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Our Halloween crafting is in full swing! The kids loved making these egg-carton spiders and had fun playing with them for the rest of the day! I loved using our creativity to come up with a new use for something that would normally end up in the trash.
For this craft, we used:
Egg carton
Black Washable Paint
Sponge brushes
Black Pipe Cleaners
Googly Eyes
Knife/Exacto Knife (for adult use)
1. I used the scissors to cut the egg carton into individual cups. These don't have to be perfect, but an adult should do the cutting since it can be a little tricky.
2. I gave the kids a piece of scratch paper with their egg cup, a sponge brush, and black washable paint. This part was especially messy. I thought about attching the cups to a craft stick for the kids to hold, but sometimes it's just more fun to get messy! My 4-year-old insisted on painting the inside of his spider as well, so he ended up covered in black paint. Thankfully, it all washed up easily :)
3. After the cups dried, I CAREFULLY used a knife to poke 4 holes on each side of the cup. This was probably not the safest thing I've ever done, but I figure if I can handle poking holes without cutting myself, you can too :) (I'm pretty much the queen of klutzy moves!)
4. Then, we cut two pipe cleaners in half for each spider and the kids pushed their pipe cleaners through the holes.
5. Finally, we glued on googly eyes to complete our spiders.
This was a fun Halloween craft, but it could also be used with Eric Carle's The Very Busy Spider or any other spider-themed book!
I hope your little ones have as much fun with their spiders as mine did!
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Eateries sprouting up everywhere in Whitefish Bay
Whitefish Bay is suddenly the place to be when it comes to new places to dine. First, the area welcomed The Bay restaurant, which opened on May 2, and currently three other food establishments are in the works.
Florida-based Grace & Shelly's Cupcakes plan to open in the former Think Toys location at 308 E. Silver Spring Dr. by Aug. 1. The two woman team, Shelly Stayer and Grace Bolen have made quite a name for themselves in Naples, Fla., where they have previously opened five cupcake shops. In addition to gourmet cupcakes, the Whitefish Bay shop will also be offering Wisconsin-made ice cream and gourmet popcorn.
Vinamo, a wine bar and small-plates restaurant at 402 E. Silver Spring Dr., is also scheduled to open in August. The restaurant, which will emphasize European and Italian-style dishes, will serve soups, salads and sandwiches at lunch, small plates at night and brunch on the weekends, according to owner Rosemarie Niles.
By September, the WB will also have its own The Roman Candle Pizzeria.
After eight years of building his business in the Madison area, Brewer Stouffer, owner of The Roman Candle, has announced his plans to launch a new location in Whitefish Bay at 133 E. Silver Spring Dr. in the former home of Peabody's Interiors and most recently Honquest Furniture.
"I've been looking in the Milwaukee area for about two years," Stouffer says. "I looked at the North Shore, Bay View … a lot of solid, strong neighborhoods. We love putting our locationson strong main streets. Whitefish Bay has one of those classic main streets, but there weren't many restaurants, and there wasn't a neighborhood pizzeria. I really see Whitefish Bay blossoming, and I'm really excited to be part of that. "
The pizza is made from scratch using 50 local ingredients, including grass-fed beef, multiple types of pepperoni and unique offerings like beets, corn, and candied walnuts. One of their best-selling Madison pies is the Pestoral, topped with pesto, feta, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper, Kalamata olives and Roma tomatoes.
Stouffer says that, in addition to fresh, hand-cut ingredients, one of the things that makes their pizza unique is the dough, which is hand-made using a two day process and hand-tossed just before baking.
"We have a very rigorous process which makes our artisan doughs stand out," Stouffer explains. "We begin with a polish. We don't use sweeteners in our dough. It's just water, oil, yeast, flour, salt. Every single one of our pizzas begins as a dough ball. As a result of the care taken with the crust, our pizza attains a nutty, rich flavor. "
In addition to pizza, the Roman Candle will also offer salads with house-made dressings, appetizers and desserts, along with craft beer, wine and cocktails. Gluten-free pizza options will also be available. Hand-dipped ice cream from the Chocolate Shoppe in Madison will please children and adults alike.
Stouffer says that, in addition to dine-in options, take-out, delivery and lunchtime slices will also be available.
"I think pizza has gone to a new level in the last five years or so. The coal and wood-fired ovens have led to artisanal pizza. We're not the fastest pizza out there because we make everything from scratch. But, we deliver quality pizza unlike any other. In fact we pride ourselves in the fact that one third of our pizza is delivery. "
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It could be that the noise level is deliberate, a reflection of the urban name, or accidental, a result of the former Astor Place's mod-Italian renovation. But while there may be quibbling about the motive, there's no question over the decibel level -- it's about as high as the two-story ceiling allows. That said -- or shouted -- Metro possesses a great buzz. Like that created by a horde of honeybees feeding on the pollen of flowers that have been grown on a nuclear-waste dumping ground. But a buzz, nevertheless. And on South Beach, louder is always better.
Restaurants rarely make their own bread (so much easier to source it from a good bakery), and those that do frequently limit their production to one or two specialties. Not so Bizcaya Grill. Maybe it's because, given its location in the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, it has the space and resources to do it. No doubt having an overnight baker helps as well. But whatever the reason, the results are what you can count on, or depending on your mood, count calories on: fresh-baked Danish pastries and muffins for breakfast. Pain du chocolate and croissants at Sunday brunch. Parmesan buns and lemon brioche to partner burgers and fish sandwiches, respectively, for the midday meal. And at dinner the piéce de resistance -- pretzel bread dotted with coarse salt or pumpkin seeds. The object, of course, is not to eat so much of the bread that you have no appetite for the foie gras served with a shot of vinegar or the black-and-white rabbit cannelloni. But then, we were never ones to shy away from a challenge.
Readers Choice: Don Pan
Sit in a booth, or sidle up to the counter and enjoy a massive repast with any and all combinations of the breakfast staples that make you want to go right back to bed: ham, bacon, sausage, waffles, pancakes, eggs, biscuits, gravy, grits. Chuck Wagon breakfasts provide the caloric intake you would need for ploughing your fields or rounding up cattle (rather than sitting at your terminal, wondering if co-workers can hear your stomach gurgle through the cubicle walls). Breakfast is available all day, and specials last from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. Daily specials include a two eggs, grits, and bacon breakfast for $2, and omelet and breakfast combos that change every day, but hover around the $4-$5 price range.
A perennial favorite in the dim sum category, Tropical -- surprise -- also serves a great din-din. Traditional dishes include Hong Kong-style roast pork flavored with five-spice and then roasted; seafood-spinach soup; and always crisp, always succulent Peking duck. But innovative items are equally reliable, if unusual -- flounder pan-fried with peppercorns and jalapeños and served with bananas marinated in rice wine, for example, offers interesting counterpoints of textures, as does cherry-plum chicken wrapped with diced water chestnuts and fresh bamboo in egg-white crêpes. A healthy wine list replete with floral Rieslings adds to the fine-dining effect, giving aficionados of all kinds reason to make Tropical an evening as well as morning destination.
To borrow a line from the old ad campaign for Arnold's rye bread, you don't have to be Jewish to eat kosher chocolate. Indeed whether you follow those dietary rules or not, the ultimate issue is taste, for which Krön is an ecumenical experience of the heavenly culinary variety. Its tantalizing array of candies, truffles, and dipped fruits are all made by hand with top-notch ingredients (and prices to match). Coffee and baked goods like brownies and cookies are also for sale, though the tables set out in the middle of the mall are decidedly unatmospheric. Recent ink on the store has hinted at expansion plans. Let's hope any new outlets include a proper café.
This charming crêperie replicates the design of a classic French café: the tile floors, the long wooden benches along the walls, lots of reading material lying about, and good, strong java. If the weather were cooler, one could easily picture a professorial type in corduroys perusing Le Monde over his afternoon espresso. Locals and tourists alike flock for the delicious savory and sweet crêpes, along with other simple fare like croque monsieur (the Gallic version of grilled cheese with ham), at prices that will make you wonder whether you are really still in South Beach. To avoid a wait, come earlyish on a weekend morning with a newspaper or a book, and ease into the day over a steaming bowl of café au lait.
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Wonder what to expect when your "check engine" light indicates troubles under the hood? Well, it turns out that the repair could be something simple costing less than $100 or something complicated costing thousands.
The most common reason is a faulty oxygen sensor, reports CarMD.com, an automotive repair website that tracks "check engine" light issues in order to create an annual Vehicle Health Index.
Better not ignore it. CarMD says lots of little problems can snowball into big ones if they are put off. Prime example: replacing the spark plug or spark plug wire. If you delay too long, you may lose the ignition coils, and more money out of your wallet. Says the site:
Each of the five most common "check engine" repairs will reduce gas mileage if ignored. However, when problems are caught early, automotive repairs are almost always more affordable. The 15 least expensive repairs in the CarMD database average only $72.03, while the 15 most expensive repairs average $3,185.09.
Overall, auto repair costs fell 6% last year from the previous year even though parts cost 1.4% more. Thank a lousy economy: Labor rates were off 17%.
After oxygen sensor, here are the rest of the top reasons for "check engine" light to start illuminating, starting with the most common and what CarMD says about them:
A loose or missing gas cap, which accounts for more than
147 million gallons of evaporated gas each year. CarMD says it can result in a 0.5% decrease in gas mileage.
Replace the catalytic converter. In most cases, a catalytic converter won't fail unless a related part – such as a spark plug – is ignored for too long. A damaged catalytic converter will result in gradual fuel consumption loss and may eventually cause a vehicle to quit working altogether. And replacement is expensive, an average of $1,029.
Replace ignition coil. Remember what we warned you about funky spark plugs?
Replace mass air flow sensor. We don't know what it is, but CarMD says it can lower fuel economy by 10% to 25% if it goes on the blink.
Chris Woodyard is an auto writer for USA TODAY who covers all aspects of motoring. He revels in the exhaust note of a Maserati and the sharp creases of a Cadillac CTS. Chris strives to live a Porsche life on a Scion budget. More about Chris


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LAZY spring days spent wandering around some of the most stunning gardens in the county can be enjoyed across Malvern.
Spring has come and with it bird song is filling the air, flowers are beginning to bloom and the days are getting longer making it the perfect time to visit Worcestershire's National Garden Scheme open gardens.
Featuring a magnificent cedar, the two acre old-fashioned English garden at Barnard's Green House, Hastings Pool, Poolbrook Road, will be open to visitors on Sunday, April 27.
People can explore the garden backdropped by Malvern Hills which has a woodland area, three herbaceous and two shrub borders as well as a fragrant rose garden, pond, sculpture and vegetable plot.
Mrs Nicholls said: "I have been opening my garden for the National Garden Scheme for 30 years and I just think it is very satisfactory and brings in so much money in for charity.
"I think people like it here because it is a very peaceful garden and people get to know each other and we get to know them."
Barnard's Green House even boasts it's own 'Millennium Dome' - the name given to the garden's rose-covered gazebo - and homemade teas will be on offer.
Admission, between 2pm and 6pm, costs £4 adults and children free.
Later in the year, other Malvern gardens will be open to the public including the 10 acres attached to the former Benedictine Priory at Little Malvern Court on Monday, May 5 from 2pm until 5pm.
A Wisteria and clematis draped pergola will welcome visitors to the lawns of 22 Layton Avenue, Malvern owned by Brian and Jenny Bradford on Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18.
People can enjoy an exhibition of Mrs Bradford's paintings, carvings and ceramic sculptures in the conservatory.
Deidre and Phil Drake will be welcoming visitors to Model Farm, Montpelier Road, West Malvern on Sunday, May 18.
Ancient oaks and panoramic views to Hay Bluff sit alongside the picturesque contours of the garden complemented by a natural stream, ponds, mixed borders, bog garden and meadow.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy a high level circular folly which is new for this year.
A little further afield, The Walled Garden found at 6 Rose Terrace, off Fort Royal Hill, Worcester will be open this Saturday (April 12) and Wednesday, April 16.
Containing one of the biggest private collections of plant varieties outside of the major botanical gardens, Spetchley Park Gardens will also open to the public on Friday, April 18.
For more information including the full list of gardens, opening hours and entrance prices log on to www.ngs.org.uk.


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Tourist Spots in Ilocos Region
From Wikipilipinas: The Hip 'n Free Philippine Encyclopedia
This is a list of tourist attractions found in the region of Ilocos.
Ilocos Norte
- Paoay Church. This majestic church in honor of St. Augustine is one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in the Philippines. It is included in UNESCO's List of World Heritage Sites in the Philippines, together with other Baroque churches in the country.
- Bangui Windmills. These windmills have been steadily gaining popularity not only among the scientific community, but also among travelers to the Philippines. These energy generators standing proudly at Bangui Bay were prominently featured in one of the country's tourism advertisements, firmly asserting its status as a tourist destination.
- Laoag City. The capital City of Laoag is home to a selection of tourist destinations, including Marcos-era mansions and a Spanish-inspired five star hotel. More importantly, the city is rich in heritage amidst its developing economy, making it a significant yet convenient traveler's pick.
- Paoay Lake. This freshwater lake not only offers the tourist a magnificent view of the Ilocos landscape, but it is also a biodiversity hotspot, elevated as a national park and protected area.
- Malacañang of the North. Once the official residence of Former President Ferdinand Marcos in Ilocos Norte, this palace is now a museum showcasing memorabilia owned by its previous occupants. It also presents a great view of the Paoay Lake.
- Marcos Mansion. The ancestral house of the Marcoses has been converted into a museum displaying souvenirs of the late President Marcos' 20-year reign. It also houses the preserved body of the late President.
- Fort Ilocandia. This sprawling complex south of Laoag is a great getaway up north. Aside from the estate's beautiful architecture, Fort Ilocandia also has great restaurants, a shooting range, paintball, archery and a variety of water sports. It also offers a tour of the nearby Suba sand dunes.
- Pagudpud. Pagudpud is hailed as the "Boracay of the North," sans the gazillion tourists. The secluded Maira-ira Beach brings the vacationer a most sought-after relaxation, as there are hardly any visitors on these fantastic shores. One can also see a view of the Bangui Windmills, the magnificent power generators situated in Bangui Bay.
Ilocos Sur
- Mestizo District. Found in the City of Vigan, the Mestizo district is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Philippines. It contains the largest concentration of ancestral homes and other colonial-era architecture in the Philippines, built by Chinese merchants who settled in Vigan. The houses are still preserved and maintained by the Ilocos Sur Tourism Information Center. The district is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Philippines.
- St. Paul's Cathedral. Also known as the Vigan Cathedral, this church's most prominent feature is its separate belfry, built 15 meters away from the main structure. The structure was built in "earthquake baroque" style, meaning it has thick walls and buttresses that can sustain strong natural disasters.
- Palacio de Arzobispado. The Palacio de Arzobispado, or the Archbishop's Palace, was built in 1783, and it served as the official residence of the Archbishop of Nueva Segovia. Currently it is the only surviving 18th century archbishop's residence in the Philippines. Inside it is the Museo Nueva Segovia, a museum which showcases archdiocesan archives, a throne room, antique portraits of bishops, manuscripts, and other religious artifacts from various colonial churches all over Ilocos Sur.
- Burgos National Museum. The former residence of the martyr Padre Burgos, a member of the GOMBURZA priest triumvirate, is now a museum exhibiting various treasures and antiquities depicting the Ilocano culture and society. A display of Padre Burgos' memorabilia can also be found in the area.
- Santa Maria Church. This Baroque masterpiece found in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It was built on a hill elevated from the central town plaza together with its distinctive bell tower.
La Union
- Agoo-Damortis National Seashore Park. This is a biodiversity hotspot and a declared National Park in the municipality of Agoo, La Union.
- San Juan Beach. Regarded as the "Surfing Capital of the North," this stretch of white sand beach facing the South China Sea is a must-go place for surfers and watersports lovers. Ideal surfing months are from November to February.
- Hundred Islands National Park. This national park is famous for the beautiful islets dotting the coast of Alaminos City is considered as one of the most beautiful locations in the Philippines.
- Cape Bolinao Lighthouse. This lighthouse standing at Bolinao, Pangasinan was built by the Americans in 1903 on a 300-feet high promontory at the western section of Cape Bolinao. Up to now it still sends signals to vessels passing by the nearby sea.
- Manlaleuag National Park. This forest area was declared as a National Park in 1940, and is a host to both scientists and tourists interested in the environment.
- Our Lady of Manaoag Church. A sure destination for any devoted Catholic, the Our Lady of Manaoag Church in Pangasinan is believed to be a miraculous shrine.
Original content from WikiPilipinas. under GNU Free Documentation License. See full disclaimer.


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I subscribed by going to http://forums.pcbsd.org/forumdisplay.php?f=61, clicking Forum tools -> Subscribe to this forum. If that does not work, let us know as it may be a permission issue.

> 1. Ask people to submit requests to this mailing list and make sure
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I'll be updating the Handbook to point to the forum and have been directing IRC requests there.

> 2. Create one thread in the PBI Request forum for said requests.

I can do as a daily message on the days that apply. I'm also blogging as new PBIs show up.

>Then
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> control.

Excellent idea. I see it did not take long for MAME to get attended to :-)

We had a request on IRC today for Postgres. I know we used to do AMP stuff -- are we doing that as Warden inmates these days?

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A PUB that has been called The Hobbit for more than 20 years may have to
change its name after a top Hollywood film company threatened legal action.
The tiny watering hole in Southampton, Hants, is decorated in tribute to
J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasty world.
But company Middle-earth Enterprises, which owns many of the rights to his
work, claims the pub is profiting from its name and must stop.
Lawyers have contacted its landlady Stella Mary Roberts, 41, demanding she
changes the name and scraps any links to the author's books.
Angry Stella said: "We just have not got the resources to fight it. How can I
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"It is all in the hands of the solicitors at the moment — we are just stunned.
It is not just the case of changing the name.
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"It is all the merchandise, artwork, absolutely everything. We never planned
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"We are a small business and do not have the funds to stand up to such a
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The pub, which has a loyalty card with a picture of Elijah Wood who plays lead
role Frodo in the movies, has cocktails called Legolas, Gimli, Gandalf and
other characters from the trilogy.
It also has a statue of Aragorn in the corner of the boozer which was found in
a skip.
California based company Saul Zaentz Company, owned by US movie producer Saul
Zaentz, wants Stella to rename the pub, rebrand their website and redecorate
the interior and exterior at a cost of thousands.
SZC, who own the worldwide film, stage and merchandising rights to the Lord of
the Rings and Hobbit films, have given Stella until the end of May to
implement their changes.
Pub regular Bob Jenkins, 38, said: "What is wrong with these big companies?
What harm does a little pub in Southampton do to their business?
"It is a disgrace. I hope Stella fights them to the end but it will be costly.
I cannot believe what I have heard."


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Judo is an Olympic sport that can be enjoyed by anyone, regardles of age or ability. The grading system ensures that the next goal is always realistic and achievable with effort. The grading system also ensures that regardless of their skill level, all Judo players can actively compete with players of similar ability.
Each session is an all-over workout and includes exercises that improve cardio vascular, endurance, stamina, flexibility and co-ordination. By taking part you will also benefit from learning an effective means of self-defense.
The aim of judo is to throw your opponent onto their back with control. If this is successful you win the fight. There are other ways of winning too, such as holding down your opponent. For adults you can also win by using armlocks and strangles.
How to get involved
Almost every BJA judo club in the country will offer your first judo session free of charge. Why not find you local judo club and see when they run their sessions – see below for more information.
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^^^Oooo thats sexy. I like it. Keep it up mate.
Since my camera was made in mexico, you can't see that there's an outline. I had trouble making the n's similar, but after a few attempts I got them to be somewhat close. You like?
^^^Oooo thats sexy. I like it. Keep it up mate.
Since my camera was made in mexico, you can't see that there's an outline. I had trouble making the n's similar, but after a few attempts I got them to be somewhat close. You like?
Last edited by "FrY"; 07-01-2011 at 11:27 PM.
I'm not graffiti-ing. I'm just tattooing the walls...
The N bars are inconsistent in a bad way man, The E has a random tilt, like it had one too many to drink The bottom extention is uneeded as well as the top. I like the O but it doesn't match. The last N is much better but could still use more work.
There's a lot wrong with it but it's definately on to something. Try working a simpler version of that.
no one gives a shit about your lightning blue outline. last N wouldnt be THAT bad if it didnt have those random notches, but it still is smaller then the O. haha and i thought the second letter was a C. practice your simples, learn some letter structure.
Shroomsh- those names looking siick, i like that crazy hectic background you got going on.
FRY, dude, look at his letters, and notice how his are good and simple, but have style to it, because he tweaked them slightly and in the right places. he didnt add a shit ton of notches or extension connection wanna be wildstyle shit. practice your simples and itll pay off.
cool, thanks for the tips guys (: ill start on something simpler in just a sec.
I'm not graffiti-ing. I'm just tattooing the walls...
dont post it up right away. keep it. look at it. study it. ask yourself how you can improve it. Think, bar width, baseline, negativespace, consistency in letters basically. and post up once youve done ten hundred of them... haha nah, but do more then one. try to improve on your own a bit. you cant fuck up too hard if you just write it like NEON.
god i am up way too late on this shit.
Haha you sound a bit cranky too haha.
Alrighty then. Ill make a couple simple ones. The more I make, Ill try to improve on them. Thanks dank (holy shit i just rhymed).
I'm not graffiti-ing. I'm just tattooing the walls...
Shroomsh - thats sick i like the 2 Ts on trents name
dank- late? where do u live? for me its only 10
@Shroomish, nice work man. What pens did you use on that? The S on the Hoeski one is slightly squished but besides that it's pretty dope. I'm sure your friends will be impressed.
@Fry, man you need to lose the extra bits and notches. It says NEON? You need to make the middle bar of the E much more defined because it looks like a C. Actually, it is a C.
It's past 1am here but I couldn't sleep at this hour if I tried.
Here's some random bullshit for talking.
Last edited by Rasm; 07-02-2011 at 12:12 AM.
thanks everyone
Rasm- i just used a blue felt tip or fineliner whatever you wanna call them, would of used black but i did it in internal suspension and i couldnt resource one aha.
i like the kash piece, but the a needs work, the k doesnt really look the part. without the k would look like a dope "ash" piece aha
Think I did pretty good on this personally, Things I noticed and am going to fix though: I foorgot the blue around the top left star thing (I know what it's called, not how it's spelled) . I bit the O from that Xerox peice which BTW I thought was dope. But I fucked it up filling over the "Exchange" I wrote in it. Pardon the angle of the shot.
Just a side note, those recognition pens from micheals are fucking amazing.
picked up a new sketch book, and one of those Copic markers.
I cant crit that, I really like it, I'm sure it's not flawless, but I have no complaints Flat, keep it up
@DaFugg, You gotta push those letters closer together and stop biting haha. Looks like Seder influenced your E a little bit. Just keep pounding out simples.
@Flat, This is basically the same thing I always see from you. I wish you would lose the random extensions like the one on the bottom of the T, and never draw the heart-shaped bottom of the A again, but oh well. I'd widen the horizontal bar on the F a little bit and definitely work on those handies. It's not too bad overall though.
Last edited by Rasm; 07-02-2011 at 07:40 PM.
ahah i always use the heart shapein my pieces, i used to despise it, but now its more like my message to all the tryhard toys that try to be brutal thinking the graffiti is violence related tell ing them that they will never be as good as me until they stop trying to be something they arent, or something like that
Oh I mean if you have some sort of message you're spreading with it that's one thing, but for the most part it's just people biting the I from the Flava font on graffiticreator.net
Here's an unfinished freestyle sketch for talking.
yeah, i agree with rasm, if youre actually interested in becoming an artist, graffiticreators the worst place to go
I wish those fonts were displayed on the streets instead of the net where toys bite them and run wild.
hhahah too true
I wish those fonts would disappear lol
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Living the Cross Centered Life
By C.J. Mahaney
Multnomah PublishersCopyright © 2006 Sovereign Grace Ministries
All right reserved.
Chapter OneThe Climax and the Key
Why the Cross Should Define Our Lives
The gospel cannot be preached and heard enough, for it cannot be grasped well enough.... Moreover, our greatest task is to keep you faithful to this article and to bequeath this treasure to you when we die. Martin Luther
Imagine yourself at Timothy's side as he receives a letter from the apostle Paul-the letter that will be Paul's last.
You notice Timothy's hands slightly trembling as he breaks the seal and opens the parchment to read. He almost cradles the letter, as though his gentleness with it will somehow be conveyed to its author, now chained in a cold Roman dungeon.
These are written words that Timothy knows he'll return to often in order to carefully obey the apostle's guidance, but for now he reads quickly, hungering especially for personal news from his father in the faith.
A Final Affirmation
Near the end of the letter, Timothy slows his pace. He can almost hear the encouraging voice of Paul: "As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry."
Then his eyes take in this line: "For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure hascome."
For years Timothy has pushed aside the thought of losing Paul-this man who has been like a father, this friend and mentor who has guided and instructed the young leader. How could Timothy go on ministering without Paul's reassuring words, his confidence, his prayers?
Timothy stops reading to brush away his tears. How can he wallow in grief when his old friend faces death so boldly? "I have fought the good fight," Paul writes; "I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
After staring up from the page for several moments, Timothy sits down to begin reading again from the beginning, slowly and deliberately. His eyes bore into each word, each sentence.
With Paul's life drawing to a close, what special insight has God given him to pass on? Timothy's heart pounds as the truth hits him with piercing clarity: There's no new secret revealed here, no previously hidden knowledge, but simply a stirring affirmation of the one truth Paul has lived for daily these past three decades, and soon will die for. It's the same truth for which Timothy, too, must spend himself: the gospel of Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
The words seem to shout from the letter:
Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel ...
Timothy can almost see Paul's fiery eyes blazing into his own, can almost feel his gnarled fingers gripping his arm:
Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.
"You don't need a new truth," he hears his old friend saying. "But you do need to guard the one truth. Keep the one message."
Held Captive
Paul simply refused to be pulled away from the gospel. The cross wasn't merely one of Paul's messages; it was the message. He taught about other things as well, but whatever he taught was always derived from, and related to, the foundational reality that Jesus Christ died so that sinners would be reconciled to God.
D. A. Carson writes of Paul, "He cannot long talk about Christian joy, or Christian ethics, or Christian fellowship, or the Christian doctrine of God, or anything else, without finally tying it to the cross. Paul is gospel-centered; he is cross centered."
John Piper agrees: "Paul was utterly mastered, held captive, by one great scene in history: a cross on Golgotha and on it the Son of God who loved us and gave himself for us."
In every epistle, Paul kept the atoning death and resurrection of Jesus at the center-just as he did in his personal preaching and teaching: "I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified."
Even Christ's resurrection was, for Paul, perpetually linked to the cross. Teacher and theologian Knox Chamblin explains:
His gospel is "the word of the cross" (1 Cor. 1:17-18); nowhere is there a comparable reference to "the word of the resurrection." In 1 Corinthians 1:23-24 it is "Christ crucified" who is identified as "the power of God and the wisdom of God," not, as might have [been] expected (especially in the case of "power"), Christ resurrected.... Both the cross and the resurrection of Christ are "of first importance" in Paul's gospel (1 Cor. 15:3-4). Unless Christ has risen from the dead, the preaching of the cross (and of the resurrection) is a waste of time (15:14); but once the resurrection has occurred, the cross remains central.
For Paul, the gospel-this "word of the cross"-was no cold theological formula. Paul lived a cross centered life because the cross had saved and transformed his own life. Paul never forgot what he once had been, or the mercy and grace God showed him. This remained at the forefront of his mind. As he wrote on another occasion to Timothy, "Though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent.... I received mercy ... and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus."
Mercy That Can't Be Forgotten
I can relate to Paul's amazement at being shown mercy and overflowing grace. I've lived in the same part of Maryland since I was a boy. Hardly a month goes by that I'm not reminded of who I once was.
Before God saved me from His righteous wrath in 1972, I, too, was a blasphemer. I lived for myself and my own pleasure. I lived in rebellion against God and mocked those who followed Him. I spent my high school and college years deeply immersed in the drug culture.
Sometimes, late at night, my friends and I would seek out quiet, isolated places where we could come down safely from drug highs. On more than a few occasions it was a D.C. monument. Other times a peaceful street under thick, deep trees. Or even the terminal at what was then a little-used airport called Dulles, where the doors stayed open long after the day's flights had ceased and we could move through the nearly deserted canyon of a building.
Someday soon I'll be near one of those places again, and the memories will flood back in. I'll remember what I once was ... and be reminded of all I've received and experienced since then.
Often my eyes fill with tears at the memories of my foolishness and sin. And in the same instant, my heart will be filled with an unspeakable, holy joy. By the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross, I've been forgiven of the countless sins I've committed.
"Blessed is the man," David wrote, "against whom the Lord counts no iniquity." This truth echoes through my soul, resonating in places far deeper than any drug can go.
Many people today try to run from the past. I suppose I, too, could try that by leaving the hometown that holds so many reminders of my sinfulness. But I consider living here a gift from God. The regular reminders of my past are precious to me.
Why? Because, like Paul, I never want to forget the great mercy shown me.
A Young Man's Essential Training
If you're a Christian, you don't need to live in the same place all your life to remember who you once were. And you don't need a background in drugs, or any dramatic conversion experience, for the cross to be dear to you.
Regardless of the differences in our backgrounds, we've all sinned and fallen short of God's glory. My twelve-year-old son Chad's life is very different from how mine was at his age. He's being raised in a Christian home. He has been taught God's Word. And unlike his father, he's surrounded by people in a local church who respect godliness and humility, not worldliness and pride.
But as Chad enters his teenage years and young adulthood, the most important thing I can teach him is that, even though he's being raised in a Christian family and is leading a moral life, he's a sinner who desperately needs the substitutionary death of Christ for God's forgiveness.
And so for years I've been teaching him the gospel, day by day. I tell him that he's a sinner just like his dad, and that sin is his most serious problem. I put it in words that his young mind can understand, but I don't ignore or minimize the seriousness of sin. Through his actions and attitudes he has rebelled against his Maker. And this great God is perfectly holy and must respond with fierce opposition to sin. He must punish it.
Some might find it surprising that I would teach a young boy about God's wrath toward sin. But I find it surprising that any loving person would withhold this truth from another person they love. Because only when we understand God's wrath toward sin can we realize that we need to be saved from it. Only when we hear the bad news that we're deserving of judgment can we appreciate the good news that God, through His Son, has provided salvation and full, continuing forgiveness for our sins. Only those who are aware of God's wrath are amazed at God's grace.
This is what I hold out to my young son as the hope of his life: that Jesus, God's perfect, righteous Son, died in his place for his sins. Jesus took all the punishment; Jesus received all the wrath as He hung on the cross, so people like Chad and his sinful daddy could be completely forgiven.
I hope to teach my son many other things as well, but the gospel is the one essential thing for him to know-as it is for us all.
The Climax and the Key
The cross climaxes the story line of the Bible-and it's the true climax of the story line of all our lives as well. The gospel's truth is to saturate our lives just as much as it saturates Paul's writings and all of Scripture.
The message Paul had for Timothy is the same message God has for you. You need to rediscover the truth. The key to joy, to growth, to passion isn't hiding from you. It's right before your eyes.
It's the gospel.
Excerpted from Living the Cross Centered Life by C.J. Mahaney Copyright © 2006 by Sovereign Grace Ministries. Excerpted by permission.
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Burkholder, JMU Spoil Liberty's Home Opener
|Ashley Rininger scored a career-high 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in Liberty's 67-56 loss to James Madison on Tuesday.
CAA Preseason Player of the Year Kirby Burkholder's 23 points and 13 rebounds helped James Madison defeat Liberty 67-56 in the Lady Flames' 2013-14 home opener, Tuesday evening at the Vines Center.
Liberty opens the season at 0-2 for just the third time in Carey Green's 15 seasons as head coach despite career-high scoring nights by sophomores Ashley Rininger (20 points) and Sadalia Ellis (15 points). The Lady Flames had won 10 straight games against in-state opponents and six consecutive home games before Tuesday.
Preseason CAA favorite James Madison is now 2-0 after avenging its 2012-13 home setback to the Lady Flames and defeating its second Commonwealth opponent in five days.
The early-going featured six lead changes and one tie, prior to a 10-2 Liberty surge. Ellis and Mickayla Sanders' back-to-back three-pointers wrapped up the run, giving the Lady Flames a 15-10 edge with 8:24 remaining in the opening half.
Liberty led 21-19 before a 9-0 burst by the visitors. Nikki Newman's triple swished through the net at the 3:35 mark, putting JMU on top by a 28-21 count.
The Dukes' lead got as large as eight points (32-24) before James Madison took a 32-27 edge into halftime.
Both teams struggled shooting the ball from the field during the first 20 minutes. Liberty made 29.2 percent (7-of-24) of its field goal tries, with four of its connections coming from three-point range. JMU connected at a 32.3 percent (10-of-31) rate.
James Madison was able to convert 13 Liberty turnovers into 14 points in the first half.
Ellis (9 points) and Rininger (6 points, 5 rebounds) were Liberty's first-half statistical leaders. Burkholder paced the Dukes with nine points and six boards.
Burkholder scored five points during an 8-0 James Madison run early in the second half, which culminated with two Jazmon Gwathmey free throws. Her foul shots made it 40-28, JMU, with 17:11 to play.
Rininger helped Liberty battle back, scoring the Lady Flames' first 10 points of the second half. Fellow post player Catherine Kearney canned a layup with 12:39 to play, bringing the home team within 43-39 after a 6-0 surge.
Burkholder then tallied four straight points from the free throw line, doubling James Madison's advantage to 47-39 with 11:31 left.
Liberty cut the deficit to six points on four occasions, including at 57-51 on Rininger's bank shot at 6:10.
Precious Hall then scored the first five points of JMU's game-sealing 7-0 surge over the next 2:51, and the Dukes went on to wrap up a 67-56 victory.
James Madison shot just 32.7 percent (18-of-55) on the night, but excelled at the free throw line (26-of-33 for 78.8 percent), points off turnovers (23-4 advantage) and second-chance points (22-9 advantage).
JMU also finished with a 42-37 rebounding edge, while holding Liberty to 36 percent (18-of-50) from the field. The Lady Flames connected on seven triples on the night but shot only 61.9 percent (13-of-21) on free throws.
Rininger, who finished with 14 second-half points, completed her first double-double of the season, and the fourth of her career, with 10 boards. Ellis had made only seven career three-pointers before hitting four of them on Tuesday. The sophomore also dished out a game-high four assists.
Burkholder was joined in double digits by Gwathmey, who contributed a dozen points and five rebounds to James Madison's victory.
Liberty will return to action at the Vines Center next Tuesday (Nov. 19) for its first home contest against Virginia since Nov. 26, 2002, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. The last time the Cavaliers visited Lynchburg, Liberty recorded its first-ever victory over a Top 25 opponent, defeating No. 23 Virginia by a 77-69 score in overtime.


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Project description statement gives options for new gas power station, gas facilities
Enemalta and Mepa have published the Project description Statement for the new Delimara gas power station and the liquefied natural gas receiving, storage and regasification facilities.
The Statement says that the LNG Plant may be situated on a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) to be moored adjacent to or close to the Delimara Power Station . However, as an alternative, Enemalta may allow an LNG Plant to be constructed onshore.
Alternatively a hybrid solution may be sought, with a Floating Storage Unit (FSU) offshore and regasification onshore.
The FSRU or FSU may be a new-build or a conversion of an existing LNG tanker.
The combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT - the power station) shall be located in close proximity to the LNG Plant. The successful bidder will be required to consider options for enhancing the cooling of power generators on site by use of the cooling effect of the LNG regasification process.
Total construction time for the CCGT and the LNG Plant is not expected to exceed 18 months and the target date for both facilities to be fully commissioned and put into commercial operation is April 2015.
The CCGT plant is to operate in parallel with other installed electricity generating units at the power stations in accordance with the prevailing Network Code issued by Enemalta.
The CCGT and LNG plants shall be configured and arranged so as to fit into the land or sea area available. Land reclamation may be required in certain areas to enable the construction of the LNG terminal.
All fuel to be consumed by the CCGT Plant will be supplied through the LNG Plant. The statement says the CCGT Plant shall operate at base load. As such it is assumed that the new CCGT Plant may consume up to 1,467MMBTU (~44,459 m3) of natural gas per hour at steady state operation.
A maximum daily capacity of up to 35,212 MMBTU (~1,067,025 m3) may be assumed. The actual amounts are dependent on air pressure, temperature and humidity.
In addition to this gas will be supplied to Delimara 3 by the LNG Plant. At base load this would consume up to 1,089MMBTU (~33,086m3) of natural gas per hour. This would equate to a maximum daily capacity of 26,204MMBTU (~794,065 m3) over a 24 hour period.
In reality, the report says, it is unlikely that Delimara 3 (The converted BWSC power station) and the new CCGT will both operate at base load for any significant period of time. In fact Delimara 3 is expected to have a utilisation rate of less than 50%, resulting in an average daily natural gas consumption of less than 13,102MMBTU (~397,033m3). This means that the expected average daily natural gas consumption would be up to about 48,314MMBTU (~1,464,058m3). This equates to approximately 2,440m3of LNG per day.
The Statement makes various provisions on health and safety as well as the environment.
It says the plant has to be sited at the least environmentally inconvenient area. Although pollution control measures will be featured in the plant, and although mitigating measures will be taken to further ensure this, the site selected should not prejudice areas which are yet unspoiled by industrial development or are established touristic zones.
Three options have been identified for the LNG facilities, the report says.
1. On‐shore Regasification and Storage at Area B – situated in front of and below the existing fuel tanks on the shore.
2. Floating Regasification and Storage Unit (FSRU); to be moored at a new jetty at area B.
3. Floating Storage Unit (FSU); to be moored at a new jetty at area B, with re‐gasification equipment ashore.
All options would require additional works at sea such as construction of a jetty, dolphin, and so on. It may also be necessary to reclaim some land close to area B, the report says.
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The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is pleased to announce that members of the Ukrainian Canadian community have contributed over $1 million in support of the Renaissance ROM campaign. The Renaissance ROM Ukrainian Initiative supports the ROM's innovative Digital Gallery, and the new Shaping Canada: Our Voices and Stories digital exhibit.
Lead donors Ian Ihnatowycz and Marta Witer launched the campaign with their $500,000 contribution in 2005. "We are most grateful to Ian Ihnatowycz and Marta Witer, and the many supporters from Canada's Ukrainian community for their extraordinary generosity. Their support of Renaissance ROM is a remarkable gift to Ontario and Canada," says William Thorsell, Director and CEO of the ROM.
"As parents, we feel strongly about the Museum's educational mandate, and we're pleased to support the use of innovative technology to bring history to life for a new generation of students," says Ian Ihnatowycz of his and Dr. Witer's donation.
Spearheading the fundraising campaign were Renaissance ROM campaign cabinet members Roman Dubczak and Donna Ihnatowycz.
The Initiative supports the ROM Digital Gallery, an innovative digital classroom created through the Renaissance ROM project. The gallery allows school children to experience the ROM's collections through multi-media themed lessons as well as to interact with 3D images of artifacts. Additionally, this Initiative supported the creation of the Museum's latest digital exhibit, Shaping Canada: Our Voices and Stories. This new digital exhibit presents historical experiences of Canada's many peoples, by taking museum artifacts and exploring their significance in terms of historical events. It will be presented to the public for the first time during the ROM's A Season of Canada.
Community advisors Oksana Kuryliw, Valentina Kuryliw, and Alexandra Y. Semeniuk assisted in the development of the Ukrainian component within the Shaping Canada: Our Voices and Stories digital exhibit. The Ukrainian Museum of Canada's Ontario Branch also contributed artifacts that are featured in the digital exhibit.
Under the leadership of ROM Board of Governors Chairman James Temerty, the ROM has built a strong relationship with Canada's Ukrainian community. In 2001, the community organized a gala event in support of the Legacy in Gold: Scythian Treasures from Ancient Ukraine exhibition, one of the most successful galas in the ROM's history.
In light of these successes, the ROM is delighted that members of the community will organize a gala in 2008 to support the Museum's major new exhibition, Ancient Ukraine: Mysteries of the Trypillian Culture. The ROM is honoured that the First Lady of Ukraine, Kateryna Yushchenko, is supporting this exhibition as Honorary Patron.
The Royal Ontario Museum is grateful to the following donors for their generous support of the Renaissance ROM Ukrainian Initiative:
Dr. Martin Chepesiuk and Ms. Halyna Perun
The Dubczak Family
Alexandra and Julia Holgate
Ian Ihnatowycz and Marta Witer
Charles and Jane Kucey and Family
Ihor and Valentina Kuryliw
Zenon and Sonia Potichnyj
Arthur and Mary Sawchuk
Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Schevchenko
James and Louise Temerty
Roman (Moko) Wynnyckyj and Maria Lialka
John Yaremko, Q.C. and Mary A. Yaremko


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Children's Books: The Imperfect Angels Series
Rosey...the Imperfect Angel
By Sandra Lee Peckinpah
Illustrated by Trisha Moore
Rosey is a fairy tale for and about children who may look and feel different.
The story, colorfully illustrated, tells the story of one of twelve little angels who tend gardens named after the months of the year in a magical place..."The Land Called Above."
Little Rosey has the hardest job of all, tending the garden of January, the one filled with brambles and thorns, and piles and piles of dead leaves. Not only that, little Rosey looks different. "Boss Angel" named her Rosey because she had a mouth that reminded him of a rosebud: her lip was divided and curled up toward her little pink nose, looking just like a rosebud about to bloom.
However, this very unique mouth and Rosey's difficult garden gave the other angels lots of ways to tease Rosey. She often cried to "Boss Angel," "Sometimes...sometimes, I...I...just feel so different, Boss Angel."
"Why Rosey, my dear," he says,"You are diffferent...perfectly different. Sometimes, even here in our lovely gardens, the greatest challenges bring the greatest rewards...you'll see."
And she did, through hard work, determination, and her own special qualities that took her through the adventures in this very special land, Rosey became the angel that all looked up to. She was selected as the angel whose reward was to be born to a family who were about to learn the beauty of imperfection.
Chester...The Imperfect All-Star
By Sandra Lee Peckinpah
Illustrated by Trisha Moore
Chester was inspired by a real life boy who was born with one leg quite different from the other. His dream was to play baseball. As this story unfolds, the little a angel, Chester dreams of one day playing baseball. He volunteered as the batboy for the Windrunner team. At first, the team members tease him because of his very different leg, but Chester never gives up. Long hours of practice on his own secret cloud field attracted Coach Angel's attention. He believes in Chester and helps this special angel find his wings. As Coach Angel tells him "You see, Chester, sometimes you have to try harder, but you can do anything anyone else can do"...in your own special way. Chester triumphs and is rewarded with a very special mission in "The Land Called Below."
Read the stories to your child and watch how their perspective about themselves and the world changes.
Rosey and Chester have been used in schools, libraries, hospitals, clinics, and doctors' offices as a tool to help achieve greater understanding and compassion for all people.
Sandy read Rosey and Chester to educate Julianne's school friends and neighbors. When Julianne first started school, "Rosey" went too. It was the simplest way for her friends to understand why she had scars and her baby pictures looked different than the others. The students gained an understanding and looked to Julianne with greater respect.
Rosey...The Imperfect Angel and Chester...The Imperfect All-Star are a must for the child with a cleft, a sibling, a friend., or for any child who has ever felt different.
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"Ms. Peckinpah's Rosey…the Imperfect Angel shows us how in our hearts and in our dreams, we are all perfect. Her story is an inspiration to both adults and children. This is a book to read together."
Julia Hobbs, Speech Pathologist
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"This charming and inspirational fairy tale beautifully illustrates the challenges faced by children who are different. Through Rosey's experiences, parents are gently reminded to look beyond the distractions of imperfection to the beauty of the spirit."
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"Every night, Bree puts Andrea to bed with a story...a book called Rosey the Imperfect Angel. It's a story about a little angel who has a cleft palate, and it's a favorite with both mother and daughter. "The other angels seem to have an easier task," Bree explains fondly. "Little Rosey succeeds through trials and tribulations. The book shows how differences can make the human species very special, how if we were all alike, the world would be a pretty boring place.""
Richard P. Mungo, D.D.S., M.S.D, M. Ed.
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"You have offered us all a painless approach to making sense of an unexplainable event. Being one that treats children with clefts, being a father of a child with a cleft, and having been born with a cleft myself, I see value and purpose on every page."
Jim Lampley, HBO and NBC Sportscaster
Chester is a simple but powerful story which conveys important messages about tolerance, fairness, and sportsmanship. As the father of a boy born with unconventional equipment, I'm thrilled to see a book which will help us reinforce the messages of spirit and encouragement I'll be communicating to my son.
Leslie M. Holve, M.D. retired Medical Director of Cleft Palate Center
This book, written by the mother of a child with a cleft, fits a special need in our society. It helps us gently, with sensitivity to accept those who are slightly different from ourselves. Although it is written for children, its poignant message will not be lost on adults."
Lisa B. Rooney, M.D., Pediatrician
"For anyone who has, or knows, their own imperfect angle, this is a truly heartwarming and inspirational story. When Rosey gazes into the mirror, she will undoubtedly see beauty and joy. I know I did."
Janet Salomonson M.D. Plastic Surgeon and director of The Cleft Palate Center
"Rosey…the Imperfect Angel is a delightful, whimsical allegory, with a profound theme-the greater sensitivity and acceptance of human difference. This is a wonderful book to share with a child or just enjoy."
Dear Abby, Syndicated Columnist
"What a sweet smile Julianne has! And oh, those eyes. She's adorable. Sandra, thank you for sending me a copy of your lovely little book. Since children identify with angels, what a clever way to teach them about facial deformities. If only every one would look beyond skin color, deformities or differences of many kinds and let love dominate, then paradise would be right here on this old earth. It warms my heart, Sandra when someone reaches beyond himself to help others in similar circumstances…and that is just what you are doing, Bless you."


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The Warmerdam family: Marc and Denise Warmerdam, son Brandon, 15, a sophomore at St. Mary's High School, and daughter Britnee, 13, twins Brett and Breanna, 12, and Brock, 6, all of whom attend St. Anne's.
The couple met while working at an agriculture supply store. Denise sold Marc some grape stakes. Three years later, they married.
Marc is a farmer and grows wine grapes and cherries on the family land. Denise works as the legislative assistant for Supervisor Jack Sieglock.
The family pets include two pigs the children are raising for 4-H, some goats, which double as lawnmowers, and a flock of chickens. Then there is Otis, the pug dog.
"Living with Otis is like living with an old man," Denise said.
Family activities: "We follow our children around and in my spare time I do laundry," Denise said.
But friends say they are very active in the community and in their children's lives.
The boys are active in sports, Britnee plays soccer. Young Brock sits on the bench waiting his turn. They love to vacation in the Fort Bragg area.
"It's an old fishing community, and there's not a lot to do there. That's why we like it," Denise said.
Family traditions: "We always have a big Christmas party every year, and invite all our friends and family. It's usually around 160 people. We have a live nativity and Santa pays visit, and we have horse and carriage rides for the guests," Denise said.
Best cook: "I am the only cook," Denise said. "We are working on Marc, and he is hoping to master basic can-opener skills this year."
A favorite is the homemade chocolate chip cookies they share after mass every Saturday evening.
Notable relatives: Marc's father, Al Warmerdam, wrote music marches and patriotic songs, and composed a special march for each of the military academies. His contribution to the Army was played by the U.S Military Academy Band at West Point, and he wrote some music performed by the Lodi Children's Choir. Denise said he could not read music, but that didn't stop him from composing several successful pieces.
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We are confident Travis Fox will be successful in his new position as he is uniquely qualified for this position from an educational and working experience standpoint, said Dean Gwin, President & COO of Gate Construction Materials Group.
Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) May 07, 2013
Gate Precast Company has named Travis Fox as Vice President, Operations Manager for its architectural and structural precast concrete manufacturing plant in Oxford, NC.
Fox has performed a vital role for Gate Construction Materials Group, which operates eight architectural and structural manufacturing facilities, since he joined the company in 1997 as Controller for Gate Precast, Oxford, NC after starting his career with Metric Constructors in 1993.
In 2003, he was named to his most recent position as Vice President / Business Manager for Gate Construction Materials Group, which is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.
Fox holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting from North Carolina State and is a CPA in North Carolina. He currently serves as co-chair of the Financial Performance / Risk Management committee for the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI).
"We are confident he will be successful in his new position as he is uniquely qualified for this position from an educational and working experience standpoint. He possesses a thorough knowledge of Gate Precast's policies and procedures and the construction industry," said Dean Gwin, President & COO of Gate Construction Materials Group.
Gate Precast is widely recognized as a major design-assist consultant and manufacturer of precast concrete products. The company was recently chosen by ENR as Best Specialty Contractor for the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas, TX. The Oxford, NC facility is currently working on the precast design and production of another iconic structure — the second phase of Glenstone Museum in Potomac, MD., designed by New York architect Tom Phifer.
Gate Precast Company is a subsidiary of Gate Petroleum Company, headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. Gate owns and operates manufacturing facilities in Jacksonville and Kissimmee, FL; Hillsboro and Pearland, TX; Monroeville, AL; Winchester, KY; Ashland City, TN; and in Oxford, NC.


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The Travis is one of our top floorplans in the M/I Homes Prestige series. This lovely, two-story home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a study and game room with over 3,380 square feet of living space! There's something for the whole family in this M/I Home.
The spacious, open floorplan, quality workmanship, and beautiful design options really set this home a part. The high ceilings and openness of the common areas only increase the inviting feel, making it perfect for entertaining or just relaxing with the family. This space overlooks a large, covered patio with an optional outdoor grill. Your guests will love chatting on the back porch in the evening, admiring the beautiful view. Moving upstairs you will find a sizable game room with a powder bath attached. There is even a Media Room add-on option for the upstairs space, perfect for family movie night! In addition to a beautiful home, it is also built to the highest energy efficiency standards, achieving the Whole Home Energy Star Certification.
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Registration and Logistics
- When is the camp?
The camp will take place from July 9 to July 14, 2017.
- How much does it cost to attend?
The camp fee is $1,250. This includes lodging, meals, and activities. The number of admitted campers is limited to facilitate close contact with camp directors (two psychology professors) and additional faculty (four psychology professors), resident advisors (advanced psychology majors), and guest speakers.
- What is the contact information for the camp?
The email address is email@example.com.
- Who is eligible to attend Camp Psych?
Camp Psych is designed for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
- Is financial aid available?
Yes, we offer two to three full tuition waivers. Tuition waivers are based upon academic performance in high school and financial need. If you would like to be considered for a tuition waiver, check the appropriate box on the application form. You must submit your application by January 23 to be considered for a tuition waiver. If needed, we will contact you for additional information. Please note that the tuition waivers are competitive.
- When is the application deadline?
Applications will be accepted until the camp is full and will be considered on a rolling basis. We have limited space so we recommend that you submit an application as soon as possible. We receive applications from many more qualified applicants than we can admit. Once admitted, campers will receive instructions for completing online registration. When the camp is full, registration will close.
- What is the refund and cancellation policy?
Full refunds will be issued before June 2. From June 2 to June 9, there will be a 50% refund. After June 9, no refunds will be offered.
- Where is check-in and check-out going to be?
Check-in and check-out will be at Apple Hall (at the intersection of West Lincoln Avenue and Constitution Avenue, Gettysburg, PA). Parking on the street is free on Sundays. Check-in time is from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on July 9 and check-out time is at 12:00 p.m. on July 14. Although we know this can be difficult for campers traveling from far away, we urge campers and parents to make every effort to ensure arrival by 4:00 p.m. on July 9 as camp activities will begin that afternoon.
- My camper will be arriving by plane/train/bus. How do they get to campus?
Gettysburg College provides safe and convenient transportation to/from local airports and train stations. Transportation to and from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), the Harrisburg Amtrak Station, and the Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is included in the camp price as long as campers can depart from BWI, the Harrisburg Amtrak Station, or MDT for Gettysburg College at the 1:30 p.m. shuttle on July 9 and depart Gettysburg College for any of these transportation centers at the 12:00 p.m. shuttle on July 14. Transportation outside these times and locations (e.g., to/from Dulles) will require an additional charge of $60 one-way or $120 round trip. Reservations for transportation are required, even if using the camp shuttles. If transportation is needed, parents must arrange it for their camper. We will send a link to a website that will allow parents to complete a transportation request. Please note: To guarantee transportation for your camper, reservations must be made by June 9, 2017.
Camp Life
- Does my camper need to do academic preparation for the camp?
No. We welcome campers with varying levels of psychological knowledge from no knowledge to extensive knowledge.
- What does my camper need to bring?
We will provide linens and towels for each camper (pillowcase, 2 towels, 2 flat sheets, blankets). Each room also has a micro fridge. Campers should bring washcloths, toiletries, clothes, etc., and may also want to bring their own blanket or comforter and a fitted sheet for an extra long twin bed. Campers may also bring drinks and snacks to keep in their room if they would like.
- What are the accommodations for campers?
Campers will live in Apple Hall, an air-conditioned Gettysburg College dormitory. Apple Hall has 4 to 6 person apartments each with their own kitchen and bathroom.
- Who will be living with my students?
Campers will live in a college residence hall with resident advisors, psychology majors at Gettysburg College. Resident advisors are selected based on their expertise in psychology and their maturity and experience mentoring younger students. Resident advisors will work with students in and outside of class to support the goals of the camp and all aspects of the campers' experiences.
- Does my camper need to bring a computer?
Campers do not need to bring computers. Computer access will be provided for all classroom activities. However, campers are permitted to bring computers if they wish. Wireless access is provided in the dormitory.
- Can my camper have a cellphone?
Yes. However, campers will be asked to turn off cellphones and other portable electronic devices during class sessions.
- What does a typical day look like?
See a typical day at Camp Psych.
- How much money should I send with my child?
All camp-related meals and expenses are covered by the camp registration fee. Campers may want to bring additional money for bookstore purchases, snacks, or souvenirs.
- Can I send mail to my camper?
Yes. Please send mail to:Camp Psych at Gettysburg College
Box 407
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA 17325
In addition, Dining Services has special "spoil-em-long-distance" packages available if you want to send your camper a special treat. More information
- How do I know my child will be safe and secure?
The dorm is locked at all times. Resident advisors live with the campers and will do a bed-check each night at curfew (10:00 PM). Gettysburg College public safety officers are on duty 24 hours a day seven days a week. More information about Gettysburg College Public Safety
Health/Medical Concerns
- What if my student has food allergies or special dietary needs?
No problem. Gettysburg College dining services can accommodate many special dietary needs (e.g., food allergies, vegetarian, vegan), though the dining services cannot do completely kosher or completely organic. Campers will be asked to complete a special food allergies form so please let us know about any accommodations at that time.
- My camper is on prescription medicine. How is that handled?
As part of the registration process, fill out a medical release form. Depending upon parent/guardian instruction, campers will administer their own medications or resident advisors (chaperones) will keep medicine locked at all times and will administer it as needed.
- What if my child gets sick?
Parents/guardians will be contacted in case of illness to discuss how each individual situation will be handled. The nearest hospital, Gettysburg Hospital, is just 2 miles down the road (147 Gettys Street.) Gettysburg College Public Safety officers will ensure safe transport to the hospital if necessary.
College Preparation
- Will my child have the opportunity to have a campus tour?
Yes. Each day there will be a free choice period in which campers will be able to choose from a variety of activities. Campers will have the opportunity to do campus tours during these times.
- Will this camp help my child get into college?
Camp Psych is designed to give your camper an insider view into the science of psychology and a glimpse into what college life is like. Our curriculum is designed not only to increase your camper's knowledge of psychology, but to increase critical thinking and analytical skills. While any one experience is not a guarantee of admission to an institution, we do believe that this camp can be a great part of a comprehensive college preparatory experience.


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Posted 04-13-08
Submitted by friable firstname.lastname@example.com
Disc Weights: 176
Review: BUZZ FLX...WOW! Three aces on two hundred-plus foot holes in a ten day period with this disc...multiple other near hits. The reliable grip of the FLX plastic is just what the doctor ordered! Seems to have a stronger end fade than the X or Z plastic but the added grip of the FLX plastic produces a more consistent release. I can hurl this baby dead on out to 300 ft and often get tempted use it on holes I never thought accurately reachable with a midrange. Ordered two more after t-minus one!
Posted 10-27-07
Submitted by Scott Markquart firstname.lastname@example.com
Location: Maple Grover, MN
Level: Amateur
Avg Drive: 325
Disc Weights: 177g
Review: This is by far one of the best discs ever made. Initially it has a weird, almost waxy feel, but after a few throws it makes all other discs feel like they are going to slip out of your hand when you drive. This is a mid-range disc but I drive almost as far as any of my drivers. Normally I hit 300+ feet on a drive with a two-finger grip but with the Buzzz and a four finger grip I get the same distance. It just glides and glides. It is also super stable, neither fading or turning if you get a clean release. Yet it is also incredibly accurate short range too, it will hold any line; perfect for those mid-range 100-250 feet shots.
Posted 08-30-07
Submitted by Matthew email@example.com
Location: Ohio
Level: Beginner
Avg Drive: 300
Disc Weights: 178
Review: Got this disc last night and was throwing it around in a field this afternoon. Released flat, the thing flies dead straight and dies a little to the right at the flight's end. I throw righthand sidearm. Looks like it skips well and glides far. I can make it go right but not left--it'll flip right over. Sweet disc for anything 120 feet and closer. Just aim straight at the chains and you'll have an easy putt.
Posted 07-28-07
Submitted by the ox Disc Weights: 177
Review: I just got a Buzz FLX and it has made it into my bag already. I played a local short course and was driving holes that I could never reach consistently with a Roc. The disc in general is very overstable in my opinion which for me is good as I usually flip Rocs. I found myself throwing it harder than I've ever thrown a midrange and it held a line perfectly. My main complaint is that it is terrible in my opinion when thrown with anhyzer over 150 feet as it will stable out quickly. I plan on this being a major addition to my bag and my game as I have been looking for a straight to stable midrange disc that I can throw predictably over 200 feet for some time.
Posted 07-28-07
Submitted by Anonymous Location: Tarnos (SW France)
Level: Amateur
Avg Drive: 325
Disc Weights: 172
Review: Great grip, no surprise ! Quite the same flight path as the Z version. just a little more fade at the end. Have nice flights !
Posted 07-17-07
Submitted by BigJeff
Location: Alaska
Level: Amateur
Avg Drive: 350
Disc Weights: 165-170
Review: I picked up a FLX Buzzz at the local state championship here in Alaska, and I've got to say it is already one of my favorite midranges. The plastic is different, to say the least. It is extremely flexible (I can fold it so two sides touch and it goes right back to normal), yet pretty tough - I've hit a number of trees pretty hard and still don't have any gouges or really scratches in the plastic. It is gummy, but not altogether soft. I normally throw a Z Buzzz as my go-to midrange, and the FLX does not dissapoint either. When I throw it flat it holds the line beautifully and doesn't fade off until the very end of its flight. If I put a little hyzer it will hold that line as well unless I put a little too much on it, then it flips to an anhyzer line. If I throw it with an anhyzer it won't come back hyzer period. If I were to give this disc a flight rating, I would put it right at 0, where the Z Buzzz is .5 overstable. This disc is quickly becoming my go-to midrange for super straight and anhyzer shots. It is especially nice in wet conditions, it grips better than any other disk I've thrown.
Posted 07-03-07
Submitted by Jungle Tim email@example.com
Location: London UK
Level: Adv. Am
Avg Drive: 350
Disc Weights: 170ish
Review: The good people of Discraft have given us the grippiest and most durable plastic currently avaliable, wet and cold, hot and dry always without fail the grippiest disc in the bag. The grippyness gives excellent consistency upon release and more snap. Leading to more spin, less fade, more accurassy, more time aloft, more distance. Combine this plastic with a disc as marvelous as a Buzzz and ,dare i say it, you have the best disc in the world. This plastic will improve your game.
Posted 05-03-07
Submitted by Anonymous Level: Beginner
Avg Drive: 225
Disc Weights: 170
Review: The FLX plastic, in itself, is incredibly durable and grippy. You'll pay just as much for it as ESP plastic, but it has a much nicer grip to it. It can go anhyzer, flat, or hyzer and it still has the same amount of fade at the very end. My only concern is that when I throw longer shots (150') it tends to go hyzer easily, although that might be my fault. If you're looking for a grippy, durable mid-range that can fight a decent headwind but still fly straight with predictable fade, then the FLX Buzzz is for you.
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Press Release: New Report Outlines Options for Negotiating a Post-2012 Climate Agreement
Press Release
December 12, 2007
Contact: Tom Steinfeldt, (703) 516-4146
Recommends a Multi-Track Approach to Commitments
for Major Economies
BALI, Indonesia – The Pew Center on Global Climate Change today released a new report outlining options for negotiating a post-2012 climate change agreement and recommending an integrated multi-track approach in which different commitment types are agreed in a single package.
The new report, Towards an Integrated Multi-Track Climate Framework, is coauthored by Daniel Bodansky, Emily and Ernest Woodruff Chair in International Law at the University of Georgia School of Law, and Elliot Diringer, Director of International Strategies at the Pew Center.It was released at a Pew Center side event at the UN Climate Change Conference in Bali.
The report builds on the recommendations of the Pew Center's Climate Dialogue at Pocantico, which brought together 25 senior policymakers and stakeholders from 15 countries.The group's consensus report recommends engaging all major economies in the post-2012 climate effort through a flexible framework allowing countries to take on different types of commitments (report available at www.c2es.org/pocantico.cfm).
"The Pocantico dialogue laid out a broad vision of a post-2012 framework, and now we're looking more closely at how the framework should be structured and negotiated.The key message is that the framework must be both flexible and integrated.While it should allow different commitment types, it will be effective only if these diverse approaches are tightly integrated in a comprehensive package of binding commitments," said Pew Center President Eileen Claussen.
"As governments in Bali debate the way forward, this report underscores the need for a clear mandate to negotiate commitments for all major economies," said Claussen."We need a new process under the Framework Convention, linked to or encompassing the ongoing Kyoto negotiations, leading to a comprehensive agreement with elements under both the Convention and the Protocol."
Since the release of the Pocantico report in 2005, the Pew Center has produced three papers elaborating specific elements recommended in the dialogue report: Adaptation to Climate Change: International Policy Options; Policy-Based Commitments in a Post-2012 Climate Framework; and International Sectoral Agreements in a Post-2012 Climate Framework. The new report examines how these and other elements are most effectively integrated in a comprehensive framework.
The authors' analysis draws lessons from other multilateral regimes with "multi-track" characteristics, including the trade regime, Law of the Sea, and agreements on air and marine pollution.In many cases, these regimes were highly flexible initially to encourage broad participation but became more integrated over time to raise the level of effort.In the case of climate change, the authors conclude, the scale and urgency of the challenge will likely require strong integration early on.
The report outlines key variables in designing a multi-track framework, including how commitments are structured and negotiated, and different forms of integration, such as negotiating parameters, common metrics for measuring and comparing effort, rules for entry into force and the evolution of commitments, and systems for reporting, review and compliance.Three alternative approaches are assessed: "individualized commitments," affording countries the greatest flexibility; "parallel agreements," providing more structure and integration; and "integrated commitments," in which countries agree to negotiate within given tracks towards a comprehensive package agreement.
The authors conclude that of the three models, the "integrated commitments" approach is mostly likely to produce a collective level of effort sufficient to meeting the challenge of climate change.While allowing the flexibility of different commitment types, it provides stronger reciprocity and effort, first by establishing agreement at the outset on commitment types, and the countries to which they apply, and second, by requiring that all tracks be agreed as a single package.
The new report, and additional information on global climate change and the Pew Center, are available at www.c2es.org.


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We accept any academic work done by Amherst students. Period. Not just papers written for Amherst classes. We take work from Five College classes, half-credit classes like music lessons or ensembles, and theses or parts of theses. There are no constraints on medium or style. If you got credit for it, we will publish it! Please submit:
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Eric Bana On For New Suspense Thriller
With Rebecca Hall
Gah! Don'tcha just hate it when you're a legal type and you're suddenly forced to work together with your ex on a case? We know we do.... It sounds like the recipe for a frothy romantic comedy, possibly starring Katherine Heigl and some up-and-coming studly type, but in reality it's the basis for a new suspense thriller starring Eric Bana and Rebecca Hall.
Boy A director John Crowley is directing, working from a script by Steve "Eastern Promises" Knight. The film doesn't have a title yet*, which usually makes us question their commitment to sparkle motion, but we'll let it slide for now as there is at least a basic plot online.
As mentioned above, Hall and Bana will play former lovers who are thrown back together (professionally, at least) when they're paired as part of the defence team in a high-profile terrorism case. Soon, loyalties and being tested and nerves are being frayed. Oh, and PR cliches are being spouted, such as these by Focus Features bosses James Schamus and Andrew Karpen in a statement about the movie picked up by Variety: "Working Title and John Crowley have not only crafted a nail-biting thriller, but an emotional roller-coaster as well – one that speaks to the heart of the human condition in our time."
Crowley is set to start shooting this April in the UK. Bana was last seen in Hanna and is hearing up to shoot Elvis & Nixon. He's also just finished making Blackbird. Hall will next show up in Lay The Favourite.
*We'd suggest Brief Re-Encounter, but that seems too silly.