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NDDA signs rail shipment deal with Port of Vancouver, Wash.North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring on Aug. 27 signed a memorandum of understanding with the head of the Port of Vancouver. The action is intended to help move specialty agricultural products, but at least one shipper is concerned.
By: Mikkel Pates, Agweek
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring on Aug. 27 signed a memorandum of understanding with the head of the Port of Vancouver. The action is intended to help move specialty agricultural products, but at least one shipper is concerned.
Goehring and Todd Coleman, CEO of the Port of Vancouver USA in Vancouver, Wash., announced and ceremonially signed an agreement at the Fargo Holiday Inn. The Port of Vancouver is the third-largest port in the Pacific Northwest, and is known for bulk shipments.
Coleman said the port has leased 50 newly refurbished boxcars from Louisiana that will be part of an initial 180-car fleet in the program. The cars are 50- to 60-foot-high capacity cars.
Coleman said the MOU is the only one his port has with any governmental department. Under the agreement, the Port of Vancouver would fill the refurbished boxcars with products such as ceramic fracking sand, pipe and lumber — the equivalent of about two unit trains — for delivery to Minot, then grain will be put in the cars to be hauled back to the Pacific Northwest.
At the Vancouver port, ag products would be transloaded into containers for placing on shipping vessels. By promoting the agricultural boxcar backhauls, the Port of Vancouver could get a better commitment of locomotive power from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, Coleman said.
He said the arrangement is good for BNSF because it wouldn't "have to spend the time to go find boxcars, pull them in, and move them around to different facilities." It's far more efficient for BNSF to have those products aggregated for loading and unloading in Minot or Vancouver, he added. Handling more specialty crops in this way might free up more locomotives and other resources for handling the high-volume crops in shuttles and unit trains, he said.
The MOU requires Goehring's department to support the communication and market development of the plan. The agreement expires on Aug. 31, 2015, but could be updated annually. It implies support but doesn't specify any duties or obligations.
Goehring estimated that perhaps half of the 392 elevators in the state might use the backhaul plan. He said it would ship edible beans, pulse, flax, chickpeas and other crops.
Goehring said the arrangement could benefit some bulk corn, wheat and soybean producers in the northern part of the state who don't have as much access to ethanol plants as farmers in the southern part of the state. Cost isn't known, he said, but backhaul costs "generally are discounted." He said shippers could have 12 to 14 days to aggregate grain to ship back west.
Reactions mixed
While officials of corn and soybean organizations gave general comments on the need for improved reliable grain shipping and thanked Goehring for his efforts, Robert B. Sinner, president of SB&B Foods of Casselton, N.D., had a different reaction. Goehring had named SB&B in the press conference as a potential beneficiary of the plan.
Sinner is a key player in the Midwest Shippers Association, which tackles specialty crop shipping issues. Sinner told Agweek his group hadn't been consulted on the Port of Vancouver plan and only learned of it indirectly.
Sinner said his food-grade soybean customers in Japan and elsewhere want identity-preserved shipments. Those IP shipments must be loaded at the supplier's facility into a sealed, steel shipping container, which is not opened until it reaches the destination.
The MOU with the Port of Vancouver "went against what we're trying to do in this state with developing good intermodal container shipments in and out of North Dakota," he said, adding that oil companies prefer fracking sand to be delivered directly to North Dakota by container shipments, which aligns nicely with specialty crop export needs.
The Port of North Dakota in Minot recently extended rail capacity to bring in full unit trains of oil-related shipping containers, which creates more sustainable opportunity for specialty crops, Sinner added.
"Agricultural trade today is driven by food safety issues," Sinner said. "When you transload product at the port, who is responsible for product contamination? Who's responsible for product damage? And who's responsible for product liability?"
The port and transloader don't want responsibility, so it goes back on the shipper.
"Bringing boxcars of products and transloading IP products onto boxcars is not of interest to us," he said.
Goehring said not all specialty crops are shipped IP, but some customers in places such as Columbia, Vietnam and Korea look for containers anyway because they have to be moved inland.
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Then style appropriately. We added captions and left-aligned our images in the 'insert media' screen.
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In order to improve fast reactor performance, optimization of the design margin is required. Consequently, a probabilistic method for fuel rod design is being considered, and the Baysian Oriented Fuel Rod Performance Evaluation (BORNFREE) probabilistic code, which computed the statistical responses of several performance parameters concerning fuel rod integrity, was developed. The probability that the performance parameter exceeds the criterion and the design margin can be quantitatively estimated by using this code. In this study, uncertainties that affect the cladding stress, which is one of the performance parameters that restricts the lifetime of a fuel rod, were statistically simulated, and the probabilistic results were compared with the deterministic results of the conventional method. As a result of the trial computation, it was confirmed that the deterministic results were adequately conservative and exceeded the 3 upper level of the probabilistic results for any case. Furthermore, the deterministic results showed significant overestimation as compared with the probabilistic results. Consequently, it is suggested that the probabilistic method is a feasible option to optimize the design evaluation to expand the lifetime of a fuel rod.
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Jeeze! Not mentioning it is like the old parable of the white elephant in the room. You don't have to agree that the FX was disapointing, but to pretend that the FX didn't premiere to a disapointing reaction on the web is sort of to deny reality. (Which I firmly expect nVidia to do, but ain't we a bit brighter than that?)
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Institute of the Incarnate Word
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The Institute of the Incarnate Word or IVE (Spanish: Instituto del Verbo Encarnado) is a Roman Catholic religious institute founded in Argentina on March 25, 1984, by Carlos Miguel Buela. The IVE is present in over fifty countries with both active and contemplative branches. The seminary for the Institute of the Incarnate Word in the United States, the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen House of Formation, was started in 1998 in Chillum, Maryland, near Washington, DC. Since its founding, the IVE has grown consistently in the face of controversy and as of 2008 numbered approximately 675 members (including priests, brothers, seminarians, and minor seminarians).[1] [2]
According to its constitution, the specific charism of the Institute of the Incarnate Word is the evangelization of the culture (where ever they are), "to extend the Incarnation 'to all men, in the whole man, and in all of the manifestations of man,' in accordance with the teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church."[3] To accomplish this, the religious of the IVE profess the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience under vow and live in community. A fourth vow of "Slavery to Mary according to St. Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort" is also made.[3]
The IVE is primarily a clerical institute, where the majority of its members are priests, although it does include some permanent coadjutor brothers who dedicate themselves to the service of the houses and those works which do not require the grace of Holy Orders.
The Institute of the Incarnate Word was founded by Carlos Miguel Buela, in San Rafael Argentina, with approval of Bishop León Kruk as an experiment in religious life. In 2004, the IVE became a religious congregation of diocesan right by Bishop Andrea María Erba in the Diocese of Velletri-Segni, Italy, where the congregation's main house still resides. The current General Superior of the Institute of the Incarnate Word, Carlos Walker, was elected in 2010 following the resignation of Carlos Buela. This was the second time that Carlos Buela resigned, the first being in 1994, and followed the conclusion of a three-year investigation of the Institute by the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Eduardo María Taussig.[4]
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In addition to its male branch, the Institute of the Incarnate Word has a female branch, founded by Carlos Miguel Buela in 1988.The "Institute Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matará" (Spanish: Servidoras del Seńor y de la Virgen de Matará, abbreviated SSVM) came about as a response to requests received by Buela to form an institute for women religious and has grown extremely quickly, now including approximately 1,000 professed sisters. Both Institutes are closely united spiritually, although they are canonically independent. Their spiritual union is given essentially through possessing the same Founder and same Constitution; by the particular IVE Father elected to oversee the SSVM and their needs; and by the special preference given in the IVE Constitutions to the care of the spiritual needs of the SSVM.
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The third order of the Religious Family of the Incarnate Word is an association of the faithful whose members, while living in the world, desire to participate in the spirit of the Institute of the Incarnate Word. Its members have the universal objective of seeking the greater glory of God and salvation of souls, while working in the specific charism of the IVE - to inculturate the Gospel. The duties of the third order are 1) to make known the Gospel of Jesus Christ, 2) to work for the perfection of the temporal order, 3) to educate their children (if married) according to the teaching of the Church, and 4) to increase their own Christian formation by acquiring a deeper knowledge of Catholic Doctrine.
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The IVE founded its contemplative branch on December 25, 1988. These "vanguards of apostolic works" secure from the Lord the graces necessary for the salvation of souls and the fruits of the Institute's missions. The contemplatives of the IVE are fundamentally dedicated to the life of prayer, especially to Eucharistic adoration, to the apostolate of religious presence in mission countries, to study and to research. In conformity with the Institute's clerical nature, the male contemplatives also care for the sacramental and spiritual needs of the faithful.
- ^ Sandro Magister (23 February 2008). "Religious Superiors Report to the Pope. Between Decline and Rebirth". La Repubblica. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
- ^ "El Verbo Encarnado le ganó la pulseada a los obispos". Los Andes. 25 May 2001. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
- ^ a b IVE Constitutions, #5. Institute of the Incarnate Word (2004). "IVE Constitutions" (PDF). Institute of the Incarnate Word. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
- ^ "Resignation Letter: Fr. Carlos Buela resigned…". Cafe Chat. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
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It was just a matter of time.
But prosecutors finally announced Friday that they are seeking the death penalty against a three-time convicted rapist from Washington state who is charged with killing a man in the Cajon Pass in 2006 and then days later attacking motorists in Victorville.
The process of deciding whether to seek the death penalty is not taken lightly and requires an in-depth evaluation of the case, say lawyers. And one of the best parts – at least according to this writer – is that victims' families get to talk with the prosecutors and weigh-in on the decision.
Here's an excerpt from the story that's running Saturday in The Sun, regarding the District Attorney's decision. It will have details from the case. Once the story posts to The Sun's web site, I'll post the link here.
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against John Wayne Thomson, a thrice-convicted rapist from Washington who is suspected of killing a businessman in the Cajon Pass in 2006.
Deputy District Attorney Robert Bulloch made the announcement Friday during a hearing for Thomson in San Bernardino Superior Court.
Mr. Thomson, over the last 25 years, has left a string of victims as his crimes have progressed in severity, Bulloch said, after the hearing.
Thomson is charged with brutally stabbing 55-year-old Charles Hedlund, who stopped to help a stranded Thomson in the Blue Cut area of the Cajon Pass on Aug. 2, 2006.
Days later, Thomson attacked three motorists in Victorville while trying to take their cars, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department.
The case garnered regional attention when two newspaper High Desert pressmen, responding to a womans screams, caught Thomson in the midst of a carjacking and bound him with plastic zip ties until authorities arrived.
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There some some mothers who I run into in my neighbourhood who consistantly project their parenting insecurities on to me and my child.
For example, I am in the thrift store looking at toys with my son. This mom says to me, "Oh, look how he stays close to you, that won't last." Uh? Really. I don't think so.
Meanwhile, her son is running around the store, and she keeps losing track of him.
Hey Mama, its not my problem, its yours!!!!!
I try to be very considerate about what I say to other Mama's about their children or parenting. I just don't do this crap!
I know its just a way of relating, but bah, I feel like have to correct people if I don't want to get drawn into their assumptions about parenting being so hard, and children being oppositional by nature, I just do not agree with this perspective!
Just pay attention to your children and yourself, and stop projecting at me!
They say things like, "Oh, you can take your toddler out to a restaurant? Must be nice to have such an easy child!" and, "Oh, you still read for pleasure? Just you wait, you won't have time for that soon!"
Meanwhile, 9 years and 2 kids later I still take my kids to restaurants regularly, and read for pleasure every single day. And yeah, it is pretty damn nice.
Love the names, Limabean!
I'll add the "enjoy it while it last-ers" and the "good luck with that-ers" to the list.
Yes, the point is, I am enjoying what I am doing, and it is working great for both my child and myself, and for some reason, that bothers you and you want me to know it.
It is fun to rant, I find this very hard to confront people about, and rarely worth it, there is just too little self-awareness going to to make a person think twice generally.
When our sons left home, MIL said things along the lines of "you'll have to get over how sad you are about it and move on to enjoying the next stage of your life" and so on. Except we were thrilled for them, had fun when they lived with us, have fun both with them and on our own now. On the surface it sounds like empathy, but MIL has a multi-decade history of dismissing any conclusions and opinions other than her own. She was just too invested in believing that we were miserable; of course, this meant we needed her advice and that she was indispensable.
There are people out there who just can't stand to see things going well for someone.
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I hate this kind of comment, too, but I also see, like you, that they are just talking about themselves. My least favorite is "You must have your hands full" because it's not true at all, and it makes having kids sound like a chore. I have tons of time to derp. I quite like it!
Ugh, hate this! I got pregnant with my first at 18... Heard all the time how hard it was going to be for me! Going to breastfeed? We'll see how long that lasts! Stay home with him? You'll be itching to get away! Planning to homeschool? Oh, you'll be begging to send him to school when the time comes! And so and so on! Well, almost 12 years later and it's been pretty great and I've stayed on track with what I've wanted to do!
I think this is simply an envy thing at best, a misery loves company at worst. I just smile and nod now, and say "you could be right!" And move on with my life. So not worth the effort arguing with people who probably would love to see you fail so that they can feel better about themselves.
Maybe I sound way pessimistic, but I truly believe those kinds of comments are not coming from a nice or helpful place...
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I think it is also sometimes a form of bullying.
I think this is such an insightful comment. I suspect unconscious envy is at the root of comments like that, that end with a provocative "it won't last"....as though to diminish your parenting skills and imply it is luck (maybe to ease their own insecurities and need to compare?).
Isn't it wonderful when we can do things with our little ones and it actually be an enjoyable experience? :-)
I think this is such an insightful comment. I suspect unconscious envy is at the root of comments like that, that end with a provocative "it won't last"....as though to diminish your parenting skills and imply it is luck (maybe to ease their own insecurities and need to compare?).
Although I think a fair bit of it is luck... My ds loved to hold hands and stay close when he was a toddler. It wasn't anything I did to make him that way. Other loving parents had kids who were more exploratory. At 12, ds still will hold hands when we go for a walk. Now that may have something to do with parenting since many parents would be pushing their children to act more independant.
It's really hard to fathom how a child can be so different from your own. We get used to our own kids and it's hard to believe that other people's kids won't behave similarly, eventually. Some of these types of comments might really be their attempt to remind you to appreciate your children's qualities or stages. Or simply envy. I know I'd get a little jealous of parents whose kids could be patient while they ran errands... My 12 yo still is not patient on errands. But I can leave him at home, now.
Op here - I am so glad I found the time to rant about this issue in the original post, and that it resonates with you all.
I think there are a lot of factors at play here.
To really understand where someone is coming from, you need to spend some time with somebody, to figure out what their social goals are, like, I'm wondering of this mama is into building a casual friendship, or is trying to compete for space on the playground with me, lol.
Without the broader context, little comments can seem aggressive, or provocative, and with out follow up, it is hard to say what the she was getting at.
In social scenarios where a Mother is moving in the same space as you, and bound to connect with you again, comments that seem cutting have to be noted.
I took notice because this mother and I run into each other maybe once a month, and seem to be engaging in a little not so friendly competition.
Envy, between women and moms, is so little discussed, but in my experience, quite often experienced.
If I pay close enough attention, I can sometimes pick it up right away with another mom, in the way she refers to my child, myself, or our relationship. I have tried to fine tune my mama radar for this, as there seems to be a bit of a competitive mommy culture at work in my hood that I am totally interested in observing. My sociological view is fascinated, but I am wary of getting caught up in it!
People like that drive me crazy too. I call them the "must be nicers" and the "just you waiters."
They say things like, "Oh, you can take your toddler out to a restaurant? Must be nice to have such an easy child!" and, "Oh, you still read for pleasure? Just you wait, you won't have time for that soon!"
Meanwhile, 9 years and 2 kids later I still take my kids to restaurants regularly, and read for pleasure every single day. And yeah, it is pretty damn nice.
I love your answer! I, too, don't understand those crazy comments.. especially the "you must have your hands full!" I don't get them anymore now that the kids are older and I'm not out with all of them at once. But I used to get comments like that all the time. And, you know, for a while I couldn't really go eat at a restaurant. It was just too stressful with 3 kids under 5 years old. But that was a personal choice and I didn't see it as a problem, really. We just got take out.. or, rarely, ate at noisy places where rambunctious kids would be okay. It's all about the way we think about things and I think sometimes parents look at everything a child does as one big challenging issue that is meant to be a personal vendetta against the parent. I don't get that pervasive thought in our society.. that children are a burden and totally cramp our style as adults.
I admit, now that the kids are older and have friends they play with and, much of the time, do their own thing, I sometimes do find myself standing in the middle of the room thinking "Wow. What should I do? Laundry? Yuck. Not appealing. Read a book? Hmm... I don't have anything good to read. Hey... kids? Does someone want to play Uno or bake cookies?"
I always felt bad for negative people who said things like that to me. I feel like they can't enjoy parenting and being with their kids fully.
Married, part time work from home mom to DS (13 and homeschooling), DD1 (11) and DD2 (9) and a giant dopey newfoundland, a crazy border collie mix, 3 black cats and a cute rat.
I never minded the "hands full" comment--and I still get it from some people. I did feel like my hands were full--but I would have it no other way. So, as long as the tone was ok, I would smile and say "yes, I do, but I love it!".
ETA: what was worse was once I was at the library and I needed to remind my child how to behave. . . I did this by bringing her to the side and reminding her that we don't run or shout in the library. It was no big deal. However, another person (older woman) saw this and came up to me. She thought it was wonderful that I was teaching my children to behave. Now, I realize that she was meaning to be complimentary, but it put me on edge the rest of the trip. I don't require militant behavior in the library. I felt like my kids were constantly being watched/scrutinized. This was probably my own problem -- I think she meant well but it still bothers me.
Mom to three very active girls Anna (14), Kayla (12), Maya (8).
I think its just what it is-people making an observation from their own experience. Is it possible to do otherwise? The more experience they have, the less likely they are to assume they are the same as you. But bullying? Thats going overboard.
Ive had the kid the runs all over the place, and its exhausting. People will always have something to say about that. If its in AP circles then its because youre child isnt 'attached' enough because you were somehow not emotionally present for them. If its from other random strangers, its because you dont 'control' your child. Either way, as exhausted as you are from chasing, or empathizing, or anticipating needs, you get no points for good parenting.
Then theres the child who simply wont leave my side(my current 2yo) I thought that would be easier, its a little easier, but its still hard because i cant leave her in the indoor playground anymore (parents arent allowed) And forget any babysitter.
Admittedly, people 2nd guess my parenting less with her because i guess she bothers them less.
My point is, people often comment, and most of the time its with good intentions.
Try having a kid who refuses to wear a coat in the dead of winter-threats of calling the police, and name calling, not to mention the constant barrage of unwelcome advice....try that. That'd closer to bullying, but then , those people were just concerned for my son. So i would say ' I know you have good intentions, but please dont talk to me...' (i admit people didnt take that very well)
I do remember someone saying with my first, 'wait till you get to toilet training', as if that would be harder than anything i had to endure with a newborn. I
I never found toilet training hard, since i ec'd my kids. If i had known about it then, i may have pointed that out...
I get that comment alot too. I find it annoying, but, as i said i think of it as coming from a place of good intentions. Like you, i dont think of my kids as a chore.
I had a "friend" awhile ago, she was very toxic in her nature. We had *very* different styles of parenting and she frequently made the little comments that sound benign to DH but I knew were meant as a looking down on you type of way. Certain people love dropping hints and causing you to fish around for the hidden meanings behind what they say!
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JJ SD and my UC baby HD And married to my highschool sweetheart
Yeah it all depends on the context and intent behind the comments. Some people (myself included) can be plain awkward and say things that I later realize might have been misinterpreted, then feel badly worrying if I offended someone! But some people are truly passive aggressive (or have an underlying personality disorder).
Yeah it all depends on the context and intent behind the comments. Some people (myself included) can be plain awkward and say things that I later realize might have been misinterpreted, then feel badly worrying if I offended someone! But some people are truly passive aggressive (or have an underlying personality disorder).
I agree. For me, unless it's a blatantly horrid remark, it usually has to be part of a larger pattern of unpleasant behavior from someone before I'll be bothered by it. Everyone says dumb things now and then, and everyone takes offense where none was intended now and then.
People often make comments about my stroller when helping me up the subway steps. Now, i agree its nice of them to help, but do i make comments on their clothes or bag, or whatever else they have? And maybe a stroller is awkward going up the stairs, but the rest of the time, its carrying my shopping, and maybe even my sleeping toddler. Thats dam convenient! I get to sit down and have a break, maybe get a coffee (not often i admit) So dont comment on my stroller lady!
You see, when you're a parent, comments on your person your belongings, and your children, is fair game to the random stranger.
Yeah it all depends on the context and intent behind the comments. Some people (myself included) can be plain awkward and say things that I later realize might have been misinterpreted, then feel badly worrying if I offended someone! But some people are truly passive aggressive (or have an underlying personality disorder).
Some of the examples and comments in this thread are interesting. I'm working on seeing the positive in people and hope they do the same with me.
So, I might say something stupid, but I do know its about me and I don't mean anything by it!
Wife to one amazing husband , SAHM to DS 10/09, DS 10/19, one furbaby , and lots of !
I think if you're determined to look for the insult in every comment, it's going to be a long hard slog through parenthood.
I think in most cases (with some exceptions), people are coming from a place of just trying to make a connection with others, and comments such as "My your hands are full" are sometimes just a way of validating the challenges of parent and saying, "Hey, I see you are a mama and I recognize the hard work you do". So much of what we do goes unnoticed, and sometimes people (like myself) just want to acknowledge that (and occasionally it comes out in shy, awkward ways!). Or sometimes it is just a way of trying to spark a little bit of sharing from the other person to start a conversation. I couldn't imagine making a comment to someone else about their kids unless I wanted to get to know that person a bit or just be friendly (in case they were having a bad day or feeling isolated).
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September 12, 2003
Denmark-Based Glass Artist to Give Presentation at Whitworth
Glass artist and Whitworth alumnus Peter Hunner, '76, will discuss his life and work in a presentation, "Island Inspirations from Bornholm," on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. in the Eric Johnston Science Center auditorium at Whitworth College. The event is free and open to the public; a reception will follow the presentation. For more information, please call (509) 777-3258.
Hunner's visit to Whitworth is in conjunction with an exhibit of his and his wife, Maibritt Jonsson's, work in Waterloo, Ontario, which began Sept. 13 and runs through Nov. 16. The pair's work was featured in a solo exhibit June 6-July 27 at the Nordic Museum in Seattle. To view examples of their work, visit www.balticseaglass.com.
Hunner and Jonsson have worked on the Danish island of Bornholm in their hot-glass studio, Baltic Sea Glass, for the past 22 years. The natural setting of the island surrounding their studio near the Baltic Sea has provided them with sources of inspiration for their glass work. Examples include glass sculptures resembling fishing nets, fences, plants and feathers.
"Their glass work has an honesty and integrity inspired by the beauty of nature, patterns, color and texture," says Whitworth Art Professor Emeritus Pauline Haas, who was one of Hunner's art professors at Whitworth.
Hunner and Jonsson helped establish Bornholm's Glass and Ceramic School. Their glass sculptures have achieved international acclaim and have been viewed by the queen of Denmark. All of their sculptures represent a team effort and collaboration.
"They're a wonderful testimony of commitment to art and commitment to each other," Haas says. "It's a beautiful relationship."
Located in Spokane, Wash., Whitworth is a private, liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). The college enrolls 2,200 students in more than 50 undergraduate and graduate programs.
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Trading my KLR for a Burgman 400....another talk me out of it thread
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The burgman will be great for commuting in imperfect conditions.
Your riding season and days can be longer and start earlier, plus ur riding season goes year round. As long as there is pavement around.... Bc of the great protection from the berg.
....I know ur klr guys are gonna say "not true not true, I ride yr round in all types of weather!"
While that may be true, the guy on the berg will be better protected from the elements and be more comfortable. Meaning he can ride longer and more often on a the berg than the klr. While wearing less gear.
The berg is like a form of motorcycle Viagra.... U hate it when people find out that's ur deal, but the fact is, you put out! A lot more and more often, Haha...
In all seriousness, I have a Helix and a Sherpa, smaller version of Klr650.... The klr650 will not be passenger friendly as the berg. And the berg may make u have to pass the local motorcycle roadhouse in shame and park across the street.
U could get a Honda helix. It would be cheaper than a burgman and its pretty close to the same thing just not as big as the berg, it's 250cc.
Or just keep both....
Man saying shit like "And the berg may make u have to pass the local motorcycle roadhouse in shame and park across the street." freaking amazes me. I guess I'm lucky, I don't actually give a damn what other people think about me when I'm riding a scooter. I'm not getting into a pissing match with you or anyone else about "manliness" but it's going to be a cold day in hell when I let other people dictate to me what to ride. I know exactly what the OP is trying to deal with, he's realized there are better ways for him to enjoy riding and he's going for it, ego be damned. If you feel the need to park your scoot in the dark I'd say it's time for you to sell out, go buy a do-rag and buddy up to the assholes who're dictating to you how to live. What a pity.
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Using new algorithms developed by Cornell researchers, a robot saw a human eating a meal and then cleared the table without spilling liquids or leftover foods. In another test, the robot watched a human taking medicine and fetched a glass of water. After seeing a human pour milk into cereal, the robot decided—on its own—to return the milk to the refrigerator.
Ashutosh Saxena, assistant professor of computer science, graduate student Hema Koppula and colleagues describe their new methods in "Learning Human Activities and Object Affordances from RGB-D Videos," in a forthcoming issue of the International Journal of Robotics Research. Saxena's goal is to develop learning algorithms to enable robots to assist humans at home and in the workplace.
Saxena's team previously programed robots to identify human activities and common objects, using a Microsoft Kinect 3-D video camera. They have put those capabilities together to enable a robot to discover what to do with each object. For example, a water pitcher is "pourable," while a cup is "pour-to." Both are "movable."
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The Jamestown Police Department is asking for assistance in their search for Ruby Grenz, 78, who disappeared Wednesday afternoon. She may be in a 2005 Dodge Caravan with N.D. license plates number HNW 560.
Ruby was last seen leaving a Jamestown beauty salon at about 5 p.m. Wednesday. Ruby is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs about 138 pounds and has brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a rust-colored fleece Columbia jacket, red sweater and brown pants.
Barnes County ON THE MOVE is partnering with the Barnes County Extension Service to bring three new classes focusing on food, health and exercise to the community.
Susan Milender, Extension agent, dietitian and fitness expert, will be presenting the classes in the Valley City Public Schools Central Administration Building at 460 Central Avenue North in Valley City.
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The North Dakota Safety Council has scheduled a driver safety course 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. March 4 in Valley City to help increase roadway safety in the region. More in Thursday's issue of the Times-Record.
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Visit the Crowdrise page for SIDAREC's Mukuru Youth Resource Center to learn more about this appeal for construction funds to complete the center for the 2007 Open Architecture Challenge Winner SIDAREC.
On October 15-16, 2010 in New York City, Architecture for Humanity will be hosting Design Like You Give a Damn: LIVE!, an interactive workshop and forum on humanitarian design.
Phase 2 of Safe Trestles – an ideas competition that explores ways to create safe, low-impact access to Trestles – is complete. 5 teams were selected from Phase 1 to develop their designs over the summer while working with project stakeholders, local agencies, and the community towards low-impact solutions that serve all users from surfers to beach-goers, restore wetlands damaged by impromptu paths, preserve and augment vistas, and offer education about the history of the site and the coastal environment.
Check out the solutions. Join the discussion. And vote for the People's Choice Award here.
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'Once Upon a Time's' Ginnifer Goodwin: 'Love, action, adventure, mystery, fantasy'Add to Favorites | Once Upon a Time
"Once Upon a Time" is the new ABC drama based on Grimm's fairytales (among other fanciful stories), where the characters from fairytale land are trapped in Storybrooke, Maine and don't know their mythical status. Ginnifer Goodwin stars as Snow White and in this video interview, she talks about her character and what we can expect from this epic new show.
"'Once Upon a Time' is a reinvention of the fairytales we all know, but our ironic twist is that the Evil Queen cast a curse to thrust us into a modern time and place," says Goodwin. "I play Snow White. She has been recreated into a woman named Sister Mary Margaret Blanchard, who is a school teacher."
"In the cursed Storybrooke world, she is plagued with all of the qualities the Evil Queen would want her to have," Goodwin continues. "The insecurities, hopelessness, the negative characteristics of Snow White."
"'Once Upon a Time' is full of hope, love, action, adventure, mystery, fantasy and all of the fairytale characters we know and love," says Goodwin.
"Once Upon a Time" premieres Sunday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
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Police continue to investigate, including going over surveillance video, and they want anyone with any information to call them.
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Ladies and gentleman I offer you the key to reading the secret code of the price tag at your neighborhood Target store. Think of this as the Da Vinci Code for shopping at Target.
Police are investigating details of the situation.
Lafayette Police are searching for two people who Monday night robbed the Target store on Louisiana Ave.
Twitter is buzzing right now with people tweeting pictures of Doritos being kept in the refrigerated section at Target. Yep, Target is refrigerating Doritos for us. WHY?????
Target says the Justice Department is investigating the security breach, and the Secret Service is working with the retailer's own investigation.
Blogger Susan Clemens was surfing Target.com on Tuesday when she came across something quite appalling -- two of the same dresses with two different names -- the smaller size called "heather gray" and the plus-size version labeled "manatee gray"!
You and I carry around a little tattletale with us everywhere we shop. Do you know what that teller of all looks like? You might be surprised who is giving away your secrets!
Freshman at the University of Louisiana are invited for a special, exclusive after-hours shopping event at Target. The excursion is to pick up last minute college essentials and school supplies. This is a really amazing opportunity because not only is Target awesome, but they will keep their doors open for freshman students to win prizes, play games, shop and bond with classmates.
The new school year is quickly approaching and it is about time to go school supply shopping. Like most people, I really enjoy school supply shopping because I get to pick out whatever color notebooks, pens, pencils and binders that I want. We do not have much of a choice when it comes to what we're suppose to study or when our test day is, but we can decide what color notebooks we want to use.


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London's hidden gardens and green spaces
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Isabella Plantation
Watching south-west Londoners mistake chugging around Richmond Park in their 4x4s for a day in the country isn't everyone's idea of fun, but the traffic-free Isabella Plantation is a real oasis. Established during the 1950s, the ornamental woodland garden consists of clearings, ponds and streams and is planted with ferns, exotic trees and shrubs. It's particularly striking during April and May when the azaleas and rhododendrons put on their annual show.
Richmond Park (nearest gates Ham or Ladderstile), Surrey (www.royalparks.org.uk)
Eltham Palace
A well-kept south London secret, this pocket of green space is a leafy paradise. In summer the 19-acre garden springs into life and becomes a riotous confection of colour and scent. The 1936 art deco house has been restored by English Heritage and is a delight in itself, and as a day out it's a worthwhile alternative to the royal parks of central London.
Eltham Palace, Court Yard, SE9
The Geffrye Museum's garden
Just as the Geffrye's period rooms trace the development of the British domestic interior from the sixteenth century to the present, its 'garden rooms' illustrate changing planting styles across half a millennium, from modest designs for Elizabethan townhouses to hothouse exotics loved by the Victorians, and the Edwardian template on which many modern gardens are based. There's also a traditional herb garden that examines the various uses of over 170 specimens and includes arbours with secluded seating in its traditional, geometric scheme.
Geffrye Museum, Kingsland Rd, E2 8EA
New Square
This is a picture-perfect hidden spot lies just off the larger Lincoln's Inn Fields. It's open to the public in office hours, so you can enjoy its manicured gardens, fountains and sweet-scented plants.
New Square, WC2A 3QH
Red Cross Garden
This charming, hidden backstreet garden in Southwark has been restored to its original Victorian glory with cottage and pond gardens, exotic shrubs and herbaceous borders.
Red Cross Garden, Redcross Way, SE1 9HR (7403 3393/www.bost.org.uk)
Kyoto Garden
Enter Holland Park via the Abbotsbury Road entrance and in the centre you'll find this small but perfectly formed Japanese garden, with waterfall, koi carp and a stone bridge. It was created by Japanese artists in 1991 to celebrate the Japan festival, was refurbished in 2001 and remains one of London's most tranquil spots.
Kyoto Garden, Holland Park, W8 7QU
St Dunstan-in-the-East
Possibly the City's most sequestered spot is the garden in the bombed-out remains of the medieval St Dunstan-in-the-East, which was destroyed in the Blitz. Wall shrubs and climbers spill in through the derelict arched windows and scale the defunct steeple, while the tinkle of a fountain in the former nave drowns out yonder traffic.
St Dunstan-in-the-East Church Garden, St Dunstan's Hill, EC3
Ebury Square Gardens
A canopy of plane trees makes this park at the south end of Buckingham Palace Road (turn right up Semley Place) a perfect hideaway. You could believe you're in the countryside as you gaze at the lilac trees, tulips, bluebells and allium that carpet the flowerbeds. A fountain in the centre completes the idyll.
Ebury Square Gardens, SW1W 9SU
Westminster Abbey Gardens
Follow the signs from the tube to the abbey. In contrast to the abbey itself, the cloisters feel quiet and intimate. The Little Cloister has a garden and ornamental fountain, while the College Garden contains a seventeenth-century knot garden.
Westminster Abbey Cloisters and Gardens, Westminster Abbey, Victoria St, SW1P 3PA
Queen's Wood
Across the road from the better-known Highgate Wood, there is something more magical and quiet about Queen's Wood – witness its hilly pathways through the oak, beech, mountain ash and cherry trees. It might be only a few hundred metres from Highgate tube station, but native bluebells, wood anemone and countless species of small animals and creepy crawlies make this a wonderful retreat.
Queen's Wood, Muswell Hill Rd, N10 (www.fqw.org.uk)
Morden Hall Park
While the grand old buildings here are now used by local artisans, the peaceful parkland is the real draw. Its meadows, islands and wildlife are all thriving, thanks to the River Wandle, which runs through it. Keep a look out for kingfishers landing on the water – a fantastic sight. Family events are held on the first and third Sunday of each month. A rose garden is among the other attractions.
Morden Hall Rd, Morden, SM4 5JD (8545 6850/www.nationaltrust.org.uk)
Postman's Park
Created in a churchyard in 1880, this little memorial garden is shockingly quiet – despite being bracketed at either end by major, traffic-fizzing City thoroughfares. Victorian painter and philanthropist GF Watts created the monuments under the walled roof area as a tribute to the otherwise unsung everyday people who lost their lives saving the lives of others. They add a reverential and sombre air to the surroundings making Postman's Park not a place for rowdy Frisbeeing and such, then, but a pleasant hideaway in central London to remind oneself of the simple pleasures in – or rather, of – life.
Postman's Park, King Edward St, EC1A 7BX
Bonnington Square Gardens
Bonnington Square, just spitting distance from the main drag of Vauxhall, is an unexpected idyll: a snug garden square with a close-knit community that seems incongruous amidst the surrounding sprawl. The square's gardens are tended by the residents, and while you're there you can pay a visit to Bonnington Café where the locals take turns to cook.
Bonnington Square, SW8 (www.bonningtonsquaregarden.org.uk)
Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
Summer events at this Dalson gem include collaborations with local chefs, as well as pizza-making in the outdoor wood-fired oven, using herbs and veg grown in the garden. 'Get Buzzy' activities will highlight bee-friendly planting and offer Dalston honey tasting. If that all sounds too energetic, sit back, relax, and enjoy a homemade lemonade or mojito from the new Botanical Bar.
Entrance to the garden is next to the Hackney Peace Carnival Mural, 13 Dalston Lane, E8 3DF (www.dalstongarden.org)
Hill Garden and Pergola
Stroll through the Pergola in the Hill Garden at Hampstead Heath and you'll feel as though you're a million miles away from the city. The beautiful Pergola was constructed between 1906 and 1925 and is covered in fragrant flowers including jasmine, honeysuckle and lavender. To get to it, head west over the meadows from Golders Hill and look for a spiral staircase through the gate in the railings.
Hill Garden and Pergola, Inverforth Close, off North End Way, NW3 7EX
King Henry's Walk
The party queen of community gardens. Apart from thriving organic fruit and veg and stunning flower beds, there's a host of activities, including wine tasting, a tea club, and talks on everything from medicinal herbs, to ice cream making. Annual keyholder membership is £10; free public access is on weekends from May to September, and Saturdays throughout the year. The garden will open between 6pm and 9pm on July 3 for an evening of music, wine and art.
11C King Henry's Walk, N1 4NX (www.khwgarden.org.uk)
Mobile Gardeners' Park
This garden began as a lunar landscape of rubble on the edge of a redevelopment site. Planting is in wooden wheelie crates which can be moved to another location in a couple of years' time, when the serious building work gets underway . When the locals aren't planting you'll find them dancing the 'carwash' at regular 'Sunset' parties: the next one is on July 21 and will feature a mobile disco, food – and gardening, of course. 'Our parties are when we freak out to disco and dance to Nile Rodgers amongst the vegetables,' says Richard Reynolds who helped set up the enterprise 18 months ago.
East end of Wansey St and north end of Brandon St, SE17 1JP (www.mobilegardeners.org)
Barbican Conservatory
London might seem like a concrete jungle sometimes, but it's still unexpected to find a slice of tropical rainforest in the City. It's there, however, housed in the Barbican's huge glasshouse (open to the public on Sundays and bank holiday Mondays only). Designed in 1980 to disguise the Barbican Theatre's flytower, the lofty conservatory is home to thousands of exotic plants, as well as huge koi carp swimming in clear pools – very zen.
Silk St, EC2Y 8DS. www.barbican.org.uk Barbican tube.
Camley Street Natural Park
With all those wide-open public spaces and all that statement architecture, King's Cross has really transformed of late. That's brilliant, but sometimes the heady buzz of progress can start to grate. Find a bit of peace and quiet close to the Eurostar terminal at St Pancras in this two-acre garden on the banks of the Regent's Canal. London Wildlife Trust volunteers help maintain the pond, meadow and woodland, making it a haven away from all the hectic commuters.
12 Camley St, N1C 4PW. King's Cross tube.
Highgate Wood
This ancient woodland was once part of the Forest of Middlesex, which is mentioned in the Domesday Book. These days it's run by the Corporation of London, which originally tried to impose order on unruly nature by turning it into an urban park, with paths and ornamental trees. A welcome change of municipal heart means respect for the wood's essential woodiness has now prevailed. Around 70 different species of birds show their approval of this state of affairs by frequenting the hornbeam and oaks.
Muswell Hill Rd, N10 3JN. Highgate tube.
Japanese Roof Garden
You're sitting at your desk, fuming. Graham in accounts hasn't processed your expenses claim, again. Oh, Graham! Time to head to the Japanese Roof Garden at the School of Oriental and African Studies. Built in 2001, this serene space is dedicated to forgiveness (there's a Kanji character engraved on the garden's granite water basin that says this). A period of repose among the artfully placed rocks and pebbles and combed sand will set you right, and you will forgive Graham.
Brunei Gallery, SOAS, Thornhaugh St, WC1H 0XG. Russell Square tube.
Phoenix Gardens
Tucked behind Charing Cross Road, this is a super spot for a leafy lunchtime break. Look out for frogs and sparrows, which are thriving thanks to an enthusiastic conservation initiative. The garden closed last autumn for redevelopment work (which has been delayed) but has reopened in time to take advantage of our long-awaited spell of improved weather.
21 Stacey St, access via entrance on St Giles Passage, WC2H 8DG (www.thephoenixgarden.org)
St Mary's Cemetery
When you long for a place where no one much goes, head for St Mary's Cemetery, a lovely old graveyard tucked away beside Bolingbroke Grove in Battersea. It's shaded by mature trees, including an avenue of ornamental cherries, and the weathered stones are smothered in flowers that have seeded and done their own thing; right now there are lots of what look like daisies. You may have to share the space with squirrels and blackbirds, sometimes even a woodpecker, but there's absolutely no danger of any bootcamp colonel bellowing 'drop and give me five'.
Battersea Rise, Bolingbroke Grove, SW11 1HE. Clapham Junction rail.
Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park
Originally created as one of seven sprawling Victorian cemeteries for the growing metropolis, this graveyard doesn't have the impressive headcount of Highgate Cemetery. But among those whose final resting place is there are the original owner of the Cutty Sark, John 'White Hat' Willis and one Alfred Linnel, who was trampled by a police horse during a demonstration in Trafalgar Square and whose funeral was organised by Annie Besant and William Morris. Closed to burials in 1966, today it's a place of deep green shadows, of woodland and wildlife and 3,000 volunteers help look after it. But not all at the same time. So it's a haven for east Londoners in search of peace on earth.
Southern Grove, E3 4PX. Mile End tube.
Years ago when I was preparing for exams the tutor advised going to Isabella plantation as a way of relaxing and reducing stress.
Probably because I'm a professional gardener, but that is one of my favorite places in London! It's a must-see place, a real heaven on Earth!
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If I may throw my 2p in, leathermarket gardens; http://bit.ly/hOB3Mx and St Lukes gardens off kings road are also lovely; http://bit.ly/hOeV7O
Westminster Abbey Cloysters and gardens was absolutely beautiful to visit after many years of being in Venice. I took the opportunity to see it again whilst taking a friend around London. it was absolute bliss. have got quite a few snapshots too.
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|April 6, 2009
Got Pimples? Dairy Hormones and Sugary Foods Linked to Acne, Study Finds
Scientific Review in April's International Journal of Dermatology Suggests Dietary Approach to Better Skin
WASHINGTON—Teens who avoid milk and sugary foods may experience fewer skin blemishes, according to a new study in April's International Journal of Dermatology. Hope Ferdowsian, M.D., M.P.H., and her co-authors reviewed 27 previously published scientific studies and found that the more milk young people drank, the more likely they were to develop acne. Sugary foods appear to have a similar effect. Surprisingly, studies involving chocolate were inconclusive.
"Setting aside milkshakes will likely do more to prevent blemishes than a drugstore full of commercial products," says Dr. Ferdowsian, associate director of the Washington Center for Clinical Research. "Milk appears to fuel hormone imbalances that can lead to acne."
Adolescents following a Western diet often experience the overproduction of natural hormones. Hormones or proteins found in milk may increase skin oil production, leading to pimples. Conversely, diets high in fiber-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, and beans prevent the buildup of excess hormones in the system.
In populations following a largely plant-based diet low in refined sugars and dairy products, such as Kitavan islanders and indigenous Peruvians, acne is rare. Scientific studies also note that as populations adopt Western diets through migration or cultural change, acne becomes commonplace.
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For a change
After for the For the First Time, I thank God for all the work He has given me, and everyone who watched it.
I've been busy taping and preparing for Camera Cafe's 5th season and first year anniversary. Isang taon na po ang Camera Cafe.
Close up sa mga faces ng readers: Ano yun?
Heto po yung show na three minutes lang tinatakbo. Ang eksena ay sa office corridor na nasa harapan ng isang vendo machine. Five times po ito ipapalabas sa QTV at three times naman sa GMA-7. Yung camera namin, nasa harapan at yun na yun….
Pan to the readers: Ay oo. Yun pala yun. Camera Cafe pala ang title nun.
Kakaibang concept diba?! Nakakaaliw. Nakakabaliw. Nakaka-tense din ang taping. Pag nagkamali ka, parang crime, kasi from the top ay uulitin. Walang cure. For a change, para sa first year anniversary, merong group presentation contest. Ka-group ko sina Assunta De Rossi, Vince De Jesus, and Wilma Doesn't. Tagal ko nang hindi gumagawa ng group presentation. Maliban sa karangalan na magaling ang group ninyo, may prize money worth 100k. Aba, what a motivation!
Meron din po akong ginagawang teleserye ngayon para sa ABS-CBN. Kasama ko po dito sina Judy Ann Santos, Derek Ramsay, Angel Aquino, Rio Locsin, Melanie Marquez, Will Devaughn, Ina Feleo, Maxine Eigenmann, Meryl Streep, Sally Field at marami pang iba. O, laban ba kayo sa Meryl and Sally?
For a change, iba din naman ang role ko.
In Humiling Ako sa Langit, I will play a battered wife and an overly protective mother to my daughter, to the point na nag-nursing ako para samahan ang anak ko na nursing student din. Si Judy Ann Santos ang aming chief instructor. Si Derek ay classmate ko. And the plot thickens…
For a change, real profession and place of work ang focus ng plot. The plot revolves around the lives of the people that go in and out of the hospital.
For a change, mahirap umadlib kasi merong medical terms involved. Seryoso talaga naming pinag-aaralan ang mga cases. Even the way we move are carefully instructed by our on-the-set doctor and nurse. Opo, meron kaming ka-join na doctor and nurse on the set na nakatutok sa mga ginagawa namin. Taray, di ba?! Abangan sa end of October ang airing namin.
For a change sa mga corporate shows na ginagawa ko, I was given the chance to have a story telling session with the kids at Robinsons Galleria. Nakakaaliw pala mag-story telling. Nakakatuwa basahan ng books ang mga bata. Feeling ko nagbata-bataan din ako.
For a change, iba naman ang experience dito. Kung sa mga normal corporate shows ay nagmo-motivate pa ako ng audience to participate, dito ang mga bata walang tigil sa pagtatanong. Ang dami nilang tanong, di ko na alam kung paano sila sasagutin nang sabay-sabay.
The scanner
As promised, mga friends ko naman from way back ang i-share ko sa inyo. Heto yung mga friends that I got to know even before I entered show business.
At inamin ko naman sa inyo na meron akong bagong scanner, di ba. Hindi ko alam kung ang pa-senti mode ko ay epekto ng scanner o epekto ng rainy weather or both. Kaka-scan ko lang ng mga pictures, napa-look back tuloy ako. O, medyo mahaba ito kaya konting pasensya. 'Pag binasa mo, eventually, matatapos din naman.
Let me start with my grade school friends in Maryknoll, now known as Miriam. Fine! Got it! Maryknoll pa ang name ng school na yun dati when I was studying.
I remember Pia Agoncillo, with whom I had a fight because she said Mahinhin Domingo was her best friend and not me. We were walking along the corridors when she pushed that sensitive "best friend" issue. And that was also when I transformed from a sweet-refined girl to an angry kanto girl, and I pulled her hair. Brouhaha!
It was a cheap fight, but it made me value every friend I had since then. I also made promised that I would never consider only one person as my best friend, kasi nga 'pag nawawala, masakit.
I became friends with Melanor Abad and Liezl Tiaquio, who are both out of the country as of this writing. We parted ways when we were "honorably dismissed" due to conduct, specifically, an offense of forgery.
Looking back, I can really call it an honorable dismissal. I forged the signature of Melanor's aunt in her excuse letter. She was absent the day before the exam, and without an excuse letter she won't be able to take it. Unfortunately, merong nagsumbong at nahuli kami. I could continue studying in Maryknoll with a condition: my teachers should issue letter of recommendation and the principal should approve it. All my teachers signed, but there was no principal to approve it. She was in Hawaii. Grrrr!
Anyhow, from Child Study to first year high school—with seven classes and roughly 45 students each class—please do not let me enumerate all of their names. But I still remember all of them.
Meron ding bus mates/friends na sila Dinnah, Leah, and Marivic. Si Dinnah, anak ng barangay captain, kaya nung nagpagawa ng swimming pool sa plaza, kami ang nag-swi-swimming, meron pang bantay na tanod. Feeling ko before, ang astig namin. Nakakahiya man aminin, naka-bathing suit kami sa plaza ng project 6. Hindi man lang subdivision. Yikes! Hahahaha!
I transferred to St. Paul's QC. I met Clandestine, Toby, Tessy, Jame, Tere, Trixie, Suva, and etc… They supported my love for performance, though, they never joined the plays. Sa St. Paul yata na-hone ang pagiging business woman ko. My baon was just sufficient for my school needs, so I decided to sell "repacked cookies." They helped me sell my cookies to the point of harassing my classmates so they would buy.
I remember nagbenta kami ng "class jacket," na naging "batch jacket." Gosh, eh, nagsimula lang naman yun sa barkada jacket. Hahaha!
Then, we organized a graduation party at Socorro Poblete's house, in protest of the expensive graduation ball in Manila Hotel. What a huge success! Siyempre, sa amin merong punch. Doon sa ball, wala. Kumita na kami ng pera, sikat pa kami. Hahaha!
Then came college life.
I pursued my dream and studied theater arts in UP. This was where the real battle began, or so I thought. The teachers weren't very cordial with the students and it seemed like everyday was a "decision-making day."
I actually considered changing my course and going to a more amiable, friendly, stress free environment. Yung hindi ako sinisigawan ng bobo ng director? Or yung course na hindi ko kailangan maging alila ng sining? Ang dami ko bang satsat?! Eh, wala namang pumilit sa akin mag-enrol doon, di ba? Nevertheless, the strict discipline helped me a lot. I made the right choice.
UP ignited my passion, colored my dream, and gave me a chance to hold on to it. I met very talented theater friends who gave me the drive to excel and prove my worth. I thought then I was battling with my friends, but it turned out I had a race with myself. Every one had a place under the sun, under the theater roof. Grade school was fun. High school was amazing. But, college was the best!
We studied, argued, worked, cried, laughed, ran under the pouring rain, got drank, dozed off, got sick and recuperated, slipped, played, prayed, paid, planned, hoped, dreamed and loved each other. There weren't many funds for night-outs. I wasn't even usually permitted to go out. More often, the gimmick would be at my house. They slept in my house. Eventually, they got to know my mom. Hinihiram na nga nila mga pantulog ng mommy ko.
Every after rehearsal, we would still converge to talk, analyze the practice session, and plan our strategies for the next day. We feared and respected our professors so much that we would do anything to get their approval and appreciation.
In theater, there's a saying that everything can be done, no matter what—even if one has to beg, steal, or borrow. I experienced that when I was in charge of props, and together with Voltaire, we stole bamboos from all over QC so we could use them as props for the play Gironierre.
One time, we had no food sa backstage. We only had coffee and yung biscuit na kasing-nipis ng bond paper. Gutom kami pero busog kami sa saya.
We had always covered up each other's mistakes. Well, as much as we could. We did the dirty work backstage to become the beautiful characters on stage. We survived.
Those were the struggling years, where we had nothing but our dreams, our talents, our passion, and our God.
There were also friends I grew up with. I am part of Catholic Living Word Prayer Community, a parish-based Charismatic movement. We've been together for 27 years now. My mom and youngest sister MM have always been active. I am a backslider. Nag-enjoy ako at dinedma ko ang service kay Lord for 12 years.
At my lowest point, feeling so deranged, I had nowhere to go. I came back. I silently sneaked in and attended the prayer meeting. I was warmly welcomed with a smile. No questions asked. They treated me as if I was never gone.
I started serving again through outreach programs, singing during the 12:00 noon mass. It felt good. Heto pala ang feeling ng prodigal son. Mas nakaka-guilty yung hindi pinagagalitan. They were simply happy to see me.
Last Sunday, nagkukuwentuhan kami sa bahay at napag-usapan na mabuti hindi raw ako nag-drugs. Tita Titus said "my humble prayers must have helped." I was stunned. I realized that in my absence they never failed to pray for me. Kaka-touch 'no!
Now, I'd like to know where my grade school and high school friends are. What are they busy with? I miss the good ol' days!
I still get to see my theater friends, because we work in the same industry. And it's truly comforting work with them, parang may kakampi ako.
Thanks to the scanner. Not only did it scan pictures but it brought back a lot of memories. These are memories that I can joyfully share and recount, and make me appreciate what I have now.
To all the friends that I could have possibly hurt, neglected, or abandoned in any way, I am sorry.
Tutal "ber months" na, pauso na ang reunion and I'm just excited to see every one. At least ngayon, hindi na patak-patak ang pambili ng food and drinks. Maski paano, afford na nating magdala ng dish. Hindi na rin takas ang lumabas. Sariling katamaran na lang ang kalaban. Ayan, umamin na. Being busy is not an excuse. It's never too late to catch up, PEPsters.
O, ikaw meron ka bang friendship kuwento?
It's about time
When I was still in school, I had always felt that time was dragging and slow.
I would always get excited whenever the bell would finally ring. I would count the number of hours left before going home from school, including my travel time. I would always ask myself, "How I can sneak off to meet up with my friends?" and "How many days more before it's weekend again?"
Corny man, but those were really the days. I had the luxury of time.
Looking back, I can't help but think whether I was able to use my time wisely or not. It is too late for regrets, because I can no longer turn back the time. Indeed, there are so many things that one can repair and undo except for time. Now I understand the real essence of paying for the "lost time."
Why am I talking about time?
Once again "ber" months are here. Therefore, Christmas is just around the corner. Gosh! How time flies. Feeling ko, parang kamakailan lang, I was very busy wrapping, distributing, and buying gifts for friends and colleagues. Feeling ko nga, I haven't fully digested the food I had from all the Christmas parties that I attended, yet, I am going to attend Christmas parties and pig out once again. Grabe!
I have to stop writing for now and attend to my son. Kasi po naglalambing at nag-aarte siya.
Sandali lang po…
I'm back!
Quentin's birthday is in October. He will be turning five years old. (Deep breath and a long sigh…) Indeed, so many things had happened.
My son can communicate better with me now, though there are times when I still do not understand what he's saying. He talks and, sometimes, sounds like New York English combined with German, with a touch of Visayan accent. Bisaya kasi ang yaya ng anak ko. Laban kayo sa combination?
My son no longer wears glasses. My son can now stay still longer than usual. My son already knows the concept of right and wrong. We have truly adjusted with each other and adapted to the given situation. I have learned to handle Quentin na hindi na nilalabasan ng pawis ang lahat ng pores ko. Or, maybe I have learned to accept the things I have no control of. In doing so, fresher and fairer skin ang effect sa akin.
My son has so much progress. Thanks to all your prayers. Nakakahiya lang, kasi my prayers had been answered and I was too busy to notice.
Pag tumatanda pala ang tao, bumibilis ang oras. Hats off to all single parents who have raised their children from baby stage to tiny tot era to adulthood. Amazing! I only have one child, though it seems I have more given his state. I know some mothers who have two kids with special needs, aside from their normal kids, and hats off talaga ako, join ko na rin ang pants ko!!!
Despite my busy schedule, God found ways for me and my son to bond. God gave me a very charming, malambing, thoughtful, and understanding special child. He understands that mom needs to work. Pero pag nasa bahay ako, Quentin truly asks for the attention and company. Kahit duling na ako sa pagod or meron akong deadline, Quentin wins. Meron kasing guilt factor even though I work for his needs.
Kaya naman pala, ang normal talaga dapat, two parents para meron talagang nagbabantay sa mga bata. Meron naman pala talagang reason yung partnership, hindi lang naman kasi because of the "norms" dahil mahirap pala ang mag-isa. Don't get me wrong, hindi po ako nagrereklamo. Nagkukuwento lang naman po at natatawa. Kaya naman pala "wonder woman" ang pangalan ng super hero, kasi talagang minsan nakaka-wonder kung paano nagagawa ng woman ang mga bagay-bagay.
It's the same with the married woman. She has her kids to attend to and a husband to take care of. No pun intended. No matter what, it's the same for all types.
Nasa Bible naman di ba, "There's a time for everything under the sun." Truly no matter how fast time flies, still, there's a time for everything. 24 hours is just enough for a day, kasi 'pag sumobra pa doon, baka hindi na kayanin ng human anatomy. Kaya sorry na lang sa Goodah, isang gotohan na nagsasabing "open ng 25 hours." Patulan ba pati ang mga taglines ng establishments?! Sorry po, naisip ko lang.
Dati naman, hindi ako nale-late. Ngayon, nale-late na ako. Bakit kaya? According to my sister, malamang meron akong ginagawa na dapat hindi ko ginagawa or mali ako sa timing kaya hindi tumatama ang oras ko. In living our lives, a lot of things are also set, given, waited for. They are all set in due time.
There's this saying, "Hurry while you have time, so you will have more time to hurry." Again, it's a matter of spending time wisely. Time is indeed short, so let's not make it shorter. God wants us live our lives to the fullest.
Replies to comments. Yes! Kasama ko, as in, kaibigan at kabagang ko sina Harlene Bautista and John Lapus. As a matter of fact, marami pa silang mga nakasama ko. Sa totoo lang, hindi ko napa-scan ang pictures namin that time. Ngayon pwede na kasi, na-scan ko na po. I will tell you more about these friends of mine and our special times together on my next entry.
Pahabol. Naalala niyo yung sinasabi kong promo ng aking blog? Heto na ang aking gift list!
This is open to my abroad-based readers. I'm sure, wala kayong time minsan para bigyan ang mga mahal niyo sa buhay dito sa 'Pinas ng isang gift. Naghahanda tayo para sa mga special occasions, pero for ordinary days, minsan dedma tayo. Naiintindahan ko naman na time is gold…kaya nga, may promo na ganito.
Anyhow, i-click ang PROMO SITE link na ito at ikuwento niyo sa akin kung ano ang gusto niyong ibigay based on my gift list at kanino niyo ibibigay. Okay ba?
O, anong pang hinihintay niyo? It's about time!!!


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Baked Clams
8 Oct 2009
Baked Clams is a mouth watering side dish recipe. An easy to prepare Baked Clams recipe wont let you forget its taste forever. So, give it a try and squander its taste!
|Cherrystone clams
|1 Dozen
|2 Tablespoon
|Finely chopped onion
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|1 Clove (5 gm), peeled and crushed
|1 , slightly beaten
|Dried oregano leaves
|1⁄8 Teaspoon
|Seasoned bread crumbs
|1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
|2 Tablespoon, melted
Remove clams from half shell and chop coarsely.
Set clams and shells aside.
In a medium-sized, heat-resistant, non-metallic mixing bowl place 2 tablespoons butter.
Heat on full power for 30 seconds or until melted.
Add onion and garlic.
Heat, uncovered, on full power 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
Add egg, the 1/4 cup bread crumbs, chopped clams and oregano to onion mixture.
Spoon mixture into reserved shells.
Place shells on a heat-resistant, non-metallic serving platter.
In a small bowl, heat the 2 tablespoons butter on full power for 30 seconds.
Stir in the 1/3 cup bread crumbs.
Sprinkle buttered bread crumbs on top of clam mixture.
Heat, uncovered, on full power for 5 minutes or until heated through.
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Although dynamic balancing is optional (extra cost) with all engine builders, it is a necessity to engine smoothness and longevity. It is manda-tory at MCE Engines, but Marvin takes it a step further with his own disciplined approach to dynamic balancing. He weighs everything before it goes to Automotive Balancing, then AB precision balances everything to Marvin's own specs.
Dynamic balancing happens for the same reason we balance tires-to remove shake and vibration. Centrifugal force is an ugly thing when spinning and reciprocating parts are not in perfect balance. All pistons, rings, and bearings must weigh the same. Engine oil must also figure into this equation. Pistons and rings must weigh exactly the same as crankshaft counterweights. They should dance around each other smoothly, with the precision of a Swiss watch.
With dynamic balancing, each piston is machined down to the same weight as the lightest piston. Rings and pistons are weighed together as individual assemblies. All rods must weigh the same as the lightest one. To get it all in balance, remove metal from the heavier parts to get them down to the same weight as the lightest part. The same can be said for the crankshaft.
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Memphis Football Completes Final Two-A-Day Practice
The University of Memphis football team wrapped-up its final day of two-a-day practices on Wednesday. Head coach Justin Fuente talks about the final two-a-day practice.
Memphis Football Preseason Camp - First Day in Full Pads
The Tigers suited up in full pads for the first time today in preparation for two-a-days starting tomorrow.
Memphis opens up the 2013 season hosting Duke on September 7.
Memphis Football Preseason Camp - Day Two
Day two of preseason camp is in the books for the Memphis Tigers football team and it was another scorcher. Watch highlights and interviews from day two right here on the Memphis Tiger Network.
Memphis Football Preseason Camp - Day One
The Memphis football team opened up their preseason camp today. Check out some highlights from the first day and hear from junior DB Bobby McCain and head coach Justin Fuente.
Enrolled at Memphis for the 2012 spring semester ... Redshirted first year in the Memphis program.
Played his post-graduate year at Hargrave Military Academy in 2011 ... Made his first appearance for the Tigers vs Georgia Military Academy in week No. 3 ... Followed that game with six-straight starts ... Registered 11 pancake blocks ... Allowed no sacks as a starter ... Helped Hargrave to a 41-40 victory over St. Francis University, allowing the Tigers quarterback to throw four TD in the contest ... Prepped at Delaware Valley Charter High School for Coach Barry Thomas ... Protected a quarterback that threw for 1,215 yards and 14 TD in 2010 ... Also instrumental in the running backs rushing for over 1,500 yards and 20 TD ... Named all-city and all-league in helping the Warriors win the city championship in 2009 ... A three-year team captain ... Had a career-best five pancake blocks in a single game ... Also lettered in basketball and track ... Threw the shot put and placed fourth in the city in that event.
Grandson of Debra Minnick ... Stepfather is Andre Samuels ... Born Sept. 30, 1992 in Philadelphia ... Has not declared a major.


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