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We're looking to replace our very standard-looking front door (36x80") with something more interesting looking. Local big box hardware stores have offer wood entry doors but they all look very standard, not to mention very expensive. Does anyone know if it's possible to get a unique, artsy wood entry door somewhere? It doesn't have to be one-of-a-kind.
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Look in architectural salvage places. Places like that will have several very different doors. |
- Posted by firsthouse_mp (My Page) on Sat, Apr 24, 10 at 20:06
Crestview Doors? I am not sure if you mean unique modern or unique antique. The Crestview doors are fairly reasonable, not totally custom, not totally expensive and have things in their designs that make them more interesting. But they are more of a modern tilt--mid cent modern. |
I just installed the "Carlysle" from Crestview Doors. I LOVE it. I have a house that was built in 1981 but it's in the style of MCM. However, CDoors would look good with ranch or many post WWII homes. I love my door. Check out their website. |
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The Way We Wuz (updated)
"I want my Technicolor blue skies back," confesses Lance Mannion, nostalgic for a decade he never really knew.
I'm not nostalgic for the actual 1960s.I'm nostalgic for the movie version, which I didn't get to know until long after I'd lived through the real thing.
I was in my twenties when I saw North By Northwest for the first time.
Since then though I've seen it and the other great Technicolor Hitchcocks---Rear Window, Vertigo, To Catch a Thief---and plenty of other movies from the period enough times that the look has saturated my brain to the point that it's spilled out of that part where I file my memories of the movies I've seen and flowed over into that part where I keep my memories of my actual life.
Although the executive office in his brain recognizes that nostalgia is a mist-dewed portal into the actual past, his sentimental side insists on getting the better of him.
I honestly believe that movies were better then.That the fashions were better then.
That the music was, if not better, more varied and more complex in ways that made listening to music a better experience, and at any rate listening to Sinatra on the hi-fi was more pleasurable than listening to Green Day on your iPod.
People looked and moved better then.
Ok, Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint looked better than Brad and Angelina.
And I know it was the point of Everybody Loves Raymond, but Rob and Laura [The Dick Van Dyke Show]were sexier, funnier, and cooler than Ray and Debra.
The women were prettier then.
The comedians were funnier then.
The President was better then.
I'm convinced this is all true, and yet it's not, because my judgments are probably tainted by nostalgia and false memories.
But then...
But then he watches the movie version of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, starring Robert Morse, whose brief appearances on AMC's Mad Men bestow an imprimatur the series barely deserves, and realizes that aesthetically the late Sixties were a coarser weave then Kennedy years.
"The movie was released in 1967 but the director and designers seemed to be trying to capture the look and feel of seven years earlier when the musical was on Broadway. I think they understood that those 1960s had taken hold and that the musical already a period piece."
But the recaptured look is subtly, glaringly wrong.
There's no way you can look at what the women in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying are wearing and what Eva Marie Saint wore in North By Northwest eight years earlier and not think, When did ugly become the fashion?Maybe it's nostalgia or maybe it's just a matter of personal taste, but it just looks to me that between 1960 and 1970 people forgot how to do a lot of things they had known how to do and do well and they've not learned how to get those skills back since.
Times change, technologies improve, societies rearrange themselves, skills and talents that were admirable, that are still remarkable in retrospect, become obsolete, habits and mores and even moralities evolve, devolve, reverse, dominate, or subvert themselves.
An awful lot of life has gotten better since 1960, so much better that it's trivial-minded of me to lament the passing of the three button suit and the mambo, especially since I never owned the one or danced the other.
But help it I cannot, I cannot help thinking that we've forgotten a lot that we didn't need to forget to get ourselves from then to now.
I think part of the fascination with AMC's Mad Men, which has generated more interesting commentary than the quality of the series itself would otherwise dictate, is that the arrowy, confident, clicked-together look of it reminds us of an America that was still in the trim liftoff stage of modernism, the entire society a marvel of engineering. The penance the viewer has to endure for enjoying the swank mise en scene of a country about to make a New Frontier move is a lot of hindsight sermonizing and social commentary about anti-Semitism and sexism that's stuck like decals on every ad man's forehead. It's as if the show's creator is projecting backwards the fatigue, rage, and disillusionment of the late Sixties onto characters in the early Sixties, foreshadowing the subsequent turmoil and imposing his own liberal-minded values with a vengeance. Based on Mad Men you would think every woman in America except a few bohemian freethinkers was in a frozen fishstick state of suspended animation--a robot army of June Cleavers.
If you want a glimpse of what the early Sixties really looked like without a heavy overlay of editorializing, check out PBS's Great Performances documentary, Nureyev: The Russian Years, with never-before-seen vintage footage of the coltish dancer in his Kirov youth. The special suffers from the dowdiness and metronomic pacing of so many arts documentaries that rely on the testimonies of talking heads, and some of the ballet extracts are maladroitly placed, but the Rudy of the early Sixties truly did have a Byronic rock star bravura and the unyielding closeup of his mute, expressive, amused-annoyed face as he's peppered with questions from the press after a drug bust in San Francisco--he had been instructed to clam up--could be mistaken for one of Andy Warhol's famous screen tests. The drug bust was in 1967, the same year How to Succeed was released, and the lean pantherish Rudy of the early Sixties was beginning to acquire several layers of countercultural shag. The earlier footage captures the ardor of the early Sixties, the catapulting force about to be hurled.
Update: The New York Sun's Joel Lobenthal, whose granular knowledge of the history of the Kirov is comparable to my four-dimensional grasp of the Baltimore Orioles circa 1962, fleshes out what is left fleeting and sketchy in the PBS doc:
More attention to detail...would have made this documentary more edifying and even more entertaining. The narrator blithely mispronounces the names of Russian cities and dancers. Ms. [Alla] Sizova is never identified in the "Corsaire" footage, although she is just as extraordinary as Nureyev. In interviews, Ms. Kurgapkina is identified as a "Principal Dancer" of the Kirov, while another principal, Sergei Vikulov, is identified simply as "Dancer." In present-day Vaganov Academy footage, we see a man teaching a class of boys; it would have been nice to know that he is former Kirovstar Boris Bregvadze, who Nureyev to some degree supplanted on the Kirov roster.And at times, the documentary's decision to withhold the full picture deprives the viewer of appreciation and understanding of what appears onscreen. On the day of Nureyev's defection from Paris, from which he was to leave with the Kirov for its London debut, apparatchiks informed him he was instead to go back to Russia. He knew immediately that if he went back, he would never be able to leave Russia again; his reckless defiance of Soviet norms and regulations had finally caught up with him. Upon its arrival in London later that day, the members of the Kirov company learned that Nureyev had defected as they were making their way across the English Channel. The company was treated by British impresario Victor Hochhauser to a party to celebrate Kirov ballerina Alla Osipenko's 29th birthday. Ms. Osipenko is shown cutting her cake surrounded by Inna Zubkovskaya, Irina Kolpakova, and Olga Moiseyeva, the four among the most glittering Kirov stars of the century. Their glassy, dutiful smiles do not make us privy to what they were thinking about what had just happened to Nureyev, to them, to the company, or to Russia itself. But everyone connected with the Kirov, from the dancers who subsequently denounced him, to those who remained loyal, was affected by the defection.

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You're shopping in a store, and see something close to what you'd like to buy. "Do you have this in red," "an 8 1/2," or "a size medium?" you ask.
"Let me check in The Back," the clerk says. Customers in retail stores hope that "The Back" is some kind of magical Narnia, where all sizes and colors are stocked and neatly organized, ready to be whisked over to us. In reality, if you ever get to poke your head back there, it's often a cinderblock room cluttered with boxes and giving off a very ransacked vibe.
When Palmer West and Jonah Smith set up the new San Francisco retail outpost of their Aether clothing brand, there would be no cinderblock room. In fact it's not even clear if the store has a Back, as the space is comprised of three stacked shipping containers. So they came up with a wicked inventory system: A huge, rotating rack--like what they've got at a dry cleaners--except it's vertical, and runs three storeys high. With styles organized by both style and color on a single segment of the rack, stock can quickly be brought right to the consumer.
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Trip Planner: Bald Head Island
The Bald Head Island Club (301 South Bald Head Wynd; 910-457-7310, bhigolf.com), designed by George Cobb and dating to1974, is fun and scenic. It's also plenty challenging, at 6,855 yards from the tips and a slope of 139. Walking is permitted, and there is a good practice area with grass tees. The greens fee is $110.
Most visitors to Bald Head Island rent cottages. They're available via the island's web site, baldheadisland.com, or by calling the realty office at 800-432-7368. Cottages generally rent by the week during the summer months, with prices upward of $3,000. If you're interested in a shorter stay or you're traveling as a couple, rooms are available from Theodosia's (800-656-1812) and the Marsh Harbour Inn (800-680-8322), both small and well-appointed hostelries with a view of the marina at Bald Head Village. Rates range from about $150 to $300 per night.
The most elegant of the island's restaurants is the Shoals Club (800-559-1594), in a sprawling, clapboard beach club overlooking the ocean at Frying Pan Shoals. Be sure your rental agreement makes you a temporary member. The place for casual dining is Eb & Flo's (910-457-7217), overlooking the marina. Eat on the deck and watch the ferry come in.
If you're going by yacht, take the inland waterway to Southport, North Carolina, and turn east. Bald Head Island is two miles or so offshore. If the boat's in drydock, you can drive to Southport and look for the signs to the Bald Head ferry. Parking is available near the ferry landing for $7 per day. Ferries run every half hour during the summer, every hour off-season. A round-trip ticket costs $15, and the trip takes about twenty minutes each way. Once on the island, your cottage will likely be equipped with a golf cart or two. If not, they're available for rent near the marina.


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Wow, It's Middle of Summer 2011
July 13, 2011 by mindy
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Time has Flown through April, May and June and here it is July at the height of our Outdoor Wedding Season! There's still time to consider a 2011 Fall Wedding or Halloween Wedding at Stone Mountain! And, this is the perfect time to reserve for 2012!
We're Getting Ready for Our Open House
April 27, 2011 by mindy
Filed under Wedding Buzz
After hosting a wedding on Saturday, April 16th, we are continuing to spruce up the grounds. Our staff has hit the ground running. Everyone is excited for the Sunday May 15th Open House
The Wedding Season is Here!
April 14, 2011 by mindy
Filed under Wedding Buzz
Our Reception Tent is up and we are ready to host our first full wedding of the season this Saturday, April 16th!
Getting Ready for Wedding Season!
March 30, 2011 by mindy
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We have just had our first wedding of the season at the Arbor, this past weekend. You can already see the green grass. Our Reception Tent is scheduled to go up next week. This "production" involves the lifting of the tent, connecting chandeliers and lighting and getting the carpets, chairs, tables, curtains as well as […]
Spring is Coming
March 15, 2011 by mindy
Filed under Wedding Buzz
Spring is officially just about a week away and Stone Mountain Lodge is gearing up for an exciting 2011 Wedding Season. A small wedding at the Arbor is scheduled for Mar 26!
Spring 2011 Bridal Show and Open House
February 24, 2011 by mindy
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If you Missed This Open House Don't Fret There will be another One in the Fall. Watch for Details ———————- Sunday May 15, 2011 – Mark Your Calendar! From 11am to 3pm Stone Mountain Lodge will host its semi-annual Spring 2011 Wedding Show and Open House! Food, Music, Property Tours! Meet our event staff Get […]


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The Queue: Patch 4.3's release date
I think every last one of you will want me to jump straight to answering this first question, so I'll ditch the clever intro today.
Yurgen asked:
Some sites are saying patch 4.3 will release November 29th, some sites are saying December 6th. Which is it??
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Fri, Nov 16, 12 at 7:24
I have two vines growing over a trellis arch which have now reached the top.When I prune them,do I prune from the bottom or just prune the top and trim the sides? Any help will be much appreciated. Peter. |
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Do both. Trim them back to leave a runner or two for each vine about 3/4 way up the trellis. |
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Thanks for the tip Charlie I will follow your advise. Peter. |
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We are in the process of choosing our kitchen cabinets and I just can't seem to make any decisions. I live in a beach town and really wanted a crisp, bright and airy feeling kitchen. The problem is with 4 small children, my husband has outlawed white cabinets. I have to compromise. I was thinking Maple as an alternative but decided against that because of the yellowing. We have agreed on natural cherry but he is done making decisions and now it is all up to me :) My current contenders are the Shiloh Wyatt in cherry inset or we have a much better price on the KM Brookfield Cherry or Putnam Cherry in full overlay. I was thinking that the beadboard gives it a beachy feel but I worry that it will be hard to clean, look too busy, and is a little trendy right now and I might get sick of it in a few years. We have a 100 year old Monson Maine slate sink that we plan to incorporate, any suggestions for counters? I love white carrera marble but heard it doesn't hold up. Also looking at the GE induction slide in range but not sure it is worth the money. Any help will be greatly appreciated!! Thanks. |
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I've heard that finger-lickin' is not allowed in finer circles. Rumor has it, you should only order foods that are easy to eat during business dinners. No spaghetti, no lobster, and definitely no ribs. The same goes for when you meet your in-laws for the first time.
Is this true? I don't know.
But I do know that, when you find yourself face to face with a rack of ribs, you aren't getting away from them without a little finger lickin.'
Barbecued pork ribs can be made any number of ways, depending on the part of the USA you're emulating. Some ribs are prepared as wet BBQ, meaning they are brushed with barbecue sauce throughout the cooking process, while others use a simple dry rub of assorted spices, as is popular in Memphis barbecue.
Even though I'm American, I really don't have much experience cooking ribs, so I looked at The Best Recipe by Chris Kimball for inspiration. He suggested going with a dry rub, then brushing BBQ sauce over them at the end. I played around with a few combinations and came up with something we all loved.
Let me tell you something: I'm never looking back.
These ribs were beautifully spiced, ultra tender, and, yes, they were finger lickin' good.
And, if you use hot paprika, these ribs have the perfect mild-medium burn.
Speaking of which: When I asked Amanda Hesser what she thought the biggest change was in American cooking over the last century+, she said the addition of chili peppers (and spices in general). That's good news for these ribs.
Awesome (and yum).
2 racks of pork ribs (I used baby back, but you could also use full ribs)
2 cups hickory wood chips, for smoking (optional, but delicious)
Dry Rub:
2 Tbsp paprika (hot or sweet, as desired)
2 Tbsp kosher salt
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp cumin
1 Tbsp oregano
1 Tbsp granulated garlic
1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional if using hot paprika)
1 tsp fresh peppercorns, cracked (optional, for extra bite)
1 tsp black pepper
1 cup of bbq sauce, for brushing
Soak the wood chips an hour before grilling.
Meanwhile, mix together the spices.
Prepare the ribs by making sure the thin membrane on the underside of the rib is peeled away (often referred to as silverskin). Often the butcher has already done this (or can, if you ask nicely).
Rub the dry mix all over both racks of ribs (or you could just cook one and reserve half the spice rub for next time).
Let the spiced ribs set at room temperature for about an hour (or refrigerate up to one day before grilling).
Place the drained woodchips on the left side of the grill. Turn all burners to high and leave this way until the chips start smoking heavily. This will take about 20-30 minutes.
Turn off all the burners except the left one (with the wood chips). Lower the left one to low barbecue, or wherever it needs to be on your grill to get the heat come down to 225F.
Once the temperature stabilizes, add the ribs directly to the right side of the grill (off the heat, no foil) and cook for about 3 hours, turning every 30 minutes. Check the temperature every once in a while just in case.
Remove the ribs from the grill to a tray. Cover tightly with foil, then saran wrap. Let rest about an hour before cutting. This steams the meat and makes it ultra tender.
Brush with barbecue sauce as desired.
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Baptist Health Louisville Receives Blue Distinction Center Designation for Quality and Efficiency
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has named Baptist Health Louisville as a Blue Distinction Center+ in Knee and Hip Replacement. The Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care® program is a national designation awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that have demonstrated expertise in delivering quality specialty care – which expanded recently to include more robust quality measures focused on improved patient health and safety, as well as new cost-efficiency measures.
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Obama and Moochelle booed in DC watching Team USA basketball game (Video)
Even in a liberal craphole like DC? YES THEY CAN! The Obamas' booed in Washington DC watching a Team USA basketball game when they appeared on the 'kiss cam.' Of course, could you really blame Moochelle for not wanting to kiss Hussein? Who knows where those lips have been.
Obama wouldn't kiss his wife. I bet if it were Reggie Love, he would have.


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Financial Controller of Silver Spring Country Club Pleads Guilty to Stealing from Club Accounts
Greenbelt, Maryland - Akinyeme Bamisaiye, a/k/a Yemi Olufemi Bamisaiye, age 41, of Clarksville, Maryland pleaded guilty today to mail fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme to steal funds from his former employer, a country club in Silver Spring, Maryland, announced United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein.
According to his plea agreement, Bamisaiye was the controller, and co-defendant Sajjad Mahar was the general manager, of the country club. Bamisaiye's duties included serving as the country club's accountant and financial manager. Beginning in 2001, Bamisaiye and Mahar created fictitious employees, kept former employees on the payroll and placed individuals on the payroll who provided personal services to them (the "ghost employees"). Bamisaiye and Mahar caused electronic payments to be made from the country club to the ghost employees. Bamisaiye then deposited many of the payroll checks into his personal accounts.
Bamisaiye used the stolen money for his own benefit, including toward the purchase of a home, and the purchase of a vehicle.
As part of his plea, Bamisaiye agreed to forfeit up to $1,893,591, the amount the government contends was stolen from the country club. In partial satisfaction of the forfeited money judgment, Bamisaiye further agreed to forfeit his vehicle.
Bamisaiye faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000 for mail fraud; and 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine or twice the value of the criminally-derived property for money laundering. U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus scheduled sentencing for October 19, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.
Sajjad Nazar Mahar, age 49, of Kearneysville, West Virginia pleaded guilty on May 15, 2009 to mail fraud, wire fraud and money laundering. Judge Titus scheduled Mahar's sentencing for October 19, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.
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A dive into the confusing world of vitamins ~ Liquid Vitamins Vs. Hard Pill Vitamins and a few suggestions.
Liquid Vitamins Vs. Hard Pill Vitamins
There are all kinds of differing opinions on this subject. But who is right? We all know you can find the answer you are looking for on the internet if you simply look hard enough.
On the other side of the coin:
Truthfully I didn't think much of it either way until August 3rd at a presentation by Dr Lindsey Duncan , a world renowned naturopathic doctor and product formulator.
What did he say that got me thinking about this post?
He said that waste treatment plants are clogged with hard pill forms of vitamins and we are literally flushing our money down the toilet. It is best to obtain pure liquid forms if possible so that the body can more readily absorb the nutrients.
When it comes down to it – a picture is worth a thousand words.
This x-ray shows the pill moving through the body and coming out the other end.
The reason I hadn't thought much of it before this point was that I don't consider myself a supplement kind of girl and tend to promote whole raw foods as much as possible ~ hence my support of Mila.
But I confess that here and there I've taken cranberry, various multivitamins and calcium to supplement my ingestion of leafy greens, tofu, unhulled sesame seeds.
But what about those folks that don't consume leafy greens, tofu and unhulled sesame seeds every day? When it comes down to it – even if we have a perfect diet we may be lacking in specific vitamins and minerals. For instance – the last time I went to the doctor I was low in Vitamin D – and living in Florida that is just kind of crazy! Now I get outside in the fresh air for 10 minutes per day without sunblock on my arms, legs and torso.
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Review of chapter "Chapter 123: Lies My Parents Told Me" from
Great, awesome, wonderful. A whole lot emotions there. Reunions, farewells, and now, like the title of this story, it seems as though it has come full circle for the house of Finwe. With the Silmarils back in his possesion, and freedom from the Halls of Mandos, does this mean that between Feanor, Aule and Yavanna (or is she dead?) the two trees will once again bloom. Will Valinor still exist? If so will it be separate to the world or a part of it? And where will the trees be located? Arda or Valinor?
To be honest, if I were there (Lindon Hall) and not one of the elect, I could live with the fact that once we're all dead Earth will become a paradise. Once we're judged by Namo, who knows. The good need not fear judgement.
One thing I wonder about. If I remember rightly, and I could be completely wrong, it was a long time ago after all, when Buffy was first given Folkvang, she was told that she would keep those men who died on the battle field for the final battle. Am I right? If this is so, did they fight in defence of Folkvang, Valinor, or have they not yet been called forth?
Anyway, on to the next chapter. It has been a while since I visited here last.
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Glad to hear that you enjoyed the read. You'll find out about the status of the Two Trees before the end. Yavanna is still alive but is deeply mourning the loss of her children (Oromë and Nessa) in the war.
And yes, you do remember correctly about the mortal men in Folkvang. They fought against Melkor's forces in Folkvang, which you'll hear more about in chapter 125. Can't say anymore than that, for now.
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Review of chapter "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Four: Chosen" from
For some reason I always get reminded about Elric of Melniboné's sword Stormbringer when I hear about a sentient black sword.
::Gives the plot bunny a cup of Almond milk::
When everyone is against you, it means that you
are absolutely wrong-- or absolutely right.
- Albert Guinon
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From what I gather, both Tolkien and Moorcock pulled the black sentient sword from Norse mythology.
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Review of chapter "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Four: Chosen" from
Can't wait for the next chapter.
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Glad to hear that. Cheers!
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Review of chapter "Chapter 123: Lies My Parents Told Me" from
You have done a great job with this chapter.
::Gives the plot bunny a cup of Almond milk::
Leadership is based on inspiration, not
domination; on cooperation, not intimidation.
- William Arthur Wood
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Thank you!
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Review of chapter "Chapter 123: Lies My Parents Told Me" from
Another great chapter! Can't wait for more.
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Review of chapter "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Two: She" from
I had a few questions from reading the chapter before this one. I read this before I reviewed it, and lo and behold, they were answered here. So, it's close to the end, I can see that. My guess is that you'll reveal no more until it happens. But I'm still not without questions.
You know, you may not believe it, but I thought Aldarion might be Buffy's Numenorean son. You said it would be someone who wasn't obvious, so I knew it wouldn't be Elendil or any of his house, and Aldarion is the only Numenorean that there is any real information on. Okay, so I was a generation off, but I was close. Did Buffy only get with Aldarion after his marriage to Earendis (I think that was it, I'm too lazy to look it up) was effectively over? I can't remember the story that clearly, I only read it a couple of times.
One of my questions was gonna be why is Buffy gonna kill Sargon, as well as having killed Aldarion. Now I think I can probably guess. Is it possibly to stop Melkor killing them in a more painful way? Also, Buffy IS going to end up with Melkor right? I'm wondering if all will ever be settled between him, her and all the other Ainur.
That's all for now. I'll have a lot more to say after the next chapter, or thereabouts, but for now, laters.
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You're right, I'm not gonna reveal anything outside of the story itself. I'm sure all your questions will be answered soon enough. Only a few more chapters to go. Yay!
You weren't too far off with your guess. You've actually done a pretty good job of that so far. ;-) To answer your question about Aldarion and Buffy - no, their relationship starts before he even meets Erendis. And that's all I'm gonna say about that.
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Review of chapter "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Two: She" from
Very nice chapter. I loved the mother and daughter moments in it.
It cannot be many chapter left now in this epic story.
::Gives the plot bunny a bowl of Borscht::
Mother Nature is not sweet.
- John Shelby Spong
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Thanks! Hopefully, this story only has another 4, maybe 5 chapters left, Eru willing. ;-)
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Review of chapter "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Two: She" from
love the story any chance in splitting it up into a series make it easier to read keep up the good work
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Thanks for your feedback. I'm not sure if you're asking me to split up *this* story, or any future ones. 'Full Circle' was meant to cover the entire First Age, as well as the end of the world, featuring the characters from both the Whedon and Tolkien verse. I have no plans on changing that.
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Review of chapter "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Two: She" from
So basically what your saying in a very roundabout way is that Chevy Chase movies are a sign of the impending apocalypse?
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It makes sense, doesn't it? ;-)
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Review of chapter "Chapter 121: Guise Will Be Guise" from
Interesting new chapters.
::Gives the plot bunny a bowl of Borscht::
Mother Nature is not sweet.
- John Shelby Spong
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Thanks, Dragonelf!
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Review of chapter "Chapter 121: Guise Will Be Guise" from
I don't suppose you are willing to do a sequel to this story?
It's bloody terrific!
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I thank you for your kind words, but I'm still not sure if I'm ready to tackle another epic tale at this time. The jury's still out on that one.
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Review of chapter "Chapter One Hundred-Twenty: To Shanshu in L.A." from
I have to say that this is the LONGEST story that I have ever read on this site! I think it took me over a week to read the entire thing, lol. I didn't care for the Angel spin off and even less with the whole thing about Cordelia, Darla, Connor and I could name so many more things wrong with the show, but I just really didn't like where they put Angel after the 2nd season. ANYWAYS definately love your story and I'm glad I read the entire thing, cant wait for the rest of it! =)
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I'm glad that you gave my story a try and that you actually liked it. :-) I'm right there with you in regards to the storylines on Angel. They steadily went downhill from season 2, although, I have to admit that I actually enjoyed the villains more than most of the regulars on the show. LOL!
Thank you kindly for reviewing.
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Review of chapter "Chapter One Hundred-Twenty: To Shanshu in L.A." from
Now, that was short, for you at least. Poor Spike, still, at least he doesn't go to hell. Gunn's reaction is pretty much what I expected. What is it with all this 12 times 12 stuff? I know in the Bible at least there were twelve tribes of man, then later, twelve disciples of Jesus Christ, so I get that twelve is an important number. In L.A Banks' books, there are 144,000 guardians scattered about the world, and now, in this fic there are 144,000 elect. Is the beginning of the apocalypse being the 12th of December significant? By the way, what bloodlines are the elect from? If Morgon ain't Horus, is he Buffy's Numenorean son?
Sorry, so many questions, as ever you just create more. You better write this sequel, I'd like to know all the answers to these questions someday. Laters.
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Yeah, I realize that was a rather short chapter. I wanted to break up the fates of those in L.A. into two chapters instead of one long one. Spike will actually get a second chance at life since he died as a mortal.
The number 12 and multiples of 12 constantly pop up in mythology and in the Bible. Seeing that, I decided to integrate those numbers into the story. The final battle will *end* on 12-12-12, which, incidentally, Buffy foresaw way back in chapter 62 when she was suffering from the malady. The number's prominence comes into play in the next age. The Elect are descendants from the 12 tribes of Man, who happen to have the blood of the Ainur running through their veins. There are 12,000 from each tribe.
I think you finally figured out Morgon's identity, although Morgon is his mother's-name.
Don't apologize for asking questions. I love that my story has you thinking, wondering how certain things came to be and what the outcome will be. I thank you for reading and greatly appreciate the feedback.
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Review of chapter "Chapter One Hundred-Nineteen: I Will Remember You" from
Awesome. Shocking but wicked. I never saw that coming. I've gotta say, now I know what Olofin looks like, it's completely different to what I thought. Drogyn. Her son. I always liked Angel though, it's a shame he had to die. I understand that she would want revenge for this, yet I can't help but feel that maybe it was a little harsh. Angel himself said that he only did it because he had to. And all Angel did was bite him, releasing him in a way. He wasn't the one who beat him and pulled out his hair. Still, a parent doesn't view it that way. We'll go to the ends of the earth to protect our children, and Buffy's reaction is not unexpected.
It was nice to see that Gunn was still alive. I always liked him, and Spike. What will happen to Spike now? Will one of his friends kill him, or will he go with the rest of the earth? Maybe, seeing as he's going to die anyway, he may see it as a chance to bring back Fred. Would that work? It was cool to hear Cordy's fate too. Nice to know she's working for Buffy now.
I'm thinking of reading deeper into Egyptian mythology, especially if you do continue this story into the second age. I've already read about the civilisation, and the empire, the Pharaohs and the hoteps, their main deity Marduk (I think I should read up a little on him as well), but as for their mythology, I only really know a brief outline of the Osiris and Isis story. It's nice to know who Morgon is now too. Horus.
Until next time, adios.
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Thank Eru I took my beta's advice and edited down the Angel death scene. He said that I'd piss off people with a slow, agonizing death, and I do believe he was right. So, I made it much quicker in the final version. Sorry to say, I've never been a big Angel fan. I do think, my dear, that you might need to re-watch episode 5-21 (Power Play) again to refresh your memory. Not only did Angel feed off Drogyn, but he also snapped his neck, killing him. It is for that reason that Buffy killed him. Also, Olofin was a shape-shifter. Whenever he came into this world, he guised himself in human form. He looked much different in his true elvish state.
You'll find out about Spike in the next chapter. I can't say anything more than that. *whistles innocently*
Glad to hear that my story has you reading up on Egyptian mythology, though you might want to read up on Sumerian, Akkadian and Babylonian mythology since the Egyptians derived much of their myth from those earlier traditions. My storylines center around the Gods more so than the Pharaohs and mortal kind. Marduk (Ra) is important as is Osiris and Set. And, of course, Isis. Although, when Buffy first returns to the East in the S.A., it's to Babylon, where she earns the notorious title, "Whore of Babylon." LOL! Oh, and Horus and Morgon are two totally different people.
Once again, I thank you for your feedback.
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The new year has barely begun, but we'll be hard pressed to find a movie as disturbing – on many levels – as the darkly comic Israeli thriller "Big Bad Wolves."
It's about the torture of an accused child molester-serial killer. The torturers are sure they have their guy. The accused keeps protesting his innocence and suffering horribly.
We see cops use a stun gun on the guy's dog, kidnap him, beat him with a phone book, bloody him and ruin his life. The police smirk and joke around as they carry out this destruction.
"Maniacs aren't afraid of guns," one experienced toenail-yanker says, justifying this lunacy. "Maniacs are afraid of maniacs." So, that's just who the cops become – maniacs.
And chillingly, co-writers/directors Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado intercut grim crime scene moments and extended, dread-building torture sessions with chuckles at the funny ring tones on this or that cop's phone, at the bullying butterball son of the rotund police chief (Dvir Benedek of the Israeli sumo comedy, "A Matter of Size") who parrots his dad's criticism of loose-cannon cop Micki (Lior Ashkenazi).
A game of hide-and-seek ends with a little girl snatched from the closet of the abandoned house she and her friends are playing in. We aren't given the "evidence" the cops have for making mild-mannered schoolteacher Dror (Rotem Keinan) their only suspect. Next thing you know, four cops are dragging Dror into an empty warehouse and beating his head in with a phone book. A hidden teen tapes the torture on his phone.
But when that video goes viral, there's no outrage. Kids in Dror's junior high school class laugh at it and assume the police must have had good reason. His boss is the same way.
And Dror doesn't go to other cops or the media to protest this. That's puzzling, in a stack-the-deck sort of way.
Still, a scandal is about to erupt, and Micki is put on leave from the force. Most of the movie is about the bizarre, sometimes excruciating "enhanced interrogation methods" Dror is subjected to in the most cavalier ways. And not just by Micki.
Most disturbing of all is the amusingly matter-of-fact way the movie suggests that every Israeli you run across has some experience torturing somebody. Everybody's an expert. National service in the Army is the rationale for that. A scene or two with an unconcerned Palestinian bystander suggests that people used to dehumanizing others have no problem waterboarding, busting fingers or playing with fire with any suspect, Muslim or Jewish. The army taught them.
Like "Hostel," many moments will make you avert your eyes. There's a touch of "Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" self-righteousness. As in "Touch of Evil," we're made to ponder the "any means necessary" approach of police whom we're just supposed to trust will "always get their man."
And here and there, we're supposed to laugh. Even though Keinan does a poor job of playing the cumulative effects of broken bones, burns and cuts, torture is a hard thing to turn funny. Perhaps that's the broader point. If you laugh at this, you're culpable, too. And if you made a comedy about something your security folks have been caught doing more often than not, perhaps the filmmakers are as well.
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Whiskey Bent is a high-energy, Country Rock band playing the latest rocking Modern Country Hits, mixed with classic and outlaw country, plus some hard hitting rock and roll. We will energize any crowd and get the party started and the shoes shuffling around on the floor. Our music appeals to all ages: 20's to 60's will all hear familiar tunes that put them in a party mood.
A few things set Whiskey Bent apart from other four-piece bands – first, every member of the band sings; second, we incorporate mandolin, harmonica, and synthesizers in a few songs to spice things up. These unique features along with the variety in our set list guarantee that the audience will never be bored while Whiskey Bent is on stage.
Jeff Brooks – Drums/A "few" vocals
Jeff is a retired Air Force veteran who always had a passion for playing the drums. The passion for playing the drums and playing in a band sometimes had to be put on hold due to the job and taking care of family. The desire to continue drumming never left and Jeff was finally able to find the time to dedicate to playing in bands and entertaining folks. As usual life throws us a curve from time to time. Just as the momentum began, Jeff's job took him to some far-away places. As luck would have it, just as Jeff was able to gain ground with a couple bands in Ohio, he was hit with a job transfer. The job brought Jeff from Ohio to Virginia in the summer of 2010. The passion for drumming would not die and Jeff would not give up. Soon after the move to Virginia, he began the search to get back into the band scene. Jeff decided on attempting to start up a band that would play modern rockin' country. Starting a band is no easy task. Through several variations, along with starts and stops and making some good friends along the way, Whiskey Bent is where we are today. The key to the whole thing is persistence and having a good group of like-minded musicians who want to have fun while entertaining audiences. Whiskey Bent is just that, a fun rockin' country band, playing some of the latest rockin' modern country, mixed with some country classics, outlaw country and hard hitting rock and roll. Jeff's glad he hung in there.
Dave Mills- Guitar/Vocals
Dave Mills is a southern boy, born and bred. A singer song writer guitar player raised in central KY, Dave cut his teeth and learned his musical chops back in the mid to late 70's on music from the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blackfoot, Molly Hatchet, the Allman Brothers and any southern rock band of the era. This influence shows in his style of play. Dave has played guitar and fronted vocals with numerous bands, with styles ranging from my brought Dave to the northern Virginia area back in the mid 80's and he has called it home ever since. No stranger to the Northern Virginia music scene, Dave has played and performed locally with classic rock band "The Braddock Road Band" and more recently played guitar and provided lead vocals with several other local blues and roots rock veterans in The Red Rocket Blues Band.
Dave Ploger – Bass/Vocals
Dave loves to put out the bass rhythm along with backing and lead vocals for groups playing rock, country, pop and anything else that moves an audience. He especially loves to lead classic country tunes from the likes of Cash, Haggard, Willie and Yoakam, as well as the latest new country.
Dave played bass guitar and provided backing vocals for local country rock group Jessie Kohls and the Roosters. They performed at a variety of local venues and events over a four-year period. Working with the Roosters Band, Dave learned what it takes to perform professionally with a small group, both musically as well as the mechanics like as setting up and running sound systems.
Starting in 2010 Dave has also been part of the J and A Band. Working with these excellent musicians has taken him to another level and has been tons of fun too!
His passion for music goes further - like making and playing cigar box guitars.
Dave also enjoys boating, biking, volleyball, disc golf, computer programming and otherwise having a great time!
Recent and Upcoming Performances:
Raffle tickets for some awesome prizes will be sold at the door and throughout the evening.
Upcoming Festivals
Hartwood Days Festival - Sept 14th, 2013
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Average audience: over 100 plus
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Mitch Hedberg was one of my favorite comedians. His jokes seemed like the perfect way to end the workweek:
Rice is great if you're really hungry and want to eat two thousand of something.
I would imagine that if you could understand Morse code, a tap dancer would drive you crazy.
You know when it comes to racism, people say: "I don't care if they're black, white, purple or green." Woah, hold on now! Purple or green? You gotta draw the line somewhere! To hell with purple people! – Unless they're suffocating – then help'em.
My belt holds up my pants and my pants have belt loops that hold up the belt. What the f*ck's really goin' on down there? Who is the real hero?
One time, this guy handed me a picture of him. He said, "Here's a picture of me when I was younger." Every picture is of you when you were younger. "Here's a picture of me when I'm older.", "You son of a bitch! How'd you pull that off? Let me see that camera!"
I think Bigfoot is blurry; that's the problem. It's not the photographer's fault. Bigfoot is blurry and that's extra scary to me. There's a large, out-of-focus monster roaming the countryside. "Run, he's fuzzy, get out of here."
Whenever I go to shave, I assume there's someone else on the planet shaving, so I say, "I'm gonna go shave, too."
A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer.
I saw this wino, he was eating grapes. I was like, "Dude, you have to wait."
You know, I'm sick of following my dreams, man. I'm just going to ask where they're going and hook up with 'em later.
I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it.
I haven't slept for 10 days, because that would be too long.
I'm an ice sculptor. Last night, I made a cube.
I have a vest. If I had my arms cut off, it would be a jacket.
Here's a thought for sweat shop owners: Air conditioning. Problem solved.
I was on a bus and it was the middle of the night. And I had a box of crackers and a can of EZ-Cheese — but it was the middle of the night so I could not see. So I could not see how much EZ-Cheese I was applying to each cracker. So each bite into the cracker was a surprise as to how much EZ-Cheese I had applied, which makes me believe they should have a glow-in-the-dark version of EZ-Cheese. It's not like the product has any integrity to begin with. If you buy a room temperature cheese that you squeeze out of a can, you probably won't get mad 'cause it the glows-in-the-dark, too.
I was on the Craig Kilborne show and the next day I flew to Minneapolis. I was at the airport, and a guy came up, he said, "Dude, I saw you on TV last night." But he did not say whether or not he though it was good. He just confirmed that I was on television. So I turned my head away from him for about a minute, then I turned back and said, "Dude, I saw you at the airport, about a minute ago… you were good."
I get a cold sore, I hate to say it, Minnesota. But in a cold sore I put Carmex on it, because Carmex is supposed to alleviate cold sores. I don't know if it does help, but it will make 'em shiny and more noticeable… It's like cold sore highlighter. Maybe they can come up with an arrow that heals cold sores.
My lucky number is four billion. That doesn't come in real handy when you're gambling. Come on four billion! Fuck, seven! Not even close. I need some more dice. Four billion divided by six, at least.
I saw soda-pop for $1.20 a six pack. That price messes with your head, 'cause then you start to think that you're gonna sell pop. Suddenly I got things of pop with me. "What's going on, Mitch?" "Not much, man, looking to buy some pop? Fifty cents a can. It's not refrigerated 'cause this is a half-assed commitment."
I got a business card because I wanna win some lunches… That's what my business card says, "Mitch Hedberg: Potential Lunch Winner." Give me a call, maybe we'll have lunch… if I'm lucky.
I have a few cavities. I don't like to call 'em "cavities." I like to call them "places to put stuff." Do know where I can store a pea? Yes, I have locations available.
I especially hate turtlenecks. I wear a turtleneck it's like being strangled by a really weak guy… all f**kin' day. If you wear a turtleneck and a backpack it's like a weak midget trying to bring you down.
I was at a casino, I was minding my own business, this guy came up, he said, "You're gonna have to move, you're blocking a fire exit." As though if there was a fire, I wasn't gonna run. If you're flammable and have legs, you are never blocking a fire exit.
I know a lot about cars, man. I can look at a car's headlights and tell you exactly which way it's coming.
I like vending machines because snacks are better when they fall. If I buy a candy bar at the store often times I will drop it, so that it achieves its maximum flavor potential.
I bought a doughnut and they gave me a receipt for the doughnut. I don't need a receipt for the doughnut, man. I'll just give you money and you give me the doughnut. End of transaction. We don't need to bring ink and paper into this. I just can't imagine a scenario where I would have to prove that I bought a doughnut. Some skeptical friend, "Don't even act like you didn't get that doughnut." "I've got the documentation right here. Oh wait, it's at home… in the file… under 'D'."
Get your priorities crooked. That's my sister. That's what I tell her — she's too straight-laced. I say, "Get your priorities crooked."
You know they call corn-on-the-cob "corn-on-the-cob" right? But that's how it comes out of the ground, man. They should call that "corn." They should call every other version "corn-off-the-cob." It's not like if you cut off my arm you would call my arm "Mitch." But then reattach it and call it "Mitch-all-together."
A lot of times, I'll drive for like 10 miles with the emergency brake. That doesn't say a lot for me, but it really doesn't say a lot for the emergency brake.
I want to hang a map of the world in my house then I'm gonna put pins into all the locations that I've traveled to. But first I'm gonna have to travel to the top two corners of the map so it won't fall down.
I didn't go to college but if I did I would've taken all my tests at a restaurant 'cause "The customer's always right."
My apartment is infested with koala bears. Its the cutest infestation ever. Much better than cockroaches. I turn the lights on and the koalas scatter. I'm like, come back! I want to hold one of you, and feed you a leaf.


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Trained 1.5 million workers on their rights in 2013 and over 3.8 million since 2007.
Doubled the Supplier Employee Education and Development (SEED) program from 9 to 18 sites.
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SEED — with over 280,000 participants in 2013.
To do business with Apple, our suppliers must live up to the toughest standards in the industry, and we make sure there's no confusion about our expectations. We train factory supervisors how to meet the high bar we set, with instruction on communicating with workers, maintaining a safe and respectful workplace, and avoiding harassment.
It's crucial that workers also understand their rights so they can speak up if they're unsure about anything they see or if they believe their rights are being violated. We require training for new and existing employees about Apple's Code of Conduct, local laws, and occupational health and safety.
Since 2007, more than 3.8 million workers and managers in our supply chain have received this training, including 1.5 million in 2013.
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As part of our Supplier Employee Education and Development (SEED) program, we have invested millions of dollars to equip classrooms on the factory grounds with computers, educational software, and video conferencing systems. Workers who want to expand their education can take courses free of charge before or after their factory shifts. The offerings are diverse: English, electrician and welder certification, basic computer proficiency, management principles, computer-assisted design, economics, cosmetology, and more. We also partner with local universities to give workers access to high school equivalency and advanced degree programs.
We doubled the facilities in our SEED program from 9 to 18 in 2013. Over 480,000 workers have taken classes through the program since 2008.
To address the shortage of qualified environment, health, and safety (EHS) personnel, we launched the Apple Supplier EHS Academy (described in detail in Health and Safety). The 18-month Academy offers 25 courses for environment, health, and safety, and it includes general and customized classes in subjects such as hazards risk identification and assessment, fire safety, hazardous chemical management, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, personal protection equipment, and lockout tagout (LOTO) — a procedure related to isolation of hazardous materials and energy during maintenance and modifications. The Academy focuses on foundation setting, skill building, management, and leadership. Participants must choose and complete 19 courses. At the end of the program, participants are granted a certificate of completion. Participants are also required to apply their knowledge to create and implement real-time projects at their facilities. In 2013, more than 240 participants from over 60 supplier facilities — representing over 270,000 workers — enrolled in the Academy. We plan to expand the program in 2014.
Workers have the right to an environment where they can voice their concerns freely and where managers and supervisors act on those concerns. That's why our manager training programs offer guidance on fostering positive worker-manager communication. But we know that's not enough. So we're seeking new and more effective ways for workers to communicate grievances with their managers and for suppliers to address the feedback in a way that satisfies the workers' needs. Suppliers representing nearly 105,000 workers are participating in these worker-manager communication programs and pilot assessments. Additionally, we're continuing to participate in a multistakeholder program supported by the IDH Sustainable Trade Initiative, which allows us to collaborate with other companies to offer our supplier management teams and workers more tools and resources to strengthen grievance systems.


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Part one of the equation is me. I am a born again Christian trucker. Plane and simple. My loyalty belongs to Jesus Christ. My vocation is trucking. I love the trucking industry. It has been a Blessing to my family and me. Any questions?
Part two is the Christian podcast that I produce. This blog is part of that podcast. It is the home base for the Jesus Freak Trucker podcast.
The result of putting one and two together is a Christian Trucking podcast. It's plain and simple.
If you are asking yourself why I went through this little math problem, and why did I sound just a bit condescending, I seem to have caught a bit of flack over not having enough "alter call" focused material in the podcasts. When I meet someone and tell them about the show, I say the show is 75% about trucking and 25% about Jesus Christ. If you read my show's description in most of the podcast sites you will see this. Although every show will not have that mix I try to have that as an overall theme. This is the design of the show.
There are 2 reasons to have the mix set up the way I planned. One reason is the podcasts that are already out there. If you are looking for a great Christian podcast with an alter call you will find plenty. I listen to a few of them. It is their call and they do it well. To be honest, I would rather have you listen to some of them than me, if that is the type of show you want to hear. I hope you listen to both. The other reason is my desire to attract an audience of believers and non-believers to the show. I will try to have trucking content that attracts truckers and fans of the industry. My prayer is that the non-believers will enjoy what they here and also listen to the Gospel portions of the show.
No, I have not taken my eye off the ball. My goal is to use the gifts god has given me to draw people to Christ in any way I can. If i am talking about an old cab over Kenworth, my mind is on Christ. If I am talking to an old trucker about deregulation , my mind is on Christ. I will try to do my personal best with every show. Sometimes I will land on my back side and other times it will be nothing but net. I have a lot to learn about being a webmaster, podcaster and entertainer. I have a lot to learn about evangelism. I pray that you will join me and we can grow together.
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I looked up and realized that it has been a year (a year!) since my last post. And quite a year it's been.
I think I got burned out from starting a new blog while writing my thesis and finishing my grad program. And then once I had free time, all I wanted to do was be lazy. Which I am excellent at being, by the way.
But over the past year, I've done more than be lazy. I've spent time with my husband - he finished his grad program in December and we finally had evenings to spend together again, even if just in front of the TV. I've been acclimating to a new job. I've traveled all over the place, spent time with friends (old and new), visited my family more often, and picked up reading for fun again (after reading for school for years, I avoided books for quite some time).
I've been helping my sister get ready to marry the love of her life in October. I've been wrapping my brain around the idea that one of my best friends has a terminal illness and thereby making it my mission to do nothing but have fun with her and let her know how much I love her.
I got a tattoo.
I've slowed down and realized that being involved in a million things and not being home for dinner 4 out of 5 nights a week isn't what makes me happy. I've focused on what DOES make me happy.
And last but certainly not least...I've been growing a baby. For the past 18 weeks to be exact. No easy task, I must say. But in 22 short weeks, we'll have a baby girl. And the way I spend my time for years to come will drastically change.
Looking forward, I'm getting back to blogging again. I enjoy the release of writing. I enjoy learning to take pictures that make my posts more visually appealing. And I enjoy the idea that I might be helping someone along the way. So I'll be posting again - but probably not as frequently as I once did. Quality over quantity is what I want to strive for.
I'm excited to see what this brings...and I hope you'll join me for the ride.
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Unknown Roman, Boscoreale, Italy, about A.D. 70 Fresco 60 5/8 x 16 15/16 in. 72.AG.78.11
While frescoes mimicking outdoor scenes were often painted to make rooms appear brighter and larger, this fresco is purely decorative. Vines and flowers intertwine, interspersed with animals and other decorative elements, all painted onto a red stripe. Fresco painting was one of the most popular methods of wall decoration in ancient Rome. A wall would first be covered with fresh plaster. Pigments were then dissolved in water and applied to the wet plaster. The combination of minerals in the pigment and carbon dioxide in the air created a solid surface upon drying. Ancient fresco painting yields colorful, enduring works of art, which crack due to the settling of building walls.


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Rapid-Acting Insulin Good for Controlling Nighttime Hypoglycemia
Taking rapid-acting insulin before meals may reduce major incidents of nighttime hypoglycemia and minor incidents of daytime hypoglycemia, according to research conducted by Novo Nordisk presented at the ADA's scientific sessions in June.
Investigators observed the effects of insulin aspart (Novolog), a rapid-acting insulin, as compared to a soluble, regular-acting human insulin on 155 type 1 subjects over two 16-week periods. Both groups maintained an intensive basal bolus insulin regimen, taking either Novolog or human insulin before meals, then injecting NPH after meals once or twice daily, as needed, to keep tight control of their blood sugars.
There were 72 percent fewer episodes of major nighttime and somewhat fewer events of minor daytime hypoglycemia in the group who took the rapid-acting insulin before meals as compared to those who took the regular-acting insulin.
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