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Looking for a really good homily this weekend?
I usually read and generally like Deacon Greg Kandra's homilies but his offering this weekend is the best of his work that I've read to date.
Don't miss it!
You'll find it at The Deacon's Bench.
(Other preachers will understand when I say, "I wish I'd written that!")
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thank you for the link to Deacon Kandra's homily-
I'd like to change the title to this post to:
Looking for ANOTHER really good homily this weekend?
(I know you wouldn't say that, but I just wanted to because yours was really good too)
- January 24, 2010 at 9:04 PM
- Elizabeth Mahlou said...
Thank you for that link. Went there. Read it. Enjoyed it very much. It was a good start, while waiting for your Monday morning offering this week. (I am in Lithuania; my Monday has started significantly earlier than yours.)
- January 25, 2010 at 4:48 AM
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Republicans dominate Bell Shoals Baptist Church political forum
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Democrats were quiet at a massive political forum in Brandon last night where dozens of candidates for more state and local races gathered to meet voters. The mostly Republican crowd at Bell Shoals Baptist Church cheered any topic that aligned with Christian values. Jeff Meyer, the churchâs executive pastor, said thatâs what this nation was built on.
âItâs a nation that was built upon precepts that we find in scripture. It was built upon Your word. This nation was founded by Christians, not religionists and certainly so that religious freedom could be found out and it could be lived out.â
And that set the tone for the rest of the evening where each candidate was given two minutes to say their piece. Not one candidate left the podium without the per-requisite âGod Blessâ. Nathalie Tomczak is a member of the churchâs Community Issues Team. She and others created a survey that was sent to all of the 68 invited candidates. It contained questions about abortion, creationism in schools and whether marriage should be legally defined as being between one man and one woman. Tomczak said those questions reflected the groupâs faith-based principles.
âThe whole purpose of our group is to inform the congregation and the community about issues that relate to our Christian values and promoting a Christian view point in our community.â
Abortion was a hot topic among Republican Candidates like Terry Kemple. Heâs running for Hillsborough County School Board after losing a fight with them over whether an Muslim man should have been allowed to speak at a public school, he decided heâd run for a seat at the table. However, Kemple didnât have anything to say about the issue he championed.
âI am absolutely 100% pro-life and I donât believe that public funding should ever be used for abortion. Question 2a says that and question 2b says public funding in certain circumstances â should a law be passed that allows public funding in certain circumstances? I said no and the same with 2c. I donât think that public funding should ever be allowed to fund abortion in America.â
And incumbent Hillsborough County Commissioner Victor Crist who has a challenger in the August Primary spoke about the issue.
âWhen I served you in the Florida House of Representatives, I worked hard to ensure that partial birth abortions ended in the state of Florida. I worked hard to ensure that parental consent was put into place for minors.â
Cristâs opponent in the district two County Commission Republican primary is Tea Party activist Sharon Calvert. She stuck to issues more likely to come up on the County Commission.
âI strongly support free market policies and a market-driven approach that create private sector jobs. I donât believe that we need commissioners to direct our local economy by proposing big government solutions that would risk your tax payers. We didnât need elected officials to tell Sam Walton or Bill Gates or Steve Jobs what to do or where to go.â
Democrats were outnumbered nearly ten to one. And those who had the courage to show their faces at the conservative event didnât say much. Mark Nash, candidate for County Commission district four, didnât mention anything that might sound too liberal. Instead he just asked for a little consideration.
âThis election cycle, I want to encourage you to look at candidates, not political parties.
And William Bronson who is running as a Democrat for a seat in the Florida House of Representatives packed his two minutes with scripture from the New Testament.
âFor the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant. Nor to put their hope in wealth which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds and to be generous and willing to share.â
Afterward Bronson asked for an Amen. Few in the audience obliged. Republican State Senator Ronda Storms got plenty of cheers though. Sheâs jumping out of the state Legislature and trying to unseat embattled Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Rob Turner. Turner admitted to sending inappropriate sexual emails to his secretary and that offended Storms.
âAnd I would have been cruising to an easy re-election for my last two years. I was term limited out and it came to my attention that there were shenanigans happening at the Hillsborough County Property Appraiserâs office and I was very concerned as a Republican that Republicans would allow that to stand and that we would stand silent when those sorts of things were happening.â
Finding a Democrat in the audience may have been like looking for a needle in a haystack, but there was at least one. Laura Colado, outreach director for the [Hillsborough County Young Democrats](http://www.facebook.com/hillsyoungdems] said she came with a friend who attends the church â heâs a Republican. But even though she didnât agree with a lot of the candidates or their constituents, she said she is glad the church organized the event.
âYou can pick whatever side you want, but to not know an issue or not know whoâs running in your district, those are the things that I think these type of forums kind of combat.â
The event also featured Hillsborough County judicial candidates. All of the candidates in contested judicial races showed up. A different survey was sent to that group. Among the questions were whether or not the candidate had ever been affiliated with the ACLU. Answers to those surveys can be found on their website.
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CommentsDemocrats in church... now that's funny!!!
Of course finding a democrat⦠IN CHURCH⦠was like finding a needle in a hay stack!!! Most dims would burst into flames if they set foot on âHallowed Groundââ¦
Hillsborough resident
Did you notice Rhonda Storms made no mention of her qualifications for Property Appraiser. There is a reason its because she has no qualfication for the position other than running for an office every two years. Don't make the mistake and vote for another unqualified person for political office. She has made a career out of it. But she is just looking for a higher pay check she has no passion for this office.
Democrats in church
It would be nice if conservatives actually took to heart the teachings of the new testament, the words of their diety. Instead, many cling to the old testament and judge others (including democratic candidates at this meeting) for focusing on the part they claim is most important! Funny how Mr. Bronson got the cold shoulder for quoting the bits that Jesus said. What happens when you let your ideology dictate your morality rather than the other way around?
Dims in church is still funny...
It figures that a dimocrat would try to quote the Bible to justify raising taxes⦠itâs that whole "Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar'sâ, thingy. Unfortunately, Caesar Barackus Obamus believes everything should be Romeâs. Speaking of dims quoting the Bible⦠where were all those dimocratic Bible thumpers when Slick Willy was getting his Little Willy⦠Lewinskyâd??? Iâm pretty sure that one fell into that bunch of⦠Thou Shalt Notâs!!!


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POPE LIVE: End of a papacy, dawn of a retirement
In less than 90 minutes, Pope Benedict XVI will be retired.
Benedict never visited Bolivia as pope, but impressed one bishop with his knowledge of the poor, landlocked South American nation.
The Rev. Eugenio Escarpellini is bishop of El Alto, a city at 13,000 feet (4,000 meters), where the elevation can put strain on the heart. He recalled meeting Benedict in Rome three years ago and, after telling him where he was from, hearing the pontiff ask, "How's your heart?"
"I was surprised at how knowledgeable he is," Escarpellini told Radio Fides.
Churches across Bolivia collected farewell messages for the pope in hundreds of ledgers and organized rosary-reciting sessions that were to last until a new pope is elected.
Even President Evo Morales, often critical of the Catholic hierarchy, had praise for the pontiff.
"We're not all alike, but the pope's questioning of humanity's problems has made me reflect and I express my solidarity," Morales said last week.
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Benedict XVI was on the balcony at Castel Gandolfo for a little over a minute, speaking his last public words as pope.
"I am simply a pilgrim who is starting the last part of his journey," the 85-year-old told the crowd, wearing only a white robe in the chilly evening air.
They shouted back "Long live the pope!"
"Thank you, goodnight!" Benedict replied before going back inside the palace.
A few minutes later, aides came out on the balcony, pulled off the papal banner, rolled it up and brought it inside the palace. The glass doors to the balcony were quickly clicked shut and the white curtains behind them tightly drawn.
Within seconds, the crowd of a few thousand in the piazza dwindled to a few hundred.
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Benedict XVI's elder brother says his final day as pontiff on Thursday was more of a private matter than his big send-off.
Monsignor Georg Ratzinger told Germany's RTL television at his home in Regensburg, Germany, that Wednesday's farewell in St. Peter's Square was "the most important day for me." He says it was Benedict XVI's last encounter with the faithful "and with that, the essential has actually already happened."
He said: "Today is more private, a sort of an accessory matter, at least according to my point of view."
Georg Ratzinger, who is 89, was ordained on the same day in 1951 as his brother, the former Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger.
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"Thank you, goodnight!" Pope Benedict XVI's final public comments as pope from the balcony at Castel Gandolfo.
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"I am simply a pilgrim who is starting the last part of his journey." - Pope Benedict XVI on the balcony at Castel Gandolfo.
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Situé sur les falaises de la rivière Ashley et isolé parmi les grands pins et de chênes verts, le Inn at Middleton Place propose un hébergement de détente dans une atmosphère de beauté naturelle inégalée. Un bénéficiaire de l'American Institute of Architects plus haute distinction, le 53 chambres Inn propose des chambres élégamment simple et design raffiné. Dans la chambre des réfrigérateurs, des paniers-cadeaux gratuits, des baignoires 150 gallons et fenêtres du sol au plafond sont quelques-uns des équipements uniques que nous offrons. Inclus dans le prix de la chambre est entrée Middleton Place Plantation, anciens jardins paysagers de l'Amérique, un petit-déjeuner de début sain et une réception en soirée au Lodge. Offrandes quotidiennes de Équitation, location de kayak (guidé et auto-guidée) et de location de vélos vous tiendrons explorer l'extérieur de ce cadre historique.
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4,8 sur juin 27, 2014
My boyfriend and I stayed here for two nights in June. The service from the front desk was great. Appreciated the free wine and snacks every night from 5-7. The grounds are absolutely beautiful, easily the prettiest place we have ever stayed. Take advantage of the free entry to the gardens, that alone is worth the stay. The whole experience went above and beyond my expectations, I would definitely stay here again.
5 sur mai 27, 2014
Truely enjoyed our stay at The Inn at Middleton - beautiful room and view. Breakfast was yummy. Great value to stay there when it includes the price of admission to Middleton Plantation. A lovely walk across the river. Did not realize there was a pool and horseback riding. Wished we'd planned another day there. Glennda, Amarillo, TX
5 sur octobre 29, 2013
The inn, and Middleton Place itself, were one of those unexpected finds that really makes a trip. We were excited to see the inn after running across the website and making reservations. However, we did not expect to have such a wonderful experience overall. Our room was absolutely lovely, with an elegant simplicity that radiated warmth and comfort. We particularly enjoyed the architectural touches that set it apart from any other lodging of our trip. Notice how the curve is echoed in the ceiling in the bathroom, in the glass block window, and the arch under the stairs leading to the upper levels. We had requested a room with a river view and were on the second floor with a magnificent view across the Ashley River and marshes beyond. Upon entering the room we found a very thoughtful gift and card from Abigail Martin, General Manager, as we had indicated our stay was part of our 30th anniversary trip. Thank you Abigail! We met some very nice people, and enjoyed wine and hors d'oeuvres at the reception held in the Lodge Building our first evening there. Breakfast was at the Lake house, a short and pleasant walk from our building. Breakfast was excellent, light and satisfying. The Lake house staff, as everywhere on the property, were polite, helpful, and generally seemed concerned about the experience for their guests. Again, Ms. Martin should be applauded for this. It is a lovely and easy walk through the woods and along the river from the inn to Middleton place. We were anticipating spending a half day or so there. However, we became so engrossed in the history, the beauty, the guided tours, etc. that we ended up spending the whole day. We loved it. In the evening, we walked the lighted path again from the inn to the millpond for a spectacular night view with the moon peaking through the moss in the trees. Overall, our experience at The Inn at Middleton Place was excellent.
5 sur avril 17, 2013
Our stay at Middleton Place Inn was a great find. The grounds, room, hospitality, staff, restaurant, tours and flora beauty were terific. We took the carriage tour and the house museum tour. Our time did not permit us to take the walking tour of the gardens but will surly do that if we return to Charleston again. I can't say enough about the quality and sincerity of the staff from the General Manager the staff. When staying at the Inn all the tours etc, are included which makes it a terriric deal. If you're looking for a great place to spend time in Charleston for a day or overnight you won't be disappointed. Bill Burris
4,8 sur décembre 06, 2012
I responded to The Inn at Middleton Place, to my core: The simplicity of the furnishings, the beauty of the tranquil setting filling the view from our room's window wall, the pool positioned beside the river and the quiet wooded walk over to the Middleton Plantation grounds. We enjoyed the afternoon wine and/or beer happy hour and the breakfast options were better than average, with fresh breads being my favorite. I couldn't recommend this Inn highly enough.
5 sur août 21, 2012
We had a wonderful dinner with local fish, salad and veggies from the garden. Lovely, comfortable room and package included breakfast, tickets to Middleton Place and gardens - very special and we'll return next summer.
5 sur avril 22, 2012
Beautiful view of the river. Can walk the gardens as much as you want for free. Floor to ceiling windows were a first for me. Delightful reception in the evening. Breakfast is a very short walk from the room. A pretty walk over to Middleton to go to a gourmet lunch or dinner. We will be returning.
4,2 sur mars 20, 2012
Just back from a surprise 70th birthday celebration with family and friends. Everyone loved the Inn and the many amenities included in the package. This makes a wonderful spot for a group gathering or a private getaway. It is an outstanding value and a beautiful site to visit.
5 sur décembre 25, 2011
Everything about this inn was a pleasant surprise. It is very monolithic, yet warm and roomy inside. I think a fabulous setting and contrast. If you have kids, they will love the pool-sized bathtub. The breakfast was awesome and the hors d'oveurs (i tried) were great big shrimp cocktail with blue cheese. My only suggestion, not complaint, would be some crackers to go with the blue cheese. Otherwise, we loved everything about the place. It was a refreshing change from the hustle & bustle of downtown Charleston. Being able to access the grounds of Middleton Place was a great plus in that you can see the gardens at the best time of day - morning. Also, if you want one of the nicest low-country horseback rides, this is the place. I give this venue 5 stars for good reason, you just can't beat it.
4,8 sur août 05, 2011
MIddleton is just a most magnificent place. If your heart needs some peace and fresh air, some wild and photogenic views go here, see all on acres and acres of blissful sights. A writer, a photographer would revel in the scenes and atmosphere here. It is inspirational. Beebe Barksdale-Bruner
Surplombant les bois avec plancher au plafond fenêtres, persiennes, cheminées à bois et de grandes salles de bains en marbre pour deux.
Prix par nuit: $159 - $184
Surplombant la rivière Ashley Magistic et terres boisées, avec de grandes baies vitrées, persiennes, planchers de bois franc, des cheminées à bois et une grande baignoire en marbre pour deux.
Prix par nuit: $179 - $204
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Notre unique en son genre suite de luxe dispose d'un grand salon avec une cheminée à bois, d'un balcon privé donnant sur la rivière Ashley et une grande baignoire en marbre pour deux personnes avec une douche et puits de lumière distincte.
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Falaises au-dessus de la rivière Ashley, A la campagne
Charleston, SC (CHS) 15 miles
Du centre-ville de Charleston: Prendre US Highway 17 Sud sur le pont de la rivière Ashley et rester dans la voie de droite. Prenez la sortie nord de l'autoroute 61, juste après le pont. Suivez l'autoroute 61 Nord (Ashley River Road) pour environ 14 miles. The Inn at Middleton Place sera sur la droite. (1/2 mile avant Middleton Place) temps de Voyage estimé: 30-40 minutes
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Jeux de société, Salles de conférence, Copieur, Fax, Machine à laver/sèche-linge, Equipé pour les mariages, Espace bar, Wi-Fi
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Location de vélos, Pistes cyclables, Vélos, Observation d'oiseau, Base nautique, Sentiers de randonnée , Promenade à cheval, Canoë-Kayak, Shopping, Excursion, Natation, Piscine, Sports d'eau
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This is part of a continuing series of my impressions and experiences staying at various hotels and resorts while traveling to attend concerts worldwide. This review is for the MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa – for a stay in September 2014. [Read more…]
Hotel/Resort Review: MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa – Stateline, Nevada (South Lake Tahoe) – REVISIT
Air Supply at Montbleu Theatre | Stateline, Nevada | 9/12/2014 (Concert Review + Photos)
"Ladies and gentlemen, tonight we are going on a journey together…" Graham Russell giving a bit of a preface to an amazing concert, along with his songwriting partner Russell Hitchcock, the duo that comprise Air Supply have "been on tour" now for 39 years, though this is the first time I'd ever seen them live. Playing to a sold out crowd of around 1,300 or so at the Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa in Lake Tahoe, from the vantage point of the front row, eyes on the stage, it felt like they could have been playing to a vast sports arena. Hands down, I would have to say that Air Supply gave me the biggest surprise of the year in terms of my expectations against the actual performance – they were spectacular. Playing over 100 shows a year, unless there was something different about this concert (and I have no reason to believe that there was), these guys know how to put on a stunning show with a variety of music, up tempo and slowed down, and in many cases rocking, and they have a brilliant band backing them up. I cannot stress enough my recommendation to check them out if you get the opportunity – these guys put on a stellar live show.
The Eagles ("History of The Eagles Tour") at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey's | Stateline, Nevada | 8/29/2014 (Concert Review + Photos)
"Yeah, I was from Detroit, Michigan. Where "mother" is half a word." Glenn Frey, founding member of The Eagles, which formed in 1971, alongside co-founders Don Henley and Bernie Leadon, using a bit of humor as the band introduced themselves to the sold out crowd at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey's in South Lake Tahoe last night. Performing "History of The Eagles" alongside other great musicians with their own history with the legendary band, they played hit after hit in a set that passed the two hour mark. One of the most popular rock and roll bands of all time (critically and commercially, with six Grammy Awards, five American Music Awards, five number-one singles and six number-one albums), their success spans over six decades. The concert itself was fantastic for many reasons, but interestingly, it got better and better as it went on, and by the time the members were introducing one another and having some freedom on the mic, I felt that things really took off from that point forward.
The Zombies at Harrah's South Shore Room | Stateline, Nevada | 8/23/2014 (Concert Review + Photos)
"Before I sing each song, if you're ever thinking, 'what's going through his mind?', I'm thinking: 'sing from your ass, project out the back of your neck, and try and get your tits over your shoulders!'" Colin Blunstone, vocalist for The Zombies, giving the summation of his three anecdotes regarding decades of experience with singing techniques, offered to visiting students from The Royal Academy of Music. The concert at Harrah's South Shore Room in Lake Tahoe last night marks the third time I've seen the band live in the past year (having seen them at the indigO2 in London and at Yoshi's in San Francisco in 2013) and they are still full of surprises. Joined on stage with co-founding member Rod Argent on keyboards and vocals as well as rock veterans Tom Toomey on guitar, Jim Rodford (from Argent and The Kinks) on bass, and Jim's son Steve Rodford on drums, the British Invasion band continues to prove that they are both music legends of the past as well as relevant today, with their mix of classics and all new music (with one newly polished gem previewed last night and due to be to be recorded in studio in the next two weeks). These guys are the real deal, and represent real rock and roll. [Read more…]
Journey and Steve Miller Band at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey's | Stateline, Nevada | 7/30/2014 (Concert Review + Photos)
"We'd like to play something off a very old record, but a very good record… it's called Infinity. This was not the beginning with Mr. Perry… this was one of the first songs I wrote with him… actually the second song. We wrote it sitting downstairs in Gregg Rolie's house… and then the song came out of nowhere – it wasn't about L.A., it was about San Francisco! I don't think they have a bay there… Is there a bay in L.A.? There's one in San Francisco!" Neal Schon of Journey reminiscing about creating some of the best rock and roll songs of all-time, as intro to "Lights". Journey and Steve Miller Band are just closing out a 41-date tour with Tower of Power that kicked off in mid-May, though this special one off show at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey's did not include the third band playing on the larger tour. The two classic rock bands provided plenty of music and energy on their own, playing to what appeared to be a sold out crowd. With many hits spanning decades, it was a great show with a lot of music history on display – both the songs and the people that made them. I've seen Journey a few times in the past couple of years, but I have to say that they've really cranked things up with this tour, and look and sound better than ever. It was my first time seeing Steve Miller Band, and while I'm not as familiar with them compared with Journey, I really loved that set as well. Both bands were in top form and put on amazing shows. One of the best tours of the Summer to be sure.
Hotel/Resort Review: Harrah's Lake Tahoe – Stateline, Nevada
This is part of a continuing series of my impressions and experiences staying at various hotels and resorts while traveling to attend concerts worldwide. This stay was during my recent trip to South Lake Tahoe in June 2014. This review is for Harrah's Lake Tahoe at Stateline, Nevada. [Read more…]
Sarah McLachlan (Shine On Tour 2014) at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey's | Stateline, Nevada | 6/24/2014 (Concert Review + Photos)
"It enabled me to finish writing a bunch of these songs and create more of a positive spin. A hopeful, hopeful spin. This one is for my sweetie; it's called "Brink of Destruction"… which is not a very positive title, now that I think about it. [laughter] …but, I don't know, I like it; I like the dark side… and, you know, you walk to the edge and you look over and you go, "holy shit, do I want to jump?" and, yeah… I always do." Sarah McLachlan talked about loss, and love, and new love, and like her music, it all reflects a very complex and deep feeling soul behind that soulful voice and heartfelt words. She is probably the most gifted vocalist to emerge in the past few decades, and having an opportunity to hear her in a live venue is definitely a memorable experience. Over the course of two hours, Sarah and her extremely talented band put on a showcase concert that hit on all cylinders – sound, lighting, audience interaction and some storytelling about some of the songs, as well as several Q&A opportunities (fans wrote down questions which she drew at random). Truly an "evening with" performance if there ever was one. Sarah has been writing and recording amazing songs for many years now, and her latest – Shine On – has quality that is right there with the best of it. End to end, the event presented a kaleidoscope of feeling and emotion, and Sarah can connect with people with her music unlike anyone else – she is truly peerless on many levels, and this is definitely one of the best tours going this year.
Hotel/Resort Review: MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa – Stateline, Nevada (South Lake Tahoe)
This is part of a continuing series of my impressions and experiences staying at various hotels and resorts while traveling to attend concerts worldwide. This review is for the MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa – for a stay in July 2012. [Read more…]
Journey, Pat Benatar, Loverboy at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey's | Stateline, Nevada | 7/22/2012 (Concert Review)
As part of their Summer Concert Series, Harvey's hosted an incredible night of music at their Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena on Sunday, July 22nd. The concert featured Journey as headliner, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, and Loverboy. Truly an amazing line-up particularly for fans of 80s music, as all three had many hits during that decade, though their works of course span multiple decades, and their popularity has been ongoing. It's hard to summarize what was an amazing show in a couple of lines to open this review, but it was just an unforgettable evening, even for someone like me that regularly goes to many, many concert events. Really, it was one of the best. [Read more…]


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I am a senior Quaternary Scientist at the British Antarctic Survey specialising in high latitude climate and environmental change. I lead the Quaternary Sediments group in the Chemistry and Past Climate programme which uses ice cores, marine and lake sediments and terrestrial records, to investigate how the different parts of the Earth System have interacted to produce the large climate changes that occurred naturally in the past. By understanding these we are able to better constrain predictions of future change. I am publishing in the following research areas:
· Glacial history including constraining GRACE satellite estimates of ice mass loss from Antarctica using observations of relative sea-level change, determining the timing and extent of the Last Glacial Maximum, the history of deglaciation and stability of ice shelves.
· Late glacial and Holocene climate change including the history of the Southern Hemisphere Westerly Winds and their role on the CO2 budget of the Earth's largest CO2 sink in the Sothern Ocean, and climate signals from sediments and moss banks derived from isotopic tracers, microfossil and biogeochemical proxies.
· Technologies to sample subglacial sediments for records of changes in the stability of the West Antarctic Ice sheet and extreme biological habitats based on work at Lake Hodgson and future work on the Rutford Ice Stream and Lake Ellsworth.
· Through collaboration I am also involved in projects looking at biogeography and endemism and the role of tectonics and glaciation, palaeoceanography including past sea ice extent and mid-latitude Southern Hemisphere palaeoclimate records.


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Holiday shopping can be a challenge. Everyone dreams of giving a gift that will bring tears of joy to the eyes of the receiver; or at least make their list of favorite gifts. Ideas for such wonderful gifts can be a little tricky to come by, so in the spirit of helpfulness, we assembled a few Alima Pure staffers and asked them some holiday gift questions. Perhaps one of their answers will inspire you to give the best gift ever!
What is on your wish-list this holiday season?
Candice: A watch.
Brian: Tickets to watch the (University of Oregon) Ducks in the Fiesta Bowl, new jeans and a Macy's Gift Card.
Portia: Presser feet for my refurbished sewing machine. (We'll bet that's one that you didn't think of, savvy reader!)
Amanda: Winning lottery ticket!
Dea: A puppy. Specifically a gray-haired, blue-eyed Weimaraner.
Matt: A ping-pong table.
Hannah: A long weekend trip to the mountains or the coast would be great.
Terresa: A warmer winter coat.
Sara: Frequent flyer miles to go towards a plane ticket to visit some dear friends.
What is the best gift idea you have for someone this year, and who is it?
Candice: A hand-made memory photo book for my mom.
Brian: Alima Pure for all the ladies in my family!
Portia: I'm making all my friends and family custom snow-globes.
Amanda: A winning lottery ticket for my fiance, Kyle. (We wonder, how is she going to know it is a winning ticket??)
Matt: A set of luggage for my mom.
Hannah: Pinterest has inspired me to get crafty this year, so I plan to make most of the gifts I give...terrariums, baked goods, art, etc. I found a Star Wars cookie jar for my boyfriend who loves to bake, and equally loves Star Wars.
Terresa: Well, I can't say, because I'm pretty sure she reads this, but it is an "experience" for a good friend.
Sara: I've been teasing my parents that I'm giving them a puppy. We'll see what happens.
What was the best, most meaningful or most surprising gift you have ever received?
Candice: Tickets to go see my favorite band (The Foo Fighters) in Vancouver, B.C.
Brian: First row tickets to see the Portland Trailblazers.
Portia: When I was little, I got a kitten named Lulu for Christmas.
Amanda: My puppy Mongo was the best early Christmas gift! (We agree, he is adorable!)
Matt: My BMX bike when I was 10.
Hannah: For Christmas of 2000 I got my horse...it is a hard present to top.
Sara: It's so hard to choose. I received my great-grandmother's china last year from my aunt. That was pretty special.
You may be noticing a theme here, pets and tickets seem to be memorable and treasured, unless of course you are a 10-year-old boy, when you can't go wrong with a bike!
Now for a little Alima Pure gifting advice. What is your must-have Alima Pure item for the holidays?
Candice: Pearluster Eyeshadow in Champagne because everyone needs a little Champagne during the holiday season, and it looks great with red lips!
Brian: Natural Organic Nourishing Lipbalm for those chapped winter lips!
Portia: The Black Tie Gala - Face collection, because they are perfect for all of my holiday events!
Amanda: The Black Tie Gala - Eyes collection, because it is only available for a limited time and I gotta have it.
Dea: Cranberry Organic Nourishing Lipbalm, because it provides the perfect red lips for the season!
Matt: Alima Pure Eyeshadows, because my mom loves 'em!
Hannah: Fig Organic Nourishing Lipbalm is my go-to holiday lip color. It is the perfect Fall/Winter color that looks good on everyone. Many of my friends got this for Christmas last year!
Terresa: Leone Luminous Shimmer Eyeshadow, because it glams up any other shadows you care to wear!
Sara: Keiko Satin Finishing Powder, hands down. Our Satin Finishing Powder and the #21 Buff Brush are my go-to gifts.


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As she sent me the news of her students' success in a day-long ocean science contest, Oakland High School teacher Katie Noonan invoked President Obama, who said in his recent State of the Union address: "We need to teach our kids that it's not just the winner of the Super Bowl who deserves to be celebrated, but the winner of the science fair."
How could I argue with that?
Oakland High's team won fourth place out of 16 schools last weekend at the regional Sea Lion Bowl held at San Francisco State.
The students on the team are (left to right): Cecilia Quan, Marina Cen, Alan Yee (captain), Maryam Faall, and Kevin Low. All of them are in the school's Environmental Science Academy. Noonan, the academy's co-director, and Jim Wallace, the counselor for the academy, coach the team.
Speaking of academic contests: I hear that Glenview Elementary and Joaquin Miller Elementary are each sending a team to the state finals for the Odyssey of the Mind problem-solving competition. The finals are March 26 in Brentwood.


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St Pete voters choose from 10 mayoral candidates in primary
Seán Kinane
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The crowded race for St. Petersburg Mayor will get much slimmer by the end of today. City residents who had not yet voted by mail are choosing among ten candidates in the primary election.
A slow trickle of voters braved a light but steady rain to select who should replace term-limited Mayor Rick Baker. Former City Council member Bill Foster was the choice of many voters in the Snell Isle precinct located at St. Raphaelâs Catholic Church. That includes Snell Isle resident Larry Wallace, who says the St. Petersburg Timesâ endorsement of Foster was not a consideration.
Mayoral candidates Larry Williams and Kathleen Ford â both former member of City Council - and current Council member Jamie Bennett had supporters in Snell Isle.
In south St. Petersburgâs Midtown area, most of the voters who would speak with WMNF about their mayoral preference had selected Deveron Gibbons. Gibbons is a public relations executive with the payday loan company Amscot, and the only African-American in the race.
A woman at the same polling location who also wished to remain anonymous voted for current City Council member Jamie Bennett.
The St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club on Mirror Lake Drive houses three downtown precincts. Several people said they voted for former City Council member Kathleen Ford.
At that downtown polling location, Ford and two of her campaign volunteers greeted voters.
Supporters of a wide range of candidates, including Bill Foster, voted at the Shuffleboard Club. Downtown resident Bob Nevins says he voted for Ed Helm, who was the runner-up to Rick Baker in the 2005 general election. Helm was endorsed on Monday by Ohio member of Congress Dennis Kucinich.
Businessman Scott Wagman is a newcomer to politics and was supported by downtown voter Eunice Fisher. A woman in downtown who chose not to give her name says she supports Wagman because he represents ânew blood.â
Unless one candidate receives more than fifty percent of the votes, the top two finishers will face off in the November 3rd general election. Precincts are open until 7pm tonight.
Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections
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Bank of America layoffs: Bank plans to cut 16,000 by end of 2012
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NEW YORK (AP) - A published report says Bank of America is accelerating a cost-cutting plan and aims to eliminate 16,000 jobs by the end of the year.
The cuts are part of a previously announced plan by the bank to cut 30,000 jobs.
The Wall Street Journal cites a document given to top management at the bank. The newspaper says the cuts will mean fewer Bank of America branches and a smaller mortgage operation.
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First day of classes, you try to meet people outside of Barrett, in the middle of the conversation the dorm subject comes up. "Where are you staying?" You calmly and ingenuously answer "Barrett, you?" The classmate raises his eyebrows, examines you from top to bottom and with an almost accusing tone states: "Ooooh that's the honors college. So you're smart huh?" Let's face it, how many of us have gotten that look and that tone because we are honors students. Now the problem is not that many ASU students see us as smart individuals; the problem is they label us and consider us strange creatures because we can obtain A's in what supposedly is an extremely difficult class (XXX 101) and live uninteresting lives in a prison called Barrett.
Since the opening of the new Barrett Honors Complex, honors students are more easily identified among the crowd. In the eyes of Manzy, Hassy, and other dorms' residents, Barrett students are the privileged and spoiled. With new rooms, new furniture, and new everything, as well as an exclusive gym and dining hall these students are the untouchable. Furthermore, the complex is surrounded by gates requiring a card scan to access the fortress; in a few words, the campus is inapproachable. But why would one want to meet a Barrett member anyways? The stereotype holds that if you are an honors student you are socially awkward, never have fun, and your weekends consist of endless homework. Is it true? As a Barrett student I can say that some residents stay in their rooms, and have interesting habits such as wearing different and gigantic hats every day or having a shopping cart in the room. But the majority of us are common college students. No, we do not stay closed in our dorms Friday nights working on our thesis due in three years. Believe it or not, we go out and have fun with non-Barrett people too, and as strange and incredible as it may sound, most of us procrastinate and are addicted to Facebook too.
Barrett has also gained a reputation for being like a prison. Disconnected from the rest of the campus, comments on how boring and horrible it must be to always stay at the honors complex are not rare. Apparently we are missing out on the extremely amazing vibrant nightlife that occurs in the Memorial Union each night, and the deliciousness of the food combined with the lively social ambiance that characterizes Pitchforks. We, in the mean time, have dance parties in the study lounge, movie nights in the courtyard, pie eating contests, and Indian festivals. Oh yeah, that sounds like nothing ever goes on at Barrett, right? Honestly, I cannot imagine a dormitory that offers more programs and possibilities to socialize than the Barrett Honors Complex. With a beautiful courtyard that students use to do homework or play sports on sunny days, a game room open 24/7, a "study" lounge where residents work on homework but also listen to music and watch videos until late at night, and the many events that the Community Assistants plan almost every night, the possibilities for recreation are endless at our dorm. I do not know how one could get bored.
Thus, I believe general ASU students should stop making assumptions on what a Barrett life is like. And if you try to talk to one of us, most of the time you would discover that we can keep a conversation and that we are not freaks. If you choose not to do so, no worries, we have our own groups and the Harry Potter Fan Club to go to.


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Sonny Melendrez is a broadcaster, motivational speaker , and author, based in San Antonio. His positive multimedia site, SonnyRadio.com serves to leave thousands of daily visitors 'feeling better about being alive.'
Daily Archive for March 22nd, 2011
Watering Your Dream
There is an ancient Chinese writing that translated, says, "Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream. Water them with optimism and solutions and you will cultivate success. Always be on the lookout for ways to turn […] [Read More]


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The Humble Indie Bundle V is here and it is, in a cliched word, awesome. This latest Humble Bundle contains Limbo, Psychonauts, Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery EP. Read on to find out where you can get the fifth Humble Indie Bundle!Read More
Notch has made a new MMO game called 0x10c where players control a space ship and program a 16 bit computer on the go. 0x10c is based on hard science fiction. The details on 0x10c are as yet unclear. Read on to find out more!Read More
The Humble Indie Bundle 4 has been released! This new Humble Indie Bundle containst five great games and two bonus games if one pays more than the average. Check out more about the Humble Indie Bundle after the break!Read More
The Indie Royale Bundle launches a preorder model to its brilliant pay-what-you-want pricing model. But is it really a good thing? Read on to find out.Read More
Interview with indie developer Samuel Clay, developer of popular RSS reader and Google competitor, NewsblurRead More
While it does seem like I go gaga over every video game I have ever played (there are notable exceptions such as Prototype; that was a lousy game) To The Moon evokes this strange warm feeling reserved for a wonderfully narrated book, and on occasion, a lovely artsy movie in which Jim Carrey plays a serious role. Yes, To The Moon reminds me strongly of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind more than, say, Memento (whose influence is also reminiscent in this video game) and I will tell you why.Read More
Gemini Rue is a beautifully crafted point n' click adventure game from Wadjet Eye Studios. Its reminiscent of Blade Runner and Beneath a Steel Sky in a cyberpunk world that oozes atmosphere. Read more about Gemini Rue after the break.Read More
Bastion is an exceptional game that is visually and aurally beautiful. This action RPG focuses on the exploits of The Kid as he wakes up after a Calamity in the world of Caelondia. Find out more about the game after the break.Read More
Everyone likes Indie game bundles. Indiegames.com and Desura understood this and have put up a brand new indie game bundle called the Indie Royale Bundle. The pricing is also quite new and neat! Check out the Launch Bundle by Indie Royale after the break.Read More
BIT.TRIP RUNNER is a fast paced and difficult on-rails platformer. The basis of most of the levels is rhythm and timing. BIT.TRIP RUNNER is thoroughly enjoyable and addictive with well designed levels and an upbeat soundtrack. The lack of checkpoints in BIT.TRIP RUNNER makes it annoyingly hard at times.Read More
NightSky is an ambient puzzle platformer in which you control a quirky little ball full of life. Passing through different dreamy silhouetted levels, you will encounter a wide range of physics-based puzzles in NightSky. NightSky is the perfect little indie game to play before sleeping.Read More
The Rockin' Dead is a new 3D Point and Click Game released by German Indie Studio bitComposer Games. The game looks quite interesting, and the anaglyph technology used reinforces the cheesy B-movie feel of the game.Read More
AI War is a pretty big game already. The space-strategy has now officially become enormous with the release of the Light of the Spire expansion pack. With 180 new ships, new factions and new music, AI War is an attractive package for the indie gaming aficionado.Read More
Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale did so well that they sold a hundred thousand copies, and is probably going to have a follow-up game called Chantelise!Read More
It's been indie gaming's very own rags-to-riches to story (well, approximately at least). When Markus Alexej Perrson, better known as Notch, started work on Minecraft back in May 2009, he had no idea that it'd grow so huge before release that he'd have his own company before the Beta release. The blocky (literally) sandbox game is what I have phrased to a friend as "lego for grown-upsâ€Read More


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Be you lad or lady, this textured pirate's bandanna is a must for a pirate costume or Jack Sparrow costume. Its elegant construction makes it a great match for our pirate belt (sold separately). Grab a sword and a loyal parrot and you're ready to sail for Caribbean adventure!
Make them walk the plank at the point of your blade with this fierce Pirate Sword! This Plastic Silver/Black costume accessory is a heart-palpitating 24 inches long. Two-fist it this Halloween with the equally deadly Pirate's Sword, sold separately.
You'll be a believable swashbuckler when you add this Pirate Gun to your already impressive pirate costume. This plastic gun resembles an old fashioned blunderbuss.
Kick him off the plank and take over the ship when you complete your sassy pirate costume with these black and silver lace embellished pirate boot tops.
What could be more fun than roaming the world as a pirate - roam the neighbor hood when you create or complete your costume with this child's Pirate Kit. It includes an eye patch, bandana and a dagger.
Draw your weapon and brandish it with menace and bravado when you complete your rogue or pirate costume with this faux Pirate pistol. Full orange tip attached as required by law.
A pirate captain can't just wear any swashbuckler's garb; in the Pirate Captain Women's Costume you'll be the one everyone calls on. Command the high seas in this white dress with a black and gold corset, red jacket and pirate's ruffled neck piece.
Who said a pirate had to have a peg leg and eye patch? In the Pretty Pirate Costume you'll rule the high seas in style. This black and pink dress has a punky twist with a skull print on the skirt, but the pink bow details and head scarf will confirm your status as queen of the ship.
Ahoy baby! This Pirate Girl Toddler Costume will make your toddler a treasure-seeking, adventurer in no time. Features pink, black and white ruffled skirt, a traditional pirate ruffled shirt top with a big buckled belt. A twist on a classic black pirates hat with a white ruffle trim and skull design…
Sail seamlessly into any man's heart in the Sassy Pirate Women's Costume. This red and white striped dress features a black mid coat overlay. red ribbon lace-up front and a sexy, white off the shoulder top portion.
Find a treasure chest full of all your favorite candy on Halloween when you wear this Swashbuckler Pirate Child Costume. Follow your compass and you shouldn't have any trouble jumping ship in this comfortable traditional pirate look.
Walk the plank in perfect style this Halloween in the Posh Pirate Child Costume. If she loves adventuring this lace-up ruffled white top has an attached vest, red and black striped leggings and matching red head tie, for all her sailing needs.
If you're planning on stealing ships on Halloween, you'll have to be comfortable. Do it in style wearing this Pirate Punky Child Costume. Everyone will surrender to you in this stretch dress with flared skirt, matching skull headscarf, hot pink striped cuffs with lace, and parrot brooch.
Explore new territory and make it your own this Halloween when you wear this Pirate Maiden Teen Costume! Ruffled, striped dress has tattered sleeves and hemline so you'll look like you've seen it all. Black Corset with gold detail ties around dress. Matching headscarf also included.
Ahoy, Matey! The Rustic Pirate Men's Costume will have you sailing above the rest this Halloween. Features a long-sleeved lace-up front shirt with a faux leather vest and chest belt, obtaining any treasure will be no issue for you.
Make them all walk the plank on Halloween when you wear this fiercely cute Skull Pirate Girls Costume. Black, white and pink dress features sheer sleeves and comes complete with a black waist belt and matching pirate hat.
Let your little one find all the treasure they can handle when you you dress them in the Pirate Boy Toddler Costume. This pirate jumpsuit features gauze sleeves, gold trim and an attached sash and belt, complete with boot covers, a printed hat with gold trim and an attached head sash.
Set sail for an eternity of treasure hunting when you wear this Zombie Pirate Men's Costume on Halloween. Green tattered coat comes complete with a creepy character mask, matching head scarf and a belt. There's no turning back once you board this ship!
This swashbuckling baby might need some time before she gets her sea legs, as she is just getting the hang of walking on land! This adorable two-piece infant pirate costume is easy to slip on and comfortable for your baby. Perfect for any little lass learning her way around the world!
The Littlest Pirate will steal your heart! Fromhis red headpiece to his black booties with white "buckles", this little pirate is ready to sail away with your most valuable possessions - love and kisses! Cute infant costume will be treasured now and forever in family photos. Great fun to trick or…
Set sail for a Halloween adventure in this black, white and bejeweled Scarlet Pirate teen costume. The pirate dress is embellished with a dazzling skull print and includes a sparkly sash; who says a pirate can't have some sophistication and style.
Pirates are already on the wrong side of the law, so why not add some punk? This pink and black Punk Pirate child costume isa new twist on a classic outfit. The 100% polyester garment comes complete with lace-up bodice, puffy sleeves, waist sash and black pirate hat.
You will be treasure bound when you step into this Pirate Punk adult women's costume. The black and red costume consists of striped black and red dress with ruffled skirt and adjustable arm straps, studded arm cuffs, pirate belt with adjustable velcro attachment, and matching head sash. Now all you…
Don't board the ship without looking the part. Make sure you're ready for the expedition when you wear this Pirate Wench Kit complete with feather hat headpiece, heart eye patch and ruffled bow garter.


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Political Update
Warren Elly & Wayne Garcia
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Tags: Wayne Garcia, Warren Elly, Maria Oliver, Charlie Crist, Rick Scott, Marco Rubio, Johnny Cash
Today on the Last Call, Warren Elly speaks to Journalism Professor and former Political Consultant and Reporter Wayne Garcia on Politics of the day including craft beer, medical marijuana, race, Marco Rubio.
That anti-craft beer bill promoted by the powerful and moneyed Beer Distributors of Florida failed to make it to law by the end of the Legislative session. Based on emails and phone calls, Floridians don't seem to care much about Stand your Ground or Extending Health Insurance benefits to the state's poor; but whatever you do, don't mess with their craft beer.comments powered by Disqus


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Soup with the Simons: Pumpkin black bean
By Tali Simon | March 3, 2012
I'm a little over-excited about this soup.
It's so good that I don't even know how to tell you how good it is. Yes, that good (!!!).
This soup is quite possibly the BEST — best! — soup I have ever tasted. Ever! Tasted! In all my 25 years of soup-eating!
It might be the browned butter, which makes sauteed onions and garlic so insanely good.
It might be the fresh pumpkin puree, which I have been putting in everything from chummus to lattes to mini muffins.
Or maybe it's the balsamic vinegar, added at the end almost as an afterthought.
The point is, you need to make this soup.
I tasted it for the first time after I took these photos. I just could not believe how good it was. I mean, I've made lots of good soups before. But this, this one is in its own category.
I fished the pot out of the fridge later that afternoon to take "just one spoonful." That turned into 12. Yeah.
When we sat down to dinner, I decided not to spoil the surprise. Instead of telling my husband he was about to taste the best soup in the universe, I'd see what he thought without my prompting.
He took a spoonful. I watched his eyebrows shoot up in delight.
His first bowl of soup was gone in about a minute.
And the entire pot was gone by the end of the meal.
Adapted from All Recipes
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups water
- 3 (15-oz.) cans black beans, drained and rinsed (or 4½ cups cooked, from 1½ cups dried beans)
- 4 tomatoes, skinned, cored, seeded, and chopped
- 1½ cups fresh pumpkin puree (see recipe portion of this post)
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Sour cream and chopped scallions, to garnish
Updated July 3, 2013: I recently made this without the soup mix and found that I didn't miss it at all, so the recipe is now updated to reflect that change. I also simplified the directions to eliminate the need to use a blender/food processor.
1. Brown butter in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. (Is it your first time browning butter? Try this for step-by-step photos.) Add the onion and garlic, season lightly with salt and pepper, and let cook (stirring often) for a few minutes until soft and unbelievably fragrant.
2. Add water, about 2/3 of the beans, and the tomatoes. Turn off the heat. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
3. Add the remaining beans, pumpkin puree, and balsamic vinegar. Mix well and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with sour cream and scallions.
To make this soup pareve: Although sauteing the onions and garlic in browned butter is a fantastic touch, you can use olive oil instead and still get a great soup. Skip sour cream topping (or use a pareve version if you like), and you're good to go.
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I made this soup but was very pressed for time so did not skin or seed the tomatoes. Honestly I didn't notice the skin or seeds at all since it's not a smooth soup. It was really good!
Well done, I wanted to adapt that recipe too.
Hi, what about using canned pumpkin???
If no, what size pumpkin do you think I should get????
thanks so much.
I always use canned pumpkin for my pumpkin-black bean soup. And I never blend it bc the pumpkin makes it thick and creamy already.
Where do you get canned black beans in Israel? I only see the white beans in tomato sauce in the supermarkets here….


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While most New Jerseyans have rebounded from the impact of Superstorm Sandy, about 1-in-4 are still picking up the pieces more than a month later, according to the latest Monmouth University/Asbury Park Press Poll. Most residents are satisfied with how state agencies, private companies and their fellow citizens responded to the disaster, although there are some differences based on which utility provides their power.
Garden State residents also favor taxpayer support of most rebuilding efforts, but with significant constraints on how rebuilding occurs, especially when it comes to private shore homeowners.
Rebuilding plans
Nearly half of New Jerseyans (47%) say it is very important to repair damaged areas of the Jersey Shore in time for this summer's tourist season. Another 34% say it is somewhat important and 18% say it is not important. Among shore county residents, more than 6-in-10 (62%) say this is very important. However, Garden State residents do not feel that the job should be rushed if it would drive up the costs. Only 25% support having shore towns do all they can to rebuild by this summer if doing so would increase the price tag. Two-thirds of New Jerseyans (67%) feel that the shore should rebuild gradually if the cost of expediting the process is a factor. Among residents of the four shore counties, 31% support rebuilding by the summer of 2013 regardless of cost, while 60% support a more gradual rebuilding strategy to keep costs down.
The vast majority of New Jerseyans support using state tax dollars to assist with storm recovery, except when it comes to subsidizing private homeowners down the shore. More than two-thirds of state residents support state expenditures to: restore existing wetlands and bays to serve as storm buffers (80%), upgrade and stormproof power utility substations and lines (79%), assist North Jersey urban residents who were flooded (78%), upgrade and stormproof rail systems (77%), rebuild boardwalks and beach amenities (76%), replenish beach sand (72%), assist North Jersey urban businesses that were flooded (71%), and rebuild shore businesses (68%).
"The Jersey Shore is considered to be one of the state's primary assets, so it is no surprise that we find a general public willingness to support rebuilding efforts. The question is whether support will shift once the costs become more apparent," said Patrick Murray, director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute. He added, "It is interesting that there is less public support for subsidizing the rebuilding of private shore homes than there is for businesses and other beach amenities. Perhaps most New Jerseyans feel that shore homeowners accepted the risks or that these are mainly vacation properties rather than primary dwellings. We will definitely be exploring this in future polling."
There is less support for using state tax dollars to rebuild private shore homes (40% support to 51% oppose) or to help high-risk area homeowners with little damage upgrade their properties (39% support to 56% oppose). Residents are also less supportive of using the state government's "Blue Acres" funds to buy private property in high risk shore areas. Just 43% of Garden State residents support this proposal, while 37% who oppose it, with 20% saying it depends or having no opinion.
[Note: the actual or potential costs of any of these actions were not part of the poll questions. As such, these results only indicate the public's general inclination to provide state support for different aspects of the recovery effort.]
While New Jerseyans support state assistance for the recovery effort, it should not come without constraints, according to poll findings. Nearly 9-in-10 residents support imposing stricter storm-resistant building codes in affected areas (87%). More than 7-in-10 support the creation of a coastal commission to coordinate shore planning and rebuilding (72%). Two-in-three also support giving towns the right to impose a short-term building moratorium in high risk areas (69%), permitting beachfront homeowners to rebuild only if they allow dunes or sea walls in front of their properties (68%), and allowing state regulators to decide which coastal areas can or cannot be rebuilt according to storm risk assessments (66%).
In assessing the poll, Murray stated, "Polling on elections and tracking the governor's job performance are important parts of what we do as a public interest polling operation. But the type of research in this survey is where we can provide a significant service to New Jersey residents and policymakers. The results in this release represent only part of a larger set of questions we asked about how Sandy has affected the state. We will be releasing the full set of results in the coming weeks, and will be tracking public support of ongoing policy developments and the long term impact of Sandy on those who were hit the hardest."
The Monmouth University/Asbury Park Press Poll was conducted by telephone with 816 New Jersey adults from November 29 to December 2, 2012. This sample has a margin of error of + 3.4 percent. The poll was conducted by the Monmouth University Polling Institute and originally published by the Asbury Park Press and its sister publications (Courier-Post, Courier News, Daily Journal, Daily Record, and Home News Tribune).


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Lady Wolverines bounced from state soccer tourney
May 18, 2012 - By Bruce Tippets, Sports Editor
BIG HORN -- The end of a long soccer coaching career for Rick and Peggy Bergstedt came Friday morning in a 2-0 loss by Riverton High school to Casper Natrona in a Class 4-A consolation match at the state tournament.
The husband-and-wife tandem had announced that this season will be the final one at the helm of the girls soccer program at RHS.
Rick Bergstedt has been the only girls head coach the Wolverines have ever had. He started the program in the 1986 season.
"As I told the girls, we asked them to stay positive and have a great effort," Bergstedt said. "We knew that it would be tough. They (Natrona) have more weapons than we do. They are more athletic than we are. I couldn't be more proud of the way the kids played today.
Natrona was 4-0 against the Wolverines this season, winning twice in the regular season and once at the West 4-A regional before Friday's game at the Big Horn Equestrian Center.
"Rick and Peggy have done a heck of a job over at Riverton," Natrona coach Paul Kinner said. "They have done a lot of things that have benefited soccer in Wyoming."
It is expected that a new RHS girls soccer coach will be approved by the Riverton school baord Tuesday.
In the opening round, Sheridan blanked RHS 5-0 on Thursday afternoon. Sheridan is the No. 1 seed from the East 4-A
"I thought that we played great for the first 45 minutes (Thursday). Then the wheels kind of dropped off for about 10 minutes. Then we were OK again. That is going to happen," Bergstedt.
Casper Natrona 2, RHS 0
Bergstedt felt RHS goalkeeper Macey Evans kept the Wolverines in striking distance Friday morning.
"Macey stepped up this entire weekend," Bergstedt said. "She really played outstanding all weekend."
The Fillies scored seven minutes in on a goal from Sarah Charron.
In the second half, Lauren Trohkimoinen added a second goal for Natrona.
The RHS forward tandem of Marcia Ashdown and Alexis Oaks didn't score in two games at the state tournament.
"We are beat up," Bergstedt said. "Marci and Alexis are playing at about 70 percent."
The first half was played in the rain. The weather cleared up in the second half.
Sheridan was on the offensive attack all game long Thursday vs. the Wolverines.
The host team for the state tournament wasted little time scoring, putting one in seven minutes into the match.
Sheridan was just heating up. A couple of minutes later, Sheridan drilled a bullet hitting the side of the goal keeping it a 1-0 game heading into the break.
After the break, it was all Sheridan.
Sheridan scored on a rocket kick past Evans for a 2-0 cushion, then tallied three more goals for the win.


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Canterbury Cuts Takeout 39% on 'Pick' Wagers
Canterbury Park is the latest racetrack to lower pari-mutuel takeout on multiple-race wagers.
The Minnesota track, which begins its live meet May 18, has reduced the takeout rate on Pick 3 and Pick 4 wagers from 23% to 14%, a decrease of 39%. Canterbury had indicated via Twitter a few days earlier it planned to cut the takeout rates but made it official May 14.
"We're excited to offer our players the lowest Pick 4 takeout rate and the second-lowest Pick 3 takeout rate in North America," Canterbury Park president Randy Sampson said in a release. "We understand that players are price-sensitive and have many options as to where to bet their wagering dollar.
"It's our hope that this lower takeout makes Canterbury Park the place to play horizontal wagers."
Rolling Pick 3s will begin with the second race each day, and there will two Pick 4s per card, officials said.
Canterbury will race 62 days through Sept. 3, mainly on a Thursday-through-Sunday schedule. First post time Thursdays and Fridays is 7 p.m. CDT, and at 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, and Monday holidays.
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As the war came to a close in 1945 after the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, President Harry S. Truman signed into law that the Civil Air Patrol Is to be demilitarized and become an Auxiliary of the United States Air Force. After the signing into law our mission is now Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs, and Search and Rescue.
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Univision shares research on bilingual Hispanics with marketers
Univision Communications recently commissioned video research interviews of bilingual US Hispanics. The findings reinforced the importance of language and culture to Hispanics who speak both Spanish and English. In a recent webinar for marketers, "Hispanic 411: Insights to Grow Your Business," Univision revealed the four keys to help marketers demystify and understand acculturation.
"Univision has seen an increased interest from marketers to develop a deeper understanding of acculturation," said Graciela Eleta, senior vice president of Univision's Client Development Group. "This video ethnography allowed for a candid discussion from our audience on how they are emotionally impacted by language and culture. Using the insights of this study and others, we can help marketers and agencies effectively engage with bilingual Hispanics while not allowing acculturation definitions over complicate targeting efforts."
The study, fielded by Encuesta, Inc., consisted of 12 contextual video interview-based ethnographic research sessions conducted in Miami, New York, Houston and Los Angeles with bilinguals who were either born in the US or have been residing in the country for 75% of their life.
During the Hispanic 411 webinar discussion, Eleta and Liz Sanderson, senior director of Univision's Client Development Group, revealed four keys to understanding acculturation:
Acculturation is not a linear journey. It is an ongoing and ever-changing process with no particular end-point; Hispanics don't necessarily want to reach a "fully assimilated destination." As such, Univision suggests using the word "acculturating" instead. Every Hispanic, from a new immigrant to a fourth generation Latino, is on his or her own personal path. As shown in the first-hand video accounts, young bilingual Hispanics are proud of their background, with second generation Hispanics identifying themselves by their parents' country of origin.
Secondly, acculturation involves more than just language. Acculturation should not be confused with "Hispanics who speak English." Language is a large passion point in the Hispanic culture, but so is food, family, music, sports, fashion, celebrities and spirituality. According to the study, bilingual Hispanics feel these passion points are integral to their identity and therefore feel a need to preserve them. Participants revealed they view Spanish as the language of self expression and emotion; it is the language of the heart. Young Hispanics also realize the value of being bilingual in the workplace and in passing down the language to their children.
The third key to understanding acculturation is that it's additive not subtractive. Hispanics are incorporating American values, aspirations, traditions, holidays, foods and music and layering these on top of their Hispanic culture. In the ethnographic study, young bilinguals revealed they think this makes them more interesting. The study also revealed that Hispanics often switch between languages freely and unconsciously. Being bicultural allows them to experience the best of both worlds. This represents their "cultural duality."
Finally, bilingual Hispanics' cultural duality creates an appetite for all things Hispanic. More than Spanish fluency and more than English fluency, cultural fluency is what resonates with bilingual Hispanics. They are drawn to media and marketing messages that accurately and fully reflect their Hispanic-American lives.
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A fifth-place team finish Monday at New Prague Golf Course gave Farmington sixth place in the final Missota Conference standings.
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2012 WWDC conference already scheduled?
updated 09:00 pm EDT, Wed June 15, 2011
'Corporate meeting' pencilled on the likely dates
One of the first things Steve Jobs said when he took the stage at this year's WWDC keynote was to apologize for the quick sell-out of WWDC tickets, leaving many who wanted to attend unable to get in. However, history seems set to repeat itself -- as it appears Apple has booked the Moscone Center again for the 2012 WWDC, and indeed may have booked the center annually for early June through 2015, MacRumors noted.
A discovery last year on the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau originally posted the tentative WWDC dates for the next few years, but the 2012 listing may have been confirmed by a note in the Moscone Center's own online calendar, which lists a generic "Corporate Meeting" listing during the exact same dates -- Sunday June 10th through Friday, June 15th -- with a keynote presumably taking place on Monday, June 11th.
Apple has a history of using "Corporate Event" or "Corporate Meeting" as placeholders for WWDC, though they are not the only company to do this. The dates for 2012 and beyond do fall into Apple's preferred range of mid-June, with the exception of the 2014 dates which are listed by the Visitor's Bureau as being on June 1st through 6th.
The dates are certainly subject to change, and if Apple can find a suitable larger venue it may choose to terminate the reservations made at the Moscone Center, which has hosted the WWDC for many years. Interest in developing for Apple's two platforms -- particularly iOS -- could also result in an eventual split, with perhaps a separate conference just for iOS developers in order to handle the escalating popularity. Until that or some other solution is found, expect next year's WWDC to sell out rapidly as well. [via MacRumors]