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|One of the many large spiders awaiting their prey in the Teichert grove back in August.
When I went out to the Teichert grove in August to check on the fruit set I was greeted by large spiders--and not much else... Most of the trees were completely bare, and the trees that were fruited were sparsely so. The same seemed to be true out at Beale AFB when I took a trip out there a few days later. Still, Chuck Carroll, a Natural Resources Manager at the Base, and I have continued working to get permission to harvest there. Growers around the whole state, though, are reporting a vastly reduced crop this year, and the causes--weather patterns and the alternate bearing tendencies of the olive tree--would seem to fall on feral olive groves like Teichert's and the Base's especially hard. That's because dry farming, hand harvesting, and insufficient pruning all, I believe, tend to make the alternate bearing effect more pronounced.
So I was extremely gratified to have been contacted in mid-October by Olivia and Darro Grieco, owners of Berkeley Olive Grove, near Oroville. This is the same olive grove that was planted by the Berkeley professors I wrote about a few posts back! They are an amazing couple who have invested their net worth in 400 acres of beautiful, vintage olive trees, including some historic buildings. Unlike the spiders, they warmly welcomed me into their olive adventure--as well as their parlor (which in this case is a trailer abutting the stone house, now in disrepair, built by the Berkeley professors--the stone house pictured on their olive oil label). The Grieco's goals, assets and sensibilities, are neatly aligned with those of 49er Olive Oil: Darro and Olivia want to produce hand-crafted premium quality organic olive oil (indeed, they already do, and have five gold medals this year alone to prove it); they want to preserve their historic grove in perpetuity--Darro calls them "1000 year trees"; and they want to educate the general public about the joys, benefits, and wonders of olive trees, olives, and olive oil. Meanwhile, 49er Olive Oil needs access to trees that are capable of producing at least a ton or so of olives (which would be double our production last year), but not capable of producing a commercially valuable crop (because our model relies on working trees that commercial interests prefer to ignore). Darro and Olivia still have hundreds of acres of un-refurbished trees, so we've agreed to partner, on the theory that I, through my connection and work with Harmony Health Family Resource Center and Yuba College, can help them achieve their goals, and that their olive trees can help 49er Olive Oil and Harmony Health FRC achieve ours. Of course, while I am the main proponent of this theory, I am also among its foremost skeptics... Yet, since the Berkeley Olive Grove was originally established by college professors with little expertise or experience in agriculture, much less olives, it may make sense that someone like me would be involved in helping bring the grove into its next century of successful operation. At least that is what I have led Darro and Olivia to believe...
In any event, the Griecos, like me, are dreamers, and at this point we are dreaming big: We are developing a shared vision where Berkeley Olive Grove could become more than a boutique olive oil operation, and evolve into an "agritourism" destination, where the general public can learn about olives and olive oil, participate in olive processing and oil production, and acquire a range of olive-related products and services. The Sacramento region has other hugely popular agritourism destinations, like Apple Hill and Bishop's Pumpkin Farm, so it seems quite plausible that an olive-themed park, where folks can experience olive picking, olive milling, olive oil tasting, olive curing, olive history, and olive treats, as well as ancillary attractions like pony rides, a store/cafe, and possibly a pumpkin patch and/or Christmas Tree farm, would be successful as well. It would be great, too, if such a facility adhered to "community entrepreneurship" principles, e.g., by operating as a nonprofit, and giving other nonprofit organizations and educational institutions opportunities to be involved and possibly generate operational revenue. A nonprofit operation could be in a position to receive various kinds of grants, and perhaps even attract underwriting from big players in the California olive oil industry. Yes, these are large, long-term visions, but some fundamental prerequisites appear to be in place--e.g., an exquisite piece of property with acre after acre of beautiful, gnarly, older trees held by progressive, forward-looking landowners; an expanding domestic olive industry that is in need of educating average consumers if it is to achieve its long term growth goals; a burgeoning movement around local food and agriculture; etc.
This vision got a bit of a test last weekend when I brought my family and a small group of volunteers to harvest Barouni olives for a few hours. My daughters, who had to be dragged kicking and screaming up to Oroville for the day, had a wonderful time, and have been begging to go back. I asked Ally afterward if she thought olive-picking was fun, and she said it is, "The best!!". True, the chance to ride exceptionally sweet horses rescued by Olivia was a huge part of their enjoyment, but they also had fun picking olives, and running around in the shade of the largest trees, and pretending they were in an enchanted forest (a game which actually requires very little imagination in this particular locale). The volunteers also appeared to enjoy themselves, and to appreciate the new knowledge they gained about olives, and one of them, a Yuba College student with large family land holdings in India, reported to me that his father is now very interested in exploring potential olive opportunities in that country. So although we only managed to pick about $27.00 worth of olives, and while this financial bottom line was more than swamped by expenditures on pizza for the harvesters and transportation costs, the day was a success according to our "triple bottom line" that places new knowledge and understanding (i.e., cultural capital) and new social connections and relationships (i.e., social capital) on the "credit" side of the ledger. Financially, the day was more debit than credit, but culturally and socially, it was quite profitable, I would say. In any event, we are planning our next harvest event for December 3, and if we are able to recruit the 20-30 volunteers we hope for, we should be able to harvest enough olives to contribute positively to all three of our bottom lines.
|Photo from the Marysville Appeal-Democrat article on Super High Density olive operations in the Yuba-Sutter area.
Meanwhile, the larger California olive world has had lots to be excited about since my last real post. For example:
1. California State Senator Lois Wolk's legislation to establish standards for EVOO was passed and signed by the Governor.
2. Tom Mueller, the investigative journalist who exposed the corruption in the European olive industry in a New Yorker piece a few years ago is about to release his new book on olive oil.
3. California olive oil is getting attention from national media outlets like the Wall St. Journal, and CBS News.
But while things seem to be falling into place for California's effort to produce more of the olive oil that Americans consume, these developments are not necessarily positive for small, hand-crafted operations like Berkeley Olive Grove and 49er Olive Oil. Although it is currently possible to maintain that these smaller operations produce a superior, if more costly product than what is available in most markets, the day is coming when premium California olive oil from producers like Corti and California Olive Ranch will be widely available and priced comparably to European oils, and at that point, it might be hard for the smaller California producers to compete. But that is why Berkeley Olive Grove's future may lie in "3D Capitalism", offering a multidimensional olive experience to consumers and travelers, rather than simply selling olive oil.
Darro and Olivia and I found each other through the Web, and while it is unclear at this point who has ensnared whom in their olive oil dreams, those of us caught in the silk threads of olive obsession are willing victims, and the key for all of California's olive industry, it seems to me, is to lure more Americans into this network of deliciousness, healthfulness, and conviviality. So please, come out to our harvest event on December 3, and check this space for up-to-the-minute information about it.


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eagle01-eagle02 Clint Eastwood in Where Eagles Dare (1969)
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flint01-flint02 Woody Harrelson in The People Vs. Larry Flynt (1996)
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kcop01-kcop04 Joseph (or Christian) Cousins in Kindergarden Cop (1990)
warl01 Unknown in Warlock The Sorceror (?)
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Dragoon Mountains, Arizona
Not far from Tombstone, Arizona and the land of famous gunfighters such as Wyatt Earp, are the Dragoon Mountains. This photo was taken at the Interstate 10 westbound rest area along the Dragoons. Interesting rock formations, such as I've not seen elsewhere, are a trademark of the range.
About the Author
TSG is the merging of several of my passions. My name is Cole and I love helping folks, writing, driving, safety & a lot more. My background is diverse: having served in law enforcement, transportation safety & management, writing & web development. I've had my CDL since 2006 & have driven as a company driver, as an owner/operator, working various types of both local and over-the-road jobs.


text: KIRKUS REVIEW A class science project raising baby chicks becomes a memorable lesson in tolerance when one "chick" is decidedly different from the others. As Mrs. Henshaw distributes small, buff-colored chicken eggs, Sally notices that her large green egg with yellow spots "looks different." After her egg hatches into a scaly green critter with big yellow eyes, Sally's classmates respond with "Ewww." Calmly, Mrs. Henshaw replies: "Some chicks just, uh, look different." Sally names her "chick" Argus and finds him a handful, especially when he tries to eat the other chicks as well as her classmates. She wishes she had a cute fluffy chick until Argus disappears and she misses him—a lot. Precise, detailed ink-and-watercolor illustrations portray Argus as a wild and wily but endearing green dragon whose very presence in the classroom adds a surprising, hilarious dimension to the text, stretching the concept of "different" to the limit. Kudos to unflappable Mrs. Henshaw, Knudsen and Wesson. With his expressive ears, wings and tail, naughty Argus will capture attention and hearts. (Picture book. 4-7) Pub Date: Feb. 1st, 2011ISBN: 978-0-7636-3790-3Page count: 32ppPublisher: CandlewickReview Posted Online: Dec. 23rd, 2010Kirkus Reviews Issue: Dec. 15th, 2010


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Return to Shirley Plantation is a fast-paced novella interwoven with the intricacies of life, against the backdrop of the Civil War.
The lives of everyone on the plantation are upended when the Army commandeers the old home grounds for a field hospital, spreading the injured soldier's shoulder to shoulder as far as the eye can see.
Angelina Rose is a freed slave of one-eighth African blood. She disguises herself as a widow in mourning, helping in the home until she can earn enough money to free her dead sister's children.
Matthew Scott is the owner of Scott's Theatrical Troupe. He is abducted by the Confederate Army and forced to serve because of his father's politics as a Copperhead congressman.
Angelina and Matthew are immediately attracted to each other, but Angelina knows she must guard her heart and secret at all costs.
A Christian theme runs throughout the book, along with the rich history of the Civil War.
I have to thank The Book Club Network, Inc. @ http://www.bookfun.org/ for introducing me to so many new authors to include: Murray Pura, Carrie Fancett Pagels, Braxton DeGarmo, Carol McLeod, Gregg Farah, Alice Jay Wisler and Kathi Macias just to name a few.
This book was given to me free of charge through The Christian Book Network @ http://www.bookfun.org/ in exchange for an honest review.


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Very comprehensive set of accounting tools for the price. Integrated Web-creation and publishing application. Import wizard for Quicken, QuickBooks, and MYOB. Deep detail in records and forms. Good built-in features and Crystal Reports make reporting far more customizable.
No true online banking and bill-paying, nor time and billing. Only three inventory-pricing levels. Some report and form customization options are simple and useful, but Crystal Reports design is difficult to use.
Bottom Line
Simply Accounting Basic 2005 is without a doubt the best bargain for small businesses that need bookkeeping tools. It has some flaws and omissions, but it offers more tools for less money than any competitor.
Last year saw a return to basics for small-business accounting software. Intuit's QuickBooks Simple Start and MYOB's BusinessEssentials launched to serve very simple companies with minimal bookkeeping needs. Best Software's Simply Accounting Basic (sold in Canada under the Accpac banner, which Best acquired) has been serving that market for years. Its 2005 edition adds scores of new features to an already capable desktop product, including enhanced reporting and payroll, improved setup and business analysis, and more flexible forms design.
Simply Accounting's look and navigational tools have changed little over the years. At launch, the program displays an overview of pending tasks such as payments due, with links to related screens. Behind that lies an interactive window with icons representing Simply Accounting's primary record and transaction pages, such as customers and vendors, purchases, and paychecks. You can import existing data from various programs and file formats, including Quicken, QuickBooks, and MYOB. Starting from scratch is tedious, but it's made simple by a capable, flexible setup tool.
The financial-processing tools in Simply Accounting are surprisingly robust. They're almost as capable as more expensive competitors such as QuickBooks or MYOB, offering customizable, highly detailed record creation, transaction creation, and processing. The differences lie primarily in flexibility. For example, Simply Accounting accommodates only three pricing levels in its Inventory module and has no facility for bills of materials. And as the name implies, it lacks more complex features like time and billing, advanced sales and forecasting tools, and company consolidations. Online banking and bill-paying are absent, too, though you can import bank statements.
Simply Accounting Basic does, however, provide goodies unusual in a $49 package. Integrated job-costing tracks the basics, and you can create comprehensive employee records and issue payroll checks. Simply Accounting's enhanced payroll service, SimplyCARE, costs $249 per year ($379 with priority technical support). SimplyCARE subscribers can also add direct deposit.
Dozens of third-party add-ons are also available for Simply Accounting, including an integrated tool for Web-site creation, sales, and maintenance (at a reasonable $35 to $49 per month). The third-party support isn't nearly as extensive as it is for the category leader, QuickBooks, but smaller businesses in Simply Accounting's purvey should find any extras they need. Simply Accounting even includes Crystal Reports, a highly sophisticated reporting add-on; unfortunately, it's difficult to use.
Best Software sells two additional versions of Simply Accounting. The Pro version ($299.99 direct) adds enough to justify its much higher price, including time and billing, bills of materials, Pocket PC and multiuser support, and multiple price lists. Premium ($499.99), new for 2005, tacks on company consolidation, sophisticated sales analysis and forecasting tools, customizable terminology, and industry-specific reports.
Simply Accounting Basic is unique in the small-business accounting landscape. Its accounting comprehensiveness goes well beyond what any other entry-level product does, and at a lower price. It is best-suited for bargain-conscious companies that need reasonable power on a budget.
More accounting software reviews:
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Intuit QuickBooks Payroll
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They're grasping for straws, they're drowning, they're punch drunk, they're democrats, they're losers, they're losing and they lost
Democratic Senator Christopher Murphy, the biggest piece of shit to ever stand on my porch which he did when he started his political career, introduced a bill in the Senate to keep American troops in South Korea.
He doesn't know what was discussed, he doesn't know any details, he doesn't know how things are going to play out (nobody does), he doesn't know what it might take to bring denuclearization and a lasting peace to the Korean Peninsula..............
He just knows he doesn't want Trump to succeed, and like everyone else in the resist resist resist movement which includes the opposition media, he'll do everything and anything he can to achieve that goal even if it's NOT in our nation's (or the world's) best interest.
Just axe Bill Maher, who wishes economic failure on all of us just so Trump doesn't win. Their souls rot, their leaders are the scum of the earth, their base is a bunch of fucking idiots. Good and smart democrats should be ashamed of their party.
They can't possibly win back middle America, they're just too stupid to know it.
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The "Land of the Rising Sun" - Japan, is a country where the past meets the future. Japanese culture stretches back millennia, yet has also adopted (and created) the latest modern fashions and trends. Feel, sense, experience and absorb everything Japan has to offer. Unlike the usual guided tours, we will make you explore Japan like a local.
We would like to welcome you to Japan! Yokoso!
Spot a Geisha in Kyoto
Get the perfect pictures in Nara
Find out what 'Maid Cafes' are
Visit the fashionable Harajuku district in your free time
Experience how the Japanese love to have their tea
Experience the exciting nightlife in Japan


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Today, older adults are more health conscious than ever before. The YMCA offers seniors the opportunity to maintain a healthy lifestyle, healthy relationships and a positive outlook on life. Active older adults live longer and have better functional conditioning. That is why the YMCA offers water exercise, yoga, walking clubs stretching and toning classes, volunteer opportunities, and social events.
Active Older Adults
Low Impact Aerobics
Available at: Cherryville
This class is for everyone but especially enjoyed by our active older adults who love to dance. It is great for all fitness levels and will increase cardiovascular and muscular endurance as well as agility, strength, flexibility and coordination. Days & Times: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00amRead More
Available at: Central, Cherryville, Pharr, South Gaston, Stowe
The Fit for Life group has traveled to the Biltmore House, Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens, Chimney Rock, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Blowing Rock, and Black Mountain just to name a few.Read More
Line Dancing
Available at: Stowe
Learn fun and easy line dances. Open for all! Days & Times: Wednesdays from Noon to 1:00pmRead More
Available at: Stowe
All items purchased include all firings and any paints or stains needed to complete the project. Prices are reasonable. The instructor is Sue Bullock from Kings Mountain. Come and explore a new craft and meet a fun group of people. Days & Times: Tuesdays from 10:00am to Noon.Read More
Coffee Time
Available at: Central, Cherryville, Pharr, South Gaston, Stowe
Enjoy socializing with others at each branch of the YMCA in the mornings. At almost any time from 7:00am to 10:00am coffee and conversation is always flowing.Read More
Available at: Stowe
Get fit and have fun playing badminton. Days & Times: Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:00am – 11:00amRead More
Silver Sneakers Class
Available at: Cherryville
This class is designed for the older adult focusing on staying functionally fit through exercises for strength, range of motion, agility and flexibility. During this class we use a variety of equipment and can be done seated or standing. Days & Times: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:15amRead More


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Twelve years ago with the realization that our current facilities had some severe limitations and deficiencies, we began the process to choose a course of action for the future of our ministry here in Council. We examined the options of remodeling and expanding our current facilities as well as building a whole new structure to meet our needs. After mush deliberation and several proposals for both options it was decided to build a new facility without incurring any debt as God provided the resources.
We established a minimum amount needed to begin the building of $150,000 which would enable us to enclose the shell to prevent damage from weather. Since we had about $50,000 already given it seemed that it would probably take a couple of years to reach the first goal of $150,000. But giving to the project increased and one large gift from an inheritance enabled us to reach this goal in early spring of 2005.
We began construction in July of that year and completed the shell by the second week of December. Since then our progress had been steady with some delays caused because of a change in pastoral staff and the failure of some of our trusses under a big snow load. But God has been faithful and we have seen Him provide time and time again as we have reached each stage of construction. Even during the national recession we were able to continue construction at a slower pace, being ever grateful for our decision of incurring no debt to build.
Now we find ourselves in the final stages of construction with only about $150,000 needed to finish the construction for our new 11,000 square foot building. Restroom and light fixtures, interior trim, heating & AC units, floor coverings, parking, landscaping, and furnishings are the main items still needed for completion. Even at a projected $750,000 completion cost we will have invested less than $70 per square foot for our building. What a blessing and certainly worth waiting for with no debt. "To God Be The Glory, Great Things He Has Done!"


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(This article was first published on Greg's Research » R, and kindly contributed to R-bloggers)
So I have this strange date and time string, which I would like to convert to a "useable" date, i.e., something that a spreadsheet programme or R can work with. It looks like this (MON has 3 chars):
The string is the second field in a csv file, preceded and followed by a comma.
My strategy was to terminate the string before the first colon and delete everything thereafter to be left with the following string (with one occurrence in each of the about 6000 lines of the file):
sed does this in a single line (looks kinda ugly, but does the trick):
sed 's/:[0-9][0-9]:[0-9][0-9]:[0-9][0-9]//g' myfile.csv >myfile2.csv
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This week on Good Morning Sunday Clare meets Italian composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi, known worldwide for his concerts and film and TV soundtracks.
There's also live music from singer song-writer Phillipa Hanna, who brigns along her new guitar - and new husband!
Clare's faith guest is Rabbi Pete Tobias.
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Celebrating the Hirshhorn's 40th Anniversary
We were pleased to help the Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum celebrate its 40th anniversary in Washington, DC. In advance of the small, intimate, invite-only event, we installed a 30ft x 60ft tent with flooring, lighting, carpet, climate control and power generation.
The install presented a creative challenge; since the existing artwork could not be moved, we had to install the tent around and above the sculptures in the museum's garden. The tent was also hand carried to and from the site and secured with water weights since no disruption to the landscaping was allowed.
Happy 40th Anniversary to the Hirshhorn!
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Eeeeekkkkk!!! Welcome back House-Mouse FANS!
We have more fabulous inspiration to share with you as a Reminder to join our current Challenge HMFMC #248 hosted by our
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To offer sufferers with greatest benefits and faster recovery instances, Dr. Jugenburg ensures that he is up to date with the most current and ideal surgical strategies. Regardless of what sort of practice a plastic surgeon pursues, these who pick plastic surgery as a profession can rest assured that they will continue to encounter new challenges in a field that is constantly changing. Dr. Jabs has authored numerous papers on plastic surgery subjects and has presented at significant national meetings of plastic and cosmetic surgeons. This site is a resource for plastic surgeons and other medical specialists.
For the duration of this fellowship, surgeons get thorough training in all cosmetic surgery procedures of the face, breast, and body, plus non-surgical cosmetic treatments, performing a minimum of 300 individual cosmetic surgery procedures. Not only do our surgeons provide an accessible and patient-friendly atmosphere, but we uphold Washington University's reputation for cutting-edge procedures.
All prerequisite residency instruction should be taken inside applications accredited by the following organizations: the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or the American Dental Association.
Welcome to the website of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS). Dr. Jabs was elected President of the National Capital Society of Plastic Surgeons by his neighborhood plastic surgery colleagues, exactly where he previously served as Secretary and Vice-President. They supply topnotch education and mentoring to the next generation of plastic surgeons.
He attended Rush Medical College in Chicago getting his M.D. in 1984, followed by instruction in basic surgery at St.Vincent's Hospital in New York City and plastic surgery training at Columbia University prior to moving to the Washington, D.C. area.


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Alrighty Comic Fans it's wednesday and you know what that means… New Comic Day! Here's books we're excited to check out. What about you? What are you reading?
Damian Son of Batman
Written by Andy Kubert Art by Andy Kubert
Teen Titans Annual #2
Written by Scott Lobdell Art by Angel Unzueta
Superior Spider-Man #20
Written by Dan Slott Art by Ryan Stegman
X-Men Battle of the Atom #2
Written by Brian Bendis Art by Frank Cho
Superior Spider-Man Team Up Special #1
Written by Mike Costa Art by Michael Dialynsas
Saga #15
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Diversity at UCSC
At UC Santa Cruz, diversity is an integral part of our mission to teach, discover, and serve.Diversity enriches everyone by ensuring that students, staff, and faculty engage with people who bring different sets of experiences, values, and views to the classroom, the laboratory, the art studio, and the dining hall. UCSC serves as an important testing ground—a place where personal experience trumps stereotypes and where diversity accelerates our pursuit of excellence.
Diversity and inclusion help bring UCSC's Principles of Community to life by contributing to an open, purposeful, caring, just, disciplined, and celebrative campus climate. Our programs support the identities and aspirations of every student, staff member, and academic employee. Our goal is to build a community where each person enjoys a sense of belonging, where each person can be heard.
As chancellor, I am committed to furthering the cultural and social diversity of our campus community and to cultivating an inclusive campus climate. But diversity at UCSC is not a top-down initiative. Rather, it is interwoven into the fabric of the campus, a responsibility shared by all for the benefit of the entire community.
As a public university, UCSC is obligated to reflect the full range of people and cultures that make up the state of California. But it's not just duty or obligation that fuels our commitment. We are motivated by a desire to make society more equitable and to enhance opportunities for all.
In higher education, we are developing the leaders of tomorrow, people who will be active in all sectors of society and the world. With my full support, UCSC will continue building a diverse community and fostering a climate of inclusion in which all will thrive.
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Steal the Seal Memorial 50k
Results (2010)
Race info
Frequently Answered Questions
Race Route
The story of the 'stolen' Seal
Steal the Seal 2011 has been cancelled
Thank you to everyone who made the inaugural event a success. However, due to personal reasons I will be unable to put on the event in 2011. I appreciate your support and understanding.
The Inaugural Steal the Seal 50k is over!
I would like to thank everybody for coming out and making this a successful event. I hope everyone has had a good chance to rest.
Congratulations go to our winners in the male, female, masters male, and masters female categories:
Open Division Men's Champion: Jason Tilton
Herculean effort Jason. Your time of 4:54:00 was nothing short of heroic.
Masters Division Men's Champion: Richard Smith
Great job Richard. Your time of 5:10:34 was exceptional.
Open Division Women's Champion: Christine Tokarz
We had to put out the fires after Christine torched the course. She reportedly went an extra 4 to 5 out of the way, and still ended with a time of 5:28:56.
Masters Division Women's Champion: Mary Mikkelson
Kudos to you, Mary. Your time of 5:55:18 was very good on this course.
I must give a special thanks to all of my accomplices. All of the volunteers, the Landrunners, and Red Coyote were monumental in their help taking care of the runners. Without you guys this event would not have been possible.
Also, I would like to thank RoadID.com for providing race numbers and prizes, and Red Coyote (again) for providing prizes, moral support, and all-around general encouragement. Without you guys this event would not have been nearly as awesome.
Crimson Clover photography has taken a few pictures of the event, and will have them posted up on their website shortly.
A big thank you also goes to the State Capitol park and the cities of Oklahoma City, Edmond, and Guthrie, for letting us do our thing.
Welcome to the official website of the Steal the Seal Memorial Ultramarathon
On June 11, 1910, the State Seal of Oklahoma was relocated from its location in the State Capitol in Guthrie to a hotel in Oklahoma City.
In honor of this colorful piece of State history, the Steal the Seal 50k has been organized. In the early morning hours of June 12, 2010, runners went from the current State Capitol in Oklahoma City, to the original Capitol building in Guthrie, to 'return the seal'. Shortly, we will start getting ready for next year, where we will re-enact the original stealing of the state seal by running the course from Guthrie to Oklahoma City.
This is a USATF sanctioned event.
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Hi guys!!! I have been busy lately and haven't got time to blog :( I've tried 3 Born Pretty Store products last weekend and I'm only showing these now... The First one is the Silver Foil!
This silver foil comes in a 12 pieces set : 6 gold foil and 6 silver foil.
I chose to add the silver foil on my current manicure: Glitter Gal Frappe 3D Holo (over The Nail Junkie violet), see my post without the foil HERE.
In most of foil nail arts I've seen, bloggers have "cut" the foil into flakes so I did something different! I unfolded the leaf and used the corners to create triangles on my nails.
I applied purple striping tape for a neater look.
The foil is fragile so if you try this mani, be careful! :P I had to "re-create" some of the triangles cause I damaged the leaf while unfolding it :/
You can buy the 12 pcs gold & silver foil set on Born Pretty Store HERE for $5.33. They have a brand new (and pretty) website and lots of nail art stuff =) Don't forget that if you use my code "AAL91" you get 10% off. They also have worldwide FREE shipping!!!
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What is the youth, to which we aspire ? Obviously , youth - is a constant update , the state of growth and positive development.
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And life , as you know - the movement , and the essence of man - his soul in motion , the movement of thought , the body motion ..
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Young women with low-paid jobs in retail are dead useful, aren't they? I don't mean just for stacking shelves and beeping stuff through the checkout. I mean as a debating device for the middle-classes, people who'd never dream of finding themselves on their hands and knees in Asda, making sure the Moshi Monsters tinned spaghetti hadn't got mixed up with the Third & Bird wholewheat pasta shapes.
When I was growing up, for instance, the threatened penalty for not working hard at school was "ending up on the sweetie counter at Woollies". Whereas to me this would have meant strawberry laces on tap, to my parents this meant only misery and failure. It's only in a post-Woolworths world that we see how much worse it can get; if the pick 'n' mix counter were open today, it'd be run by staff receiving only JSA for their troubles.
In his desperate defence of Page Three, Neil Wallis asks "why shouldn't a girl stuck behind the bread counter at Tesco, an office girl down the local council, the unemployed, find a new glamorous life via Page Three?" Why not, indeed? Well, mainly because no one finds "a new glamorous life" simply by virtue of there being mundane wank-fodder in your average newspaper. But still, bread-counter girl comes in useful if you're wanting to cast all your opponents as snobby, middle-class know-it-alls who want to rob the little people of their simple pleasures. It doesn't matter that these simple pleasures aren't there for them, as long as they – the unspeaking, non-real poor – are there for you to patronise and misrepresent.
I was reminded of this while reading an interview with Kat Banyard – "Britain's leading young feminist", no less – in the Guardian. There is much about this piece that is annoying, although to be fair not all of this is Banyard's fault. She can hardly be held responsible for the fact that interviewer Decca Aitkenhead throws in mentions of dungarees and catfights, all the while nodding approvingly at Banyard's self-effacement ("no Andrea Dworkin sloganist, dramatising defiance via dungarees, nor a gladiatorial Germaine Greer show-off, nor another glossy Naomi Wolf". Phew! Those other white feminists – they're just way too noisy, aren't they?). But Banyard is responsible for making the following argument when asked whether, with appropriate legislation, there can ever be such a thing as an OK sex industry:
No. There can't. You can't commodify consent. The inherent harm at the heart of this transaction we see evidenced in the astronomical rates of post-traumatic stress disorder, which is a result of having repeated unwanted sex because you need the money. It's often argued that it's just like stacking shelves. That it is ordinary work, just like any other work. But if you're stacking shelves, is it a bit different if your manager says: 'Right, before you go at the end of your shift can you give me a blowjob?' Would you feel uncomfortable about that?
To be honest, I probably would feel uncomfortable at that – especially as it has sod all to do with stacking shelves (and perhaps also because I'm crap at blow jobs). Nonetheless, I also feel uncomfortable about this as an argument. Who is Kat Banyard – or any other privileged, middle-class feminist – to speak of the relative impact of sex work when set against that of stacking shelves?
Clearly Banyard has researched this more than I have, as her reference to "astronomical rates of post-traumatic stress disorder" show. But she still speaks of an industry which does not have the values and regulation that others propose. Moreover, to then bring in our ever-useful supermarket girl with her "ordinary work, just like any other work" feels disingenuous. No work is "just like any other work". Some jobs are really, really fucking awful and taking your clothes off doesn't have to come into it.
My worst ever job was in a motorway service station, clearing tables. It was boring, smelly and low-paid, but all the same, I knew it wouldn't last. I was still at school, living with my parents, and for me it was pocket money. The job I have now is a million, trillion times better. I can moan all I like, but it is a total dream compared to that. The fact that I am paid more to do something that I often enjoy seems positively unfair. And if I didn't have this option – if I did find myself choosing between stacking shelves and sex work – then I don't know what choice I'd make. I don't know the relative values – the losses and gains. I don't know how much of yourself you lose by doing any job that is undervalued, exploitative and badly paid. I don't know how much trauma is associated simply with being poor.
I do not wish to suggest that supermarket work is miserable or that it's worse than endless hours of stark, painful, depersonalising sex. Nonetheless, "unwanted sex" feels like a term which is both over-used and poorly defined. Does it mean any form of sexual activity in which one or both participants is/are motivated by something other than sexual desire? If that is the case, then I have had plenty of "unwanted sex", not due to pressure or coercion (I'd give that kind of sex a different name), but because I have my own motivations and make my own choices. They're not always the most beneficial choices, but they're mine. You could argue that it's better to have a dull, boring shag in return for money than in return for … Well, some of the reasons I have used in the past are so ridiculous I'm not going to mention them. Besides, I worry about being judged. I worry about people assuming my decisions weren't really mine to take.
A whole range of inequalities limit the choices we make. Why single out particular ones – ones which, in a fairer world, we may indeed choose not to make – as more pitiable than others? Banyard claims not to believe "anyone has the right to judge another woman for the choices she makes in a highly sexist culture":
Women have to find ways to survive and get by each day, and how we do that will depend upon our circumstances. I think judging other women on that basis is the antithesis of what feminism is about. And we need to have our sights set on the structures and the industries which feed this culture, who are the ones driving it and reaping the profits from it.
On this, I am broadly in agreement with her. But the phrase "find ways to survive and get by each day" sounds inappropriately forgiving. Women – working-class women in particular – might need more choices, but they don't need forgiveness for the choices they've already made.
Reading Banyard's words, I become slightly – but only slightly – more sympathetic to the argument against No More Page 3 made by Martin Robbins. I still believe No More Page 3 to have been a wildly inappropriate target, but if the central point is that sex, if freely chosen, doesn't have to be nice, aesthetically pleasing, or even orgasmic, then I'd agree. It's just sex. Your motivations are your own business. Your freedom to choose your own destiny should, however, be everyone's concern.
Well, that's the end of that post. I truly hope that somewhere out there, there's a blog written entirely by women who work in supermarkets, where they pontificate endlessly about what middle-class feminists and disgraced former newspaper editors really want …


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Beautiful mix of papers and what a lovely snowflake! Thanks so much for joining us again at Mojo Monday!
Smukt kort.
Kjempelekkert! Klem ;)
such a beautiful and elegant card Pia! I love to see all your gorgeous details.
I wish I could find that beautiful paper in the US! ~Karen O
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There's so much! Where to begin? Garden is going, work is work, and kids is kids.
Been very busy between work, school, and the lil one. She definitely keeps me busy!
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There's so much! Where to begin? Garden is going, work is work, and kids is kids.
Been very busy between work, school, and the lil one. She definitely keeps me busy!
How about the wrap-up:
Finally, Katherine Harris is gone, gone, gone.
So long, nutjob!
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I finally got around to jamming and canning. Once I got all the gear I needed at Dan & Whit's in Norwich, I was good to go. I washed everything and then sterilized it in the giant pot of water, then turned my attention to the jam. I told you all I was going to make Pineapple Habenero Jam, but you didn't believe me!
The jam was fairly easy, and even though I didn't follow all the directions exactly (I didn't process everything in a blender, I diced it by hand), I think it'll come out great. I didn't know how many jars I'd be able to fill, but I thought it'd be about 7. Turns out I filled 9 easily — the other 2 jars I simply filled and refrigerated. The other 7 (that's how many I sterilized and that's how many can fit in the pot at once) were filled and then canned using the good ol' water bath method. They sealed right up after 10 minutes and once they cooled I moved them into storage. They aren't as "jam-like" as I'd like them to be, they're rather gooey and more jelly-like, but that's ok. They'll make a great smear for chicken or pork, not to mention a great topper to mix with cream cheese! The ones we tried from the fridge today was great — I think the other sealed ones will solidify with time. I am very excited and I will be making more things to can very soon!
Speaking of things I made, the beer I made from the Mr. Beer kit is ready — and wow is it good. I am pretty impressed with it! Next time I will do the real deal, but this is a start in the right direction. It's mostly front-heavy with its taste and lacking in a body; the flavor is crisp and bright, almost cidery (which is good).
There's something wonderful about rediscovering these old traditions; some people take up knitting or crocheting, I do canning, preserving and gardening.
I have all these habaneros, and I have no idea what to do with them. This is what I'm going to try, if only I could get some canning supplies (which I want to be able to use for pickled jalapenos):
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It's been a cooking day here in the kitchen, and this is what I've been up to today:
Maple Cayenne Sauce
probably about 50 cayenne peppers, tops n bottoms cut off
1/2 c+ white vinegar
1/2 c+ apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp Kosher salt
soy sauce
2 cloves garlic
2 small carrots, chopped into small chunks
1 tsbp maple syrup
put peppers into a small pot, cover with the first cup (1/2 c white & 1/2 c apple cider) of vinegar and the salt. Simmer over medium high heat, adding vinegar if necessary to always keep the peppers submerged until the peppers have reached a mashed consistency. Remove from heat and strain, reserving remaining vinegar.
Dump peppers into food processor (I used a Magic Bullet so you may want to start with a food processor and then go to a blender) and add soy sauce, carrots, maple syrup and garlic. Process until smooth, then add reserved vinegar to reach desired consistency. If you want it even smoother than you can make it with the reserved vinegar, add white vinegar until desired consistency is reached. Pour into jar or squeeze bottle and refrigerate.
Pic to come!
These days, the food industry emphasizes two trends: organic and local. I think that many consumers buy organic perhaps thinking that it's local, but here's the kicker: it's not. And by no means is it anywhere close to being even remotely local.This article in Business Week highlights the challenges organic companies face when looking for suppliers. It goes into depth about Stoneyfield Farm, a yogurt & dairy company based in Londonderry, NH. It also talks about Butterworks Farm up in the Northeast Kingdom and their smaller-scale operations. While I knew that organic food isn't always local, I never knew just how much it travelled. I had always assumed that when I bought from Stoneyfield Farm, I was at least buying from a local company much like Ben & Jerry's. Stoneyfield's similarities with Ben & Jerry's are more than just being a New England company: Ben & Jerry's is owned by the Dutch conglomerate Unilever while Stoneyfield is owned by the French company Groupe Danone. One could make the argument that while both companies use local products from local farmers and employ local people, the biggest profits don't always stay in the area.
What do you think about organic? Local food production? Local organic is the way to go, and judging by the difficulty many of the food companies are having in finding suppliers for their organic lines, becoming an organic farmer might be the way to go.
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Just got finished on this video testing stuff for another trailer based off a game! This time around i chose to go with the Batman Arkham series in light of Batman Arkham Knight dropping in a few! I used footage from a trailer rocksteady Studios released and added on a song from the Rock Band Saliva! If you're in tuned with video editing then you're more than welcome to give any advice on corrections where necessary. Oh and try to ignore the small gametrailers logo on the lower right of the video at the beginning since i couldn't really get rid of it but wanted the footage it appeared on .....ah well, enjoy!!


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Photos by Helen Fickling & Charles Hopkinson For five days each year, London houses its own little Garden of Eden in the heart of the city. Every May, since 1912, gardeners from all across the world make their way to the Chelsea Flower Show, turning the capital in to a heavenly paradise with their beautiful, […]READ MORE
A beautiful set of three award wining print ads created by Taproot, an Indian ad agency captures Indiaâ??s most dangerous contradiction: that of revering women in religion and mythology, while the nation remains incredibly unsafe for its women citizens.READ MORE


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The "Nailed It" stamp set and "Build It" Framelits Dies are so darn cute. Maybe I like them so much because I rarely do masculine cards. However, I've planned to do a more feminine version of this card in the next few days. Stay tuned.
I used the "Urban Underground" Specialty Designer Series Paper and the Stitched Shapes Framelits to compliment the tools. The ruler (or measuring tape), wrench, and parts of the screwdriver and hammer are all die cut from Silver Foil. Handles were stamped with Basic Black ink onto Delightful Dijon cardstock and die cut.
And look! I even did the inside of the card (my friends will be ecstatic).
And in case you thought there was no fussy-cutting involved - wrong. I fussy-cut the little nail.
I so love this "Nailed It" bundle (stamp set and dies) and hope you do, too.
Happy Stamping,
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Category: Urban development
How Great Streets Revitalized Downtown Austin, Texas
Project Great Streets chronicles how the city of Austin, Texas, revitalized their once dying downtown by reclaiming its public realm for people and rebuilding its downtown grid as walkable and livable great streets.
The Evolution of Urban Planning
An illustrative infographic by architect Kon von der Schulenburg explores and highlights the amazing evolution of urban planning dating back to the 1700s.
6 Ways Municipalities Can Provide Affordable Space to Make Local Businesses Thrive
A recent report highlights the threat of escalating rents to small local businesses vital to a resilient community and ways a municipal government can help mitigate it.
Dealing with Auto Traffic Congestion
This Strong Town article draws an identical analogy between a natural watershed and our road system. The same principle of flood control applies to both.
The Myth of Users Pay Highways and Roads
The first and necessary step towards a rational re-thinking of our transportation priorities involves the dispelling of the long held and common myth that drivers pay for the full cost of the roads they drive on.
8 Essential Elements of an Attractive Urban Place
The lost art of urban design and the essential elements that make an urban place attractive, as 're-discovered' in this dated video by a then pioneer of urban space design, are refreshingly and equally, if not even more so, applicable in today's new towns and suburbs.
No Money Down – the Allure and Dangers Of Municipal Development Projects
Lured by no-money-down and an immediate boost in property tax revenue, a city often approves development projects which end up with negative returns down the road. This concept only becomes obvious after digging into the income and expenses over a lifecycle of a project.
Vision Zero 2.0 – the Streets of Stockholm
The capital of Sweden, which pioneered the concept of Vision Zero, an ambitious goal of having zero traffic fatalities, Stockholm has made much progress in transforming itself into a more walk-able and bike-able city with stimulating public places, as illustrated by this Streetfilms short film.
Vibrant Centers – The Changing Landscape of Office Space Preferences
Companies seeking young, educated Millenial talents are driving a growing demand for office space in compact, connected and mixed-used environments, resulting in an office rental renaissance in urban centers and presenting a unique opportunity to suburban town centers to play host to these companies.
Financial Productivity – How Urban Land Use Affects A City's Wallet
See how a blighted and run-down block built in a traditional pattern compars against a shiny and new auto-oriented block built for a drive-through fast food chain restaurant when it comes to tax revenues to the city.
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International Institute for Sport History (IISOH)
We are seeking Interns and Volunteers to help with public relations and marketing programs. The IISOH is a non-profit educational, literary and research corporation under section 501(c)3 organized to operate a LIBRARY and MUSEUM for the History of Sport, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, Sport in Art and the Olympic Games.
We are beginning a major fundraising campaign to develop an endowment. We are seeking $3.5 million Dollars in this drive - to pay for our first major acquisition, office space, employee salaries and operating funds, and our website development. We have the rights to the iconic statue of ROCKY from the Sylvester Stallone movie (ROCKY statue #3 of 3 that were cast in bronze) that will stand in front of our museum.
To this end we have created several fundraising programs including the MILLION DONOR PROJECT where we are seeking one million donors who will become "Charter Members" for a once-in-a-lifetime" donation of $25.00. In return we will give the donor a lifetime acknowledgement on our web site and later within our Library/Museum building. In order to raise $25 million we need help - YOUR help. There are numerous other fundraising projects from naming opportunities for the buildings to endowments for individual sports and subject areas.
We have ongoing research projects for our educational programs and publications, some of which are now online at our websites. But many more are in the works. We need to advertise, market and do public relations to build our brand - first in Pennsylvania, then the whole world.
Briefly stated our mission is to build a comprehensive, multi-lingual sports library and a sports museum. The facility will be built on a large sport complex where all the sports facilities are part of the museum. We plan several sports buildings, outdoor sports fields and playgrounds, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a stadium - not for baseball or football - but a replica of the ancient stadium of Olympia. There will be outdoor museum "rooms" that have statuary as the focus but can be used as a picnic area for families or groups. There will be a separate, large building as a restaurant and outdoor cafe (European style). See more details at our two websites - www.sportlibrary.org and www.iisoh.org.
Interns can earn up to 3 credits towards their degree through their university. We sign a contract with your school to teach you while you get practical experience working for a non-profit corporation. Meetings take place in State College, PA but students can also work via email, Skype and telephone for most projects after we get started. ALL universities in Pennsylvania are included in the internship program.
Some of the areas we want to fill are: Marketing, Advertising, Public relations, Graphic arts and design, Web page development and design, Maintaining our FACEBOOK and TWITTER accounts, architecture and landscape architecture designs for use in marketing, Fundraising, grant writing, collection development, research and video production.
We need to make 30, 60 and 90 second video spots, as well as a longer 5 minute, great video for YouTube. Do you have the skill to do this? We want you to create a memorable video that can go viral, bring us attention and possibly even donors, and bring you recognition and maybe fame. You can make a difference - here is your chance. Our MILLION DONOR PROJECT needs your help to tell the world. See our web sites for many pages of information, our mission, our plans, our collections - this is a huge project. Our US headquarters are in State College, Pennsylvania and our European office is in Vienna, Austria.
Our project is very unique within North America. Join us to make a difference. We need your interest, your passion and your time. If you have foreign language skills then we need your help for collection development, translation of marketing material, website translations and international communications. Volunteers need not be in Pennsylvania, nor in the USA, but we accept interest worldwide!
JOIN US as a VOLUNTEER or as an INTERN for university credits!!!
Help us develop the largest sports library and museum in North America.
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Vapor Hub International CEO Interviewed By The Stock Radio
SIMI VALLEY, Calif., July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Vapor Hub International Inc. (OTC: VHUB) is pleased to release a recent interview with Kyle Winther, CEO, on The Stock Radio show. It can be heard in full at: http://thestockradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/VNUB.mp3
In the interview, Mr. Winther details why Vapor Hub International has been so successful in its first full year of operations:
- A strong team of sales people pushing hard to sell product to the more than 15,000 vapor stores in the U.S. and overseas.
- The Company's unique Limitless Mod which allows customers to change sleeve colors and designs without having to buy a new vape mod for hundreds of dollars.
- The Company's "Binary" e-liquid, available in five popular flavors.
- Successful trade show appearances, which introduces the Company's products to both distributors and customers.
About the Company
Vapor Hub International Inc. is a California-based company engaged in the development, production and sales of electronic cigarette products, including high quality e-liquids, custom vaporizers, and unique personal vaporizer modifications. For more information regarding the Company, visit www.vapor-hub.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements," as defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future.
Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the statements contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our most recent annual report for our last fiscal year, our quarterly reports, and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Just Published: Our Nikon D7100 dSLR Camera ReviewHot off the press, we've just finished publishing one more review for your Friday / weekend reading pleasure. This time it's of Nikon's flagship DX-format dSLR, the D7100. With professional level features, operation, and performance, the D7100 has a lot to get excited about when looking at its specs. These include a 24.1-megapixel CMOS image sensor, EXPEED 3 image processor, 6fps burst shooting, versatile ISO range, full 1080 (30p) HD video with full-time AF, a new 51-point AF system, 150,000 cycle-life rated shutter, and much more.
The question is, how well did the D7100 perform during our hands on tests? To find out, head straight over to our complete Nikon D7100 digital camera review.


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New York Church: 'We Are Not a Gun-Free Zone'
Tomi Lahren on Calls for Gun Control: Taking Away Our Rights Is Never the Answer
Charles Hurt: Dems Trying to Score Political Points After Texas Tragedy
After the tragic church shooting in Texas, an Upstate New York church is encouraging parishioners to bring their guns to Sunday worship services.
"We say it again. We are not a gun-free zone," reads a sign in front of Lighthouse Mexico Church of God, which is located in Oswego County about 30 miles north of Syracuse.
Pastor Ronald Russell said he wanted to remind people of the open-carry policy and send a strong message that an attack like what occurred in Texas last Sunday is not going to happen in his church.
"Ever since Sandy Hook, these individuals - whether it's in Sandy Hook, whether it's in San Bernardino - people like to go to gun-free zones to shoot 'em up," Russell said on "Fox & Friends." "And we're just putting out a warning that we believe in the Second Amendment and we do carry, and it's not going to happen in our church."
He said that police officers do a great job at responding to mass shootings, but there is still certain to be at least some delay.
"If they have to respond, that means something already's happened, the damage has already taken place," Russell said. "It takes a good guy with a gun to stop a bad guy with a gun."
Watch more above.
Steve Scalise on 2nd Amendment Rights: 'Go Read What Thomas Jefferson Wrote'
Conway: Politicizing the TX Church Shooting Disrespects the Dead
Dana Loesch: Threats From Gun Control Advocates Forcing Me to Move


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Creativity is soaring in Steamboat Springs.
With creative industries accounting for 431 jobs and contributing nearly $50 million to the local economy, in 2017 Steamboat was selected one of three communities in Colorado to earn a prestigious Creative District designation from Colorado Creative Industries. As such, it will receive a $10,000 grant as well as special signage and marketing resources from the state to bolster its creative stature.
"We've always been a creative community — a community that upholds the arts — but now, we're recognized for this, and there's an incredible network that we'll have access to," says Steamboat Springs Arts Council Executive Director Kim Keith. "It's exciting to realize that Steamboat's creative sector is being recognized as a critical industry in our community."
Committee chair Matt Eidt adds the designation will also bring more diversity to Steamboat. "Hopefully, this will attract a new type of visitor and resident — people who are looking for a creative community," Eidt says. "It's yet another feather in Steamboat's cap."
The Creative District label will also have an economic impact on town. "Main Streets and Creative Districts go hand in hand … both help drive economic activity," says Main Street Steamboat Springs Executive Director Lisa Popovich. "It also enables us to brand Steamboat in a whole new way. The creative tribe is now recognized as part of the fabric of our community, which is a big deal."
In 2016, Steamboat was named a finalist in the certification process, so its arts community regrouped and reapplied this year. Steamboat won after visiting CCI members toured such artistic assets as Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp, Strings Music Pavilion, the Steamboat Art Museum and Tread of Pioneers Museum.
Museum director Candice Bannister believes it's the community's rich heritage that sets Steamboat apart. "Steamboat's arts, heritage and cultural assets are incredible and deserve the focus and attention that the district certification can bring," she says.
Additionally, a recent NCAR Arts Vibrancy Index ranks Steamboat eighth in the country in Arts Vibrancy for small to mid-sized communities, 13th in the country in terms of independent artists per capita, and in the top 5 percent of cities in terms of arts providers and arts dollars.
All this is due to a wide range of music, performance and visual arts venues, as well as a rich array of other cultural resources, from art galleries and town's popular First Friday Artwalk to murals adorning downtown alleyways and sculptures enhancing public parks.
"Steamboat's cultural landscape is pulsating with energy and excitement," adds Keith. "This vibrancy is due to our community's connectedness, innovations in our field, our openness to evolving and honoring our history and heritage. Our community thrives on creative and artistic endeavors, and the Creative District designation strengthens Steamboat's overall brand as a fantastic place to live and visit."


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"People always learn new and creative ways to do things."
Posted By Ravi Sinha | On 24th, Feb. 2016 Under News
It's hard to believe that we're in the third year of the life-cycles for the PS4 and Xbox One. With games like Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Gears of War 4 and more coming up, it's almost like developers haven't been strained by the graphics potential of the console hardware just yet. To the credit of Microsoft and Sony, both companies have worked on unlocking more resources in their consoles for developers to use. But how does this changing standard affect developers, especially when they have more RAM and CPU power to work with?
According to Coldwood Interactive's Martin Sahlin, who's responsible for creating recent (and beautiful) indie platformer Unravel, "It hasn't had that much of an impact for this game. But I know in the past, for instance, like with the last console generation, if things like, for instance, some units would ship with a hard drive and others would not, that kind of means that you have to make your game assuming that no units have a hard drive, and you have to make your game assuming that.
"Because you can't create something that wouldn't run on certain versions. So I guess, you always have to stick with the lowest common denominator, and that can be a bit frustrating, when stuff is a bit unpredictable. But no, not with this game at all."
Does that mean the PS4 and Xbox One will have even more to show us in the coming years or is their hardware close to being maxed out? Sahlin said, "Well, people always learn new and creative ways to do things, and I think that ties into this idea that limits can sometimes inspire creativity. So I think we'll keep seeing improvements, we always will. We'll constantly be pushing boundaries."
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My MIL came to my rescue today. I planned to make Oats and Flax Seed Idli today. However just my luck, I ran out of cilantro and coconut to make the chutney to go with it. While talking to my MIL, I shared my dilemma with her. She asked me what I had in my fridge to which I replied, "Oh, just some carrots left!" Her response was, "That is it then, why don't you make carrot chutney instead." Really, carrot chutney! I had never heard of them before. It sounded strange but then she got me thinking.
When I asked her if she had a recipe, she just told, "You would know what to do." I hung up with a smile on my face. Yes, I think I now know what to do. I mixed a couple of ingredients regularly used to make chutneys and blended the carrots in. I love the color of this one. It is bright orange and it's sweet and spicy to taste. The peanuts in it bring in a flavor of their own. This chutney can be a great accompaniment with Dosa, Idli or Vada. I didn't tell KR what was in the chutney. He was pleasantly surprised to know that I had used carrots this time!
I have tried some unconventional chutneys before – Lettuce leaves chutney, Cilantro Lime Hummus Sauce and Spicy Tomato and Almond Chutney. Now this one adds to that list as well. 🙂
3 medium sized carrots, peeled and diced using chopper
1 tomato, chopped
1 onion chopped
2 cloves of garlic
Half inch ginger
3-4 dried red chillies
1 tbsp roasted chana dal/daliya
2 tbsp crushed peanuts
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp urad dal
Pinch of hing
Salt to taste
In a pan, heat the oil, add the red chillies and chana dal. Fry them for a minute.
Then add the onion, ginger and garlic. Fry them for another 2 minutes.
Now add the carrots, tomato and salt.
Mix it up and add the peanuts.
Cover the pan and cook this till the carrots are done. Allow this mixture to cool and then grind it to a smooth paste in the food processor. Add water if required.
It's time for tadka. In the same old pan, heat 1/2 tsp oil, temper the mustard and cumin seeds. Then add the urad dal and hing. Fry for a minute.
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A frog will jump out of boiling water. It will stay in cool water and as you raise the temperature to a boil, he will not realize it and will die.
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The urban fantasy edition. My favorite genre, which is probably why I take so many chances and try so many books, even ones that I doubt I would like in the off chance that it would be a hit. It's usually not, and that's why I DNF so many in this genre. When it's good, it's really good, but when it's not, it's… please see below.
A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark #2)
by Kresley Cole
This is the second book in the Immortals After Dark series and the only time I will ever read anything by Kresley Cole. Not only is this bad, but it's bad in a "how did this get published???" kind of way.
Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood #1)
by J. R. Ward
This is the first book in the popular Black Dagger Brotherhood series and most likely the only book I'll ever try by J.R. Ward. Not any better than Kresley Cole, but sort of more interesting? Maybe. Sort of.
Hexed (Iron Druid Chronicles #2)
by Kevin Hearne
Nothing wrong with this book or series; the writing is just not for me–too much "jaded" snark crammed in. The first book was meh with a dash of try-hard, as in it tried too hard to appear "cool" or "cooler" than its urban fantasy counterparts. Case in point? The main character is a 2,000-something years old wizard, yet speaks and thinks as though he's a hipster millennial, but he's neither a believable hipster or a believable millennial. He reads like what he is–a young character written by an author who mirrors his characters after what he thinks is "cool." Being from hipster central myself, I just don't find that part of the characterization believable, so that's a deal-breaker.
A Local Habitation (October Daye #2)
by Seanan McGuire
After finishing and not liking the first book, I kept this series on my radar because so many friends kept recommending and saying it gets better, but what little I read of the sample chapter failed to capture my interest. Even the title bores me.
Blood Bound (Mercy Thompson #2)
by Patricia Briggs
After finishing the first book and was on the fence about it, I gave the second one a try because the world building was pretty good tbh and I didn't wanna miss out on a series that could very well turn out to be good. First books in urban fantasies are dicey, and long series don't really take shape until the second or third book (or fourth or fifth). What stopped me from continuing this series was the main character. Simply put, Mercy bores me and I have no interest in following her around for twenty more books.
Two Serpents Rise (Craft Sequence #2)
by Max Gladstone
While I liked the first book just fine and enjoy Max Gladstone's writing in general (A Kiss with Teeth, The Angelus Guns), I had a hard time getting into this one because the main character was a bit boring and there was too much going on at the beginning. Plus, I think at the time I was impatient for a story that I could sink my teeth into without having to work so hard or wade through so much text to get to the good stuff. Temporary DNF for now with promises to return soon… ish.
***Finished!*** (review)
Firefight (Reckoners #2)
by Brandon Sanderson
Too young for me, just like the first book, but this time I couldn't bring myself to care enough about the characters to keep reading past the sample chapter. I think this was around the time I was fed up with Brandon Sanderson in general, and reading any more of his particular, repetitive style of fantasy was just too much.
Fool Moon (Dresden Files #2)
by Jim Butcher
This one bored me right out of the gate because… well, Harry Dresden. I pushed through the first book to prove a point and put an end to doubts. Turned out I was right: this series is not for me. But again, friends kept on recommending it, saying it would get better, so I gave the second one a try and it's further proof that this series is not for me.
Days of Blood & Starlight (Daughter of Smoke & Bone #2)
by Laini Taylor
Another one that's too young for me. The first book had all the irksome quirks of young adult, but the world building was good, so I stuck with it to the end. The second book was more of the same, but I was looking for something with more depth and less YA. I think all the "beautiful" descriptions of all the pretty things just got on my nerves. Why the obsession with beautiful things? What's wrong with plain fugly things? They need love too… as all things need love…
Cast In Courtlight (Chronicles of Elantra #2)
by Michelle Sagara
I read the first book with Beth as a buddy read. She liked it a lot more than I did (her thoughtful and concise review here). I expected to like it, because 1) long series, 2) the description was interesting and 3) several Goodreads friends gave it high ratings, but I found the writing too messy and meandering. Plus I'm not a fan of the stream of consciousness style. Also, the main character, who is a detective, is bad at her job and entirely unbelievable. While I believe she is bad at her job, I don't believe her as a detective, but the thing is, this whole series revolves around her being a detective and it's told from her first-person POV… which really sucks.
Dead Witch Walking (The Hollows #1)
by Kim Harrison
It's been a long time since I've read a book and wondered "have I read this before?" I'm usually pretty good at recalling beginnings, especially beginnings of books I end up abandoning, but with this book, there was a moment in which I couldn't be sure whether or not I had read it or abandoned it because the writing style was not only familiar, but it's so familiar that I was sure I'd read this book before. I hadn't though. It was PNR deja vu. Rachel Morgan is full of sass and snark and has very little substance, and her antics get old very quickly, like around page 10. I think I pushed myself to the 30% mark before call it quits due to recurring boredom.
Pacific Fire (Daniel Blackland #2)
by Greg Van Eekhout
I tried reading this one right after the first one, hoping it would get me more into the series. Didn't work. Only made me more annoyed with the main characters which were too young and teenager-y for my liking. The world building is still fantastic though. I just couldn't get into the characters or gave a damn about their life-or-death situations or cared about how they'll save the world. It really is too bad because I really liked the setting, world building, and magic.
Sixty-One Nails (Courts of the Feyre #1)
by Mike Shevdon
Couldn't get into this one. Don't know why. There was something about the writing in the first 10% that didn't capture my interest, and so reading on felt more like a chore than an escape. Didn't help that the whole series is about the fae and their courtly politics. Kudos for the middle-aged main character though… perhaps I will give this one another go.
London Falling (Shadow Police #1)
by Paul Cornell
I wanted to like this book. Other than Two Serpents Rise, this is the only other book on this list that I regret not finishing. It's got all the makings of a nice, chewy cop drama with some paranormal thrown in. Also, it's set in London. But the book opened with too much going on. The writing moved too quickly from scene to scene and very little info is given about what's going on and the characters involved. I couldn't follow what was being said, let alone catch all the subtle implications. So I got bored not being able to follow the story or, rather, not being in on the take. Stopped at around 30% with plans to return, but I don't know at the point. Maybe I'll audiobook it.


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Good bye Christmas decorations. Hello to getting my living room back.
The holiday season is behind us and it's almost time to ring in the new year. I normally leave the Christmas decor up for a while but this year I just couldn't wait and I took it down the 26th. (I had it up since before Thanksgiving, I guess I was just done with it. Hahaha!)
It's been one of my favorite years from start to finish. It's also been a scary year. My husband and I were faced with some big decisions that have set a course for our future, but in everything we set out for the absolute best God has for us and I know we are headed in the right direction.
This is the time of year for resolutions and in the spirit of continuing to strive for only the best I've made a list of goals for the new year.
1. Wake up at 5am. I know it sounds crazy, but my day just seems to go better if I get an earlier start. Early to bed and early to rise really does work for me. I just have to make myself do it!
2. Make and follow a consistent work out schedule with my husband. I've exercised fairly consistently on my own but the hubby and I want to try it together. We want to support and push each other in our goals.
3. Eat more green! This isn't a resolution so much as a continuation of a goal I made for myself years ago. I have to say I've been doing well on this front.
4. Finish more projects. I've got a lot of ideas brewing in my noggin and I want to see them completed. Some of these projects are going to be a real challenge but I feel so ready to tackle them!
5. Blog consistently. This one is completely new. I just started this blog and I want to give it my all. I don't like doing anything halfway.
So that's it! Five goals for the new year and all of them are set to challenge me. I've written them down and put them out there for all to see to strengthen my resolve and make this next year even better than the last.


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NAFTA: An Assessment
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Peterson Institute, 1993 - Business & Economics - 195 pages
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Westerners face new fears as Rory returns to his delighted family
TOBY HARNDEN IN BAGHDAD AS freed reporter Rory Carroll returns to the safety of his Dublin family today, sources have revealed that more Irish and British people in Iraq are living in fear of kidnap.
The threat has increased greatly since two SAS troopers clashed with police officers in Basra - and were rescued from insurgents.
An American official has revealed that the kidnapping of Guardian correspondent Rory, who was released on Thursday after being held for 36 hours, underlined the danger.
"If I were you, I would go now," the official said.
Meanwhile, Rory's family are trying to contain their excitement.
His father Joe said he expecting his 33-year-old son at his Blackrock home to see his mother Kathy and sister Karina after he flies in this afternoon.
And writing in the Guardian yesterday, Rory told how he was surrounded by gunmen and knew the moment of kidnap, a moment he "had dreaded", had arrived.
"A potential death sentence for Iraqi staff as well as the foreign correspondents who are the targets," he said.
"Since hostages started having their heads sawn off we have all been obsessed by it."
He said his captors bundled him into a car before one said: "Tawhid al-Jihad".
"Otherwise known as Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's al Qaida in Iraq, the beheaders of Ken Bigley. I stopped breathing."
And a British diplomat said that the trouble in Basra had led to the Medhi army issuing orders that at least two Britons should be kidnapped.
"Anyone considering remaining here does so at their own risk and needs to think very carefully about whether they can travel in the Red Zone," he said.
The Red Zone is the coalition term for everywhere in Iraq beyond the fortified Green Zone compound in Baghdad, the base of western and many Iraqi officials.
Irish and British journalists live in hotels outside the compound.
Carroll, 33, was abducted by gunmen after he left a house in Baladiyat, close to the Sadr City slum area of Baghdad, a stronghold of the Medhi army, a insurgent group made up of impoverished Shia.
He had been watching Saddam Hussein's trial on television as part of an interview arranged by the office of Moqtadr al-Sadr, the Medhi army leader.
His abductors had visited the house during the interview.
During his captivity, Carroll was told that his abduction was connected to the arrest by British troops in Basra of 12 members of the Medhi army.
A faction of the insurgent group was handed the two SAS men arrested by Iraqi police last month, necessitating their rescue.
"At one point I was told I would be used as a bargaining chip in exchange for al-Sadr people taken in Basra," Carroll wrote after his release.
A police car was involved in the kidnapping. He was freed after negotiations involving Ahmad Chalabi, a secular Shia with links to al-Sadr.
Several men were arrested by a specialist Iraqi police unit near the scene of the kidnapping, and it is understood that information gleaned from them helped to establish exactly who had taken him.
Diplomats said that no ransom payment was made but would not comment on whether anyone was released from police custody as part of the negotiations.
They indicated that Carroll's Irish citizenship might well have saved his life and those who planned the abduction had assumed that he was British.
Two Army Rangers were to travel with the Government party to Baghdad to advise on what type of military intervention would have been required to free Rory Carroll.
The Coalition forces are understood to have had good intelligence on where Rory was being held. He had been kidnapped from Sadr city where the American forces had previously clashed with the local militia, the so-called Mhadi Army.
The highly trained Army Ranger Wing is Ireland's main hostage rescue unit and would have given expert advise on the military options available.
However, with many American and British Special Forces on the ground in Iraq, including Britain's SAS and the American Delta unit, it was not planned to send a Ranger intervention team from Ireland to rescue Rory.
The two heavily armed Rangers would also have provided close protection to the Government team, who included two Arabic speaking officers from G-2, the secret Army intelligence unit, former Baghdad Ambassador Antoin MacUnfraidh, another Department of Foreign Affairs official, and a Garda superintendent from Garda HQ.
Rory said in his Guardian article yesterday that one of the kidnappers had told him they were from the group Ansar al-Sunna.
"The bad news was this was the group that killed an Italian journalist. The good news was this contradicted the driver. I suspected - hoped - they were winding me up."
Handcuffed, he was led out of the car and into a basement room five metres long, one metre wide, with a rug and a pillow.
He said he was well fed by his captors and, although treated like a "pet", was allowed to do press-ups.
After two nights in the cell, one of Carroll's kidnappers received a mobile phone call and the award-winning journalist was released.
Carroll earlier told RTE television how gunmen abducted him in Sadr City and attacked his driver and interpreter.
"We were driving down quiet streets when suddenly three vehicles came around the corner and sliced right in front of us to stop.
"About half a dozen gunmen jumped out of these vehicles and surrounded us.
"They pistol-whipped my driver and dragged the interpreter out of my car and they were beating him.
"Then I was forced at gunpoint out of the car into one of the unmarked cars that forced us off the road.
"I was handcuffed and then driven away at speed with my head shoved down in the back seat so that I couldn't see where I was going."
Carroll was freed on Thursday evening and was taken to a rendezvous point with Iraqi police.
He was transported to the offices in the fortified Green Zone of Iraqi deputy prime minister Ahmed Chalabi.


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