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Look! I got nominated for another award right during Oscar time! Unfortunately, I was too tired to watch the Oscars, and when I hunted up the highlights they were dreadfully boring...aside from a few tidbits like Benendict Cumberbatch photobombing U2. Gotta love the British!
Speaking of, one of my favorite British ladies nominated me for this award, the awesome blogger in her own right, and beautiful blossoming novelist: Fiona Chapman. I am so grateful that someone, at least, thinks I have awesome content on my blog.
Without further ado, here comes my "acceptance speech" in the form of the A-Zs of what is important to me. Hope you enjoy this little bit of goofiness.
A - Apple© Products - without them, my creativity and level of distraction would be non-existent.
B - Bunnies - BUNNY! bunny bunny bunny bunny bunny bunny bunny (saw the small print real fast) I happen to have a huge soft spot for my eldest daughter's rabbit.
C - Coffee and Chocolate - My writing vices of choice. I have to add creativity too because without it, I wouldn't exist. I could say the same of coffee and chocolate.
D - Doors - because without opening them, I would be devoid of opportunities.
E - Exile - sometimes you just have to get away from it all.
F - Family - I have one of the best.
G - Griff - He's my Muse.
H - Husband - He's my rock and my other muse and my totally awesome other half.
I - Inner Strength - I keep looking for it, and sometimes I even believe I have it. (You thought I was going to say Internet, didn't you?)
J - Jasmine - She's the best little sister in the world and she will make an incredible doctor.
K - Kids - they drive me nuts sometimes, but without them I would not be able to fulfill my whole purpose.
L - Llamas - I want to have some on my future farm.
M - Music - I try to have a soundtrack for my life, and I have a musician for a husband.
N - Noir - I try to get a flavor of it in my writing.
O - Open Mindedness - Everyone has a point of view, and there are at least two sides to every story.
P - Pinterest - Yup. It's my photo hoard of inspiration and part of my Internet platform. Pictures tell a thousand words and most of my hoard reveals secrets about me.
Q - Quest - a form of making dreams come true.
R - Research - an essential part of being an author.
S - Shakespeare. I have a renewed appreciation for The Bard. He might be my biggest intellectual crush.
T - Twitter - My Internet support group. I can't believe the number of talented people there, and the number of connections I have made in such a short period of time, even finding awesome people in my local area. The people I have met there so far have been been my backbone for braving this world of public writing.
T - Twitter - My Internet support group. I can't believe the number of talented people there, and the number of connections I have made in such a short period of time, even finding awesome people in my local area. The people I have met there so far have been been my backbone for braving this world of public writing.
U - Unity - Everyone comes from the same stuff.
V - Visuals - go along with my photo hoard. Scenery is a good thing.
W - Writing. This is my life. As I say everywhere, for me, writing is as necessary as breathing.
X - SupercalifragilisticeXpialidocious - about as ridiculous as the Letter X. ;)
Y - You - My readers. I have high hopes for dragging all of you along on my journey and hopefully providing you with some entertainment along the way.
Z - Zoos - I have a latent desire to be a zoo keeper, and I have quite an in-home menagerie.
There you have the A to Z of what's on my awesome list. I am pleased to nominate a few of my friends for this award. They may not succumb to this blog goofiness, but their blogs are worth a visit, and their books are must reads.


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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ General Audiences ] Having as main character to Aubrey Mozino (see full cast), this film directed by Jamal Joseph Jr. was premiered in theaters in 2014. The feature film "Post Winter" was produced in USA. You can watch Post Winter online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in English at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2014.
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Runtime: 13 minutes
Aubrey Mozino, Spencer Aste, Letitia Guillory, Steven White and Eileen Miller.
Short film, Drama.
13-minute film (full movie) directed by Jamal Joseph Jr..
The original audio of Post Winter has dialogues in Dolby Digital, it was produced in USA.
It premiered in cinemas or television in 2014.
Screenplay written by Jamal Joseph Jr..
Joel Davenport.
Aubrey Mozino, Dietrice A. Bolden and Tim Nesmith.
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Trinity Episcopal School
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Welcome to the Trinity Episcopal School website. I am pleased to share with you the people, the programs and the places that make Trinity unique. I have been a part of Trinity for more than 25 years, and am honored and grateful to serve as Trinity's fourth Head of School. As we craft our vision for the future, I am proud to be a steward of the Trinity experience which serves young people so well. Dedicated teachers, spirited students, varied programs and a rich community combine here to create a welcoming environment filled with opportunity.
As you click through our web pages, note the central role community plays in our daily life. We begin each day by gathering together in Morning Meeting, which is led by our students. Morning Meeting is where students are asked to lead, often for the first time, by sharing a sentence or two of praise about a fellow student, coach or teacher, or by making an announcement about a club, team or other community activity. Morning Meeting is where we build character — together.
Trinity embraces the IB experience as Richmond's first International Baccalaureate World School. This rigorous academic program emphasizes a mix of intellectual challenge, intercultural understanding and respect, and independent research. Even those students who choose not to pursue the full IB diploma can explore parts of the IB program as they challenge themselves and engage in discovery.
On each page of the website, you will also see the words "Discover Your Path." This simple phrase encompasses our broad array of programs and inspires and reflects so much of what we do here. Indeed, "Discover Your Path" represents a promise to each student stated within our mission. Trinity is truly a place where young people of varying talents and interests can pursue their passions and follow their dreams.
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Adi Godrej, chairman of the Godrej Group, has been elected as the president of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). He succeeds Tata Steel managing director B Muthuraman.
Adi Godrej, chairman of the Godrej Group, has been elected as the president of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). He succeeds Tata Steel managing director B Muthuraman.
On GST issue, Godrej says, "There is a lot of dissonance between the thinking of some of the states and the Centre. The CII interacted with representatives from various state governments and representatives from the opposition party and tried to explain them the importance of GST and the need of their co-operation to have some unanimity on the GST issue. We also met the finance minister and requested him to be more generous in his ability to cover the possible losses. There aren't going to be any losses. When people are worried that will face losses, and when you are sure that there will be no losses, it's when you give what is known as underwriting, guarantees. So, I think we were able to bring the parties together."
"CII will continue to suggest the government on improving the economy. The association will also encourage discussions to improve the economy.
"We have been overly sensitive on some issues. We have had ups and downs in the past. For example, the economic situation in the end of 2008 was quite similar, but we didn't talk it down. Also, the government was very positive at that time."
"We had a fruitful meeting with the Prime Minister. We started the discussion by saying that, "the reality is not as bad as the perception." Both the government and CII needs to see to it that we do not get overly negative. At the same time, the government should not make moves that are perceived to be negative that spoil the perception. For example, retrospective amendment, GAAR etc has been badly perceived."
Below is the edited transcript of his interview to CNBC-TV18. Also watch the accompanying video.
Q: How was the response from the Prime Minister?
A: The PM said it would be good if both the industry and government could work together. You cannot solve all the problems of the country in a twenty minute meeting.
Q: Domestic corporates tell the government off record that will move away with capital if things don't improve? Is it a real or a false threat?
A: I don't believe any of these stories.
Q: Through the back channel, we understand?
A: I haven't heard it from any industrialist and there is no need to have a situation where we will take our capital from here to there.
Q: It's a manner of putting pressure. It is saying, get your act together or I am going to go elsewhere.
A: It is good to give suggestions and help the government sort out its problems. It is good to talk up the economy. We have talked down the economy more than the reality.Catch the exclusive interview on the show "The Appointment" on Saturday, 21 April 2012 at 10.00 am and 9.30 pm and Sunday at 8.00 pm only on CNBC-TV18.


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Archipiélago Trailer (2003)
01 January 2003 Drama, Romance 18 mins
Honeymooning with her husband Ben, Nina returns to the Caribbean island she left years ago for a new life. The two enjoy perfect love on a deserted beach until the past catches up with them.
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After last week's plunge and surge in oil prices, crude has traded in a narrow range. Brent crude is at
$50.35 and West Texas Intermediate is at $46.23 on Thursday morning, Sept 3rd. Chinese oil markets are closed for a holiday helping to hold prices stable. In the U.S. oil inventories increased somewhat and the dollar held firm counteracting last week's price swing. The upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend is also "helping temper the appetite for risk taking" according to PetroMatrix analyst, Oliver Jacob.


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In this part 2 of my love letter (or so it part 1 was called by a friend of mine) to Savage worlds. I'm going to cover a lot of ground fast. There are a lot of small things about Savage Worlds that make it so much fun. Small things add up. Part 2 is going to be in a totally different format that one was (and if I do a 3, I'm sure they will be as well).
Players as the Heroes: In any good work of heroic fiction the protagonist is not the common guy on the street, but is instead something special. In savage Worlds this is very true. Player characters and special key NPCs (both allies and enemies) are wild cards. While every one else is mooks/goons. In most any given roll wild cards roll an additional die (wild die) and pick the best of the two. While mooks only get their attribute or skill die. Wild cards have more wounds while mooks take one on the chin or the gut and they go down. My players love to wade through waves of mooks, just to have that epic battle with the wild card "boss". This rule really does give most savage worlds game feel heroic. Settings can still have gritty or less heroic rules, but your character is always a cut above.
Cards for Initiative: This is an aspect that really speeds up play, each player and wild card enemy get dealt a card from a standard deck of cards. Mooks often get a card for a group. Characters act in descending order of the cards, Starting at Ace and working your way to duce. No forgetting who is next, not confusion over who acted already. And jokers are kept in as fun little kickers. This works so well I've adopted it as my default for initiative for other games. Its also a very hackable initiative system for us tinkers.


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Indian composer Ravi Shankar Sharma, who had a song featured in Oscar-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire, has died at the age of 86.
The Bollywood music legend, simply known as Ravi, passed away on Wednesday (07Mar12) at a hospital in Mumbai, India after suffering two heart attacks, according to Variety.com.
The composer wrote music for more than 70 films during his career, including Bollywood hits Chaudhvin ka chand, Humraaz, Waqt and Neel kamal.
He hit headlines after the release of Danny Boyle's 2008 drama Slumdog Millionaire because one of his songs from 1957 movie Narsi Bhagat was featured in the film as a question in the gameshow sequence.
However, the track was wrongly accredited to 15th century poet Surdas.
Take a look back at October's inaugural event.
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Maryland's Solar Market: Waiting for the SREC Market to Recover
SREC's Are the Key to Maryland's Solar Market Growth
There has been substantial chatter about Governor Hogan's recent veto of the Clean Energy Jobs – Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Revisions bill (SB0921/HB1106) and its meaning for the health of the Maryland solar market.
SREC market weakness due to oversupply has been exacerbated by uncertainty around whether the Maryland legislature will expand the state renewable market in step with increasing supply. With the Maryland SREC market trading at all-time lows, the future remains unclear.
We continue to monitor the state of the Maryland SREC market as more data is made available regarding trends in monthly solar build rates and new solar projects.


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Editor's note: This article appears in the July 4th issue of ESPN The Magazine.
The most significant moment in NBA draft history doesn't involve Bowie, Kobe, KG or The Mailman's pink tie. During the tail end of 2003's edition, Hubie Brown described the ceiling of that night's European draftees with the phrase "tremendous upside potential." And, not to sound too much like James Lipton here, that was it. Nothing would ever be the same.
Without knowing it, Hubie tapped into the strangest running subplot in sports: we're all about tremendous upside potential (TUP, for short) these days. Baseball fans know just as much about the Mariners' prized prospect, Felix Hernandez, as about Cy Young front-runner Roy Halladay. Some hoop fans care more about the draft than the Finals. OJ Mayo made the cover of Dime magazine last month, and he isn't a high school junior yet. In Canada, Sidney Crosby is followed as if he's Steve Nash, Wayne Gretzky and Bryan Adams all rolled into one, despite the fact that he can't get drafted because the NHL doesn't currently exist. And don't forget about this magazine's annual Next issue, if only because my editors just reminded me, "Hey, don't forget about this magazine's annual Next issue!"
Right now we're deep into the TUP Stretch, which starts in late April (the NFL Draft), peaks in June (the NBA draft) and finishes on July 31 (with baseball's trading deadline). It gets pretty creepy. GMs can't just like prospects anymore; nope, they're either "drooling over them" or they've "fallen in love." Three times this year (and counting), I heard a potential NBA draftee described as a "sexy" pick. Sexy? Really? Is this a point guard or a nightgown?
Hyperbole carries the day. You didn't just trade for a hot prospect, you got "the next Lance Berkman!" And the phrase "reminds some" gets a real workout. High schooler Gerald Green isn't just an explosive wingman, he reminds some of Tracy McGrady! Ike Diogu doesn't just have long arms, he reminds some of a young Elton Brand! One recent mock draft had my beloved C's taking some Russian dude who reminded some-well, one writer at least-of "a young Toni Kukoc." Excellent! I always liked Toni Kukoc. I can't believe we're actually getting him with the 18th pick!
Of course, nobody could beat Jay Bilas saying a couple of drafts back that Suns pick Zarko Cabarkapa "has been compared favorably to Nikoloz Tskitishvili." That was exactly one moment before Phoenix's entire fan base gave up on the Zarko Cabarkapa Era. (Note: if you're playing the comparison game at home, please remember, it is illegal to compare a white player with a nonwhite player, a Euro with a non-Euro. For example, any Andrew Bogut comparison that doesn't involve Brad Miller or Vlade Divac carries a fine and possible jail time.)
By assigning such high ceilings to prospects, we are putting too much pressure on them. Since MJ's prebaseball apex, no fewer than eight up-and-comers dating back to Harold Miner have failed to live up to being anointed the next Jordan. C'mon, does anyone seriously think we're finding another MJ anytime soon? We don't anoint every guitarist with potential "the next Hendrix." Why does this happen only in sports? What's the rush?
And why do I always get sucked in? During this month's MLB draft, the Red Sox took St. John's closer Craig Hansen in the first round, a flamethrowing reliever whom everyone compares with Brad Lidge. By the time I was done reading all the articles, I was ready to put cyanide in Keith Foulke's water bottle. Screw the minor leagues! We need to make room for the next Brad Lidge! He's ready! Give him a jersey and a locker!
What are the odds Hansen actually becomes the next Lidge? One in four? What's important is Hansen has the potential to become the next Lidge. That makes him the right pick.
Granted, I'm the same guy who owns over 100 Todd Van Poppel cards, but I have a good feeling about the Hansen kid. And I have the same feeling about Seattle's Hernandez, a 19-year-old fastballer who "reminds some of a young Dwight Gooden." With my AL-only keeper team falling apart, I swapped Halladay to a contender for three prospects (including Felix the Great). Now I find myself scouring Tacoma's News Tribune for Felix's Triple-A pitch counts and generally treating him like a member of my extended family. When ESPN's Rob Neyer wrote last week that Felix "just might be the best 19-year-old pitcher in more than 20 years," I beamed like a proud father.
Finally, I have some tremendous upside potential in my life. It's about time.
Bill Simmons is a columnist for Page 2 and ESPN The Magazine. His Sports Guy's World site is updated every day Monday through Friday.


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With the Daytona 500 right around the corner, what better time to have a NASCAR job fair?
The NASCAR Speed Park in Sevierville is looking to hire 80 to 100 seasonal jobs, ranging from track and ride attendants to maintenance positions.
Despite the stock car racing season's imminent start, Assistant General Manager Ben Hess says the openings are created more from a spike in tourism.
"It's really just directly linked to the tourist season in the Smoky Mountains," explained Hess. "We usually pick up around the second week of March when a lot of schools are taking their spring breaks."
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This is my Granddog Link and his Pet Profile.
You can see all of our furkids profiles here.
Pets are a major part of our lives.
They are not just pets but they are our family.
Animals are also a big part of Fashion Beyond Forty.
That is why each of our beloved furkids has their own profile.
I think it is obvious that I adore him.
Link is my daughter's pup. He will be one year old on Christmas! Yes, he is a Christmas pup!
My daughter had just moved into her own apartment and was feeling quite lonely without being around animals since she grew up in a home full of pets. A home is not truly a home if you do not have soft things to cuddle!
So she, and her boyfriend set out to find the perfect pet to make their apartment a home.
My daughter has a couple serious medical conditions, so a therapy dog was not only helpful to her, but she found out that if your pet is a therapy pet you do not have to pay extra rent, nor a deposit for them!
Be sure if you are renting and have a pet, along with any medical condition that you check into that in your city or state!
Let's get to know him better …
20 Facts About Link:
1. He was the runt of the litter, at least half the size of his siblings.
2. His color is a chocolate based red.
3. Like most pets, he has a ton of nicknames, from Lincoln, Link-a-doodle, Linkster, Sausage, Linky, and Slink.
4. Link is crate trained. Don't let the face fool you, he loves it in there. He gets to play with and focus only on his toys when he is in the crate. Link feels very safe in his crate and only HE can get in it.
5. Link is super cuddly and loves being close to those he loves, but it does take him a bit of time to settle down as he is very high energy.
8. Unlike our Lyla, Link loves to play with toys. Unfortunately, toys only last about one day with Link!
9. Some of his favorite toys are the squeaky kind.
14. Fashion is something he is into like his Grandma! Link has plenty of handsome sweaters, and jackets to keep him warm.
15. Link is a mini dachshund and when he is walked you almost can't see him, especially if the grass is tall.
16. I would describe his personality as Playful, Cuddly, Sociable, and Curious.
17. Cats are not something he is very experienced with as of yet. When he comes to Grandma's place our cats hide, I do not believe he has ever noticed them.
18. Sit, and Speak are the two commands he knows well.
19. When Link wants to play he will bring ALL of his toys to his mama's feet! He is not subtle haha!
20. Link is very loved by his pet parents, as well as all of his grandparents. He is a little spoiled, very well cared for, and cuddled constantly. He serves his mama well in comforting her when she needs him and is a very good pup.
I hope that you enjoyed meeting my granddog.
If you would like to read more Pet Profiles you can find them all here.


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Author Colum McCann to Read for Carver Series April 13
Novelist and short story writer Colum McCann, the Jane and Daniel Present Lecturer, will be the next writer to give a reading in the spring 2016 Raymond Carver Reading Series on Wednesday, April 13.
The series, which brings 12-14 prominent writers to campus each year, is presented by the M.F.A. Program in Creative Writing, in conjunction with the "Living Writers" undergraduate course (ETS 107). The series takes place on Wednesdays in Gifford Auditorium, starting with a Q&A at 3:45 p.m., followed by an author reading at 5:30 p.m. All events are free and open to the public.
McCann is the author of six novels and three collections of stories, most recently the short story collection "Thirteen Ways of Looking" (Random House, 2015). Born and raised in Dublin, he has been the recipient of many international honors, including the National Book Award, the International Dublin Impac Prize, a Chevalier des Arts et Lettres from the French government, election to the Irish arts academy, several European awards, the 2010 Best Foreign Novel Award in China and an Oscar nomination. His work has been published in over 35 languages. He is the co-founder of the nonprofit global story exchange organization Narrative 4, and he teaches in the M.F.A. program at Hunter College.
BuzzFeed said of "Thirteen Ways of Looking": "McCann's characters in this new work—whether nuns or judges or writers—are mostly ordinary people encountering extraordinary situations often touched by loss. Powerful, profound, and deeply empathetic, McCann's beautifully wrought writing in 'Thirteen Ways of Looking' glides off the page."
The last writer in this spring's lineup is novelist Dana Spiotta on April 27.


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Truth be known, there are probably more farmers (and farm girls) who love country music than there are cowboys to be found. 'Course, some rodeo cowboys you see riding broncs and hog-tying steers are really farm boys. There's a lot of cattle on farms. Horses too. Whether they're really cowboys or farm folks, you can bet there's a tractor in the barn. It doesn't matter if you're on a ranch or a farm, you need tractors to haul manure, bale and haul hay, along with a lot of other chores this kind of spread always has.
So it shouldn't be too surprising that there are country songs that are all about tractors. After all, these hard working machines are a big part of life in the country, whether its just a might larger than a cadet or its so darn big it hogs the entire road maneuvering between fields. The best one that covers this irritant to folks in a big city hurry is Craig Morgan's hit, International Harvester. Everyone else is singing about John Deeres.
Never understood this thing with green tractors. All crops are green. If you want to be outstanding in your field, shouldn't your tractor be a different color? There's just no contrast happening here. Personally, I have a soft spot for red tractors, Farmalls to be precise. Blame it on Oliver Wendall Douglas, but tractors should be red. I once owned a Green Acres tractor. Bertha was beautiful. Tires over 5-feet tall. A 1957 450 H with Torque Converter... Oh yeah, we were talking about songs.
Some people think that, John Deere Green by Joe Diffie is a tractor song. It ain't. Its about paint on a water tower. Jason Aldean's song, Big Green Tractor, is definitely about farm equipment though, and no one will contest its a John Deere. Then we have John Doe on a John Deere by Lonestar where the farm girl wanted more than a guy on a tractor, only to discover that all that glitters is rarely something to treasure.
A smart country man would be drawn to a girl who can do wheelies with her John Deere, as is the case in Jason Meadow's tune, Farm Girl. He knew that was the woman for him in an instant. Any gal who can handle a tractor like that is the perfect farm wife... as long as she can cook too.
This tractor hangup seems to be a global thing. There's a country song from Australia about a new bride taking off on a tractor and he doesn't get it back until divorce court. A rocking country tune, I Want My Tractor Back by Lianna Rose is a little bit of comedy set to some music you just gotta to dance to.
In Man On Tractor, Rodney Atkins wishes that his life could be as uncomplicated as a farmer's. Sure, his crops are planted in rows and seem to come up without fail, but let bad weather set in and that farmer will be as stressed as Rodney with his 'regular' job. Tractor love is definitely part of Atkins' world. He also recorded, Friends With Tractors. The lyrics are all about how much more important tractors and farmers are than 5-star restaurants and high powered people. True. Without tractors, the world would be a lot hungrier than it is based on the way the food system exists in our current era. Even the uber rich depend on tractors to put food on their tables.
The best country song of all times about tractors? Without a doubt it's She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy by Kenney Chesney. If you're going to classify a tractor, it is pure testosterone and muscle. All that power is definitely sexy. The tractors built today are designed to be sexy too. Some may look at them as rudimentary, but the bodies are styled to hug all that rugged horsepower beautifully. A sports car is wimpy in comparison. Sleek, shiny when clean, and the biggest ones sport about 500 horsepower under the hood. It's a mega ranch herd efficiently housed in a small space. What's not to love?
Image courtesy of John Deere Australia


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There is also a QWERTY keyboard like all other blackberry phones, which is a special slide-out type keyboard. BlackBerry Priv Android Smartphone comes with a beautiful 5.4 inches Capacitive touchscreen for viewing all the contents in a good manner. Display features curved edge screen with 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution.
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Carrots have a fairly long life after harvest if they're stored properly -- anywhere from a month to a year depending on the storage method. Three places in your home keep them from becoming as limp as a rubber chicken: the refrigerator, the freezer and a basement or root cellar.
Keep Them Cold
Store carrots in a container with a lid and keep them moist to maintain freshness up to a month. Wash the carrots and cut off leafy tops. Either fill the container with water and change it out every few days, or wrap the carrots in a moist paper towel, replacing it with a new one every few days. Put the container on the lowest shelf in the refrigerator. To freeze carrots, wash, peel and cut them up, then blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes. When they're cool, pack the carrots in freezer bags or jars. Frozen carrots can stay good up to a year.
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If you have a root cellar or basement that stays cool, carrots can stay fresh for up to several months without taking up freezer space. Cut off the greens but don't wash the carrots. Put them in a container within layers of damp sand. Make sure they're covered completely with sand, and don't let the sand dry out.


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Tungsten Ring and Wedding Band Information
Did You Budget Enough for Your Wedding?
With summer months currently sizzling in our favor, love is certainly in season! Lets face it -- human beings love being in love. From our first-date jitters to the final walk down the aisle, men and women alike have either been struck by cupids arrow, or dating around until the next love connection is made. But as they say love doesn't come cheap. In 2012, the average U.S. wedding budget was estimated at $28,000!
June reigns supreme as the most sought-after wedding month, with 10.8 percent of U.S. couples who prefer its warm weather. Interested in more wedded-bliss facts? Just take a look at some highlights.
The Perfect Valentines Gift - Part 1
Valentines Day is a wonderful time of year. Love is in the air, spring is around the corner, and many are well on there way to fulfilling their New Years resolutions. The one constant with Valentines Day though is the gift. For some finding that something special for your significant other is simple, for others this can be quite a daunting task. The one question I hear over and over again is, does the perfect Valentines Day gift really exist? Of course it does, the only hard part is finding it. Fear not though, we are here for you in your time of need.
I am sure many of you are familiar with the phrase analysis paralysis. You get so caught up in trying to make the perfect decision that you don't make any decision and are far worse off than if you had simply made a bad decision. With Valentines Day especially the longer you wait to make a decision on your gift of choice for the significant other the worse off you are going to be. Sure everyone thinks, "Hey it's still the first part of January I still have plenty of time to make decision.". Little do you know you couldn't be more incorrect. Restaurants only have so many seats, florists only have so many roses, and Hallmark only carries so many copies of that perfect card.
How to Choose the Perfect Tungsten Wedding Band
Choosing the perfect tungsten wedding band, while seeming complex, is simple process if you follow these basic principles: durability, design, and comfort.
Tungsten rings have exploded in popularity. Not only are they stylish, but they are also incredibly strong. In fact, in its processed state, tungsten carbide becomes stronger than titanium, gold, or platinum. All while maintaining its polished shine for a lifetime.
Tungsten wedding rings are known for their unmatched resistance to scratching, while maintaining that permanent shine. The only way to scratch a tungsten ring is with a diamond. Don't be afraid to put your tungsten ring to the test. Not only will it stand up to a steel file without scratching, you can even beat your new wedding band with a hammer without any adverse effects.
Tungsten - Rings for Women and Men
Trying to find the perfect tungsten ring may seem overwhelming at times. While there are many factors which weigh heavily in the decision making process there are two tips I always give. First if you are not sure ask. Our friendly and knowledgeable customer service team is always ready to assist you. Second go with your heart. I know it sounds cheesy, but think about how many times you second guessed yourself only to kick yourself all the way home for making the wrong decision. While some rings are designed with men in mind and vice versa, tungsten rings are generally unisex. With our wide range of widths and sizes most of our rings make great wedding bands or accessories for both men and women.
Womens tungsten rings are generally smaller in diameter as well as width, while mens bands tend to be a bit wider and larger in diameter. That is not to say that a smaller ring would not look good on a man, however mens tungsten rings are generally a bit wider. Women's tungsten rings are generally smaller and have a feminine look mixed into the ring. It is amazing the difference the width of a ring makes in its overall appearance. Keep in mind when ordering your ring that the width affects the fit. The wider the band the tighter the fit, the more narrow bands fit a bit on the looser side. Generally one would order a ring approximately a half size smaller than traditional metals such as gold and platinum.
Mens Wedding Bands - Are You Sure You're Buying the Right Ring?
Finding the perfect ring for your groom is no easy task. While most people initially think,I'll just pick a gold band for him and we'll be done. Unfortunately, that simply no longer cuts the cake. Mens tungsten wedding bands come in such a wide variety of metals and styles that couples are putting as much effort into finding the perfect ring for him as well as for her.
The first thing to consider when purchasing a man's wedding band is what type of metal works best, gold, silver, platinum, titanium, or tungsten carbide. Each metal has it's benefits and drawbacks, not to mention there is no accounting for personal tastes.
Human Culture and Jewelry Over the Ages
Jewelry is a type of craft or human artifact that is worn to adorn the body. Necklaces, bracelets, headpieces, and rings are all types of jewelry. Pieces of jewelry can be made of organic compounds such as coral and pearl, or of inorganic compounds including gemstones or metals. Some jewelry is worn as a type of human body modification within a body piercing. Jewelry has been used to symbolize social status, wealth, romantic love, or as a part of religious rituals.
Early Human History
Archeologists have found ancient jewelry in Middle Eastern excavation sites dating back to 5000 BC. These items of jewelry employed a variety of materials from numerous regions, as trade routes distributed materials throughout the area. Obsidian glass from Turkey, cowrie shells, gold, silver, steatite, and lapis lazuli were all used in bracelets, headpieces, rings, and other articles of adornment (Tait 2008, 22-8).
Make Your Tungsten Wedding Ring Unique with Laser Engraving
Custom engravings have long been a popular way to add that special touch to your wedding bands. Typically engraving a ring involves working with a seasoned jeweler who has a special set of tools known as gravers. Gravers are hand tools which require great precision and practice to properly and cleanly engrave your ring. While this works perfectly for traditional metals such as gold, platinum, and silver, a graver can not even scratch the surface of a tungsten ring. To engrave tungsten rings you will need to work with a jeweler who has either a laser or diamond drag engraver. Laser and diamond drag engravers are large machines with the capability of engraving both inside and outside the band. With laser engravers the machine does all the work, while a graver is only as good as the hands in which it's held.
Laser and diamond drag engraving can be done on both the inner and outer portion of your band. While most engravings are on the inside of the band, just having the option of engraving the outside opens up a whole new world of possibilities. This gives you the opportunity to create your very own design or a special set of characters which only you and your significant other will understand. With the rise of the Lord of the Rings tungsten rings many couples seek to incorporate the Elvish language onto their tungsten wedding bands.
Tungsten Rings and Precious Metal Inlays
Do you love the look of precious metal rings such as gold, silver, and platinum but dread having to replace your wedding band every few years to due to the damage sustained from everyday wear and tear? What if there was a way to have the precious metal accents in a more durable ring. Well inlay tungsten rings provide just that. By combining the reliability of a tungsten carbide band with your desired precious metal one can truly have the best of both worlds.
Now comes the tough part. What kind of inlay would you like and how would you like it to be fashioned. If you prefer more of a classic style to your wedding ring perhaps you may choose to go with a basic pipe cut band with a single gold or silver inlay. To spice it up a bit you may go with dual inlays or a wider single inlay paired with a step or beveled edged tungsten band. If you are really into style then perhaps a band with a gold or platinum mokume gane designed inlay would be a style to look into. The most intriguing part of a mokume gane design is no two designs are alike.
Don't Doom Your Wedding - The Ultimate Wedding Checklist (Part 1)
Planning Your Wedding
To the inexperienced planning a wedding seems like a simple event. You buy a man's and woman's wedding band, pick out a dress, a church, a place to party, and your work is done. Nothing can be further from the truth! Most couples start planning their big day 12-16 months before the date of the ceremony. While this can be a daunting task, fear not for our helpful guide will have you chuckling at your friends wedding planning horror stories.
Make Life Easy on Yourself
Before you rush out to place a down payment on your diamond wedding dress and make a reservation at St. Thomas Church in Manhattan there is a lot of planning to do. First and foremost you should hire a wedding planner. Whether your budget is large or small, a good wedding planner is worth their weight in gold.
In the early stages of planning your wedding you will want to:
As you see the list starts to grow pretty quickly and without a wedding planner this can all be a bit dizzying. Having someone with established contacts saves time, money, and headaches.
Tungsten Rings Are Taking Over as the Most Popular Wedding Band
Think tungsten carbide wedding bands are just a passing fad? Think again! Not only are tungsten carbide rings the most durable piece of jewelry you will ever own, they are also incredibly comfortable and stylish. Long gone are the days when a man was restricted to a plain domed gold band. It used to be that men didn't care what their wedding band look liked, or so it seemed. The real issue was that they weren't given any options. The main focus was on finding a way to get the man to spend as much as possible on his soon to be wifes engagement ring. What was left over he could use to purchase his band with.
Well fortunately for men those days are long gone. Tungsten rings solve many problems in one fell swoop. Now mens wedding bands are stylish, durable, and affordable. The days of having to settle for a boring, run of the mill simple silver or gold ring are over. The modern man is learning it's ok to be stylish from head to toe. Including accessories such as rings and wedding bands.
The Advantages of Tungsten Carbide Wedding Rings
In jewelry production tungsten carbide wedding bands have many advantages over traditional metals. Tungsten as a raw element is comparable to titanium in terms of strength, which is to say very strong. However when combined with carbon to create tungsten carbide, the strength is only surpassed by diamonds. Gold, platinum, and silver while beautiful in their own right just can't withstand the day to day wear in the same way that a tungsten carbide ring will.
In terms of durability tungsten carbide rings are top notch. Tungsten carbide is roughly 10 times stronger than gold and 4 times stronger than titanium. Also with the more traditional metals the purer you get the softer the piece of jewelry is going to be. For instance a 10k wedding band is going to be stronger than a 24k wedding band, however the 10k wedding band has many other "filler" metals in the ring. This means you are paying for a gold ring however you are getting a band that has 58.3% filler materials in it. You will notice with the softer traditional metals that your ring will go out of round more and more often as time goes on. This brings us to the first major advantage of tungsten carbide rings, tungsten carbide will not bend out of round ever. Tungsten carbide can not be bent, so no more rings that fit funny on your finger after that frustrating round of golf.


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Unanswered: Report automation
Is there a way to set up a scheduler in Access to schedule a report to run say every Friday afternoon and email to the users? I am not a programmer but seems like there should be a way to do this.
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Well darby.. Im going to brave this post simply because no one is biting on it.
Your suspicions are correct. There is a way. There are lots of ways. The trouble is, you will need to know something about VB or VBA programming otherwise you are going to be completely lost with what you will be looking at .the required code to do it. Unless one of these fine people that view this forum is willing to attach a DB with the sample code you need to accomplish the task, your post will turn into a small book.
A front end unit (in any programming language) can be written to even utilize the MS Windows Scheduler or Outlook and through Windows Automation email your reports. Or it could be done directly through Access providing your DB it is up and running all the time. There are a lot of different variables to play with here.
Just as a simple example this would be how you could Output Multiple Reports to One Word File Automatically.
Lets say you have a list of reports you have to send to a customer or a specific individual. This has to be done every so often and takes too long. As well as that the reports need to be in word format, which takes even more time, and there are 50 of them.
Create a new form. On this form put a list box called LIST0. Either fill the list box via code (see List all Reports example) or from a table via a query. Create a button called SENDIT. Go into the code for the form by clicking the code button on the toolbar and paste the following code.
Private Sub SENDIT_Click() On Error GoTo ERRORHANDLER Dim varItem As Variant If List0.ItemsSelected.Count>0 Then Dim AppWord As New Word.Application Dim DocWrd As Word.Document Dim i As Integer Dim Progress as String Dim EventTitle as String AppWord.Visible = True Set DocWrd= AppWord.Documents.Add DocWrd.PageSetup.TopMargin = 36 DocWrd.PageSetup.BottomMargin = 36 DocWrd.PageSetup.LeftMargin = 36 DocWrd.PageSetup.RightMargin = 18 i = 0 For Each varItem In List0.ItemsSelected i = i + 1 Progress = "Processing... " & List0.ItemData(varItem) DoCmd.OutputTo acOutputReport, List0.Column(0, varItem), acFormatRTF, "c:\temp\" & List0.ItemData(varItem) & ".rtf", False AppWord.Selection.InsertFile "c:\temp\" & List0.ItemData(varItem) & ".rtf", "", False, False, False If i < List0.ItemsSelected.Count Then AppWord.Selection.InsertBreak wdSectionBreakNextPage End If Next Progress = "Generating Email" DocWrd.SaveAs "c:\temp\" & EventTitle & ".doc", wdFormatDocument DocWrd.BuiltInDocumentProperties("Title").Value ="Set the title of the combined reports - " & Date DocWrd.Save AppWord.Activate AppWord.Options.SendMailAttach = True DocWrd.SendMail DocWrd.Close Set DocWrd = Nothing Set AppWord = Nothing End If Progress = "" Exit Sub ERRORHANDLER: Progress = "" If MsgBox("Do you want to start over?", vbCritical + vbYesNo) = vbYes Then Err.Clear DocWrd.Close wdDoNotSaveChanges AppWord.Quit Exit Sub Else Err.Clear Resume End If End Sub
List all Reports example
This piece of code shows you how to fill a combo box with a list of reports within the current database.
Create a form and put an unbound combobox on the from and call it ReportList. Then put the following code in the form open event.
Private Sub Form_Open(Cancel As Integer) Dim Dbs As Database Dim Rpc As Container Dim Rpt As Document Set Dbs = CurrentDb Set Rpc = Dbs.Containers!Reports For Each Rpt In Rpc.Documents ReportList.RowSource = ReportList.RowSource & Rpt.Name & ";" Next ReportList.Requery Set Dbs = Nothing Set Rpc = Nothing Set Rpt = Nothing End Sub
Alternatively if you want to be a little smarter. Just put a listbox on a form and set it's rowsource to :-
SELECT Name FROM msysobjects WHERE (((msysobjects.Type)=-32764));
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Also to SELECT all Reports in the current DB use this SQL
SELECT MSysObjects.Name, MSysObjects.Flags, MSysObjects.Type
FROM MSysObjects
WHERE (((MSysObjects.Type)=-32764))
ORDER BY MSysObjects.Name;
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I achieve this by using the scheduler on out W2K server. I create a version of the database that runs a macro that uses the sendobject function and then closes the database. You just need to ensure that you have a configure email client on the server. Just set the scheduler to run the mdb file at whatever times you want.
You can get clever and check for the existence of a chk file on the machin, or look up the username to decide whether to run the sendobject macro in the autoexec. That way you only have to maintain one version of the database.
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Thanks for all the help. Hope you all have a great holiday.
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I was trying to do the same thing, I managed to find a database someone create with a clock that runs in real time, what I did was to add a feature to the on timer event that runs the reports or another program etc. might be worth a look. I'm sure this can be tweaked to suit any application.
I have attached the clock file. You may as well have a look.
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If you want to convert the reports to PDFs without having to buy any addons, i can show you a way;
its through VB code;
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If you want to convert the reports to PDFs without having to buy any addons, i can show you a way;
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Once a British woman with minor mutant powers, Elizabeth "Betsy†Braddock's mind was transferred into the body of a ninja giving her additional martial arts prowess.
The pretty girl style is based on Shunya Yamashita's original illustrations. The statue stands 9 inches high, and will sell for $59.99 when it is released in June, 2010.
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She's glossy but purty.
You forgot to say: "Soon to be property of Stephen Schleicher" ;p
No, I was going to say, "9 inches tall…just the right height." … but I thought I might get banned. ;-)
I always marvel when an artist manages to make yet-another-statue of a character still come off fresh and new. This is a nice sculpt.


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I prefer to be myself as I am but if I could really choose who I wanted to really be it would be him !


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Casa Fuerte is bright, light & welcoming with comfortable furnishings to make you feel at home! The master suite with King bed has private bathroom featuring granite counters, Moen Nickel fixtures and beautiful accent tiles as well as PURIFIED WATER right at the sink to brush your teeth.From the master suite there is also an airy screened porch complete with hammock swing overlooking the ocean and gorgeous landscaping. It has a American/Canadian Satellite TV. 2nd Bedroom also has King sized bed. 2 Full sized Futons in den area to comfortably sleep 2-4 more. If necessary, there is an inflatable full size bed for additional sleeping convenience. Computer desk in Great room area has free High Speed DSL, just bring your laptop.
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The quaint town of Bucerias on the Riviera Nayarit always has something interesting awaiting you. From shopping at the local market for gorgeous Mexican glasses, colorful plates or other treasures to eating in excellent restaurants including Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean, Asian or Organic foods or even a fresh hot Churro made by a local on the town square each evening, you will enjoy the ambiance. Get a relaxing massage for 60 minutes for only $25-$30 US, learn to make a mosaic art piece at a local artists studio, take a spinning class, take a water color class or just plain live in the moment!
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One of our best assets is that we are smack dab on the oceanfront! We love to hear the surf, to watch the happenings along the beach which can include whales & dolphins, local fishermen, pelican diving, frisbee and kite boarding to mention just a few. There is even a woman who walks along the beach daily selling fresh baked muffins. Yum! Casa Fuerte offers an easy walk into Bucerias or a short drive or bus ride into Puerto Vallarta, Sayulita, Punta de Mita and other areas. We love that we can walk or bus all over the area. Another wonderful feature, but ohhhh, so good, is we have a juicer and we make fresh squeezed orange juice often.
To all of you who have stayed at or inquired about staying at Casa Fuerte in Bucerias, Mexico:
We have just completed a beautiful remodel of the oceanfront property. We used a local wood for all kitchen and bathroom cabinetry from the Primavera trees. The counters are of a lovely granite. The flooring has been updgraded to Porcelain tiles. The bathroom showers also have lovely porcelain tiles as well as accent mosaic tiles in the showers. All fixtures are Moen Nickel to prevent oxidation from being near the sea and salt water. Bedroom and bathroom doors as well as the entry door have been replaced with custom Primavera doors as well. All new kitchen appliances are stainless steel. We installed a full size stainless dishwasher, a 6 burner gas stove, a new microwave and undermount stainless sink. We chose a full size washer and dryer set as well. There is now a 20 gallon water heater, a hydro pump and what all will appreciate, a water purification system!!! The purified water allows you to drink from any sink tap and also runs to the dishwasher. We have made a computer desk with internet in the great room, re-upholstered chairs, made seating at the window bench area and added sleeping in the den area. We have Star Choice/Shaw Direct (English satellite) TV, a DVD player and DVD and book selections, many games and even boogie boards. There is now a dining table with sand to show off found shells and sea glass. A safe has been installed in the master bedroom closet which is bolted to the wall. We have added a hammock chair to the screened porch off the master suite. We have security bars on all windows except the front sliders. Please feel free to check out any remaining availability for 2010/2011 and also to forward this on to any friends and family that may be interested in renting. Our VRBO site is www.vrbo.com/132969 Casa Fuerte is located on a dead end cul de sac street just a couple blocks north of town. We have the pool just steps from our terrace as well as the beachfront steps from the pool. Enjoy!
To look at remodel YouTubes go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPSGmGPxin4 #1 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6ajlt1Lxc0 #2 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK47Ws7A6NI #3 of 3
Whale Watching, Canopy Tours, Beach Jogging, Deep Sea Fishing, Boogie Boarding.
This property absolutely lived up to the description. We had an incredibly relaxing 4 days and will Definitely be back!!!
We stayed 2 weeks there from the middle of February until March 2. The site is ideal as I walked the beaches every day and the weather was beautiful, as well as being a short walk to all the great restaurants in Bucerias.
However there was a problem we had on our first night there. While we were sleeping our first night there we were robbed. Someone came into the condo and stole all our electronic equipment. I thought I had the sliding door locked, but I guess I was wrong. The owner did have a whole paragraph on how to lock up,
I guess I had missed it. There is a pin you stick in the door and as there were three holes there I guess I put the pin in the wrong one. Now that is my fault I guess, but I did find out this same condo was robbed in November. With that being said there must be a better way to secure the sliding door out to the beach area. Our neighbour above has bought a dead bolt for his door so that is easy. I really feel the owner must attend to this problem and not rely on a paragraph in the handout they give you.
That being said what a wonderful area to visit.
If you want a lovely place to stay in Bucerias, take a look at Casa Fuerte!
We rented Casa Fuerte from Dec21-Jan2 for 12 nights. It was a nice size for 7 people. We especially loved the shared pool at the condo and being steps from the beach. We also enjoyed the boogie boards and the extra lawn chairs to sit under the palapa on the beach! We did find the bedrooms to get quite warm during the day but cooled off nicely for night. We set up the big fan in the hallway to increase a/c circulation to the bedrooms. The master bedroom is a nice size with a nice amount of closet space. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom shower had plenty of water pressure. The futons were fine for the kids to sleep on however one of them is quite hard and very squeaky. The extra bedroom also has a king sized bed which is quite hard. There wasn't as much closet space and the water pressure for the shower was pretty poor. We ended up having everyone use the master shower. The washing machine and dryer were great to do laundry as needed, however the dryer cannot dry more than 4 towels at a time. The dishwasher and oven worked great! There were enough pots and pans to put together a Christmas dinner! We were disappointed to have 4 pairs of sandals go missing off of the back deck one night. A good reminder to lock everything up before you leave or before bedtime. The neighbours were all very friendly and nice to talk to. We enjoyed the location too. Not too close to the action but not too far for a nice evening walk to the town square for ice cream. The care taker, Martha, was very friendly and made us a delicious meal for a very reasonable price. Gigi Spa, located just across the parking lot was great for massages! Our favourite experience was probably spending New Year's on the beach and watching hundreds of lanterns be released over the ocean as well as the firework shows throughout the bay. Amazing!! Overall, this was our first 'off of the resort' condo experience and we would deffinitly try it again!
Over the past several years we have stayed in this condo 3 or 4 times , and we hope to do so in the future. The description is right on, and Pat the owner is helpful in many ways. She leaves no stone unturned in things to do and places to see as well as dealing with living in the condo itself. It's a short walk into town with a variety of great restaurants. It's fun to sit on the your front patio and watch the world go by. I certainly would recommend this place to anyone who wants a relaxing time away. E.J. Morgan
We were looking for a get away and relaxation, and did we ever find the right place for that! The condo offers all of the necessities of a very comfortable stay. The location puts you on a very private and magical stretch of the bay, with a short beach or street walk to all the popular and fabulous restaurants, shopping and of course the public market. The Strong family were excellent to deal with, and offered quick responses and great suggestions for enjoying Bucerias. We have already recommended this property to others, and we will look to return. A very comfortable stay if you want to escape, or indulge in the wonderful surroundings.
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The 6th Annual Y Bridge Festival is looking for artists to take part in their event this August 1st and 2nd.
The new deadline for artists to register for the event is April 30th. New artists will be juried in. Artists who have participated in the previous five festivals are automatically invited.
"We are looking for artists, visual artists, working in all medias, we are also looking for food venders, performers, musicians, bands, we're having a full program," said Linda Regula, Co-Director of the Y Bridge Arts Festival. "It brings people into our downtown. I want our downtown to prosper, to thrive, and when you have anywhere from five to eight thousand people coming in on a weekend, they eat in restaurants, they buy gas, they stay in hotels, they shop, and they bring money into our local economy."
Regional, state, and national artists are all welcome. There is a $75 booth fee. There will be a best of show competition with a $500 first prize. This year, there will also be a special collaborative exhibit by artists to honor veterans.
If you would like more information on the Y Bridge Festival or on how to sign up, you can visit www.ybridgeartsfestival.com or call 740-588-0537.


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Majestic and grand in appearance, this dressing table is made of the superior quality teak wood. The dressing table has a solid build, spacious table top and a beautifully crafted mirror. The dressing table has elegant designs crafted on the mirror as well as the table, and also on the table's legs. The dressing table would add a regal touch to your bedroom.
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Expertly designed and crafted, this corner table has beautiful, intricate carvings, including a big carving of the mythical Yali creature, which is part lion, part horse and part elephant. The table is made of first quality Burma teak wood, which makes it durable and long-lasting.


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The objectives of the current study were to investigate the effect of Ang-(1-7) on the development of cardiac hypertrophy, and to identify the intracellular mechanism underlying this action of Ang-(1-7). Blood pressure and heart rate were recorded using radiotelemetry before and after chronic subcutaneous infusion of control (PBS), Ang II, Ang-(1-7), or Ang II+Ang-(1-7) for 4 weeks in normotensive rats. Chronic administration of Ang-(1-7) did not affect either basal blood pressure or the Ang II-induced elevation in blood pressure. However, Ang-(1-7) significantly attenuated Ang II-induced cardiac hypertrophy and perivascular fibrosis in these rats. These effects of Ang-(1-7) were confirmed in cultured cardiomyocytes, in which Ang-(1-7) significantly attenuated Ang II-induced increases in cell size. This protective effect of Ang-(1-7) was significantly attenuated by pretreatment with A779, a Mas receptor antagonist; Mito-TEMPO, mitochondria-targeting superoxide scavenger, as well as blockade of Sirt3, a deacetylation-acting protein, by viral vector-mediated overexpression of Sirt3-shRNA. Western blot analysis demonstrated that treatment with Ang-(1-7) dramatically increased Sirt3 expression. In addition, Ang (1-7) attenuated the Ang II-induced increase in mitochondrial ROS generation, an effect that was abolished by A779 or Sirt3-shRNA. Moreover, Ang-(1-7) increased FoxO3a deacetylation and SOD2 expression, and these effects were blocked by Sirt3-shRNA. In summary, the protective effects of Ang-(1-7) on Ang II-induced cardiac hypertrophy and increased ROS production are mediated by elevated SOD2 expression via stimulation of Sirt3-dependent deacetylation of FoxO3a in cardiomyocytes. Thus, activation of the Ang-(1-7)/Sirt3 signaling pathway could be a novel therapeutic strategy in the management of cardiac hypertrophy and associated complications.
- Ang-(1-7)
- Angiotensin II
- cardiomyocytes
- Sirt3
- hypertrophy
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Dr. C. S. Lovett's
December, 2016
Painting by Linda Lovett
We know Bill Gates is the wealthiest man in America, as reported in Forbes magazine. But how wealthy is God? Can His wealth even be estimated? Of course not. He speaks and worlds appear. And that is just the physical element. What must be His power and glory in the spirit realm? Our minds can't calculate that. It's so vast there is no way to come up with a number. Imagine one with such wealth! What in the world will He do with all those riches and power?
Well, for one thing, they can't satisfy Him. Especially since it is all His—ALONE. That's why it can't satisfy Him. It has never satisfied Him. For all His power, He can't satisfy Himself. He can speak universes into being, He can even create angels, but what fun is that when there is no one to share your power and glory with you?
During the Second World War, I was stationed in India and saw amazing sights, but they brought me little joy. My heart was pained because my wife Margie wasn't with me. I longed to have her see them and enjoy them with me. She was back in the USA, so I endured until I was returned to the States. After that, the sights of India no longer mattered.
His power and glory meant nothing without someone to share it with Him. So what did He do? He created man in His own image! Fellowship was impossible without people like Himself. He needed those who could love Him of their own free will. It would take a lot of people, for His big heart would need a lot and could give a lot.
That, of course, demanded freewill creatures with the ability to love Him at His own divine level. Anything less would be mere pets. And pets would not easily satisfy his heart. It had to be EQUALS. That meant they had to be tested to see what they would do with their free wills. It also meant God could only reveal enough of Himself for faith to bring people to Him, but not enough to convince those who didn't want to believe in Him. In this way, He created the FAITH METHOD of salvation.
Those who would love Him by faith, qualified as eternal companions, whereas those who didn't want Him for a friend, would be forever separated from Him. For this reason, it is clear why so many people had to be created and tested to determine their place in eternity. It's an amazing program and obviously one that gives God what He needs. It's also one that makes Him complete. Since love cannot be commanded, He needed you to love Him with your own free will.
Some Christians are shocked to hear that God has needs. There are masses of Christians who feel the Lord doesn't need us or anything from us. Then there are those who feel the Lord is so far above us, He has no desire to get involved in our petty feelings and problems.
"Dr. Lovett, it's hard for me to picture Jesus as anything but a busy executive. I see Him running the worldwide Christian organization, as the full-time head of a giant corporation. How could He possibly have time for me or my problems? Is this something the devil has put in my mind, or it is really hard to get through to the Lord!"
An isolated case? No. You may think her letter unique, but many sincere Christians view the Lord the same way. Satan has no trouble getting Christians to think of Jesus as a busy administrator. They see Him removed from us by a string of corporate offices and dignitaries. They believe the devil when he says Jesus is as hard to get to know as the President of the United States.
As a result, many never try to get close to Him or know Him intimately. They feel they must be in deep trouble or have something urgent to present before they even try to talk to Him. The general feeling is "He's TOO BUSY to pay attention to me.
The Lord is not busy at all. Neither is He off somewhere in a heavenly office building. The truth is HE LIVES INSIDE US. He indwells every single Christian. Far from being hard to get, He is closer to us than our own skin. Emerson put it this way:
"Speak to Him for He hears, and spirit with spirit meet; Closer is He than breathing, nearer than hands and feet."
Did not the apostle Paul describe our bodies as "TEMPLES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT?" (1 Cor. 6:19). The Lord's SPIRIT resides in each of us. Or as Robert Boyd Munger puts it, "Our hearts are Christ's home." How can this be: In the SPIRIT, the Lord is OMNIPRESENT, able to indwell every single heart that will receive Him. This means every Christian has Jesus all to himself.
Can you lay hold of that? I hope so, for it means none of us has to do anything to get JESUS' ATTENTION. We already have it—full and undivided—RIGHT NOW. He sees everything that goes on in your mind, monitoring every feeling you experience. Nothing is hidden from Him (Heb. 4:13). Here's a Word on that:
"God sees not as man sees, for man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks on the heart" (1 Sam. 16:7).
You can chat with the Lord any time you wish and it thrills Him when you do. Sadly though, the only time many believers talk to Him is when they WANT SOMETHING from Him. Even then, if they could somehow work it out for themselves, they wouldn't bother Him with it.
Can you imagine how that hurts? There He is, inside you—WAITING. He has nothing to do but work with you and help you, but He won't be taken for granted. This is why James says, "You do not have because you do not ask" (James 4:2). This refusal to take advantage of His indwelling presence makes it pretty lonely for Jesus.
We, on the other hand, are too busy to bother with Him. We don't think 24 hours is enough to accomplish all we want to do, but for God it's more than enough. We're so busy making a living, carving out a career, raising a family, acquiring more possessions, and getting the most out of life that spending time with Jesus is an inconvenience. Then there's the old proverb—out of sight, out of mind. As a result, the Lord gets the smallest part of our lives, the CRUMBS of our time. That's why He's so lonely. If you've ever been lonely, you know it HURTS.
God created us to be FAMILY. He loves doing for us and wants us to enjoy Him. At the same time, He wants us to realize He has needs too. Anyone who loves as desperately as He does, needs to be loved in return. Anyone with HIS HUNGER for people, CRAVES FELLOWSHIP. I'm satisfied that what God wants from us today is not furious religious activity done for Him, but time spent with Him.
Remember when Jesus visited the home of Mary and Martha? Martha was busy doing things FOR JESUS, while Mary sat at His feet, spending time WITH HIM (Luke 10:38-43). The Lord chided Martha, saying, "Mary has chosen the better part." There are lots of Marthas around today, but where are the Marys? Where are those who simply want to BE WITH HIM and minister to His need for company and fellowship?
The Lord wants to be our daily friend and companion. He wants us to practice His presence and involve Him in our routines, whether shopping or on the job or keeping the home. He's lonely because He's excluded from the major part of our lives. You, see, He's the One Who can't get to us, not the other way around. God is plagued with a superhuman thirst to share Himself with us. He has a deep ache to have us share ourselves with Him. Having poured out His love on us, without measure, He wants us to lavish ourselves on Him in return.
You already know the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. But where is the sanctuary of this temple? A temple must have a sanctuary, a place where God and man meet. It is your IMAGINATION. The imagination is the fabulous bridge between the flesh and spirit. God is SPIRIT (John 4:24). But so is imagination. No one can see thoughts. Here's the secret: by means of the imagination, we can give reality to the unseen Lord. David discovered it and called it 'The secret place' (Psalm 91:1).
When you close your eyes to pray, you are immediately in the sanctuary. Now go a step further and give some kind of form to the Lord. (It doesn't matter what it looks like.) The Lord has been there all the time, no doubt about that. Only now you can see Him IN THE SPIRIT. You can have fellowship with Him. Touch Him, give Him a big hug! If you're a true believer, your heart "pants for the Lord" (Psa. 42:1). So obey that tug on your spirit. Go into the SECRET PLACE. Drop in on Him and chat with Him. If you'll do that from time to time, His loneliness will be transformed into feasts of joy.
You see, just living inside you, doesn't do it for Jesus. You must go to Him. You must share yourself with Him. There's got to be that fellowship He craves. So, just because Jesus is God, don't think He has no needs, that He doesn't feel emptiness and neglect. He does.
When you go into His presence, do it not with the idea of wanting something from Him, but with the thought that He needs you. When you lavish your love and affection on Him, think what it does to His heart to have you come because…
C. S. Lovett
(edited by Marjorie Lovett)
© 2016 Personal Christianity, all rights reserved.
Merry Christmas from our family to yours!
What greater blessing is there, than having our hearts on the One who made us and died for us? Such an unspeakable gift…JESUS.
Then we have friends like you who believe in what we seek to do for the Lord. Thank you for your prayers, donations, and letters of encouragement and caring.
May God bless you and your family and may the true meaning of Christmas fill your heart.
Rejoicing in Him,
Marjorie Lovett and family
Dr. Lovett's new book, The Prepared Life, is now available on Kindle but only through Amazon.com. You may order it directly from their website here. The printed book is coming soon, but will only be avaialbe through Amazon.com.
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