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Lost Legends is a fantasy card game by Mike Elliott that combines a streamlined Euro game design and card drafting with an interesting fantasy theme and battle mechanic. Players take on the role of heroes trying to assemble an arsenal of equipment in order to vanquish a series of monsters that they will encounter.
The game begins with all players choosing one of five heroes each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Each player fights their own monster; this is not a cooperative game. The monster each hero will likely face is revealed to them before players draft cards for their equipment. An interesting aspect in this game is you may, if the conditions are right, evade a monster in front of you, and pass it to the hero next to you. But be aware if you do this you have to fight the monster you draw next!
Players then select an equipment card drafted from a hand of cards, and pass the remainder of the hand to your left to prepare for battle with the monster in front of them. The equipment draft continues in this manner until only one card is left in each hand, which is discarded. Players then compare their drafted equipment to their monster to determine the result of the battle! The game consists of 3 levels filled with monsters to slay and new equipment to pick up.
Players need Legend Points to win the game! These come in the form of trophies awarded for most monsters as well as sets of monsters slain. Can you defeat the monsters thrown in your path to glory and become the most Legendary?
Product Information
Asmodee North America, Queen
Year: 2013
Players: 3 - 5
Time: 70 or more minutes
Ages: 10 and up
Weight: 1,730 grams
- 5 hero boards
- 90 equipment cards
- 60 monster cards
- 30 gold tiles
- 28 trophy tiles
- 35 legend point tiles
- 35 damage counters
- 5 life markers
- 5 mana markers
- 5 experience markers
- Rules


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NASCAR Nationwide Series Kyle Busch, driver of the (54) Monster Energy Toyota, celebrates with the checkered flag after winning the O'Reilly's Auto Parts 300 at the Texas Motor Speedway, Friday, April 12, 2013.
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U.K. Stocks Rise Led by InterContinental; Xstrata Falls
The U.K.'s FTSE 100 Index rose in the final minutes of trading, trimming the gauge's biggest monthly decline since 2009, as merger and acquisition activity pushed InterContinental Hotels Group Plc and Logica Plc higher.
InterContinental rallied 6.1 percent after funds managed by activist investor Nelson Peltz bought a stake in the hotelier. Logica Plc soared 69 percent after Canada's CGI Group Inc. agreed to buy the company for 1.7 billion pounds ($2.6 billion). Xstrata Plc led mining shares lower amid concern about the strength of the U.S. economy.
The benchmark FTSE 100 advanced 0.2 percent to 5,306.95 at the close in London, trimming its monthly drop to 7.5 percent. The FTSE All-Share Index also added 0.2 percent today. Ireland's ISEQ Index lost 0.9 percent as the country voted on the European Union's fiscal pact.
"We saw yet another volatile session," said Angus Campbell, head of market analysis at Capital Spreads in London. "This has been a recurring story for indices in the past few weeks that have been unable to sustain any strength due to the ongoing confusion in the euro zone."
Stocks erased an earlier rally after data showed the number of Americans applying for unemployment-insurance payments rose last week to the most in a month. A separate report from the Institute for Supply Management-Chicago Inc. showed its barometer of business activity in the world's largest economy dropped to 52.7 in May from 56.2 in April. Readings greater than 50 signal growth.
The FTSE 100 has fallen 11 percent from its 2012 high on March 16 as Greece failed to form a government and Spain's borrowing costs surged. The gauge fell 1.7 percent yesterday as the cost of insuring against a Spanish sovereign-debt default rose to a record.
InterContinental Shares Surge
InterContintental jumped 6.1 percent to 1,526 pence after the world's largest provider of hotel rooms said Trian Fund Management LP owns 4.27 percent of the company's shares.
Peltz, the billionaire chief executive officer of Trian and the largest investor in food-chain Wendy's Co., pushes companies to adopt strategies that increase their share prices. Trian had about $3.4 billion in assets under management as of Feb. 1, according to a March filing.
Logica, Sage Rise
Logica soared 69 percent to 110.9 pence, its biggest rally since 1989, after CGI agreed to buy the computer-services provider at a premium of almost 60 percent to yesterday's closing share price. Logica's investors will receive 105 pence in cash per share from CGI Holdings Europe Ltd., a subsidiary of Montreal-based CGI.
Sage Group Plc the U.K.'s largest software maker, rose 2.4 percent to 256.5 pence.
Berkeley Group Holdings Plc led housebuilders higher, jumping 3.8 percent to 1,248 pence as Deutsche Bank AG raised its recommendation for the shares to buy from hold and a measure of house prices in the U.K. increased in May. Taylor Wimpey Plc gained 1.5 percent to 42.65 pence and Barratt Developments Plc rose 1.1 percent to 119.9 pence.
Premier Oil Plc climbed 1.8 percent to 340.5 pence after UBS AG raised its recommendation for the crude producer to buy from neutral.
Mining companies declined with base metal prices on the London Metal Exchange. Xstrata fell 1.8 percent to 922.5 pence and Kazakhmys lost 2.2 percent to 665 pence. Antofagasta dropped 1.5 percent to 1,002 pence.
ITV Plc dropped 5.7 percent to 72.9 pence after Liberum Capital said television advertising may be weaker in July and August than estimated, citing reports that some advertisers have canceled campaigns.
"The TV advertising market could be down 10 percent plus in July," analysts wrote in a report to clients. Even so, the broker reaffirmed its buy recommendation for the shares.
Admiral, Thomas Cook
Admiral Group Plc, the U.K.'s second-biggest private auto insurer, dropped 7.2 percent to 1,039 pence after an antitrust regulator said it plans to refer the motor-insurance market to the Competition Commission after finding that insurers compete in a "dysfunctional way," pushing up premiums by 225 million pounds a year.
The Office of Fair Trading said it has reasonable grounds to suspect that parts of the private motor-insurance market "prevent, restrict or distort competition."
Thomas Cook Group Plc sank 7.4 percent to 18.75 pence after the company's first-half adjusted pretax loss widened to 328.3 million pounds from 232.9 million pounds a year earlier. The shares fell even as the company said that bookings have improved.
In Ireland, polls indicated that the country will approve the EU's fiscal pact in a referendum today.
The Irish will cast their votes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Opinion polls show supporters of the Fiscal Stability Treaty leading by about 18 percentage points.
The volume of shares changing hands on the FTSE 100 was 44 percent higher than the average of the last 30 days, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.


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USA Today High School Sports is giving fans the opportunity to decide who has the best high school boys sports program in the country.
The contest will start with 255 schools, with the overall strength of all individual boys programs as the criteria for inclusion. Each state will have five representatives.
There will be three rounds of voting. The first round is the State round and is ongoin and ends on August 26 at 1 p.m. CST. At the end of the first round, the 51 schools with the most votes in each state will advance to the Regional voting.
The second round is the Regional round starting on August 27 at 11 p.m. CST and ends on September 4 at 1 p.m. CST. There will be ten total schools that will advance to the final round.
The final round is National and the voting starts on September 5 at 11 CST and ends on September 12 at 1 CST. The school with the highest number of votes will be the winner.
The first place winner will receive $1,000 and a banner for their athletic department. The second place winner will receive $500 and a banner. Third place will receive $250 and a banner. All 10 finalists will receive a banner for being a finalist.
The five teams in Mississippi are South Panola, Meridian, Tupelo, Ocean Springs and Oak Grove. Votes may be cast at www.contest.usatodayhss.com as many times as participants like each day.
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Definition of vesture in English:
noun[mass noun] literary
Clothing; dress: a man garbed in ancient vesture
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- The chance of seeing him take a backwards flip in full Sunday vesture was too dazzlingly promising.
- In addition some suspected that liberals might find themselves in the dock for failing, contrary to church law, to wear proper church vesture such as cassock and surplice.
Middle English: from Old French, based on Latin vestire 'clothe'.
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Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 3:19 pm
Post subject: When do you put your tree up?
As above! Am not sure when to, can't remember when mum did when I still lived at home.
The baubles are at my mum's and we don't have any tinsel yet, so I don't want to put a bare tree up!
But when do you put your tree up and take it down again in your house?
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:51 pm
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We put ours up around the 10th sometimes laters cos we have a real tree. I have some ceiling decs and wreaths up already and I take them down by the 4th jan. Its my daughters bd on the 5th Jan so I like to make sure she has her own day not an xmassy day.
Annoy me and I will sit on you.... and it will hurt!
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 6:53 pm
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Around the 10th and will be down for new year..... Yes i may be the original scrouge
I like xmas and everything about it but the tree really does wind me up,thelights have to be evenly spaced out, i can't have baubles as i can never space the colours out evenly always end up having two of the same colour nexgt to each other.
In the space of the 20 days its up i have to redecorate at least every other night..... I am normal honestly
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I've had to put mine up early this year as to make ex and mine christmas weekends work he is having them next 2 weekends. So only gave me last saturday and sunday to get it done. I find the tree really annoying and like to get it down as soon as I can usually on new years day, but maybe earlier this year as the kids won't be with me.
Make a pregnancy ticker
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Billabong Share Plunge Prompts Trading Halt, Investigation
By Gavin Lower and Gillian Tan
Australian surfwear retailer Billabong International said Thursday it is investigating the reasons for a fall of as much as 22% in its share price.
The company, which is at the center of a takeover tussle between two U.S. consortia, requested that trading in its shares be halted until Monday at the latest while the investigation takes place. Its shares traded at 69.5 Australian cents (US$0.722), down 14%, when the halt was granted, having touched a low of A$0.63.
The former head of Billabong's Americas division, Paul Naude, has teamed up with private equity firm Sycamore Partners Management to make an A$526.8 million offer for the company VF, the owner of Timberland and The North Face brands, joined up with Altamont Capital Partners to match the A$1.10-a-share offer from Mr. Naude's group.
Two people familiar with the deal talks involving two U.S. groups said neither party has indicated that they are walking away ahead of a March 28 deadline to make final bids.
Credit Suisse analyst Grant Saligari on Wednesday published a note reiterating a A$1.10 a share price target on the stock, reflecting "the likelihood of a takeover proceeding from one or more of two private equity proposals."
Billabong had a market value of A$3.8 billion as recently as 2007, but the company has recently been battling to reverse an earnings decline triggered by the global slowdown, a strong Australian dollar that has diluted overseas income, and the dwindling appeal of its core brands among younger people. Sales in the Americas and Europe have fallen sharply as cautious consumers rein in spending or switch to other brands, leading to a build up of surplus clothing stock.


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"We are an Islamic army, an estate that has been accepted by a number of Muslims worldwide. So, effectifvely, any agression towards the Islamic State is an aggression towards Muslims of all walks of life who have accepted the Islamic Caliphate as their leadership.
"So, any attempt by you, Obama, to deny the Muslims their rights of living in safety under the Islamic Caliphate, will result in the bloodshed of your people."
The fucker is lying. What they want more than anything else is for their war to become "ISIS vs. USA", instead of "ISIS vs. Other Arabs" as it is now. Much easier recruiting that way.


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BUDAPEST, 30 June 2014 – Twenty five young professionals from over 20 countries are taking part in the summer course "Green industry: Pathways towards the industry of the future" in Budapest.
The course, organized by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization's (UNIDO) Institute and the Central European University (CEU), is held in the Hungarian capital for the third year.
It was preceded by a four-week e-learning part which attracted over 150 participants.
The summer course is being held with the support of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) and is financially supported by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs.
It will last until 12 July and is part of CEU's renown Summer University.
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Created in this Craftsy class
Demure, but alluring. Sophisticated, yet sweet and easy to make! Christine Haynes shows you how to take one top in eight pretty directions.
Other projects made as part of this class:
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What advice would you give someone starting this project? If you are a beginning sewer, Christine Haynes will walk you through this with ease. If you are an intermediate+ sewer, just know that this course is geared for beginners, but Christine is still a delight to watch. She is very knowledgeable and talented.
Really nice fitted blouse, and the craftmanship seem inpeckable (o:
I must add WOW!
This is completely tailored to your figure and looks fantastic on you. Great idea to lengthen the darts. The fabric is pretty too.
This may have to be my next craftsy class! You did a really nice job!


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LG's award-winning low-power PC
Oh yeah, baby, you know what time it is! It's another round "What's my model motivation?" today courtesy of LG and their super-compact X820 desktop PC. So what's this lovely lady thinking? Personally I'm leaning toward thinking that the X820 is in fact the size of a mid-90s IBM mainframe and the girl in pink is actually a massive giant. In which case she's likely wondering what the job prospects are for a 20-foot perpetually-grinning woman in heels and a mini-skirt. Anyway, LG are probably hoping that we'll pay more attention to the X820 - a winner of the 2007 reddot Award - that has a new low-power Intel Series 3 CPU.


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A father of four babies has quite the stand-up comedy act, according to his audience. In a great video posted this week to YouTube, the father begins making faces and sounds, and all four of the adorable kids can't stop laughing.
It's a great viral video, and we hope you'll check it out. If you're on our main website, watch it below. Mobile users, tap here.


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Then back in.
I'm hoping that $49 stays in the rear view mirror....$52 + close would be much better.
froggy, once again your pipe dream has to wait a little longer. LOL
You don't really think they are going to let those calls expire in the money do you?
Understood but we shall see.


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Friday, June 12, 2009
Cute Crabs???
Along with shells, starfish, and sand dollars.....you've got to have some cute crabs crawling around. OK.....I know....crabs are NOT cute. Well MINE are, with those bulging eyes and big red body. :-))))))
I plan to post a couple of pics each day......I've got 6 different things left to post. :-)))))))
Happy weekend to all.
12 comments:
- Bea said...
Of course your crabs are cute!! Here in Cancun, during September-October, crabs cross from the Lagoon to the sea, they have to cross the boulevard to do so... our children help using pails to carry them... :)
- June 12, 2009 at 5:51 PM
- CookieCrazieLady said...
Oh, I LOVE to hear that, Bea. I can just picture the children carrying crabs in their pails across the street.
Do you eat lots of crab? I personally love it, but it is VERY expensive here, so I never have it.
- June 12, 2009 at 6:30 PM
- Bea said...
Well, we do eat crabs, but not the ones from Cancun... at least not us... as Cancun has many very good restaurants, we can buy Alaskan King Crabs or Snow Crab from specialized seafood suppliers...
- June 12, 2009 at 9:21 PM
- cookies and cups said...
Love these cute crabs!! Your cookies are gorgeous!
- June 13, 2009 at 7:09 AM
- CookieCrazieLady said...
Yum, Bea. I'd love it where you are. :-))))
Thanks cookies & cups. :-)
- June 13, 2009 at 6:07 PM
- Cirri said...
Your crabs are great, congratulations!Very well done!
- June 14, 2009 at 12:37 PM
- CookieCrazieLady said...
Thank you very much, Cirri. :-)
- June 14, 2009 at 2:25 PM
- Cindy said...
Your crabs are super adorable! Chocolate tastes great, but I like how it shows so well on the light cookie.
- June 16, 2009 at 9:19 AM
- CookieCrazieLady said...
Thanks Cindy.
It's true.....chocolate cookies often cause the design to get lost in the darkness. (Thankfully the other side is that you get to eat yummy chocolate!) ;-)
- June 16, 2009 at 9:21 AM
- SugarBelle's said...
This is funny, I didn't read the post until just now...al always get sidetracked by the pics. Anyway, no crabas aren't cute...at all, but you sure found a way to make them that way :) Man ur good. Even the lawnmowers!
- June 17, 2009 at 5:34 PM
- Pam said...
Too sweet, Callye. You're generous with the lawn mowers. ;-)
- June 17, 2009 at 6:06 PM
- Pam said...
Too sweet, Callye. You're generous with the lawn mowers. ;-)
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cam Newton sprinted to a corner of the $1.2 billion showplace of the Dallas Cowboys, pointing a camera at celebrating Carolina fans while gesturing to them with a wide smile.
A few minutes later, a somber Tony Romo talked to reporters with his left arm in a sling for the second time this season because of a collarbone injury.
The Panthers are 11-0 after a 33-14 victory in their Thanksgiving debut, and the Cowboys could be facing another long stretch without Romo in what has become a lost season for the defending NFC East champions.
Luke Kuechly and Kurt Coleman returned two of Romo's three interceptions for touchdowns, and Newton ran for the...


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Our Luculent Leader
By user9157252 on Jan 30, 2008
Apparently Jonathan has a wry sense of humor, buried in there somewhere.
From Wordnet:
- S: (adj) limpid, lucid, luculent, pellucid, crystal clear, perspicuous ((of language) transparently clear; easily understandable) "writes in a limpid style"; "lucid directions"; "a luculent oration"- Robert Burton; "pellucid prose"; "a crystal clear explanation"; "a perspicuous argument"
But you have to read the whole thing to really get it.
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All-American weekend at Vista Ridge Mall
Vista Ridge Mall celebrates Independence Day with some good old-fashioned fun and sharing. Here's the lineup:
Fourth Shopping starts at 10 a.m.: On Thursday, July 4, Vista Ridge Mall will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for shopping. Shoppers are advised that some stores, restaurants and entertainment venues at Vista Ridge Mall may observe different hours. Please call individual stores, restaurants or entertainment venues for hours.
Fourth Celebrating starts at 11 a.m.: Uncle Sam invites everyone to join him for a parade. Children can dress in America's colors and decorate tricycles, strollers or wagons [no bikes allowed] in red, white and blue. The parade starts in Center Court and travels through the shopping center, ending back in Center Court where a DJ will rock the mall with music and host fun games with prizes. Crafts with a patriotic theme along with face painting will also be a part of the festivities. All activities are free and will begin after the 11 a.m. parade and continue until 3 p.m.
Fourth Fireworks start around 9:30 p.m.: At dusk, everyone is invited to return to Vista Ridge Mall to enjoy the City of Lewisville's annual Red, White & Lewisville fireworks. The show begins shortly after dark, around 9:30 p.m. The best viewing opportunity is on the south side of the shopping center. For more information, call 972.219.3401.
Weekend blood drive: On Saturday and Sunday, July 6 and 7, Vista Ridge Mall invites individuals to roll up their sleeves and donate blood during the Carter BloodCare's drive held from 12 to 6 p.m. The registration table will be on the lower level near Macy's. For information, visit www.vistaridgemall.com or contact Carter BloodCare at 1-800-366-2834 or www.carterbloodcare.org .
Vista Ridge Mall features over 135 specialty shops and eateries including Macy's, Dillard's, jcpenney, Sears, and Cinemark. The shopping center is conveniently located at 1-35E and the Sam Rayburn Tollway in Lewisville, Texas. For information, visit www.vistaridgemall.com or call (972) 315-3641.


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Recollecting the beginnings of this column, it's been rewarding to describe different aspects of this fishing community. I think it is imperative that although we are in different times since its origin, more than 400 years ago, we must ensure the industry remains and continues in the heritage it has provided and for the future contributions it will make. While the color of its threads might have faded in these hard times, it can't be unwoven from the fabric of our Seacoast and the many individuals who have contributed to its existence.
In my time, I can recollect a long list of names with embellished stories of the past and continue to the present with colorful individuals of today that are creating another contemporary chapter. All said and done, while their lives are consumed in the activities of their profession, their thoughts and perspectives outside of this realm are uniquely valid and on target with issues that we all face. Many tenured individuals of the fishing community could be placed into different professions and hit the ground running with return to logic and simplicity that has been overcome with today's complexities.
What is worrisome is that while the tenured fishermen are excellent mentors, the lack of youth entering the business is noticeable and the knowledge that is not being passed on has possibilities of being lost. Nothing replaces hands-on experience and acquired wisdom when dealing with any profession, but even more so with this subject because when things go wrong, it can happen fast before any help might come to aid.
On to another subject of possible interest is the process and journey that your seafood takes on its way to the dinner plate. Between fish and lobsters, each has a little different road. Most fish landed here is trucked to primarily Portland, Maine, or Gloucester, Mass., where the second tier of dealers and auctions determine daily pricing according to the amount landed, demand and other details. The highest bidder on each lot of fish will either resell or process the fish to a fillet form on its way to another tier of retailers or wholesalers in the final leg to the display counter or processed frozen products. All this is competing against other domestic or global markets of similar or different species, with each handler adding his or her margin of profit in the exchange.
As I've mentioned in the past, this journey has been shortened by local fish markets that purchase directly from the boats, and there is no substitute for freshness when we're talking seafood. Let's be real: A fish that has traveled hundreds and even thousands of miles in transit and handling can't compete with the much shorter trip to your plate. Look and ask for the local seafood products.
As for lobsters, each boat will sell its catch to a local dealer for what is known as the "run price," which is generally one price for the whole catch. That price does not fluctuate daily or even weekly. From there, the dealer will sort through the catch and divide it into categories (hard shell, new shell, 1 pound, 1� pounders, selects, culls and so on, with a different price for each category or where it could be shipped, domestic or overseas). Some of the catch will go to processors who "meat" out the product for mostly frozen applications.
The whole structure is a little mind-bogging, with multiple factors. Every handler is vulnerable in the process to remain viable, but if you get back to the boat that caught the lobster, their return price to the lobstermen is far less today than it was five or more years ago, and not one of the costs of operating the boat has gone down. In short, the "racket" is difficult and getting tougher, but it's all in your favor when it comes to price. This year, and especially now, there are some great values for holiday lobster and fish deals, so shop around.
Seaport Fish and Sanders Fish markets have said there has been a good response to the locally raised steelhead trout. Also, a number of local restaurants are serving them up. There's only about another two weeks before this year's harvest is gone, so give them a try. They're heads above the overseas trout or salmon you might see around.
Finally, my crewman "Biscuit" has retired for the season, so his seagull acquaintances (Uncle Leo and Flock) are in for a tougher winter without his delivered treats.
Visit www.NHseafood.com for information. Erik Anderson is a local commercial fisherman.
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Family: 15-year-old on life support after accident
Published 8:20 AM CDT Oct 24, 2012
A 15-year-old girl who was trapped in a car that crashed and sank into Bayou Terrebonne early Sunday remains in a New Orleans hospital.
Family members of Bertha Griffin tell The Courier she was placed on life support after the accident, which killed her uncle, 18-year-old Justin Naquin.
The accident happened when Naquin lost control of the car he was driving. Another passenger, Naquin's 16-year-old sister, escaped through an open car window.
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Now, there are days when you want to go all out and prepare something just a bit extra special. I've got recipes for those days too. But most of our lives are lived during the work week and we gotta eat on those days too. We want it to be something good, just not too hard or demanding or that will create 5 million dishes to wash and that the whole family will eat. I'm a Momma and I work too so I get it. I am chest deep in the real world, y'all. So it helps me to have a few easy, go-to meals that are easy on my budget and on my time. Enter this recipe from
I served this up with some mashed potatoes and I spooned some of the sauce on top of those. It was delicious. However, if you'd like to use up that other half packet of ranch dressing mix, you can make some Ranch-Style Rice. To make: Heat 2 1/4 cups water along with the remaining ranch dressing mix in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Stir in 1 cup uncooked regular, long-grain white rice and finish cooking according to package directions.
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If you liked this recipe, be sure to head on over to Campbell's Kitchen for lots more quick and easy favorites (and more!).


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I have mosquitos that I am sure are nesting somewhere as I have had a steady of stream of mosquitos in the house for awhile. 2 weeks ago I went thru the plants to make sure there was no standing water, did find some water in one plant tray and thought that was it, but I still have them.
Any ideas where else I can look where they might be coming from. Its not like they fly in with a door being open. We have had winter weather here for a month now.


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Jesus ... Dinosaur Wrangler By Day, Carpenter By Night
In an American museum showcasing creationism, humans and dinosaurs are depicted as co-existing with one another during the past 6000 years. The idea has been lampooned frequently, to include jokes about a religious coloring book featuring Jesus riding a dinosaur.
As more and more information emerges about Sarah Palin, an anecdote from early in her political career as a mayor came to light regarding her belief in the co-existence of humans and dinosaurs. This quality may endear Palin to the heartland of America and highly conservative voters, but may form a schism with more scientific voters.
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AliBear - I'm also feeling on track for this one as I'm doing the full but have also done no open water so I'm beginning to get a bit nervous over it
Having run Brighton Marathon on Sunday and then coming down with Gastroenteritis 6 hours later, I have been in pieces ever since. Only just feeling human again. In need of a couple of easy weeks and with only 6 weeks to go, I have today withdrawn. I could not see how I would be in any way ready.
Dreaming of Magic, what bad luck, hope you had a good run at Brighton though.
I agree with all you others the lack of open water swimming is making me nervous and not sure the cycling has been enough, but will do my best on the day.
Are any of you camping? I need to buy a new tent for this year and get round to booking a pitch.
Another question, is anyone staying over on the Sunday night? I may be travelling on my own and not going to drive home after finishing, I will be far too tired.
Steady I'm camping and have booked from Friday to Monday. If the family want to go earlier I will but no way am I up to driving on the Sunday.
DoM - that is a shame
steady - I am not camping, but I live fairly close. Hopefully I will be capable of driving afterwards I'll be at work on the Monday
I am not certain of my plans yet, if I can get someone to drive me home, I will go back on Sunday but given that I maybe nearer 9 hours to finish I will not be in a fit state to drive back. Work knows that I may be taking that Monday off.
Well after entering this on the day entries went open, then pulling out because it didn't fit with the rest of my race calendar, I may now be back in doing the Bike leg of a relay team...if the wife says I can
I'm hotelling it too. I'm coming down saturday am for the briefing etc, Mrs Matt can't make it until later. As its only 1 night we'll splash out on the hotel.For teh big one I'd like to be in the middle of the action and happy to camp it up
Feeling MUCH better prepared for this than it's big brother!
oh I am not feeling well prepared, but if I can get through the bike I can do it. Swim should be ok, I have swum that distance loads of times, just need to have a couple of OW swims to get used to cold water and remember to sight. Can't run, but if I get through the bike on time I can walk the distance in the time allowed. Might be the last to cross the line, but who cares?? Going to have a long bike ride this Sunday and practice eating and drinking on the bike and a fuelling strategy, as this is what might let me down
Ouch Saffers that is hard core, hope it mends quickly for you. I need to get open water swimming sorted then I'll be able to say I'm ready.
Has anyone got the route I can put onto hubby's garmin edge as I'm planning on doing a recce soon. Ta
I am hoping to get to Thorpe lake next weekend, but doubt wether I will swim very far on the first visit.
Steady CJ - are they open.. Lake in Sheperton won't open til water is 12 degrees and it's only 9 at the moment. They're talking mid to end May and I'm getting worried
race numbers and start times are up on the website, oh god, can I do this???
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race numbers and start times are up on the website, oh god, can I do this???
In a word....... nah
Seriously? There's loads of time yet!!
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VANCOUVER, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Canadian skier Ashleigh McIvor wrote an essay for her college English class back in 2003-a hypothetical letter to the International Olympic Committee about why ski cross should be in the Winter Games.
Now she can put two footnotes on that essay:
1. The IOC made ski cross an Olympic sport for the 2010 Games.
2. I won the gold medal.
Talk about writing your own destiny.
"I am beginning to think that everything that has happened in my life has happened for a reason and I was just meant to be here at this point and racing on this course," the 26-year-old McIvor told Reuters after winning her gold medal on Tuesday.
McIvor, who grew up in nearby Whistler ski resort, read parts of the essay for Canadian television and showed a bit of embarrassment at her choice of words and a spelling error.
She did, however, stand by her argument that ski cross is pure adrenaline for spectators.
"The IOC is interested in keeping up with the next generation and keeping the Olympics cool and ski cross is a great way to do that," she told reporters later.
"It is such an amazing spectator sport. Four people racing head to head, huge features, jumps, big turns. It doesn't get much more thrilling than that."
While there were some nasty spills and crashes on Tuesday's course, McIvor made it look easy in all the qualifying heats and won by a sizable margin in the final one.
Even so, she maintains ski cross is dangerous. She has had to learn to pop her own shoulder back into place when it becomes dislocated.
While ski cross may be the newest form of Olympic ski racing, McIvor reminded reporters it has been "around forever, you know racing your friends from the top of the mountain to the bottom."
She was indeed destined to write the sport's first Olympic chapter.
"I was shredding pow, dropping cliffs, chasing the boys my whole life," McIvor said.
Third footnote: Pow means powder.
Steve Holcomb and his 'Night Train' crew -- Justin Olsen, Curt Tomasevicz and Steve Mesler -- raced to Olympic gold on Day 15 of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games for the first U.S. four-man title since 1948.
South Korea's Kim Yu-Na wins the ladies' figure skating gold medal; watch the full routine and interview.
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Buying a long-shot ticket for the soaring $640 million Mega Millions lottery might be all the rage, but there's one notable citizen not taking the gamble – President Barack Obama.
The White House said yesterday that Obama wouldn't be buying a ticket for the record-breaking multi-state jackpot, Yahoo! News reported.
Still, some in the White House will take a chance, including Obama press secretary Jay Carney, who told reporters he was going to "run out and buy one."


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If you live in Amsterdam or Zaandam and are looking for some relaxation moment in the nature then Het Twiske is the ideal place. You can enter the area with your bike, you can go there for a walk or drive around with your car (parking costs about 4 euros per day or about 1 euro per hour). There are cycle paths, smalls lakes to go fishing and a couple of old windmills for nice pics. If you are visiting it for the first time I suggest you pay a visit to the Visitors' Center to ask for suggestions.
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Ahead of next month's GAA inter-provincial matches, the manager of the Munster football team, Corkman Ger O'Sullivan, has said it would be very disappointing if he has to field a team made up only of Cork and Kerry players.
Players from the other four counties are threatening to boycott the series in protest at the Munster Council's decision to seed the draw for the Munster championship.
O'Sullivan said involving players from outside the big two was always one of his priorities, negotiations are under way but he said whatever decision the players take must be respected.
Elsewhere Former Galway hurling coach Mattie Kenny has been appointed as manager of Dublin club, Cuala.
He was part of the Galway management team that won the first Leinster championship in 2012, alongside Anthony Cunningham and Tom Helebert.
Former Tipperary goalkeeper and manager Ken Hogan is back involved with the county's hurling team.
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Deficits Matter; Surpluses Don't
The European Commission continued to stress Wednesday that the euro zone needs to focus more on narrowing large current account deficits than cutting member state surpluses.
The comments by European Commissioner for Monetary Affairs Olli Rehn to the European Parliament underline policymakers' ninja-like focus on austerity and budget cuts, in spite of growing concerns about sluggish economic growth, as the EU executive is given new powers to monitor the 27 member states' budgets.
Deustche Bank, among others, has cut its euro-zone gross domestic product forecasts. Deustche analysts now expect a recession in 2012, with a 0.5% fall in gross domestic product. Barclays says the recession could start even sooner.
Data Wednesday showed that euro-area industrial production continues to weaken, after an already weak manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index earlier this month.
"As a result, we believe that the industrial sector will lead the overall economy into recession as we expect euro-area GDP to fall by 0.3% quarter-over-quarter in Q4," said Barclays economist Francois Cabau.
The debate Wednesday in the European Parliament comes as the EU's new macroeconomic and fiscal rulebook is finalized. The so-called six-pack will allow lawmakers in Brussels to score each of the 27 member states on various economic variables, and then advise on reforms. Under pressure from Germany, which boasts a big current account surplus, current account surpluses are unlikely to play a big role.
"There is greater urgency in tackling large deficits," said Mr. Rehn.
But several parliamentarians want surpluses to be taken just as seriously as deficits: You can't after all have one without the other.
"We are undermining the interest of countries with the weakest economies by hamstringing them and by making them subject to penalties which could make the situation even worse," said parliamentarian Ilda Figueiredo of Portugal.
The core of the pro-surplus monitoring argument is this: Why kick countries when they're down, as economic growth is stunted by austerity measures, particularly in program countries including Ireland and Portugal? Instead, the economic imbalances between countries in the euro-zone, which undermine the euro currency, should be corrected by both slowly fixing current account deficits and correcting surpluses.
"We at the edge of the euro zone have sustained severe economic pain only to be promised more of it," said parliamentarian Phil Prendergast of Ireland. "Where is the solidarity side of that grand bargain?"


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[MOC]: Modular House
Posted 26 March 2012 - 04:38 PM
I finished this MOC some weeks ago, but only took pictures of it yesterday.
So hereby I present you my latest MOC: a modular house. It is a combination of the two houses I live in.
The front facade is the facade of the building I'm currently in, located in the city centre of The Hague. I rent a small room within this house (I'm still studying ).
The back of the building is from my parents house, where I stay most weekends and my Legos are.
I adjusted both facades a bit, so they could be combined. The front facade is in fact 4 stories (but than it would become to high) and the extension on the back has been shorted a lot to create a small garden.
My modular
On the pavement I created a small garden and added a ticket machine for parking (I don't know what that's called)
And now the interior:
The ground floor contains a living room, dining table, kitchen and toilet.
Another shot of the ground floor.
The bedroom and working space on the first floor.
The attic is pretty cramped. I but a microscale train landscape in here, with four micro trains. But they are not visible. Might take better pictures..
The house together with my Pet Shop.
The back of all the buildings.
Well, this is the end of the show.
I hope you enjoyed it
Posted 26 March 2012 - 05:31 PM
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I like how the pet shop fits perfectly near your new amazing MOC.
Beautiful inner details!
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Posted 26 March 2012 - 09:17 PM
Fits well with the pet shop set, excellent work 'kciR' and Brick On !
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Sorry... back to you It's a very harmonic building, and the interior is very high standard. My favourit detail is the roof. The dual redish colour ads a touch of realism and the center windowdetail makes it finished
NICE build!
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Twitter says no more tweeting for this Middle East political group
Social media platform Twitter suspended the official English account of the Ezzeldin Al Qassam Brigades - the military wing of Gaza's ruling Hamas movement - without prior notice, the Palestinian daily news website Safa reported on Saturday.
Twitter closed the group's official account on Thursday following pressure from Zionist groups and Christians, the supervisor of the military wing's Twitter page said in a statement released on the group's online website.
The closure came after the group's success in portraying a positive image of the Palestinian resistance to a Western audience, he added.
The page supervisor also described Twitter's policy as "unprofessional," blaming the social networking platform for giving more space to the Israeli army "despite the terrorism practicNoed by the [Israeli] occupation against the Palestinian people from siege and killing."
The group subsequently launched a new page on Twitter called @qassambrigade.
Hamas is blacklisted as a terror group by both the European Union and the United States, despite winning Palestinian parliamentary elections in 2006.
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What does the "2nd Lord's Cricket" plaque mean?
Every time I drive past Lord's Cricket Ground, 500m down the road there is a plaque saying "Here stood the Second Lord's Cricket Ground". What was that?
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Name: Harry, St John's Wood
Answer: Lord's is not the first Lord's, it's the second. The first one was in Dorset Square, which is about 500 yards south of the original and was set up by Mr Lord to play cricket in the square.
(James O'Brien: But the plaque says it's where the second Lord's stood? So is the current one the third one? You've only made this more confusing!)
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If you think the answer is obvious, perhaps it's because you've been conditioned by a society that stereotypes.
We've all heard the joke the best man cracks to his buddy the groom on his wedding day: "Remember, when you have a discussion with your wife always get the last two words in: 'Yes, dear.'"
Very funny. But is it a fair stereotype?
When God split the Red Sea, Moses and the Jewish men broke into spontaneous song. A long song. A song that is 19 long verses in the Torah -- I know, because we recite it every day in the prayers.
Afterward, the Torah records how Miriam gathered the women, along with musical instruments, and called out to the women: "Sing to God for He is truly exalted; having hurled horse and rider into the sea." (Prayers would be a lot shorter if we used Miriam's version.)
Why was Miriam, the woman, so terse in her song to God? Where is the trait of loquacity normally found in the fairer gender? Furthermore, does the terseness of her song mean that Miriam and the women were less grateful for the miracle of the Red Sea's splitting than the men?
Curiously, Miriam here is identified as "Miriam the prophetess, sister of Aaron" (Exodus 15:20). Wasn't she also Moses' sister? And why identify her by a sibling in the first place? The Talmud explains that Miriam's adventure in prophecy began when she was but a girl, even before Moses was born, when only she and Aaron were alive (hence, she was only "Aaron's sister").
Because of the terrible servitude in Egypt, Miriam's father and the other community elders wanted to give up on having children. But Miriam insisted that the Jewish nation had to continue growing despite the oppressive servitude. She said, "I know prophetically that my mother will sire the redeemer of Israel!" And so it was with the birth of Moses.
Miriam (and, it would seem, the other women of the time) had a much farther reaching gaze of the unfolding of Jewish history than the men. The men were able to witness the miracle before them and provide an exciting play-by-play analysis of God's ultimate and palpable victory over Egypt.
Miriam's perspective, however, was to look at the totality of the Jewish experience. She viewed the splitting of the Red Sea as necessary, seminal and miraculous, but still, just one more step in bringing the Jewish people closer to their ultimate end as the Chosen People.
This is why her comments are so abbreviated. She knew that we as a people haven't made it yet. We've been liberated, but we're still without a Torah to guide us, and still without a homeland where we can build our families.
In looking at other biblical prophecies we find that women prophetesses were more into the bigger picture, the eschatology of the Jewish people. The World to Come, known as the "the bond of life" in scripture, was prophesied by Abigail (I Samuel 25:29). Resurrection and proper silent prayer were prophesied by Hannah (I Samuel 2:6). Reincarnation was prophesied by the Tekoan woman to King David (II Samuel 14:14).
This is also why the Talmud states that the women did not worship the Golden Calf. The men suffered from shortsightedness, so when it appeared that Moses was dead, they fell into despair and took up a foreign god. But the women could see the bigger picture, and knew that the future of the Jewish people was bigger than any one individual leader.
Sometimes, stereotypes are on target. I like the stereotype of the Jewish grandmother, sitting silently in her rocker, smiling wisely in reminiscence with the knowledge that the Jewish people are stronger and longer-lasting than any one episode that forebodes "the end" of our people.
Thanks, Bubbe.
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I am certified as a Level 1 Master Hand Knitter by The Knitting Guild Association. My grandmother Lena taught me to knit when I was 4 ...
Follow my blog at: http://lenaslegacyhandknits.wordpress.com
I am certified as a Level 1 Master Hand Knitter by The Knitting Guild Association. My grandmother Lena taught me to knit when I was 4 years old and told me that a lifetime of knitting pleasure was her legacy to me. I love to design and knit and enter my work in competitions. I've won numerous awards and ribbons over the years and that's a lot of fun, but the greatest pleasure is the actual creative process. I specialize in Beginner and Intermediate level designs that teach new skills and promote excitement for the art that is Knitting. I think new knitters should have the opportunity to work with a well-written design that reinforces their current skills, teaches them new skills and gets a "WOW, you made that?!!?" response when showing off their completed project.
If you've ever wondered if you can apply bias tape or any other fabric to your hand knitted items using a sewing machine, the answer is YES, YOU CAN DO IT!
To prove it, I've designed my "Yes You Can Do It! Simply Elegant Open Front Cardigan." It's not only simply elegant, it's elegantly simple to make. REALLY! The knitting involves some easy decreases, which I explain to you in my pattern. I've also included color photos showing you how to apply bias tape to the neckline/front edging of your project.
For this project, I used a Clover 2-inch/5 cm bias tape making tool to make my own bias tape out of a gorgeous brocade fabric. These are fun little gadgets. You slide fabric through one end of the tool and as you pull the fabric out of the other end, you iron the folds.
If you're curious about combining basic sewing skills with your knitting, I hope you'll consider my design. It's an easy knit and if you follow my instructions, you should end up with a beautiful Simply Elegant Open Front Cardigan. Once you try this, a whole new world of knitting possibilities will open up for you. Of course if you don't have a sewing machine, you can still apply the bias tape by hand.
The sleeves are designed to be 3/4 length, but you can certainly make them full length if that is your wish.
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This week, Garth Brooks will be visiting schools in six major American cities.
Garth is the honorary chairman of the National Education Association's Read Across America 2002 celebration, and he will be on the road reading to children across the country, starting on Wednesday.
Wednesday morning, Garth will be featured on "Good Morning America" to speak about the project. Hosts Diane Sawyer and Charlie Gibson will accompany Garth to an elementary school, where they will read to a class of children.
As a parent, Garth understands the importance of reading to children, and says that he reads to his own kids. "I read to them every night, and it's the highlight of my day," he says.
Garth's tour will extend until Friday with the first stop in New York. He also plans to visit schools in Los Angeles, Nashville, Tucson, and Tulsa.
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El pagnier Hudson
A woman of elegance and grace, El pagnier Kay Hudson has penetrated the Human Resources industry for over twenty years. Having earned both the Bachelors and Master's degrees, she has worked her way up through the public service arena to the position of Assistant Vice President for Human Resources which she holds today with Florida International University. In her role as AVP, she oversees HR functions relevant to Recruitment Services, Compensation, Benefits Administration, Talent Management & Development and all HR operations on the northern campus of FIU.
In her broader marketplace activities, she has been a university Instructor for the Freshman Experience and has also been an invited lecturer at FAU in Organizational Behavior (Reward Systems in the Public Sector). She has served as Guest Lecturer at the Henry B. Fernandez Leadership Institute, Guest Presenter for the "Women in Leadership" Conference at FIU, and Commencement Speaker for Boca Preparatory International School. Moreover, she has served as a workshop presenter on various topics related to leadership, mentoring, and the marketplace. She is a member of the SHRM and the College and University HR Executives Consortium of Florida. A prolific writer, passionate teacher, and captivating orator, El pagnier is not a novice in the non-profit arena. She served to create the administrative foundation of Cathedral of Hope and secured the 501(3)(c) status in the establishment of the COH Hope House (Transitional Program for men in Recovery).
A premier "People Person" she was awarded HR Professional of the Year by the Broward Chapter of the Society for Human Resources, earned designation as Woman of the Year by the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and was named one of South Florida's Leading Women of Worship 2010 by the ICABA Organization.
Her personality is fortified by her strong spiritual convictions which provide the foundation for all of her interactions. El pagnier & Winston have three daughters, Imani, Bria, and Chelsea.


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Pool was able to interview Springsteen on the tarmac, after he alighted Air Force One, with his wife, Patti, from the rear of the plane. Asked if this was his first trip on Air Force one, he said yes, then started grinning.
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In my view the only thing they should say is, "we will be looking at everyones's contribution and performances this season. If we feel that people have under achieved then we will consider changes." That puts everyone in the spotlight and might spark a few into life. It would be harsh and soem may disappear into their shells but there ar more than a few that need a kick up the rear IMO.


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I can't fill with hatch a closed area finished with rounded angles. Here are the coordinates of the various segments and curves, following a counter-clock wise !
1. Bottom line : 670,210 to 770,210
2. First curve from 6 o'clock to 3 o'clock : center = 770,220 angles = 270° to 0°
3. Right side line : 780,220 to 780,390
4. Second curve from 3 o'clock to 12 o'clock : center = 770,390 angles = 0° to 90°
5. Upper line : 770,400 to 670,400
6. Third curve from 12 ou 0 o'clock to 9 o'clock : center = 670,390 angles = 90° to 180°
7. Left side line : 660,390 to 660,220
8. 4th and last curve from 9 o'clock to 6 o'clock : center = 670,220 angles = 180° to 270°.
Well, IMHO, this seems to be a correctly closed "contour", is it not ?
This closed area was prepared with a rectangle area, then using the rounding tools ("arrondir les coins" en français). Area seems to be correctly closed, when zooming at the maximum on each corner.
When I select the contour, it's OK. When I use the hatch tool, a message tells me something translated like : «Incorrect hatch area. Check that selected entities form one or several closed areas. » (en français : "Zone de hachure incorrecte. Vérifiez que les entités choisies forment un ou plusieurs contours fermés.")
I already noticed that some times, hatching is first refused then I try again without changing any entity and hatching is successful.
By the way, is there some tools or commands that can help to check the directions of such segments and curves, like a way to superimpose an arrow on the lines of the selected contour ? Checking on figures can be error prone.
Second "by the way", what is the procedure to follow to hatch an area surrounding an internal area not to be filled. Like a kitchen worksurface with space for the wash sinks. I want to hatch the worksurface but leave the sinks not hatched.
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The suite is part of an outreach effort called Richy's Rascals. Through the program, children who are battling cancer are invited to Tampa Bay Lightning games to get a moment away from their daily stresses to relax in a fun, family-friendly environment.
Entering the suite is like walking into a dream playroom. Aside from having one of the best views of the ice, the room is outfitted with its own red light for private goal celebrations. There's also a giant net on a wall that surrounds a large television which is hooked to a PlayStation gaming system.
The room itself is painted from top-to-bottom thanks to the help of professional artists and children from local pediatric cancer facilities. On one wall of the room is a map of the world which highlights the Seven Wonders of the World and all the places Richards has played in his career. A trip to the bathroom is like stepping into the Lightning dressing room - with jerseys already painted on the wall. The plan is to rip up the tiles and paint the floor to look like the logo-emblazoned carpet in the Lightning locker room.
Even the ceiling tiles are painted, the results of Thursday night support group activities where pediatric cancer patients get together and participate in arts, crafts and other activities designed to take their minds off their daily fight against cancer.
Ultimately, that's what all these great things circle back to. While these children are having their moments of fun, the greater picture is that they are trying to beat cancer. For many the road is long and hard, and Richy's Rascals aims to bring at least some comfort and joy to the kids they touch.
The idea for Richy's Rascals came up in part because of Richards' personal experience with childhood cancer. After losing a cousin to brain cancer at a young age, Richards carried the experience and decided to do something for the pediatric cancer community when he found himself with the resources to give back.
"The idea of doing something with cancer, kids' cancer, came about because of a family member I lost, a little cousin I lost when I was young," Richards said. "But the idea blossomed from different ideas from different people throughout the organization. Kasey Dowd and Bill Wickett have taken it to a new level since then, but I just wanted to get involved in pediatric cancer."
Richards' involvement in pediatric cancer has been huge in the local community. Partnering with the Pediatric Cancer Foundation and Children's Cancer Center, 18 tickets are dispersed for each Lightning home game so children and their families may take a night off to relax and forget their worries.


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Ethanol Weakens Against Gasoline on Slack Use and Ample Supply
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By Mario Parker
Ethanol futures in Chicago weakened against gasoline on reduced demand and ample supply.
The additive's discount to the motor fuel expanded to 33.6 cents a gallon from 31.68 cents yesterday, based on December futures prices. Gasoline's premium was 99.8 cents on Sept. 28.
Ethanol stockpiles of 18.1 million barrels in the week ended Nov. 2 were 10 percent higher than a year earlier, according to Energy Department data released Nov. 7. Consumption of gasoline fell the most since Jan. 7, 2005, after Hurricane Sandy shut filling stations and kept drivers off the roads in the heavily populated U.S. Northeast.
"The underlying fundamentals aren't changing that much and that's why the price isn't changing that much," said Mike Blackford, a consultant at INTL FCStone in Des Moines, Iowa.
Denatured ethanol for December delivery climbed 0.6 cent, or 0.3 percent, to $2.343 a gallon on the Chicago Board of Trade. Futures have risen 6.4 percent this year.
Gasoline for December delivery advanced 2.52 cents, or 1 percent, to $2.679 a gallon on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract covers reformulated gasoline, which is made to be blended with ethanol before delivery to filling stations.
Corn for March delivery gained 3 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $7.2925 a bushel in Chicago. One bushel makes at least 2.75 gallons of ethanol.
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Heart of Darkness
by Joseph Conrad
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Quote #76
"A grand piano stood massively in a corner, with dark gleams on the flat surfaces like a somber and polished sarcophagus." (3.52)
Hello, paradox! The piano's surfaces are full of "dark gleams," a sinister oxymoron that has us scratching our heads a bit. The piano reminds Marlow of a "polished sarcophagus," a repository for the dead. We're guessing that pretty much everything reminds Marlow of death now.
Quote #77
"She [the Intended] came forward, all in black, with a pale head, floating towards me in the dusk. She was in mourning…The room seemed to have grown darker, as if all the sad light of the cloudy evening had taken refuge on her forehead. This fair hair, this pale visage, this pure brow, seemed surrounded by an ashy halo from which the dark eyes looked out at me. Their glance was guileless, profound, confident, and trustful." (3.52)
Whew. Now we're back on solid ground: the shining brow and hair of the fair girl indicates her goodness and purity while the darkness represents her sorrow. Right? Right??
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"'You knew him best,' I repeated. And perhaps she did. But with every word spoken the room was growing darker, and only her forehead, smooth and white, remained illumined by the unextinguishable light of belief and love." (3.56)
As the Intended doubles down on her lies, the darkness grows. We're pretty sure it's a metaphorical darkness.


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U.S. Marines Corps: Leaders of the Week
Every Saturday night during the college football season, BTN.com web editor Brent Yarina hands out his weekly Big Ten game balls. The series is called "U.S. Marines Corps: Leaders of the Week," and it's designed to spotlight the Big Ten's top individual performances. Who took home the honors from Week 1? Find out in this post. Also, watch our network's Week 1 Sights and Sounds feature now.


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Voting for Terrebonne NAACP chapter officers and at-large members of its Executive Committee will take place Saturday.
Polls will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 17.
All voting will take place at the NAACP office, 7163 Park Ave. in Houma. For information, call chapter secretary Sheri Ezell at 872-1635.
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Henk Krol said he obtained the records from the Brabant laboratory Diagnostiek voor U via the internet to highlight weaknesses in online security.
Krol, who was a member of the provincial council in North Brabant at the time, acted after another member of his party raised the issue of security.
In September he was one of two MPs elected to the Lower House for 50Plus, which represents the interests of pensioners and older workers.
Krol said he was surprised that the public prosecutor's office (Openbare Ministerie) had decided to pursue the case, which he said was a clear example of "ethical hacking".
After posting his court papers on Twitter, he said: "I'm very curious about the outcome. Let's see what I'm supposed to have done wrong."
Krol is due to appear in court on February 1. If the case goes ahead it will be the first time since Geert Wilders was cleared of inciting hatred towards Muslims in June 2011 that a party leader has been prosecuted in the Dutch courts.
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Did you know that May is National Salad Month? Today's the last day. I've been enjoying the delicious selection of salads at Zeidler's Café all month, and the good thing is that they're available all year round. My personal favorite is the seared ahi tuna with citrus and greens, topped with a champagne vinaigrette. The fresh citrus gives it that summery vibe, the bean sprouts give it an extra nutritional boost, and the array of colors makes it pleasing to the eye before it even hits your palate. It sounds like I'm selling it hard, but hey, I'm a salad lover who also happens to be a marketing director! See you at Zeidler's.
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Truck, Bam, Dot
The traveling exhibition Project Mah Jongg—which debuted in New York City at the Museum of Jewish Heritage and opened here just last week—arrived in the largest truck that's ever driven onto the Skirball campus. Somewhat ironic since the show was about to be installed in our smallest (yet plenty spacious) gallery.
Researching My Mexi-Jewish Homegrown History
My name is Sarah Goldbaum, and Goldbaum is my great grandmother's maiden name. Does that make me Jewish? I guess it depends who you ask.
For a long time, all of us in our family were unfamiliar with our Jewish roots. As far as I knew, my mother and grandparents were Catholic. Growing up, I'd heard the story of my grandfather Al changing his last name from his father's surname, Molina, to his mother's, Goldbaum. It was part of family lore.
Two summers ago, I began sorting through a box of old family photos. I talked to my mom, aunt, and grandmother, eager to find out who the people in the pictures were, where they came from, and so on. I was hoping to piece together whatever we could from memories, scribbled photo captions, and Ancestry.com. Based on information from the U.S. Census and the University of Arizona Bloom Southwest Jewish Archives, we discovered that we were Mexican on my maternal grandmother's side and Prussian Jewish on my maternal grandfather's side.
Soon we were able to fill in some of the blanks. After just a couple of months, I was contacted by another Goldbaum on Facebook. He lives in Ecuador. "I think we're related," he wrote in a direct message. There are so many Goldbaums that I figured we probably weren't, but sent him a link to some family photos anyway. I was amazed at his response: "We are definitely related!"
My Top 10 Puppet Festival Moments
I was among the many excited visitors and staff who were at the Puppet Festival on Sunday, April 1. It was a joyous day. During the daylong program, I worked with a terrific photographer, Peter Turman, to capture the day in pictures, meeting many Puppet Festival attendees along the way and catching countless special moments. Here are just ten memorable moments caught on camera that give a sense of what the Puppet Festival was all about: an array of puppets throughout the day and fun for the whole family.
A Wild Rumpus, In Memoriam
By now we've all heard the news of the passing of Maurice Sendak, noted author and illustrator, and for some of us a permanent fixture on the bookshelf. Every major news outlet has covered the story and many have published heartfelt remembrances. In his May 9 appreciation, Los Angeles Times Book Critic David Ulin applauds how Sendak's work reveals "the power of our minds to transform the world." The day Sendak died, I listened with rapt attention as Wicked author and Sendak mentee Gregory Maguire talked about their friendship on NPR.
Here at the Skirball, Maurice Sendak's artwork graced our galleries twice: first in the 2002 exhibition Where the Wild Things Are, which was my first experience ever at a Skirball exhibition; and then again as part of our 2010 exhibition Monsters and Miracles: A Journey through Jewish Picture Books. In the fall of 2009, as audiences geared up for Spike Jonze's film adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are, the Skirball hosted a daylong family program inspired by the classic Sendak book, featuring themed art projects, storytelling, and even a wild rumpus jam.
For me, Sendak's books weren't ones that I ever outgrew. Even as a teenager, a college student, and now an adult (and certainly as a parent of a young child), I continue to go back to them. The eccentric drawings of monsters, cooks, and creatures captivate me still. Most of them outcasts or oddballs—from Max and the "Wild Things" to Rosie from Chicken Soup with Rice, from Mickey from In the Night Kitchen to the little dog Jenny from Higglety Pigglety Pop—Sendak's characters are ones I can always relate to.
Report from Secret Headquarters: Craig Thompson Loves Gloria Estefan
Graphic novel and comic book retailer Secret Headquarters (SHQ) are not only big fans of Craig Thompson but seem to know a lot about him. In a blog post expressing excitement that Craig will be at the Skirball late next week, our SHQ friends shared this funny "little primer" on our illustrious speaker.
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Here�s the full effect of the new rubbish collection program in Cranston.
As I walk in my neighborhood, I see limbs, leaves and debris covering the streets, making Cranston even dirtier than it already is. Didn�t our officials think this out before implementing the program? Many trees line the roads in Cranston. When the arms of the trucks are raised high to pick up the barrels, they take out everything in the way.
Every week, it looks as though a hurricane passed through. Another job well done!
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Engagement Customs and Traditions
Who Was the Matchmaker?
In countries where marriages are arranged, go-betweens play a time honored and respected role. In China, a matchmaker must determine if
signs are compatible. In Uganda, the brides elder brother and paternal uncle speak to the prospective groom and barter for the best price to be paid to the family. (Also see Old World Customs and Traditions.
What Were Love Tokens
What a charming custom the Welsh and Pennsylvania Dutch couples had of giving one another hand crafted gifts, useful for their future home.
Such things as cake molds, butter prints, carved spoon which were covered with symbols and announcements of their love for one another.
Todays love tokens could include a song or poem written by the groom to his bride, or a hand embroidered handkerchief for the groom.
Whatever your special craft, whether it be tole painting, crocheting, wood carving, or any number of other ideas, just remember, the idea behind the gift is to give something of yourself, created with loving thoughts to the one you love.
What Was a Betrothal Ring?
The betrothal ring, has for centuries symbolized the promise of a future together, sealed with the giving and accepting of a ring. The diamond engagement ring
as we know it has been around since 1477, but other rings have been used throughout the centuries to mark engagements. Rings featuring gem stones were popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. Often, the first letter of the stones within the setting spelled out the name of the giver or a word, such as dearest (diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, epidote, sapphire, turquoise). There was also a ring known as the Gimmal Ring. This three part ring had two clasped hands on it. During the engagement, one part was worn by the bride, one by the groom, and the third by a witness. It was reunited as the brides wedding ring, on the day of their marriage. Diamonds are the first choice among brides today for an engagement ring, because of their beauty and durability.
What Was Flouncing?
Flouncing was a special party held for an engaged couple to meet with friends of both families. This flouncing established a formal contract.
If either changed his mind about the marriage, the other could lay claim to half of his, or her, property. Following a flouncing, the couple could no longer be seen with, or be found talking to, other suitors. In China, the betrothal was looked upon as a family obligation. If an engaged man died before the wedding, his intended bride was treated as his widow.
What was the Custom of Collecting?
In Finland, the bride-to-be was considered snobbish if she did not go door-to-door to receive her gifts in a pillowcase.
Accompanying her, an elderly married man, carrying an umbrella (for shelter), came along and was given a drink at each door. Today, an umbrella is used as a decoration symbolizing protection. This custom can be included very beautifully in your wedding by having your maids carry parasols to match your wedding colors.
What is a Dowry?
When families arranged marriages, they were trying their best to guarantee their offspring a pleasant and comfortable life.
The bride was expected to bring a dowry of money, jewels, animals, or something of substantial value to the marriage. This substantial value was provided by the family of the bride and portrayed her perceived worth . On the other hand, the groom paid a brides price to her family and promised to faithfully support the bride. Also see, The Origin of the Dowry, Betrothal Ring and Elopement.
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Hi--just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Nancy, and I will be 55 on Thursday. I'm going to start the C25K this week, in hopes of doing a 5K mud run in September. I'm also going to start working on strength training, especially my legs to protect my knees. I'm glad to have found this site--I hope to pick up some tips and learn from those of you who have been doing this for a while now! I'd love any tips you have on getting started and keeping the momentum going. It's been a while since I've done anything other than the occasional walk outside, and I'm looking forward to becoming active again.
NancyGrace57 Welcome your goals are very achievable . When you get a chance check out the 50& over 5k and beyond thread. Introduce yourself there. you'll find a great group of people who always have something to share. it's also a good place to answer all your questions and share your progress .
2012 Races: Tony from Florida
Jan.7,2012 Walt Disney World Half Marathon Orlando FL 02:09:14 PR
Oct 7 2012 Chicago Marathon Chicago Illinois 05:17:43
Feb 10, 2012 Rock N Roll Half Marathon St Petersburg FL
2011 Races:
Started running at 58 ( Nov 23rd 2010)
Half Marathon Results
Oct 31,2011 Fl Halloween Halfathron 02:18:22
Sept 4, 2011 Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Virgina Beach Half Marathon 02:28:20
April 30,2011 Country Music Half Marathon Nashville TN 02:56:02
Thanks Tony!
Hi NancyGrace! Welcome, and greetings from another 50+ runner! I turned 55 (new age group!) this past week, too.
C25K is a great training plan, and you are very wise to start strength training right from the start. I began running in January 2011 using C25K. There were huge triumphs and sometimes a tough week or two. Some weeks I wasn't able to complete the assigned distance/time, so I repeated the week until I could do it. Remember it is just a plan, tailor it to your needs and abilities. You can do it!
Run strong!
Thanks, Debra, and Happy Birthday! I appreciate the info--it's good to know that if I have a bad week, I'm not alone. But it's also good to know that I can do this and succeed!
Hi NancyGrace! Yes, you can do this and congratulations for starting. Like Tony and Debra, I too am active on the 50 + thread.....I'll be 61 on July 11 and have been running over 2.5 years. I started w/ C25k and love running. Come over to the 50+ thread and introduce yourself there!
Marie from Tennessee
Training for Disney 2013 Goofy Challenge.....Yes, I'm certifiably CRAZY!
61 year olds must be out of their minds to run a half marathon followed by a full the next day!
Disney Half Marathon 1/7/2012 2:37:59
Bear Hunt 5K 9/24/11 28:28 pb
Trojan Trek Trail 5K 8/6/11 31:45
Expo 10K 5/28/11 1:01:28,
Expo 10K 5/26/12 1:05:39
Eastman 10K 9/8/2012 1:01:11 pb
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THE 1960s movie "The Magnificent Seven" is a timeless western that I love to watch over and over. Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson and James Coburn all stand out as gunslingers with consciences, epitomizing strength of character, great courage and resolve to do what's right, even when the going gets tough. The Magnificent Seven were so convincing that the villagers who hired them took their lead, risked -- and in some cases lost -- their lives and fought off the bad guys. Talk about a sales job!
|Ask the customer one question for each area of customization: comfort, purpose, looks and performance.
So, it got me thinking. What would it take for service advisors to strengthen their resolve to sell more custom work, more often? Customization is a lucrative and exciting part of our business, but not being advantaged like it should be.
Now, I'm not going to tell you what to sell. You're the experts in that regard. But I am going to give you the seven ingredients of a magnificent customization consultation that will help you build that area of the business. Trust me, I know they work because I've been teaching them for more than 14 years.
Break the ice and build the relationship by learning and using the customer's first name. Get customers talking by complimenting their vehicle and asking simple questions like, Your bike is in great shape. Do you do your own detailing? The idea is to develop the relationship and break down the "you vs. them barrier" so the customer is willing to participate in the next step.
Interview customers to learn their hidden wants and needs. Think of this as fishing: if you don't throw your bait in the water, you won't catch many fish. Your bait is to ask at least one question for each area of customization: comfort, purpose, looks and performance. For example:
- Do you and your passenger feel completely comfortable and confident on the bike?
- What type of riding do you enjoy? Any longer trips coming up?
- What ideas did you have to enhance the look of the bike?
- Are you getting all the performance you want - or would you like more?
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What does your dad mean to you? , 15.06.12
When you look the word "father" up in the dictionary, it is defined as "a male person whose sperm unites with an egg, resulting in conception of a child"*. Less technical definitions include "a man who adopts or raises a child"*, or "any male acting in a paternal capacity"*. The word is used interchangeably with dad. But what constitutes a father or dad?In answering this question, no single word or term comes to mind.


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Rising Star Casino Exploring Hotel Alternatives
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(Rising Sun, Ind.) – As plans for a 100 room hotel in Rising Sun stall, the owner of Rising Star Casino may be looking a new direction.
Rising Sun/Ohio County First, Inc. and the Rising Sun Regional Foundation, Inc. announced in October they would build the hotel on property owned by Rising Star Casino.
On Friday, casino owner Full House Resorts issued a press release stating the hotel project has been delayed because of zoning issues.
"The Company is currently reviewing and exploring alternative options," the release stated.
Full House did not give any details on what those possible new directions may be.
When the hotel plans were announced, casino officials stated the hotel could help soften the blow to the Rising Sun riverboat when a new casino opens in Cincinnati next year.
A 2010 study by Spectrum Gaming Group determined Cincinnati's casino could siphon $181 million a year in revenues and $57.4 million in taxes from the three southeast Indiana riverboats.
The zoning issue came about following a December meeting of the Rising Sun Planning and Zoning Committee which nearly 500 people attended, Mayor Branden Roeder said.
Neighboring property owners told the committee the four-story hotel would lower their property values and create line of sight issues.
Roeder said he is scheduled to meet with Full House Resorts officials Wednesday and could learn what their plans are.
100 Room Hotel Planned At Rising Star Casino