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Congratulations to Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC): www.ifyc.org
Here's what Katie has to say about this fearless organization:
"Interfaith Youth Core is the nation's leading nonprofit devoted to a bold and fearless cause – making interfaith cooperation a social norm. While religion is all too frequently a barrier of division, as we've seen enacted in the 21st century, IFYC believes that faith should be a bridge of cooperation that strengthens civil society and promotes the common good. In fact, IFYC believes that the history of the United States is one in which a successive generation of interfaith leaders has pushed back the forces of religious prejudice in the name of religious pluralism, and that it is incumbent on those of us in this generation to write the next chapter in this American story. To achieve its mission, IFYC trains and mobilizes a critical mass of college students as interfaith leaders who bring together their diverse peers under the shared value of service. I believe that IFYC embodies the Fearless Changemaker persona in mission and action – through its work to fight religious bigotry, one of the foremost national and global issues of our generation, by creating a movement of young people of religious and secular backgrounds to build shared community."
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"We live at a time when people of different faith backgrounds are interacting with greater frequency than ever before. We hear the stories of people who seek to make faith a barrier of division or a bomb of destruction all too often. Instead, we view religious and philosophical traditions as bridges of cooperation. Our interfaith movement builds religious pluralism.
We define religious pluralism as a world characterized by:
- Respect for people's diverse religious and non-religious identities,
- Mutually inspiring relationships between people of different backgrounds, and
- Common action for the common good.
We think pluralism is achieved by two things:
- The science of interfaith cooperation: by creating positive, meaningful relationships across differences, and fostering appreciative knowledge of other traditions, attitudes improve, knowledge increases, and more relationships occur. These three are mutually reinforcing and backed by social science data, what we call the "interfaith triangle".
- The art of interfaith leadership: people who create and foster opportunities for positive knowledge and opportunities for engagement move others around the interfaith triangle and lead to a community marked by pluralism.
We believe that American college students, supported by their campuses, can be the interfaith leaders needed to make religion a bridge and not a barrier."


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17 [When] the poor and needy seek water, and [there is] none, [and] their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, [I] the God of Israel will not forsake them. | 17 "The poor and needy search for water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. But I the LORD will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them. |
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Download entire documents on Islamic Inheritance:
- click here to download entire paper on Inheritance Law in Islam
- click here to download template for Islamic Will
Inheritance in an integral part of Islamic Shariah Law and its application in Islamic society is a mandatory aspect of Devine teaching of Islam.
Muslim inherits from each other is proven from Quran:
لِّلرِّجَالِ نَصيِبٌ مِّمَّا تَرَكَ الْوَالِدَانِ وَالأَقْرَبُونَ وَلِلنِّسَاء نَصِيبٌ مِّمَّا تَرَكَ الْوَالِدَانِ وَالأَقْرَبُونَ مِمَّا قَلَّ مِنْهُ أَوْ كَثُرَ نَصِيبًا مَّفْرُوضًا
"4:7 There is a share for men and a share for women from what is left by parents and those nearest related, whether, the property be small or large - a legal share." [An-Nisa 4:7]
Hence, there is a legal share for relatives of the deceased in his estate/property. When a person dies there are four rights that needs to be performed his property:
- Right # 1: Pay his/her funeral and burial expenses
- Right # 2: Pay his/her debts
- Right # 3: Execute his Will/bequest (max 1/3 of his/her property)
- Right # 4: Distribute remainder of his/her estate/property according to Islamic Shariah Law
With relates to the inheritance, the Prophet (pbuh) said:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: "The Prophet said, "Give the Fara'id (the shares of the inheritance that are prescribed in the Qur'an) to those who are entitled to receive it. Then whatever remains, should be given to the closest male relative of the deceased."" [Sahih al-Bukhari][1]
With relates to will/bequest, the Prophet (pbuh) said:
Narrated Abdullah bin Umar: Allah's Apostle said, "It is not permissible for any Muslim who has something to will to stay for two nights without having his last will and testament written and kept ready with him." [Sahih al-Bukhari][2]
Download entire documents on Islamic Inheritance:
- click here to download entire paper on Inheritance Law in Islam
- click here to download template for Islamic Will
[1] Sahih al-Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 80 Laws of Inheritance (Al-Faraa'id), Number 724:
[2] Sahih al-Bukhari, Volume 4, Book 51 Wills and Testaments (Wasaayaa), Number 1


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Introducing the ultimate vintage lover...
Mid-Week Chat with Betty Bee
This week we are chatting with the vintage crafter Betty Bee, author of Handmade Wedding Crafts, blogger, tweeter, make up artist and burlesque party organiser. A lady of many talents, Betty shares her pearls of wisdom with us...
1. Tell us about yourself and the kinds of things you like to make?
I'm Betty Bee, Crafter, Blogger, make up artist and mama bear. I love to make beautiful things from items once deemed junk, whether thats a cakestand made from old crockery, decoupaging a tatty table or turning a battered hardback into a kindle cover.
2. How did your name come about and what prompted your love of all things vintage?
Betty Bee is my pen name. My real name is Perelandra. I started going by the name Betty a few years ago when I helped organise a burlesque night locally. Using another name (my showdog name as I call it) allowed me to be slightly larger than life and it also conjures up a real 1950's flavour which as someone who wears a lot of vintage inspired clothes is no bad thing.
3. If you could time travel which decade would you visit for style, fashion and craft inspiration?
I absolutely adore the 1950's but if Doctor Who gave me one free trip in his tardis it would be the court of Marie Antoinette. Im a sucker for a wig!
4. What advise would you give to budding crafters, any particular tricks of the trade?
It sounds really basic but just have a go. Crafting isn't some secret sect and you don't have to be particuarly arty to be good at it. Find a craft whose end product you are actually interested in. It's a bit pointless learning to crochet if the sight of a crocheted teapot makes you gag. Making something you will actually get pleasure from will definately give you the impetus to carry on. Also approach glue guns with care. Those suckers burn!
5. What techniques and tools do you use in your work?
All the projects which feature in my book require absolutely no previous craft experience. Any bride to be can pick it up and within half an hour be making something, so I show readers how to make crystal covered shoes using a glue gun, table arrangements out of felt and cake stands with spray paint and doilies. The end results look amazing but the actual crafting is a piece of cake. For those crafters who like to learn new things I give tips on how to create ribbon roses, whirly gig button holes and there is a brooch bouquet which is quite the show stopper.
6. Are there any projects from this book that you wish you'd done at your own wedding?
Oh so many. The brooch bouquet was so beautiful and the little candles made in the shape of cupcakes would have looked gorgeous on my tables.
7. When did you decide to start blogging?
I love to write and have always kept journals and when blogging first started to gain popularity a few years ago I decided to have ago. Needless to say I'm hooked and write at least four posts a week. Strangely other people seem to find my ramblings quite entertaining and thousands of peple drop on in every week which is great.
8. What kinds of things do you write about on your blog?
Crafts, make up, vintage inspired interiors and being a plus sized hottie.
9. What are your hopes for the future?
I would love to write another book and for my blog to continue to grow.
10. What is your favourite project from your book?
So hard to choose, they are like my children but the outdoor lampstand is fairly ingenious.
Thank you Betty, feeling very inspired!
You can catch Betty's blog musings on: talesfrombettybeetowers.blogspot.com
If you would like to get crafting, Handmade Wedding Crafts is available to purchase from Our Shop.
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Swiss Chard Soup
I love soup. It's one of those things I enjoy anytime of the year but it really hits the spot on a damp and dreary day. We had one of those days last week and this is going to be another rainy week in New Jersey. Bring on the soup!
This dish can be whipped up pretty quickly and doesn't require many ingredients. The Kale itself has a lot of flavor and it's enhanced by the salty bite of pancetta. Any green could be substituted if you don't have Swiss Chard such as kale or escarole.
- 4 oz pancetta, diced
- extra virgin olive oil
- 3 shallots, sliced
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 bunch of swiss chard cleaned ends removed and chopped into 1 inch pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 4 plum tomatoes. quartered
- 3/4 lb cut spaghetti
- romano cheese, for serving
- Saute pancetta in extra virgin olive oil until they crisp up and become lightly browned.
- Add shallots and garlic and let them sweat in the oil until they shallots become translucent.
- Add the carrots and saute for a minute or so.
- Add the swiss chard, stir to combine with pancetta mixture, season with salt and pepper and cover with lid keeping it slightly ajar so some steam can escape.
- When the swiss chard is wilted down add the tomatoes and stir. Cook until chard is tender.
- Add the chicken stock and let it come to a simmer. Let it cook on low, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile bring a pot of water to a boil and season well with salt.
- Cook pasta a couple of minutes under al dente. While the pasta is cooking (give it a couple of minutes for the starches of the pasta to be released into the water) turn up the heat of the soup and add a few ladles of the pasta water until you have as much broth as you want (About 2 cups and you can always add more later just taste so you don't water it down too much).
- Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed.
- When pasta is ready drain all but a cup of the water (if needed) and add pasta with water to the soup. Stir to combine. Let cook for another minute or so until the pasta is al dente.
- Serve in bowls and top with a sprinkling of romano cheese.
I don't remove the skins from the tomatoes ahead of time but since they are quartered it's very easy to pull out the skin if you see it.


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Students Haylee Knippel, Andrew Mangiona, and Anthony Martin (l-r) work together to create and produce Fort Fuel.
Although Haylee Knippel won't be turning her tassel for another two years, her dream career has already begun.
"I just really want to be a news anchor," says the sophomore from Albuquerque.
And that's exactly what she's doing on Fort Fuel, FLC's recently launched web-based campus news show. The show, developed as part of the Communications practicum course, is filmed weekly in the studio in the Ballantine Media Center, located in the Student Union.
The five-minute weekly program, a project of the campus' print and online news magazine, The Independent, features campus news and interviews with athletes, student leaders, staff, and faculty.
"It's also a great way for us to share the accomplishments of other students," explained Knippel. "Sometimes students get so absorbed in their work that they don't always know what's happening right next door. The position of anchor is very hands-on and requires me to be neutral, inquisitive, passionate, and upbeat. My job is to make the news or interview informative and exciting."
Being part of Fort Fuel has allowed Knippel to not only experience what it takes to be a successful news anchor, but to gain a hands-on understanding of the entire process of broadcast journalism. Knippel has gotten to conduct on-air interviews, contact the interviewees, and write both the scripts and the news blurbs for the beginning of the show. She even lends a hand in preparing the set and cameras before the filming begins.
Students working with Fort Fuel have access to all the equipment they need to film the show in the Media Center's Digital Media Lab & Multimedia Studio, which includes a studio with a green screen and a number of Macintosh video editing stations with FinalCut Pro, the industry standard for video production.
For Knippel, though, it's the help in navigating this new world that has been made the difference. "The most valuable experience I've had thus far with Fort Fuel is having feedback and friendly, constructive critiques from not only my professor, but from interviewees and other faculty members, " says Knippel.
"Through their coaching I have learned that the world of news media is not simply about reading a script and wearing a smile," she explains. "It's also about being a part of the administrative side. Just like many other things in life, Fort Fuel is a team and has many facets that need to be kept organized in order to function."
For Practicum Director and Associate Professor of English Leslie Blood, though, it's the students' motivation and determination to launch and steer the student-led production continues that impresses her.
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Initiative Name:Technical Cooperation among Cities: Toward safe transit - Sharing of experiences among the cities of Buenos Aires, Belo Horizonte, and Montevideo
Initiative Status:
Finalizado y consolidación de resultados
Adaptation, replication or scaling up of a previous initiative?
Modality of the initiative:
Environmental Health, Sustainable Development and Intersectoral Action
transito, transit, seguridad vial, salud urbano, road safety, urban health, ciudades, cities
Geographic Identifiers
Countries Leading or Providing Technical Cooperation:
Brasil, Uruguay,Argentina
Countries Demanding Technical Cooperation:
Brasil, Uruguay,Argentina
Participating National Institutions, Organizations and/or Subregional Entities:
ARGENTINA: Dirección General de Seguridad Vial; Ministerio de Justicia; Ministerio de Salud; Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. BRASIL: Ministerio de Salud; Intendencia Municipal de Belo Horizonte; Secretaría Municipal de Salud de Belo Horizonte; BHTRANS – Empresa de Transportes y Tránsito de Belo Horizonte. URUGUAY: Unidad Nacional de Seguridad Vial - UNASEV - Presidencia de la República; Intendencia de Montevideo.
Participating International and Multilateral Organizations:
Organización Panamericana de la Salud/Organización Mundial de la Salud (OPS/OMS)
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Initiative Cost/Budget and Sources of Funding
Initiative Total Cost/Budget: (in US$)$173,350
Percentage Contributed by National Governments:
$48,350 - 28%
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Initiative Description
Road safety is a priority in the Pan American Health Organization's agenda since traffic accidents are one of the leading causes of mortality in the Region, resulting in 142,252 deaths and an estimated 5 million injuries each year, mostly among those ages 5 to 44. In addition to the suffering of those who are injured and their families, the situation also creates significant demand for prehospital care as well as trauma care, which increases the burden on health services and translates into increased costs for everyone.
In 2008 ministers of health in the Americas signed the Mérida Declaration and approved an call to action in the region for the prevention of deaths and injuries due to external causes and to promote road safety. The ministerial delegations expressly observed that systematic data collection on the topic within the region is inadequate and that a better understanding of the magnitude of the problem was a challenge that urgently needed to be addressed.
The objectives of the project were to share experiences and encourage participating cities to share resources and to develop complementary capabilities; to promote skills and technology transfer according to available resources; and to further develop the strengths of the participating countries.
The information systems in the three cities were strengthened through this important exchange. Good practices in the three cities were identified, documented, and published on the Web. Given the success of the project and the exchange, a collaborative network on the subject has been established to facilitate continued information and knowledge exchange.
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Whose job is it to parent our children?
A curfew for youngsters 16 and under. Set by the city. Enforced by the police. What? Editor Don Whitten takes a look at OPD Chief Joey East's proposal and wonders where the problem really is if the government feels it needs to get involved in parenting. (September 5, 2013, Page 4)
New OPD head to make changes
The Board of Aldermen approved a plan from in-coming police chief Joey East to restructure the Oxford Police Department to streamline the administration staff under two majors. (January 3, 2013, Page 1)
DUI arrests remain low
Oxford Police arrested two people for DUI this New Year's holiday and reported no serious or fatal wrecks. However, highway patrol troopers worked four fatal wrecks in other areas around Mississippi. (January 2, 2013, Page 1, 2)
Police step up holiday enforcement
Local law enforcement agencies will be beefing up patrols during the holidays to get drunk drivers off the roads and prevent burglaries. (December 21, 2012, Page 2A)
East is city's new top cop
The Board of Aldermen has hired Joey East as the new chief of police for Oxford Police Department. East has almost 23 years in law enforcement and currently serves as assistant chief at OPD. (December 17, 2012, Page 1A)
Three finalists for OPD chief announced
The three top contenders for the Chief of Police at Oxford Police Department were announced this morning and are, current OPD Assistant Chief Joey East, Lafayette County Sheriff's Department Investigator Scott Mills and Olive Branch Assistant Chief Mark Kimbell. The three will be interviewed on Friday by the Oxford Board of Aldermen. (December 13, 2012, Page 2)
Homeless seek warmth in restrooms
As the weather gets colder, more homeless people seek nighttime shelter inside the bathrooms at several of Oxford's parks. (December 13, 2012, Page 2)
Finding the right 'chief' important for city
Years ago, it was Chief White. Then Chief Bramlett. And now, Chief Martin. With Martin retiring as head of the Oxford Police Department, Editor Don Whitten says it's an important hire for the city and crucial to get the right man to fill some big shoes. (October 18, 2012, Page 4)
City looks for new top cop
Three Oxford Board of Aldermen will join five members of the community to form a citizens' committee to screen applications for the chief of police. Chief Mike Martin is retiring at the end of January. (October 17, 2012, Page 1)
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Local police made 75 arrests this weekend after the population of Oxford doubled when the Rebels played the University of Texas. One of the arrests was that of a former Ole Miss student who was tackled by officers when he ran onto the field during halftime in his boxers, at one point mooning the crowd. (September 17, 2012, Page 1A)


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HYUNDAI/RMR and MY DESIGN
So I was reading up on some automotive news and came across this press release from Hyundai and RMR (Rhys Millen Racing)
I noticed that the front bumper design is a complete copy of my Lexus LF-A front bumper design. What's the deal???
I just finished doing couple of renderings for other paying clients/tuners that will be in SEMA also. These tuners compensated me for the time and work I put in the design process.
Whoever created this image for RMR or Hyundai is where the problem lies. Hyundai and RMR most likely isn't aware of what this person did here. The issue is how this person who took my design which I spent a lot of time designing, and he spent a few seconds to copy and pasted it on the Hyundai Genesis RMR car then showed it them without disclosing that the front bumper is a blatant copy of my design.
I did the design work for that bumper and basically getting no compensation.
UPDATE: August 1, 2008
I was able to talk with Rhys and the artist who did the image for him and they cleared up the situation. They did admit to copying my artwork design. Without going into too much details, there apparently have been a miscommunication and misunderstanding between RMR, the artist and Hyundai in the purpose and use of the RMR Hyundai Genesis rendering.
Never heard from anyone at Hyundai though being that this was their press release, but I'm relieved that at least RMR stepped up to clear up the mess and it's resolved as I had hoped.


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I often buy tulip bulbs at Costco and I've had great luck with them through the years. But everything I planted last year is lackluster. Many of them didn't even come up and the ones that did are undersized. I'd say about 1/4 of the plants have flowers on them.
The year before I had mixed luck - but all the other times I've planted Costco bulbs I've been pleased. Is this a fluke or has anyone else had problems with their Costco bulbs this spring? thanks!
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I bought 200 tulips, 120 Acidanthera, 100 Ranunculus with close to 100% success. Al |
- Posted by woodswalker88 6 (My Page) on Sat, May 12, 12 at 20:07
I had No luck with Lowes bulbs (lilies, iris). See my post "tired of waiting for bulbs". As a newbie at this, I wonder if I did something wrong, was it a bad year or do Lowes flowers have a problem. |
When I have bulbs that are slow to grow, it is usually because I have planted them too soon and they are waiting for longer days and warmer soil. We may be impressed with a "warm" or early spring that has no effect on bulbs in the ground. Al |
- Posted by buyorsell888 Zone 8 Portland OR (My Page) on Tue, May 15, 12 at 12:13
I quit buying bulbs from big box stores a long time ago due to more than half not being what was advertised.... Many also resent being in packages so long, especially if they are not really bulbs or are planted at the wrong time of year. Most true bulbs need to be planted in the fall. They need winter in the ground. Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocus, Dutch and reticulata iris should all be planted in the fall. Lilies aren't as dormant and should be planted immediately or they dry out and die. Many plants labeled lilies are not really lilies and do not like to be bare rooted and packaged. |
Thanks for the replies. Yes, you get what you pay for. Although I have had terrific luck with Costco bulbs in the past I will probably try to wean myself off of them this fall (they are so tempting though!). My usual source is Van Englen and they have never disappointed, so I will do my ordering with them this year. Many of my stands of tulips have waned over the years and it's particularly noticeable this spring. So I'm due for a bunch of new bulbs in the fall. Yay! |
- Posted by carolinaflowerlover 7b (My Page) on Thu, May 17, 12 at 21:55
I bought hyacinths, daffodils, tulips, grape hyacinths, and chionodoxia from Costco this year. They call came up wonderfully...except for the chionodoxa. I think I overcrowded them, though. Sorry yours didn't do so well. :( |
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Looking to experience Philadelphia like a local? Try sipping a few local microbrews (on draft or in a bottle) in some of the city's most authentic bars and you'll soon know what Philly is all about.
Relax over beers and great burgers (not to mention everything else on the menu) at Royal Tavern — a South Philly landmark among the gastro-pub sort — while listening to one of the city's celebrated jukeboxes.
Or head over to the always artistic neighborhood of Northern Liberties (or NoLibs), where Standard Tap, North Third and (a little further north) Johnny Brenda's will help you find a laid back crowd where good food and great beer share the spotlight.
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raft beer flows from the taps at this University City bar, where crowds pump quarters into a killer jukebox and enjoy savory bar food (plus vegan and seafood options) along with their draughts. The owners opened a bottle shop next door, expanding the sudsy offerings with 500 bottles and a cask that pumps out beers to drink while shopping.
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There's no sign, no phone number and no website for this beloved dive bar, and that's exactly how patrons and employees like it. The cash-only Fiume has a tremendous selection of craft beer, but it's underappreciated as a place for a good stiff cocktail. Regulars know to climb the stairs above Abyssinia to this hidden spot to partake in the "citywide special" (a cheap Pabst Blue Ribbon and whiskey combo) and listen to the live bands as they shake the miniscule space.
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Favorite spot for signature Ethopian cuisine
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West Tavern
First-rate dive bar
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ìGay Couples Marry in Massachusetts: Hundreds Tie Knot On Day One, but Questions Remain,î by Alan Cooperman and Jonathan Finer, Washington Post, 18 May, p. A1.
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In the youth world, we talk a lot about the six components of a balanced youth program. These are Worship, Leadership, Community Building, Learning, Social Justice, and Youth-Adult or Intergenerational Relations. Youth groups with all six components in a healthy balance really thrive. In my time in congregational leadership I have found that these six components can also be seen in a balanced congregational community. I'd like to tell you how all ages can come together to make a rich and vibrant spiritual community.
Let's start with Worship. Worship is often the central experience that brings our communities together—an experience from which our children and youth are too often left out. It is easier than you think to bring generations together in worship. Invite a young person to light the chalice or do a reading, or to perform a prelude and postlude. Have the youth group plan a worship for the whole congregation. Or ask one of the elders in your church to tell a story from their childhood during children's chapel.
Congregational Leadership is also a place to think about intergenerational community. There are youth who could be interested in serving on such committees as membership, worship, religious education, finance, and even the board of trustees. Young people should also learn to commit finances as well as time. After they have gone through the Coming of Age program, give your youth the opportunity to sign the membership book and to make a pledge. A twenty dollar pledge can start a lifetime of dedication to stewardship.
Community events are almost as central to our church lives as worship. It is the time we come together to learn more about each other, to celebrate and to mourn. Mix up the ages at tables at the next church potluck. Plan game nights and invite the singles as well as the families.
We are always learning in our faith communities. When we bring different ages together we can increase the depth of what we learn. Children, youth, young adults, mid-lifers, and elders can all learn new and inspiring things from each other. Think about the powerful family conversations that could happen if your church ran all five levels of Our Whole Lives, the Unitarian Universalist Association's (UUA's) sexuality curriculum.
Social Justice activities are another place to get all ages involved. Often the youth group or the social concerns committee will plan a justice event without letting the other group know about it. But powerful community, vital inspiration, and meaningful justice happen when these groups collaborate on justice work, and learn more about each other and their world.
Intergenerational relationships are the linchpin that holds the whole community together. Our most vital and vibrant congregations are those that bring people together across age groups to laugh, learn, worship and serve. They create justice between each other and in the world around them. We need people of all ages to supports us in our spiritual journey. We can grow from our interactions with a 5 year old and a 95 year old. We all come to make a community.
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Hello my readers,
Are you ready to read my longest blog entry ever? I hope so, 'cause it's gonna
be great!
I composed this entry, originally, as a response to a blog entry by Ashleytothehizzle 167, aka Ashley. While replying, I got out so much written down about the precise
reasons that I am so reluctant to tell others about my bisexuality. I posted it
there, but I've decided to copy and paste it to here, as well. It's just too good.
Here goes...
I just turned 20, and nobody (other than you people out there, my readers) knows that I'm bisexual. It's not like I suddenly turned bi when I became 19. I've always seen guys as attractive, but, being bi and all, I saw girls as attractive. Being without an outside perspective, I thought that's how all straight guys (of course, I thought I was straight) felt-- they think guys are attractive (from an objective point of view), but they go out with girls. Over the past year or so, I gradually began to understand that straight guys do not feel that way-- bisexual guys do. And, here I stand.
I'm still trying to find a good time to tell my family. After that, I'm sure it will be a close step to being open about it with my friends and University colleagues (I hope). I know that my parents are not intolerant bigots. Like the case with your mother, I'm worried that mine will be a case of "you! You're joking! You, bisexual?! C'mon, don't make jokes like that". I do not "look" queer (which is a problematic statement in itself, but enough about that), so it will be a major surprise. I'm not particularly looking forward to that.
That's just my parents, though. I can just imagine how my extended family will feel-- my uncles and aunts, my cousins, my grandmother. G-d bless them all, but some of them, I'm sure, will be very uncomfortable with hearing that I'm not 'normal' (whatever that means). "Boys don't kiss boys. They find a nice girl, date, get married, have kids, get a house, grow old, etc etc. In my day, there was none of this gay nonsense...") I don't need that, especially since I'm so well loved by my family.
Oh yeah, and then there's my friends. They're wonderful people, but I don't know how they'd accept this news. I don't think any of them are queer, and I'm worried that they'll never look at me the same way again. They'll see me as the 'gay friend', and my male friends might start looking at my behaviour differently, checking me, even subconsciously, for 'passes' and other signifiers of 'gay-ness'. Maybe I'm not giving them enough credit. They're wonderful, but they're also human. I don't think they'll be malicious, but they will simply view me differently. I really don't need that. And what about, assuming I eventually get a boyfriend, bringing a date to our nights out? How will they see that?
So that's the reason I'm worried about telling people about my sexuality. It inherently entails a major change in the way the people in my life will see me. They will stop seeing me, I worry, as an English student who wants to become a teacher. They will stop seeing me as a Great Big Sea fan. They will stop seeing me as a great friend who is very funny and great to hang out with. They will start seeing me as a bisexual guy. They will start seeing me as something else, or, as we call it in literary criticism circles, "The Other". I will cease to be known as Daniel, and I will start to be known as Daniel, our bisexual (grand)son/friend/classmate.
I want to be seen as just Daniel. Daniel who is many things, one small thing of which is he likes girls AND guys. A fact like that should be placed on the scale of importance next to the music I like, the TV shows I like, the movies I like, and the games I like. I want my sexual orientation to be just one part of my identity, on the level with the other things I listed, NOT somehow above it all.
Wow, I got a lot out there. This expresses most of my anxieties in a relatively organized, compact way. (Yeah, whatever!)
...Well, that's it. As usual, for those of you who actually made it to the botttom,
what do you think? I'd love to hear your responses, not to mention your stories.
Have a great week everybody, and thanks for reading to the end (unless you just
skipped to the end and are only reading this. In that case, thanks at least for
I think you're right for saying that being bisexual is only a tiny part of your identity! I've had problems with that before where I failed to make people understand that there's more to me than being gay/bi (whatever I am that doesn't exclude guys). I have friends who can only have conversations with me about finding me a boyfriend and asking me who I think is cute. It can get frustrating when they treat me as one of my many labels. I think the few friends I have who do this should get over me being gay/bi. When it's constantly mentioned every five minutes, it makes me wish I were straight so I wouldn't be "different", as they say.
But most people aren't like that. They get over it. Only the obsessive stalker-esque matchmakers/cupids act the way described up above. Lots of my friends were surprised when I told them of my preferences, but they soon got over it, even faster than I did. They treated me differently, but only when the subject of sexuality and dating came around. Other than that, I was still the same person to them. After all, not everything can be related to sexuality.
Ok, I think I've spoken enough. Just hang in there, and be strong! Coming out can sometimes help you see who your real friends are, and real friends will stick by your side, you'll see!
(hope this made sense, and hope it's good advice...)
Thanks for your reply! It's nice to hear these kinds of 'testimonies'. I know I'm going to have to tell people eventually-- it's finding the right time that's tough. Here's hoping for the best possible outcome, which will hopefully be quite similar to your experience.
...And while I'm replying here, let me ask that other people who read this also reply! I know you're out there, lurky-readers! I see you, or so I'd have you believe! Let me know what you think, or even just a few comments, or whatever. Look how much I wrote! You owe me!
...OK, that's enough *friendly* threatening for one day. I think it's time to do something else.
here's what i think :-) ...i've told about my sexuality to a few friends, but i haven't even thought of telling my parents yet, not to mention extended family...i've always figured that they don't need to know until i actually have a girlfriend, although i guess it would help them to understand why i'm not dating any guys anymore....but i guess i'm waiting for the time when i live on my own and actually have someone. i hope they will be supportive...that is soooo wrong though that we have to HOPE that they'll be supportive....
anyways, i still told a few friends, because i really needed to get some of my thoughts out, it's awful to go through this alone! however, it didn't change much....they were okay with it, but i don't think they actually realized what it means...
well daniel, hello again. I guess I can never get enough of that story. Your words just some how touched my heart. Its amazing how you can have so much in common with someone you dont know what so ever. I think its so sad how this world picks everyone apart if their not considered as "a normal everyday person" meaning, if you're not straight. That tears me up on the inside, and I know for you its killing you as well. I wish people wouldnt be so concerned about other people and what they like, and worry about themselves for once. But dan, I dont think that day will be any time soon. I know you hate living a lie, and wish you could just scream out to everyone how you feel, but then you see how people react to others, and you just want to whisper so they can barely hear you. I really think though, to really begin to love yourself screw everyone else, and start looking after your own intrests. Tell people how you feel, Tell people what you want, and if they dont like it, their not worth having in you're life anyways. I know its going to be damn hard, because I am going through the same thing almost, but you need to take care of yourself before you can take care of anyone else. in order to be a friend, be a friend to yourself. I send you all the happiness in the world, and I hope that one day you dont have to live a lie anymore. Be honest with the people you love, because some of them are maybe holding back the same things you are to them, and thinking you will react the same way. Who knows? no one ever knows until you be honest with them. Anyways, this is probably just a bunch of words to you, but I tried.. THank you for helping me.
best of luck,
coming out is not about about finding the right time- it is about the right time finding you. when you are ready- really ready- it will happen.
As for your worries- I understand. But who says that you have to tell the whole extended family? My parents actually don't want me to tell them, but hey when I bring home my husband, I think they understand.
When you are out- unless you only surround yourself with gay/bi people who are sexed crazed- then being gay/bi is not a big deal- and whenever they talk about the hot guys or girls now you can join in with no problems talking with the guys about the gals and with the gals about the guys. Fun stuff
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The fishing has been pretty good here so far, but according to our Marine Activities Manager Dwayne and some "prophets" down on the docks, it could get even better soon. Here's what Dwayne has to say:
While there is a lot of science involved in making successful angling decisions, there is also a certain amount of rumour, legend and just plain old wives' tales. So, if you are one of those people who believe that burying a black cat's bone at midnight will help ward off evil spirits, listen closely.
Some of the prophets on our docks say this: "After the first new moon in June the herring reappear. They were all down south for the Parksville herring spawn and they're just now making their way up north. The salmon will be following the herring. Rumour has it they're knocking 'em dead down at Kitty Coleman and Bates Beach, so they're headed our way… on top of that, I saw a hump back whale breach twice at noon, which is always a good sign."
I hope this crystal ball is working well (not that I believe in that sort of thing), but I threw a pinch of sea salt over my shoulder anyway, just for good luck.
Until next week,
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Lemons to Lemonade: Benefiting From Mistakes Part I | ||||
by James B. Atkins, FAIA, and Grant A. Simpson, FAIA Risk management, as applied to project management, is a subject worthy of endless observations and discussions. During this past year, we have reviewed a number of significant issues, and we sincerely hope that they have been useful in your architectural practice. In this final article of 2005, we examine the importance of learning from our mistakes and improving our practice so that we can apply effective solutions to future work. Article 2 of this series, Risk Management Basics, contained a quote from George Santayana, "Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it." Learning from our mistakes is essential for professional growth. However, learning does not always come naturally or with ease. When Frank Lloyd Wright was asked which of his buildings was the most beautiful, he reportedly replied, "The one on my board right now." Obviously, Mr. Wright felt that each of his designs was better than the one before with the apparent assumption that his skills and knowledge improved with each project. Likewise, our objective should be to take our experiences—however rewarding and delightful, or painful and challenging—and use them to improve our basic skills with each project experience. We will also touch on the comments made by practitioners who responded to our articles. We consider all comments valuable, and we urge you to share your thoughts with us as we continue with the series through 2006. Next year, as the AIA moves toward our 2007 sesquicentennial anniversary year, we will try to broach the cogent issues that most affect how we practice architecture. "Experience is simply the name
we give our mistakes" Although it may sound like an oxymoron, mistakes are in fact an integral part of the standard of care. Every practitioner makes mistakes, and AIA documents such as G701 Change Order, G716 Request for Information, and G710 Architect's Supplemental Instructions, are examples of tools that anticipate these naturally occurring events. Reality dictates that mistakes will always occur no matter how hard you try to avoid them. An ambitious goal to pursue is the elimination of repetitive errors. If we could do only that, within a short time we would be experiencing only original, never before experienced mistakes. Realistically, this may never be achievable; nonetheless it is a prudent career objective. There are many approaches when designing and detailing any built condition; some ways are better than others, some ways are just plain wrong, and no way is absolutely perfect. Nonetheless, experiencing the wrong approach can provide benefits, but only if we learn the correct way during the process. If we can gain from each misstep, over time we can realize a progressive improvement in our talents and in our products of service. Every project in architecture is in some way a new adventure because no two projects are exactly the same. Most clients do not wish to commission a building exactly like the one across the street. Accordingly, our quest for originality includes continuously attempting new actions and endeavors, and, as Albert Einstein said, "A person who never made a mistake, never tried anything new." An attitude of gratitude We should embrace these opportunities and take measures to retain the valuable information that accompanies them. For the small office this could be a journal entry or memos to the project file, and for the large firm it could involve a more complex process of feedback to other service groups, and possibly could include company-wide policy changes in the delivery process. Mistakes are an integral part of professional practice, and we will be making them as long as we practice architecture. But if we discipline ourselves to be students of our mistakes and practice accordingly, we can improve the services that we provide. Don't forget the past The process of gaining experience involves learning what we should or should not do in our work, and the practice of architecture involves the prudent use of millions and millions of pieces of information. It is a daunting task to remember all of our bad experiences and apply the corrective lesson in the future. Since there are so many "lessons learned" to retain, it is advisable to keep some type of record. In Chapter 12, Construction Phase–Office, and Chapter 13, Construction Phase–Site, in The Emerging Professional's Companion, the suggestion is given to compile and maintain a personal notebook for construction contract administration activities. Construction Contract Administrators are encouraged to keep copies of letters and completed AIA documents as examples of effective services and actions. As you gain practice experience, your notebook will grow and become an effective reference for your construction phase work. In addition to keeping project records or making sketches of interesting details, a journal is an excellent tool for making contemporaneous notes about mistakes as you become aware of them. For example, on a jobsite you might observe how an interior acoustical ceiling detail exhibits flaws where the ceiling intersects a curved wall. The best time to brainstorm a better way to detail it next time is while you are standing there looking at the condition. A photograph and some handwritten notes or sketches can help fix the solution in your mind. The most popular form of record keeping for architects is old drawings and specifications. Our flat files tend to bulge with projects that we cannot bear to discard because of their handy use as a reference for current work. Record keeping at the firm level may be accomplished in a somewhat different form. Some firms compile a guidebook that includes not only good practices but also the firm's specific approach to providing services. At a minimum, architects in a firm who perform the same tasks are encouraged to compare notes from time to time. Exchanging war stories can be quite effective for learning what not to do before it is done. Building the lemonade stand Record generically: Documenting our mistakes, while potentially beneficial, carries with it increased risk. Although the reality that plaintiff's lawyers avidly feed on your "lemon" experiences tends to be more apparent in larger firms, impeaching yourself with your documentation as a result of your efforts to learn from past mistakes can easily happen. Therefore, you should record your mistakes generically so that they cannot be linked back to a particular project. If you retain information specifically referenced to a project on errors and omissions in your files and a lawsuit is filed, you could be providing damaging information against your position in the case. The discovery phase of a lawsuit includes the production of all existing project related documents in your possession to the plaintiff. Not all lessons learned, like the ceiling example above, will rise to the level of a lawsuit. However, since we must continuously improve our services in order to survive, the fear of being attacked by a zealous lawyer in a legal action must not dissuade us from attending to our business and learning from our mistakes, large or small. Incorporate mistakes into available "lessons learned": The next step is to incorporate these documented experiences into your services process. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways. Some firms make read-only files of detail libraries and guideline drawings available at each workstation, and they are updated as details are refined through experience. Many firms provide seminars on specific topics or have outside consultants present them. Many product vendors are willing to buy your lunch at a "lunch and learn" as they tell you what to do and not do with their product. Use a checklist: Another common method for distributing information is through a checklist. This not only informs and educates, but it also gives the user a method of tracking progress. AIA Document D200-1995, Project Checklist, is a convenient listing of tasks a practitioner may perform on a given project. Many firms become so frustrated when problems repeat that they establish office policies for a minimum level of design on a particular product or system. This could be things such as the quality of flashing, higher quality roofing systems, or the inclusion of membranes in walls or beneath floors. For more information on the use of checklists consult Chapter 10, Document Checking and Coordination, in The Emerging Professional's Companion. Make a reference book: Another approach could be to maintain a reference book of problems on each building type. Again, the entries should be categorized generically and not referenced to a particular project. Regardless of how you choose to retain a record of your historic missteps, you should administer them thoroughly and faithfully. We addressed the challenges of mentoring and the experience quotient in our past article, "Your Grandfather's Working Drawings," and maintaining a record of unsuccessful experiences will make a positive contribution to that effort. Copyright 2005 The American Institute of Architects. All rights reserved. Home Page |


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The New Year ushers in a desire to look and feel our best. Those in search of their own fountain of youth turn to cosmetic procedures to plump, nip and tuck away the years. But although most assume women make up the patient roster for cosmetic procedures, men have found ways to improve their self-image as well. They are just keeping it a secret.
On any given day, if you look in the reception area of JUVA Skin & Laser Center in Manhattan, you will notice just as many male patients as female. Adam Schaffner, MD, director of plastic surgery at JUVA, says men are turning to him for ways they can look and feel like a better man.
Whether it is for personal fulfillment or to enhance a professional image, popular facial procedures include enhancing jaw lines to project a strong impression, injecting Botox and fillers to eliminate the look of fatigue, trimming extra skin and softening wrinkles around the eyes, and fixing nasal imperfections such as bumps, ridges and a bulbous tip.
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I am Christopher Cooper, a 31 year old from Dallas, Texas and was originally from Des Moines. I attended the University of North Dakota. In my free time I enjoy volunteering for Big Brothers Big Sisters, traveling, and a good beer.
I have been a part of the triathlon sport for 4 years. After hearing about Ironman distance triathlons, I made it my goal to do one. I successfully completed my first, 2 years later. My most memorable finish was at the Ironman Texas 2012 when I was congratulated by Chrissie Wellington, who put my finisher's medal over my head. Very cool.
The run portion is my best, but by the time I get off the bike, it can get pretty ugly! I enjoy training in the morning to help get my day started, but it can still be pretty warm at 5 am in the summer. Hy-Vee Triathlon was by far the most memorable because it was the first time my family was able to see me race. Having family and friends to cheer you on always helps when you're hurting the most.
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21st February 2007, 01:01 PM #1
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I'm in the market for a new gaming laptop (like most others comming here I guess). My sager that i've had for 4 years has given out on me (graphics card blown and such). I'm presently concidering a Dell XPS or alienware, both with similar specs (2gig ram, 512MB nvdia 7950GTX +++). I go with the laptops cause I'm on the move a lot so desktop wont do.
My big shortfall is I see some people talking about Vista not running some games.
So question 1 would be .. If I get a system should I go with XP? or stick with the vista since upgrades will be comming shortly.
2nd question would be I see people talk that DX10 and 8800GO cards will be out anywhere in 3 to 8 Months. I've read some posts that say this platform will be the one of the future and games will only be made for DX10 and the current DX9 will be out of luck. Is this the case?
I tend to run a laptop 3-4 years before upgrading or investing in a new one. I really dont want to wait months to get something but at the same time I dont want to invest 3,000 for something that will be obsolete in a cpl months. Will the current systems out now still be viable for mmorpg's and such for at least 2-3 years to come?
thanks in advance
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The Go 8800 is something that we are totally unsure about for the moment. Its release date is something that is something unknown, and the notebooks it will be implemented in, are also unknown. It should be more powerful than the current range of high end graphics cards, but unless you want to wait for months for that, its not worth it. Also DX10 games are not going to come out immediately. It will takes years before the majority of games are DX10. Remember, at the moment, theose who want to game, still have a DX9 graphics card, so games designers will take that into account, and will release games that are probably DX9. Also, if you buy now, you will probably go for the Go 7950 GTX, which is a very powerful gaphics processor, and something that wll certainly last a long time to come.
Santa Rosa, the new Centrino Pro platform, won't really make a massive difference in performance. The main difference is the draft .n wireless adapter, and the new 800 FSB Merom processors. Intel claim that battery life will be the same as the current Core 2 Duo processors, but until actual notebooks are sold and tested, we don't know for sure. In my opinion, Santa Rosa is not something worth waiting for.
If you buy a notebook now, then it should last quite a few years, and should more than satisfy yourself. This is the case only if you go for the high end range of components, like a Go 7950 GTX, and a fast processor.FSC Amilo XI 1546
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Agree, I'm also looking at a gaming laptop. I was looking for info on the Go8800 and there's none but a little blurb saying it's not coming out any time soon.
Those who are waiting for GeForce Go 8800 series to appear on notebooks are in for disappointment since there are no plans for that. Apparently, 90nm G80 proves too much for a notebook to handle. Therefore only mainstream G84 and value G86 will be available for notebooks, targeted for release in early Q2. Consumers will have to wait till Q3 this year to enjoy high end GeForce 8 series graphics on their notebooks when the die shrink happens.
In the past, when a new graphics card was announced, Dell would get it first a couple months before Clevo. So even when the Go8800 is announced, expect it to take 3-4 months before you see it in a Sager. If you're looking at a Dell then you'll be happy about them getting it first.
The dream system for me is a Sager 5760 with 200 gigs. I'd tell them to put Vista Ultimate on 100 gigs, and leave 100 gigs unpartitioned for XP. I hear the problem with Vista running games is the graphic card drivers. A few sites are posting fixes to get your favorite game working.
The budget system is a Toshiba P105-S9337 but I've heard their support is lacking, the case cracks, and the hard drives are only 4200rpm. Oh well, it's got a fast graphics card, but the rest of it falls apart.Last edited by robvia; 21st February 2007 at 02:43 PM.
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Re: DX10, Vista, & 8800GO
Even if it takes a while, and runs hotter than a P4 DTR, I'm sure that the Go8800, and probably even the Go8800 SLI setups will be available for laptops eventually. The question is, whether it's worth waiting. Considering that you will probably be able to game just fine on a 7950GTX for at least 2-3 years, and any notebook you buy now will only be used for 3-4 years, then I'd say it's not worth it. You need the notebook now, so get it, and don't look back. Just my opinion.
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If you want to cross the Continental Divide in Glacier National Park and are looking for more adventure than walking past the sign atop Going-to-the-Sun Road, take the trail over Gunsight Pass instead.
The 20-mile trail connects Jackson Glacier Overlook on the east with Lake McDonald Lodge on the west, and can be done as a long day hike or as a backpacking trip.
Along the way, you'll see plenty of waterfalls, at least a couple of glaciers, possibly moose and more than likely mountain goats.
One of the easiest ways to hike the full length of the trail is to park at Lake McDonald Lodge, ride the free shuttle over Logan Pass to Jackson Glacier Overlook and then walk back to your vehicle – at the end, you'll have the added benefit of being able to sink your tired feet in the lake behind the lodge.
The trail begins by dropping from the overlook and crossing Reynolds Creek into the St. Mary River drainage. Here, you can look for moose in bogs, then take a side trip to see Florence Falls.
Before reaching Gunsight Lake at about 6 1/4 miles, the trail rises out of the trees, offering you views of Mount Jackson, Blackfoot Mountain and their respective glaciers, and Mount Logan. From the shore at the east end of the lake, take in the numerous cascades down the red and gray cliffs and green slopes surrounding the basin.
After crossing the suspension bridge at the outlet of Gunsight Lake, the five miles over the pass and down to Lake Ellen Wilson account for most of the 3,287-foot elevation gain along the entire route. It's also where you're most likely to encounter mountain goats.
The trail rises above the bright blue Gunsight Lake, and early in the season crosses lingering snowfields – some of which can be quite steep – and runoff creeks, before arriving at the 6,946-foot pass. From here, descend through drier, rockier terrain to Lake Ellen Wilson – you might want to remove your footwear where a waterfall splashes over the trail.
From Ellen Wilson, head uphill again, over a snowfield and through goat territory to Lincoln Pass, where there's an optional scramble up Lincoln Peak.
About three miles from the lake, you'll reach Sperry Chalet, then it's six miles downhill on dusty horse trails and into the shade of dense forest to the Sun Road, Lake McDonald Lodge and your ride home.
Location: Gunsight Pass is between Jackson Glacier Overlook on the east side of Glacier National Park and Lake McDonald Lodge on the west.
Distance/duration: About 20 miles. Could be hiked in a long day or backpacked over one or more nights, with stops possible at Gunsight Lake, Lake Ellen Wilson, and the Sperry Chalet or campground.
Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous, with the possible hazard of steep, lingering snowfields depending on the time of year.


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Can I plant the cloves from the garlic bought at the grocery store? I have some in my fridge that I haven't had a chance to use, and it has sprouts! I've never let garlic hang around that long, and I didn't know it would do that. I've had a basic veggie garden for the past couple of years, and this is the first year that I've had onions, leeks, and scallions. I've been reading posts by others, and it seems that if I want to plant garlic (and I do want to) that it is best to do it this fall if I want to harvest it next year. Can someone give me some pointers?
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Chris, I answered this where you posted it on the other thread. You might want to check there. And, yes, fall planting is the most common practice. Garlic is a heavy feeder. So amend the soil heavily (I use dried blood, bonemeal, and wood ashes, applies at the rate of 1 cup per row foot, plust compost) before planting. And long about May, sidedress with the same amendments. I would recommend, too, that you read some of the backpages to pick up insights into growing and harvesting garlic. |
Gardenlad, Thanks so much for your help. You are one of the ones I was referring to on the other thread. I'm a little envious of those of you that have the space for major gardening, but in a suburb of NYC, space is at a premium (plus, my husband would lose his mind if I took up any more of the backyard!) |
Chris, there's always a way to grow what you want. Growing up in Brooklyn, we grew herbs and veggies in flowerpots on the fire escape. When we moved to Queens I had a small patch (smaller than your current one) that was mine, for veggies. When we lived in Illinois I had a garden that was only 20 x 20 feet, not much bigger than yours. But you'd be surprised what you can grow in a space like that. Give some thought to intensive growing techniques and companion planting and you'll maximize the use of that space. I don't think I would grow both Shvelisi and Music. One or the other of those. On average, hardneck varieties produce about 60 cloves per pound. So you might take that into account for planning purposes. Given your space, I would think in terms of block planting, rather than row planting. And follow up the garlic with something like bush beans or brassicas. |
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1 Mr A. T. Stirling, External Affairs Officer in London, to Department of External Affairs
Cablegram 3 LONDON, 1 January 1940, 6.51 p.m. SECRET
My telegram 716. [1] Ambassador at Lisbon [2] has now reported as follows: 'Oil Concessions have an exclusive concession covering 4,000 square miles. The company have undertaken to negotiate with Wittouck [3] for payment of compensation in respect of expenditure he has incurred in Timor for the purpose of satisfying scruples of Minister of Colonies [4] regarding Wittouck's moral rights. If satisfactory agreement is arrived at the Minister will grant remaining area about 1,500 square miles to Oil Concessions. Wittouck has no legal rights in the island and [5] the Minister cannot grant concession in respect of remaining part until negotiations with Wittouck have taken place. Japanese have no hope of getting an oil concession.' According to secret sources previously referred to, Japanese Minister [6] still actively telegraphing his government, e.g., asking that the Consul General at Sydney [7] should endeavour to ascertain whether Oil Concessions are backed by Wales Bank.
1 Documents on Australian Foreign Policy 1937-49, vol. II,
Document 417.
2 Sir Walford Selby.
3 S. F. Wittouck, Managing Director of the Asia Investment
4 Dr F. J. V. Machado.
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6 Kikuji Yonezawa.
7 Masatoshi Akiyama.
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