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Top Products To Keep Skin Healthy During The Summer
Posted for Age SpotsAnti AgingBeautyMoisturizersnatural skin careparaben free skin careSkin CareSunscreen On July 4, 2013
The heat is on. And when temperatures rise outdoors, skin becomes easily dehydrated. And when moisture gets zapped, skin begins to look dry, wrinkly and dull looking. Skin Care Heaven, an e-commerce store and skin care research center based in Carlsbad have cast their votes in on their top products for summer vacation skin survival. "When people think summer vacation, beach, or poolside time we often just think sunscreen," said Skin Care Heaven's spokesperson. "But there are so many factors which go into keeping our skin luminous and young looking all season long." *DermaEarth Natural Anti-Aging Starter Skin Care Set: DermaEarth's Peptidal Activating Serum, EnLighten Cell Brightening Serum, and SugarBerry Skin Resurfacing Cleanser are a great anti-aging shield. This natural skin care starter set helps get rid of sun spots, uneven pigmentation, fines lines, wrinkles and crows feet. It also helps prevent future premature skin aging. *Obagi Hydrate: The natural ingredient, Hydromanil, is the secret behind this moisturizer along with shea and mango butter. *Avene Thermal Spring Water: A European answer to boost facial moisture. It soothes, softens, calms, all skin care types and needs. *Crystal Peel Microdermabrasion Exfoliating Soap Body Bar: Buffs away dull skin and clinically proven to help with stretch marks and cellulite *Pure Fiji Body Butters and Lotions: Top of the line body moisturizing products that revive dry skin with select and aromatic ingredients such as exotic nuts, passion flower and soy protein. *Mum + Bub Body Lotions and Ointments: For adults, children and babies, this gentle product line adds moisture to the body while repairing the skin with Australian pawpaw fruit and a light dose of vanilla. *EltaMD Skincare UV CLEAR SPF 46: a light broad spectrum sunscreen great for sensitive and acne-prone skin. It calms, protects and soothes. *Revaleskin Natural Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 25 Sunscreen: offers protection from free- radicals, hydrates and brightens skin tone. This featherweight product offers a slight tint to conceal facial blemishes. "This range of skin care survival picks for the summer gives us all an option of which products meet our lifestyle and skin care needs," said the spokesperson. "And while you are having fun in the sun, don't forget to drink plenty of water to rehydrate from head to toe." said the spokesperson. Springing into a new season of skin care
Posted for Anti AgingBeautyMoisturizersnatural skin careOily Skinparaben free skin careSkin Care On March 8, 2013
After a cold and windy winter, dead skin cells are giving many a dull and lackluster complexion. This is why so many people who care about the appearance of their skin renew themselves with a new springtime skin care routine. The good news is that making a beeline for the nearest day spa isn't necessary. Many skin care treatments can be done in the privacy of one's own home making the process both convenient and affordable. The three top skin springtime tips are the following: • Exfoliate "The first important step to get your skin ready for springtime is to exfoliate," said the spokesperson from Skin Care Heaven based in San Diego. One product which offers two perks for the price of one is DermaEarth's SugarBerry Skin Resurfacing Cleanser. "This naturally scientific product is a facial cleanser which uses sweet sugar cane extract, lactic acid, tartaric acid, and malic acid to visibly improve facial skin texture," she said. "While it thoroughly cleanses, it exfoliates with alpha-hydroxy acids." This skin care line is paraben-free and void of any suspect ingredients making it a welcome for those who are into healthy skin care solutions. Another great exfoliating product is Obagi Nu Derm Exfoderm Forte. Also containing alpha-hydroxyl, it supremely exfoliates dead skin cells revealing radiant skin. It also prepares the skin for other product penetration. Following an exfoliating treatment, it's important to hydrate the skin. A good moisturizer or serum should be applied both morning and evening. Once again, Obagi and DermaEarth deliver great results. "DermaEarth Peptidal Cell Activating Serum adds hydration, diminishes the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, and improves age spot challenges," said the spokesperson. "This product transforms wintry, tired skin to a luminous glow." The natural science behind DermaEarth products is a blend of high performing lab natural peptides and natural ingredients which are formulated with Rx grade technology. "And Obagi Hydrate moisturizes skin by using the natural ingredient of Hydromanil extracted from tara seed, shea, mango, and avocado," she said. And springtime skin care would not be complete without sunscreen. Being skin safe with a solar defense is one of the most important things to do to prevent premature skin aging and skin cancer. When purchasing a product, search for a broad spectrum sunscreen and one which is water resistant. Remember, reapplication of a sunscreen throughout the day is necessary to ensure protection. "A couple favorites on our list include Doc Martin's of Maui and EltaMD Skincare UV PURE SPF 47," she said. "Each manufacturer has an array of sunscreen products to choose from and all are really great." These springtime tips are a surefire springboard into looking gorgeous with ease. The 3 Best Pigmentation Correction Products
Posted for Anti AgingBeautyGift Ideasnatural skin careparaben free skin careSkin CareUncategorized On March 2, 2013
As many enter their forties, they begin to notice uneven pigmentation also called age spots. They can vary in shades of color and sizes such as freckles or even larger patches. And more times than not, it's a skin imperfection people want gone. What causes this hyper-pigmentation is often sun overexposure. Skin Care Heaven, a leading e-commerce skin care store, spa and research center based in Encinitas, has chosen its best selling pigmentation correction products. While handpicking their top winners, they took mature, premature aging, normal, dry, and sensitive skin care types into consideration. In their best pick list is Obagi Nu Derm Clear. A hydroquinone-based product, it does an excellent job diminishing pigmentation issues. "Obagi Nu Derm Clear is one of the best products to clear up age spots and remains one of the best skin bleaching creams around," said Skin Care Heaven's spokesperson. "This product is also one of our staff favorites." Obagi Nu Derm Clear is part of a skin care system but can be purchased separately. Another product offering great results is the DermaEarth EnLighten Cell Brightening Serum. This product is hydroquinone-free, arbutin-free, kojic-free and paraben-free. "This DermaEarth line uses multiple peptides and other natural pigmentation correction ingredients to reduce sun spots, age spots and other uneven skin tone issues," said the spokesperson. She continued, "This is truly a great natural, but scientifically driven treatment for uneven skin tone." One more hydroquinone-free product on the list for those sensitive to hydroquinone is Dermaquest Skin Therapy Skin Lightening Serum. "Users of this Dermaquest line notice how their skin lightens and brightens which makes it a win-win product," said the spokesperson, adding how it gently exfoliates. The kojic acid, she explained, minimizes pigmentation issues and also helps ward off future melanin damage." With any pigmentation correction products, sunscreen must always be worn and reapplied when outdoors. Ongoing use of these types of systems will unleash healthy and more flawless looking skin. The best Obagi skin care system
Posted for Anti AgingSkin CareUncategorized On February 21, 2013
Over the years, many anti-aging skin care systems have hit the market. Yet, over time, Obagi products are still the leader of the pack. While Obagi has certainly created an array of skin care, the most prominent in their lineup is the Nu-Derm System. "The Nu-Derm System by Obagi is the best product for every skin type and need," said Skin Care Heaven's spokesperson. "While Obagi is strides ahead in anti-aging skin care, Nu-Derm really transforms your skin by making it look younger and more radiant because it treats skin at the cellular level." Skin Care Heaven, based in San Diego, offers numerous skin care lines and agrees that Obagi is part of its elite selection. "Obagi realizes that there's just not one product that reverse signs of aging. Instead, it's a system in where the synergy of all products can achieve that goal," she said. The Nu-Derm system is available for dry, normal and oily skin. It also addresses the following skin care challenges: • Age spots And this particular system has all its anti-aging goals covered by providing users with: • Foaming Gel Cleanser to clean the skin With all these steps, a more youthful beauty is attainable regardless of age or skin type. Obagi has the right treatment for any skin care need. 3 Great Acne-Fighting Cleansers
Posted for Acnenatural skin careOily Skinparaben free skin care On February 12, 2013
Many can agree that a lot of cleansers out there on the market don't deliver the promise of zapping acne away. Hard-earned dollars can be spent on so many products which don't have the results shoppers were hoping for. Skin Care Heaven, an e-commerce skin care store and spa and research center in San Diego, has an inventory of the best acne treatments. And this includes facial cleansers. "We really have worked hard in our research and listened to clientele feedback on what cleansers work best for acne," said Skin Care Heaven's spokesperson. "We've found three cleansers that really stand apart from the rest." The poll at Skin Care Heaven shared that their current favorites are: • Dermalogica Clean Start Wash Off "A foaming face cleanser, Dermalogica Clean Start Wash Off, really helps clear acne and prevent future pimples from happening," the spokesperson said. The powerhouse ingredients in this wash are salicylic acid to ward off acne, licorice extract to calm the skin, and orange peel to renew and refresh. Obagi Clenziderm M.D. Daily Care Foaming Cleanser lessens the appearance of acne with gentle, yet effective exfoliating ingredients. "Users of this product love the way it removes oil and dirt from their pores and reveals clearer looking skin," the spokesperson said. DermaEarth SugarBerry Skin Resurfacing Cleanser utilizes sweet sugar cane extract to help cleanse, refine and deeply purify your skin. "DermaEarth products use high performing lab natural peptides and natural ingredients which are formulated with Rx grade technology. And to top it off, this SugarBerry Skin Resurfacing Cleanser smells amazing," said DermaEarth's spokesperson, adding how the product is paraben-free. The right cleanser can make a world of difference in reducing acne and uncovering more flawless skin. Skin Care Heaven Launches Valentine's Day Sale
Posted for AcneAnti AgingBeautyEye Care & Eye Make UPGift IdeasLip CareMoisturizersnatural skin careOily Skinparaben free skin careSaleSkin CareSkin Care DeviceSkin Cleansers & TonersSun TanningUncategorized On February 7, 2013
With Valentine's Day just around the corner that means love is in the air. This holiday also means it is gift buying time, too. Women love to be pampered with skin care items. Skin Care Heaven, a leading e-commerce store and charming storefront headquartered in coastal Encinitas, is the perfect place to find gifts for her because they just launched a great Valentine's Day Sale with super low prices. "We are so happy to be helping people purchase the right Valentine's Day gift because we really do offer the most value for your money without compromising on quality," said Skin Care Heaven's spokesperson. "Our inventory is filled with top skin care lines and skin care devices to keep your Valentine looking gorgeous all year long." "And our handheld skin care devices will make your special someone feel as if they are having their own spa treatment in the privacy of their own home," she said. In addition to wonderful moisturizers and skin care devices, Skin Care Heaven's Valentine's Day Sale also includes discount prices for the best acne treatments, skin care systems, cleansers and toners, paraben-free products, and mineral makeup. With more than 35 manufacturers to choose from, some of its inventory includes: • NuFace "And during this special sale, we are also offering free shipping which means you'll be saving more money than ever," the spokesperson said. "And we are on hand to help you because we know you want to buy the perfect Valentine's Day gift and we'll help you make that happen." Best steps to avoid wintertime acne
Posted for AcneAnti AgingBeautyGift IdeasMoisturizersnatural skin careparaben free skin careSaleSkin CareSkin Care DeviceSkin Cleansers & TonersUncategorized On February 1, 2013
Some may think that the summer months is the only time of year where people deal with acne. But that's not the case. The cold temperatures during the winter and early spring months can worsen acne and spur new pimples. Many skin care professionals believe that the reason for wintertime acne breakouts is the mixture of cold weather coupled with indoor heated rooms. "The drastic change between outdoor and indoor temperatures is causing dead skin cells and debris to clog your pores, "said Skin Care Heaven's spokesperson. "These clogged pores will cause acne in no time at all." Skin Care Heaven, an e-commerce skin care store and storefront in San Diego, offers products to help those with acne. And this includes seasonal acne, as well. "Skin care technology has come a long way and there are actually two devices that can really help acne sufferers," said the spokesperson. "The first is a Clarisonic Cleansing System to ensure a good cleaning of your skin and pores and the other is LED light treatment from LightStim." LightStim is being called a great skin care device that can heal and prevent acne. Its combination of blue, red, and infrared wavelengths assists with the following: * Calms redness and inflammation brought on by acne * Clinically demonstrated to destroy acne bacteria, P. acnes * Decreases pore size * Helps heal acne scars * Treats blackheads "While skin care devices are excellent in the fight against acne, using good topical skin care treatment is essential," said the spokesperson. "What works best is an acne treatment system and they can cost anywhere from $35 to $150." The best acne treatments include: * Dermalogica Clean Start Kit * Obagi Clenziderm MD * Skin Care Heaven Basic Acne Clarifying System "When shopping around for the right acne treatment system, it's important to find products that stop breakouts, but at the same time, help keep your skin hydrated," she added. "A great system will include a deep pore cleanser, a daytime and nighttime topical, and even a mask that absorbs excess oil." The right skin care regimen can stop acne in its tracks. A Great Gift Just In Time For Christmas
Posted for Anti AgingBeautyGift IdeasMoisturizersSkin CareUncategorized On December 16, 2012
Obagi, a skin care line synonymous with top anti-aging properties, recently released Obagi Hydrate Skin Moisturizer. Some are finding it difficult to locate due to its newness in the market. But there's no need to worry. Skin Care Heaven, a leading e-commerce skin care store in San Diego, just added Obagi Hydrate to its inventory. Obagi users have waited for this great moisturizer and it has arrived just in time for Christmas. "What makes this product so great is that it naturally moisturizes with Hydromanil, an extract from tara seed," said Skin Care Heaven's spokesperson. "This natural ingredient holds in water which keeps the skin hydrated for up to eight hours – and during the wintertime when facial skin is dry, Obagi Hydrate is the ideal solution." Its other fantastic moisturizing ingredients include:
Obagi, known for unveiling youthful skin, anticipate their users will love this product. "During the Obagi cell regeneration and renewal process, skin dryness occurs for many," said the spokesperson. She continued, "Obagi Hydrate will address this issue with ease." The spokesperson pointed out that Obagi's clinical trials were impressive with high percentage improvements with hydration and moisture retention in the lead. "This moisturizer is noncomedogenic and hypoallergenic which makes it perfect for those with sensitive skin," she said. "Obagi Hydrate is the best holiday gift." Skin Care Heaven offers free shipping until New Year's Eve
Posted for AcneAnti AgingBeautyEye Care & Eye Make UPGift IdeasLip CareMoisturizersSaleSkin CareSkin Care DeviceSkin Cleansers & TonersUncategorized On December 13, 2012
Skin Care Heaven, a leading e-commerce skin care company, recently announced its headline news in offering free shipping until New Year's Eve. While shoppers are already saving big bucks during its Holiday Sale, they are saving even more dollars with the gift of free shipping. "Skin Care Heaven is delighted to offer holiday shoppers an array of ways to stretch their dollars this holiday season," said Skin Care Heaven's spokesperson. "If that holiday shopping list has gifts for mom, gifts for your wife, or gifts for your girlfriend then Skin Care Heaven is the right destination." Skin Care Heaven is more than just an online skin care store. They give their clientele a personalized shopping experience. "Our skin care professionals are on hand to help you make the right gift choices. Many people are calling us their personal online shoppers and that's a real compliment," she said. Skin Care Heaven has the gifts all women want. Their handpicked inventory of more than 35 skin care lines and items includes Obagi, Revision Skin Care, Dermaquest, L.A. Skinny, DermaEarth, Clarisonic, NuFACE, DermaEarth, Pure Fiji, RevaleSkin, and so much more. "With our already low prices and free December shipping, you're one click away from the best prices around," she said. Free Holiday Gifts At Skin Care Heaven
Posted for Anti AgingBeautyGift IdeasLip CareMoisturizersSaleSkin CareSkin Care DeviceUncategorized On December 10, 2012
Skin Care Heaven, an e-commerce skin care store based in San Diego, is taking part in some 2012 holiday cheer by giving free gifts to its shoppers. In the midst of its holiday sale for top-of-the-line skin care items and devices, Skin Care Heaven is gifting a free SPF organic lip balm with every order. "We thought this would be the perfect item to have on hand during the winter months to protect lips against the cold, windy weather," said Skin Care Heaven's spokesperson. "This is the time of year where people really complain about chapped lips and our lip balm can help." And if a shopper decides to purchase a Clarisonic Cleansing System, Skin Care Heaven will give them two free brush heads and a free travel case. "Clarisonic users love the travel case because it makes taking this wonderful device away from home so easy and convenient," she said. For those who love the Obagi skin care line, they'll love it even more knowing they will receive a free full size Foaming Gel product with Obagi purchases over $175. "Our Obagi Foaming Gel is one of our most sought after products and we knew it would be a popular free gift," said the spokesperson. If that weren't enough, Skin Care Heaven is shipping its orders this month for free. "This is the time of year where the gift of giving is important," she said. "And we wanted to give back to our clients letting them know how much we appreciate their loyalty." |


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so im a noob at drawing and i would like to start drawing. My ultimate goal is to draw league art so how should i go about learning this? are there techniques i should learn videos i should watch or maybe guides i should read (pref short) or just any other knowledge in general
practice practice practice. start with figure drawing techniques, and gestures. Go onto conceptart.org and look there. The way I learned was drawing a pillow for a body from there you can go anywhere. another great site is idrawgirls.com, remember though get used to failing alot lol it will happen with every drawing the sad thing about being an artist is there will never be that perfect piece
I am taking drawing classes right now at my college and it is really helping me, but yes practice is key. if you dont practice then you wont get better.

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- Aug 31:
- Marin Voice: Thanks to the Pacifics for another great season
- Aug 25:
- San Rafael Pacifics lose championship game to Maui, 6-1
- Aug 24:
- Marin briefs: Pacifics fall in regular-season finale
- Novato man wins free cremation at San Rafael Pacifics baseball game
- Aug 21:
- Lee plays all nine defensive positions for Pacifics in loss to Maui
- Aug 20:
- Marin briefs: 'Spaceman' has two hits to lift Pacifics past Maui
- Aug 19:
- Pacifics notes: Bill 'Spaceman' Lee rejoins the team Tuesday, Wednesday
- Aug 18:
- Pacifics ride Whitmore's gem to 7-0 shutout victory
- Aug 14:
- Pacifics notebook: Long time Bay Area radio personality Macgowan gives fans insight into ballclub
- Aug 5:
- Pacifics notes: Pitcher DeVore mature beyond his years
- Aug 1:
- Marin Voice: Hometown baseball is a home run for everyone
- Jul 29:
- San Rafael Pacifics shortstop wins fans with bat, glove, personality
- Jul 25:
- Pacifics trade Detwiler to East Bay Lumberjacks
- Jul 15:
- Pacifics notes: Pearson leading team on mound, in clubhouse
- Jun 24:
- Pacifics notebook: Team partners with Exploratorium experts to demonstrate science of baseball
- Jun 17:
- Pacifics notebook: Catcher Kavanaugh jumps at chance to play baseball near Bay Area home
- Jun 11:
- San Rafael Pacifics shut out Vallejo in home opener
- Jun 11:
- Pacifics fans return to ballpark to celebrate home opener
- Jun 7:
- Marin briefs: Pacifics win big for new manager
- May 27:
- With new players, new manager, San Rafael Pacifics hoping for similar results
- Mar 18:
- San Rafael Pacifics baseball team wins again in court against neighborhood group
BASEBALL IS A challenging sport to play, but good athletes make it look effortless. It's also a challenging sport to cover, and this summer local students have been learning just how much work goes into bringing games from the stadium to homes all over Marin.
Thanks to a special summer program offered by Dominican University in partnership with the Community Media Center of Marin (Marin TV) and the Computer Clubhouse youth center, five Dominican students, two high school students and two out-of-state students have been broadcasting select San Rafael Pacifics minor-league games on Comcast Channel 30 and AT&T U-verse Channel 99.
"It's kind of like if you're watching the Giants game or an A's game, you're watching the Pacifics game and we're the ones behind it," said Dominican junior Janet McCarroll, who said she wants to work in TV or film post-graduation.
"For that reason it's been the most meaningful class I've taken at Dominican," she said.
"My students are so revved up and excited about this that they're always asking, 'Are we going to do more?,'" said Scott Calhoun, the program's leader.
The group is on tap to broadcast two more games on July 25 and 30, when the Pacifics host the East Bay Lumberjacks and Sonoran Explorers. Both games are at 7 p.m.
The class, named broadcast field study, has also been offered during the traditional school year, but this is the program's first summer session, offering students a chance to cover professional baseball instead of collegiate basketball.
"I'm having more and more fun with each live game we do," Calhoun said.
At the beginning of the season, Calhoun said, the students shadowed professionals to learn the ins and outs of each role, and less than a month into the program they have already taken over completely.
"They've gone from not knowing anything to broadcasting baseball live and in a way that you can sit back and enjoy," he said. "They didn't know any of this a month ago, so that's a really big takeaway for me, that we were able to let them take the reins so soon."
Dominican senior Mariah Chinchilla compared it to an internship she'd taken at a Bay Area news station.
"This is almost the same, if not even better because you're doing it with your peers and you're learning together, instead of feeling a whole bunch of pressure from people who know what they're doing and have been in the business for years."
For Tam's Randy Shapiro, who will be a senior in the fall, the class is an opportunity rarely offered to high school students.
"What I want to do when I'm older is the same kind of play-by-play, things like that, but there's basically no exposure to that when you're younger," Shapiro said. "Who's going to take a 16-year old on in that kind of role versus someone who has 25 years of experience?"
It's been a growing experience every single day, Calhoun said, and while the problems have grown smaller in number the group has grown closer.
"They have bonded and come together as a unit and that's been another fun thing, to lead them through that process," Calhoun said.
"To do live broadcasts of a local team is pretty unique," Shapiro added.
Lumberjacks join Pacific Association
The East Bay Lumberjacks have been admitted to the Pacific Association, the league announced Friday.
The Lumberjacks, which up until last week had been competing under a limited schedule as a "tryout," will now replace the Vallejo Admirals on a road trip to Maui and Hilo to play Na Koa Ikaika and the Stars, and are seeking a home ballpark for the 2014 season. The team will remain a travel team until then.
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New International Reader's Version (NIRV) | New International Version (NIV) |
1 People of Israel, listen to what the LORD is telling you. | 1 Hear what the LORD says to you, O house of Israel. |
2 He says, "Do not follow the practices of other nations. Do not be terrified by warnings in the sky. Do not be afraid, even though the nations are terrified by them. | 2 This is what the LORD says: "Do not learn the ways of the nations or be terrified by signs in the sky, though the nations are terrified by them. |
3 The practices of those nations are worthless. People cut a tree out of the forest. A skilled worker shapes the wood with a sharp tool. | 3 For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut a tree out of the forest, and a craftsman shapes it with his chisel. |
4 Others decorate it with silver and gold. They use a hammer to nail it to the floor. They want to keep it from falling down. | 4 They adorn it with silver and gold; they fasten it with hammer and nails so it will not totter. |
5 The statues of their gods can't speak. They are like scarecrows in a field of melons. They have to be carried around because they can't walk. So do not worship them. They can't do you any harm. And they can't do you any good either." | 5 Like a scarecrow in a melon patch, their idols cannot speak; they must be carried because they cannot walk. Do not fear them; they can do no harm nor can they do any good." |
6 Lord, no one is like you. You are great. You are mighty and powerful. | 6 No one is like you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is mighty in power. |
7 King of the nations, everyone should have respect for you. That's what people should give you. Among all of the wise people in the nations there is no one like you. No one can compare with you in all of their kingdoms. | 7 Who should not revere you, O King of the nations? This is your due. Among all the wise men of the nations and in all their kingdoms, there is no one like you. |
8 All of them are foolish. They don't have any sense. They think they are taught by worthless wooden gods. | 8 They are all senseless and foolish; they are taught by worthless wooden idols. |
9 Hammered silver is brought from Tarshish. Gold is brought from Uphaz. People who are skilled in working with wood and gold make a statue. Then they put blue and purple clothes on it. The whole thing is made by skilled workers. | 9 Hammered silver is brought from Tarshish and gold from Uphaz. What the craftsman and goldsmith have made is then dressed in blue and purple-- all made by skilled workers. |
10 But you are the only true God. You are the only living God. You are the King who rules forever. When you are angry, the earth trembles with fear. The nations can't stand up under your anger. | 10 But the LORD is the true God; he is the living God, the eternal King. When he is angry, the earth trembles; the nations cannot endure his wrath. |
11 The LORD says to the Jews who are living in Babylonia, "Tell the people of the nations, 'Your gods did not make the heavens and the earth. In fact, those gods will disappear from the earth. They will vanish from under the heavens.' " | 11 "Tell them this: 'These gods, who did not make the heavens and the earth, will perish from the earth and from under the heavens.' " |
12 But God used his power to make the earth. His wisdom set the world in place. His understanding spread the heavens out. | 12 But God made the earth by his power; he founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding. |
13 When he thunders, the waters in the heavens roar. He makes clouds rise from one end of the earth to the other. He sends lightning along with the rain. He brings the wind out from his storerooms. | 13 When he thunders, the waters in the heavens roar; he makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth. He sends lightning with the rain and brings out the wind from his storehouses. |
14 No one has any sense. No one knows anything at all. Everyone who works with gold is put to shame by his wooden gods. The metal gods he worships are fakes. They can't even breathe. | 14 Everyone is senseless and without knowledge; every goldsmith is shamed by his idols. His images are a fraud; they have no breath in them. |
15 They are worthless. People make fun of them. When the LORD judges them, they will be destroyed. | 15 They are worthless, the objects of mockery; when their judgment comes, they will perish. |
16 The God of Jacob is not like them. He gives his people everything they need. He made everything that exists. And that includes Israel. It's the nation that belongs to him. His name is The LORD Who Rules Over All. | 16 He who is the Portion of Jacob is not like these, for he is the Maker of all things, including Israel, the tribe of his inheritance-- the LORD Almighty is his name. |
17 People of Jerusalem, your enemies have surrounded you. They are attacking you. So gather up what belongs to you. Then leave the land. | 17 Gather up your belongings to leave the land, you who live under siege. |
18 The LORD says, "I am about to throw out of this land everyone who lives in it. I will bring trouble on them. They will be captured." | 18 For this is what the LORD says: "At this time I will hurl out those who live in this land; I will bring distress on them so that they may be captured." |
19 How terrible it will be for me! I've been wounded! And my wound can't be healed! In spite of that, I said to myself, "I'm sick. But I'll have to put up with it." | 19 Woe to me because of my injury! My wound is incurable! Yet I said to myself, "This is my sickness, and I must endure it." |
20 Jerusalem is like a tent that has been destroyed. All of its ropes have snapped. My people have gone away from me. Now no one is left to set up my tent. I have no one to set it up for me. | 20 My tent is destroyed; all its ropes are snapped. My sons are gone from me and are no more; no one is left now to pitch my tent or to set up my shelter. |
21 The leaders of my people are like shepherds who don't have any sense. They don't ask the LORD for advice. That's why they don't succeed. And that's why their whole flock is scattered like sheep. | 21 The shepherds are senseless and do not inquire of the LORD; so they do not prosper and all their flock is scattered. |
22 Listen! A message is coming! I hear the sound of a great army marching down from the north! It will turn Judah's towns into a desert. They will become a home for wild dogs. | 22 Listen! The report is coming-- a great commotion from the land of the north! It will make the towns of Judah desolate, a haunt of jackals. |
23 Lord, I know that a man doesn't control his own life. He doesn't direct his own steps. | 23 I know, O LORD, that a man's life is not his own; it is not for man to direct his steps. |
24 Correct me, Lord. But please be fair. Don't correct me when you are angry. If you do, nothing will be left of me. | 24 Correct me, LORD, but only with justice-- not in your anger, lest you reduce me to nothing. |
25 Pour out your burning anger on the nations. They don't pay any attention to you. They refuse to worship you. They have destroyed the people of Jacob. They've wiped them out completely. They've also destroyed the land they lived in. | 25 Pour out your wrath on the nations that do not acknowledge you, on the peoples who do not call on your name. For they have devoured Jacob; they have devoured him completely and destroyed his homeland. |
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Rock/R&B/Pop experienced voice coach 4 LADY GAGA, ALICIA KEYS and many others/also work on Skype too
HI. My name is Gordon Grody, I'm a skilled, dedicated and focused voice/songwriting/performance coach. I coached Ms. Keys on a previous J album. Most notably on the Grammy winning hit song "If I A'int Got You" before she recorded her final vocal. Vocal coached and collaborated for about a year with current superstar and sensational talent and social activist Lady Gaga whose singles "Just Dance" #1 "Poker Face" #1 "Bad Romance" #1 "Born This Way" #1 were huge hits as you know (she's on Interscope and has had a lot more smash hits as well). I have been hired by hundreds of students through Thumbtack. The reason I don't ask them to write reviews about our working together or for me to inform Thumbtack that I'd been hired is that I get hired from lots of places and simply don't have the time and would much rather focus on the student's vocal/musical needs and careers. I think my credits in the music biz speak for themselves. They should? Big things happening right now for an amazing artist/singer/songwriter named Ashton Parson or Ashton LP (depends on his mood) We've been working together for over 3 years now and he just co-wrote the single for Damien called ("Soldier") who was a finalist and performed the song on this years "The Voice". Co-wrote it with Max Martin and Max Martin produced it as well. Major stuff. Adam Levine loved it and chose it for Damien and it's already charting well.1st week out it's #74 on Billboard's Hot 100! Ashton is also signed to Lordes Mgmt. Co. and he's been recording his debut album all over the world (collaborated with Iggy Azalea too). His first big single will be coming out very soon. He's gonna have a different name when it's released but I've been asked to keep that quiet for now. Watch out for him because he's gonna be everywhere. He deserves it Big Time and is the Real Deal. Also work as a vocal coach and vocal co-producer for various artists with my super talented friends Dan and Brandon whose production company is called Robopop. They had a worldwide smash hit as co-writers and co-producers of Gym Class Heroes' song "Stereo Hearts" featuring Adam Levine. They're incredibly talented and great guys as well and I always love working with them and for them with any artist they're working with. Thrilled for 2 of my artists who recently signed real good major label recording contracts. Moxie (Laura) Raia got signed by Capitol July-ish 2013. I've worked with Laura since she was 13 or 14. She wrote her first song with me, recorded for the first time with me. All vocal training with me including teaching her piano first and guitar second. She's been living in L.A. for a while now and is around 21 or 22. She has worked so very hard at this and deserves it so much. She's very talented and beautiful and her first single should be out very soon. Go Moxie!!! The 2nd student/artist of mine who just signing a major recording contract is 21 year old Manny Vocalz. Check him out on his YouTube pages (Manny Vocalz). He has 2 million views and you will see and hear a huge superstar in the making. I am not saying which major label he's signing with because I'm a bit superstitious about these things. Been coaching emerging incredibly talented superstar Andrea Rosario whose single "We Own The Night" went all the way to #7 on Billboard's top 25 dance chart and is looking like it's going to be a smash and is being played on lots of stations all over the U.S. I introduced her to her current producers the Berman Brothers (music biz veteran producers "Who Let The Dogs Out" and several other big hits. The song is all over the clubs and soon will be everywhere. Just had a total blast working for old friend Paul Schaffer (Dave Letterman's side kick) singing and performing background vocals during Elvis week on Letterman. If you wanna watch me perform on Letterman just go to YouTube and enter in the search box (Dave Letterman Show 2/8/13 Ben Portsmouth Elvis) and click on the first box which says pretty much what you entered in the search box. If you are an Elvis fan or not you can't miss this amazing live TV production number. Just so you will know which of the 4 male singers is me, When the four of us male BG singers make our vocal entrance, I am the 2nd guy and I'm wearing a Black Real Deal Cowboy Shirt hand stitched and embroidered in white and I'm also seen a lot in this segment ( FYI that as of 4/26/13 has 470,000 hits/plays on YouTube and could go viral) I'm right behind and slightly to the left of Ben P. (the amazing Elvis impersonator). I've also worked for Paul Shaffer many times: Singing lead and background vocals on the Strangers With Candy movie soundtrack a few years ago as well as performing a number of times singing BG vocs on Letterman for Paul with Fat Boy Slim, Willie Nelson and others. Have Coached Patti Scialfa Springsteen (Bruce's wife). She has a Columbia album out and has been touring worldwide with the E Street Band. I worked with her while she was doing TV gigs promoting her new album (Play It As It Lays) Performing on Conan, The View, Letterman, Today, etc. Just finished co-producing 2 tracks and vocal producing 4 other tracks for Matt Johnson who had been filming in LA for Disney. He was one of the 5 finalists for Disney's "The Next Big Thing" contest 2010. His 9 or 10 day segment aired on the Disney channel and Disney radio in late November 2010. I co-produced, arranged, co-wrote, sang background vocals, played some guitar on what looks like the main song. If you'd like to hear some of the work I've done with this amazingly talented 13 year old (then) you can visit his website mattjmusic.com or go to myspace.com/mcjentertainment. I also had been vocal coaching and guitar coaching/teaching Matt for about 2 years. Just sang and arranged BG vocals on Keli Price (of the Naked Brothers) new tracks produced by Kiyanu Kim (formerly band member and co-writer with Gwen Stefani) and have completed all vocal production/singing BGs with Michael Lombardi (co-star of FXs hit series Rescue Me) for his band Apache Stone were featured in the show last season. The album has been released and you can check them out on their Myspace page. I've been vocal producing/ coaching and collaborating with contemporary rock/pop/dance recording artist Freddy Wexler who is completing his LP for a large Swedish Record Label and has a huge European deal with a release date set. If you'd like to check him out go to his websiteoperationfreddy.com and you can hear some of our recorded work together. Freddy had been involved in a media blitz through Kidd Kraddick a huge rock radio DJ at his website (check Freddy out at (Kiddlive.com) in Dallas where he is still being billed as the greatest unsigned artist (left Virgin due to creative differences) who deserves a second chance. Because of all this attention he had been #1 and sometimes #2 on Sirius radio Hits Hit Bound list beating Coldplay (Viva La Vida), Rhianna, Fergie etc. #1 and #2 for 7 weeks exploding with a song we collaborated on called "Defying Gravity". Recently finished producing all vocals and singing BG vocs. with a rock band called Apache Stone whose lead singer, Michael Lombardi (who I voice coached for as well) is one of the stars of FXs hit series Rescue Me. They're signed to MySpace's new label and record release is set for July 7th. Check them out at their MySpace page for ApacheStone amd watch them perform on Rescue Me. Worked with Alexa Ray Joel (Billy's daughter) as producer/arranger/co-writer and had been her voice coach for over a year. (thankfully had nothing to do with her EP sold at Target) She is currently on tour with her band and is being shopped. You can check her out at myspace.com alexarayjoel. Worked for a couple of years coaching Reni Lane who's album is out now on Motown/Custard produced by Linda Perry who's produced and co-written huge hits for Pink (I'm Coming Out) and Christina Aguilerra (Beautiful). and David Patillo. For B'way singers who need assistance in the auditioning with contemporary material process I can really help you folks and have done so. Coached Jamie Linn Sigler (Meadow on the Sopranos) for her Broadway debut in Beauty and the Beast and John Tartaglia of Avenue Q. as well as folks in Passing Strange, Caroline Or Change and Grey Gardens. If you'd like to take a look at some of my credits as a NY. L.A. London session singer, enter Gordon Grody (artist) on allmusic.com and after my name comes up then click on "credits" which are above and to the right and a new page and long list will appear or just do a Google search on me. I've sung live and on records for David Bowie, Steely Dan, Talking Heads, John and Yoko, Peabo Bryson, George Benson, Sting, Debbie Harry, Gene Simmons (Kiss) Phil Collins, Bebel Gilberto, Lea Lorien, Cyndi Lauper, LMNT, Carly Simon, Bonham and many, many more. I also performed a character named Riot on a well known TV cartoon show called Jem and the Holograms. I was trained vocally by Julliard's best classical teachers and have a serious bel canto background. I play guitar and piano and offer varied services to suit the artists' specific needs. I'm looking for serious students who want or have recording deals and need someone to help them achieve any creative aspect of their goals. My extensive time in recording studios as an artist myself (made albums on RCA, SBK and Arista) gives me a real edge over other voice coaches especially in Rock, R&B and Pop. If you'd like to hear some of my past recorded and released lead vocals in several vocal styles go to You Tube and enter Gordon Grody and my pages will come up and you can listen to me singing lead on a lot of released albums mostly on Major Labels 1) Zinc "This Is Where The Love Is". I was the lead vocalist and the band Zinc was released on Arista. 2) You'll see a pop/rock song from a Euro band called Silence 2 where again I was the lead vocalist called "The Beast In Me" 3) Also on my YouTube pages there's a ballad called "For You Gordon Grody" I sang all the vocals including the lead voc, co-wrote, co-produced and arranged the song in 1994. It was the theme for a huge Brazilian Soap Opera. 4) Enter Starcruiser "Holding Back" which I co-wrote and I was the lead singer of this band as well 5) Enter The Rock Gazers "I Believe In Love" I was also the lead singer of this Disco band and there's lots of other lead vocs of mine from different albums on Youtube including several lead vocs I sang as the character Riot in the huge hit animation TV series call Jem And The Hollograms. I'm also still a working singer in the pop music field (lead and backing vocals on numerous TV and radio jingles (Maybe It's Maybelline) and records). Just sang and arranged BG vocals on Keli Price (of the Naked Brothers) new tracks produced by Kiyanu Kim (formerly band member and co-writer with Gwen Stefani) . I was also a member of David Bowie's Band for a short but amazing time playing keyboards and singing background vocs. This Superstar, Icon is a brilliant man and way cool. David really wanted me to do his next world tour with him back then. The tour was called "Serious Moonlight" following his huge #1 pop hit "Let's Dance". I so much wanted to tour the world with Bowie but a lot was happening in my career in NYC including the fact that Tommy Mottola was my manager, so I really did not and really could not do his year long tour. Bummer. If you'd like to watch me performing in Bowie's Band playing keys and singing BG vocals; go to YouTube and enter in the search box (David Bowie 1980 The Tonight Show) and you'll see and hear me working it and David looks and sounds awesome. I strongly believe that vocal excersizes, of which I have plenty are not really useful unless they can be directly integrated into the artist's material and performance. Unlike other coaches, I don't do the same thing with each and every student. I don't believe in that and make sure I give each student tools that they and I agree are what's needed to achieve genuine results. It takes more work and concentration but it I think it yields better results. I really focus with nearly every one I work with on vowel consistency and voice placement (the right and best spots). When it comes to singing, I believe that effort and struggle are two very different things. Let's increase effort and reduce struggle together. I have recently relocated in Brooklyn but I continue to work and teach in Manhattan as well. Also I have been teaching students from all over using the internet and Skype which is an online video phone. It really looks and sounds great. My hourly rate is $145 (often if we're really into it and working and we go 10-15 mins. over I don't charge extra) And the first time I meet with a student the first 30 minutes are free of charge. During that time I get to meet you, listen to you sing, talk about your strengths and weaknesses, come up with a game plan and get to work and you will see, fell and hear results after the very 1st lesson unlike the other clowns who charge double what I charge and you basically are told that if you do their excersizes for 5 months you'll be great singing your songs or other peoples' songs one day. I actually integrate technique into songs from day one. Because I can and they cannot. I also do not book people back to back because I need to take a minute between artists and clear my head so I can provide the next student with everything that they really need. Also, I have been known to sometimes lower my rate for some extraordinary artists/talents who can not afford what I charge. I have no requirements regarding how often a student has to work with me. That's up to you but your lessons will be recorded and you will have a lot of homework and practicing to do. Thanks. Gordon
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I found this on Pinterest-
I like the bowling ball project the best! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Garden ideas-Bowling ball
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- Posted by toomuchglass 5 (My Page) on Sun, Oct 14, 12 at 15:45
I like the fish -- but boy, that's a ton of work. I love the bowling balls ,too ....... they wouldn't work for me . My soil is too loose - they'd be forever leaning to one side. I'd probably need some sort of cement base that I could bury just under the surface. HHhhmmmm..... here I go - thinking of projects again ! LOL |
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- Posted by rosiew 8 GA (email@example.com) on Mon, Oct 15, 12 at 7:57
I love the bowling balls suspended on fairly long length of copper pipe! Have ceramic mosaiced ball, have copper pipe! Psyched. Thanks much for posting this. I only leave one hole open on the bowling ball, slowly fill the others with exterior caulk, allowing it to cure completely before further filling the holes. |
- Posted by rosiew 8 GA (email@example.com) on Thu, Oct 18, 12 at 12:29
I just tried mounting my heavy bowling ball. The copper pipe I have is only 1/2" - I drove a length of rebar, probably 3/8" into the ground, tested ball on it. It immediately tried to come out of the ground. Think one would need at least 1" pipe, probably reinforced with rebar inside. |
- Posted by concretenprimroses 4B NH (My Page) on Sun, Oct 21, 12 at 15:27
I just adore the bedspring flowers. I like the bowling balls suspended. Great ideas, thanks for showing. Kathy |
- Posted by beachplant 9b (email@example.com) on Sun, Oct 28, 12 at 15:50
thanks! I love all the ideas. Next time there is a junky box springs at the resale shop I will be stripping it of coils. Wait! there was one there yesterday, have to check when I get off. It's across the alley from me. Does anyone watch American Restoration? My dh told me that on an episode today they showed this yard and the guy had a bowling ball pyramid!! I will try and find which episode on their website, the show was about pinball machines. |
I started gluing glass pebbles on one, I didn't get far. It took an eternity just to cover the top! Maybe some day I'll finish it. They kept sliding down. |
What are you using for glue ritaweeda? GE silicone II works well. I have a penny covered BB I made into a fountain and I have four other balls in my garden. Two with glass stones two w/o. I found a large rot iron candle holder at a garage sale and buried it in the ground. It holds my BB very nicely. In the spring it may list a little but I just pack the dirt with my foot. My two w/o stones are colorful but they are fading. They sit under oaks in my shade garden but still the color is slowly fading away. |
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Ok, hands-up, I was wrong. Well, not wrong, but generous in assigning a greater contextual, and subversively moral, value to the infamous Airport scene in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in the recent PSM3 podcast. This, however, I have learnt...
Listen to PSM3's 'tense' MW2's airport scene debate here
1) It serves a narrative, though not moral, role.
Playing an active, or passive but implicit, role in the murder of 500 civilians doesn't really teach you a lot about anything other than what you already knew - it isn't very pleasant; at times inhuman. It does, however - thanks to an unexpected final twist - serve to kick start the game's narrative, while dehumanising terrorist Makarov; vaguely justifying its existence outside of mere shock value. That said, Makarov's such a moral blank, and so poorly defined, that's it hard to care about pursuing him - well, aside from 'avenging' the obvious atrocity he's committed.
2) Even in a virtual realm, you've always got a choice
The first time I played the level, and Makarov's men opened fire on the innocent crowds, my gut reaction was quite simple: shoot Makarov in the head and to hell with the mission. You can do this, of course, and it's quite nice seeing Makarov flail and squirt blood (it's OK, since he's *bad*), but the narrative won't let you carry on. i.e. Doing the 'right' thing is an instant fail. It's nice that Infinity Ward at least let you try, though.
3) I didn't shoot one civilian. Until...
On the 'bright' side, you can walk along with Makarov's men and just pretend to be taking part; waving your gun around and trying to blank the scene out. In fact, our impeccable morals upheld right until the point when the police arrive and, suddenly, your virtual life is under threat. While we didn't actively try to shoot civilians, we were a lot less fussy about them being caught 'accidentally' in cross fire when our own life is at stake. This is about as interesting a moral statement, if any, that the scene makes: morals are all well and good until it's your ass on the line. The Saw movies probably explored this better. Earlier.
4) You'll plea bargain with your own mind to justify the unjustifiable
After a few hundred had already died, we found ourselves pursuing a screaming lady who'd miraculously evaded the gunfire and - like you might when betting on a horse - urged her to escape to safety; as if somehow, everything would be OK as long as she survived. It might just be luck, but on our play through, she escaped to safety, and we covertly trailed her path. It's like the bit in any schmaltzy disaster movie where, say, 10,000 people die after being blasted by an alien laser, but the audience only gets upset when a poor lickle doggy woggy limps alongside an escaping truck as certain death chases it from behind. (Independence Day springs to mind). Again, if intentional, it's credit to Infinity Ward. Of sorts.
5) Curiosity killed... well, not the cat, but an injured man
OK, we didn't kill anyone in cold blood. Apart from the accidental ones. *Sorry*. But we did, er, 'help' one terminally injured man who WAS CLEARLY GOING TO DIE ANYWAY by firing a few rounds into his face. Just to see what happens. We mean, er, make his passage to the afterlife more merciful.
We felt guilty after, if that helps.
6) It's a game
And therefore any debate, however intellectual or heated, is moot. NO ONE ACTUALLY DIES. That's what we like about games. If you want to be genuinely outraged, watch the news. Or read some books about what you *can't* see on the news.
It almost feels like old hat to be still discussing it - the internet's perpetual sweep is cruel/kind like that - but we'd love to hear what you made of the scene in the comments below. Is is pure shock value? Or does it serve a higher purpose? How did you play the level? Anyone ready to 'fess up to pinging 500 poor souls while laughing?
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Boston area wholesalers expect a strong summer for locally grown sales, driven in part by higher transportation costs.
Soaring fuel costs have knocked many truckers out of business, making it likely that Boston wholesalers will have to work extremely hard to find transportation, said Yanni Alphas, president and chief executive officer of The Alphas Co., Chelsea, Mass.
The silver lining? For The Alphas Co., it should mean a record summer for local sourcing, Alphas said.
"We're looking for homegrown (produce) to be more of a factor," he said. "Trucks will be hard to get."
Instead of relying so heavily on California and other far-flung growing regions, The Alphas Co. expects to rely more on broccoli, celery, lettuce, cauliflower, Asian and Indian vegetables and other commodities grown locally.
For Alphas, "local" in this context means not only Massachusetts but also Connecticut, New York, Delaware, Maryland and Canada.
Henry Wainer, president of New Bedford, Mass.-based Sid Wainer & Son, said a mild Massachusetts winter has soils in great shape for planting this season, with little erosion or other problems reported.
Foodservice specialties shipper Wainer & Son owns its own experimental farm in and near New Bedford and sources extensively from other local growers.
The items the company grows successfully on an experimental basis often become bigger-volume items for local growers Wainer & Son works with, Wainer said.
Asian greens, chili peppers, baby potatoes and a wide variety of tomatoes, eggplants and beans are expected to be among the hot locally grown specialties for Wainer & Son this season.
Wainer agrees with Alphas that transportation costs play a major role in increasing demand for locally grown.
"Anything we can do to take transportation costs out, we will," he said.
Cluster tomatoes from Madison, Maine-based Backyard Farms LLC have become a huge locally grown success story for Chelsea, Mass.-based Coosemans Boston Inc., said Maurice Crafts, salesman.
"Since they opened their doors, we've had a very good relationship," Crafts said.
Growth in Coosemans' local program has by no means been through the roof in recent years, Crafts said, but the category does continue to do well.
"Locally grown, closer to home — everybody's into that now," Crafts said. "We hope to do a little more than last year."
Fiddleheads, ramps and garlic shoots were among the locally grown items Coosemans enjoyed big success with in 2011, he said.


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Charging up the rue François 1er to an interview at Radio France, the man who is trying to change French gastronomy is talking egg whites, discussing their viscosity, their surface tension, and different ways of introducing air into them. One is the whisk; another is the bicycle pump. He is not seriously proposing the use of cycling equipment to make a soufflé, but, multiplying the diameter of a whisk wire by the number of wires in the whisk by the average depth of each whisking movement, he concludes that the standard whisk is little better than medieval, and begins to speculate about better options.
Hervé This is not a cook, but a scientist. He does not work in the oven-blasted heat of kitchens, but in the thin, rarefied air of the Collège de France. He doesn't grow misty-eyed over Fernand Point, the legendary cook who first mined the regional vein in haute cuisine; he grows emotional over Antoine Lavoisier, the 18th-century researcher who drew chemistry out of the alchemical night. By dint of his energy and intellect, This (pronounced "Tees") has become the leader of a discipline called molecular gastronomy. It is his conviction that forcing the canons of the French table through the sieve of hard science will create a new form of cooking from which the dust of centuries will have been loosened and all useless procedures discarded. Armed with an IBM ThinkPad and a bone-handled Laguiole penknife, he applies himself to the task daily and passionately, in the role of showman and savant.
Headquarters for the campaign is the Collège de France, a stately building with a cobbled courtyard that stands across the Rue St.-Jacques from the back entrance of the Sorbonne. To give an American approximation of the intellectual weight that the institution carries, one would have to multiply Yale, Harvard, and MIT several times over and roll them into one. Despite its pedigree, the atmosphere is marked as much by modesty as by erudition. Since the founding of the Collège, Parisians have been able to simply walk in off the street and attend lectures. Today, skateboarding teenagers might be found launching themselves from the base of a statue of Claude Bernard (author of a 19th-century landmark study on experimental medicine) that stands in front of the building. The massive, unmarked vine that crawls up a courtyard wall is one of the first ever to be grafted onto American rootstock, a technique that saved the French wine industry from phylloxera in the late 19th century.
This's small fourth-floor office in this august institution, reached by a rickety elevator and a walk down a cluttered corridor, is nothing if not humble. The visitor who expects to push open the door and find This pacing between assistants shouting, "I want a meeting with the fricassee team," or asking how the papers on profiteroles are coming along is in for a surprise. On the cluttered desk, The Merck Index leans against Escoffier's Guide Culinaire; on the floor, household pots are stacked against a centrifuge. It is unclear whether the labeled beakers and petri dishes that take up the counters are experiments currently being observed, recently concluded, or long since forgotten. The room is not so much a laboratory as an extension of This's mind.
One would describe This as tall if he didn't always seem crouched, about to pounce on an imprecision. One would never describe him as calm. Brushing his lank gray hair from his eyes, wearing his signature white collarless shirts, and invariably in motion, he has the demeanor of a country vicar delivering a particularly impassioned sermon. His face has two basic settings. Look one, wide-eyed and charmed, seems always to be saying, "See, science isn't that hard at all!" Look two is more tentative, gauging just how much hard science a particular audience can deal with. It must be said that he is good-looking, but he is much more than just a handsome academic. He is a public intellectual, which in France means he is a star.
The field of molecular gastronomy began over a meal that This shared with a retired Anglo-Hungarian physicist named Nicholas Kurti in 1985. At the time, This was editing the popular science journal Pour la Science while doing culinary experiments at home. An advertising rep told him about Kurti, who was doing the same in his Oxford laboratory. Within days, the two men were sharing a poulet au vin jaune at Chez Maître Paul.
Kurti died in 1998, but This is clearly devoted to the man—he can list his idol's career from a Budapest Gymnasium to the Legion of Honor like a San Francisco Giants fan reeling off Willie McCovey's batting average. Other stars in the world of culinary science were similarly taken with Kurti. Endearingly, the word Champagne comes up with great frequency when his name is mentioned. Harold McGee, who published the groundbreaking On Food and Cooking in 1984, recalls planning the first conference of molecular gastronomy over a half-finished bottle that Kurti brought out in the shabby Berkeley, California, motel where he was staying. Shirley Corriher, the best-selling author of CookWise, recalls that chilled Moët & Chandon was served promptly at 11:30 after the morning seminars at that first conference.
A central question about molecular gastronomy seems to rise from these lovely details, for the world of Champagne receptions is not the world of kitchens. Few outside the profession truly understand the physical demands on a cook or understand the stress level induced by being judged on every single dish you put out during the rush of a service twice every day. Where does molecular gastronomy fit in? Is it a discipline that can actually help chefs put out good food and meet payroll? Or does it simply provide modern scientific tools for that age-old need of some chefs to serve an ingredient in a form different than its own? Before, we'd be presented with fish mousse in the shape of the Arc de Triomphe; today's fashionable cooking can seem to be all about emulsions, gels, and foams.


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I have an area that is about 14' by 18' that is bare dirt right now with raised beds for planting along the edges of my brooklyn back yard. off to the side is a silver maple which has a lot of roots at or close to the surface of the ground.
The center area will be a play area for my kids and I'm debating what to put down. Several people in the neighborhood have used synlawn or other similar artificial turf which looks nice and safe for the kids. Wood chips is out because when I had that it was the local cats' toilet. Pea gravel is an option, but not my favorite. My question is - is there anything that I can grow in the center area that can withstand some playing, the maple tree and part shade?? I don't need or want a perfect green lawn, just something natural that will grow and suvive there. Thank you!! |
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Pachysandra terminalis is the only thing that I have found that will grown under my maple, period. It flourishes and eats up leafs and requires no watering or fertilization. I doubt it can take foot traffic especially children playing. My suggestion is an area of pachysandra set into a definte constrained area with a six inch or more heavy duty edging, Roundup sprayed one or twice a year on the rhizomes that will eventually work their way under the edging and peastone or artificial grass for the kids. The pachysandra, when constrained, will fill in very thick and will earn its nickname "green mulch". Left to wander it will look unkept and straggly. Jon |
- Posted by anabananany new york city (My Page) on Mon, Apr 26, 10 at 11:49
Thank you Jon - I have a lot of pachysandra near the tree already, it's doing great - of course ;) |
If you take down the maple your options can expand to include grass. You could plant a better tree, one that can share. Karin" |
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Review of chapter "What do you give the girl who has everything?" from
Neat story. Very, very neat.
Comments from author:
Going through my ancient stuff :-P
This one is pure shmaltz, but that's what christmas is FOR, dammit!
And I like the Faith/Buffy interactions in this a lot.
As I recall, I actually got pretty far into a sequel, which showed Faith working to be a good Goddess to her microworld, but something happened and I got pissed at it or something, and dropped it after a couple of chapters. It might still be out there in the interwebs somewhere, but probably not; I think that mailing list vanished years ago.
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Review of chapter "What do you give the girl who has everything?" from
Wow. That was weird. And beautiful. And totally unexpected original story. Damn you've got some mad skillz. You are one of my favorite authors now without a doubt. I definatelly would say that you are my number # 1 author in terms of creativity. Your stories, crossovers and everything have such an original twist to them and are such a joy to read. This story was no exception. Young Goddess Faith indeed. Really awesome. Can't say enough good things you totally knocked it out of the park.
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Whoa, now you're reading the realllllllllllllly old stuff. This was written around twelve years ago, when I was still trying to figure out some things, and it's pretty rough in places, but I do still like it quite a lot.
As far as 'Original' goes... meh, I think the basic idea of this has been done quite a few times; a girl I knew at the time told me she'd seen it before, somewhere, but that doesn't bother me.
I honestly think the most important thing with any story--more important than clever twists or OMG creativity, is to write something that has heart. Write it like it matters, write the characters like they're real, and if you do that well, the reader will forgive you a LOT. More than a few reviewers have told me that my Faith isn't always very close to the one that was on the show, but they still like her/love her, sometimes more than the show's version. That's obviously super flattering and awesome, and the only thing I can think of to explain why they might feel that way is that she comes across as someone who's real, who has heart, even though she's also violent and crazy and scary and broken and sad.
So I guess that's my 'writer's advice' to you, since you said you were taking notes. Mechanics are also key, you have to be able to communicate your thoughts to the reader, but after that, it's all about living inside your character's head, and putting that down on the page as honestly as you can.
And now I'll stop trying to be all wise and writerly and just go back and reread all your comments, because getting comments makes me happy.
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Review of chapter "Jingle Bell... rocks?" from
OMG that chapter was horrifying scary. Have you ever seen Ranma 1/2? There is this running gag that when things start to go well for Ranma and nothing terrible happens to him... no fiancee trying to brain him or marry him, no rivals trying to kill him, his dad or anyone trying to make him do something terrible and embarrassing etc etc... when none of that happens that's when you need to panic because that means something catastrophically horrible is coming down the line. That's kinda what this felt like to me lol. The more happy and perfect everything in the greater the dread grows. Man. This is interesting I have no idea how this is going to turn out. I am the most worried for Faith because.. she has the most to lose methinks. Great stuff here. :)
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Review of chapter "The happiest time of the year" from
Awww I'm glad Buffy could put away being a bitca and be nice and invite Faith inside. Though I can understand the hostility it just won't do for a christmas story. Nice job with this chapter and this story so far. It is very sweet. I love your writing, I'm gonna pay closer attention to it as I read and pick up some pointers. Darned good stuff IMO.
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Review of chapter "Twas the night before christmas" from
Faith being all calm and compliant seems kinda OOC but so far I'm enjoying it and want to see what happens next. Sweet first chapter. The fight scene with Buffy was cool, detailed and well done. LOve your writing :)
Review By [
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Review of chapter "What do you give the girl who has everything?" from
Sweet story.
Kinda wish this universe replaced Joss'.
Review By [
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Review of chapter "What do you give the girl who has everything?" from
For nearly a year you did disappear.
It's hard to find readers when you do not write.
Fan of Xander, you are not.
But Faith and Buffy are tight.
Anyway, since you wrote that Dawn story, I've been sifting through your collection. Not everything is too my taste but what is is very good. And remember, if you're not updating, it makes it very hard for people to find your stories.
(sorry about the poetry. I read that other review and it seemed appropriate. Except that there's a reason I don't do prose.)
Comments from author:
My non-like of Xander is sort of a running theme through my stuff, both because I think he got in Buffy's face too often in the series (I'm VERY protective of canon Buffy), and also because I think he was just an ass in general far too often, in the guise of being the 'everyman' character. That being said, I TRY not to go all the way to the point of Character Bashing... but according to several reviewers, I fail in that attempt from time to time.
I'm glad you're finding things to like in my... I guess 'back catalog' is what you'd call it? Certainly if you're okay with Faith/Buffy, there's a fair bit of material there for ya. And my first completed novel, 'Virtue of a Warrior' is there if you want some very dark, very angsty Faith. (Though I sort of cringe a bit at parts of it now, especially the first three chapters or so. You can pretty much skip those if you find them putting you to sleep; it does get a bit better after that).
And yep, you're right, I've been very quiet for a while now. The response to the new Dawn story has been really good, though, and I've been reminded of how nice it feels to have people reading and enjoying my stuff.
I certainly hope to post regularly from now on, both on that one and on several other things that have been sitting idle (two of the Dawn stories, plus the Buffy/Faith epic romance).
Thanks for letting me know your thoughts on the stories, and I hope you enjoy the ones still to come.
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Review of chapter "What do you give the girl who has everything?" from
And I came back and read it again, and it was still wonderful and sweet.
Do come back and write again soon, and thank you. :)
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Review of chapter "What do you give the girl who has everything?" from
Beautiful. It made me cry.
Thank you.
Comments from author:
Strong praise indeed.
Thank YOU.
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Review of chapter "What do you give the girl who has everything?" from
Hey, I hope you don't mind me writing this, but in comparison to your other stories (those I've read bot here and on fanfiction.net) I don't like this one very much. It's just too easy for my liking, you know? Give Faith almighty power, make everyone happy and give the Slayers their happy ending ... Don't get me wrong, I love their happy-endings, but the special thing about B/F-fics how they have to get through to it, overcome all their obstacles, their past and everything ... So in my opinion in this story you kinda took the easy way out.
I don't intend this to be offensive or anything, I think you're a really good writer (your 'Bedtime-story' is the epic proof!), I just wanted to voice my opinion.
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Review of chapter "What do you give the girl who has everything?" from
If only this fic you'd continue,
I'd be fast in your retinue;
But might second thoughts this case be best?
If this is more, then others less.
Faith is a Goddess of high repute,
but Harmony would this dispute.
And never mind that ditzy blonde,
Illyria's wrath hath Epics spawned.
Goddesses three demand your time.
Is Dreamsmith lucky? Not his spine.
Comments from author:
Continue this fic you rhymingly say,
But with due respect I must tell thee 'nay'.
For there are few stories I've finished to date,
And quite a few more whose endings await.
Faith is a Goddess, in this you speak true,
Illyria's might shines in shades of blue.
Deified Harmony has great self-esteem,
(Hold on a moment, I detect a theme!)
By the beard of Odin, and the hammer of Thor!
There's a definite pattern here I can't ignore!
Are Goddessy-girls all I can write?
Is there any escape from this horrible plight?
I have now the answer, the perfect solution,
And hereby commit to this resolution:
From this moment forward it's all about Xander!
To all of the fangirls will I now pander!
Xander in slashfics, with Giles and with Oz!
On Twisting the Hellmouth those get great applause.
So why buck the system, or fight 'gainst the tide?
The Xander apocalypse can't be denied!
[And then DreamSmith froze, in mid-tirade,
He saw what he'd written and grew greatly afraid.
Xanderfic only? Xander the ass?
This horrible thing must not come to pass!]
"I take it all back!", he shouted aloud,
"So what if my readers are not a huge crowd?
I'll write what I write and hold my head high,
The weight of opinion I'll gladly defy."
Of the Goddesses three, of which he could write,
There wasn't a one he could beat in a fight.
And truthfully dude, why fight them at all?
Each one of them lovely, a sight to enthral.
Faith is the tough girl, but vulnerable too,
As sharp as her knife, with a center like goo.
Illyria's majesty can't be denied,
(All who have dared have quite promptly died).
Yet Harmony has to be my current fave,
Sweet and yet bitchy, timid yet brave.
I think I'll go now and work on her story,
To further chronicle her golden-haired glory.
Glory? Oh crap; there's yet another,
A Goddess whose tales I long to discover.
(Have you noticed yet that I have ADD?
You're lucky you EVER get chapters from me)
Back now to Harmony's story I'll go,
And return with lots of neat things I can show.
Although those two others will get their turns too,
(Glory, I'm pointedly ignoring you).
Caminus thank you for taking the time,
To send a review (and to threaten my spine?)
Writing this poetry isn't my style,
But thinking it up has at least made me smile.
Review By [
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Review of chapter "What do you give the girl who has everything?" from
Wow! Faith a goddess... my dreams come true. Very beautiful story.
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Review of chapter "What do you give the girl who has everything?" from
First I just want to say how much I enjoy your writing. I came upon Faith and Buffy's Super Happy Bedtime Story when I was searching for a Buffy and Satsu story. I though perhaps it might be a good substitute, but it's like I hit the jackpot without even knowing it. When I finished A Day, a Knight, and Another Day, last week I was left wanting more. (My only complaint for that story is that it ended).
So yesterday I did a search for Faith and Buffy stories looking for some substitute fiction I can read until your next story in the F&B SHBT series. I read and skimmed a few stories from various writers and they were pretty good. But they didn't satisfy. Not at all, really. Actually they were pretty lousy compared to yours.
So I came back to your stories and found this nice little treat. And from the first sentence it was like "Ah, yes! This is what I've been craving." You write incredibly well. Very true to life reactions and emotions, and so descriptive and poetic. And laugh-out-loud funny, too. I don't write and so it's hard to put into words. But here's what I'm talking about:
Faith looked back at her, and the dark-haired Slayer flashed Buffy a smile.
"Hey there." She took in Buffy's look of disbelief, and shrugged helplessly.
"Merry Christmas?"
What a perfect Faith entrance! What a great line. I love it! LOL moment.
Looking down, she saw the newborn vamp sitting, still half in the grave, trying to be small and unnoticed. She took out another stake, crouching beside him.
Another LOL moment completely Josh Whedonish.
An errant ray of moonlight made her dark eyes glitter as she gestured behind her.
Wow! That's just beautiful! That's poetry.
So thank you, thank you, thank you. Please don't stop writing. Where do you want me to send the copy of Mass Effect and the Xbox 306? Though if you're playing video games you won't be writing so I take that back.
Review By [
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Review of chapter "What do you give the girl who has everything?" from
This was a wonderful story. I'm glad it had a happy ending, after all the suffering all the characters went through in the show. It also makes a great universe to play around in for possible future stories.
Thanks for sharing this with us.
Comments from author:
Glad you liked it.
Happy endings: I love happy endings, but for some reason I tend not to write them very often.
Or maybe it's just that I take so long to finish stories that I've not yet gotten to most of them.
I SO want to do more in this universe; I've started new stories set there, more than once, but so far haven't been able to carry through.
Eventually, though.
Review By [
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Review of chapter "What do you give the girl who has everything?" from
As always great story. I have enjoyed reading all of your stories. Thank you.
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PROVIDENCE — The city licensing board chairman told the Roxy nightclub's general manager Thursday there were "red alerts" that should have prompted an earlier, more assertive outreach by the club to the police to cope with a massive crowd, with many intoxicated, that swarmed city streets during last month's "I'm Shmacked" event.
Chairman Andrew J. Annaldo made the comments after the board heard testimony from the general manager and from police officers on the scene the night of Sept. 12, when several buses dropped off some 2,000 people from area colleges to go to the Washington Street club.
The police shut down several streets as a result, diverting car traffic down roadways — including one that normally runs the other way — and some six rescue trucks were involved at one time or another to take people suffering from intoxication to the hospital.
Camera crews for "I'm Shmacked," which asserts to capture college life around the country and is not affiliated with the nightclub, were on scene that night. "I'm Shmacked" video is on YouTube.
"It was so chaotic," Patrolman Robert Kells said of the scene the police faced.
Another police officer told the board Thursday that, if the police had known in advance it was an "I'm Shmacked" event, the authorities could have done "tracking" of what happened at previous "I'm Shmacked" events.
The board expects to make a decision on alleged license violations in 10 days. The club is also accused of violations related to what the police alleged were fights that occurred on the night of Sept. 1, which had no connection to "I'm Shmacked."
The club's general manager, Frank Manfredi, told the board that, when applying for the license for the event, he had expected a regular dance party with a DJ, not something different.
In the days leading up to the event, he said that he sent text messages to a Providence officer who was his usual contact, indicating that more buses would be coming and seeing if the details could start earlier.
The manager also said that when he learned from organizers who rented the space that ticket sales were above what was expected, he asked the officer if he could get additional police details and that the officer said he would try. Once informed of the ticket sales, Manfredi said, the club turned people away who sought to buy tickets at the door that night.
Annaldo and other board members expressed criticism. When ticket sales were said to have reached above what was expected on the eve of the event, Annaldo said Thursday, the manager should have expected that number would climb dramatically higher and therefore done more to reach out to the police.
"I'm really bothered by this situation, and I am more bothered by it now than I was prior," Annaldo said.
The general manager and club's lawyer told the board that going forward the club will provide better information to the police.