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They are urging supporters to contact our Senators to support this concept.
It would provide funding to communities who wish to promote green jobs in their communities and support "working forests" nearby.
Casscade Land Conservancy is a "land trust" organization that promotes the Cascade Agenda and other conservation programs. They have acheived amazing success at aquisition and restoration of lands needed to preserve open space and quality of life in our region. Shoreline is a Cascade Agenda City in partnership with Cascade Land.
Here is their vision:
OUR SHARED VISIONThis collective vision for the region is grounded in the belief that a broad coalition can achieve fundamental change. Led by Cascade Land Conservancy, nearly 100 businesses, organizations and government agencies and more than 750 community leaders and passionate citizens from King, Kittitas, Pierce and Snohomish Counties stand behind The Cascade Agenda. Supporters range broadly from farmers, foresters and tribes to housing, arts and cultural interests. Clearly, the ideas behind The Agenda speak powerfully to our community.
Community Forest Bonds
Working forests provide jobs and public values for our communities, such as habitat, water quality and carbon storage.
In the past 10 years, more than 80% of America's industrial forests have changed hands and the trend is continuing. This unprecedented level of sales creates opportunities for large scale working forest conservation. Funding is thelimiting factor, but Community Forest Bonds offer a solution.
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In short, tax-exempt revenue bonds are issued for the purchase of forests by a non-profit. These low-cost bonds are repaid by sustainably harvesting the forest.
Using this approach, millions of dollars will be made available, which could result in the conservation of 2 million acres!
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This innovative approach requires change in the current laws. Legislation has been introduced in the 111th Congress(HR3302, S1502), and the coming weeks will be criticalfor the efforts to pass the bill.
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I See You
There's Cathy, the 50ish woman who offers samples at my Publix grocery store.
There's that guy who has grease on his hands and "assistant manager" on his shirt at Shell.
There's a 20-something in the Jazzercise class (where I sometimes sub) who is fighting for her marriage.
I want to know them. But I don't…yet.
In Process
I really want others to know the abundant life available as a Christian. But it's easy to let life and busyness get in the way of really seeing someone.
So I'm asking God to open my eyes to who He sees that I'm to see. (I was challenged about that, again, last night as I read Matthew 25:31-46.) My heart—more than ever—wants to see them, not because it's the "right" thing to do, but because my love of God moves me to love those He loves.
The cool thing is that it's not up to me to conjure up emotion and outreach. It's Him and His power. Since He lives in me, He'll give me the boldness or compassion or whatever I need to reach out. I think of it like, Jesus, will you love this person through me today?
There's that blond high school grocery store check-out girl at Clemens.
What would it look like if I intentionally went to her lane every Saturday morning, asking her how she's doing and really stopping to listen? Maybe she offers something about school or boys, and I ask her about that the next week. Maybe I find something at the dollar store that I would've thought was cute at her age, and buy it for her?
The 6 o'clock news doesn't report news in process, just after-the-facts. But life's a little more in-process.
At least mine is.
More Big News!
Scott's Applying to Join Me As a Missionary with Campus Crusade
My friends joke that I'm a natural recruiter, and say that I've recruited myself a husband to join me in ministry. I laugh but am so grateful. Who knew that would happen?
Before me, though, God had been working in Scott's heart, causing him to consider full-time Christian work. Over the time we dated, he's learned about Campus Crusade for Christ and how his gifts and skills with computers and technology are greatly needed at our World Headquarters.
(Think of your computer frustrations and multiply them by 1,000 and that's part of the role of the Information Technology department.)
In November, he came to Orlando for my birthday and to talk with the people in the IT department. As we drove away from that meeting, he turned to me and said, "I want to join Campus Crusade." I was floored. Woo hoo!
Next Steps
Scott is in the process of applying to Campus Crusade to become a missionary. If accepted, he will go through New Staff Training this summer, a month after we marry.
After that training, we'll move to Iowa/Nebraska to raise financial support we'll need as a couple in ministry.
After we've gathered additional supporters for Scott, too, we'll move back to Orlando and both work at our headquarters.
WOW…It's a sweet season of ministry and personal life, that's for sure!
Please Pray:
- For Scott as he fills out his application.
- For Scott & I as we continue to get adjusted to him living in Orlando. (He moved in with friends a month ago so we could finally be in the same city.)
- For both of us to continue to grow spiritually—together and separately.
- For me as I continue to direct the Staff Web—wisdom in how to best serve our staff members through the Web site.

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Even though it was common among members of my generation, I never went "in search of myself." The Baby Boomer generation was the first generation to go in search of themselves on a large scale. I suspect this was true largely because we were the first generation that could afford to do so, as we were the first generation to be raised in relative affluence. The search for ourselves was, in reality, a search for meaning. In the years since my generation began searching for themselves, every succeeding generation has created some form of the same search, to the point that multitudes of people are searching for meaning in their lives.
This morning we continue the series of messages What Is It About Jesus, as we come to the topic of Meaning. For our Scripture text we will read about the calling of some of the first disciples. We are most familiar with the version found in Matthew 4:18-22 (18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish for people." 20 At once they left their nets and followed him. 21 Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, 22 and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him) but I tend to favor the version from John's gospel.
Follow along as I read our Scripture text for the morning, from John 1:35-45 –
35 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples.
36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, "Look, the Lamb of God!"
37 When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.
38 Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, "What do you want?" They said, "Rabbi" (which means "Teacher"), "where are you staying?"
39 "Come," he replied, "and you will see."
So they went and saw where he was staying, and they spent that day with him. It was about four in the afternoon.
40 Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus.
41 The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, "We have found the Messiah" (that is, the Christ).
42 And he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, "You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas" (which, when translated, is Peter).
43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, "Follow me."
44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida.
45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph."
I like that telling of the story of the calling of the first disciples because of what we read in verse 41 – the first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, "we have found the Messiah." After meeting Jesus, the first thing Andrew did was go and tell his brother. Andrew found Jesus, bringing him a sense of meaning to his life, and in his excitement his desire was to tell others.
As I have been doing in the weeks of this series, this morning I will speak about meaning through three words. Those words are belonging, purpose, and value. Those words represent what I believe to be absolute essentials in the life of every person. Each of us needs to belong somewhere. Each of us needs to have a sense of purpose in life. Each of us needs to know that we are of value. When any of those elements are missing from life there are difficulties. To feel as though we have nowhere to belong is devastating. To go through life with no sense of purpose robs much of life's joy. And to feel of no value is an incredibly damaging state of being, and we have all seen the tragic results in the lives of those who have believed they are of no value or because they have been told they are of no value.
One of the great blessings of faith, I believe, is its ability to fulfill all three of these needs. Through church we are given a place to belong. Through our calling from God we are given a sense of purpose. And the promise and realization of God's love certainly provides us with a sense of how we are so greatly valued.
Perhaps you saw a recent survey that received quite a bit of attention in the news in recent days. A survey by the health insurer Cigna found that loneliness is widespread in America, with nearly 50 percent of respondents reporting that they feel alone or left out always or sometimes. Using one of the best-known tools for measuring loneliness — the UCLA Loneliness Scale (I found it fascinating to discover that such a tool existed)— Cigna surveyed 20,000 adults online across the country. Scores on the UCLA scale range from 20 to 80. People scoring 43 and above were considered lonely in the Cigna survey, with a higher score suggesting a greater level of loneliness and social isolation.
More than half of survey respondents — 54 percent — said they always or sometimes feel that no one knows them well. The survey also found that the average loneliness score in America is 44, which suggests that "most Americans are considered lonely," according to the report. The survey also found something surprising about loneliness in the younger generation. Our survey found that actually the younger generation was lonelier than the older generations, says Dr. Douglas Nemecek, the chief medical officer for behavioral health at Cigna. Members of Generation Z, born between the mid-1990s and the early 2000s, had an overall loneliness score of 48.3. Millennials, just a little bit older, scored 45.3. By comparison, baby boomers scored 42.4. The Greatest Generation, people ages 72 and above, had a score of 38.6 on the loneliness scale.
I find that very interesting, as well as very troubling. Perhaps it is the nature of today's world that is driving a greater sense of loneliness. Perhaps it is the rise of the digital world and the accompanying decline of face-to-face interaction that contributes to loneliness. Whatever the cause, it is clear that many people struggle to find a sense of belonging. The reality is, even to be surrounded by people it is still possible to feel both lonely and that you do not belong. You can be in a large room of people – such as this sanctuary – and feel alone. You can go to work in an office full of people and feel alone. There are many places where it is possible to be surrounded by people and yet feel alone.
There are many reasons why people will visit a church. Some people drive by a church and are attracted by the facility. Some people come to a church because they enjoy the music. Some people come to a church because they enjoy the preaching. Others come because of the programs, ministries, and outreach opportunities. People come to church for many reasons, but the reason that will keep people at a church is when they find it to be a place where they can belong. If people do not feel as if they belong in a church, they will not continue to attend there. When people feel as though they don't belong in our church, or that there is no place for them, I can't help but take that as a personal failure. It is a very hard pill for me swallow to think there are people who come to our church and do not feel as though they can belong. If you attend our church and have been trying to figure out how to connect, and don't know how, talk to me about it. I want to help you connect with others here and help you to find a place to belong. I often worry that I'm rushing from place to place and unwittingly communicate an idea that I don't have time to talk with people, especially on Sunday mornings, but I will take time and talk with you and will do whatever I can to help you find a place to belong.
We are created to be in relationships with others. God did not create us to live solitary lives. I believe that Jesus called the disciples for a number of reasons, but one of those reasons was certainly to provide for a sense of belonging. Within that group of twelve, Jesus was providing a model of community that created a template for what it means to live in relationship with others and to be a part of a community that provides us with a sense of belonging.
As I have said on more than one occasion, I have served vocationally as a minister for 37 years, but I've had other jobs as well. It's interesting how people sometimes respond when I tell them I'm a minister. Ministers are on the receiving end of a lot of jokes (and yes, that joke about working one day a week is one we have all heard, many, many times and don't need to hear it any more) about not having a "real" job, but I have had "real" jobs, some of them before entering ministry and some of them concurrent with and supplemental to ministry. One of my earlier vocational goals was to be a musician. How hard could that be, right? After all, Bachman-Turner Overdrive sang get a second hand guitar, chances are you'll go far (from the song Takin' Care of Business. Incidentally, that line is far from accurate. Chances are you won't go far). When I was completing my first semester of seminary I decided to give music a try and dropped out of school to do so and that's probably all I need to say about that embarrassingly failed effort. I know I don't need to talk about how impressed my future in-laws were with the idea. They were so impressed they moved to another state. But I found them and moved there. The only thing worse than making your own really bad vocational choice is letting yourself get drown into someone else's bad vocational choice. A friend of mine talked me into going with him when he told his father he was dropping out of college to move to Nashville to try and make it in music. I can still see his father slowly lowering his newspaper and looking at my friend with shock, and then launching into a lecture that I did not need to hear.
One of the jobs I had while in seminary was with a cleaning service. Part of that job involved me being required to clean public restrooms, and let me just say that there is a part of life that you really have not experienced until you have worked a job cleaning public restrooms. Here is one of the things I learned from that job – someone has to clean public restrooms. In fact, someone has to do a lot of jobs that we cannot imagine doing, and may not be willing to do, and the people who do those jobs understand they are relegated to the bottom of the vocational ladder, and if you get a sense of your purpose from your vocation, as so many people do, that experience is tough to deal with, especially when it is communicated to you by society that you are on the bottom rung of the vocational ladder – and thus of lesser value – because of your job. I began that cleaning job on a Thursday evening, working that night and Friday night before coming back on Monday. When I walked in on Monday evening the young lady who led our small cleaning crew was surprised to see me, saying she didn't think I would be back. She was in her late 20s, a single mom with several young children, and worked a couple of jobs to provide for her family. I asked her why she was surprised to see me. Her answer gave me quite a jolt, as she said, because you're a seminary student. We get a lot of seminary students who take these jobs, work one or two nights, and then quit. And do you know why they quit? They quit because they think they're too good for this kind of work. Do you want to know how that makes me feel? Well, I didn't need for her to tell me, as it was quite obvious how it made her feel.
We so strongly tie our sense of purpose to our vocation that we even think of God's will primarily in terms of vocation. Over the years, many people have asked me this question – how can I discover God's will for my life? Do you know what is almost always meant by that question? It's a variation of the same question, which is related to vocation – what should be my vocation? Should I accept the job that was offered to me? Do you think I should consider the possibility of a new career? This is just how we think, because our culture has ingrained in us the idea that we should see most of life through the lens of our vocation. We so often think of life through that lens of vocation, but do you know how often the Bible speaks about our vocation, especially in terms of God's will? Zero times. In fact, the only time that the Bible mentions an character's vocation is as a peripheral element to the story. We know that a few of the disciples were fishermen and one was a tax collector, but we don't know what the other disciples did for a living. We are told that Paul was a tentmaker, which was his livelihood (Acts 18:3 says and because he was a tentmaker as they were, he stayed and worked with them. In Acts 20:34 Paul says that these hands of mine have supplied my own needs and the needs of my companions). Paul did not earn a living as a "religious professional," such as a pastor or church planter. No, Paul paid his own way in terms of financial support, and this was in order to allow him to fulfill his life purpose, which was not tied to his vocation as a tentmaker. That vocation was a means to an end, allowing him the financial freedom to move about the Roman Empire, establishing churches and strengthening existing congregations.
The calling of the disciples must have been a surprise to those individuals, because they were not the expected choices. They were not "religious professionals." They were not experts in the Mosaic Law. They did not have theological degrees or long, spiritual pedigrees. They were fishermen, a tax collector, and other vocations of which we do not know. I imagine their reaction, when called by Jesus, was something along the lines of us? Really? Why us? We're not religious experts. We're fishermen and tax collectors. Why would you want to call us? Maybe that's what we need; fewer religious "professionals" and more people of other vocations who see those vocations as a way to further the kingdom of God.
Here's one of the great gifts of the church – through the ministry of a church your life can have a great sense of purpose, regardless of your vocation. You can be a Sunday School teacher, you can work with children and youth, you can work in one of the ministries of the church, you can be a Stephen Minister, or one of the other opportunities and it doesn't matter what you do for a living. Don't let your sense of purpose in life be tied to how you earn a living, because it's not. When I look back to some of the jobs I had that were not at all church related I see the ways in which God used that work in ways that I could not see or understand at the time.
We spend a lot of time in our society encouraging people to prepare for their vocational lives. We encourage young people to get a good education and plan for the future. We emphasize the need to secure a good career. Do we, though, emphasize enough the intangible matters of life, such as meaning and purpose and where they can be found?
People need to know they matter. They need to hear that they matter. They need to know they are of great worth and value, because so many people don't believe they have value. While it's important to remind young people to make good grades or get a good job, they really need to hear that they are of value. Young people don't need to be reminded only to have a good career or to work hard; they need to know they are important and that they matter. And it's not only young people who need to hear this; adults do as well, because we all get so beat up by the world and can very easily feel as though we are not of value.
One of the sad realities, I think, of life today is that so many of us fall victim to the lie that we do not have value unless our lives possess certain elements that are constantly trumpeted as being essential to a life of value. If our lives do not look like those in so many media presentations we believe that our lives are of less value and we are not very significant. If we are not taking exciting vacations, we wonder what's wrong with our lives. If we don't have the perfect family, a family that meets a particular image, we wonder what's wrong with our lives and we don't feel of value. If our work is not the type of work that is lifted up as being important, either because it doesn't generate a certain amount of money or doesn't receive enough attention, we wonder what's wrong with our lives and we don't feel of value.
When I was a student I had a good friend who represented everything I wanted to be. He was outgoing and gregarious, while I was quiet and shy. He was a great athlete, while I was not. He was known to everyone at school, while I was someone who blended into the background. He was popular, while I was a stranger to most everyone. My friend possessed enormous potential to be almost anything he wanted to be, and I was so envious of him and so wanted to be just like him. Except for one part of his life. My friend did not feel valued, because he had a parent who constantly belittled him. His parent often told him he was no good and that he would never amount to anything. Many, many times I heard my friend's parent speak to him in language that communicated one message – you are worthless. Every time it happened I could see my friend die a little bit more inside, and all the potential he possessed has gone unfulfilled, and as he has moved through his adult life he has struggled in so many ways, all because of his parent who instilled in him the belief that he had no value.
One of the powerful aspects of the ministry of Jesus was the way in which he instilled a sense of value in people. Zacchaeus, who was a very unpopular man in the city of Jericho, was noticed by Jesus (Luke 19:1-9). Jesus took the time to visit the home of Zacchaeus and to treat him with love and dignity, and it transformed Zacchaeus' life. Jesus spoke to the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:1-30), which was a great surprise to the woman. Because of the kindness of Jesus, the woman went back to her town and invited everyone there to meet Jesus. Jesus, while traveling to Jerusalem, healed ten lepers (Luke 17:11-19). There was, perhaps, in the time of Jesus, no other group as outcast as lepers. No one wanted to risk contact with lepers, so lepers were required to make their presence known so that others could keep their distance. The fear of such a dreaded disease was understandable, but the treatment of lepers revealed that they were treated with no value or sense of dignity. Except by Jesus. Imagine what it must have meant to them to be healed and to restored once again to society. Once again they could be with friends and family. What a sense of value and worth it must have given to them! There was the woman who was dragged before Jesus, a woman who was faced with the terrible fate of stoning (John 8:2-11) because she was taken in adultery. She had no value to those who accused her or who wanted to take her life. She had no value to those men, except as a pawn in their attempt to trap and discredit Jesus. To Jesus, however, she was a person of worth and value, and he saved her life. What a testament to the value he saw in her life!
We are all searching for meaning in life, and in Jesus we find that meaning. We find it because we are given a place to belong, we are given a purpose in life, and we know that we are of value!


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Great Minnesota Beach Sweep 2009
September 27, 2009
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sea Grant is a sponsor of the Great Minnesota Beach Sweep 2009. The beach sweep involves thousands of volunteers across Minnesota who will collect manmade debris from beaches, riverbanks, and streams in late September.
Minnesota Beach Sweep started 13 years ago in Duluth, Minn., when the Great Lakes Aquarium partnered with the Ocean Conservancy for the International Coastal Clean-up (ICC). Along with trash, volunteers also collect data about the debris, which becomes part of the global database and is used to enhance efforts to protect and restore global waterways.
To join the Great Minnesota Beach Sweep of 2009 in Duluth, show up by 2 PM at Lester Park, Chester Park, or the Boy Scout Public Boat Access for Perch Lake (on the south end of Commonwealth Street, next to River Place Campground and Bait).
For more information, contact Margret Scott, Minnesota Beach Sweep Coordinator at 218.740.3473 ext. 1025; firstname.lastname@example.com.


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April is sexual violence awareness month. I say this to preface the fact of how ridiculous it is that in a month where the goal is to spread the word and educate about the rampant problem of sexual violence in this country (as well as around the world), I found myself reading an article titled Hey, Ladies! Short Hair is Rape.
It's not a parody or some horrifically off-kilter April Fool's prank, it is a sentiment that the author — a Mr. Gavin McInnes — feels quite strongly about. It begins as a Tuthmosis-like plea for women to embrace that cutting their hair short is a bad idea, but then he takes his sexist motives and raises them a rape claim. He doesn't even mean it as an ill-fitting metaphor, he legitimately thinks that sleeping with a woman who has short hair is rape:
"Having a sexual encounter you didn't sign up for is the textbook definition of rape…as soon as we lose the angle, all we see is Neil Patrick Harris going to town. That's perfectly fine if you're into that kind of thing, but we straight males went home with a chick with short hair, not a kind, gay man with a delicate body. Is there a legal precedent for something like this?"
No, there's no legal precedent for "something like this" because if there was, there would also need to be a legal precedent for the kind of irrevocable stupidity Gavin is spouting off.
Quick recon of what's wrong with this article:
- Women only exist to serve and please men
- All straight men are exactly the same, have the same opinions, and find the same things attractive
- Having consensual sex with someone you don't inherently find attractive is rape
The most amazing thing about this entire article is that the whole thing is so twisted, Gavin manages to undermine his entire argument — twice! — without breaking stride.
While he may believe that "having a sexual encounter you didn't sign up for" is the honest to goodness "textbook definition" of what rape is, he is incorrect. The "textbook definition" of rape is, in actuality, "the unlawful compelling of a person through physical force or duress to have sexual intercourse" or "any act of sexual intercourse that is forced upon a person."
He admits to freely electing to go home with a woman with short hair and choosing to engage in whatever activities occur thereafter, but later being upset that the woman with short hair he went home with…has short hair. That's not rape. That's not even understanding how hair works.
He also makes the claim that short hair is "definitely in the top 1% of dirty[sic] tricks" essentially accusing these women of pulling a switcheroo on him because, see, he went home with a woman with short hair, but then when he slept with that same woman…she had short hair. Unless he took home a woman with long hair and she immediately began to hack it off with a kitchen knife, he's not the victim of some zany bait-and-switch. And honestly, at that point he has bigger things to worry about than the length of her hair.
If anything, he's realized through probable trial and error that he's not attracted to women with short hair, and that's fine. Everyone is attracted to different things, everyone has the right to choose who they go home with, or if they want to go home with anyone at all.
Much like everyone has the right to cut and style their hair however they choose without having to worry about being accused of rape because one idiot doesn't like how it looks.
A simple solution for Gavin? If he really has such a problem with short haired women, maybe he should stop going home with them.
However, the overlying issue is that in a month dedicated to the education of the public and the support of all the survivors, having Gavin McInnes claim that he is a victim of sexual assault based on his hair preferences for the opposite sex is appalling. Shame on him, and shame on Thought Catalog for publishing an article that is so disrespectful and blasé about a very serious issue, and devalues the stories of the many men and women that are actual survivors.
For more information about Sexual Violence Awareness Month, please visit the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.


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I've seen those before. I liked them a lot, but I imagine there may be other issues with his ideas that aren't coming to mind because I didn't spend a lot of time analyzing them. Likewise curious about counter arguments. He's obviously put more thought into any of this than I ever have.
Sorry, couldn't get past how much the guy looks like @UPSLynx ......
Lucas is a genius. He doesn't need some bone head @UPSLynx imposter to tell him what to do.
I thought they were very interesting. My biggest take away is the view of all 6 movies as a sequential whole. These rewrites preserve the suspense in the best moments of the original movies while also adding depth to the characters in the first 3. As well as streamline the plot in the first 3 movies.
1-3 are similar to Game of Thrones in my opinion in terms of complexity as far as some of the diplomacy goes. There was a reason Lucas made 4, 5 & 6 into movies over 1-3 to begin with. There's a lot going on in 1-3 that doesn't translate well to a movie format . Especially when compared to episodes 4-6. @Cliff_Forster 's article was interesting, but I sometimes get tired of the apologetics required to support some of Lucas's decisions. The changes suggested in these videos would help mitigate that for the typical movie audience...
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South East London zine fair
I found some gems at the South East London zine fair yesterday. It was held in the back room of a pub in New Cross and it was dark, but the tables were jammed full of drawings and stories that shone out of the gloom.
The fair made me realise again how physical life and the internet go well together - I picked up a few 3D hand made bits and bobs, which I probably wouldn't have come across online, then I took them home and explored further via www, finding more work by the people that had made them. Here are some of my real-life finds:
This is a tape that I haven't listened to yet and I don't know who made it. It was on a stall run by 'Editions Ff You.' They sell music that has been self-released and you can investigate them here: http://editionsofyou.com/
This desperate running man with jazzy trousers was invented by a shy but persuasive salesman called Billy. He has a psychadelic website. Make sure the volume on your computer is not 100% before you click: http://www.sumocloud.com/
I bought this 'Heavier than metal' zine as a present for my boyfriend, who enjoys listening to that Kiss album that true Kiss fans hate. The Kiss concept opera! The girl who made this has a blog here: http://imalotlikeyousoplease.blogspot.com/
The zine has illustrations of various 'hair metal' men, and quotes from them which signify that they are men of metal.
This zine is about football and is also a present so I hope my friend Andy doesn't see this blog! It's by another illustrator who's work you can see here: http://deadtreesanddye.com/ This sport related zine seems to be an anomaly i.e. you won't find zines by him on ice skating/shot putting/relay racing.


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We ate the shrimp vol-au-vent fast—agreeing that we'd like a vat of it and a bunch of extra bread to sop the sauce up with—then tried out the asparagus with truffle emulsion. Small stems of asparagus were cut to fit one of those paper containers that's normally filled with fries at a roach coach. The asparagus were served cold and covered with creamy truffle sauce and some grated cheese.
"Escargot pops" seemed to be a slight misnomer since they weren't on a stick (though we've heard they usually are), but we didn't really care: The bite-size puff pastries filled with snails got to our mouths anyway. The pastry seemed a tad doughy, but the intensely flavorful parsley-based sauce dabbed on the puffs distracted us from really caring.
The truck attracted a mixed crowd: a guy with a baby carriage; a woman ordering a cupcake for a kid who couldn't stop talking about how it "smelled funny," and a French-speaking guy (complete with boat-neck striped shirt) cruising over from Terroir, a wine bar directly across the street. After a very French "pardon?" at the truck's window, he went straight to bro'd-up American speak, apologizing for being late to pick up his lamb cheek sandwich. The guy manning the truck said it was OK, refused to give it to him cold, and made him a new one. Nice quality control.
The truck and wine bar have great symbiosis, and it's no coincidence: Dagan Ministero, one of Terroir's owners, worked with Laurent Katgely, the owner of Spencer on the Go!, at Katgely's brick-and-mortar restaurant Chez Spencer, before opening Terroir. Says Ministero: "When he concocted the idea for the truck, we were like, 'Please park in front of the bar!'"


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Hemp Hemp is a seed containing the essential fatty acids—omega 3, 6, and 9, as well as a high protein and fiber content. A versatile ingredient, Hemp can be added to salads, cereals and yogurt and blended into sauces or smoothies.
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Beans Beans are an excellent source of protein for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. They are extremely high in fiber, vitamins and minerals and can help control weight and prevent heart disease. Beans are excellent in soups and salads, can be served hot or cold and are the perfect accompaniment to any vegetable or grain.
Beets Beets get a bad reputation because many people assume they are hard to prepare. However, these deep red beauties provide extraordinary health benefits that shouldn't be passed up, offering antioxidants, folate, manganese and potassium. Try purchasing precooked or prepared beets at the grocery store and serve with an arugula salad, goat cheese and a few nuts.
Walnuts Walnuts lower bad cholesterol, known as LDL, and can improve cardiovascular health. A 1 ounce serving (about 14 halves) is only 185 calories and contains 4.3 grams of protein, 2 grams of fiber, 2.5 grams of alpha linoleic acid and 11 grams of linoleic acid. They can be added to salads, oatmeal or eaten on their own. Try roasting walnuts in the oven before eating or substitute them for pine nuts in a pesto recipe and enjoy increased health benefits and a yummy new taste!
Chia Seeds Chia seeds, high in omega-3 fatty acids, promote heart health and are an excellent source of fiber, with 10 grams for just 2 tablespoons. Containing protein, iron, calcium, magnesium and zinc, it's hard to believe 1 tablespoon is just 65 calories. Chia seeds are very versatile and can be sprinkled on top of yogurt, cereals or any sauce. They can be added to smoothies or soaked in beverages and can even be used as an egg substitute – 1 tablespoon of chia seed soaked in 3 tablespoons water equals one egg.
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Get'em while they're hot!... (cricket)... Anyone?
Friday, July 29, 2011
Solid Gold...
Have you gotten so caught up in materialism, that you've seen something and said to yourself, "if I could get that, everything else would just fall into place"? Well this is that thing for me.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
David's Secret Weapon...
So, I don't know if you are aware of something called "Angry Birds"... But supposedly it's some kind of cell phone game or something. I dunno... This is being voted on threadless, however, I'm sure there are some copyright issues. Cool design tho!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
XMAS in July
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Friday, July 22, 2011
Cheese Pencils!!
IF you find yourself sketching and eating a salad that needs cheese (we've all been there), then this would be the product for you. It comes in three different flavors: truffles, pesto and chilli.
Everything is...
Old school hand painted typography is always the best... Well that's a bold statement, but I appreciate it at least.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
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Photographers in Burnley
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Affordable Professional quality and quantity wedding photography. A range of packages to suit all budgets. Packages from £350.00 Copyright free images. Unlimited photos taken on the day, All yours to keep and share however you please. Wedding Photography North West.
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Weddings by Michael is the creation of professional Michael A. Sewell and is solely focused on all aspects of wedding photography. Although I'm based in the Pendle/Burnley area, primarily specialising in wedding, portraiture and sports photography, I will accept commissions over the whole of the UK and abroad.
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Oddly enough, for many years, I swore I would never photograph weddings. I was finally pressured into photographing a wedding, and it wasn't quite what I expected. I found the personal interaction with the Bride and Groom to be enjoyable, and the post work (which is the part I had always despised), I now found provided a great deal of pleasure.
Offering wedding, portrait and christening photography in Burnley and Lancashire. If it's your wedding day or baby's christening, here at I-Dophotos we aim to provide the best and most cost effective service possible. Both of these events can be costly already and we aim to help you by offering a value for money service with packages to suit all budgets.


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New Orleans Saints Flashback: Kenny Duckett
Kenny Duckett was a receiver/kick returner for the New Orleans Saints for three full seasons, 1982-1984, and for a brief portion of the of the 1985 season.
A native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Duckett played his college football in his home city, with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.
In his four years at Wake Forest, Duckett caught 108 passes for 1,499 yards and 19 touchdowns, while returning 62 kick-offs for 1,251 yards and 27 punts for 212 yards.
In his junior year of 1980, Duckett compiled 50 receptions, which ranked second in the ACC, for 656 yards, which ranked third, and 12 touchdowns, a stat that not only led the league, but was third, nationally.
The Saints, who were looking for receiver help, selected Duckett in the third round of the 1982 NFL Draft, two rounds after taking Georgia wide out Lyndsay Scott with their first pick, and just two overall picks behind another receiver Eugene Goodlow, who they took with the 66th overall pick, with Duckett going with the 68th pick.
Duckett totaled 34 receptions in 36 games for the Saints, from the start of the 1982 season until his release, one game into the 1985 season. He finished his time with the Saints with 503 receiving yards, to go along with four touchdowns.
The 6-foot, 185-pounder was also used as a kick returner, with 64 kick-off returns for 1,338 yards.
Duckett's best season with the Saints was 1983, when he had 19 catches for 283 yards and two touchdowns, along with 719 kick-off return yards.
After leaving the Saints, Duckett played three games for the Dallas Cowboys in 1985, before his NFL career came to an end.
That only tells half of the story however, as Duckett beat the odds by even making it to the NFL.
Diagnosed with diabetes in 10th grade, Duckett continued to play for his high school team, despite warnings from his doctors. He went on to set records at his high school, had a very successful college career at Wake Forest, and then had a three year-plus career in the NFL.
In 1993, Duckett began to suffer from kidney failure as a result of his diabetes. Five years later, in 1998, he passed away at the age of 38.
Duckett didn't have a long NFL career, but his life, in which he accomplished so much, both on and off the football field, was cut unfairly short.


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Saturday, June 30, 2007
Scrapping, scrapping, scrapping
Would you believe that I managed to do FOUR layouts yesterday? Seriously, that's insane! I can't share 2 of them yet, but here are the other 2 (and of course the 2 I can't share are the 2 I like best! LOL!)
Click either layout for full credits.
Today, I'd like to do at least a couple more pages, but I also want to work on an altered project for Dani. Hope I'm feeling creative!
In other news, I'm so proud of Taylor. He's started playing in a junior golf program . For those of you who don't know, he is quite the athlete. Baseball has been his life since he could walk. So, you can imagine my surprise this year when he announced that he would NOT be playing All-Stars. He was simply burnt-out, and just didn't want to do it. I don't even know how to handle a summer without baseball! Not being one to sit still though, he signed up for golf lessons. He really seems to love it! I can't wait to get some pictures to share!
So, who is counting down the days to the new Harry Potter movie & book? I'm rereading Order of the Phoenix right now (my least favorite book of the series). I'm anxious to see the movie, but not NEARLY as anxious as I am for book 7 to come out. Just 3 more weeks!
That's all from here. Happy Saturday! :)
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- Jennifer Sizemore said...
AWESOME layouts - you are such an inspiration! And I can't wait to see golf layuts - wahooooooooooooo for Taylor!!!
- Mo said...
Oh that top one!!! LOVE your photo placement!!!! ANd Miss Kendra steals the show in the second one. She had thee brightest smile. :)
How fun Taylor is golfing!!!!! Like, Jen, I can't wait to see the gold layouts...and photos! :)
- Di said...
YOu are a scrapping MACHINE!!!!!!!!!!
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Green Your Fall!
There's Spring cleaning but what about Fall? Living in a college town, nothing feels more like the start of a new year than the beginning of a new academic calendar. So here are 14 green-do's for Fall!
- Bins of school supplies will be everywhere, tempting you to load up on new binders, papers and pens. Give in to those temptations but purchase some stylish green supplies like the eco-friendly Smencils and recycled binders from TheGreenOffice.com. You could also buy some extra supplies and donate them to a local school. The teachers and students will be grateful for your support and it's a way to say thanks to all the teachers that changed your lives.
- Reevaluate how you and your kids get to school and work. Live within walking distance? Start a walking group for the kids in the neighborhood - have alternating chaperon's so you can still get to work on time. Or consider biking. Just make sure you invest in a good lock (combo ones are great for kids who loose their keys).
- Turn off that AC. The nights are cooler now so open some windows while you sleep and let the cool air in. A whole house fan is a great and inexpensive way to speed this process up.
- Still haven't worn those fantastic madras Bermuda shorts? Before you start packing away your summer wardrobe, take inventory of what you actually wore, and donate the rest to your local Goodwill. Then treat yourself to a new "back to school outfit."
- Do the same with all those trashy summer novels, I mean, require reading list classics. Host a book swap party, donate to your local library, or send across the globe to a developing nation. Simplify your stacks!
- Rearrange your furniture. Maybe the sofa needs to snuggle up next to the fireplace for the upcoming cold spells, or maybe you're ready to host more folks for big family holidays. Take advantage of the move to clean up all those dust bunnies.
- Eat your pantry. Finish off the last of that quinoa/barley/orzo. Make a delicious final summer fling salad and then restock with hearty grains and root vegetables, all organized in their own recycled spaghetti jars!
- Rotate and inflate your tires. The roads will be icy before you know, be sure to be safe out there. As a bonus, properly inflated tires save on gas.
- Get your HVAC inspected. Make sure all your air filters are clean, your heater is working at its most efficient, and there is no dangerous fire hazards. Then pull out your favorite wool sweater and snuggle up to your somebody and see how long you can resist turning it on.
- Wash and then line-dry all your sheets and towels. Then in the dead dark of winter, your flannel sheets will smell just a little bit like sunshine.
- Get your "back to school" physical. Checking in with your doctor wasn't just for making sure you were eligible for the junior varsity squad. Routine visits help establish a relationship with your medical provider, allowing them to catch things early. Get your boosters, a flu shot, and a clean bill of heath to start the year right. And if you are so fortunate to be healthy, consider donating blood to those facing medical issues. The American Red Cross has lots of information and resources.
- For parents of high school juniors and seniors, college selection time is just around the corner. Check out TheDailyGreen's "10 Greenest Colleges in America". Consider carpooling with other families to tour colleges or find alternate routes of transportation.
- Visit your local farmers market while you still can. There's still a bounty of squash, pumpkins and tomatoes to be found so get them before the markets shut down for winter.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2016
For the next year and a half there are many things that I just absolutely cannot change and I've really been letting it get to me this week. For some reason this semester seems like a more difficult adjustment for me to make than the last.
My schedule is completely different, my classes are significantly more difficult, I have a couple different professors to get used to, and I'm having a much harder time settling into a routine.
I find myself a lot more irritable and frustrated over so many things. I can't figure out how to study for my classes. My living situation is less than ideal in the dorms. I can't seem to get a good nights sleep (which definitely contributes to my irritability!) The fact that I don't have any income and can't balance school and work worth a damn. After a long day I can't lay down and watch Netflix or browse the internet because we can't get a good wifi connection in our room. That I have to jump through a million hoops with nearly every little thing I do. The list goes on.
Last night as I lay in bed for over 2 hours listening to loud bangs and the constant dribble of a basketball from the dorm above us I was livid. They've been talked to about it twice before and it's never helped, I was exhausted, I was unable to shut my brain off, and every time I drifted off to sleep I'd be woken up a few minutes later by a door slamming, a ridiculously loud bang from above and I'd have to start the cycle all over again.
All I could do was complain. All I've been doing is complaining. I've been here before. Many times. Sometimes when it seems like absolutely nothing can go right and all you can find is the wrong it's not necessarily your surroundings or your circumstances that is to blame. Instead it's your attitude.
We ALL have things we wish would change or circumstances that are less than to be desired. We can choose to be miserable or to make the best of the situation. It's like someone super special at DCH always says, "Think positive, not negative" with a big smile and thumbs up. I need to take that statement to heart right now.
I need a major attitude change. Today I have taken a step to change the things that are in my ability to change and the things that I can't I need to work on accepting the way that they are.
I know that things with my classes will improve. They aren't supposed to make sense to me RIGHT NOW. That's why I'm going to school. My situations are only temporary. I'm so anxious to be done with school, move out of North Platte, figure out where I want to be, and start my career that I'm having a hard time enjoying the process and seeing the good, not the bad.
It's not easy but I've got to try. I'm tired of being miserable where I'm at and with the things outside of my control.
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"Turnout was light, and interviews with voters at several Northern Virginia precincts showed little sign of the blue tide that swept Virginia a year ago, when the state played a pivotal role in the election of Barack Obama as the nation's 44th president. Instead, many voters said they were distressed about the direction the country seemed to be taking under Obama's leadership, and would vote for Republican candidates in part as a way to slow the pace of change.
"I lean to the right and [government] is going way too left for me," said Dick West, 49, who works as a construction supervisor and said he mistrusted the federal government on both health-care reform and taxes. West said he voted for Republican gubernatorial candidate Robert F. McDonnell when he cast his ballot at Antietam Elementary School in the Occoquan district, in northern Prince William County.
At Clarendon United Methodist Church in Arlington County, lawyer John Malanchuk, 61, said he voted Republican to protect small businesses — and because he fears that Democratic-backed health reform could lead to insurance for illegal immigrants, even though proposed bills do not allow for such an option." – Washington Post
It seems that the Virginians are sending a message to both their local leaders and to the white house. We all over America need to spread the same message as we cast our votes. We need to show our local leaders and the White House that we do not support the socialist trend that our leaders our taking us down. We need to show our leaders that we care about America and our Constitution. We need to stand up!
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No matter what you are storing in your bin rental, proper ventilation is crucial. Without proper ventilation, humidity levels begin to rise while mold and mildew have a chance to grow. Keep in mind that if you want to store clothing, it is recommended that you wash and dry them thoroughly before doing so to inhibit growth on damp or dirty clothing.
Use a Mildew Inhibitor
You can easily prevent mold and mildew growth by using a mildew inhibitor. In short, these are chemicals that help prevent the formation of mold, especially if you plan on storing items that are prone—leather, for example. You can find these chemicals at most home improvement stores.
Bins, located in Columbus, Ohio, offers quality storage bins at affordable prices. Their friendly staff is ready to help you store all of your belongings and answer any questions you may have. If you follow these simple steps, you can store your items knowing they are safe from mold and mildew.
If you are planning on opening a retail store, or you currently operate one, it is a good idea to have a safe and secure place to store your merchandise. Storage bins can be easily used in warehouses, ensuring your products remain organized and in pristine condition. To avoid unnecessary costs, it is important to use the appropriate sized storage bins that will be able to accommodate all of your goods. Rearranging the products efficiently in the storage bin will also save you money by utilizing the space well. Here are the practical uses and advantages to renting a storage bin for your retail company:
A storage bin will allow you to access products easily
Retail stores can, and often do, receive high volumes of orders in waves and it can be overwhelming. If you store your items collectively in a storage bin that is located nearby, you will be able to access your merchandise and update your inventory much easier. Otherwise, you may need to contact or travel directly to the manufacturer to access the goods or check inventory.
Bins are a clean, safe, and secure storage choice
Storage bins offer a safe and secure place to store your goods. They are equipped with locking mechanisms to avoid forced or unwanted entry. Some storage bins are specifically made to handle delicate items, making them ideal for fragile merchandise. BINS, located in Columbus, Ohio, offers storage bins that are made of weatherproof, recycled materials, which make them clean, sturdy, and resistant to mold, mildew, and pests. They also use an innovative and unique robotic arm lift system—the safest and gentles in the world, and offer content insurance.
When operating a retail store—or any business—it is important to keep your merchandise safe, secure, free of mold, easily accessible, and to keep your stock inventory updated. Storage bins are the best option to ensure the safety of your merchandise.
Homeowners generally have many belongings that will, at some point or another, require storage. Maybe the Christmas decorations that you only pull out once a year, or the extra baby toys that your child has outgrown but you aren't ready to toss, or the huge pile of clothes you've been waiting to reuse or give to Goodwill. When storing your belongings, organization is a top priority. It is important that these things are easily accessible when you are ready to use them to ensure that you aren't searching through piles of clothes for the Christmas ornaments, or searching through Halloween decorations to find the newborn clothes for your new baby. Having sturdy storage containers to house your belongings, especially valuables, is highly recommended and is much more cost efficient than renting large storage lockers. You have a few different options when choosing how to store your belongings.
The most practical, economical, and reliable storage ideas that can easily be found in most stores include:
Plastic Boxes
Plastic boxes are available in many different sizes and are a great tool for organization because you do not have to open the lid to see what's inside. They are waterproof, more lightweight, and less expensive than wood or metal boxes, making them easier to transport. You can find boxes designed with coasters or rollers so that they can be moved from one room to another with little to no effort. You can also find durable plastic boxes equipped with a combination code for added security.
Metal safes
Metal safes are durable, fireproof, and waterproof, making them an ideal and safe place to store money, important documents, and jewelry. They can be bulky, conspicuous, and can be very expensive. Metal safes are generally used for storing smaller items; larger, more expensive items—especially those that need climate control, such as paintings or textiles—would benefit from being stored in a bank vault.
Storage bin rentals
Unlike lockers and metal safes, storage bins are just the right size for storing valuables that need to be protected from outside elements, especially fire and water. Compared to regular storage lockers, these bins are secure, inexpensive, smaller, and mobile, making them the perfect choice for those who are planning to relocate. They are also suitable for long-term storage since they can be stored in a storage facility if you do not have enough space in your home. BINS, located in Columbus, Ohio, offers storage bins that are made of 100% recycled materials and are specifically designed to be mold resistant, making them ideal for storing important items such as heirlooms, clothing, and other items with sentimental value, especially over long periods of time.
Relocation is not always easy, but oftentimes it's necessary. Whether it's for a new job opportunity, a bigger home, or to be closer to family, you will probably relocate at least once, if not many times, in your lifetime. If you haven't moved many times already, and you aren't a professional mover, relocation can seem stressful—but rest assured, it is an art that can be mastered. Here are the things you need to know, and make sure you don't forget, before planning your next move.
Storage Bins
Storage bins are a must if you want to plan a successful moving trip. They are a safe and secure place to store your belongings. BINS, located in Columbus, Ohio provide storage bins at affordable prices. When comparing BINS to PODS, we recommend BINS because their high-quality bins (made of recycled materials) keep rain and bad weather out, and are specifically designed to be mold resistant. They can also be ordered in three different sizes to fit your specific needs.
Utility Knife
A utility knife is one of the most important tools because you will need it to unload your bin when you reach your destination. Some items must be tied up inside the bin and the ties will need to be cut. The knife may also be used to create holes for items that need ventilation.
Boxes seem obvious, but they are vital and worth noting. It is especially helpful to have different sized boxes to load larger and smaller items separately. The more organized you pack your boxes, the easier they will be to unpack. You can save yourself a lot of time by properly packing your boxes in the appropriate sizes.
Totes are convenient for packing smaller items in your storage bin. They occupy very little space and are able to hold a large number of items. A good combination of boxes and totes will allow you to sufficiently use up all of the available space in your storage bin.
Don't let your next relocation be an overwhelming experience. You can save yourself time and money by renting storage bins from BINS, making sure you have these vital supplies, using the appropriate sized boxes and totes, and maximizing the space of your bin.
When it comes to storage, sorting through and deciding which of your things to put away is the tough part. It can be really difficult to decide what you want to keep for your home and what you to place into storage. There are a lot of things that can be stored, and this begs the question of what you can or can't store in a bin. These versatile carriers which are provided by businesses, such as Got Bins in Columbus, help you rest easier knowing that your things are safe and sound. So what can't you store in a bin? The answer may surprise you.
Bins are capable of carrying most any item inside and protecting it well. Here are some things you can't store in a bin.
Things You Can Store In a Bin
You actually can store quite a few things in a bin. Here is a sampling of the many things that you may feel like storing when the time comes. They include
As you can see, the limits when it comes to what you can store in your bins are endless. Regardless of what you want to store, these secure, water proof containers will protect them tirelessly. Just make sure you don't put any fruit in there! That's best kept for eating. Although a bin can keep it safe and secure, it's safe to say that time will not.
When it comes to packing up and moving your home products, you want to have the best equipment available to get the job done right. One of these crucial materials that can make moving much easier for you is a bin. Bins come in different sizes, from five, ten or sixteen feet. It may be hard to decide which bin is right for you. Usually a ten foot bin should do the job. Find out how many rooms can fit into a ten foot bin and make the difficult task of moving easier than ever for you!
The Aluminum Design keeps Up to 8,000 Lbs. Safe and Secure
Bins are designed to keep the things you have safe and secure. This is done in part by the sturdy aluminum frame which makes bearing loads easier than ever. They can carry up to 8,000 pounds of materials. These containers are serious about carrying and keeping safe all the materials inside. A ten foot bin allows you to pack most of the things in your house. If you have five rooms or even ten rooms and the amount of the material equals less than eight thousand pounds, it will fit in this bin.
The Benefits of Using Bins
The bins are kept level at all times and can be placed exactly where you need them. With the help of friendly employees at a storage solution center like Got Bins in Columbus, these bins get delivered to your home where you need them and saves you the hassle of renting a truck and trying to transport it all yourself. A ten foot bin should easily fit all of your items, whether you have three rooms' worth or ten. These water resistant bins have more than enough room to fit all of your belongings and keep them safe as well on the journey over.
Whether you're moving or just feel you have too much clutter in your life, there are always advantages to downsizing. You can get rid of the extra things you have. Donate to charity and help someone, and clear up the extra stuff you have in your life that you really don't need. It isn't necessary to become a hoarder, and it's that much more difficult to tote around everything you own, every move you make. So check out these tips for downsizing and see what you should store and what you shouldn't.
For Those items you can't get rid of but are out of space, call Got Bins in Columbus for storage solutions.
Don't Store:
When it comes to what you want to store, the decision making process can be difficult and tedious. Get rid of the maybe pile and force yourself to work with yes or no. If you can't bring yourself to put it in the no pile, it's a yes. Hold on to what you need and get rid of what you don't for a successful downsizing. When in doubt, get an outside opinion. At the end, be proud of the fact that you have made your life simpler, less cluttered, and more rich.
If you're paying rent for even a small apartment, then it's vital that you make the most out of the space you get. While sometimes your home may look too small to be livable and this makes you feel claustrophobic, have no worries.After reading the tips below, you'll know exactly what you have to do to maximize that space you have.
Living Areas
First of all, in order to maximize space in your house; you need to focus on your living areas by selecting furniture with storage options. Therefore, make sure you get tables and coffee tables with drawers, entertainment centers that allow you to store all the electronic components inside, and other types of furniture that comes with storage options.
The Space under Your Bed
In smaller homes, storage space is a premium and because of that, you need to be creative by getting organized. Take a look around the house and notice things you rarely use that take up valuable space and then store them under your bed. Better yet, if your bed comes with drawers, then that will help you store your stuff even better. On the other hand, if you have too much stuff to store and too little space to use, then you can consider using storage bin rentals from Bins LLC in Columbus, OH to help save space.
The last room in the house where you can save space is your kitchen and here you can maximize cabinets and cupboards. How? Well, by installing basketsthat pull out and slide in so that you can effectively use the deepest parts of the cupboards. If you have tall cupboards, make sure to use stacking shelves. Lastly, install racks or hooks to store glasses or cups and don't forget about freeing up some counter space by installing appliances under cabinets.
Having a lot of things in your house and too little space to store them is something many people are dealing with these days, but the good news is that you can easily use a storage bin service in order to have everything stored in a safe environment for as long as you want. However, what happens when you just have too much stuff to store and too little space to use? Well, that's when you have to learn how to use your storage space as best as possible.
Be a Bit More Innovative
Many people think that the only space they get when renting a bin is the floor space, but did you know that you can also use the walls of your bin? There are many items that you could attach to the your bin's walls and by installing hooks, you can for instance hang schoolbags, clothes and anything else that can hang.
Use Shelving As Best As Possible
Shelving your storage bin is also a great way of expanding storage space which guarantees that if you ever have any future items you want to store in the future, you won't have to worry about lacking the space to do so. For example, shelving helps you a lot with getting rid of clutter such as books, toys, newspapers and so forth and that is why it's recommended you use it as soon as possible to add more storage to your bin.
Being unable to properly organize your storage space is going to undoubtedly make you realize very soon that you need to rent a bigger bin. Or do you? The thing is that once you start stacking your stuff and learn how to arrange them inside the bin, you'll be able to free up a lot of space that was actually wasted. All in all, by using these methods you'll finally be able to free up more space in your storage bin and be able to store more things without paying for more space.


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East Ridge Elementary School Continues Registration For The School Year On Monday.
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According to a press release, officials will be handling registration a little differently hoping to alleviate the lengthy process. In the past the school held registration on one day. This year it is being held over a four-day period.
Grades 1 & 2 – Tuesday, July 25th 6:00-7:30pm
Grades 3 & 4 – Thursday, July 27th 6:00-7:30pm
Grade 5 – Monday, July 31st 6:00-7:30pm
New students, kindergarten & final registration opportunity – Monday, August 7th 8:30-11:30 am and 5:00-7:00 pm (this was our main registration day in the past)
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The group, whose Wolftever Development is spear-heading the nearby Bass Pro Shop complex, said the complex could be funded by taxes paid by businesses within the district. They said it would not cost East Ridge or the county anything.
The trio said they have the backing of East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert and County Mayor Jim Coppinger.
Commissioner Boyd said one shortcoming of the plan is that the city of East Ridge does not have funding in its budget for such a complex. He said it would likely require a tax increase by East Ridge to cover costs of additional recreational staff, police and other needed personnel.
The commissioner, who represents East Ridge, also said Camp Jordan is prone to flooding. He said he has seen most of the park under water.
Commissioner Boyd said flood waters would ruin fields with artificial turf. He said, "Then you've got a $500,000 cost and no insurance to cover it because you could not get flood insurance for Camp Jordan."
The commissioner, who heads the County Commission finance committee, noted that the developers are also looking for the backing of the county with its high bond rating.
He said, "The county already has a host of needs with limited tax funds. It would be a tough sell to be giving up more local tax money under a TIF (Tax Increment Financing) district."
Commissioner Boyd said Mayor Lambert "may be talking to the county mayor, but he hasn't talked to me. It's the County Commission that would have to approve it, not the county mayor."
He also said when he was shown plans by the developers earlier that a track was not included.
Commissioner Boyd said he is still eyeing the use of some of the county's portion of the hotel/motel tax to build a similar sports complex near Howard High School just off I-24 at South Market Street.
He said, "I've checked and none of that property is in the flood plain."
The commissioner said, "We would be financing it with alien money (from visitors) - not with local tax money as under the Camp Jordan plan."
Currently, all of the county's hotel/motel tax money goes to the Chattanooga Visitors Bureau. It is projected at $8.2 million for this fiscal year.


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Friday, November 26, 2010
Got my 3 Lites!!!!
37 comments:
- Angie said...
Awsome, I went to walmart also and got the jolly holidays. did'nt have much left! have a great weekend.
- November 26, 2010 at 2:19 AM
- Lauren said...
I got Jolly Holiday and Four Legged Friends!!
- November 26, 2010 at 2:20 AM
- Nikki the *scrappinNavyWife* said...
Dang it Momo!!! I have been stalking Walmart.com since 12:01...still no new lites...GRRR...LOL, congrats!!!
- November 26, 2010 at 2:24 AM
- Nikki the *scrappinNavyWife* said...
♥ Nikki ♥
- November 26, 2010 at 2:25 AM
- PinkBlingCrafter said...
Cool Momo, my sister and I are off to Walmart to make sure she gets a cricut and me some cartridges!!! Keeping our fingers crossed LOL!!!
- November 26, 2010 at 2:46 AM
- Gina at Gigi's Creative Designs said...
YEAH~!!!!! you go girl, shop till you drop!
- November 26, 2010 at 3:20 AM
- Glora said...
I just ordered them online at Walmart.com. I will have to wait to have them delivered but they are for Christmas anyway :).
- November 26, 2010 at 3:37 AM
- Nhi P. Tran said...
Yep after visiting three wal-marts I managed to get 3 lites as well. The colored expressions look so cute.
- November 26, 2010 at 3:44 AM
- buglvr2010 said...
i got 4 legged friends...
- November 26, 2010 at 7:40 AM
- quilt4fun2 said...
Congratulations on getting the carts you wanted. Have fun shopping!
- November 26, 2010 at 9:16 AM
- Adrian said...
Congrats! I was crazy too:) I got Jolly Holidays and Twinkle Toes!!
- November 26, 2010 at 9:25 AM
- Two Scraptastic Gals said...
WooHoo I got mine too! So excited! Now Im off to go get my cinch!!!
Happy Black Friday..
- November 26, 2010 at 9:42 AM
- the cricutologist said...
I really wanted Play Time and Twinkle Toes but only found Twinkle Toes BUT I got the manager to sell me Sugar and Spice for $20! Cool! It got me thinking ...What else can I get for $20 in here! They were so nice and helpful! Love ya Walmart!
- November 26, 2010 at 11:07 AM
- mADDmartha megan said...
love it darlin! I was the last one that got all that I wanted! I got 4 Legged Friends, Twinkle Toes, Cupcake, and Jolly Holidays... and a purple Cricut. I'm really wanting to do classes & that's how I justified it. I know, I'm insane! Those people are CRAZY tryin' to get their toasters and slow cookers!! lmao
- November 26, 2010 at 11:39 AM
- Crafting Katie said...
Nice! I did it online and got the green expression and Jolly Holidays! Can't wait for them to arrive. My E has been acting up lately, so it was perfect timing.
- November 26, 2010 at 12:13 PM
- Craftykitten said...
Congrats! I also scored the 3 you picked up plus Cupcake, for good measure!
- November 26, 2010 at 12:22 PM
Obbession......LOL Night Owl. Look whooos shop for crafting supply @ 2:15am my daughter.. LOL. You said you were going straight home.... LOL. Knowing you so well I knew the car would direct you in the opposite direction. Love ya today,tomorrow & always,
Mommy ur best friend. xoxo ;0)
- November 26, 2010 at 1:19 PM
- Scrappy Mel said...
LOL!! I was there at 11:00 and wound up decided that I didn't NEED the Jolly Holidays and put it back. But at 3:00 there were still like 20 Expressions - what the heck!! Last year when I got mine they were gone in like 3 mins!!! LOL
I'm glad that you got your carts - hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
- November 26, 2010 at 2:33 PM
- Courtney said...
I got those ones too! Make something with them soon so I can get some ideas ;)
- November 26, 2010 at 2:53 PM
- HappyMom2010 said...
Good job Momo!
I can't wait to see your projects with these new cartridges!!!!
Gina L.
- November 26, 2010 at 3:14 PM
- Coachfans said...
I got Four Legged Friends and Jolly Holidays. I was super excited! My friend bought the purple Expression.
- November 26, 2010 at 7:02 PM
- abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...
Score! I was able to get one and I'm so happy about it!
- November 26, 2010 at 7:03 PM
- liz said...
I got mine too!!! quick and easy too!
liz :o)
- November 26, 2010 at 7:09 PM
- My Crafting Time said...
Awesome! I got the Christmas Joy and the 4 Legged Friends. Cannot wait to use them. Hopefully tomorrow.
stacy at mycraftingtime dot com
- November 26, 2010 at 9:53 PM
- Trisha said...
SOOOO Jealous!!! I thought you said no more Lite Carts?!?! LOL
- November 26, 2010 at 9:54 PM
- Felicia said...
I got the FLF, TT, IH as well as some other lite carts for $20 bucks, the manager did an override on the others because I thought all the LITE carts were supposed to be that price and so did they. It wasn't until I got to another walmart to get others that it was only a limited LITE edition of carts. Ooops & Yaaa for the ones I did get. TFS your day. Smooches.
- November 26, 2010 at 10:27 PM
- joeygirl86 said...
lucky you! I circled around my WM 3 times and couldn't find them! Finally after asking about 10 people where they might be, I found the empty palette..so sad! ;( but I ordered them online when I got home so they should be here in 7-10 days thank God!
- November 26, 2010 at 11:31 PM
- Luv 2 Create said...
I'm from San Diego, CA and here we were only able to get Cupcakes, Four Legged Friends, Jolly Holidays, Inspired Heart, Twinkle Toes, Zoo Day lite carts. After hitting 3 Walmarts early this morning between 3-5am, I realized that all of them had the same display box with the same carts available which did not enclude Playtime (one of the ones I was interested in). I came home with Four legged friends, Twinkle toes & Jolly Holidays - three out of the four I wanted. This display box also had the colored cricut expressions also. I was however under the impression that all the lite carts were $20 after the sales clerk overrode the price for me, the manager came along and wouldn't give them to me, so I made them put them back. The add was not specific on that and it kinda made me mad. Oh well.
- November 27, 2010 at 1:18 AM
- MrsTfortwo said...
My cousin bought me the twinkletoes so I am very thankful for her always.
- November 27, 2010 at 1:30 AM
- Juicy Creations said...
I wanted to get all the 3 you got.. but i just got twinkle toes.. My walmart doesn't have cricut stuff so i had to purchase it online.. :( cant wait to see what you make with those cartridges..
- November 27, 2010 at 2:13 AM
- Love Is In The Details said...
Yea Momo! We are in IL visiting family, but I got out to Wal-mart at 1 and got Jolly Holidays & Four Legged Friends :) none of the E's were touched! Wish all the Lites were on sale! Andrea
- November 27, 2010 at 2:28 AM
- GlendaLea said...
I got my cartridges I wanted as well! The people standing there, thought the Expression was $20! I was the bearer of BAD news and had to tell them the cartridges were $20.00. My daughter and I parked in front of the cartridges and I got the 5 I wanted! So that is going to be my Christmas gift from my Family to me!
- November 27, 2010 at 9:31 AM
- Robin said...
I also got those 3 and the inspired heart ( well... let me say my WONDERFUL daughters got them for me.) I had to be at work at 4 a.m.! So, no staying up late for me.. they decided they would brave the crowd and get the carts for me. I feel so loved :)
- November 27, 2010 at 12:01 PM
- DEBBIE ORR said...
Really cute treat box idea
- November 27, 2010 at 1:34 PM
- girlia said...
I also had to rush out the next morning and get my Cricut Lites. I must admit after visiting my third Walmart I was able to say it was a pleasant experience. One person said they wanted playtime, but playtime was only available when you purchased a new E.
- November 27, 2010 at 11:19 PM
- MICKEY said...
I have never done black friday shopping......I just can't wake up early enough. so glad u got your lites....
- November 28, 2010 at 6:46 PM
- Staying Crafty said...
- November 29, 2010 at 5:33 PM