text: Robert Doornbos is looking forward to the IRL season-opening race of 2009 in St. Petersburg on Sunday. The Dutchman, who elected to join the series for the first time this year, is excited over the prospect of racing in America once again. "I have been looking forward to driving for NHL Racing for a while now and it's exciting that it is finally time to start the season," the 27-year-old newcomer said. "My desire to get back to open wheel racing in the US was mega, it was really big. Even though I had a couple of opportunities to go back to Formula One as a test driver, I really wanted to race because I had such a good time in 2007. Obviously the success was nice as well, and really motivated me to be here and be able to fight for wins and championships in 2009." He has already been on the pace in testing this year, coming out of Barber with the fastest time. "I am quite happy with the testing and preparation we have done to get ready for the season, because we have been quite competitive," he continued. "I've had a mix of both types of track with my oval debut being at Homestead, and was obviously quite happy to go to road courses at Sebring and Barber to work on our setups for the first two race weekends." Robert, who in 2008 competed in the Superleague Formula in Europe, knows that elements of his driving style will have to change to be able to adapt quickly - especially for oval racing - but is thinking most about the one-lap dash to decide the starting order. "I'm really looking forward to the qualifying process," he said. "The single-lap flyers are something I am used to from racing in Europe - I have done them in Formula One, A1GP and in Superleague. It's a great thing for a driver, to try to get the most out of the car - and yourself - over one lap. It's a huge adrenaline rush, and having the Firestone alternate tyre will be good for the championship. I think it will mix it up as it did in Champ Car. In Formula One last weekend the tyre difference was quite big, so it shows that it can definitely add some spice to the championship." By GP Update: http://irl.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/04/01/doornbos-excited-ahead-of-irl-season-opener/ GPUpdate TV will cover the training and the race RTL7 for Dutch TV will cover the race Sunday April 5 at 20.30 It's gone be a busy race day Hans


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It has taken me a while since the second episode was released to find the time to play it but following on the story of Chloe and Rachel has been something I've been dying to do so here we went…
Brave New World gave us a lot of what felt like beginnings of stories that we know probably aren't going to be finished as well as we'd like in the final episode. I don't want to sound like a downer before we get the final episode but it feels like Before the Storm has started what might become a unquenchable thirst to know every detail in the lives of many characters between when it is set and when LiS is set.
Whilst I never had any problems with a prequel, or any prequel to be honest, we always know there is a set point and we have to get to that set point. I thought Before the Storm would be a nice way to introduce us to Rachel and give us so many more feels then we already did for a girl we never knew but felt emotionally connected to thanks to Chloe but what BtS actually has done is make me crave finding out how EVERYTHING plays out.
Episode 2 feels a little stagnant therefore in the story department. A day in the life of Chloe doesn't seem enough any more. I felt like I wanted more then I got in one episode to make sure that Episode 3 doesn't feel rushed to deal with certain stories and it ties up the loose ends without making me want yet another chapter in the Chloe Price LiS chronicles. I like that they are looking at moving on from Chloe and Max in the next of their bigger series, the proper LiS 2, but I feel like all BtS has done is make me want more. More of Chloe. More of Rachel. More of Victoria and Nathan, Drew and Mikey, MUCH more of Steph and just general moreness.
Funnily though nothing in the world makes me want more of Max. Chloe's journal, which is much more interesting then Max's ever was, makes me less inclined to want to know more about Max.
But like all prequels it has its problems.
I fell in love with the idea of David. A dude suffering from PTSD and failing miserably to join a family unit torn apart by the horrible fate that Chloe's father suffered. I love it so much that I just want Chloe to be NICER to David because if they actually talked instead of butting heads the future could be so different.
Which is stupid because the future CAN'T be different. BtS isn't going to effect LiS so David and Chloe's relationship is going to get worse. For anyone who plays BtS before LiS they are going to lose a interesting story unfolding before them in David and his character and I think that is a shame. For people like me who kinda liked David by the end of LiS, BtS is proving difficult because you can't do anything to make Chloe, her mum or David's life easier. We're leaving them to suffer what they suffer until whatever ending you have already picked for them in LiS.
The three Episode series also has its problems.
How is the story of Drew and Mikey going to be resolved in a satisfactory way with one episode left to go?
I LIKE Drew and Mikey and I want to see something happen. Frank and his boss are after them, we know Frank and Rachel have a thing, we know his relationship with Chloe sours a bit. In one episode we're going to get answers to all that?
I doubt it.
We leave Brave New World with a giant emotional cliffhanger which is going to take up probably a lot of time to unravel in the next episode but I'm no longer here just for Rachel. In fact both episodes so far has made me dislike her more. Gone is the idea of this cheery lovely woman and in its place is a manipulative little girl who is throwing a tantrum because she thinks her dad is cheating on her mum. She uses Chloe and her naivete and whilst at times she tries to use her charms on others in Chloe's defense I didn't like playing that version of Chloe.
I feel like by the time I've finished the next episode I'm going to just be craving more and more of Chloe's story till the gap between both halves is closed.
THEN AGAIN I also trust the ending to be spectacular and can't complain till I see it but that paranoia that I'll be left unsatisfied soured the episode a tiny bit. Every interesting moment was over shadowed with "but is it really going to be important enough to finish this train of thought?"
We'll see.
This episode was also the first time I really didn't like the graphics very much.
Some people have always had a problem with it and whilst I have always enjoyed watching it the characters seemed very jerky in this episode and their faces much more static. The worst thing to happen to LiS might be Rachel's earring which has a life of its own in its own stiff way.
Was impressed with puppy Pompidou though, that was adorable.
Moments like Rachel smashing the table and the play in general were just too stilty for me. It wasn't terrible but it wasn't great either.
I felt the graffiti spots were slightly more difficult to find this time but it might be that I was playing with a controller which I found slightly more difficult to concentrate my focus on objects with then using the keyboard. I had to go back to get three after completing the game. THAT I liked though. It didn't feel like a chore like going back to find the extra photos in LiS does but it also gives a good reason to go back and replay parts of the game.
What these two episodes have done is give me hope for the future of LiS because it proves that you don't have to have a over the top supernatural story to make it interesting. Whilst others have missed that element I love taking over the role of a normal teenager going through a tough period and hooking onto someone and a ideal that feels like it'll set her free. She's suffering from depression and probably a shit ton of other things and we're getting to help her through it. AGAIN it being a prequel we know where this goes and we know it isn't a happy place so it leaves a bit of a sad aura around it but if LiS2 came out and it was just about a teenager trying to come to terms with a normal life then I think this team could really do that story well.
Really they have found the perfect way to tackle tough stories like coming out, living with depression, anti-social behaviour that stems from tragedy, broken families and all sorts. Whilst of course I loved the big mystery and all in LiS and the time travel aspect was fun, unique and made the story even better, taking away that element doesn't look like it would hinder another game. If they continue to make LiS games as a anthology collection with various different angles the series has legs to go on for years.
They have proven that good stories is all that counts.
Finally I guess I just wanted to say that a lot of people want a special bonus Max episode to see Max before LiS.
Obviously I don't but I would quite like a Frank episode. I really do believe that Rachel is extremely manipulative, looks like she gets it from her dad, and she used Chloe probably until she couldn't get anything else from her, she's probably going to be introduced to Frank and use him until Jefferson comes along and she tries to use him. Having a Frank episode wouldn't just show how him and Chloe got to where they got but also show that side to Rachel even more. She just wanted to escape and these people, who lets face it are at the bottom of the barrel and going nowhere, are just stepping stones for that. Easy manipulated, kind at heart people.
Well we know where that story ends….

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Stop Darlington School from Silencing Its Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse.
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Thank you to everyone for your support! Signing this petition, sharing the petition, donating any amount of cash to help us keep this petition circulating and reaching others is all vitally important.
Your support is needed more than ever. Last Friday, December 16, in Floyd County, Darlington survivors filed for dismissal without prejudice of the case pending in Floyd. The hearing scheduled for Dec. 18, was in response to Darlington's filing to dismiss the victim's legal claims. Instead, the survivors elected to dismiss the case themselves. Thus the "dismissal without prejudice."
Darlington Survivors have not dismissed forever the fact that the abuse took place at the hands of Roger Stifflemire and that Darlington has known for years and done nothing. From the survivors facebook post, "As Darlington continues its attempts to avoid responsibility for failing each of us and the Darlington Community as a whole, we have decided to take this path toward justice".
So please understand that this fight is not over. Your ongoing participation is vital! The dismissal without prejudice of a case means the matter can, and in this case, will be brought before a court of law again.
There are two things you can do help:
First: Join us to advocate for and support the passing of "The Hidden Predator Act", Georgia House Bill 605 (HB605).
The bill was introduced in March of this year, but did not advance to a vote. The bill comes up again in January 2018 and would subject those who engage in human sex trafficking to civil claims, and would give the state's attorney general the ability to file claims against those culpable in such cases of public importance. It would also extend the statute of limitations for civil claims filed by victims of childhood sexual abuse. This law would allow lawsuits against institutions that knew or should have known abuse occurred, authorizing suits against the institutions as well as the perpetrators.
You can read the bill here: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20172018/HB/605
Find more details from the AJC here: http://www.myajc.com/news/state--regional/abused-children-victims-may-get-more-time-sue/Sz4grdnK4nZmg9k8O7N7PL/
It is very important for us to educate Georgians about the need for this bill so please contact one, or better yet all of your legislators and reach out to the members who support this non-partisan bill.
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Second: Continue to share this petition and this information to everyone, giving if you can 1 to 20 dollars to keep this growing. Your support will educate Georgians and hold institutions and predators responsible for their actions.
There should be no expiration date for child abuse in Georgia!
We will keep you posted-also follow Darlington Survivors on Facebook and the website .
On December 18, 2017 a judge will decide whether the lawsuit against Darlington School merits proceeding.
Darlington is attempting to silence its victims by requesting their charges be dropped. Please support the victims by encouraging the school to allow its victims' voices to be heard in court.
More than once, Darlington was notified of inappropriate behavior and sexual assaults perpetrated by Roger Stifflemire, a former teacher and dormitory proctor.
From 1974 to 1994, the private school continued to employ him, never formally punishing him, going so far as to honor him in a 2002 ceremony for excellence. This story remains on their website today.
Roger Stifflemire was able to move to an Alabama high school with presumably no trace of his criminal behavior at Darlington.
In 2014 a former student notified Darlington again about misconduct occurring in the 1980s. In response the school began an investigation. In 2015, an unprecedented opportunity arose when the Georgia Legislature passed the Hidden Predator Act. This provided a two-year window for victims to take legal action against their alleged abusers. Darlington was presented with another opportunity to carry out its mission to "Act with Integrity" by reaching out to former students, faculty and staff.
In May 2017, nearly three years after beginning its investigation, Darlington did send a letter to alumni asking them to come forward with any information related to sexual misconduct. This allowed only thirty-five days before the Hidden Predator Act expired.
Darlington has yet to release the information about its investigation.
Please show your support for the victims by signing this petition to encourage Darlington School to hold itself accountable for its decades-long failure to protect its students.
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In fourth grade this week we are discussing the different ways we learn. We talked about why it is important to know how we learn in order to advocate for ourselves and use the best studying techniques for our style to be successful in school and life. Students made a flip book that described the 3 different learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. On the outside they labeled the three types with pictures and on the inside they detailed helpful strategies.
We then took a survey to find statements that described our learning style in the classroom. We discussed which statement matched up with each learning style to tally our own unique results. Finally I had students explain the ways in which I taught to all 3 styles during our lesson today.


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Hessinger building reprieve
Lawyers negotiate a way forward
By FRITZ MAYER
CALLICOON CENTER, NY The fate of the historic Hessinger Building in Callicoon Center remains unclear, but a judge has issued an injunction preventing the Town of Callicoon from moving forward with plans to have it torn down.
The demolition had been scheduled to begin on January 24, but Liberty lawyer Ron Litchman filed court papers with Judge Frank LaBuda that brought a halt to the process.
The injunction required that the owner, Palline Plum, acquire a liability insurance policy, which she was able to do.
In the petition Litchman filed, Plum attacked the report from Ward Engineering, which deemed the building unsafe. The most specific charge in the report said, A second-story deck, immediately adjacent to the county highway, is temporarily shored and in disrepair. It could fall at anytime. An affidavit filed by architect Robert Dadras said the front porch should be strengthened, but said generally the reports conclusions are not supported by engineering studies, load tests, or structural computations or calculations…
Dadras also said that the building is not in danger of imminent collapse, echoing the opinion of historical renovation specialist Zeke Boyle, who had also examined the building.
Both Dadras and Plum attacked the conclusion of the Ward report that it might not be economically feasible to restore the building. Plum said in the petition, Such speculations are beyond the scope and expertise of a professional engineer. Moreover, an engineers personal opinion of the economics of a business situationand likewise a town boardshas no bearing on the only issue a town may lawfully address: public safety.
Dadras also said that the Ward reports speculation about economic feasibility was not correct. He said that because the building is historically significant, a project to restore it could be eligible for state and federal grants covering up to 40% of the cost of renovation.
Members of the Town of Callicoon Town Board defended their vote on December 13, 2010 to order that the building be demolished due to the fact that it was deemed unsafe by Ward Engineering.
On January 25, Litchman, LaBuda and the towns attorney, Marvin Newburg, negotiated an agreement whereby the two sides would get together to dicuss the towns concerns about the building and how to address them, and come up with a work list to be fulfilled.
Litchman said after that Plum would figure out a plan about how to bring the building back to ecnomic viability. He said Plum had many ideas about how that might happen, and they would welcome inquires about investers who might be interested in the 150 year old landmark.


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In the age of computer technologies and digital photography, all of us oftentimes face a need to resize multiple pictures to save as much disk space as possible. Meanwhile, such popular programs as Paint and Picasa, which are installed on the computers of the vast majority of users, do not have batch resizing option.
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Istrive to portray more than the actual. When I paint a surface, it is important to me that my audience is able to feel as well as to see the texture. This goal of discovering more is why I paint.
My work process has a rhythm: from photos, to drawings, to painted sketches, to a final piece. Each step for me is an experience or discovery allowing me to feel and familiarize myself with the subject. By the time the final piece is begun I often know the players, light, forms, etc. almost by heart which allows me greater freedom in the application of paint. On a good day, I am able to think with my hands.


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Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministers are the "after" people. They care for people after the crisis that changes everything.
Many situations in life may bring a need for assistance or working through a crisis. Knowing there is someone who cares, is consistently confidential in their work, and is trained to look at any crisis from a distinctly Christian perspective may give you the resources you need to face the crisis and come out on the other side with a renewed relationship with God.
Stephen Ministers desire to come alongside those who need care in many of life's crisis points. They each have dedicated over 50 hours of training to learning and serving, but are not counselors. As trained Christian caregivers, their role is to listen and care, not to counsel or advise. If you need care or know of someone who does, please contact the church office to set up an appointment.
To learn more about Stephen Ministry and see frequently asked questions, click here, or visit the Stephen Ministries national office web site.
The video below explains Stephen Ministry from a Care Receiver's perspective:


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In the current economic climate many businesses are facing financial difficulty, but ultimately life has to go on and businesses have to look ahead in the knowledge that things will pick up. With this in mind Stocks Sewing Machines, a market leader in the supply of embroidery equipment, are providing financing packages and leasing options to allow businesses without immediate capital resources to grow and adapt in 2009 and beyond.
Capital equipment devalues quickly over time, therefore you would be better served by allowing your money to work for you within your business, rather than tie it up in a piece of capital equipment which is going to devalue. No company would dream of paying an employee three years salary in advance, they pay as the work is done, and Lease Rental works in the same way, allowing a business to pay for equipment as they use it.
Stocks, who have been supplying embroidery machines and supplies for over 35 years, offer Lease Rental on a wide range of embroidery equipment which can help a business deal with increased demand, or plan for a restructure or new business strategy. With famous brands such as ZSK Industrial embroidery machinery and Brother PR620 commercial embroidery machines Stocks have specialised embroidery equipment ideal for a range of applications, from small production volumes to large-scale production.
Lease Rental payments are fully tax deductible and the customer can claim the full amount of each year's Lease Rental payments instead of a tax allowance of only 20%.
Further to this Stocks offer a part exchange on embroidery machines to enable companies to make the most of their existing equipment and assets. With their commitment on customer service Stocks, who also provide a wide range of embroidery supplies, endeavour to help their customers expand their businesses in what is a rapidly growing industry. All of their machines come with free training and installation, ensuring companies can get the most out of their equipment.
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Needless to say, Christmas is going to be, uh… fun?
I mean, what IS Aiken waiting for? Is he waiting for his chance to strike? Or maybe mulling over a way to apologize? Or maybe he still hasn't figured out what to think? Thoughts are totally welcome.
And just so we all know, there'll be a short hiatus at for a little bit into the new year. Chapter 13 will begin on January 7th, 2013 (just one week). It will be the Christmas chapter (somewhat ironically, as it's already over in real life now). Unlike the Halloween chapter - which I tried and failed to line up with its respective holiday accurately - I wasn't really trying that hard to synchronize things this time. Still, I hope no one gets too disoriented by Christmas in the later Winter months.
Rain, all characters and all other aspects of the story are copyright material belonging to me.
Also, this is your last chance to enter to win a Puddle plushie! If you've ordered a copy of the book, but can't enter the drawing because you haven't received it yet, I will accept you PMing me with either my "auto thank you e-mail" or an order number or something. Don't miss out! ^_^
Atleast Rain gets to go back to her original hairstyle I like it better than the Ryan One
i think he's still thinking about some things since rain is trans and his fiancee is trans too , and he is really down because he does not know much about trans people so he is really in a bad position because of the cards he has been dealt
He's sitting there waiting for the inevitable. He wants to explode at Rain but he knows that with Fara around, it wouldn't do any good. Even if he did lash out, Fara would come for him. Stalk him in the night. Without warning, without direct instigation, she will attack. When he least expects it... WHACK! FIVE FINGERS STRAIGHT ACROSS THE FACE! BI-ATCH!!
Don't worry Rain. A flat chest... Is a status symbol!
Wonder what Rain's Big Sister will think when she finds out about Rain being Transexual and so far only The Big Brother finds out
I can only hope this isn't how things go with my brother. My dad already told him (I'm still mad at him for that.) and I haven't even got a chance to speak to him yet. My sister in law came by around Christmas and we had a quick talk, but none of it came up. I really want to see my brother again, but it's like he's avoiding me now...
hurry hurry chapter 13 im dieing to read u so hurr hurry. please hurry i really want to read it! im not trying to be rude but im dieing from anticipation!
@stephenyandproud: i know its killing me 2
I think he'ld be thinking along these lines... "This cant be happening" "I should begin to rethink/ I don't wann rethink" to "I have to rethink my actions" to "Maybe if (s)he'd just play on the game maybe the brother i knew is still there at least partially" and even the cliche "I have to rethink my life" ending with calling the fiance over to meat the family.


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I am certainly not clear on why consciousness is an epiphenomenon of
neuronal connections in the brain. My study of the workings of the human
brain tells me nothing about why I should expect consciousness to
emerge. Can you point to some specific piece of evidence in support of
this claim?


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Sat., 16th March 2019
The Famous Flea Market
19th Book Weekend
Saturday, 22nd September 2018
Harvest Supper in aid of the Bishop's Appeal ' Give Peas a Chance'
Thursday, 12th July 2018
Mothers' Union Garden Party
Saturday,7th July 2018 - 7:30pm
Carl Orff's Carmina Burana and selections from Liebeslieder Waltzes by Brahms
Thursday, 5th July,
7:30pm at St Mary's
A celebration of the publication of 'Dea Senuna' a wonderful book, published by the British Museum. The authors will be giving a short presentation about Ashwell's very own Roman Goddess Senuna and highlighting the significance of this amazing find. Refreshments (Donations welcomed) Museum open before and after the talk.
Saturday, 23rd June
The Big Brekkie Join us in the Parish Church Room, Swan Street to raise money for Christian Aid.
Friday 11th May to Sunday 20th May
Ashwell Music Festival
Ashwell at Home
Join us for a lively village event with pletny going on.
Not to be missed!
St Mary's Flea Market
Would you like to join us for a delicious piece of homemade cake and a chat, provided by the
Mothers' Union. Or perhaps you know of somebody who would appreciate coming along too, if so please let them know or bring them along. Everyone warmly welcome!
Lent Course 2018
Saturday, 2nd Dec. 2017
St Mary's Christmas Fair (please click)
Please click for on the Advent Course 2017 for all the details.
FUNDRAISING QUIZ NIGHT in St Mary's Church
Cheese & biscuits included in the price but please bring own drinks & glasses.
Teams of 6, or if not part of a team, you will be allocated a table to join.
(All tickets to be reserved by Wed 22nd November.)
Proceeds to St Marys Church, Cash/cheques accepted.
(Cheques made out to Ashwell PCC)
Payment securing your reservation to the Church Office please, or
the Rectory, 109 High Street, Ashwell, SG7 5PQ.
For more information please phone Caroline Evens on 01462 742277 or Marjorie Fitt on 01234 213916
Raffle to be held. Thank you for your support.
Saturday, 28th October 2017
Friends of St Mary's Jazz Concert
Marco Marconi and his Jazz Trio
Saturday, 7th October &
Sunday, 8th October 2017
18th Ashwell Book Weekend
Saturday, 23rd September 2017
Harvest Supper
All proceeds to the Bishop's Harvest Appeal
Saturday, 23rd September 2017
10:00am - 2:00pm
Parish Church Room, Swan Street
Coffee Morning and Soup Lunch in Aid of the Disaster caused by Hurricane Irma in the British Virgin Islands
There is no charge but it is a chance for you to give to the Disaster Fund. Gaye & John (742758)
Friday, 15th September 2017
Ben Goldscheider & Friends
Ben Goldscheider (horn) and friends, Callum Smart (Violin) and Richard Uttley (piano) play Beethoven, Brahms, Schumann and others.
Tickets £15 available from www.ticketsource.co.uk
Music Festival
Lent Course in the Parish Church Room
March: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
April: 4th
Flea Market raised at total of £1601.15.
A huge Thank You to Karen Rogers and her team of great helpers.
10th December 2016, 5:00pm
Ashwell Nativity, starting at St Mary's.
Please bring a lantern.
3rd December 2016, 9:30am-2:00pm
Christmas Fair
Arts and Crafts, Cakes and Cards, Presents and Prizes, Carols, Refreshments. Entrance free. The Museum will be open as well.
If you would like to book a table please contact Elizabeth Coldstream: 01462 742288
Advent Course in the Parish Church Room.
Please click on the link for more details.
1st & 2nd October 2016
17th Book Weekend
The book weekend raise £2490 towards the Restoration Fund. Thank you to Karen Rogers' team of helpers for another successful event.
24th September 2016
Harvest Supper and 'Barn' dance
A huge thank you to everyone who cooked, moved furniture, poured drinks, provided candles, sold tickets, organised the band, sorted out the raffle and on and on and on - a real team effort.
And thank you to those who came along and eat, and danced and drank - a lovely evening.
The total raised for the Bishop's Harvest Appeal 'Life-giving Water' was £603.60. This project supports Harvest Appeal partner, WaterAid, bringing clean, safe water to rural communities in Madagascar.
Melanie Dawson-Dew
11th September 2016
Bring & Share Lunch after the Patronal Festival Service
10th September 2016
Harp Workshop and An Evening of Harps
Danielle Perrett was playing an 1800 AD antique harp and a modern electric harp.Robin Ward played his triple harp and a wire strung harp. Members of the Clarsach Society will contributed, and a Paraguayan harp was played.
Thank you to Catherine Dunlop for another wonderful harp concert.
Monday 9th May
Tuesday 10th May
Wednesday 11th May
Thursday 12th May
Friday 13th May
Here in the Benefice we are joining in the call of prayer with 'SCHOOL OF PRAYER' exploring different dimensions of praying.
Sunday, 8th May 2016
Ashwell at Home
Ashwell Music Festival
(Traditional Festal Evensong on Sunday, 15th May at 6:30pm)
Sat.,19th March 2016
Ashwell Flea Market
Special thanks to Karen Rogers and her helpers, for once again organising this event. Her team raised £894.53 for the Restoration Fund.
16th March 2016
A Parish visit to the Abbey www.stalbanscathedral.org
Sat.,12th March 2016
Choir of Gonville & Caius College Cambridge Concert
During Lent we will be following the "Pilgrim" course on the Creeds
Saturday 5th December 2015, 9:30am-1:00pm
St. Mary's Christmas Fair
Saturday 3rd Oct. &
Sunday 4th Oct. 2015
16th Book Weekend
The book weekend raised £2514. Thank you to Karen Rogers and her team of helpers.
Saturday 27th June 2015, 10am-1pm
Ashwell Live - Mini Market
Crafts and Brick-a-brack.
Thursday 7th May -
Sunday 24th May 2015
Ashwell Music Festival
Saturday 18th April at 4:00pm
Collation and installation Service of the
Revd. Robert Evens by the Bishop of St Albans
Sunday 12th April 2015
All the King's Men concert with a new line up and fresh
material, group of students from King's College London.
Sat. 21st March 2015
St Mary's Flea Market was another great success, thanks to Karen Rogers and her team of helpers who raised £1153 for the Church Restoration Fund.
Sat. 6th December 2014,
Entrance Free!
St.Mary's Christmas Fair organised by David & Beth Richards
Arts and Crafts
Cakes and Carols
Present and Prizes
Carols sung by the Choir and Refreshments available.
The Museum will be open.
Sat.4th October 2014, 10:00am-5:00pm
Sun.5th October 2014, 2:00pm-5:00pm
15th Book Weekend
Thank you to Karen Rogers, Teresa King and their team of enthusiastic helpers the event raised just over £3000 for Friends of St. Mary's.
We hope to see many of you next year again.
29th March 2014, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Tue. 3rd Dec.&
Tue. 10th Dec.2013
"The First Things" (Creation etc) A talk about Creation. Organised by Mark Eaton followed by "The Last Things" , what might happen at the end of time.
7th December 2013
St.Mary's Christmas Fair Thanks again to David & Beth Richards who are organising this wonderful Christmas event which is a fab fundraiser for the church restoration fund.
Sat. 12th October 2013
Harvest Supper and Jazz Quartet
5th &
6th October 2013
14th Ashwell Book Fair
The book-weekend was a huge success raising £3143. Thanks to Caroline Feast & Karen Rogers and all those people who gave so much of their time to help with the event.
14th September 2013
Labyrinth Walk
There is currently a resurgence of interest all over the world in walking these ancient patterns. Labyrinths are now being created in schools, universities, churches, hospitals, hospices and village greens to offer a safe reflective space.
29th June, 7:00pm
A Mixed Bag -Concert at St.Mary's
A Big Thank You to Catherine Dunlop who organised the concert, she raised £212 for St.Mary's Restoration Fund. Well done!
11th May - 26th May 2013
60th Ashwell Music Festival
12th May 2013
20th April 2013
Thank you to Karen Rogers who again had organised this years
Ashwell Flea Market and Thank You to everyone who helped Karen. The amount raised for the Restoration Fund of St.Mary's was £1250.00.
Well Done Karen & her Team of Helpers!
Thank you to everyone who helped to prepare the church, and the meal, prepare fruit crumbles, for the harvest supper. We had a wonderful evening, and raised over £200 for the bishop's appeal, which together with the Sunday morning collection will bring the total to approx £400.
Thank you to everyone who helped and supported the
Book weekend.
A special Thanks to Caroline Feast & Karen Rogers who organized the event. A total of £3348 was raised for the Restoration Fund.
We would like to thank everyone who performed and who attended the harvest festival supper in the church the other weekend. £900 was raised for the Bishop's charity appeal for Cambodia and for the famine in East Africa.
Caroline Russell on behalf of the Social committee for Ashwell St Mary's church .
Thank you to everyone who made this year's Christmas Fair at St Mary's Church, Ashwell on 4th December such a success. The magnificent sum of almost £2,000 was raised for the Church Restoration Fund due entirely to the generosity and support of so many people. David & Beth Richards
Held as always in the Bushel & Strike Pub. This years speakers were: Phillipa Shaw and David Whyman of the Worship Company of Glaziers and Glass Painters.
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Great Weekend.
A wedding in Milwaukee and a Solemn Mass in Chicago, concelebrated by two Bishops and two dozen priests – that's a special weekend.
The wedding was between Joe, a young member of St Clement's, a musician and teacher, and his fiancee Maureen, a pilot in the US Air Force. The ceremony was in St James's, Milwaukee, and I married them according to the same rite as the one Prince William and Kate had in Westminster Abbey. The big difference was that their wedding was embedded in a Nuptial Mass, so that their first act together after they were united was to receive Communion. (My traditionalist friends will be happy to hear that, although I used the church's free-standing altar, I never went behind it, but celebrated facing east!)
The next day, however, I concelebrated the Mass with Bishop James Mongomery, formerly Prince-Bishop of Chicago (He and Cardinal Cody and Mayor Daley the Elder ran the city before President Obama was a twinkle in his father's eye) facing the huge congregation in the Church of the Atonement in Chicago. This was in honour of Bishop Montgomery's 90th Birthday, and was a wonderful occasion. Many of the concelebrating priests had been ordained by Bishop Montgomery, and the other Bishop was Frank Griswold, his successor in Chicago and then Presiding Bishop.
Now, after all these excitements (which, I forgot to mention, included FOUR formal dinners!) I'm back to the simple little Gospel services of St Clement's – and bread and cheese.
Paul Goings permalinkJune 6, 2011
The concelebration in Chicago certainly seemed very… progressive, to judge by the photographs on Atonement's web site!
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It is getting very difficult to define "Anglo-Catholic."
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Father, years ago I heard a delightful anecdote about Bp Montgomery from my parish priest in Fort Worth. As far as I know it was not apocryphal. It seems that the bishop's car was hurrying down the streets of Chicago on the way to some episcopal function when a motorcycle cop failed to recognise the license plate of the speeding vehicle and stopped the car. The bishop, sitting in the back seat, lowered the window and merely told the officer, "We are Bishop of Chicago", in response to which the motorcycle cop got in front of the car, turned on his siren and gave the bishop a high speed police escort to his destination.


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Serial Bankruptcy Filer Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Lying During Bankruptcy Proceedings
SHREVEPORT, LA—United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today that Shelley R. Callahan, 49, of Clinton, Missouri, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Donald Walter to 18 months in prison and three years of supervised release for making a false statement during a bankruptcy proceeding. She was also ordered to pay $21,990 in restitution.
After a three-day trial that ended on February 14, 2013, witness testimony and exhibits admitted into evidence established that Callahan filed for bankruptcy protection on August 26, 2010, her eighth bankruptcy filing in nine years. Callahan falsely stated that she had not given any gifts or made any payments to family members prior to filing for bankruptcy protection. In truth, Callahan received more than $55,000 for a personal injury claim eight months before her latest bankruptcy filing. Instead of paying her creditors, she provided gifts during the Christmas season and gambling trips to casinos to her family.
The U.S. Trustee's Office and the FBI conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Cytheria Jernigan prosecuted the case.


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June 23 to August 24, 2019 (except certain dates)
Almost every summer morning, Parliament Hill is alive with music and colourful drills. The Changing of the Guard began as a morning routine on the Hill in 1959, and has turned into an annual tradition. This large-scale production includes a regimental band and pipers. The ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. each morning, but arrive about 15 minutes early to grab a spot with a great view.
Fast Facts
The ceremony begins at 9:50 a.m. as the Old Guard and the Pipes and Drums march onto the East Lawn of Parliament Hill. They are followed at 10:00 am by the duties who have marched from Cartier Square Drill Hall. The Band of the Ceremonial Guard and the two Divisions of the Duties will become the New Guard.
The 2017 Ceremonial Guard is made up of Canadian Armed Forces members from over 86 Canadian Army regiments, six Royal Canadian Navy Ships, and six Air Force squadrons.
All the members of the Ceremonial Guard are fully-trained members of the Canadian Armed Forces, many with overseas experience on international operations.
The first Guard Mount took place 58 years ago on Parliament Hill, on July 2nd, 1959. It was carried out by the Regiment of Canadian Guards, a Regular Force regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Public Duties Detachment was later manned by the two Reserve Guards Regiments, the Governor General's Foot Guards, from Ottawa, and the Canadian Grenadier Guards, from Montreal. Today the Ceremonial Guard is comprised of soldiers from units across Canada who wear and adopt the customs and traditions of these two Guards Regiments.
When required, the Ceremonial Guard mounts Guards of Honour for visiting dignitaries outside of public duties. Also the Band of the Ceremonial Guard performs in public concerts, at military functions and other ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region.


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Welcome to our Rustic Garden... Launching my own business left my dream Adirondack Garden looking more like a deserted Ghost Town. Visit with me while I get my Garden back and feel free to pull a Weed!
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Raving Lunatic~Please Ignore
4 comments:
- GardenJoy4Me said...
Girl ... and you don't even live in Canada ! ... at least ? you can see your back steps !! haha
Joy of the freezing north
- March 9, 2008 at 12:53 PM
- lintys said...
I'm sorry!
The snow has melted here and that has eased my lunacy!
- March 9, 2008 at 3:32 PM
- Anna said...
I felt that way when we lived in North Dakota. I thought summer would never end cause it was light out till midnight and hot as ever. Then I thought winter was never going to end cause it started in August and ended in May. But I grew great stuff there cause the sun was shining forever during the summer.
- March 10, 2008 at 1:30 AM
- robbinscabin said...
I noticed a lot of "northern" blogs yesterday that we're all basically screams of dismay at the winter weather. It is so good not to be the only Lunatic!
- March 10, 2008 at 6:42 AM


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More revelations of our unconstitutional (non natural born) undocumented [bogus] "president:"
Jeremiah Wright: I "Made It Comfortable" For Obama to Accept Christianity Without Having to Renounce Islam (Video Report) – "In a shocking interview yesterday on the Sean Hannity Radio Show, author Ed Klein said Barack Obama's former pastor helped Obama accept Christianity without having to renounce Islam…… – thegatewaypundit.com/
Moralmatters.org Comment:
The Triune God of the Scriptural divine revelation will not share his personhood and authority. As the Scripture says:
"I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images." – Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures – Isaiah 42:8
Our White House occupier cannot have it both ways. Jesus Christ makes that clear in the New Testament: Gospel of John, chapter 10:1f
Jesus, Himself said there is no fence riding with Him – The Gospel of Matthew 10:32-39
Note: Click on the following link for more informational links:
Wright: I "Made It Comfortable" For Obama to Accept Christianity Without Having to Renounce Islam – gunnyg.wordpress.com/
Deception Marks Obama White House Occupancy – moralmatters.org/
Perhaps, Obama's Biggest Lie – Telling the American people he is a Christian:
Obama Not Christian – No More Than the Man in the Moon – moralmatters.org/ – 04/26/12
What will a 2nd Term be with Obama? Most likely, worse than the first:
"Obama Racks Up List Of Broken Promises – Just 2 months into term, president abandons numerous commitments" – wnd.com/
"President Obama's top 5 broken campaign promises:" – rawstory.com/
"65 Outrageous Lies by President Obama" – youtube.com
"7 Lies In Under 2 Minutes" – youtube.com
Related informational article:
"Liars go to hell" – thechristianmessage.org
Nathan M. Bickel


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As parents, choosing a school for our children is one of the most difficult things we do. We have so little information on which to base our decision; the more we learn, the more confusing it becomes. What kind of education will work? Which curriculum is better? Is the fit right? Will my child learn? What skills will he or she need and when? What will help my child to get ahead? Will it be enough?
When I tell people what motivated me to start this school, I tell them that I am first and foremost a parent. I am not a Montessorian, nor an educator, nor an entrepreneur. Like each of you, I simply wanted what is best for my child. My son had to spend two bored, unhappy days in a traditional preschool after a year in a Montessori classroom before it dawned on me that Montessori was different, extraordinary and, most of all, essential. Unfortunately, at that time, the next nearest Montessori schools were in places like Springfield, Edgewater and Guttenberg: If I did not want to drive my son back and forth to school for hours every day to get him to school, I was going to have to build a school myself. Once we had opened, the addition of the elementary school and then the middle school were inevitable: With the extraordinary results we saw in our own children each year, why would we want to send them anywhere else?
Many years of research later, I remain committed to Montessori. The more I read, the more I learn about current thinking in education, current thinking in what our world will be, and current thinking in 21st Century skills, the more admiration I have for Maria Montessori and her method. More than one hundred years after Montessori opened her first Children's House, through neurology, pediatrics, other scientific study, and all the sophisticated technological tools to which we have access today, we are coming to many of the same conclusions about child development, childhood intelligence, learning and ways to foster growth that Montessori came to through mere observation. She gave us an educational system that nurtures independence, critical thinking, integrative acquisition and creative disposition of information. It trains thinkers, it trains leaders and above all, it gives us children whose joy in learning makes us yearn to be able to start school all over again.
There were times that I was not sure that my son was getting the "right" education. I crossed my fingers and cautiously waited them out. Now I am sure. My son just began his first year of college. What he has become is far, far beyond what I had hoped for, socially, emotionally and academically. I am astonished by his knowledge, his abilities and his passion for what he learns and can create. Regrettably, I cannot claim credit as a parent: I was far too busy for most of his childhood building the vehicle for his education. The credit goes to his school and to the wonderful teachers he had along the way -- to Waterfront Montessori, where my son was just one of a group of students who are just as extraordinary.
Amazing things are happening here. Please do not take my word for it. Come and see us!
Thank you for your interest in Waterfront Montessori. We would love to share what we have learned with you.
Karen Westman
Mother of Hank, Founder and Head of Waterfront Montessori


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The Piper methysticum also known as AVA, Awa or Kava plant is a member of the pepper family plant and is indigenous herb to many of the islands of the Pacific Ocean. Kava has been used for over 3,000 years for its medicinal effects as a sedative, muscle relaxant, diuretic, and as a remedy for nervousness and insomnia. It has been suggested by many that the cultivation of Kava began in earnest in Vanuatu about 3,000 years ago. From there it was spread eastward by seafaring islanders, into Fiji and Polynesia, and west to New Guinea and Micronesia. Explorer Captain James Cook, who gave this plant the botanical name of "intoxicating pepper", was the first westerner to first discovered kava kava.
The botanical has been used in parts of the Pacific at traditional social gatherings as a relaxant and in cultural and religious ceremonies to achieve a higher level of consciousness. The roots can be made into a mildly narcotic beverage that is comparable to popular cocktails in our culture. In Germany, it is used as a nonprescription drug to reduce anxiety. It was first mentioned in scientific records in 1886, and it is gaining popularity in the US for its relaxing effects.
More recently, it has gained popularity with the natives of Hawaii, Australia and New Guinea where it is used medicinally as well as recreationally. It is effective as a pain reliever and can be used instead of aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
Recent clinical studies have shown that it is a safe non-addictive anti-anxiety medicine, and as effective as prescription anxiety agents containing benzodiazepines such as valium. While benzodiazepines tend to promote lethargy and mental impairment, kava has been shown to improve concentration, memory, and reaction time for people suffering from anxiety. It has been clinically demonstrated as a means of achieving a state of relaxation without the adverse side effects.
Vanuatu Kava is known as the King of all Kavas. Vanuatu Kava varieties are usually more chemically potent than those from elsewhere. Typically, total kavalactones (the main active compound in Kava) analyses of Vanuatu kavas were shown to be two to five times that of common Fijian varieties.
NOTE: Do not use if pregnant, nursing, or being treated for depression.
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What I'm listening to at this very moment...
What's in my closet?
I have a couple of Marc Jacobs blazers that I truly love. You can find a few tops from Alice + Olivia, Rebecca Taylor, See by Chloe, Wyton, Myne, Elizabeth and James, Diane Von Fursternberg and Alexander Wang. I have a Phillip Lim dress for days when I am feeling extra girly. I of course have a lot of basics from American Apparel and a few fun tops and skirts from Forever21, Zara and H&M. I also love to stock up on over-sized cardigans, tanks and tights from Urban Outfitters.
And don't be surprised if you find me in a thrift store, that's right, I am totally game for a $1.95 sweater from 1992. I would love to add a little Zac Posen, Balmain or Isabel Morant to my closet but as of yet that's just wishful thinking.
I'm into quality denim with everything from Paige, J Brand, Joe's, Seven's, Hudson's, Rich & Skinny to Rock and Republics. I have one too many pairs of Insight skinny jeans - adore the fit. (Wearing Joie dress, Urban Outfitter tights, White House Black Market heels, Betsey Johnson necklace, layered Henri Bendel, Hayden Harnett, Marc Jacobs and Kate Spade bracelets.)
Hmmm let's list the faves I've been wearing recently - Fendi vintage clutch, YSL vintage clutch (a common theme! I am obsessed with designer vintage clutches) and a Marc by Marc Jacobs hobo in nude. I have my eye on the Mulberry Alexa bag in black....hmmmm now I just need to figure out how to afford it!
Haltson Heritage ballet flats in black with gold detail, YSL Tribute pumps in black and Stuart Weitzman peep toes in gray are a few signatures.
Fave lipstick?
How about a tie? Mac in Myth or Mac in Girl About Town. If I'm really feeling sassy then you will catch me in Chanel Rouge Coco in Paris.What am I drinking?
Green tea with steamed soy milk and two honey. If I'm really going big, well then, that's easy - champagne with fresh strawberries.Five things in my handbag right now?
Business cards, Orbit spearmint gum, Nars Orgasm blush, Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer in Golden Radiance and Soft Lips Vanilla lip balm.


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It feels like it's taken forever to get this book out, but finally, in just two days it's here!
When you're dead wrong.
Sage Farrell regrets missing her chance to be more than friends with Marlow Henry. But being alone and lonely in her sophomore year at Detroit University is the least of her problems. On a dark, quiet forest road something jumps in front of her truck, literally from out of nowhere. It wasn't a deer or elk that she hit, but the beautiful media star Crystal Morrisette.
Marlow and Sage are pulled into yet another unexplainable mystery. Who killed the media star and how did she just appear out of thin air? And how are they going to prove to the police that Sage is innocent of this crime?
There's a madman on campus getting crazier by the day and now his sight is set on Sage and Marlow. They have to put their heart issues aside until they find a way to stop him, because there's no sense falling in love if you're dead.
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Off The Wall: Distant Lights
Oh, this is going to be fun. This is a beer… But this is also an album. Stay with me. Kyau & Albert are… They are incredible. They released a new album in February titled Distant Lights that is their best work yet. To celebrate their new release they also brewed a beer, also called "Distant Lights." So I asked if I could get a bottle to try. Sure enough, it showed up along with a signed copy of the new album.
I've listened to the album, oh, ten times now. I know every word to every song and am pumped to try the beer. We are going to listen to the album while reviewing the beer. It just felt right. Cheers!
Name: Distant Lights
Brewery: NA
Country of Origin: Germany
City & State: NA
Style: American American IPA
Alcohol Content (ABV): 6.8%
Ricky's Thoughts
This is just awesome. The only thing that would make this better is if Kyau & Albert were here drinking this beer with us. Not only are they incredible musicians, they also homebrew. I wish I could have been at the release part, but this is cool. That, and I like hops. So there's that! To be honest, I don't even care if this beer is good. This is a cool opportunity to review a rare beer. I wonder if this has even been added to Untappd yet. If not, I will ad it!
Oh, and like our last Off The Wall review, I am going to write my review in 140 characters or less. Fun!
In the Glass: This beer traveled a long way. It is light in color with a lovely thin head and nice sticky lace. How long have these guys been homebrewing?
That was exactly 140 characters long. Do I get bonus points for that? Also, I am listening to "So Easy," the first song on their new album. I am a huge fan of Kyau & Albert, but this album, because of this beer, means even more to me. I will listen to and comment on a new song for every experience of the beer below. I wish more artists did this.
Nose: I'm not getting a lot of hops on the nose, but I remember the first batch of beer I brewed. It was an IPA. This smells better than that!
While I am sitting here smelling this, I am listening to "One." This might be my favorite song on the album. The best part of this album is the progression from one track to the next. I love an album that tells a story, from start to finish, and this album is like that. I can't wait to see these guys live. Fingers crossed it is this year and they play some songs from this new release.
Flavor: There are definitely hops present in this beer. That is a very well balanced IPA leaving a nice coating of hop flavor on my palate. Cheers!
"My Silent Heart" is playing in the background. This song is a bit more energetic, and a great song to listen to while drinking this beer. I think the best part of this beer is the finish, as it lingers and the hop flavor changes as I swallow. But we will get to that in a minute. "It's Always Been You" is the next song, and I want to discuss the beer's mouthfeel.
Mouthfeel: The beer is thin, at first, and then gets almost creamy as you swallow. I did swish some around in my mouth, and it did "awaken" the beer.
I wasn't familiar with Adaja Black, but her vocals are incredible. She helps take this song to another level, and is meant to sing for dance tracks. I need to learn more about her, because I just love her voice. I wonder if Adaja tours with these guys… That would be fun!
Aftertaste: The finish on this beer lingers for several minutes after I swallow. Just a well rounded and insanely balanced beer. Guys… Cheers!!!
"What You Don't Know" is playing in the background. What you might know, unless you've had this beer, is how good this is. If you aren't familiar with Kyau & Albert, you need to check them out. Albums like Here We Are Now and Worldvibe are great, but the work they did on Nights Awake and on Distant Lights shows they are growing and evolving over time. These gys also have a lot of singles. It would be hard to pick a favorite, but I am honored to get the chacne to try/review this beer while havig the opportunity to listen to the album from start to finish.
To Kyau & Albert, thank you. To euphonic records, their record label, thank you for making this a reality. Cheers to whatever you are drinking tonight. Hopefully you are lucky enough to one day try this homebrew. Cheers! (Did I already say that?)
Distant Lights – The bottle says: "NA"
Oh, there is a QR code on the label. It takes you to where you can buy this album on iTunes. If you haven't done that already, go ahead. I'll wait!
Rating: 4/5
Sheryl's Thoughts
So somehow Ricky got this beer from Kyau & Albert. I'm not really sure what the deal is, but he got this beer plus a CD to review from them. Apparently the beer is tied in to the album? I don't really know. But tonight we are drinking and reviewing the beer. So here goes.
It looks kind of like a wheat beer in the glass. It's kind of a dark orange color, with a bit of a cloudy haze to it like a wheat beer. It smells a little bit citrusy, but not overly so. You can tell it is carbonated even in the smell, and there are tiny little bubbles floating to the top as well. Let's see what it tastes like.
Well, with the first sip, it definitely doesn't have as much citrus in it as I expected. It's almost a bit hoppy, kind of like a pale ale. It does have a thick mouthfeel to it, more like a wheat beer might. But the hoppy taste (not overly so, just a bit hoppy) makes me compare it more to a pale ale. Honestly, it's got a good balance to it. I'm not an IPA fan, really, but I don't mind a bit of hops, and I like the balance of the hops on this beer.
With a good balance of hops and flavor to it, I actually might buy this beer again. The flavor is just a bit citrusy to complement the hops. It's got kind of a dark burnt sugar taste to it that I like too. I mean, honestly I won't really have a chance to buy this again, but I think it's good. Given the opportunity, I'd probably drink it again. Good job, guys!
Rating: 3.5/5


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By Sam and ChristinaManch
Mama Nzita is a founding member of Common Cause UK. In an interview with Black Feminists Manchester, she shares her thoughts about the ongoing campaign to raise awareness and end violence against Congolese women and girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She tells us more about the Common Cause Manchester group that formed in December 2012 and their upcoming peace vigil.
Int: Can you tell us about Common Cause UK?
MN: "Common Cause UK are a platform for Congolese women based in the UK ,we empower ladies, teach them to know about their rights because ladies are not aware of their rights, they are suffering and facing many problems in this country, so that's why Common Cause was set up to help ladies in our community."
Is it specifically for Congolese women?
"At the beginning yes it was for Congolese women, but we have grown now and can help other women, but the focus is for Congolese women."
Tell us more about your own personal involvement with Common Cause UK?
"I am one of the founders of Common Cause, when we came in this country we faced many problems and back home many ladies are facing many problems; violence against women, rape, that's why we said together, 'let's do something for our community', because it's becoming worse. We've got the skills and we asked ourselves, 'can we help people and do something for the community?' So people can come and learn about what they can do to help each other. That's why I became part of Common Cause, it was set up by a few ladies who were committed in the community."
What are your main objectives for Common Cause UK?
"Empowering ladies, knowing your rights, building a stronger community and acting when something is happening."
Historically there have been different political leaders in Congo for the past 10-20 years, what would you say has been the biggest impact on Congolese women under these different political regimes?
"I was grown up under Mobutu government, ladies were respected in that time, when Kabila (senior) came into power, he came with Rwandan soldiers. When their mission was over, they were asked to go back to Rwanda, but they didn't want to and from there became a conflict between Rwanda and the Congo, this was around 1998. And behind the war there are international people pushing Rwanda telling them to do whatever they want to do. They never stop them, even the military don't talk about it because they know what they are doing.
Now Congolese ladies are being raped, killed and even buried alive. 40 ladies were buried alive. Ladies have been tortured, raped, I don't know how to say, they have seen different kinds of violence, ALL the kinds of violence and now they have to escape. If you have money or you know someone, you have a chance to escape, but they are dying. There is HIV, children -they can rape even a 4 month old baby, never seen in the world, but in the Congo this is happening every single day, that is the impact."
We don't hear much about the Congo in the media, occasionally celebrities such as Ben Affleck and Angelina Jolie will go out to the Congo and it will be reported, but it doesn't seem to have as much coverage as countries such Sudan, Somalia and the Arab Spring for example. Can you give us a reason as to why that is?
"Because international people know that if they talk about it, people are going to say it's not good and it's not fair, it's going to be a shame for them. They know what's happening because they have got their own businesses there. For example the UK, they have businesses out in Eastern Congo, they have agents working there taking the resources, the minerals and they bring them here (UK). They can't talk about these things because their business is based there. It is for their own good because when Congolese women are suffering its better for them to live, you know, they are living because we have to suffer for them to have a good life here. That is the only one reason they cannot talk about it. It's for all Congolese women and other communities to help Congolese women and do this work, otherwise they are going to finish all the ladies there, they are going to disappear one day. Everything is about money they don't care about human beings."
Can you tell us about the upcoming Common Cause events in Manchester?
"We are going to have a special Congolese women's day, we are going to talk about what women are supposed to do and what is going on in our country. Even in the UK, ladies are also having problems, we will talk about what kind of help they can get from Common Cause, what they can do, where to go. There is going to be a big meeting as well, ladies are going to come from Belgium, London, different areas and countries to be together, there will also be celebrations.
The vigil is going to happen in Piccadilly Gardens from 12.30pm til 2pm, we are going to raise awareness of violence against Congolese women, because I think people are not aware of what is going on in the Congo, because the media does not want to talk about it. That's why we will campaign, to demonstrate about the massive violence that is going on in the Congo, how they are raping and killing people , how they don't even consider them human beings, we don't have the right to live, that's why we are going to be there in the cold, to show people.
We need a solution and we need these things to be stopped, it has been happening for too long, the media have to talk about it, because this shame is not good, because people are dying there. Imagine if in the UK, if they rape a lady, they show it on the TV and that person has to be reported to court. In Congo it's happening every single minute, every single second, how many people are raped a day? Here, if you rape an underage (person) you are going to be called a pedophile but there, there is no pedophile, they can do whatever they want, that is why we want justice to be done, the big reason why we are doing what we are doing is because we want justice to be done."
The Common Cause peace vigil will take place from 12.30pm to 2pm Saturday 30th March 2013 in Piccadilly Gardens Manchester. All welcome.


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On the first day I attempted a honey harvest (before my lovely extractor came in), I removed the freshest frame from the Blues, on which they'd only built out one side's worth of honey. My roommate helped me fashion a fairly primitive method of extraction, and we made a mess, but the results were delicious and we had a great time!
For reference, this is what an empty frame looks like:
Here's the bare beginnings on the reverse side of the the frame I harvested:
Here's the side to be harvested:


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How to plug the holes in your marketing funnel to get better results from your content marketing plan.
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Isn't that sweet?
Then he put a "Harmonika Hits" cd in the player and we rocked out to "Holzhacker-Marsch". (track 2 of disc 1of 3) For those of you less familiar with the German language, that would be the "Lumberjack March". This lovely collection of 3 discs of harmonica heroine was one of my Mother's day gifts. Colin loves to throw a gag gift in there....for every holiday, actually.
That was still NOTHING compared to the candy necklace posing pouch I got him for Christmas last year. It's the candy necklace that boldly goes where no sane person intended.


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Dr. Tom Barrett
December 23, 2013
We think of "Stille Nacht" as the English version of the song "Silent Night." Actually, "Silent Night" is the English translation of the most popular Christmas Carol in the world, which was written in German.
"Silent Night", a song of great hope, was born out of disappointment. Here's the real story…
On Christmas Eve in 1818, almost 100 years ago, Pastor Joseph Mohr was trying to remain calm. He was the minister of St. Nicholas Kirche in a small Austrian village called Oberndorf. His carefully planned Christmas Eve musical program was in danger because the church organ had broken down.
In a moment of inspiration he remembered a Christmas poem he had written two years earlier. He quickly rode his horse to the next village where his friend Franz Gruber, the church organist, lived. In just a few hours Gruber was able to produce the first version of the Christmas carol "Stille Nacht" with guitar accompaniment. Together they performed it that night in church. This beautiful song has been translated into 140 languages, and is the most popular Christmas carol in the world.
My daughter, Sarah, is trying out for a major part in a play that will be performed next year by Christian Musical Theater. As we went on our daily walk recently we discussed the possibility that she might not get the part she so wants. We talked about the good that could come from the potential disappointment.
That made me reflect on the far more serious disappointments, trials and even tragedies many of you have experienced in this past year. I also thought about the hope and joy we have because of the coming of Jesus. And about the fact that the hope and joy sprang out of the disappointment and loss of God the Father.
Imagine this: God, the Creator of the universe, is about to send His only Son into a world filled with people who are His enemies. Not only will He be separated from his beloved Son, but He is knowingly sending Jesus into the world to die. The Father is willing to make this great sacrifice because He knows that with His Son joy has come to the world.
The year 2013 has been a tough one for many of you. Some of you have experienced emotional problems or financial difficulties. Some have dealt with serious health problems or the loss of a home or a job. Some have even lost loved ones.
But today God brings you good tidings of great joy! He has sent His Son, Jesus, to bring beauty from ashes. Because Jesus came into this dark world and brought His wonderful light, we have hope and joy despite disappointments and tragedies - even in the midst of them.
So rejoice! As we receive the Son, we receive His joy and His peace - peace that passes all understanding. The world cannot understand how we can have peace and joy while we experience difficulties or tragedies. Those who do not have the Son of God living within them don't realize that our joy and peace did not depend on circumstances. They come from within.
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Very simple to register and post comments! Looking forward to back-to-back games at the Ice Box this weekend - Go Stars!!
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Glad to have the blog back. AND I agree totally with Yeti and Bell Tolls, let's be positive about our team. So we lose a few here and there; that doesn't mean we give up on our team. Isn't that what makes STARS fans the best fans in the league!!! We are behind our team no matter what!!! Can't wait til Friday and Go STARS!!!
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Thanks Yeti and BT for making this happen. Is it Friday yet?
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What do the STARS get for the Esposito "trade" ?...just an open roster spot ?
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I don't believe the Stars received any players in return (probably just a cash deal). Petey and Hanson are coming back soon, so the Stars needed to open up a roster spot like you mentioned.
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Glad to see whe have the blog back. I am hoping we can be positive and if we have to be a little negative, at least be constructive and not hateful. I am looking forward to a weekend of great hockey.
It is nice not having to enter my name everytime I post.
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hey guys, thanks for letting us real fans get back to posting comments.
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cant make the friday night game for coach johnsons first home game as a star!!
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Totally agree with your comments, OH lived in Canada for a while where it regulaarly hit -30 with deep snow but everything still ran like clockwork.We really should be more organised over here.
Unfortunately snow chains can only be used on ice and snow, so if for example you are driving along and came to a clear stretch of road you would have to remove the chains to avoid damaging the tarmac and your tyres. I know that in my 25 mile journey to work I can hit stretches of road which are temporarily covered in snow but only a few yards along might encounter clear tarmac and then encounter a snowy stretch again, so I would have toconstantly stop/start and it would be impractical. We do generally swap the tyres on our vehicles for winter tyres and while they are much better, they are no guarantee of not skidding in ice and snow. I do agree however that as a nation we always seem to be caught on the hop so to speak whenever it snows and can't help questioning why. Interestingly enough when I first moved up to Weardale the then Blue Circle Cement Works was still operating in the valley and as their trucks ran day and night the roads were gritted regularly 24hrs per day, 7 days per week in winter and we never had any problems getting out and about. Since the closure of the cement works however gritting is sporadic and travel is often a nightmare. Perhaps the answer is for local authorities to be better prepared?ReplyDelete
Oooh! it was up by Tunstall resevoir that you lived, very beautiful up there, but yes I imagine that it would have been very difficult in winter. I love your insight into the weather system in the mountains above Los Angeles, it's really interesting to hear first hand accounts of how things are in other parts of the world. Hope your recovery is continuing and you are soon back on your feet. xxxReplyDelete


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