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365 Meditations for Women by Womenby Various Nell W. Mohney Monica Johnson D. Sharpe Sally Anne Wilcox Cynthia Gadsden Lillian Smith
This ebook offers a year's worth of daily devotional readings from twelve different women of faith. This ebook is for women of all ages. Each day's reading includes a focus Scripture verse from a mix of translations, a brief reflection, and a prayer.
The Actor's Book of Classical Monologuesby Various
A challenging, wide-ranging collection of monologues from history's greatest dramatic works. From the stately and poetic Greek tragedies to the lively, bawdy Restoration comedies, the classical repertoire is a treasure trove of often-overlooked materials for male and female, young and old. The solo pieces collected here vary widely in mood, style, and level of challenge; they include a generous supply of Shakespeare and his contemporaries; and they're fleshed out with brief plot synopses and valuable historical material. Stefan Rudnicki, an accomplished actor, director, and teacher, also provides practical tips on preparing each scene for audition or performance. Among the playwrights whose works are included are: Aeschylus Sophocles Euridipes Aristophanes Shakespeare Tourneur Kyd Middleton Jonson Sheridan Dryden Congreve ...and many others.
The Actor's Book of Monologues for Womenby Various
A diverse collection of monologues featuring the voices of women through the ages Drawn from poetry, fiction, diaries, journals, and documents of public record, these selections, although not originally intended for theatrical or cinematic performances, offer unique dramatic opportunities for actors, speakers, students, or anyone interested in women's studies. Stefan Rudnicki has brought together selections from well-known as well as obscure authors, providing a tremendous range of women's perspectives from a variety of sources: poems by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Emily Dickinson, Christina Rossetti, and Sappho, among others; passages from Mary Shelley's journal, the diaries of Anais Nin, and the memoirs of Isadora Duncan; polemics from Mary Wollstonecraft and Joan of Arc, as well as Susan B. Anthony's "On Woman's Right to Suffrage"; and selections from the novels of Emily and Charlotte Bronte, Jane Austen, Ursula K. LeGuin, and others.
Against Slaveryby Various
Assembles more than forty speeches, lectures, and essays critical to the abolitionist crusade. Features William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass, Lydia Maria Child, Wendell Phillips, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. "An invaluable resource to students, scholars, and general readers alike."--Amazon.com.
All You Need Is Love: 3-Book Teen Fiction Collectionby Various Melissa Kantor Robyn Schneider Katie Cotugno
Perfect for John Green fans, this three-book collection contains three breathtaking, heartbreaking, can't-miss novels:The Beginning of Everything: Varsity tennis captain Ezra Faulkner was supposed to be homecoming king, but that was before--before his girlfriend cheated on him, before a car accident shattered his leg, and before he fell in love with unpredictable new girl Cassidy Thorpe. Robyn Schneider's witty and heart-wrenching teen novel will appeal to fans of books by John Green and Ned Vizzini, novels such as The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and classics like The Great Gatsby and The Catcher in the Rye.How to Love: Reena Montero has loved Sawyer LeGrande for as long as she can remember. But he's never noticed that Reena even exists . . . until one day, impossibly, he does. Then three years pass, and there's a new love in Reena's life: her daughter. Reena's gotten used to life without Sawyer, but just as suddenly as he disappeared, he turns up again. After everything that's happened, can Reena really let herself love Sawyer LeGrande again? For fans of Sarah Dessen and John Green, How to Love is a breathtaking debut about a couple who falls in love . . . twice.Maybe One Day: In the tradition of The Fault in Our Stars, critically acclaimed author Melissa Kantor masterfully captures the joy of friendship, the agony of loss, and the unique experience of being a teenager in this poignant new novel about a girl grappling with her best friend's life-threatening illness.
American Antislavery Writings: Colonial Beginnings to Emancipationby Various James G. Basker
For the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, here is a collection of writings that charts our nation's long, heroic confrontation with its most poisonous evil. It's an inspiring moral and political struggle whose evolution parallels the story of America itself. To advance their cause, the opponents of slavery employed every available literary form: fiction and poetry, essay and autobiography, sermons, pamphlets, speeches, hymns, plays, even children's literature. This is the first anthology to take the full measure of a body of writing that spans nearly two centuries and, exceptionally for its time, embraced writers black and white, male and female. Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine, Phillis Wheatley, and Olaudah Equiano offer original, even revolutionary, eighteenth century responses to slavery. With the nineteenth century, an already diverse movement becomes even more varied: the impassioned rhetoric of Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison joins the fiction of Harriet Beecher Stowe, Louisa May Alcott, and William Wells Brown; memoirs of former slaves stand alongside protest poems by John Greenleaf Whittier, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Lydia Sigourney; anonymous editorials complement speeches by statesmen such as Charles Sumner and Abraham Lincoln. Features helpful notes, a chronology of the antislavery movement, and a16-page color insert of illustrations.
The American Revolution: Writings from the Pamphlet Debate 1764-1772by Various Gordon S. Wood
For the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, acclaimed historian Gordon S. Wood presents a landmark collection of British and American pamphlets from the political debate that divided an empire and created a nation: In 1764, in the wake of its triumph in the Seven Years War, Great Britain possessed the largest and most powerful empire the world had seen since the fall of Rome and its North American colonists were justly proud of their vital place within this global colossus. Just twelve short years later the empire was in tatters, and the thirteen colonies proclaimed themselves the free and independent United States of America. In between, there occurred an extraordinary contest of words between American and Britons, and among Americans themselves, which addressed all of the most fundamental issues of politics: the nature of power, liberty, representation, rights and constitutions, and sovereignty. This debate was carried on largely in pamphlets and from the more than a thousand published on both sides of the Atlantic during the period Gordon S. Wood has selected thirty-nine of the most interesting and important to reveal as never before how this momentous revolution unfolded. This first of two volumes traces the debate from its first crisis--Parliament's passage of the Stamp Act, which in the summer of 1765 triggered riots in American ports from Charleston, South Carolina, to Portsmouth, New Hampshire--to its crucial turning point in 1772, when the Boston Town Meeting produces a pamphlet that announces their defiance to the world and changes everything. Here in its entirety is John Dickinson's justly famous Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania, considered the most significant political tract in America prior to Thomas Paine's Common Sense. Here too is the dramatic transcript of Benjamin Franklin's testimony before Parliament as it debated repeal of the Stamp Act, among other fascinating works. The volume includes an introduction, headnotes, a chronology of events, biographical notes about the writers, and detailed explanatory notes, all prepared by our leading expert on the American Revolution. As a special feature, each pamphlet is preceded by a typographic reproduction of its original title page.From the Hardcover edition.
The American Revolution: Writings from the Pamphlet Debate 1773-1776by Various Gordon S. Wood
For the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, acclaimed historian Gordon S. Wood presents a landmark collection of British and American pamphlets from the political debate that divided an empire and created a nation: In 1764, in the wake of its triumph in the Seven Years War, Great Britain possessed the largest and most powerful empire the world had seen since the fall of Rome and its North American colonists were justly proud of their vital place within this global colossus. Just twelve short years later the empire was in tatters, and the thirteen colonies proclaimed themselves the free and independent United States of America. In between, there occurred an extraordinary contest of words between American and Britons, and among Americans themselves, which addressed all of the most fundamental issues of politics: the nature of power, liberty, representation, rights and constitutions, and sovereignty. This debate was carried on largely in pamphlets and from the more than a thousand published on both sides of the Atlantic during the period Gordon S. Wood has selected thirty-nine of the most interesting and important to reveal as never before how this momentous revolution unfolded. This second of two volumes follows the course of the ultimate crisis that led from the Boston Tea Party to the final break, as the focus of debate turns from questions of representation and rights to the crucial issue of sovereignty. Here is a young Thomas Jefferson offering his radical Summary View of the Rights of British America; Samuel Johnson pronouncing Taxation no Tyranny and asking "How is that we hear the loudest yelps for liberty among the drivers of negros?"; Edmund Burke trying to hold the empire together in his famous Speech on Conciliation; and Thomas Paine turning the focus of American animus from Parliament to king in the truly revolutionary pamphlet Common Sense. The volume includes an introduction, headnotes, a chronology of events, biographical notes about the writers, and detailed explanatory notes, all prepared by our leading expert on the American Revolution. As a special feature, each pamphlet is preceded by a typographic reproduction of its original title page.From the Hardcover edition.
American Revolution: Writings from the War of Independenceby Various John H. Rhodehamel
One of the Library of America's editions of historic writings, this is a collection of papers from the Revolutionary period. It starts with Paul Revere's own account of his famous ride in 1775 and ends with a description of George Washington's resignation from the Continental Army in 1783. Journal entries, letters, newspaper articles, and public documents are included, written by Revolutionary leaders, soldiers and their wives, British officers, and Colonial loyalists. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc. , Portland, OR
Art in America 1945-1970: Writings from the Age of Abstract Expressionism, Pop Aby Various Jed Perl
Experience the creative explosion that transformed American art, in the words of the artists, writers, and critics who were there: In the quarter century after the end of World War II, a new generation of painters, sculptors, and photographers transformed the face of American art and shifted the center of the art world from Paris to New York. Signaled by the triumph of abstraction and the ascendancy of painters such as Pollock, Rothko, de Kooning, and Kline, this revolution generated an exuberant and contentious body of writing without parallel in our cultural history. In the words of editor Jed Perl, "there has never been a period when the visual arts have been written about with more mongrel energy--with more unexpected mixtures of reportage, rhapsody, analysis, advocacy, editorializing, and philosophy." Perl has gathered the best of this writing together for the first time, interwoven with fascinating headnotes that establish the historical background, the outsized personalities of the artists and critics, and the nature of the aesthetic battles that defined the era. Here are statements by the most significant artists, and major critical essays by Clement Greenberg, Susan Sontag, Hilton Kramer, and other influential figures. Here too is an electrifying array of responses by poets and novelists, reflecting the free interplay between different art forms: John Ashbery on Andy Warhol, James Agee on Helen Levitt, James Baldwin on Beauford Delaney, Truman Capote on Richard Avedon, Tennessee Williams on Hans Hofmann, Jack Kerouac on Robert Frank. The atmosphere of the time comes to vivid life in memoirs, diaries, and journalism by Peggy Guggenheim, Dwight Macdonald, Calvin Tomkins, and others. Lavishly illustrated with scores of black-and-white images and a 32-page color insert, this is a book that every art lover will treasure.
Ask the Bonesby Various
What is real and what is imaginary? Do evil creatures lurk in the shadows? Do demons attack the helpless? Are there such things as invisible men? For generations, storytellers have given substance to our worst fears. In Ask the Bones, master storytellers Arielle North Olson and Howard Schwartz retell a varied selection of the world's most frightening folktales. Be warned-these stories could scare you to death! Illustrated by David Linn. "These twenty-two stories provide a wide variety of supernatural happenings that won't disappoint the young horror acolyte." (The Horn Book, starred review)
At the Fights: American Writers on Boxingby Various George Kimball Colum Mccann John Schulian
Named a best book of 2011 by the San Francisco Chronicle, At the Fights is a gritty and glittering anthology of the very best writing about boxing. Here are Jack London on the immortal Jack Johnson; Richard Wright on Joe Louis's historic victory over Max Schmeling; A. J. Liebling's brilliantly comic portrait of a manager who really identifies with his fighter; Jimmy Cannon on Archie Moore, the greatest fighter of the 1950s; James Baldwin and Gay Talese on Floyd Patterson's epic fight with Sonny Liston; George Plimpton on Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X; Norman Mailer on the Rumble in the Jungle; Mark Kram on the Thrilla in Manila; Pete Hamill on legendary trainer and manager Cus D'Amato; Mark Kriegel on Oscar De La Hoya; and David Remnick and Joyce Carol Oates on Mike Tyson. National Book Award-winning novelist Colum McCann (Let the Great World Spin) offers a foreword and, in a new preface, John Schulian pays tribute to his co-editor, George Kimball, who lost his battle with cancer in 2011.
Atria Español Presents: The Best of Mexican Literatureby Various
Atria Español Presents: The Best of Mexican Literature Get acquainted with the work of some of the greatest authors of Mexican heritage with Atria Español Presents: The Best of Mexican Literature. This sampler has all the ingredients that makeup some of the best books that Mexican Literature has to offer. You'll find excerpts from: Malinche by Laura Esquivel The Night Buffalo by Guillermo Arriaga The Secret Book of Frida Kahlo by F. G. Haghenbeck Across a Hundred Mountains by Reyna Grande People Like Us by Javier Valdés No matter what your literary preferences are, we know you'll find something here to satisfy you.
Bake Me I'm Yours...Christmasby Various
Have a tasty Christmas with this collection of over 20 projects, recipes and ideas! Celebrate the festive season with stylish cupcakes, cookies, truffles, mini cakes and chocolate bites. Delight friends and family with edible gifts, centerpieces and decorations for your table and tree. Indulge in delicious recipes, from traditional fruit cake to chocolate brownies and spicy gingerbread. The perfect treat at Christmas!
Becoming Human: The Seven of Nine Saga: Script Book #2by Various
Of all the diverse races and civilizations encountered by Starfleet, none have been as fearsome and unstoppable as the cybernetic life-form known as the Borg . Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the Starship Enterprise considered them the closest thing to pure evil that he had ever faced.So who could have guessed that an unrepentant Borg could become a valuable crew member aboard a Federation starship?Here, complete in one volume, are the scripts for the original episodes of Star Trek: Voyager® that brought Seven of Nine aboard Captain Janeway's ship. These powerful and thought-provoking narratives trace her tumultuous development from an anonymous Borg drone to an unique and exceptional individual, whose rediscovery of her own lost humanity has only just begun.Relive the drama and conflict that have made Seven of Nine one of the most fascinating characters on television today -- and in the depths of the Delta Quadrant.
Best Castles - England, Ireland, Scotland, Walesby Various
This is the ultimate book for days out with the family, visiting Britain and Ireland's greatest architectural and historical treasures. Many of the castles featured offer a wealth of things to see and do, from their beautiful settings and manicured gardens, to museum collections and re-enactment events. Not only does the book give you essential information for visiting the castles, but it also provides background information on the roles castles played and other interesting facts to make your visit more enjoyable. This book is beautifully illustrated with photographs of the castles.
The Best of the American West 2by Various
These 19 stories by the masters of Western fiction--including Louis L'Amour, John Jakes, and Elmer Kelton--recreate the hardships and heartbreaks of settling and surviving on the American frontier in the 19th century.
Black Historyby Various
Black History Collected Works
Breathless Readsby Various
Discover the exhilerating stories and incredible worlds of these five breathtaking novels: Across the Universe by Beth Revis, Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood, Legend by Marie Lu, Matched by Ally Condie, and Nightshade by Andrea Cremer
The Captain's Table: Books One Through Sixby Various
There's a bar called "The Captain's Table," where those who have commanded mighty vessels of every shape and era can meet, relax, and share a friendly drink with others of their calling. But the first drink is always paid for with a story...even For Starfleet's finest officers! Star Trek® War Dragons by L.A. Graf James T. Kirk must join forces with Captain Hikaru Sulu of the U.S.S. Excelsior to end a bloody conflict in a distant star system -- before it erupts into a full-scale interstellar war! Star Trek: The Next Generation® Dujonian's Hoard by Michael Jan Friedman For more than two hundred years, treasure hunters have sought a fabled trove of priceless artifacts and forgotten technology. Now Joan-Luc Picard must go undercover too find the hoard before it falls info the hands of the Federation's greatest enemies! Star Trek: Deep Space Nine® The Mist by Dean Wesley Smith and Kristine Kathryn Rusch Is the Mist the ultimate cloaking device -- or a gateway to another dimension? Benjamin Sisko contends with the Cordassions, the Fereagi, and even the Klingon Empire to uncover a secret that could change The balance of power throughout the entire Alpha Quadrant! Star Trek: Voyager® Fire Ship be Diane Carol A sudden attack separates Captain Kathryn Janeway from her ship and crew, stranding her aboard an alien vessel and in the middle of a war she doesn't understand. Now she must rise from the ranks once more -- to fake command of a wholly new ship! Star Trek: New Frontier Once Burned by Peter David Six years ago, before he took command of the Starship Excalibur, Mackenzie Calhoun served aboard the U.S.S. Grissom -- until disaster struck. Now at long last, Captain Calhoun reveals the true story Ind the greatest tragedy of his life! Star Trek Where Sea Meets Sky by Jerry Oltion Long before Kirk began his own voyages, Captain Christopher Pike led the Starship Enterprise into uncharted realms of space, encountering strange and unearthly dangers -- including vast, spacefaring life-forms capable of devastating entire star systems!
A Century of Great Suspense Storiesby Various Jeffery Deaver
New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver's enviable task? Choose the best mystery/horror detective stories from a century of work by the world's most celebrated writers. The result is a triumph, featuring masterpieces of suspense by:<P> Robert Bernard * Robert Bloch * Lawrence Block * Anthony Boucher * Frederic Brown * James M. Cain * Max Allan Collins * Jeffery Deaver * Stanley Ellin * Harlan Ellison * Erle Stanley Gardner * Ed Gorman * Anna Katharine Green * Jeremiah Healy * Patricia Highsmith * Reginald Hill * Tony Hillerman * Evan Hunter * Stephen King * John Lutz * John D. MacDonald * Ross MacDonald * Michael Malone * Steve Martini * Sharyn McCrumb * Margaret Millar * Marcia Muller * Sara Paretsky * Bill Pronzini * Ellery Queen * Ruth Rendell * Lisa Scottoline * Georges Simenon * Mickey Spillane * Rex Stout * Janwillem van de Wetering * Donald E. Westlake
Christian Believer | Leader Guideby Various
The leader guide provides two kinds of information: (1) suggestions for weekly group sessions; (2) information to enhance leadership skills, to support group building and maintenance, and to make effective use of the CHRISTIAN BELIEVER components. A one-page session plan for each of the thirty weeks follows a set procedure with an amount of time indicated for each step. Each session plan provides guidance for group activities that make use of the daily preparation members have made, and questions for discussion. Group activities are designed to focus on content and help persons connect Scripture, doctrine, believing, and living. The leader guide assumes that: The leader makes the same preparation for the weekly group session as the other members of the group. Study and discussion in the weekly session is done mainly in small groups. The leader both guides the process and participates with other group members in the small-group study and discussion. The leader is not an information-giver or lecturer. The leader and the group members have access to the same content for study and discussion--the assigned Scripture, selections from the book of Readings, the study manual, and the video presentations. A study of CHRISTIAN BELIEVER can renew lives and congregations.
Colonial American Travel Narrativesby Various Wendy Martin Susan Imbarato
Four journeys by early Americans Mary Rowlandson, Sarah Kemble Knight, William Byrd II, and Dr. Alexander Hamilton recount the vivid physical and psychological challenges of colonial life. Essential primary texts in the study of early American cultural life, they are now conveniently collected in a single volume.
The Conde Nast Traveler Book of Unforgettable Journeysby Various Klara Glowczewska
From the #1 travel magazine in the country, a collection of travel tales from some of today's finest writers Travel writing maintains its seemingly endless popularity, and this volume offers a particularly transporting body of work, pairing exotic locales with writers of the highest caliber: Russell Banks writes on the Everglades, Francine Prose explores the secrets of Prague, Robert Hughes takes us on a tour of Italy, and more. From the most beautiful gardens to visit in Japan to the best free things to do in Provence, this book is as enlightening as it is entertaining. Whether off to the other side of the globe or to their favorite reading chair, wanderers of every sort will find this book truly indispensable. Other featured writers and places include: Nik Cohn on Savannah Philip Gourevitch on Tanzania Shirley Hazzard on Capri Pico Iyer on Iceland and Ethiopia Nicole Krauss on Japan Suketu Mehta on the Himalayas Edna O'Brien on Bath Patricia Storace on Provence and Athens James Truman on Iran Gregor Von Rezzori on Romania Edmund White on Jordan Simon Winchester on Mount Pinatubo William Dalrymple on his pilgrimage to Santiago John Julius Norwich on the Vatican Jan Morris on Hawaii
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Dear Casey,
I want to remember the pure love in your Dad's voice when he told us he'd been going over to have coffee with your Mom at the funeral home every morning since she passed away. Although in the moment I couldn't think of anything sadder than that image – it was really a gesture of love. He didn't want her to be alone. Their love has always inspired me, and in that moment I've never been so in awe.
I want to remember holding you the night we buried your Mother. You cried. I cried. And we fell asleep with tears on our faces – but together. Always together.
I want to remember buying our new car, sitting in the parking lot of the mall, laying the seats all the way back and looking through the moon roof at the night sky. Talking, laughing, wasting time. Being us.
I want to remember showing up to see Frozen (the Sing Along) and realizing we were the only ones in the movie theater. Oh wait, we're supposed to take that one to the grave. My bad.
I want to remember the moment that we found out we were officially licensed as foster parents. I texted you immediately and didn't stop smiling all day. One step closer to being Mom and Dad. One stop closer to family. We came home that night and my Mom started the annual silly string fight. We were ambushed. She's going to be a great Grandmother. And you are going to be an amazing Father.
I want to remember always how you look at me in the morning when our eyes first meet. You are bursting with love for me and I feel it. Thank you for always letting me feel that.
I want to remember the way that we did 63 Random Acts of Kindness to honor your mother. It was the best thing we could have done to celebrate her life – we spread joy throughout our world, and inspired others to do the same. We'll never know who was affected by our kindness that day, but I have no doubt everyone who was touched by it spread it on. You are brave, and giving, kind and loving.
I want to remember the day we first opened the sunroof in the new car, and drove down the road, putting our hands through the window, singing at the top of our lungs and laughing. Feeling free. It's priceless.
There are so many things I want to remember, these are only a few. Thank you for our continued adventures.
I'll love you more tomorrow and even more the day after.

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episode 23 (jj)
In this episode, Brett grapples with the tyranny of podcast statistics. PLUS! Exalted Light Being XJ7 has a meeting with the Consultants, and we take a look at "Stevie Trevino's Heckler Takedown Highlight Reel!" With special guest Thomas Bridgman.
episode 22 (trans-species)
In this episode, Nigel Stitz of the Thrifty Nickel World News Update looks into an unlikely interspecies friendship on a local farm, and John Fong of Local Weekend Evening Tonight profiles a man who's had his eyes replaced with a puppy's eyes. Plus: Helicopter Rock! With guest voices Owen Straw and Thomas Bridgeman.
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Tristan Devin.
episode 21 (explorer)
In this episode, Nigel Stitz interviews modern day explorer Dr. Samuel R.S. Pepperbush, and we visit a very unique episode of "My Crazy Addiction." With special guest Owen Straw and original music by Jesse Case.
episode 20 (new kind of man)
In this episode, the Hype Man Generator returns to Ham Radio Studios to share his new attitude, and Nigel Stitz of the Thrifty Nickel World News Update interviews a 12-year-old Republican prodigy.
brett in city arts magazine
Brett now has a monthly humor column in City Arts magazine, and he's been writing about Seattle comedy for their website. Check it all out here.
episode 19 (bullies)
In this episode, we visit AM 570's "Hoop Talk! with Mario and The Schooner" and observe a pissing contest between a pair of diehard Ham Radio fans. With special guests Owen Straw, Tristan Devin, and a cameo appearance by Hari Kondabolu.
episode 18 (guided meditation)
In this episode, the listener is taken on a guided meditation into the empty lavender field, and Brett takes some live calls via Skype. Also: we check in on AM 570 Talk Radio's daytime programming, including a trip to the 3rd Annual British Competitive Doddering Regionals. With special guests Travis Vogt and Kevin Clarke. Plus! Rockin' new theme song by Eric Lincoln Hurst.
episode 17 (the judge)
A full length episode of Judge Rick's Courtroom! PLUS: special live edition of "Is Jesse Famous Yet?" WITH: guests voices Owen Straw and Anthony Robinson.
brett and jesse in the stranger
Brett and Jesse recently did a Q&A for The Stranger, see it here
episode 16 (inner voice)
In this episode, Brett listens to his inner voice, which gives him some words of encouragement. Also: a number of sketches. With special guests Kevin Clarke and Travis Vogt.


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Watch Winter Storm Nemo Crash Into the East Coast on These Live Webcams
You might be able to watch Nor'Easter Nemo hammer the East Coast right outside your window, but if you're looking to get a few other angles on the action, there's a whole bunch of live webcams for your perusal. Check 'em out below. You don't even have to take off your slanket.
How Prepared Are You For Snowmaggedon?
With up to two feet of snow expected to dump itself on the east coast today, how prepared are you for snowmaggedon?
Everything You Need To Ride Out Snowmaggedon
Unless you've been living under a rock, you know there's a big ol' Nor'Easter about to tackle the East coast. If you have been living under a rock, you might be about to freeze to death under it.
All Hail Xerxes: The Weather Channel Will Name This Year's Winter Storms
Do you remember the Blizzard of '96? Actually, okay, if you didn't live on the Eastern seaboard probably not. But! For a thrilling snowpocalypse it sure had one boring ass name. Well, the Weather Channel wants to fix that problem by giving winter storms wonderfully geeky names.
The Mayor of Boston Wanted to Fight Snow with Flamethrowers in 1948
Many of you are probably either snowed in, cold, or at least inconvenienced by the latest onslaught of flakes. Shoveling sucks! Snowblowers are obnoxious! The elegant solution? Flamethrowers, as asked of MIT by the Mayor of Boston, 60 years ago.
Make Dairy Queen Blizzards at Home and Watch As Your Thighs Grow
Is it too early to be thinking about icecream? Pffft. It's never too early! Especially when they're served soft and coated with poprocks. $30 for a Blizzard machine equals seven in-store Blizzards, by the way. [Target via I4U via NerdApproved]


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Hotness Channing Tatum graces the cover of the upcoming February issue of Details Magazine. And damn if he doesn't look like two scoops of melts in your mouth yumness! We are over the rainbow at the prospects of seeing his upcoming shake-his-money-maker stripper flick "Magic Mike," which incidentally stars a bevy of male hotness, including "White Collar's" Matt Bomer, Adam Rodriguez, Alex Pettyfer, Matthew McConaughey and "True Blood's" Joe Manganiello.
OMG! Lord help us.
The only thing that could make this flick any better than the wet dream it currently is is if they go and have a little bit of frontal full Monty. But we can't hold our breath that long while deep throating so we won't risk it – what can we tell y'all, we are talented but no aqua man.
We are left wondering how director Steven Soderbergh bypassed ingesting a little hot chocolate into the wide array of flavors in his flick… But we ain't going to get all NAACP on him just yet. We are fully aware of the feared sentiment by some in these here United States on the topic of our brothers endowments folklore, so we will leave it alone for now & just say – IT'S NOT A MYTH Y'ALL! THE STORIES ARE TRUE YOU DUMB-ASSES, THERE ARE SOME THAT ARE THICKER THAN YOUR WRIST!
This flick doesn't really have much middle ground to it – it will either be a HUGE hit (pardon the pun) or a terrible disaster $$$ wise.
We will do our part and buy a tix opening night & revisit for a few days thereafter – just to help it along is all cuz we are die-hard Tatum fans.
For preview purposes we have gone and compiled a few stills released to EW of the upcoming testosterone fueled strip-a-thon along with the Details cover. E-N-J-O-Y! Movie is expected to release this June so get those dollar bills ready!


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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz addressed the nation last night on the occasion of the Eid Al-Fitr.
In the joint address, which was read on Saudi TV by Minister of Culture and Information Iyad Madani, the two leaders congratulated Muslims on the Eid Al-Fitr.
They called on Muslims to show unity in order to confront today's challenges, and to uphold the Islamic values adopted during Ramadan throughout the year.
They expressed the hope that the Eid would usher in a period of progress, prosperity and goodwill to the Muslim community, as the Prophet Muhammad's message is one of love, tolerance, mercy, solidarity and benevolence. They noted that the Eid is an opportunity to spread love, brotherhood and joy.
They also called on Saudis to stand united and work together to strengthen the Kingdom's security and development. In addition, the King and the Crown Prince remembered those security members who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Before departing for Jeddah today, King Abdullah and Crown Prince Sultan performed prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. Last night, the King visited the Jamarat Bridge project in Mina to review its progress.
In honor of the Eid, the King has received numerous congratulations from leaders around the world. He also sent Eid greetings to a number of Muslim leaders.


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The cell cycle is broken up into four phases the G1, S, G2, and M phases. The G1 phase is the phase most active in protein synthesis. The cellular DNA at this phase is tightly coiled and is not actively being transcribed (YouTube). Few chemotherapy agents are active at this phase of the cell cycle. By contrast, the S phase is the synthetic phase of the cell cycle. DNA replication is most active and many chemotherapeutic agents are most active in this phase. G2 represents a time when mostly RNA, but some protein, is actively produced. Mitosis, actual cell division, occurs during the M phase. There are two major classes of chemotherapy drugs that are most active during this phase of the cell cycle.
The remainder of this article includes a summary of the major classes of chemotherapy drugs.
Alkylating agents are the oldest class of anticancer drugs. Almost all of these drugs are active or latent nitrogen mustards. Nitrogen mustards are various poisonous compounds originally developed for military use. Alkylating agents all share a common mechanism of action but differ in their clinical activity. They attack the negatively charged sites on the DNA -- the oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorous and sulfur atoms. By binding to the DNA, replication, transcription and even base pairing are significantly altered. Alkylation of the DNA also leads to DNA strand breaks and DNA strand cross-linking. By altering DNA in this manner, cellular activity is effectively stopped and the cell will die. Chemotherapy drugs in this class are active in every stage of the cell cycle. As a consequence, this class of anticancer drugs is very powerful and is used in most every type of cancer both solid tumors and leukemia.
In general, prolonged use of these drugs will lead decreased sperm production, cessation of menstruation, and possibly cause permanent infertility. This class of chemotherapeutics should never be used in the first trimester of pregnancy as they are been shown to increase fetal malformations. Use in the second or third trimester does not seem to carry the same risk. All alkylating agents can cause secondary cancers although not all agents are equal in their carcinogenic potential. The most common secondary cancer is a leukemia (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) that can occur years after therapy.
Some of the more common alkylating agents include: Cyclophosphamide, Ifosphamide, Melphalan, Chlorambucil, BCNU, CCNU, Decarbazine, Procarbazine, Busulfan, and Thiotepa.
In 1948, Dr. Sidney Farber showed that a folic acid analog could induce remission in childhood leukemia. Approximately 10 out of the 16 patients treated demonstrated evidence of hematologic improvement. This experience provided the foundation for scientists to synthesize a number of other agents that either target naturally occurring compounds or inhibit key enzymatic reactions in their biochemical pathways. In general, all antimetabolites interfere with normal metabolic pathways, including those necessary for making new DNA. The most widely used antifolate in cancer therapy with activity against leukemia, lymphoma, breast cancer, head and neck cancer, sarcomas, colon cancer, bladder cancer and choriocarcinomas is Methotraxate. Methotraxate inhibits a crucial enzyme required for DNA synthesis and therefore exerts its effect on the S phase of the cell cycle.
Another widely used antimetabolite that thwarts DNA synthesis by interfering with the nucleotide (DNA components) production is 5-Fluorouracil. It too has a wide range of activity including colon cancer, breast cancer, head and neck cancer, pancreatic cancer, gastric cancer, anal cancer, esophageal cancer and hepatomas. A unique and interesting aspect of this drug is its toxicity profile. 5-Fluorouracil is metabolized by a naturally occurring enzyme called dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase, DPD. There is a small population of people who may be deficient of this particular enzyme. Lacking DPD does not interfere with normal body biochemistry and thus the phenotype is silent. However, when these patients are challenged with this chemotherapy drug, they are unable to metabolize it and therefore get acute and severe toxicity. The most often seen toxicities include bone marrow suppression, severe GI toxicities, and neurotoxicities which may include seizures and even coma.
It is important for the oncologist to recognize this early and provide the patient with Thymidine as an antidote. A drug called Capecitabine is an oral pro-5-Fluorouracil compound that has similar side effect potentials.
Other antimetabolites that inhibit DNA synthesis and DNA repair include: Cytarabine, Gemcitabine (Gemzar®), 6-mercaptopurine, 6-thioguanine, Fludarabine, and Cladribine.
Many of the currently effective anti-cancer drugs are from natural sources. The drug Daunorubicin was isolated from Streptomyces, a soil-dwelling fungus. Doxorubicin, another Anthracycline drug, was isolated from a mutated strain of the same fungus. Both of these drugs have a similar mechanism of action, but the latter is more effective in the treatment of carcinomas. This class of chemotherapeutics works by the formation of free oxygen radicals. These radicals result in DNA strand breaks and subsequent inhibition of DNA synthesis and function. Anthracyclines also inhibit the enzyme topoisomerase by forming a complex with the enzyme and DNA. Topoisomerases are a class of enzymes that serve to unwind the DNA double strand helix to allow for DNA repair, replication and transcription. This class of chemotherapeutics is also not cell cycle specific. The most important side effect of this group of drugs is cardiac toxicity. The same free radicals that serve to damage the DNA of the cancer cell may damage the cells of the heart muscle. Oncologists monitor heart function very carefully when patients are on these medications. Other commonly used anthracyclines include Idarubicin, Epirubicin and Mitoxantrone.
Another small peptide isolated form the fungus Streptomyces verticullus is Bleomycin. Its mechanism of action is similar to that of the anthracyclines, in that free oxygen radicals are formed that result in DNA breaks leading to cancer cell death. This drug is rarely used by itself, rather in conjunction to other chemotherapies. Bleomycin is an active agent in the regimen for testicular cancer as well as Hodgkin's lymphoma. The most concerning side effect of this drug is lung toxicities due to oxygen free radical formation.
The drugs in this class of chemotherapeutics act by forming a complex with Topoisomerase and DNA resulting in the inhibition and function of this enzyme. The presence of Topoisomerase is required for on-going DNA synthesis. These drugs are used in many solid and liquid tumors and the side effect profile of this class of drugs is agent specific. Camptothecins include both irinotecan and topotecan. The parent compound, first identified in the late 1950s, is a naturally occurring alkaloid found in the bark and wood of the Chinese tree Camptotheca accuminata.
Etoposide, a chemotherapeutic that works by the same mechanism, is a natural product isolated from the mandrake plant and is not considered a camptothecin but rather an epipodophyllotoxin.
The leaves of a periwinkle plant, Vinca rosea, were used to make tea that reportedly improved diabetes. Early research showed that aqueous extract of this plant administered by injection into rats resulted in their death within a week. Further investigation showed that the rats die of sepsis due to bone marrow suppression caused by this extract. Isolation and chemical characterization lead to the currently used drugs: vincristine, vinblastine, and vinorelbine. These chemotherapeutics bind to the tubulin and lead to the disruption of the mitotic spindle apparatus. The disruption of mitosis implies that these drugs are active specifically during the M phase of the cell cycle. They have a wide application to many different malignancies and cause neurotoxicity as the most prominent and dose limiting side effect.
Another class of chemotherapeutics that are specific for the M phase of the cell cycle is the Taxanes. The taxanes include paclitaxel and docetaxel. They bind with high affinity to the microtubules and inhibit their normal function. This class of drugs has a broad range of clinical activity including breast cancer, lung cancer, head and neck cancer, ovarian cancer, bladder cancer, esophageal cancer, gastric cancer and prostate cancer. The most common side effect of these drugs is the lowering of the blood cells. These compounds were first isolated for the bark of the Pacific yew tree Taxus brevifolia in 1963. It was not until 1971 that paclitaxel was identified as the active component.
Natural metal derivatives were also shown to have some activity in the fight against cancer. These agents work by cross-linking DNA subunits. (The cross linking can happen either between two strands or within one strand of DNA.) The resultant cross-link acts to inhibit DNA synthesis, transcription and function. The platinum compounds can act in any cell cycle. Cisplatin is used most often in lung cancer and testicular cancer. The most significant toxicity of cisplatin is kidney damage. Second-generation platinum, called carboplatin, has fewer kidney side effects, and at times may be an appropriate substitute for regiments containing cisplatinum. Oxaliplatin is a third-generation platinum that is active in colon cancer and has no renal toxicities, however, its major side effect is neuropathies.
There are other drugs now being used as effective therapies for malignancy. These include hormones for breast, prostate and endometrial cancers, monoclonal antibodies, immunotherapy with IL-2 and TNF alpha, and small molecule inhibitors. The process of drug discovery involves a greal deal of time, effort and resources. New approaches are constantly being developed and modified. The process of testing a new agent in clinical trials begins with the discovery of new compounds, new ideas, new pathways, and new principles.


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I have been experiencing a very annoying problem that I have not found a solution to yet. Every once in a while when I start debugging a project from the Flash Builder (4.0 now, 4.6 before), all of add-ons for Internet Explorer become disabled and there is no possibility of enabling them. This includes Flash so my project does not start.
Sometimes restoring default security settings in IE helps, sometimes it doesn't. If it doesn't, I restart my computer which... sometimes helps, sometimes doesn't.
If it doesn't I am forced to reinstall Flash and after that all of the add-ons (including Flahs) are enabled again... until next time.
I have been looking for solutions on the Internet, but haven't found anything related to the topic.
I am running Windows 7 (x64), Internet Explorer 8 (tried both 9 and 10, but the problem was the same), and McAfee OAS.


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Update on Rob Van Dam
May 16, 2013 - by Steve Gerweck
Rob Van Dam is now accepting independent booking, as he's been announced for a June 21st show in Queens, New York at the Elmcor Center for the Family Wrestling Entertainment promotion. As far as his status with TNA, at last word, they haven't been in contact with him.
source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
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For years vasectomies and tubal ligation procedures have always been thought of as a permanent solution to birth control.
Men beware if you are through producing babies and no longer want to make your partner pregnant you need to know that vasectomies do not always work.
An article on WebMD:
Vasectomies Don't Always Prevent Pregnancy states that a study done a few years back found that 1 in 100 vasectomies may actually fail to prevent pregnancy as long as five years after the procedure being done.
The report states that out of 540 women 6 became pregnant after their partners had a vasectomy.
The researchers have been doing comparison failure rates between vasectomies and the female sterilization method of getting their fallopian tubes tied or cut.
Researchers say that the rates are comparable between the two, meaning that pregnancy can occur whether you have had a vasectomy or a tubal ligation procedure.
Other forms of birth control are male condoms, female condoms, birth control pills, vaginal ring, IUD, birth control shots, patches, sponges, implants, spermicidal, diaphragm, cervical cap used with a spermicidal, and emergency contraception used within 72 hours of being raped or in some cases some women use it when no birth control was used.
As for the emergency contraception 72 hour after pill, it is not advisable to use regularly for your chosen method of birth control.
Most birth control methods do not protect against (STD) sexually transmitted diseases but wearing a condom will help but does not always prevent diseases from being transferred to your partner.


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Belfast Museums & Gardens
Ulster Museum
Northern Ireland's treasure house of the past and present, Ulster Museum features rich displays of archaeology, ethnography, art, history and natural sciences, as well as a constantly changing environment of exhibitions and events that offer a fascinating voyage of discovery.
From ancient Ireland to the South Pacific, from masterpieces of modern art to rare flowers, the museum is a window to the world. Don't miss the award-winning Early Ireland gallery, the outstanding Made in Belfast exhibits and Treasures of the Armada, featuring items recovered from the Spanish galleass Girona. Top floor art galleries showcase changing exhibitions from the fine and applied art collections, as well as exhibitions on loan. The café overlooks the ancient Friar's Bush graveyard.
Visit www.ulstermuseum.org.uk.
Ulster Folk & Transport Museum
Ulster Folk & Transport Museum at Malone Lodge Hotel, Northern Ireland Ulster Folk and Transport Museum illustrates the life and traditions of the people of Northern Ireland. The exhibit buildings of the Folk Museum include furnished houses, mills, shops, schools and churches set in a recreated landscape extending 60 acres. This setting presents life in Ulster in the early 1900's through costumed interpretation, activities, crafts and skills. The award-winning galleries of the Transport Museum display Ireland's comprehensive transport collections from horse drawn cart to Irish built motor cars, from the mighty steam locomotives which graced railways to the history of ship and boat building. Check out the permanent Titanic Exhibit.
Visit www.magni.org.uk.
Botanic Gardens and Palm House
Enjoyed by the people of Belfast since 1895, the Botanic Gardens feature extensive rose garden with long herbaceous borders and rare oaks planted in the 1880s, including the hornbeam-leafed oak. Constructed in the 1830s, the Palm House is one of the earliest curvilinear cast iron glasshouses, and has a reputation for fine plant collections. The cool wing houses displays of colour and scent using plants such as geranium, fuchsia, and begonia. The Tropical Ravine is a fine example of horticultural Victoriana, and plants grow in a sunken glen overlooked by a balcony. The stove wing and dome area contain temperate and tropical plants.
Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park
Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park at Malone Lodge Hotel, Northern Ireland One of the most outstanding parks in Belfast, Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park consists of 128 acres of tranquil flower meadows, copses, woodland and gardens. Visit the famed International Rose Garden and the rhododendron displays, listen to a band concert, enjoy the children's playground or relax in the tranquil surroundings. The Belfast International Rose Garden has over 45,000 rose bushes in bloom each summer creating a fusion of colours. While meandering through display beds savouring the scent and colour, you can follow the story of the rose in the Historical Section, see local roses in the Irish Heritage Section or enjoy contemplation in the Princess Diana Memorial Garden. Check out the Japanese Garden, the Golden Crown Fountain, the Nature Study Centre and outdoor sculptures. Band concerts jam from May to September as part of the Music in the Park program. Rose Week is an annual event in July with competitions, music, plant and craft stalls, entertainment and demonstrations.


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Take-Along Blankets
Each crochet car seat blanket pattern has two openings that will easily allow the top and bottom straps to fit through and ensure they stay on, also making them easy to take off quickly. Baby blanket designs include a griddle stitch using worsted weight yarn, cross-stitch using chunky weight yarn and a shell and V-stitch using DK weight yarn.
Electronic download is available as a PDF and in formats compatible with your e-reader.
- Griddle Stitch Blanket
- 5 skeins
- James C Brett Marble Chunky
- Cross Stitch Blanket
- 2 skeins
- Plymouth Yarn Dreambaby DK
- Shell and V-Stitch Blanket
- 4 skeins
(2 reviews)
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Share your thoughts with the Annie's community.
June 26, 2014
What a clever idea to include slits in a blanket to accommodate a car seat buckle. I already made one and am preparing to make another. This makes an excellent shower gift and, I'm sure will be a parent's favorite and most used travel baby blanket.
January 26, 2014
I've made a couple of these blankets now and they are so easy. The mothers love the idea of the blanket staying in place and not compromising the car seat integrity. My daughter who lives in Alaska says it is the best blanket she has. I did make that one a little bit bigger so she could use it longer.


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For hundreds of years people have made reports about seeing ferocious black dogs. These are not your average black dogs. On most accounts these creatures are believed to be sent right from the Devil himself. These hell hounds have been encountered throughout the world. There are several theories about these dogs.
Appearance of black dogs
Black dogs are usually depicted as larger than your average dog. Some people said the dogs they encountered were about the size of a large Labrador. Other individuals have described these dogs as being abnormally large and packed full of muscle.
Black dogs are said to have glowing red eyes. Their snouts are sometimes described as enlarged. Their teeth are said to be bright white or yellow. The teeth of these hell hounds are large and razor sharp.
Hell hounds are said to have long coats. Their fur is said to be shaggy. Their fur seems to stick out on all ends.
Usually the black dogs appear in solid form. Occasionally they appear to be a more ghostly form.
Location of black dogs
Black dogs have been spotted in many places throughout the world. Country lanes, crossroads, church yards, mountain paths, and riverbanks are common places where hell hounds have been sighted. These dogs can sometimes be found hanging around ancient monuments and where ley lines are located.
Theories about black dogs
Many people believe that seeing a black dog is an omen of death or doom. Touching a hell hound is seen as a death omen. It is said that after a person touches a black dog, his or her death won't be far off.
Not all theories about black dogs are bad. Some people believe that seeing a black dog is a good thing. These giant black dogs are sometimes seen as protectors and guardians.
Some skeptics believe that people who claim to have seen hellhounds are just hallucinating. Another skeptic theory is that these dogs are just regular dogs that are mistaken for something they are not.


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I agree with Glenn Beck, I think hatred is growing in this Nation under a blanket of false pretense…
ANSWER a radical socialist group marched today for Egypt, to over throw Mubarak. Calling on obama to oust him…My question is when was it obamas job to oust a president from another country…ANSWER claims U.S.A sends 2 billion a year to Mubarak… do they not realize if we didn't help, the Egyptians would have done without more than they are doing without now..
ANSWER marched in these States today:
Chicago; New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle and SaintLouis.. All of them carrying these signs:
On March 19 2011, ANSWR will have a huge World Wide PROTEST (riot) They will "call on all those who oppose U.S. oppression abroad to take to the streets not only in support of freedom and self-determination in the Middle East, but also to support justice and liberation right here and around the world."
Many protest will be happening all over the Nation…Code Pink another leftist progressive group…joined other organizations in Palm Springs on Jan 30 for a panel discussion and rally to counter an exclusive gathering. They got out of hand and 25 of them were jailed. Code Pink has also been in the streets with the Egyptian people protesting since these troubles started . This Thursday February 11th the group will be outside the U.S. Embassy in Cairo protesting.
Muslim Brotherhood
on the English version it says "peace, on the Arabic, it says "Prepare"
it refers to an important verse in Surah 8 in the Quran:
"(8:60) Make ready for an encounter against them all the forces and well-readied horses you can muster that you may overawe the enemies of Allahand your own enemies and others besides them of whom you are unaware but of whom Allah is aware. Whatever you may spend in the cause of Allahshall be fully repaid to you, and you shall not be wronged."
if you question them, you're an Islamophobe (Shariah definition of "Islamophobe": Blasphemer or Insulter of Islam, punishable by death in a Islamic state).
All of these groups claim they aren't in bed with one another or banding together if you will to come against America and Israel but their words and their rally's that they attend together, tells another story…
A leading member of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt told the Arabic- language Iranian news network Al-Alam on Monday that he would like to see the Egyptian people prepare for war against Israel, according to the Hebrew-language business newspaper Calcalist.
These groups are dangerous, and they aren't the only progressive groups out there that are dangerous, we have the New Black Panther Party, MoveON.org, the Ruckus Society, Immokalee Workers, the new SDS, Jobs with Justice, the Brandywine Peace Community, ANSWER, PETA, Stop Huntington Animal Cruelty, MOVE, The Yes Men, Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign, Climate Ground Zero, the Rainforest Action Network, pro-Palestinian Groups, Puerto Rican nationalists, prisoners' rights organizations, citizen conservation groups, and immigration activists, to name a few. Some of these groups are on the FBI watch list…
These groups have a booklet out called, If an Agent Knocks
it teaches these groups how to handle the FBI..It's available in four languages..
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The ceremony to dedicate the Bill Brandt Memorial Windmill was held Sunday afternoon, August 24th, at the Dysart Historical Center. Over thirty family members and friends gathered in the shade of tents, provided by the DDC, to enjoy the ceremony.
The group was welcomed by Historical Society President, Mark Monroe. Larry Lorenzen, chairman of the Historical Society's windmill committee, shared the problems of finding and transporting a quality windmill and the challenging task of installing it. Councilman Brett Hennessy spoke on behalf of the City of Dysart, expressing appreciation for the work done by the Historical Society in preserving the community's treasures and heritage. The formal Windmill Dedication was given by President Monroe, and the windmill was then turned on to the delight of everyone present. He also thanked all the people who had worked to obtain and install the windmill. John Brandt, Bill Brandt's son, spoke on behalf of the family. He reminisced and expressed their pleasure at the fitting memorial for Bill. He also thanked everyone who helped with the windmill project. Funds for the windmill were given by the Bill Brandt family and friends.
Following the ceremony, watermelon and cool drinks were served. Visitors also had an opportunity to watch a video in the country School showing the installation of the windmill. The video was prepared by Rita Cranston from photos taken by Helen Wieben during installation of the windmill.
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Pictured above is the Bill Brandt Family at the windmill dedication held Sun., Aug. 24.
Those who were instrumental in obtaining and installing the cement base and the windmill included Larry Lorenzen, Mike, Mitch, and Sam Wieben, Cherub Vogeler, P & J Equipment, John Schneider, and Dick Palmer.


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Mostaccioli Casserole RecipeRead Reviews Be the first to add a review
- 2 cups uncooked mostaccioli
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup shredded Colby cheese
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the soup, tomato sauce, oregano and salt.
- Drain pasta; stir into beef mixture. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 4 servings.
Reviews for Mostaccioli Casserole
"I doubled the amount of onion and oregano, and used Italian blend cheese, increased to 1 cup. Added was a can of corn and about 1/3 cup of basil. The result was good but nothing special enough to make me want to make it again."
"Delicious! I agree with the other reviews that the tomato soup gave it a different and unique flavor. A great change of pace. Super easy too!! I did use a little extra onion, cheese, and oregano."
"very delicious and easy. I just found this recipe and have made it 3 x already. Pot luck favorite. I used grated Italian four cheese and Italian sausage. Added basil also."
"Everyone in the family loves this recipe and they always ask for more! Very simple to make also."
"Pretty basic, but good! I used penne, not sure what mostaccioli is"


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If you're just learning to crochet, this is a great pattern to start off with. It's also a great "go to" pattern for when you need a baby blanket that works up very quickly. If you forgot about that baby shower gift that you need for this weekend, this pattern might be your answer. It is made up of all DC (double crochet) stitches worked in the back loop only, so it really is easy peasy!
Working in just the back loop gives the blanket a bit of a ridge for texture, but not enough that it would be uncomfortable for baby. Changing colors and having to weave in ends every few rows can cut into your crochet time, so use a variegated yarn if you don't want a blanket in a single color.
The Easy Peasy Baby Blanket is a great first project, even for a child. It's also a nice pattern to work up baby blankets for charity. The simple repetition may be a nice break between other more complicated and tedious projects.
Pattern Difficulty = Beginner/Easy
Ch = chain
DC = double crochet
Sk = skip
Sp = space
St = stitch
BLO = back loop only
Materials Needed
Crochet Hook Size H
Any worsted weight yarn
(20 oz of worsted weight yarn will make a blanket approx 32"W x 36"L)
Easy Peasy Baby Blanket Pattern
With size H crochet hook, ch 118.
Row 1: In back loop only, DC in 4th ch from hook (counts as first DC) and each of next 11 stitches, *ch 1, sk 1, in BLO, DC next 12 stitches. Repeat from * across. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2 (pattern row): In back loop only, DC in second stitch and each of next 11 stitches, *ch 1, sk 1, in BLO, DC next 12 stitches. Repeat from * across. Ch 2, turn.
Continue in pattern row until blanket is desired size. Work a single crochet border around all four sides if desired. Bind off, weave in ends.
Note: Once you do the first row of this pattern, there's really no counting involved. It'll be easy to recognize that you'll be placing the 12 DCs on top of same in the previous row, and chain and skip a stitch above the hole made by same in the previous row. What could be simpler than that? No stitch or row counters, no tick marks on scraps of paper, no having to rip out hours of work because you found a mistake several rows below.
Easy peasy!
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You already know that whole grains are beneficial for staying healthy and for helping to keep you satisfied beginning on Phase 2 of your weight-loss journey. But if you're always eating the same ones, you could easily end up getting bored. Your best bet is to switch up your grains often, trying those you haven't had before. Barley is an often overlooked but versatile and delicious grain that is a particularly rich source of dietary fiber (the soluble fiber known as beta-glucan), as well as protein and B vitamins if you buy the unrefined hulled variety.
Buying Barley
The two most common types of barley are refined pearl barley and unrefined hulled barley. As with refined flour, pearl barley loses its outer hull and bran layer when milled, exposing the pearl-colored balls that give "pearl barley" its name. Unfortunately, this process also removes much of the grain's nutritional content. "Hulled" barley, on the other hand, has only the outer hull removed and therefore still has its nutritious bran layer intact, making it an excellent source of dietary fiber. It's also rich in iron and thiamin, as well as some essential trace minerals. While pearl barley is readily available at most grocery stores, you may have to look in health-food or specialty-food stores to locate the more nutritious hulled barley. Scotch barley, also known as pot barley, is also available in many supermarkets; it too is a less refined version than pearl, with part of the bran layer remaining after milling. You can also find barley flakes and barley flour in some markets.
Storing Barley
Barley should be stored in an airtight container to keep it dry. It can be refrigerated or frozen for up to six months. When buying barley in bulk, it should have a fresh smell.
Preparing Barley
Barley can be added to soups, stews, risottos, salads, and even baked goods. It's cooked much like rice; cooking times will vary according to the variety. Hulled barley requires about 45 minutes to an hour to cook in boiling water. For best results, follow the instructions on the package or your recipe. Remember: Barley is not gluten free.


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When I think of gaming that gives me truly unique experiences and hits me in my emotional core I am usually thinking of some kind of indie game. Indie game tells the true story of 4 developers working on three games and how hard it can be to push your passion project out into the world and find an audience. Read on to see the official synopsis of the film and find out how you too can help it during it's final push


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- Publication Date: 12-01-2000
- Page Count: 192
- Categories: African/African American, Fiction
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Coming to Birth
Afterword by J. Roger Kurtz. Other Contributors Jean Hay.
Marjorie Macgoye is among Africa's most distinguished novelists, highly praised by critics and often regarded as the "mother of Kenyan literature." In this quietly powerful and eminently readable novel, Macgoye deftly interweaves the story of one young woman's tumultuous coming of age with the history of a nation emerging from colonialism. At the age of sixteen, Paulina leaves her small, traditional Luo village in western Kenya to join her new husband, Martin Were, in the bustling, multitribal city of Nairobi.
It is 1956, and Kenya is in the final days of the Emergency as the British seek to suppress violent anti-colonial revolts. Paulina knows little about politics and even less about city life. On her second day in Nairobi, she is naive enough to think she can easily find her way home across the vast city, as she always could in her village. Her traumatic journey, which in fact takes two days and two nights, earns her a beating from Martin.
Marriage, too, is new to Paulina, and while she is anxious to learn the ways of a proper wife, Martin's clumsy attempts to control her soon lead to a relationship filled with silences, misunderstandings, and unfulfilled expectations.
"Coming to Birth is modern Kenya's response to Out of Africa. . . . [An] illuminating book that is a worthy winner of the Sinclair Prize."
"A cooly stunning novel out of Kenya, in which the politics of female emotion and the politics of an emergent nation interweave. . . . I have no doubt that it is deadly accurate; it is certainly compulsively readable."
"A young woman confronts her destiny with little to help her but courage and persistence—like any heroine of Charlotte Bronte or George Eliot. . . . A striking statement of the cause feminists have at heart, made all the more striking for the unobtrusive distinction with which the story is told."
"Coming to Birth is a radical novel in firmly asserting our common humanity."
"This story . . . stays in the bloodstream and alters the vision."
"For Macgoye, the narrative of the ordinary woman trying to hold things together in a rapidly changing world becomes a narrative of the becoming of the nation and the human struggle for dignity. . . . She makes her story become all our story."
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DJ Scott Arrington Murray Hill Talent provided the soundtrack to the 1st annual Rescue the Runway event sponsored by Audrey's Rescue Angels & Durty Harry's Doggie Boutique in the ballroom of the Colonnade Hotel. Special guests in attendance and strutting their stuff down the runway (along with many cute, adoptable furry friends) included Red Sox..read more
Let's face it. Sometimes the black and white world of corporate America can be tedious. As entertainers, we're blessed to be able to dip our toes into lots of different pools around our beloved Hub. The employees of those corporations, however, may not be so lucky. I've been a DJ at hundreds of corporate events..read more
Solstice Have you heard enough jazz trios? Do you want entertainment for a corporate event without volume complaints? Try something new. Recently our idea of fusing a DJ with musicians has grown wildly popular with corporate clients. Sometimes a client WANTS their guests to dance but is not sure if they actually will. This is..read more
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OK, so it's not the first thing you think of from your private event entertainment provider! But here's 10 MAD good songs to make your Monday blues seem not so blue! I'd love to hear yours! Hit me on Murray Hill Talent's Facebook page or @MurrayHillTALNT on Twitter! Sabotage – Beastie Boys I Love It..read more
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Zeke Stern of Murray Hill Talent spun modern beats for the unveiling of the 2014 Porsche Cayman. The Porsche flagship showroom in Nashua, New Hampshire hosted automobile enthusiasts from around New England to reveal the sleek new ride. And who better to pull the cover off than Boston's own Phunk Phenomenon. Phunk dancers mingled around..read more


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Mayakkam Enna, Poraali & Osthi Censored
There are 3 major releases in the next 15 days -- Mayakkam Enna, Porali & Osthe have all passed the censor test in a smooth way. Whichever gets the favorable reviews will have a good run until big Pongal release. So, it is critical for these 3 movies to start strong to make an impression in the box office.
Mayakkam Enna
Dhanush's Mayakkam Enna directed Selvaraghvan being next week big release has been censored with an U/A certificate . It is Produced by Gemini Film Circuit & AUM productions is very crucial at the Kollywood Box office as it is the only big release after the 2 diwali releases. The advance booking for tickets will open soon by the next 2 days.
STR's Osthe directed by Dharani has been certified with an U certificate by the Regional CBFC yesterday & it is slated to release either on 1st or 2nd of December. After the songs & trailer getting cool responses from the masses it is the most anticipated commercial entertainer by STR fans & his well wishers. This film will be Marketed & Distributed by Reliance Entertainment & Kural TV creations.
Sasikumar and Samuthirakani's Porali was also censored with U/A certificate. The movie has been quite lukewarm in the trade and expected to release on December 1st. It is an important movie for Director Sasikumar to chart a comeback.
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Cain is just a puppy; the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter tells us this black and white gorgeous male Boxer is only nine-months-old. He's so scared and has no idea why he's in a kennel, why all the other dogs are barking all the time, and why no one has come to take him home.
Click here for Cain's PetHarbor listing. When inquiring about this dog please reference #A470186. Cain entered the shelter on July 31 and will be eligible for adoption on August 8.
Before anyone goes shopping at a local pet store, please check out the beautiful dogs at the nearest shelter or rescue. Statistics tell us that nearly three million healthy and adoptable cats and dogs are euthanized in United States animal shelters every year; that's one pet every 11 seconds. Please don't let Cain become a statistic.
More information about Cain will be posted here as it becomes available. Why wait for the last minute if interested in making this dog part of your family. Additional information is provided by clicking here.
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I have been using Irfan View for a few years but then saw Paint.net today here on Superuser.
It seems quite good except that when you write text, there seems to be no easy way to have a solid background, so the text blur into the photos and is not readable.
Is there any easy way to do that? (beside drawing a white rectangle first, which is not preferred because the size is unknown at first).


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Our very special surprise guest, Mr. Mark Rylance arrived and made his entrance dancing down the aisle of The Lexi Cinema to a Calypso track with vocals provided by Robert Mitchum and enticed the entire cinema to stand up and join him.Mark then lead us in a recital of the hymn 'Leaning, Leaning, Leaning in the Arms of the Lord' prior to using the candle lit ambience of the cinema as a backdrop with an essence of a spiritual revivalist meeting in honour of the great Robert Mitchum.
Mark then settled to read an extract from Davis Grubb's novel 'The Night of the Hunter', as is the flicker club's tradition, but not without warning us that the good Lord saw all sin and sinners, should anyone dare harbour any criticism of his recital,
The candlelight flickered across his face as the malevolence of character and plot seeped through us. Then came the famous speech, the LOVE and HATE sermon, which encapsulates the entire story and was rivetingly told.
The poster was just wonderful. There was Robert Mitchum, flick knife in tattooed fist, bearing down on the innocent children cut out of the very dollar bills that entrap them and for this we thank Graham Humphreys.
This event had a fantastic punchy flickbook designed by James Brown. The image was a fist coming at you first with 'LOVE' tattooed on the knuckles then 'HATE', very powerful. Thank you James.
Then, of course, the film itself:
The Night of the Hunter
It is a cinematic gem and for that, thank you Charles Laughton
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A fabric that easily reminds us of the Spring/Summer season, crochet has come a long way since squarely being known as grandma's favorite pastime.
Crochet is now considered a warm weather staple-- highly visible at countless music festivals and on the boho driven set looking for redux swimwear styles to ride the waves in.
You can catch onto the craze with these Summer approved crochet styles...
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