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Insect Invasion of Mutiple Tree Types
I live in Davidsonville, Md. on a two-acre plot, half in trees. Predominant natives are yellow poplars, sycamores, sweet gum, silver maples, pine, dogwood, and black cherry. Others added by previous owners include a sugar maple, a weeping cherry, Japanese maples, and a teacup magnolia. Insects smaller in size than a pin head, light-toned, almost translucent and similar in appearance to head lice are on every leaf of the sugar maple and adjacent Japanese maple and weeping cherry. The sugar maple is fully mature, at least 40 years old. Several limbs have died this year. The insects appear to have come from webbed tent structures in the tree. (They definitely are not tent caterpillars.) I cut out all the tents I could reach. A neighbor with same problem on a river birch calls the insects Mimosa insects. Never heard of them myself, but whatever they are they are devastating my trees. I am unable to send photos. Can you offer identification and recommendation for what I can do?
Anne Arundel County Maryland
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The tents in the trees sound like fall webworms. We are receiving a lot of questions about this insect. See our website http://extension.umd.edu/hgic/fall-webworm-trees
There are predators and parasitoids that attack and kill fall webworm. You can open the webbing with a pole pruner and expose the contents to birds. Also, the birds will take the webworms out themselves. You do not have to do anything. The webworms rarely consume enough leaves to affect growth. Larvae are or will be getting ready to pupate and no chemical control is recommended. Your trees should be fine next season.
We cannot say for sure what the clear insect that you are noticing on your trees foliage. This is nothing to worry about. It is late in the season and the trees have stored enough carbohydrates in their root system to put out new growth next season. If you have dead limbs in the sugar maple, you can contact a certified arborist for an onsite diagnosis regarding the health of the tree and to prune dead wood. http://www.treesaregood.org/

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Bizarre! That was the inference, but feeding a human child with human breast milk is not bizarre at all.
What truly is bizarre, however, is adults breast feeding from cows.
Just because we pay someone to extract the milk mechanically and sell it to us in cartons, it doesn't alter the fact that we are nursing from a cow.
Now picture this. You're driving along a country road and you spy a smartly dressed couple clambering through a fence and heading towards a cow. The woman shoves the calf aside then crawls underneath the cow, grabs the udder and suckles. When she's had her fill, the woman rolls from beneath the cow and her place is taken by her well-dressed partner.
On seeing this, would you think to yourself, "Oh, that couple are having a drink of milk"? Or would you stare in utter disbelief and think, "Those people must be crazy!" I imagine you'd think they were crazy, and you'd be right. It is crazy to suckle from a cow. No other animal on the planet suckles from a totally different species and no other animal continues to suckle right throughout adulthood.
Isn't it time we took off our blinkers and recognised the absurdity and abnormality of this practice?
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Eleven Bangladeshi nationals returned home from India on Thursday after languishing in a jail there for two years.
Indian Immigration Police handed them over to the Bangladesh authorities through Benapole check post at night.
The returnees are Abdur Rahman, 16, son of Shamsur Rahman of Satkhira, Ashraf Dhali, 15, son of Asadul Dhali, Yeasin Farazi, 15, son of Siddique of Pirojpur, Ikram Biswas, 14, son of Nazrul Islam of Jessore, Ajoy Haldar, 13, son of Seta Haldar of Rajbari, Biplab Bala, 16, son of Bipod Bala of Gopalganj, Apurbo Barai, 15, son of Narendranath Barai of Kotalipara, Sohan Gazi, 14, son of Muktar Gazi of Narail, Bithi Akter, 16, of Khulna, Afroza Khatun, 15, of Magura, and Rahman, 16, of Narail.
Tarikul Islam, officer-in-charge of Benapole immigration police, said all the eleven had been trafficked to India through Jessore bordering area two and a half years back.
Indian police arrested them from Kolkata and sent them to jail.
Later, the process to bring them back started following joint intervention of the home ministries of the two countries.
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I-Day celebrations in Bhubaneswar: Know the traffic diversions
Bhubaneswar: For the 70th Independence Day celebrations in Bhubaneswar, the Commissionerate Police has announced diversions and restriction of traffic movement in the Capital city.
For the rehearsals, full dress rehearsal and Independence Day Parade, the traffic restrictions will be effective on the Mahatma Gandhi Marg and its periphery on 11th and 12th August from 2pm to 5pm, from 7am to 10.30am on 13th August and from 6.30 am till the completion of the function on August 15.
According to the notification issued by the Commissionerate Police, all the lanes and by lanes connecting to MG Marg would be sealed and only pedestrians would be allowed to go to the parade venue.
No heavy vehicles would be allowed to ply towards Master Canteen Square either from Ram Mandir crossing or from Rajmahal Square. However, two wheelers and light motor vehicles would be allowed from Rajmahal Square towards Ram Mandir through Master Canteen square. But no vehicle would be allowed to turn towards PMG square or MG Marg till the parade is over, the notification said.
Similarly, no vehicles would be allowed to come towards Rabindra Mandap crossing from Housing Board side and would be diverted to Keshari Talkies.
Vehicles coming towards PMG square from AG Square will be diverted from Jaydev Bhawan towards IDCOL auditorium.
This apart, all vehicles coming from 120 Battalion square side towards Rabindra Mandap would be diverted at MLA colony crossing towards Unit-IV.
Further, the Police Commissionerate has created designated parking spots at BDA Bus Stand near Railway Station, near Congress Bhawan, IDCOL Auditorium, Jaydev Bhawan, SBI Unit-III, Rabindra Mandap and Unit-II Girl's High School Ground.
"To tighten the security arrangements during the Independence Day Parade, 25 platoons of police force will be deployed and as many as 50 CCTV cameras would be installed," informed Commissioner YB Khurania.
Police have also prohibited sale of gas balloon in the parade venue between PMG square to Master Canteen on August 15 from 6:30 am till the end of the parade.
The notification also mentioned that fines will be imposed from Rs 500 to Rs 1000 if anyone is found violating the orders.


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By Rene Bonsubre, Jr.
Sat, 08 Mar 2014
The two world champs of the ALA Gym, Merlito "Tiger" Sabillo (23W-0L-1D, 12 KO's) and Donnie "Ahas" Nietes (32W-1L-4D, 18KO's) are in the thick of preparations for their upcoming title defenses. The duo are past their second week in San Diego,California with trainer Michael Domingo.
ALA Gym chief trainer Edito Villamor has joined up with the group last March 2 and informed philboxing that after two weeks sparring in San Diego they will also train in Redondo and undergo physical conditioning training under the guidance of Nick Curson.
Sabillo, a southpaw from Negros Occidental turned 30 last January. He is penned to defend his WBO minimumweight title on March 22 against Mexican Francisco Rodriguez (13-2, 9KO's) in Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo Le?n, Mexico.
Rodriguez, who is 20 years old, is ranked number nine in the February ratings of the WBO. The name boxer on his resume is former two division champ Roman Gonzales of Nicaragua; Rodriguez lost to Gonzales by TKO in the 7th.
Villamor stated that "Sabillo now is in great shape. Ang suntok niya malakas, mabilis. Malaki po ang improvement nya ngayon."
They spend their mornings jogging in Redondo Beach. "He also sparred at the Wild Card gym with Ricardo Rodriguez and Donnie Nietes. Before they left for the U.S., Sabillo sparred in Cebu with Jerson Mancio and Kim Galon." Villamor added, " We train also in Ponce de Leon's gym so they can experience and observe the difference in training here in the States."
Daniel Ponce De Leon is remembered by Filipino fans for his first round TKO win against Rey Bautista in Sacramento. Domingo was part of the Philippine squad that beat Mexico 5-1 in head to head match-ups in that fight card in 2007.
Last November, Sabillo retained his WBO minimumweight title with a split draw at the Araneta Coliseum against Carlos Buitrago of Nicaragua while Nietes had an impressive TKO win against Sammy Gutierez of Mexico.
Nietes' career as a two division champion has been defined by his three successful title defenses in Mexico. This is a path Sabillo hopes to follow.
Nietes, also from Negros Occidental, is the reigning WBO light flyweight champion. He is slated for a rematch against Mexico's Moises Fuentes this May 10 at the Mall of Asia Arena. They fought to a majority draw in Cebu last year. Fuentes (19-1-1,10KO's), a former WBO minimumweight champ, captured the interim light flyweight title by stopping Luis dela Rosa of Colombia last September in one round.
Photo (L-R): Merlito Sabillo, Daniel Ponce de Leon with baby, Michael Domingo, Donnie Nietes and trainer Edito Villamor.
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Spring break can get a little busy, especially if you're planning on hitting the beach or something like that. These suggestions are magazines that you should read while in a long car ride or on a plane. Whatever it may be, these suggestions obviously don't require too much of your time. Anyone can make just a little bit of time for some magazine reading! Hey, who knows, if you love it you might even subscribe to the magazine so you're able to read more and more of it!
This magazine always has the most famous celebrities on the cover. It also is filled with a lot of pictures and wise style and relationship advice. Glamour is starting to become more like Cosmo, it has a lot of really sexual tips. But I still recommend it because the fashion and general articles are still amazing. Plus getting a subscription to Glamour is so cheap and you won't regret it!
W magazine is filled to the brim with stunning photographs. It always has such stunning photoshoots with the models and celebrities. It also is just an incredible fashion magazine and general magazine for women. It's hard not to love these stories and pictures.
Hey, you gotta stay educated right? Time is the biggest news magazine out there. It has so many issues and always keeps you up to date on what's going on in the world. If you like reading in-depth articles, this is the magazine for you. I find it so interesting because it informs you about facts you may not know about. Plus so much research is spent on these stories and you can't help but respect that.
If you just really want to read about what's going on in the movie and television world, look no further than EW. It's filled with so many interesting celebrity interviews and general news. It always keeps me updated on what's going on in the entertainment world and that's always fun to read about. It's not too heavy but it's always entertaining and what more can you ask for during your break?
The New Yorker is definitely my personal favorite "literary" magazine. I included the quote marks because that's not really what it is. It talks about everything and so many different topics. The New Yorker has pretty much everything stacked inside the magazine. It's filled with pieces from some of the greatest writers. It also has detailed profiles on certain popular celebrities and it's news stories are always on issues that are ongoing.
Despite the fact that the swimsuit cover is the most popular issue, Sports Illustrated actually has some really cool stories about sports. It keeps up with what sports on going on when. If you're a fan of sports, this is obviously the top magazine. It profiles all the best and most popular athletes, both current and old. The stories are really in-depth looks and you can always count on them to be extremely well written.


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House of Solus – The home of bespoke jewellery
It is well-known that no two diamonds are the same, and Birmingham–based jewellers, House of Solus, have taken this sentiment a step further.
Based in the city's iconic jewellery quarter, House of Solus offer every client who walks through their doors the opportunity to create their very own unique piece of jewellery. Known as the home of bespoke jewellery, the jewellers are experts in the industry and provide customers with a piece that suits them.
With over 50 years' experience, every client who visits House of Solus is greeted by a personal designer who will guide them through the process. Specialising in engagement rings, wedding rings and re-designs, customers are encouraged to bring ideas with them so the team can start bringing it to life.
House of Solus offer a one-to-one service with each client, once an appointment has been booked, whether that be online, in person or on the phone, the personal appointment in the studio will take place.
From here, Solus' expert designers really come into their own. Whether the client wants to keep it traditional with sketches of the potential pieces or want to make use of the state-of-the-art CAD technology, House of Solus will continue to refine the design ideas until the client is completely satisfied. Clients can also get inspiration from the House of Solus' online gallery.
Once the idea has been agreed on then the team will get to work creating your unique jewellery. The special piece will then be available for customers to collect at their convenience.
As well as designing new pieces, House of Solus are also able give a new lease of life into existing pieces of jewellery. Whether it's jewellery that's been inherited or old jewellery that just requires a refresh, the team's private designers are on hand to work alongside customers to recreate their existing pieces. From here the recreation will begin with the highest level of craftsmanship.
After the process is complete, customers are left with a truly unique piece and this personal approach, shines through in everything House of Solus do. From the moment they walk through the doors clients are offered tea, coffee, or a glass of Prosecco before being assigned their own designer for the whole process. Unlike other jewellers in the industry, the sole attention will be on the customer during their appointment as no other clients will be in the studio during this time. This 'appointment only' approach will continue in 2019 as House of Solus continue to enhance their individualistic philosophy.
As well as their dedication to client care, House of Solus also make sure that the diamonds they use are of the highest quality. The team only use diamonds that come with a GIA certificate meaning they have been ethically sourced as well as being of a high standard.
Gemma Perry from House of Solus explained how they encompass this bespoke experience in everything they do:
"Our design team take everything into account when creating pieces for our customers. Every detail is considered, including the type of metal and diamonds which are used. We consider the type of jobs that our clients do and what would be best, or most durable for them. This is particularly important if they are in a role such as a trade worker. All of these things just help to enhance our bespoke approach to jewellery design."
Unlike many of the jewellers in the Jewellery Quarter, customers will leave House of Solus with something that is truly unique to them and not something that can be found in any other shop window.
An aftercare service that comes complete with a 12-month warranty is also available, as well as helping with jewellery insurance meaning customers receive a full bespoke package from start to finish.
For more information on House of Solus visit https://houseofsolus.co.uk/


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Brethren and sisters, when was the last time you bore testimony to your eternal companion? Parents, when was the last time you declared your witness to your children about the things you know to be true? And children, when was the last time you shared your testimony with your parents and family?
Each of us already knows we should bear testimony to the people we love the most. But what we know is not always reflected in what we do. ("More Diligent and Concerned at Home," General Conference, October 2009)


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Remember when there was intense debate in the AFC East blog about which quarterback was better: Chad Henne or Mark Sanchez? Miami Dolphins and New York Jets fans couldn't get enough of these young gunslingers. They were expected to develop and eventually challenge Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in the AFC East.
Well, all of that seems laughable now.
It turns out neither the Dolphins nor the Jets had a franchise quarterback. Both embattled players will meet Sunday when Henne's new team, the Jacksonville Jaguars, hosts the Jets. Henne is 3-1 versus Sanchez in their careers.
But Henne never panned out in Miami and wasn't re-signed in free agency. The Dolphins drafted quarterback Ryan Tannehill in the first round as Henne's replacement. The Jets are still sputtering with Sanchez in his fourth season. New York mistakenly offered Sanchez a big extension in March, which guaranteed an $8.25 million salary in 2013. With those numbers, New York could be stuck with Sanchez again next year.
Who is better between these two? It doesn't really matter, because neither player is a franchise quarterback.
Henne and Sanchez once offered optimism for AFC East fans. But the label of "potential" is long overdue. Both quarterbacks are officially busts.


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The First Noel violin solo at our Carol Concert yesterday #christmas2019 #thefirstnoel https://t.co/ldc0ctj3au8 months agoView on Twitter
St James Choir caroling' down the blue market #Christmas2019 #joytotheworld https://t.co/PRsljGsoC08 months agoView on Twitter
We've got more #supremes with yr 4 Egypt in our #Motown project in performing arts for #BlackHistoryMonth https://t.co/LdYPzABZXC9 months agoView on Twitter
Yr 4 Kenya have looked at #supremes in our #Motown project for #balckhistorymonth https://t.co/U4kpFpH8Tr9 months agoView on Twitter
Here is Yr 3 Sweden with their #fourtops medley for our #Motown project for #BlackHistoryMonth in performing arts https://t.co/uk6vwkuBmO9 months agoView on Twitter
For black history month we studied Motown Music with each class having their own song. Here is Yr 3 Norway with 'My Girl' https://t.co/lgKKv3ECz19 months agoView on Twitter
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Yr 1 last week in their first performing arts lesson. Looking at songs from #charlieandthechocolatefactory the musical for #RoaldDahlDay2019 https://t.co/IVrt3FvidC11 months agoView on Twitter
Performing Arts
Welcome to the Performing Arts page for St James' CE primary school.
Please have a look at all our production photos on the 'picture gallery' link.
You can also check out our performing arts twitter page from the link on your right for all things singing, acting and dancing.
Find below what all classes will be studying in performing arts classes from now until July 2019 on the performing arts curriculum map.
Will.I.Am, Bono and Jennifer Hudson singing for joy....check it out!


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Turn Old Bifold Doors into a New, Colorful Headboard
Creating a headboard from bifold doors is a cost effective and unique idea to bring style to any bedroom. The design featured below is a modern and colorful look that will make a focal point out of any size bed. This is a simple project that requires just a few tools and materials to get you started.
Step 1: Choose the Right Doors
You can use old bifold closet doors for this project to maximize your budget. If you don't have any old doors lying around, you can easily purchase them at your local home improvement store for around $30. Three doors will be needed to create a full size head board. You will also need to choose doors with a flat back side to give a modern look to this design.
Step 2: Prepare the Bifold Doors
Start by flipping each door over to the back side. It's important to use the back because it has a flat surface. Grab your drill or your screw driver, whichever you prefer, and remove the hinges from the doors. With a putty knife you will use painter's putty to fill in the holes.
Step 3: First Round of Painting
As you begin this step you will need to choose your lightest colors for the base. Choose two different coordinating colors. The first blocks of color do not need to be taped off; you will simply paint 2 to 3 large blocks of your base color choices. Be sure to leave negative space between each block of color for taping. Allow time for paint to fully dry before beginning the fourth step.
Step 4: Taping a Pattern
After the first round of paint has completely dried, you can begin the taping process. You will need to tape off different sizes of thin to thick lines down the entire space of the door. Do not give much thought about tape placement; it can be done in random order. Taping randomly allows the modern look we are developing to really be defined.
Step 5: Second Round of Painting
After taping a random pattern, you can begin the final phase of painting. Using your last three chosen paint colors begin filling in the stripes you taped off. Once you have completed painting each stripe you can pull the tape off. Make sure that the paint is still somewhat wet when pulling it off, this will keep you from ripping off the paint with the tape.
Step 6: Hanging the Headboard
Place several strips of heavy duty double stick Velcro on your doors. A small piece on the top and bottom should hold sufficiently. This will allow you to easily place the doors on the wall centered above your bed.
That is it. You have successfully completed a modern headboard from bifold doors. Take a step back and admire the hard work and beautiful design you have created.


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If I buy an iPhone4 on eBay that's contracted with a carrier, e.gs AT&T, and I purchase software to unlock and jailbreak the unit, do I still have all the features that the iPhone is supposed to have?
And are all apps on a jailbroken phone really free? And last of all, can I still access updates on iTunes after jailbreaking?


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Dr. Alan Grant is one of the main characters in the Jurassic Park Franchise. He is a paleontologist who was invited by John Hammond to his dinosaur park, Jurassic Park.
He was portrayed by Sam Neill.
Jurassic ParkEdit
Alan Grant is a world renowned paleontologist working at a dig site just outside Snakewater, Montana.
Grant is invited by John Hammond, founder and CEO of Ingen to a theme park known as Jurassic Park on Isla Nublar. He and his partner Ellie Sattler accept the offer in exchange for a further three years of dig funding. When they arrive Grant is astonished by the sight of a living, breathing Brachiosaurus. The characters see how the DNA was extracted and then witness the birth of a Velociraptor.
But the day quickly turns into an episode when the Tyrannosaurus Rex escapes the paddock. He protects Lex Murphy and Tim Murphy while they try to make it through the park. This includes evading a falling Ford Explorer down a 20 foot tree, running from a herd of Gallimimus and climbing over an electric fence. Lex is able to enter the Visitor Center's computer room and restart all of the systems in the park. Alan and the kids battle raptors but Rexy the T. rex kills the raptors before they can attack the protagonists and make it to the front of the Visitor Center where John picks them up. Alan tells John that he has decided not to endorse his park and John now agrees with this sentiment. They board a helicopter and leave the island.
Jurassic Park IIIEdit
The experience on Isla Nublar has left Alan somewhat openly jaded towards dinosaurs, nearly to the point of post-traumatic stress disorder. Despite this, he continues to work as a paleontologist, this time at a dig site near Fort Peck Lake, Montana. The dig is cripplingly underfunded however, due to public interest in recovering dinosaur fossils growing diminished after the revelation of InGen's cloned dinosaurs, which Grant openly refers to as "circus freaks" rather than true dinosaurs. His relationship with Ellie has ended, though they remain close friends. Now he has a new partner in Billy Brennan, his apparent protege, but it is Alan who must rein in Billy's headstrong tendencies.
He visits Ellie and her family. In a way, he envies Ellie and her happy family and wonders why he shies away from marriage and fatherhood.
He gives lectures on the intelligence of raptors. However, his listeners are only interested in the events in 1993 and the San Diego incident. He states that nothing could get him to go to The Five Deaths (Isla Sorna/SiteB). He is later bribed into going on an aerial tour of Isla Sorna by wealthy couple, Paul Kirby and Amanda Kirby. Alan invited his paleontology colleague Billy Brennan to accompany him on the trip.
While they are flying over the island, Alan notices that the pilot is going to land. Alan begins to protest but is knocked unconscious by Cooper, one of the mercenaries hired by the Kirbys. When Alan wakes up, they have landed on the island already. Then after a take off disrupted by a Spinosaurus, Alan and the others are stranded on the island. Alan soon discovers the truth that the Kirby's are not wealthy or married, but a divorced couple who were searching for their son, Eric, who was lost on the island eight weeks before, who sought Grant's help based on his adventures on Isla Nublar, unaware the island Eric had visited was Isla Sorna. Alan, using his knowledge of dinosaurs, survives with the Kirby's and an injured Billy, who had attempted to steal unhatched Raptor Eggs in the pursuit of funding for the dig site. Despite the traumatic events of the film, his love for dinosaurs is ultimately reinvigorated after once more experiencing them firsthand.
- In the film, Grant dislikes the kids at first, contrary to the father-like figure in the first Jurassic Park novel.
- Grant is based on Jack Horner, a real-life paleontologist that helped the movie crew in making dinosaurs based on facts and discoveries in the real world.


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Calming a Dog during a Thunder Storm
Thunderstorms and dogs don't always get along. Much like children, dogs often get frightened at the sound of thunder roaring in the area. If your dog cowers or cries when the skies start to crack, there are some steps you can take to calm the situation and make your dog feel safe and secure. In the guide below, we will explain how to keep your dog calm during a thunder storm.


text: A burnt out 40-something traveler from the Netherlands, no one can remember exactly how long ago Dries arrived on the island — including Dries. Manager of the Vaipiti owned beach bar, the Blue Reef, Dries is a close friend and ally of Maui and respectful of the family's standing on Manutaki. A laid-back free spirit, Dries has a side-line business selling the island's local hallucinogenic, avatavi, to naive tourists.


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As the first official entry to our blog I think it only fitting to talk about the changes that have been happening, some in plain sight, some behind the scenes, at our Y.
We have all heard the quotes about change…"be the change you want" , "if we don't change we don't grow," and one of my favorite quotes "Unless someone like you cares a who awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." (Dr. Seuss) They all strive to make the point that change is most definitely necessary. The staff have embraced this idea and things are changing.
To begin with the most obvious changes seems well… obvious so let's start there. The pool area was renovated with new lighting, filtration system, new lane lines and a brand new look. The matting in the gymnasium was replaced, new lighting installed and the floors newly resurfaced. A face lift was received in the afterschool room, and the childwatch rooms. Fans were added to the cardio room to help with air flow and new equipment to the activity and youth room including a climbing wall (the staff favorite) and a balance beam. We are entering the 21st century at our member services desk with a new computer system and software that will integrate our brand new website (pst…YOU ARE HERE )with registration and data collection. This will help us better serve our members and improve traffic flow at the front desk and lobby area. (Don't forget to get your picture taken if you haven't already.~Cheese! 😎 )
Now onto the less obvious changes: we are expanding our programming which includes a running club, a golf program, open mic night, YMCA Youth and Government for our teens, free childcare for our members while they work out, youth drop in options including Fun Fall Fridays for our 5th to 8th grade community members, free lunches during our summer camp, longer care hours for working parents in both our school aged and pre-school areas, and two new support groups (Caregivers of kids with Autism and Friends and Caregivers of Dementia Support Group). We have added new health and wellness programming including prenatal yoga and are adding to our off site outreach, (you may have seen this on the Green this summer), and our new fall community engagement event (This is TOP SECRET but I knew I could trust you to keep the secret).
We are actively collaborating with area non-profits and businesses to help improve the well being of our community including but certainly not limited to offering flu shot clinics, community service options, guest speakers, and referrals for additional services.
"Challenges?" you say. We have those too. We have limited space for expansion (Can you say "good growth problems"?), so we are looking at options to address our projected growth. More importantly we have building issues that are consistent with maintaining a 1924 building including the need for a new roof over the pool, repairs to our boiler, better temperature control in the gymnasium, and an updated communication system.
This all, I'm afraid, requires more than creative financing, it requires community support. The Treasure the Y Capital Campaign kicked off in the spring of 2014 and we are just beyond half way to our goal. To make the upgrades and repairs necessary to continue providing programs and services we need your help. Not sure how to help, contact Cathie Mauritz @ (203) 729-9622 ext 27 or cmauritz@ naugatuckymca.org. Heck, call me. I'd be glad to help you make a donation to our campaign. 🙂
If you could look into a crystal ball what would our Y look like in a year?…5 years? You would see a vibrant community center that offers programming based upon the needs of our community, a growing endowment that will ensure the future of our organization, and many communities within our Y that think of the Y as family. Oh and yes….an indoor cycling studio!
Be well and see you at the Y.


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|The package!
Afterwards I mentioned how it might be cool to swap beer between ourselves. Matt seemed more than willing and a beer trade was born. I sent Matt a six pack and some cards earlier this year and today we'll take a spin through the delicious portion of the return.
|Brilliant packaging!
For the record, I thought it better to blog about the beers now, because I am a sloooow drinker. I've been known to buy a twelve-bottle case and have it last the better part of two months. When I do open up a bottle after dinner I do more sipping than drinking and it often takes me more than an hour to finish a twelve ounces adult beverage.
|Making the cats happy.
Yeah, my drinking habits are perhaps a little irregular, but I've also completed five full beer tours at Old Chicago. During that time I have experienced a nice variety of adult beverages over the years and I know what I like and what I won't. I've also really slowed down since I married and I guess I would have to classify myself as a lightweight when it comes to alcohol.
|The big reveal!
In short, here's what I can tell you: I will like everything Matt sent.
Name: Even More Coco Jesus
Brewery: Evil Twin Brewing
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Size: 16 ounce can
Style: Imperial Stout, with maple syrup and coconut added
Description from the packaging: "A few times in the history of craft beer a highly praised beer rises beyond mortal stardom into a higher godly league. Usually the recipe to make such heavenly drops is thick fudge-like body, pitch black color, amazingly overwhelming aromas of chocolate, coffee, dark fruits, muscovado sugar, maple syrup, coconut and obviously only made in limited amounts. People - this is the taste of rare!"
Comments: Wow. 12% alcohol by volume? One of these and I'll be done for the night. I'm digging the description and can't wait to crack into this one.
Beer #2
Name: The Toll
Brewery: Raleigh Brewing
Location: Raleigh, NC
Location: Raleigh, NC
Size: 12 ounce can
Style: Imperial Oatmeal Stout
Description: "In the days when millers produced all of the flour for a town's populace they would charge a fee for milling grain into flour. The Toll is a nod to the last and longest standing operational mill in Raleigh, the Yates Mill. By far our most luscious and robust offering. Roasted coffee and chocolate completely permeate your palate with enormous body and highlights of rich caramel. Massive in its flavors, this stout will certainly challenge your taste buds."
Comments: Oatmeal stouts are my favorite variety of stouts. 10.5% is still pretty high, which makes this another offering which I'll have to consume during or after a meal. Also, I enjoy it when a beer can teach me something. I had no idea what a miller did until now.
Beer #3
Name: NightTime Ale (limited release)
Brewery: The Lagunitas Brewing Company
Location: Chicago, IL and Petaluma, CA
Location: Chicago, IL and Petaluma, CA
Size: 22 ounce bottle
Style: Ale
Description: "There are two kinds. There is the DayTime kind, which is bright and welcoming, and there is the NightTime kind, which should never be confused with the DayTime. NighTime is dark, deep and may take you to unexpected places, places that the DayTime can not. But then the NightTime is not suited for ordinary life and ordinary tasks, in fact the NightTime may be the answer for that sort of thing, meaning that those sorts of things may never get done. Things take time in the NightTime, things slow down and you pause (you have to, actually) and investigate carefully to find that level of objective detachment that is only possible under the spell of the NightTime. Seek the Day, but fear not the NightTime."
Comments: I enjoy reading beer labels and this one certainly captured my interest, but it didn't tell me much about what I'll be drinking. I can definitely get behind a good ale. The IBU (International Bitter Units) is higher on this one at 74, but it's good for me to get out of my box. This beer is the only one of the six Matt sent in which I might be able to buy locally. I see Lagunitas' product on the shelf pretty regularly in my area.
Name: Holly Jolly
Brewery: Fat Head's Brewery
Location: Middleburg Heights, OH
Location: Middleburg Heights, OH
Size: 12 ounce bottle
Style: Christmas Ale (malt beverage brewed with spices and honey)
Description: "Once upon a frozen evening way up north, a sweet local honey named Holly inspired our Jolly Fat Man (as only Holly can) to create this festive spiced holiday ale. We think you will enjoy his holiday creation with its aromas and flavors of Christmas day. Sweet malt, ginger, honey and cinnamon spice. sip this by the fire with your significant other. Who knows, maybe it will lead to a little inspiration of your own."
Comments: I am a seasonal beer guy. I drink the light shandys and fruit beers in the summer, pumpkin in the fall, stouts and porters during the cold months, and Mexican beers starting in May. I will love this beer. The only question is if I should put it in the refrigerator now or wait until December?
Name: PORTER
Brewery: Big Timber Brewing Company
Location: Elkins, West Virginia
Location: Elkins, West Virginia
Size: 16 ounce can
Style: Porter
Description: "Chocolate Coffee Balanced"
Comments: It's a good size can, but Big Timber Brewing Company doesn't have much to say. Most of the time, I feel that's a good thing. A company is willing to let its product do the talking for them. If I had to pick one beer of the six which most fits into my comfort zone, then this would be the selection. I'm really looking forward to this one.
Beer #6
Name: The Burly Hickory Stick Stout
Brewery: Olde Hickory Brewery
Location: Hickory, NC
Location: Hickory, NC
Size: 12 ounce bottle
Style: Stout
Description: "Hickory Stick Stout is a complex beauty. Rich, flavorful, and aromatic but not overly heavy. Roasted black and chocolate malts give this beer its dark color and robust flavors of coffee and dark chocolate. Pale and crystal malts impart a mild sweetness and caramel flavor to balance the intense roasted malts."
Comments: Malts, malts, and more malts. This one should be an education in malts if the description has anything to say about it! This beer also has the lowest alcohol percentage at 5%, which means I may save it for a night when I'm socializing with others. I can drink two beers at that ABV and still function! LOL
Matt, thanks for the beer swap! It'll take me some time to make it through these offerings, but I'm really stoked about trying some new brews from outside the midwest!


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Do you remember the How I Met Your Mother episode where Marshall eats a calzone off the sidewalk? I've done that before.
Except instead of a calzone, it was an order of French fries. And instead of dropping it on the streets of NYC, I spilled them on the backseat of a D.C. taxi. And instead of Barney catching me, my friend Rachel watched the whole thing pan out.
Her summary of this experience: "Nothing—I mean nothing—gets between drunk Kara and her fries."
Clearly, not one of my finer moments.
Potatoes are my favorite food. To me, potatoes form their own food group and fries lay at the center of that food group. Unfortunately, I don't have the metabolism to consume heaps of fries as I did when I was 21 (or the complete disregard for sanitation, apparently).
Here's the thing about me: I am not the best cook in the world. I can make mad food for sure, and my coworkers are always baffled by my lunch spread. I am also 100% aware there are more talented cooks out there (Primal Palate, A Clean Bake, Jessi's Kitchen, and Simple Roots Wellness are a few of my favs).
One thing I am very good at, is finding random-ass ways to make healthy food taste really damn good. I take this approach when I need my fry fix.
There are a few things you can do to make your fries healthier:
- If you're going to fry them (baked fries kind of suck and are an oxymoron anyway), fry them in fat, not oil.
There's a difference here!! Fats (p.s., coconut oil is a fat, not an oil) has a higher smoke point than oils, making them harder to break down at high temps. If you want the whole nutrition profile on this, I refer you to Simple Roots Wellness.
- Substitute a different starch for potatoes.
There are many starchy vegetables that make excellent substitutes for potatoes. Turnips, sweet potatoes, parsnips, and plantains all work great. I am a starch freak, so I'd like to play up my expertise in this department and assure you they will still taste like the "real" thing.
- Rethink your condiments.
Sometimes, the healthiest thing in the world is made unhealthy by the crap you smear over it. Salad dressings are an excellent example of this. I've lived in Pittsburgh, so I'm sorry to put down the king of ketchup—but whatever you're dipping your fries in is probably terrible for you.
One of the most delicious French fry concoctions I've ever had are truffle fries. If you've never had them, they're crispy strips of heaven melted in truffle oil and Parmesan cheese. To make them healthier, I followed all three steps outlined above:
- I fried them in tallow (coconut oil, lard, or even butter would work well too) instead of oil.
- I used turnips instead of potatoes.
- I tossed them in truffle oil and seasonings, and left out the ketchup.
Although Parmesan cheese is almost always an ingredient for truffle fries, I left it out and they were still awesome. If lactose is not a friend to you, you can still enjoy these without clearing a room.
Enjoy! Kara
- 2 whole parsnips peeled and sliced into "fries"
- 1/4 cup Tallow (or other cooking fat) for frying
- 2 Tbsp Truffle oil
- 2 Tbsp parsley
- 3 Tbsp Parmesan cheese optional
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tallow, and allow to melt completely.
- When the tallow is piping hot, add your parsnip fries. They should sizzle when you drop them into the pan! Rotate the fries as you cook them so they do not burn (about 3-5 minutes per side).
- Once the fries are golden brown, remove them from the skillet to a paper-towel lined plate.
- Mix the truffle oil, salt and pepper, parsley, and parmesan cheese together. Toss the truffle oil mixture with the fries in a large bowl.
- Enjoy!


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Have html report include a coverage "badge"
This is a feature request rather than an actual issue. I apologize if this is not the apropirate forum for this.
I was wondering if it would be possible to generate a svg badge for inclusion in the html report. My use-case is to have a badge in my README pointing to the master's branch html coverage report folder (which is published automatically by my CI server).
I reverse engineered
shields.io's version into this script:
# this template was generated from shields.io on 2015-10-11 template = """ <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="92" height="20"> <linearGradient id="b" x2="0" y2="100%"> <stop offset="0" stop-color="#bbb" stop-opacity=".1"/> <stop offset="1" stop-opacity=".1"/> </linearGradient> <mask id="a"> <rect width="92" height="20" rx="3" fill="#fff"/> </mask> <g mask="url(#a)"> <path fill="#555" d="M0 0h63v20H0z"/> <path fill="{0:s}" d="M63 0h29v20H63z"/> <path fill="url(#b)" d="M0 0h92v20H0z"/> </g> <g fill="#fff" text-anchor="middle" font-family="DejaVu Sans,Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif" font-size="11"> <text x="31.5" y="15" fill="#010101" fill-opacity=".3">coverage</text> <text x="31.5" y="14">coverage</text> <text x="76.5" y="15" fill="#010101" fill-opacity=".3">{1:s}%</text> <text x="76.5" y="14">{1:s}%</text> </g> </svg> """ def write_cov_badge_svg(path, percent): colors = 'red orange yellow yellowgreen green brightgreen'.split() colors = '#e05d44 #fe7d37 #dfb317 #a4a61d #97CA00 #4c1'.split() limits_le = 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 c = next(clr for lim, clr in zip(limits_le, colors) if percent <= lim) with open(path, 'wt') as f: f.write(template.format(c, str(percent))) if __name__ == '__main__': import sys assert len(sys.argv) == 3 write_cov_badge_svg(sys.argv[1], int(sys.argv[2]))
the resulting svg file is about 0.7 kB.
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Isn't it easier to use the shields.io URL syntax?: https://img.shields.io/badge/<SUBJECT>-<STATUS>-<COLOR>.svg
Yes, but how would I use that from my README if I only have a static webserver hosting the html report of the coverage?
FWIW, I see @bjodah's usecase and now would like to do the same. The idea is that some kind of CI generates HTML reports for each push (see the leftmost column at http://qutebrowser.org:8010/waterfall for example), and then the readme could link to the .svg with some static link which shows the newest version, e.g. show an image like
http://www.qutebrowser.org/coverage/archlinux/latest/coverage.svgin my case.
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Hmm, I understand now, thanks. I wonder if this is better left to a separate tool, if coverage.py could make the total coverage number available in some convenient way.
That would definitely work! I guess I could "grep" for it, but it would be nice if there was a documented way to get hold of that number (so that the grep script is stable with respect to updates of coverage.py)
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The documented way to get it now is to use the XML report, and parse the XML. The HTML report could include a small file containing the results, either as text, or JSON. There is a status.json file, but that is for internal use, and does not include the final results.
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The Tsaba House Authors will be converging on the Denver Convention Center, Monday, July 10th, for the annual International Christian Booksellers Convention. Each of us will host a book signing for our latest releases during the four day convention. On Tuesday, July 11th, we are participating in a book signing with a group of other Christian authors at the 16th Street Mall Barnes & Noble in Downtown Denver. If anyone is in the area, please stop in and say hi.
I attended the convention in Denver last summer with my husband, Ralph. He is a marketing machine. He spent his time walking the convention floor, handing out business cards and inviting attendees to my signing.
We had a wonderful time in Denver and plan to do more sightseeing and shopping this year as well. I highly recommend the Gray Line Tour package to the Rocky Mountain Nat. Park. Not cheap, but well worth the cost. We never could have enjoyed the mountains on our own as much as we did from the comfort of a Gray Line Touring Van with a knowledgeable driver and guide to point out things we would have missed.
Hopefully the Tsaba House authors can get together during the convention and nail down this blogging business. Starting the week after we return home, I hope we can begin posting regularly to this blog and letting readers know what we are all up to. Check back often to see what your favorite author is working on, where they are touring, or a peek into their private lives.
See you after the Convention.
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Lincolnton, NC (L TOWN RADIO) Matthew J. Burton
While it may seem like all of your colleagues are out of the office for weeks at a time once summer vacation rolls around, a new survey finds more and more people are actually taking shorter trips to satisfy their need to get away.
The poll by Allianz Global Assistance finds that 57% of Americans didn't take a leisure trip that was more than four nights last year. What's more, 18% of Americans say their longest vacation last year was only three to four nights, while 11% said they didn't take a trip that constituted more than one or two nights.
Millennials are the most likely to take such "micro-cations," defined as a leisure trip less than five nights. In fact, 72% of Millennials took at least one micro-cation last year, something 69% of Gen X'ers and 60% of Baby Boomers did.
- As for why people like shorter vacations, it's simple – it means they can have more of them. It seems 25% of folks, say they took at least three micro-cations last year, with that number going up to 29% for Millennials. Plus, 32% of people say it's easier to take off from work for shorter periods of time, while 32% simply didn't need more than five nights for their trip. Money is also an issue, with 19% saying they didn't want to spend money on a longer trip.


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Length: 6 1/4"
Ring Gauge: 57
Strength: Medium - Full
Vintage: 2017
Packaging: 1 Single Cigar
This limited edition Habanos Collection book is the 2017 release and the 16th edition of the "Habanos Books"
Montecristo is the best known and probably most appreciated brand of Habanos throughout the world. It forms the benchmark for many Habanos smokers against which other brands are judged.
The name comes from the hero of Alexandre Dumas' famous novel 'The Count of Montecristo,' which was a firm favourite when read by the Lector to the Torcedores (cigar makers) at the factory where it was founded in 1935.
The original Montecristo range of sizes was composed of a narrow assortment numbered from 1 to 5. Today it consists of a wide variety of vitolas to cover every level of the cigar enthusiast's needs.
Montecristo's perfectly balanced blends are created exclusively with selected filler and binder leaves from the Vuelta Abajo zone, home of the finest tobaccos in the world.


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For any size occasion, Let Vito's Cater Your Next Event. Available Party Platters Include:
Tomato, Roasted Peppers And Fresh Mozzarella: Jersey Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers Or Avocado Homemade Mozzarella Served over Arugula.
Cold Anti Pasta and Assorted Cheese Platters: Popular are Sharp Provolone, Cheddar and Mozzarella Mixed With Kalamata, Black, and Assorted Green Olives Or Combine With Meat.
Sandwiches and Meat Platters: Vitos Italian Imported Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Pepper Turkey, Tomato and Arugula, Roast Beef And Swiss, Vitos'Veggie: Fresh Mutz and Roasted Peppers and Lettuce.
Dessert and Pastry Minis Include Cannoli, Eclairs with Italian Custard, Cream Puffs with Bavarian Cream, Mini Napoleons Pasta Croce, Pastachiotte, Tiramisu, Fruit and Mousse Tartlets. Mini Cheese Cake and Carrot Cake Squares are Just a Few Available options.


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- Wake up
- Eat cereal while perusing the interwebs - thankfully other bloggers updated their sites and I had something to read!
- Change the cat litter - hopefully this cheered up the kitty
- Put away laundry
- Go to grocery - passed the same group of homeless alcoholics twice in the alley - saw an interesting bit of graffiti
- Work on travel research for a possible holiday road trip
- Eat cold, left over pizza for lunch
- Make spicy pumpkin bread
- Pay bills and reconcile bank statement
- Make black bean soup - this took forever. I have gotten out of cooking and I didn't time things very well but the soup turned out to be tasty.
- Skim through the latest issue of Cooking Light while listening to weekend All Things Considered
- Work on knitting a blanket while listening to podcasts of Real Time with Bill Maher and Slate's Political Gabfest and drinking Lefthand Warrior IPA.
I do want to officially make an endorsement. In a previous post (actually in two previous posts) I included a picture from a web site I've frequented lately but didn't actually put in a web site link. The Darth Bunny below is from the web site Animals with Lightsabers and I can't get enough.
Anyway, this post has really tasked my atrophying blogger muscle. I'm going to watch Jon Stewart now.


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Indeed contactor coils cannot suffer with an inrush -- Actually its an OVERFLY. SW180 or 182s will peak at initial switching by as much as twice its nominal operating load.
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'Navajo people love country'
Clay Walker wows 'em at Fire Rock casino
When Jeremy Shoemaker saw that fellow southeast Texas native country singer Clay Walker was going to hold a concert at Fire Rock Navajo Casino last Friday, he was surprised. "I'm about 20 miles from Clay Walker's house," said Shoemaker. "When I saw he was coming up I thought it couldn't be more than a coincidence that a southeast Texas boy would be out here playing a concert."
Shoemaker is a member of the U.S. military men and women stationed in Gallup temporarily to work with the Southwest Indian Foundation building homes for Navajo veterans. He came along with his fellow SWIFA worker and Navy man, Ryan Barnes. "Gallup is interesting. I've never been to a place like this," said Barnes, who is originally from El Paso, Texas, as the crowd waited for Clay Walker to take to the stage. "This is my first Clay Walker concert."
Clay Walker was the second concert that Fire Rock Navajo Casino hosted in conjunction with the Navajo Nation Fair, and on a warm Friday evening the crowd packed the outside concert area.
To read the full article, pick up your copy of the Navajo Times at your nearest newsstand Thursday mornings!
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Geometry and innovation make it possible to achieve a unique house these days. But, with the endless choices available, you often get buried along with them. To help you narrow down on those choices, we've gathered four breathtaking suburban homes that truly capture the very essence of a modern house. Take a look at them and see if you might just find your ultimate choice!
At first sight, the home may strike you as something simple and minimal. The gable style roof has been cut unevenly on both sides, but the matching boxy elements make up for the asymmetry of the roof. The balance is basically carried by the white-painted portions like the fence, the garage roof, and the side of the second-floor balcony. Note their decreasing lengths going up until finally meeting the roof.
An elevated view of the house reveals the boxy and open look of the side, which contrasts its more conservative opposite. Quite frankly, this property is big and not to mention, stylish.
To give you an idea of this house' interiors, this spacious sitting area pretty much sums it all up: spacious, modern, and bright. Because of the wide yet secure windows, the place becomes a perfect spot to hang out, work, and relax.
If it is lines and more lines that meet to build an interesting facade which entice you, then this sleek line-filled house exterior would suit you. The fence and the house are part of the aesthetic package which balance privacy and beauty. Flat roofs are prominent here of course to emphasize the boxy architecture but to offset that come the vertical lines from the gate, fence, and the second floor's exterior.
The exterior even does more during the day with its wooden shutters that can temper the amount of light and wind coming inside. Meanwhile, the reception area at the bottom includes a dog house for the family pup. And true to modern style, glass panels complement the concrete and wooden elements of the exterior. Aside from enhancing the appearance of any structure, the glass leaves you room to play with choosing curtains or blinds inside.
A peek inside features this minimalist and Asian-styled interior that follow a neutral color palette. We particularly like the small rock garden at the center of the main hall, the dining area, and the staircase. The interior architects also brought inside the wooden shutters which have now taken a more Asian vibe in terms of its surface details as well as when juxtaposed with the oriental rock garden ornament.
Here's a grander approach to an L-shaped house. The two-way hip roof house connects with the side garage. Make sure that when you want to copy this garage layout, you have more space on the driveway to move in and out. Apparently, sans the lines on this driveway that elongate space, this house has does have a lot of space which is absolutely ideal for house parties. To maximize that, choosing sliding gates likes the black ones here are also useful.
When we mentioned earlier that this house is great for holding parties, we weren't taking it lightly because as you can see here, the terrace or porch takes an open design and it meets a wider area for sitting and lounging with these cool outdoor furnishings. And like the previous house, this one features wooden shutters! Can you imagine living in a soap opera home? Well this one might help.
Bigger houses mean bigger interiors, naturally. This one used a high ceiling for its living room and literally placed floor-to-ceiling windows which simply made things more sophisticated inside. Other than luxury, the floor of natural light saves you on electricity expenses. We also like how they made the second floor overlook this living area. Surely, your guests would still be cozy and entertained in here. And at night, those spectacular hanging lights would dim and warm things up.
Elevate on modern architecture by projecting boxy beams like this house does! After all, why settle for boring rectangular buildings when you can exaggerate a few elements. Of course balance those also by choosing a clean black and white palette like this and choose glass windows but with white curtains so that the fabric softens the edges.
The living room blends retro and modern with a sunken area that's filled with cool furnishings. They also played on the monochrome prints here like on the rug and that reclined chair. To combine function and design, this tall steel shelf occupied one full wall. Now as another cool trick, divide spaces by elevating floors and placing sleek dividers like the one used here.
As a final touch, it's good to keep your home grounded by planting trees and adding small greens. Not only do these decorate your home, but they also keep you and your family relaxed and attuned with nature. Design a cosmopolitan type garden by combining smooth concrete, gravel, and plants the way this house did.
See these 3 small houses to inspire you too!


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A handy, adorable lil' envelope card case that snaps onto belt loops, shoulder straps, you name it. Keeps your metrocard, credit cards, or business cards right on hand.
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Solution for Level 385 (Red Rock Ridge)
How do you beat Pet Rescue level 385? This page contains the solution of level 385 in episode 27 (Red Rock Ridge) from the popular iOS, Android and Facebook game Pet Rescue Saga. This step-by-step walkthrough will guide you through each and every part of this game and assist you to find all secrets and solutions to complete this level.
In level 385 your goal is to rescue 6 pets from the evil pet snatchers. To pass this level, you need to rescue 6 of the following possible pets: random pet and a parrot. To earn all 3 stars, you must earn at least 13,000 points.
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Here is the information for Turkeys 2013.
Thanks so much for helping to make Thanksgiving possible for the less-served of
our community
This year's date for Turkeys Giving Away Turkeys is Saturday, November 23rd. We will meet at Beavercreek Campus at 10am and join team leaders to head out to 4 different locations: Beavercreek, Huber Heights, Fairborn, Centerville, or a place of your choice.
How to participate: Join together as family, friends, or a small group to fill up the IKEA bag located at the exits around the building, with items listed below.
Turkey's Giving Away Turkey's List.
2 Cans Corn
2 Cans Green Beans
1 Large Can Yams
1 Can Cranberry Sauce
1 Box Au Gratin Potatoes
1 Box Brownies
2 Boxes Mac and Cheese
1 Dinner Bag Rolls
1 Box Stuffing Mix
1 FROZEN Turkey !
1 Pie
Fresh Veggies
Roasting Pan
Fun Stuff !
Important Instructions:
If you are going on the outreach…Please leave your dinner in your car then come into our main room for instructions.
Not going on the outreach, and you only want to participate by donating a turkey
dinner …Please drop the dinner off at the Vineyard at 9am.
Why I Turkey…
Church gives away 500 Thanksgiving dinners
Volunteers surprise families with meal deliveries.
By Mark Gokavi, Staff Writer 12:05 AM Sunday, November 20, 2011
BEAVERCREEK — About 500 families got a knock on the door Saturday morning and received a free Thanksgiving dinner.
The Vineyard Church of Dayton and Beavercreek packed and delivered that many meals to families in Fairborn, Xenia, Huber Heights and Centerville as part of their "Turkeys Giving Away Turkeys" initiative.
Organizer Steve Bowen said hundreds of volunteers put together packages including a frozen turkey, corn, green beans, yams, cranberry sauce, potatoes, macaroni and cheese, stuffing, rolls and more.
"To see the look on somebody's face when you show up with a complete dinner and they didn't know where their food was going to come from, it's hard to believe," said Scott Sliver, one of the pastors at The Vineyard.
The Vineyard also deliver regular groceries to families in need in Huber Heights, Fairborn, and Dayton which is a program they help other groups with each month.
"The face of the poor is changing around town," Sliver said. "It's really hit the middle class pretty hard."
We had a blast serving those in need by giving away the 550 turkey dinners.
The people who served were surprised, encouraged and in some cases moved to tears. God space was created by the simple act of kindness. People were able to show care to the person served by having a listening ear which often let to loving hugs and significant prayer.
- One mom and daughter had just moved in the day before. They were going out to sell some some households so that they could purchase needed items for their Thanksgiving day dinner. They were more than surprised when they received the dinner offered for free.
- One of our team members was so moved by what he saw in one apartment that he ran back to the truck to pick up a boxed dinner for a lady who only had icecubes in her fridge. He then spent time caring for her, listening to her story and praying for her needs.
- Another family who served had just delivered their turkey and went back to the truck to grab a dinner for another person in need. When they arrived they relized there were no more dinners, so they went to Kroger and purchased a full dinner for a grateful family.
- Several families who served were not aware of people in such need within their very community. They were surprised, glad they could help, yet at the same time upset by what they saw. They also came away from the experience more personally grateful and thankful.
I often ask the question, How can you know and see need unless you position yourself to venture out into your community? The answer, you can't.
Going, seeing, serving and praying for others is really the only way to receive a personal ah-ha moment. Going, serving and loving often is the catalyst that sparks a greater commitment toward personal involvement, lifestyle change, and a thankful gratitude.
Someone asked me, How do you serve the less served week in and week out, it must affect you?
I answer, Jesus said the poor you will have with you always, so I understand whatever I do in a small way, or in a great way, is good enough. I can't possibly meet every persons need, but I can meet some needs and pray.
Going out into our community also helps keep me grounded, humbled, and personally grateful for all I have received… like the ability to pay my bills, to have heat, to have running water, to have clothing, to have a family that is somewhat normal, and to have great relationships. It's why I Turkey.
How do you learn to serve? By serving.
How to you learn to love? By loving.
How do you learn to care? By going and seeing with your heart.
How do you learn to pray? By praying.
What we do is not rocket science by any means, it's just faith that works through love.


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"In the sea but not of it": Rites of passage and liminal spiritual perspectives in the fiction of Tim Winton
Eustace, John
Acadia University
Master of Arts
English & Theatre Studies
This thesis examines liminal conditions in the fiction of Western Australian author Tim Winton in light of Victor Turner's theory of rites of passage, Mircea Eliade's analysis of religion, and Homi K. Bhabha's and Manuel Aguirre's abstract theories of liminality. For Winton's characters, liminal spaces, which most frequently reflect the Western Australian landscape, enable ad hoc rites of passage and spiritual experiences. Proceeding from Winton's early short fiction through his novels Cloudstreet and Breath, this thesis traces the development of Winton's views of liminal spaces, specifically their capacity for rites of passage and spiritual development that support meaningful transformation and negotiation of identity. Over the course of his career, Winton's fiction displays an increasing pessimism about the possibility of achieving such transformation, due to the lack of communal ritual and spiritual practices to give shape to rites of passage.
The author grants permission to the University Librarian at Acadia University to reproduce, loan or distribute copies of my thesis in microform, paper or electronic formats on a non-profit basis. The author retains the copyright of the thesis.


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Boas, Gary Lee (Photographer); McCormick, Carlo & Musto, Michael (Contributors). STARSTRUCK: PHOTOGRAPHS FROM A FAN. Los Angeles, CA: Dilettante Press/Distributed Art Publishers, 1999. Flexible Covers. First Edition/First Printing. 300 pages. Fine.
Retrospective collection of photographs on subject. One of the most valuable photography books of the 20th century. The true First Edition. Precedes and should not be confused with all other subsequent editions, particularly the 2000 and 2005 Editions. A brilliant production by Gary Lee Boas and Dilettante Press: Oversize-volume format in square shape. Stiff pictorial flexi-boards with titles on the cover and spine, as issued. Photographs by Gary Lee Boas. Text by Carlo McCormick and Michael Musto. Printed on pristine-white archival stock paper in the United States to the highest standards. Without DJ, as issued. Presents what is widely regarded as the single most important collection of its kind in the history of photography, a dedicated fan's photographs of celebrities. Gary Lee Boas was not a paparazzo like Ron Galella (in that while he relentlessly pursued his subjects, he was not paid to do so, and his "scoops" were lucky "chance" encounters) nor was he a celebrity photographer like Annie Leibovitz (in that while all of his subjects enjoyed and even encouraged being photographed by him, and often invited Boas to pose with them, including a rare photograph of Jacqueline Kennedy posing graciously with Boas, all of his pictures are informal snapshots rather than formal studio portraits). Boas lived the life of the fan whose commitment was religious/spiritual in its intensity. He ended up documenting for posterity the modern celebrity worship that photography has made possible. The idea of celebrity and hero-worship is centuries-old, much, much older than most people realize (the best book on the subject, "The Frenzy of Renown", recounts how such immortals as Mozart, Shakespeare, and Chopin had devoted cult followings). Boas' distinct advantage over his predecessors was that he could take pictures. "Starting in 1966 at the age of fifteen, Gary Lee Boas would travel from his hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia and New York City, where he would wait outside theaters, parties, and restaurants in hopes of photographing famous people. He captured everyone from silver-screen goddesses and Broadway legends to beauty queens, rock stars, politicians, porn stars, and the Pope. The result is the most fascinating portrait of contemporary culture, taken from the remarkable perspective of a fan" (Publisher's blurb). Boas' two biggest catches were Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Greta Garbo. If you are wondering why these two figures, then you are probably not interested in photography or celebrity. A "must-have" title for Gary Lee Boas and celebrity photography collectors. This copy is very prominently and beautifully signed in blue pen on the title page by Gary Lee Boas. This title is a classic. This is one of extremely few signed copies of the true First Edition still available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright, a beauty. Almost all other copies available online have major flaws (because they have been pored over again and again) or are subsequent printings. A rare signed copy thus. 300 color plates. "Starstruck" was selected as one of the greatest photography books in "The Photobook". One of the most important photographers of the 20th century. A fine collectible copy. . ISBN 0966427254. $400.00


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What would you do if you were put in a situation like that of Sword Art Online?
This is the only correct answer.
Wish I was in a better anime.
No, in a situation like it.
I'm not actually saying you would be in SAO, thank god.
Wait a couple days for the PEM the government will use to set everyone free
I'd create the 4th reich obviously
What is this meme?
Join a guild to be safe and live a boring life in the city, only killing easy mobs and only in parties.
Continue being a worthless NEET.
>Limiting yourself to females.
When I saw the first line of the thread, this is what I thought. Good job, anon.
I'm pretty sure making a living inside a video game is more like being a worthless NEET
What's the point?
This and screw around at town pubs
Just chill. Not worth dying over I'll miss anime but maybe I can actually have some friends or something now.
Play safe, probably get to the mid levels and then see if I can get Kirito to fuck me because he's pretty cute
Hunt normies with my weeb brothers
Well, honestly, regardless if SAO is shit, being in the actual SAO anime world/mmo would be pretty badass.
I'd rape female NPCs (in secret of course) and try to level up to become as strong as some of those frontline people trying clear the game to escape. But I wouldn't actually put myself in a position where I'd have to be inside of a boss room.
I'm not risking my life, fuck that. Let everyone else do the dirty work.
the amount of elf rape I'd perpetrate would reach race-destroying levels.
Enjoy the feeling of being attractive, fit, and dependable, since I'm not in real life.
Do you not realize you'll be using your real looks?
I don't ask myself that kind of question because I'm not a loser who's better at games than life.
I wish my cousin was after my dick though.
At first I wasn't convinced.
Then I saw your picture paired with it.
Going to hunt succubi for recreational purposes, need a DPS and another tank, anyone interested?
>Rape female NPCs
Why stop there? You can also PR
I'll tank her with my dick!
There's no physical need for rest and no pain some potion couldn't fix, right? Fap for the rest of time.
You have my sword
Until you needed to go and buy more potions
How great would it be if there was any rpg where you could just DO shit.
Like, 'hey, i wanna kill this dragon using nothing but elbow drops.'
that'd be rad
pic related, other shit i want to have become a possibility
Grind the weakest mob and sell loot until I can afford a decent size house, then undercut the NPCs.
If that fails I'll just live there and try to level jobs until I find an easy way to live
I don't think he needs any extra swords on this expodition.
>Find Dark Elf waifu
>Who the fuck cares what happens after that
But the boss have weak points front and back.
Back of the knee too
>associating with elves
disgusting heretics like yourselves are on my purge list
Isn't that what /tg/ is for? It would take autistic amounts of effort to make a digital RPG capable of doing anything the players throw at it. Throw VR design into the mix and you've got a recipe for development hell.
Find Kirito and kill him in front of all his little friends.
It would be cool though.
Stay on the first floor.
Would enslaving and selling them be associating?
How would you do that? He's like a god.
I'd go into trades like fishing, hunting and mining and shit. I always had a thought of fun doing that in
You're right, but it's still impossible.
You wish faggot
Are you enslaving your dog, or your cat? Do you enslave your sofa and front door?
Enslavement is only possible when the subject is human and therefore possesses a separate conscience granted and sanctified by god.
The church doesn't involve itself with business transactions.
I'm assuming no.
yes, that's a double whammy of heresy.
Rape Guild
Laughing Condoms
I first thought of making a female PC and then masturbating+whoring myself out but this is alright too.
I'd totally watch an anime that's solely about the lives of a group of non-tryhards who just live a peaceful non-dangerous life in the SAO world, making the best out of their surroundings.
Find Argo and ask her for how much she's selling her sexual services.
I'd grind for money until the end of time if needed.
I'd just watch a version of SAO that has a protagonist that has nothing to do with Kirito.
I like the way you think.
An anime about regular people getting stuck in an rpg would be pretty amazing.
No saving the world by destroying bosses
No fighting to get back home
Just general tomfoolery and SoL shenanigans amped up by game mechanics.
Raise my listening skill.
Isn't that basically Log Horizon?
I'm letting you know, that your reason and happiness to live in the virtual world would be my sole reason to beat the game so that you could forever be parted from her while I laughed like a bloodied manic at the top of a motherfucking tower as if I had faced the God and Devil in its no less primordial forms so that I could say, AT THE VER END, I did it because I envied you. I did it because I couldn't bear to know, much less see a neet find happiness. Because I didn't.
How could you?!
Edgy as fuck, but hell I'd do the same.
I'd kill slimes or whatever until I got to a high enough level and then go exploring.
I wouldn't rape anyone. I would however love to exolore the world and become one bad motherfucker. Also I wouldn't try to beat the game.Fuck the real world
I'd max out my gathering and profession skills and corner the market on consumables. Plenty of adventurers that will need health or mana pots when raiding dungeons. Meanwhile, I live the good life by building up my wealth.
Fuck you Marche
Enjoy encountering a random high level monster.
Farm all of the herbs/ore possible and fuck over the economy.
Probably scam people for lulz and easy living.
This is me
>Spend as long as I can inside the safe areas
>Run out of gold after a while, no more lodging at the inn or good food
>Go out to kill slimes for just enough money to eat
>Encounter level 90 special event boss
I'm out.
In case of mmo alt dimension scenario with a miraculous coincidence that brings together a bunch of anons united under the common goal of raping the elven race out of existence.
Would it even be possible in one lifetime?
I mean, assuming aging process exists, the halfbreeds, courtesy of their elven blood, will outlive us long before we can utilize them for the next cycle of genetic purification.
It seem to me that such final solution would require generational human effort.
Depressing thoughts. The pointy ears are more formidable enemy than I thought.
Someone did that in Progressive 2, but once Asuna was scammed stealth detective Kirito got on the case and solved it.
I'd become just like the pied piper and lead rats through the streets. Only this time I wont drown them but use them as minions.
Probably obsess over being able to use 'real' magic to the point of devoting my virtual life to it.
Vote Trump and make anime great again
I'm angry /a/ Angry about Elves!!!
No, but with all anons working together, towards this goal, at least one of us will live to see this bright future.
My luck is terrible so I'd probably be that one guy who the moderator kills to show everyone else that the game is real and that if you die in the game you die in real life.
I'd trap and disarm female players and have them be raped by orcs or monsters
No, I'm assuming the big YouTubers would be playing. He'd probably kill Pewdiepie.
Why not you?
Try not to be a scrub.
Then wait until they become pregnant then kill any males sell monster girl waifus
Rape female Elfs, nobody is going to stop me, because they're made for that.
You got a buyer in me.
Holy fuck.
The jew in me sees the potential for unlimited currency.
grind like hell for a few years and spend my endgame raping weaker players and some monster girls
In SAO setting? Thanks to Cardinal system, they are sentient.
Hope that the creator gets the shit sued out of him.
Learn magic.
Farm ingredients for potions and spell scrolls
Rub hands.
The potion market would explode as dying is now a big concern.
You're the
hero /a/ needs
Here's the most important question though.
Which monster would you fuck?
>buy cosmetic items
>get bitches???? ?? ? ?
who the fuck would seriously care about escaping? After calming the fuck down ppl would realize that no human being in history would ever have the chance to have an experience like this, an almost 100% realistic fantasy world complete with superpowers and monsters.
Wanting to go back to RL is just
>implying that people who are getting an MMO at launch are people that seriously have anything worth coming back to the real world for
>Try out leveling and shit
>Be very cautious
>If it hooks me up, go frontline
>Or open a shop and sell super awesome stuff.
All of them.
>I am always the healing tank slut
Suck everyone's dick and get rich
I love you, anon.
More like everyone will suck your dick.
You're the only one that can grantee their survival in case shit goes bad.
>people that seriously have anything worth coming back to the real world for
No. I won't allow people to be happy. I'll invest excuses, I'll make shit up saying it's for the greater good. I'll do anything to prevent you from ever acomplishing your dreams of escapism and happiness!!
>he doesn't know about healsluts
Only applies in actual games, not when it turns real.
I'm telling you, healsluts are going to become the tip of the top, expect to have to pay for a healer to even look at you.
Kill myself, probably. I can't deal with that shit.
cmon senpai
dont be like that
Yes, and?
And my Balls'n'Chain.
SAO did have some bullshit system enforced rest time, because brain fatigue.
>not crafting delicious healthy drinks yourself.
Oh yes.
And somehow I want to PK some frontline players. Surprisingly really.
You. I like you.
Try and see how far crafting system can be broken.
As in, sword gameplay?
Guns. We need guns, universal equalizer.
Let's do business.
Well, you can't die from starvation but you can still die, work is needed to get anywhere with your existence and pretty much only view is superior to real live. This an possibility of deviation/crimes going unpunished, safe sex without pregnancy scare...thou considering how Cardinal is programmed, I'm pretty sure it would go full dick mode and introduce STD patch. For glorious mortality rate.
And high level crafters. Drops are awesome and all in MMO but this scenario means that high grade drops will be insanely expensive if at all available on the market.
Hell, this whole thing is interesting from sociological point of view for sure but then all that economy.. >>133103187
dibs on your gear, casual.
I'm surprised this shitlord series didn't have a "player killing to prevent people from clearing the game because they'd be forced to return to their own lives" plot, it would have been a lot better than the "people are player killing just cuz lol xD" plot
>missing on living in a high fantasy world
What are you doing?
Think of it guys, a let's say lvl 50 semi decent sword would sell for pretty decent price, it sure as hell could guarantee an easy living in the comfy low level areas.
Become the God of all peasants and max all life skills.
Captcha: Select all images of farming tools
I know you can have sex and give birth but, I also recall, there's nothing capable of preventing a high level boss from appearing out of nowhere and drag your sorry ass to the deepest most hidden area of its cave and literally make you a breeding cow.
It's all fine and dandy when you have a male char, but assuming to be female and or stuck in a female player body, the chances of a monster girl or a pack of minotaurs ganging up on you and turn you in a semen addicted hucow are very high.
Is that supposed to be a bad thing? I'd love that happening to me.
>always chose the underdog class
>antisocial fag
I'm fucked.
I'd give it a week before someone finds a game breaking bug and the game crashes killing us all.
>You will never be captured by a tribe of Ara Ara lamias and turned into their personal breeding bull who gets daily visits from the entire tribe and is treated as a communal husband
Don't push me any closer to suicide anon.
Housing in low level area would sell like crazy.
Grind the fuck out of low level content with the help of my usual party members and progress extremely slowly and carefully while completely ignoring all obvious raid content. The rule was the players had to beat story mode right? From what I saw of the series there were tons of idiots doing stuff that they were underleveled for.
>you can't die from starvation
Would just sit around all day jerking off while thinking, no need to eve bother with anything else.
Better yet, you can commit crime in city area and spent your time in a cell.
Cunts would PK outside of towns.
I'd rape them to death.
There's a limited amount of players, if all of them bought the low level areas the high area levels would be super cheap because of no one wanting them and the danger due to high level mobs etc
The fact that all your children will be destined to be EXP fodder for the kind of people that buy an MMO at launch puts a bit of dark cloud on the whole idea
Sloooooowly exp on some local equivalent of rats. Move further only when I'm sure I'll be all right. Look for some loopholes and exploits. Farm cash, get some comfy place to stay. Maybe level smith skills and acquire currency by sitting safely in the city and hitting things with a hammer.
After all there will always be some autistic asian kids trying to git gud faster than other autistic asian kids. If they cannot beat this game, it's sure as hell that I cannot either.
Reminder that the author has already thought that far and included a moral system in aincrad that disallows sexual harrassments of NPCs.
Nah, pretty sure the female children would be kept for breeding reasons.
Stack up on sex change scrolls and use them for myself. I would change when the situation requires it in order to rape a lot and get raped a lot.
though you can't exactly rape the willing.
Try not to get killed
>MFW final battle is smithing contest.
And there are console access shrines all around Aincrad.
If that fails, nothing prevents anyone from raping mobs.
Thou still exchanging craft items for sexual favors sound like a way to go.
Then learn some divide skill a lo piccolo and rape myself constantly. But then again he is pretty damn stupid
>Prevent sex instead of going full STD patch like >>133103285 said.
Good point. With that we can all agree that being a monster's breeding cow would be great
Fuck, don't make me waste my time on a mmo again.
Does it work for players? Like in 16.5?
Was anything regarding sex confirmed n the LH novels?
Please, I've read enough doujinshis
Just get some high potion crafting, some magical omnipotent aphrodisiac, not rape because they want it.
>Be 22y.o. NEET living off welfare
>Save up spare change to buy Full-Dive gaming system
>Log in
>Fall in love with an NPC
>Feel weird about loving a bundle of coding
>Spend everyday grinding and leveling then returning to the same general store to sell the drops to the NPC you fell for
>You know it's a vain attempt to impress a non-living entity but you keep at it regardless, if anything for your own pleasure
>Slowly your life starts to revolve around this NPC
>One day, you find yourself unable to log out
>All other gamers are panicking or in disbelief
>Feel nothing, but decide to watch things progress
>Man calling himself 'god' locked everyone into the game
>Deaths are permanent
>NPCs are sentient
>Skills are used by-
>You stopped listening and ran to the general store
>"Oh! If it isn't Anon!"
>The NPC clerk you fell for calls out to you
>"What absurd thing did you come to sell today? Hehe."
>Flashes you a smile that could blind the sun
>After staring blankly for a few moments you try to send a greeting back but realize you don't know her name
>Though you hesitate for a beat, you ask her for her name
>"? Oh, that's right, I didn't say before huh? Now that I think about it. You've been calling me 'Clerk' for a while now, I'm Clarissa"
>Overcome by a sudden surge of emotion you decide to ask another question
>"I've been working at the store for a while now; the boss is actually my aunt you know~"
>And another
>"My mom is a baker, and my dad was a soldier before he became a blacksmith."
>And another
>"Well there was this time-"
>You asked questions for a little more than hour before Clarissa finally shot some back
>After asking each other questions for a full 6 hours you finally ran out of things to ask
>You realize that despite being in love with her, you really had no right or reason to hold her attention for this long
>You abruptly apologize and excuse yourself, as you're a step away from the door;
Players can disable them themselves
>"Ah! You're leaving? Then please come tomorrow!"
>Clarissa's clear voice falls on you from behind
>You stagger mid-step from the pleasant but somewhat embarrassing surprise
>After a short nod with a half turned head you make your way through the door
>You struggle to keep yourself from cheering as you turn the corner while heading back to your player house
>You force yourself to sleep despite your frantic heart
>She's alive
>She can speak
>Her name's Clarissa
>She smiles for me
>A real smile
>Not a programmed one but a smile just for me, who diligently came to her store over and over
>After a fleeting sleep you eagerly bound out of your home and once again head for the shop
>As you approach you see an odd sight
>Something you never saw in the game
>Clarissa is being harassed by thugs in her store while a man in somewhat nicer clothes speaks down to her
>You enter and go between the two parties
>Though she was originally looking down and away when Clarissa notices you enter she looks shocked for a moment, then watches you with eyes filled with a mix of concern, guilt, and hope.
>Thankfully since your character is quite strong and well equipped the thugs don't take action immediately
>You decide to ask the nervous Clarissa what exactly is happening
Also if you find a player asleep, you can manipulate their menu using their hand.
>The Aunt Clarissa spoke of yesterday, turns out the reason this small store has two workers is because the Aunt is too sick to work
>The medicine used to treat the aunt is quite pricey, and therefore Clarissa had to take out loans to get it
>Unfortunately the loaners she had gotten them from had turned out to be less than reputable
>Though the matter of loan sharks was briefly mentioned yesterday you hadn't payed it too much mind
>Part of you was still considering all of it as an NPC's 'settings' and therefore hadn't overly payed attention to it
>However since the NPC's became sentient it's only natural that their settings would start to show up like this
>You turn to the impatient thugs and the uneasy loan shark
>Seems as though they're actually quite put off by the presence of a high leveled adventurer, but since what they're doing is technically legal they don't immediately run off
>You quickly ask the loan shark exactly how much is owed and pay it
>Though it was quite a sum to a commoner in this game, for a max level player it was barely a drop in the bucket
>The loan shark and lackeys quickly leave without causing any disturbance
>Although they're trashy people it at least seems they won't bother you if you can somehow escape the absurd interest rate, most likely because that's as far as the law would allow
>You feel something press against your back
>Clarissa is holding onto you and lightly weeping
>She mutters "I'm sorry, Thank you" over and over before becoming quiet
>After a few minutes she separates and excuses herself before quickly going to another room
>She comes back with tray holding a teapot and two cups, red eyes, and a stuffy nose
>Somewhere between her leaving and seeing her face for the first time since the thugs left, you realize your actions had a much deeper effect on her than you had imagined
>You both sit down at a little table in the shops corner
>After serving the tea and urging you to drink, Clarissa maintains a fragile silence while staring at her slowly draining cup
>"You, Anon.. Today, you saved both me and my Aunt. So, again, thank you."
>Clarissa turns and lowers her head to you
>"Whatever I can do, I will definitely repay you. Just let me know what I can do."
>Clarissa looks at you seriously
>Though you wanted to say it wasn't a big deal, the determination and gratitude in Clarissa's eyes was too rampant to allow such meek words
>Possibly affected by that determination you instinctively responded;
>Though you wished to be able to say it was a joke
>Though it was truly the result of sincere desire
>Regardless the heartfelt words were truly sudden
>..Marry me.'
>And equally simple
>The moment the words escaped it felt like so did your courage
>Your chest became cold and heavy
>Your cheeks started to burn
>Your vision even started to shake a bit
>But what met your unease was a strong reassurance
>Reassurance in the form of the same warm smile Clarissa had shown you yesterday
>Her moistening eyes' lustre reflected the fleeting light of the morning sun drifting through the somewhat dusty window
>"Then, I'll be in your care."
>Clarissa's voice, as if was a signal, was followed by the towns bell ringing in the distance, as if applauding the young couple
going to rape blue haired Asuna
>Months pass like weeks
>Weeks like days
>Clarissa has since moved in with you
>As if they were blessed by heaven, Clarissa's sick aunt had recovered and once again manned the store, leaving Clarissa the chance to become a fully fledged housewife
>Though Clarissa became a housewife it's not as if you really had a job yourself
>The two of you were still comfortably living off your stockpile of gold from the game days
>You only need to go out and grind mobs once in a blue moon to resupply the gold you had spent the months prior
>You and Clarissa both grow close quickly, now spending every day talking at home or heading out together, and every night in the same bed
>Everything you had ever dreamed of has become a reality
>The NPC, Clarissa, who you had falled for nearly a year and half ago, was now your wife in this new world
>Spending every day together living a married life so sweet it could cause a toothache
>One night when you were preparing to sleep, Clarissa called out to you with a bashful expression
Stealthily assassinate every male player until only females remain.
>"A-Anon, um, s-sit down for a minute."
>Though Clarissa's blushing and stuttering appearance was enough to make you want to push her down you decide to obediently sit
>"Um, s-soon. Well, not soon, but in the future.. I, no- We, will be, well.."
>Though she was, as mentioned before, cute, you couldn't help but get a bit anxious due to her own anxiety
>"A f-.. Senpai..ily..."
>Lightning slams down your spine from the top of your head
>Her words instantly become clear to you
>'A Family'
>You, the husband
>Clarissa, the wife
>And a child
>Your and Clarissa's child
>While still recovering from your surprise you notice the still anxious Clarissa staring at you and awaiting a reply
>Still unable to give a good response, you simply draw her into your arms
>Her soft, warm waist, resting in your arms
>Her still flat stomach, the fragile looking slate of jade skin pressed against you
>You can feel her heart beat from everywhere she's touching you
>You can feel the distinct heat of her body
>Though it might simply be your delusion, you believe you can feel the distinct presence of your child from inside her stomach
>'Thank you'
>Though unable to think straight, these basic words fell from your lips without you even being aware of it
>Minutes, maybe hours later, you fall asleep listening to the rhythm of your Clarissa's breath.
>you attempt to assasinate one of the frontliners
>get oneshotted
Good bye.
>Your vague awareness of your surroundings is stimulated by an androgynous, monotone voice
>[....eated, all pl......ill b. ....ed..ut..]
>A painful but dull light lazily falls on your eye lids
>Slowly you open your eyes while feeling exhausted
>The ceiling is strange
>There's a strange smell too
>Fluorescent lights, which you haven't seen in quite some time, are the cause of your quick awakening
>A man in a white coat says in a voice that sounds more like he's giving an explanation than congratulations
>"You've escaped that hellish death game."
>Though you haven't understood the situation you still feel like the temperatures dropped a few degrees
>"Now no one will end up in that damnable place again."
>The Doctor, yes the Doctor, spoke in a tone free of sympathy or interest
>Looking around you understand that you're in a hospital
>Not your home
>Not with Clarissa
>Though you have only been awake a moment
>You already feel like it's an eternity
>Looking out the foggy unadorned window at the gray sky and asphalt parking lot, you feel discomfort, followed by a stinging sense of nothingness
>A f-... Senpai.. ily...
the [email protected] struggle is real
>"A f-.. Senpai..ily..."
>>"A f-.. Senpai..ily..."
this kills the feels
And now for something completely different.
We know that SAO servers where locked down and un-accessible from outside and Kayaba was monitoring any attempts to break in.
Now, considering whole VRMMO setting, is it safe to presume that such attempts would be made in full dive, in-setting mode? With permadeath and all?
Or was this part of lore explained somewhere?
All I ever want in life is for someone to create a Senpai with me
This. He also has shitload of hiding skill, you CAN'T find him.
I'll kill myself and take the doctors with me.
I'm sure there will be anons that will help.
>You will never create a senpaiily with your waifu
How many kids will they have in their senpaily?
at least two, in order to get the hierarchy right, senpai
Just chill out and enjoy my life to the fullest on the initial floors. Kirito and his bitches are going to do the hard work for me, so why even bother trying?
He could probably work enough to support many children in his Senpaily.
goddammit hiro-tan
do you know how fucking long i spent on that shit
that being said it's fucking funny you cunt, eat shit senpai
>Become the God of all peasants and max all life skills. Captcha: Select all images of farming tools
Monopolize the food!
I really want to be like Kirito so I started minecraft but nothing happend
>A f-.. Senpai..ily...
>you will never have a senpaily
>"A f-.. Senpai..ily..."
first casualties
Clip into the floor.
Go completely mad after years of isolation.
Become an arc villain later.
If you do enough rape, could you earn a special skill?


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I'm hearing that there have been some developments in the former SPCK shops saga - feel free to use the comments to this post to discuss them if you know more than I do.
In the meantime this is a report that appears on the front page June edition of the 'Outlook' Canterbury Diocesan newspaper - a link to a a larger version of the text is here.
Phil Groom has posted about various former SPCK/SSG-related articles in Christian Marketplace here.


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Pink vase
Porcelain vase. Approx 4" wide, 4" high.
Wheel thrown, then hand-altered. Glazed light pink and amber brown. Each vase has its own unique markings.
Handwash preferable.
All items in this store are made in the wabi sabi tradition. Crazing, and other irregular textures and surfaces are part of the handmade nature of the work, and should be embraced.