modern Prophet." The first sentence reads "A very great man has recently visited America." It continues: "So out of Persia comes Abdul Baha, who calls himself "The Servant of God." His followers are called Bahais. This man has diverted one-third of the population of Persia from Mohammedanism. …. This man is the modern Messiah."
I find this essay an engrossing report by a non-Baha'i. Particularly interesting is this:
"Christian Science interests Abdul Baha greatly. It is somewhat humiliating thing for us when we think that this new American religion was never heard of by Abdul Baha until recently. Now he has practically embraced it. He says it represents one arc of the great circle of truth, and that if he had learned nothing else from his trip to America but the truths of Christian Science, he would be amply repaid.He says he comes more as a learner than a teacher. Nevertheless, he is obliged to give out the light that has been given to him. He keeps the good by giving it away.He quotes Ralph Waldo Emerson freely, delights in Walt Whitman, and loves the memory of Tolstoy, and is on terms of great tenderness toward every good and noble thing that makes for human betterment.No man of recent times has shown such a magnificent affirmative spirit as this Abdul Baha."
Hubbard was a prolific writer who is not very well known today — not the household word one might think he would be. (The exception might be his "Message to Garcia" that I believe was read in grade or high schools years ago.)His contemporaneous account of Abdul Baha's visit is precious I think. There may be errors in the essay but it rings true. He doesn't say that he met Abdul Baha but I think he must have. Does anyone have knowledge of this possible meeting? I find the comments about Christian Science, Emerson and Whitman intriguing and perfectly consistent with my mental and emotional image of Abdul Baha and his approach to life.The book is available as a reprint or as an antique in its original leather bound form if you can find it.I love the idea that Abdul Baha quoted Emerson and loved Whitman but this is the only reference to that I know of. I think many Baha'is would reject the idea. If you are a Baha'i what do you think? And please let me know of other references like this that you are aware of.Many thanks,Frank


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30 September 2009
- Chocolate Covered Daydreams said...
There's a lot to be said about a kid that already knows what he wants at a very early age. I'm sure he's going to be a great chef!
He is such a beautiful little boy. He makes me smile.
- 30 September, 2009
- Yelena R. said...
That is adorable! I love the props :)
- 30 September, 2009
- LPC said...
Oh my gosh. Anne Geddes eat your heart out.
- 30 September, 2009
- Wanda said...
OH MY GOSH...these pictures are adorable. He just couldn't be any cuter.
- 30 September, 2009
- blueviolet said...
That is too cute! Love the thumbs up at the end (even though I'm sure it wasn't intentional)
- 30 September, 2009
- Dandy said...
OMG! This is like B's dream child! Can the pictures be any cuter?
What started Josh with this dream of becoming a chef?
- 30 September, 2009
- smiles4u said...
These are the cutest photo's! I have a 4 year old that pretends he is Emril and a 3 year old that pretends she is Rachel. They actually ask to watch cooking shows. When I got home from work this evening, I was greeted outside with them screaming "Hurry up! Emril is on!"
- 30 September, 2009
- Secret Mom Thoughts said...
Those are adorable shots.
- 30 September, 2009
- Lindy said...
I bet he LOVED that. Just hope he didn't get a repeat performance in a real pot, on a real stove! ;)
- 30 September, 2009
- Alpaca Farmgirl said...
That is really cute. Happy WW!
- 30 September, 2009
- Ave said...
Wow, these are really gerat photos! Looks like he had a lot of fun! :D
- 30 September, 2009
- HaB said...
Those are SO cute!!!
Happy Wednesday!
- 30 September, 2009
- Life with Kaishon said...
Oh my gosh. These are SO adorable! It borders on ridiculous how cute they are : ) Very, very sweet!~
- 30 September, 2009
- ModernMom said...
Oh my GOSH!! Too too cute:)
- 01 October, 2009
- Michelle said...
Look out Food Network! Those pictures are so precious.
- 01 October, 2009
- Aunt LoLo said...
Hahaha...those are hilarious! I especially like the last one. Two thumbs WAY up!
- 01 October, 2009
- LadyBug-Kellie said...
What FUN pictures!! That is so cool that he wants to be a chef, I bet he'll cook some great meals for her when he's older!
- 01 October, 2009
- lululu said...
oh, too cute. such a handsome boy!
- 01 October, 2009
- Nezzy said...
Oh, he can cook for me anytime! Too sweet, I just want to eat him up for dessert. Girl, you are so adorably blessed.
Have a fun filled day!!!
- 01 October, 2009
- Marie said...
Wow, those are just the cutest photos! He's adorable! When the photo people asked my son what he wanted to dress up as he said a fisherman :-)
- 01 October, 2009
- Sukhmandir Kaur said...
That's so adorable. That pot is so huge! Good thing he was wearing the chef outfit though or he'd look like cannibal soup LOL
- 01 October, 2009
- Brenda said...
Those are really great pictures, I've never seen anything like this!
- 01 October, 2009
- Stacie said...
Love these pictures. Your son is absolutely adorable!
- 01 October, 2009
- Alicia said...
Oh, how cute!!!!
And wow...I've never seen a pot that huge!!
- 01 October, 2009
- Elle Bee said...
AH!! WHat a fantastic photo shoot! Does he love being in the kitchen with you? I think that's so wonderful. What a cutie.
- 02 October, 2009
- golonghorns said...
That is beyond adorable!
- 02 October, 2009
- Heather said...
He looked like he had a blast taking those pictures. They captured something special about him and his interest in being a chef. How wonderful if he carries through that interest and you get gourmet dinners cooked for you by him once he's older. :)
- 02 October, 2009


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When I decided to start writing articles, I didnt want it to be something where I woke up every day, looked at what was happening in the world, and wrote a daily article about my opinion of the events of each and every day. What I wanted to do was write about things that maybe others might not see. I wanted to wait for topics that when I read what was happening, this picture came into my head about something much bigger than what is appearing. Something that appears to be one thing, but in all reality might be something completely different than what most people are thinking it is
And this my friends, I feel is such a topic
Yesterday we got flooded with many articles concerning the actions of the refugees (ISIS) in France and as I sat there yesterday afternoon reading all the reports coming in, I thought to myself
. oh my God! Just the day before, I witnessed the actions of these same refugees and the response from the citizens of Germany. And now this!
.I was completely taken back.
Last night, my wife and I had dinner with a couple that we are very close to. They are very much awake to what is happening, and this topic came up. As a result, this topic took up the vast majority of our conversation
.. I thought of what was to become of our country.
I awoke this morning kind of numb to this whole thing, thinking to myself, two huge things being reported, regarding these so called refugees in the last two days
.. But it couldnt take the question away, that kept running through my mind, and that question kept saying
What is happening that the controllers of this world, figure right now is the time for all this to happen?
For all of us who are awake, we realize certain things
There are a group of people who want to rule the world under a One World Govt.
That this same group of people will stop at NOTHING to accomplish their goal.
It is this group of people who actually control EVERYTHING that happens in the world, and that it is NOT the presidents or leaders of the countries, who actually call the shots.
We know, without any doubt that the US government and NATO countries control almost EVERY terrorist organization on the planet. (If you dont know this, look into it now)
We know that ISIS is completely Created, funded, trained, fed, armed, transported and instructed what to do, by the US and NATO countries. (Again, if you dont know this, look into it now)
We know that ISIS, AL CIA DUH, or any terrorist organization would NOT exist if it wasnt for these same governments
. They are like the US militarys secret special forces of the sandbox.
So basically, ISIS does not do anything, unless the people who control them TELL them to do it. So, whether it is marching to take down Damascus in Syria, shooting off chemical weapons unto innocent civilians to blame on Assad, or whether it is wreaking havoc like we witnessed last night, it ALL happens for a reason. All of it.
We know that it is OUR government that is bringing these parasites into OUR country faster, and more often than any of us can even fully comprehend. We have NO idea how many of these parasites are already here.
We know that it is Angela Merkel and the French President, that the ones are responsible for allowing the parasites into their countries. And, we are seeing first hand, the effects of that right now.
But what some still dont see, is that this is all being done at the very top levels of power in this world. It is all being designed and carried out by a very small select group of people
. And we know who they are, and what their goal is, and we even know why to a certain extent. But the question we have to ask right now, is why this, at this time?
I am going to lay out my theory, the picture that I received in my head. I slept last night more than I have slept any night in the last year. I awoke to the day completely rested and when I looked at all of this information this morning. I do believe God, put into my head, the complete picture that I am going to try to show you.
I dont know how many of you believe in the Planet X theory. Myself, I do believe it, not only from a Biblical reference standpoint, but also from the people that are putting this information out to the world right now. These men, in no way need to make themselves look like idiots to the world. These are good men, trying to warn of what they feel is heading our way.
Among the leading Planet X experts, is Gill Broussard. And, that map above is one of his.
Gill, and others who talk about Planet X have been trying to tell us what almost forty years of research has taught them. The thing about almost everyone who has dedicated their time to this topic, is that they are pretty much all in agreement on WHEN this is going to happen.
Now, anyone who hasnt watched or read what these people have to say, it is easy to find, type it in, and you will find more information than you have time to comprehend.
The topic of my article isnt to convince you one way or another on all of the facts they have come up with. The topic of my article is to show you my opinion on what could be about to happen, and why these terrorist attacks are being used right now to distract us all.
Let me start this by saying that among the most knowledgeable on X, they are saying that by the end of November, it will be visible to most amateur astronomers in the world, of which, there are over 100,000. The government knows it will be impossible to keep 100,000 people quiet once they realize this is coming.
They say that by the end of December, it will be visible to all of us. That, we will be able to see it with the naked eye.
They are telling us, that it isnt the fact of a collision with X that we need to be concerned about, but it is the traveling through the debris field that spans millions of miles behind it that will be of concern. See, we wont go through it just once, we will go through it once as it heads to the sun, then about 150 days later, we will go through it again as it heads away from the sun.
Now what they describe, when going through this tail of debris, mirrors almost exactly what is described in the Book of Revelation in the Bible. Fire and Brimstone falling from the sky, the burning of all the land.
So, let me start putting the two of these together now.
We are now at the halfway point of the month of November. If what they are saying is true, about the timetable of the astronomers seeing it, well, we are literally a couple weeks away at the longest.
If we are ALL to visibly see it from earth by the end of December, well, we are literally six weeks tops from all of us being able to see it.
Most of the top people telling us about X say the same thing, that BEFORE it is visible to all people, the governments of the world need to have control of all the people and basically have things in a martial law environment, BEFORE it is visible
. So
.. If this would be true people, how much time do they have to pull this off?
So, how would these self proclaimed elite pull off such a task? Well, lets look at how they pull off pretty much every single thing that they do
We have seen in the last couple days videos in Germany that make us all sick to our stomachs. We have seen German residents so upset that they dont even know what to do. Begging for someone to come and help them. We have heard stories of the raping of women, including the raping of a little girl riding her bike in a park. If this was not completely orchestrated and completely designed, it would NEVER be allowed.
We see this horrible attack in France, however, the more I look into it, I see a video this morning that shows that Paris yesterday had
You will never guess this
.. Paris had a drill earlier in the day, and the drill was to address an attack on MULTIPLE locations at the same time. The video below will show the information about the drill. You CANT make this stuff up people.
Now, this video has about 6 uses of profanity, if it offends you, dont watch it. But, it is not bad at all. The man is simply very upset about what he has found, watch it through, and you will see that this man doing this video isnt just a guy scrolling the web. He actually speaks regularly to the one lady over there that he refers to in the video.
Now, if they just happened to have a drill going on, the very same day, could this be another Boston Bombing Hoax? Could this have been done maybe TO declare Martial Law like they have done? Because of this happening yesterday, the French people are under complete and total Martial law, as I type this
Are the events that we see unfolding in Germany also going to lead to this very scenario playing out there?
Here is the video from Daboo showing that France is in the state of Martial Law right now as we speak.
The vision that came to me this morning of this very complex puzzle is this. I have done a ton of research into Planet X. I have watched more videos, and read more information than I can even remember. I have been in contact with someone who actually has seen photos of Planet X. I have listened to videos of retired CIA agents who looked with their own eyes through the big telescopes controlled by the governments of the world, and the Vatican, and listened to him tell us all that they have known this has been coming for a very long time. Some say it was Reagan who signed the executive order, some say it was back as far as the 1950s that it was discovered.
We all know the media is owned and controlled by these very same people who want to enslave all of us, and we also know that they give us hints and clues to what they are going to do. And if you look at all of the movies showing this very type of thing happening, well, we have been warned.
Either way, our government, and all the governments of the world have known for a very long time that this was coming. People, something scared these leaders so bad that at the exact same time they all started digging all the underground facilities. And that alone can be another complete story.
So lets say this is all happening. Lets say it is all true what these experts on X are saying. How are the governments of the world going to have everyone under control, so that when the entire population of the world realizes that they have ALL been lied to, or not told of its reality, they dont tear apart the globe?
There is only one way
.. A complete and total Martial law lockdown type of governing
And look at what is happening as we speak?
What if the people responsible had this all planned out the whole time? A couple years before it comes, we start an even greater war and chaos with this newly created force the world has come to know as ISIS
We have this new group be the worst the world has ever seen, they kill everything in its path, and destroy whatever is in its path
. Even little children are not safe.
What is the way the governments can tell the people Martial Law is required? FEAR
The people have to be in fear. Look at what happened in Boston? An entire town, was in fear over TWO young guys that were on the loose (this is only if you actually believe they did it) and they bought in the Army and declared Martial Law and went house to house and spit on the constitution, and did whatever they were ordered to do.
Lets look at Katrina. Hurricane Katrina hit, and did massive damage. And what did our government and the Army do? They did the exact same thing as they would later do in Boston. Locked it down, went door to door, and STOLE everyones only means of protecting themselves. That is why, I dont hold the same hope of some, that all of our military fights on the peoples side when this all happens, all we have to go off of is their actual actions, and going off of their actions, We MUST assume that they will indeed follow orders and do whatever they are ordered to do. But that also, can be a complete different article.
What if all of this is happening right now, because they only have a couple weeks to get this accomplished and have everyone under what the people of France are living TODAY?
What if we wake up tomorrow, or heck, even later today, and find out this is happening right now in Germany? Think it couldnt happen? Who would have thought the country of France would have been under complete and total Martial Law just 24 short hours ago?
What if in the next couple days we have a handful of cities in the US get hit this same exact way? Do you doubt for a minute that they will not declare Martial Law? I dont
We have someone in our little community here at ANP who always says the following. Things are NEVER as they seem. And with what is happening around the world right now, I believe that for ALL of our self preservation, we better start living by that very motto.
We always agree, if they are waving the left hand and all the msm is covering the waving of the left hand, well, we better be paying attention the right hand as we are about to get a roundhouse that is going to knock us down and take us by surprise.
I pray to God that I am wrong, but I have a very bad feeling that we are watching something unfold right before our eyes, that is completely different than what they are telling us. I have a feeling that what we are watching right now, is a distraction for what is about to happen. Something so big, and so catastrophic, that it takes something as horrible as what these ISIS parasites are doing to take our eyes off the real event.
Tell me what you think in the comments below. If you think I am way off base, tell me why. Better yet, show me why. We here always tend to get a better understanding when there are twenty, or forty heads working on it.
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