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Ready2Wear | Coffin Matte Earthy Press-on nails
Matte nails in beautiful Blues & grays . Full set of 24, in she shape and length pictured.
Different from the handmade couture Queen Custom Claws line, the "Ready2Wear" line is an quick & convenient affordable alternative.
This "off the rack" style is shipped out in as few as 1-2 business days! You'll receive 24 nails in 10 sizes to ensure a proper fit.
Ready2Wear is perfect if you would like a full array of sizes, if you don't have time to order a custom set of gel nails designed just for you, or if you'd like quick and easy nails you can clip and file to your preferred shape. Beautifully hand packaged; means these also make a great gift.
***READY 2WEAR SETS DO NOT COME WITH PREP & APPLICATION KIT, glue and stick tabs sold separately.
***when purchased together with other items, your package will be sent together, when the last item in your order is complete.
I offer a Variety of Shapes to Fit your Nails & Lifestyle
Variety of shapes and sizes are available. For a more detailed explanation of each nails fit, read more The best way to find your sizes is with my Fit Kit Sample Sizing Pack. Buy it here Handmade sets are made to order, sizing varies by small increments, so you should be able to find your perfect fit.
Its a good idea to consider both your lifestyle and your own natural nailed shape and health when considering your. A good rule of thumb to follow on length for everyday nails, is to order a length 2X's the length (or shorter) of your natural nail bed. Ordering nails too long for your lifestyle or nail bed may be harmful & cause undue stress on your natural nails.
**Some clients have natural nail beds that are not easily fit. If you think you are someone with particularly flat, scooped/shoveled, or overly curved nail beds, please consider this when choosing a shape. If you have a particular nail issue where you would like a consult feel free to contact me with questions.
Currently 7-10 days
I take great care in designing & creating your set by hand. While your set may take only a few hours to make, I have several orders in process. Your set will be created in the order it was received, and can usually take 3-4weeks before shipping (EXCLUDING weekends and holidays.) Orders placed after 4 P.M. Pacific Standard Time will be received in my studio the following business day. More info here. Some sets ,may take longer, orders with MULTIPLE SETS may require more prep time due to the scale. I have rush options available for purchase in limited stock, if you need your order processed quicker. Rush is offered in a limited quantity, and may not always be available
** shipping times subject to change
I do my best editing photos to reflect what your nails will look like. Though, please understand screens and lighting can affect to the way you see the colors pictured...so ACTUAL COLORS MAY VARY. All items are hand crafted, and as such may have slight variations or imperfections (ie. fibers, glitter or air bubbles.)
All kits are custom made to order, for this reason, and for reasons of hygiene, I cannot exchange or return nail products. Please carefully review your selections when placing orders.
**Shape/sizes are not all universal. our size chart is a general guideline - though long stiletto and long coffin may fit slightly more narrow as a result of their shape. Ensure your fit before placing your order; we offer many ways to get your perfect size. Misfits can not be exchanged/refunded.
Cancelations will be reviewed on a case by case situation- though generally speaking, there are no refunds, exchanges, or cancelations.
Read more in policies
Orders will be shipped to the address on file. Shipping fee structure and delivery times are dictated by USPS. Please allow the stated number of days for delivery, after production time. Verify with USPS projected delivery prior to completing purchase transaction.
When your order is preparing to ship, you will receive a shipping notification with a tracking number.
**All First Class packages are tracked, however ONLY PRIORITY PACKAGES ARE INSURED up to $100. Item shipped with free shipping are shipped via first class, clients should purchase upgrade for priority to insure packages if insured. rarely does USPS lose or damage packages, but it is recommended that you purchase Priority shipping to insure your items, with the additional perk of expedited shipping. Once packages are dropped at Post Office, they are tracked but out of my hands...for this reason I cannot be responsible for lost, damaged, misdelivered or stolen parcels. I WILL do my best to assist you in locating mis-delivered items but cannot guarantee replacement unless items are shipped via Priority and insured to their full value. It is the buyers responsibility to contact their local post office for assistance in locating package. All tracking is provided by store email. Returned packages (due to incorrect address info or taxes owed) will be reshipped at buyers expense. I can only hold packages for 30 days awaiting reship payment, after that, your order will be closed.
See more store & refund policy
Please contact me with any questions regarding USPS services
What size do I order? How do I find my size?
Please refer to our sizing and measuring guide, or the handy image guide pictures at the bottom of this page (just scroll down).
Take the guess work out of measuring and purchase our "Fit Kit" sample sizing pack to ensure the perfect fit. NO ADDITIONAL FEE FOR CUSTOM SIZED NAILS!
What If my sizes are different from the pre-set sizes listed?
No trouble at all! I want your nails to FIT YOU LIKE A QUEEN! So, once you have discovered your sizes, please select "custom" in the size drop down arrow. Then, BE SURE TO LIST YOUR SIZES (thumb to pinky, left to right) in the "note to seller" portion before check out. Handmade sets are made to order, and it is not recommend you file to change the shape, sizing varies by small increments, so you should be able to find your perfect fit.
How long will my nails last?
Wear time depends on how well you prep your natural nails before application, your choice of adhesive, and your daily use. The key to longer wear time is prepping your nails with the supplies included, and avoiding long term exposure to water and manual labor. It is not unusual to pop gems, but take care when wearing your delicate art. Nails are not tools.
DOUBLE SIDED GEL TABS can hold anywhere from 1-3 days and are perfect for temporary wear and special occasions.
WITH GLUE, your nails can last anywhere up to 2 weeks or longer! Never continue to wear nails that are lifting as it can become a source for bacteria to breed. Remove lifting nails, then clean and dry before reapplying nails.
Luxe nails or nails with 3D designs are delicate, so take extra care when wearing.
Are the nails reusable?
YES! All handmade nails are reusable. Because your nails are made with salon products, they are strong and durable and will even stand up to hairspray and sunscreen!
WHEN USING DOUBLE SIDED GEL TAB ADHESIVES, nails can be reused over and over. Simply clean off the used adhesive tabs from the backside of the nails.
WHEN USING GLUE, use the included nail removal tool to soak, oil, & gently remove your nails. Once removed, you will want to softly file away any excessive glue from the underside so the next application will lie smoothly.
With proper care of your Queen Custom Claws, you can wear and reuse multiple times! Keep your nails safe in the beautiful box and adhesive strip provided.
Can I order in a different color or size? Do you offer CUSTOM DESIGNS?
YES and YES! It's in my name Queen CUSTOM Claws!
CUSTOM SIZE- No additional fee, just enter your nail sizes in the note to seller at time of purchase, ill make them to fit!
A SIMPLE COLOR CHANGE can be requested by purchasing the desired set, and sending a note to seller for the desired color change request. No extra fee (premium colors/finishes not included)
CUSTOM DESIGN- If you don't see a design you are interested in, or have a specific design idea not shown, contact me and we will design you the perfect set- fit for a queen! After the consult, I will give you the price quote, and you can then select your quoted price from the pull down menu.
How do I apply my nails?
Use glue or double sided gel stick pads. Use both for extra hold.
Prep your nails with the items included in your Nail Prep Kit (included in orders with regular nail sets)
1: Clean and dry your hands and nails
2: Push back cuticles
3: Clip or file and shape natural nails
4: Use included alcohol wipes to dehydrate the nail beds
5: FIRST DRY FIT NAILS TO ENSURE PROPER FIT. Glue/ stick nails on one by one, pressing and holding for 15-30 seconds to ensure hold
6: Avoid water for the next hour
Substitute your favorite glue that works best with your body chemistry.
Using a nail primer is useful to dehydrate the nail bed prior to application. Sally Beauty offers a variety of primers and nail adhesives. IBD is great for long wear.
**Please note, when applying (especially w/Bling Nails) take care not to over bend the "C" curve by either flattening out the nail too much or by pinching the nail too tight at the side walls; this can cause the gel nail product or gems to pull away from the base. Bling, Chrome, Caviar/microbead and Foil nails are Luxe Nails and as such are not ideal for rigorous wear and tear. It is not uncommon loose a gem.
How do I remove my nails?
You can remove nails permanently by clipping, filing, & soaking in acetone. **your custom claws will NOT BE REUSABLE USING THIS METHOD.
Removing & Reusing your Claws
Be patient and gentle when removing your claws so you can protect your natural nails, and preserve your enhancement claws!
It's not recommended to attempt removing newly glued nails or nails glued with resin, acrylic, or gel. To remove nails, soak hands in warm water solution of soap and natural oil. Soak for a good 10-15 mins. Using the included nail removal tool, slide the pointy flat side around the edges of your nails, gently lifting the edges. Then, with to the floss side of your tool, slowly slide the floss between your natural nail and your claws. NEVER PULL OR RIP your claws OFF. If you experience discomfort stop immediately and try soaking your hands longer, before trying again. It is important that you never force a nail off, as this can damage your natural nails/nail plate.
Once your claws are removed, put them back on the included adhesive strip, and tuck them back into the Queen Custom Claws box for later reuse! Collect and expand your nail wardrobe!
you can also watch this video
How long until I receive my nails in the mail?
Processing for each item varies, however most hand made sets are listed at 3-4 weeks on most hand made sets. I try to expedite basic collection sets when purchased separately. (EXCLUDING weekends and holidays.) Orders placed after 4 P.M. Pacific Standard Time will be received in my studio the following business day. More info here
Your custom claws are hand made to order, and processed in the order received. I may have around 100 nail sets to complete, before I arrive at your order in my queue. For quicker processing consider purchasing a "Rush" order listing if available. (exclusive listing is limited and may not be offered during high season)
Also, consider purchasing a set from my Ready2Wear line. These sets are "off the rack" so to speak, and are pre-made & offered in a 24 piece set including sizes 0-9. They can sometimes ship next day!
SHIPPING is determines by USPS shipping time tables.
UH OH- I lost a nail!
No problem, you can always buy a replacement!. Just message me and I will remake your missing nail. Please note that colors may change or fade over time, or I may be using a different batch than was used to create your nail.
Many nail sets are also interchangeable!
you can even consider buying Bling accent nails to replace the existing nails.
Shipping fees apply and replacements do not come with a prep kit. additional prep kits can be purchased in the "add-on" section of my shop
UH-OH! My nails don't fit!
No problem, if you ordered the wrong size or measured incorrectly, you can always buy a replacement for the ill fitting nails! Just message me and I will remake your missing nail. Please note that colors may change or fade over time, or I may be using a different batch than was used to create your nail.
I am not responsible if the wrong size is ordered. So, it is important to read shop policies, sizing information, and measure carefully before ordering. I also offer "fit Kit" sizing sample packs in shop to help you can find the perfect fit.
If the size is off on a nail or two I suggest purchasing a "Replacement Nail" option from the "add ons's" menu.
click here for a video on How to measure step by step
Use the worksheet below to record your sizes.
Id like to change the delivery address
Merchant card services as well as PayPal protection will not honor or insure your order if I ship it to any address other than what is entered at the time of purchase.
Because of this, it is necessary to have you re-order (I will still honor your spot in line in my work queue) with the desired shipping address. Shopify, credit card services, and other payment gateways have their own security measures to ensure, protect, and avoid fraud. For these reasons, as a seller, I'm not covered if I ship an order to a different address than it was purchased for.
Simply contact me, re-order a duplicate order with the address requested. If your bank approves it and if all information agrees, your original purchase will be canceled and I will pick up your new purchase and deliver it to the address stated on that purchase. While this seems tedious, they are necessary steps- and I must follow as outlined in my contract with the various merchant card services I use. Please read more in my shop policies.


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The Origins of Sports Team Fandom
Posted by The Situationist Staff on July 5, 2007
We have examined sports fandom at various times on The Situationist, including "The Unlucky Irish: Celtics Fans and Affective Forecasting," "Red Sox Magic," "March Madness," and "Think you've got magical powers?." Below is an excerpt of a piece by John Jeansonne, who covers sports for Newsday, that examines the origins of how one becomes a fan of a sports team.
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The search continues, meanwhile, to determine the very beginnings of fan-ness. It could be that scientific advances in decoding the human genome "someday may allow us to isolate the 'fan' gene," said Xavier University professor Christian End, who studies fan behavior. For now, though, "as a social psychologist, I'm obviously biased toward the nurture side" of the fan's formation.
End pointed to the "socialization process." In some cases (as with Wisconsin native End's young son, who was showered with Green Bay Packers tchotchkes by various relatives at birth), connections to teams "happen even before a kid understands what sports are."
Or young schoolchildren gravitate to a team based on maintaining popularity status among peers, to avoid "missing out on normal conversations."
"One of the universal needs we have is to belong to groups," End said. "So if you live in Chicago and everyone in the family is a Cubs fan, you don't come down to breakfast in White Sox gear. You either become a Cubs fan or leave home."
Passikoff referred to "access and opportunity" shaping the fan. That could be the result of geography (rooting for the home team). Or maybe – in End's example – it could be living in Nebraska but constantly seeing the Yankees on the televised Game of the Week. Whatever, hardcore fans clearly relish the badge of identification that ties them to their teams and to fellow fans, their "tribe."
"And if you go down that route," said [Robert Passikoff, founder and president of the Manhattan-based Brand Keys research consultancy], "you have to talk about killing the meat and cooking it over the fire. And if that doesn't sound like tailgate parties, I don't know what does."
The idea of subsequently switching clans, then, or even straddling two worlds by supporting two teams in the same sport, is widely unacceptable. "When [Hillary] Clinton was running for Senate," Passikoff said, "and was asked, 'Which team?'" – the Cubs of her native Chicago or the Yankees of her New York constituency – "she said, 'Both.' Eeehhhh! Wrong answer."
There is such a thing as bandwagon-jumping in good times and the loss of fringe followers when teams' records go south – which is why teams seek out companies such as Brand Keys. But compared to the Clinton flip-flopping and waffling, "real" fans see the shifting sands of on-the-field success or failure as far less treacherous.
"There is the idea that you affiliate with winners so that when they're successful, you can sort of claim that," End said. "And following losses, you experience a threat."
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Google is launching yet another crazy moonshot project. This one is a prototype called "Project Tango," which squeezes 3D computer vision technology—similar to that used in the Xbox Kinect—into a smartphone. The device is being cooked up by Google's Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group, which just moved over from Motorola. Johnny Lee, the Technical Program Lead at ATAP, described the project:
Project Tango strives to give mobile devices a human-like understanding of space and motion through advanced sensor fusion and computer vision, enabling new and enhanced types of user experiences – including 3D scanning, indoor navigation and immersive gaming.
The computer vision is enabled by a new co-processor from Movidius, called the "Myriad 1." The chip was designed from scratch to bring Kinect-style computer vision to smartphones, where size and power-draw are a huge challenge. In fact, the man quoted above, Johnny Lee, is a former Microsoft employee and worked on the Kinect technology before jumping to Google. Google's goal with Project Tango is to produce the hardware, ship the phone out to developers, and see what they come up with. TechCrunch, which was pre-briefed on the device, says Google is giving the device out to 200 developers, and signups for access start today. Developers that apply will have to pitch their ideas to Google.
The computer vision isn't meant to enable Leap Motion-style hand waving for input, but to let the phone know where it is in 3D space. The rear of the phone is packed with sensors that would allow the device to "scan" a room and build a 3D model of it, which apps could interact with. This sounds like Google is making an augmented reality platform that could really tell what is in a room, instead of crudely guessing the room geometry based on a 2D camera feed.
The Prototype device is a 5-inch Android phone with two computer vision co-processors. The rear of the prototype has a 4MP camera, a depth sensor, and a second camera for motion tracking. All of these components are on the top and bottom of the device, so you can still hold the phone slightly normally while all the 3D sensing is going on. Google says the sensors allow the device to make "over a quarter million 3D measurements every second, updating its position and orientation in real time, combining that data into a single 3D model of the space around you."
Google Glass is basically a shrunk-down Samsung Galaxy Nexus, so it's clear what the future of a project like this is. For now, the technology will only fit in a smartphone, but Glass is only a few years behind cutting-edge smartphone hardware. If you're a developer with a cool idea for this, you can pitch your idea to Google here and hope to be one of the lucky 200.


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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
A New Portrait and a Giveaway!
If you want to be entered in the giveaway, just leave a comment at the bottom of this post about what you'd do with Kenzoil if ya had some. On Friday morning (around 10 a.m. CST), I'll use a random number generator to pick a lucky winner. Be sure and leave me a way to contact you (like an e-mail address) if your identity isn't linked another blog. Oh, and the contest is only open to U.S. residents, due to shipping costs.
Besides this exciting giveaway, I also want to share my new portrait with you guys. Here I am at Deja Vu Creole Vegetarian Restaurant in Memphis (936 S. Florida St., if you're ever in town), about to chow down on some BBQ tofu, collard greens, and vegan candied yams:
The photo was taken by Amie Vanderford, an awesome photographer who is currently aiming to shoot 365 Memphians (one a day) for one whole year. In the end, she'll compile the photos into a book.
Amie said she sought out "cool people" in an attempt to show folks that if 365 cool Memphians exist, then Memphis must be a cool place. I didn't know Amie before the shoot, but one of her other subjects recommended me. I'm honored to be considered cool enough for Amie's project, and I'm super-happy to have this fun photo of me in my natural state — about to cram food in my mouth. She asked me to choose my favorite spot in Memphis, so of course I chose a restaurant that serves vegan soul food.
Here's a link to Amie's website if you want to see her other gorgeous photos!
77 comments:
- GEORGE ALAN FRAMPTON said...
I live north and would love to try something as wonderful sounding as Kenzoil. I just came across your blog today and will visit again.
- December 15, 2009 at 10:51 PM
- Andrea - said...
Sounds interesting. I'd like to try it.
- December 15, 2009 at 11:25 PM
Bianca, you're so darn cute and definitely cool. =)
What would I do with Kenzoil? Hmmm...probably dip some crusty bread in it. Or use it on salad. I'd have to taste it to actually get creative with it. =)
- December 15, 2009 at 11:35 PM
- Valerie said...
Mmm... would love some! firstname.lastname@example.com
- December 15, 2009 at 11:38 PM
- Unknown said...
I have been following your blog for awhile and I love it! The Kenzoil looks fantastic and it would be great to try it!
- December 16, 2009 at 12:18 AM
- chow vegan said...
Awesome photo! I got a chance to try Kenzoil too and it's great on all sorts of things. :-)
- December 16, 2009 at 12:20 AM
- Jamie said...
Oooh. If I had some, I might put it on salad, sauteed greens, and/or pasta. I'd taste it first to figure out what it would go well on.
- December 16, 2009 at 12:36 AM
- Jamie said...
Oh ack, my email is email@example.com
Sorry I forgot to put it in my last comment!
- December 16, 2009 at 12:37 AM
I'd use it to make a quinoa salad! Love spicin' up that great grain-ish with tasty sauces.
- December 16, 2009 at 12:38 AM
- ashtree said...
Happened upon your blog a few weeks ago and I've been meaning to comment. Looks like now is a good time. I'd love to try the Kenzoil!
I lived in Memphis for 5 years and grew up in Mississippi. I've been vegetarian for 9 years and always miss soul food (sans meat, of course!). I'm looking forward to your cookbook. And I'm so glad to see there is a veggie soul food restaurant in Memphis. Yum!!
- December 16, 2009 at 12:51 AM
- Libby said...
I'd love to use it in a kale salad.
- December 16, 2009 at 12:55 AM
- B. said...
I would love try Kenzoil as a base for salad dressings, soups and my tofu marinade! If you can get it to me I would love that!
- December 16, 2009 at 1:16 AM
Ooh I hope you ate ALL that food!
Um, well, I would probably take shots of it...
- December 16, 2009 at 1:17 AM
- James said...
I would serve it as a dipping sauce to my co-workers here in Japan and listen for all the "oishiiiiii"s. Japanese are very vocal about the deliciousness of the food they eat (especially gift food!) which is such a rewarding experience for me when I dare to bring in goodies I made at home.
- December 16, 2009 at 2:14 AM
- Tara said...
Your portrait is gorgeous!
If I had a bottle of Kenzoil I'd probably try using it to bake some tasty tofu or to make a simple pasta dish.
- December 16, 2009 at 2:25 AM
- Erin said...
Thanks for sharing the Kenzoil! I eat a ton of salads, so I'd like to try it as a dressing. Maybe marinate tofu?
- December 16, 2009 at 4:18 AM
- kilax said...
I love the photo!
I think I would drizzle the Kenzoli on bread and put it in the oven. Yum!
- December 16, 2009 at 6:14 AM
- LizNoVeggieGirl said...
Love the photo!!! I'd use the stuff for steamed vegetables and root vegetables.
- December 16, 2009 at 6:28 AM
Your pic is too cute! Cramming food into my mouth is my natural state as well. :D
I think kenzoil sounds delish! I would put it on salads and dip bread into it.
thanks for your awesome blog! i check it every day, :D
- December 16, 2009 at 7:02 AM
The first thing that came to mind when you posted the Kenzoil was hummus. I bet that stuff would be great in hummus in place of regular olive oil.
Love the photo of you! You definitely look "cool."
- December 16, 2009 at 7:03 AM
- Unknown said...
While I love the raw vegan salad dressing I get from my whole foods, I would love to try something savory to dress my salads!
- December 16, 2009 at 7:04 AM
- JohnP said...
- December 16, 2009 at 7:06 AM
- HeyitsBeth said...
Cute pic! If I had Kenzoil I'd definitely try it as a salad dressing first.
- December 16, 2009 at 7:23 AM
kenzoil sounds delicious! i'd love to eat it with some thick crusty chewy freshly baked bread :)
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- December 16, 2009 at 7:41 AM
- Maggie said...
I'm going through serious Kenzoil withdrawl. This spring I moved away from southeast MI (where Kenzoil's made) and haven't found a source at my new town.
- December 16, 2009 at 7:54 AM
- radioactivegan said...
i'm not sure what I'd use kenzoil for, but I'd certainly find an application :)
- December 16, 2009 at 8:17 AM
- Carrie said...
Very cool portrait!
As for the oil, I would make a kick ass salad dressing. :)
- December 16, 2009 at 8:25 AM
Mmm, that oil sounds good on pasta or greens. I love your portrait! So neat that you were picked to be part of that project! :) -Eve email@example.com
- December 16, 2009 at 8:35 AM
- Unknown said...
Great picture. I would love to be entered for the giveaway. I would use Kenzoil on pasta and salads :)
- December 16, 2009 at 8:39 AM
- Happy Older Hippie Woman! said...
I think I'd make a sliced portabella, fresh garlic, brown sugar-glazed onion, halved-grape tomato, fresh oregano, and a little mozzerella sheesh pizza on a light wheat crust, and after it is baked to a very friendly golden brown, I'd take it out of the oven and drizzle it with my Kenzoil for a full flavor effect. The oil would dance nicely with all the other flavors of the pizza, and I'd be a very happy camper!
- December 16, 2009 at 8:58 AM
I would love to marinate some big portobellos and grill em up! firstname.lastname@example.com
- December 16, 2009 at 9:20 AM
I'd use it on salad, pasta, vegies, everything! Awesome giveway and awesome blog. Yours is the first I check each day...Mindy (email@example.com)
- December 16, 2009 at 9:21 AM
- Paul B. said...
if i got some Kenzoil, i would break a couple large loaves of fresh, nutty whole wheat break, pour it in a dish, and dip the bread it it all night long. drizzle it over some kale and chickpeas mayhaps? so many options!
- December 16, 2009 at 9:41 AM
- Elise said...
I'd love to use Kenzoil in a salad dressing or with a simple pasta with white beans. Thanks for the giveaway!
- December 16, 2009 at 9:43 AM
- deborah said...
well we love to dip bread in olive oil so i would probably sub it out for that and it sounds like it would be amazing on my salads.
- December 16, 2009 at 10:04 AM
- R said...
Kenzoil sounds amazing! Hope I win that bottle... I've been reading your blog for sometime now and just love it!
- December 16, 2009 at 10:13 AM
This sounds so good! I think I would probably be boring and just have it on a salad.
- December 16, 2009 at 10:18 AM
- Sarah S. said...
Ooh please please pick me! I'm talking to the random generator of course. If I win I'd get right to roasting veggies with it and dressing raw veggies as well.
Love the portrait!
- December 16, 2009 at 10:31 AM
- Unknown said...
I would use it to make some delicious salad dressings for my dad...he's on a strict vinegar-free diet at the moment and is missing his favorite dressings! Hopefully I can replace them with something new and exciting concocted with Kenzoil!
- December 16, 2009 at 10:42 AM
- Leslie Richman said...
Awesome pic, Bianca!!
- December 16, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Honestly, I'd have a hard time not putting the Kenzoil on everything! That stuff looks delicious.
- December 16, 2009 at 11:19 AM
I would use it as a dipping oil for some homeade warm fresh bread. Yummy! Thanks :)
- December 16, 2009 at 11:33 AM
- Robb & Nancy said...
Since I've heard such good things about this oil, I'd want to use it where it really shines - as a dipping oil.
- December 16, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Sounds so tasty, this Kenzoil -- I'm thinking it would be lovely over pasta, bread or even potatoes....
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity...!
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- December 16, 2009 at 1:06 PM
I came across your blog recently and thought now would be a good time to say hi! The Kenzoil looks pretty tasty... I think I'd try roasting some potatoes in it like you did!
- December 16, 2009 at 1:19 PM
- nora said...
I'd use the Kenzoil to roast vegetables! mmm especially potatoes!
I love your portrait, it's so you! obviously you're cool enough for that project. i mean, you have a facial piercing and you're eating candied yams...duh!
- December 16, 2009 at 1:43 PM
I would like to try the Kenzoil on just plain Romaine lettuce!
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- December 16, 2009 at 1:55 PM
- Jenna said...
First- your picture is adorable and the food looks sooooooooo good! What a cool project to be involved in!
Second- I want that oil!! :) I have been eating greens everyday for breakfast for about a month now- collards and blue kale are my fave. I think the Kenzoil would be awesome drizzled over them with some brown rice or barley. YUM!
- December 16, 2009 at 2:06 PM
- River - The Crafty Kook said...
Of course you're cool! And I'm not just saying that because I want that olive oil to make some toasty herby bread! :-D
- December 16, 2009 at 2:42 PM
- Sheridan said...
Hey! I want to eat at that restaurant! That sounds awesome! Also - I'm entering myself into your Kenzoil contest. I would try it on brussel sprouts. I love brussel sprouts and usually douse them with apple cider vinegar, but I bet they would taste super awesome with some of that Kenzoil on them too!
See you next week!
- December 16, 2009 at 2:53 PM
- Jennifer said...
Oh this stuff looks so yummy! I love anything with a strong garlic flavor. I would try it on some cold pasta salad, some yummy french bread or just a plain ole salad! Your blog is the best. I check it out at least twice a week. Can't wait for your book to come out.
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- December 16, 2009 at 3:04 PM
- Caro said...
Kenzoil on fresh spinach of course! nom, nom
- December 16, 2009 at 3:07 PM
- Rita said...
I'd love to try the kenzoil on pasta.
- December 16, 2009 at 4:02 PM
- Michal said...
You look so pretty in that picture, I love your hair color!
The dressing sounds like it would be wonderful to try.
- December 16, 2009 at 4:23 PM
- Trinity (of haiku tofu) said...
Mmm if I had kenzoil, I'd eat it up! Also, next time I'm in Tennessee, will you take me to that restaurant? Collards!!
- December 16, 2009 at 5:01 PM
- two vegan boys said...
I love the picture. It is great.
And thanks for hosting this entry. I would use it for salads, pasta salad, bean salad, a marinade and maybe try to concoct some type of dip. It sounds really tasty.
- December 16, 2009 at 5:32 PM
- a.bumblingbee said...
That stuff sounds goooo-ooood!
Love yo' blog!!
- December 16, 2009 at 5:47 PM
i would make salad dressing! YUM
- December 16, 2009 at 6:02 PM
- Unknown said...
Mmmmm. Kenzoil. If I had some I would totally put it on pasta or steamed veggies or pasta and steamed veggies at the SAME time.
Love your blog!
- December 16, 2009 at 7:09 PM
- Tiffany said...
Yum. I love dipping bread in good olive oil, so I'd totally want to use Kenzoil for that application before trying anything else. :)
- December 16, 2009 at 7:43 PM
- Belle said...
I'd love to try Kenzoil. I would try it first on some bread and then probably in a casserole or some homemade soups. email: karmabat at gmail dot com
Also, I'm so glad you put up a link for Deja Vu! I heard about it recently but couldn't find a working website or anything. C'ant wait to try it out!
- December 16, 2009 at 8:19 PM
- aTxVegn said...
Great photo - congratulations on being selected for the shoot!
- December 16, 2009 at 9:01 PM
- Katie said...
Bianca, you're the effin' coolest vegan blogger out there! :D
Mmm... I think I'd first try a salad dressed in Kenzoil, straight up!
- December 16, 2009 at 9:15 PM
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- December 16, 2009 at 10:01 PM
- Andrea said...
Neat photo and nice project.
I'd pour that oil over toast, use it in soups.. maybe over a pizza ?
In a salad.. Ohhh, so many things.
I don't use oil in my tofu scrambles, but I'd definitely use that to brown a bit a scramble.
(PS. -Just in case- I'm from México, but I have an address in CA, hehe).
- December 17, 2009 at 12:39 AM
- prof.janeczko said...
your blog is so inspiring! I'd try the kenzoil on spaetle and greens or asparagus risotto in the spring...
- December 17, 2009 at 12:48 AM
It seems like it'd be great with pasta!
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- December 17, 2009 at 12:57 AM
- Melisser; the Urban Housewife said...
What a great shot of you! too cute,
- December 17, 2009 at 4:27 AM
- Terra D said...
If I had the Kenzoil I would use it to marinate tofu and make a few great salads! email@example.com
- December 17, 2009 at 7:34 AM
- Wethingtons said...
I'd drizzle it over a lovely potato and chard soup!
Love your blog by the way, and you are just totally adorable!
- December 17, 2009 at 8:29 AM
- Melanie said...
Thedressing sounds wonderful. I'd try it on a salad and those potatoes looked yummy!
- December 17, 2009 at 9:32 AM
- Cyn said...
You look so cute in that photo! I would totally dip bread in that Kenzoil, it sounds delish.
- December 17, 2009 at 4:49 PM
- alotis2words said...
hm yum. i lived in ann arbor but had never heard of this before. what a great way to find something. I would totally put it on salads and dip breads in it!
- December 17, 2009 at 6:21 PM
I'd love to try it! email me @ email@example.com
- December 17, 2009 at 9:26 PM
- K. said...
Definitely on salad, which I am trying to eat more of! Pick me!
- December 17, 2009 at 10:19 PM
- Lindsey said...
I love the picture, Bianca!! How cool! Memphis IS cool just because you're here. I will have to buy the book no matter who the other 364 people are.
- December 18, 2009 at 3:30 PM
- CRyb said...
I ordered Kenzoil, and I just received it today. I am embarrassed to say that I went through half of the bottle already. The flavor is one of a kind--bold, spicy, fresh. Thank you Bianca.
PS- I also tried the raw carrot cake from Intentional Foods. It was an interesting experience.
- December 27, 2009 at 8:18 PM


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NEW ORLEANS — The key to winning Super Bowl XLVII? ¶ At an event that churns out more clichés than any other, we refer to one of the oldest: ¶ "Big-time players make big-time plays in big games." ¶ It will be as true Sunday when the 49ers face the Baltimore Ravens in the Superdome as it was on Jan. 15, 1967, when the Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10 at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Super Bowl I. ¶ With that in mind, a look at some names that won't be lining up across from each other but will help decide the NFL champion by outperforming their counterparts.
Colin Kaepernick vs. Joe Flacco
How will Kaepernick fare on the grand stage? He won his first start on a Monday night and has beaten Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and Matt Ryan, rallying from a 17-0 deficit in the NFC Championship game. Three of those wins were on the road. Flacco has eight touchdowns and no interceptions in three postseason games, during which time he has sent home Andrew Luck, Peyton Manning and Brady. His skill as a deep passer may be unequaled.
Edge: 49ers
Kaepernick's ability to run forces the Ravens to defend 11 players instead of just 10, and his passing skills have wildly exceeded expectations. Flacco, like any dropback passer, is susceptible to pressure.
Frank Gore vs. Ray Rice
Gore has 209 yards and three touchdowns in two postseason games, taking advantage of inside-read option runs with Kaepernick a threat outside. His forward progress is a big reason the 49ers lead the NFL with 4 or more yards on 54.8 percent of their regular-season snaps. Rice, like Gore, is a reliable table-setter for the Baltimore offense (82.3 yards rushing per game in the postseason) and rarely has negative yardage plays.
Edge: Ravens
Rice has traits similar to Stephen Jackson and Marshawn Lynch, running backs who broke 100 yards on the 49ers this season. He also is a better and more dangerous receiver than Gore, with 61 regular-season receptions.
Patrick Willis vs. Ray Lewis
Willis enjoyed another routinely excellent season with 120 tackles, second to NaVorro Bowman's 149, and his passion without histrionics and ability to defend both run and pass makes him the 49ers' most versatile defender. All Lewis has done in three postseason games is make 44 tackles and been the inspiration for Baltimore's run to an AFC championship after returning from a torn triceps.
Edge: Ravens
As Lewis' career comes to an end Sunday, Willis is the better player. But Lewis plays in a defense that funnels everything in his direction, and he is intent on playing the game of his life before bowing out.
Michael Crabtree vs. Anquan Boldin
Crabtree blossomed into one of the NFL's top playmakers in his fourth season, totaling 85 receptions for 1,105 yards and nine touchdowns. His ability to snag Kaepernick fastballs has earned the trust of the quarterback. Boldin (65 receptions, 921 yards) is most dangerous as a brutish run-and-catch receiver, a good move-the-chains complement to outside burner Torrey Smith.
Edge: 49ers
Crabtree is at the peak of his game and should have less trouble getting free against Baltimore corners Corey Graham and Cary Williams than the still effective but aging Boldin will against Carlos Rogers and Tarell Brown.
Ed Reed vs. Dashon Goldson
Reed may be in his final season in a Hall of Fame career with the Ravens. His eight postseason interceptions put him one behind Ronnie Lott, Bill Simpson and Charlie Waters in NFL history. At age 34, he makes up for declining physical skills with instinct and anticipation. Goldson is younger and faster, and like Reed, has a knack for hits that draw the attention of officials and the league office.
Edge: 49ers
Reed at times struggles with open-field tackling — he got run over by Darrius Heyward-Bey in a regular-season game against the Raiders and removed himself from the game. Goldson excels both as a hitter and a tackler.
Aldon Smith vs. Terrell Suggs
Smith hasn't had a sack in five games — the last three in regular-season and both postseason games. Factors have included Justin Smith playing at less than 100 percent with a torn triceps, extra attention from opposing blocking schemes and a shoulder injury. Suggs, who has 12 playoff sacks, missed the first six games of the season while recovering from an Achilles tear and later had a biceps injury, limiting him to eight games.
Edge: 49ers
With two weeks to heal, both of the 49ers' Smiths should be the better for it, and Aldon is at his best (19.5 regular-season sacks) when Justin is crushing the pocket. Suggs concedes he is at something less than 100 percent.
Vernon Davis vs. Dennis Pitta
Davis re-emerged with five receptions for 106 yards and a touchdown against the Falcons but for long stretches has been a forgotten man in the 49ers' passing game whether the quarterback was Alex Smith or Colin Kaepernick. Pitta, with 61 regular-season receptions, has become a go-to receiver for Flacco when locating open areas in the middle of the field.
Edge: Ravens
Davis is the physically superior player and more liable to break a game open, but with Bernard Pollard at strong safety, expect Kaepernick to look elsewhere as he has done most of the season.
Jim Harbaugh vs. John Harbaugh
The brothers share the same philosophy, but they go about things in a different way. Jim, an ex-NFL quarterback, is heavily involved with that position and has technical input on offense to assist coordinator Greg Roman. John, a former special teams coach with Philadelphia, is more of a facilitator and concerned with the overall product. John made the bold move of firing offensive coordinator Cam Cameron in December, and Flacco has flourished in the Ravens offense ever since.
Edge: 49ers
They have the look of the NFL's best and most creative team, particularly in the way they retooled the offense on the fly to suit Kaepernick.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA.—A privately owned Dragon capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, delivering supplies with high-flying finesse after a shaky start to the mission.
The Dragon's arrival was one day late but especially sweet — and not because of the fresh fruit on board for the station astronauts who snared the capsule.
SpaceX, the California-based company founded by billionaire Elon Musk, had to struggle with the Dragon following its launch Friday from Cape Canaveral. A clogged pressure line or stuck valve prevented thrusters from working, and it took flight controllers several hours to gain control and salvage the mission.
In the end, the Dragon approached the orbiting lab with its one-tonne load about as smoothly as could be expected, with all of its thrusters, or little manoeuvring rockets, operating perfectly. The capture occurred as the two spacecraft zoomed 400 kilometres above Ukraine.
"As they say, it's not where you start, but where you finish that counts," said space station commander Kevin Ford, "and you guys really finished this one on the mark."
He added: "We've got lots of science on there to bring aboard and get done. So congratulations to all of you."
Among the items on board: 640 seeds of a flowering weed used for research, mouse stem cells, food and clothes for the six men on board the space station, trash bags, computer equipment, air purifiers, spacewalking tools and batteries. The company also tucked away apples and other fresh treats from an employee's family orchard.
The Dragon will remain at the space station for most of March before returning to Earth with science samples, empty food containers and old equipment.
SpaceX — Space Exploration Technologies Corp. — has a $1.6 billion contract with NASA to keep the station well stocked. The contract calls for 12 supply runs; this was the second in that series.
This is the third time, however, that a Dragon has visited the space station. The previous two capsules had no trouble reaching their destination. Company officials promise a thorough investigation into what went wrong this time; if the thrusters had not been activated, the capsule would have been lost.
Ford said everything about Sunday's rendezvous ended up being "fantastic."
"There sure were some big smiles all around here," NASA's Mission Control replied from Houston.
In a tweet following Friday's nerve-racking drama, Musk said, "Just want to say thanks to (at) NASA for being the world's coolest customer. Looking forward to delivering the goods!"
Musk, who helped create PayPal, acknowledged Friday that the problem — the first ever for an orbiting Dragon — was "frightening." But he believed it was a one-time glitch and nothing so serious as to imperil future missions. The 41-year-old entrepreneur, who also runs the electric carmaker Tesla, oversaw the entire operation from Hawthorne, Calif., home to SpaceX and the company's Mission Control.
The Dragon's splashdown in the Pacific, meanwhile, remains on schedule for March 25.
NASA is counting on the commercial sector to supply the space station for the rest of this decade; it's supposed to keep running until at least 2020. Russia, Europe and Japan are doing their part, periodically launching their own cargo ships. But none of those craft can return items like the Dragon can; they burn up on re-entry
Russia also is providing rides for U.S. astronauts.
SpaceX and other companies are working toward launching astronauts in another few years. Musk leads the charge; he said he can have people flying on a modified Dragon by 2015.
NASA's space shuttles, retired to museums after a 30-year run, used to be the main haulers for the space station. At the White House's direction, the space agency opted out of the Earth-to-orbit transportation business in order to focus on deep space exploration. Mars is the ultimate destination.


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AYER – The Ayer selectmen approved a reserve fund transfer requested by Ayer Tax Collector John Canney to bring in a temporary, full time Assistant Ayer Tax Collector. The hire would cover for Assistant Collector Roberta Chase who has been out of work on an extended illness for the last 9 weeks.
Chase's doctor projects she'll will be out of work for another 6-10 weeks. Ayer Town Administrator Robert Pontbriand said it was agreed by AFSCME Local 93 and Canney that Ayer Treasurer Stephanie Gintner was a "logical choice" to lend Canney's office a hand since both offices use the same MUNIS financial software system and Gintner is likewise bonded to handle checks.
While Gintner is "still helping a couple hours here and there," Pontbriand said Canney is asking for a full time temporary assistant collector. The selectmen majority agreed, voting 3-2 to authorize the necessary reserve fund transfer for the unexpected mid-year expense.
Pontbriand noted the Ayer Finance Committee must also approve of the transfer before it can take effect, and the temporary post must be impact-bargained with the union but that approval is likely since there are no other AFSCME Local 93 members who are experienced with the financial software system for the short-term pull.
Canney holds to elected offices – he's both the Tax Collector and the Town Clerk. Canney has both Chase as Assistant Tax Collector and Lauri Fritz as Assistant Town Clerk. Without Chase's help, Canney said their office is out of balance.
"We're a 2-legged stool in a 3-legged stool office," said Canney. "We've been fortunate through Robert's efforts Stephanie has helped us out. However, she has her full time position as Treasurer and she can't give us all the time we need in our office…We need someone in there full time."
Canney rattled off a list of the work load crossing over their desks in recent weeks: 684 real estate bills were sent on Dec. 31, as were 512 personal tax bills. There are 500 dog licenses up for renewal, and this week more than 3,000 census forms are to be mailed. Add in excise tax bills on vehicles, plus all the other marriage, birth, death and other certificates, and Canney said the work load tallies fast.
"In the next couple weeks there will be over 17,000 documents in that office," said Canney. Also on tap – the Annual Town Election on April 22 and the Annual Town Meeting on May 13. "Our office never stops."
Canney said he's talked with the Massachusetts Treasurers and Collectors Association for assistance in finding someone skilled and ready to step into the short-term, full-time roll. A trained retiree may fit the bill, said Canney.
Canney sought and received selectmen support for hiring a temp for up to 16 weeks. "If Robert, God willing, comes back any time before then, then the need [for a temp] ceases," said Canney. "But it takes time to prepare for something like this. I'd rather look at a longer period of time."
While the temporary worker would qualify both for benefits and for unemployment compensation when let go, selectman Gary Luca said "There really is no way around it. I feel it's a cost of doing business. It needs to be done. We put a lot of pressure on the Collector to collect taxes."
Selectman Chair Jim Fay said that he originally felt loaned assistance from other town departments could quilt together coverage, but he said "they can't help you on the consistent basis that you need it."
"When you mix and match, that's when you have issues and things fall thru the cracks," agreed Luca.
Selectmen Christopher Hillman and Pauline Conley disagreed with the reserve fund transfer request. Conley said that arrangement is still working now" between Gintner and Canney. Conley suggested the work load that required a bonded official could still be performed by Gintner, and that perhaps senior citizens looking to work off their property taxes through a new abatement program could provide Canney with clerical assistance in the interim.
For sending and receiving thousands of pieces of mail, "you do not need a bonded, MUNIS-trained assistant collector," asserted Conley.
Canney said there's no savings, per se, with a temporary hire since the union would require that an assistant collector be paid at the same rate of pay that Chase earns. What if that post remains vacant temporarily and only a clerk were hired, asked Conley. "You don't pay a department assistant at the same rate as a MUNIS trained, bonded assistant tax collector," said Conley.
Selectman Frank Maxant suggested that perhaps Gintner was willing to provide the assistance in the short term. Fay flatly rejected the notion, citing Gintner's term ends this spring. Gintner is seeking a fresh 3-year term as Treasurer in the April 22 Town Election.
"There's a chance the treasurer may not be re-elected," said Fay. "Let's be candid here." Maxant, Fay and Luca approved the transfer request. Canney appears before the Ayer Finance Committee Wednesday night at 7 p.m. to seek final approval for his request.
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My Take: Chick-fil-A controversy reveals religious liberty under threat
Editor's Note: R. Albert Mohler Jr. is president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, the flagship school of the Southern Baptist Convention and one of the largest seminaries in the world.
By R. Albert Mohler Jr., Special to CNN
(CNN)–Cultural upheavals often occur in the most surprising contexts. Who expected that a clash between sexuality and religious liberty would be focused on a restaurant company mainly known for its chicken sandwiches?
And yet the controversy over Chick-fil-A is a clear sign that religious liberty is at risk and that this nation has reached the brink of tyrannical intolerance from at least some of our elected leaders.
The controversy ignited when Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy, son of the company's legendary founder, Truett Cathy, told a Baptist newspaper that he and his company "operate on biblical principles" and "are very much supportive of the family — the biblical definition of the family unit."
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Defining Chick-fil-A as "a family business," Cathy went on to say that "We intend to stay the course. … We know that it might not be popular with everyone, but thank the Lord, we live in a country where we can share our values and operate on biblical principles."
Media attention to Cathy's comments revealed a radio interview he had given a few weeks earlier in which he commented that "I think we are inviting God's judgment on our nation when we shake our fist at (God) and say, 'We know better than You what constitutes a marriage.'
"I pray God's mercy on our generation that has such a prideful, arrogant attitude to think we would have the audacity to redefine what marriage is all about," he said.
Within days, elected officials in Chicago, Boston and New York were pledging to deny the company access to their cities.
"Because of (Dan Cathy's) ignorance, I will deny Chick-fil-A a permit to open a restaurant in my ward," Chicago Alderman Proco Moreno said, in a threat echoed by
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino was just as blunt: "Chick-fil-A doesn't belong in Boston," he said. "We're an open city. We're a city at the forefront of inclusion."
But the kind of inclusion he had in mind would evidently exclude Chick-fil-A.
New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, who just recently married her lesbian partner, called upon New York University to kick Chick-fil-A off its campus.
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Echoing the Boston mayor's lack of irony, she also called for exclusion in the name of inclusion: "We are a city that believes our diversity is our greatest strength, and we will fight anything and anyone that runs counter to that."
Within days, Moreno, Emanuel and Menino had qualified their statements somewhat, promising to operate within the law and constitutional limits. Those clarifications became necessary when legal authorities quickly recognized threatened violations of First Amendment rights.
To his credit, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, an ardent supporter of same-sex marriage, warned, "You can't have a test for what the owner's personal views are before you decide to give a permit to do something in the city."
Note carefully that Chick-fil-A was not charged with discrimination in hiring or service but simply with the fact that its president and chief operating officer supports traditional marriage.
Note something else: Dan Cathy's statements were explicitly religious. He made his comments to the religious press, including a Baptist newspaper. His comments were infused with his Christian convictions, the same convictions that have led the company to close for business every Sunday.
The threats made against Chick-fil-A betray the principle of religious liberty that is enshrined within the U.S. Constitution. Civic officials in some of the nation's largest and most powerful cities have openly threatened to oppose Chick-fil-A for the singular reason that its president openly spoke of his Christian convictions concerning marriage.
When Quinn, one of the most powerful officials in New York, announces, "I do not want establishments in my city that hold such discriminatory views," is she also threatening the Roman Catholic Church, Orthodox Jewish synagogues and Islamic mosques?
They, along with evangelical Christian denominations, openly oppose the legalization of same-sex marriage. Cathy's statements are completely consistent with his own denomination's statement of faith and official declarations. He was speaking as a Christian and as a Southern Baptist, and he was speaking as a man who does his best to live and speak as he believes.
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When Emanuel and Moreno tell Chick-fil-A to stay out of Chicago, are they audacious enough to deliver that same message to the churches, mosques and synagogues of their city that also oppose same-sex marriage? What do they do with the fact that their own state does not allow same-sex marriages?
This country is deeply divided over the issue of same-sex marriage, and the controversy over Chick-fil-A is an ominous sign that many of the proponents of same-sex marriage are quite willing to violate religious liberty and to use any and all means to silence and punish any individual or organization that holds the contrary view – a view sustained by the voters in 29 states by constitutional amendments.
Addressing the intersection of same-sex marriage and religious liberty, George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley has warned that the government must not be "viewed as unfairly trying to pre-determine the debate or harass one side."
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That is exactly what some elected officials have just shown themselves ready to do. It will not stop with Chick-fil-A. Who will be next to be told to get out of town?
I know Dan and Truett Cathy and other members of the Cathy family. Truett has spoken on our campus. I have prayed at the opening of multiple Chick-fil-A locations. I serve on the board of directors of Focus on the Family, which has been supported by Chick-fil-A. My son, Christopher, is a part-time service employee of a local Chick-fil-A restaurant in Louisville. I have not communicated with Chick-fil-A about this column.
The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of R. Albert Mohler Jr.
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"He's making it look easy!" exclaimed a shocked spectator while watching Simon Duverney style the final route at the 18th annual Ouray Ice Festival mixed-climbing competition this Saturday.
"He's making it look easy!" exclaimed a shocked spectator while watching Simon Duverney style the final route at the 18th annual Ouray Ice Festival mixed-climbing competition this Saturday.Duverney, one of 18 male competitors, climbed through the route's opening M9—the Ouray classic Mighty Aphrodite—at a decent pace, but when faced with a cruxy artificial wall dubbed the "tower of pump" by event emcee Conrad Anker, the 24-year-old Frenchman seemed even more in his element.
"I tried not to climb too fast, because then you might have to stop and rest," Duverney told Rock and Ice. "So I just climbed steadily and in the end I was not too pumped."
In 2012 Duverney, a world-cup mixed competitor, placed third, behind Andres Marin and Nathan Kutcher who did not return to defend his title. Same as this year, last year Duverney moved quickly and easily to the exit, only to have a tool surprisingly skip off a placement.
This year, Duverney sealed his victory by clipping the chains at the top of the wall a little less than eight minutes after leaving the ground, shaving over three minutes off Jeff Mercier's second-place time of 11:25.
The French stalwart, Mercier, who won the Ouray competition in 2008 at age 40, was the only other competitor besides Duverney to finish the finals route this year. Interestingly, both Frenchmen employed similar tactics to send the route, which involved mono-pointing into the holes at the bottom of the straight-shaft ice axes that hung from the artificial wall.
"I never do a figure-four in dry-tooling," says Mercier, "because in France it's forbidden. But as a joke, my friends say 'if you go to Ouray and want to win, you must do some figure-fours and I say, 'oh, I can't do that!' But I remembered the holes at the bottom of the axes, so to solve this problem I just put my picks and crampons into the holes."
Sam Elias, who broke a hold at last year's comp to finish fourth, then rebounded with a vengeance to win the Teva Games Mixed Competition in Vail, did not shy away from the figure-four technique, and applied a series of pretzel-like body positions to move up the steep headwall and onto the podium in third place. Elias, climbing in the late-afternoon cold when temperatures hovered in the teens in the shade, lost feeling in his hands. "I couldn't tell how hard I was squeezing the tools," he says, "and when I got down my hands were numb from the wrist up." Despite this, Elias battled up the overhanging wall, timing out a the 12-minute mark to place third.
"The route is like a carnival ride," says Elias. "You had some proper ice, and a rock pitch into a hanging ice curtain, and then it goes into a circus ride."
The "circus ride" was on an artificial headwall that guarded the chains for most competitors. Designed and constructed by route setter and alpinist Vince Anderson, the wall boasts a free-hanging "tuna log" that climbers could straddle, bear hug, and tool their way up, and then once they awkwardly transitioned back onto the wall (the crux), they could navigate through a pumpy sequence of gym holds, free-hanging straight-shaft ice axes, two plaques of high density foam (imitation ice), and finally two equalized tennis balls on a cordellete serving as the clipping holds.
"It was like being in a bad hangover," said local competitor Andreas Marin of the headwall. "Everything was spinning."
Despite the difficulties, the German powerhouse Ines Papert cranked through the hanging log and transitioned onto the wall with relative ease, beating a strong roster of seven other women. Applying the unique hybrid technique of carrying a rock climbing chalk bag to improve her barehanded grip on the tools, Papert romped through the lower section of the wall, but then slipped from the first foam plaque higher up. Her performance still led to a first place finish in the women's field.
"It was really, really, cold," said Papert of the conditions. "I couldn't feel my fingers at all."
Papert, 38, mother to a 12-year son and one of the world's top mixed and ice climbers of any gender, dominated the Ouray competiton, even winning the overall title in 2005. In 2010, after winning the women's division, she retired. Saturday's competition marked her return.
Runner up in the women's field went to the Dutch competitor Marianne van der Steen, who had an impressive showing, climbing to the top of the swinging log and falling before transitioning to the headwall. Coming in a close third place, Colorado native Emily Harrington also climbed to the top of the log and even managed to wave to the crowd before falling.
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First pictures of Blake Lively since she scooped the whole world last week, marrying Ryan Reynolds in South Carolina last Sunday, surprising everyone including PEOPLE Magazine which found itself in an unfamiliar position: not only not having a celebrity wedding exclusive but not even being invited to the party in the first place.
By all accounts, PEOPLE wasn't even presented with an opportunity to bid on the event. Even Reese Witherspoon sold her wedding to PEOPLE. You'd think Blake Lively, an accomplished famewhore who invited paps to a small town in Utah to shoot her kissing Ryan Reynolds for the first time at her sister's bed and breakfast, would have made the same moves, right? Well we did. And it was a mistake. Because Blake, she's following her own playbook. And she shut out PEOPLE in favour of Martha Stewart Weddings and, to make matters worse for PEOPLE, which is claiming that "PEOPLE WAS THERE" on its current issue, she's telling her publicist to tell everyone else that PEOPLE was never at her wedding, was never asked to be at her wedding, and that any details about her wedding that you read in PEOPLE are not only suspect but totally unauthorised as the magazine apparently hired a pap on a boat to float as close as he could to the reception. According to Page Six, Blake "was concerned that the cover line gave the impression that she had sold her wedding pictures to the weekly, which has recently officially featured the wedding of Drew Barrymore and also Matthew McConaughey. A Lively rep confirmed, "PEOPLE was not there, no pictures were sold."
How much do you love that Blake Lively is essentially fronting like what Reese and Drew and Matthew did is totally beneath her? And the best part of it is that it's a no risk situation. PEOPLE can't afford to not be nice to her even though she keeps publicly sh-tting on them.
Does this mean that my dream of Blake and Hot Harry will never happen? Maybe that can be her next goal. I wrote all last week about Blake's impressive Goal Setting Standards - click here and click here for a refresher. This girl will need a goal, eventually. An even bigger one. There's no bigger goal than Prince Harry, especially now that she's thrown in a few obstacles on her own. But if there's any royal who can talk his way into marriage with a divorced woman (who may or may not have some kids), it would be him. And if there's any Hollywood celebrity who can talk her way into marriage with the Ginger Prince, I'm starting to believe it could only be her.


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Children will forever love playing outdoors. They love activities such as running, climbing, sliding and hiding everywhere. It's always relaxing to be around your kids when they are playing. This tends to make us feel safer and relaxed when we can be sure that they are safe and see that they're having a good time and loving the day.
It is now more popular to convert a backyard into a kids playground. Many parents are willing to provide backyard toys or a play house for them and their children to play with during their down time. There are various toys that are manufactured to stimulate backyard leisure for children. You will see them just about everywhere; however, you must pick one that will best fit your needs.
A typical example of backyard toys is the play house. It is a small-scale house that simulates an actual house. The play house helps to expand a child's imagination since they play and behave as if they're the owner of the house. This backyard toy can be the most suitable play and learning toy for your children. Swing sets are another backyard toy that catch the interest of a large number of kids. The set gives children the variety they want while playing. They may either play on the swings, slide or climb on the ladder. Young children really enjoy the versatility of swing sets.
Backyard toys and comparable activities are a healthy element of each and every kid's childhood. It is an avenue that will allow them to expend their higher than average amounts of energy. The main benefit of this is they are less energetic when they are in the house. This is attributed to all the energy they exerted while playing in the backyard. These types of activities also give kids the fresh air and physical exercise that they need to be healthy.
A play house lets kids experience their senses. It provides several different unique activities for the children that will make their play more engaging. It has rooms, doors, and windows just like other real houses. Backyard swing sets allow for many games and different things for kids to play with. Having a play house and a swing set gives kids the power to decide what they want to play with.
Outdoor toys make playing more fun for kids. They can play while at the same time gain their physical strength. A play house might be much more fascinating to little girls than with boys. It presents them an opportunity to act like a mother, an elder sister or even a grandma who runs the house.
Outdoor toys can be the perfect teaching tools for kids especially the play house. This allows kids to master and realize several of the challenges that are associated with managing a house; it also teaches them to be independent. Very similar principles can be applied to swing sets. Children are also looking out for themselves and therefore they're able to establish a sense of independence as well.
Kids really enjoy backyard toys and it's very clear as soon as they start playing. toddler playhouse in Talmo, GA. toddler playhouse in Talmo, GA. Not only do kids appreciate it but parents like it as well. It is the perfect opportunity for parents to bond with their kids and create memories that will be treasured.


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Historic Crisis, Historic Opportunities: Using Evidence to Mitigate the Effects of the COVID-19 Crisis on Young Children and Early Care and Education Programs
This report provides a synthesis of 76 high quality studies on the impact of COVID-19 on young children and early childhood education programs. The studies and accompanying evidence-based and equity-centered policy recommendations were created by 10 leading scholars and 10 leaders in policy and practice for early childhood.
This video by novelist Chimamanda Adichie shares a powerful message that when we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding. She shares examples of how a single story can paint an incomplete picture and can rob people of their humanity.
With an emphasis on equity and inclusion, this white paper outlines promising practices for engaging families in STEM as a means of increasing youth participation and retention in STEM pathways. Parents play a critical role in engaging youth in STEM activities and careers, especially for girls, youth of color, low-income youth, and youth with disabilities.
This report aims to challenge the prevailing discourse about Black children from one that overemphasizes limitations and deficits to one that draws upon strengths, assets, and resilience.
This video is a keynote speech delivered by Dr. Shawn Ginwright. He explores stories and research related to his healing-centered framework to overcome trauma by building hope through relational, restorative, and political strategies.
This video on social-emotional learning (SEL) examines core capabilities known as executive function and self-regulation skills. It explores what these skills are, why they are important, how they develop, and how they are negatively affected by stress for children, adolescents, and adult caregivers. This resource supports resilience.
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My Take: When evangelicals were pro-choice
Editor's Note: Jonathan Dudley is the author of "Broken Words: The Abuse of Science and Faith in American Politics."
By Jonathan Dudley, Special to CNN
Over the course of the 2012 election season, evangelical politicians have put their community's hard-line opposition to abortion on dramatic display.
Missouri Rep. Todd Akin claimed "legitimate rape" doesn't result in pregnancy. Indiana Senate candidate Richard Mourdock insisted that "even when life begins in that horrible situation of rape, that it is something that God intended to happen."
While these statements have understandably provoked outrage, they've also reinforced a false assumption, shared by liberals and conservatives alike: that uncompromising opposition to abortion is a timeless feature of evangelical Christianity.
The reality is that what conservative Christians now say is the Bible's clear teaching on the matter was not a widespread interpretation until the late 20th century.
Opinion: Let's get real about abortions
In 1968, Christianity Today published a special issue on contraception and abortion, encapsulating the consensus among evangelical thinkers at the time. In the leading article, professor Bruce Waltke, of the famously conservative Dallas Theological Seminary, explained the Bible plainly teaches that life begins at birth:
"God does not regard the fetus as a soul, no matter how far gestation has progressed. The Law plainly exacts: 'If a man kills any human life he will be put to death' (Lev. 24:17). But according to Exodus 21:22–24, the destruction of the fetus is not a capital offense… Clearly, then, in contrast to the mother, the fetus is not reckoned as a soul."
The magazine Christian Life agreed, insisting, "The Bible definitely pinpoints a difference in the value of a fetus and an adult." And the Southern Baptist Convention passed a 1971 resolution affirming abortion should be legal not only to protect the life of the mother, but to protect her emotional health as well.
Opinion: Why the abortion issue won't go away
These stalwart evangelical institutions and leaders would be heretics by today's standards. Yet their positions were mainstream at the time, widely believed by born-again Christians to flow from the unambiguous teaching of Scripture.
Televangelist Jerry Falwell spearheaded the reversal of opinion on abortion in the late 1970s, leading his Moral Majority activist group into close political alliance with Catholic organizations against the sexual revolution.
In contrast to evangelicals, Catholics had mobilized against abortion immediately after Roe v. Wade. Drawing on mid-19th century Church doctrines, organizations like the National Right to Life Committee insisted a right to life exists from the moment of conception.
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As evangelical leaders formed common cause with Catholics on topics like feminism and homosexuality, they began re-interpreting the Bible as teaching the Roman Catholic position on abortion.
Falwell's first major treatment of the issue, in a 1980 book chapter called, significantly, "The Right to Life," declared, "The Bible clearly states that life begins at conception… (Abortion) is murder according to the Word of God."
With the megawatt power of his TV presence and mailing list, Falwell and his allies disseminated these interpretations to evangelicals across America.
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By 1984, it became clear these efforts had worked. That year, InterVarsity Press published the book Brave New People, which re-stated the 1970 evangelical consensus: abortion was a tough issue and warranted in many circumstances.
An avalanche of protests met the publication, forcing InterVarsity Press to withdraw a book for the first time in its history.
"The heresy of which I appear to be guilty," the author lamented, "is that I cannot state categorically that human/personal life commences at day one of gestation.... In order to be labeled an evangelical, it is now essential to hold a particular view of the status of the embryo and fetus."
What the author quickly realized was that the "biblical view on abortion" had dramatically shifted over the course of a mere 15 years, from clearly stating life begins at birth to just as clearly teaching it begins at conception.
During the 2008 presidential election, Purpose Driven Life author Rick Warren demonstrated the depth of this shift when he proclaimed: "The reason I believe life begins at conception is 'cause the Bible says it."
It is hard to underestimate the political significance of this reversal. It has required the GOP presidential nominee to switch his views from pro-choice to pro-life to be a viable candidate. It has led conservative Christians to vote for politicians like Akin and Mourdock for an entire generation.
And on November 6, it will lead millions of evangelicals to support Mitt Romney over Barack Obama out of the conviction that the Bible unequivocally forbids abortion.
But before casting their ballots, such evangelicals would benefit from pausing to look back at their own history. In doing so, they might consider the possibility that they aren't submitting to the dictates of a timeless biblical truth, but instead, to the goals of a well-organized political initiative only a little more than 30 years old.
The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Jonathan Dudley.
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A native shaman from the Andes in Peru will discuss traditions from ancient Inca, sacred sites and offer blessings during an evening presentation Friday, Feb. 1, and lead an all-day workshop Feb. 2.
Pascaul Apaza, a medicine man, is a member of the Q'ero tribe descended from the Inca. The legend is that the Q'ero's shamans foretold of the Spanish arrival and moved high into the Andes to avoid the invaders. They came down from these heights in the 1950s in an effort to help an increasingly troubled modern world by sharing their ancient practices and knowledge. This is Apaza's first visit to the United States.
If you are curious about such sacred sites as Machu Picchu (which the Spaniards never saw), Lake Titicaca, in the Amazon jungle and the Sacred Valley, along with ancient Q'ero rites, the presentation and workshop should interest you, organizers Jose Guzman and Jamie Curtice say.
The presentation Friday is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. at 2145 N. Longspur Lane in Avon. The cost is $35. To register, visit http://www.perumisticotravel.net, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 720-514-9212. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.mo. and costs $125.
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