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I read most of the post, and re-skimmed twice.
Could you post an example of your daily diet? And maybe what you do weekly for exercise?
Hi everyone,
I'm not sure if I'm 100% primal, but I've been 100% low-carb since the end of 2001. It's been quite a journey, and along the way I have educated myself relatively comprehensively and keep buying just about all the low-carb books out there to keep my commitment high and my knowledge-base wide. Mark's book is now in my shopping basket on amazon!
From 2001 till 2004 I lost approximately 100 pounds. It was always a slow journey; even going low-carb, my body resisted weight loss - I would go for months without losing anything, but I always had faith it would come off eventually, and it did. I started off only semi-low carb, then with the research I was doing realised that Atkins was not the terrible fad diet it was touted to be, and went fully low-carb - and over a year, lost the rest of the weight. I was 33, and weighed less than I had since I was 13 years old.
From 2004-2007 I hovered between about 158 and 146 pounds - and maintained my lowest weight of 146 pounds for about eight months. I generally stuck to low-carb principles (I do eat dairy, although not a lot) 95% of the time, so every so often I had to get stricter with foods and calories to lose the five pounds or so that would creep on.
I got married in 2007 and found myself pregnant in early 2008. I was very, very sick. I tried desperately to stay low-carb for the first few weeks, but just couldn't do it. Hard as it was to imagine feeling sicker than I did all the time, I felt even worse when I tried to stick to low-carb foods. I couldn't even look at protein like chicken or meat or eggs. I'm sorry to say that I ate junk. I threw most of it up for a good few months, but there was a window of about two months when I was only throwing up once a day but still felt too sick to eat protein when I started gaining weight rapidly. About six months into the pregnancy I was able to switch back to low-carb, and didn't put on any weight from them till my son was born. I only put on about 26 pounds the entire pregnancy, so I was really happy about that and expected to be able to lose it easily.
My sisters, who both already had several children, told me that they did not have enough milk for their babies when they tried to low-carb, so for the first few weeks of my son's life, I didn't eat low-carb, as I wanted to ensure a good milk supply. As someone who is horrendously addicted to carbs, I couldn't eat even remotely healthily when allowing myself to eat them. After a few weeks I had put back on the seven pounds that my son was taking up - so I was actually the same weight I was when still carrying my son.
I went back to low-carb, and thankfully still had plenty of milk for my son.
However, he is now 14 months old, and I still weigh 30 pounds more than I did when I got pregnant. I didn't lose *any* of the pregnancy weight at all.
I feel like I've tried everything. I am hovering around 188 pounds, and feel like a failure. I know that I am still doing the best for my body by eating low-carb, but I don't *look* like I want to look, or how I want to look so as to show people the successful face of eating truly healthily.
I have tried to up my fat intake as opposed to protein intake. I have tried to limit my calories. Nothing seems to work. I am already nearly 37 and if my son is to have a sibling, I can't wait too long before trying to get pregnant again, but I'm terrified that I'll put on another 30 pounds I can't get rid of if I go through another pregnancy. I really really want to lose some weight before I get pregnant again and all control (might) go out of the window.
I guess I'm just asking for some advice - anything people can recommend that they think might help me. It is so discouraging to have to do this journey again when I feel that I didn't 'stray' but only ate what I had to eat because my pregnancy was so difficult, and to be 'punished' this way. My 100 pound weight loss and the feeling of control around food I enjoyed for the first time in my life when I discovered low-carb were the things I was more proud of than almost anything. After a lifetime of feeling ugly and different, I felt amazing; finally part of the mainstream, fairly slim and shapely.
I am grateful I am still 60 pounds less than I was at my heaviest, and I am maintaining my weight, and of course my bloodwork is terrific, but the last time I was this weight all I had to do was eat low-carb, and over a twelve month period I lost 25 pounds. It was only when I reached the 150s that I had to watch calories in order to get down to the 140s. It's been a year of low-carb post-birth and I'm still 188 pounds. I don't feel like I have the strength to severely restrict myself for the length of time it would need for me to lose this amount of weight, and I no longer have the confidence that it would work, even if I did restrict myself.
I'm not tall either (5'3") so the weight is more significant than if I was a few inches taller.
Sorry for such a lengthy introduction - and I will be very grateful for any tips. I'm considering trying IF, but worried it'll be too hard to get through the difficult first few fasts when I'm running around after a 14 month old.
Thank you so much,
I read most of the post, and re-skimmed twice.
Could you post an example of your daily diet? And maybe what you do weekly for exercise?
Are you and your son sleeping through the night?
Any other stressful events happening in your life?
sure thing.
my daily diet tends to be:
2 eggs (organic) for breakfast - either fried in butter with a smattering of cheese on top, or scrambled with some cream or parmesan
for lunch i have burgers (not homemade but 100% beef) obviously without the bun, or tuna with mayo/pickles/tomato, or leftovers
for dinner we'll have things like wings, or salmon with stuffed mushrooms and broccoli soup, or hot & sour soup that i make from scratch with real stock, or leftovers from the weekend. i do a lot of cooking on the weekend - roast chicken with lemon and basil, steak salad, bolognese sauce over zucchini strips, roast vegetables, things like that. i make dessert at the weekend only - chocolate mousse with 85% chocolate and eggs and a bit of splenda, or vanilla pots de creme using coconut milk, egg yolks and erithrytol/stevia.
I will snack on nuts sometimes, and sometimes on sugar free chocolate, although i try not to. i've also tried to stop drinking diet coke, although i was definitely drinking it for most of the past year.
Occasionally I eat sweet potatoes, but obviously not when I'm really trying to be strict with calories/carbs. I find they don't start my carb cravings like other things like regular potatoes or bread would.
Obviously with a young baby sleep has not been great this year. For most of the year I was up at least once a night, usually more. Now we are doing better, but he's had patches of sickness where he was waking up a lot at night. Right now he sleeps through most days from about 6.30pm, but he tends to wake up by 5.30 or earlier needing attention, so even though we are often in bed by 9.30, i'm still usually unbelievably tired (and yes, we've tried putting him to bed later but it makes no difference, he still wakes up early). The last few days he has actually slept a bit later, thankfully.
Exercise, unfortunately, is pathetic, and always has been. When I was much younger and dieting at college (low-fat on which I lost about 25 pounds over 16 months of excruciating hunger and then rebounded to an all time high, putting on 75 pounds), I would do aerobics work outs a few days a week.
Over the seven years in which I was low-carbing and successful, I rarely did 'formal' exercise, but I don't have a car, and I walked everywhere, so it was definitely common for me to walk upwards of six hours a week. When I did exercise, I tried to do a weights video, but after a few days of consistent exercise (every other day) I started to feel constantly weak and shaky and stayed that way for a couple of weeks, so I had to stop.
Unfortunately, unlike many low-carbers I have read about, I never got the energy burst they got by turning to low-carb. Exercise exhausts me, I never get the adrenalin rush or endorphins. I had chronic fatigue for a year when I was 25, so that could have something to do with it, and with my body's reaction every time I try and exercise formally. Essentially, I lost the weight the first time without any formal exercise.
Now, I feel far worse than I did before my pregnancy. I am heavy and tired all the time, and I don't know whether it's the excess weight, or tiredness, or nutrient depletion from the pregnancy, or some hidden issue, but I never have much energy. Thyroid tests come back normal, as does everything else that I've tested. Blood glucose fabulous, triglycerides very low, cholesterol in perfect ratios.
I suspect I have PCOS, as I had many of the symptoms before beginning to low carb. I'm sure that low-carbing is what enabled me to conceive so easily.
We have moved house recently, so I guess that has its stress, and just having a new baby is a radical alteration of my life! I was single for a long time, no long-term relationships, and over the course of the past 3 years when already in my thirties I met the (very wonderful) man who is now my husband, got married, endured 9 months of pregnancy hell when I basically became a hermit I felt so sick (while continuing to work), and then obviously experienced the joys and stresses of motherhood. So yes, life has been stressful!
I recently started taking cod liver oil, drinking coconut milk with dolomite powder for calcium, and taking natural vitamin c (after reading Sally Fallon and Mary Enig's newish book, I forget the title). It's too soon to tell if it's doing anything though; it's only been about a week.
Hope this helps, and thank you anyone and everyone for suggestions and thoughts.
Oh, also - I have no access to grass fed beef or organic chicken, so I have to eat the regular stuff. I do eat organic free-range eggs from hens that are free to eat a natural diet.
It sounds like you're getting enough protein and fat. I notice that you're a little low on the veggies, so maybe adding more of those might help. I have heard that too much protein can actually drain your energy, just the same as not having enough protein will.
I think that all of the stress and lack of sleep are not helping either. If you can, take naps during the day. Or you could try going to bed earlier yourselves so that you'll be rested when your son gets up. Sometimes I feel much better when I start the day off earlier.
Something that also may be affecting you is the type of meat you're eating. It is probably full of hormones and that can mess with you a lot. I really do understand the huge price of grass fed, but if you can't even find hormone free in your area, you may want to try getting it shipped from somewhere in state (so it's not so terribly hard on the environment).
You say that you're taking calcium, perhaps you need to add magnesium somehow. They work together well, and magnesium is definitely needed.
Maybe you could try yoga as it can help with both stress and energy levels.
Then there is also the possibility that there is something wrong with you that can not be fixed with diet. However, I would wait for everything to settle down before you consider this, perhaps a month or so and see how things go in the way of energy.
I hope that helps.
mile sprints/intervals/< 20 min cario sessions once a day.
Could be as simple as cortisol from stress and lack of sleep.
If increasing fat has not helped try increasing protein for your workouts if that does not work then maybe increase carbs above 50g but below 100g.
Are you eating as much as your husband? When portions are divied up is yours the same size or half?
You could be eating more than you need.
i actually think i've come down with the flu today, so i won't write more now except to say thanks for all the suggestions.
i live in israel, and there is *no* grass-fed beef here. i can't ship it in from america! :-)
it's funny that you ask about my husband... he is a hair under 6'2" and weighs under 160lbs... he is always hungry and has a whole other relationship with food - has learned to ignore his hunger because he finds it impractical to cater to it since he is basically hungry an hour after he has eaten, throughout the day. he has been eating moderately low-carb with me for a while now, but whether he eats carbs or not, found it impossible to put weight on. i read 'life without bread' which has a section about underweight people, a few weeks ago, and there was a letter from someone who put weight on by eating lots of low carb food, lots of fat, so my husband now drinks two cups of full fat cream a day (he finds drinking easier/quicker than eating) and in 3 weeks has put on six pounds, so he's now at 156. it's going to be interesting to see what happens to him in the next couple of months!
anyway, other than the cream, i eat approximately the same amount as my husband at meals... but he doesn't eat an awful lot.
So what you are saying is at 5'3 you eat as much per meal as a 6'2 man who is hungry all the time? Plus snacks?


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Cuomo's shameful cuts hurt disabled citizens
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has turned his back on our most vulnerable citizens. People living with developmental disabilities were the only group that had its funding dramatically and disproportionately cut in this year's New York State budget. The governor will not tell you the truth because it makes him look very bad. Since he won't tell you, I will.
New York provides services to people living with developmental disabilities in two ways. One way is through a more costly state-operated service system. The other and more prevalent way is through a network of not-for-profit agencies that do the job better for about 15 percent less cost to taxpayers. It is unconscionable that the governor would once again cut funding to the private sector and leave the state service system untouched. He knows that fully privatizing developmental disability services would enable New York to better meet the needs of our most vulnerable citizens while lowering the cost. This is what we, as taxpayers, deserve, and this is certainly what people living with developmental disabilities deserve.
We are supposed to be able to count on our governor to act in the best interest of the people, but instead he has sold our citizens a bill of goods in exchange for the backing of powerful labor unions, and to bolster his political prospects. The governor should be ashamed of himself for putting state jobs and his political aspirations before the needs of our most vulnerable citizens, and the interests of taxpayers.
This is a sad day for New York. Cuomo could have prevented this needless suffering. I have lost all faith in him. I figure a few million New Yorkers may feel the same way.
Jeff Sanderson
Executive Director of Rivershore
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Looking for unwanted pregnancy solutions?
any home remedies you can suggest would be helpful. i don't want to be experimenting contained by the dark here.
I suggest a second floor tumble down the steps :D
The solitary humane remedy for an unwanted pregnancy is adoption.
Sounds like you're surrounded by a world of schit. I don't know of any home remedy.if there be, abortion wouldn't be such an issue, as people would do it privately within their homes. You better talk to someone you trust soon. Good luck
Just reason of it this way if your pregnant, It is already a kid and it already is forming it's body. If your not wanting a pregnancy and your pregnant that is your shortcoming not the baby's. To put it frank. It isn't the baby's fault anyone get pregnant so why should the baby die. Give it up for adoption it wont waste anyone that way! Look at adjectives these babies everywhere and just meditate that little bubble in your tummy is going to be one of those smiling babies someday, but it wont carry to if mommy puts a stop to it. I am sorry but this is my opinion. I hope you do the right entry.
Try taking responsibility for your actions! You considered necessary to have sex (unless of rape) I strongly buoy you to carry the child to possession and find a good household for the child! It isn't the child's fault it is your responsibility. Is this pregnancy lone unwanted because of pride? What ever decision you create you have to live near for the rest of your life. What if I have only? I own heard of copious women who regreted taking their child's life. It is not moral to do because you are too startled to tell your Mom and Dad. That is what they are in that for! They want to help you. They will be upset, but they will overcome it. And They will still love you even though you messed up! Don't throw away a energy. Just think he or she could grow up and do duplicate thing to you? How would that build you feel consequently? Your Grand child? That is exactally how your Mom and Dad feel in a minute, because history repeats itself! Talk to them they can help you find an adoptive home if this is your decison within the end. Please, don't rob a life out of pride. That pride you own now, will break down and be worse contained by the end. I am a daughter of messed up situation, but I am glad the didn't pocket my life!
I'm not going to try to report to you that you absolutely own to consider adoption or abortion. That's a very personal choice. Think roughly speaking it for a while and choose what you feel is right. Not what's flowing or what's hard but what's right for you.
I would suggest a drop by to planned parenthood . They'll narrate you what all your option are and answer any questions you might hold. No matter what you choose to do they'll connect you near some people to assistance - along with offering you birth control - so that hopefully the subsequent time you're pregnant it's because you've planned it.
If you had unprotected sex & its be less than 72 hours taking the morning after pill can prevent you from becoming pregnant. The bearing it works is similar to the pill.
If you live in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Maine, New Mexico, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts or Washington, (and are at most minuscule 18 years old) you can get Plan B in need a prescription at a pharmacy (Walgreens, RiteAid, etc). No idea more or less the availability overseas ...
There's nothing you can filch that will be effective and risk-free. Don't experiment with your robustness and future fertility.
If you've already established not to keep the pregnancy, progress to a clinic as soon as possible to find out about your option. If you are planning to have an abortion, the in advance in your pregnancy that you own it done, the easier and cheaper it is.


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When the Detroit Tigers made Prince Fielder one of baseball's four $200 million men, they assumed they were signing one of the game's premier home run hitters. As they should have. From 2007-2011, Fielder averaged 40 homers per season.
But Fielder's power hasn't played in Detroit like it did in Milwaukee. With 24 homers, he is on a pace to hit fewer than 30 for the first time since his first full season in the majors in 2006.
So, what has happened?
• Rule out his new home. Comerica Park is considered pitcher-friendly, but Fielder has hit 16 homers at home (twice as many as he has hit on the road).
• Moving to a new league is a factor, but not a big one. Fielder says he needs only one game to size up a starting pitcher he is facing for the first time, and he often ran into pitchers he hadn't seen while with the Milwaukee Brewers.
• Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski says the opposition's approach has been a key. "A lot of people continue to pitch him away," Dombrowski says. "And he continues to drive the ball the opposite way."
But Fielder says this is nothing new.
"For the most part, all pitchers want to dominate that low and way," he says.
Well, big fella, where have all the homers gone?
"They're down because they're down," Fielder shrugs, clearly not bothered. "I'm just trying to be a good hitter, to hit the ball hard and hit good pitches. Let whatever happens happen."
The barrel-bodied first baseman has no need for concern, either. Fielder is the rare mega-money free agent who hasn't disappointed. His homers are down, but the rest of his numbers are trending toward career-bests:
• Fielder's .411 on-base percentage ranks behind only Joe Mauer's .412 in the majors. And it is just five percentage points off his career best from 2011. • With a .314 batting average, he is on the way to his first season of hitting .300.
• He is walking more and striking out less than he ever has. Fielder finished with more walks than strikeouts last season for the first time, but he still struck out 106 times. He has 66 K's this season, meaning he should finish with fewer than 100 for the first time in a full season.
• Most importantly for Dombrowski, Fielder has ranked among the major league leaders in RBIs all season. That has been more difficult than you might think with Miguel Cabrera often clearing the bases before the cleanup hitter steps to the plate. "That's OK, though," Fielder says. "He's always on for me."
And it doesn't require a home run to drive him in.


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I've only been doing this for a few weeks, so I don't have a ton of ideas yet, but on the weekend I roasted 8 chicken thighs.
A couple of days this week I made a big ass salad of mixed greens, shredded cabbage, baby cucumber, orange pepper, balsamic vinegar/olive oil dressing and two shredded chicken thighs on top.
I've done other versions of this salad with tomato and feta cheese instead of the chicken.
Hard boiled eggs transport well, as does cold cooked bacon
Dinner leftovers work well too. Tomorrow's lunch will consist of some cold pork tenderloin and sweet potato/white potato mash (with butter!).


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quote: The problem with highway portion of the EPA test, is that it is a highway test, not a freeway. The average speed for the test is around 45 mph.
quote: Really, what do you want?
quote: A standardized controlled test is the only reasonable way to make a measurement for comparing MPG between cars.
quote: Does the way the EPA arrive at their numbers make any sense to anyone??
quote: use methodology that in no-way ever reflects real world MPG


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The failed British Campaign of 1777 was the turning point in America's war for Independance. The year 1776 was a near disaster for the Americans. In battle after battle, General Howe defeated Washington's army, chased them from Long Island, Manhattan, White Plains, Forts Washington and Lee and finally from New Jersey. Washington was able to stave off a total disaster by crossing the Delaware River on Christmas 1776 and surprising and defeating the Hessians based in Trenton. After making a hasty retreat back to Pennsylvania, Washington regrouped, again crossed the Delaware and defeated the advancing vengence minded British at Princeton. This saved the American army and its cause. It also caused quite a stir in London. The campaign of 1777 was to put an end to the rebellion once and for all.
As General John Burgoyne planned it (approved by both Lord Germaine and King George III), an army of 8,000 British/Germans plus 1,000 Indians and 2,000 Canadians would head south out of Canada. This army would take Fort Ticonderoga and use the fort for future operations (leaving 3,000 of the army there). The future operations was mainly a move by this army from the north to Albany to link up with an army from the south. This would essentially cut off New England from the rest of the colonies and put hasten the collapse of the rebel army. While these 2 armies were approaching each other a diversionary force would march from Oswego towards Albany to join the 2 armies there.
General Burgoyne left London on March 27, 1777 for Plymouth (England) finally setting foot on Canadian soil on May 6, 1777. On July 1st, the army pushed south out of Crown Point, heading for Fort Ticonderoga. On July 6th the British took the fort, essentially not firing a shot -- the Americans had abandoned the fort the night before. The British, under General Simon Fraser chased the Americans catching up with the rear guard at Hubbardton under Colonel Seth Warner. The Americans attacked the British but were surprised by a supporting army under Baron von Riedesel. The Germans and British routed the Americans who suffered nearly 50% casualties.
After the battle at Hubbardton, the British plan had its first little side-step. Burgoyne, thinking that the American army was hopelessly scattered was talked into building a road to move his army from Skenesboro to the Hudson River. The army finally broke out of the woods on July 29th. The second unravelling came on August 3rd when word reached Burgoyne that the southern army he was supposed to meet at Albany had decided to move to Phildelphia, by boat rather than head north to support the northern army.
The diversionary force to the west was led by Colonel Barry St. Ledger. This force headed west along the St. Lawrence River into Lake Ontario and then south east along the Oswego River into New York state. St. Leger's army consisted of 500 British and German troops, 500 Tories and about 1,000 Indians under the Mohawk chief Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea). This force closed in on Fort Stanwix under Colonel Peter Gansevoort. The defenders had a garrison of about 750 men. In early August a column of 800 militia under General Herkimer came to support Stanwix out of the Tryon County in the Mohawk Valley. On August 6th, on the way to Fort Stanwix, the militia were ambushed at Oriskany by Joseph Brant's Mohawks. After a tremendously bloody battle on both sides, the militia retreated back to Tryon County. [The setting for the 1939 movie Drums Along the Mohawk covered some of this battle.]
While the Indians were fighting the militia at Oriskany, the American garrison at Fort Stanwix raided the indian camp, stealing almost all of their supplies. The Indians began to desert the British in great numbers, completely pulling out. Having beaten back the relief column, St. Leger turned his attention back on Stanwix. Major General Bendict Arnold was heading towards the fort to help the Americans. Arnold led 1,000 Continentals and militia -- although it was rumored that this number was closer to 3,500. Upon hearing the rumored numbers under Arnold, the Tories and remaining Indians began to panic. On August 23rd, St. Leger broke camp and retreated back towards Oswego. This was a huge blow to Burgoyne's plan, cancelling the western pincer in his plan to take Albany. Now came another blow, quite possibly the final straw in the Campaign of 1777. The Germans under Coloneel Friedrich Baum headed into Vermont to do 2 things -- get supplies to feed the horses and to cut off any Colonials coming towards Albany to help the army there.
Once the Germans got near Bennington, Baum called for reinforcements. Colonel Breymann was coming to his aid. Breymann caught up to Baum on the road to Bennington. On the afternoon of August 16th, Breymann saw groups of armed civilians, mistaking them for Tories. These civilians were actually an army from New Hampshire under General John Stark [who was actually retired at the time]. Breymann ran out of ammunition, lost all of his artillery and horses and was wounded -- he ordered a retreat. While this was going on, only a mile away in Bennington, the Germans under Colonel Baum were virutally wiped out, only 9 survivors reached their base. Word reached Burgoyne of the disaster at Bennington (nearly 800 men lost) and St. Leger's failure at Stanwix at about the same time.
During the early part of the campaign, the Americans were commanded by General Schuyler. On August 19th, General Horatio Gates arrived to take command of the Americans. Gates would be commanding the 6,000 troops plus 2,000 troops under Lincoln in Vermont, 1,200 troops under General Arnold returning from Stanwix plus the addition of 300-400 riflemen under Colonel Daniel Morgan. General Gates's strategy was to sit and wait for the British and Germans to reach him before fighting, but General Benedict Arnold insisted on taking the fight to the British in order to deny them the heights above Freeman's Farm.
Early on the morning of the 19th, the British heard the distant drums of the Americans. Burgoyne planned to have General Simon Fraser take his Corps to the west of Freeman's farm, Burgoyne to lead 4 regiments in the center and have von Riedesel's 3 Brunswick regiments advance along the river road. The 3 prongs of the attacking force were completely blind to each others movements. Early in the afternoon the battle began when American riflemen hiding in the woods shot every British officer in the group advancing in front of Fraser's men. After routing this advance corps, Morgan's men streamed out of the woods right into Fraser's full line who started to fire artillery into the riflemen. Gates essentially hid from the action well behind the lines, but ordered 900 men up to support Morgan. Arnold could not contain himself and rode up in front of the advancing Americans and rallied the Americans to several advances, each time pusing the British back. Throughout the day the 2 armies hit each other with determination, but both sides kept a considerable force well out of the action in reserve. At the end of the day, the British held the field, but lost 160 dead, 364 wounded and 42 missing. This ended the first battle of Saratoga at Freemen's Farm.
Gate's army dug into the heights around Freemen's Farm, called Bemis Heights after the first battle. From the time of the first battle, General Arnold and General Gates had a fued that eventually erupted into a heated argument. On September 22 Gates removed Morgan's corps from Arnold's command which caused Arnold to explode. This argument caused Arnold to ask permission to leave the army, but every officer (except Gates and General Lincoln) signed a petition asking Arnold to stay. Burgoyne was not sitting still, on October 8th he made a 'reconnaissance in force' with 1500 regulars and 600 other troops which would allow Burgoyne to withdraw his troops.
On the morning of October 7th, Burgoyne split his army into 3 lines about a mile from where the Americans were camped. The British and Germans took all morning to get into position about 3/4 of a mile from the Americans when Gates sent Morgan off to 'begin the game'. As soon as the muskets and rifles began to fire, Arnold asked permission to go out to see what was happening. Gates allowed him to go, but when Arnold came back and asked for a strong force to meet the British, Gates told Arnold to leave the field. Gates did not listen to Arnold and sent out Learned's brigade along with Morgan and Dearborn. Gates had about 12,000 men available to him to throw at the 1,700 men under Burgoyne heading into the battle. After his argument with Gates, Arnold was in his quarters listening to the battle growing. Arnold finally left his cabin, found a horse and headed towards the fighting. Arnold scooped up 3 regiments and attacked the German troops ahead of him. The battle continued and was nearly a stalemate. Arnold had a killer instinct that could not be held back, he picked up pieces of 2 regiments and attacked an abatis held by the British 24th regiment but was repelled. Arnold was all over the field spurring men into different lines of attack, eventually overrunning the redoubt.
The British had lost 184 killed, 264 wounded and 183 prisoners, the Germans lost 94 dead, 67 wounded and 102 captured -- a total of 894 out of a reconnaissance force of 1700 men. The British began to assemble for a retreat, but it took too long. Over the next several days, the rebel forces continued to grow, Germans and British were deserting, sometimes in full units. Finally, on October 13th the British decided to surrender and reached agreement with Gates on the 16th. The aftermath of this battle was simple -- the Americans won the war. The grand plan of the British to cut the colonies in half was foiled. The French upon hearing of the victory signed an alliance with the Americans. The American army survived another year after a year of horrible defeats in 1776 and the miracle victories by George Washington's men at Trenton and Princeton.
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Fort Ticonderoga II
Fort Stanwix
Freeman's Farm (Saratoga I)
Bemis Heights (Saratoga II)


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Quite fiddly to use but very impressive once they are up in the air
These were so good for the purpose we wanted, but a little difficult to light in outdoors maybe included safety lighters in pack?
The Flying Lanterns were for a special birthday celebration. They were larger than I anticipated which was a nice surprise and they were well boxed and packaged. Excellent buy will definitely buy more.
These Flying Lanterns are really beautiful and serene. They capped off a very special evening.
Fantastic we bought them as a present for my daughter's friend's 16th Birthday and she loved them will be buying them for my daughter's birthday too!
Just spent the weekend at the beach (it's been really sunny this weekend), and I had 2 packs of the Flying Lanterns with me. Just as the sun was setting we set about letting these bad boys off into the distance. Was brilliant to watch them slowly float off to the horizon. Perfect addition for any night time gathering!
I would say that these Flying Lanterns are the perfect way to end an evening - or start one for that matter! I imagined when I bought it that the fire would hit the paper and end in a sooty disaster! I was wrong, they just float away and look great, especially if you buy more for your friends.
My wife loved flying lanterns. Unfortunately, she died last month and as a tribute, the family are launching a fleet of lanterns in her memory. She would have loved it!
Outstanding service with a personal touch. I am over the moon with my purchase and will definitely be coming here again. Thank you so much!! :0)
There's something very magical about watching these lanterns dissapear higher and higher into the dark night. Well worth an impulse buy!
Gorgeous and the perfect end to our outdoor wedding reception - but being so large they took quite a while to 'heat up' so couldn't get all 30 int he air simultaneously. Need 2 people per lantern ideally. Well worth the effort and great value!
Received the lanterns very quickly and immediately launched one to celebrate the start of the weekend - very sad people! We intend to use the rest for a birthday celebration - they look amazing when you use several at one time with your wshes and messages written on each - and you watch a procession of lanterns floating off into the night sky....
I bought these as part of my Mum's 75th birthday surprise. We gave one out per 2 people so they could do their own and then we just watched them in amazement go floating upwards. My Mum and some of the shall we say, more elderly amongst us had never seen anything like it and were literally gobsmacked. I bought an extra box as they were on offer for another party later in the year but everyone wanted to buy them off me when they had seen them in action!! DO buy them - they are brilliant and I don't think they are expensive when you get such a fantastic reaction from friends and family. BUY NOW!!
Just the thing for a multi-generation family party if there's a field or a big garden around. There's all the excitement of lighting the first one, and then the thrill of watching it take off and float away into the sky. At dusk there could be nothing more magical than a whole host of flying lanterns rising gently into the heavens.
The flying lantern is such a simple idea, but such a wonderful experience. The height they fly to and the time they last is incredible.
I bought a Valentines 2 pack of hearts but we couldn't wait and set one off the night before with our in-laws in Rubgy watching. Everyone was amazed and my wife gave me a big cuddle and kiss as a thankyou. The last we saw of it was dissapearing into the clouds in the distance. BRILL. I'm now going to order a large pack just for fun.
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We decided to purchase these after we had seen some on bonfire night. They last a long time and can be seen for a considerable distance. We set some off at Christmas. The adults and children alike all enjoed them. I would recommend this product. Before use make sure you know the wind direction so that you can get the maximum benefit from them.
I have bought these before from other sites , always enjoy them . However this is the cheapest price I have ever bought them for . Very happy
i have tried them in the past and what a fantastic way to end the perfect day. thats why i have brought these for my wedding! everyone can write a message and we can let them off. its also a nice way to remember those who aren't with us. a little tricky to let off sometimes but a still night works wonders! i cant wait!!
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We flew some of those lanterns with friends on New Year's Eve and thought they were great (We had to find a spot sheltered from the wind to fly them successfully). They are pretty and fun and I wanted to have some at hand for future birthday celebrations. They were half price so bought 2 packs of ten. Thank you 'I Want One Of Those' for a great price and prompt delivery.
I have bought these on a few occasions. For both myself and as presents and they are wonderful. Simple to use, and so magical as they lift away and fly off into the distance. Beautiful to watch.
I couldn't believe I received these Flying Lanterns the next day after ordering them. The Flying Lanterns were a superb way to end an evening.
The lanterns came in a huge box which I thought wasn't necessary and waste of packaging. They are very thin and I accidentally made a tear in mine which resulted in it not working. Used on quite a windy day which isn't advised. Overall really fun and even had neighbours looking out at what we were doing!
I have bought these fot my wedding in June so I havnt actually used them yet. BUT I just wanted to say ' THANK YOU" for such quick delivery. Received theim within 24 hours. Look forward to useing them on my special day. Plus what I got for the price - bargain. Thanks again!
The lanterns are a little fiddly to open and you definitely need 2 people as it needs support to hold it up, while another person lights it which can take some time to establish. Once it has enough warm air to try and lift away from your hands, let go and gaze into the night sky as it drifts away. These are great if you are having a party and with a few people you light a few at once so that they take off togther ish and drift into the night sky! cheaper and longer lasting than fireworks!!
These are great. One could argue all night about who's lantern went the furthest / highest etc.. place your bets! The kids also loved them, although I am seriously considering attaching one of them to several lanterns to compete with the scam from the USA a while back.
the lanterns were fabulous, we let a few go up together on New Year's Eve, into a clear cloudless sky they were phenomenal, they drifted for ages andwe could see them even after approx 15mins. Have bought more to celebrate with larger numbers next time---- very highly recommended
We purchased a pack of lanterns for our New Year's Eve party, and taking into account what the packaging said we decided to write messages and wishes on to our lanterns. Everyone was totally engrossed in decorating their lanterns. Once we were done decorating, actually setting them off and watching them fly over the hill and eventually out of sight was fantastic fun and made for lots of great memories. Definitely a New Year's Eve that won't be forgotten and an item that will be purchased again in the future.
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Absolutely fab. Bigger than you expect and fly for miles and miles... no duffers in the pack - easy to use (do it in pairs!) Very special and worth evey penny!
Serene way of seeing in the New Year - complemented by other setting off fireworks. They are really beautiful and the night we set them off, it was as still and clear as it could be. Heartily recommended! p.s. if you can a number of people launching at the same time, the spectical is even better
Absolutely awesome! This is the only fitting way to describe these as they lit up the night sky at our new years party. Great fun for all the family both young and old getting everyone involved. Way better than fireworks which cost 10 times as much and are safer to boot. Highly recommended.
In the summer these were in the newspaper as being UFOs so we had to get some.Over the holiday we launched about 4 lanterns, and 1 worked well. The first attempt nearly took out the neighbours, second my grandads car, third it blew down the street and would not take off (this is what the video is of) and finally on a clear still night, it took off and looked awesome. They are great you just have to be more patient than my Dad and wait for a still night!!!
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If you haven't seen these in action before they are a show stopper - just make sure you use them on a very calm evening
I bought these for two people for christmas. Both were totally stoked and couldn't wait to set them off. I've seen them at festivals and bought them there but haven't seen them anywhere else for sale. Will definitely be buying more - don't ever run out Cheers ears xxx
These Flying Lanterns are a really good idea. All our guests loved lighting them and watching as they drifted off into the night sky.
These were a massive hit on New Year's Eve and what a magnificent way to visually/symbolically say goodbye to '09 and hello to 2010! As they floated off into the clear crisp night everyone was in awe, even the neighbours were out!. All my friends and family asked where i got them and i directed them straight to IWOOT.com. Big Birthday coming up soon so will have to order more:)
Fantastic, enjoyed by all, worth every penny - fab!
I bought these as an alternative to fireworks on bonfire night and they looked incredible as they took off and floated into the sky. Clearly visible for 10 minutes or so in moderate wind and appearing to soar several hundred metres into the sky before fading or going out. Great purchase
We set these off at midnight on New year's Eve on a hilltop while the children sledged. It was MAGIC!
Set these off after the sun has gone down on a still night. Amazing. People will watch them disappear into the distance as a tiny glow. My favourite Christmas stocking filler. Now looking for an excuse to set off a 10 pack in one go. A best buy and highly recommended.
I bought the lanterns for my family and extended family for a memorial and to celebrate new years and they were absolutely fantastic, what a wonderful idea and such a lovely gift! It gave us all a sense of being together and sharing a special moment. I highly recommend the lanterns for birthdays, celebrations or to set of in memory of a loved one!
I bought these flying lanterns as a suprise for my family at christmas, everyone loved them especially my husband. The idea was that we could set one off in memory of is dad who we lost a couple of christmases ago. They really are a lovely idea. Took a little longer to start rising than it said on the packaging but well well worth the wait. will be buying these again most definatley.
Good value for money and fun for all those who watch the lanterns.
Excellent purchase. Everyone wanted to use one for their wishes for the New Year. They were beautiful to watch in the dark sky. We weren't the only ones using them either. Will definitely buy again for a special occasion.
Looks like a UFO and was so beautiful to watch. Slightly Tricky to light unless you've got a good lighter (or are an experienced smoker?) However, Ones from the works/poundland do work equally well, but these are probably safer and more reliable. Would definetly reccomend.x
this is one of the best products as u can c it go in the air as fireworks go up nd go. wereas these stay in viewing distance for longer nd are nicer to watch.. i also think these are good becoz it doesnt scare the elderly or pets from one of a happy customer
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I bought Flying Lanterns for a send off/early xmas before our daughter headed to Oz for 3 weeks. the night was cold and frosty but everyone came out into the garden to watch as the lanterns drifted off into the dark cold sky-fantastic!! My husband asked me to buy another 10 for a party we had the following week, again same response from friends and they all asked where I had bought them. Will definately always keep a supply of them for the nights when the sky is calling out for them.
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Have seen these floating in the sky and thought they were beautiful. Saw them in the IWOT Catalogue - had to have a go! Loved how cheap they were and then discovered that they work EXACTLY as it says on the box - easy peasy and jolly spectacular they look too. Also - it's a lovely big box and so the others I bought made lovely BIG Christmas parcels - let's face it SIZE COUNTS when it comes to presents!
Not easy to light on a windy night on top of a hill in North Wales, but burned for a long time once they were going. Ideal night would have a gentle breeze, but check that you light them where you can actually watch them fly away downwind.
It was easy to use the website and order these Flying Lanterns. They arrived really quickly and were perfect, many thanks!


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While there aren't any national races in this November's election, there are still plenty of reasons for Bedford area residents to make sure they're registered to vote. And, the fact is, this year's gubernatorial race in Virginia is being treated by some as a national referendum on where this country is headed with the Democrats holding both Houses of Congress as well as the White House.
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Dear folks of Bedford, the response to my request for your help to fill our shelves of many needed items at Christian Ministries was over the top with your generosity. It was heartwarming to see your response.
Last week, the Congress took an important action to protect seniors from increases in their 2010 Medicare Part B premiums. I joined with a bipartisan majority in the House to vote in favor of H.R. 3631, the Medicare Premium Fairness Act. With Social Security benefits expected to remain at the same level next year, an increase in Medicare premiums would cut into seniors' Social Security.
In the early morning hours of June 26th an over three hundred page amendment was approved by the House Rules Committee and included in the infamous Cap and Trade legislation.
If there's any political entity within 1,000 miles of us that's more predictable than the Virginia Republican Party, I challenge anyone to identify it.
Here in the Year of our Lord 2009, state Republicans have come before us with their presentation for the offices of governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general in the Nov. 3 election. Who have they chosen? "Bob, Bill and Ken."
Just as it's far too early to declare Barack Obama a one-term president, so it's too soon to declare his foreign policy incompetent. However, it certainly hasn't been characterized by brilliance and just this month he made another decision that made me wonder where his head is.
Some top Democrats are now trying to paint the majority of those who oppose health care policies touted by the Obama administration as violent or racist — or possibly both.
Last week House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in referring to the national debate, made a reference the 1978 murders of San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and city Supervisor Harvey Milk stating: "I have concerns about some of the language that is being used because I saw this myself in the late '70s in San Francisco."
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RENOVO - The Central Mountains ATV Association along with the Relay for Life team from the Bucktail Medical Center held the Renovo ATV Cruise for a Cure held June 8.
The 50-mile guided ride gave enthusiasts of all-terrain and utility-terrain vehicles a chance to kick back and enjoy a nice trip through beautiful state forest as well as to help raise money in the fight against cancer.
About 127 riders, with 42 passengers, turned out for the event, which raised about $5,000.
"Three years ago, for some reason, cancer seemed to be taking a heavier-than-usual toll on our families and friends. Deaths, new diagnoses, recurrences ... cancer had a grip on our psyche and did not appear to be ready to take a holiday. People were wondering why so many in our area were suffering from the disease. There was good reason to be concerned," said Rich Wykoff, chairman for the Renovo Cruise for a Cure.
Members of the Relay for Life team met with the ATV association to discuss a project that could life the spirits of area residents and those affected by cancer, Wykoff said. At the same time, they wanted to raise a significant amount of money for cancer research.
The first time the cruise was held about 50 riders showed.
"That's steady growth, having tripled participation in that three-year span. About half of the riders rode in the first two events. One club from southeast Pennsylvania has placed this event on its annual ride calendar," Wykoff said. "Best of all, we are seeing more participants riding as cancer survivors, care-givers or in honor of someone who is a survivor or who has succumbed to cancer. We are very optimistic about the continued success of this event in 2014."
The ATV association isn't aware of any similar events in the state.
The route for his year's ride was a new one, Wykoff said. It started with a loop around Renovo and to Heritage Park before heading up Boone Road and onto forestry roads, swaths cut for a powerline and pipelines, trails and a township road on the way to Cross Fork.
"The return trip included a rest stop at Quiet Oaks Campground and a loop around the top of the mountain above Renovo near the 'flagpole' vista before returning to Heritage Park for a chicken barbecue dinner sponsored by Frank and Susan Mills and the BMC Relay For Life team," he said.
The event is billed as "family-safe," which means experienced guides from the Central Mountains ATV Association rode in the front and back of each group of 25 to 30 riders. The top speed was 15 mph, with slow-down zones to view the vistas along the route.
"Individuals, clubs, families even a few pet dogs rode. All riders provide proof that they and their machines meet state guidelines for riding an ATV on Pennsylvania roadways and sanctioned trails," he said.
Stops were planned throughout the ride.
"Two stops were planned for bathroom breaks and stretching, with a 20-minute stop scheduled at Quiet Oaks Campground for relaxing, snacking and playing ATV games," he said.
Dave and Carla Flack, owners of Quiet Oaks Campground, helped out
with the rest stops, and Renovo Fire Co. provided a wash station in Heritage Park for ATVs.
The community of Renovo came out to support the ride, too. The town was decorated in purple to honor survivors and remember loved ones who have died from cancer. Business fronts and houses were decorated in purple, some with signs and slogans painted on the windows.
"The Relay team lined the parade route with American Cancer Society message signs to remind us of the reasons for Relay. New this year were purple flags that could be purchased at the registration booth for use as banners of remembrance, similar to the intent of luminaries at Relay for Life," Wykoff said.
Those who were riding honored those who passed by attaching to their ATVs flags inscribed with their names.
"Along Erie Avenue, the names of survivors and cancer victims were posted. There was a significant increase in the number of sponsors this year. Overall response from the community has been positive as it has been with the participants," Wykoff said.
The weather was perfect, he said, for the ride. Rain the day before and a shower earlier helped to eliminate the dust that was common on previous rides.
"It was a bit muddy in some places, which actually added to the enjoyment of the ride. Heat was not an issue this year due to an overcast sky that held for the entire event. The sun appeared late in the afternoon, long after the last relay had returned to Renovo for the barbecue chicken dinner," Wykoff said.
Wykoff credited the Renovo fire and police departments and the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Forest District 10 with helping to ensure the ride happened.
"The event is specifically designed to use roads and trails that are not open for riding at any other time. This event involves coordination with private property owners, municipalities, state agencies and volunteer organizations," he said.
Safety is stressed during the ride, which has been sanctioned for the past two years by the American Motorcyclists Association.
Without the help and support of state Rep. Michael K. Hanna Sr., D-Lock Haven, and his legislative assistant, Mitzi Gallagher, Wykoff said they were able to use state highways and forest roads and trails. Cooperation is essential, especially with agencies such as DCNR?and the state Department of Transportation.
"The permitting process is convoluted and, at times, very discouraging. Without the permits, we are dead in the water. Thanks to Mike and Mitzi, we now have a good working relationship with those particularly important agencies. We are indeed grateful for their help," he said.
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Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has signed what may be the first legislation ever to ban abortions over ethnicity.
The new law makes it illegal for doctors to perform abortions or provide financing for an abortion based on the sex or race of the fetus or a parent's race. The maximum punishment if convicted is 3 1/2 years in prison.
Supporters of the measure say it will stop sex and race discrimination against the unborn.
"We are a multicultural society now and cultures are bringing their traditions to America that really defy the values of America, including cultures that value males over females," said state Sen. Nancy Barto, a Scottsdale Republican who supports the bill.
When the bill was being debated, supporters said they wanted Arizona to prevent discrimination-based abortions, and they disagreed with opponents over whether there's evidence that race and sex selection-based agendas are actually occurring in Arizona.
Critics said there's no evidence that selective abortions occur in Arizona, and doctors could face jail time if they lose a newly required affidavit that an abortion isn't for selection purposes.
The New York-based Guttmacher Institute, which tracks U.S. abortion laws, said the statute is the first to adopt a race selection ban on abortions. Illinois, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania already have laws that ban abortion for the purpose of gender selection.
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In "The Chrysanthemums," how is Elisa's and Henry's marriage?
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Elisa and Henry have a solid relationship. They are both hardworking and "strong" people. Their relationship, while not really discussed, seems a little stiff. They decide to go out to dinner together that evening, and when Henry sees his wife dressed up he tells her she "looks nice." She doesn't know how to take this complement and becomes defensive. Henry knows Elisa is "waiting for something" but he doesn't know what to say. Over all these two people live from day to day loving each other, depending on each other, but not really understanding each other.
Henry is a good man, but something is lacking for Elisa. She was drawn in by the traveler's flattery. She welcomed the conversation about what she was passionate about (the Chrysanthemums) as if she never had a chance to share it before, or at least not recently. If she felt secure and valued in her relationship with Henry, she would not have been so vulnerable. Their marriage is surely lacking in communication and true fellowship, although they clearly depend on eachother and both work hard to ensure the day to day things are taken care of. It seems that they just have "lost touch" when it comes to their emotional bonds.
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Looking for some creative party ideas for St. Patrick's Day? Entertaining expert & cupcake guru Jeanne Benedict has some fabulous ideas in the dessert department… my favorite being the "Beer Cupcakes" pictured above – how fun are those?!
And don't worry… these clever treats just LOOK like beer! This design is all about the presentation, so you can still stick with traditional cupcake flavors topped with a generous helping of vanilla or cream cheese frosting.
For the "beer" wrapper, look for scrapbook paper with a similar motif or purchase a beer background stock photo and print & cut them yourself.
(Side Note: This would also be a great dessert for an adult birthday or "big game" party… or even a DVD viewing of The Hangover!)
For the little ones, how about Jeanne's cute Leprechaun Hat cupcake idea (above), or a traditional cupcake topped with green frosting and mini chocolate chips:
And these next 2 are pretty for all ages:
Use food coloring to turn white or yellow cupcakes bright green…
… or use clover leaf images and shamrock fondant cutters to create fun wrappers and toppers for decadent chocolate cupcakes!
For more fun ideas from Jeanne, visit her website: www.jeannebenedict.com
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1Bartender Luan SAYS:
I offer Irish Car Bomb cupcakes year round :) hit me up if youre in southern california – speakeasysweets.com
2Kelsey SAYS:
I love the idea of decorative wrappers for the cupcakes!
3Vicky SAYS:
Those are so cute, I would like to try the beer ones:) If you don't have a sweet tooth you can even make them out of real shamrocks + they will last beyond the holiday that way – http://thecitycradle.com/shamrock-cupcakes
4Mrs.T SAYS:
OMG!!! Those are soo freakin cute!!!! I think I know what I am doing this weekend! ;OP
5Jenn @ HWTM SAYS:
Super cute idea, Vicky! Thanks for sharing :)
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7Jeanne Benedict SAYS:
Thanks for the post Jenn. You truly are the ultimate Hostess with the Mostess!
8Jessica SAYS:
Cute! You can just add a nice dark beer like Guiness (Youngs double chocolate stout is PERFECT) to your chocolate cupcakes for amazing results! This recipe would be perfect for the "beer cuopcakes"!
Thanks for the post!
9yogita SAYS:
its reallly yummyyyyyy


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The Jail Killing Day was observed yesterday in the country with due respect and solemnity. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the occasion paid rich tribute to four national leaders and family members of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing wreaths on their graves at Banani graveyard marking the 39th Jail Killing Day. On November 3 in 1975, the four national leaders and heroes of country's Liberation War - Syed Nazrul Islam, Tajuddin Ahmed, Captain Mansur Ali and AHM Quamruzzaman- were assassinated inside the Dhaka Central Jail as part of a conspiracy to make the country leaderless after the assassination of Bangabandhu.
She first placed a wreath on the graves as the PM and stood there in solemn silence for some time.
Flanked by central leaders of Bangladesh Awami League, Sheikh Hasina placed another round of wreaths on the graves of national leaders and family members of Bangabandhu on behalf of the party.
She also offered fatheha and munajat for the eternal salvation of the departed souls.
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A vegetarian pasta recipe that gets its "meatiness" from pan-roasted Adagio™ Baby Eggplants. You can substitute penne or any other small tube pasta for the fusilli.
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Fox gives reality skein another season
Fox is dialing up another season of "Nanny 911."
Brat makeover skein, from Granada America, has blossomed into a surprise success story for the net. It regularly wins its 8 p.m. Monday timeslot in adults 18-49, boosting Fox's average in the timeslot by 13% vs. what the net had been airing.
"Nanny 911" was quickly assembled after ABC picked up the rights to Brit hit "Supernanny." Latter skein has done well for ABC Mondays at 10 p.m. and is also considered likely to return for another batch of episodes.
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Prosecutors in Germany will monitor Madonna's "Confessions Tour" stop in Düsseldorf on Sunday to see if the show's mock-crucifixion scene, already denounced by the Roman Catholic Church, insults religious beliefs.
Johannes Mocken, a spokesperson for prosecutors in Düsseldorf, said authorities wouldn't send observers to the concert but would rely on media reports.
He also said Germany's laws protecting artistic freedoms might cover the performance, the Associate Press reports.
In the scene, Madonna wears a faux crown of thorns and sings from a mirrored cross. According to the BBC, her rep, Liz Rosenberg, said, "The context of Madonna's performance on the crucifix is not negative nor disrespectful toward the church."
Madonna, who turned 48 on Wednesday, has said the scene is part of an appeal to the audience to donate to AIDS charities. "I don't think Jesus would be mad at me and the message I'm trying to send," she told the New York Daily News in May.
The performance has already drawn the ire of the Catholic church. Vatican Cardinal Ersilio Tonino, speaking with the Pope's approval, called it "a blasphemous challenge to the faith" and a "profanation of the cross" and called for the Catholic-raised Madonna to be excommunicated.
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Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Review Wii
Whichever version of Sonic and SEGA All-Stars Racing you choose you're going to get a well produced, fun arcade racer, with enough tracks and unlockables to keep you playing for a long time.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers Review Wii
Putting the boredom of combat to one side, Crystal Bearers is a rich and accomplished adventure RPG, with an abundance of varied features tied up in a detailed and gorgeous world.
Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll Review Wii
Super Monkey Ball: Step and Roll might be marketed as a game to play using the Wii Balance Board, but it's a much better game when played using standard Wii Remote controls.
Endless Ocean 2: Adventures of the Deep Review Wii
Whether or not you should buy Endless Ocean 2 is a fairly simple decision to make. If you like the idea of generally not doing much, exploring and looking at lots of sea creatures, dive in.
Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Review Wii
TvC is a lot of fun, albeit in a throwaway manor. The game's fighting system is deep, and its roster well balanced - pretty much every character is viable, which is one hell of an achievement.
Resident Evil Zero Review Wii
Resident Evil Zero is a well designed survival horror game that offers more scares than Resident Evil 4 and 5 combined, but its dated gameplay will turn away many.
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Hey guys I have to create an "Image Slide show", Please find the link below for example, actually I want the exact thing.
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I am very much a visual learner, and color is the most important art element to me. I always notice color first. I am an elementary school Visual Arts teacher, K-8. I paint, illustrate, knit, and ...
I am very much a visual learner, and color is the most important art element to me. I always notice color first. I am an elementary school Visual Arts teacher, K-8. I paint, illustrate, knit, and design knitting patterns in my free time. There in lies the reason I call myself "Snow Day Artist" - I'm always looking for 'free time'. My studio is in a 200 year old farm house I share with my husband, and there's always a few chickens roaming the yard. I have a quirky streak that comes out in my knitting and illustrating, it's a fun world to live in. You might check out my blog here: http://snowdayartist.blogspot.com/Read More » View all patterns by designer (5) »
This quick project makes Fingerless Monkey Mittens that are soft, very stretchy, and fun. You'll love them!
The pattern is 6 pages of easy to follow directions with 12 instructional photos and charts for stitching the face. A gallery of photos show all sizes up close. Final measurements are given and suggested yarns. You'll be making these for everyone!
Basic knitting skills are all that's needed - these are easy to make.
These mittens are either knit with 2 strands of worsted weight yarn held together and knitted as if one strand (any Worsted Weight yarn will do) - or, a single strand of Bulky or Roving weight yarn - instructions are for either. There are no side seams - these monkeys are knit on a set of double pointed needles. Do up a pair over the weekend!
Do you or someone you know need a little Sock Monkey love? - Here is your answer!
Yardage and yarns used depend on size and choice of yarn.
Yardage for each size mitten are in the pattern.
Yarn in photo is: Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted Weight: Grey Heather & Peace Fleece Worsted Weight: Negotiation Gray.
I am an artist and elementary school Visual Arts teacher. Check out my blog for more info about me: www.snowdayartist.blogspot.com.
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In a town with no shortage of Irish bars, downtown's Swan Street offering is among the best. The Irish Times, locally owned and operated, is situated across the street from Coca-Cola Field and snuggled between a parking lot and ramp.
Inside, you'll find one of the longest bars in Buffalo – it boasts more than 50 feet in length. Pull up a stool and you'll be greeted by Jamie, who is on staff during the day. His tending efficiency is second to none and nothing less than appreciated.
If it's an after-hours jaunt into the Buffalo nightlife, you'll encounter the friendly "Irish Dave" and possibly the owner's son Danny to assist in your libation navigation.
Are you seeking a more private setting? There's an abundance of tables and booths down the middle, off to the right and to the rear to accommodate your needs. The decor is a smattering of Buffalo sports team logos, miscellaneous doodads, shirts and hats all offering a hint to the storied history of the bar.
This particular Friday a fish fry ($8.95 at lunch; $9.95 dinner) was on tap with a bottle of Blue rounding out a favorite regional combination. Delectable as it was, the Irishman within yearned for a whiskey and was satisfied with an ounce of Jameson ($3.50). Another bottle of Labatt Blue ($3.50) was ordered to cleanse the palate.
The taps are strategically placed behind the bar and yield the usual suspects with the likes of Sam Adams Boston Lager, Sam Adams Seasonal, Smithwick's, Guinness, Labatt Blue and Blue Light to name a few.
Aside from the menu and drink offerings, some attention should be paid to the fact that the Irish Times also caters to larger parties in its second-floor banquet room. Bring your party downtown and enjoy the close proximity to pro hockey, baseball, concerts and the ever-growing Canalside area and its events.
Satellite radio jams out an eclectic mix of music sure to please nearly every taste. Three televisions behind the bar offer sports, news and just about anything else for your viewing pleasure.
Since the "place to catch the game" phrase is wildly overdone, may I suggest the Irish Times as a primer to the puck drop or the first pitch? With several venues within walking distance, consider making it your preconcert lubrication station. Get your crew in on the bucket special of 12 beers for the price of 10 (price depends on the brand).
Here's a closing shout out to our friends and neighbors to the north. With spring now here, be sure to put this joint on your list as a pregame destination when you venture south to enjoy your Toronto Blue Jays' Triple-A ball club the Buffalo Bisons.
The Irish Times
Where: 38 Swan St. (854-2199)
On tap: Labatt Blue and Blue Light, Harpoon IPA, Sam Adams Seasonal Ale, Sam Adams Boston Lager and Smithwicks Irish Red Ale, Coors Light, Harp, Yuengling, Bud Light and Molson Canadian. Pints range between $3.25-$5 each; 20-ounce Guinness is $6
Scene: Fits like a glove in the downtown scene.
Dress code: Business casual, blue collar with something green is optional, though encouraged.
Hours: Opens at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday; weekend hours are event specific, so it's best to give a call.


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Helen Ritter
Helen Ritter, a lifelong resident of Tyrone, celebrated her 90th birthday on July 11.
She is the last surviving sibling in a family of five children.
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She was born July 11, 1924.
Helen graduated from Tyrone High School in 1942 and married the late Robert Ritter on Jan. 8, 1944.
She has two children: James of Fairfax, Va. and Joyce Burwell of Culpeper, Va.
She also has two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She worked for the Wolf Furniture Co. for 31 years until her retirement in 1986.
She enjoys crafting, doing word puzzles and reading.
To celebrate Helen's birthday, her family planned a week-long vacation, including a surprise birthday party, at a beach house on Topsail Island, N.C.
All of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were present for the celebration.


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