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What It Means to Lead as Your Republican National Committeewoman
This is a speech delivered on the morning of April 6th, 2016 to the North Metro Republican Women's club.
I want to begin by acknowledging each of you and your commitment to the Republican Party over the last several years… This club has been around for a very long time, and I want to honor and recognize the notable level of engagement in the political process that all of you have demonstrated….my hope is that 60 years from now there will be young people from the next generation gathering in clubs, just like this one, who are as committed to conservative principles as you all are.
Over the last several years, we all have seen our fair share of leaders in the Republican party…there have been some strong ones, and those who failed to lead. History has taught us much about what truly strong leadership looks like.
I have spent time reflecting on the kind of leader and Committeewoman I want to be for you, for our state, and for our nation. And the model of the committeewoman I want to be is drawn from:
- The legacy of great leaders from our past — that I admired from both near and far — many of whom I had the opportunity to work with on campaign trails.
- My own personal experience in business, politics, and life.
First, I want to touch on three effective Republican leaders and what about their leadership I respect, admire, and hope to practice:
- The first is Ronald Reagan—and while he was an incredible leader for many reasons, his gift of GREAT COMMUNICATION is especially significant to me.
- In his farewell speech, in acknowledging his nickname of the great communicator, he said, "I really wasn't a great communicator—I just communicated great things"
- There's a lot that needs to be fixed—a lot that is broken in our country and in our party—but communicating HOPE is empowering and important for facing the tasks that lie ahead.
- Like Reagan, I want to have an optimistic perspective and message; to communicate the great principles that our party was founded on—limited government, lower taxes, and personal responsibility…and to keep casting a vision that is a reminder of what the Republican party was built for.
- The second leader is George W Bush — and his SERVANT-HEARTED NATURE — that was infused in all he did.
- From his behind the scenes work with wounded veterans, to his selfless act of surprising our troops in Iraq on Thanksgiving—leaving his own family and going into a war zone for the sake of encouraging the soldiers fighting for us abroad—his life is bursting with testimonies of service and sacrifice.
- He consistently was concerned with the state of other people, putting his own self-interest aside.
- I've read numerous George W. Bush biographies, and it is evident that he lived and breathed HUMILITY. As a child, his mother taught him the proverb–"Let another praise you, not your own mouth…" and he lived by those wise words day in and day out as our Commander and Chief.
- Like George W. Bush, I want to be a leader who is humble and leads by serving.
- And the third leader is Former Governor Rick Perry. I admire him most for how he always WALKED THE TALK.
- He had a "Show me, don't tell me" philosophy that he faithfully lived out as the longest serving governor of the great state of Texas with the 12th largest economy in the world!
- He led with not just his words, but with his ACTIONS.
- He said that he was committed to small government, bettering the education system, prison reform, job growth, protecting the lives of unborn children, and national security, and he spent his time in office working on each and every one of the commitments he made.
- Like Rick Perry, I want to lead with integrity, transparency, and perseverance, and to work tirelessly to promote the conservative principles our nation was founded upon.
So, like these three great leaders, I pledge to be servant hearted, to communicate hope, and to honor my commitment to conservatism in both word and deed.
Considering how my personal experiences have equipped me to lead as committeewoman, I am aware of the desperate need we have for UNITY in our country. Reagan, Bush, and Perry were all amazing unifiers, but I believe that given the horrifically divisive nature of the current presidential campaign, the need for unity in our PARTY and our NATION has never been greater.
Fostering unity is something I have done in business, politics, and personal life.
In the 23 years that I have been a small business owner, I've had to manage conflicts in the workplace and facilitate conflict resolutions that are beneficial to all my employees.
In the 18 years that I've been a bible study leader, I have discipled and mentored over 100 girls. After managing conflict between so many middle school and high school girls for so many years, I've practically earned myself a doctorate in psychology.
As far as unity in the political realm, I have been involved in numerous organizations and campaigns over the years: Saxby Chambliss' first and second election campaigns, George W. Bush, Rick Perry, Romney, AFP, and I was chaplain of the GFRW
One experience that sticks out to me is being the volunteer coordinator for Saxby's reelection campaign…where I was faced with the challenge of organizing AND unifying LOTS of people.
In using encouragement to make people feel appreciated, we rewarded volunteers who went the extra mile, and in doing so, fostered hard work and togetherness amongst the volunteers.
All these experiences have equipped me with tools to find common ground between different types of people, to create an environment where people feel valued, and to promote productivity and efficiency.
I believe these experiences of being a small business owner, being involved in politics, and working with young women, have taught me invaluable lessons that I'd like to transfer to the role of being Georgia's Republican National Committeewoman…to help bring unity back to our party and nation.
I want to be Georgia's conservative voice to the RNC, and I would love to have your support!


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He took us backstage at the London opening of The Girlie Show tour and gave the world one of the most memorable TV interviews of the Sex / Erotica era when he interviewed her in Milan in 1992.
In 1994 Steve was invited to talk with Madonna for a 2nd time. In Paris, they discussed her new album "Bedtime Stories" in-depth, along with a lot more! The interview aired for the first time exactly 20 years ago today - November 2nd 1994.
Madonna-TV caught up with Steve recently who is still a force to be reckoned with in European Television. He kindly shared his thoughts on that 1994 Madonna interview and the superstar in general!
I was 21 in 1980, had left University and within a year of my graduation moved up to London. I was discovering who I was, I was ego-driven like everyone during that era, and here, a few years later, was a woman who would become the biggest idol of the late 20th century, doing her own thing.
Uncompromising, non-conformist, enterprising, and outwardly looking like she had it all. Madonna was always pushing the boundaries of sexual mores, she was open, sexual, non-judgemental, and that made her an important figure, especially for gay men, and particularly during the 80s and early 90s.
Meeting with Madonna:
There was a period in in the 90s where Madonna seemed to thrive. Not just that she was a chameleon, creating a new image for each album, but that she was actually changing and developing as a human being.
It all started when she released the book SEX in 1992, a compilation of photos by fashion photographer Steven Miesel and stills from a film shot by Fabien Baron, of Madonna in various erotic poses, with a number of unknown models, actors, pop stars and other celebrities. The book received different reactions around the world. Headlines in Britain and America described it as shocking, but in Europe the reaction was less vociferous.
By the time I first interviewed her in Milan, about that book and the album Erotica which had been released the day before, she was already having to defend the photos, and she did with her usual vigour, coming over as aggressive.
But when I interviewed her again in 1994, the furore had died down, her attitude had become less uncompromising, and her words shed some light on how it must be to be Madonna. The interview took place at the Ritz in Paris, and she had clearly suffered from the backlash against her at that period. She talked about herself in terms of being a survivor. And she saw survival as nothing new in her life.
In interviews, where her brother Christopher has said that she is at her most uncomfortable, Madonna will downplay any insecurities by going on the offensive. In the interview I conducted with her in Milan she was fighting for control from the moment the camera rolled. Each question was challenged. Each answer dissected. Then something unusual happened. For me there is a key moment in every interview which will define it.
And in Madonna's case it came during the pre-amble to a question. "It is often said that you like to control everything around you", I started. Before I had finished the question Madonna squeezed her hands together, her knuckles cracked and the sound reverberated around the room. It was no co-incidence that this occurred during the word 'control'.
"I have known that certain things I would do would provoke a certain reaction", she told me in 1994. During that later interview in Paris, which coincided with the release of Bedtime Stories, she described the songs as being about "a spiritual struggle, about realisations about life". Madonna was changing. There seemed to a different, more reflective person, the taut atmosphere she creates was still evident, but it seemed that the hurt she felt from the press reaction to the book SEX and the album Erotica, had made an impact. I asked Madonna whether she felt she was being punished. She agreed.
In bed thanks Madonna?
There are no pre-conditions interviewing Madonna, she's an adult, she will answer what she wants, my book is always to try and get something a little different, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Off camera Madonna has always been very friendly to me.
In Milan I took my boyfriend along, an Australian Greek model who had traveled the world with his Madonna memorabilia. He waited outside the room and as the interview ended I asked Madonna if she would say hello to him. In her best Marilyn Madonna pose she lent towards him, blew him a kiss and said seductively 'hello X'. My boyfriend almost fainted. But I had the best sex that night.
Never say that Madonna is over, or that she cannot act or direct or anything else the haters would say because she will come back and bite you one day. I love her commitment to her life. And for that I will always love her. She did masses for gay people, yet sometimes we are the first to slag her off.
The world changed, at least our western world changed, Madonna is no longer needed in western societies to advance gay rights, yet we must always appreciate her forthrightness and outspokenness. It may be a different era but just two years ago she still made more money than anyone because of her tours. She's too good to put down.
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Nothing like this ever happens in Alaska, especially not in the woods.
I'm in San Francisco for the Sex Worker Film Fest and there are so many things happening! Friday was an amazing burlesque show where a cowboy sang Fancy and Carol Queen read a story about a handjob psychic. It was a benefit for the St James Infirmary (where I'm definitely going to go and get a free STI test before I go home, because the nurses at public health in Alaska are sooo mean) and they raffled off the biggest basket of lube you've ever seen.
Saturday we went out with signs and videos and a projector:
to hand out festival pamphlets and talk about sex worker's rights. Some people were interested and some people ignored us. One guy took the brochure I handed him and then gave it back, saying "oh no, this is too much for me."
"Then avert your eye and run along," I told him, but for some reason he just kept hanging around staring at us for a while.
Towards the end of the evening an elderly gentleman came up to us and declared that he was a john and proud of it. "Am I being recorded?" he asked. "I want to go on record!" I whipped out my phone camera, and congratulations John, you're officially on record:
John Revolutionary <---- Click that, cause I fail at embedding videos. Yesterday was the first night of Mariko Passion's one woman show, Modern Day Asian Sex Slavery The Musical, which I've been doing the tech for, along with four other wonderful people. It's powerful and incredible and I can't really convey it in words. If you're in San Francisco you have a few more days to see it (check out the schedule on the website), and in the meantime, here's a preview:
And if you're in San Francisco come to my plant medicine class on Friday at 3 at SOMArts!


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Very popular in the Malaysian market is the Yamaha MT-09, much loved for its low price-to-displacement ratio, and its very capable three-cylinder engine. First launched in 2014, Yamaha has updated the MT-09 for 2017, making this the second generation of its "Master of Torque" series motorcycles.
Up front, this naked 849 cc triple sportsbike gets full-width LED headlights – making the MT-09 resemble the MT-10 – replacing the single lens unit on the previous model. At the back the tail lights are also new, and feature LED lighting in two vertical rows.
In the engine room, the MT-09 gets Yamaha's Assist & Slip (A&S) clutch, which acts as a slipper clutch under downshifting load, while delivering precise engagement. Clutch lever pull has also been reduced by a full fifth, or 20%, reducing hand fatigue while riding in slow traffic conditions.
A welcome update is the inclusion of the Yamaha Quick Shift System (QSS) quickshifter, which now comes as standard fitment. This was something we remarked upon when reviewing the Yamaha MT-09, and it is, indeed, a necessary piece of kit for an engine as quick as the MT-09's.
On the suspension side, Yamaha has obviously been listening to feedback, as the forks are now updated 41 mm diameter units with adjustable rebound and compression in the right and left fork legs, respectively. The rear tailpiece is now gone for 2017, replaced by a swingarm-mounted carrier for the number plate.


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Microbes can thrive in untreated cooling water, which is warm and sometimes full of organic nutrients, as wet cooling towers are very efficient air scrubbers. Dust, flies, grass, fungal spores and so on collect in the water and create a sort of "microbial soup" if not treated with biocides. Most outbreaks of the deadly Legionnaires' Disease have been traced to unmanaged cooling towers, and the UK has had stringent Health & Safety guidelines concerning cooling tower operations for many years as have had governmental agencies in other countries.
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We are rooted in the origins of Swedish rail traffic and we are Sweden's most experienced operator in rail logistics. The wheels of Swedish industry and commerce turn with the wheels of Green Cargo's trains. In many respects, our trains are in fact a platform for growth, welfare and jobs. We move truck cabs to Gent, furniture to Haparanda, newsprint to Frankfurt, flour to local bakeries, wine to dinner tables and steel materials to Borlänge. And we do it reliably, safely and within the agreed time.
With about 2,000 employees, 400 locomotives and 5,000 wagons, we offer eco-labeled door-to-door transports in a network that spans all of Sweden, and through our partners, we have access to thousands of locations throughout Europe.
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Although all forms of transportation are needed, when it comes to the transportation of large freight volumes for long distances, trains and shipments by Green Cargo are the smartest choice.


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National Trust
Preserving St Michael's Mount for future generations
The National Trust is an independent charity that raises revenue to safeguard the future of its properties and landmarks. Relying on membership fees, donations and entry fees, the Trust protects around 350 historic sites across the country, which it opens to the public.
With more than 3.5 million members now onboard, the National Trust also cares for forests, woods, beaches, downs, moorland, islands, archaeological remains, nature reserves and villages.
Who looks after St Michael's Mount?
The simple answer is that the Mount is managed by both the National Trust and the St Aubyn family, working together. This unique partnership supports the Mount's vibrant island community, continuing a remarkable legacy of life and activity which has existed since prehistoric times.
The National Trust has owned most of the island and the causeway since 1954, and is responsible for its conservation and upkeep. This resulted from a gift by the St Aubyn family, who have lived in the castle since the 1650s and still do so today. They run the Mount day to day and open it to the public, welcoming you to discover their extraordinary island home.
In 2014, the 60th anniversary of the unique partnership between the National Trust and St Aubyn Family, was commemorated with a spectacular firework display that filled the skies and could be seen for miles around Mount's Bay.


text: Join us at the Stapleton on Bank Holiday Monday for a day of fun and entertainment for all the family. There will be a BBQ from 12 noon, beer (lots!) some fantastic live music from the brilliant Ansfor Academy's 'The Band Project'. Once fortified, why not flex some muscle in the famous Buckhorn Weston tug'o war taking place on the village green just behind the pub at 3pm before settling in for an evening of more food, more drink and MORE live music from the fantastic solo blues musician Pete Robson. The perfect Bank Holiday!


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Print Version June 25th, 2006
The storms we experience in the readings today are as ambiguous as any we face in our living. Are they destroying hurricanes or are they occasions when the veil is blown away to give a glimpse of God?
We have two storms, today. We hear God finally answering Job from the heart of the whirlwind—all noise and thunder and know-it-all. And we have the terrified disciples caught at sea by a squall while Jesus sleeps quietly on a cushion.
We have two awkward questions, too. We have Job the proverbial good man to whom bad things happen. Why? And we have the disciples making their heartfelt plea—'Master, we are going under! Don't you care?'
And isn't that a damn good question? Don't we want to scream it out ourselves sometimes? When we read the paper. When tragedy blows us flat. When the slow accumulation of misfortune seems set to swamp us. Don't we want to know why? Don't we want to know if God cares?
But we don't get answers. We get silenced. Twice. God answers Job by overwhelming him, blustering him into silence. And Jesus silences the storm and the waves—and has a go at the disciples for getting upset.
Don't those both feel like a raw deal? We don't get the kind of answer we want. We want a real response but instead we find ourselves silenced by questions we can't answer.
Yet the silence isn't the end but the beginning. Silence holds a promise. Job rides out the storm of God's bluster and finds a silence he fills with faith. And when the winds are silenced and the sea calmed, the disciples find their own fear falling away into a new insight.
Silence is a beginning. Silence holds a promise. I don't know which is worse—God being the storm or God sleeping through it—but when the silence falls there can be a beginning, a beginning for each of us.
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1. Fran aka Redondowriter | June 26th, 2006 at 1:23 am
Excellent homily, Rob, and since I didn't go to church today, I'm using your homily as a springboard for some personal writing. A lot of relevant information for us in today's world.


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So the Elder Nephlet was three whole years old yesterday, and there was much rejoicing.
The much rejoicing took the form of a Bob the Builder Birthday Extravaganza, the centerpiece of which was a massive devil's food cake with chocolate "dirt" icing and many pieces of yellow plastic earth moving machinery on the top. The Elder Nephlet could, at the age of 2, correctly identify between "mo-mo" and "track" (mower and tractor) and he's only gotten more precocious.
Having learned from last year, when the cake itself was somewhat lessened in presentation when the EN pulled the lovely plastic toys out of the icing along with a handful of cake, my sister pulled them off the cake and took them to wash them while the EN was sort-of distracted by the bounty of chocolate and the promise of presents after cake. I sat down with him to monitor cake-eating and have a chat. And, once the yellow toys were returned to the table, he looked at them very seriously, leaned over the table to me, and said conspiratorially:
I need some dirt.
Next Woodward or Bernstein, I'm telling you. I won't always be able to distract him from the scoop by telling him that he might mess up his presents if he has to open them with muddy hands.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Nephlet III
Posted by Pope Lizbet at Wednesday, June 14, 2006
1 comment:
- PsychoToddler said...
The PT is a big fan of "Bob a builder".
But I think Wendy looks a little too much like Bob's sister. It's freaky.
- Wednesday, June 14, 2006 11:32:00 AM
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Pound forecast to tumble on 'insane' spending cuts…(Ain't Socialism Wunderful!)
Britain's spending cuts have been branded as "absolutely insane" by one of the world's leading currency traders, who expects the pound to tumble beyond the low it has set this year.
By Richard Blackden
24 Oct 2010
"I think what Britain is doing is absolutely insane" John Taylor, the founder of the $8bn FXConcepts fund, told The Sunday Telegraph. "The Conservatives will lose their stomach for this."
Reducing Britain's £156bn budget deficit is the cornerstone of the government's plan for restoring the economy's health. George Osborne, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, told Parliament last week that the £81bn in spending cuts would pull "Britain back from the brink."
Although Mr Osborne's plan has won support from many economists, there remains concern that it will damage a recovery that is already showing signs of faltering.
"The last retail sales numbers were pretty ugly and then we have to go through the VAT hit," said Mr Taylor, who at 67 is one of the oldest operators in the foreign-exchange markets. The pound will fall below 1.40, possibly this year, he expects. Sterling reached 1.43, its weakest against the dollar this year in May.
The Bank of England has publicly welcomed sterling's decline since the financial crisis erupted in 2008, but the central bank is not alone. Having already yanked hard on monetary and fiscal levers, an increasing number of governments are eyeing a weaker currency as a way of securing their share of an uneven global recovery.
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Seventy Tree Big Drop by lovely Kerry. I'm proud to say i own one of her Big Drop prints, i love it!
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The Icarus Project NYC is a local chapter of http://theicarusproject.net, a radical mental health a support network and media project by and for people who experience the world in ways that are often diagnosed as mental illness. We envision a new culture that allows the space and freedom for exploring different states of being, and recognizes that breakdown can be the entrance to breakthrough. We aim to create a language that is so vast and rich that it expresses the infinite diversity of human experiences. Our monthly workshops explore these themes through peer-based discussion, guest presentations, art, forum theater and more. For more information about this month's event see: http://nycicarus.org
This event has a Google Hangouts video call.
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Of fiction and futures …
Do androids dream of electric sheep,
Or for lost humanity do they silently weep?
Lost in this stupor should I continue to sleep
When all of humanity in me their trust keep?
I composed the above poem while riding to work today. The first line is simply a short story title which I thought at that time was Harlan Elison's but later realized was Philip K. Dick's (in fact, I was reminded later on researching that this was the story that became "Blade Runner" :p) The title came to mind just as I left home and for some reason, the poem followed. The strange thing was that as I rode to work, the poem was followed by almost a vision of the setting for the poem and that in turn evolved in to a story outline – a story that I would like to write … but maybe not right now :p
The idea that came to me based on the poem was of a far future – future in which humanity has gone back to a savage sort of existence. This had occurred not due to some catastrophe or nuclear war or anything but simply because humanity had been locked out of all access to technology. And *that* had happened because at one point in time mankind had scaled the heights of technology to such a level that they'd entrusted all technology to the care of androids. The androids had been so advanced that they were able to repair themselves and maintain all the complex machinery necessary to keep human society functioning smoothly. The androids however realize that humanity is losing its essential "humanity" by being so cloistered and cosseted by technology and that they are kind of withdrawing into their own individual shells and so shutdown all technology so that mankind can rediscover itself without technology.
Fast forward a couple of hundred years and we come back to the time when my poem was written. The protagonist is a member of one of the numerous tribes that can be found on Earth. He's discovered an old building from the high-tech days and he slowly begins to realize what happened to humanity. (Bear with me here as to how all this happens since I don't have a fully outlined plot yet .. just ideas) He also discovers one of the shutdown androids and comes to the conclusion that the androids would wake up again and restore all technology if humanity could show it somehow that it had regained it's humanity. That's as far as I got … and yes, the story is going to need a lot of work :p But that's for another day …
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My mom didn't leave me alone in my darkness, and neither does Mary, which is why we should turn to her in the rosary.
by Jen Norton
Whoever hates his brother is in darkness; he walks in darkness and does not know where he is going because the darkness has blinded his eyes.
—1 John 2:11
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the darkness? Turn on any news show and you'll want to run to your nearest closet, lock yourself in, and declare the world a hopeless, evil place. But there is a key to unlock that closet, and it's held by an unlikely girl, once a nobody, really. But then she was given a great task to become part of the salvation of all creation, and she said "yes." She did not let darkness overcome her. She walked with it until it passed. And now she wants to lead you to The Way, to her Son. The steps on the path are the beads on her Rosary.
Pray one decade (1 Our Father + 10 Hail Marys + 1 Glory Be) on your couch with a cup of coffee. Pray all 5 decades x 20 mysteries on your knees in a monastery. Pray it on your fingers in the car. It doesn't matter… as long as you pray it. Why? Because when you spend even a few moments of each day mindful of the feminine strength needed to bring God's Grace to the world, you will begin to understand your part in overcoming darkness too.
I would trek down the hall to my mom's room at 10 or 11 p.m. and wake her up from a deep sleep to say the rosary with me.
When I was a child, I was preoccupied with order and perfection. It's safe to say I probably had a bit of undiagnosed OCD… and one thing I obsessed about was church rules. I would try to say the rosary before bed, but if I made one mistake, even in the last word of the last prayer, I'd start over. As you can imagine, I did some pretty heavy praying for a kid! My one reprieve was to recite it with my mother. Together, we could make all the mistakes we wanted and it was OK. Her inherent goodness was powerful enough to negate my imperfections. So I would trek down the hall to her room at 10 or 11 p.m., frustrated by my "prayer failures," and wake her up from a deep sleep to say the rosary with me. And to her credit she did it. I'm sure her reaction was a mixture of happiness that I was so devout and complete annoyance that I was interrupting her much-needed sleep. Still, she was there for me. She didn't leave me all alone in my darkness.
I continued to say parts of the rosary throughout my life, albeit less devoutly. Ten "Hail Marys" before bed, an "Our Father" on the way to a college test. No real devotion…more of a comforting insurance policy, really. It wasn't until a few years ago when I really needed to turn to prayer for a difficult situation that the comfort of the rosary became real to me. This time, it was my turn to accompany someone through darkness. In recitation of the simple prayers, holding each bead as I went along, I felt the Blessed Mother walking beside me. I was guided toward the help needed; I was given the strength to think clearly when things got scary. But most importantly, I was provided with an underlying sense of Peace. I was given the mantra "Let it Be," which I understood to mean that in the end, all would be well. Just what a mother would say. And she was right.
"Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
—Philippians 4:6-7
I hope you will consider making the rosary part of your spiritual practice, if you don't already. They're simple prayers, to a simple girl. And, quite simply, they can drive out darkness. The devil hates that, you know.
Jen Norton is an artist whose work appears in The Joyful Mysteries edition of The Illuminated Rosary series. She says:
Recently, two of my paintings, "Hail Mary" and "The Canticle of Mary", were included in an Illuminated book of the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary by Catholic author Jerry Windley-Daoust. From an artist's perspective, it's definitely a boost to the ego to be included in a published collection of work with the likes of Fra Angelico, Leonardo da Vinci and Botticelli! On a deeper level, I believe this author found me because we both share a vision to provide a new, fresh perspective to timeless traditions of our faith. Artwork can offer a deeper understanding for both children and adults; a good companion to the beads.
Prints of Jen's included artwork are available in her Etsy and Fine Art America stores.
The original paintings are part of the permanent collection at the Presentation Center in Los Gatos, CA.
This article originally appeared on Jen's website, here.


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We developed the QSA in conjunction with the Gallup organization, whose longtime chairman, the late Donald O. Clifton, was a great friend of the Lincoln Police Department. He and his wife, Shirley, often attended police academy graduations. Interns and police trainees in our academy conduct the survey. Aside from the value of the data, the process of future police officers listening to citizens describe their experience with the department is very informative and valuable to recruits. It is also good practice for a critical police skill: talking to strangers.
Among the core questions we ask everyone is this:
"Now I would like to ask how safe and secure you feel in the neighborhood where you live. Do you feel:Over the past 13 years, we have completed surveys with 51,241 people. That is a huge number of responses. I had the sudden idea late last week that the QSA responses concerning perceptions of safety and security would be interesting to look at over time. I thought that the recent experiences of crime victims and those cited or arrested would significantly influence their perceptions, but that drivers in traffic crashes would be a fairly representative cross-section of the community whose fender bender would be rather unrelated to their feeling of safety in the neighborhood where they live. So I decided to look at the data for drivers exclusively. We have 14,760 completed QSA surveys with drivers in traffic collisions.
(1) Always unsafe and insecure
(2) Usually unsafe and insecure
(3) Safe and secure sometimes
(4) Safe and secure most of time
(5) Always safe and secure "
Before I gathered the data together, I suspected that people were probably increasingly concerned about safety and security in their own neighborhood, in part due to the huge growth of news sources. My premise was that people are bombarded with 24 hour a day news that is often dominated by crime, and that as a result, we would see a steady increase in fear of crime.
I was wrong. The overall perception of safety and security (as gauged by the two positive responses: 5. always safe and secure, or 4. safe and secure most of the time) has remained remarkably stable. There has been a slight but steady increase in the percentage of respondents who always feel safe and secure in the neighborhood where they live. Click the graph to enlarge.


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Fact-based drama telling the story of a teenage girl who was murdered by a jealous neighbour. The key events of the case are shown from the point of view of the victim, her parents, who despair of convincing the police she has not just run away, and the killer as she tries to cover her tracks. With Guy Pearce, Miranda Otto and Sam Neill


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In Which Mr. Osborne Takes Down the Family Bible
So having prepared the sisters, Dobbin hastened away to the City to perform the rest and more difficult part of the task which he had undertaken. The idea of facing old Osborne rendered him not a little nervous, and more than once he thought of leaving the young ladies to communicate the secret, which, as he was aware, they could not long retain. But he had promised to report to George upon the manner in which the elder Osborne bore the intelligence; so going into the City to the paternal counting-house in Thames Street, he despatched thence a note to Mr. Osborne begging for a half-hour's conversation relative to the affairs of his son George. Dobbin's messenger returned from Mr. Osborne's house of business, with the compliments of the latter, who would be very happy to see the Captain immediately, and away accordingly Dobbin went to confront him.
The Captain, with a half-guilty secret to confess, and with the prospect of a painful and stormy interview before him, entered Mr. Osborne's offices with a most dismal countenance and abashed gait, and, passing through the outer room where Mr. Chopper presided, was greeted by that functionary from his desk with a waggish air which farther discomfited him. Mr. Chopper winked and nodded and pointed his pen towards his patron's door, and said, "You'll find the governor all right," with the most provoking good humour.
Osborne rose too, and shook him heartily by the hand, and said, "How do, my dear boy?" with a cordiality that made poor George's ambassador feel doubly guilty. His hand lay as if dead in the old gentleman's grasp. He felt that he, Dobbin, was more or less the cause of all that had happened. It was he had brought back George to Amelia: it was he had applauded, encouraged, transacted almost the marriage which he was come to reveal to George's father: and the latter was receiving him with smiles of welcome; patting him on the shoulder, and calling him "Dobbin, my dear boy." The envoy had indeed good reason to hang his head.
Osborne fully believed that Dobbin had come to announce his son's surrender. Mr. Chopper and his principal were talking over the matter between George and his father, at the very moment when Dobbin's messenger arrived. Both agreed that George was sending in his submission. Both had been expecting it for some days — and "Lord! Chopper, what a marriage we'll have!" Mr. Osborne said to his clerk, snapping his big fingers, and jingling all the guineas and shillings in his great pockets as he eyed his subordinate with a look of triumph.
With similar operations conducted in both pockets, and a knowing jolly air, Osborne from his chair regarded Dobbin seated blank and silent opposite to him. "What a bumpkin he is for a Captain in the army," old Osborne thought. "I wonder George hasn't taught him better manners."
At last Dobbin summoned courage to begin. "Sir," said he, "I've brought you some very grave news. I have been at the Horse Guards this morning, and there's no doubt that our regiment will be ordered abroad, and on its way to Belgium before the week is over. And you know, sir, that we shan't be home again before a tussle which may be fatal to many of us." Osborne looked grave. "My s — , the regiment will do its duty, sir, I daresay," he said.
"The French are very strong, sir," Dobbin went on. "The Russians and Austrians will be a long time before they can bring their troops down. We shall have the first of the fight, sir; and depend on it Boney will take care that it shall be a hard one."
"What are you driving at, Dobbin?" his interlocutor said, uneasy and with a scowl. "I suppose no Briton's afraid of any d — - Frenchman, hey?"
"I only mean, that before we go, and considering the great and certain risk that hangs over every one of us — if there are any differences between you and George — it would be as well, sir, that — that you should shake hands: wouldn't it? Should anything happen to him, I think you would never forgive yourself if you hadn't parted in charity."
As he said this, poor William Dobbin blushed crimson, and felt and owned that he himself was a traitor. But for him, perhaps, this severance need never have taken place. Why had not George's marriage been delayed? What call was there to press it on so eagerly? He felt that George would have parted from Amelia at any rate without a mortal pang. Amelia, too, MIGHT have recovered the shock of losing him. It was his counsel had brought about this marriage, and all that was to ensue from it. And why was it? Because he loved her so much that he could not bear to see her unhappy: or because his own sufferings of suspense were so unendurable that he was glad to crush them at once — as we hasten a funeral after a death, or, when a separation from those we love is imminent, cannot rest until the parting be over.
"You are a good fellow, William," said Mr. Osborne in a softened voice; "and me and George shouldn't part in anger, that is true. Look here. I've done for him as much as any father ever did. He's had three times as much money from me, as I warrant your father ever gave you. But I don't brag about that. How I've toiled for him, and worked and employed my talents and energy, I won't say. Ask Chopper. Ask himself. Ask the City of London. Well, I propose to him such a marriage as any nobleman in the land might be proud of — the only thing in life I ever asked him — and he refuses me. Am I wrong? Is the quarrel of MY making? What do I seek but his good, for which I've been toiling like a convict ever since he was born? Nobody can say there's anything selfish in me. Let him come back. I say, here's my hand. I say, forget and forgive. As for marrying now, it's out of the question. Let him and Miss S. make it up, and make out the marriage afterwards, when he comes back a Colonel; for he shall be a Colonel, by G — he shall, if money can do it. I'm glad you've brought him round. I know it's you, Dobbin. You've took him out of many a scrape before. Let him come. I shan't be hard. Come along, and dine in Russell Square to-day: both of you. The old shop, the old hour. You'll find a neck of venison, and no questions asked."
This praise and confidence smote Dobbin's heart very keenly. Every moment the colloquy continued in this tone, he felt more and more guilty. "Sir," said he, "I fear you deceive yourself. I am sure you do. George is much too high-minded a man ever to marry for money. A threat on your part that you would disinherit him in case of disobedience would only be followed by resistance on his."
"Why, hang it, man, you don't call offering him eight or ten thousand a year threatening him?" Mr. Osborne said, with still provoking good humour. "'Gad, if Miss S. will have me, I'm her man. I ain't particular about a shade or so of tawny." And the old gentleman gave his knowing grin and coarse laugh.
"You forget, sir, previous engagements into which Captain Osborne had entered," the ambassador said, gravely.
"What engagements? What the devil do you mean? You don't mean," Mr. Osborne continued, gathering wrath and astonishment as the thought now first came upon him; "you don't mean that he's such a d — - fool as to be still hankering after that swindling old bankrupt's daughter? You've not come here for to make me suppose that he wants to marry HER? Marry HER, that IS a good one. My son and heir marry a beggar's girl out of a gutter. D — - him, if he does, let him buy a broom and sweep a crossing. She was always dangling and ogling after him, I recollect now; and I've no doubt she was put on by her old sharper of a father."
"Mr. Sedley was your very good friend, sir," Dobbin interposed, almost pleased at finding himself growing angry. "Time was you called him better names than rogue and swindler. The match was of your making. George had no right to play fast and loose — "
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The above picture is taken from the front of the 1870 Sales Particulars.
This lodge house formed part of the Hall Place Estate. It is described in the 1870 Penshurst Sales Particulars as a highly ornamental building, built of red and black brick, with Bath Stone dressings and tower, lofty imposing embattled entrance archway of brick and sculptured stone, with coats of arms and gothic ornaments and entrance gates. The lodge contains 3 rooms with wash-house etc. (The quantity is included in the park) Estimated rent £6 per annum.
From the 1870 Sales Particular map you can see that at one point the drive approach to Hall Place ran across the south front of the old house to a gateway at Pinnacle Lodge which was built at about the same date as East Lodge (1852). Pinnacle Lodge replaced an earlier lodge (shown on the 1841 map) which was about 150 yards further east and on to which the line of the drive can still be traced in the park. As well as Pinnacle Lodge it is also known as The Pepperpot.
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7.5 Lakh people attended the previous IBPS PO exam 2012-2013, and more or less 60000 were subsisted for the common interview sessions. IBPS, the organizer took six months to divulge the combined result (exam+interview) of the foregoing seasons largest PO enrollment drive, which is presumably the last-one to use an offline examination. Although the headhunter eventually published a final list of 45000 winners at the end of the interview, those who got a job in the first round were only about 25000 in numbers. When you calculate it is barely 6{85750076c19b322c30e4569667a53fe9704f146e1a57d714f26072fdcf6b5afb} who secured a pass in both in interview and exam. What could be the reason for this large difference?
In India, a degree is the long-prevailing and minimum qualification for a bank PO- this was formulated at-least a decade ago. Quality and access to education have reached greater heights throughout this era-no wonder banks are nowadays seeking highly talented people for the PO officer post. A PO has all the prospects for reaching the top-most positions in banks were they have the leeway to take decisions that are critical in promoting the future growth of the firm. While one can argue that the caliber of a person may not depend upon his marks in the degree examination, the market believes that it does, and it is veritable to some extent. Banks were pressurizing the government to raise the minimum qualification for PO exams, and if the reports are real they now have the sanction to do so. The next IBPS PO exam 2013-2014 on these grounds would witness a few changes the qualifications required by the contenders.
Banks held a sway over their PO intakes when IBPS proposed the common exam in 2011. They had the convenience to subject IBPS Score Card holders with their own HR guideline on qualifications like age-limit, percentage of marks, experience, etc. Now that IBPS manages the entire stages of this "All India Bank Recruitment " a standardization of the eligibility norms turned out to be vital. There should be something globally acceptable for all banks else those who seek higher standards may have to conduct separate exams, and then the whole idea of IBPS recruitment would be worthless. IBPS slightly overhauled the minimum qualifications required for appearing in their exams recently after switching to the online exam platform, we saw the initial set of changes in IBPS Clerk Exam.
What changes could we expect in the upcoming IBPS PO exam 2013-2014?
1. Type of examination:
The forthcoming exam is sure going to be an Internet based exam- you can see the demo here.
2. Age-limit:
Right now, the age limit for the IBPS PO exam is 30 and it is going to get a makeover to 28 (without taking reservation into account). We spoke to a private bank recruiter in Cochin regarding this matter, why the institutions are gradually decreasing the age-limit for competitive exams, and she said an apparent truth; learning curve of a person is greatly related to the age parameter; people have a better power to learn things quickly at younger age, and such apprentices will develop into great achievers. Exceptions are there, but unless he or she was previously employed in an associated field, quick adaptation is kind of difficult thing at age 30. Interestingly all recruiters, including IBPS provides age-relaxation for experienced.
So what is next if I'm not qualified for IBPS PO exam under age-limit criteria?
You still have a job prospect in the banking sector if your qualifications are appropriate for applying IBPS Specialist Officers exam.
3. Percentage requirement in degree examination:
Much likely that in IBPS PO exam 2013-2014 notification we will see a hike in the percentage requirement, a mere pass in degree would change to 60{85750076c19b322c30e4569667a53fe9704f146e1a57d714f26072fdcf6b5afb} or first-class. People discussing this issue in forums have a collective opinion that IBPS, in fact, wants to lessen the number applications they receive. After moving to the online examination mode which requires a lot of resources for smooth operation, changing the qualification would seem the immediate option in front of them. However, we strongly believe that it is a quality control taking place. IBPS already has the expertise of administering exams of larger magnitude, and since they earn a lot of money from collecting the forms its literally suicidal to prevent aspirates from registering.
What are the options left if I don't have enough marks for IBPS PO exam?
A lot of aspirants may get disappointed by the decision to change IBPS PO exam qualifications, especially those who belong to the general category and in 55{85750076c19b322c30e4569667a53fe9704f146e1a57d714f26072fdcf6b5afb}+ mark range. If you're young our advice is to choose the Clerical Cadre initially and try the internal promotion exams while working. IBPS provides suitable age-relaxation for clerks who are already working in public sector banks. IBPS Specialist Exam is also an option if you've a professional degree or post-graduation in certain fields of study.
IBPS PO exam 2013-2014 dates
IBPS will start collecting new PO applications at the end of July 2013. You can visit this page for more information.


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ALeecat Events Industries has organised a quiz night, to raise funds for; Motor Neurone Disease Association WA
Where: Breakers Bar and Cafe
When: Wednesday 4 March 2015
Time: 7.00pm
Tickets are available from Breakers Bar for $20 per person or $185 for a table of 10.
There will be many raffles held on the night, as well as a silent auction.
There are many prizes to be won.
If you can't make it to the Quiz Night, but would still like to make a contribution please donate to the link below.
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There truly is no substitute to studying with a qualified yoga teacher and taking a yoga class in person. The purpose of these videos and audio recordings is to support your home practice. Please use these recordings to inspire this practice.
This page will be updated frequently so check back to see what's new or get updates about new videos by subscribing to my email list ! Thanks for watching and keep practicing.


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Explosive Oven Spring
Performed the bi-daily bake tonight and was totally suprised with the amount of oven spring. The loaf nearly blew itself apart! You can barely see the slash pattern..., I've decreased the time of the bake to around 36 minutes with the first 15 minutes under the stainless steel cloche. Find out tomorrow what the crumb looks like.


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I've been downloading some crime podcasts and I've just seen that Authors on Tour have recent podcasts for Julie Kagawa talking about The Iron Knight and Gena Showalter about Twisted. The podcasts are only 4 minutes long and were recorded at BEA.
I haven't listened to them yet and I'm so far behind in each series it may be a while before I do for fear of spoilers.
You can listen to Julie Kagawa here and Gena Showalter here.
Alternatively you can subscribe via iTunes (search for Author on Tour).


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I love water! Iced Tea, and water are my two favorite beverages. When I was growing up, we never had milk with meals, we drank water, only my brother drank milk, the rest if us didn't really like it. We had a soda man who came every other week to deliver bottles of soda, in all kinds of flavors and a big blue seltzer bottle for my dad. I didn't really like soda either; I didn't like the bubbles, and it was so sweet, so I drank water. We kept a bottle of it in the fridge, and refilled it as needed, from the tap.
Water is a great way to hydrate your body. It goes with everything, it can cool you or warm you, you can flavor it and enhance it to suit your taste, and it's readily available almost anywhere. Most people in the U.S. have access to good quality, safe drinking water, and though some places have better tasting water, chances are you are accustomed to your local water, and it tastes just fine to you. Companies like Coca Cola and Nestle want you to think the water they sell you is better than what comes from your kitchen sink, but it's probably not true. It's great that more people are choosing water than soda but why shell out money for what is free (or close to it) and easily available.
In 1989 inspired by the success of Perrier, companies started selling bottled water, and we started buying it, and buying and buying… But you don't have to! How difficult do you think it would be for you to stop buying water? What would happen to you? Would you suffer from dehydration and feel a never-ending thirst? I am here to tell you, you can do it, and if I can, I'm going to try to convince you to free yourself from the bottle, and it won't take twelve steps! A few years ago I started thinking about how much money I was spending on water, as well as how much trash I was generating by buying two to three bottles of water daily. I decided I would stop buying water in 2008, and with very few exceptions have kept that resolution. I would estimate that in the past five years I've saved about $3500, and kept countless of plastic bottles out of circulation.
My water of choice was Glaceau Smart Water. It tastes really good, is electrolyte enhanced, and of course I loved drinking water that claimed to be smart- smart is very important, and maybe drinking it would make me smarter too. I don't know if it's still there, but there used to be a message behind the logo which you could read when you turned the bottle around, I don't recall exactly what it said, but I do recall this phrase "So, you think your (sic) pretty smart…" and I realized that I was smarter than my water as well as its bottlers, not because someone had made an error (we all make mistakes, I'm sure that my blogs, however many times I proof read them, are filled with them) but because many people would have looked this copy over before it went to print, and because the message remained unchanged for quite a while. Clearly all those electrolytes weren't making them any smarter, more alert, or attentive to details…
I feel much smarter now. I drink water that I filter. I use it to make my iced tea, or coffee, or just to drink. If I am travelling I carry reusable bottles, and more and more places are installing spigots on water fountains for refilling these bottles. It's true, you can be very conscientious about recycling all your plastic (though some statistics claim 82% of plastic bottles go into landfill trash), but those bottles need to be transported to you, and recycling uses a significant amount of energy as well… Here is a story (though a few years old) talking about the cost of bottled water.
I realize that this piece isn't really about food. I'm happy you're still reading this, and haven't hit delete yet, thanks. But I think this is important, and I hope thinking about it will have some influence on you. I hope you will reconsider the next time you go to pay for a bottle of water, and I hope you'll give your tap water a try! I promise, tomorrow I will write about food.


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I got this off of Lecram's site, and thought I'd take a crack at it...
Seven things that attract me to a man
1.) A beautiful smile
2.) Beautiful eyes
3.) Intelligence
4.) Wit
5.) Kindness
6.) Talent
7.) A nice butt. Hey, what can I say – I'm shallow!
So, what have I learned about myself? Even though I am shallow (all that external stuff), I still want the good stuff on the inside! A good package inside and out.....
he-heh - I said package
Seven Things to Do Before I Die:
1.) Go to Australia.
2.) Be in London on my birthday
3.) Make a difference in a student's life.
4.) Get rid of my spitefulness. Really…
5.) Have dinner with Brad Pitt. Okay – I know that's not realistic…..
6.) Have my daughter admit that I truly was ALWAYS right….
7.) Attend a BIG award ceremony (Academy, Grammy, etc.)
So, what have I learned about myself? That if I truly can't die until I've completed all seven, I will never die....
Seven Things I Cannot Do:
1.) I cannot tolerate bigots.
2.) I cannot tolerate ignorance.
3.) I cannot accept defeat.
4.) I cannot accept indifference.
5.) I cannot eat tuna fish.6.) I cannot eat haggis. Ewwwwww.
7.) I cannot be alone for the rest of my life……okay, I CAN but I WILL not!
So, what have I learned about myself? I don't like STINKY STUFF:bigots,ignorance,defeat. all smell like tuna or haggis! Ewwwwww!
Seven Things I Say Most Often:
1.) I undermean what you stand…
2.) Rules, schmules..
3.) It really is all about me.
4.) Hello sweetie-dahling (to my daughter)
5.) No, I'm not interested (to telemarketers) – click!
6.) I'll bet I've gone longer than you….
7.) Uh-huh
So, what have I learned about myself? Duh!!!! I'm a bit obnoxious!!! Duh!!!
Seven Books (or Book Series) I Love:
1.) Dragonflight by Ann McCaffrey
2.) The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
3.) Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Prachett *please note: perhaps one of the funniest Armaggedon books ever!
4.) Myth Adventures by Robert Asprin *is he a prevert or a pervert!?!?!?
5.) Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis (also Great Divorce, Till We had Faces, and almost anything else by Lewis)
6.) Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
7.) The Face of Deception by Iris Johansen
So, what have I learned about myself? I'm not reading nearly as much as I used to! I need to change that!
Seven Movies I Would Watch Over and Over Again:
1.) Wizard of Oz.
2.) Edward Scissorhands
3.) Legends of the Fall
4.) The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe ***NOTE: FANTASTIC MOVIE!!!!
5.) Mame
6.) Bringing Up Baby
7.) Gilda
So, what have I learned about myself? Not much -- 'cause I already knew that I luved the movies!!!


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Nothing is worse than getting friends or family home and the right plate or bowl for your snacks are in the dishwasher. Happened. Attractive and clever cups, tins, shakers or even multi-chamber-trays supporting the consumers to make their choice in the front of the snack-shelf in the supermarket.
Here we are - carrying the most advanced denester when peanuts, potato-chips or crackers need to be placed precise and with care into the shakers, tins or multi-chamber-trays.
What you will need for your business?
Step 1: Smart Tool
The Smart Tool is the heart of any INTRAY denester, it keeps denesting your trays as long as you fill it with trays. How many portions with your product do you need to denest per minute - 10, 40, 90 or 150? No problem for the Smart Tool. It keeps denesting until you finished your production
Step 2: Choose your solution
Choose the INTRAY solution that fits your production.
Smart Stand
If you are looking for an easy way to simply denest your trays directly onto a conveyor for further production, a Smart Stand will be your smartest choice. Simply place a stack of trays into the Smart Stand, press "Start" and the Smart Stand will do the rest of the work. Fast easy and clean. If your production demands up to 40 trays/min*, we recommend the Smart Stand.
Buffer Stand
If you are in need of a simple design with a high level of efficiency, you should consider our Buffer Stand: not only do you get an easy design, you can also load the denester with more stacks of trays, which simplifies your job as a producer of snacky products, as you only have to fill in new trays on the buffer when you do not have more trays on the buffer. Fast, easy and clean. If your production demands up to 160 trays/min*, we recommend the Buffer Stand.
Step 3: Good to have - Smart Trolley
Optional additions for your workflow.
Having more Smart Tools at a time can be a too much of a handful. We developed the Smart Trolley for your easy handling of up to 3 Smart Tools at a time. Place the Smart Tools in the Smart Trolley whenever needed, move them easily around and park them safely whereever needed thanks to the safety-locks on the wheels. That's fast, easy and clean.
Step 4: Nice to have - Smart Washer
Optional additions for your workflow.
Who wouldn't be happy to have others do the cleaning or simply have a machine doing the work. Take advantage of the Smart Washer that is able to clean up to 3 Smart Tools at a time. Simply place the Smart Tools in the Smart Trolley, switch on the water and leave it alone. Take out the cleaned Smart Tools, ready for your bakery production. Fast, easy and clean.


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Easy keto blueberry cheesecake pie. Creamy no-bake cheesecake in a sweet almond crust, topped with sugar-free blueberry syrup. It's a great low carb dessert for those days you don't want to turn on the oven.
If you invite me over for dinner, chances are that I will offer to bring dessert. And if I offer to bring dessert, chances are that I will create a whole new recipe altogether. And if I create a whole new recipe, chances are that I will want to feature it on the blog. And if I feature it on the blog, chances are that I will take a lot of photos. And if I take a lot of photos, chances are that I will have to cut out a slice of that dessert. And if I cut a slice out of that dessert, chances are I will try to slot it back in nicely. And if I can slot it back in nicely, or even if I can't, chances are I will still bring the dessert over to your house and present it to you. And if I bring it over to your house and offer it to you, chances are I will sheepishly apologize for the slice that's been cut out of it.
Such is the way when you invite a food blogger over to your house for dinner. See, back in Massachusetts, my friends were used to this and didn't so much as bat an eye when I brought over cakes with a slice cut out of them. I grew into my friendships in our Boston suburb as I was growing into my food blogging career, so they came to understand my strange ways. When we had dinners together, it was understood that I would bring some tasty treat for everyone to share. And I loved it, as it gave me the opportunity to try out some elaborate idea or other I had in mind and test it on friends. At first, I tried not to take a slice out of anything I was bringing over to someone else's house, as it seemed too rude. I would instead bring my camera in an effort to get a "slice photo" to share on the blog.
But often these get togethers were at night and my slice photos looked absolutely terrible. As my photography skills grew, those photos just didn't seem good enough to share. And as my friendships grew and deepened, I knew my friends wouldn't mind if the cake or pie or tart had already been cut into. They were just happy to have someone to bake for them! And these were hardly formal dinner parties, not with all the kids running amuck and the parents sharing cocktails in the kitchen.
But now I live in a new place and I am only just getting to know people, so I feel that same concern about appearing rude with my sliced-into desserts. Of course, I could always circumvent this awkwardness by bringing a dessert that's meant to be sliced, like brownies or bars, or just making cookies or cupcakes instead. But sometimes a dessert idea takes hold and I just HAVE to make it, nothing else will do. Like this here low carb no-bake cheesecake pie. The idea was there and I knew it would be a hit with the lovely people who had invited us over for a casual dinner. Did I dare bring it over with a slice already cut out?
Well, yes, turns out I did dare. Although I did give them some advance warning. Thankfully, they did not seem to mind one little bit. Now these are people worth getting to know!
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup powdered Swerve Sweetener (you can use granulated but your crust will be "gritty")
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 12 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt room temperature
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3/4 cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream divided
- 1 tbsp grassfed gelatin or 1 envelope Knox gelatin
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour and powdered Sweetener. Stir in butter until well combined and clumps form.
- Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie pan. Refrigerate until needed.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream or yogurt, lemon juice and lemon zest together until smooth. Beat in sweetener until well combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp heavy cream and the gelatin. Stir into cream cheese mixture until combined.
- In another large bowl, beat cream until it holds stiff peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Spread filling in prepared crust, cover with plastic and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours, until set. Pour topping over chilled cheesecake and serve.
Serves 10. Each serving has 8.62 g of carbs and 2.46 g of fiber. Total NET CARBS = 6.18 g.
Food energy: 330kcal
Total fat: 28.45g
Calories from fat: 256
Cholesterol: 71mg
Carbohydrate: 8.62g
Total dietary fiber: 2.46g
Protein: 6.74g
Sodium: 165mg


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AL/Non-AL Blended 5E Game
Dungeon of the Mad Mage - Forum
Dungeons & Dragons 5e
Welcome adventurers! I, Popestar, your humble host, invite you inside to take a gander at my latest attempt to run a game here on the weave. And my next attempt, that I hope to run to completion is Dungeon of the Mad Mage!
I'll keep this short, as I'm sure you all want to run off and check out the character creation rules (right here) and get character threads up (right here). To be frank and to the point, I'm looking for a group of 5(ish) players who want to take a crack at the 5E version of Undermountain. Starting at 5th level, and winding through the dungeon, vanquishing foes and finding the lost and pocketing all kinds of coin and magic.
I'll state that this is a blend of AL and non-AL rules. There are things about AL that I like, and things about AL that I don't. This game is an attempt to blend those rules and get down to why we all game in the first place: to have fun!
I'll leave it at that for now. Apps are open until either 12/21 OR I get 15 completed apps. To be fair, I've already got 1 seat guaranteed to someone, so I'm only taking 4 more at this point.
What are you waiting for? Get to creating those characters! Chop, chop!
Game Description:
More than one thousand years ago, the wizard Halaster Blackcloak journeyed from a distant land to the base of Mount Waterdeep, perhaps acceding to the whispered summons of providence. Some believe he hailed from the nearly forgotten empire known as the Cradlelands. In ages past, humanity spread from the Cradlelands across Faerun, originating from what is now the Plains of Purple Dust, a wasteland birthed out of a conflict with the gods. Others give Halaster less ancient origins, placing him among the early wizards of Netheril, or asserting that he came from a southern nation long since buried by sand and time. Whatever his origin, scholars have recorded that Halaster brought with him seven apprentices to Mount Waterdeep.
Wizard's DCI: 5318764725


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Chikungunya is a painful viral condition inflicted by two species of mosquitoes, namely the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. It is characterized by fever that lasts for 3 to 5 days and severe joint pain that last for months. While doctors prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen to ease the pain and fever, research is yet to unveil drugs that offer comprehensive cure for the condition. Here are some natural ways you could try to ease the pain and pace up recovery from Chikungunya.
1. Give Your Joints a Good Massage!
You can ease the pain and improve the movement of your joints by massaging the area. Use the fingertips to massage the joints. Heat a little sesame seed oil or castor oil and add about 10 camphor flakes to the same. On low temperature, heat the mixture until camphor dissolves completely. Allow the mixture to turn warm and use it to massage the affected area. You can repeat the process twice a day, followed up hot water compress to improve circulation and promote healing.
[ Read: How To Make Natural Mosquito Repellents At Home ]
2. Papaya Leaf
There is a drastic dip in the platelet count in people who are under the attack of this viral condition. According to various studies, people who consume the extract of papaya leaves showcase an improvement in the platelet count within 3 hours. Remove the stems and veins of 2 papaya leaves and cleanse thoroughly under running water. Make the leaves into a thick paste by grinding it with very little water. Strain the extract and drink the juice. Repeat this for two to three days to see noticeable changes.
[ Read: How To Treat and Respond to a Mosquito Bite on a Toddler ]
3. Turmeric
The anti-inflammatory and analgesic benefits of this golden yellow Indian spice makes it one of the best natural remedies for Chikungunya. Add 1 tsp of turmeric powder to 1 glass of cow's milk and heat the mixture. Drink this concoction twice a day to eradicate the free radicals and destroy the infection causing germs. You could also apply turmeric by preparing a poultice. Crush basil leaves, garlic, and ginger. Mix 1 tbsp turmeric powder to this. Heat the mixture. Heat about 2 tbsp each of sesame seed oil and clove oil. Make a poultice by wrapping basil, garlic, ginger, and turmeric powder. Dip this in the hot oil and apply atop affected area to ward off the pain and inflammation.
[ Read: How To Get Rid of Mosquito Bites ]
4. Epsom Salt And Neem Bath
Epsom salt has pain healing properties; neem is a natural disinfectant. When both come together, the results are wonderful. Add a cup full of Epsom salt to a bathtub filled with hot water. Add a couple of drops of neem oil or a handful of freshly crushed neem leaves to the tub. Soak in the tub while water is still hot for about half an hour, adjusting the temperature.
5. Raisins
According to Ayurveda, raisins are known to be beneficial in treating this viral condition. Clean raisins and soak them in water for about 30 minutes. Consume the soaked raisins with cow's milk to improve your immunity, ease the pain, and recover faster.
[ Read: How To Cure Mosquito Bites In Babies ]
6. Carrots
Being rich in a wide array of antioxidants, carrots are beneficial in eliminating the free radicals that otherwise cause the pain in the joints. The beta-carotene and vitamins present in these orange-skinned root vegetable improves the immunity level. It also helps in developing resistance, thereby preventing further complications.
[ Read: How To Get Rid of Dengue Fever With Home Remedies ]
7. Try Some Gentle Yoga Stretches
Stretching the joints and muscles improves circulation, thereby easing inflammation and eliminating pain. Balasana, Uttanasana with a chair, Adho Mukha Svanasana, Seated Forward Bends, Gomukhasana hands, Tadasana, Parvatasana, etc are a few of the stretches you could try.
Have you ever battled Chikungunya? How did you recover? Share your views with us!


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The Internet's Finest Tropical Fruit Discussion Forum!"All discussion content within the forum reflects the views of individual participants only and do not necessarily represent the views held by the Tropical Fruit Forum as an organization."
Guavas have pectin. By cooking them and passing through a strainer you can make guava jam. If you pass through a straining cloth you can make guava jelly. You can get instructions on You Tube or you contact me. In Brazil in many restaurants they serve Romeu & Juliet for dessert ( A slice of guava jam on side with a slice of cheddar or Edam cheese) or Guava Ice Cream.
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White Bean & Vegetable Cassoulet
White Bean & Vegetable Cassoulet with Millet Crust Recipe
Everything you need in one dish…and the millet makes a nice whole-grain crust.
Makes: 8 servings
1 tablespoon plus 3 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups chopped red bell peppers
1 ½ cups chopped onions
1 ½ cups thinly sliced carrot
1 tablespoon minced garlic
8 ounces yellow crookneck squash, trimmed, cut into ½-inch pieces
4 ounces fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons harissa (chili) paste or ½ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained
½ cup chopped fresh basil ½ cup millet, 2 cups water
½ cup fresh breadcrumbs made from whole grain crusty bread
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy, large pot over medium heat. Add bell peppers, onions, carrot, and garlic and sauté until tender, about 15 minutes. Add squash, green beans, cumin and harissa paste and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes with juices and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook until mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Mix in cannellini and ¼ cup basil. Transfer mixture to 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. (Can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill.)
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add millet and stir until light golden, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook until millet is tender and liquid is almost absorbed, about 20 minutes. Drain millet. Transfer to bowl and cool. Mix in breadcrumbs and remaining 2 teaspoons oil.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle millet mixture evenly over vegetables in baking dish. Bake until vegetables are heated through and topping begins to crisp, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle remaining ¼ cup basil around edges and serve.
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 205, Total fat: 5 g; Saturated fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg. Source: Bon Appétit, May 1998 (variation)
For more nutrition information please contact our Nutrition Coach,
Kris Bonham, RDN at firstname.lastname@example.com


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The Best Dylan Cues in Movie History
So Bob Dyan's got a new album out today, and while your film editor usually sticks to the movie beat, it's not like Dylan is just a music figure, or even that vaguest of descriptions, a "pop culture icon." He's also an ever-present force in film and television, with his songs (as either writer or performer) appearing in nearly 400 movies and TV shows (according to IMDb). And while at least half of those are lazy filmmakers using the opening riff of Hendrix's "All Along the Watchtower" cover to convey the turbulence of the sixties, that's still quite a lot of Zimmy on film — he's been much more free with his licensing than, say, the Beatles, whose best cinematic cues we ran down a couple of months back. In honor of Dylan's new record (always a cause for celebration), we do the same for him below — with the same rules, i.e., no covers, no straight-up performances, but scenes where the music of Mr. Dylan is spotlighted, and in turn furthers the action and mood. Our ten favorites are after the jump.
The Big Lebowski
Being the Achievers that we are, we have to start with the Dude — specifically, with this wonderful and memorable sequence from the Coen Brothers' The Big Lebowski, in which our hero gets clocked on his rug and embarks on a trippy dream sequence to the strains of Dylan's "The Man in Me," a carefree obscurity from his 1970 New Morning album. We can't imagine Dylan would've ever envisioned that the tune would end up, nearly 30 years later, as the soundtrack to a bowling ball POV, but hey, visual interpretation is a wild and unpredictable thing.


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Co-founder/Software Engineer
As a kid my family moved all across the country and I made friends everywhere. Computers were the way I kept in touch with friends from all across the globe. As an engineer I want to create software that enables that social activity and keeps people close. I want to always embody a personal aspect in the things I build, and address real problems with the tools I build. At the Digital Corps, I learned to lead cross-functional teams in the development of mobile and web applications. You can find my personal website at blakehair.com.
Co-founder/Software Engineer
When I was three, my grandfather sat me on his lap in front of the computer. From that young age, I have been fascinated by what computers can do and how to make applications that harness those capabilities. I attended Ball State University where I obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science with a minor in Digital Forensics. I worked for a company called the Digital Corps where I learned how to develop mobile applications from start to finish. I then obtained a Master's Degree in Computer Graphics at the University of Utah. My personal portfolio can be found at jessicaahair.com.