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Sen. Rand Paul will obstruct flood insurance bill with amendment defining when life begins
An amendment which, of course, has nothing to do with floods or insurance but has everything to do with his party's plan to do nothing until Election Day.
Think Progess reports that Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) is trying to attach an anti-choice amendment to the Senate's flood insurance bill.
"After years of delay, senators recently came to an agreement over the flood bill and were set to vote on it this week. But now, Paul is threatening to hold up its final passage by adding an amendment defining when life begins. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) expressed his displeasure with that move this morning, saying he would not bring the bill up for a vote if the amendment is added. […] The National Flood Insurance Program helps homeowners whose houses are destroyed by floods — like those that devastated Minnesota and are currently sweeping Florida — and has absolutely nothing to do with abortion or conception."
Why does Aqua Budda have a sudden interest in women's issues like contraception and choice — is it like auditioning to be Romney's VP? Isn't he supposed to be a libertarian with the whole individual liberty, smaller government, 'keep the federal gov'mit out of my business' routine? I know, I know — that claptrap only applies to white males. Clearly.
GOP Game Plan for 2012: Sabotage the government so it stops working then Blame the Democrats for the government not working
GOP Game Plan for 2012: Sabotage the government so it stops working then Blame the Democrats for the government not working
The 111th Congress was practically defined by Republicans who turned an extraordinary measure–the filibuster–into a routine tool of obstruction. GOP senators invoked holds and filibusters on virtually everything that came from Senate Democrats, resulting in a session that saw more filibusters than any previous session in history. This nifty graph is illustrative. […] At this point, I'm honestly unsure of what will convince reporters to cease the constant equivalence between the two parties. Democrats aren't angels, of course, but the Republican Party has embarked on a crusade against the norms that govern conduct in the Senate. It's totalistic approach to politics is responsible for congressional dysfunction, and placing blame on both sides only makes the problem harder to solve. — Prospect.org


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The Wisp uses either UART or SPI for communication with the Arduino. There a couple of extra pins that can be configured for stand-alone GPIO or for hardware handshaking. We are working on getting more complete datasheets up this weekend so you can see how it physically connects to your Arduino.
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It's a cloudy rainy dreary morning in Elkton and I'm looking for something to bring a smile, give a laugh or at least a chuckle so I check out The Sun's Sunday commentary section. There I find the column by Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. who appears to be serious when he picks on the Jewish community asking, "Can Jews be sure of Obama's commitment to Israel?" (Sept. 2).
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As reported by Thomas Morgan in the May 24, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a West Warwick minister has been sentenced to eighteen (18) months in federal prison for possession of marijuana. The man is a license medical marijuana caregiver, which allows him to grow marijuana for patients. He was allowed to have twenty-four (24) plants but he was found with 183 plants when arrested by police.
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Numero Group Publishing Welcomes Beat Happening's CataloguePosted: July 24th, 2014 by admin
Excited to share the news that Numero Group Publishing has acquired Beat Happening's catalogue.
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Mystery Meat Monday: Jerky
I've decided I'm going to make an effort to post every week about the ways I incorporate non-standard meats into our diets – from hearts and livers to tails and feet (maybe even a snout if I can get my hands on a soy-feed-free one) to everything in between that is icky and gross.
So to start it all off, I'm going to talk about the jerky I made for our recent road trip. "Jerky?" you say, "There's nothing mystery-meat-esque about jerky!" Ah, but there is in my jerky!
I put chicken livers in my jerky. And we eat them without heating them past 105/110-odd degrees. Yuppers. I know, we must really be tempting fate. But I have full confidence in these chickens, their healthy livers, and their relationship to our health and prosperity. (However, I would not recommend trying this without full confidence in the chicken livers you are using! The instructions below give options for non-confidential-livers.)
And with the way I made this jerky (which I figured out as the best method, for our taste preferences and available ingredients, based on multiple experimental batches), you can't even barely taste the liver, nor will your unsuspecting victims. At least I don't think so. And J doesn't think so, and he's a pretty discriminating liver-discoverer; I gave up trying to sneak it in things, and just tell him outright whenever it's there, because then he at least knows to expect it. But even he thought these weren't liver-y. However, individual results may vary.
Beef Jerky
- 2 chicken livers
- Whey (about ½ cup +) from raw or cultured milk (i.e. with live active cultures swimming around in it)
- Approx. ¾ lb ground beef
- 1 ½ t sea salt
- ¼ t fresh black pepper
- 1 t marjoram
- 1 t thyme
- ½ t rosemary
–Soak chicken livers in whey overnight, and for up to a week, in the fridge.
–Remove livers from whey (and discard!), dry livers with paper towels, and place them in food processor with beef, salt, and spices. (See below for alternate spice mixtures.)
–Process until meat is fully ground up and spices are integrated.
Alternate spice mixtures: (My favorite was the one I listed above, but these combos weren't bad either.)
Pepper-lovin': 1/2 t smoked paprika, ½ t plain paprika, 1 t oregano, ½ t leaf thyme, ¼ red pepper flakes, ½ t fresh ground pepper
Italian: 1 t basil, ½ t garlic powder, ½ t thyme powder, ½ t onion powder, 1 t oregano, ¼ t fresh ground pepper
Hot&Spicy: 1 t cumin, ¼ t cayenne, ½ t curry powder, ½ t garlic powder, ½ t fresh ground pepper
Drying procedure
There are various methods you can take with this. If you have a dehydrator, and trust your source of chicken livers, you can dry them somewhere around 105-110 degrees. I know this sounds really low, and if it doesn't seem high enough for you, you can always turn it up. When working with the dehydrator, if I trust what I'm drying, I tend to try to dry things at as low a temp as I can, to preserve the enzymes if possible. If you don't trust your chicken source, or don't have a dehydrator, you can put it in the oven at 170 or 180 degrees, whatever the lowest it will go is.
I used parchment paper to line the trays of my dehydrator.
Shapes and sizes
I tried various techniques to create easily edible, uniform jerky pieces. I tried spreading it out thinly and scoring it into strips. I wasn't a big fan of this texture, having pureed the meat so finely, the strips turned out too thin and paper-like. (I tried this also just mixing the ground up chicken livers in the ground meat, without putting everything in the food processor. I wasn't a big fan of that either, it just didn't hold together well and was too greasy. Which could have been a factor of that particular batch of ground beef, I'm not sure.) I also tried spreading out thicker strips, but had a very hard time making them uniform in thickness.
What worked best out of all the attempts was the Wilton Cake Decorator that I picked up at a garage sale years ago that I've kept stashed away up above my fridge! See, there is a good use for those things even after you abandon cake decorating and cookie making! (I've also used it for beautiful and easy deviled eggs.) Using this, the jerky kind of came out like Slim Jims – tubes (without the tube itself, since I didn't use any casing) of flavored delicious meat
I suppose you could probably just as well use a jerky maker, but I don't have one, and didn't want to invest in one when I didn't have to! The point is, you want to get a consistent, uniform thickness to the meat, so that it all dries at the same time. If I remember correctly, these took about a full day to dry, at the 105-110 degree temp.
Photo Credit: U.S. National Archives on Flickr Commons. Apparently this was one of a series of post cards that circulated in South Africa in the early 1900s to disparage the quality of Chicago packed meat products.
This post is part of Monday Mania, Weekend Gourmet Blog Carnival, Traditional Tuesdays, Hearth and Soul Hop, and Paleo Rodeo.
10 Responses to Mystery Meat Monday: Jerky
Allan Jackson says:
We use this jerkey gun http://www.amazon.com/Nesco-BJX-5-American-Harvest-Jumbo/dp/B001795P3K
It was cheap and works pretty well for making uniform strips out of ground meat. Just throw away the gross spice packets.
That cake decorator looks almost identical though, so I would just keep using that.
Megh says:
Haha! Yes, do throw away the spice packets!! You know, I almost went out and bought one, and then I thought, wait, what if … ? And it worked!! Thanks for the link, I didn't want to recommend any particular jerky maker since I didn't have any experience with them.
Tina S. says:
Thank you for this. I have been trying to figure out a way to eat liver (in any form, as I am not a big fan).
I read that it is safer to eat meat raw if you freeze it for 14 days first. This apparently kills parasites, etc.
Megh says:
Indeed — thanks for commenting on that — I definitely freeze liver I'm going to eat raw — I totally forgot about that part!! Thank you!
Great recipe! I have some (questionable) chicken livers in the freezer waiting to be sneakily incorporated into my family's diet. I think I will try the high-temp version! Thank you!
Megh says:
Haha! Yes, it's important to get that liver in, however you can!
Lili says:
I will really appreciate your weekly additions of
"non-standard" meats!
I'll have to try this jerky!
Megh says:
Thanks! I'm going to have fun with it — I already have 3 more "mystery meat" posts lined up And I found lots of funny pics! It should be fun! And once I run out of lined-up posts, it'll make me try cooking new and peculiar things, which will be a very good thing as well.
Melynda@Moms Sunday Cafe says:
Always something to learn at the Hearth n Soul hop! Thanks for linking up this process.
Megh says:
You're welcome! Have a great week!
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Subaru has just released the official details on the new 2011 Forester . The Japanese automaker has placed a 2.5-liter boxer four-cylinder motor in the vehicle's engine compartment. There will also be a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder in the performance oriented XT.
While we're on the XT topic, Subaru has announced that the XT will be available in two trim levels, the Premium and the Touring. The Touring trim, which will replace the Limited at the top of the line, will offer buyers self-adjusting HID headlights, dual-zone climate controls, and a backup camera.
If you can't afford the top of the line Touring model don't fret, as Subaru has equipped the basic models with more goodies than every before. The Forester will come standard with Bluetooth and a one-touch up/down driver's window. Bump it up to the 2.5X Premium and the 2.5XT Premium and you will get a new audio system with six speakers, a USB and AUX jacks, iPod integration, and Satellite radio capability.
Hit the jump for the full list of specifications.
Press Release
Subaru What's New for 2011
All-new engine for Forester 2.5X models (turbocharged 2.5XT retains current engine); new bore/stroke dimensions with slightly longer stroke; displacement slightly larger (2,498 cc vs. 2,457 cc); chain driven double overhead cam vs. belt driven single overhead cam before; 170 horsepower is same as before, at slightly lower rpm; torque is up to 174 lb.-ft. at 4,100 rpm (vs. 170 @ 4,400 rpm); fuel economy is improved: 2011 manual and automatic transmissions — 21 mpg city / 27 mpg highway vs. 2010 20/27 for manual and 20/26 for automatic.
New 2.5X Touring positioned above Limited: features HID headlights (low beam) with automatic height adjustment; display audio system with backup camera; dual zone automatic climate control; silver finish roof rails; electroluminescent gauges, and side mirrors with integrated turn signals.
2.5XT models now include 2.5XT Premium and 2.5XT Touring, the latter replacing 2.5XT Limited as top Forester model.
2.5XT Premium gets new 10-way power driver's seat.
Bluetooth® standard on all but base model.
Backup camera standard on 2.5X Touring and 2.5XT Touring as part of new audio system.
New standard audio system for 2.5X Premium and 2.5XT Premium: AM/FM stereo with single-disc CD player and six speakers; 3.5mm auxiliary input jack; Bluetooth® hands free calling and audio streaming; iPod control capability; USB port and Sirius Satellite Radio capability.
New optional TomTom Navigation System for 2.5X Premium includes removable 4.3-inch touch-screen portable navigation device; AM/FM stereo with single-disc CD/DVD player and six speakers; 3.5mm auxiliary input jack; Bluetooth hands free calling; iPod control capability and USB port. Also, a backup camera is available as an accessory with this system.
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Driver's auto up/down window with pinch protection (except base model).
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SF Good Questions: Help Me Arrange My Furniture
AT:SF, I need ideas on how to arrange my furniture. One view is from the couch facing the kitchen, the other is from the kitchen facing the couch and one is the corner where the TV is. That corner is by the door to the right of the couch. It just feels wrong in here and I cannot figure out what would feel right.
Thanks so much! Reni
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First of all, it looks like you are trying to cram too much in the space, the dining table, the large desk are what's causing it, that is where they are placed in the room.
From what I can see, it's not an easy room to arrange due to the layout of the kitchen, dining area, front hall etc.
Do you really need that desk in the living area at all? Can it be moved into the bedroom (preferably a spare bedroom if you are in a 2 bedroom), if not, can you perhaps downsize the desk to something smaller (such as a hutch type of desk where doors can be shut to hide what's inside) and place it on the wall where the table is and put the dining table where the desk is now? A thought anyway.
As for the living room layout, hard to suggest what to do with the TV with the pictures provided but you had the right idea of trying the diagonal approach and perhaps in this space, it simpy isn't the right solution due to the size/shape of the space.
But I'd start with the desk and dining area first and then work the living room last as just modifying the other areas may provide you with the clue(s) necessary to fix the living room area itself.
Good luck.
I need to see more photos--especially of that bookcase corner and the wall to the right of the sofa.
Would the sofa fit on that wall?
Could the sofa float in front of the doors? Then you could move the shelf to that side wall and leave the tv as is.
Could you make do with a smaller computer desk? (I know there's probably storage in there too)
Having looked at the pictures again, I see now the layout. I still think the desk/dining area may be part of the problem.
Also, you have a focal point with the tall windows and it never hurts to put the couch's back facing the dining area to seperate the two areas and place the table so if it extends, it'll extend somewhat into the traffic area, rather into the living area and place the TV in the corner where the bookcase is now (true, there is a door there so you can utilize more of that wall with say a chair and the bookcase in the corner where the couch is now.
I know about crowding the space, I have a hand me down sleeper sectional that is just too big for the space and is of a innocuous beige cheap 80's thing that is not me but hey, what can I say? it was free and I needed a couch of some kind. It's going to go bye, bye this spring and be replaced by something more to my liking and will fit the space better.
Just some additional thoughts
everything is on an angle - place things flat against the wall to start and you get back some wasted space. at the moment, when people enter the door, they walk smack into a table - make a clear path to navigate thru the dining and living spaces.
I would completely eliminate either the desk or dining table - you could put high stools up to the counter instead of having the dining table (be honest - how often would you reeeally use it?), or I'd use the dining table as a desk with the computer hidden away in a hutch of some sort. If you are totally unwilling to part with either of these item, I'd flip the places of the desk and dining table - it looks a bit strange to have a desk "butting up" to your kitchen. As others have suggested, I'd flip the couch to face the windows, and put the TV where the bookcase is (or on the opposite side of the window). If you do this, you might actually be able to put some sort of slimline desk behind the couch??
I have a few thoughts:
Can the dining room table can be moved to the space in front of your open kitchen? Easier to serve to the table, and provides a screen to the business of the kitchen cabinets, etc.
There are a lot of diagonals in your room with the angled corners, and I think the couch angled compounds the problem. How about turning the whole sofa around so its back is parallel to the dining table and it faces the windowed wall? We have a similar layout (kitchen, dining, and living all in one space) and the couch back actually serves to break up the space into separate functional areas nicely. Your couch is pretty square so this should work.
Once the couch has been moved, you can move the TV to where the bookcase is (or the corner on the opposite side of the windows), and move the bookcase where the TV is.
Add a nice cozy conversation chair in the corner where the TV isn't. Put the lamp next to the chair.
As the previous poster mentioned, the desk is an issue. If the desk must go in the living area, I would recommend a smaller desk with a hutch that can be completely closed off and put it against the wall on the left in the first picture. I think this one is too big and bulky but you get the idea:
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thoughts: put the dining table where the desk is, put the desk where the nook is (in the first picture, wall closest to the dog bed), put the sofa up against the window, and put the bookshelf where the dining table is. get rid of the dog bed in lieu of letting your dog sleep on the couch, get a smaller desk, and replace the table lamp behind the couch for a taller floor lamp.
You definitely need to move that desk. Put your table there instead.
Also, consider moving one of your dining table chairs somewhere else, and pushing your table right against the wall. If you don't have 4 people at the table very often, you can save a bit of space this way.
That TV is huge.
I agree it's a little hard to tell the proportions of things. But, I think this is what I would try:
1. Desk: the natural place for the desk is in that nook next to the window across from the front door. The perfect thing would be some sort of wall system with a fold out desk, but shelves with a regular desk or a secretary desk would do as well.
2. Dining room table: Place in front of the kitchen counter.
3. Couch: Does it fit in front of the window? If not, it can go with it's back to the DR, creating a kind of room separation. If there's room, a dividing see through bookcase would be nice there. Or, go on Craigslist and get a smaller couch that's more appropriate for your space.
4. bookcase: can go where the desk is presently, but I would prefer shelves up on the walls to make it more spacious.
You may even be able to fit in a sitting chair or two in the LR with this. Also, I think the decorative items above the kitchen cabinets are not really serving you. It just makes the place seem cluttered.
Send after pics and good luck!
Honestly I think your biggest problem is clutter. The room will look alot more put together if you remove all the little items that you have everywhere. It's just so busy that your eye jumps all over the place.
Seconded, Laura.
Once the clutter's minimized, it will be easier to relax and figure out what to do with the furniture.
What a cluttered mess!
Get rid of the desk and computer and invest in a laptop. Put the table & chairs in its place, with the table at a 45 degree angle so that nobody's back is against the side wall. Consider replacing the square table with a round pedestal table.
Purchase a long, low console with deep drawers and doors and place it on the wall to the left of the window - The television belongs there as well, and any printers/peripherals/wireless routers for the computer live inside that piece. The wall behind this is a good candidate for a dark color like the brown that's on the opposite wall - but paint the recessed areas only, not the projecting columns.
Sofa centered under the window, cocktail table in the center and a new lounge chair opposite/left near the console. Consider a 8x10 area rug to anchor the sitting area with reds and dark greens. Place one end table on the end of the sofa by the door and another by the new chair with another lamp on it. Place a new floor lamp between the sofa and the console.
Those shiny red draperies are wrong: Get 4 panels that are not so shiny and with more texture - sew pairs end to end and rehang the rod at the ceiling so that both sets of windows (upper and lower) read as one huge window. Bamboo or matchstick blinds layered beneath the draperies covering the upper windows and extending down past the tops of the lower windows would be a good idea too...
Nix the dog bed, kitty tower, bookcase, TV tables, bulletin board, the awful candle sconces and the itsy wall shelves. Hang your coats in the closet. Clear the stuff off the tops of the kitchen cabinets. Put the candlesticks on the dining table.
If you need more storage, get end tables with drawers and consider purchasing a buffet for the dining area with drawers that can hold files as well as dishes, etc. A round mirror above and a vase or tall candlesticks would complete that space - tho you might even consider a hanging light fixture swaged over the dining table that can be connected to your existing track lighting.
Good luck!
I totally second kittyj's comment. (Not just because my name is kitties!)
I think besides the clutter and too much in the room (I agree that one of the many problems is the big desk), I find that all the black furniture makes the room seem even more crowded. Could you paint or replace some of it? The dark furniture against the white kitchen and light floor and walls stands out even more.
One idea might be to turn the back of the sofa to the kitchen, so you look out of the window while sitting on the sofa. This way you could also create more separate spaces.
I would get a light shelf along the wall where the desk is now with a small table (maybe even fold out) where you can store your things. then you can rid of the other shelf and clutter around the room.
I like the idea of moving the couch so it's back is to the entrance.
Then switching the tv with the bookshelf.
Will the desk fit by the window? If so, you could move the dinning room table to where the desk was. You might even want to put the book shelf on the wall the dinning room table was on (if the desk was moved, because there would probably be too much furniture on one side of the room).
I love moving furniture around, it sure can change a space!
I'm sure you'll come up with something you like, just move things around as much as you want. :)
I'm going to assume that like most of us, you have to live with the furniture you have. A few things that I see:
You have relatively little wall space in your living room because of the long windows, what looks like a bedroom door, and that part of the wall to the left of the photo that juts out. I can see why you have angled things to try and make it work.
Your sofa either has to be angled or stick out somewhere. Have you tried placing it across and facing the windows? If there is enough room to give you a walk through between your dining and living areas, that might work.
If you can get a couple of friends to help and don't mind piling everything into the bedroom, you could experiment with changing things around. Try different layouts and decide which you can live with the best.
Of course, winning a modest lottery would also help. Then you could buy all new furniture to go in your new condo.
Good luck!
The TV trays are probably for when you have friends over. I keep mine behind the dresser in my bedroom. They fit just fine and it keeps them out of sight.
Your computer desk appears to be a corner style with a piece that runs flat to the wall intended to hold peripherals? If so, flipping the table and the desk won't work. Otherwise, I would suggest that.
You have a lot going on!
Right now you have 'kitchendiningoffice'. The desk/office stuff needs to be moved somewhere where it can be it's own little area. Perhaps the corner where the bookshelf now is would be a solution.
Also, with so much 'stuff' and so many functions in one room, it would probably make the room feel more 'right' if it was more streamlined. I'd suggest putting the couch and coffee table and bookshelves parallel or perpendicular to the walls, rather than on an angle. Angled furniture works well when you want to add visual interest, but when you want to create restfulness or flow, it would probably be better have your furniture more conventionally aligned.
Awesome that you sought out advice. It's always tricky to get perspective on your own space and it's brave to open your home for us readers. I think folks offered great suggestions although I am a fan of taking a look at what you own before heading out and buying new stuff. "Buying a laptop" won't fix your problem.
Like many of us with limited space, you have many different activities happening in one space. I'm a fan of creating zones, an idea I first read about from Julie Morgenstern. It looks like you already have that started, but creating more definition would help, through the use of paint or furniture arrangement. I like the idea of turning the couch to face the windows and creating a cozy area where you can watch your favorite movies and relax. Do you do your work at your desk and really eat at the table or do you end up bringing it all over in front of the tv?
Most importantly when you walk in you want to feel calm and not stressed out. Limiting visual clutter, an idea suggested by many, is the first step to that.
If you really want to keep all of your pieces of furniture, rearranging them so that the first thing you see when you walk in is something calming and not busy shelves. For example swapping the tv and the big black shelving unit. Above the tv, hang favorite photos or art that you already have. That way the first thing you see is things you love. Or better yet, put the tv on the wall to the left in the nook where that piece of art is now. You could also use that little built in nook for your "office zone", keeping things organized and clean so that when you look at the space you are relaxed and not overwhelmed. If you buy anything I would suggest nice decorative boxes or baskets for your office supplies so that the office side of your room blends with the design of your room. Good luck, and I hope you submit pics of what you decide to do. It'd be fun to see how it turns out.
go to an online planner (better homes and gardens website is free) and lay it out online before you move everything around!
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Consider lightening up the color palette to make the space feel larger.
Consider eliminating (storing) at least two dining chairs and the desk chair -- use a dining chair when you need one.
Consider swapping your couch for a loveseat, or two cozy club chairs. Consider floor pillows for casual group seating.
"Get rid of the desk and computer and invest in a laptop."
@ bepsf: i dont know how much money you have to toss around, but "investing" in a laptop is pretty costly and not always the first option for people who are redecorating. also, did you even consider how you sounded when you exclaimed "what a cluttered mess!" and dismissed the "awful candle sconces"? while i'll admit that Reni's taste is no where close to my own, i'd never be as rude as you came across. i applaud Reni for being brave enough to ask for help and am so glad that (most) everyone was nice.
Reni, everyone seems to have some great ideas for you and I agree with them! my only plea is that you find somewhere else in the apt to put the dog bed...
I'm not positive if those are upper windows that I see, but if they are, I would think about adding some material to my curtains and hanging them from the top set of windows to pull the eye upward.
Even though your photos do show most areas of the room, it's hard to rearrange your stuff without knowing how much space is really there (I'm guessing less than the pics lead us to believe), but if you had enough room, I would try some/any/all of the following:
Could your computer go on a smaller desk and possibly be put in the area the tv is currently in? That part of the room is sort of hidden from view, and it would be nice to come in and not stare at "work" first thing when you get home. I would say that ideally it would be cool to have one of those leaning shelf/desk things that prop against the wall.
Put your tv on the wall! : ) I know there's the problem of then finding a place for all of the things that go with it, but it's something to consider...
Can your tv moonlight as a computer monitor? If so, maybe there are some possibilities there.
I also love the pot rack but think it might open things up if yu removed it. Would your pans look cool as a display on the empty wall above your table?
Good luck!!
I agree with behren about considering moving the pots - while I love potracks, I think with such a "combo" space it might help to open it up a bit. I also think things might look a little more pulled together if you cleared off the kitch. cabinets - I had a lot of stuff on mine, and when I did the whole room seemed to breathe better. Perhaps it's worth a try? Good luck! I'm excited to see your end result :-)
(I admit that I haven't read all the posts carefully, so I'm sorry if this repeats others' ideas...)
Depending on the available space, of course, would you consider putting the dining table and chairs by the window? It would be a nice place to have breakfast, read the paper, and perhaps spread out some work during the day, and would give everyone more room at dinner time, too. Then put the sofa along the left wall, and the bookcase where the desk is. I would consider using the brown wall for a longer, taller, leaner desk/shelving/storage system with enough room to enclose the office items and attractively display things as well. If the TV can move to the corner where the bookcase is, then that nook by the door could hold a filing cabinet or other floor to ceiling storage unit (maybe cabinets or something simple from IKEA) to relieve some of the clutter around the desk. Then, finally, you could add an armchair floating out to the right of the sofa , in front of the bookcase to break up the space a little.
Just a few thoughts. Good luck!
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I have a spiritual warfare question. I pray for two of my kids to be released from Satan's grip. I pray this on a daily basis. I fully believe that God is able to free them. I have faith and complete confidence in God's power to do this. I just don't know when or how. My question is, WHY AM I NOT SEEING RESULTS?
I can halfway answer my own question by saying that they themselves need to repent and appropriate a new life and freedom in Christ.
Now, is there more to it that I need to know as I pray for them? Can you give me a more complete answer? If you use my question in your website, that is fine. I just don't want my name revealed.
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First of all, I grieve with you. We all want our children to have wisdom, to make good choices and to manifest solid morals and values. We want to see them living for Christ and moving well on the way to maturity. I know your heart is in agony. I am so sorry for your pain and hurt. I also grieve for the pain and hurt they well may experience while they are living away from Christ. Perhaps I can give you a little hope.
The most obvious answer to your question, "Why am I not seeing results?" is likely the half answer you gave above: "They themselves need to repent and appropriate a new life and freedom in Christ." The truth is, their choices are of paramount. You can pray and pray and pray but their decisions to continue in sin and most probably to remain under Satan's grip will continue until they decide otherwise.
In Ephesians 4:27 Paul taught that it is possible for individuals to continue in perpetual sin long enough that Satan gains a foothold. You may need to pray for your children's repentance and victory over specific, ongoing sins before they themselves can dislodge Satan's grip! In James 4:7 James taught that only when we stop our sin, do we have the freedom to demand that the Devil flee our presence. By the way, it is possible to personally confess the sins of others. Daniel confessed the sins of his people in Daniel 11 God heard that prayer.
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Saturday, September 13, 2008
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COVINGTON - Newton County Sheriff's Office investigators missed the suspect in the Guanchez murder case, but nabbed his truck at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Friday morning, according to Lt. Bill Watterson.Porfiro Roman, 27, has been the chief suspect in the case since his wife, Carmen Guanchez, also 27, was found dead at her home at 15 Ashley Court late last month. Watterson said NCSO investigators have been following leads since that time and were led to the airport Friday. "We are speculating that he (Roman) has left Georgia," he said. "We've been chasing him and he knew we were on his trail. It is disappointing not to be able to close this homicide out, but we're still not finished. There are still some things we plan to do to try and capture him." The woman's body was discovered after co-workers, neighbors and a roommate became concerned when she failed to show up for work at an Atlanta-area Hilton Inn. Investigators believed at the time that Roman had fled in a white 2003 Ford pickup with Georgia license number ASI 6615, and that is the vehicle they impounded at the airport. Warrants have been issued for Roman charging him with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, cruelty to children in the second degree and concealing the death of another. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called to assist the NCSO with the investigation. It was first feared that Roman had taken the couple's two children, ages 3 and 6, when he fled, but they were later discovered at a relative's home, according to GBI spokesman John Bankhead. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Roman, who Watterson said may also use aliases, including his wife's name - Guanchez - is asked to contact the U.S. Marshals Office at 770-508-2500 or call the NCSO at 678-625-1406. Tips can be given to the NCSO anonymously at 678-625-5007 or through their Web at www.newtonsheriffga.org and clicking on "anonymous tip line." Those who want a response from NCSO personnel should leave contact information. Barbara Knowles can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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I think I'll add more badniks over time, but I'm pretty tired as I've been drawing this for a while so thought I'd leave it for now.
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Top 12 Dad Skills that Should Be Olympic Sports
1) The In-Law Balance Beam - In this event, the parent/athlete has to delicately balance his emotions during the in-law visit. It takes incredible fortitude and concentration to remain cordial and resist telling them to leave your home immediately.
2) Greco-Ramen Noodle Wrestling - Since this is all I ate in the months after Luke was born ... how quickly can you scarf down a Styrofoam mug of ramen noodles? A true test of speed and digestion.
3) Synchronized Pumping - My wife's signature event. It combines the strength of breast-pumping with the mental agility of yelling at me.
4) The 5-Meter Dash - Another speed event: One must sprint from the couch to the changing table in the aftermath of a giant poo. Which bring us to...
5) The Poop-tathlon - On the days when your baby resembles a soft-serve machine on overdrive, you need to clean up poo in ten different spots.
6) The Bottle Catch - which goes in tandem with the bottle throw, which immediately follows me saying something stupid to my wife.
7) The Pee Vault - When one bounds out of the way of a stealth baby pee during a diaper change. Not to be confused with a nightclub in West Hollywood.
8) The Diaper Shove - How many dirty diapers can you fit in the Genie before emptying it?
9) The Backwards Crib Tiptoe - A very difficult event to master; Can you slowly back away from the crib after the baby falls asleep without making a peep?
10) Speed Strollering - On the Bugaboo, I can hit speeds of 7 mph... 6 if the baby's inside.
11) Nursery Rhyme Individual Medley - I usually get halfway through a nursery rhyme or song before I realize I don't know the rest of the lyrics... What did the Itsy-Bitsy Spider do again? Eat roast beef?
12) Closing Ceremonies - Often delayed because the baby would much rather scream and vomit instead of going to sleep.
Paul Starke is an Emmy-winning TV producer, and a co-writer of the #1 New York Times bestseller, An Inconvenient Book.
Wait … Dads do this kind of thing?? Someone tell my hubby!! Jk… He's a great dad but really doesn't do a lot of the dirty work. Definitely wouldn't be in daddy olympics! Lol
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Yes comrades . . . so . . . Cordoba?
Had a funny sketch at the airport yesterday when a family came up to me while I was queuing to get on the plane. They approached me (Mum, Dad and two young boys) and asked the usual "is it alright if they (and pointed to the boys) take a picture?"
"Go on then" says I, and the parents turned around and gave the camera to the eldest lad and got HIM to take a picture of THEM with me!!!! I did laugh.
Cordon was double hot. Not that I got to benefit from any of the sun's rays as I was trapped in my fucking room all bastard day. There was crazy screaming kids everywhere. All over the hotel!!
Couldn't even go for a quiet bitter and a liddle drinky . . . screaming birds all over the place with their bastard cameras . . . "one picture, one picture!!!!" Can someone tell me what the fucking obsession is with taking pictures??? The gig was a good 'un. Played well . . . sang well. It was good.
The crowd had blue and white balloons just like the Brazilian kids yellow and green ones . . . very fucking cool if you ask me. They was all singing city songs as well!! Muchas gracias and all that.
Legged it early as I had to be up to get back to the airport in time to catch the Man City versus Newcastle match in the VIP lounge . . . it's a long story. I got a little shout out during the Spanish commentary!! One of my senior Argentinian aids heard they said that I was watching the game in the VIP lounge at Cordoba airport!! Which of course I was . . . but how did they know?? The lounge was empty!! Anyway . . . we won. A magnificent performance. Made all the more sweet as their manager is a tool what needs his hair ruffling and a kick in the shins.
So . . . landed here in Buenos Aires. There was a little madness at the airport. Only a little though, no drama. Gig here tonight AND a day off tomorrow . . . holy shit-balls it could get a bit Lionel Messi!!


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Sunglasses Pick of the WeekWritten by mmcgroary | August 22, 2014
Roberto Steffani sunglasses are the winners for Pick of the Week! These men's and women's sunglasses are super trendy and fun. Don't you agree?
Women's Pick of the Week
Roberto Steffani
These sensational sunwear frames are glamorous! They are sweet with a sunny touch. The flower cut-art on the frames temples will make you sparkle!
Men's Pick of the Week
Roberto Steffani
A modern, classic look from Roberto Steffani. With a touch of interest along the temple, and a thick metal bridge that's lightweight and fashionable that will never go out of style. This sunwear is the ultimate cool.
Schedule an eye exam and find your favorite pair! Click here to make your appointment. Don't miss out on the amazing deals this month. Click here for special offers and discounts!
Mom's Love JCPenney Optical Back To School SavingsWritten by mmcgroary | August 17, 2014
Mommy Blogger, Joyce Brewer, is an Emmy award-winning TV journalist and is also a parenting talk show host. She was very excited to find out that JCPenney Optical is running a Back to School promotion for kids glasses. Her son has been seeing eye specialists for his near-sighted vision and his drooping eye. She was thrilled to learn that she could save! Her son, A.J., picked out a pair of Zack & Zoe frames. He was all smiles, and so was she!
You can save too! Learn more about the Back to School savings running at JCPenney Optical! Click here. Browse our catalog of frames by clicking here.
To read Joyce's full review, click here.
Super Couponer Loves the Savings at JCPenney OpticalWritten by mmcgroary | August 15, 2014
Beckee is a mother of 5, and three of her children wear glasses. This mommy blogger is an avid deal hunter. With a large family, Beckee had to find ways to save. After learning about "Super Couponing" Beckee became a shopping and saving expert. After learning about the JCPenney Optical Back to School promotion, she was thrilled to post about it on her blog.
"I have to admit that I was hesitant about this deal. It seemed too good to be true," said Beckee. After shopping around and picking a pair of glasses out for her son, she was left with a penny on her $30 gift card! Read about her full experience here.
JCPenney Optical is running a Back to School Event. Save $29.99 on a pair of kids glasses! Get kids frames for $29.99! Any kids frame up to $120 with FREE impact and scratch resistant polycarbonate lenses, FREE UV protection, and FREE eyeglass protection plan! Get the details here.
Back to School Savings ReviewWritten by mmcgroary |
Mommy blogger, Samara, visits JCPenney Optical and shares her experiences. "Glasses can be quite expensive," said Samara. "Kids aren't always very careful with the very expensive investment." Luckily for Samara, JCPenney Optical's Back to School Promotion helped save her big time!
Check out her full review by clicking here.
JCPenney Optical is running a great Back to School offer for kids glasses. Get kids frames for $29.99! Any kids frame up to $120 with FREE impact and scratch resistant polycarbonate lenses, FREE UV protection, and FREE eyeglass protection plan! Get the details here.
Top Pins This Week on PinterestWritten by mmcgroary |
JCPenney Optical brings you the top 5 pins this week on Pinterest. Follow us on Pinterest for more trending topics! Click here.
Lulu Guinness – L 839 – Women's Glasses
Lulu Guinness, a British fashion designer, is best known for her stylish handbags and accessories. Her iconic designs and flair for vintage fashion lends inspiration to her new eyewear brand. Glamorous and whimsically charming, this is a fun and modern collection.
a.n.a – AJ 143 – Women's Glasses
Classy and refined, this semi rimless frame from a.n.a has a look that means business. A Flex-Hinge feature enhancement is perfect for comfort and wear. These frames accommodate progressive lenses.
Nicole by Nicole Miller – NM 05 – Women's Glasses
Nicole by Nicole Miller eyeglasses offer femininity and class. The modern shape of this frame makes it perfect for every occasion.
Arizona – AZC 226 – Kids Glasses
These kids glasses offer fun, bright colors with embellished temples of design, and a comfortable Flex-Hinge.
Stafford – SJ 26 – Men's Glasses
A frame full of personality! This style takes us back to the classic era, but is loaded with modern perks! Flex-Hinge feature for optimal durability. These frames accommodate progressive lenses.
5 Foods That Are Benefical For Your Eye HealthWritten by mmcgroary | August 6, 2014
Certain antioxidants in foods can lower your risk of macular degeneration and cataracts. Macular degeneration is a medical condition that affects adults causing loss of vision. It is the leading cause of blindness for people over the age of 55. Cataracts is when your vision clarity fades and your eyes begin to cloud, causing your vision to deteriorate, and can cause blindness. If your family history includes macular degeneration or cataracts it is important that you start to take the steps to prevent this from happening to you.
Antioxidants found in certain foods can help improve your eyesight. They won't be able to correct your eyes, but they certainly can keep your eyes from getting worse. Here are the top antioxidant-filled foods that will help improve your eyesight:
Carrots are packed with beta-carotene and when ingested, convert to Vitamin A. This combination of antioxidants is beneficial for your eye's health and will keep your immunity system strong. Eat a few servings of this a day and you will get great results for your vision.
Broccoli is packed with Vitamin C, lutein, and zeaxanthin – a combination of antioxidants that will protect the cells in your eyes from becoming damaged. Broccoli will help prevent and slow down macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma.
Pop Eye had it right! Not only is spinach a great source for protein, it's also loaded with nutrients that will lower your risk of macular degeneration. Also packed with Lutein and Zeaxanthin which absorbs 40-90% of blue light intensity – acting like a sunscreen for your eyes. Try to include spinach in your diet on a daily basis.
Turkey has a lot of zinc. Zinc is found in the retina and by eating foods rich in zinc, you will help the enzymes in your eyes to be healthy. If you mix turkey in a salad with other rich greens you've got a recipe for better eye vision!
Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Regularly eating foods with omega-3 fats will protect the blood vessels in your eyes. Omega-3 fats can also help dry eyes. Your retinal pigment cells become protected when you ingest omega-3 fatty acids and can reduce macular degeneration by 30%. Are you not a fan of fish? You can find omega-3 from walnuts or ground flaxseed!
What healthy foods do you like to eat that is beneficial for your eye health?
Mommy Blogger Reviews JCPenney OpticalWritten by mmcgroary | August 5, 2014
Jessica, a mommy blogger for 4 Crazy Girls, recently reviewed JCPenney Optical. Jessica is a mother of four. She has a passion for writing and loves her family. For JCPenney Optical's Back to School promotion, Jessica was eager to get her daughter a pair of glasses. She voiced her opinion and we are delighted that she did:
We arrived a little early for our appointment, it was my daughters 1st time having an eye exam and she was a little nervous. We checked out all of the frames and she settled on one pair and was pretty adamant about this one pair too – this was it.
Be sure to check out Jessica's blog post and full review of her trip to JCPenney Optical by clicking here.
JCPenney Optical is running a Back to School Event! You can get a complete pair of kids designer eyeglasses for just $29.99! This includes any kids frame up to $120, Free Impact & scratch resistant polycarbonate lenses, FREE UV protection and FREE eyeglasses protection plan for any school aged child 16 & under.
Jessica's daughter looks great!
Be sure to book your exam for Back to School Savings at JCPenney Optical. Book your appointment now. You'll find a wide selection of kid's frames! Get your kids frames for $29.99. Get the details here.
Eye Routines to Improve Your EyesightWritten by mmcgroary | August 1, 2014
Are you spending long hours staring into a computer screen? Staring at a computer can put strain on your eyes. It's important to take a break and let your eyes rest. Just by closing your eyes for a few seconds, you can help relieve eyestrain. Here are a few eye routines that you should test out:
Treat your eyes to a warm compress to relax.
Doing this at least once a week (or daily!) can help relieve eyestrain. Give yourself a facial massage while you have the compress over your face. Use circular motions. Try massaging your temples and your eyebrows. Gently massage your eye lids.
Sometimes we may get way into a movie scene or a paper we are writing on our computer – but remember to blink!
If you are not blinking you are letting your eyes drain of moister. Blink away! This will bring moister back to your eyes immediately. Your eyes, much like your body, need to relax. After an hour of working on your computer, take a break. Close your eyes for 15-30 seconds to give your eyes a refresh.
Just like exercising your body – it is also important to exercise your eyes.
Your eyes can become strained for multiple reasons – especially if you sit at a computer all day. To avoid strain of the eyes, give your eyes a workout. Move your eyes up, down, and to the sides to help keep them flexible. Roll your eyes around clockwise, then counterclockwise. Try this about 5-10 times. Then without moving your head, try spelling out words with your eyes.
Computer Tip.
Lower the monitor brightness on your computer screen to help relieve eyestrain. The brightness of your computer can be overbearing to your eyesight.
Strengthen your focus.
Stare at an object that is some distance from you. Then focus on a closer object. The purpose of this exercise is to improve your focusing abilities. Try doing this 10 times.
Take a break.
Relax and place cucumber slices on your eyes. The cucumbers have a natural anti-inflammatory effect, which will reduce any puffiness in your eyes. Additionally, it has a high water content that will help hydrate your eyes.
Wash your contacts.
If you are a contact lens wearer, it is important that you clean them properly. Dispose of contacts when necessary. To learn more about contacts, click here.
Sleep is the most essential way to let your body heal.
Always get 8 hours of sleep! The more sleep you get, the better rest and relaxed you will feel.
Do you have an eye exercise we didn't list? Share your exercise with us and you could be featured on our Facebook page!
Improve Your Eyesight With Yummy Treats!Written by mmcgroary | July 8, 2014
Smoothies are great sources for healthy vitamins! They also are yummy! Check out some of these delicious treats that are packed with vitamins that are beneficial for your eyes. Enjoy!
Watermelon and strawberries contain lots of Vitamins. Including Vitamins A, B, & C. The properties of these vitamins help support better eyesight, provide antioxidants to keep your blood vessels healthy, and can prevent cancers. Not only will this drink help support better eyesight, it will help boost your energy! [Credit: Click here]
2 cups watermelon (cubed so it is easier to blend)
5 frozen strawberries
½ cup coconut water
Place all of these ingredients into your blender and you've got yourself a yummy treat!
Did you know that bananas are filled with antioxidants that can help improve your eyesight? Bananas are packed with Vitamin A, which can help improve night blindness and improve your overall eye health. [Credit: Click here]
2 whole Chiquita Bananas, peeled and chopped
(Room temperature or frozen. If room temperature add some ice to make the drink chilled)
1 large Peach, peeled and sliced
1 (6-oz.) carton nonfat Greek vanilla yogurt
1 dash Nutmeg to add a kick of flavor
Place all of these ingredients into your blender and drink up!
This smoothie is high in fiber and filled with yummy! Are you not a fan of spinach? You would have no idea that this smoothie had any spinach at all! Spinach is a great resource of nutrients. It also has antioxidants that protect your eyes from macular degeneration, which is deterioration of the eyes from age. [Credit: Click here]
2 cups spinach
½ cucumber (sliced)
¼ head of celery
½ bunch parsley
1 bunch mint
3 carrots (cut into smaller pieces)
2 apples (dice up the apple)
¼ orange (peel and pull apart)
¼ lime
¼ lemon
¼ pineapple (chopped into pieces)
Blend together and induldge in this yum-tastic drink
Protecting Your Eyes for Summer TimeWritten by mmcgroary | June 18, 2014
June is Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month, and JCPenney Optical wants to remind you of the dangers these rays can cause
UV rays are damaging to your skin and to your eyes. The best way to protect you from these damaging rays is by wearing sunscreen and UV protected sunglasses. Unprotected eyes can result in corneal damage, premature development of cataracts, and other eye disorders.
Did you know that sunglasses without an Ultra Violet Treatment can actually increase UV exposure? The dark tint of plain sunglasses allows the pupil to open wider, thus allowing more harmful UV rays to pass through the eye.
For those who wear contact lenses:
If you choose not to wear prescription glasses and wear contacts, you still should consider wearing non-prescription sunglasses with UV protected lenses. Contacts won't give you UV protection, so it is important that you wear sunglasses with UV protection as well.
At JCPenney Optical, we offer many different lens types. Be sure to get lenses that offer UV treatments so that you know your eyes will stay protected. To view all of our lens options, click here.
Remember to schedule an eye appointment! Get your prescription today from your local JCPenney Optical store. Already have a prescription? Bring it in and find your favorite designer brand name eyewear.
For the month of June, we are running a special! Purchase a complete pair of clear eyeglasses or sunglasses for $97.99*. Click here for more details.


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We rented this amazing home for our daughter's wedding in Santa Barbara. It was perfect for our family which included elder parents, young adults and grandkids. With our large group we never felt crowded. There are plenty of outside areas to separate yourselves. The hot tub and sauna were a plus. The kitchen was perfect for feeding everyone. The owners were wonderful to work with. I would definitely come back and rent this again. Great location, close to beach, Santa Barbara, the zoo, shops and groceries. The house had everything we needed. The master bedroom was grand and allowed us to dress for the wedding in comfort. This is a definite must place for any size group. Gorgeous grounds too.
All it needs is air
The home is beautiful. The kitchen is made for cooks, like our group is, and the guest house was just as comfortable as the main house. You can lose yourself in the gardens. I rated it good because it does not have air conditioning, and even in September during the day the house became very warm. It never occured to me that a home like this would not have air conditioning. Must be steamy in the summer.
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My husband and I stayed in this amazing oasis recently and were blown away by the calm serenity yet close to everything in gorgeous Montecito. It was a perfect spot for us - and Dino and Florida are marvelous hosts. There when you need them, discreet when you don't. And Florida is a real pro when it comes to service and hospitality, showing up with wine, fruits, cheeses, just when you were needing a "little something". Dino was delightful, knowledgeable, and fun... we will be back for certain as we now have our own little place in Montecito - and 2 new friends. Forget the Biltmore... book this secret oasis! A great value, with warmth and character not found in a hotel.