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Purma Special, a photo by pho-Tony on Flickr.
This is something of a design classic, with its art deco lines and bakelite construction. It also has an unusual shutter, which has three speeds depending on which way the camera is held. The format is square (but not the standard 12 on a roll 4cm x 4cm, this takes sixteen 32mm x 32mm photos) so the orientation of the camera doesn't matter. There is no focusing, and a fixed aperture of f6.3.


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Two of those Northeast church plants are located in Providence Rhode Island. Northpointe Christian Church is just a year and a half old and has blown away the community with their love and care for Providence. Additionally, they are ready to launch a new church in the southern part of the city called Southpointe. Launch date is October 30th. I am a part of the Partnership Team for Southpointe.
I am asking you to pray for both of these churches as Irene approaches this weekend. They are in the bulls-eye of this storm. Pray for their protection. Pray for the opportunities that will present themselves to both of these churches after the storm passes. These churches are all about helping the community and there are going to be some amazing opportunities for them.
I know that Jerry Dusenberry and Tanner Green would appreciate your prayers as well. They are the lead church planters for the these two churches.
Thanks for your prayers. We are invested in these churches and care very much for them. I will give you any updates that I receive as time goes on.

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I just wanted to send out one last post for the year wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy New Year and a Festivus for the rest of us. Basically, Happy Holidays!!!
My wish for 2014 is that we begin to focus on and celebrate the things that make us the same rather than the things that make us different. Remember, we are all in this thing together and no one gets out alive.
Have a safe and happy time. And if you see someone you can help out a little, do that. It may make more of a difference than you can possibly imagine. If you're having a good life, pay it forward. That's all any of us can really do.


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The Wrong Brother's Bride by Allison Merritt – Review
A haunted past, a marriage of convenience…a love for a lifetime?
After a tragic accident leaves Loyal Redfearn alone and pregnant, she writes to her deceased fiancee's ne'er-do-well brother, August O'Dell. Her hope is he'll save her beloved home. What she doesn't expect from him is a proposal so soon on the heels of his brother's death. Although they grew up together, she's never thought of August as the man she would marry, even as a means to save face with her family and friends.
Although returning to the township where August spent his troubled youth means facing the past, he sees an opportunity to redeem himself in the eyes of the woman he's loved since boyhood. They agree the marriage is in name-only, but August works to earn Loyal's trust and waits for the day she'll see his hard work as proof that she didn't marry the wrong brother after all.
When evidence from a crime committed years ago points to August as the culprit, he and Loyal must face the reality that their newly forged family may be torn apart.
My Review:
The Wrong Brother's Wife is a heartfelt story of love gained and lost, family and friends, pain and pleasure. From beautiful Loyal to robust August, this story is of two people, through terrible circumstances, finding each other in all the right ways. Sure, there's some bumps, but nothing can really stop true love, can it?
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A Bedford charity that has helped tackle social isolation has celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Friends for Life held a spring party to celebrate their 10th anniversary on Tuesday, May 2, at the Place Theatre.
The event was attended by two patrons, the Lord-Lieutenant Helen Nellis and the Bishop of Bedford, the Rt Rev Richard Atkinson, who presented long service awards to volunteers who had been befriending with Friends for Life for five years or more.
These were Pauline Barber, Ken Barber, Joanne Barrow, Zofia Durrant, Janet Ibberson, Wendy Jones, Bill Lavery, Margaret Oakley and Gay Turner.
Friends for Life began as a small charitable project in 2007 as a joint initiative between the Bedford Anglican Deanery and the North Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit who recognised that the social isolation of care home residents in Bedford was a hidden need not being addressed.
Now a registered charity, Friends for Life's aim has remained the same - to stretch out the hand of friendship to those in residential care who are socially isolated, receiving few or no external visitors, by offering volunteer befrienders to residents who receive few or no external visitors.
The charity has volunteers visiting in 28 of the 37 care homes in Bedford borough who make particular provision for those aged 65 or older. They also work closely with social services, providing befrienders who speak additional languages to residents for whom English is not their mother tongue.
From chatting and playing games to facilitating trips to local parks, local pubs and nearby shops, Friend's for Life volunteers, enable many residents to feel that they are listened to, respected, seen as individuals and cared about.
Kathryn Hughes, co-ordinator, said: "We live in an ageing population where there are now more over 60s than there are under 18s and where more than 400,000 people live in residential care. Studies increasingly show the impact loneliness has on a person's physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and it is an established fact that those living in residential care are at a higher risk of experiencing loneliness.
"Over the 10 years of Friends for Life's existence, our befrienders have provided much needed time, company and friendship to over 100 residents in Bedford borough. Our befrienders are highly valued within the care homes they visit, by both the residents they visit and the care home staff alike. The work they do and the difference they make, often goes unseen, so it has been wonderful to hold this Spring Party to thank them for all that they contribute to improving the lives of the elderly in Bedford.
"We are very grateful to many local funders, particularly the Harpur Tust, St John's Hospital Trust and St Andrew's Outreach Committee for helping us sustain and grow the work we are doing here in Bedford."
The Lord-Lieutenant, Helen Nellis said: "It was a genuine privilege to meet these extraordinary volunteers who befriend those residents in local Care Homes who are quite alone. Isolation is a major problem of our modern age, and Friends for Life demonstrate how each one of us can make a difference to our neighbours by simply holding out the hand of friendship."
Friends for Life are seeking more volunteers, both male and female, of all ages and backgrounds to train as befrienders so that more isolated care home residents can receive the joy of friendship. If you are interested in volunteering with them, please email their administrator Pauline Carter at email@example.com for more details.


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via Repost: My Renewal.
I came across this post today while I was looking for inspiration. I can relate to what this young lady wrote because I have had similar experiences. I have had to learn that there is good and bad in everyone, and I have learned to love people despite their faults; she is right that the only alternative is hatred and bitterness. People are people, and loving them despite their faults is a choice, and requires turning bad into good. The good is that you love them no matter what they do; so this was a worthy Lemon Life share. I hope you enjoy it; happy reading.


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To further the journey of self discovery and understanding of one self, I decided to try out FaceAnalyzer.com. This website provides you a free detailed and thorough analysis of your face based on your uploaded picture. It is amazing what websites do nowadays!
The website requires registration to fully complete the examination and obtaining your results. All you need to do further is to provide a clear picture of yourself. It is recommended for it to be on a light background. (I did it with my VISA application photo and apparently I look like Andy Lau, No Joke!) I decided to use a different picture because I believe I looked better and I turn out to look like Bruce Lee.
The results of it knowing that I am Southeast Asian is quite impressive but I am suspecting that they took the details of when I was registering rather than solely the picture itself. There is a results section which splits a few ratings into the scale of 1-10 for income, gayness, politeness, risk and ambition to name a few.
To view a full page of my face analysis as demo, please click here!
Do your own face analysis and let me know who you look like the most and what sort of person you are.
Disclaimer: I don't know how accurate this stuff are but it was just for fun and makes a good blog post!


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Canna o bandera española
por: Jorge Ventocilla
Canna or Spanish Flag
We are dust, we shall forever be dust
Neither air, nor fire, nor water
We shall only be earth
and perhaps
some yellow flowers
Pablo Neruda
Translated by J. V. Ricapito
Source: Latin American Literary Review, Vol. 3, No. 6 (Spring, 1975)
After a long wait, and with the help of some rain, we just spotted a Canna flower in our backyard, just like the one we are showing you here. It was a small wonder which encouraged us to look for more information about this plant.
The Cannaceae family is comprised of the Canna genre which includes approximately 50 herbaceous plants native to America. This species was named by the renowned Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus (Carl von Linné), who mistakenly thought this plant was actually from India.
The cultivated varieties have colorful large flowers and are widely used as ornamental plants. Wild varieties of this plant produce smaller red flowers only. It can be found anywhere along streets, sidewalks and parks in the city.
It is commonly known as "bandera española" (Spanish flag) in Panama, although on the countryside it could also be called "banderola" (banner). In some other countries in America it is known as "bandera", "chancle" or "coyol". They grow either from seeds or by planting rhizomes and thrive in sunny and humid locations; however, they also are able to adapt to different environmental conditions. The green and red colors on their leaves are also a characteristic of this beautiful plant.
Canna plants are now part of the landscape in distant places like Hawaii, for example. A Technical Report based on a research in Fiji explains that they are "…frequently found in populated areas, along roads, coconut plantations, clearings and brooks". These plants are also found in Samoa, Cook Islands, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Tonga and Vanuatu. In New Zealand, they are sometimes considered a plague.
In jewelry, the Canna indica seeds are widely used. These black seed are extremely resistant and perfectly round. In India, for example, these seeds are used as beads for necklaces. The root is fibrous and edible when cooked. In the West Indies it is used for making flour.
Another valuable species is the Canna edulis or the Peruvian "achira". This species grows up to a height of 3 m and has been planted in sheltered valleys in Mexico, the Caribbean, and even in Argentina. Today it is also grown for its edible rhizomes in Hawaii, Australia, Vietnam and Indonesia. By the way, I have read that in Vietnam it is used for making high-quality, nutrient-rich noodles.
In Peru, the rhizomes are often roasted, cooked just like the sweet potato, and are sold in markets in different towns along the mountain range. The flour obtained from the Canna plant is easy to digest, making it suitable for children, elders and people with digestive tract problems. The achira waik'o (Quechua) is the most traditional and used method for cooking it. In some areas in Peru, Quechua people still use this root as a bartering item. In Cusco, Canna is a must during the Feast of Corpus Christi.
Foto: Claines Canna.Giantsshoulders at en.wikipedia [Public domain], from Wikimedia Commons


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Everything is going to become more warm and beautiful under the bright sunshine. Last weekend, the Field Day Festival 2015 has been held in the Victoria Park with the fascinating sunshine. Apart from the crazy scene and fabulous atmosphere on the stage, those people who were down by the stage were worth noticing as well especially what they wore. Although the festival has passed a week, there were plenty of chic street snaps waiting for us to look back.
There is no doubt that all the audience tried their best to dressing up themselves beautifully, popularly and charmingly. We don't tend to look at their outfits, instead, let's pay attention to their makeup looks and accessories. From the pictures, it is not difficult to find that nearly all the people took a fancy to wear sunglasses so as to beautify their cool appearance. Also, they could use it to shelter themselves from strong sunlight. It is really a wonderful thing to kill two birds with on stone.
In addition, they paid more attention on their lipsticks with regard to the makeup look. Yes, they all chose the bright lipsticks as their lips' embellishment. It is incredibly a wise choice for them to use dazzling lips to match with the brilliant sun. Click through to see more chic street snaps from Field Day Festival 2015.


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Hotels in Bergamo, Italy
Compare Bergamo hotel accommodation
Bergamo, Italy is located just 40km northeast of the major city, Milan. To the north of this lovely city, visitors and locals can enjoy the sight of the foothills of the Alps. It is also interesting to note that Bergamo is the second most visited city in Lombardy which means that there is a good choice of hotel accommodation in Bergamo. By offering a variety of hotels, apartments hostels and more, Bergamo is able to offer its guests the benefit of choosing accommodation that suits their needs and budgets.
Things to do in Bergamo
The good news about visiting Bergamo is that there are plenty of things to do that won't cost you a fortune. Simply enjoying a walk around this lovely city will prove to be entertaining in itself. If you do your homework in advance, you can make a list of interesting and fun facts about the buildings and places you will pass. In a sense, you will be your own tour guide.
One of the greatest places to explore is Piazza Vecchia. The fountains, statues and general architecture makes for plenty of photo opportunities. The square is just as lovely in the day as it is at night and there are a number of restaurants and cafes with seating set up outdoors. What better way to enjoy the sights around you than by having a meal or drink as you watch the passers by?
Take some time to visit places like the Museo di Scienze Naturali Caffi or the Parco Faunistico le Cornelle. A trip to La Citta Alta is not only great for the views but there are also a number of small shops to explore. For many, these stores offer some of the best gifts and local souvenirs. Be sure to take the Funicolare Bergamo Alta train to save yourself the effort and enjoy the scenery as you make your way there and back.
Other popular things to do in Bergamo include trips to the various local landmarks like Rocca di Bergamo, which is great for the views and to let the kids enjoy some freedom. Religious sights like the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore Baptistry are plentiful in the city and they are just as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside. Between all of these sights, the many museums, shops and places to eat, you probably won't see too much of your Bergamo hotel at all!


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MC257 - Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering)
Plan: MC257 - Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering)
Campus: City Campus
OverviewProgram details
Purpose of the Program
Articulation and pathways
Entrance requirements
External accreditation and industry links
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Library, IT and specialist resources
Program details
Award title: Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering)
Award abbreviation: MEng(CivEng)
Total credit points: 192
Career: PGRD
Duration: 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
Location: City Campus
Owning school: Engineering (172H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/engineering/
ASCED code: 030901
CRICOS code: 087986M
Purpose of the Program
The main objective of the Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering) program is to develop advanced knowledge and skills in civil engineering that will enhance your career prospects in the relevant industries. The program aims to provide you with skills to step up as project leaders, consultants and managers with the knowledge and skills to lead the introduction of new technologies and operating practices in various industries.
The program greatly enhances graduates' employability and career prospects. Graduates of this program will have gained extensive state of the art knowledge and skills in environmental engineering and related technologies, combined with advanced oral and written communication, teamwork, design, project management and research skills. At the completion of the program you will be equipped to further your career aspirations in engineering, operations, management, or consultancy and significantly contribute to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of organisations, and the competitiveness and profitability of business and industry.
The program design reflects a formal process of program development. One part of this process was to identify the industry trends and the graduate capabilities required of an engineering graduate to successfully engage in a professional capacity with the relevant engineering industries of the 21st century. This involved research into the literature of engineering education and consultation with a number of stakeholders, including the professional body (Engineers Australia), industry bodies, alumni and current students, and the academic staff of the school.
As a graduate of the Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering) you will be prepared to work on a range of engineering projects including major projects such as surface and underground transport systems and resource development. You will also be capable of working on the assessment and upgrade of infrastructure in a wide range of civil engineering applications.
In this program you will undertake a capstone project with the 48 credit point course OENG1088 Master's Research Project (or the alternative of taking both of the 24 credit point courses OENG1089, Master's Research Project Part 1 and OENG1090, Master's Research Project Part 2). In this project you will consolidate and expand the knowledge gained throughout the program through an in-depth experimental and/or analytical study of a highly technical and/or engineering management application.
This program is primarily delivered in face-to-face mode at the City Campus.Top of page
Articulation and pathways
Students who have completed a Bachelor of Engineering program in Civil Engineering, and at AQF level 8 or equivalent, where this program is accredited by Engineers Australia, you may be eligible to receive up to 96 credit points of advanced standing.
If you have completed MC257 MEng (Civil Eng) you will meet the eligibility criteria to apply for DR218 PhD (Civil Engineering) If you require further details on programs refer to the RMIT University Handbook.
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Entrance requirements
Program Entry Requirements
A bachelor degree in engineering, engineering science or engineering technology (or equivalent qualification) with a major study in one or more of the following relevant engineering disciplines: civil, structural, mining or environmental engineering or engineering systems.
A Master of Engineering by coursework in one of the relevant disciplines listed above.
Applicants must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) equal to or greater than 2.5 out of 4.0, however applicants who have a GPA between 2.0 and 2.5 and also a minimum of two years' relevant work experience will also be considered.
International qualifications are assessed according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
English Language Requirements
International applicants: A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0, or equivalent.
Local applicants with international qualifications: If your international bachelor degree was not taught in English you must undertake an IELTS test and achieve a score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.
For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.
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External accreditation and industry links
External Accreditation
The Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering) is not accredited, although it has been developed to align with the Engineers Australia accreditation framework. Engineers Australia is the professional body responsible for the accreditation of higher education programs that prepare students to practise as professional engineers. Graduates of the Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering) may be eligible to apply for membership of Engineers Australia. More details on membership of Engineers Australia can be found here.
Industry Links
This program has strong links with industry through its Industry Advisory Committee and through research and teaching collaborations. Many program teaching staff are from local industry or have extensive previous industry experience and well-developed contact networks, and many are currently engaged in industry-funded research projects. These attributes, when integrated into teaching and courseware development, ensure that your learning experience is industry-relevant and work-integrated. The Research Project course, undertaken in second year, provides opportunities for Work Integrated Learning through industry-based projects.
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.Top of page
Library, IT and specialist resources
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.
Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library.
Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service.
The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers.
For text and reference books, and journals relevant to sports excercise, refer to http://rmit.libguides.com/exercise
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Online learning tools and content
You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at myRMIT
Services for students
RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- If you have a long term medical condition, disability and/or other forms of disadvantage it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the Program Director or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information at www.rmit.edu.au/studentsTop of page
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Dear Parents, Staff, Students and Friends,
In my final Newsletter as College Principal, I wish to publicly thank and acknowledge those many staff members, students, parents, families and 'friends' who have contributed so much to making the 2010 school year at Rupertswood so memorable and successful.
In particular, however, I would like to congratulate the following:
- The members of the College Leadership Team: Dr Michael Grace, Mr Tullio Zavattiero, Ms Helen O'Keefe and Mr Sean Portelli.
- Fr Peter Monaghan, the College Rector, and the members of the Salesian Religious Community.
- The Principal's Secretary, Mrs Debbie Garner.
- The Senior Teachers, House Coordinators, Key Learning Area Coordinators and other Coordinators, Administrators and Leaders.
- The members of the teaching, counselling, library, ICT, office, administrative, technical, pathways, first aid, grounds and maintenance, farm, canteen, cleaning, uniform shop and stadium staff.
- The members of the College Council, Consultative Committee, Presentation
- Night Committee, Parents and Friends Association, Rupertswood Sports Management Committee and Rupertswood
BatteryBoard of Management
- The College Captains, Vice Captains, House Captains, House Leaders and Captains and Leaders of various sporting, cultural and extra-curricular activities.
- Parents who assisted with hosting of LOTE exchange students, Presentation
- Ball, Annual Production, Past Pupils and Staff Reunion, library activities, canteen duties, technology classes, raffle and fundraising activities, second-hand book sale, school and house activities, liturgical celebrations and sporting and club activities.
- All those involved in the completion of The Oswald Learning Centre, the refurbishment of the Fr James Carroll Centre, the installation of Computers, the renewal of the 'Ashes' Oval, and so many other worthwhile projects.
- Finally, all who contributed to the significant success of such outstanding end-of year events as the Year 12 Graduation Mass and Dinner, the Final Masses for Years 10 and Year 11, the House Captains' Leadership Camp, the Dance Display Evening and the Music Night.
On your behalf, I also bid a fond farewell to all those students, staff, parents and families who are concluding their time at Rupertswood, and I extend a warm welcome to my successor, Mr Mark Brockhus.
In conclusion, I wish you all a very safe and restful holiday period and a VERY HAPPY AND HOLY CHRISTMAS.
Yours in Saint John Bosco,
Fr Greg Chambers sdb
Source: Salesian College, Subury


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This is another way to get familiar with Kyrgyz Republic. And it has to be said, it's one of the best ways — fresh mountain air, blue sky, beautiful mountains, what else do you need?
Kyrgyz Republic is a sunny country, so one thing you won't have any problem with if you plan trekking / hiking is the weather. But be sure you're prepared well, as more than 75% of the country is a mountainous terrain so it is quite a legwork. There's a lot to choose from — alpine lakes and waterfalls, gorges and peaks. You definitely should visit these lakes: Kol-Suu, Ala-Kul, Son-Kol, and Sary-Chelek. This waterfalls you should not ignore: Maiden Braids (Tears), Tears of Bars, Abshir-Ata, and Kegety. Remember the gorges you should visit: Chunkurchak, Zheti-Oguz (Seven Bulls), Kegety, Karakol, and Altyn-Arashan Gorge. As for peaks — choose from Lenin, Pobeda (Victory) Peak, Khan-Tengri or Piramidalny.
Photos: Zahariz Khuzaimah


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People with faith are happier and rebound from bad situations quicker? Curious claim to one upmanship. This would suggest people of no faith are more upset and disturbed by events around us, and they consider the implications of bad events with greater acuity and empathy.
I would rather be unhappy and disturbed, having full command of the events that left me in such a condition, than happy and oblivious to the same in a deluded and nihilistic world-view where nothing else matters but what happens to me when I die.


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Blueberry Cobbler
This cobbler is made with a combination of rolled oats and flour and is not overly sweet. Use locally grown blueberries, or better yet, go for a hike and pick your own! Serve the cobbler with good-quality vanilla ice cream. – Louisa Shafia
For the scone topping:
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup flour
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4 inch pieces, plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup brown rice syrup
For the filling:
- 3 pints blueberries
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown rice syrup
- A pinch of salt
Pre-heat the oven to 375°F. Butter a 10-inch pie dish.
To make the topping, grind the oats in a food processor for 30 seconds. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the ground oats in a large bowl. Add the flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the food processor and process until the ingredients are mixed. Add the cold butter and pulse until the pieces are pea-sized or smaller. Transfer to a bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and brown rice syrup. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and mix with a spatula until the dough just comes together. Cover and set aside in the refrigerator.
To make the filling, add the blueberries to the 2 tablespoons of reserved oats. Add the lemon juice, vanilla extract, brown rice syrup, and salt, and stir to coat the berries. Scrape the filling into the pie dish. Crumble the scone topping over the filling, leaving small holes to let the berries release steam. Drizzle with the melted butter. Put the pie dish on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake for 20 minutes. Rotate the pan and continue baking until the top is golden, about 15 minutes more. Serve hot.
In November of 2009, Ten Speed Press/Random House will publish my first cookbook, Lucid Food: Cooking for an Eco-Conscious Life, a collection of healthy, eco-conscious recipes, tips, and entertaining ideas.
For more info about me and my work, and for more healthy cooking tips, please visit my website, Lucidfood.com.
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I was recently talking with a European-American friend of mine who is also an evangelical. I am African-American and evangelical. We were talking about the tense debate going on right now about health care when he raised an interesting question about race. He told me that his big concern about the potential passing of a health-care reform bill was a government run health-care system, which would lead to bigger government. I responded by agreeing with his concerns, but stating that he should have been concerned about big government militarily during the George W. Bush years as well.
I then asked the first question: "Why do some conservatives so easily see the threat of big government when it has to do with health care, but can't see big government when it's running an expensive war in Iraq? Not many conservatives complained about how much money the war in Iraq was taking out of their pockets, but now they're angry about how much the potential passing of a health-care reform bill would. Both the management of war and health care are types of big government, leading to spending money we don't have as a country in debt."
My friend responded by asking this question: "Why do so many African-Americans trust government with health care? Why are so many not concerned about big government in this way?"
I thought this was a great question that gets to the racial divide around how some African-Americans and some European-Americans see government and corporate America from different perspectives. One of the reasons some European-Americans would rather see health care worked out in the private sector and not run by government has to do with how this country started. For many European-Americans, life in the U.S. began with a seeking of independence from European government systems and the pioneering of a new way of living based on democracy -- and maybe more importantly, the development of an economic system called capitalism. This history sheds light on why conservatives and many evangelicals today would be concerned about big government.
For African-Americans there is a history in this country which begins with slavery. The African-American begins his or her experience in the economic system of capitalism and free enterprise as the slave. From there, the experience with the economic system for many African-Americans is within a race-based, sub-system called Jim Crow Segregation. Primarily, government has been the catalyst to open the door to freedom from slavery and Jim Crow Segregation comes mainly from government. The Civil War, the Voting Rights Act, and the Civil Rights Act are all government-led realities.
Could this be the foundational reason why, in this society still influenced by race, many European-Americans are concerned about big government while many African-Americans embrace it? I believe the Church in the United States of America must rise out of being the most racially segregated institution in this nation so that it can lead conversations and forums on reconciliation. At the church where I serve as Senior Pastor, we have a class called City Matters, which seeks to raise awareness and spark reconciling discussion. We've also hosted an initiative called The Invitation to Racial Righteousness, developed by the Evangelical Covenant Church of which we are a part.
We need more churches to lead these types of initiatives. These conversations and forums could help us understand one another better. We need to move from demonizing those with different perspectives than ourselves and seek to understand the historical roots of our differences. It is possible to love God, follow Christ in a radical way, and have conversations about differing perspectives on how we view the role of government.
Efrem Smith is the senior pastor of The Sanctuary Covenant Church, with the vision to be an urban, multi-ethnic, relevant, holistic, and Christ-centered community. He has held leadership positions in organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club of America and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and is the author of numerous articles and books, including The Hip-Hop Church. He blogs at efremsmith.com.
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I have spoken on networking and personal branding to numerous companies and organizations across the country and in Canada where I started my career.
I have been networking for decades even before it was the current social and business rage and rave.
So when is the best time to build your network?
By far the best time to build your network in these times is while you are working. Harvey McKay wrote a book on it a few years ago called Dig Your Well Before you are Thirsty.
Many people quite eagerly try to build their network during the desert of unemployment or financial need but rarely network in the oasis of employment and limited needs. They are too busy to be planning for the future in the New Normal.
Here's what I see. I know some people who during the great recession that started when the World melted beginning in August 2008 or before have now had one or two or maybe three short term jobs during that time. Things change quickly in these times.
I only hear from them when they are in the desert between those jobs. When they are working they don't reach out to me to see if I can help them. They aren't thinking of me.
When they are in the desert they reach out very quickly because they know I have a very large and substantial network and often hear about jobs. But I am not a public service funded by the government.
Quite frankly I don't really feel very compelled to help. There are many people out there and I only have so much time. I speak often to people in transition so I know that I have satisfied my pay it forward quotient.
Then on occasion I meet people doing it another way. I meet them at events like Laguna Niguel Connectors. They are working. I ask them why they are at a networking event largely populated by people in transition. They say they remember the desert and the promise they made that if they ever got to the oasis they would remember those times and try to help in any way they can.
These people are rare and they stand out. I may never do business with them but if they were ever in the desert and reached out to me I would immediately help. They have a measure of sincerity which is compelling.
If you want people to be thinking of you when you are in the desert you need to be thinking of them when you are in the oasis.
It is as simple as that.
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I am late to the Immortal Guardians party. I picked up an anthology a couple of weeks back featuring a short story from this world and liked it enough to try and jump in. Boy, am I glad I did. I really enjoyed this. It's the sixth book in the series, and there is clearly some stuff I missed, but none of it detracted from the story at hand, or the romance.
For the past year, Heather has been having the same dream about a vampire attack –and the super-sexy vamp who helps fight them off. Imagine her surprise when her dream becomes reality and suddenly the hot guy from her dream is a flesh and bone charmer standing in front of her. Heather never thought vampires were real, but she carries a special gift of her own, telepathy. Between her own supernatural ability and all those dreams, she takes the news better than most.
If you're not familiar with these books, they features a few different kinds of characters. Regular humans, which are self-explanatory; then gifted humans, like Heather. There are vampires, which are regular humans turned by the vampire virus, and Immortal, which are gifted ones turned by the vampire virus. (There are Others, too, but let's put that aside for now.) Basically, human DNA can't handle the virus very well and all vampires eventually go crazy, while Immortals stay sane and protect the world from the crazy vamps. Ethan is an Immortal and the man-candy in Heather's dream.
The two fall for each other pretty quickly, though it helped that Heather felt like she knew him from her dreams. Her telepathy and family ties to the military make her am ideal candidate to help the Immortal cause. It seems that Gershom, a powerful (Other) bad-guy, is amassing a vampire army, hoping to manipulate the human military into starting Armageddon. Heather can help stop his plan, but she'll need all of the Immortal Guardians to stop him.
Writing that out makes me realize that it's kind of complicated, but it's totally in a good way. For people who are already fans of the series, I'm sure it makes total sense, but even for a newbie like me, I promise, you'll catch on pretty fast. The arc moves along quickly, but no sot fast that you can't keep pace. It's just right to keep the pages turning.
Ethan and Heather are both likeable characters and they are good together. The sexual tension and physical aspects are hot, but their emotional connection is good too. There is a healthy mutual respect between them and I loved how much they both wanted to protect each other, without ever taking away the other's agency. What I loved even more is this phenomenal cast of characters that make up the Guardians and their team. These characters are so well drawn. They're unique and I feel drawn to so many of them, I can't wait to go back and read the five books that came before this one.
I almost never jump into a series on book 6, but I am so glad that I did. I hope I enjoy the backlist as much as I did this installment. I have a feeling I will!
Rating: A-
*ARC provided by publisher
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by Dianne Duvall
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What I Eat In A Day: A Health Coach + Cookbook Author Tells All
I love food! So when I needed to lose weight, I couldn't find a program that would satisfy my need for great-tasting food. Every diet I tried offered bland meals that always left me wanting more.
It wasn't until I developed my own clean-eating program that the meals satisfied me and the weight came off — and stayed off. Even though I lost 40 pounds on my clean-eating diet and reached my goal weight many years ago, my food choices today still adhere to the same principles I developed to lose the excess weight — eating clean, wholesome, and lip-smacking-delicious food.
Although I still enjoy a glass of wine, piece of chocolate, or after-dinner dessert on occasion, here's what a typical day looks like for me.
8:30 a.m.: Breakfast
I usually wake up around 6 a.m., get my kids ready for school, and then work out. I rotate between group fitness classes, yoga, or running by myself.
Once I'm back home, I like to refuel! A smoothie made with almond milk, fresh berries, and a scoop of protein powder has me starting the day off right.
10 a.m.: Breakfast
I used to be a huge coffee drinker, and although I still grab a soy or almond latte about once a week, I often choose a cup of dandelion tea. I get the roasted variety and it actually tastes a little like coffee.
12 p.m.: Lunch
By the time lunch rolls around, I'm usually ready for a healthy but hearty meal. If I have the time, I'll make a large salad, which usually contains dark leafy greens like kale or spinach, a healthy carbohydrate like roasted sweet potatoes, and a healthy fat like avocado. I also enjoy making my own salad dressing. It's one of those things that only takes two or three minutes but tastes 10 times better than bottled dressing.
3 p.m.: Snack
Like most people, I tend to experience a midday lull, and if I don't have a healthy snack on hand, I'm afraid I might run down to the corner store for a chocolate bar. That's why I always bring a healthy snack with me to the office. My go-to snack is a homemade trail mix made with all my favorite ingredients: almonds, pumpkin seeds, dried cherries, dried apricots, figs, and coconut flakes.
6:30 p.m.: Dinner
Weeknight dinners always seem a little more hectic than lunch. After picking up my kids from after-school club or sports, I empty lunch boxes, get showers and baths started, finish homework, and make dinner. Luckily, both my husband and I are big fans of stir-fry. My favorite is my shrimp and snow pea stir-fry, but I also make it with ginger chicken or salmon. I like how easy stir-fry is to make, and I love that it gets my husband and kids to eat more vegetables than they would otherwise.
8 p.m.: Dessert/Snack
Kids are finally in bed and have stopped making excuses for why they have to get out of bed and come find me. I've always been a "snacker," and although I've tried to forgo any after-dinner eating, I've always found it extremely difficult.
Instead of struggling to skip an after-dinner snack, I try instead to find healthy alternatives like a yogurt and fruit bowl made with plain yogurt, honey, vanilla, and warm blackberries.
To get more healthy-eating tips from me, check out my online course with mbg, A 14-Day Clean Eating Program: How To Kick Start Weight Loss In 2 Weeks.
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Friday, December 4, 2009
Galerie Monmartre
Regular readers of The Design Files will be familiar with Melbourne's Galerie Monmartre as there is usually some lovely vintage poster winking at you in the sidebar of Lucy's blog. This is my pick from their current selection. I met my husband in Zurich and we spent three years working there and walked past the big Bally shop on Bahnhofstrasse many many times.
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From the legendary figure brand HG series, comes the new series that bring out the best of the charm of female characters - HG GIRLS. The series begins with Bulma and Android No. 18 launching at the same time. The innocent look of Bulma and coolish beauty of Android No. 18 will be showed through a newly scaled figure!!
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All communities have their own problems and challenges. Yet some of those problems do have regional solutions.
It is a best practice of regional leadership to find ways to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, garner support for policy implementation, develop a stronger communication strategy, and overcome regional and local challenges in order to meet project goals.


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A young girl who won the role of circus star with less than 24 hours to prepare now dreams of a life on the stage.
Suzy Snee, 15, was the surprise guest at Circus Mondao in 2014 when the El Moussati acrobatic troupe lost two of its five acrobats just days before the first show in the big top in Norcross.
The plucky 13-year-old was the first to volunteer when the circus appealed for local talent to fill in for the injured acrobats.
Now two years later, Fleetwood High School student Suzy is determined to become a fully-fledged circus acrobat, and has already mastered the trapeze and the aerial hoop – a vertical hoop suspended above the stage that a performer uses to perform somersaults and flips.
Suzy, who lives on Northfleet Avenue in Fleetwood, said: "Ever since being in Circus Mondao I have wanted to do more, and now that I'm older I really want to join the circus. I've found something I really love and it's what I really want to do.
"My friends all think I'm pretty crazy but they love seeing me perform!
"When I first started training two years ago I had never done aerial moves before. The aerial hoop is my favourite and I also love the trapeze, which is similar to gymnastics bars, except instead of staying in one place you get to swing from one place to the other.
"It feels like you're flying. It's an amazing feeling."
Suzy, who attends Circus Academy Blackpool every week, is now looking forward to her first big stage act since her stint at Circus Mondao, as she prepares to perform at the Wyre and Fylde Dance Festival at the Winter Gardens this month.
Her mum Julie Williams said: "Suzy absolutely loved being in Circus Mondao and when the circus moved on she said that was what she wanted to do for a living.
"I hope she really manages to be successful. It's what she's set her heart on and she's very good at it. You'll be trying to watch TV and she'll go walking past on her hands.
"We're really pleased that she has got this chance to perform again. This will be her first time on a proper stage since two years ago and she's learned so much since then."


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I've been writing reviews about movies, music and other stuff but I feel like I owe you the pleasure of introducing you to sites that stream movies for free. Well if you're like me who leads a busy lifestyle, then you probably have very little time for movie theaters as the whole experience itself could cost you at least 3 hours. So for me I just like movies on the go and I know just where to find them online. Here are the top 10 best sites that I think you'll enjoy free movies anytime.
- MoviesPlanet
- Real.com
- Bablegum
- Tube+
- Film.fm
- 10 Star Movies
- iMovieTube
- Archive.org
- YouTube (YouTube Movies)
- Indie Movies Online
- UnoTelly
- Crackle
- MoviesFoundOnline
- Viewster
- Alluc.org
- Hulu
- Asian Horror Movies
- Nyoo TV
Watch all your favorite movies like "The Dark Knight," "Taken," "The Bourne Identity," "Daredevil," "Avatar," "My Cousin Vinnie" and many more! All are in clear DVD rip copy for you to enjoy without having to pay a cent. But it comes with a small price though and you'll need to have at least a 3Mbps (mega bits per second) internet connection although I would recommend a minimum of 5Mbps net speed. That's because if you'll choose a lower broadband connection, then you'll only get infuriated by the buffering time which will last for at least 30 seconds. However, having a 5Mbps internet connection or higher eliminates all this nasty stuff and you can concentrate on the movie that you want to watch and not the loading time.
The best thing about watching movies online is that almost all of your entertainment system can be plugged into the internet, which means you get to watch the movie on your 40-inch plasma TV with your 8.1 surround sound system. So whatever movie genre that you're in you can be sure to find them in any one of that list. Enjoy!


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The Redskins are riding a seven-game winning streak into Sunday's game against the Seahawks and one of the biggest reasons for their turnaround after a 3-6 start has been the improved play of the defense.
They forced 15 turnovers and sacked quarterbacks 18 times over the course of the winning streak and one of the key players on the unit has been recognized for his efforts in making that happen. Linebacker London Fletcher is the NFC defensive player of the month for December.
Fletcher had interceptions in three consecutive December games and then capped off the month with two sacks of Tony Romo in last Sunday's division clinching 28-18 win against the Cowboys. Fletcher also racked up 51 tackles over the course of the month, allowing him to finish the year as Washington's leading tackler.
That's no surprise, since Fletcher routinely leads his team in tackles while playing every single game of every single season since he's entered the NFL. He's tied with Ronde Barber for the league's longest active consecutive games played streak at 240, a number that will likely continue to grow in 2013 given how well Fletcher was able to play this season.


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I am also trying to decide if I prefer pressing my seams open or to the side. For the starflower blocks I've been working on, the seams are pressed open. I like the way they sit... I always used to press to the side. Now I am just confused. What do you do?
The sewing machine has been rather quiet this week. Ollie has been toilet training and work is pretty crazy. This week will be even crazier. And before I know it I'll be sitting on a flight to Phoenix, Arizona. I can't wait! I plan to take only the clothes I will need and one pair of shoes... and then shop. Shop. SHOP!! Can anyone tell me what the weather is doing in AZ?
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Supreme Court sides with timber industry in runoff dispute, dealing blow to environmentalists
In a defeat for environmentalists, the Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with the U.S. timber industry in a dispute over whether loggers should have to get special EPA permits because of gravel and dirt falling into nearby waterways.
In a 7-1 vote, the court reversed a lower-court ruling which said the run-off from logging sites is the same as any other industrial pollution, requiring a Clean Water Act permit from the Environmental Protection Agency.
The Supreme Court justices said the logging companies did not need to get the permits. During the arguments, the timber companies had said a ruling against them would put the U.S. timber industry out of business -- and that it would cost millions for every single logging project to get EPA permits.
The EPA itself disagreed with the lower-court ruling. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy said for the court that the agency's reading of its own regulations is entitled to deference from the court.
In any event, the agency has since issued a new regulation that removes any doubt that water from logging roads is the same as runoff from a farmer's field, not industrial pollution.
Justice Antonin Scalia dissented, saying that the court gives EPA and other agencies the authority to say what their rules mean "for no good reason."
Justice Stephen Breyer did not take part in the case because his brother, U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer, was appointed to sit on the appeals court panel that issued the ruling overturned Wednesday.
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Asheville Food & Wine Festival is one of our favorite events – a weekend-long celebration of local food, wine, and spirits in the beautiful city of Asheville. This year's highlight may have been the cocktail competition, where NC distilleries partnered up with Asheville mixologists to craft the best cocktail of the weekend. We were thrilled to partner with Luke Danner from Smoky Park, who created this delicious flip for our entry.
- 1 1/2 oz Fair Game No'Lasses
- 1/2 oz Pedro Ximenez sherry
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz strawberry-lemon oleo saccharide
- 1/2 oz pecan orgeat
- egg white
- Blackberry Tipper & walnut bitters
Being entered into a fancy cocktail competition means this cocktail is chock-full of professionally-crafted ingredients, created for gourmet quality, not easy reproduction value. This doesn't mean you can't do it! Here are a few guides to get you started.
Oleo saccharum is just a fancy way of referring to a type of lemon syrup, made merely by letting lemon (or any other citrus) rinds sit in sugar until the oils in the rind dissolve the sugar into a syrup. Check out this guide from Saveur!
Orgeat is a cloudy, nutty syrup, perfectly suited to add a rich backbone to aged liquor-based cocktails. Read more and learn how to make your own here.
Luke made his own incredible bitters for this cocktail, using our Blackberry Tipper and walnuts in order to further add complexity to this drink. Read about creating bitters here.


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Brianna grew up so much this summer! She began swimming, in the deep end, without floatation devices. She jumps off the side like it's nobodies business! She got fearless! (What am I talking about?!? She was always fearless..lol!)
We had season passes to the Zoo and Kings Island this year. This year she was introduced to roller coasters. Her Uncle Denny would be proud...she LOVES them! The first time she rode what was called The Beastie when we were kids, (an old wooden roller coaster for children that is modeled after the world famous Beast roller coaster also at Kings Island) she wanted to be in the very front seat. And she kept her hands up the whole time! Of course, I was big, fat and pregnant so I wasn't even allowed to look at a roller coaster (hehe) but I did get to see a picture that we spent $10 on to commemorate the event. It's a pretty huge event! Isn't the smile on her face great! Fearless I tell ya! Fearless! (Ignore the goofy tweens in the background! lol!)
Steven says I get to take her on the Vortex for the first time since he got to do so many firsts with her this summer. Even though it is my absolute favorite roller coaster I don't know if I'm quite ready to take my 7 year old on it! Even if she is tall enough to ride it! Even if she is begging to go! Fearless I tell ya!! Letting go people! It's hard work!!
You may remember reading about Brianna's reaction when we had the ultrasound and found out our Julia was really an Elijah. I didn't think we'd ever be able to convince her that being the only girl is a very good thing. I should know...I'm the only girl in my family too! And the oldest! So I totally know where she is, or will be in the future. But after a while she did warm up to the idea. I mean come on...never having to share a room, not having someone who will steal your clothes or your shoes (or your boyfriends! lol) And since mommy and daddy are only responsible for one wedding that is going to be quite the party!!! :-) And once Eli arrived, well, let's just say she warmed up really quickly!!
|Meeting Eli for the first time.
|I love this picture!!
|She is such a good big sister!
|Sharing Eli (reluctantly) with her GaGa Kim (Steven's mom).
Bri is quite the mother hen! Every time Eli makes a peep she thinks she needs to be on top of him! She loves to hold him, until he tries to eat her arm or face or pulls her hair. Then she's pretty quick to hand him over to mom! She tries to walk around the house with him a little too much (I even caught her trying to take him up the stairs the other day! She got reprimanded very quickly for that one!) but she is really good with him. Being the first of 4 she has had lots of practice by now. And I think the feelings of wanting a Julia are gone! She tells me that he is the sweetest baby brother ever! I have to agree!
A few weeks after Eli was born (11 days after to be exact!) Brianna started the 2nd grade. I cannot believe that my baby girl, my first born is in the 2nd grade! (I can't believe I'm old enough to have a 2nd grader, but that's a conversation for a different day!) This will be a big year for her. In May she will receive her First Communion. She is very excited! She has wanted this for quite a while now and we are so excited that are kids are starting to get the age where they will be joining us at the Lord's Table. It's a very cool thing!
|Where did the time go?!?! Who told her she could grow up!?!
|Brianna and her buddy Micah. And yes, he's outside in his underwear!
|Our beautiful blessings!
So far Brianna is loving the 2nd grade! Her teacher is wonderful and we are really enjoying the school they are going to. More confirmation to us that we made the right choice to send them to public school over private and save ourselves some (OK a lot!) of money!!
And finally, on September 7th Steven's sister Samantha got married! Her and her new husband Eric have been together for quite a few years now (and they were friends before that) and they FINALLY tied the knot! We were so happy for them and were honored when we were asked to take part in their special day. Steven was a groomsman, I was a bridesmaid (and also sang in the wedding with Steven and Samantha's cousin Kristi), and Brianna and Jonah were the flower girl and ring bearer. They looked absolutely adorable and did a really good job! We were a little nervous about Jonah after the rehearsal, but hey! That's what rehearsals are for right?!?! They had a blast! Brianna looked absolutely beautiful in her off white dress that mimicked the style of her Aunt's gorgeous dress. We're hoping this dress will still fit in May and she can wear it again for her First Communion. (Did I mention I found this dress on Ebay for $30 with FREE shipping!!! They wanted $120 for it at David's Bridal! Ebay people...it's a wonderful thing!!!)
|Waiting to enter the ceremony.
|It's party time!!! I LOVE this picture!!
|Brianna with her cousin Jamie and her boyfriend Jared.
|Bri and Jonah with their Nina.
|The gorgeous bride! Don't you think she should have looked a little happier!?! lol
|Mr and Mrs. Eric Hunter!
It was a beautiful wedding and we were so honored to be such a large part of it! The happy couple are off in Jamaica right now on their honeymoon. Looking at the cloudy skies outside my window today I wish I was too! :-)
So that's an update on our Brianna Michelle! Tomorrow, what Jonah's been up to! See ya then!


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Ice skating is an ideal school sport.
Up to 500 students can enjoy the benefits of ice skating, in an indoor supervised environment, all year round, in any weather.
School Sessions
Tuesday to Friday 11.30am - 2.30pm
Cost is $9 per student
This special rate is for schools which have booked for a 1 hour regular weekly sport during school term. Students can pay individually on entry or we can give an invoice to the teachers to take back to school. Please contact us by phone or email to make a booking.
Sydney Ice Arena has a Risk Management Policy to assist teachers in formulating a Risk Assessment. Please see below.
For a NON regular school, i.e. excursion or a "1 off"
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Risk Management Policy
This document is designed to provide schools and other organised groups with risk management information and procedures in order for them to carry out an assessment and to minimise the risk of accidents and injury at the ice arena.
The Ice Arena consists of an Olympic sized ice rink with associated amenities and facilities. There is also a carpark for outside the main entrance which is used for the Ice Arena and other nearby shops in the centre. Included in the facility are illuminated exit points, fire and smoke detectors, alarmed emergency exit doors, disabled toilets, first aid room and portable first aid kits, P.A.system for announcements, evacuation plan (kept in office).
Visitors are responsible for the identification of all risks to which they may be exposed and need to advise staff members of any potential risks they observe. Both on the ice and around the building there are risks of which all visitors need to be aware.
1. Arriving at the Ice Arena
Groups may come to the ice arena by bus, motor vehicle or on foot. Visitors need to ensure that they watch out for cars entering and leaving the carpark. Drivers of motor vehicles need to especially watch out for children in the carpark and whilst entering and leaving the property.
2. Entering the Building
Visitors need to walk up down stairways carefully and to hold on to railings if any tiles are wet. Our main entrance is located on the bottom level of the ice arena.
3. Obtaining skates and equipment
The ice arena makes skates available to all groups. Skaters need to ensure that they use the correct size skates. Helmets and other are also available at 'skate hire'. We recommend that beginner skaters make use of the helmets available.
4. New skaters
The school teachers and group leaders need to make the ice arena aware of any participants who are new to the sport and arrange for instruction to be given at the commencement of their skating session.
5. Participation in skating
Visitors should inspect the condition of the ice to ensure that it is safe to skate. If there are any holes in the ice, staff should be immediately notified and the area isolated. Skaters should be aware of the other users of the ice. Speed should be kept to a minimum with skates kept below knee level with one foot on the ice at all times. No spins or jumps are permitted.
All participants are required to behave in a sensible controlled manner ie not pulling or pushing each other, not throwing objects at each other (eg snow), not leaving objects on the ice surface, not taking any food or drink onto the ice surface, not skating opposite the general flow, not sitting on the barrier and not engaging in games of tag or chasings. All skaters need to skate at a speed which is safe and appropriate for their level of competence. Skaters should not engage in abusive, abrasive or disorderly conduct. Skaters should cooperate with ice rink staff and follow their direction when given.
Requirements for Teachers and Group leaders
While the ice rink staff may instruct, lead, demonstrate or assist in an activity, the teacher in charge or group leader is responsible for overall group supervision.
Teachers and group leaders need to make all skaters aware that
- There are potential risks associated with the sport of ice skating.
- The blades on the ice skates are sharp and may cause cuts.
- When their hands are on the ice surface there is a risk of injury from either their own skates or those of other skaters.
- The ice surface is very hard and falling on the ice may cause minor to serious injuries ranging from cuts, abrasions, grazes to sprains, breaks or concussion.
- In the event of an accident skaters should notify their superior immediately and visitors should notify a staff member immediately.
- Designated out of bounds areas are not to be entered.
General assumption of risk.
The activities and amenities provided in this complex have a certain amount of risk attached. By entering this centre, patrons, visitors and their guardians accept that there is a degree of risk and release the Sydney Ice Arena and their staff from any responsibility, cost or legal liability associated with any injuries or damages which may result from using the amenities, participating in any activity, or through the actions of others within the centre.


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News » 13.09.2009 - Denora 1.4.4 & phpDenora 1.4.1 released
Hello everyone. I'm pleased to announce the simultaneous release of Denora 1.4.4 and phpDenora 1.4.1. To make this short, here are the most significant changes.
Denora: improved support for a variety of ircds, including InspIRCd 1.1 and 1.2, all P10-based ircds, Hybrid, Plexus3, Charybdis and ngircd, and added support for the upcoming Nefarious 1.3 ircu. Added an option to ignore all +B (bot) users from chanstats. Fixed ignore forgetting ignores. Removed the annoying chanstats automerge on user quit and improved ustatsregistered option, which now also supports user accounts, other than +r users (by the way, this option makes Denora chanstats ignore users who are not registered. This improves nick tracking quite a bit while decreasing db size, so we recommend you enable this option). Many other fixes and improvements.
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Unfortunately, yes. I have watched the level of the James River in Virginia rise in the nine years we have lived here. It is most likely exaggerated by erosion of the shoreline and the beach has disappeared in one stretch nearest our home.
The Surging Seas, a sea level analysis by Climate Central has some impressive data and predictions. Check it out and see for yourself.
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90.A - Public Relations
Board Policy Code:
Adopted: 2014-06-11T00:00:00
Revised/Readopted: Combined into one policy 06/11/14
The Columbia Gorge Community College Board of Education feels that a sound and constructive relationship between the college and community is essential to meet the community's needs. The president will be responsible for providing guidance to staff members to improve their community interaction skills, developing strategies for listening to public and staff concerns and actively involving citizens in the decision-making process of the college. College staff members, community leaders, citizens, and others will be provided an opportunity to discuss college issues and assist in continuing Columbia Gorge Community College Board of Education's philosophical belief that "Excellence is a Community Affair."
The Board of Education's goals for achieving positive college/community relations are to:
- Develop public understanding of all aspects of college operations, ascertain public attitudes toward issues in education and identify the public's educational expectations for their students;
- Secure adequate financial support for the educational program;
- Help citizens feel responsibility for the quality of education provided by the college;
- Earn the public's confidence with regard to college staff and services;
- Foster public understanding of the need for constructive change and solicit public advice on achieving educational goals;
- Involve citizens in solving educational problems;
- Promote cooperation between the college and the community and share the leadership for improving community life.
Achieving these objectives requires that the Board and staff, individually and collectively, express positive attitudes toward the college in their daily contacts with students, community members and one another; make systematic, honest and continuing efforts to discover what the public thinks and what citizens want to know; interpret college programs, problems and accomplishments; develop an active partnership with the community in working toward improvement of the educational program; and take an active interest in the needs of the community to find ways to make the community a better place to live.
News Releases
Information about college activities and issues will be provided to the community in a way which will create and maintain a dignified and professionally responsible image for the college.
The procedures listed below will be followed in giving official information to the news media:
- The president will be the official spokesperson for the college.
- News releases that are of college-wide interest or that pertain to established college policy will be the responsibility of the president.
- The president, or his/her designee, will establish procedures for the dissemination of news releases pertaining to the college.


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Swiss born Calabresi moved to Milan in approx. 1954 and joined the legendary Studio Boggeri. He was a master at combining Swiss (logical and organized) and Italian (playful and poetic) styles in advertisements, posters, catalogs, trademarks and more. This catalog for Pirelli, Cinturato Tractor Tires is a remarkable example of the work Calabresi did for numerous industrial clients while working at Studio Boggeri.


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Dalrymple Joins Bobcat Co. to Dedicate Acceleration Center
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By ND Governor's Office
Gov. Jack Dalrymple today joined Bobcat Company President Rich Goldsbury, Bobcat employees and public officials to celebrate the completion of the company's $28 million Acceleration Center. Located in Bismarck's Northern Plains Commerce Centre, the Acceleration Center will serve as a key engineering facility for Bobcat and its parent company, Doosan.
"Bobcat is a great North Dakota success story and this Acceleration Center further positions Bobcat for even greater things to come," Dalrymple said. "The state-of-the-art Acceleration Center will serve to keep Bobcat at the forefront of innovation while supporting local jobs and creating economic opportunities for our state."
Bobcat's Acceleration Center will support 175 employees tasked with initial design, engineering, prototype manufacturing, computer simulation and product testing. The center's research and development teams will advance product innovation for Bobcat compact equipment and some Doosan heavy equipment to benefit customers worldwide.
Bobcat broke ground on the Acceleration Center in May 2013. The project involved expanding Bobcat's existing building to include laboratory and office space, classrooms and product testing and demonstration areas. The Acceleration Center is a two-story facility that encompasses 190,000 square feet. Employees also have 22 acres for outside testing and product development. In addition to the Acceleration Center, Bobcat also operates an attachments production facility in Bismarck. In all, West Fargo-based Bobcat Co. employs about 2,000 people in North Dakota.
Among those who joined Dalrymple and Goldsbury at the center's dedication were Sen. John Hoeven, Rep. Kevin Cramer, Bismarck Mayor Mike Seminary and Bobcat employees. The dedication follows a recent production milestone at Bobcat. On July 12, employees celebrated as Bobcat's one millionth loader rolled off an assembly line at the company's Gwinner, N.D., manufacturing plant. Bobcat is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing and distribution of compact equipment
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Federal judge rules flood victims can't sue Corps0 comments Posted by René O'Deay at 8:46 AM
Wednesday January 30, 2008, 3:03 PM, By Susan Finch, Staff writer, Times-Picayune
Thousands of homeowners who sued the Army Corps of Engineers over flooding of their property when three New Orleans drainage canal levees failed after Hurricane Katrina are out of luck because federal law makes the agency immune from such complaints, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
U.S. District Judge Stanwood Duval's much-anticipated decision follows a mid-August hearing on whether a 1928 federal law immunizing the Corps from being sued over its flood control projects would shortstop the homeowners' class action lawsuit accusing the Corps of negligently designing the floodwalls.
In his 46-page ruling, however, Duval made it clear that the law requires him to dismiss the cases, but that he is not unaware of the hardship caused by that the Corps' actions .
"This story -- fifty years in the making-- is heart-wrenching,'' Duval said.
"Millions of dollars were squandered in building a levee system with respect to these outfall canals which were known to be inadequate by the Corps' own calculations,'' Duval wrote.
"The byzantine funding and appropriation methods for this undertaking were in large part a cause of this failure. It is not within this court's power to address the wrongs committed, the judge said.
"It is hopefully within the citizens of the United States power to address the failures of our laws and agencies,'' Duval said. "If not, it is certain that another tragedy such as this will occur again.''
Do read the comments from some on the Levee Board, too: "Corruption to the bone!"
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Edwards drops out of presidential race0 comments Posted by René O'Deay at 7:12 PM
by The Times-Picayune
Wednesday January 30, 2008, 7:34 AM
By David Hammer
and Bill Walsh
Staff writers
Ending his presidential bid in the same city he started it 13 months earlier, Democrat John Edwards told a crowd at the Musicians' Village in the 9th Ward today that he is giving up the political chase but not the battle against poverty that had been the theme of his campaign.
"We joined together in this city abandoned by our government and forgotten, but not by us," he told those who gathered in the chilly early afternoon weather. "Someday, one day, the trumpets will play loud in Musicians' Village, where we stand today."
Source: nola.com
Now we are abandoned by the only decent candidate.
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Breakthrough: Concentrated Solar Power All Over Southwest US1 comments Posted by René O'Deay at 3:28 AM
This looks very good, folks.
Breakthrough: Concentrated Solar Power All Over Southwest US
by David Sassoon - Jan 17th, 2008
* Clean Energy
* Big Business
* Clean Tech Sector
* Investors
....the solar power plant now being developed all over the American southwest by a company called eSolar. Notice: no smokestacks; no coal chutes; no rail lines stretching to the horizon for coal trains to approach. It's a beautiful sight.
Notice, too, all around the powerhouse containing the steam turbine and generator are the thermal receiver towers and mirror arrays that make this thing work using only the abundant heat energy of the sun.
This is not photovoltaic technology that directly converts the sun's rays into electric current. This is thermal technology that collects and amplifies the sun's heat energy to create steam on an industrial scale, steam that spins turbines to generate power.
You might say it's a giant water boiler, but instead of burning coal, igniting natural gas or splitting atoms to create steam power, this plant uses the heat that naturally falls on the earth.
Google announced today it is investing $10 million in eSolar to help produce utility-scale power cheaper than coal, as part of its world-changing RE<C
Source: solveclimate.com via René
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Graffitti Artist Banksy on CBS Sunday Morning TODAY!0 comments Posted by René O'Deay at 9:48 AM
West Coast Banksy fans might be able to catch this show this Sunday morning. The Banksy piece was in the last half hour of the two hour show.
CBS News Sunday Morning The effect of the Writers Guild strike; the homes of artist Hunt Slonem; Laura Linney; the works of British street artist Banksy. 7 a.m. KCBS 41058, January 13, 2008.
Source: calendarlive.com via René
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Krewe du Vieux packing for 'Magical Misery Tour'0 comments Posted by René O'Deay at 6:07 PM
Are you ready for the Mardi Gras?
Oh yes, there will be Bawd.
Intimately, attached, no doubt, to Sen. David Vitter.
The Krewe du Vieux - a collection of excrutiatingly satirical subkrewes dedicated to the ribald skewering of the city's pompous, arrogant and incompetent - is sharpening its nails and preparing to roll with the theme "Magical Misery Tour" on Jan. 19.
In 2006, Walter "Mr. Bill" Williams took the throne as the monarch of the KDV, after years of letting his animated creatures warn of the looming doom of coastline flooding. Last year, Times-Picayune columnist-gone-mad Chris Rose donned a surprisingly natural-looking Mad Hatter's outfit and climbed on the throne as ruler of the Habitat for Insanity.
This year's King is Reginal Lewis, Mardi Gras Indian and Streetcar Wrangler, who will lead the subkrewes and their mule-drawn floats on an extended new route starting and ending in the Marigny.
The krewe and its 17 subkrewes leave no stone unturned, no subject taboo. The Mystic Krewe of Spermes, just to set the scene, cavort around the street with a school of giant sperm, impaled on poles.
In this 2007 video of the Krewe du Vieux, Chris Rose rules as the Mad Hatter in the Habitat for Insanity. (NOLA video by Jon Donley)
STRONG CAUTION: This is not an outing for a Sunday School class. KDV has been chastized by the Catholic Church, picketed by Protestants, pilloried by the Politically Correct. It is NOT for children or the easily offended.
Some highlights from the Subkrewes:
KDV's greatest charm is that it is a throwback to the satirical walking krewes that entertained Carnival crowds in the years before formal parade krewes with floats and balls. In the Quarter, with intimate settings in the narrow balconied streets, it's easy be transported back to the 19th Century Mardi Gras activities. The parade encourages close interaction with onlookers, and provides some of the top-name brass bands . . . this year's lineup includes:
Here's Krewe du Vieux's official release:
King Ronald Lewis Will Guide Mysterious New Route
Our magical city has a communications director named Quiett. Its web address is cityofNO.com. City Hall is located on Perdido Street - Spanish for lost. And you want to know where the misery comes from?
Indeed, it's been quite a detour de force for the whole state and nation this year. Sen. Larry Craig crooned "Blew Gay Way", while our own senator sang "David Vitter's Lonely Whores Club Band"; then joined they both joined the entire Congress in "Fools on the Hill".
A state judge refused to sing "Cleo Fields Forever", but the New Orleans City Council did a rousing chorus of "I Am The Wal-Mart". Oliver Thomas launched his solo career with "Can Buy My Love", while our D.A. ended his with "Sgt. Eddie's Only Honkies Banned". Faint traces could occasionally be heard of Mayor Nagin's "Nowhere Man"; Governor Blanco's rendition of "Your Mother Should Know" never even made it on the charts; but people all over Louisiana were heard humming "Bobby in the State House With Dimples". The new governor's first hit release was "All We Need Is Cash".
The walrus was appalled.
Many versions of "You Never Give Me My Money" were dedicated to the Roadblock Home people. Contractors everywhere belted out "Why Don't We Dump It In The Road?", while all of us here in K-Doeville found salvation with "We All Live In a Jello-Shot Machine".
Taking full advantage of this string of chart-toppers, the bottom-dwellers of Krewe du Vieux have decided to embark upon a Magical Misery Tour. There will be new Twists on this year's trek through Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, which will be a loop of looped loopies that will end where it begins. Whether it goes anywhere or not, the parade will take place on the impossibly early date and time of Saturday, January 19 at 6:30 PM.
This parade often missed by Mardi Gras tourists is actually the best one, the first one of the season, and the only one that still has the right to parade through the French Quarter.
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Brad Pitt's Pink House art installation ends Sunday0 comments Posted by René O'Deay at 1:22 PM
Brad Pitt's Pink House art installation ends Sunday
Posted by Doug MacCash, Art Critic January 05, 2008 4:20PM
AP PHOTOActor Brad Pitt points to the Make It Right Pink House art installation, representing sites where he hopes to eventually build homes for displaced residents of New Orleans.
Say goodbye to Make It Right's Pink House art installation Sunday (Jan. 6) at 3 p.m., with a free closing concert by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the 9th Ward's own Lastie Family Gospel and Choir.
The 150 startlingly pink fabric houses appeared in early Dec. as an attention-getter for star Brad Pitt's altruistic project to bring affordable homes to the flood-ravaged neighborhood. Donors have sponsored 65 homes so far and the fund-raising continues. The pink fabric houses will now be used to make collectible hand bags and -- possibly -- umbrellas.
Self-guided tours of the Pink House installation that begin at the corner of Claiborne Avenue and Reynes Street, continue through dusk Monday (Jan. 7).
For information, visit www.makeitrightnola.org.
Source: blog.nola.com via René
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$5000 Reward: Dallas Tiger Killer0 comments Posted by René O'Deay at 9:49 AM
On Christmas Day, the same day the tragic tiger event happened at the San Francisco Zoo, a horrific story seemed to fall through the cracks.
Tiger Found Shot To Death in Dallas, TX, the same day an escaped tiger in California kills one teenager and mauls two others.
Source: word.reneodeay.com via René
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